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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-04
Intrigue, Says Porras.

DR.. Porras, minister of Panama to
the United States, upon his return from
New York, where he had gone to bring
to this city his wife whom he had mar
ried by proxy several weeks ago. found
the cablegram announcing his recall.
The whole affair, according to DR.. Por-
ras, is the result of a political intrigue
ON the part of President Arosemena. The
cablegram has been timed so well by his
political enemies. he says, as to reach
Washington at the time Of the coming of
his wife, who has been made ill by the
developments.
The story behind the recall shows the
work of political trickery almost uncom-
parable. according to DR.. Porras' ver-
sion. The people at the time of the
election of Obaldia and Arosemena, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-04
CALLS PORRAS BACK
Panaman Minister to WASH
ington Summoned Home.
FAULT FOUND WITH WORK
Liberals Pronounce Action Part of
Political Intrigue.
MANEUVER FOR PRESIDENCY
Arosemena Will Take Six Months
Vacation and Will Announce
His Candidacy.
FAULT FOUND WITH WORK
MANEUvER FOR PRESIDENCY

PANAMA, October 4.-President Aro-
semena states that at a cabinet meeting
yesterday afternoon it was decided to
recall the Panaman minister to the
United States, DR.. Belisario Porras, as
the government was not satisfied with
his services. The foreign secretary, DIR.
FREDERICK Boyd. voted against the recall.
The president further states that he
will make use of the permission granted
him by the supreme court and separate
himself from the presidency next Febru-
ary and will then be candidate for re-
election. ---.
The constitution of Panama provides
that no citizen may be a candidate for
the presidency who has discharged the
duties of the office within the six months
preceding the day of election"
Arosemena to Go on Leave.
This has been construed generally as
discouraging a second term. Arosemena,
wishing reelection. was advised by his
lawyers that it would be unnecessary
for him to resign his Office. as he would
comply with the letter Of the law by
merely absenting himself on leave. Last
June Arosemena asked the supreme court
for permission to leave his official posi-
ton for a term of six months.
The court consented. AS he now pro-
poses to begin his vacation in February
he will be. according to his partisans,
eligible as candidate in the elections of
next July. The assembly in September,
1910, elected AroSemena vice president,
and he became acting president for the
unexpired term of the late President
Obaldia.
Obaldia was elected for the term of
190S-12
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-04
Would Accept Nomination.

1t Is likely to be some time before
DR.. Porras will leave Washington for
Panama. If he should be nominated
for the presidency on the liberal ticket,
the minister said today, he would ac-
cept.
1t is the belief of DR.. Porras' enemies,
1t is said, that he had much influence
with the United States government.
The recall Is believed to be a political
move to cripple him in his candidacy
for the presidency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-04
Political Intrigue Charged.

Members of the national liberal direc-
tory state that they consider the action
Of the cabinet in recalling Porras as the
result of the political intrigues of his
enemies, who fear that the presence of
Porras in the American capital may in
terfere with their plans for the reelection
of Arosemena.
Until now the liberals have not had a
candidate, but II seems probable that
Porras will be selected to head their
ticket. The elections promise to be
sharply contested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-04
His Purpose Revealed.

That Representative Johnson is OF the
opinion that the federal government
should not be required to pay half of the
sinking fund and interest on the bonded
debt is clearly indicated. the Commission
ers recall, by assertions made by the
District committee leader on the floor
Of the House during the session recently
ended. 1t has remained, however for the
results of an examination Of the District S
affairs by an accountant sent by Mr..
Johnson to make him stronger in his be-
lief that payments by the United States
on the bonded debt were made without
authority and that the amounts thus ad-
vanced should be repaid by the District.
Something of what Mr.. Johnson had
in mind, before the investigation was un-
dertaken, is shown by a remark made
by the District chairman in a debate on
the floor of the House July 2S last. Re-
ferring to the act of 1878. by which the
bonded debt was created, Mr.. johnson
said:
Now, that means, in my opinion, that
the United States government has not
been given credit out of that 80 per cent
appropriation each and every year, and.
| in consequence thereof, the District owes
| to the federal government several mil
| lions Of dollars" &c..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-04

conservative candidates for president and
vice president, respectively, wanted DR..
Porras, a conservative for their head, but
hasty kilograms to DR.. Porras, then in
Chile. said that the only way to save the
government was for him to throw his
strength TO the conservative party, which
he did
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-04
Twelve Return to Work.
Particular About Meals

