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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

Mayor Gaynor was talking TO a New
York reporter about a famous robbery
case wherein a criminal had been con-
victed by means of the Bertilli0n sys-
tenn Of finger prints alone.
1T reminds me-" said the mayor.
"of story about a parson. This par
son had a fine orchard, and one sum
mer. lust when the Bertillion system
first came out, the orchard was robbed.
The only clcw was the robbers finger
print on an over-ripe peach. The
parson had Photographic enlargement
of the finger print made. Then, with
this enlargement under his arm, he
accosted in the main street the man
whom he suspected of the theft.
Pete he said. somebody robbed
my orchard last night
pete took his pipe from his mouth.
He gulped nervously. is that, so, sir?'
he said.
Eyes, Pete. that's So said the par
son: but the thief left his mark be-
hind. and l shall easily trace him.
Eyes, sir?' said Pete, huskily. And
he cleared his throat.
Eyes. DO you see this, Pete?' And
the preacher held before the mans
eyes the huge enlargement Of the fin
ger print
Pete. beholding the photograph,
made a gesture of despair.
II see there hain't no use denyin'
wot | done he said. 'Ye got the bulge
on me parson. ] pinched yer fruit, and
no mistake. But / certainly would like
to know. though, where ye got that
there impression of my corduroy
pants!'"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
SUMNER Itch NOW RELIEVED

Instant relief for all kinds of sum-
mer skin trouble is found in that sim
pie wash-D. ID. ID. Prescription for
Eczema. Get 25c trial bottle today
and prove for yourself the merits OF
this wonderful prescription We al
ways recommend It for Summer Itch.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
E. MENZEL-lNSURANCE.

Everyone should carry some insur-
ance. Life insurance is safe guard
that men should have. Get in good
company when you insure. A. L. Men
zel-1-4 Quello Building.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
CLOTHES Fer MEN.

Our new spring and summer line, the
latest novelties o. imported and domes-
tic fabrics await your early consider
alton. Goods bought from us give sat e
isfaction. Bachor & Sterk. Oak & 9TH.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

This is a story Of the Harvard "Gold
Coast" Some students who had either
a real or imaginary grievance against
a taXicab chauffeur boarded his cab
and rode all evening and part of the
morning, winding up in front of the
halls. They excused themselves to
raise money enough to pay the bill and
never came back. The next day the
manager asked: Did you have some
Harvard students use a cab all night?"
Eyes"
did the chauffeur wait for four hours
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
HosKINo ELECTRIC CO.

Agents for the New Columbia Mcl-
tiple Battery. The newest and best
on the market for ignition purposes
Either for automobile or gasoline
boats. Try one and be convinced.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
JACOB KALLIo-uNpERTAKER.

Careful and efficient work is our
motto. The most conslderate attention
given to all cases. Lady embalmer al
ways In attendance. Phone orders Ia.
ken both day and night. Phone 9s-1R-
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
RYAN LIVERY g. UNDERTAKING.

Most mp -the-minute service lin
the Copper Country We are well sup
piled with horses and vehicles and
have compstent drivers. All kinds OF
funeral supplies. Phone 25
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
FASHIONABLE TAILOR.

The wise man is always well dressed
because he gets the best selection by
early in the season. Spring
styles now in. Pressing and repair
ing. Matt Chop, Phone 63J.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
RED JACKET BUSINESS DIRECTORY
insurance.

Fire, accident and plate glass insur-
ance. Real Estate and loans. We re-
spectively solicit your business. See us
before purchasing real estate. w. l..
Stannard, Agent, John b. Leary, Mgr.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
ODDITIES IN THE
DAYS EVEN T .

