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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-03
ECLECTIC CLUB MEETS.
Organization Complete at High School
and Officers Elected.

The Eclectic club Of the Hancock
high school met yesterday afternoon
to organize for the year it having
been inactive since the close of school
last June The meeting was attended
by about twenty-five students and was
called to order by Miss Susie Lieber,
last years president. The election re-
suited in the choice of Earl Loudly as
president, and Garrett Johnson as sec
rotary. A committee consisting of
Laura Macdonald and Isabella Lieber
was appointed to arrange programs
and these two were authorized to add
another to their committee Meetings
will be held every three weeks and de-
batting will be feature of their work.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-03
HANCOCK BRIEFS.
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~ w. Harrie has purchased the II.
NJ. Johnson property on Summit street.
Hon. Angus w. Kerr of Calumet was
in the city yesterday on legal bust
ness.
The Knights OF Pythlas of Hancock
will hold regular session this even
Ing.
q A cake sale will be held tomorrow
at Bells bazaar by the Girls recreation
club of the Congregational church.
The A. o. II. indoor baseball team of
Hancock will play match this even
ing with the Calumet Y. NJ. c. AS at
the Germania hall.
The members of the North Star
Temperance society will go to Paines-
dale on Sunday to visit with the
Painesdale temperance lodge.
oscar ]. Larson. one of the candi-
dates for the Republican nomination
for circuit judge of the twelfth dis
trict, was in the city yesterday.
The Sressuf club has issued invita-
lions for a dancing party to be given
this evening at the Hibernian hall.
Music will be by the Twin City orches-
ira.
The funeral of the late Warren NJ.
Wnshburn was held this afternoon,
services being conducted by Rev. w. e.
Marvin. and interment being in Lake
side cemetery
Cards for voting on the movement
To allow the mail clerks Sundays off
have been received and will be passed
around among residents of the city
this week by special distributors.
The Coburntown temperance society
is making plans for fair and social
to be held on the evening Of February
Is. the proceeds to be applied to the
fund for meeting the payment on fire
insurance for their hall.
Today was st. Blaslus day. and was
observed i'm the local Catholic churches
by the blessing Of threats. Services
we're held yesterday in observance of
Candlemas day, or the feast of the
Publication of the Virgin.
Mrs. James Wilson of III Water
street is i'm serious condition as the
result of a paralytic stroke which she
sustained last Sunday morning, and
slight hopes are entertained of her
recovery.
A pleasant social session was held
on Tuesday evening by the Hancock
chapter of the order OF the Eastern
Star, roast beef supper being fea-
ture. Degree work which IL was ex-
pected would be conferred was omit
ted the candidates who were to re-
ceive It falling to appear.
Rev. C. III. Rutledge OF Ishpeming
will assist Rev. NJ. II. Eldred Of the
Pewabic church i'm conducting series
Of REVEALS to begin next Sunday even
ing. The revivals will continue dur
ing the following week and possibly
longer and various pastors of copper
country churches will preach, help
ing out Rev. Mr.. Eldred from time
TO time.
A large number of clerks, merchants
and others were present last evening
at the entertainment given by the
Twin City Clerks club in the Hiber-
Man hall. DIR. ]. f. Scallon gave an
interesting talk on 'Clerkship,' and
other addresses were made by mem
bers OF the union. including T. F.
Dwyer who presided. Dancing fol-
lowed the program of music and adj
dresses, and the occasion proved a
most enjoyable one,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-03
Patient Bravery.

The neroism of the man or woman
who patiently endures pain which,
while not severe, continues for weeks
and months is as much to be com
mended, perhaps. as the courage OF
the moment in the case of bad ac'
cident or d severe operation. Every
city has its scores of these cases. Ev'
cry hospital inferno could relate sto-
ries of patient bravery that are not
noticed simply because they are SO
common.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-03

and carrying cane did not get of
train here today and come straight
hereT'
ut is not possible for me TO know
how the men get here who call on me.
Such a man as you describe however.
did call on me. But that mans name
was-er-er"- He crossed 10 his desk.
paused. glanced perplexedly at Doyle
and then reached to the telephone.
II forgot for the moment. but they
likely Will know outside Hello! Do
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-03

