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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
ASK PERMISSION
TO EXAMINE C.&H.
ATTORNEYS REPREsE TING
cHAD6oURNE ESTATE LODGE
FORMAL PROTEST AGAINST
THE MERGER.

Boston, Mass. April 25.-At the spe-
cial meeting of the Calumet q Hecla
Mining company's stockholders here
today the law firm of Chadbourne and
Shorts Of New York. representing the
estate OF the late Thomas l.. Chad
bourne. holders of 5000 shares of Ah-
meek, formally protested against the
consolidation of the two corporations
and asked permission TO make an ex-
animation of the Calumet a. Hecla
property. The meeting was adjourned
until May without action being taxi
len.
The meeting OF Ahmeck stockholders
also was adjourned for a week, pend
ing the outcome Of litigation in Mich
igan over the proposed merger of the
subsidiary companies of Calumet &
Hecla with the parent body
Following is a copy of the protest
filed with the officers of the Calumet a.
iIecla Mining company. IL Is dated
New York, April "a, 1911:
"On benalf of Thomas l.. Chad
bourne, Jr.. waldemar a. Chadbourne
and Hannah G. Denton, as executors
and executrix under the will Of the
late Thomas l.. Chadbourne, deceased,
and In behalf of the estate of the said
Thomas l.. Chadbourne. deceased, we
hereby submit and file with you a copy
of the protest made on their behalf
which viii be presented at the spe-
cial meeting of the stockholders OF the
Ahmeek Mining company set for this
April 25th, 1911, and demand that this
he spread upon the minutes of cur
company.
1--WE also hereby demand of you on
behalf of said executors and executrix
and said estate that YOU grant unto
them the right ana the opportunity to
have engineers and experts appointed
and employed by them, at their own
expense, to make at once a complete
examination. valuation and report
of the properties of the Cal
umet & Hecla Mining company and
that no further action be taken i'm fur
therance of an attempt to procure any
consolidation between your company
and the other companies Qncluding
the AhmeelI Mining company men
toned in the call Of the meeting,ao
held by you as above indicated, and
that action thereon be postponed until
after such examination, valuation and
report have been made. We request
an immediate answer to our demand"
In addition to fling the protest with
the c. & II. officers, Chadbourne &
Chorts filed a protest with the officials
of the Ahmeek.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
RsOublicans Of House Would Spare
Country From Agitation and
Legislation at This
Time
TAKE JAB AT THE DEMOCRATS
Minority Report on Free List Bill Says
Democrats are Trying to Make
Political Capital Out of
Tariff Tinkerina.

washington. April 25.--The Free
list bin was called up IN the House
today 1t is generally conceded the
measure will pass, but not until after
long debate.
The minority report on the free list
bin signed by all the Republicans on
the ways and means committee, de-
clares the measure represents a trans
parent attempt at the manufacture of
political capital"
The Republican report asserts Con-
gress was called together specifically
10 pass the Canadian reciprocity bill
"The interests of the farmer and of
everybody else will be subserved,"
SAYS t.c report, "lf the country Is
spared from further exploitation and
further tariff legislation at the present
time, and IL adjournment is taken
promptly after the reciprocity bill shall
have been finally acted upon"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
FEAR OPEN HUMILIATION.
Russians Do Not Like Idea Of Visit of
U. S. Ships.

U. S. Ships.
st. Petersburg, April 25.-The pro-
posal from Washington that an Am
erican squadron shall visit the Bal
tic and also call at Libau is welcomed
much more by the public than by the
Russian admiralty. 1t is understood
that the proposal has not yet been
definitely answered because the caliber
of the visiting warships might place
the Russian navy i'm open humiliation
in it's own waters. One paper states
that America intends to send super
Dreadnoughts with 15-inch guns. The
Russian naval authorities would pre-
trainings ships.
Senator Neidgardts graft revision
committee has added another sensation
to its remarkable history. All the banks
of st. Petersburg have been ordered to
supply full details of the private ac-
counts of so persons since 1906 and al
SO to allow the inspection of the pri-
vate safes of those persons, who in
clude the principal business men con-
cerned in city contracts, both mem
bers and non-members of the munich
pality.
The American commission of soil ex-
perts, the pioneers in John Hays
Hammond's enterprise for the irriga-
tion of Russian Trans-C Caspian terri
tory. have arrived at Novoy Bokhara.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
ROOSEVELT IN 1916?
Helena interviewer Declares Colonel
Said He Will Run.

