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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02
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YES" picking up the receiver.
Then to the operator: Yes. send Mr..
Cronin right I'm. There's friend of
Jis here who wants TO see him" He
looked significantly across nj Red.
Flanagan glanced around the room
then at Valentine say" he began.
Pm the only one here in the room
except you, and | don't want to see
any Mr.. Cronn.' Don't know him.
| Who is hep
mir. Cronin." responded Valentine
sis the man who is going TO save you
and me from going back TO state pris-
on"
Valentine went on TO recount to Red
how Bill Avery. after he had said
goodby to his pals" in Albany. had
gone to the middle west and eventual
~ married sedate widow of middle
age. whose son was an expert photog-
rapher, one who operated large stu
/ do in st. Louis and employed men
who specialized in covering important
events for the newspapers and maya
zines.
Avery" calculated Red. avery
working -absoutely on the square?"
Yes, that's the truth. the awful
truth" laughed Valentine whmsically
But you say Bill-Bill Avery is
married?" asked Red. completely over
come at the suggestion.
Yes. it's all true. and Bill has
proved a true friend to me--to u.s.
answered Valentine.
And he's really happy?" went on
Red doubtingly. Him MS always had
stable of lilies spendin his coin.
He's happy with one wlfeT
The assistant cashier gave vent to
n burst of gayety at the establishment
of the Waterman. who probably would
have understood the process of refor-
nation in any one but Bill Avery.
But few minutes elapsed after Val
entine answered the telephone call be-
fore the door opened. and i'm came n
man whose iron gray hair curled be-
meath the rim of his high silk hat
Glaringly bright yellow kid gloves
adorned his hands. His frocl coat. of
the latest make. was bit worn on
the edges. and IL was for that reason
that the secondhand dealer had made
a reduction in price to Mr. Cronin.
The newcomer laid handsome gold
headed Indian bamboo walking stick
across chair. took off his gloves and
faced Valentine and Red.
"Mr. RIndall;" he said
"Yes. Mr.. Cronln"
"Cronin be bowed" cried Red start
ing forward. ITS Bill Avery. How
about you. old pal?"
Avery. pleased at the enthusiastic
welcome and at the sight of both of
his old friends. shook hands with
each. Then he drew back and looked
from one to the other. Think of us
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02
THIS is MY GOTH BIRTHDAY"
Sir William White.

Sir William Henry White, the dis
tinguished British engineer who has
been elected to the directorate of the
Grand Trunk Railroad was born In
Davenport, England, Feb. ., 1S45. and
received his education at the Royal
School of Naval Architecture Enter
ing the constructive department Of the
Admiralty, he rose To the rank of
chief constructor. He also became
professor of naval architecture at the
Royal School of Naval Architecture
and the Royal Naval College. From
1885 to 1902 he was director of naval
construction and assistant controller
of the Royal Navy. and during that
period was responsible designer of all
British warships. Resigning on ac-
count of i'll health, he was awarded
special grant of money by vote of
Parliament i'm recognition of his ex-
ceptional services to the navy. Two
years ago Sir William attended the
meeting of the British Association in
Winnipeg and read paper upon naval
and the need for a
scheme of imperial defence.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02
"THIS DATE IN HISTORY"

1651-Sir William Phips, colonial
governor of Massachusetts born al
Pemaquid, Me. died I'm London. Feb
IS, 1896.
17S7-Amos Ellmaker, who was the
Anti Masonic candidate for vice-pres-
ident of the u. s. in 1882. born i'm New
Holland, Pa. Died i'm Lancaster. Pa,
Nov. 2S, 1851 Hat
1S04-George Walton, first governor
Of Georgia and signer of the Declare
tion Of Independence, died in Augusta
Born in Virginia 174O.
1S56-Nathaniel p. Banks of Mass
achusetts elected speaker of the ma
tional house of representatives. after
a contest of nine weeks.
1S59-Gen. zuloaga resigned the
presidency of Mexico.
1SS1-Society of Christian Endeavor
FIRST organized in Portland. Me.
1S9S-Hon. l.. A. Jette appointed
Lieutenant Governor of Quebec.
1899 The Australian premiers
agreed on the question of Federation.
1901-Remains of Queen Victoria
placed in the Albert Memorial Chapel
at Windsor.
1910-Sir George Drummond. a
member of the Canadian senate and
president of the Banks of Montreal.
Died Born oct II, 1929.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02
THE JEROME PRISON BILL

