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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18
YOUTH WITH A CRACKED
SPINE PLAYS FOOTBALL

You may call John Smith a hero or
fool, just as you please. | shall
not call him either, but shall simply
endeavor TO write down fairly and
accurately the history Of the most re-
markable lad In the great army of
hardy adventures who played foot
ball i'm the season of 1909. His story
came to hand first i'm October as
vague rumor; then bit by bit more de-
tails were furnished by men from his
college. He really was in a bad way.
AT last all the big football colleges
knew about il, and the men of a GER
tain institution of learning not many
miles from New York were almost
afraid to meet his college in battle
because they feared they might kill
him. The game has been played, the
man has not been killed and John
Smith remains the most curious puz-
zle that football has yet produced
He was out every day for practice
and playing good bali without dis
comfort when one Of the trainers,
while rubbing him down after a game,
was struck by a peculiar swelling on
the back of his neck-an appearance
he had never seen on any other ath-
lete he ever handled.
What's this lump" the trainer
asked.
Il don't know" answered Smith,
.ruly.
Ever been hurt there?"
NO. At least, nothing of any ac-
count"
The trainer told the chief trainer,
and he told the coaches. and the
coaches had a surgeon look at the
curiouh lump on John Smiths meek.
John was rather bored by the whole
business. but submitted meekly to all
the inspections and questions and man
ipulations as became n fierce football
warrior i'm the hands of his friends.
Possibly a fracture; and at all
events the neck should be examined
by the best surgeons" was the YER
dict of the doctor. So they sent John
Smith down to Johns Hopkins. and
had the eminent specialists examine
him with great care. They could not
make positive diagnosis from the
history of the case and manipulation,
so they took an X-ray photograph of
his neck. The plate showed indica-
tions Of a fissure in one of the upper
cervical vertebrae-in other words.
that one of the higher joints of the
backbone which fit upon one another
like spools dovetailed together, had
a crack in il.
He had played for months with a
broken neck.-willlam Inglis, in Har-
per's Weekly.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18
KAUFMAN 0'BRIEN BOUT /,
WILL BE STAGED SOON

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 1s.--Interest
IN the fight between AL Kaufman and
Jack O'Brien, who are slated TO go
six rounds before the National A. c.
here tomorrow night. has Ivened To
a noticeably extent with the near APP
preach of the date for the battle. Both
men have been training faithfully since
the articles were signed and appear
to be in good condition for the con-
test
The fight will be the second between
Kaufman and O'Brien. In their first
encounter O'Brlen gave Kaufman a
terrific beating. Since that time, how
ever, the big Californian has faced
some of the hardest men i'm the bust
ness, and. with his added weight. he
figures he now has an excellent
chance Of defeating the Philadelphia.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18
LEGAL NOTICES.
Jan. 4, IL, Is, 25.
r. OF MICHICAN

Jan. T. III 10, -.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,
The Probate court for the county Of
Houghton.
At a session Of said court, held at
the probate office in the village Of
Houghton in said county, on the Srd
day of January, A. d. 1910.
Present: Hon. George c. Bentley.
judge of probate
In the matter OF the estate OF Jo-
seph II. Lathrop. deceased.
Carrie Z. Lathrop having filed IN
said court her final administration ac-
count. and her petition praying for
the allowance thereof and for the as
Segment and distribution of the resi-
due Of said estate.
1t is ordered that the 2Sth day OF
January, A. ID. 1910. at ten o'clock in
the forenoon at said probate office, be
and is hereby appointed for examining
and allowing said account and hearing
said petition.
II is further ordered, that public no.
tice thereof be given by publication
of copy Of this order, once each
week. for three successive weeks pre-
vious to said day of hearing, in the
Calumet News. a newspaper printed
and circulated in said county.
GEO. c. BENTLEY.
(SeaD Judge OF Probate.
A true copy.
GEO. d. FREEMAN,
Register OF Probate.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18
MANAGERS ARE NAMED.

