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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07

CHURCH WORKERS Plan
TO SYSTEMATIC WORK
Protestant Churches From All Parts
of Country Are Represented at Big
Council, Which Aims to Secure Bet
ter Results.

Louisville, KY, Dec. THE execu-
tive committee of the Federal Councll
of the Church of Christ In America,
fully 1S,000,000 Protestant
church members in all parts of the
country, opened its first meeting here
today. The Federation, which was
founded more than a year ago. with the
object of avoiding the surplus OF
churches of small villages and of so
systematizing the work of the churches
that all parts of the country be COW
cred without overlapping and in the
most economical manner, has done
some good work during the past year
and reports of a highly favorable and
encouraging nature have been prepar-
ed for presentation to the executive
COMMITTEES. The chairman of the exc
cutive committee, the Rev. DIR. VIII
liam III. Roberts, the eminent -Presby-
terian minister of Philadelphia, ex-
pressed himself well pleased with the
work accomplished during the year "A
state federation has been formed In
Nebraska, and city federations in
Kansas City, st. Joseph and Omaha
Federations have also been formed In
many smaller cities and towns. Older
Ifederations, especially those in New
England, have been greatly strength
ened.
Money has been pledged to support
district secretary for what the coun-
ell calls the Department. of the Inter
ior. with headquarters in Chicago. III
Philadelphia local federation mas
been formed. Similarly every part ol
the country is to be organized, and ef-
forts are to be made to carry on tenn
perance. educational, missionary and
other common work OF all Protestant
bodies. under this co-ordinated plan
The session of the executive committee
will last three days and it Is expect
ed that a great deal of work VIII be
accomplished.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
LAND FOR e9LIsH FAMILIES.
One Hundred Are Expected to Settle
in Chippewa County.

Sault ste. Marie. Mich. Dec. Z. -
Frank Grygla ex-president of the
Polish National Alliance and now
commissioner general of the society, is
here looking up land in Chippewa
county with a view to having a settle
ment of nearly 100 Polish families To-
Gated.
The Alliance intends purchasing In
the spring. about $4,000 acres of land
and allow the Alliance members to
settle there. paying for the land as
they can. A fund of $4,000 is provid-
ed for such purposes. The settlers, II
s said. would come mostly from Grand
Rapids and Detroit. The alliance
membership is made up almost en-
tirely OF Polish inhabitants of Michi'
gan. Wisconsin and Minnesota.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
60 BLACKHANDERS COMING
HERE FROM SWITZERLAND
Police Discover Wholesale Exc
dus of Dangerous Characters
to America.
MEMBERS OF POWERFUL BAND

Geneva. Dec. THE police today
confirmed a report of wholesale exodus
Of members Of the Black Hand who
mean TO find new fields for operation
i'm America. 1t developed also, that
no less than sixty of these characters
of whom forty had before been ex-
PEELED from Switzerland are making
their way by circuitous routes to the
United States.
These men formerly were part of
gang of 1000 Italians employed in the
construction of the Loetschberg tun-
mel through the Berner Alps. rms
scene of industry became hotbed OF
blackmailers, forty of whom are nov
in custody, awaiting trial on charges OF
blackmail, assault and murder.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
NEARLY PERISH
IN THE STORM
Immigrant Woman and Her Babe
Have Terrible Experience
in Danville, Ill.
THREE ARE DEAD IN CHICAGO
Intensely Cold Weather Prevails in
Central West and West and Much
Suffering is Reported
Storm is General.

