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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
TO RECLAIM VAST TRACT.
Washington Plateau Land Will Be ir
rigated Within Four Years.

Spokane. Wash. July 20.-Three
hundred thousand acres OF land on
the Horse Heaven plateau, in south
central washington. will be reclaimed
by irrigation within the next four
years according to T.. ID. Mineah OF
Prosser, president OF the Land own
ers' association, who has received ad-
vices from United States Senator
Jones that Walter L. Fisher, secretary
OF the interior, has granted the appli-
cation of the Klickitat Irrigation &
Power company for a canal right-of-
way through the North Yakima and
the Vancouver land districts. Mr.. Min
call sas's tint the eogys u reage
which is owned by farmers and ranch
ers, has been pledged on a basis OF
not more than $50 an acre for water
rights. II is estimated by l. NJ. Rice,
chief engineer. that the project will
cost between $12,OOO,000 and s15,0OO,-
600 and will require three years to put
IL into operation. Water IS TO be taxi
en- from the two forks OF the Klickitat
river, also the Big Muddy river. and
conducted TO the land over the govern
ment reservation along the south
slope of Simcoe mountains.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
EDITORS MAY GET
COLD RECEPTION
PRESS ASSOCIATION MAY NOT
BE WELL RECEIVED IN CAM
ADA CAUSE OF
UNION TALK.

Detroit, Mich. July 20.-At the
conclusion of this afternoons conven-
ton OF the National Editors associa-
tion. or the National Press association
as it hereafter win be known. the del
egates will embark on an all -wateI
trip To Montreal and Quebec and also
visit the regions OF northern Ontario
There is much speculation among The
editors as TO what kind of reception
they viii receive in Canada.
on the opening day OF the conven-
tion several speeches were made in
which a union" with Canada was
strongly advocated. So much was
said along this line that a great many
delegates have been dubbed "annexa-
ton boosters" Judge Sutherland OF
Toronto, on the fOOr of the convention
took exception TO the union sentiment
and skope warmly against II.
Speaking Of the Canadian visit on5
OF the prominent delegates said. 81
think we will be lucky II we escape
without hostile demonstrations"
The National Press association, un
I'll yesterday known as the Natiora
Editorial association, adopted resolu-
tions today endorsing the administra-
tion OF DR.. Wiley. the department OF
agricultural and opposing the enact
ment of legislation granting penny
postage.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20

BITTERLY ASSAILS
THE BOY SCOUTS
UNION ORGANIZER IN WISCONSIN
SAYS THEY ARE NOTHING
LESS THAN AN ALLY
OF CAPITALISM.

L4aVrosse, Wis, July 2O.--In his an
nual report to the convention Of the
Wisconsin State Federation of Labor,
here today. Assemblyman Frank j,
Weber of milwaukee,, organizer and
chief officer Of the state body, fiercely
attacked the boy scout movement.
The speaker declared the boy scouts
were nothing less than an ally OF "cap-
italism" hidden behind the guise of
patriotism.
"As a trade unionist who is opposed
TO the destruction of human life and
staining the soil with innocent blood,
am opposed 10 this military organiza-
tion OF boy scouts" he said.
The boy scouts movement should
be Stunned by every boy in America
who scorns TO become legalized, sal
aried. professional murderer to serve
the interests of the class of privilege"
The report declared against strikes
in industrial disputes except as last
resort. II criticised the Republican
and Democratic parties i'm Wisconsin
and demanded the election of federal
judges.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
BOTTOM OF MAINE RAISED.
Only Four Feet of Water Remains in
Cofferdan.

Havana. July 2O.-The process Of
removing the water surrounding the
wreck of the Maine was practically
completed last evening, when the wa
ter level i'm the cofferdam had been
lowered eighteen feet, leaving the
wreck surrounded by islets of mud,
small pools and sinkholes of green
Shiny water. The soundings show no.
where a depth in excess OF four feet.
The structure Of the bow as far aft
as frame Is Is now exposed, permit
ting an analysis OF the plates. beams,
ribs. etc, and IL has been shown con-
clusively that they originally belong
cd to the structure of the double bot
tom. which is now elevated TO a height
Of about forty feet above the normal
position. apparently giving confirma-
tory evidence Of tremendous exterior
explosion. To this view. however, the
engineers decline to content them
selves. merely admitting the identifi-
cation of parts of the bottom Of the
ship.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
Commissioner Of Corporations
Smith, the First Witness, Re-
fuses to Give Unpub-
lished Data
WILL FIRST CONSULT TAFT
n President is Willing He Will Di-
vulge Facts Wanted by Com
mittees. Inquiry BY His
Bureau Started in 1906.

