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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11
MEXICAN COMPLICATIONS.

It is said that American investments
in Mexico amount to three quarters Of
a billion of American money. This is
probably a conservative estimate AM
orleans are interested in all manner
Of development schemes in the neigh
boring republic. I'm all manner Of in
dustry in al manner Of business.
Stable government for Mexico has a
meaning for this country that extends
much farther than this. It means the
continued peaceful development Of the
great Southwest Unsettled condi-
tons on the border might in
volve losses TO Americans, by the
side Of which the investment Of Amer
lean money in the sister republic
would be a mere bagateue.
But all of these interests aside the
United States is bound in honor to
take steps which cannot escape being
interpreted as unfriendly by the insur-
rectionlsts. This nation recognizes
but one government in Mexico. but one
authority; while it viii assiduously
strive 10 keep its hands out Of the
trouble on the other side Of the bord-
er. it must, as a matter Of information
al comfy. deal courteously with all
requests made by its neighbors and
accede to them when they are mani
testify within reason.
II is under such circumstances as
those now presenting themselves on
the Mexican frontier that delicate
precedents are created. This govern
ment has a right to look after the in
terests OF its citizens in Mexico It
has a right TO look after the interests
Of its citizens along the southwestern
border. But It is in the capacity Of a
dignifed, firm, powerful but friendly
neighbor that it can exercise its high
est privileges and WELD its greatest in
nuence in the Mexican emergency.
No element in Mexico. dominant or
ambitious, in present or prospective
control OF the republic, could afford al
together to ignore an American prefer
OF mediation. IL is safe TO say that the
friendly offices OF the United states
would be received with all considera-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11
HANCOCK M. e. SERVICES.

At the First NJ. f. Church on Sun
day, the pastor will speak in the morn
ing service on THE Ministry of Wait
ing and in the evening he will preach
from the theme Gods Most Gracious
Gift" Class meeting will be held at
$3.50 Sunday school at IL, Junior
League at 2:45. on Monday evening
the Woman's Home Missionary Socie-
ty will hold its regular meeting in
connection with an experience social
at the home of Mrs. Jas. Pascoe, 632
Water st. on Wednesday evening the
Epworth League devotional meeting
will be held. The Junior League will
meet on Thursday afternoon, and the
general prayer meeting in the evening
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11
A BUSINESS PROPOSITION.

The action Of the state house Of
representatives in authorizing the
governor to appoint a thorough in
vestigation Of the various state de-
partments shows that the representa-
tives are entirely in sympathy with
Gov. Osborn's pledge for a state house
cleaning and efficient, economical and
honest administrative government. In
putting in the governors hands full
charge and control Of this inquiry, or
rather series Of inquiries and investi-
cations, the house has put itself on
record as in sympathy with the chief
executives plans and aims and in full
accord with his hopes for better
condition in state governmental af-
fairs.
Governor Osborn made it plain in
his primary and election campaigns
that ne would stand for increased eff
cheney and decreased expenditures in
state service, and that departments
managed extravagantly, lavishly and
from a political standpoint would not
be tolerated. To inaugurate new
ideas he recommended the general in
yestigatiOn, now authorized and his
selection Of commission, it may be
sure, win include such citizens that
this important work will not be at
tended 10 in any slip-shod manner. on
tho contrary the results Of the in
quiries and recommendation TO be
made may be something Of a revolu-
tionary character in regard to the
conduct Of state affairs in some de-
partments
Those officials who have managed
their offices with high regard for the
public welfare have nothing to fear
in the proposed inquiry, but there are
a good number Of department heads.
whose elevation 90 various posts by
the past administration was a stencil
to the public's nostrils. who will be
brought up with a sudden turn when
the commission begins It's work. The
inquiry Is TO be conducted along the
broad lines the governor has recon-
mended and he is given full authority
over the actions of its members, in
Guiding the right to retire any when
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11
THE BARBER.

The man sat down in the BARRIERS
chair; to the barber he said Just
cut my hair" When the job was fin
ished, the barber said Your face
needs shaving to match your head"
But, how can that be old scout? You
know, l shaved myself an hour ago."
And TO himself he sighed: I'll be blow
ed if /, will pay for more than / have
to; why this man tells me / need
shave after rye scraped myself the
money TO save" To the barber he
turned and put this question: What
excuse do you offer for your SUCCESS
tion?" The barber smiled as he wiped
his specs-"Oh. folks like you never
shave their necks."
Hal l. Day.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1911.