Danville, Ill, Dec. Lying in six
inches of snow on the steps OF a bank
building and almost dead, a Hungarian
woman, and her six-months- child,
were found at daybreak by a police
mna Attached TO the woman's dress
was a tag consigning her to her hus-
band, coal miner at Westvlle. She
with her baby arrived in the night
from New York where she had landed
with other immigrants, fro Hungary
Ignorant of the language of the new
country she wandered about hapless-
ly, the child clasped to her breast un-
til she sank exhausted and lay for
hours in the blast Of the heavy storm
carrying snow and sleet that ragged
over Illinois. She had wrapped and
shielded her child and KEEP a spark OF
weakened to unconsciousness. Reviv-
ed by warmth and food the woman and
baby will be sent to her husband at
the Westville mines.
Storm Fatalities in Chicago.
Chicago, Dec. 7.-Chicago was Wis
tied today by the first real snow storm
of the season. Several inches of snow
fell, traffic was impeded and trains de-
layed. The storm is general through
out the west.
Three are dead in this city as the
result of the storm. Joseph Walsh, a
laborer was found on a pile OF boxes
i'm freight warehouse Joseph Korea.
switchman, was blinded by snow and
run over by switch engine. Martin
Varto. a section hand, was blinded by
the storm and run over by passenger
train.
Suffering in Missouri.
ST. Joseph, Mo. reports much suffer-
| ing from the cold and the Missouri
river blocked by ice jams. At Omaha,
Neb.. it was 2 degrees below zero and
the coolest so far this winter. Lincoln
Neb., reported twelve inches OF snow
and the temperature six below. All
roads leading into the city impossible.
At Sioux City il was two below zero
and the coolest of the winter so far.
Very Cold in Colorado.
Denver, Dec. THE entire state of
Colorado is shivering under the coolest
December weather in thirty-one years.
For three days past the mark has been
five degrees above and last night for
the second time in three days the ten
below mark was reached. Bitterly cold
weather is also reported from southern
wyoming. twelve below being record
ed at Laramie last night
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07

Washington. Dec. THE appoint
ment of commission to investigate
conditions i'm Central America is as
sured. Horace G. Knowles, the new
minister to Nicaragua is practically
sure of place on the commission.
Mr.. Knowles is looked upon as es-
pecially equipped for the work of in
vestigation that would come before a
commission such as the one contem-
plated. He served for several years
i'm the consular service, and was re-
Gently minister to Roumania and Ser
via. He is well acquainted with con-
ditions in Central America Among
the other names that are expected tc
come before the state Department foi
consideration in its selection OF the
members of the proposed commission
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07

terprises in foreign countries, the de-
gree of such support being measured
by the national advantages to be ex-
pected. A citizen himself cannot py
contract or otherwise divest himseir
of the right. nor can this government
escape in his obligation of his protec-
ton in his personal and property
rights when these are unjustly IN
fringed in a foreign country. To aVoiu
ceaseless vexations ii Is proper that
In considering whether American en-
terprise should be encouraged or sup
ported in particular country the
government should give full weight
not only to the national as opposed to
the individual benefits TO accrue. pu'
also to the fact whether or not the
Government of the country i'm question
is i'm it's administration and In It's
diplomacy faithful to the principles OF
moderation. equity and justice upon
which alone depends international
credit In diplomacy as well as III
finance
The Monroe Doctrine.
The Pan American policy OF TINS
government has long been fixed In itS
principles and remains unchangeo
With the changed circumstances OF the
United States and of the republics te
the south of us, most OF which nave
great natural resources. stable govern
ment and progressive ideals, the ap-
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TO PUSH PEoNAeE CASES.
Federal Authorities Will Wage Visor'
Gus Prosecution.

Mobile, Ala, Dec. THE Federal
authorities have prepared for Wig
orous prosecution of the peonage cases
which are to be brought up for trial
before the United States District Court
which convened here today Among
those to be tried are several promin-
ent residents of Mobile and Monroe
counties, who were indicted by the
United States grand jury several
months ago. The Attorney General
has reviewed the cases and has In
structed District Attorney Armbrecht
TO prosecute the cases to the end.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07

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TAFT's MESSAGE WELL Pc
CEIvED.

Z Washington. Dec. Through =
: his message the president has =
!. made known to the world his =
+ wishes regarding legislation, and =
I. his opinion respecting questions =
. OF public interest. The message :
= was generally favorably COM =
= mented upon by members of con- :
!. gress. The portions which attract !
!. ed most attention were those re- :
I. lating to the complication with =
+ Nicaragua. diminution of public :
+ expenditures. custom house frauds ::
: and the tariff act.
T. The one phrase which attracted :.
+ most attention was found in con- :.
:: nection with the presidents treat ::
I. ment of the Zelaya incident, of, =
: which he spoke as ''the sad tale ::
!: OF unspeakable barbarltles." His :.
!. use OF the. expression cut to the ::
= quick. :
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
OSBORN TALKS TO ELks.
Candidate for Governor Gives a Splen-
did Address at Ionia.

