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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-06
10000 REBEL TROOPS
 TO FIGHT SOCIALISTS
 IN LOWER CALIFORNIA.

Fl Paso, June 6-The tardy move ment of Madero troops to Lower Cal ifOrnia to operate against the social ist insurgents who control the section, is responsible for the delay of Abram Gonzales in taking over the governor ship of Chihuahua State. Gonzales remains at Juarez instead of proceed ing to Ciudad Chihuahua.
 More than 10000 troops. under Gen. eral Luque, the formal Federal com mander. are being entrained at GueT- rara for servIce agaInst the Lower California insurgents. They will either move to ManzillO and there by steamer to California, or will come to Juarez by train.
 The delay in this movement Is at- tributed to diplomatic red tape
 Through freight and passenger trsf- fife between Juarez and Mexico City. which has been interrupted for two months, was resumed last night when a Mexican National Railway train reached the border point with passen- gers and mail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-06
Sam Fox Has
 Sad Farewell
NorwaIk Tailor, With Tears in His Eyes, Meets His Old Friend, Sheriff VOllmer, to Begin Jail Term
Especial from United PressD

Norwalk, June 6.-With tears ln ais eyes, Samuel Fox. the Main street tailor who has been sentenced to year in the county jail at Bridge port, went about to his many friends, this morning, and bade them fare we'll and left for Bridgeport to start ,n his years imprisonment. With good behavior, the term of confine- nent will be reduced to 10 months.
 Since the passing of sentence by Judge Scott of the superior court, Fox has been out on a bond of St. 500. Fox was convicted of conspiracy In a scheme to defraud the Adams Express Company, in which Everett s Byington and William J. Everson, If Norwalk. were also implicated.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-06
Opposition To
 Woman Suffrage
(Hartford Post.

It was expected that sometime dur ing today, petitions against the pass age of the woman'S municipal suff- rage bill would be presented to the house. The right of petition is a con- stitutionau one. the reasonableness and justice of which every intelligent person will admit. But it must also be admitted that the ma jority of per sons signing petitions do so not as an
 evidence of their implicit belief but because they fear criticism, because they want to end the annoyance of being importuned or because they
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-06
IN BRISTOL CHARGED WITH VIOLATING
 STATE GAMBLING LAWS
Especial from United Press.

Bristol. June 6.-Charged with vio- lating the state gambling laws in conducting a raffle without ever in tending to draw for the mandolin prize. Hitpolite Pinczkowsky was ar rested. today, and held for trial, to- morrow. under s100 bonds. Persons to whom he sold tickets caused his arrest. It is the first case of that kind in Bristors history.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-06
DRAMATIC REHEARSALS
 CRATE ON STUDENTS
 CRANrNIING FOR EXAMS.
Especial from United Press.l

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, June 6.-The howls in the mob scene of '"The Knight of the Burning Pestle.' Yale commence ment play, disturbing at rehearsal time students "cramming" for exams one of the outrage students has ask ed the dramatic association to change the time and place of rehearsals. ''The howls are not conductive to concentration he wrote to the edi- tor of the college daily, today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-06
HUMAN FOOT FOUND
 NEAR RAILROAD TRACKS
Especial from United Press. }

Especial from United Press.)
 AnSonia J J,une GA human foot was found near the railroad tracks in the eastern part of the town recent ly. Efforts to reach Medical Exam liner Reynolds, today, the only per- son who investigated the find were baked by his absence from the city At his office an attendant could throw no light on the case
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-06
Pastor Jailed
 Unable To Pay
 Fine For Libel
Especial from United Press0

Boston, June 6.-Unable to pay a fine of $25O, the Rev. D. Eben Bay liss, convicted of criminal libel upon Former Mayor Woods, of Summer vile, is, today. in jail, where he will remain three months unless his friends pay his fine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-06
22 Quakes In 48 Hours Cause
 WiIdest Alarm

