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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-13
POLITICS
INTO OWN HANDS
Labor Will Bring About Changes
in Methods of Government
Says Gompers
NEW LEGISLATION DEMANDED
In His Annual Report He Tells What
Labor Expects From the Polti-
cal Parties.

Atlanta Ca, Nov. 1S.-President
Samuel Gompers of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor, in his report submit
ted today to the delegates of the 3lst
annual convention, predicted great
changes i'm American methods of gov
ernmcnt particularly with regard TO
political parties re gave 10 tho
referendum. initiative and the recall
the unqualified endorsement of organ
izcd labor and declared that a real,
representative democracy had never
been known in the United States be-
cause Of the general absence of those
provisions.
President Gomper's report. which
covers sixty closely printed pages and
would make more than thirty columns
lin a newspaper, says it leaves many
subjects untouched or inadequately
presented.
What Labor Demands.
In the main. the report declares for
and says organized labor demands;
The referendum. the initiative and
the recall
Passage of the so-called anti-injunc-
ton bills at the next session of con-
gress.
Restriction Of immigration.
Further restriction OF convict labor
Legislation to relieve civil service
employees from the executive orders
prohibiting them to petition Congress
Uniform laws for protection of life
land health IN factory buildings.
A department of labor in the Federal
government.
Employers Liability and Workmen'
compensation acts throughout tho
states.
Severe arraignmcnt is made Of so
called Scientific management or Eff
cheney systems.
Membership over 1,75o,ooo.
/ with it's membership now more thar
I1.75O.O .OOOO. the greatest in it's history
and it's financial condition excellent
the organization often called the great
est altruistic institution of the times
enters the thirty-first year of it's work
Despite all opposition of the most
RELENTLESS kind the American Labor
movement grows and thrives; its ben
efcent influence for the common up
IHft of labor and all our people eN-
tends To- all fields Of useful activity
and is becoming more generally recog-
Inized. The power which labor holds
within it's grasp is understood by oul
IopponeOts perhaps better than many o
the tollers. The fact is that labor'
lopponents. like the Tories of the past
many of whom are still with us, are
| afraid to trust the people
Sees Better Conditions.
'1.abor's contentious of many years
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-13
VETERAN MAccAeEg DIES.
James Mareey of Port Huron Sue
eumbs After Brief Illness.

James Markey of Port Huron Sue
cumbs After Brief illness.
Port Huron, Mich, Nov 13.-James
Markey, aged 7S, for many years SUI
preme collector of the Kni/is Of
Maccabees of the World, and father of
Daniel r. Markey of Detroit, the pres
ent supreme commander of the order
died at his home in Port Huron after
an illness Of three weeks.
Mr. Markey was born in Ireland in
1888 and at the age of six came to
this country with his parents. He was
the first notary public i'm this state
and lived for some time i'm Butler
Hill, Ingham county. He moved ia
Port Huron i'm 1856. He leaves Wild
ow and seven children. They are
Daniel b. Marlley of Detroit; James
Il. of orion. Ill; Bernard N. of De-
troit: Gus l.. Of Detroit; Mrs. Albert
Doe. Port Huron and Louis a. Mar
key of Detroit
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-13
MORMON PRESIDENT is 73.
Joseph r. Smith Has Been at Head OF
Church. Ten Years.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. l3.-Ihe
seventy-third birthday anniversary OF
President Joseph f. Smith of the Nor
mon church was observed today by the
members of his family and the digni-
taries Of the church.
President Smith was born in MLssou-
ri and Joined the exodus to the SAT-
Lake valley in 1S4S. After serving for
many years as a missionary of the
church i'm foreign lands he was ordain-
cd an APOSTLE in 1866 and a member OF
the Council Of Twelve the next year
He has been president of the church
since the death of Lorenzo Snow ten
years ago.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-13
CHARLES BROWN STABBED.
Man Named lffa Ruta, Of Delaware,
Charged With Wounding Him.


