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The Calumet news., 1911-05-24
MUST ASK NICELY
FOR PAYMENTS
POSTAL cAaDS WITH THREATS
TO FORCE SETTLEMENT
OF DEBTS ARE NOT
AVAILABLE.

Postmaster Charles J. wickstrom,
of the Calumet postofiice has received
notice from the postofiice department
that complaints have been received by
the department respecting the use of
postal cards importuning the payment
of debts. and the attention of postmasI
ters and others is called TO the rules
and regulations dealing with such mat
ter The section i'm question says:
"All matter otherwise mailabIe by
law, upon the envelope or outside cover
or wrapper of which. or any postal
card upon which. any delineations,
lepithets, terms, or language of an in
decent. lewd. lascivious. obscene, libel
Gus, scurrilous. defamatory, or threat
cning character. or calculated by the
terms or manner or style display and
obviously intended TO reflect injurious
~ upon the character or conduct of
another, may be written or printed or
otherwise impressed or apparent, are
hereby declared nom -mailable matter,
and shall not be conveyed in the mails
nor delivered from any post office nor
by any letter carrier. and shall be
withdrawn from the mails under such
regulations as the postmaster general
shall prescribe. Whoever shall know
ingly deposit or cause to be deposited.
for mailing or delivery. anything de-
clared by this section to be non mail
able matter, or shall knowingly take
the same or cause the same to be taken
from the mails for the purpose of cir
culating or dlsposing of or aiding in
the circulation or disposition of the
same, shall he fined not more than five
thousand dollars, or imprisoned not
more than five years. or both.
The department has ruled that the
clause of this section prohibiting del
ineations. epithets. terms. or language
calculated by the terms, or man
ner or style of display and obviously
intended To reflect injuriously upon the
character or conduct of another. covers
and makes unmailable cards by which
II appears that the addressee Is being
dunncd for an account that is past
due. This does not include cards that
bear respectful requests for the settle
ment of current accounts, or that give
notice when an account paper ASSESS
ment taxes, gas bills. etc, will be due
and such cards are regarded as malta
BILE. The provision of this section
against matter Of threatening char
acter' is held by the Department to
cover and make unmailable cards that
threaten the bringing of suits or legal
proceedings IL debts, accounts, etc, are
not paid. This does not include cards
that bear notice of assessment of fra
ternal and other societies which con-
tain a respectful reference to the rules
of such order or society that failure
to pay such assessment will cause the
member TO he suspended or that his
certificate will become void. If the as
sessment referred to does not appear
to be past due.
Postmasters are expected to exercise
vigilance i'm the enforcement of this
regulation. If there is doubt as to
should be forwarded to the assistant
attorney general for he post Office de-
partment for a decision. II should be
carefully noted that this regulation
has no reference to matter that is un-
der cover
The Calumet news., 1911-05-24
VERY SUCCESSFUL TOUR.

Capt Thomas Wills and Charles
morning from n three weeks tour
through points on the Michigan and
Wisconsin iron ranges. where they
gave number of stereoDticon enter
tainments. They report that Tire trir
was very spceessful one and that
they have received n number Of re-
quests for return engagements.
The Calumet news., 1911-05-24
REMoDELING ROYAL THEATER.
Extensive Interior Improvements Be
ina Made by Contractor Milford.

Contractor will Milford has a force
of carpenters at work today making
alterations I'm the interior of the Royal
theater on Sixth street. The floor of
the theatcr is being lowered to the
level Of the sidewalk. a distance of
four feet It will have a gradual drop
from the main entrance to the stage
of the theater. The work Is to be
completed In time for this evenings
performance. There was no matinee
this afternoon.
Contractor Milford also is remodel
Ing the interiors of the homes OF Rob
crt Hall and Assistant Mine Inspector
William Ashton, both of Laurium. At
the latter residence an addition also
is being added.
The Calumet news., 1911-05-24
DEATH OF YOUNG WOMAN.