There is assurance that the resolu-
ton submitting to the people the ques-
ton of amending the Constitution so
as to permit the popular election of
senators will be passed by the Senate,
which is naturally the stronghold of
those who are standing pat on this is
sue. But what is more TO the point
just now is the still stronger assurance
that the Senate will prove its public
spirit by rejecting Lorimer and Civ
ing the blow direct to political de-
hatchery. That will be a notable vic
tory for clean government. That will
be a popular and proper determination
OF a fundamental issue.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11

ever the occasion demands such ac-
ton. The house has provided this
commission with sufficient funds to
undertake this work of vast respon-
sibility out of which should come a
reform in Michigan's public affairs
that will make the future manage
ment of the state more like that of a
large corporation. The action of the
house is an important step toward the
accomplishment of the comprehensive
plan of the governor to make Michi-
gan the best governed state in the
union and is a sweeping victory for
the Osborn ideas and Osborn person.
atty.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11
OFFICES ARE MOVED.

The offices of the city clerk and the
city treasurer are now located in their
new quarters in the city hall. the
transfer being effected last evening.
Mr.. Macdonald and his deputy are now
occupying the former council room.
later used by the treasurer, and in
which new vaults were recently in
stalled. and the office vacated by the
clerk has been turned over to the
treasurer The change gives all the
departments in the city hall more
commodious and convenient accommo
dations.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11
PATRIOTIC SERVICES.

Lake Linden Methodist church tomor-
row i'm commemoration of the ami
versary of the birth of Abraham Lin
coin, the services being under the au-
spices of the Sunday school children.
One of the features will be the signing
of the Lincoln totai- abstainance
pledge by the children
The Lincoln anniversary will be OBJ
served by the banks and business
houses on Monday, the day being OBJ
served as a general holiday although
no public program has been arranged
i'm honor of the occasion.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11
A. J. SCOTS UNCLE DEAD.

"A. j. Scott yesterday received word
of the death at Waterfowl, wis, of his
uncle, Colonel Donald ID. Scott, at the
age of ninety-two years. Hancock's
former mayor made his home with
Colonel Scott as a boy, and served un-
der him during part of the civil war
as member OF the Send wisconsin
volunteer Infantry. The funeral will
be held Monday at WATERFOWL for
which place Mr.. Scott will leave Sun
day.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11
DISAGREEMENT OF JURY.
In Case Of Joffee, and Another Hear.
ing Will Take Place.

The trial of Herman Jofee, the
Quincy street merchant, arrested re-
Gently on a warrant charging him
with selling goods on Sunday, took
place yesterday afternoon in the court
of Justice olivier, and resulted in a
disagreement of the jury, which re-
ported inability to agree upon YER
dict. Attorney Lawton for the de-
Tense argued that the goods bought
were a necessity to the purchaser and
that the opening OF the store on Sun
day was as much convenience as it
was a misdemeanor
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11

Than my heart cool with Notifying
grOans"
John J. Holden. as Noll as Tom
Moore have written verse very similar
in sentiment We. also have issued a
llttle volume OF poems which we will
be glad 10 send YOU on receipt of price,
(Ssoe'oo or SSoo.oo), according to the
binding.
Hal l. Day.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Mercedes.-As you say, eggs are ex-
pensive, but also necessary for an ON
elet. However, you may effect a saw
ing by the following plan: Prepare
your omelet i'm the regular way; after
frying, carefully remove the eggs: put
them away in a cool place. You will
then be able to use them as often
again as they remain fresh.
Marie.-We do not see where a
sponge cake has anything to do with "A
sponge bath. Sponges used for the
cake of that name are especially pre-
pared and are not suitable for bath
ing purposes.
Sport.-"Spike" MaGook went the
distance i'm % 1-5 seconds. Policeman
McMurtaugh's time over the same
course was. 20 fiat. MaGook claimed
Interference on the part of a citizen
but his claim was not allowed by the
Judge.
Miss. A letter directed to John
Smith" N. Y. City. but without the
street address, may reach HMM
time. not any specified time. however
9 No, we never met him, but then we
only lived there seventeen years.
Tenant.-If your house Is cold, try
painting II with red paint-it will look
warmer; If IL still complains, examine
your fire insurance policy
p. Moriarhy-A temperature of Sc
degrees (above) is about right for in
doors; IL your thermometer registers
so below. the instrument probably ex-
aggerates; IL not by all means star
an ice rink.
Student-The line you mention II
attributed to Shakespeare. and is a,
follows:
Let me play the fool:
With mirth and laughter let ole
wrinkles come;
And, let my liver rather heat from
wine
'lrf
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11

