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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 4.-The first
great question to be decided In the
house OF representatives when the
61st congress convenes on Monday.
and the most important i'm it's effect
on future legislation is the selection
of speaker.
With the adjournment of the special
session "Uncle Joe" completed his
34th year of service in the national
house OF representatives. He enter
ed as a representative from Illinois
I'm President Grants first term and
has continued under every president
since. With the exception of the 52nd
congress his term has been continu-
Gus.
He was first made speaker In 1908,
and is fighting to succeed himself in
the 6lst congress. The fight this
year will be the hardest one this "war
horse" has ever made. The insur-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
WANTS TWO BATTLEsHIPs.
Asked for by Secretary of Navy Meyer
in Annual Report.

Washington. ID. c.. Dec. 4.-Despite
the agitation to close some of the navy
yards along the southern coast, Secre-
any such step for the present. This
much was made plain in his annual
report submitted to President Taft to-
day. tii
Secretary Meyer says that he is not
entirely convinced that the govern
ment can advantageously give up sites.
in vic larghe expenditures have been
made, until after the opening of the
Panama canal, when II definitely can
be demonstrated which are likely to b.
Of the greatest value.
The secretary reviews in detail his
proposed plan for the reorganization
of the navy, and i'm addition makes
many recommendation for the con-
duct of affairs in his department.
Two more battleships Of the all big
gun type are recommended to be con-
structed. but. on account of the desire
to keep down the expenditures. he
dShS pHiy a ohiD III
to these two proposed giants of the
sea.
The completion of the big drydock
at the Brooklyn navy yard Is urged.
and furthermore the secretary says
that at is clear that one cock on the
Atlantic coast, for docking our largest
battleships. is not sufficient since that
one might be injured" In this con-
nection. he pointed out that provisions
for docking of heavy vessels injured
or damaged I'm action or by stranding
are almost entirely lacking, and that
but few navy yards exist on either
coast which have sufficient water TO
deck an injured battleship drawing I
or feet more than It's ordinary draft.
Ship construction at the navy yards
OF the United States is opposed as a
principle by the secretary.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
CENTURY OF EXISTENCE.
New York Bible Society One Hundred
Years Old TODAY

New York, Dec. 4.-The New York
Bible society today rounded out a CEN
tury of existence. The original society
was organized on Dec. 4, 1909, the pres
ent society being formed as an auxii-
iary in 1923. under the name of the
Young Mems Bible society. In 1870
tdle latter adopted the name of the ori-
ginal organization, which had ceased
TO exist, and was Incorporated in 1866.
The work therefore begun In 1909, has
continued without interruption.
The New York Bible society Is the
only organization having for its work
Bible distribution in the city and har-
Dor of New York. The society dis
tributes Bibles through the ministers
and church missionaries and employees
special agents among immigrants on
Ellis island and the sailors of the har-
bor. During the past year 151,179 Bi-
bles were distributed. the largest num-
ber in the history of the society.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
STARTLING TESTIMONY AT
THE CHERRY Mine INQUIRY
Evidence introduced to Show Child
Labor Law Has Been Violated
inexperienced Boy Said to
Have Started Fire.

Cherry. H.. Dec. 4.--Testimony was
introduced this morning at the coro-
ner's inquest OF the Cherry mine dis
aster tending to show the fire was
started by Mat Francisco, an inexperi-
enced boy OF fifteen. who was working
in the mine i'm an alleged violation OF
the child labor law. Francisco him
self was on the stand and stated he
had pushed the car OF hay that caught
fire to the elevator shaft leading 10 the
third vein, and left it standing close TO
the blazing torch which ignited II. The
lad said ii was the first bale OF hay he
had. ever been required TO handle and
no one i'm authority in the mine gave
him instructions as to what to do with
IL. The authorities consider this tes-
timony OF greatest Importance and say
It justifies the opinion that the child
labor law is freely violated i'm Cherry
to the great danger of the miners.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
CHICAGO SALOON FIGHT.
Lively Campaign Will be Wased by the
Temperance Forces


