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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
LABOR LEADERS,.
CALL ON TAFT
Gompers and Mitchell Aim to
Improve the Condition of
Laboring Man.
DISCUSS IMPORTANT MATTERS
Il is Desired That the President Incor-
porate in Message Recommends ations
Favorable to Labor-Taft Has De-
cided Not to Say Anything Concern
ina Sherman Law.

Washington, Nov. 29.-Recommend-
ations looking towards the improve
ment of the condition of the laboring
man, which il is desired the president
incorporate in his annual message 10
congress, were urged upon Taft today
by delegation of labor leaders, head
ed by Gompers and Mitchell.
Gompers submitted to the president
a number of matters upon which it was
hoped he would act favorably. The
foremost of these was concerning the
issuance of injunctions by federal
judges, particularly as they apply to
personal liberty and their use in the
settlement of disputes between en-
ployers and employees. The exemption
of labor organizations from certain
provisions of the Sherman antitrust
act was discussed for some time.
The president has practically decid-
ed his message will make. no detailed
recommendations regarding the Sher-
man act. His decision, which is de"
cided change from his intentions of a
few weeks ago, is largely based upon
the fact there are pending in the SUI
preme court and on their way to the
highest tribunal number of import
ant cases involving the Interpretation
of that act.
He feels, Ii is said, that specific
recommendations from him at this
time might be construed as an attempt
to influence the court in some manner.
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IOWA CORN CONTEST.
Seventh Annual Exhibition Opens at
Des Moines Today.

Des Moines, Ia. Nov. 29.-The
seventh annual corn exhibition and
contest under the auspices of the
Iowa State Corn Growers Associa- =
tion opened here today at the Cali
scum with a larger number OF entries
and exhibits than ever shown in pre-
vious years and with a record break
ing aggregate of prizes. The business
men of the state have Wed with each
other this year in offering handsome
prizes for the different classes of ex-
hibits and stimulated by this muni-
ficence. the corn growers of Iowa have
made the finest showing in the his
tory of these exhibitions.
The exhibition will close on Decem-
Der IL, and during the two weeks of
the show the annual meeting of the
Iowa State Midwinter Agricultural
Congress will be held here. Eight
state organizations, including the
State Corn Growers Association, the
Corn Belt Meat Producers Associa-
tion, the Iowa State Farmers Insti-
tute, the Iowa State Bee Keepers AS
ISOLATION, the State Horticultural So
ciety, the state Retail Implement Deal
ers' Association, the State Park and
Forestry Association and the Des
Moines Manufacturers and Vehicle
club are represented i'm the congress.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29

Galveston, Tex, Nov. 29.-Armed
with clubs and knives thirty pirates
boarded the British steamship Rowan
Moore in Providence channel of the
Bahama islands and were repelled only
after their chieftain had been thrown
overheard bodily by the British crew.
This information was brought here
today by the liner Indore. The Rowan
Moore left Galveston in October. The
Indore's officers relate that the Rowan
Moore was deceived while in the chan
mel by signals of distress hung out by
the pirate ship and that when the
Moore hove alongside the pirates
scrambled aboard
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
DIPLOMATIC SLATE READY.
Robert Bacon Will BE Named for the
French Post.

Washington, Nov. 29.-President
Taft has almost finished the prepara-
tion of his slate of diplomatic appoint
ments. He has decided to send to the
senate Immediately after congress
convenes the following nominations:
RICHARD c. KERENS, of Mis-
souri, to be ambassador to Austria
Hungary.
ROBERT BACON, of New York, to
be ambassador to France.
DAVID j. HILL. of New York, to
remain as ambassador to Germany.
Seth Low. of New York. continues to
be considered for the appointment as
ambassador to England. A. ]. Mon
tague. ex-governor of Virginia, is in
the lead for the Chinese mission, al
though no definite selection has been
made.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
HOT POLITICAL CONTEST.
Most important Election Ever Held in
Alabama on Today.