Madrid, June 6.-Twenty-twO earthquakes within the last 4S hours were reported from Santa Fe. in Granada, today. The continuance of the shocks threw the people into the widest alarm. No details have been received.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-06
THE PRETTIEST FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of- ten disfigured by an unsightly wart It can easily be removed in few days without pain by using Cyrus Wart Remover, for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. 253 Fairfield avenue and 1S6 Cannon St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-06
THE BEST HAND
 SOAP

Guaranteed not to injure the skin. Instantly removes Stove Polish. Rust, Grease, Ink, Plint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wm. R. Vim. e44 Stratford Ave
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-06
YALE DIVINITY SCHOOL CLOSES

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, June 6.-The final eX- ercises in the Yale Divinity School anniv and commencement were held today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-06-06

napo1is-Forrner Vfce-Presfdent Fairbanks has been challenged by John M. Studebaker to a horseshos pitching contest to be held here June A.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-08
FIRES
THREATEN TOWN
LARGE FORCE OF MEN SUCCEED
IN KEEPING FLAMES IN CHECK
AT cHASSELL FARMS
ARE RUINED.

The village Of Chassell was threat
ened for a time yesterday 10y brush
fires which burned dercely over a
/ large tract near the town for the
past two or three days. Yesterday the
I flames famed by a strong southeast
wind. which blew them 10 within a
quarter Of a mile Of Chassell and caus-
cd much apprehension. Large Gin
ders filled the air and fell in the
streets and on the houses. and it look
cd for a time as though the fire would
spread 20 the village unless checked.
4 force OF men from the Worcester
Lumber company was sent 10 fight the
fire. and all the available men in the
village turned out and worked until
midnight 10 combat the flames. BY
this time danger of further spread ap-
pcared To have been averted. but the
work was taken up again in the morn
ing 10 make sure that the flames
would not break out again. The fire
Is supposed 70 have started by farm
ers who were engaged in clearing land
and il ranged over space Of several
hundred acres So far as learned no
farm buildings were burned.
4 report reached Chassell this
morning that an otter Lake farmer
had been burned out, and a messenger
was sent this morning 70 otter Lake
by Supervisor Hamar to learn partic-
ulars
Fierce fires are reported from the
vicinity Of LAnse. a number of barns
having been burned, with considerable
hay and ether contents. and the flames
approached so close TO BAnse that
force of men was called into service
TO fight them all day yesterday. John
Miron, a farmer lost considerable tim
Der and John Caspers farm was burn
ed over, the fire reaching some slash |
mss but being diverted from the farm
buildings by n change in the direc-
ton of the wind.
a bush fire started Saturday near
The Adventure mine shaft and caused |
considerable anxiety TO mine officials, !
rs it burned close 10 one of the COM |
pany's powder magazines Employees |
of the company were sent out to fight |
Inc flames and prevent their further |
spreading. Fires are reported from |
various parts Of Ontonagon county
over which hangs a heavy pan of
'mokc.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-08
-a a-e-
Smugqlina In Italv.

In no other country are the laws
against smuggling so severe as in It.
ally. All the customs officials on the
Swiss frontier are armed with car
bines, and they are authorized to shoot
any smuggler who seeks to evade
them. Any peasant caught with even
one pound of contraband tobacco is
sure OF two years Imprisonment, be-
sides n ruinous fine. Still, many are
found to run the risk, for the profits
attached to smuggling are great. A
knapsack full of tobacco, cigars or
salt safely landed yields a small for
tune to the bearer, so heavy are the
italian taxes upon these. The Gus
tom house officers cannot guard every
point ut once, and their movements
are closely watched and reported by
the people, who are all In league
against them.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-08
axes place tomorrow morning.