Ann Arbor. Mich, Jan. 1s.-At the
annual meeting Of the University of
Michigan Athletic association. Charles
G.. Spice of Detroit, was elected foot
ball manager: Waldo +. Wilson of Den
YER interscholastic manager; o. O.
Carpenter. Port Huron. treasurer: and
Charles w. Gould. Mount Vernon, NJ
V, financial secretary. The treasurer's
report showed the association to be in
a stronger position than for several
years. owing to an unusually success
full football season.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18

never have gotten away with Welsh,
Herran. Candle Young Corbett, Britt
Cans and others.
That proposed foreign trip, while it
has only been "dopped" out lacks many
details. but there is reason to believe
that the Dane would go through with
any good arrangement that might be
made. Ketchel has no good reasons for
remaining In this country for the pres
ent, as there Is little in sight for him
just now. In England, France and
Australia he might get the money, Civ
ing exhibitions with the Battler and IL
opportunity presented he might en-
gage IN few real battles. He would
not have much trouble whipping the
best in stock across the pond or at the
other end Of the globe.
II is the opinion of many that Mel
sons star as money getter before the
footlights is practically out He does
not draw the money he did a year or
two ago and the only chance he has of
getting an additional wad is to mix 1t
up in a real fight.
There are 'steen fighters in the light
weight class who would willingly fight
Nelson for expense money. The oppor-
tunity 10 slip one over and cinch the
championship does not come to many
boxers, and therefore there are many
who wouldn't hesitate to get into the
ring with the Hegewisch wonder. They
hold that Nelson has been champion
long enough and Is due for n whipping.
And they are right, too. although Nell
son believes different.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18
Three who soon leave for Europe and
Australia: Left to right, AID Wolsast,
Psekey Mcfarland and Stanley Ketchel

With Packey Mcfarland off for Eu-
rope, with Battling Nelson and Stanley
Ketchel booked for trip around the
world. with AID wolgast figuring on a
jump To Australia and with the Lewis
boys, Eddie McGoorty, Sam McVey and
other American pugs already In Europe
fight followers i'm this country are
Obliged TO follow Jim JefTries and Jack
Johnson or toss the game to one side.
It's peculiar how easily American
boxers become favorites i'm foreign
countries. Take fellows like Sam Nc
Vey and Joe Jeanette--they had a
cinch i'm Paris until they worked off a
thirty round alleged hippodrome. Ed
die McGoorty. who wants to be welter-
weight champion. is making a hit in
Ireland, and second and third raters
like Joe Grim, Rudy Unholz and others
are making good living in Australia
and South Africa-something which
they could not do in this country with
any degree of success.
Netherlands trip To foreign soil is
with a view of getting some soft coin.
He wants TO fight Freddie Welsh i'm
England or Wales, but if the Chicago
stockyards champion figures Welsh as
easy money. he is greatly mistaken.
Boxers as good as Welsh are as scarce
as Abe Attells OF the present or the
George Dixons or Young CRITICS OF
days gone by.
Freddie Welsh and Mcfarland met
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18

in tcn-rOund bout In Milwaukee on
Feb. p. 1908. and the Chicagoan was
given the decision. But he didn't have
ii coming only the Chicago crowd at
the ringside and the referee believed
PaclSey was the winner-not the ma
jority OF the spectators. Welsh jabbed
Mcfarland from stem 10 stern and
from start to finish and the worst he
should have received was draw. The
Kisses and jeers when the verdict was
announced proved we'll that Welsh did
not get what was coming 10 him. And
should the two clash I'm Europe McFar-
land will in all probability receive
lacing.
Should Battling Nelson and Stanley
Ketchel go through with their plan of
trip around the world they should
he able to collect considerable loose
change. But there is one thing I'm con-
nection with the trip which is almost
as important as the financial question
Here il is: Nelson may be able TO
teach Stanley Ketchel some good points
about quitting the "wine. woman and
song" game. Stanley is a fast" boy
out of the ring it is said, and his mode
of living has been costly TO him. There
fore he will get a chance to study a
few things by watching Nelson. Had
the Battler hit the high spots as Ketch-
eel did. he would not now be champion.
II is doubtful If he would ever have
reached the championship goal. Nelson
always behaved himself and that is
why he has been successful in the ring
Had the Battler given up his even
ings to wine. woman and song, he might
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18
THE 1909 DURUTANTs.

