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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
The COPPER INDUSTRY.


The worlds consumption 81 copper
has kept pace with the increased de-
mand according 10 tho statistics for
the past two and onc-half years. but
the price Of the metal Is still held down
by the accumulation that took place
during the period following the panic
OF 1907 and, which, so far as copper is
concerned, reached its limit on the first
Of July. 1910, says the Financial News.
The visible supplies I'm this country
and Europe on that date were 4O1, 301 -
217 pounds. There has been a de-
crease I'm every quarter since then
with the exception OF the first three
months OF this year when we exper-
fenced another slump in business con-
ditions in this country. The result OF
the reduction in the combined surplus
has been TO bring il down TO within
80 S29,115 pounds of the total on the
first Of January, 1909. when the first
report Of the Copper Producers Asso-
citation was formed. The decrease from
July tst. 1910 90 September LIST, 1911.
having been 11L3SS.356 pounds against
an increase I'm stocks between January
1st 1909. ana July 1st, 1910, OF 1ji,2I7-
All pounds.
The basis Of the decrease in stocks
has been the large export demand, re-
Gcctiug the prosperous conditions I'm
Europe, particularly in Germany It
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11

Sept. IL, Is, 25; oct. 2.
STATE OF MICHIGAN.
The probate court for the County of
Houghton.
At session OF said court held at
the probate office. in the village Of
Houghton. In said county. on the
Sth day of September A. ID. 1911.
Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF
Thomas Trevarrow, deceased
Emma Trevarrow, executrix OF the
last will and testament of said de-
ceased having filed I'm said court her
petition praying that the time for tho
presentation OF claims against said es-
tate be limited and that a time and
place be appointed to receive. exam
Inc and adjust all claims and de-
mands against said deceased by and
before said court
1t is Ordered. That four months
from this date be allowed for credit :
ors TO present claims against said es-
tate.
IL Is Further ordered That the
twelfth day OF January 1912. at ten
O'clock I'm the forenoon. at said pro-
bate Office be and is hereby appoint
ed for the examination and adjust
ment OF all claims and demands
against said deceased. and that notice
thereof be given by publication
onch each week. for three successive
weeks previous TO said day of hearing
In the Calumet News, newspaper
printed and circulated in said county
(SeaD GEO G. BENTLEY.
A true copy. Judge OF Probate.
Lillas @. Mitchell.
Register of Probate.
A. +. Petermann,
Attorney for Executrix. = 'YF
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
MINES AND MINING, STOCKS

seems 20 b a fac, that the larger con-
sumption ~ copper in Europe has
. Ncsn baScd en- con1i;ions that VII be
PERMANENT althoush they may vary in
I Intensity. Ccrul1uy has made great
strides I'm the Manufacture ~ electrical
7 s,ods and e is Gas, also that our
CAN great rutact1rics in this line.
sach IS TIE General Electric and the
WcstinehonSe. haVc been doing a
,arSC business Thc iucroaSod use OF
'e'ectrlcll ro..ls has cuoatcd a pcrma-
irc-t iucnoaSe .u the dcmand Tor cop
per bat al the present time there is a
ack % demand ir this country from
iclarters Affected ey the prevailing dis
,-us. ;Aat exists in financial and COM
ius~clal circles An Improvement in
thzs dircctioa IS al that is needed To
b-tng larssr demand for the metal
land hisher prices.
u rCluainS 10 De seen % what ex-
itcut tire Nay -Alk ard the labor trou-
Ibles iu Groa1 Britain and Germany
have incerferc5 WITH thc trade condi-
lions and % What oXteu, the demand
for the metal viii be affected thereby.
This is thc most Interesting phase OF
the situation rs 10 exists today. The
demand in this country will continue
10 depend on the general conditions
and they are apparently waiting on
the passing away OF much of the po-
.htical agitation that has been upset
ting confidence in commercial circles. !
as wen as i'm the financial district II
Is true, however. that the statistics Of
business reflect some Improvement !
The bank clcarings have been larger |
than for the same period last year, |
railway earnings are about the same |
I'D the steel trade is said TO be more |
active now than at any time this year |
The figures furnished by the Copper |
Producers Association seem TO war |
rant the assumption that the trade /
has been distinctly better during the
past three months.
The statement recently published |
shows a production of 125,493 667
pounds which is believed to be near
the limit of the capacity of our rchn-
cries. smelters and stamp mills, and.
of the mines operated on the most
economical basis, which allows for the
future. The deliveries at home totalled
59,935,36i pounds. which is larger than
expected while the exports about met
expectations AT 69.S55.66O pounds The
net result was decrease Of 4.297.357
pounds in the surplus, as against an
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
MARKETS