Chicago, April 25.-Theodore Roose-
welt Is to be a candidate for the Re-
publican nomination for president in
1916, according to advices from Helena,
Mont. Mr.. Roosevelt made this state
ment in an interview with a Helena
newspaper man during his recent visit
to the Montana city.
This information, coming on the
heels of an interview i'm Philadelphia
publication in which Mr.. Roosevelt is
quoted as saying he would not seek
the coveted honor in 1912, causes
comment.
From sources close to Mr.. Roosevelt
II Is learned that the former president
expects his recent trip through the
west and his projected trips through
'he south at an early date to pave
the way for his re-entry into politics.
a fond believer I'm publicity, and an
expert at utilizing all the arts and ar
uhces of the press agent, Mr.. Roose-
Welt has mapped out careful pro-
gram and expects to be back into the
hearts of the American voters long
oeiore the next presidential campaign.
In my judgment" continued the
colonel "the constitution should be
so amended as to provide for the di-
rect election of United States senators
py the people. II feel that the country
TO be congratulated upon the prob
aplity OF obtaining a closer reciprocity
VI tariff and trade relations with Can
ada"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
ROAD PETITION
TO BE GRANTED
CALUMET BOARD WILL ACT FA-
voRABLY ON TRAP ROCK
RIVER DISTRICT FARM.
ER's REQUEST.

The Calumet Township board held n
statutory meeting this morning for the
purpose OF acting upon liquor license
applications and bonds that had been
filed with the clerk Six applications
We're received and granted as follows:
Emmanuel Hammcrstrom, Charles
Ekdahl. Martin Poshak Matti Laitl.
William Grose and the Calumet Brew
ing company. Two other applications,
those of the Pabst Brewing company
and William Phillips are yet TO be re-
ceived.
A petition has been filed with the
township board by farmers residing
in the Trap Rock River district, ask
ing that the board either build n new
road or repair the existing one. leading
from the Trap Rock river to their re-
spective farms. The new road will
be about one and one quarter miles
long. The News has learned that the
petition will be acted on favorably at
the next regular meeting of the board
to be held Tuesday morning of next
week.
The petition follows:--
i"To the Honorable Body of Calumet
Township. Highway Commissioner
and Committee
we the undersigned freeholders.
residing in the nelghborhood OF the
Trap Rock river, respectfully urge that
immediate steps be taken to repair or
build n passable road from the point
where the new Trap Rock Valley road
terminates which was built last sum-
nier, and continue the same in n north
westerly direction TO Copper City. us
ing the upper or lower old road lines.
The old roads which are being used by
four months during the autumn and
spring season."
The petition bears the signature of
nineteen farmers, residing I'm that par
ticular district.
OsoeoIa Township Board Meets.
The first meeting of the newly elect
ed Osceola township board was held in
the Osceola captains office yesterday
afternoon. A. L. Burgan, of Tama-
rack Mills, who was recently elected
supervisor i'm the place of William J.
tyren, of TamaracK. Rendered his re-
sgnation as justice OF the peace for the
Tamarack Mills district The board
accepted the resignation, which was
made necessary through Mr.. Burgan's
election TO the board of supervisors.
Tho vacancy will not be filled, but at
the next township election two JUS
tices of the peace will be elected, one
TO fill vacancy
The board also assessed n road re-
pair tax for the ensuing year of $4,000,
and general township tax of $1,000.
IL is estimated that the board will
spend about $4,000 this year in general
road work.
Liquor licenses and bonds were filed
with the board by Martin Hesse and
Joseph Mayworm, both of Tamarack
Mills, and Charles Tolnan. John Sc
ban, Joseph Loverne, and Luki
Reuhme, all of Dollar Bay.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
Detective Burns and Three Others
are Now Charged With Kid
naping Suspect ]. ].
Mcnamara
CANNOT FIND THE DETECTIVE
Assistant District Attorney Of Los An
peles, Counsel For Erectors' As
ISOLATION and Chauffeur
Are Jailed. ..