In 1903 possibly the most success
al deputdnts were Baker and Krause,
of the Athletics; Adams and Miller,
of Pittsburg; bush and Stanagc. of
Detroit; Scott. OF the Sox: Speaker,
Carrigan and WVods of Boston; Gard
ner and Englc OF the Hghlandersi
Lelivelt. Groom and Gray. of Wash
ilgton; Beschcr. I'San,' Hoblitzcll
and Gaspar of Cinoinnati; Archer, of
the Cubs; Wheat and Dennox. Of
Brooklyn; Curtis and Becker. of Bos-
ton; Ellis. Evans and Backman. of
st. Louis, and Meyers, of the Giants.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18
NO FIGHT IN UTAH.
Governor spry Says Steps Will be TAX
en- TO Prevent Bio Battle,

Chicago. Jan. 1S.-''There will be no
fight i'm salt Lake or any other place
In Utah. The authorities win take
whatever drastic steps necessary to
prevent IT," Governor Spry of Utah.
who arrived in Chicago Sunday made
this statement.
Il have made this assertion before"
continued Governor spry. but repeat
Il now with renewed emphasis. There
Is no use of these sporting men getting
up the talk OF overthrowlng the Jaw in
Utah. Ii would be absurd II n couple
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18

Of fight promoters could nullify the law
at their pleasure. The law Is against
the fight, and we simply will not per-
NIT it ! don't think it will be neces-
sary to call out the militia To prevent
q fight but we would take whatever
drastic action necessary. II is general
ly understood that the fight is to take
place i'm California. and we don't think
there is any danger OF our state being
invaded. As for the supposed guaran-
tee having been put up by Salt Lake
business men, ii has no official sane
ton"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18
htSTON SAYS FOOTBALL
Is NOT SO DANGEROUS
Former Michigan Star Says It Is
Just Natural to Abuse
Great Game.
DOES NOT NEED REFORMING

The western gridiron world never
had better halfback than Willie He's
ton, who cut up a la Ted Coy for
Coach Yost OF Michigan, in the days
when that renowned coach had his
strongest elevens. Just like the other
wizards Of the game. Heston is being
asked TO suggest changes i'm the rules
which will serve to make football less
dangerous.
They talk about football being a
dangerous game-bosh Way don't
they talk about skating?" stated He's
ton To a Detroit News interviewer
Heston lives in Detroit, and. I'm part
nership with wild Bill" Donovan of
the Tigers, is running billiard hall
there.
Let me tell you something: Skat-
ing on the ice out there on the De-
troit river is lot more dangerous
than football. That's what I've GO. to
say about It,"
Leave the Game Alone.
The former halfback was discussing
the agitation against football.
Willie does not think there will be
many changes. Just like Ted Coy
and other active participants he would
favor no changes whatever
Il have been mixed up in this game
for nine years-nine long years" re-
peated Heston. Il can say to you that
saw no fatality in that time, and the
worst accident | ever witnessed was
the fracturing of two collar bones.
Not as Wicked as Painted.
Il could never see where men risk
ed life and limb i'm football. 1t was
always little more than a harmless
game to me.
"Of course, if something must be
done before the game can be resumed,
why. let the legislatures do it. think
that If they must have some rules they
should be made into state laws, and
that law should be that no male per-
son under Is years Of age can play
the game. Arrest him If he Is seen in
football uniform.
Boys should be allowed to play when
they can bring proper certificates to
Then they should be turned over to a
competent medical expert for an ex-
animation. If they are physically fit
let them play; otherwise, keep them
out of the game.
THE principal trouble is that there
are too many boys and inexperienced
men playing football. They don't know
enough to take care Of themselves, and
accidents result.
you don't find these accidents
among college men--institutions where
there are competent physical instruc-
tors and experts to look after the
players.
There have been few accidents re-
sulting from football as played i'm the
colleges. The accidents you hear OF
are mostly manufactured. guess
that every man who has ever had on
n football uniform and who has died
within the last four months, has been
victim of football. 1t is the most
abused game in the world"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18

discredit on this university and this
department. be IL therefore
Resolved. That the said James Joy
Miller be. and is hereby expelled from
this department and this university"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18
TIPPING DUE TO coWARDIcE.
People Afraid to Stop Practice Which
They All Disapprove

There is one phase of the tipping
qucstion-and, after ALL II is the es-
sence Of the whole problem--that has
been untouched in the current discus
sion. 1t is all written in the weakness
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18
A QUESTION OF NAMES.

