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The Calumet news., 1911-02-22
What the United States Must
Do to Protect Panama
Canal.
BY Rear Admiral GEORGE W. MELVILLE. Retired.

By ResrAd ".
would excellent thing if the government could establish
protecorate Honduras of the that has worked
- well in Santo Domingo unable speak excathedra
ON the natter have inside knowledge of it, but
believe that it could but PROMOTE HARMONY AND PRO
TECT AMERICAN INTERESTS IN CENTRAL AMERICA
think that any port the country would be value
navy that hold Panama But its advantages for this
country securing something like stability in Central America would
certainly be very great
A IMPORTANT IMPERATIVE PROJECT, so FAR
A Is CONCERNED PROTECTION
INTERESTS PROXIMITY OF THE CANAL
ACQUISITION DUTCH ISLAND OF CURACAO
MORE ESPECIALLY
CONTINUE SPITE
ANDREW cARNEeIE's SPLENDID
GIFTS, PROTECT TRADE
ROUTE
ST. THOMAS is A STRATEGIC POINT of prime Importance
protection It lies right the path of the northeast tado
winds and along the vessels take in passing from Panama to
Europe
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

A real joke was sprung by a student
at the Western Reserve university last
week. This student suffers from the
stigma of obesity it appears that even
professors do not love fat man. After
a particularly unsuccessful recitation
In English III, the professor said:
ALAS, Mr.. Blank! You are better fed
than taught"
That's right. professor" sighed the
youth, subsiding heavily, "You teach
mel feed myself"-Cleveland Plain
| Dealer
Among a crowd of people who were
waiting for the seemingly endless flow
of carriages. vans, and motors to cease.
so that they could cross to the opposite
side of the street. was a woman garb-
ed in a dress that resembled nothing
so much as checker board. The
squares, red and black, We'd in size
with any worn by minstrels in the
palmiest days of black faced vocallsts.
Naturally she was the center of at
traction.
She thought she saw a chance to
gain the other side, and started on her
Journey just as a jolly looking chauf-
feur started his automobile.
The woman hastily retreated to the
curb stone, but. with an appreciative
glance at her dress, the driver of the
motor car brought it to a standstir and
bawled out admiringly, much to the
amusement of the interested bystand-
ers: go on. it's your move!"-Tit Bits.
Bishop welldon's story OF the Babu
who said a certain town was three
miles away. as cock crowed" reminds
correspondent of the oblieing
Frenchman who helped him to pick out
places from the Alpine viewpoint at
Lyons Some Of the party understood
the Frenchman to say that place was
so many miles off "as the crow hies."-
though actually he had only pronounce
ed Grow" TO rhyme with "now".-Lon-
don Chronicle.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

The Upper Peninsula Development
bureau was successfully launched at
Menominec yesterday. the copper
country taking prominent part IN
the proceedings. Thornton A. Green.
Of Ontonagon. ono OF the most enthus-
iastic believers IN the agricultural fu-
ture Of the e. T.. was elected prcsi-
dent, and under his progressive lead
ership much good should be accom-
plshed In a development way. Each
county has five directors and one mem
ber Of the executive committee. and
each section viii receive the same
amount OF attention. The upper pen
insula has long needed an organization
of this kind one that viii conduct a
systematic. persistent campaign to at
tract settlers and lead 10 the cultiva-
tion OF the thousands OF acres OF till
nble land now idle. The bureau. we be-
iieve. will eventually make the upper
peninsula great farming district.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

Fireman.-You are not required TO
be resident Of n. Y. city in order TO
enter the ~ Y. Fire Dept, but must
live there II you pass the examina-
tions and are accepted. The tests are
very severe. especially the physical ex-
animation, and in the school Of in
struction 20 which YOU are sent for n
few months previous 10 your assign
ment 10 regular company you will be
somewhat hardened 10 the life you
nave chosen. You will be taught to
reach the street via the window, II
matters not what floor you may be on.
Later. you will not experience fear
when at great heights. We have walk
Cd six inch coping twelve stories
above the street carrying a weight of
i75 pounds with the same case that a
citizen would on the sidewalk and al
though we have not been n member OF
the dept for many years we exper-
ience no dizziness, even now, wher
gazing up 10 high attitudes
Hal I. Day.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