lfSSSS1SSSSSSSSSSSISSSzSS
In a crusade against the house fly in
Worcester, Mass. 12.5OOOOO flies have
been caught. one day netted two
bushels of the pests, more than 2,000,-
900. There are 1873 contestants for
prizes offered in the fly war.
Picking up some green grass i'm her
yard. Mrs. T. w. French, "a years old,
handed it to Philip Clarke's horse in
front Of her home at Pawtuckct, II. l.
| The horse gratefully accepted it, at the
same time biting off two of the wom-
ans fingers.
"Oily eyes" is a new affliction that
has appeared in parts of Connecticut,
especially South Newark.
The doctors say it is regular cpl
demic due to the liberal use of oil on
the streets. Motormen are the great
est sufferers.
j. Il. Warner believes i'm the eli-
cheney of the American flag to such an
/
around his scarecrows at Blue Point,
l.. l. They are keeping the crows
away from his corn, but his ncighbors
are indignant at what they say is dis
respect to the nag.
Three pretty Trenton girls who raid
ed the cherry trees of a farmer near
Morrisville, Pa, were caught and
spanked by the farmer.
They left i'm such haste and confus-
ion one forgot a pair of shoes and
stockings and another a fancy purse
with 81 cents.
Bandits boarded a train at Sickiyou,
ore, on which Sunday school delegates
were on their way home from con-
vention at Frisco.
you won't find much" laughed the
brakeman, its a Sunday school spe-
cial." The Disguised robbers stopped
the train and got off Immediately.
To get outdoor exercise, girls of the
Broad street Park Methodist Episco-
! pal church i'm Trenton are to be fought
the use of firearms. and have formed
the girl rangers club.
Practice is directed by the pastor,
the Rev. William Stone. who will later
Introduce all sorts of athletic exer-
cises.
When Mrs. Andrew Weiskcrgcr of
! IIamtovn, Pa, awokc and looked out
of her kitchen door she gazcd down
into a coal mine in which many men
were at work.
| The roof of tho mine had fallen dur
/ ing the night, causing the surface to
slump and her cellar to tumble into the
mine.
Spot, Martin c. Macks bulldog. by
tearing at the hay. led his master to a
quantity of silverware and jewelry in
haystack in the rear of his home at
Brookdale, n. j.
The stuff, i'm a suitcase, had been
hidden by thieves who robbed the
house of II. McDowd of Richheld, and
no doubt intended to come back for ii.
The value of the dog has been in
creased since the discovery of the loot.
q. l.. Stevens, a ranchowner near
Los Angeles, has let it be known that
he wants wife, an ugly one, who is
willing to live on farm, go to town
once a week, and have Sundays off.
He wants a woman so ugly she will
be glad of the chance To wed.
Among the replies he received is one
from IA Philadelphia trained nurse, who
writes, I'm as homely as they make
them" He has not announced his
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

the shaft. Brokenshire had a marve-
lous escape, being caught by the feet
In ladder. Prisk was found at the
294 fathom level having sustained Sc
we're injuries To the head. He was
conveyed to the surface and thence to
kedruth Hospital, where he expired at
A y. m.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
MISSION BILLIARD HALL.

When you have a little time to
spend drop in at the Mission Billiard
Hall. Six pool and two billiard tables.
Rest grade cigars, candy and cigar
ettes. G.. Trudell. Mgr.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
IN. PAUL.

If you are DESTROYS of getting your
moneys worth IN cigars fruits, can
dies and general notions try us. a
trial win make you one OF our steady
customers. Fifth ST.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
HOOKING AND co.

Exclusive styles in union suits. We
are sole agents for the Superior Union
Suits. They fit. We have them in
full length. Athletic and Poros Knit.
S1.o0 to $500 per suit.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
e. X. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

We carry an immense line 81 fresh
meats. fish, game and oysters with
which 10 please our customers. Spe-
cial attention and prompt delivery Civ
on to ell phone orders. Phone 46.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
Il. A. Don, Laurium, Box es2.
BRAcCo TIE BAKER.

The best people in Calumet use our
bread because it is the best they can
buy. All our bakery goods are baked
fresh every day. Try our Italian
bread.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
HOTEL MICHIGAN.
BASEBALL SCORES EVERY DAY.

First-class European hotel. Buffet
connection. In business section OF
Red Jacket. Cor. 9th and Oak SITS. NJ.
Bandettini, Prop.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
LAKESIDE FLORAL CO.

Copper Country's largest and most
modern greenhouses. All varieties OF
flowers, plants, shrubs and vines.
Beautiful floral decorations for par ties,
dinners. entertainments and funerals.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
LIVERY AND UNDERTAKING.