Iffa Ruta. of Delaware Keweenaw
county, was arraigned before Justice
Weycker. of Ahmeek this morning,
charged with assault with intent TO
kill It is alleged he stabbed Charles
Brown. a Delaware saloon keeper, in
the left forearm Friday evening. Ruta
waived examination and was bound
over 10 the next term Of circuit court
in Keweenaw county. bail being fixed
at $1,000, which he is endeavoring TO
get.
1t is said Ruta and several compan-
ions, returning from a hunting trip.
entered Browns place Friday evening
and while there started row among
themselves. II is claimed Brown eject
ed the men from the saloon. and barred
the door. Subsequently an attack was
made on the door and Brown on put
ting his hand out was stabbed ii is
alleged, by Ruta. The latter, 1t is
claimed followed Brown into the sa-
loon, but the latter defended himself
with an iron bar.
John Kangas, who is said to have
been of Ruta's party was arrested,
charged with being drunk and disor-
derry. He pleaded guilty and was fined
$40 and costs. by Justice Weycker this
morning.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-13
TRANs.MlsslsslPPI MEET.
Important Commercial Congress to be
Held at Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo, Nov. ia
thousand or more delegates are in the
city to attend the annual meeting OF
the Trans Mississippi Commercial Con-
cress. which will begin It's sessions In
hall tomorrow. Among the
will be the governors or
several states. mayors OF cities, prom
inent railroad officials and representa-
tives Of commercial. industrial and
agricultural organizations throughout
the west. Many matters of import
ance will be considered during the
meeting. The principal ones. however,
will be the great reclamation projects
Of the west. the development Of west
ern trade. immigration. and river trans
portation.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-13
NEW ENROLMENT BOOKS.

Township Clerk George Martin re e
ceived twelve new enrolment pooNS
this morning. for use in Calumet town
ship. from County Clerk Nick +. hai-
ser. A notice on the covers OF the
books state that the enrolment days
are fixed by law as the last SATURDAY
in January of each year. and the first
Monday In April preceding the August
primary.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-13
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FIRST WOMANs
JURY UNABLE TO
AGREE; DISCHARGED.

:. Los Angeles, Cal, Nov. Ia
: Unable TO agree upon anything
{: the first womans jury To sit in
:. Los Angeles was discharged.
!. The case was that OF /. II.
:. Mayor, accused of having violat-
. ed the speed ordinance and arr
. raigned In Justice Forbes court
: After listening patiently for
:. three hours To testimony and
= argument, the jury was notified
:. to get ready for luncheon.
= Twelve different eating places
:. were selected by the twelve jury
= women. Then two said they did
= not want 10 so at all. In vain
: did Justice Forbes urge them to
:. reach an agreement as To the
:, place for luncheon. The justice,
= too, lost his luncheon.
:. After four and half hours
:. deliberation, the jury reported
= that II was unable TO agree upon
:. a verdict and the court ordered
= its discharge.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-13
PRINTERS HAVE BANQUET.

Ahout twenty-five members OF
Houehton Typographical Union No. 5s6
gathered at the Curto hall on sixth
street at o'clock yesterday afternoon
and after disposing of the routine pusi-
ness enjoyed banquet, and social ses-
sion. The event was one of the most
nleasant that has ever been ndulgeu
I'm nv the local printers.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-13
MRS. HARRINGTON DIVORCED.

indianapolis. Nov. IA decree OF
absolute divorce was today granted to
Mrs. Harrington. wife of Booth Tarl<-
ington. the novelist.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-13
eeATTlE's APPEAL DENIED.

Richmond, Nov. 13.-The supreme
court of appeals has denied the petition
OF Henry Clay Bcattie' Jr.' eonVic.eu
of numbering his wife. He is unuer
sentence to be electrocuted on NOV. ~
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-13
ELEVEN STORM VICTIMS.

GAINESVILLE. wis. Nov. 1S.-The num-
Der OF dead in Saturdays storm is now
placed at nine and the property loss
at about S1,OOO.O0O.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-13

Owosso. Mich. Nov. 13.-Two killed
and ten injured and property damage
Of $500, 900 resulted from the storm on
SUNDAY.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-13
MORE TROOPS AT PEkINe'

Picking. Nov is-Yuan shi Kat ac-
COMMANDED by troops, arrived today
The government depends upon h'm u
End the revolution.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-13
HUNTER SHOT IN ANKLE.