Although the tonnage tax bin Is
generally regarded as sectional legisla-
ton, this being evidenced when the
coal mines were excluded from it, IL
is said It will be passed by the House.
II It is the measure viii not De
passed on its merits. II will be passed
only because IL win give the House an
opportunity 70 get another whack at
ord as either for or against the bill.
Factionalism is playing too large a
part in the affairs Of the House. It's
about time that body WAS getting
down 10 the business Of the people
and forgetting its grudgcs
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

cashier ana asked, Are the walters
here attentive to you?"
Sir" she squealed. and her liquid
eyes flashed fire.
Il asked. are the walters I'm this
place attentive to you?" he calmly re-
peatod Are you hard OF hearing?"
Then the naughty beauty shouted for
the manager, who came on the run.
"This pup has insulted me-" she
sobbed. "Is it anw of his dern business
whether the walters is attentive to a
perfect lady or not2 I'd like to know
If just because I'm a poor working
girl, fresh guy cam
"Now. calm yourself" said the
stranger, unabashed. II am merely
being polite, and complying with a
request printed on your bill of fare.
Here ii is; read it for yourself"
The line at the top of the menu card
read as follows:
Guests viii Oblige the Manage
ment by Reporting Any Inattention on
the Part of the Walters to the Cash
icr."-Bostor Traveller.
A joke on Lloyd George, the chan
cellor of the exchequer is going
around the London clubs. An Aractic
explorer recently approached him with
view Of obtaining treasury assistance
for an expedition he had planned.
Lloyd George replied that the proper
course for the applicant to adopt was
first to obtain help from outside bodies
OF citizens, such as the stock exchange,
and then TO apply, if necessary, to the
government.
The explorer withdrew, but was
quickly back in the chancellor's office.
Have you been successful?" asked
Lloyd George
Partly So" replied the explorer.
How much money have you got
from the stock exchange?"
"Only C So" came the answer but
with the prospect of a great deal more
on condition which require the Coop
Grafton of the chancellor of the ex-
chequer."
Sport rPgfi.ynterpstj-ism est-the1
There were two" said the traveller.
"One was that they would make it
G25,00O If / took you with me to the
pole and C $4,000 If l left you there
London Globe.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

Champ Clark has made IT plain that
he is not running for president and
that he Is not running away from the
opportunity. Sort Of a standpatter,
you know.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

Despite the fact that Governor Os-
born has emphatically announced he
VIII veto al special appropriations FOR
state Institutions, the House yesterday
voted in favor OF committee junkets
20 Institutions asking for extra money
In doing 20 It again overruled Speak
cr Baker who is firmly against junk
cts of any kind. believing that # is up
% the Republicans Of Michigan 10
keep their pledges Of economy. The
House is not only defying the speaker
in Over-ruling him and voting for
junlScts. but it is defying the people
as we'll In the face Of the statement
Of the governor that he will veto spec
ial appropriations. that the state may
De put on its feet financially. instltu-
tionnl junkets are unnecessary. and
an expense 10 the state which should
be avoided
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

Colonel Roosevelt may never again
be a great leader, but the banquets he
has attended will always bear witness
10 the high quality Of his digestion.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY p, 1911.

The signs Of the times are for the
better All Of the Chicago mayoralty
candidates announce their platforms
as advocating honesty in Office.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22
MAY DEPoRT NEoAUNEE MAN.
U. S. Inspector investigating Case oi
Man at Newberry Hospital.

Earl F. Coe. Inspector in charge of
the United states immigration COM
mission at Sault ste. Marie, has writ
ten Marshal Rough Of Negahnee for
information concerning Giacomo Bias
senta, an Italian, who was sent from
that city to Newberry some six weeks
ago.
Mr.. Coe writes that Blassenta is a
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

Manicuring. Shampooing, Chiropody,
Electrolysis, Facial and Scalp Mas
sage First-class work guaranteed.
Both ladies and gentlemen. r. NJ.
Baker lO5 5th st. f-22
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

There are 1850 electro railways in
the United States. They operate S5,-
900 miles OF single track. $4,000 cars
and carry ten billion passengers a year.
The gross annual income of these
roads is S44O.OOOOOO their capitaliza- =
tion is s4.OOO.OOO.OO 900 and they employ
225.OOO persons. whose pay amounts TO
$50 900, 600 a year.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22
Feb. % % March 8