LOUISVILLE, KY, October 4.-Strike-
breakers employed by the Illinois Central
to take the places of shopmen who quit
their work here are particular about their
food. According to local papers, they
are even insistent, and yesterday, failing
to find fried chicken on the menu of their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-04
Advances Prior to 1878.

Considerable interest has oeen
aroused in financial circles over the re-
port, which was published yesterday
in The Star, to the effect that in the
course of the investigation conducted
bv the governments expert accountant
there were found items Of advances
made by the United States prior to
1878, when the bonded debt was cre-
ated, which have not been repaid by
the District. These. it is said, make
a total of nearly s1.000.000. The strict
est secrecy is being maintained as to
the nature of these advances
District officials are interested in the
report that certain Treasury officials
are i'm favor of the plan to have the
District refund to the United States
ali payments made by the latter on the
bonded debt. If this report be true, IL
is pointed out, 1t may influence Con-
gress should the plan be presented for
consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-04

The circulation of The Star,
both daily and Sunday, is greater
by many thousands than that OF
any other Washington newspaper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-04

existing clauses another will be added
regarding the protection of Italy in her
position in North Africa.
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Amount Involved.

This reference to the repayment Of
several millions of dollars may have
sounded vague, but reference to the
status of the bonded debt shows that
were the District required to repay to
the United states the amount advanced
toward the extinguishment of the debt
from the federal Treasury, IL would mean
the repayment, to date, of 81, ,OO3, 15i.65
In addition, SSSSs.2 200 principal, to say
nothing of interest, remains to be paid
before the debt can be Cancelled.
Altogether, the District would have
thirty-odd millions of dollars to refund.
According to reliable information, the
Johnson plan favors a method by which
the District will reimburse the federal
government at the rate of Sl,OOO,OOO a
year. At this rate the District would be
more than thirty years wiping out the
obligation.
Another indication of what Represent
ative Johnson may have had in mind Is
furnished by remark he made In the
course of the debate referred to above.
Representative Sims had asked the fol-
lowing question::
IF it had been the purpose and object
of Congress to actually assume one-half
of the debt and interest, and there was
to be no recourse on the District, does 1t
not stand to reason the debt would have
been divided, and that the government
would have issued it's bonds for Its half,
and the District had nothing to do with
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Generally fair tonight and
Thursday; cooler Thursday; mod
crate to brisk northwest winds.
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The reply of Representative johnson to
this question was as. follows:
"Yes, and before these bonds were
actually engraved the Commissioners laid
before the Attorney General of the United
States the question as to whether or not
they should engrave upon these bonds
that they were guaranteed by the United
States. and in a written opinion, the At
torney General told these Commissioners
that they could not write that on these
bonds; but, instead of that. they quoted
the act of 1874, and that appears upon
these bonds, making ii plain that Con-
gress never intended for the United
States government to pay cent of either
the principal or interest upon these bonds.
The act authorizing their issue compelled
the District of Columbia to even pay for
the printing and engraving of them"
The information which has reached the
Commissioners Is to the effect that, pro-
ceeding upon the theory that the federal
government is not required to pay half
of the Districts bonded debt, Representa-
tive Johnson has collected considerable
data, as a result of the investigation that
has been in progress, which makes MIN
more convinced than ever that his theory
is right.
Whether a bill to have the District re-
advanced by the latter toward the ex-
tinguishment of the debt would meet
with favorable consideration In Congress
remains to be seen. but the fact that
such a bill is reported to have been given
considera ton by the District chairman Is
causing the Commissioners no little con-
Germ,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18
"THls is MY 72ND BIRTHDAY"