Washington, ID. c., July 20.-The ef-
forts of the House steel trust COM
mttee today TO get from Commission
er OF Corporations Smith facts relating
To his investigation of the United
states steel corporation not yet pub
llshed were blocked by Smiths en-
phatic refusal to answer such ques-
tions, saying the law forbade such dis
closure except upon the presidents
authority.
Smith agreed to take up with Presi-
dent Taft the matter OF making public
the Information sought.
The steel investigation resumed to-
day after nearly a months respite and
Commissioner Smith was the first wit
ness. Smith slater the corporation
bureaus steel trust" investigation be-
gan in 1906 and his bureau has an an
nual appropriation OF s26O,O00 for its
work.
This committee can't sit perpetual
IT," said Mr.. Stanley, who added IL is
due the committee, the country and
the steel corporation, that the facts
be released.
Members of the committee and COM
missioner clashed frequently. Repre-
sentative Littleton of New York de-
nounced the law governing the bureau
as il is construed as "Monstrosity."
Chairman Stanley read from the
minutes of the steel corporation OF
June 18th, 1906, in which Gary mad,
statement that his finance commit
tee was keeping in constant touch
with the investigation by the bureau
of corporations'' and that the trust
representatives were in constant touch
with the president and Commissioners
Garfield.
''Do you know who was keeping In
constant touch with the president and
Garfield?" Stanley asked.
Does the chairman's question teno
Ia imply there was n collision between
the steel corporation officials and tho
president and Garfeld?" asked Repre-
sentative Gardner. (Mass).
mo. but IT implies unseemly activi-
ty," said Stanley.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
Ex-senator From r. |. Flatly De-
MES He Told Chicago Man
to Urge Lorimer to Be-
come a Candidate
HE TELLS OF CONVERSATIONS
Declares He Said Lormer Would Not
be Objectionable to Taft, But
Not That President Was
Personally Concerned.

Washington, ID. c.. July 2O.-Former
United States Seator Aldrich of
Rhode Island. fatty contradicted at
today's Lorimer investigation Edward
Hines testimony that Aldrich asked
him to urge Lorimer TO become n SEN
atorial candidate and had advised
Governor Deneen that Taft had ex-
pressed the belief Lorimer could be
elected and was the most available
man.
Aldrich told Of several conversations
with Hines concerning the Illinois
senatorial election I'm which Hines in
quired of Tafts attitude toward Lori
mer's possible election.
Il told Hines that Lorimer's can
didacy would not be Objectionable TO
the president" said Aldrich.
Aldrich denied ne told Hines ne
wanted a senator elected because of a
prospective close vote on the tariff.
"As a matter of fact, as far as the
tariff was concerned, we were better
off with n vacancy than with a sena-
tor. With the vacancy we needed on
ly forty-six for a majority; with him
we needed forty-seven," declared Aid
rich.
Lorimer's attorneys on cross-exam-
ination endeavored to show that AID
rich might have said acceptable" to
Taft. Aldrich emphatically declared he
said mot Objectionable" and that he
meant that word and nothing else.
A,drleh added lac knew Hines would
use the information at Springfield in
an effort TO elect Lorimer.
Lorimer's counsel suggested that ac-
tion be taken to prevent newspaper
assaults on witnesses" The commit
tee will take the matter under con-
sideration.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
CONVENTION OF GiDEONS.

Milwaukee. Wis, July 2O.-Delegates
from many parts of the country ar
rived i'm Milwaukee today for the an
nual convention Of Gideons. an orga =
nization of Christian travelling men
which during the past year has been
instrumental In placing over $4,000 BIZ
blcs i'm the hotels of the United States
and Canada. The sessions of the con
ventlop will begin tomorrow and viii
conclude Sunday with special meet
ings to be held in forty milwaukee,
churches.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
OSBORN TO INVESTIGATE.
Will Look Into Inner Workings OF
Public Domain Commission.