Boston-The bears made a determ-
incd effort TO break prices I'm New
York this morning but as soon as their
selling ceased stocks were scarce and
the close showed no loss for the day
and in some cases slight gain. There
was no pressure TO sell the coppers
and prices We're fractionally unchang-
ed. The market acted SO well today
that traders were slightly encouraged
and we should see a little stronger
buying tomorrow.-F'ostcr Of Paine,
Webber q Co.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
THE CALUMET NEWS.
X. OF c. TEMPLE PLANNED.
Calumet Council Will Raise Funds for
Own Home.

Members of Calumet council
knights of Columbus have started a
movement TO raise funds for the erec-
ton OF a temple In this community,
Whlie II is not likely that definite
work VIII be undertaken for some
time on the building. plans for the
raising of funds will be taken up at
once. The building probably will be a
two story, frame structure and on the
hrst floor there will be merchantile
quarters. while the second floor will
be arranged for the lodge.
The Calumet council is now one of
the strongest I'm the state Boosting Of
a membership of 500 Efforts will be
made to increase this membership TO
500, after which the building project
VIII be considered definitely.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
THE COPPER COUNTRY.
Much More Red Metal Viii Be Foun5
Saws NeNsett

Gays NeWett
1t wasn't SO much the lowering o.
the valuation OF the Michigau cOppe,
mines that is objected % So much as
the dOloful predictions 90 Mr. Flrlly
that worry the friends 90 this Industry
says Editor NeWett of the LShpemirs
Iron ore. II was wen known through
out the upper peninsula THAI the cup-
per mines had been taxed Too heavily
This was due I'm great part o. the col,-
per boom Of ten years ago wlsD prcp-
critics then worthless Wsre ssil2s ll
the open market az Stee shlre. cr
for ten millions on their capital.zast,a-
The copper country people. Ike th1sc
Of the Michigan iron districts had pre-
scented visiting state legislators with
the bright side Of the business. keep
ing the darker from view and not even
bringing Il into ans discussion. Quit
naturally the impression was given
that all the mines were buulnzas and
the junket banquets further assisted On
the idea that milk and honey was plain
food here and that II could be had as
many times a day as il was called for
II was easy for the visitors. after
being shown only the big things and
after numerous sumptuous feeds. 10
imagine that dollars grew here amaz-
ingly easy and that every man owned
an automatic picking machine with
which TO gather in the precious metal
crop.
So the stock gamblers and the cham
payne suppers did lot of harm to the
legitimate miners OF this peninsula
II took some time 20 wean the peo-
pie from the idea that the copper stocks
didn't always represent paying mines,
but those who paid out good money
with this thought have not infrequent-
~ found their investment entirely
wiped out or later represented but
shabby portion of the original sum
involved.
The state equalization board has
done the right thing with the copper
miners. but Mr.. Finlay has given the !
industry an awful jolt the shock of
which Will be felt for some time. He
has practically stated that the Michi- |
gan copper field is fast going 90 pieces;
that the mines are only mere shadows |
of their former substantial proper !
lions and that their commercial i'm |
portance will hold for only brief term !
OF wears.
This is q pretty severe summing mp |
OF our Michigan copper field and Iron |
ore does not hesitate 20 say II was
altogether a too cold-blooded presenta-
ton.
There was enough In the general |
tone Of the copper market 20 warrant
the reduction made IN the assessed val
Ustion without putting the mines IN
the death column. The predictions
and they were only predictions would
better have been left imprinted be-
cause they will fan far differently from
results that are 20 bc achieved.
our Michigan copper field IS here 20 \
remain for many. many years and n II
viii be making copper at profit. The
poorer mines viii have 90 give up but \
There win be new mines that win be
good ones because there IS heap of
Mineral set unbound In the upper pc
Einsgia % Michigan.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11

Boston-Somc enthusiasm appeared
IN market for a few moments this
morning owing 10 higher London
prices. when the contrary was ex-
pectcd owing 10 the sensational char
actor OF the Saturdays news from Ber-
lin. New low records were reached
durin gthc day but the close was at a
good rally and fairly satisfactory. Loo
cally the market while very duh and
narrow was stubbornly firm and closed
on the whole o little better.-I. J. Stur-
gis.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
Brokers Gossip
Old Colony.