come what may he must face the stu
alton.
Miss r-MissiMabel." he called.
taking mp the receiver aud asking for
the central of the banks private
exchange. ,'give me Mr.. Lanes office.
Hello MIR. Lane. Oh. now regarding
that Germmd note. he says that he
Oh. you are,comingiinto my Office now
with a Mr. Doyle? All right III be
here. Very well. Goodby"
The receiver clattered into its won't
ed position on the hook. and Jimmy
Valentine stood at his desk awaiting
the arrival of Rose Lanes father and
Detective George Doyle.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-03
CHAPTER XIII.
ct TOOK-some of-that money" Av.
cry finally managed to say as he
saw his two friends before him.


cry finally managed to say as he
saw his two friends before him.
q And you put it back" smiled
Valentine. The minute you touched
it you found you Couldn't
THAT'S it," put i'm Avery eagerly
as he arose and proceeded to aid Red
in restoring the scattered money to
its place. II couldn't take IL then.
Now can go out of here and know
that I'll never steal again"
"You mustn't so until Doyle comes
IN, for he might see you on the street."
you can go out through the vault
room and make your getaway while
j stall him here"
In talking with Avery. Jimmy Val
entine unconsciously fell into the use
Of the vernacular of his early voca.
ton.
With a parting handshake Avery
went out into the vault room, where
Red was to exhibit TO him the big
new safe. The assistant cashier. now
that the tray of money had been re-
placed on the table, picked up the
photograph, hung it in the place of
another affixed to the wall at the
right of his desk and inspected IL
with pronounced satisfaction.
The hall door opened, and Rose Lane
came into the office. The girl was in
n peculiar mood that day-there was
Uoln hn1 oIx rs
found his benefactor. young though
she was. particularly difficult to faith
ON. and today she was more battling
than ever. She talked at length re-
garding her plans for the children's
Christmas celebration. and, standing
before his desk. while he stood behind
il, she said. And l want to know
what you want for Christmas"
as there anything l could wantY'
he answered in low tones. Think Of
what you and two short years have
done for me-"
"And there's never anything more
you want? Don't you ever dream
dreams of, say. two years more" She
turned her eyes to the floor.
"0h. yes. TO 60 on as I've been going
these last two. since your father gave
me a position of trust. and make ev-
erything good and pile up the money
for you"
She drew away from him.
Haven't you ever thought there
might be something want more than
money!"
Valentine hesitated. His voice be-
came intensely serious.
IL don't let myself think of you only
as your employee" he finally answer
ed.
Rose turned sideways to him. so
delivered her next question. although
she would have given much TO have
been able to watch the expression Of
the assistant cashier-her assistant
cashier-as she asked II.
But" she ventured. you must have
thought that would marry some
day"
Silence. with Valentine fumbling in
embarrassment pencil which lay
upon his desk.
"Yes-I'- he began. but Rose con-
tinued his sentence for him.
"And II hurts you to think of IL,
doesn't It? Say t."
"Y-e-s."
go on
He could endure the situation no
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-03