Andrew Mexican was shot in the an
kle of his right leg while hunting sat
rrday I'm the vicinity of Swedetown,
McKean's hunting companion, who was
carrying a loaded shot gun. was en-
deavoring to light his pipe and struck
match along the stock of the gun,
accidentally striking the trigger and
discharging the weapon. Part of the
charge entered McKean's foot He was
taken to the c. & II. hospital for treat
ment. and later removed To his home.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-13
TARIFF LEGISLATION SURE.
Senator Smoot Tells Taft Other Meas
ures Will Fail.

Washington, d c., Nov. 1S.-During
a conference today. Senator Smoot IN
formed President Taft that he did not
think il would be possible to pass eth
er the antitrust legislation or cur
rency reform There is sure to oe
tariff legislation. Senator Smoot said
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-13

There are more than 100000 miles
OF pole line in operation in the
United states, and S2.OO0,O0O poles.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-11-13

'Labors contentious OF many ye"r
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-12-23
Lightning Kills Few.

In 1905 lightning killed only l69 peO-
pie in the whole country. Ones chances
Of death by lightning are less than two
in million. The chance Of death from
liver. kidney or stomach trouble is vast
ly greater, but not II Electric Bitters be
used. 40 Robert Madsen, Of West Bur-
lington. Ia, proved. Four doctors gave
him up after eight months Of suffering
from virulsnt liver trouble and yellow
jaundice. He was then completely cur
sd by Electric Bittsrs. They're the best
stomach, liver. nerve aud kidney RENEE
dy aud blood purifier on earth. Only SOC
at all druggists.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-12-23
Rev. MORN Appointed Pastor

Father NORM who was admin
istrator OF the church here since
he is with us, was last week ap-
pointed pastor. which means that
Father NORM is with US for the
balance of his life, as the appoint
to this charge is irremovsblr.
Father NORM since he is here has
won the respect and esteem of our
people, he is a man entirely devo-
ted to his church duties aud now
that bs 10 appointed to this high
position, hs will be better able to
manage the affairs Of church and
take the necessary steps to make
tho large improvements be is con.
templatiug to the church property
which 10 now under his domina.
tion for the remainder of his life.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-12-23
A Terrible Blunder.

to neglect liver trouble. Never do 1t.
fake Dr. Kings New Life Pills on the
6rst sign Of constipation. biliOusuess or
inactive bowels and prevent virulsnt in-
digestion. jaundice Or gall stones. They
regulated liver. stomach and bowels and
build up your health. Only 25c ut all
druggists.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-12-23
Broussard Comes Across to
League
MAKES DECLkRATIoN- IN GENERALI.
TIES BUT SPEECH is ACCEPTED
AS DEFINITE.
N. 0. Item.

N. 0. Item.
The long delayed announcement
that Congressman Robt. F. Brous-
sard, candidate for the United
States senate against Congressman
Arssns P. Pujo and Governor
Sanders, is with the Good Gov
ernmsnt league came Monday eve.
ming at the ninth ward Hall and
Gueydan meeting when Mr.. Brous
sard described tho present cam
paigu ss q fight between the
forces of organized plumber and
the people themsslves," aud de-
clsrsd no man need inquire where
he stood. MIR. Broussard was
speaking from q Good Govern
ment platform. Congressman A.
2. Pujo, who indorsed the candi-
dacy of Judge Hall before the
campaign begun, was on the plat
form. Hs was ono of the speak
ers advertised.
There is no man in this city,"
declared Congressman Brousssrd,
in ringing tones, "whO needs to
inquire where is Bob Broussard
when there is fight between the
forces or organized plumber aud
the people themselves. Your
chairman and l stood together in
tho fight few years ago. l stood
battling together with Theodore
Wilkinson for the rights of the
people. l don't have to prove
how l stand. / leave that to those
whose records do not square with
mine."
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1911-12-23

Buy your Christmas Suit at K.
Schwartz, he has a beautiful line
and offer special low prices.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-01-25