ton, and this might be the first step,
and really the most important one, to-
ward the restoration Of peace and good
order in a nation with whose welfare
the interests Of this country are close
" interviewer.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11
Got Rid Of Snake.

A farmers wife near Gerringong N.
5. w., saw a snake eating bread from
her baby's hand. She put out a doll
next day with poisoned bread in its
hand and in the evening found a dead
snake In the yard.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11
Piles! Piles! Piles |!

Williams Indian Pile Ointment will cure
Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles. IL alb
serbs the tumors. allays itching at once
acts as poultice. gives instant relief
Williams Indian Pile Ointment Is pre-
pared for Piles and itching OF the private
parts. Druggists, mail soc and sl.0O.
WI IIAms MFG. co.. Prone. riev~land. ns'7
For Sale at vsstbinder & Read, su-
perior Pharmacy, Eagle Drug Store.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11
.Iust Superatitlo0.

Finding a pocket book means that
the dreamer will finish his or her edu.
cation abroad. Losing one means the
coming of a letter.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11

Patrick Ford. the Irish home ruler,
said at a recent banquet in New York:
The Ulster people with their talk
Of a revolution amuse me. They are a
annie Kelley was a parlor maid to
lady who lived i'm Merton square. An
ME surprised her mistress one morn
ing with the gift of a fine pheasant.
The mistress. TO find out if Annie had
come by the bird honestly, said:
"'And where did you get this pleas
and eh?'
Sure, ma'am,' said Annie, me IA
theirs poacher to Lord Clare -
Washington star.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION;
BY Mail or Carrier

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Complaints OF irregularity in de-
livery will receive prompt and thor
ough investigation.
Old subscribers wishing to change
their addresses must furnish old as
we'll 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. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11

James McGlynn has returned to
Hancock after a visit of several weeks
with relatives in Detroit and other
lower Michigan cities.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11

1t took forty years to plant Pacific
salmon in the east-a work Of patience.
"Yess it has been work Of pa
thence" said Fish Commissioner Bow
ers, in an interview in Washington.
such patient work makes me think
Of the ticket agent in the railway
station:
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11

a great general was taking a regi-
ment into action. He sent forward a
detail of men TO make gaps in a rail
fence TO avoid the heavy loss sure To
result if the whole body of men paus-
ed 10 tear il down. The coolest and
finest man i'm the detail was a young
soldier who had never been under fire
before. When he began pulling down
the fence he fancied he had disturbed
a nest of hornets, as he thought he
heard them singing fiercely about his
ears. But the lad was not going to run
from hornets when there was more
serious business ahead. Ignoring the
angry insects, he opened the fence and
rejoining the regiment without being
stung. In a day or two he was sur
prised to hear that he was to be pro-
NOTED.
But" he said, modestly, don't
think deserve promotion over the
others
MY boy" replied the general, 81
saw you pull down that fence. You
were the coolest man under fire / ever
saw"
The man gasped, started and turned
pale.
What" he exclaimed regardless of
grammar. was them wasps bullets?"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11

Effective Sunday. Feb. 18th, the c.,
NJ. & ST p. trains to and from Chica-
go and Milwaukee will be scheduled as
follows: Via Copper Range, north
bound. arrive Houghton 12:45 p. M,
Calumet 1886 p. m, south bound, leave
Calumet $40 p. m. Laurium 1920 p.
m. Houghton 400 y. m. Via ID. S. s.
q A. Ry, north bounc. arrive Hough-
ton 1910 p. m, Hancock 1920 p. m,
Calumet 100 p. m, south bound, leave
Calumet 3:15 p. M, Hancock $50 y.
m, Houghton 400 y. m. fi1-16-1S
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11
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TORCH LAKE BRIEFS