Public Domain Commission.
Detroit. Mich. July 20-The strain
cd relations between Gov. Osborn and
Secretary of state Martindale prom
Use some interesting developments, as
the chief executive declared yesterday
that he would at once begin an inves-
tigation OF the public domain commits
sion. Of which Martindalc has been
the leading figure.
II have no desire to indulge in per-
sonaliNes." said the governor, but
Mr.. Martindale's references 90 me fur
nishes no explanation OF the $1,000
spent by the commission and which
has never been accounted for. We
propose to know where that money
went.
"The trouble mas been that there
has been far too little efficiency in the
work OF the commission. which has
largely been devoted 10 the political
welfare OF the members. reduced
the commissions appropriation from
$4,000 TO $4,000 and had known
what do now would have wiped II
out altogether"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
WIFE SHOOTS "eLAcK Handler

Chicago. ILL.,. July 20.-Mrs. VITO
Iopiscopo today shot and probably fa-
tally wounded her husband, Joseph In
the presence of two detectives who
were summoned by her. She charged
that he was n member Of the BLACK
Hand" and deserted her recently. The
police had arrested the husband and
waiting for him to get out of bed and
dress when the woman fired the shot.
She told the police, that her husband
while at n Buffalo "black hand" mis-
sion. shot her i'm the leg.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
LIVES OF MANY
PEOPLE SAVED
AWFUL WRECK ON DENVER AND
RIO GRANDE NARROWLY
AVERTED BY ORDER
OF DISPATCHER.

Grand Junction, Colo, July ga
wreck in which scores Of passengers
might have been killed was averted
when contrary to custom a freight
train on the Denver a. Rio Grande
railroad proceeded the Transcontinent-
al Express a few minutes out of Be-
Beqme yesterday and broke through
the bridge over which the express
train was due to pass n few minutes
later
The freight train had waited at De-
Beqme for the express train TO pass
but the dispatcher finally allowed IL
to go ahead, with the result it was
wrecked. No one was injured. A flag
man rushed back and signalled the
passenger train.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
One Robber Wounded.

St Paul, Mimi, July 2O.-The North
ern Pacific train, which was held up
near Buffalo, n. D., arrived at St Paul
this morning. The passengers are Of
the belief that one Of the robbers was
hit by a bullet fired by the sleeping
car conductor. The robbers went
through the observation car, which
was the rear car on the train. and two
sleepers While the robbers was at
work in the second sleeper. the sleep
ing car conductor fired, and it is be-
lieved hit one robbers In the shoulder.
The bandits Immediately abandoned
their work and escaped.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
FRIENDS DONATE SKIN.
Michigan Locomotive Fireman Leaves
The Hospital. Recovered.

Battle Creek. Mich. July 2O.--With
more than 400 pieces Of skin on his
body that originally belonged to his
friends. former Fireman George Mel
son has left the hospital to enjoy him
self at his old home In Allegan.
A year ago, when Nelson was taken
from the Grand Trunk wreck at Dur
and, the physicians said he could not
live. But despite untold agonies he
survived the first month and then the
doctors put II up to his friends. George
Miner. ole Olson and Frank Floyd, al
trainmen. and Fred Ross. a nurse
came forward and allowed 1O1, 100
1876 and seventy-hve graftings of skin
respectively.
Now, after year In the hospital
Nelson is able To leave and rest indef'
initely on the money given him by th'
Grand Trunk as n settlement
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
At Least This is What Congress
man Madison Calls Former
Counsel Parsons of
Sugar
ORIGINATOR OF The IDEA
Witness Before Committee Declares
He is Willing 10 Take Blame for
Formation of the First Big
Corporation.

New York. ". Y. July 2O.-"Ah,
here's the real father of the trusts 50
said Representative Madison, of Kan
sas, to a reply by John E. Parsons,
former counsel of the American Sugar
Refining Co, i'm the sugar investiga-
tiun today.
Il am willing TO take the blame for
originating the idea Of consolidating
the sugar interests into one big COM
pany i'm 1887" said Parsons.
Parsons went further and said this
was the first big combination, even
preceding the Standard Oil, and Mad
ison's remark followed
Parsons further said he thoroughly
believed in combination of capital, la
Dor or any other interest for the bene-
fit of those interested.
"How long did the rehneries COM
pany last?' was asked.
"The change began when n political
party brought suit to disorganize the
North River Renneries Co." said Par
sons.
What party?" cried most OF the
congressman.
I'VE call il Tammany Hail."
Then all Of them wanted To know
why.
We'll, that was about the opening
shot of the political parties agains,
trusts. and both parties have kept it
up ever since. That is why I'm not
a good party man now"
Secretary Freeman of the company
stated he was unable TO find the mys-
terious resolution which Havemeyer
put through the board of -Aircgtors ifi
1891 approving applications made by
political parties"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
DAYLIGHT Hold Up.