takes place tomorrow morning.
Dominic Barberio of Baltic has APP
piled Tor second citizenship papers. lie
Is native of Italy. and arrived by way
OK New York on September 30. 1901.
Lorenzo, the two months old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mare OF Baltic. died
yesterday. The funeral took place this
morning from ST Patrick's church in
Hancock and interment was in Forest
Hill cemetery.
Peter Mitchell is acting as chief of
police in the absence of Chief Louis
Noetsoh, who went to Bessemer to at
tend meeting OF the executive COM
hhttee of the Upper Peninsula fire
mems association. Chief Voetsch is ex-
Bected home tomorrow evening
Judge r. {. Flanagan of Norway.
who came here TO conduct a special
session Of circuit court for hearing
the injunction cases brought against
the Ahmeo& Mining company in the
matter of the c. & Il merger. re-
turned home Saturday night. He was
asked TO remain over 10 be present at
the Upper Peninsula Development
banquet this evening at the Douglas
House, hut was obliged TO be at Es-
canada TO open the Delta county cir
cult court today.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-08
BOATS RUN AGROUND.
Steamer and Barge Stranded Several
Hours Saturday Afternoon.

steamer and Barge Stranded Several
Hours Saturday Afternoon.
me steamer Lutey and barge Bots
ford. west bound through Portage
Lake, were grounded Saturday after
noon for several hours at a point near
the South Shore yards in east Hough-
ton. The bow of the steamer ran in
TO the mud short distance from
where tho hulk OF the old tug MAY.
than lies a short distance from the
shore and the tow line slackening. the
barge quickly followed. After consid-
cradle maneuvering the boats were
released and continued their voyage.
The steamer Stafford and barge Nc
Williams, with coal cargoes, arrived
Saturday evening at the Peoples Fuel
company dock.
The steamer North Sea Of the Mu-
tual Transit company, was at the
Licblien dock yesterday, east bound.
Motor boatman were out I'm force
Yesterday. the weather being the best
for outdoor sports that has been en-
Joyed this spring. All the local craft
i"ve been overhauled and fitted out
ANA several new craft have been
launched, IN addition 10 which several
Old boats have made their appearance
this spring with new engines and can
opy tops.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-08
COMMENCEMENT
Will BE JUNE Is
PROGRAM ISSUED THIS MORNING
FOR THE CLOSING ExER-
cIsEs OF THE HoUoH-
TON HIGH SCHOOL.

The commencement program for the
Houghton High School which takes
place at the Amphidrome hall. June 10,
1911. has been given out by Superin-
tendent Doelle, and is as follows:
Invocation.
Music-High School Glee Club.
Address-Hon. Henry r. Pattengill,
Lansing.
Music-High School orchestra.
Presentation Of diplomas-Supt. J. A.
Doelle.
Music-High School orchestra.
Benediction.
Class Day Exercises.
A class day program will be given at
the High School Assembly room, June
IA. 1911. and is as follows:
Music-High School Orchestra.
lutatory-Elizabeth McRae.
History-Harold Lewis.
Oration-Angus Mcdonald.
Music-High School Glee Club.
Prophecy-Harold Mills.
Memorial presentation-Fred Gibbs.
SOlt- W tluou fIduDOufn.
Gifts-Emma Frizzie.
Poem-Charlotte Lucas.
Valedictory-Minnie Lahti.
Music-High School Orchestra.
officers and Class Roll.
The class officers arc: President, Al
vim O. Rowe; Vice president, Elizabeth
McRae; Secretary and treasurer Char
otte Lucas. Glass flower. red rose:
MOTTO They can who think they can"
stage curtain for the as
'embly room, bearing a picture of the
nigh school and The Glass of 1911" in
etters. Class colors, Alice blue and
lack.
Class roll-Amy Helen Carroll, Char
otte Louise Lucas. Bertha Constance
'hetney. Emma Everesta Frizzie, An
Ia May Mac Vicar. Edith Louise Vial.
elizabeth May McRae, Minnie Selma
4ahti. Palmer Sewell Gray, Earl Den
lis Sullivan, Lloyd Turner Palmer.
Edward Russell Bassett, Fred Gibbs.
Willard James Hoyer, Thomas ]. /
Gilbert j. Hayes, Angus |
Ohm Mcdonald, Gordon Harold Lewis. !
Weldon Earl Bradburn. Arthur Ber-
ard Norton, James Irwin McCarthe. |
arthur Roy Carnahan, John Benjamin |
Alvin Osborn Rowe, Har-
Id Francis Mills, Russell Noall. Gladys |
lincaid.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-08
ONE USE FOR 'EM.