The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of the OSCEOLA CONSOLI-
DATED MINING COMPANY. Of
Michigan, will be held at the Office Of
the Company, No IL Ashburton Place
Boston, Mass, on Thursday, the ninth
day of March, 1911, at three O'Clock F.
NJ, for the election of Directors and
the transaction of such other business
as may legally come before the meet
ing.
GEORGE A. FLAGG, Secretary
Boston, February 10, 1911.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

one fine fur lined Coat regular $s5
values for s59.75. Biggest snap in the
store Vertin Bros. f23
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

The personnel OF the commission
from the Presbyterian church NJ large.
which is 20 make world tour in the
interests OF missions. as just announc-
ed Is: DIR. Charles Bradt, secretary Of
the foreign board and chairman of the
commission; DR.. W. r. King. Mon
mouth; DIR. II. Reherd. Marshalltown,
and Howard B. McAfee, business man
agcr Of Park college. at Kansas City.
The party win leave July l on the Cor
ona, and Will spend year abroad Sc
curing data.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

California Increased its coal output
al n greater rate than any other state
last year. mining more than twice the
quantity mined the year before.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22
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ough investigation.
Old subscribers wishing TO change
their addresses must furnish old as
well as new addresses in each instance.
New subscriptions may be ordered
by telephone mail or carrier. or in
person at the company's office.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

Mems extra fine French Otter col
lars. while they last $500 values for
1895. Vertin Bros. f23
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

BE sure and buy your Overcoat or
Suit this week az vcrtIn Bros. as you
can make a big saving. f23
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

the national government is I'm the
hands OF men honestly striving TO do
their duty and To do IL WELL and in
many cases devoting their time and
strength 60 the public service, where,
II pecuniary reward were the main
consideration. they could be more
prohtably employed elsewhere"
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

Lots Of women seem to think it's up
to them 10 worry
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22
HERE AND THERE.


Among the stories told Of the late
Archbishop Ryan said a former
townsman Of the wellknown prelate, Il
have not seen the one which was a ia
vorite with him. He was a guest at a
dinner given by southern men at which
only southern dishes were served. At
his side sat a well known rabbi who
was also a friend of the archbishop.
one Of the courses was ham, and
praising its delicious flavor. his grace
turned 10 the rabbi and said, with a
twinkle in his eye: Have some-it's
fine Not now, your grace. said the
jew. but I'll take some when you pre-
sent me 10 Mrs. Ryan"
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

Bunk-Your new discovery has a
good name for advertising purposes
We will recommend IL for twenty dol
lars, highly recommend II for fifty dol
lars. and exclusively recommend it for
one hundred dollars; this last service
is more satisfactory for beginners. BY
the way you forgot to mention what
it is good for.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

At the Kentucky dinner, which took
place at the Plaza on Friday evening
guest and member engaged I'm a
spirited debate as to the proper way
to pronounce Arkansas. The guest
stuck out for Arkansas" while the sor
Of the Blue Grass state "reckoned it's
'Arkansaw.' The discussion became
known TO a man who was not present
at the time, who sent the disputants
a copy of letter received from Sena-
tor Jeff Davis, several years ago, in
which he said: "The word Arkansas
should be pronounced Arkansaw': the
authority for this pronunciation is
covered by a special act of the general
assembly OF 1881" The quoted letter
was written to settle bet. and the
stakes may be inferred from Senator
Davis closing paragraph: Am sorry
can't be with you to drink at the ex-
pense of the loser"
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

81 am not one of those who take a
pessimistic view OF the future Of the
country" said Justice Day of the su-
preme court of the United States at the
dinner OF University of Michigan
alumni, I'm New York. II believe that
practices tolerated in the lives Of pub
lie men a generation ago would, II fol-
lowed by the men OF today. lead TO
their complete downfall. believe that.
with rare exceptions, the conduct of
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

Billiardist. - Willie Hoppe. also
Schaeffer and Slawson; with six hours
practice every day In the week for six
teen years, we see no reason why you
should not meet them-providing they
live that long.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

There's a pretty cashier lady In a
certain Boston restaurant. The other
day fresh stranger approached this
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22
A SMILE OR TWO
PERHAPS A LAUGH