Kansas City. July 2O.-Two men en-
tered the Franklin Jewelry Co. Ninth
and Main streets. in the heart Of the.
city, this morning, held up Is. ].
Franklin az the point of n revolver.
grabbed tray Of diamonds and ran
down an alley When pursued by
Franklin. they fred and dangerously
wounded r. A Heitz, a bystandcr.
Later one of the robbers was captured.
He gave his name as John Brown.
The diamonds stolen were valued
at S4,5O0.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
NEW POSTAGE STAMPS.
Washington's and Frsnklin's Like
nesses VIII Be Used.

washington. July 20.--'Utility, art
and harmony" according TO Third As
sistant Postmaster General Britt will
be combined In a new issue OF postage
stamps about 10 he authorized. The
head Of President washington will ap-
pear on the first six Of tho series. and
the last five will bear the likeness OF
Benjamin Franklin. All OF the new
stamps denominations will be In Ara
bic and this. as well as the use OF a
separate color or shade for each de-
nomination. is expected 90 prevent the
confusion OF which two conventions OF
postal clerks have complained.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
SPECIAL SERVICE PROVIDED.

1t was announced today by the
Houghton County Traction company
that beginning tonight, and continuing
the rest Of the week, n special street
Mohawk for the benefit OF the COM
pany's patrons i'm Keweenaw county
who desire To attend the Hancock
home coming The special will con-
meet with the car that will leave the
home coming grounds at IL o'clock.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
MAY BE NEW eEvsER.

washington, July 2O.-Eruptions OF
water. steam, sand and small rocks to
height Of several hundred feet from
the hot spring in the Norris basin In
Yellowstone National park have been
occurring during the summer. Those
familiar with the park are unable 70
expiain the phenomenon. They may
Indicate increasing activity in the sub
terranean forces to which the geyser'
are due. and II such is the case II IS
possible another geyser may develop
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
HAYSTACK SAVES
LIFE OF AVIATOR
CHICAGO AMATEUR MAKES DES-
PERATE LEAP WHEN MACHINE
TURNS OVER AND LANDS
FELY.

Chicago, H., July 20-A haystack
today saved the life of Harry Cowlng,
an amateur aviator flying a biplane in
an open field. While making a short
turn the aeroplane turned turtle and
dropped sixty feet to the ground. As
the machine turned over Cowling
made a desperate leap and alighted on
n haystack uninjured. The machine
was wrecked
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
EAT TOO MANY PICKLES.

Chicago, III, July 2Oth.-More than
three million bushels of pickles are
consumed annually i'm the United
states. according 10 numbers shown at
the National Pickle packers associa-
tion's session here today. pickles Of
all kinds are scarcer at present than
at any time in fifteen years and the
demand for the product continues to
grow" said william Ballings. KeolIuk.
Iowa, president of the organization.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
INVADING FLEET VICTORIOUS.

Block Isladn, r. l., July 20.-In a
thrilling night encounter i'm Block Is
land sound between the invading fleet
and defending vessels the former claim
to have penetrated the line of de-
fense, and as n result New York and
Boston today are at the mercy of an
armed force in theory.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
r. r. MERGER IN EFFECT.

Chicago. H.. July 2O.-The merger
of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois
Railroad and the Evansville and Terre-
Haute Railroad became effective today
In accordance with the recent action
OF the stockholders OF the two COM
panies. The consolidated roads will he
known as the Chicago and Eastern IL
iinois and will be operated as hereto.
fore under the control Of the ST. Louis
and San Francisco system.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
sUFFRAGETTEs TO FAST.

New York. July 2O.-During the
week beginning Aug. Is New York
suffragettes will fast" from ice
cream. candies. cooling drinks. roof
garden parties. weekend visits and
other pleasures. The money saved
win be sent to- the California suffra-
gettes to aid their campaign for votes
which will end oct. 10 with an elec-
tion on the suffrage question.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
YARMOUTH GOES BANKRUPT.
Former Husband Of Alice Thaw In FL
nancial Distress.

New York. July 20.-The American
publishes the following from London;
The Earl Of Yarmouth. former hus-
band of Alice Thaw. has reached the
end of his financial string. He will
formally become a bankrupt tomor-
row when receiver viii take possess
sion Of Abbeymede. the country seat
nj Bourne End, whore the earl led So
luxurious n life during the first years
OF his marriage to the American girl
'Tt is presumed that whatever OF
value Is left in the historic house. will
he sold for the benefit OF the almost
countless creditors whom the earl has
been holding off for years.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
ANOTHER CHOLERA SHIP.

