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The Washington herald., 1910-02-25

Another special report from the Immi-
grafton Commission was submitted to the
senate yesterday by Senator Dillingham;.
of Vermont. 1t strongly condemned so
called Immigrant banks" The report Is
based on Investigations carried on by
Special Agents w. X Ramsey. jr., and
". Jett Lauck.
More than 300 persons in the United
States are carrying on what amounts to
an "unregulated banking business almost
entirely outside Of legal control" says
the report. and their customs are found
wholly among immigrant laborers, who
for the most part do not speak Eng
lish."
States in Control.
The only States that have established
any effective control over these institu-
tons. the commissioners say. are New
Jersey and Massachusetts,. They aIe
without the pale of the law, and annually
handle hundreds OF millions of dollars.
The typical immigrant bankers secures
and holds his customers in part because
he performs many slight services for
them, such as writing letters. receiving
and forwarding mail. and acting as the
immigrants general adviser. These so
called bankers are almost always steam
ship ticket agents as well. and the fact
that they represent steamship companies
of standing helps them to get business.
Sums Sent Abroad.
Immigrant bankers. II is estimated, send
abroad annually not less than sl75.O 900,
The largest sum goes to Italy, estimated
tro-Hungary.
The commissioners declare that II bet
ter banking facilities we're afforded i'm
migrants much OF the money would be
retained In the United States.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
DEMOCRATS WANT OPEN PROBE
Senate Committee on High Prices
Gets Down to Business.

Senate Committee on High Prices
Gets Down to Business.
The Senate committee appointed to in
vestigate the high cost OF living got
down to business yesterday. Secretary
Wilson, OF the Department of Agricul-
ture, and Commissioner NELL. Of the Bu-
reau OF Labor. gave an outline of the
information they have obtained on this
subject.
The Democrats on the committee-sen-
ators Simmons, Clarke, and Johnson
made it plain from the start that they
do not wish to accept the results Of in
vestigation undertaken by the various
government bureaus and departments.
Secretary Wilson made the statement
that there has been no substantial change
in the prices obtained by the farmer for
his food products in the last ten years
The Democrats questioned this.
1t is apparent the Democrats will de-
mand that the responsibility of the trusts
and the tariff be made a subject Of in
quiry regarding the increased cost. The
committee is at present comforting with
the heads Of departments and bureaus
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
LOOKING FORWARD.

like think that when I'm dead my restless soul unclaimed
the things that worry my fat head will then all be explained This
fact lot Of brings throughout this weary and there are
many many things do understand Oh why Virtue
oft oppressed and scourged down. while Vice with
gems of East and West is Haunting through the town. And why
chdhoods face with of often stained? When
have reached the shining spheres these things will be explained
Why does the poor go Jail because he steals trout while
wealthy who steal whale quite easily stay out? Why does
affection dog the man, who bones day. who though he
try can can't drive the wolf away Why does the
weary sew paupe gain while of gaudy
spendhfts blow their wealth for dry champagne? Why do
send the shining buck heather Cathay while in the squad
alleys muck white feet have gone asray? Such questions
motley crowd my poor mind have strained; but when sit upon
cloud these things will be explained WALT Mason.
Copyright b. GeuZeM tthsW AdamAl
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
ALASKA PAYS HER WAY.
Delegate Wici<ersham Appears Be
fore Territories Committee.

Alaska has always paid her way" de-
clared Delegate Wickersham. of that Ter
ritory, before the House Territories Com
mittee yesterday. The committee Is con-
sidering the Wickersham bin 10 revise the
mining laws of Alaska.
mot only has Alaska paid her way"
Mr.. Wickersham continued, but last year
she sent to Uncle Sam $20.O0O00O In virgin
gold in addition. to her trade with the
United States, which is worth $50, 600 900
annually
"our claim to every acre OF mining
ground there is held only by a rope of
sand. A pistol and gun come in pretty
handy In defending titles and occasionally
men have been hanged for infringing on
the code"
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
PROBE OF THIRD DEGREE.
Hepburn Introduces Resolution for
Appointment of Committee.