The Old Colony No. . drill hole is
cutting through trap rock and has a
depth az 400 feet. II is expected Ia
tap copper bearing lode. presumably
Identical with 81. Louis lode. from SOC
to- 500 feet from surface.
The Contact Elm River drill hole No
Z is down $50 feet, having reached the
ledge az "a depth of 1S5 feet.
The Mayfower No. Is drill hole has
attained a depth Of 1,OiO feet, passing
through two cOppcr-bearing lodes. one
OF which yields cores Of unusual rich
ness. II is stated
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
MAY RePRoVE MINISTER.
Pastor Who Performed Astor Marriage
May Be Criticized.

Chicago, ILL.,, Sept IA resolution
condemning the recent marriage OF
Col. Astor, ana Rev. Joseph Lambert
for performing the ceremony, was ta-
blcd by the Congregational Ministers
association today. Objection was
made to singing out the Astors for
rcproof when such marriages are COM
mon throughout the country, but IL
was stated Lambert was a proper sub
ject for action by the denomination.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
CLASSIFIED ADS
AGENTS WANTED.

"A GOOD AGENT WANTED i'm every
town to represent an old established
life insurance company that makes 4
speciality of temperance risks, low
rates and liberal CONTRACT to capable
man. Address $. Wilson, Secretary,
253 Broadway, New York. lie
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
Worry Don't Helm.

There Is no crying need to worry
about the future Of anyono-men
carve their own way to undying Fame
or sink into Oblivion despite what
we may say In praise or blame.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
WANTED.

WANTED-To rent. five or six room
single house, modern improvements
with yard, Red Jacket or Laurium or
vicinity. Must have by oct. 10. Apply
Il, News Office, Calumet. tf
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11

Don't wait, come at once or you will
be too late. Pianos going now five and
six a day. Cable Piano Co, Closing
out SALE 115 9Th ST., Calumet. II
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
The Beautiful Women OF TODAY,

1t Is a satisfying reflection that the
fame OF the noted beauties of the day
Will go down to posterity not as the ar
tifcially bedecked and painted hero
ines of old. but conspicuous and cele
brated by reason of their splendid
manifestation of health, of youth. OF
comeliness--Iadiss' Eisld.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
Safety In Aviation.

The upper side of dirigible bal
loon built for the British navy has
been coated with aluminium dust to
reflect the suns rays and lessen tho
effect OF their heat on the gas It con-
tains.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
PluraIs.

There is considerably less reason
why the plural OF mouse should be
mice than why the plural of spouse
should be spice. Any bigauist will
admit as much.-Puck.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
copper Rsnae consoIldatsd compan,

Copper Range Consolidated Company
Al meeting Of the Board of Di-
rectors Of the COPPER RANGE
CONSOLIDATED COMPANY held
this day, a dividend of 75c. per share,
being Dividend No. 81. was declared
payable on Monday. October End, 1911,
20 Stockholders Of record at the close
Of business on Saturday, September
9th. 1911
FREDERIC STANWOOD. Treasurer
Boston, September 9Th. 1911.
$50
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
AHMEEk JUNIORS WIN.

The Ahmeek Juniors defeated the
Alloucz Cubs Sunday by the score Of
IA to A.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
HELP wANTED-FEMALe.

wANTED--Experienced girl for gem
eral houscwork. Apply in evenings
2og 9th st. ia
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
FOR GALE

FOR SALE-Two-oven gas range in
good condition. Also range tank
gas heater Prices reasonable. Apply
News office, Calumet. II
FOR REcNT-Room with all convcn-
fences; suitabl for young man. Apply
7O1. corner Pine and Seventh streets,
Red Jacket. II
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11

LOST-Orange Persian cat Reward
If returned to Mrs. James Mac
Naughton. Calumet ID
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NOTICE or DIVIDEND

Calumet and Arizona Mining Com
pany has declared dividend Of One
Dollar $1,000 a share payable septcm-
her 25th. 1911. to stockholders OF rec
ord at the close Of the Books OF the
corporation September Sth. 1911.
Transfer Books close at the close
OF business September Sth, 1911, and
reopen at the opening OF business
September 18th. 1871.
Gordon R, Campbell,
- ..-.--.-.l secretary
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-09-11
LEGAL NOTICES.