Most up-to-date funeral directors
in Calumet. Furnishings for all fun
careful reliable drivers. Licensed en-
Galmers. Shea Bros. Phone 300
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

Experiments are being conducted
with a hope of securing rubber sub
stitutc from bitumen.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
MCCLURE AND Riley.

Experts on all kinds OF electrical
work. Lighting systems, phones in
stalled and wiring done. Agents for the
famous Kell Santo vacuum cleaner.
Tungsten lights in your store or home
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
ooWAN MILLINERY co.

We are selling our entire stock of
TRIMMED HATS at "a OFF. This
sale is genuine and offers a special OPP
portunity to purchase midsummer hats
at bargain prices.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
MocLuRE,S-GARAGE.

Most up date garage in the Cop
per Country. Finest class OF repairing
and machine work of all description
Agents for the world famous Mitchell
Motor Cars n. Seventh 81. Phone %.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
A SMILE OR TWO;
MAYBE A LAUGH

Chauffeur suppose. now, you
wouldn't believe the car was forty
horse power?"
McGuire-"Forty hor-r-se power!
Look at that! Bcgor, itn cost yes
somethin' fer oats?"
Doctor Dust arrived What is the
trouble?"
omclous Personal woman has
swooned.'
Doctor-"Iias anything been done?'
Omcious Person-"Yes, sir; we've
tried our best to unswoon her, but
without success. "-Chicago Tribune.
Returning Traveller bitterly sarcas-
.uc)-I believe the buckles on this va
lisc are gold plated. Theron be a du-
~ to pay on those, l presume.
Customs Inspector-Never mind the
gold plated buckles Let as get down
to BRASS tacks. What have you got in
side the valise?-Chicago Tribune.
yes" said little Elsie, mamma
says she is always glad to let me come
to parties at your house"
1T is very nice of your mamma to
say that"
~Cause she says you're so savin
that there's never any danger you'll
give me anything that will be rich
enough to hurt me."-Chicago Record
Herald.
Mrs. de Hubb-"You say you paid
only 50 cents for those skirts. You
shouldn't have purchased them. You
should not encourage those manuIac-
turers."
Mr.. de Hubb-"Why note"
Mrs dc Hubb--"You must know by
the price that they are a product OF
the pcrsplring system. New Yori
Weekly
The French artist was showing hi:
latest picture.
"Ect is one noble picture" boosted
the painter. "See re fleece of &c clouds
land re fleece on &c sheep, on re hill
side"
ANY more nccce?" laughed the crit
| ic
Not now. monsieur, But Zere vii
be some more neecing when &c Amer
| lean millionaire ask for re one ole
masterpiece and ! sell him s."-Chi'
cago News.
John Redmond, the Irish leader, wal
lannoyed on his last visit to America
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
NEWS FROM CORNWALL,

Redruth's great annual show which
opened on Wednesday, was up To the
highest standard of its predecessors.
The entries We're about the usual num-
her, being I'm round figures about $3.50.
There were about 200 horses, every
class being well filed. Thanks to the
energies df the secretary of this de-
partment, some exhibitors who had
not previously shown i'm Cornwall sent
animals and the whole constituted a
selection of as high quality as could
be seen I'm any horse ring i'm the West
of England. There were eight or ten
entries in the jumping class and from
eight to twelve in the others The
president (Mr. ii. Grylls) offered a
goblet worth five guincas for the best
hunter i'm the show. Horticultural ex-
hbits. for which Redruth show is we'll
known, needed a tent 900 feet long TO
accommodate them. The other depart
mcnts were scarcely up To the average;
the figures being approximately:
Poultry, 500; pigeons, coo; dogs, $50;
and fur and feather, 400.
Wednesday morning opened fine, but
dull Later in the day the weather
improved. and for show goers it left
nothing To be desired. During the
morning the attendance was only mod
crate, but at midday large crowds be-
San TO flock i'm until. at a little after
o'clock. the attendance had exceeded
that of the previous years first day
by about $50, being $500.
When the day closed the turnsties
had registered the very satisfactory
total of 1851, excluding ticket holders
a sad fatality occurred at Dolcoath
mine on Tuesday. which owing to a
staging giving away, a miner named
Joseph Prisk, 80, married. of Bren, Il
logan, lost his life.
The deceased's duty was to attend to
the electrical arrangement under
ground. and il was while laying a ca
hle at the 26l fathom level, Old Stump,
about midday. that the accident hap
pened. Working with him were men
named Brokenshire (Troon) and Gro
theirs Ollogan), and when the stage
gave away Prisk was precipitated down
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
RASTElLO-THE TAILOR.