Ionia, Mich. Dec. IA memorial
meeting of the lodge of Elks was held
here Sunday afternoon at the new
Elks' temple. About 200 Elks were
present and as many visitors.
The principal address was delivered
by Hon. Chase s. Osborn. He is cred
tied with having delivered the best ad-
dress of this kind ever heard in Ionia.
During the past year two members of
the order have died-Ed. F. Payne of
Saranac, and wellington S. Bouck OF
Ionia.
Many business men attended the
meeting. and a peculiar coincident was
that many of them on their way to the
meeting received at the postoffice let
ter from Judge Montgomery relative
to his candidacy for the republican
nomination as governor. and then list
ened to an address by another can
didate for the same honor. Following
the meeting Mr.. Osborn was presented
with a handsome umbrella.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
SIX DAY BICYCLE RIDERS
KEEP EVEN WITH RECORD
Grinding Pace Maintained All
Night Places Leaders up
to Records.
FOURTEEN TEAMS In RACE

New York. Dec. AFTER having
kept up a grilling pace all night the
six-day bicycle race riders in the
Madison Square Garden let down
Slightly as the daylight approached
and at Z o'clock the leaders were eX-
actly even with the record.
six of the teams at that hour had
travelled 643 and $40 miles which was
the record held by Hill and DeNara.
Fourteen teams still remain in the
race. At six o'clock, the thirty hour
record of a year ago was broken by
three fifths of mile, ten teams having
ridden 625 S-5 miles.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
RoosEvELT's LAST HUNT.
Teddy Will End II This Month and
Then Sail Down Nile.

Nairobi, British East Africa, Dec. l.
Colonel Roosevelt and r. l. Cunning
hame arrived at Naivashi on october
21 from an extended hunt, looking ex-
traordinarily well. The skins Of the
elephants and the skulls and bones
were brought in by porters. The huge
skulls were carried by eight porters
with reliefs of eight more every now
and then. The loads were suspended
from long poles.
Colonel Roosevelts hunt at Moro
with Lord Delamere will end his firs'
Africa hunting. Then on for Uganda
and down the Nile to Cairo. where he
will arrive the latter part OF December
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
PRESIDENT TAFTS MESSAGE
Is READ in CONGRESS TODAY
Expenses of Government Greatly Cut
Down. No Tariff Revision for
Present. Much Popular
Legislation Urged.

IMPORTANT POINTS IN MESSAGE.

:. IMPORTANT POINTS IN MESSAGE.
administration that
economy in expend and sufh
hand which
properly undertaken
TART increase In the cost of living
Country $ a high of prosperity
natural
and interstate commerce laws
with foreign countries generally sat
Central America Eel
ana
turmoi N Republics
Tradit relations with Japan continue cordial
department OF recommended 10 iuruer
our foreign trade and abroad.
Canal bonds to meet deficit of S7S-
:. O7662O approved ,o,-
Canal which VIII be completed 'i'
!. s375,2O1O0O
1910 will be s7S-
will deficit for the fiscal year
ending JunesO sO.s1s11, a small surplus of $712OOO
:. estimates -.
officers involved In sugar
investigation at this time not ADVISED
with present probe and prove an epa
securing convictions
estimates reduced H5OOOOOo
Habor Honolulu favored
discussed action on plan III
:. ADVISED 49,.
civil decision in both civil and crimnai
need in American institutions Co
sion TO consider rreform in judiciary recommended
Appropriate legislation relative to issuance OF nunctohs uss
opportunity 10 be On Dehah INC
o be enjoined recommended .uuo.oa
Higher magazines and periodicals suggested
to postal deficit .o, ,or
Aaska recommended.
Bureau of public health recommended
Suppression OF slavery urged
amatio recommended
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
MILITARY WEDDING TODAY.
Son Of Late Gen. Orlando 3. Wilcox
Claims a Bride.

washington, ID. c., Dec. New
York Avenue Presbyterian church was
the scene Of brilliant military we'd
ding this afternoon, when Miss Laura
Clifford Wells, daughter of Mrs. Hen
nv Clifford Wells, was married to Lieut..
Julian Parson Wilcox. U. s. NJ. c., the
Youngest son of the late Gen. Orlando
Il. Wilcox, U. s. A. The bridegroom
and the ushers were in full dress uni
form, giving to the wedding dls-
tinctly military character. The cere-
mony was followed by reception al
the house of the brides mother.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
AT RIGHT, Ex SENATOR JAMES McREADY; LEFT,
C.