Advertise in The News for results
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
BOILER BURSTS AND
KILLS SIXTEEN MEN

Pittsfeld. Mess, Dec A3O-The
lives Of re worl0msn were obliterated
yesterday by the explosion 1 boil
er at the plant OF the Morewood Lake
Ice Company, at Norwood Lake. two
miles south OF this city.
Twelve men were killed instantly
enc died shortly after the accident
and three others snccu-nbed in the
hoep'tel. In, addition IL men were in.
jured. and It was stated today at the
House Of Mercy. the hospital to which
they were removed, that two of the
patients may die.
The bodies OF many OF the dead
we're terribly blackened and mutilat.
sd, making Identification impossible.
State Officer A. Fl McNeill was as
signed by the Massachusetts district
police officials to make thorough In.
of the cause OF the ex-
plosion.
Gathered yesterday afternoon in
and about the little boiler build
ing, which was some distance
FROM the icehouse, were about 125
men, mostly Poles aud Italians, await
ing the chance to earn few dollars
by cutting ice. With crash heard
for miles around the boiler burst.
BODIES of men and fragments OF iron
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
ELKiNS TO SLEEP ON ROOF
Luxurious But Frieid Quarters for
Millionaire Statesman, III
For Months.

Washington, Dec. 30.--In mi effort
10 recover from the illness which has
Frustrated him for months, Senator
Stephen D. Ellins OF West Virginia is
to try the open-air treatment, He viii
brave the rigors Of wintry NIGHTS,
sleeping out Of doors.
On the roof of his X ST. residence
the millionaire Senator Is having
sleepings compartment built. Carpen-
tiers have been busy and Senator FL.
kins expects to he able to stay out
doors altogether after the next few
days. His physicians expect rapid Inn
prove1ent from THE new regime.
Senator Elkins has been confined to
his bed for weeks past and his lack
of recovery has caused his family
much concern &
The outdoor bedroom will be an I'M
provement on the ordinary tent used
for the purpose. Although IL Will be
open on three sides, II Is TO be com
fortably fitted and win have rather
the appearance of luxurious bed
room than a sleeping tent.
The Senator's iIlnes Is graver than
was at first supposed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07

and timber were hurled through the
ar Those OF the workmsn who were
not killed outright were either seri-
ously injured or dazed by the shock.
The boiler house was demolished
and pieces OF the boilir. timbers and
human bodies were hurled through
the air. One body was blown 200 feet
and another $50 feet. The cylinder
OF the boiler was found in a tree on
the edge Of a lake, more than 100
feet away.
The icehouse Is abort two miles
outside of Pbttsfeld, and the nearest
telephone line was more than half a
mile away. Consequently 1t was some
time before word of the disaster
reached this city. Doctors were rush
ed to the scene TO give first aid to the
injured, and all Of the ambnlances
We're dispatched to the lax The am
bulance service however was totally
inadequate to take care CT the dead
and the injured, and automobiles were
used to aid in the work of assisting
the injured and removing them to the
hospital.
The disinembered bodies were care
fully gathered together and removed
to the homes OF the families OF the
dead
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
PRIZES FOR CORN
AWARDED AT SHOW
Successful Poultry Show Closed SAT-
urday NIsht--some Prizes
on Side Issue

At the poultry show that closed
Saturday night In the Artnory ON East
Race street, the Following prizes were
awarded for displays Of corn. he lat
ter being merely Incidental to the
poultry show itself:
First prize on yellow corn, Harwood
Burkhart. sack OF fertilizer offered by
7. r. Licklider. Second prize to Har-
~ Miller, one years subscription 10
the State sman-l)emocraf
First on white corn. Howard Burk-
hart, sack Of fertilizer from II. N.
Stewart & Son.
First OH yellow Dent, Richard Gano,
setting of White Wyandotse eggs, Of
fered by g. Frank whitmore. Second
prize, ID. r Lemastsr. box cigars from
N r. pike.
The poultry show. In progress
Thursday, Friday and Saturday last,
was pronounced success financially
and otherwise, and the association de-
serves high credit, not only for the
successful enterprise itself but for the
pleasure that the show Afforded
Special credit Is due Mr. A. #.
kogelschatz, the poultry Judge. who Is
doubtless without superior in this
community as a judge OF well bred
chickens. and be 1t said that his work
was commended by all the exhibitors
as well as the management OF the
show.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
FOR BANK ROBBERY
Michael Riordon, Ex-PolIce Officer
Gives Bail For Hearing on Grave
charge-other Court Cases.
From The World n FRIDAY.