+||e|N@|S~~~|@S~|S~ |S>s~ ~Ssrrr|-
In three months from now," said
the man cheerfully. Il expect TO own
my own home"
How long" inquired his cynical
friend. lis your wife expecting to be
away2"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
To other anecdotes add this of the
Englishman who was presented to
Mrs. ole Bull and said: Il have heard
of your husbands adventures in the
Far West. He was thinking OF Sit
ting Bull-Boston Transcript.
fr .fu
The Stranger-Are you quite sure
that that was a marriage license you
gave me last month?
The Onicial-of course! What's the
matter? Dt
The Stranger-Well, I've lived a
dogs life ever since--The Sketch.
Mr. Lobrow does his best 10 be
agreeable said the sympathetic
young woman, IT'S too bad he has SO
little tact"
Il understand that Miss Coddleyap
refuses 10 speak TO him. He sent her
a box Of candy, and she fed it all to
her pet terrier So he tried, TO be still
more kind and thoughtful, and sent
her a box Of dog misunderstanding
ton Star.
The dentist had not advertised HIM
self as painless dentist" but he
pulled a patients tooth so quickly and
dexterously that the man said, How
do you manage to extract women's
teeth without their screaming? You
don't give gas always, of course"
But my office" the dentist replied,
lis. as you see, opposite department
store millinery display When the
women get absorbed in looking at hats,
they're insensible to pain."-Kansas
City Times.
How far is a far cry?
Is il wrong to steal a march?
Can you hum an air of unconcern?
Does it. hurt to be struck by an idea2
Did you ever see the shadow of a
doubt?
Can the voice of conscience be cul-
tivatedP
What artist painted the picture of
health?.
When the well<in rings who answers
the ring?
What florist raises the pink of pro-
priety
When fortune smiles does she show
her front teeth?-Boston Transcript.
A man who had been caught i'm
raid on a gambling house was ar
raigned not long ago, before a local
magistrate.
"what is your trade?" the magis-
trate asked.
II am locksmith, sir"
And what We're you doing i'm the
gambling den?" pursued the magis-
trate. What were you doing when
the police entered?"
The locksmith looked up into the
magistrates face with an expression
OF sublime innocense
why, your honor" he answered. 81
was making a bolt for the door
Philadelphia Times.
Percy Parkington rose and brushed
the dust from his knees. Then, draw
ing himself up to his full height, he
gazed resentfully upon the form of
Miss Muriel Mugeins. who nonchalant-
ly famed herself the while.
very well, Miss Muggins," came in
bitter tones from Percy. "Oh, very
well! You have spurned me. II is
true! Indeed you have spurned me
twicel But. though despair eats my
heart shall not die! ! mean to go in
to the busy world. / will fight will
win! My name shall become known,
and my pches shall become envied-"
Pardon me for interrupting you.
Mr.. Parkington," interjected Miss
Muggins, but when you shall have
accomplished all that you may try me
again."-Housekeeper.,
There's pretty cashier lady In
certain Boston restaurant The other
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22
Cornishmen Are Religious.

The deep religious ferver of these
Cornishmen is the outcome of this
contemplation. Freed from the dis
fractions above ground, the indwelling
mind finds I'm the utter reliance upon
God-above all this marks the Cornish
character-lts strength its resigna-
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

Clinic.-You were wrong; an ich-
thyosaurus is not a germ, and never
was germ. They are now extinct and
never saw the inside Of a test tube.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Photographer.-Cer not; what
do you take us for?
Aramaic.-Our space being limited,
we refer you 10 our lecture before the
Berlin Archaeological society; copy
Of which. this learned body will fur
nish you upon request; also see the
1907 file Of the y. Y. Police Gazette.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

Travelcr.--An English sovereign is
worth, in Egyptian money, 97h pias-
tres; French louis is counted as
worth a piastres. but we don't know
what a piastre is worth.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

The Hartman lines carried approxi-
mately 5O.OOO.OOO passengers in 1910
without killing one. This admirable
record was not attained without disci-
pline. order, method, persistence; but
a favoring material condition it the
excellent state to which track and
equipment have been brought by Law
ish expenditure. American railroads
in general have not for some years had,
considering their mileage, a bad record
for killing passengers. our most fire.
quent fatal railroad accidents are those
OF grade crossings and of trespass
upon tracks-both much rarer in Eu-
rope because of more careful track
protection.-New York World.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