indianapolis, Ind, April 25-Walter
Drew, OF New York, counsel for the
National Erectors Association; w. Jo-
seph Ford, assistant district attorney
of Los Angeles; and Frank Fox. chauf-
feur, charged with having kidnapped J.
~. Mcnamara. secretary OF the Struc-
tural Iron Workers, waived prelimina-
ry examination today and were held
TO the grand jury. In default Of yl0,-
600 bail for Drew and Ford, and 5000
for Fox all went TO Jail.
The constables are unable TO find
Detective Burns for whom they have
"a warrant charging kidnapping in the
same case.
A. +. Badorf Of New York, Drew's
assistant, was arrested this morning
in connection with the Mcnamara ar
rest,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
cHURcHMEN IN SESSION.
Episcopal Congress opsns--Justies
Lurton Presdes

Washington, ID. c., April 25.-with
Justice Lurton of the United States
Supreme Court as honorary chairman
and many leading bishops. rectors and
laymen of the Episcopal church in at
tendance from all parts of the coun-
try. the twenty-ninth annual Episcopal
Church Congress was opened this
morning with religious services in St
Johns Church. The subsequent ses-
sions lasting until Saturday will be
held in Continental Hall. The revision
of the Book of Common Prayer to meet
present-day conditions, the effect OF
womans suffrage on religious and ed
ucational institutions. and the neces-
sity of comfy in missions are the
leading subjects scheduled for discus
sion. a
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
EXTEND PARCELS POST.
Postal Progress League to Recon-
mend Action BY Congress.

Washington, ID. c., April 25.--Under
the auspices of the Postal Progress
League, conference Of delegates rep
resenting nearly all parts of the coun-
try met at the New Willard Hotel to-
day to discuss ways and means TO
bring about an extension of the par
cells post system in the United States.
II is probable Congress will be asked
to pass bills providing for a general
parcels post up to eleven pounds at s
cents pound, l cent for each two
ounces; a cheap local parcels post on
the rural routes and insurance of all
mail matter
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
Welded at League Island.

Philadelphia, Pa, April 25.-Many
naval officers and their wives attended
the wedding today of Miss Helen How
ard, daughter of Commander and Mrs.
William l.. Howard. and Ensign Chas
c. Gill of Boston. Chaplain Evans. u.
S. ~, performed the marriage cere-
mony at the home of the brides par
ents at the League Island navy yard.
The bride was attended by Miss Dan
nenhower of New York as maid of
honor and the bridegroom had Ensign
II. Lee as his best man.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
Proclamation to Rebellious Tribes
men in Moroccoin Which Pur-
poses of Government
are Made Known
new TERRITORY NOT SOUGHT
Pc Establishment Of Order and Pro-
lection Of Foreigners Only OBJ
jects of French. Would
End Rebellion.

Cesa Blanca, Morocco, April 90
General Moinier, commanding the
French forces here, has issued proc
lamation to the rebelious tribesmen,
stating France does not propose to oc-
.cupy new territory, but merely to as
sure the safety of foreigners and re-
establish order under the authority OF
the sultan. The tribes are told If they
will end the rebellion and discontinue
their menaces, France will stop the
march Of her troops towards Fez. but
otherwise the French government will
be obliged to pacify the country and
severely punish the leaders in the re-
volt
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
Will be Made Subject Of Rigid In
vestigation as to Political
Affiliations, Etc., by
Congress
RESOLUTION TO BE PRESENTED
Will Call for Inquiry Into Time They
Spend in Service Of Department,
and What Their Other
Business Is.

Washington, ID. c., April 25.-The
postmasters OF the country are TO he
subjected TO n rigid investigation by
Congress. The House committee on
expenditures i'm the postonice will to-
morrow report resolution providing
for such an inquiry. The committee
is to ascertain how much actual time
the postmasters devote to the service
OF the department, their outside busi-
ness affiliations, political activities,
and whether they are personally ac-
tive in campaign work, especially with
reference to the collection of political
assessments.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
ON MULE TO NEW YORK.
Cowboy Will Ride One From Oklahoma
To Test Its Endurance.