Mrs. Katie Hamane of Ahmeelt. died
last night following an attack of
pleurisy She was 20 years of age.
She Is survived by her husband. Gus
Hamane and four children. The fu-
neral will take place Saturday after
noon. with services at the Finnish hall
at wolverine. and interment In Lake
View cemetery. lI.iilt
The Calumet news., 1911-05-24
PRESTON SYSTEM OUTLINED

At meeting OF the special committee
Of the Laurium village council, neld
yesterday afternoon, for the purpose
of looking into the Preston system of
bookkeeping for municipalities. AZ
outlined by two Representatives OF
the Preston company. it was decided
to adopt the system. 1t is to be in
stalled at once.
The Calumet news., 1911-05-24

There will be a meeting of the G. &
II. Miners in the dining room Of the
Red Jacket town hall Saturday. May
9th at 3 o'clock p. m. TO make ar.
rangements for the annual picnic to be
held July END. m-26
w. II. THOMAS. Chairman.
Il. ii. WILLIAMS, Secy
The Calumet news., 1911-05-24

There will be meeting Of the L.
O. Il. NJ. W., Tuesday evening May
23rd. A full attendance is requested.
The Grand Master win be present.
,s featLi,, o., m-23
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-05
IN ! fSS NEWS

Beckett. conn.--After being dry
Tor 30 years, this town has voted TO
license saloons
New York - Magistrate Barlow
rendered Judgment today In the
one hundred thousand and first case
that has come before him since his
appointment In 1902.
New York our.ycaroid noro.
thea Nolan OF Yonkers Is recover.
Ing from an attack OF spinal menin-
sits after having lain wholly uneon.
scious az days.
pouehkeepsle, NJ. ~ william
Cobb. hotel keeper. was surprised
by visit from his wife, from whom
he parted IS years ago. Mrs. Cobb
says she cares nothing for her huH.
band. but will demand that ho sup
port her.
New York.-The New York Scot.
fish Highlanders has been lncorpor.
ated here. o1e OF the objects being
to encourage the wearing Of kills by
men
Chicago. Biaekburne. the
White Sox star who has suffered
much from injuries. Is the richest
player under contract today Word
from Philadelphia says he has fallen
heir 10 g.. 600 900.
Waukeoan, lli.--Three and a half
hours OF roller skating put Florence
Mallle OF this town into trance
that lasted a day and n half.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-05
HOME HELPS TO
HEALTH AND BEAUTY

GhEfFELEaa FACE CHEtM -hi.
ihnuNH marks ~ hReaaiarFf poFfs rough
ahih ana Premature wriukfaa have boz
h'h p HhnF On your face. 500 con rrt
~ "i mem aud regain "a youthful come
prHlan ~ uslnn this ffrHheitra cream
lrllH Get an ounce 81 nImDloln from
tnt dfHr store put BOZ "a half.filt cold
water Hdd two Tablespoonful RIpfeflHs.
fiir and iet stand "a few hours Apply
This cream. jelly and you a,tl find be sIIf
f'upf" aii art ana eEceaf ell from fhn
pores. make the large p1frs smaller and
leave your skin Fnft. smooth ana fresh
looking himozoin De- excellent for pre-.
venting ana removing blHfkheada. skin
piupiea. ffacklea and chaps
HELPFUL Eye TONIC $50 ore ran
affoff ~ neglect his or har syes ~
you want bright. clear braufful eyes
That all be much admired. vos can
have them wiih proper care Get on
ounce ~ rfVstoH from your druFFisf and
dissolve o IN pint u water Put two
or three drops Of this tonic in each ego
daily ana you Will be rufpfiHsd how Do
viii strengthen weak. tired eyes and
make them strong. healthy and spark
ling II is soothing ana has enabled
many 90 dispense with wearing Eiafaea
HOME MADE BLOOD TOHfc No one
can expect 20 appear attractive with
pimpife All over the face During tho
~ inter the blood 10 likely 10 become thick
ard sluggish from accumulated rolsonr.
which frequently INA az outlet through
the skin 30 the form % ptHpleH This
condition can be- overcome b. taking
good system tonic and blood purifier.
an excellent and inexpensive Old fashion
"a tonic Of tried merit is made With
kardens Dissolve one ounce ~ kardens
IN half pint alcohol, then ada hair
cup sugar ana enough hot water 20 make
quart Take a Tablespoonful before
each meal and you viii soon feel ike
pew person. ana your complexion viii
Vicar and take on a healthy tone
Adyt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-05
Why Some Women
Have Beautiful Hair