Il wish" said Mr.. Crosslots. pen
sively, they would give trolley cars
fancy names like those Pullman sleep
ers."
"Why?"
Maybe If they called the last car
La Grippe II wouldn't be so hard to
catch" Star.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18

Riley Hern. formerly of the Portage
Lakes. will probably play with ottawa
this season.
After playing Edmonton this week,
the Stanley cup holders will go to
Quebec on January "a. and will meet
the Shamrocks at Montreal on Janu-
airy %. The All-Montreals will play
at Ottawa on January %.
News Want Ads. bring results.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18
Looked Like a Record.

Mrs. Crimsonbeak-Wh are you
going to do with that porous plaster,
John?
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-Tm going to see
what tune ii will play on the pianolal
-Yonkers Statesman.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18

Copper tubes are preferred to steel
in locomotive boilers by many Eu-
ropean experts.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18
EN- PLOYES OF THE
CaIumet& kccIa Mn'oCo.

Who wish to sell their houses or buy
houses on Co. Land; who have roo ms
to rent or who wish to rent rooms. are
invited to advertise in THE eslur'n
without any expense
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18

News Want Ads. bring results.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-01-18
FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-HOuse 2i5s c. st
Arizona republican., 1910-01-02
MAKING GOOD RESOLUTIONS.

Do not be among those who think good resolutions are of no value be- cause some are broken. To say, T cant keep resolutions. therefore I will make none," is weak and foolish. Res olution is distinctly human quality. The mere animal is governed by in stinct It cannot resolve. Man re- solves. and successful men RESOLVE and DO.
 other peoples resolutions won't help you. You must make and keep your own. If you have brains enough and determination enough to make good resolutions and keep them, your chances of success are many times greater than they otherwise would be. To tell you to start the year 1910 with the resolution to make the most of your opportunities is too general. So we advise you to make 1t more def mite and specific. Here it is:
 RESOLVE TO MAKE OTHER PEOPLE AND OUTSIDE FORCES WORK FOR YOUR BENEFIT.
 How can you do this? In the first place, remember that the man who works with his hands alone gets only a meager return for his efforts. Then use your head. Decide to save money this year and begin AT ONCE to in- vest it wisely in the safest and most profitable place-PHOENIX AND SALT RIVER VALLEY REAL ES- TATE. You can make no wiser reso- lution than that. MAKE IT TODAY. DICK ERDMANS. 42-44 N. 1st St. January l, 1910.
Arizona republican., 1910-01-02
THE 2eTH OF DECEMBER.

The 29th of December means more to Arizona than any other day except the Fourth of July. On that day in 1863 the flag fluttered up above the snowy hills at Navajo Springs, and Arizona was formally declared a sep arate commonwealth
 It is not so long ago, that birthday of our state-to-be; there are still with us white-headed men who were liv- ing in Arizona at that time, and who helped to win its independent place. However, we later corners may for get the day they remember and doubt if there has been within the past year another gathering so inn pressive as that of the Arizona pio- neers for their annual election of of ficers and the succeeding social hour.
 It is an occasion of increasing sad ness, as year by year the ranks grow thinner-there were eighty names on the original roll of the organization, and but thirteen of these first mem bers were present this year. Yet there is much satisfaction in the thought that yearly the appreciation
Arizona republican., 1910-01-02
A LITANY FOR EVERY DAY.