Senator Hepburn, of Idaho, introduced
in the Senate yesterday a resolution pro-
viding for the appointment Of a select
committee Of three Senators to investi-
gate the practice of administering the
third degree ordeal for the purpose Of
extorting confessions of guilt from pris-
OneTs charged with crime.
1T Is revolving TO the sense OF fairness
and justice OF American citizens that d
helpless citizen should be first tried in
secret" said Senator Hepburn. in order
that weapons may be obtained to Cypress
him at his trial"
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
WILL EXAMINE PROOFS.
Noted Naval Officers to BE Appoint
ed on Board.


ed on Board.
Rear Admiral Melville, U. S. N, re-
tired; Rear Admiral SchIey, U. s. N, re-
tired, and Gen. Greedy. U. S, A. retired.
all Of whom were rewarded for distin-
guished services in connection with arctic
exploration, will probably be selected by
the House Committee on Naval Affairs
as a board to pass upon Civil Engineer
Peary's proofs that he reached the north
pole.
Friends OF MIR. Peary on the committee
say he would welcome the appointment
of a board 20 review his observations.
IN this connection Il is pointed out that
while Admiral Melville has been very
much pro-Peary from the start, with
Admiral Schley an original indorser of
Cook, that Gen. Greedy has kept himself
almost entirely out Of the controversy.
Mr.. Peary win be sounded at once to
determine whether the three men named
would be acceptable to him.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25

II is the Judgment of the leaders of the
House that no action will be taken on
the bill to extend the time for returns
under the corporation tax law.
A. bin proposing postponement of this
section from March until May Is now
pending and considerable pressure is be-
ing sxerted in behalf Of !ts passage.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.
FEBRUARY "a. 1901
SENATE.

The Senate met at noon.
More Treasury employees 70 be laid of In line
with Business Methods Commission work.
Decision reached 10 vote on postal savings bank
bill on March 5.
Senator Hepburn offered resolution to appoint
committee TO investigate police third degree
methods
senator Bailey declared postal bank Bill un-
constitutional and Impractical
Senators Depew and Fletcher debated on Ha-
Eaiian bill
Agricultural appropriation bill reported
H c. HOLSTER Of Cincinnati. nominated TO be
Judge Of District Court Of Southern Ohio.
Senator Gordon delivered farewell address
The Senate adjourned at go,
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
HOUSE.

The House met at noon.
District debt plan favored By subcommittee
Representative Richardson Offers substitute foT
administration railroad bill.
REPRESENTATIVE Gardner delivered address on
high cost Of hving
Debate on post-ofioe appropriation bill.
The House adjourned at Il p m. having taken
q recess from $50 20 S p. N.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25

that have made inquiry. with the idea Of
developing lines to be pursued in making
the investigation. No definite plan Of
action has yet been mapped out. The
Democrats viii insist upon an open hear
ing. The committee will meet again Sat-
urday morning
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
INCREASE OF NAVY.
Annual Budget May Authorize Two
More DreadnOughts.

The naval appropriation bill, considera-
ton of which will be completed by the
House Committee on Naval Affairs to-
morrow, in all probability will contain
the following items for the annual IN
crease OF the navy:
Two battle ships. Of 5000 tons each, to
cost 81, 100000 each; one repair vessel, two
large naval Golfers. five submarines. and
three destroyers.
The committee reached a tentative con-
clusion to authorize the building OF 2s,0OO-
ton battle ships instead OF $500 as here
tofore agreed.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
RAILROAD BILL INTRODUCED.

Richardson Does Not Provide Tor
transportation Bureau.
A minority railroad bill, free from what
its author terms the Impractical provi-
sions of the administration measure.
was introduced in the House yesterday
by Representative Richardson, Of Ala
bana, Democratic member Of the Com
mittee on Interstate and Foreign Com
merce.
It makes no provision for a court OF
commerce or for a bureau OF transporta-
ton. as Mr.. Richardson believes that
neither OF these is necessary.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
WASHINGTON AGENT TEsTIFEs
j. A. Rsuierson a witness Before
Chicago Beef Grand Jury.

Chicago. Feb. 24.-Witnesses called TO-
day before the beef probe were James
D. Danish. former secretary OF the Ma
tional Packing Company, and now an
official Of the Hammond Standish Come
pany, Of Detroit: c. H. Hodge. supeFin-
tendent for Armour & Co. In Kansas
city; Samuel Grabenheimer. Chicago
buyer for schwarzschild s. Sulzberger;
E. B. McKnIlt, superintendent for Nor
ris & Co., East ST. Louis; J. A. Rauler-
son, formerly with the National Packins
Company and Armour & Co., now with
VarneII & Co., Washington.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
ASKS 100000 FOR POTOMAC.
Senator Martin Offers Amendment to
AIexandria Improvement Item.