II was examination day at a country
school on the outskirts of Leeds. six
rows of neat little "tykes," with polish
ed faces and clean collars had been
carefully coached by the teacher in the
difficult art of evading the pitfalls set
10y the willy inspector. To a boy. they
were ready
The. classroom doors opened and ad.
mitted the dreadful parsonage.
'Now boys" he commenced I'm his
insinuating manner. can any of yot
tell me a few things that are made in
Leeds?"
"Clothes!" said Tommy Jones.
Right" said the inspector.
"Enginesl" yelled Sammy Jenkins.
Right" said the inspector.
Then the replies came to a sudden
stop.
Now, then, you bright boys hurry
up" said his majesty. But the dread
full silence was unbroken. "weli now.
boys, what is the skin of a COW used
for2' asked the examiner, in order to
jog their memories.
Little Johnny Binks fell off his seat
in his eagerness to be seen.
Please, sir-please, sir" he yelled.
the skin Is used to keep the meat int"
u. IL - ltMi!ll
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-08
STAND FOR LEADER.
A. X. Cox Displays Talent in Carpen
try as Well as Impresario.

A. X. Cox Displays Talent in Carpen-
try as Well as Impresario.
a. X. Cox Of Houghton, who is man
aging the copper country tour of the
st. Paul Symphony orchestra, has
made new stand to be used on May
81 by Walter Henry RothwelI, director
Of the st. Paul Symphony orchestra,
when the latter Yields the wand at the
kerredge on the occasion of the or
chestra's appearance here. The stand
is very workmanike job and shows
another phase of the versatile talents
Of Mr.. Cox.
Cards announcing the orchestra's
engagement. and containing large cut
Of the orchestra are being sent out
to various parts of the county. In
connection with the big musical event
for which music lovers of the county
are looking with great interest, Mr..
Cox states that there will be four sep
aratc and distinct programs given at
the Calumet and the local concerts,
matinee and evening. and not a single
number repeated. The reservation of
seats for the matinee concert at the
kerredge opened today at the Cox book
shop, and tho sale for the evening con-
cert opens Wednesday.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-08
Houehton Department
GOOD FRIENDS OF
UPPER PENINSULA
MEMBERS OF DETROIT BOARD or
COMMERCE COMING HERE
SHOW THEIR At
TlTUDE.