Oklahoma City, Okla, April 25.-In
order to put to a practical test his
belief that the mule is superior to the
horse for long distance travelling, Rob-
ert w. Bremen. who has had nearly
thirty years experience as cowboy
In Colorado and Wyoming. win start
from this city early tomorrow morning
In an attempt to ride an Oklahoma
mule to New York City in twenty Ave
days. So far as known II will be the
first effort ever made TO establish an
endurance record with mule. The
route of the trip will be by way of st.
Louis Co Chicago. and then east TO
Cleveland. pittsburg. Philadelphia and
into New York.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
That Harmon Boom.

Washington, ID. c.. April 25.-The
presidential boom for Gov. Harmon. Of
Ohio, was formally organized today
when Senator Pomerene announced the
personnel of the committee on ways
and means and resolutions. The for
mer committee is headed by Repre-
sentative Cox. while Representative
Denver is chairman of the resolutions
committee. Other members of the
Ohio delegation in Congress complete
the personnel of the two committees.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
CONDUCTOR MAY DIE.
Bitten BY Passenger and Blood Pois-
oninq Sets In.

Menominee. Mich. April 25.-As the
result of knocking down an intoxicated
man who attacked him. Conductor
William Jones of the Milwaukee rail-
road. is at the point of death at n
Milwaukee hospital. The conductor
had trouble with a man who was
drunk, as he was taking his train out
of Iron Mountain. and struck him a
stin punch in the face. His knuckles
were cut by coming in contact with
the fellows teeth. The conductor paid
no attention to this wound until blood
poisoning set In.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
YOUNGEST MARRIED COUPLE.
Aged II and IA, Respectively, They
Capture q Prize.

Little Rock. Ark. April 25.--fn
Danville. SIS miles west OF Little Rock.
n trades day was held which attracted
the country folk from all over the
south half of Yell County. Prizes
were offered for nearly everything
raised on the farm, from pumpkins to
babies. A prize was offered for the
youngest married couple. and this was
awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bird.
aged IL and IL years. respectively.
This young couple. Bird just out Of
knee trousers. were married some
months before with the consent Of their
parents and they had no trouble near
with rivals for the prize.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
New Mexico lands Withdrawn.

Washington, ID. G. April 25.---New
Mexico lands aggregatlng 22S,545 acres.
were today withdrawn from entry by
President Taft, upon recommendation
of Secretary Fisher. and reserved for
examination and classification with re-
spect to their coal value. Preliminary
examinations of the geological survey
indicated these lands contained valua- =
,be coal deposits.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
BOOTH FINED $1,000.

Chicago. Ills, April 25.-W. Vernon
Booth, former president OF the defunct
FISH firm of Booth & Co was fined
81 900 by Judge Kavanagh in the Grim
inal court today on the charge OF OBJ
tanning credit and money under false
pretenses from the Continental Ma
tional bank.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
MINERS LEG BROKEN.

James Estramontc. a miner at the
No. shaft of the Calumet branch OF
the c. & II. mine suffered a broken
leg while at work about four o'clock
yesterday afternoon. He was removed
To the c. & II. hospital where IL is re-
ported he is resting easy today.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
WANT PARDON FOR MoeANN.
Former Chicago Police inspector Seek
ina Pardon.

Joliet, Ill, April 25.-The State board
Of pardons met today TO hear argu-
ments on the application FOR a pardon
for Edward Mccain. former Chicago
police inspector. Mccain was in
charge OF the so-called levee district
on the West Side in Chicago and was
convicted of bribery in connection
with the alleged protection OF red
light resorts. His conviction was af-
hrmed by the highest courts and he is
now serving a sentence in the state
penitentiary here.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
Government Not Concerned.

Washington, ID. c.. April 25.-Om-
cials of the department of justice, and
also the treasury. deny the published
reports that government detectives
were connected with the cases against
the men accused OF the Los Angeles
dynamiting and other outrages.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
APPALLING NUMBER oE DEATHS.

London April 25.-ohlcial figures of
'ne ravages of the Bubonic plague In
."e central provinces of India show a
'o'al of 95,SS4 deaths from the dis
vase In March. The fatalities during
February were 43,5Os.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
Rebel Sultan Proclaimed.