hh hlFohD hhh AbhlN AMI AtAlNs
in his arms and kissed her again and
again. How | have longed for you
years years Her words were
smothered in his kisses.
"Thcre is no end TO the happiness
you bring" murmured Valentine at
the first moment he thought he could
spare his lips for conversational pur-
poses.
oh" exclaimed Rose. drawing away
at arms length temporarily. II want
70 tell you something. Lee. something
I've known for years and years-we
are going 10 marry"
He caught her into his arms once
more
IL love you. 1t will never end" he
whispered fondly.
The telephone bell rang at his desk
As he released her and placed the
receiver at his ear she encircled his
neck in her arms and kissed him
"Hellow he called. AS the response
came she felt a tremor run through
him. Magazines came into his eyes.
He seemed almost to forget her pres
ences
Eyes, yes" he answered; IN see the
gentleman in Il few minutes"
He hung up the receiver. God"
he groancd, ''Doylew
Valentine turned toward the girl,
who surveyed him anxiously.
l. 10 II.
that he was deeply worried.
II don't know" he stammered, but
II is most important-most important"
"Well. I'll run downtown; the car is
waiting" she said happily. "Then I'll
come back and get you and dad and
take you home"
His face had taken on the pallor
that marked the visages of men who
came from Warden Handlers game OF
solitaire
"Yes. but should this man have bust
ness which would take me out of
town.
But you mustn't go out of town
now hear me-" She, of course. had
not the slightest suspicion Of the true
Importance of that telephone CALL
81 won't II there's a way out"
"Well. just don't-just don't" plead
cd Rose. II am going to leave the chill
dren here 10 take care of you"
Rose" he cried. going TO her, Rose,
It was chance that brought us togeth-
err; II was chance that brought you to
a prison one day. Chance is unccr-
tain. capricious, and that same chance
may separate us suddenly"
Nothing can separate u.s." conf
IDENTIFY.
"Let that be our prayer to all the
gods. But this want you to remem-
ber-from my soul l love you. Now
GO"
She kissed her hand and waved It
toward him as she went out of the
door.
"Goodby, Rose"
He stood a moment; then. taking
down the telephone receiver. he said
into the mouthpiece:
Hello All right Send the gentle
man in." After a pause What?
He's gone into Mr.. Lanes Officer The
telephone receiver fell to the desk
with crash. Doyle gone into the Of
fee OF Mr.. Lane. Roses father. Here
was a new complication. new dan
ger, one which Jimmy Valentine had
not Included In his calculations. Well,
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INSTALLATION TONIGHT.

A joint installation of the officers of
the Hancock hive of the Lady Mac
cabees of the World will take place
this evening at the odd Fellows hall
on Hancock street A special pro-
gram and luncheon will be provided
ana a large attendance is expected.
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In Japan on the empress birthday
all the schoolgirls have to sing the ma
tional hymn and listen to an Imperial
rescript on education.
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SYNOPSIS.

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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-03
CHAPTER XIV.

u FTER a few moments Valen-
"A tine again glanced at the
photograph Of the dinner
a n p,OuD Next me oDened n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-15
Opium and the Chinese.

1t is generally believed that a vic
ious habit like the use of liquor and
opium once fixed upon an individual
or a community Is uneradicable and
yet recent developments in China in
connection with the efforts of the
government to stamp out the opium
curse are significant.
II is credit to the people of China
enslaved as many of them were to
the opium habit that these efforts
have met with such success as they
have.
This movement is a gigantic one
which involves the emancipation, not
only of a nation but of nearly one
third Of the human race from a
thralldom worse than death. 1t is
a wonder that it has proceeded as
peacefully as it has. The result is
a tribute to the will power and self
control of the Chinese.
According TO the New York Tri-
bune. with the majority of them the
smoking of opium has not been a vice
but a habit, which has been COM
pared with the use of tobacco by the
act comparison could be drawn be-
tween the Chinaman's opium and the
white mans alcohol, especially with
regard to the measure of harm and
destruction wrought by both. The
majority of Chinese use the drug as
the majority of white men use spir-
ituous beverages. in moderation, yet
for the sake of the welfare OF their
race they have consented to give up
the aGe-old habit without those in.
genIous ways of evasion OF which
the Cinnamon knows so many. and
certainly without the organized re-
volt so familiar in the pages of Chi
nese history.
Comparisons between east and
west need not he drawn. nor is there
ground for the drawing of contrasts
in these days of the rapid growth of
world At the same time il will not
come amiss to take note of his mani
feststion OF the yirility Of the new
China. of its collective will power
and self-control and Of that patriot.
ism which western observers have so
often denied as one of the China
mans virtues. The future of the old.
eat Of existing civilizations is the
subject Of much speculation and
close observation. This resoiute act
Of self-denial of its children augurs
well for the place IL may come TO
occupy in the wider modern world
A nation like this is to be reck-
oned with. In the opinion OF The
Argus IL will not be long be-
fore China will be able TO hold its
own against the most aggressive ma
tons OF the earth and you may call
this a guess or a prophecy as you
please.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-15