DIR. Charles Lemuel Thompson, for
merly moderator of General Assem-
bly, of the Presbyterian Church. and
now secretary of its Board of Missions,
was born i'm Allentown, Pa, August IS.
1899. After graduating from Carroll
College i'm 1858 he took theological
courses at Princeton and Mccormick
theological seminaries. He was or
dained n Presbyterian minister i'm 1861
and subsequently filed pastorates in
GAINESVILLE, Wis, Cincinnati, Chicago
Pittsburg, Kansas City and New York
For several years DIR. Thompson was
editor Of "The Interior" published in
the interests of Presbyterian missions
He served as moderator of the General
Assembly in 1852, and has been sec
rotary of the Presbyterian Board Of
Home Missions since 1898.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18
There Was Room for Both.

church located in a town Just out
side of Chicago was hearing candidates
for its vacant pulpit, and as customary.
these applicants for the position of
soul saver were guests over Sunday of
the various church officers.
Deacon Green, who was the proprie-
tor of the only hardware store in
town, had been notified that the can
didate for the following Sunday would
be quartered at his home, but had for
gotten all about it,
Saturday morning an athletic look
ing young man, carrying a grip, en-
tered the store. asking for the deacon,
opened the conversation by saying: II
suppose you received my card Mr..
Green"
Well" said the deacon, 81 don't lust
remember whether l did; let me see,
asbestos goods, isn't it? What house
is it that you are travelling for?"
The young clergyman, with twinkle
In his eye. responded gravely: 81 ira
vel for the house of the lord sell
sky charts"
The deacon realized his error. but
unabashed, replied: "Well. there Is
lots of demand for both lines of goods
in this section, and the trade that YOU
don't supply the asbestos man can
take care of afterward."-The House
keeper.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18
First on the Job.

Booth Harrington is known as a tel
Ter of jokes as well as a writer of de-
lightful novels and plays.
While in "A small town in Indiana a
few years ago he had the misfortune
To lose two valuable bird dogs. Think
ing to expedite their return, he went
al once To the Office of the one news
paper in the town, where, upon his in
curing for the editor, he was inform
ed by the sleepy, tousle- headed Office
boy that the editor was out. He then
left with the boy a description of his
pets with an alluring offer of $50 for
their return, and after giving explicit
Instructions as to the position he wish
ed the lad" to occupy, he departed.
Anxious to know whether the office
boy had impressed the editor with the
seriousness of the matter. he returned
to the Office a few hours later and
was again greeted by the boy, who,
the only occupant of the room, was
perched on a stove dreamily gazing
oct the window
Where's the editor?" asked Tark-
ington. AZ lFll5gn1y
The boy leaned over and spat out
the window, then slowly turned to the
author.
He's gone out tub hunt de dogs"
he said.-Cosmopolitan Magazine.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18
Strictly Family Affairs.

Dan Donnelly, the public service in
spector who looks after traffic at the
-Four Corners during the day, encoun-
ters all sorts of experiences with trav-
elcrs. The following is one story he
relates:
"A lady leading a Adaintily dressed
little girl of perhaps five or six years
mounted the platform of a Broad street
car. There was an air of aristocracy
about them. but it was an aristocracy
that had evidently seen better days,
for there were signs of wear about the
tips of the gloves the lady wore and
the little tots shoes were beginning to
show effects of travel.
THE lady dropper a cent piece in
To- the fare box and took hold of her
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18
Sure of His Facts.

John ID. Rockefeller, Jr.. AT the re-
cent reunion of the bible class of which
he is vice president said of an abusive
magazine writer.
He attacks his country's greatest
men, but when l read his attacks /
can't help thinking that he is like old
Uncle Rastus.
Uncle Rastus. testlfying in a GER
tain lawsuit. refused To be sworn.
"Ah will affirm, he said.
But, Uncle Rastus,' the judge said,
how is that? Last week. i'm the CAL
houn case, you swore readily enough.
"'Yo Honah. Uncle Rastus solemnly
said. All was mo- suah o. nah fac's in
dat case dan in dis one Detroit
Free Press.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18