Tangier. Morocco. April 25.-Advices
from Mequinez announced that Mulai
FL Zin, brother of Sultan Uafid, has
Tammours. who after capturing the
place. pillaged the villages and shops
and killed several Jews.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
GARY WILL MOL RESIGN

New York, N. Y, April 25.-Former
Judge Gary, Chairman of the U. s..
S'eel Corporation. today authorized the
"'nial OF the story that in the near
..'ure he would retire from the head
OF the organization.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
BERGER Asks lnvsstiaation.

Washington, ID. c.. April 25.-An I'M
mediate investigation of the arrest
and extradition OF ]. ]. McNamara of
indianapolis, is provided for in a reso-
luton introduced in the House today
by Representative Berger, the wiscon-
sin Socialist member.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
pRospEcToRs Are ROBBED.

San Antonio, Tex. April 25-Pros-
pectors from Illinois. Wisconsin and
the Northwest were robbed OF an ag-
gregate OF $2.1OO while asleep In a
ranch hotel near San Antonio Sunday.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
is BURNED TO nEAru

Nhlcago, ILL.,, April 25.--John Junne
oseu @ seventy, n retired liquor dealer
" norwood Park, was burned to death.
snu MS wife so severely injured she
a'''y Ole when an oil stove exploded
today In their home.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
Rebel Tribesmen RspuIssd.

Tangier April 25.-Advices from Fe2,
under date of April 18th. state that
1000 Rebel tribesmen attacked the city
but We're repulsed after a heavy fire
by the infantry and artillery. The gov
ernment loss is slight.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
STATE BANK is ROBBED

Giltner. Neb, April 25.-The state
bank OF Glltner was robbed early this
morning Of about s1.40O. The safe and
building were badly wrecked.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
MANY BODIES RECOVERED

Elk Garden. w. ". April 25.--Fif-
W" J, bodies have been taken out OF
."e ott mine. the victims of an explo-
~" Yesterday. and eight other bodies
"s supposed to be in the mine.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-04-25
pIAz EXPECTS PEACE.

New York, N. ". April 25-In dis
patch to the Associated Press Presi-
dent. Diaz expresses confidence thai
peace conditions will prevail In Mex
leo.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-16

nifty and In the General welfare of Its
citizens at large
w further desire to express to you
the earnest END sincere hope that you
VIII conclude to remain with Wash.
ington and Leo and in Inington. 70
both OF which your loss would be a
great blow"
Town Councd Acts.
Following Is the resolution adopted
by the Lexington Town Council:
whereas. the members of tho Coun-
ell OF the town Of Lexington have
with much regret heard it reported
that Dr. George II. Denny, presid emit
OF Washington and Lee University. is
considering the advisability OF accept
Ing a call to the presidency Of the
University CT Alabama; and.
Whereas. the Council recognizes in
DR.. Denny one of the leading. II not
the foremost educators of the South.
VINO, by his wide learning, his broad
and catholic views. his great executive
ability. his untiring energy. and his
unswervipg devotion to the high
standard OF duty he has raised for
himself. has advanced Washington and
Lee University to It's proper and de-
served position among the leading In
stitutioDs OF learning in the country;
and,
whereas. the town OF Lexington
has by the efforts of DR.. Denny, great
ly benefited not only in the uplift-
Ing OF It's younger generation. who
have enjoyed the great advantages Of
the high standard of instruction
adopted by this institution. but In the
advancement of the material prosper
lily Of Its people; and.
Whereas, The Council. while not
feeling itself justified In asking DR..
Denny TO add to the sacrinces he has
already made for their ~turtherance of
the university. canno contemplate
without a profound realization of the
loss of II and the town which will
flow therefrom, and without express
ing the hope that such loss may in
some Just and wise manner be averted;
therefore.
BE 1T resolved. Tha. IT is the sense
of the Council:
81. That the retirement OF DR.. George
H. Denny from the presidency Of
Washington and Lee University would
be a great loss to that institution. and
resultantly to tho. town Of Licking
ton.
"2. That It Is the earnest and SIN
cere desire of the authorities and the
people of the town of Lexington that
the conditions may be such that he
may retain his present connection
with the university without entailing
too great personal sacrifice on him
self.
SO. That the Mayor be requested to
present a cop OF these resolutions to
DR.. Denny in person.. together with
such other expressions as he may deem
proper of the desire of the town and
Its citizens"