With Clyde /. Webster, chairman OF
the cruise committee. and ]. G. Goss
representing the donors. at the haly-
Yards, the Board of Commerce flag.
announcing the annual lake trip. June
z 10 ~ vas raised 10 the top of the
flag pole on the roof Of the Pontchar-
train hotel at Detroit Saturday noon.
The flag is enc of the largest Of its
kind, being 2S feet long and p feet
nigh. Its largest letters are s feet
high. 1t is Of yellow field with black
letters. The ceremony OF raising the
banner was attended by the entire
Board of Commerce committee. Presi-
dent McRae and oJner officers. II
will ily from there until the trip starts
and then will fly from the steamers
mast mead during the trip.
Not only does it remind the mem
bers of the trip and it's dates, which
IRE to be kept open but it likewise aids
20 show visitors that Detroit wishes
TO discrodit the idea that it has not
the friendly feeling which the city
should have for upper peninsula cit
les and citizens.
Though the date for starting is one
month away a waiting list for rcser-
vations has already been established
there being accommodations for but
500 because Of the limited dining room
facilities Of the City Of Cleveland. the
largest passenger steamer afoat on
the lakes, chartered for the occasion.
At the committee meeting yesterday
It was decided 10 send w r. orr tc
Hancock, Houghton, Ishpeming and
Marquette to ascertain just what may
be expected In the way Of receptions
at the cities TO be visited and to give
information concerning the trip and
the amount of time TO be spent al
the various places.
remnants and canes bearing the
word Detroit have been ordered. O.
600 in number, and at each stop an /
the members on the trip viii be sup
piled with one and will not be allowed F.
on the boat again until they have pre-
sented it to some one in the city WIS.,
tied.
II was also announced that a pa-
rade would be neld from the Board Of
Commerce the day Of the cruise head
ed by one band while another is giving
n band concert on the dock The con-
cert win be rendered by the crack 26th I.
Infantry and a field gun from the
same organization viii sound minute
signals on the dock FOR oue-quarter OF
an hour before departure. The huge
flag win be carried in the parade and
hoisted TO the steamers mast head on
departure.
President McRae met with the COM
mittee yesterday and was greatiyI
pleased with the progress made in
the entertainment line. all of which
viii be kept secret until the boat
leaves.
Rev. Z. II. Pence Of the Fort street :
Presbyterian church has consented TO
conduct the Sabbath service on the
boat and win likewise De one Of the ,
speakers during the trip. Harold Jar
Wis will be one OF the entertainers. All II
The stunts" on the trip will be as :
novel and original a. possible and un-
less all signs fail it VIII De q program ,
lnequalcd before.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-08
TO GRADUATE TONIGHT.

Local friends have been advised that
Miss Amy Keno of Hubbell will be
graduated this evening from the Mary
Thompson hospital of Chicago, where
she has heen studying FOR the last two
years. Miss Keno was formerly a
nurse at the Lake Superior General
hospital and is yall known in the
Torch Lake towns. Miss Keno will
remain in Chicago TO practice for
several months. upon the request of
the hospital authorities
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-08
REGISTERED 81 DEGREES.
Temperature Exceeded Here But
Twice in Ten Years in May.

temperature Exceeded Here But
Twice in Ten Years in May.
With two exceptions, yesterdays
temperature was the highest recorded
during the month Of May i'm Houghton
since the establishment of the local
branch of the United States Weather
Bureau. Thermometers at the bureau
showed eighty-two degrees recorded
as the highest for the day, and this
temperature was exceeded only in 1902
when it reached eighty-seven during
the month Of May, and i'm 1903, when
80 degrees was recorded. Yesterday
was the Warmest weather experienced
here since the latter date, according
TO Observer Cowdrick.
The Indications are favorable for a
continuance of the present warm dry
weather, with no prospects in sight of
rain or storms.
a little rain would be appreciated
by farmers and gardeners. as IT is
greatly needed for vegetables and
grass. and the fishermen think that
If there were a little downfall to raise
the streams somewhat. trout fshing
would be better The fair warm
weather of yesterday was taken ad-
vantage Of by local anglers, who Wis.,
tied waters in various parts of the
county, and some good catches are
reported.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-08
TORCHLAKE
BASEBALL GAMES SUNDAY.
Hustlers Win Two contests-Try Out
for Hubbell Team.