fifteen miners working In the mine un-
der contract, taking out mass copper
and they have been successful ever
since the mine closed down. IL Is said
that the men have averaged from IS to
$40 a day, but they will not be able TO
work there many more months, as the
workings are filling with water. The
men pay all of the expenses Of bring
ing the copper TO surface and they give
the company one half Of the revenue.
The water is now within about 900
feet of surface and IL is said that II is
raising throughout the workings at the
rate of about one inch per day In the
early days the mass copper from the
Michigan sold from forty-nve to fifty
cents per pound, and il is said that
this mine cannot now be operated at
profit under fifteen or sixteen cents,
as the veins are narrow and at times
II Is necessary TO do a great deal Of
work in exploring for the masses.
RoekIand Beautiful Place.
Rockland has for many years been
regarded as one of the most beautiful
spots an Upper Michigan. The bust
ness section of the town has changed
considerably since the big fire of some
eighteen years ago, which destroyed
many buildings. Several fine DWELL
ings have been erected and the Stan
nard hotel the finest brick structure
in the town is now closed because of
lack of business, though portion Of
the block is occupied
, The buildings at the old National
mine, which has been idle for nearly
twenty years, are in bad repair, as the
property has been neglected ever since
operations were suspended. All of the
shaft houses have disappeared. but the
old engine house and the stone dry
and shops buildings are still stand
ing Many of the dwellings that were
erected from fifty TO sixty years ago
are still standing. but most of them
are vacant as most of the people OF
the town have built new homes i'm re-
cent years. The population has been
reduced to a few hundred and a num-
Der of busiess blocks and DWELLINGS, are
vacant.
Splendid Fruit District.
The farmers continue to prosper and
a number Of them have fine places.
While the farmers in many other parts
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18
a Kentucky Fantasy.

Bang"
"Under the seat, stranger" cried the
Bluegrass man, as he stepped to the
floor.
What's wrong?" gasped the strang-
err.
Bang! bang! bangl" The train
gathered Roadway.
Guess we gittin' through all right
Guoth the native, as he raised his head.
"Why. what's the trouble?" demand
ed the other.
"Taint really nothin'," the native ex-
planned. Jest tn boys up n tn noun
tains shootin' at tn train hands They
don't mean no harm"
But they might kill somebody"
We'll, yes. they do now and then"
Good gracious! Why don't the au-
thoritics interfere?"
'Twouldn't be with while. Ef they
stopped 'em from shootin' train hands.
like as not they'd begin shootin' pas
songers. Besides. they don't really
mean no harm"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18
BIDS FOB ROAD BUILDING.

Bids will be received by the Town
ship Board Of Calumet Township for
building roads as follows: Road from
Centennial Heights along Section line
between Sections one and Two Town
So Mr. 80 w to the North boundary
line of Calumet Township. Road from
North Kearsarge to and through Cop
per City. Road from Copper City to
Trap Rock Valley. Bids to be separate
for each road
Profiles on file in Township Clerk
office
Bids TO be filed by Tuesday, August
22nd at o'clock =. NJ. Board reserves
the right 10 reject any or all bids.
GEORGE MARTIN, Clerk
23 DAVID ARMIT,
Chairman Road Committee
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18
A SMILE OR TWO
PERHAPS A LAUGH

daughters hand to lead her into the
car
Pardon me, lady questioned the
conductor but how old is your daugh-
ter?
"A look that contained mixture of
subdued surprise and naughty reserve
covered the ticket taker for an instant.
and then the little purse came out
from the muff again.
/ prefer to keep my family affairs
to myself she said, as a second cent
piece ratified into the box."-NewarII
Star
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18

apple and plum yield will perhaps be
the largest in many years and in places
it was necessary to prop up the BRAN
ches bearing the fruit TO keep them
from breaking. The yield of plums
from single trees will be several BUSH
els. The soil at Rockland is practi-
cally adapted for fruit raising.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the Board of Supervisors of Houghton
County. Michigan on Monday, August
81, 1911 at O'clock +. M for the build
ing of tuberculosis Hospital on the
premises of the County Poor Farm.
Houghton. Michigan. Separate propos-
als will be received for the Plumbing
for this building
Separate proposals win be received
for the heating for this building.
Plans, specifications and instruc-
lions to bidders are now on file at the
Office of the County Clerk of Houghton,
and also at the Office of the Archi-
tects.
The right to reject any and all bids
Is reserved.
CHARLTON & KUENzLT,
Architects.
Marquette, Mich. and Milwaukee,
wis. -2i
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18