Chicago, Dec. 4.-Chicago Is to be
aroused into lively campaign against
saloons The agitation is to be given
shape at the annual convention OF the
American Anti-Saloon league, which
is to assemble i'm this city Monday for
a session of five days. Arrangements
have been made to celebrate tomorrow
as Temperance Sunday" and stir public
sentiment by agitating the object of
the league in 100 pulpits in Chicago
churches,
The national organization of the
American Anti Saloon league has been
in existence for thirteen years. Its
one and only object is to create public
sentiment against the existing evil In
saloons. Delegates will be present at
the coming convention from practic-
ally every state and territory and from
several of the Canadian provinces.
Among the scheduled speakers are
many OF the leading orators and tenn
perance workers of the country. In
cluded i'm the list are Bishop Luther
II. Wilson. who is president of the
league; John @. woolley the noted
prohibition party leader; Bishop Will
liam +. Mcdowell. Congressman Miller
of Kansas. Congressman Hobson OF
Alabama. and DIR. George r. Stuart OF
Tennessee.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
LAWYER PATRICK.

New York, Dec. f.-For the second
time this week Albert T. Patrick, the
lawyer serving life sentence in Sing
Sing prison for the murder Of William
Marsh Rice, emerged yesterday from
prison to renew his fight for freedom.
Patrick appeared before the appel
late division of the supreme court with
his counsel, William T. Mcdonald, but
made the argument In person.
After Patrick had concluded his
argument Justice jerks ordered the
writ of habeas corpus dismissed. and
Patrick was sent back to Sing Sing
prison. Justice Jenks said that Pat
rick had developed no new grounds for
re-opening of his case.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04

gents are many and are determined to
unseat the speaker and place In COM
mand one of their own men.
During the summer months the In
surgents have been organizing and
now claim AZ votes on the republican
side against Cannon.
The great difficulty of the past has
been to hold the insurgent forces to-
gether. Will they succeed this time?
That is the great question. II they
do who will be the next speaker. Con-
gressman Fowler of New Jersey has
been frequently mentioned and has
been one of the leaders in the fight
on "Uncle joe" Congressman Town
send of Michigan. is considered as
another possibility. Just at present.
however, the Wolverine republican Is
out after senator Burrows toga and
is not giving attention to the speaker
ship.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
SETTLEMENT OF STRIKE OF
SWITCHMEN NOT IN SIGHT
Railroads Have Been Making Head
way by importing New Men, But
are Still Badly Tied Up in
the Twin Cities.

St Paul. Minny Dec, 4.-With both
sides firm and processing confidence rs
the final outcome, the fourth day of
the switchmen's strike began with no
apparent progress towards settlement.
While the switchmen claim to have
the situation well in hand. the rail-
roads have been making headway by
importing new men. Reports from DI-
luth state the strike at the head of the
lakes is practically broken, but i'm the
twin cities the railroads so far have
not been able to handle any volume
of business.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
YOUNG LADY VOLUNTEERS.
Are Wanted to Take Charge of Sale Of
Christmas Stamps.

Mrs. II. II. Rounavaara of this city,
who is i'm charge Of the sale of the
Anti-Tuberculosis Christmas stamps
in Calumet, has made arrangements to
open the sale in the Calumet postof-
flee and the local express companies
offices on December 16. During the
week of Christmas Mrs. Rounavaara
will place the stamps on sale in many
of the local stores in Calumet and
Laurium.
Mrs. Rounavaara is anxious to Sc
cure the assistance Of, Calumet young
ladies to help her in this work She
desires young ladies TO volunteer 70
take charge Of the sale of these stamps
in the postofTice, express offices and
stores Volunteers may report either
to Mrs. Rounavaara or Miss Sails
bury. i'm charge of the Associated
Charities.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
TO PUT
END TO STRIFE
Taft to Ask Congress for Author
ity for Action in Gen.
tral America.
INDEMNITY FROM NICARAGUA
Question of Payment for Deaths Of
Americans Will be Held Up, How
ever, Until Revolution in
That Country is Over.

