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The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-27
S1.45O FOR S3 GOLD PIECE
Philadelphia Pays Big Sum for CoIn Struck Of In San Francisco
 Mint in 1870.

New York.-The highest price at auction in long time for single coin, was realized at the sale by Thomas L. Elder. of the William H. Woodin collection. at the Collectors club. The prize was a S3 gold piece of the San Francisco mint, dated 1870 and the bidding was started at $1, 900 by s. Hudson Chapman. of Philadel phia Auctioneer Daniel R. Kennedy acting as agent for an absent bidder. was the chief competitor. The coin was finally knocked down for $1.450 to MT. Chapman.
 It is said that only two of these $3 coins are known to exist The other one was placed in the corner stone of the San Francisco Mint, in 1870.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-27
PEELED HIS WAY OVER OCEAN

There are variety of ways of work ing ones passage on shipboard. but the plan adopted by c. Pullman, of St. Louis, doubtless establishes prece- dent. Mir. Pullman, young man of education, crossed the Atlantic in the first cabin with some $10,000 in cash to meet the expenses of short so- journ in Europe. He had neglected to secure his return passage. His liv- ing expense in London and Paris proved higher than anticipated, and the Atlantic presented formidable barrier to his return home. MT. Pull man was obliged to forego the lux uries of first cabin, second, or even third cabin, and finally shipped as peeler of potatoes on the President Lincoln. By crossing in first cabin and returning in the scullery. Mir Pullman doubtless established a new sea record of its kind.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-27
MlNER'S TRYING EXPERIENCE

To have been almost buried alive and forced to keep in one position for 20 hours on end was the trying experience of George Hill, a miner. at Peak Hill, N. S. w. Hill with two others, had to put in a shot, which caused a slide. He was carried along with the earth into an old working. His mates got down and succeeded in removing seven feet of earth from his head, but they found 1t dangerous to continue, as the earth was liable to come in and smother them. They decided to put in a drive at the back of the 1S0 foot level. After IT hours of hard work they opened the wall at his head. It then took three hours to remove the debris away to get him out, the greatest care having to be exercised to prevent the loose stuff smothering him. A rope was attached to Hill, and at last he was pulled out amidst the hearty cheers of his fellow miners.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-27
A CHURCH FOR SWEETHEARTS

A novel plan is that of Rev. John Thompson, pastor of Methodist church in Wheaton, H., to induce young sweethearting couples to do their counting in the church pews. in- stead of repairing to objectionable ice-cream parlors, etc. He will allow young people to stay late, with a big room and piano in part of the church and 100 pews in which they can sit at their ease
 There is no better place in the world for young persons to do their courting in than a church." said the pastor. ''I believe in matchmaking that Is, the right kind of matchma king. l think that every church should make provision for upright young men and good young women to meet, and should arrange matters so that they could fall in love with each other.
 This talk about dinners at lobster palaces expensive seats at theaters and other places is a mistake A good girl, who really loves man, does not want to see him make a fool of himself when he Is courting her any more than she wants to see him do so after they are married"
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-27
MARKS ANGER OF EMPEROR

There stands in Pekin, China, handsome arch of native style of archi- lecture which marks the spot on which Baron von Kettler was assas- sinated on June 20. 1900. The inscrip- ton (translated) reads: This monu- ment has been erected by order of the Emperor of China to the memory of the Imperial German minister, Che valier Clemens von Kettler, who, on this spot, was done to death by the villainous hand of a murderer, on June 20. 1900. In everlasting memory of his name. In continual acknowledg- ment of the anger of the German Elm to all"
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-27
TALLEST BRITISH SOLDIER

Private H. Barter, who has just joined the First Battalion Grenadier Guards, is only eighteen years of age, but stands 6 feet SA inches in his stockings and is still growing. He is said to be the tallest soldier in the British army. My father, who Is Devonshire farmer, is," he says, "6 feet inches, and my mother Is feet 10 inches, so l think 1t must be hereditary. I have lived nearly all my life in the country. I am doing two hours day in a gymnasium and about three hours drill, so that in a month or two I ought to reach feet 91A inches. I have smoked since was fourteen, or I do not know how tall I should have been."
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-27
NEW MOUNT FOR CARS ARMY