The bill introduced in the legisla-
ture by Rep James d. Jerome of De-
troit to give dependent wives and
children of convicts a part Of the
earnings Of their husbands and faith
ers while in Michigan prisons is
worthy the support of all the legis-
lators, declares the Detroit News. II
is a measure TO which there cannot
De valid moral economic objection,
and one which should be enacted into
law with all the expedition consistent
with thoughtful consideration and
careful expression.
AS the author Of the bill saws the
state will be venturing into no un-
surveyed fields with only theory for
guide. The plan which such a law
would authorize for the-stat prisons
has been tried and found good in the
Detroit House of Correction.
The social and ethical foundation of
the bill is solid in theory and in prac-
tice. If the state separates a man
from his family it is responsible in
large measure for the fate of the fam
lily dependent on the man. The his
tory Of punitive and corrective i'm
prisonment is one long list of cruel
ties imposed on lnnocents because OF
their connection with the guilty. on
ly too often the burden of the punish
ment administered by society falls
ON the innocents. left without the
prison walls TO starve or fall VIC
Tins 20 immortality, while the Grim
inal has been well fed, housed and
cared for within the walls. Further.
states have found that the task of
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02

The initiative and referendum, as
proposed by Gov. Osborn, would per-
NIT ten per cent of the voters of the
state, by petition TO compel submis-
sion to the people Of any measure
they might propose. In oregon, where
the initiative and referendum is in
force, only seven per cent OF the voters
is necessary TO form an initiatory pc
tition. The recall permits in the same
way the forced submission of any
law already passed by the legislature.
and II a majority Of the voters disap-
prove Of il, II is annulled. The recall
is also proposed to be applied to all
elective officials. permitting the peo-
pie to recall any such official by ma
jority vote at any time the service
shall be deemed unsatisfactory.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02

MIR. cRoNIN" FACED VALENTINE AND RED.
three bein' left alone together like this
in real bank" he said significantly.
and his two hearers could not restrain
laughter at the thought of what the
circumstances would have meant to
them In days now put behind them.
Did you get the picturc?" asked
Avery of Valentine. you told me 70
send 1t. but wanted to see you That
double negative is wonder"
Valentine looked Understandings Mt
him. He rose from his chair. picked
up the telegram from his desk and
extended il to Avery.
Eyes; it's all right" he said. "And
1t came just in time. Today is the
day I'll need it," pointing to the tele-
gram. Read THAR!
Avery read the message. The nal
Tor OF unnerving fear came upon him.
His head dropped forward and he
glanced apprehensively about him.
His hand trembled as he laid the pa
per on the desk. He sank hopelessly
into chair. Doyle" the old man
choked-"Doyle! He said he'd sloucb
me, and now he'll do it-or else he'll
make me pay blackmail. You never
can tell how much a copper wants for
keepin' quiet"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02

soon put a stop TO their clatter by
declaring he would not be a candidate
for United States senator or anything
else. and that he was heartily i'm fav-
or of returning Senator Smith to
Washington. And when the Progress
i've Republican league was organized
at Washington the other day and Os-
born was made one of its vice presi-
dents II was whispered so everybody
could hear that he was in the anti
Taft column and aspired to become a
national figure by getting into the
country wide political game and OPP
posing the president. When that fairy
tale reached the ears of the governor
he Immediately proceeded to issue a
clean-cut statement that he was not
an anti-Taft man, but a TAFT man in
great big capital letters. So now that
al rumors To date anent Osborn's po-
litical future have been given their
Quietus it viii be interesting to note
what story will be sprung neXt-only
to be knocked down and out by the
governor, whose chief ambition seems
TO be his desire TO return to private
life and business affairs at the end of
his executive term.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02
GOV. ossoRN's aAMRlrIoNs.n

u doesn't take the governor long to
knock the cock and bull stories OF his
ambitions" in the head Not long
ago, after he had announced he would
not be candidate for a second term,
some space writer started the tale
and it went the rounds at a merry
clip-that Osborn intended to go after
Senator William Alden Smiths scalp
and land in the upper House at Wash
ington. The gossips got very. very
busy right away but the governor
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02
U. P. DEVELOPMENT.