are those OF Maj. Gen. George w. Da-
Wis, former Senator James B. Nc
Creary of Kentucky, DR.. l.. S. Rowe
OF the University of Pennsylvania,
Thomas c. Dawson. head of the Latin
American bureau of the state depart
ment, and j. b. Scott. the department
solicitor. Most of these men are fa-
miliar with the Spanish language and
all have had experience which, in the
opinion of officials In touch with the
affairs of the state department, would
render their service especially valu-
able The names of several other men
prominent in diplomatic and profess
sional circles also will be discussed be-
fore the state department is ready to
announce the personnel of the sug-
gested commission.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07

washington. Dec. THE first an
,,,ai message of President Taft was
delivered today, being received shoi'y
after 12 o'clock. Close attention was
given its reading in both houses anu
the members evidenced great interest
The message follows. In part:
The relations of the United States
with all foreign governments have con-
tinued upon the normal basis OF aihis
and good understanding ana are very
generally satisfactory.
Europe.
The American rights Tin the hsner-
les on the North Atlantic coast) uh-
der the fisheries article of the treaty
n, 1918 have been n cause of difference
between the United states and Great
Britain for nearly seventy years. Inc
interests involved are of great I'M
portance to the American hshing IN
dustry. and the final settlement Oh vi.
controversy (by the permanent oo"'
of arbitration at The Hague VIII Ie-
move n source of constant ritat'oi
and complaint This is the iirst case
involving such great interna''o"a
questions which has been submitteo :.
the permanent court of arbitratloh a.
The Hague.
Negotiations for an internatioha
conference to consider and reach III
arrangement providing for the presei
walton and protection of the fur seai'
in the north Pacific are In progress
with the governments of Great bri'
tain. japan and Russia. The attituo'
Of the governments Interested ieau'
me to hope for satisfactory se'''e
ment of this question as the ui,'iha'
outcome of the negotiations.
The Near East.
The quick transition of the govern
ment of the Ottoman empire from on
of retrograde tendencies to cohs'i
tutional government with parha
ment and with progressive moder'
policies of reform and public improve
ment is one of the important phenome
ma of our times. constitutional gov
ernment seems also to have mau
further advance in Persia. Tines
events have turned the eyes OF IN
world upon the near east. In ina
quarter the prestige of the UNITE
States has spread widely through IN
peaceful influence of American schoon
universities and missionaries. Ther
is every reason why we should opta'
q greater share of the commerce OF UT
near east since the conditions al
more favorable now than ever befor'
Latin America.
One Of the happiest events In recen
pan-American diplomacy Svas the pa
cifc. Independent settlement by tn
governments OF Bolivia and Peru OF
boundary difference between tnen
which for some weeks threatened
cause war and even to entrain III
bitterments affecting other repupii'
less directly concerned.
Our Citizens Abroad.
This administration. through the d'
partment Of state and the foreign ser'
ice, is lending all proper support
legitimate and beneficial American e'
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
CHICAGO POULTRY SHOW.

Chicago. Dec. 7.-One of the largest
poultry shows ever held in Chicago
opened in the Coliseum today under
the auspices of the Great Midwest
Poultry and Pet Stock association. In
cluded among the exhibitors are many
well known poultry, pigeon and pet
stock breeders throughout the United
States and Canada. The exhibition
will continue until the end OF the
week.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
ARMY OFFICER RETlREs.

Washington, Dec. 7.-Lieut.-Col. Al
bert c. Blunt, of the Coast Artillery
was placed on the retired list today on
his application after service OF
thirty-two years. He has been on duty
at Key West Many officers of the
Coast Artillery are advanced in rank
as a result of the retirement of Lieut.
Col. Blunt and Col. Henry l.. Harris
who quit the army last week.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
ENGINEERS HOLD MEETING.

New York. Dec. 7.-Mechanical ex-
perts from all over the country are
in attendance at the thrtieth annual
meeting of the American Society OF
Mechanical Engineers convened today
in the Engineering Society's Build
ing. Papers covering all phases of the
profession will be read.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
MORSE MUST GO TO PRISON.

Washington, Dec. THE supreme
court of the U. S. has denied the New
tition of Charles w. Morse. the New
York banker. for a writ OF certiorari.
The result of the decision is to leave
In effect against Morse the sentence Of
fifteen years Imprisonment.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
COLLEGE TEACHER KILLED.
Struck by a Street Car and Dies at
Hospital Later.

