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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13

OF correspondence with that object
There Is ground for the belief that
when the facts are public the so-called
conservation movement will turn out
TO have had its origin in the desire Of
certain producing interests To limit
competition by preventing the develop
ment OF natural resources-nOt for the
benefit Of posterity. but merely to give
themselves the benefit OF virtual mo-
nopoly and exploit consumers. II this
demonstration is accomplished the in
ventors OF the political issue known as
conservation will appear in an unenvi-
able Iight-not the altruists they have
claimed to be. but hypocrlts and con
spirators. selnshly seeking their own
at the expense Of the peo-
PIE. President Taft viii appear as the
victim Of virulent Misrepresentation
by the unholy gang. 1t viii be very
To watch the results Of tho
now in progress for the
purpose OF bringing the whole subject
into the limelight Of publicity.
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READY FOR BUSINESS.

There no longer exists the slightest
doubt Of revival of business in thu
Industries which for months have been
tagging in comparison with the general
business of the country,
We refer particularly tu the iron and
steel trades, 10 the copper business
and 10 a remarkable change I'm the way
Of Increased activities i'm the transpor'
tation lines throughout the country.
Barring some Unforeseen disaster
that may overtake the corn and cot
ton crops there is now the most glow
ing prospects for business In all lines
throughout the country.
The ease Of money throughout the
world. even in the countries that arc
making records both I'm foreign and
domestic commerce. such as the Unit
ed states, Great Britain and Germany
is a factor that must not be over
looked I'm its two-fold aspect, that Of
being stimulus to larger volumes VI
commercial and Industrial trade AMI
enabling the transaction OF such in
creased activities without friction. de-
lay or danger.
We have now al the elements Of Sc
curity for the launching out into still
greater trade transactions than those
we have had during the past II years
Of unparalleled trade.
We have the crops, we have the in
dustrial situpation, we have the iinan-
cial conditions, the commercial facil-
tiles. all combined, favoring demand
larger than ever before, with ability
To supply the same with greater
promptness and more ease.
No one doubt the continual increase
I'm our home trade, given steady en-
ployment To labor i'm the cities and in
the Industrial districts
No one but judges our crop results
as a whole will be Of greater aggre-
gate tonnage and greater aggregate
value than ever before.
There can be no differences Of opin-
ion as to the greater volume Of our
foreign commerce I'm view Of the stats
tics 81 the government for the inst
closed fiscal year.
The summing up is conclusive Of an
immense advance in the volume and
value Of the business of the United
States during the next IL months over
the very best Of all the past fiscal
years.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13
WOLVERINE IS RETIRED.
Old War Vessel WIN New Be Used in
Naval Militia.

Naval Militia.
Portage Lake people viii recall the
old iron sunboat Wolverine, which Wis
tied here a Few years ago on a recruit
ing trip Tor the navy. The ancient
craft. which was formerly the Michi-
gan. has just been retired by the naval
authorities and il Will be used in fu-
ture ty the naval militia
Alpha CHILD OF Amsterdam, y. y"
who formerly resided IN Milwaukee
and was at one time city editor of
the Evening Wisconsin. writes as fol-
lows concerning the wolverine 10 the
New York sun:
A news dispatch in the morning
papers Of June reported the retire
ment from the naval service OF the
iron gunboat Wolverine ~ Erie, Pa.
II is 20 be used hereafter In the naval
militia. The dispatch stated correct
ly that the Wolverine was formerly
the old iron gunboat Michigan, and
that as the Michigan Il parolled the
lakes for more than twenty-five years.
The fact is it did that duty for about
siXty-fve years. The name Michigan
was taken from ii only three or four
years ago and given 20 a sea going bait
tleship. The old Michigan was launch
ed at Erie. Pa, in 1894 or 1916, and l
always have understood IL was the first
iron vessel built for the United states
navy. 1t has done service on the chain
Of the Great Lakes from that time till
now.
The first time I saw the Michigan
was a few days after the Fourth OF
July. 1856. in the harbor of Beaver
island i'm the northeast part Of Lake
Michigan. Threats of trouble had
been coming from Beaver island, where
the Mormon prophet Strang, with less
than a hundred followers had been
living several years, and the Michigan
had gone 10 see that hostilities did
not go too far Strong with his two
wives and some other of his people
had been driven from the island. They
were taken on a passing steamer to
Chicago, where Strang died Of wounds
received IN the strife.
This was the day before I was
there a passenger on the great steam
or Buckeye Bolle, from Buffalo TO Mil
waukoc. Forty or hfty of the Nor
mons, with their belongings, including
cattle took passage on the buckeye
Belle for Milwaukee. The Michigan
was anchored near, and its officers and
men were overseeing the shipments To
the Buckeye Belle, standing ready to
protect them from the aggrcssors, If
necessary, who were fishermen from
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13
this is MY 4sRp BIRTHDAY"

Eugene Duquesne, the architect of
the French Government who recently
was appointed professor of architec-
tural design ~ Harvard University.
was born in Paris July 10, 1868. He
received his professional education in
the National School of Decorative Arts
and i'm the School of Fine Arts, re-
ceiving high honors in both institu-
tions. In 1890 he received the first
mention In the international COMPETE
ton instituted by Roumania for a pal
ace for the senate at Bucharest. In
the two succeeding years the grand
medal of the Central Society of French
Architects was awarded to him. Mr..
Duquesne was superintendent of con-
struction of the most important build
ings at the Paris international expo
sition of 1900. In 1908 he was APP
pointed architect i'm charge of the re-
storation and repairs of the palace and
-ardens of Versailles and the Trianon.
"A position which he held until his APP
pointment to the Harvard professor
ship.
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ADVERSARY SUPPER.
To be Given Saturday at Pewabie NJ.
e. Church.