VIII you not tell me what you did.
MFR. valentineT
II was afraid might have killed
the man. so left the train by the
wrong side at the next station"
"He was badly hurt-died later. did
he notT'
Eyes, sir"
"Was he friend Of yoursY
"No. sir"
Ever see him beforeT"
mo, sir"
"But he confessed that he was you,
partner in robbing the bank-whyT
Likely because I threw him from
the train"
How did you come by the money
identified as having been stolen from
the bankT
Valentine paused a moment before
his reply.
II won 1t of him playing whist on
the train Just before the row."
IFS Valentine your Manner
"No, sir"
"Then how did he know you as Val
entineT'
"He asked my name while we were
playing cards, and as ] thought 1t
none of his business I told him Val
entine."
"what Is your businessT
"I was originally an expert ac-
countant; then became an expert
with the Globe Safe company"
"Tell me, did you give this evidence
at the trial?"
"No, sir"
"Why notT'
"The man who confessed had died.
If | had told this story they would
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-01-25

to niI With new hope the tortured
soul OF Jimmy Valentine.
Tel your lawyer to apply for a
pardon. ! promise you he shall have
every possible assistance In his effort
TO secure H."
Thank you, sir; thank you" muir
INJURED the prisoner gratefully, but his
eyes turned invoIuntarily to those Of
the girl, who he well knew was really
responsible for his new opportunity.
And you can thank my niece. too"
added Fay.
II thank her most deeply"
That's ALL" said Fay. moving away
and reckoning TO Rose.
Valentine started as though to go
through the door leading to the cell
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-01-25

corridor where Handler was pacing
restlessly up and down. Suddenly the
prisoner reconsidered. He took step
toward the girl, who stood watching
him with an expression of pity in her
eyes. He bent over as though to grasp
her hand; then with a stoical effort he
mastered himself and Strengthened
back.
Words are futile things sometimes"
he said in a low, gentlemanly voice,
with perfect pronunciation and intona-
ton. "But ~
Eyes, we know that" put in the lieu
tenant governor.
Rose Lane was deeply touched by
the struggle that even her little burden
of knowledge of the world told her
was going on in the prisoners breast.
"Goodby, Mr.. Valentine" she said
softly.
The prisoner replied in half whisper
II would rather you called me by
a name that is not disgraced. My true
name is Lee Randall"
"Goodby. Lee Randall" said the girl.
"Goodby. God bless you" was the
convict's trembling response as he
turned slowly away to be led back to
his cell and to Warden Handler.
Rose" called the lieutenant gov
ernor.
YES" said the girl, going to him.
SIS he innocent?"
"Why. certainly"
THAT'S your intuition?"
YES, and that's all a girl has in
Judging men. Don't you think he is
innocent, uncle?"
II don't know, but l think he might
be honest were he given the chance"
And you are going to give it to
him?'
1--WE will go to the governor. The
matter rests entirely in his hands"
Rose threw her arm around her
uncle's neck and kissed him fondly.
'The warden is very. angry, and the
man is helpless" she said fearfully.
"Why, they might even kill
"Oh, no, Rose, not that"
"But you realize
les, Dut uOu luluh tucy WOuiu
dare since r.
But | am in a chill of fear. The
warden's manner
Most wardens are DULLES, Rose,
and l don't think this Handler an ex-
ception; think a few words from me
might
At this juncture Handler stormed
into the Office. He glared angrily at
his visitors. AT Fay's direction Rose
went out into the waiting room.
FINISHED your star chamber ses-
sion, governorY he asked sneeringly.
"Mr. Handler" sternly, "let me say
something to you for your own bene-
fit. You are an employee Of the state.
Employees have been removed, even
wardens. for speech no more dis
courteous than the one you have just
made. When Valentine gets out-and
hope ii will be soon-I am going to
ask him how he was treated, and If he
tells me you treated him any worse
after today than before 1 came |
promise you little polite HI. Good
day. sir"
The lieutenant governor followed
Rose.
Smith had come in with the ward
en-. The latter turned TO his secre-
tary as Fay departed and snarled vi
ciously, his teeth protruding like vel
low fangs. valentine. Ell? Get him"
Smith. his face gravely set. obedi-
entity went out of the room.
To be Continued
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-01-25