At last the value OF advertising is
beginning to be appreciated by upper
peninsula people who have come to
a realization that many from the dis
trict north of the straits are leaving
for other sections of the country to
settle on farm lands, which have been
advertised far and wide, while thous-
ands of acres of splendid tillable soil
i'm the upper peninsula, possessing all
the necessary natural advantages for
bountful crops, are remaining unoc-
cupied. Now that the awakening has
come a development bureau. or assoc
citation, is going to be organized, at
Menominee on Feb. 81, to promote and
advertise to the world the advantages
of our territory. This is a project
which The News heartily endorses and
which we believe will result in greatly
increasing the number of farms in the
district above the straits.
There isn't county but that has
plenty Of available land which can be
employed To- decided advantage in an
agricultural way. The upper PENN
sula has much to offer to prospective
farmers, and these inducements will
speedily prove attractive if the propos-
ed association advertises properly.
People generally throughout the upper
peninsula should be interested in this
movement and lend IL every assistance
possible. 1t is to their advantage to
do this, as it will tend to decrease the
cost of living by providing more
cheaply many necessities of life that |
now have to be shipped in from dis
tant points and are sold in the mark
cts at almost prohibitive prices at /
times. The News believes that the
upper peninsula offers exceptional OPP
portunities to those who are looking /
for good farm lands, and that all that /
is needed to make farming more gem
eral in this upper country is an organ
lied campaign of publicity.
AS the Detroit Free Press says, cd
itorially, distance has much to do with
the enchantment of far-off green fields.
but ii can safely be doubted whether
they are any more inviting in reality
than the agricultural territory all
around us or whether they offer fin
ancial inducements a whit stronger
than our own farming territory.
one has to live on Floridan and Ok
ahoman hand to learn its disadvan-
lagos, and then one discovers them
quickly. The agents pretty circulars
describe realities for the most part,
since deliberate deceit would be sui
'idal for such enterprises, but they
picture the accomplished results of
prolonged work and and the new ar
'ival finds that he must live for years
n economical straits before he can
reach the position of his predecessors.
He must face, too, the chance of mis-
ortune, frosts, lost crops, unknown
pests, and a host of obstacles that al
ways spring up in the path TO sue
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02
AND PLAYERS
THEATRICAL NOTES.

May Yoke is singing in a cafe in St.
Louis.
Miss Adeline Genee and Miss Kitty
Gordon have gone into vaudeville.
Walter whiteside has been travelling
in the South in The Melting Pot"
Ernest Lambert has been engaged
for the cast of Marriage a la Carte"
Mary Shaw is now playing the title
role in Mother" created by Emma
Dunn.
Mr.. Besler, author of "Don," has
| finished another comedy to be acted
in London and possibly in New York
in the spring.
Rachel Crothers has written new
play for Maxine Elliott, which will be
presented before the end of the sea-
son.
Lex Neal, with the jolly Wild COM
pany, is one of the smallest COMEDIANS
on the stage. his height being only
forty inches.
Aaron Hoffman has written n play
let for Gordon & North entitled THE
Son of Solomon" in which they will
feature Hugh Herbert in vaudeville.
Chauncey Olcott has not lost the
knack of obtaining song that please
the people. II the reception accorded
several of this years vintage can be
taken as criterion.
May de Sousa, Clara Palmer and Sid
ney Grant have been engaged by Har-
~ Askin for the three principal parts
i'm the next Ia Sale Theater show at
Chicago, this summer.
When The Piper" the prize play by
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02

Josephine Peabody, is produced in the
New Theater, New York. Frank Gill
more will have the role of Michael the
Sword Swallower
William Elliott, the young actor who
is to marry David Belasco's daughter
made success as the hayward son
I'm THE Grand Army Man" and also
as the young lawyer in Madame X".
William Morris, the vaudeville man
ager, is engaged in building a one-mil-
lion-dollar theater in Boston. IL will
be ready by next October. and Harry
Lauder has been engaged for the open
ing bill.
BARLEY Campbell's famous play.
The White Slave" is to have a not
able revival. The tour will open late
in the summer and will include the
principal cities. The play has not
been acted since 1904.
Knute Erickson formerly well known
as star in Swedish drama in the
West has gone into vaudeville as a
singer i'm Jesse Lasl<y's latest produce
ton ION the Housetop" Erickson is
said TO have fine tenor voice.
Adeline Genee announces that on
the conclusion of her present season.
she VIII leave the stage and retire per-
manently to private life. in accordance
with the promise made to her husband.
F. S. N. Isitt, a wealthy Londoner.
Grace Livingston is collaborating
with Mrs. Martha Bellinger on the
latter's SCENARIO. "A woman's Sphere"
which won the prize offered by New
York for the best scenario Of a play. II
will be produced by Henry d. Harris
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02