Not that there be less to bear. Not that there be more to share, But for braver heart for bearing, But for freer heart for sharing.
 Here l pray. Not for scenes of richer beauty, Not for paths of brighter duty. But for clearer eyes for seeing. Gentler hands. more patient being.
 Every day. Not that joy and peace enfold ne. Not that wealth and pleasure hold
 me, But that I may dry a tear Speak a word of strength and cheef
 On the way. Not that I may sit apart, Housed from hurt of fling and smart But that in the press and throag l may keep a courage strong,
 Here I pray. Not that I at set of sun Measure deeds of greatness done, But that when my feet shall pass To my low tent in the grass
 One may say: Speed thee well. o friend. who gave Freely all thy soul did crave Love, and truth. and tenderness. Faith and trust. and kindliness.
 In thy day"
Arizona republican., 1910-01-02
One Month Later

Two weeks since was taken with rackng head ache and suffered with it for half hour: thought of my OXYGENATOR. I applied it with strong force and hot compress, and completely lieved in few minutes; this ordinary head ache; the pain was so extreme that l felt l should lose my mind if 1t were to last another hour. The OXYGENATOR is the surest and best pain reliever I tried
 My second course of treatment is coming to end and l am feeling very much better walk three four miles without feeling any the for it. JAMES M HUGHES
Arizona republican., 1910-01-02
lBy Sharlot M. Hall.)

Perhaps, as masters of folklore tell us. the Montezuma stories are only variations of a myth engrafted upon Indian legendry by the Spanish con- querors, but all of them are interest ing. and one of them is too beautiful in its suggestiveness to be lost and forgotten.
 Among the Papagos southwad of the Mexican border every camp and village has its watcher. who from hill top or flathouse roof looks to the sunrise.
 Long ago, so long that the mem- ory of many generations does not reach il, man, a stranger. came out of the sunrise, and lived with them and taught them many of the simple crafts that are part of their daily life
 He went away at last, but he prom ised them that some time he would return with gifts for them all, and be their teacher and friend as in the past.
 So from hill and housetop the watchers look for Montezuma, the bringer of good, the friend-and stories are told of men lost and dy- ing of thirst in the desert who have been seen by the sunrise lookout and brought in and gently cared for-for no one can know when or in what disguise Montezuma will come, or what passing stranger may be the good friend returning.
 Likeminded and humbly, this watch CT in the desert hopes to see some of the good that every sunrise brings, and to welcome it with friendliness, and cry it, as from house roof or hilltop. with glad appreciation.
 IL may be d book, or a maker of books: picture, or a maker of pie lures; a man and his message to men; some group or gathering of people looking toward the things of the finer spirit.
 It may be an old story retold. or a new one copied; an old song or poem recalled or a new one sent out for remembrance or forgetting; the wan- der of mine or mountain, or canyon; some trick of flower. or tree. or bird the world. indeed, as one pair of eyes may see it, striving earnestly and always for larger vision.
Arizona republican., 1910-01-02
THE OXYGENATOR
Cures All Durable Diseases

pain. He finally got better. yet we'll. and out again in the month of February, took a relapse which confined him to his bed.
 The disease seemed settled in his right leg and it became congesed there being return cir cuation. his limb swollen fully up his body and turned almost black
 Finally condition of an ulcerous created. Our doctor said that this the crisis in my hus- bands and of blood poisoning Other doctors called O consultation. They informed of their decision. that nothing their power could the limo. and only amputaton could husbands life, and that doubt. s the poisoning had advar ced high up system nr. Brown would not entertain the idea all ing his leg amputated.
 A neighbor whose brothers life was saved from Brights Disease by the Oxygenator, called and urged that it be used in MT. Browns
 The Oxygenator got and at applied with the amazing result that within four days almost entirely subdued.
 Mir. Browns condition has steadily improved and will be at work again
 The machine applied May 1st. 1909. and feel that it has saved his leg and also his life for which shall feel grateful, and say praise of the Duplex Oxygenator,"
 Very sincerely and gratefully, MRS JAS BROWN
Arizona republican., 1910-01-02
THE NEW YORK LIFE
 GOT THROUGH YEAR
A TeIegrame of Congratulations From
 Headquarters.

Agency Director I. J. Johnson of the New York Life, received assurance on Saturday night that his company had survived the year and was in good shape for the struggle with the next one. The assurance came in the fol- lowing telegram from the New York headquarters:
 New York, Dec. 31. via Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 31.
 L J. Johnson. Agency Director New York Life, Phoenix: Year closes mag nificently Splendid increase in as- sets and income payments to policy holders. Expense ratios decreased New business s145.000.0O0 Insurance in force over two billions. Heartiest congratulations upon your share in success. Best wishes for Happy New Year THOS. A BUCkNER,
 Vice President