Senator Martin Offers Amendment to
Alexandria Improvement Item.
Following Senator Gallinger's amend
ment TO the rivers and harbors bill, ask
ing for 100000 for the Improvement Of
the Anaeostia River and reclamation of
its fats, Senator Martin yesterday intro
duced an amendment asking for $50. 1000
for the Improvement OF the Potomac at
Alexandria. But $4,000 was included in
the bill as it passed the House for the
Potomac at Alexandra.
Senator Martin offered another amend
ment to the bin. asking for $4,000 for
the Improvement of the harbor at Nor
folk. Va, and an amendment asking for
$3.50 900 for the improvement of the James
River.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
KITCHIN WANTS TO KNOW.

VIII Ask Why Ohio Republicans Are
Inzurgent-CaRnOn
Representative Claude Kitchin, OF North
Carolina. is going to ask Ohio Repubii-
cans in the House some questions to-day
If he can obtain recognition.
Il want to ask them why they wear
the halo of insurgency out in their dis
tricts and the yoke Of Cannonism here in
Washington" said Mr.. Kitchin.
Mr.. Kitchin will include insurgents and
near-insurgents from a number Of other
States in his remarks, but he viii address
himself primarily to the Ohioans.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
NEW CONSERVATION BILL IN.
BalIinger Submits Measure to Set
Aside Reserve Lands,

A bill submitted to the House OF Rep
.resentatives by Secretary of the Interior
.Ballinger proposes to authorize the Sec
rotary to set aside and reserve lands
chiefly valuable as power and reservoir
sites before the surplus lands are opened
TO settlement.
It also authorizes cancellation OF pat
ents issued for allotments within sucn
sites. and reimbursements of the Indians
for their improvements and the reallot-
ment OF such Indian allottees on other
lands within the irrigabie areas OF the
reservations. This is another administra-
ton conservation measure.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
ALIEN BANKS SCORED
Senator Dillingham; Submits
Another Report.
UNREGULATED BUsINEsSFOUND

According 10 Investigations OF Inn
migration Commission, New Jersey
and Massachusetts Only States Hav-
ing Effective Control Over Institu-
tiOns-Agents' Practice Illegal.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
CANADIAN TARIFF
MAY CAUSE WAR
Manufacturers Battle Sure
Unless Dominion Acts.
TINE UP IN THIRTY-FOUR DAYS

Must Prove TO State Department that
She Does Not Discriminate IN Fn-
vOr of France-Every Courteous
Effort Made to Explain, Hunting
tor Wilson says-Her Next Move.
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25
The public accountants report said

"The work of the Department and its development is
hindered all along the line by savsh adherence to old
methods and to precedens created in previous years and
many reforms which might otherwise be instituted are
hindered-f not entirely prevented-by appeals TO the
decisions Of the Comptroller made perhaps many years
ago under entirely different conditions. Then, again,
the conservatism of Government officials is generally
admitted fact There inducement to employees to
suggest improvements in the service for the that
these improvements result in greater efficiency economy
of administration they viii receive little credit; and
the other hand, methods not successful they
viii be charged with the whole blame"
The Washington herald., 1910-02-25

at appears too obvious to require argument that the
most efficient service be expected long the
direction of the business is, at present. intrsted TO
PostmasterGeneral and certain assistants selected with
out special reference to experience and qualifications and
subject TO frequent change. Before the Postmaster
General and his assistants can become reasonably familiar
with the operations of the service they replaced by
Others who, in turn, called upon to resign before they
can in the nature Of things become qualified by know-
edge and experience to perform their allotted tasks
Under such a system large railroad, commercial
industrial business would inevitably go into bankruptcy
and the PosOce Department has averted that fate only
because the United States Treasury has been available to
meet deficiencies
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-10
sURFMEN LEAVE STATION.

Several members of the crew of the
United States Life Saving station at
the canal were In town yesterday, the
station having closed for the season Mt
midnight on Thursday, December s.
Most of the crew will remain here all
winter but several win leave for their
homes elsewhere. Archie Davidson will
go to Kincardine, Canada for the win
ter, and Ed Mersey will spend the
next few months at his former home
in Grindstone City, lower Michigan,
probably returning to re-enlist when
navigation reopens next spring. Colin
Westrope will remain this winter in
Hancock, and Paul Leidke and Freddie
Solomon will operate a single mill
at the canal. Captain Mccormick will
spend another month or so at the sta
ton and then will take up his resi-
dence with his family in Houghton for
the winter. The remaining members
of the crew will continue to live at
the canal during the winter. The sea-
son has been a comparatively quiet
one for the crew, it having been called
upon for assistance in relieving wrecks
on only a few occasions, the most not
able being the wreck of the Moreland
at Eagle River recently
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-10

HANCOCK BRIEFS.