Say Jack. where are you ordering
your spring suit At ]. b. Rastello's
Of course. Try him, you'll find that
his clothes will fit where others won't
Calumet, Els $. 9th st.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

for them to come out and pay himg"
yes"
"And you were never paid?"
mo"
well" concluded the voice. Isn't
that too-bad," and the receiver was
hung up.-BOstOn Record.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

Beginning June 18th we will give
good sized hammock with one pound
Of baking powder. Also a pretty sweet
pea vase with so cents worth OF our
soap.
nonNn ,tNtON TEA co
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

A well-known convict named Duffy
who has been convicted fifteen times
OF dishonesty, two of his sentences be-
ing of five years penal servitude, told
a remarkable story at Glasgow Police
Court on Wednesday when convicted
of failing to report himself.
Addressing the stipendiary he said
that when a soldier was on guard at
Osborne House, i'm the Isle of Wight
The late Queen Victoria was driving
past, accompanied by Princess Beat
rice and Prince George (the present
King) when the Queen, noticing the
number of medals on his breast, stopp-
ed the carriage and asked an officer
how so young a man wore so many
medals.
The officer replied that his service
entitled him to wear them, whereupon
taking out her purse gave him a 10
pound note. Prince George also gave
him a present, and said that If ever
he was i'm want he had only To write
To the Prime Minister and he would
be provided for.
Duffy added that he was sure that
if the King knew of his present state
he would help him.
The stipendiary passed sentence of
fourteen days Imprisonment.
The strange and unique spectacle of
a school of whales invading Mounts
Bay was to be seen on Saturday morn
ing, about sixty-bottle- whales
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
CALUMET GRANITE WORKS.

Manufacturers of all kinds of granite
and marble monuments. Cemetery
work of any description made to order
We are agents for the famous Wiscon-
sin GRANTEES. Cor. 5th and OAK St
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
A EAhLEN-JEWELER.

Dealers in high class watches,
clocks, silverware, fine china, cut pot
terry and OIL, a brac. We can supply
your every demand. We make glasses
that are guaranteed to fit your eyes.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
SAN FRANCISCO MARKET.

Fresh fruit and vegetable always on
hand. New assortment Genuine Gala
bash pipes will be received Saturday.
81 to 1915. Ice cream, candies. pop
and sodas. 613 Oak St.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
OLD RELIABLE LIQUOR DEALER.

Sunny Brook and Bond Hill Bottled
in Bond. full quart s1.OO per bottle.
These are bargain prices on this grade
of goods. Ben Blum. same place. same
corner.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
PINE STREET PHARMACY.

If you are looking for something
classy in fine toilet articles or high
grade stationery stop I'm and see our
lines. Fresh drugs and candies. l.
A. Lundahl, Phone 435.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

John Redmond. the Irish leader, was
on his last visit to America,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

by the commiserating and ignorant re-
marks on ireland made by a New York
woman
rs 1t true. Mr.. Redmond" this wO-
man finally asked, that the Irish eat
nothing but potatoes?"
Mr.. Redmond laughed harshly.
THAT is quite true, oadam," he
replied, and when we have eaten the
potatoes insides we clothe ourselves
with the skins."-New York Globe
When a country doctor arrived In
Maryland at a certain patients house
he found the man I'm a comatose con-
dition, a circumstance that necessitat-
cd several hours OF restorative labor
How did this happen?" demanded
the doctor when the trouble was over.
Ibid you give him the powder | left?
yes. sir" responded the fearful wife
"As much as would go on dime and
no more?"
Yes, sir, de done just like you said
That is. we couldn't find no dime. Sc
shook a nickel and five cents out OF
Billy's bank and gave him just what
they would arry."-Harper's Maya
zine
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18
RED JACKET PHARMACY.