The Russian war office has recently approved the mongopzeb for mount ing certain of the czar's cavalry regi- ments that are stationed in Asia This animal is a cross between the Mon golian pony and the zebra, and is be- ing bred fin large numbers at the Rus sian government stud farm in the Crimea. He is sturdy beast, parti- cularly we'll fitted to the work in Si- beria. The name "mongopzeb" Is fan ciful and not yet officially adopted
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-27
Farmers War on Pigeons.

London.-The first combined shoot of the Isle of Wight farmers and their friends, to rid the island of plague of pigeons, which have been so destructive to crops, took place re- gently. when, in spite of wet weather, nearly 1000 guns were posted in GOV CTS all over the island. In some cases sport was rather poor. but many good bags were secured.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-27

him now m the pasture lots where hs had pensioned them.
 The dead millionaire was of irasci. Die temper and had many bitter quar- rels with relatives and friends He leaves his wealth to Mrs. Peter Coon. CT Hewett, his daughter, and to the children of Mrs. Fanny Burke Roche. his other daughter.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-27

This brought sharp retort from 0. L. Gates, who shouted:
 No young farmer ever smoked him. self into success or procured farm by attending the theater splitting and chewing, nor did he ever roll the soil out by shuffling cards. By econ omy and good management a young man may buy farm
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-27
Lonu Line to Electrify.

New York.-The first of the main railway systems of England to be cleo trified throughout its entire length of 479 miles will be the London. Brigh- ton and South Coast line, The work will be completed by 1916.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-27
Bananas Liked In Germany.

Ten years ago banana was a rar- ity in the interior cities of Germany but as result of steady advertising and the recommendations of doctors. the public now purchases them quite generally.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-27
MAKING LANDSMEN WONDER
See Ship Leaning Up Against Dock, and Wait for 1t to
 Tip Over.

Boston.-People are so much accus. toned to see ships, when they are in port, sitting on an even keel, as sail ors term 1t, that when one Is seen
The Prescott daily news., 1911-05-27
Mo.t Important.

Next to knowing when to seize an opportunity, the most important thing fin life is to know when to forego ak adyantage.- e.-Beaconsfleld.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

eminent seeds. Most of this graft ul-
timately reaches the window-box gar
deners or the suburbanite with his pos
tage stamp area of cultivation.
OF course the $2S7.1GO does not cover
the whole expense of purchasing and
distributing government seeds. The
postoffice department must do most of
the work without compensation. The
ubiquitous congressional frank carries
out these tons Of garden seeds which
add to the congestion and the general
deficit of the department There is no
more reason why the, government
should distribute garden seeds than
send out hoe handles and straw hats to
the honest yeomen of the country. And
also there seems TO be not the slightest
use in protesting against the graft.
We merely mention it as one of the
signs of spring.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

Former Eseanaba Woman Dies as Re-
suit of Operation.

Former Eseanaba Woman Dies as Re-
suit of Operation.
As the result OF an operation t.
which she submitted AT Rifle. Colo.
Mrs {. p. Edgerly. formerly Miss Hat
ton of Escanaba has passed away. Mrs
Edgcrly was the victim of an accident
at her home at DeBeqpe. Colo. last
fan which necessitated an operation
which was performed in November.
The relief given was but temporary
and last week she submitted 10 a Sec
end operation and failed To rally from
the shock. The deceased was daugh-
ter OF w j. Hatton, superintendent of
the Escanaba Water company. After
spending portion of her girhood
days at Escanaba, Mrs. Edgerly was
married early in life to the late E. II.
Van Valkenberg, an employee of the
Northwestern road running out of Es-
road accident. Fourteen years ago she
canada and who was killed in rail-
married Mr., Edgerly at Escanaba. and
for number of years the couple made
their home at Joliet. Ills. Later they
moved TO Rifle, Colo. Mrs. Edgerly
was forty-two years of age and is sur-
vived by her husband. one son and one
daughter.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24
THE GARDEN SEED GRAFT.