Rev and Mrs. M. II. Eldred Of Pc
waDic were the guests yesterday af-
ternoon and evening at the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kinsman of Han
cock young couple who were mar
Red recently by Mr.. Eldred.
The senior class of the Hancock
high school is holding frequent re-
hearsals for it's annual play TO secure
money for the memorial fund. IL is 10
he given on the evening OF December
20 at the assembly han, and is being
announced through the medium Of
some clever posters designed by Earl
Loudly.
Fire alarm No. As, one OF the new
boxes recently installed was reported
out of order yesterday and the pub
lie is advised. in case of necessity for
turning In an alarm, 20 use No. 46 ut
the corner of Emery and Burch
streets.
DIR. r.. III. Banks OF this city an
nounced yesterday that he would close
his dental offices here in about two
weeks and will remove to Escanaba.
where he will continue the practice of
his father, the late DR.. f. A. Banks,
who died couple of weeks ago.
The initial dance of the Sressuf club,
composed of a number OF high school
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-10
WILL WANT MORE MEN.
Better Demand for Men TO Work in
Woods After the Holidays.

While labor conditions in the copper
country are somewhat quiet at pres
ent and there are more applicants pre-
senting themselves at the local en-
ployment agencies than there are Jobs
to give them, IL was stated this morn
ing that right after the holidays there
will be an improvement In conditions
and that any number of men can be
given work in lumber camps. Rep
resentatives OF two large concerns
which secure their help through the
Northern Michigan agency of which
Leonard Mella OF Hancock is i'm
charge visited Hancock this week and
placed an order for a large number of
men to be sent to the woods right af-
ter New Years. expressing ability TO
engage practically all that can be OBJ
tanned.
There is also good demand at pres
ent for domestic help. In fact Mr..
Nicola states that there is always a
greater demand than can be supplied
and during the past year many women
and girls from eastern towns have
come to the copper country and APP
piled for work. In some instances the
applicants have been married women,
whose husbands are out of employ
ment and while the husband stays
east looking for job the wife takes
a position as domestic help TO help out
until the financial skies brighten at
home.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-10
Hancock Department.
TO PRESENT "rHE BURGLARS"
drama to be Given Sunday Night by
North Star Temperance Society.

The members Of the Finnish North
star Temperance society of Hancock
nave been rehearsing for some time
past for the presentation of a drama
entitled "Murtovarkous," or THE
burglars" to be given at the society's
nan on Sunday evening. December IL.
me drama is in five acts which will be
lnterspread with musical numbers.
me cast for the play is as follows:
Ulkkinen and Peltola-owners of the
iarm-E. Mankinen and L. Asiala.
MILO son Of Peltola--J Mustonen.
Louisa Uikonnen's daughter.
Martti.
Aholan Anita peasant-L. ]. Lob
ipainua.
Maria, his wife-L. Kangas.
Helen, his daughter-M. Pesonen.
Hoppulainen, bachelor-J. Ahonen.
Penttula. witch-E. Mankinen.
Matti, Zero, Kalle, Kirsti, Lisa and
Vappu, servants-H. Siekkinen. X. ST.
women. A. Lukkarainen. II Stein, S.
Martu and Il. Juntunen.
Refreshments will be served and in
strumental selections will be given by
one of the Finnish musical clubs.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-10
WANT CRICKET RECORDS.
Secretaries OF Copper Country Clubs
Asked for Data.

Secretaries of the several clubs Of
the Copper Country Cricket League
have received requests from the pub
fishers of Spaulding's annual Cricket
guide for reports of the records of the
teams for the season of 1910, together
with names of officers and other data
OF interest. The names of the secre-
taries were obtained from William
Reid of Hancock, secretary of the
league, and a personal letter sent to
each has ELECTED from most of them the
desired facts and figures. These will
be published in the Cricket annual to
be issued about May 1. The games Of
the cricket league have attracted
considerable attention from compilers
Of athletic publications, reports of
several of the clubs having appeared
in the cricket guide published last
year. 1t is expected this year to have
the record still more complete and an
effort has been made to have all of the
secretaries send in reports.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-10
FUNERAL OF JOHN FAssANA.