Birmingham. Ala. Nov. 29.-Today's
election in Alabama to decide the fate
of the proposed prohibition amend
ment to the State Constitution is re-
earded as the most important political
contest in the history of the Common
wealth. Early reports from all quar-
ters of the state indicate an unusually
large vote. In Birmingham, Mont
gomery. Mobile and other large cities,
where the interest in the result is of
the keenest character. both the pro-
hibition and the anti-prohibition lead
ers made every effort to get out the
voters. The full returns probably
will not be forthcoming before to-
morrow night. Those opposed to the
amendment are already claiming VIC
tory.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
WILSON BREAKS
OFFICE RECORD
Agricultural Head Surpasses All
Others for Length of Cab
met Service.
SECRETARY NEARLY l3 YEARS
Outstrips Record Held BY Albert Gal
latin, Secretary of Treasury in JEFF
ferson's Administration and Who
Held Office Over Twelve Years =
Wilson Has Had Notable Career.

Washington. ID. c., Nov. 29-Secre-
tary Wilson, the head of the Depart
ment of Agriculture, today broke all
records for length of service in the
cabinet. Until today the record for
length OF service as cabinet minister
was held by Albert Gallatin of Penn
sylvania, who was secretary of the
Treasury in President Jefferson's first
administration and who served i'm that
office for twelve years, eight months
and twenty days. Secretary Wilson
was appointed by President Mckinley
on March 4, 1897. and. having served
continuously ever since today surpass-
ed the record of Albert Gallatin.
The Department of Agriculture is a
comparatively new branch OF the gov
ernment service and Mr.. Wilson is but
the third man to hold the position of
secretary of that department. His pre-
decessors, Jerry Rusk and Sterling
Morton were both good men, but il
required a builder and organizer like
Wilson to carry along the work of the
department to the point where the
application of science and organized
methods to farming could produce
great benefit to the tiller OF the soil.
Mr.. Wilson is now seventy four
years of age. but he does not look 1t.
He is more than six feet tall is pow
erfully built, has pair of keen gray
eyes that follow closely every word Of
every narrative that comes to him
while he is sitting in authority at his
desk in the department He yields
little to the dictates of fashion i'm the
matter of dress. confiding himself 20
garb of sober tints, but his immacu-
late linen. set off with dark tie,
suggests the man who is as unfail-
ingly regular in his habits of dress
as in everything else that concerns
him.
The Secretary. on his way to the
long service record, has figured in
public life before he came into his
present office. He spent three terms
i'm Congress and gained a knowledge
of official routine; then he went back
to Iowa to become a professor at the
Iowa Agricultural College. Then ii was
that the peculiarly appropriate COM
bination struck President Mckinley.
Here was a man who was a farmer.
who knew the practical side, but who
also, by reason of his life as a peda-
gogue was familiar with the scientific
phases Of farming. and who. having
served the nation in Congress, up-
derstood law-making and administra-
tive work. 1t was this exceptional fit
ness which caused him to be appoint
ed for the position of Secretary OF
Agriculture
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
TWO GAMES IN THE INDOOR
BASEBALL LEAGUE this WEEK

There was n good attendance Satur-
day night at the opening of the Calu-
met indoor baseball league. when the
c.. & II. machinists defeated the strong
North Tamarack team by the score or
20 to 6. The result came as great
surprise to the followers OF the game.
The victory was due I'm a measure to
the excellent pitching OF Nelson. This
twirler had everything, including
curves, speed, and other tricks of the
game, and had the North Tamarack boys
guessing the greater part of the time
The mining boys played very raggediy
at times. and to this and clever pitch
ing on the part of Nelson must their
defeat be ascribed.
One or two changes are noted In the
schedule for this week. The next game
will be played on wednesday evening
in the Y. M. C. A.. instead of Dec. In
the Light Guard armory. This game Is
between the Commercials and the
Light Guards. saturday nights game
will also be played in the association
gym between the Y. M. c. A. and the
Red Jacket teams.
Beginning with Monday evening
Dec. 6. the schedule as previously pub
llshed, giving the teams. dates and
places where the games will be played,
will go into effect. The reason for the
changes this week was because the To-
cal.Light Guard armory was not avail
able
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Indianapolis, Nov. &C. l.. Dietz.
who is one of the central figures in
the new organization which will con-
duct the business affairs of this city is
known as one of. the greatest animal
lovers in the United States. For
years. Mr. Dietz has been famous for
the interest he has taken in the well
fare of dumb animals. AS a humane
office he has insisted upon strict en-
forcement OF all laws enacted by the
Indiana legislature TO protect dumb
animals. During the later years,of his
life, Mr.. Dentz has taken an especial
interest in friendless children. He
has worked with the state board OF
charities and other organizations and
has placed scores of homeless children
in good homes all over the state. Be
ginning life as a miner. Mr.. Dietz has
worked his way to an enviable posi-
tion i'm the business world. His Is the
old story of the poor boy who had TO
fight his own way and he has won.
In business life he Is broker.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
AGED MAN BREAKS PAROLE:
ASKS TO GO BACK TO PRISON