From The World OF Friday.
Michael Rioruon, of South Water
street, an expolice officer and well
known man around town. was arrest.
ed yesterday afternoon by Deputy
Sheriff Bartles and Constable Wolf on
suspicion of being implicated in the
robbery at the Old National Bank sew.
eral weeks ago when a.revolver. some
postage stamps and a couple dollars
N money we're stolen from the desk
OF Cashier g. S. Hill. A search was
made OF Riordon's house at the time
Of the arrest but nothing was found
70 implicate him in the bank robbery.
The warrant was sworn out at the
Office OF Justice s. s. Felker. Riordon
gave bond in the sum OF $1,000 for a
hearing before Justice Fslker next
Monday afternoon at Q o'clock.
Murderer Has Hearing.
James B. Myers. white, who shot
and killed Walter Rideout. colored,
last Saturday evening in front of Kin,
sey b. Creque's saloon on West King
street, had hearing this afternoon
at 2 o'clock before Justice Felker,
The hearing was hsld in the Court
House.
About ten witnesses were summon.
ed. Prosecuting Attorney Noll for
the State and j. NJ Woods for the
def nse. Myers was held without
bend for murder in the first degree
and was renanded TO jail.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
Soon To Be Married.

Clifford G. Lloyd, the young G. "
fireman, who was killed Tuesday
night by falling from his engine into
the Potomac river, was to have been
married ct Easter to a young lady of
WASHINGTON. Mr.. Lloyd had arranged
to pay her visit at New year. Mr..
Lloyd was member of the Baptist
church. His body was taken to Berry
vile, his former home, accompanied
by his father
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
HELPING CHILDREN
State supt. Sewers Of Children.
Home Society Grateful For Mar.
tinsburg Donation.

From The World OF Friday.
Rv. DR.. J. Paul Wright, pastor of
First Methodist Episcopal Church. has
received a letter from Rev. N. o. Sow
ers, state superintendent OF the Chill
dren's Home Society Of West Virgin.
10. acknowledging the receipt OF SIS,
the amount OF the Offering at the
union Thanksgiving service held last
November in the above mentioned
church, and expressing grateful
thanks for the generous gift.
He states that 1t will materially aid
in caring for the 200 little ones the
society Is looking after during the
coming year. The number OF children
received by the society up to Deem.
Der % is 557.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
WAS A REAL o. A. r.
Former WiIIiansport Woman Dies In
Chicago.

Former WiIlIamsport Woman Dies In
Chicago,
Mrs. Mary Fahey. formerly lof VIII
Transport. daughter Of an Officer who
fought in the American Revolution.
was buried in Chicago. Wednesday
Until her d. ath In Chicago Sunday
Mrs. Fahey was ONE OF the three sur.
viving original daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution
Mrs. Fahey was born In York
rounty, Pennsylvania, She was the
daughter OF Robert Ellott. who was
member of the Seventh Pennsy.
vana Continental line and who took
part in the battle Of Bunker Hin.
Mrs. Fahey moved from Williams
port TO Illinois with her husband,
railroad contractor.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
ACCIDENT FASTENED DEATH.
Musser Expired In House Where Man
Was Found Dead.

Edward s. Musser, SO years old.
died suddenly yesterday afternoon at
the home OF his son-in-law. G. A. Sell
lers, Laing avenue, Cumberland,
where last Saturday Irving Enerick
10 YEARS old, a Baltimore and Ohio
brakeman, was asphyxiated 1t Us
said the shock caused by the death OF
limerick FASTENED the end OF Mr.. Mus
SER who died from heart failure.
He Is survived by his widow and
two daughtt rs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
Back to COLLEGE,

Dennis and Nevin Kilmer, Herbert
Hannfs, Ben Fiery, Claude Light and
Clyde Whetzel, who spent the holt
GAYS at home here, returned today to
Washington and Lee University. at
Lexington. Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-01-07
Busey---Jackson.

G. T. y. F. Busey and Inex Jack
son, young colored couple of town,
were married here Saturday evening.