washington, Dec. 4.-There seems
httie doubt the president will lay be-
fore congress at an early date facts as 20
the Nicaraguan situation with a view
TO receiving authority for any further
steps ne may see 1T to take in the in
terest Of American residents of that
country and with view to putting an
end to the interminable strife in Cen
trail America.
The question OF indemnity for the
killing OF Cannon and Groce is stiIl
held in allegiance and there is reason
TO believe no demand Will be made un-
I'll the issue between the Zelayan gov
ernment and the revolutionists has
Deen settled. II is the view of the
u ;. there is at present no responsible
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
NEW CANADIAN LINE.

ottawa, ont, Dec. 4.-Arrangements
have been completed for the Inaugural
ton tomorrow of the new direct
day and night train service between
ottawa and Quebec. The service will
be operated by the Canadian Northern
Quebec Railway although the new
section from ottawa to Hawkesbury.
So miles, has been built under the Ca
madam Northern ontario charter.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04

A number of Italians and Sicilans
who were rounded up by the federal
authorities in Ohio last summer on a
charge OF being connected with the
BLACK Hand society win be placed on
trial i'm Toledo Tuesday. Sufficient
evidence. it is said. has been gathered
by the secret service agents to prove
that the accused men were among the
leaders OF the organization which for
several years has made a practice OF
ievying h'apkasil on italian mer-
chants and others i'm cities and towns
throughout Ohio and the neighboring
states.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
SIX DAY BIKE RACE.
Mcfarland end Clarke Favorite Team
in New York Contest

in New York Contest.
New York, Dec. 4.--Between fifteen
and twenty teams of champion racing
cyclists. hailing from many countries
Of the world. are ready To start in the
Garden. beginning at one minute after
the midnight hour tomorrow night
The usual series of short distance
worlds championship events serves
as curtain raiser tonight
While this years field for the six
day event is made up of many OF the
familiar old heroes of the similar races
i'm past years, there will be some new
riders on the track when the starting
pistol is fired Among the best Of the
latter are the Italians. Cuniolo and
Carrapezzi This pair is said to possess
great speed and endurance. and they
are expected to make the others hustle
to keep up with them.
The favorite team is made up of
Floyd MacFarland, the hero of last
years grind, and Jackie Clarke. the
little Australian who has been Frank
hidiher olttcieSt IiNdl uuTlhS tHc past
summer season. Other well-known
teams entered for the six-day grind are
Root and Folger Rutt and Stol. Georg
ct Brothers, DeMara and Lawson, Col
lins and Walthour, and Germain and
Shirley. Rutt and Stol will be fa-
orite pair with many of the spectators.
These riders are noted for their game
ness and in the contest last year they
finished second.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
REAR ADMIRAL RETlREs.
Royal r. IngersoIl, Michigan Man,
Completes Active Service.

Washington. Dec. 4.-Rear Admiral
Royal r. Ingersoll, one of the noted
ordnance and gunnery experts OF the
navy and who served for time as
chief of staff, was retired today on ac-
count of age. Rear Admiral Ingcrsoll
comes from Michigan and graduated
He served on the Yantic, Kearsarge,
Pensacola, Constellation and other fa-
nous ships of the old navy. apd during
the war with Spain he commanded the
u. S. S. Supply. In recent years he
commanded the gunboat Helena and
the cruiser Maryland.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
URGE INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION.

Milwaukee. Dec. 4.--The final ses-
sion of the National Society for the
Promotion of Industrial Education was
held this morning. A number of adj
tlresses were delivered the trend OF all
being the advantages gained by educa-
ton OF youth along industrial lines.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
FIGHT IN PHILIPPINES.