Cripple Creek, Col. Nov. 29.-R
Stanley. aged SO, wants to be returned
to the penitentiary at Fort Madison.
Iowa, because he has violated his par
ole, which has caused the breaking
down of his health. Stanley appealed
to the police for shelter and treatment.
He is threatened with a nervous break
down. which he attributes to worry
over leaving Iowa without the consent
of the prison authorities. The chief
Of police has communicated with the
Iowa officials.
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= ******** : > *********
. PATRICK APPLIES FOR
. FREEDOM, CHRONOLOGY
. OF THE FAMOUS CASE.


For the twenty fourth time Alfred t
Patrick. who was convicted of the muir
der OF William Marsh Rice, the aged
Texas millionaire, appears in court In
Brooklyn today in an effort to regain
his freedom. The following is chron-
illogical history OF the Patrick case
which is regarded as the most remark
able of its kind in American court an
nails.
Sept. 20. 1900-Willlam Marsh Rice
died In his apartments In New York
city.
Oct. 3-190O-A. T. Patrick. Rices
lawyer. and Charles +. Jones, Rice's
valet, arrested for forgery.
Feb. 81. 1901-Jones confessed that
he murdered Rice at the instigatlon of
Patrick.
Jan. 20. 19O2-Patrick's first trial be-
gan.
Mar. 26. 19O2-Patrick convicted of
murder In the first degree.
Apr. T. 1902-1s02-Put in death
house at Sing Sing.
Mar. 8. 19O3-Petition for new trial
denied.
May 20. 19O4-Argument on appeal
to court of appeals postponed for Sec
ond time.
June ., 1905-Court refused new trial.
June is, 19O5-Patrick's execution
set for August 7.
July "a, 1sO5-Stay granted pending
appeal for reargument
Oct. %, 19o5-Appeal for reargument
denied.
Dec. 6. 19O5-Patrick sentenced to
death for the third time.
July IL. 1906-Application for new
trial denied.
Aug. 10. 1906--Appeal taken to Uni
ted States supreme court.
Sept. 2, 1906-Governor commuted
Patrick's sentence to life imprison-
ment.
June 13. 190s-Application made for
writ Of habeas corpus.
June Is, 19OS--Federal circuit court
denied writ
Aug. s. 1s0S-Appeal taken from the
decision of the federal circuit court.
Oct. is. 190S--Motion made for ap-
peal to u. S. supreme court on the
matter of habeas corpus.
Nov 16. 190s-Supreme court refused
to take jurisdiction in the appeal or to
grant the application for Patrick to
appear In Washington to argue his own
case.
Feb. .. 1s09-Justice Gaynor OF New
York supreme court granted writ OF
habeas corpus. citing Patrick to appear
I'm court on his claim that commuta-
tion is worse than death penalty.
Mar. 1, 19O9-Patrick appeared In
the appellate division in Brooklyn to
argue for his release.
Mar. s. 1909-Appeared in Brooklyn
again and was given two weeks to
prepare brief
June 4, 19O9-Application for writ OF
habeas corpus denied by the Appellate
division of the supreme court i'm Brook
lyn.
Nov. Is, 1909-Granted another writ
of habeas corpus citing him to appear
i'm the appellate division in Brooklyn
to argue for his release.
Nov. 20. 1909-Taken from Sing Sing
prison to the Brooklyn court to argue
once more on the question of whether
he was legally committed or detained.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
DEATH AT WOLVERINE.

The death occurred late Saturday
night of Isaac Johnson. son of A. John
son of wolverine. tuberculosis was
the cause, the decedent having been III
for the past eighteen months. He was
aged % years. and is survived by sew
eral relatives. The funeral will take
place tomorrow morning at $3.50 O'Clock
with services at the residence. and in
terment in Eagle Harbor cemetery
Rev. r. Ristonen will officiate.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
CANALS SHOW MARS PEoPLED?
Three New Markings Seen BY Lowell
Said to Indicate Life.