Congress is now considering its an
nual seed contracts, and within a few
weeks thousands Of constituents all
over the broad land will be receiving
their annual spring remembrances in
token Of their loyalty to the lawmakers
now congregated in the national capt.
tai Whether we raise seeds from con-
gressmen or congressman from seeds
is Of no special Importance The main
point is that the people Of the United
States pay many thousands OF dollars
every year to maintain this useless
system. The appropriation bill calls
for s23716O for seeds. and in order to
show just how this money is to be
spent we quote from the bill:
For the purchase, propagation, test
ing and distribution Of valuable seeds,
bulbs, trees, shrubs, vines. cuttings
and plants; all necessary office fix
lures and supplies, fuel transportation,
paper, Irvine, gum, postal cards, gas,
electric current, official travelling ex-
penses and all necessary material and
repairs for putting up and distribut-
ing the same; for rent and repairs and
the employment Of local and special
agents, clerks, assistants and other la
Dor required, in the city Of Washing
ton and elsewhere, S2S9,6SO, of which
amount not less than S23716O shall be
for congressional distributions"
When it comes TO considering the
annual seed graft, most congressman
shine in rare eGulgence. As there is
never any serious opposition TO this
expenditure. the member from the
country is reasonably sure that he can
spread himself forensically without
becoming involved in embarrassing
controversy. The eulogies of the hon
est farmer would bring bushes to the
cheek Of a wooden Indian. albeit very
few real farmers ever bother them
selves with experimenting with gov
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24
Upper Peninsula
OF INTEREST,"

county, next to the Marquette coun-
~ line II gets it's name from the fact
that il Is the headquarters of colony
of woodchoppers from Kentucky and
who are employed by the |. Stephensn
company of Wells. Most of the chill
Gren have never been to school. The
schooihouse is a log building, like all
the rest. The nearest town is Ralph,
fifteen miles distant. on the Escanaba
& Lake Superior railroad. A logging
train from Wells makes daily trip
there, over a spur track built for this
purpose. There being no accommo-
dations for a woman teacher, a young
man has been imported from southern
Michigan to teach the school.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24
CARLOAD OF DEER.

An unusual shipment of freight car
ried over upper peninsula railroad
lines has been carload of live deer
consigned To Trenton. n. j. The deer
were shipped from Munising by the
Cleveland cliffs company and came
from Grand Island where the com
pary has n huge game preserve. be-
ing taken from Munising to Little
Lake over the Munising railway and
from Little Lake over the Chicago &
Northwestern. 1t is understood that
the Cleveland-Clinfs company within
tho next ten days Tho deer are said
10 bring as much as 500 head and
are To ne used as attractions i'm pub
lie park menageries.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

The new treaty with Japan which
President Taft has laid before the Sen
ate omits all reference to restrictions
on immigration, proposing 10 leave 20
the honor Of the japanese government
the enforcement at japanese ports Of
limitations which will protect the
United States from the ingress Of clas-
ses OF immigrants from Japan shut out
by the present law. The o~o' ssi- . 9f
Japanese from this country by express
provision Of the old treaty has been q
sore spot with the proud subjects OF
the Mikado. 1t may be that the pres
ent attempt at amicable arrangement
will prove satisfactory to both nations
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24
ORDERS NEW DYNAMO.

The board Of public works of st. Ig-
mace, has ordered a dynamo which will
and thereafter will give the consumer
both day and plight service. 1t Is fig
ured that eventually this will prove "A
profitable Investment, for the lights
will be used in many "A dark corner
in stores, the good housewife can do
her ironing with an electric iron when
ever she pleases and power will be
used 10 drive light machinery and also
will be utilized in other ways which
are not possible now.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24
FIRE DESTROYS HOME.
Blaze Near Iron River Thought TO
Have Been lncendiary's Work.