Manila. Dec. 4.-Fanatical Moros and
Sananos forced fight upon detach-
ment of constabulary near Mt. Malin-
dang islands, last Sunday Six con-
stables. four porters and one police
man were killed. and one constable
wounded. The aggressors left twenty
dead when they finally departed.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
OIL AS FUEL FOR SHIPS.
Believed Navy Department contem-
plates Its Introduction.

washington, Dec. 4.--The opening
of bids today at the Navy bureau of
yards and docks for the construction
at the Boston navy yard of a concrete
oil tank storage house is taken to mean
that the navy contemplates the early
introduction of the use of oil as fuel
for the warships. The tank at the Bos-
ton navy yard is to be fifty feet by
seventy-five feet and twenty-four feet
deep. Similar tanks are to be con-
structed at other yards on the Atlantic
coast. and the supply ship Arethusa'
now at the Mare Island yard, is to be
brought around to the Atlantic and go
into service as an oil tank ship.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
kAReER LEADING PITCHER.
st. Paul Twirler Heads American As
sociation With 700 Per Cent.

milwaukee,, Wis. Dec. 4.--Karger Of
st. Paul. with 700 per cent was the
leading pitcher OF the American As
sociation for 1909, according to the Of
fetal averages issued today. Olmstead
of Minneapolis. was second with 667.
The Louisville team led I'm fielding
with a mark OF .e62. Thielman a
Louisville pitcher, who played seven
teen games in the outfield, Is the only
player who made perfect fielding
score.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04

Other conventions of general inter
est scheduled for the week include
the meeting OF the American Anti
Saloon league in Chicago and the Am-
erican Civic Reform league Will be
held In New York Thursday and Fri
day. Among the subjects to be dis
cussed are civil pensions. consular re-
form and the application of the merit
system to the higher municipal of
fees.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
FIVE ARE UNDER ARREST.
Charged With Knowing Something OF
Mysterious Death Of ST. Louis Boy.

st. Louis. Mo. Dec. 4.--For sixteen
months Mrs. Anna Cordcs of St Louis
has worked to dispcl the uncertainty as
to the manner in which her 16-ycar-
old son. William, came to his death I'm
Pittsburg Lake. near East st. Louis,
III. As a result Mrs. Regina Keolsch
and Frank and August Ruhr. Alex Hol-
der and Fred Bianchi are under arrest
The Ruhrs are said TO have been with
Cordes fishing at the lake. II Is also
alleged siO5 the boy had with him DIS
appeared.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
Big News Events of the
Coming Week.

Simultaneous With the meeting OF
Congress several important national
gatherings will assemble i'm the capital
to impress upon the lawmakers the
necessity for legislation along various
lines The Southern Commercial Con
gress will meet during the first two
days of the week and will be i'm
mediately followed by the annual meet
ing of the National Rivers and Har-
bors Congress.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
OHIO MILITIA ORDERED OUT.

Columbus. Ohio. Dec 4.-Gov. Har-
mon today ordered out the eighth reg
imcnt of the Ohio National Guard and
part of the Seventh and Fourth regi-
ments to proceed forthwith to Bridge
port. where two guards in the mills of
the Aetna Standard company were
wounded i'm a riot last night
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04

soon after their convening at noon
Monday out OF respect to the memory
of members who have died during the
recess of congress. Tuesday will be
devoted by both houses to the reading
of the presidents message.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
PRINCESS wALpEMAR DEAD.

Copenhagen. Dec. 4.-Princess WAL
demar wife OF the youngest son of the
late King Christian, Is dead.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04