Discovery Of the grave of Walter
Landor Dickens in a Calcutta cemetery
is reminder Of how the sons of the
great novelist, were dispersed. This
soldier son died I'm India, another, Sgd
ney Smith, entered the navy and al
twenty was buried at sea; a third
Francis Jeffrey Joined the Canadian
northwest police, and two others-Al-
fred Tennyson and Edward Butler
Lytton-settled i'm Australia. A. r.
Dickens recently returned from the an
tipodes and has been touring England
with an interesting lecture on his
famous father. f. b. l.. Dickens died
in sydney at fifty-one, after repre-
senting Wilcannia i'm the New South
Wales parliament for six years.
Charles and Henry Fielding remained
in their native England. H. +. Dick
ems, X. c., is still i'm that country.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

Prussian street railway, officials are
actively experimenting with the prob
blem of substituting electricity for
steam as the motive power on trunk
lines and they are reported TO be high
ly pleased with the results obtained
The first trial runs were made on the
line between Dessau and Btterfield
where a train of 26O tons weight.
drawn by an electric motor. easily
maintained a speed of 1O5 kilometers
(siXty- three miles) an hour.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

To other anecdotes add this of the
Englishman who was presented to
Mrs. ole Bull and said: Il have heard
of your husbands adventures i'm the
Far West He was thinking OF Sit
ting Bull.-Boston Transcript.
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

I'm three months from now said
the man cheerfully. Il expect TO own
my own home"
How long" inquired his cynical
friend. lis your wife expecting To be
away2"-Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Calumet news., 1911-02-22

Boston, February 10, 1911.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-30
BEARWOODo WILL BE
] SOLD AT AUCTION

anee among their numerous descend
ants, while the barony OF Ward went
90 90 IN, lne e grandson ae Of the younger son
H sixth baron. and was created by
George III. In 1853. Viscount Dudley.
HIS grandson. tho fourth Viscount Dud-
vanced By King George ~. in 1927 to
ne eerldom OF Dudley OF Dudley Cas-
.ie. besides being. In addition thereto.
created Viscount Ednam.
From this It will be seen that even
II the claimant can prove his descent
from the second Lord Ward, who was
aiso the eleventh Baron Dudley. 1t
erals earldom OF Dudley or his other
honorB.
lnaamuch ss considerable amount
as 70 Just what 10 meant by dabey-
ance." II may be We'll TO explain that
lnese abeyances are restricted to the
a anelen MI. Ensliah baronles by writ and
oiden times the sovereigns depended
upon me baron to attend him in the
Wars at the head Of his retainers Since
women were unable to fulfil this i'm
portant duty, the monarch as q rule
preferred to wait In tho case OF a bar
on who had left no son. untH ono or
a son or grandson who was qualified
TO fulfil the military duties OF a baron
Of the realm. This Is why formerly
the crown frequently ignored the elder
daughter of peer, more especially IL
her progeny was restricted to girls.
ana terminated the allegiance in favor
ters t3 " -a1 10 n -
As stated above this question OF
Allowance Is confined exclusively to tho
ancient English baronies by writ. in
ture counts for nothing although Il de-
termines the succession Of the British
crown and also of all the older Scot
fish peerages.- which descend In the
female line. In fact, where feminine
prlmogeniture exists there can be no
allegiance. 'lIs
IN allowance for centuries, ouch as. for
instance. the old Sutton barony OF bud :
icy icy Of Dudley Castle: while that of
who was In THIS country last spring
to attend tho wedding of his friend.
Lord Decies. to Miss vivien Gould, this
daughter of George j. Gould, of New
1898 IL i. = 0 ~
The barony by writ only falls into
Allowance IL there are several daughters
or several sisters. re there Is hut one.
she succeeds directly. The abeynnces
ere ere teTminated IN the following fash,
lon: II there Is ono person who.
through successive deaths. ends by rep.
rresentlng the claims of the various
daughters or sisters, or of all their de-
scendants. he can claim from the crown
matter of right. or else the SOVEREIGN
can at any moment he chooses bring
the abeyance to a close by issuing I,
patent. vesting the honors in one or
another of the daughters or sisters. or
Of their heirs without regard to nri-
mogoniture, just as he may happen to
see lit. In almost every case, however
such as these, the monarch waits for
all the heirs to unite In regarding ono
person as their representative bsfore
calling the peerage out OF allegiance
in his or her favor, s .fTI7Tl
Copyright 1911. by the Brentwood
Company