The home of Mrs, Ann Patterson
on the Paint river, near Iron River,
was burned to the ground the latter
part of last week, together with ali the
furniture, plano. etc Mrs. Patterson
has been living with her son, John
Cowan. at Palatka, during the winter.
The fire Is thought to have been of an
incendiary origin. Mrs. Patterson was
one Of The early settlers i'm that Sec
ton, settling there when the contests
with the Canal company were first in
itiated, ana has been a resident there
ever since. She feels the loss Of her
home keenly. as il contained all her
papers and little relics that she had
been gathering for years.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

lance tasks. the longest from San An
tonic, Tex. which is over thousand
miles away. Whenever long flight Is
To be made it is always the old birds
that are selected; no other place than
home will satisfy the old bird. while
tho young one. when he tires, gives
W.; he doesn't care whether ne gets
home or not There will be twelve
or more birds expressed to San An
.onio, and weather conditions favor
able the first birds will put in an APP
pearance within three days after be-
ing liberated from their baskets
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24
THAT RATE DECISION.

Late yesterday the interstate COM
merce commission rendered a decision
against the railroads in the eastern
and western freight rate cases. disap-
proving the proposed advances in class
freight rates, aggregating among all
the railroads affected approximately
$27OOO,OOO a year.
This is a great blow to the railroads
as it will delay them in making ex-
tensive Improvements and building
new lines. If they are to grow and ex-
pand it will be necessary for them TO
inaugurate a stiff policy Of retrench-
ment in all departments. They will
have to look within, instead Of with
out, for financial relief, and no doubt
the Brandeis system Of scientific rail-
road management will be in great de-
mand. just what this system is only
Mr.. Brandeis seems TO know, but if the
railroads are to prosper and branch
out it will be up to them to find out
what his plan u.s.
Now that the railroads viii have to
curtail their plans for new work. at
least temporarily until they can effect
a few economies and get some neces-
sary cash, labor in some sections
OF the country and some lines Of BUSH
ness will suffer more or less. The
railroads will have fewer jobs to hand
out and there viii be fewer orders for
material
But as far as the average manufact-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

woman is to be candidate for Office
at the Republican convention to be
held at Escanaba today. Mrs. n. G.
Spencer is seeking tho nomination for
school commissioner, i'm opposition to
+. II. Legg Of Gladstone. In num-
Der of counties in the lower peninsula
the Office of school commissioner is
held by a woman but the present in
stance will be the first time that n
woman has sought public office of any
kind i'm Delta. Mrs. Spencer is a nor
NAL graduate and for several years
was employed as teacher in the
public school of Escana1a.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

Anxious-Impurities in milk may not
easily be detected unless by a careful
alchemic analysis. Milk of any char
acter may be rendered harmless, how
ever, If the following plan is adapted
when about to drink it: To a half-pint
of milk add the scrapings of half a
nutmeg; also add two raw eggs, first
removing the shells; stir well, and then
add two four-finger glasses of Noun
tain Dew liquor. We believe water
should also be treated the same way.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Nemo-Your doubt is implied though
not expressed; you evidently believe
with the man, of whom, an author I'M
known to us, wrote:
And when religious sects ran mad,
He held, in spite of all his learning
That if a mans belief is bad.
1t will not be improved by burning
We do not care to discuss the sub
ject further.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

urer, and the merchant and the
consumer are concerned. the decision
appears TO be a good thing, as they are
the people who would be hit by the
proposed increase in freight rates.
They are in the majority, too. so the
decision should work out to the adj
vantage Of the largest number.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

A democratic congressman has called
Roosevelt a human seidlitz powder
The democrats ought to know. They
were forced to swallow him several
times.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY "a, 1911.