New York. July 2O.-Another ship
from the cholera country. the steamer
Principe hi Piemont, of Genoa and
Naples, is anchored and quarantined
today with several hundred immi-
grants who must undergo a bacterio-
logical examination before they are
permitted on the main land Under
the state and federal rules the steamer
will be detained ten days
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
BIG REGATTA AT DULUTH.

Duluth. Mimi, July 2O-The three
days carnival OF water sports. for
which Duluth has been preparing for
several months. was ushered In today
with a series OF motor boat races. To-
morrow and Saturday will be tho big
DAYS Of the carnival, when the annual
races Of the Northwestern Internation-
al Rowing Association will be held.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
INTERNATIONAL HIGHWAY.

Plattsburg, N. Y, July 20.-Oflcial
representatives OF the states of New
York and Vermont and the Province
Point. situated on the international
boundary line near the foot of Lake
Champlain, and Joined in a celebration
to mark the commencement OF work
on the proposed International highway
10 connect Montreal and New York
city.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
VETS And DRYS
IN WARM fight
VOTERS WILL DECIDE LONG CON.
TEST OVER PROHIBITION
AMENDMENT TO TEXAS
CONSTITUTION.

Austin, Texas. July 20.-Texas is
about To go to one of the stifTest tests
made anywhere In the country between
the liquor interests and the anti-sa-
loon forces. The state campaign
which has been waged with a bitter
ness that has SCENE dto increase daily
for the past three months win close
tomorrow and on Saturday the voters
will decide whether or not an amend
ment providing for Statewide prohibit
tion shall be added to the Constitution
of Texas.
Reports from all directions indicate
that this is by far the most bitter po-
litical struggle which ever has occurr-
ed in the Lone Star state. Today and
tomorrow the fight will be brought TO
n whirlwind finish with mass meetings
in every nook and corner of the Com
monwealth, frim the Panhandle 10 the
Gulf, and from El Paso to the forests
of East Texas
Both Sides Confident.
II seems impossible To forecast the
result OF the special election with any
degree of certainty. From the head
quarters Of both the prohibitionists
and the i-prohibltlonists are emen
ating reports Indicating that both sides
view the outlook with equal cnofldence,
Some onlookers see in the results
of the last Democratic primary an in.
dication of the vote in the coming ell
oction. To the majority, however, the
results OF the recent primary only
serve to make the present situation
the more puzzling. In the primary an
overwhelming vote for Railroad Com
missioner oscar B. .Colquitt, the anti
prohibtionist candidate for governor
was polled, but at the same time a
great demand for the submission of the
prohibition question was voted. II,
Democratic Texas, nomina ton i'm a De-
mocratic primary is equivalent to cleo
tion. and although Mr.. Colqutt was
assured OF the post Of governor, he
was obliged by the votes OF the people
to submit to a vote on the question
of prohibition.
Contest Has Been Warm.
InfouSnOul lne cdllptliSu DotH Sluts
have maintained headquarters in 2
number Of The leading cities ~ thC
state. From these headquarters tons
Of literature have been mailed and
hundreds OF speakers have been sent
forth to stump the country from end
TO end. Governor Colquitt himself has
led the force of anti speakers. on tho
prohibition side former Governor
Campbell has been one OF the most
active workers. The newspapers, tho
churches, the Y. NJ. c. A. and numer-
Gus other organizations have lined ur
on one side or the other in the cam
paign and many instances are citet
where even families are split over the
issue.
The only feature OF the struggle
which stands out with unmistakabl,
clearness is the fact that the publiC
generally is desirous that the saloor
question he definitely settled once ant
for all, for 1t has long been a bugbeal
in Texas politics. But whether they
want to vote out the saloon at the
same time Is question that can be
answered only by n count of the votes
day after tomorrow.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-20
MOB MAY LYNCH NEGRO.

Ia Crosse. Wis. July 2O.--Thousands
OF persons are hunting for Edward
Robinette. n negro farm hand, who
last night shot and wounded Sylvia
Price. the pretty daughter OF his en-
ployor who repulsed his advances. His
fate depends on whoever. officers oi
farmers. find him first. The girl Is ex-
pectcd TO recover.