Problem" Professor Patton drew a par
ellel between SoIomon's love for luxury
and the fondness for the good things
Of life that many Of the millionaires
Of the present day evtnce.
Solomon was not only greedy in tax
ing his people for the luxuries OF his
wives and concubines, but his fondnesS
for magnificent display brought about
a labor question, which Professor Pa
ton declares was elementally the same
as that which racks the world today.
Before David and Solomon there was no
social problem or labor question to
disturb the prophets. said the lecturer.
Solomon gave the labor problem a pow
erfuI impetus when he conscripted 3d.
600 men to work on his temple.
The old songster-king was also blam-
ed by Professor Patton for encouraging
the creation of the capitalist class to
which the tribal agriculturists were
forced In various ways 10 pay tribute.
In those days, as some of us be
Heve TO he the case in modern times,
the rich were growing richer. and the
poor. poorer" said Professor Patton
Likewise, the necessities of life were
becoming dearer with no correspond
ing Increase in wages. Many of the
poor found it a hard matter to buy
bread"
The farmer Of today who mortgages
bis farm 10 buy an automobile also had
his prototype in the days of Solomon.
Many of the tillers of the soil, tempted
by the Injuries offered by the mer-
chants. sold all the products of their
labor. and later had TO buy food at ex
orbitant prices.
Under the conditions existing in
those days" said Professor Patton, ''it
was easy for the merchants TO corner
the markets. Solomon levied heavy
tariffs. and these. with his other exac-
tons, led to his removal by the tribes
men"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-15

nothing to his fame TO have one there.
Yet should the British government
adopt the suggestion of Mr.. Stead.
which seems unlikely, the statue would
compliment the British more than the
memory Of Washington because attest
ing their final acknowledgment of the
fact that in leading the American col
onists in successful revolution. he led
England to adopt a new tack in deal
ing with fits colonies-a liberal policy
founded in respect for the dependents
and recognition Of their mutually of
interests But for the lesson taught
Great Britain by the patriots of 1776. it
would not today be able TO boast tina:
the sun never sets on the British flag
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-15
The Soaring Expense of Living.

Statistics given out by the depart
meRt Of labor show that wholesale
prices of PSI commodities in 1910 ad.
vanced. per cent over 1909, and 1.6
per cent above the average of 1907,
when prices were higher than in any
other year since 1890. Among the sta.
pies IN which there were largest ad-
vances were potatoes 300 per cent,
eggs 80 per cent, coffee 60 per cent, and
mess beef So per cent.
Wholesale prices of farm products
were rs per cent higher in 1910 than
in 1909.
Wholesale prices in 1910 were 1911
per cent higher than in 1900, 46.7 per
cent higher than 1897 (which was the
1910. 1875 per cent higher than 1890
and 31.6 per cent higher than the aver
age high prices between 1890 and 1899.
The highest prices in this decade
were reached in October. 1907, when a
general decline began which continued
until August, 1908. rise then set in
and there were monthly increases with
out a break up to March, 1910. when
wholesale prices reached the highest
point in 20 years. They then were 21.1
per cent higher than the average of
1900, 1872 per cent higher than the
yearly average of 1897. and 33.S per
cent higher than the average price of
10 years between 1890 and 1899.
Then followed a slight decline. and
from June TO December. 1910, prices
remained nearly level, and at the close
Of the calendar year 1910 they were
still 80 per cent higher than the 10
year average between 1890 and 1900,
and 45.4 per cent higher than the rec
ord set by the high price year 1907.
OF the PSI commodities considered
in the investigation, 14s showed an
average increase, &c showed no change,
and SO showed decreases.
Prices of lumber and building mater
ials increased 10.7 per cent, farm prod
ucts rs per cent, drugs Al per cent,
foodstuffs 80 per cent, clothing 81 per
cent, and the miscellaneous group of
commodities 81 per cent. House fur
decreased Of per cent and
fuel and light per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-15