Ben Kahler is reported to be recov-
ering from an attack of pneumonia.
N. w. Harrie and John Stehlin, rep
resenting Grinnell Bros music house
of Hancock were business visitors in
Lake Linden yesterday.
The funeral Of the late Jacob Cries
was held yesterday with services at
Houghton and interment at the Maple
Hill cemetery of Lake Linden.
Auditor Ellis Of the Houghton Coun-
ty branch OF the Michigan state Tele-
phone company was a visitor in the
Torch Lake towns on business today.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11

She was a city bride who had never
before taken a hand in housekeeping
and knew but little about things in the
kitchen. A few mornings ago she got
after the milkman.
What's the matter with your milk "
she said. with great vehemence.
Il don't know" he replied. What do
you find wrong with it?"
We'll" she said. every morning il
lis covered with nasty yellow scum"
"And what do you do with the
scum"
why. skim it off, Of course. and
throw it in the garbage can."-Farm-
ers' Guide.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11

News want ads bring results.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11
A SMILE OR TWO
PERHAPS A LAUGH

What, going TO ight duel? oh.
stop before il is too late"
Pm not going to hght. These are
some hatpins l have been buying for
my wife."-Pele Mele.
Speaking OF table etiquette sometime
since. Gen. r. Burd Grub told a story
about man who Justified in eating
pie with a knife Smith was standing
in a hotel lobby one day, according to
the general talking TO Jones, when the
conversation turned TO a dinner that
had been given at the home OF mu-
tual acquaintance named Brown.
You should have seen Barton re-
marked Jones, referring 70 one Of the
guests. Il thought he had better table
manners. When the pie was served he
actually ate il with a knife"
Il don't blame him for that" was the
startling reply Of Smith.
You don't blame him." repeated
Jones in amazement.
NO" smilingly rejoined Smith. Il
have eaten pie at Browns myself. and
il is a wonder 10 me that Barton didn't
take an axe"-Philadelphia Telegraph.
de world owes you a Twin, son.
said Uncle Eben but you's got TO do
some work to get yohse'f identified as
de Teller it's comm to."-washington
Star.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-02-11

"A woman said 10 the ticket assent
angrily: Look here. sir I've been
standing before this window twenty
five minutes,"
The agent. gray withered little
man, answered gently; An. madam,
I've been standing behind IL twenty
five years. '"-Pittsburg Gazette-T Times.
Mrs. Lushman-Aren't YOU ashamed
TO come home in this condition?
Shamed? Wom'n. / amt
even 'fraid.-Boston Transcript.
In shop recently well known ac-
tress. who is noted for her perennial
youth. asked for a travelling bag of al
ligator skin. The shopkeeper who had
none of that particular sort. brought
out instead some smooth leather.
and yu tell me this is alligator
skim" objected the actress. why,
where are all the wrinkles"
All. madam" replied the willy deal
er, who knew his customer wrinkles
are out of vogue. The correct alligator
bag is made from the skin OF an ALI
gator that has been massaged. Tit
Bits.
ANY suggestions as TO the music for
the dinner tonight"
We'll, play something loud with the
soup course. You understand ~
Herald.
why do YOU weep over the sorrows
of people in whom YOU have no inter-
est when YOU go 10 the theater ask
ed the man.
Il don't know" replied the woman.
why do YOU cheer wildly when a man |
with whom you are not acquainted \
slides TO second base ?"-Washingt |
Star.
The Washington times., 1911-04-20