The popular method Of caring
~ lie hair Is wrong" says Prof
IN L snaveiy. make your own In.
sm,'xaiions and see for yourself
raks the woman addicted 10 fire.
mrnt shampooing with scented
sxrs and the use OF so-ealled hair
srjes and compare her with the
nran who depends upon sane
ID sensible dry shampooing Only
30 oftsn you find the soapand'
u.er womAns hair thin. scanty,
r.,de and dull In color.
Now note the results OF dry
Eznpcolng. You find the hair
zrx. abundant and glossy. IT. IL
he Ia texture and rich In color.
/ d light. bright aud fluffy. while
es scalp Is clean aud healthy.
yoG1l find no dandruff or soap
xzlss On that head.
Any woman TO properly care
III h<r hair should use a dry sham.
90 Nix 4 ounces Of powdered
Hris root with 4 ounces 81 therux.
ssirkls tablespoonful Of this
rIrtzTs upon the head; then brush
h powder well through the hair
ne lherox and orris root mixture
! mach better than oFris root
f'nr~-snd therox can be depended
ror to grow hair II anything viii. "
Advt.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-05
VETERAN ARRESTED

LOUISVILLE. Ky. April o.
Corporal Parker Hail. Of the local
army recruiting office. and a vet
eran OF the Spaniah.Ameriean war.
Is under arrest today on a charge
of burglary. lie IN alleged 10
have been caught In the &C; Of
rifling a safe In a local cigar store
Police say that Hall has been en-.
gagged In several thefts recently.
operating In stylishly cut clothes.
high hats and gloves
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-05

The Seattle Commercial Club ca.
perienced busy term during Feb
ruary and March. adding i2i new
members.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-05
HIlLMAh IS FINED
in KANGAROO COURT

G. ID. iiillman spent his second
day In the county Jail uneventfully
He was assessed $3.50 In the kanga.
roo court. which Judge Peter Miller.
the lawyorburglar. assessed with.
out any qualma Of conscience. and
with great satisfaction In the real.
lzation that Il could be paid The
money IL used 20 buy tobacco and
other luxurics for the prisoners.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-05
Kitchener on Guard

LONDON. April With the ar.
rival today OF Lord Kitchener. who
Is 70 command the troops at the
coronation OF King George IN June.
II was announced that the famous
fighter would shortly submit the
general scheme Of military arrange.
mcnts for the celebration.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-05

Mogan. a warrant for tho arrest OF
Mrs. Henry was issued. aud also
blanket warrant for John Doe"
which may be served upon those
who assisted her In spiriting away
the children last Monday night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-05

wtNsTED. Conn. April s.
Twelve years ago Louis Reuter-
caught a pickerol near his property
here After placing around the
fish's tail ring made OF a horse.
shoe nall he freed the pickerel
Fishing IN the same water recently,
Reuter- caught the same pickerei
II still wore the ring. though hardly
Visible. the fish having grown.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-05
TALKS CITY PLANS

Ia free lecture NJ the Y NJ. &.
A. tomorrow night. Architect G II.
Alden will speak on City Planning
rs Applied 10 Local Conditions
MT Alden IL a member Of the
committee which framed the city
charter. under which the Municipal
Plans commission IL working.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-05
WARRANT FOR
MRS. HENRY

San FRANCISCO. April a
80 vide search Is on today for
" Nv May Henry, wife Of Albert
! n.sry. a clerk Of the Seattle Ma
~, hank. who Is fleeing from san
r>sselz.,o With her two children,
a. shoss custody a legal battle has
"a ssssd for months.
n he direction OF Superior Judge
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-05

mULIEBRiTYf / 4
pQOTE pECK a


4 BOSTON. April 5.-Harry
4 Thurston Peck. former profess
4 or OF Latin In Columbia uniyer- ,
4 sity. teEtifying Ia his suit ,
4 against the Boston Post for ,
= 100000 libel. said; ,
4 'The article IN the Post held ,
= me up as being addicted 10 ,
= mullebFlty.
4 What IL mullcbrlty7" he ,
= was asked.
= 1T means EXCESSIVE and an. ,
4 natural fondnean for women"
4 Professor Peck explained
= Peek testified the article he
= complains OF had hurt the sale
4 OF his writings
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-05
LOADING AMMUNITION.

MARE ISLAND. Cal. April s.
The naval collier Saturn Ia along
the magazine wharf today 20 load
$50 tons Of ammunition for the PA.
cific fleet The vessel probably will
leave for tho south today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-05
CONGRESSMAN Ill.