him. He swung his fist at the neatly
stacked piles of gold pieces.
Curse you. curse YOU" he cried In
frenzy. The tray and its contents
crashed to the floor and the money
scattered in all directions.
Valentine and Red. hearing the noise,
came rushing in from the vault room.
They saw the floor Uttered with bank
notes and coins. And crouching for
lornly in chair was the figuye of old
BIZ Avery. His hands were pressed
over his eyes. and he sobbed in the
agony that grippcd the soul which had
been restored to him.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02

We don't know whether $4,000 per
month is enough for deposed royalty
TO live on but If the Portuguese gov
eminent only pays him a big enough
pension Manuel is likely to find his
job as eX-king more to his taste than
that of king.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02
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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02

ARE YOU WEARING THE LATEST
Aviation knit caps in all colors. The
rage just now. See our line. Eliza
beth Leary at Vertin Bros. f-2
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02
Still, in Doubt.

You say he is a man Of high
ispirauons7"
Yes, but he is undecided as yet
whether to become a 6agpole painter
Or an aviator"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02

Extra special reduction on all Hart.
Schafner & Marx and Sincerity brand
overcoats and suits at Vertin Bros.
IA
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02

Many Calumet merchants are TAX
ing a month off-their calendars.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-02
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1911

Pity the street commissioner
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-12-15
How the Crew Was Saved.

A thrilling story of shipwreck and
of rescues by dogs was told when
Nathaniel Miles. fireman of the Swan
sea steam trawler Hector, returned
home today.
The Hector, carrying a crew of nine
hands, went ashore at Kilronan, on
the Irish coast, during the recent
heavy weather.
Great seas swept over the vessel, -"
said Miles, land at length we heard
the order, Every man for himself.
We had life belts on, and with the ex-
ception of the captain, mate and chief
engineer, we plunged into the surf.
At first we could make little or no
progress, then couple of huge waves
carried US toward the shore, where
two dogs belonging to B. R. LETTERS,
the lighthouse-keeper, jumped into
the water, caught our jerseys in their
teeth and dragged US ashore. Lon
don Daily News.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-12-15
Comparative Emotion,

Gratitude, although it may exist in
d very earnest form, is by no means
the strongest, and most consuming Of
the human emotions. When Lawrence
Barrett's daughter was married, Stu.
art Robson sent a check for $4,000 to
the bridegroom. The comedians
daughter, Felicia Robson, who attend
ed the wedding, conveyed the gift.
Felicia" said her father upon her
return, did you give him the check?
Yes, father" answered the daugh.
ter.
What did he say?" asked Robson.
He didn't say anything" replied
Miss Felicia, but he shed tears"
How long did he cry?"
why, father, l didn't time him,
should say, however, that he wept
fully a minute"
Fully minute" unused Robson.
Why daughter, l cried fully an hour
after signed it."-Rock Island
Union.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-12-15
THE LITTLE WIDOW
A slightly Good Sort Of NeIghbor to
Have.

"a little widow, neighbor Of mine,
persuaded me to try Grape-Nuts when
my stomach was so weak that It
would not retain food Of any other
kind" writes grateful woman, from
San BernaTdine Co, Cal.
Il had been Ill and confined to my
bed with fever and nervous prostra-
ton for three long months after the
birth Of my second boy. We were in
despair until the little widows advice
brought relief.
u liked Grape-Nuts food from the
beginning. and in an incredibly short
time II gave me such strength that I
was able to leave my bed and enjoy
my three good meals a day. In 2
months my weight increased from s5
to lib pounds, my nerves had steadied
down and felt ready for anything.
My neighbors were amazed to see me
gain so rapidly. and still more SO
when they heard that Grape-Nuts
alone had brought the change.
MY 4-year-old boy had eczema very
bad last spring and lost his appetite
sntirely, which made him cross and
peeyish. put him on a diet of Grape
Nuts, which he relished at once. He
improved from the beginning. the &C.
Eema disappeared and now he is fat
and rosy. with delightfully."- soft, clear
skin. The Grape-Nuts diet did it viii
willingly answer all inquiries. Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Greek,
Mich.
Read the little book. The Road to
WellviIle," In pkgs. There's reason"
Ever read the above IetterF A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true and fun Of human
kMxeremI.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-12-15
1t Means Health
For the Child