English cotton manufacturing in
teresis have Just concluded the pur
chase Of cotton lands in Mississippi
10 the value Of $4,000 ,000. AMI
Memphis reports say that payn eut
has been made by The actual shipment
Of gold i'm that amount which has
been lodged in one Of the banks thece
This would indicate a state of the
foreign exchange market favorable to
gold imports This movement or tor
eien cotton manufacturers TO secure
q ran material supply Of their own
in the United States seems TO be as
Stunning some proportions, and may
have large influence IN improving the
cultivation and production of the plant
With ample capital they hope TO tie
able 70 affect such economies and I'm
provements in the planting. care AMI
harvesting of the crop as TO reduce
materially the cost of cotton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-15
Humor and
Philosophy
~ DUNCAN ~. .srsTTH
A LINE OF FITS.

T MET a sweet girl graduate
Who had line of talk
That would have made a phonoCr- n
Throw up its Job and balk.
She said whenever she displayed
In classroom work her Wit
And made the other pupils laugh
Her teacher had a Mt.
Her father was a pleasant man,
Who wouldn't harm a hair
OF one who didn't mishehavs
And acted on the square.
But when she crossed his. she declared
A very tiny bit
lie quite forgot his dignity
And straightway had a ut.
Her mother guarded her with care
Made note of every move
And tried TO have her do the thinTp
That mothers can approve.
II she INDUCED in practices
That didn't mike hit
with dear mamma riGht then ana there
That lady had ut.
Her brothers sisters. cousins. aunts.
Were equally inclined
To he a rapid trigger bunch
OF mortalS of that kind
Whenever she proposed a thing
The whole excited Kit
Rose up. she said, in unison
For one collective fit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-15
The Argus Daily Short Story
Stateroom No. 24-By F. A. Mitchell.
Copyrighted. 1911. by Associated Literary Press.

"All right, SIR" said steward of the
liner Polyhemnia, scheduled to sail in
two hours. This way, sir" And. seiz-
ing Mr.. Jones' hand baggage, he led
him to stateroom No. "a. Flinging the
door open. there we're a trunk and baud
baggage, ladies' wraps and other arti-
Giles, while on the stand was bouquet
Of flowers.
whats this?' growled Mr. Jones.
This is the main deck, isn't i':'
Eyes, sir"
And No. PAP"
ayes. sir"
"weu, what's this baggage doing
hereT"
81 don't know. sir. I'll go to the
purser's Office and see."
While the steward was away Mr.
Jones examined the baggage in the
stateroom. Pulling the trunk around
where he could see the name painted
on the end, he was aStonished. There
was his own name with the prefix of
Mrs. before it-"Mrs f. r. Jones'"
Mr.. Jones had no wife, had no idea of
taking a wife and wouldn't have a wife
If she brought him a fortune. At the
same time there was a peculiar feeling
at seeing woman's paraphernalia in his
stateroOm-that is. all except the flow
ers, for on examining u card attached
to them he saw that they had been
sent by man, and this brought tinge
of jealousy. A fur lined cloak lay on
tho
strapped together, and baskets. some Of
them marked with the letter J, were
on the floor
Then Mr.. Jones got scare. When
a young man. while roistering with
lot OF boys and girls. he had gone
through a mock marriage ceremony.
He had been told afterward that the
girl was meditating an attempt TO
prove the ceremony legal. and it had
worried him. Suppose that she had
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-15

since concluded TO take his name
what frighrful superstition. But, no;
that $500 fur lined cloak could never
belong TO Becky stoddard. And yet
he did not know what changes had
come 10 her as well as himself. She
would low be forty years old and
might have acquired means. Forty.
Mr.. Jones was forty himself. but at
that age men do not usually covet
women so advanced in years.
While these things were passing
through his mind the steward came
back with a record Of assignment Of
rooms which showed No "a 10 have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-15
washington's Service to England.

It remained for William T Stead. 9
century and a third after the American
revolution, 10 suggest statue 70 George
Washington IN Westminster abbey 20
signalize the signing Of the Anglo
American arbitration treaty, and TO
make the unwilling OF the statue dra-
matte celebration OF the completion o.
q hundred years peace between the
British and the American people.
II takes nothing from the fame OF
Washington that there Is no memorial
10 him in the abbey. II would add