BAKERSFIELD. Cal. April s.
Suffering from a general break.
down. Congressman c. g. Smith Of
California viii Dc unable 10 attend
the extra session Of congress.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-05

WASHINGTON. April 5.-Chas.
ID. Hilles. former assistant score.
tary OF the treasury. made his OF.
fetal bow az the White House yes.
terday as secretary 20 President
Taft. He succeeds Chas d. Norton.
who tomorrow will become vice
president OF the First National
bank OF New York City
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-05
The MARKETS

The following are me average price
q1sted by the local wholrssiers on iuca
produce. meafa aud feed. Trifrs In al
ssse~ are subject 20 variation. aeeurdins
20 freshness and Esaerai sHrrilenre. bui
these rfisss unirs. otherwise Indicated
are Tor strictly fret srRde~-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-04-05
HOLD UP CAR

LOS ANGELES. April g. netec.
tives today failed 10 find the two
men who last night held up a
Glendale street car and robbed 30
passengers OF $500.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09

Of the leading artists of the day. At the
age of 30 he made a brilliant marriage
with the beautiful and charming daughter
of Richard Clarke. the wealthy colonial
agent Of the East India Company.
As time went on Copley saw bis limita-
tons in Boston and began considering
going to England. whittier Benjamin West
bad gone some years previously. And
West in his whole-hearted fashion, wrote
words of encouragement and promise of
support II he should come to London"
Finally Copley decided to go abroad, and
started in the summer of 1I74 He did
not take his family with him. for it was
his intention to return to his native land
after short visit with West. But from
London he went to Rome. whsre he re-
NAMED through the winter and spring.
Most OF his time there was spent in copy
ing; for be did but little original work in
Italy.
As old age crept on John Copley's re-
verses came thick and fast and the great
painter was often obliged to borrow sums
OF money to tide him over financial crises.
But his Oldest daughter soon married .
very inc man Of some wealth. and his
son became nrst a successful barrisrer,
then was made lord chancellor of England
With the title Of Lord Lyndhurst.
Copiey's last work Of note was Tho
resurrection painted q short time pre-
vious to his death, which occurred In
1873 In the city Of London.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09

at a drinkin' fountain. With my dime ]
bought two loaves of bread. cut the
bread In chunks an stuck It away IN
every roomy place In my clothes. Also
hid the bottle of water in my shirt
We'll. for three whole days / lay In
the hold Of that boat. rollin' an pitch
en-. I didn't eat. you can be certain.
Once in while I'd sip some water from
my bottle. But the bread" And Uncle
Jack shook his head and made a wry
face. Ugh. out I was seasick, Well.
Just as i hoped to die and end It all.
| was found. And maybe you think
was treated like nice young gentle
man caller! Nixey. / was about half
killed. But nothing could have made me
regret getting far from the place I had
just left, and when, after I'd been
beaten. kicked, half starved, made to do
every dirty job that could be found to
do, ] said to myself: Let 'em get it all
over at once. Then I'll be fully initia-
ted 1t was ridin' the stowaway's goat,
you might call II. But II was the tough
est ride / ever took, an no stretchen'
the tale.
We'll. as you see. they didn't kill me-
But | believe they tried to. They made
me wish several times during that voy-
age of three years-aboard an old half
crazy tramp-that the old tub would 20
to the bottom of the sea. And the only
thing that made me hope my rash wish
wouldn't come true was that little Sissy,
who was prayin' every night for the big
brother to come home" Uncle Jacks
eye grew misty. and his lips trembled
slightly. He smiled. though, and went
on. 1T looks as though I didn't love
the little Sissy, leavin' her as I did
But-why. my lads, I'd have given my
life to get home for that little iassie.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09

ner smiled knowingly. II can Do It, Miss
Pauline. Won't the little girl be happy
when you present her with the Easter
dress-al ready to put ONT That will be
fine"
oh. won't It be lovely!" cried Oracle,
in interested listener.
Yes, the little girl viii be very much
delighted. for she is so good and sweet
just as dear as Oracle. Butt must run
along. or I'll be late to school," cried
Pauline. Are Oracle and Harry ready
to go TO school row. Mrs. Turner? They
might go part of the way with me-"
Yes, Ma, let US 60" cried Oracle.
rushing TO the closet and getting her
jacket and bat. Come, Buddie.'
And '.Buddie." who was none other
than Harry. got his books ana cap and
roller skates and started out at the
door, first kissing his mother good bye.
Then in another minute the three chill
dren were down the stairs and out on the
street AS they passed Q Mems and
Boys Clothing House. Pauline made an
e1 cuse to go in. telling the children to
follow her. She left them beside the door,
and went herself to one Of the statesmen
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09