of the upper peninsula have this year
complained Of poor crops because Of
the excessive rains, the crops in and
around Rockland are as good as in
former years. The fruit crop is espe-
cially good and there is hardly a gar
den in Rockland that is without apple
and plum trees. and berry bushes. The
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18
The spooners.

For the fourth time he had said
good night" but still they fingered
on the frosty doorstep.
"Ah, dearest" he whispered tender
ly, gazing toward the starlit skies. 1.-THE
night has thousand eyes"
Ssh! You goose!" cautioned the
pretty girl as she noticed the dark
forms at the opposite windows. mot
so loud. The night also has a thousand
ears. Chicago News.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18

The Calumet Board of Education
announce the opening Of the Public
Schols Supply Store. Washington
Building, August 81, 1911. Parents are
requested TO purchase their chldren's
school supplies before the opening OF
school by so doing they cooperate
with the Board I'm their endeavors to
eliminate the congestion at Supply
Store, and waste of school time.
10 ]. w. Downing, Sec'y.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18

of The Day Is Done, you know; And
the night shall be filled with music. and
the cares which infost the day shall
fold their tents like the Arabs, and as
silently steal away"
by Jovel" he exclaimed. there is
something In that. know those Arab
beggars-they would simply steal any
hing."-Tit- Bits.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18
Knew Them.

A dried up old colonel and senti-
mental young lady were together
watching the sunset.
She inquired gushingly: 60 colonel,
don't you love Longfellow's poems?"
cant say | do" he replied Never
read them in fact. Consider all poet
ry absolutely drivel"
But" she persisted, "surely you can
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18
I. o. o. r. NOTICE.

All odd Fellows wishing to go 70
Lake Linden on Monday, Aug. 21st
will please take the special street car
leaving Red Jacket terminal at p. m
Fred Lenten,
10 Alfred Taylor. Committee
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18

Just received a beautiful line in dress
skirts at the Fashion, 302 Fifth st. rs
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18

Long silk gloves up to $150, Aug
ust clearing sale IS cents at the Fash
ion, 3O2 Fifth st. rs
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-08-18
Splendid Fruit District.

The farmers continue to prosper and
a number Of them have fine places.
While the farmers in many other parts
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-04-22
NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO MAKE
STREET IMPROVEMENTS.

Notice is hereby given that at a
regular meeting of the common coun-
ell of the city of Pendleton, held April
u. 1911, the following resolution was
adopted by the council, viz:
"Be 1t Resolved, By the common
council Of the city of Pendleton that
1t is eXpedient to improve and it is
hereby proposed to improve West
Court street in The City of Pendleton
from the west line of Star street to
the east line of Ash street, by con-
structing sidewalks and cross walks
along the south side thereof, where
there are no sidewalks and cross
walks or where the sidewalks and
crosswalks are not constructed ac-
cording to the city ordinances and up
on the established grade for such
sidewalks and cross walks, such i'm
provements to be made in accordance
with the ordinances of The City Of
Pendleton, the cost of making the
same to be q charge and lien upon the
lots parts of lots and parcels of land
in front of which said Improvement
shall be made, as provided by the
charter of The City of Pendleton, and
the owners of lots and parts of lots
fronting upon said streets where said
improvements shall be made shall be
liable for the payment of the portion
of such improvements in front of
their respective lots, parts of lots and
parcels of land.
and Be Il Further Resolved, That
the recorder of The City of Pendle-
ton shall cause a copy of this resolu-
ton to be published in the East Ore
gonian for a period of ten days" and
all persons interested will govern
themselves accordingly.
Dated this 18th day of April, 1911.
THOS. FITZ GERALD,
City Recorder.