According to the last census the per
capita wealth of the United States is
$3443. A lot of people will be con-
WINGED by this that there is something
coming to them.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24
LONG FLIGHT FOR PIGEONS.

The Norway (Mich) pigeon flying
ciro is already considering plans for
next seasons flights It is proposed
60 put some of the birds to long-ds-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

Don't forget the card party. dance
and lunch given by the st. Anthony
court No. 200 c. o. Il. I tonight
Music by Calumet Orchestra. Last
party before lent. Admission 25 cents
including lunch. f24
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

This distru has produced a demand for
DIRECT PARTICIPATION by all the people only
party management, but in legislation and MORE IMMEDIATE
CONTROL acts of executive officers and even
of the conduct of the judges.
THESE VARIOUS TENDENCIES RISE TO THE INQUIRY
WHETHER THERE is NOT DANGER THAT MOVEMENT
WARD BETTER GOVERNMENT IGNORE THE coNsriTU-
TIoNAL CHANNEL INTO WHICH DIRECTED AND
THROUGH ACCOMPLISH ITS LAuDAsLE AIMS
AND LEGITIMATE PURPOSES WITHOUT DAMAGE
TURE OF OUR GOVERNMENT TO ITSELF MAY
SWEEP AWAY INSTITUTIONS WHICH
HAVE PROTECTED US AGAINST ALL
SOCIAL ILLS FOR CENTURY A WHICH
HAVE EVEN SURVIVED THE WRECK
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

Classic-The sword belonged to Mr..
Dionysius, not to the Damocles fellow.
Damocles boarded with Dinoysius, and
ate so much that Diony hung.a sword
over his head, suspended by a hair. so
that Damocles would not sit at the
table too long. In time the sword was
mislaid, and later the hair fell in the
soup.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

Decker-There is, we find, n second
church in Louisville,
but our informant failed TO state
what happened to the first one.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

Curious-Gun Cotton is not a mater
ial much used for cleaning guns. You
may easily determine If the substance
ping it smartly with a hammer; II IL
is not gun cotton you will know it; If
it is, other people will know it. and you
will have lost all interest in the dem
onstration.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

Mother-Your little boys future Is in
no way imperiled through his being
left handed; some of our best baseball
pitchers are south paws"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24
NEW TOWN HAS SCHOOL.

a school has been established at
''Kentucllytown." This town is i'm the
extreme northern part of Dickinson
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24
sTocKHoLDERs MEETING.

There win be meeting of the
stockholders of the Fair View Mining
co. held in the dining room OF the
Red Jacket town han on Friday even
ing. Feb. Path at O'Clock. Business
of importance
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

Irene-Your's is summer question
and will be answered in the proper
season.
Hal /. Day.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24
WOMAN A CANDIDATE.

It has developed that for the first
time i'm the history of Delta county a
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

Oneself you and the water can mo-
stay together in the same bathtub use
two; one for you and one for the wa
ter.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION;
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New subscriptions may be ordered
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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24
Are the Many Reforms
of People Today
Wholesome?
Needed Constitutional
Restraints Might
Be Destroyed.
By Attorney General GEORGE w. WICKER
SHAM

II HIGHER STANDARD OF MORAL
~ ITY PREVAILS today in both public
and private life than ever before in the
history of the country.
Abuse of the power of political organizations
in the past has resulted in a POPULAR DIS
TRUST of them and of those in authority in
them, particularly of those welding their cen
tralized power to such an extent as to earn the
characterization of bosses.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

An exhibit whole giving and excellent
idea of the styles and materials which will find
favor with discerning women during the ap-
preaching Spring Blouse fashioned with entire
ly new trimming effects, in which Irish GRO
Chef lace and German Valencennes are hand
Somely combined. Many have handsome en-
broidered fronts; the new kimona sleeve pre-
dominates, and there is choice in high stock
or collarless style. display for variety and
number dehes descrition Three exceptional
values are featured for tomorrow as an incentive
for early buying.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-24

But as far as tho averare mannrac