Boston, Mass, Nov. 29.-According
to Mrs. David Todd. wife of Prof. Todd
of Amherst college. who is herself
well versed in astronomy, Prof Per-
cival Lowell has discovered three new
canals on Mars.
There has been no great calamity
on Mars" said Mrs. Todd. "but there
have been some changes, more pro-
nounced than is usual at this time OF
the year. The great ice cap seemed
to disappear. but now 1t is growing
larger again and is approaching the
normal.
"Prof. Lowell says he has found three
or four new canals of recent making
mp there. These canals look to us like
signs of intelligent, purposive work
rather than natural markings"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
ARRESTED IN CONNECTION
WITH HANCOCK MYSTERY

Sheriff Byers on Saturday night ar
rested Leander Kukkila, cousin of
Matt Kukkila, whose dead body with
the neck broken was found In ravine
on the Quincy hill side Saturday
morning. The man is being held On
suspicion in connection with the case.
The inquest will be. held this after
noon. The suspect. II is said, was the
last man with Kukkula the night he
was reported missing. He does not
give clear account OF the night IN
question and II also is reported that
the coat he wore Is torn and that he
fails to give a satisfactory explanation
OF this.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
GRAFT CASE is STARTED.
Architect Of Pennsylvania Capitol
Placed on Trial Today.

Harrisburg, Pa, Nov. ga special
term of the criminal court convened
today for the trial of the conspiracy
case against Joseph NJ. Huston. archi-
tect of the State Capitol. Huston was
indicted with John III. Sanderson, the
contractor. since deceased; ex-Auditor
General w. p. Snyder, ex-State Trea-
surer w. l.. Mathues, deceased, and
superintendent J. NJ. Shumaker on
charge of conspiracy to defraud the
state in connection with a bill for 272
desks installed in the Capitol.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
NEBRASKA MAN is HoNoRED.

Manila. Nov. 29.-Frank White was
appointed director of education for the
Philippine Islands to succeed Barrows,
resigned. White was reared in Neb-
raska and graduated from the Univer-
sity of Chicago in 1900, coming to the
Philippines the following year.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
MOROCCAN CHIEFS SUBMIT.

Melilla, Morocco. Nov. 29.-Chiefs of
the important Moroccan tribes Of Ka-
byles, Benz Boufrur and Benz Sidel to-
day made a formal submission to Gen.
Marina with much ceremony. The
chiefs even offered TO raise a native
force and join the Spanish troops
against such Moors as are still hostile.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
MURDERER MAKES HIS ESCAPE.

Frontenac, Kas., Nov. 29.-It Is not
believed by the authorities here that
the slayer of the Bork family. who
were murdered near here last Friday
night, will ever be apprehended. 1t is
declared the murderer, If caught, will
be lynched.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
KING SOUGHT AS MEDIATOR.

London, Nov. pa request that
King Edward mediate the Alsop claim
dispute between the u. S. and Chile
was made by the u. S. today. His
majesty had been communicated with
informally on the subject before but
at that time gave a non committal re-
ply to the suggestion.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
WOMEN PRAY; BANDS PLAY.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 29.-Reports
from various parts of the state indi-
cate that voting on the constitutional
amendment for Prohibition Is pro-
crossing quietly today. Both sides
are making a strenuous fight and seem
confident of victory. At some places
efforts of praying bands of women and
children are met by brass bands in the
employ OF friends of the liquor men.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
NINE ApRIET IN BOAT.

Washington. Nov 2e.--Since receipt
of the announcement THAT nine men Of
the gunboat Marietta at Port Limon.
Costa Rica. were adrift in a gig and
n whaleboat belonging to that vessel,
the navy department has received no
further intelligence concerning them.
They have been missing since Friday
night
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
TAFT pIcTATINc MESSAGE.

Washington. Nov. 29.-President Taft
has begun debating his annual message
to congress. He expects to complete
the work and have II in the hands of
the printer by the middle of the pres
ent week.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
AMERICAN PLAYERS LOSE.