That's why l went to sea. expected
to get rich-to find some island in the
ocean full of gold. I'd read all sorts
Of wild fairy tales of the seas, and
they'd got my brains scrambled. But
-goin' unscrambled 'em again. An I
just held on for dear life and got a Job
in the next port. which was Japan.
From there We sailed to Frisco. cross
the old Pacific. An from there I agin
shipped, goin' with tramp to southern
ports and Australia. But learned my
lesson and got nearly killed dom 1t.
All. my lads. the seas all right-if you
get the good. straightforward start. but
for the stowaway who's got aboard
crazy tramp with devil for captain
and the devils head scholar for mate
well, / believe of the two evils, I'd
choose stayin' ashore. Still. that'd be
hard for an old salt like myself now.
But the years brought things all right.
And they brought me back to the little
Sissy who'd growed up to be the pur-
test woman in the world, an she'd
come out all alone. too. an was maxim
IT without the big brother who'd run
away an left her."
But who never forgot her" 1t was
Mrs. Graham's voice from behind the
three young ones. She had come Just
In time to hear her brothers last re-
mark. And now. here's a nice cup of
hot chocolate for each Of you. It's after
nine, and little refreshment will do
you all good"
Chocolate for an old salt" And Un-
Gle Jack grinned and took the proffered
cup. Guess II all my experiences at
sea didn't kill me, this won't"
And so ended the boys first evening
with Uncle Jack Gordon. skipper Of the
Marie Gray.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09

tears from her smiling eyes. I've al
ways r"ade his clothes out OF my broth
er's OIL clothes You see. my brother
lives upstate. and sends his WORKOUT
things to me. He's too poor to send new
things to us. But-just look at all this"
And Mrs. Turner waved her arms about.
indicating the dining-table all spread.
ready for the good. wholesome dinner
that Pauline had had ready cooked for
them. And the lily Then Mrs. Turner
broke down and wept on Pauline's fair
head.
The only thing" went on Mrs. Turn
Pr. recovering herself-''is this: It's a
downright shame for us to have all this
to our three selves feel like asking
soTe poor people in to enjoy il with u.s."
You remember ! asked you about your
aunt and cousin the other dayT' asked
Pauline
Light broke over Mrs Turner's counten-
ance. You asked nle where they lived
and all about them" she cried. II see
II now You've asked them to come
have you dearT'
They'll be here after church-to have
Eastern dinner with yor," explained Mrs:
Franklyn. Pauline has long head.
And the little cousin-who / thought
the dress was being made forT' asked
Mrs. Turner.
She came with her mother yesterday"
said Mr.. Franklyn. finding the first op-
portunity to speak. They are at our
house now. but viii join US at our church
a little later. And-you shall all come
over to our apartment this evening. for
We'll have some fine Easter music. and
you'll enjoy it
Then there was so much said by every
body. so many God bless-a nd protect
you's," and so many words of gratitude
from Mrs Turner and the children that
1t would take too much room to tell of 1t
all in this paper. But oil were as happy
on that Easter as they could possibly be.
and as the Turner'S, and their delighted
company. sat round the dinner table, Mrs.
Turner said feelingly: Pauline Franklyn
is the kind that becomes a saint. If all
the people in the world were half as
kind and Senerous-well. there'd be no
misery in our dear Gods world on this
holy Easter Day"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-04-09

Jack. 1T wasn't a very funny thing to
do--leaving that dear little Sissy. But
had to go-the life with those relatives
was too hard 1t would not be 30 bad
for the little girl, I felt. And didn {
mean to stay away so long. But-that.s
another story-or a hundred Of 'em all
muddled in together.
'.Now, on the night that ! run away
Lord of love. 1t was q bad onei But We
was Twin close to a seaport city, an l
made tracks for that burg. I got there
about O'Clock In the mornin'ss and went
at once to the wharf l asked every
where for a Job on some boat what was
sailln' that day. But, nixey. Nobody
wanted me- ! was q good-sixed chunk OF
boy, too. But l reckon looked too
green. Well. hung round the docks TIL
late in the evenin.. then come my chance
I slipped aboard ship Of some sort--l
had no idea what kind she was. An l
slowed away In the hold. I'd heard tell
of stowaways. an how hungry an thirsty
they got sometimes before they either had
to come out or were hshed out So run
some errands for a shopkeeper near to
the docks. earlier In the day. and he gave
me 10 cents for 4. then found an
empty bottle. which ! oiled with water