Large line of stationery, cigars.
perfumes. toilet waters. combs. hair
brushes, perfumed soaps and ooh that
candy" Prescriptions carefully com
pounded. V. Kevela, Mgr. Phone $685.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

Col. Scotchem was weary. He had
had very arduous day retreating
from the enemy, and he wished TO re-
coup his strength in order that he
might retreat still further on the NOR
row. MACPHERSON" he said to his
new servant, I'm going TO snatch
forty winks' sleep. Stay by my tent,
and see that I'm not disturbed" Mac
saluted Five minutes later the SHORES
Of Col. Ccotchem were cut short by
the loud report of a gun. Great
Scott" cried the colonel, ARE the enc
my upon us?" ma, dinna fret" re-
piled Mac. inserting his head reassur-
ingly through the tent Hap. 1t was
only a wee mousie. But as / thought
he might wake you up l shot him.
Answers.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

when on the roof of the Montclair
water works repairing a smoke stack,
Charles Klein was attacked by hornets
that had nest i'm the ivy on the wall,
and nearly stung to death before res
cued.
Hornets took possession OF a street
railway telephone box at Springfield,
Mass, and delayed hundreds because
the conductors could not report arriv-
al In Hazardville Conn, James Cur
RE. after sticking a pitchfork into a
load OF hay which contained a hornets
nest, had to be tenderly assisted homo.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

Classified ads bring results.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

At Redruth County Court on Thurs
day Mr.. sydney Rowse mentioned a
case under the Workmen's Compensa-
ton Act in which John Martin, a
youth of Stithians, was injured rather
seriously while in the employ of An
drew Bros, millers, of Tretheague.
Stithians A sum of ESQ WIS
paid into the court and accepted by
the boy, and his Honour Judge Grang-
er made an order for payment of 5s
per week, but consequent upon the
very long time the boy was not work.
ing between the accident and the
award considerable costs have been in =
CURED by the family, there being five
children, of whom only one was work.
ing, getting rs. Sd. jer week, while the
husband earned lis. Sd. per week. He
was instructed to apply that e1O be
paid out To cover certain sums incurred
since then. His Honour allowed As.
per week for food for nine weeks to
be paid out to the father. AS to the
rest of the items the bills must be
brought in and paid by the Registrar.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

Advertise in The News for results.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

Three pretty Trenton girls who raid
ed the cherry trees of a farmer near
Morrisville, Pa, were caught and
spanked by the farmer
They left i'm such haste and confus-
ion one forgot pair of shoes and
stockings and another a fancy purse
with 81 cents.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

j. Il. Warner believes i'm the eff
cheney of the American flag to such an
extent that he has rings of them
around his scarecrows at Blue Point
l.. |. They are keeping the crows
away from his corn, but his ncighbors
are indignant at what they say is dis
respect to the flag.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

Chauffeur suppose. now, you
wouldn't believe the car was forty
horse power?'
McGuire-"FOrty hor-r-se power!
Look at thatl Bogor, itll cost yes
somethin fer oats?"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-18

"Oily eyes" is a new affliction that
has appeared in parts of Connecticut,
especially South Newark.
The doctors say it is Il regular cpl
demic due to the liberal use of oil on
the streets. Motormen are the great
est sufferers
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-01-26
Easter CARDS Free
Not Cheap Trash But 10
Beautiful Ones

/ want to send free to every
reader of the Mathews Journal 10
beautiful. imported. imbossed,
colored Easter post cards. all
different, witoout a5.v advertis-
ing on them whatever.
l do this because | want pee
pie to know the high grade cards
l carry at manufacturers prices.
If you prefer beautiful Valentine
cards say so when you write. All
| ask is that you send me d cents
in enc cent stamps TO cover post
age. Address. G. To tombstone,
Pres, Dept, IIs. Rochester. N.
Y.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-01-26
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Can be had by ambitious young
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Since the S-hour law becameefec-
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Positions pay beginners from $40
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