The funeral OF the late John Fassa-
ma, was accidentally Killed at the
Quincy yesterday morning, Will be
held on Sunday afternoon. and will Ibe
attended by the Italian Citizens
League and Italian Benefit societies Of
Calumet and Franklin, of which or
ganization he was a member. Fassana
was 81 years OF age and had been a
resident OF the location about twelve
years.
The funeral Of the late Peter Schu-
maker, who was frozen to death at
Hurley, was held this morning, with
services at St Patrick's church. and
intement in the Hancock Catholic
cemetery
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-10
PEwAeIc M. E. SERVICES.
Sermon on "The Young Man as
Protector Of Women"

Rev. M. II. Eldred. the pastor OF
the PewaIbiic Congregational church
will tomorrow evening preach the
third of his series of sermons on the
social problem, which is entitled "The
Young Man ais a Protector of Wom-
en-" These Sunday evening addresses
are proving of great interest and are
making a strong impression upon
those hearing them.
The other Sunday services will be
as usual. There will be class meet
ing at O'Clock. Morning service at
10:30 o'clock, with sermon by the pas
tor on the subject, Three Personal
tiles: God, Man and the Devil" Sun
day school at 2:30 p. m.
The weekly Epworth League session
Will be held on Monday evening with
The Message and the Saviour" as
the topic for discussion, led by Miss
Louisa Kellow
Tonight at the church parlors the
women's Home Missionary society
will hold their annual thank Offering
meeting.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-10
MODERN BROTHERHOOD.

The members of Superior Lodge,
Modern Brotherhood of America are
arranging an extensive program to be
rendered in connection with the open
meeting to be held on Monday even
ing. at which time a presentation will
be made to one of the prominent mem
bers and addresses will be given by
Webster Dock. Judge George G. Bent
ley, w. J. Macdonald, Mayor w. Frank
James and others also vocal selections
will be rendered by some of the mem
berS,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-10
CONFER THIRD RANK.
Largely Attended Session of Knights
of Pythias Held Last Evening.

pleasant social session was held
last evening by Hancock lodge No.
109, Knights Of Pythias, following the
comforting of the third rank upon two
candidates. The work was put on by
the Hancock team and the Houghton
team and was exemplified in excel
lent style by each. A large number
of visitors from other lodges were
present
A pamphlet has recently been is
sued by Ira f. Randall of Houghton
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-10
HOLLY RfBEKAHS TO HOLD
A Big XMAS FESTIVAL

The Holly Rebekah lodge OF this
city last night arranged to hold an
other Christmas festival for Odd Eel
lows. at which each youngster win be
given a gift and some candy, nuts
fruit, etc, and there will be amuse-
ments and games I'm which the little
folks will participate. The evening
will be devoted to the grown ups. and
general invitation 10 attend will be
extended TO all local odd Fellows and
their wives. The program will con-
sist of musical and literary numbers.
music. and other entertainment fea-
lures and there will he a luncheon
served. The ReIbelSahs inaugurated
this method of Christmas observance
last winter and the initial festival
was so successful that II has been de-
cided TO make 1t an annual event.
The tobacco habit brought Uncle
Sam a revenue of $50. OOO, 900 in 1908
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-10
ORLOFF AND SAMPSON.
Big Wrestling Match at the Germania
Hall This Evening.

The first wrestling match of the sea-
son takes place this evening at Ger
mania hall, with Vladimir Orloff, the
Russian. and ole Sampson. a well
known mat artist of the Northwest, as
the contending grapplers. Sampson is
a wrestler of similar build and me-
thods to Lehto, and he is regarded as
a rising star in the athletic world hav-
ing already some good victories to his
credit, made on a tour through the
northwest during the past year. Hack
enschmidt's compatriot, Orloff, is also
credited with being a mat artist of
and supporters of the wrestling
are are awaiting the match with con-
siderable expectancy of a first class
contest.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-12-10
ASSISTS AT REVEALS.

Rev. w. e. Marvin. pastor of the
Hancock Methodist Episcopal church.
went to Winona last evening to assist
in a revival meeting in the series be-
ing held there this week, 1t being the
second meeting in which Mr.. Marvin
has taken part. 1t is planned by Mr..
Marvin to start series of revival
meetings at the Hancock Methodist
church shortly after the first of the
year, 1t being customary to conduct
meetings of this nature each year at
that period.