Sydney. N. S. w. Nov. 2s.-The Au-
stralian defenders OF the challenge cup
defeated the Americans in straight sets
in the doubles of the international ten
mis- tournament here today.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29

At Koishikawa the Japanese gov
ernment arsenal turns out two hun
dred rifles and two hundred thousand
cartridges a day.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29

Three quarters of an hour is allow
ed for banks TO consider drafts upon
them and to determine whether they
are to be honored.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
POLES HAVE GOOD TIME.

The members of the Polish Hussar
society and friends had n splendid time
Saturday night In the Italian hall when
the commemoration of the Polish re-
bellion of 1891 was observed. A the
atrical entertainment, followed by a
social program. formed the special fea-
lures. There was a large and enthus-
iastic audience present. and the eve-
ming was voted one of the best the To-
cal Poles have ever arranged.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29

able system OF contribution from sal
aries--would seem to me to be advis-
able.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29

Washington, Nov. 29-Oficial Wash
inston has an official press agent. Phil
up Patchen has Just been appointed
oy the secretary OF state as press corr
respondent His duties will consist oI
the collecting and disseminating OF
diplomatic correspondence which will
De circulated exclusively in the foreign
service. He viii also keep n close
watch on the foreign press with a view
TO ascertain governmental policies On
questions which concern the United
States.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
PARIS POLICE
nab SWINDLERS
Four Men and Woman, Posing as
American Millionaires,
Taken in Custody.
MANY JEWELS FOUND In HOME
Suspects Charged With Extensive
Stealing and Defraudins of jewelers.
lin st. Louis a 13-Year-OId Would
be Bank Robber is Captured by
Wagon Load of Cops.

Paris, Nov. 29.-Four men and wo-
man, who have posed here as American
millionaires, but are alleged to COM
pose a gang of international swindlers,
were arrested today, charged with ex-
tensive stealing and defrauding of
jewellery.
Jewels valued at $4,000 were found
at their home. The police claim these
were stolen from European houses.
Two of the men gave their names as
John Francis of New York. who is said
to have once been expelled from
France, and Jacob Hyman. of Phila-
delphia
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
PIRATE BAND ATTACKS
SHIP IN The BAHAMAS

British Steamer Rowan Moore Board
ed by BIoodthirsty knaves Who Are
Repelled Only After Their chieftain
Had Been Thrown overboard--De-
eeved by Distress Signals.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29
Youthful Burglar Captured.

st. Louis. Nov. 29.-Tom Gallagher,
13 years old, captured after a wagon
load of policemen had surrounded the
Lafayette bank, Broadway and Park
avenue, early today. confessed he, with
another boy, had planned to rob the
bank. The other boy, who had acted
as lookout, fed when the patrol wag-
on appeared. Gallagher, who had as
cended to the third floor of the build
ing in an effort to get into the banks
quarters. was captured as he descend
ed the fire escape. The boy had no
burglars tools and no weapons, and
declared the other lad induced him to
engage in the scheme to rob.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29

UNITED in MARRIAGE
BESIDE FATHERS BODY

To Garry Out the Last Wish Of Her
Parent, Wealthy Club Man, Miss
Juanita c. Howard of Chicago, is
Married Beside casket to Irving
Herriott, an Attorney.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29

It takes $4,000 billions of microbes
to make a cubic inch.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29

Advertising costs money but II
is cheaper than going out OF
business.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-11-29

Advertising costs money but II
is cheaper than going out of
business.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-12-18
BOUGHT FAMOUS
RANCH u

A Wenatchee company, consisting
of ]. H France. l.. Sloan and John
Greer, has purchased the Pearrygin
ranch, near Winthrop. and will work
it extensively next year. The Pear
rygin ranch was one of the first
places to be settled on in the Met
how country, and was the stumbling
block in the way of Samuel Hill
some years ago when he tried to
buy up a large tract around Lake
Pearrygin. Mr.. Hill could not secure
the Pearrygin place at price that
was agreeable to him and as a con-
sequence he abandoned certain plans
that he had at the time for exploit
ing that section. The present COM
pany has paid more than Samuel
was willing to pay, but the phenom-
eral increase in values during the
last few years has justified them.
The Hill tract embraces all the other
farms around the lake. including
considerably over section of fine
agricultural land that is lying idle.