for Hubbell Team.
The Lake Linden Hustlers won two
baseball games yesterday, defeating
the Netter street team by the score
of IS to Z. Parks pitched both games
for the Hustlers. Longpre catching the
first game and Lanouette the second
game. Poland and Lamotte formed
the Netter street battery and Cour-
chesne and Gardned were the points
for the Leaders.
The Hubbell team had try-out yes
terday TO the delight Of a large num-
Der of fans who gathered at the Gale
donia diamond to get their first
glimpse of the candidates for the team
in action. The regulars defeated the
Yannigans by the score Of IL to 8.
Malthen and Lachanco formed the bat
terry for the regulars and Smith and
Baril for the Yannigans.
The Dollar Bay team won an in
teresting game from the Hancock lea
que team on the Dollar Ray diamond
afternoon, the final score
being to 2. Hiltonen, O'Leary and
MacAuliffe formed the Hancock bat
terry and Cullnan and Kahler were the
points for Dollar Bay Only one hit
was secured off Cullnan in seven in
nings.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-08
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HoUoHToN BREvIriEs.
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Robert Nelson of Calumet was "a Wis
itor In Houghton on Sunday.
Fred Rogers of L'Anse visited on
Sunday with friends in Houghton.
w. o. Baker of Oshkosh arrived
this morning at Houghton on a bust
ness trip.
A marriage license was issued this
morning to kalle Hyvanen and Elsa
Pankkeri of Calumet.
The Houghton county board of SUI
pervisors will bold Their regular meet
ing for the month of cday at the court
house tomorrow morning.
George Rousseau Of Houghton left
Saturday evening for the 500 70 at
tend the funeral Of his mother. which
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-08
n Misapplied Diminutive.

The late Bishop William n. Mcvick-
ar of Rhode Island hnrbored large
soul in a body to match. He was a
bachelor, whose sister kept house for
him. On one occasion he telephoned
TO his tailor that he wished to have a
pair OF trousers pressed. and the tailor
sent boy to his residence TO get
them. The bishops sister admitted the
messenger and called upstairs, "willie.
the boy has come for your trousers"
When her brother appeared the
youths astonished gaze traversed the
prelate's impressive "corporosity":
then he murmured:
"Geel Is that eT'-Youth's Com
panion.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-08
TEACHERS RE-APPoINTED.
L'Anse Board Of Education Holds an
Important Meeting.

L'Anse Board Of Education Holds ar
Important Meeting.
At regular meeting of the Board
Of Education of EAnse the following
teachers We're re-engaged for the COM
ing school year:
L'Anse High School,
+. A. Mellencamp. Superintendent.
Lewis G.. Christman. Principal.
Miss Kathryne Justema, Language.
Miss Catherine Douglass, English.
Miss Kate Curry, grade teacher.
Miss Kate NJ. Sterk, grade teacher.
Miss Clarissa LaDuc. grade teacher.
Miss Gertrude Bulger. grade teacher.
Miss Flora Sawtell, kindergarten.
Pequaming School.
Ernest =. Clark. principal.
Miss Zoe NJ. Proctor, kindergarten.
Miss Adalia Egerer McKernan.
Miss Theresa Mengc, Herman.
Mrs. Catherine Picard. Mason.
Miss Ruth Jackson. NJ Il. Mission.
Janitors.
Andrew Johnson, L'Anse school.
Ernest p Clark, Pequaming.
Herman Keranen, Herman.
Miss Zoe NJ. Proctor, Pequaming.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-08
NEW /. o. o. r. DIRECTORS.

The board Of directors Of the odd
Fellows corporation mas been increas-
ed to five members, and AT meeting
held Friday evening, Frank Major and
w $. McVicar We're elected. The
other directors are Jacob Gcttlicbsen
w. II. Mccain and James y. Chap
pell The second and third degree,
were conferred az meeting OF Pill
grim lodge Saturday evening, the de-
gree teams Of the Trinity lodge Of
South Range and Painesdalc lodge
comforting the work.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-08
TORCH LAKE Briefs.

Mr.. and Mrs p. Slattery of Hubbell
were guests of Hancock friends over
Sunday.
Il. f. Gillet and M. Toplan of Hub
bell were guests of Houghton friends
yesterday.
James Sampson left today for his
Zone at Winona, after visiting the
members of his family here
James Bond, mate on tho AIcWil-
liams. which tied up at the Hancock
yesterday was the guest of his broth
err here Yesterday, this being the first
time they have met for four years.