Denver, Dec. Miss Elsie Long
instructor of mathematics at the West
minister university. was injured by q
Denver and Interurban car at the Col
iege hill crossing yesterday and died
at the st. Luke's hospital Miss Long
came to Denver about year ago from
Marne, Iowa, where her parents reside
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
WILL AID oNToNAcoN.
Senator William Alden Smith interest
ed in Harbor Matter.

washington, Dec. 7-Senator VIII
liam Alden Smith began his Washing
ton duties early. He went with James
Corgan of Ontonagon, Mich- to the
board of review of the United States
engineer corps to plead for the con-
tinuation OF work on the Ontonagon
harbor. Maj. Fitch. the army engineer
in charge of the Ontonagon district,
has reported that there Is little use
In trying to do any further work on
the harbor. The Ontonagon people are
much disturbed over the prospect
fearing that no further appropriation
will be Forthcoming. Senator Smith
made a short call on President Taft.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
WEATHER FORECAST

Snow flurries and continued cold
brisk northwest winds.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
MILWAUKEE, MURDER CLUE.
Michigan Men Arrested and Brought
TO Milwaukee Today.

Milwaukee. Wis. Dec. 7.-Karl Wo-
joiechowski and Adam Pietzszak were
arrested and brought to Milwaukee to-
day from Blaney. Mich. as suspects In
the Hattie linda murder case. The
men disappeared from Milwaukee about
the time the murder was committed
and were not located until recently.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07

Mrs. william Hurd of Wolverine has
returned home to Calumet after
spending few days as the guest OF
friends In South Range.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
H. CLAY pgARcE NOT GUILTY.

Austin. Tex. Dec 1.-THE jury in the
case OF III. Clay Pearce, charged with
false swearing. returned a verdict here
today OF not guilty.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07

Adolph Hermann has returned from
Copper Harbor, where he has been
spending the past two weeks.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07

Attorney william A. Bateman has
returned from a visit to the 500.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-07
Our Citizens Abroad.

Our Citizens Abroad.
This administration. through the de-
partment OF state and the foreign serv-
ice, Is lending all proper support 10
legitimate and beneficial American en-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-11-03
SEMINARY is 80 YEARS OLD
Mccormick Theological Institution at
Chicago Is Celebrating the Ami
versary of Its Founding.

Chicago, Nov. 2-The Mccormick
Theological seminary of the Presbyte-
rian church is so years old to-day, and
is celebrating the anniversary in fit.
ting manner. Eminent theological
educators and divines from various
parts OF the country are here to take
part in the ceremonies. The celebra-
ton was formally begun last night
when the historical address was de-
livered by President W. w. Moore of
Union seminary, Richmond, Va.
At ten o'clock this morning Rev. S.
j. Nicolls of ST. Louis, president Of
the board of directors, presided over
a conference on the seminary outlook,
at which papers We're read by Rev.
Augustus H. Strong, Rochester N. Y;
Prof. R. w. Rogers. Madison. N. j.,
and Prof. Williston Walker, New
Haven, Conn.
In the afternoon there was a con.
ference on ministerial leadership, with
papers by three of Mccormick alumni
pastors: Rev. j. Ross Stevenson, d.
d.. New York; Rev. Newell Dwight
Hills, d. D., Brooklyn. and Rev. Ed
ward Yates Hill, d. D.. Philadelphia,
following which reception was ten
dered to invited guests, alumni and
students.
This evening, with Rev. ]. M. Bark
ley. d. D., moderator of the general
assembly, presiding, the closing ad-
dress will be delivered by President
Woodrow Wilson, Princeton, N. j.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-11-03
LOSES LIFE FOR HER BABY
Woman Jumps from Automobile, Is
Crushed to Death-saves Her
Infant Child.

Chicago, Nov. 2.-Believing that the
automobile in which she and her hus-
band vert riding was about to collide
with taxicab coming from the oppo-
site direction. Mrs. Mary Blakeley, 81
years old, leaped from the car. only to
be crushed to death. beneath the
wheels of the taxicab.
When Mrs. Blakelty leaped size was
holding in her arms her six-months'-
old boy AS she fell to the pavement,
she tossed the baby 10 feet away and
it struck on the grass of the parkway
and clear of the onrushing taxicab. A
few minutes later the child was
picked UP and found to be uninjured.