The president looked uneasy. She
knew that question time was the fuss
center of clubdom. But she bowed
consent. ( 80 =, zs5 49,
How much did the speaker, pay for
her hat?" 49,. g.,
; The club members forgot that tea
was late, The speaker wore deter
mined to- be-ple easant- even to imperi-
nent-persons expression. &
Thirty dollars. It is, a Paris hat.
And L earned; the nancy" s';,1:
No More Independent Than We
A ch8rus-of mods that said silently:
Now. will you be good?" came me-
ward. l was. I was satisfied. She
was just like the rest of us. She
talked with a loud noise about eco
nomic independence Just because she
could earn money. But she was no
more independent of her :milliner than
we. Don't we talk smartly, though,
Why, man would think himself a
slave If he could be bamboozled into
giving thirty dollars. for a ten-dol-
lar hat. He pays six or eight and
has two. We pay--oh! mercy! let's.
not talk about how much or how
many! And let's learn the A B c OF
this economic independence business
before we go in for oratorical cele-
brations that make us ridiculous to
thinkers.
The Washington times., 1911-04-20
MR.. PEEVED PROTESTS

How do you feel, John?' inquired
Mrs. Peeved tenderly. as her husband
was settling himself to enjoy the base
ball news.
Why" said Mr.. Peeved, with a
start of surprise, all right. All right.
Why shouldn't I feel all right. I'd
like TO know"
Goodness. dear" Mrs. Peeved re-
piled soothingly, u didn't say you
shouldn't. I'm just glad you do, that's
all"
Mr.. Peeved grunted and returned
to his paper, while his wife cast oc-
casioral furtive glanccs at him. There
was silence of some moments.
Gets on His Nerves
For the love of sanity" burst out
Mr.. Peeved, suddenly. rattling his pa
per, what makes you rubber at me
like a hen at her only chicken? First
you act as If you thought 1 had one
foot in the grave, and then you-con-
found it"
Never mind. dear" soothed his wife.
81 won't do it any more. I didn't know
II worried you" w
Worried me-" raped out Mr..
Peeved. Neither il does. Only quit
It, that's ALL
There was another interval Of silence.
during which Mr.. Peeved read furious
The Washington times., 1911-04-20
Riots In City of Baltimore
On Arrival of Federal Troops

Riot and bloodshed occurred in
Baltimore yesterday upon the ar
rival of federal troops en- route for
Washington. When the train bearing
the Massachusetts, delegation at
tempted to leave the Union station
for the last stage of the journey,
the crowds blockaded the tracks by
piling masses Of iron and rocks upon
them, preventing further progress.
The men vacated the cars. and formed
in line in the street on the north side
of the depot. and then tried to force
their way through the crowd. The
throng pressed upon them so closely,
hurting stones and clubs at the
soldiers, that they were unable to ad-
vance a single pace. Finally some one
in the mob fired a revolver, wounding
one of the soldiers. This was more
than they could stand. so the order
to fire was given. A volley rang out,
and when the smoke lifted, the street
was cleared, except for the wounded
who lay upon the ground
The Hudson River Railroad Com
pany has offered to. transport troops
from Albany and Troy to New York
free of charge.
The entire first division OF the New
York Volunteers, has notified the
governor Of that state that 1t In
ready to march at a moments notice.
The Rhode Island Marine Artillery
arrived in New York this morning,
and after a brief stop. proceeded on
their way to Washington. One thou
sand more Rhode islanders. under
the personal command Of Governor
Sprague. will leave Providence for the
The Washington times., 1911-04-20

ly and his wife bent over her en-
broidery.
''Confound ,iti' shouted Mr.. Peeved
at last. Il intend to get to the bot
tom OF this What's the matter with
me. anyhow, petty; do I look bad?'
Why" answered his wife, after a
moments deliberation. 'if you feel
all right, dear, / don't think I'd say
anything more about it"
But I want to have It out, that's
all" cried Mr.. Peeved. e "If r look
bad 1 want to know it, and rye got a
right to know It,. What Is IL, petty:
am ] pale, or what?'
oh! you've been paler," replied his
wife, evastvely. You were much
paler that time you had the fever"
Wants to Know All
What else2" demanded her hus-
band. wiping drop of perspiration
from his forehead. What else?''
oh! let's not say anything more
about it," entrsated Mrs. Peeved.
Mr.. Peeved gulped hard
Petty he said, I'm surprised AT
you! You'd see me sitting here a.
sick man. and you-and you-Tm go
ing to bed" T.,
Now nurmured Mrs. Peeved. as
the door closed behind him, now
when. Mrs. Roberts comes we can en-
JOY quiet talk without, having John
try to flirt with her, the way. he did
last time ~ '..