"oAN YOU TELL ME WHERE ?" SHE ASKED
have tried me for murder; that would
have brought the lady in
Rose Lane gave gasp of ecstasy
as she heard Jimmy Valentines final
words. She clasped her hands en-
Enthusiastically and turned to the lieu
tenant governor. exclaiming as she
did so:
"Oh, uncle, just to think that he
would not try to help himself keep
out of Jail by telling about rescuing
me from that ruffian. And all be-
cause he didn't want to drag me into
the case"
Rose drew a deep breath and gazed
adoringly at Jimmy Valentine.
ooh. uncle" she cried. isn't he
perfectly dear safe breakers?
When Jimmy Valentine recovered
from the effect of Rose Lanes flatter
ing description of him and felt that
he could look the lieutenant governor
in the face without the twitch of
single muscle he asked his question
er if there was anything further that
he cared to know.
"Yes," responded Fay. 81 appre
ciate any thought you may have had
for the young lady, my niece. But as
you did not know her. had never be
fore met her and could therefore have
had little or no interest in her, l do
not see how any thought of her would
have Influenced your actions. What
think you, Mr.. Valentiner
No. 1889 was temporarily non
plused by the penetrating perception
and cold analysis Of the lieutenant
governor, who was questioning him
as though he was on trial for his life
with Fay as the cross examiner.
II mean." began Valentine-"I mean
they would have convicted me of muir
der on her testimony very probably
at least that is what | feared If they
knew about her and got hold of her
as witness against me. l did not
believe they could convict me on the
burglary charge"
Rose Lanes enthusiasm began TO
cool as she heard her hero in his ex-
PLANTATION hint that, after all, there
might have been some other motive
than thought of and for her in his re.
fusal TO drag her into a vulgar, sordid
murder case. She was not expert
enced enough to realize that Jimmy
Valentine had to satisfy the keen.
searching, though withal kind hearted
lieutenant governor, whose questions
suggested n doubt of the convict's in
nocence. But the faith of the girl was
not entirely shaken. She knew that
this unfortunate young man would
surely straighten out everything in
the end. How could any one with so
gracious and winning smile and with
such adorable eyes ever have commit
ted crime greater than the pillage of
his granAmother's jam closet Yes.
he was the victim of some strangely
terrible plot, of heinous Vaccinations
like those of the French revolution or
of the Spanish lnquisition.
The lieutenant governor continued to
press Valentine.
"But once convicted" he went on.
1t seems TO me that you would have
made an application for new trial"
MY lawyer is working on that now.
sir"
Rose Lane pressed her uncle's hand
and looked pleadingly at the state Of
fetal as though duplicating his fur
Their aid for the prisoner. The lieu
tenant governor was responsive TO the
fair young girls influence. and after
pause be spoke the words that were
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-01-25
Senator McCreary Reiuyenated.

Snow Democratic nomination for gov
the last time have somewhere
from his speech produce if Senator McCreary
where Richmond when he closed his last campaign with
Gov Beckham when Jerry Sullivan introduced him. that he
said he before the people for the when he
what does he say That he vigorous both physically
and mentally than he when he made the thirty
five life has into McCreary; he
been rejuvenaed God knows how DON'T but he he
vigorous than he hrty6ve years ago. think that
the Senator's confidence himself in that respect
to it mildly. do not wish to dispute him. but did
believe him when he made that and still
souri,.
SHE said with great here part speech pound
ing the table, that did not when here for what
principles Kentuckys affairs stood and he said have just said
to for what principles in Kentucky / stand
"Now of before of this house,
yourself right what principle that he has enuncaed that
for that have already Who that questions
Record in State Senate
"Over was favor of the farmers
organzng that he favor of the normal schao that he
favor of lettering the conditions of the soldiers
said then and that member of the
there introduced that State Senate bill allow
what they from the ground; that
stood for it when he the
Kentucky and doubt he knew that such proposition
pending before the Kentucky LEGISLATURE
e said that he approved the Democratic Legislature having
the bill establish normal schools that
Democratic State Senate which the school BILL
for it, and with pride have these buildings up
better fitted to educate the youth of land doubt
McCay knew then that such bill before that
she said that he favor of doing something the
soldier said them and say now that
Der of that State Legislature which he alluded that
of the committee to which that bill for the
that my criticism they asked for an
appropriation of $4,000 said NO will not Import it, if
will change that the benefit old
Concluded on page
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1911-01-25
Administrators Notice

All persons knowing themselves Indebted
he'd 70 call on me and settle same. Those hav-
Ing claims against said estate will produce
them properly proven for payment.-0. o.