government in Nicaragua. When the
proper time comes it is stated there
will be no waste of time in seeking
reparation.
Should the Zelaya government prove
successful there is no doubt the money
demanded for the killing of the Amer
leans would far exceed the amount re-
quired i'm case of the success of the
revolutionists who are in no way re-
sponsible for that outrage.
Gunboats at Colon.
Colon. Dec. 4.-The L. S. gunboat
Eagle has arrived here from Costa RI
ca. Tho u. 5. gunboat Marietta ar
rived from Port Lmon last night.
American Force Sufficient.
Washington. Dec. 4-With the arriv-
al at Corinto today or tomorrow Of the
cruiser Albany and the gunboat York
town, the u. $. will be in a position
to take as aggressive steps as any o.
casion may demand for the protection
of American interests along the Pacific
coast of Nicaragua. Together with
the assistance IF the gungoat Vicks-
burg the warshps will have quott
of fighting men OF about coo. The guns
aboard these vessels are considered
large enough tp subdue any hostile
demonstration against Americans in
any OF the seaport towns In the
event of trouble in the interior the six
hundred men with a supply of amnu-
milton are regarded as force sufli-
cient TO bring fear 20 any force likely
10 present themselves in opposition.
The landing Of the bluejackets or she'll
ing OF seaports is not anticipated 2t
this time
Tr,,.oor+ st;u Aoround.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04
Transport stiII Aground.

Philadelphia, Denf-The transport
Prairie is still stu in the mud near
this city The cargo Is being lightcred
aud the marines viii probably SO
ashore this afternoon when another
attempt will be made to float the ves-
sci.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04

The trial OF some of the members OF
the so-called Maybray gang, who are
charged with swindles aggregating
over a million dollars through the
medium of fake horse races, wrestling
matches and other sporting contests
will be taken up during the week In
the United States district court in
Iowa.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04

The properly of the Waters Pierce
OIL company in Texas is to be put up
for sale at public auction in Austin
on Tuesday to satisfy "A judgment OBJ
tanned by the State of Texas In it's
suit against the company for viola
tion of the antitrust law. The pro-
perty to be sold is valued at $4,000, 900.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04

The second trial of Patrick CAL
houn, president OF the United States
Railways OF San Francisco, charged
with bribery in connection with the
granting OF street railway franchise.
is scheduled to begin in San Francisco
Monday.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1909-12-04

Washington. Dec. 4-with the open
ing of the first regular session OF the
sixty-first Congress but two days away
senators and representatives are arr
riving in Washington today by almost
every train. Both houses will adjourn
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-04-01
HEMLOCK GROVE ITEMS.

There will be services at the
church next Sunday as follows:
Sunday school at 2 O'Clock; preaching
services at o'clock. All are
invited to attend these services.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. Phillips spent
some time last week visiting friends
at Hughesville and Muncy.
Quite number of young people
were pleasantly entertained at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. II. +. Phillips
Saturday evening. Gaigei and music
were the principal features of the
evenings entertainment.
Mrs. Edward Phillips and daugh-
ers Clara and Effie spent Saturday
as the guest of the formers son
homas at Fairview.
Thomas Sherwood of Unityville,
formerly of this place, called here on
Saturday.
Lloyd Phillips recently purchased
a new horse.
Terrence Beader of Muncy Valley
called on friends, while returning
from business trip to NORTH Mount
ain.
The Methodist church, at this
place, will on next Saturday even
ing hold an "Easter Social'' The
affair has invited special preparation,
which promises an evenings enter
tainment never before offered to a
Hemlock Grove audience and will
at once appeal TO those seeking a
few hours enjoyment. A supper
will be served. All are invited to
attend. Proceeds for repairing
the church.
The schools close here on Friday
of this week. A special program
has been arranged for the occasion,
consisting of dialogues, recitations,
and singing. An invitation is ex-
tended to all to attend. especially
the presence of parents is evident of
great sympathy between home and
school, and will to great extent in
tluence the attitude of the pupils
with reference to their work in
school.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1909-04-01

Thousands of farmers every win
ter take their teams into the woods
and make goodiwages in the lumber
mems camp stocking logs and wood,
drawing lumber to the railroads and
wood to the chemical and paper
factories. With the lumbermen
practically prohibited from cutting
timber this source of revenue to the
farmer will be destroyed and his
most profitable winter occupation
taken from him.
Could anyone conceive more
vicious piece of legislature from the
farmers viewpoint?
All farmers interested in their
own welfare should give this matter
careful consideration and insist that
poposed act be rejected, and to that
end write to their respective rep
resentatives and senators to use
their influence to defeat the bill.