The careful mother, who watches close
y the physical peculiarities Of her chm
oren, viii soon discover that the rpog
important thing in connection with a
childs constant good health Is to keep
the bowels regularly open Sluggish
bowels viii be followed by loss of appe-
NE restIessness during sleep. irrita-
dences OF physical disorder.
At the first sign Of such disorder give
the child tsaspoonful Of DR.. CaidBelfs
Syrup Pepsin at night on retiring and
repeat the dose the following night II
necsssary-more than that will scarcely
be needed. You will md that the child
VIII recover its accustomed good spirits
at once and will eat and sleep normally.
This remedy is q vast Improvement
over salts. cathartics, laxative waters
ana similar things, which are altogether
too powerful fer a child. The homes OF
Mrs. z. y. Jackson. Burr Oak. Kas, and
Mrs. ]. III. Walters, Mulberry, Kas.,
are always supplied with DR.. CnId-
wells Syrup Pepsin, and with them.
as with thousands Of others, there
Is no substitute for this grand laxative.
1t Is really more than a laxative for IL
contains superior tonic properties which
help to tone and strengthen the stomach,
liver and bowels so that after a brief
use Of il all laxatives can be dispensed
with and nature will do its own work,
Anyone wishing to make a trial OF this
remedy before buying 1t in the regular
way OF druggist at fifty cents or one
dollar large bottle Family size) can
have sample bottle sent to the hons
free of charge by simply addressing DR..
W. b. Caldwell. Dol Washington st,
Monticello, Ill Your name and address
on a postal card will do
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-12-15
Question for Question.

Il shall discharge our butler" said
Mr.. Cumrox
What's the trouble?"
He doesn't show me proper defer
encs. When / am paying a man LIB
orally, / consider 1t his duty to laugh
at my jokes"
And won't he?"
Il don't think he can. He's an Eng.
lish butler. When in a spirit of gen
tie and condescending badinage said
to him, Hawkins, can you tell me
which came first, the chicken or the
Axg?' he said, Which did you order
irst, sir?"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-12-15
Art and the Sausage King.

Robert Henri, the eminent New
York painter, was talking about those
mi.lionaires who buy, merely to
show off, doubtful odd masters" at
fabulous prices.
Their knowledge OF art" Mr..
Henri said, sis about equal to that
Of the Chicago sausage manufacturer
who said to Whistler:
"Iyhat would you charge to do
me in oil?'
Ten thousand said Whistler
promptly.
But suppose I furnished the oil?'
said the millionaire
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-12-15
Changing a Classic.

When Mike-elangelo Maginnis dec
grated his new saloon he had a large
burnt wood board hung up over the
glasses bearing the well-known In
scription in old English letters:
Old wine to drink,
Old books to read,
Old friends to trust,
Old wood to burn.
Many were the compliments he re-
ceiyed on his fine taste in decoration
and Maginnis was highly pleased
with himself but six weeks later the
legend appeared thus.
Old wine to drink,
Old books to head,
Old wood to burn.
Success.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-12-15

The proofreader on small middle
western daily was woman Of great
precision and extreme propriety. One
day a reporter succeeded in getting
into type an item about Willie Brown,
the boy who was burned in the West
end by a live wire"
On the following day the reporter
found on his desk frigid note ask.
ing, Which is the west end Of a
boy?"
1t took only an instant to reply
The end the son sets on, of course"
Ladies' Home Journal.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-12-15
Kindred Spirits.

LADY" said Flooding Pete, Il amt
had a square meal in two days.
we'll" said the resolute woman
&C she turned the dog loose, neither
has Towser so hope you'll excuse
him Washington Star.