one Of the features OF the celebra-
ton Of the anniversary Of the Pewabic
Methodist church and welcoming home
Of former members OF the congregation
will be the supper 10 be given on Sat-
urday afternoon at the league room
OF the church The supper is I'm
charge OF the ladies Of the church di-
rected by a committee consisting Of
Mrs. George Jacobs. Mrs. John Pol
glase, Mrs. Henry jenkins, Mrs. Geo
Francis, Miss Jennie Kendall, Mrs.
Nicholas Chino. Mrs. II. NJ. Eldred,
Mrs. Frank Nancarrow, Jr, and Mrs
John Harris.
In the evening there will be grand
concert by musical talent, from Han
cock and other copper country towns,
under the direction Of Thomas Laity.
Special appropriate anniversary exer-
cises viii be held IN Sunday in con-
ncction with the various services.
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Hancock Department

gcrous illness Of their mother. The
sons are William OF Great Fails.
stephen OF Seattle. and John. Charles
and George al home
The funeral viii De held saturday
afternoon from the Hancock Metho-
dist Episcopal church ana interment
viii be in Forest Hill cemetery,
Houghton.
Mrs. Mitchell was one of the early
residents of Hancock. having come
here with her parents from owen
Sound Ontario. fifty years ago since
which time she had resided continue
ously in the copper country.
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The NIanitou islands and fishermen
lumbermen and settlers from the Mich
igan shore.
.~rhe Michigan was a vessel of about
400 tons. a sidewheeler with side lever
engines. / ind in my memoranda oil
that year that it had two l2-pound
brass howitzers. one long range 80 and
"a iO-pound rifle gum
The steamer referred to by Mr.. child
and the Buckeye Belle was undoubted-
IN the Buckeye state, which was one OF
the popular passenger craft of early
DAYS on the lakes.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13
ANNUAL PICNIC TODAY.

Members Of the Congregational sun
day school and their friends joined to-
day with the Congregationalists of
Calumet. Lake Linden, Hubbell, Red
ridge and Chassell i'm the annual outing
of Freda park, leaving this morn
ing on the Copper Range railroad.
The annual outing of the German
Lutheran church also takes place today
at the canal, the trip being made on
the steamer International
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}. D. RYAN HERE WEDNESDAY,.
Thomas =. Cole Will Also Be Hancock's
Guest Next Week.

A message received here yesterday
stated that John ID. Ryan. of New York,
honorary president of the Hancock
homecoming and semi-centennial cell
ebration. would arrive here "Wednesday
morning on the Northwestern train.
Suitable ARRANGEMENTS will DC made
for his reception.
Thomas +. Cole of Duluth, who ar
rived here yesterday on his yacht Al
vina. will also be at the home-eom-
ing, and word has been received that
Hon. James b. knight, representative
in the legislature from Norway and
editor Of the Norway Current will be
here TO greet old friends and acquaint-
ances.
Among other guests at the home
coming. some of whom have already
arrived are: Mrs. Grace Tucker OF
Butte Montana. who is visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. jenkins I'm West
Hancock. after an absence of twenty
i've years: Mrs. Jacobs, formerly Miss
Giesscn of tEs city, who now lives at
Butte, visiting at the Giesscn resi-
dence on Quincy street; Quinn Hamp-
ston of Tombstone, Arizona, visit
ing at the home of his sister Mrs. IL.
Holland. who had not seen her brother
IN over forty years Mrs. Richard Nam
kervis Of Butte visiting at the home
Of Mrs. Samuel Uren Of Hancock
street: A. NJ. Shlaes, who lived i'm the
copper country twenty-five years ago,
will be the guest of his son, William
Shlaes during the homecoming week.
Mr.. Shlaes sister Mrs. w. H. Raphael
of Omaha is now visiting here.
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HANCOCK BRIEFS.


John o. Maxey of L'Anse visited in
Hancock yesterday.
A son was born this week to Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Callahan.
Mrs. Richard Simmons of Shellsburg
Wis, is visiting at the home of Mrs
James Tamblyn on Ravine street.
A "homecomer" arrived at | o'clock
this morning at the home of City Elcc-
The official meeting of the common
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13
support.

The new Alaskan charges have been
given a sensational character by the
vicious enemies Of President Taft. So
far there IS nothing but the eager de-
sire Of his thick-and- traducers
connecting him with the matters In
controversy. The President is anxious
that all the facts shall be brought out.
and has given orders for a searching
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council called for last evening lid not
materialize owing to lack of a quo
rum.
trician and Mrs. ed. Gun on Quincy
street.
Frank Bohrer leaves this evening
for Duluth To meet Mrs. Bohrer and
return home with her tomorrow by
boat.
Mrs. Harry Byrne Of Butte Is ex-
pectei here next week for visit with
relatives during the homecoming cell
ebration.
Miss Lottie Rothstein of Detroit Is
visiting at the home of Mrs. l. Blum,
who returned Monday from visit
with relatives in the lower part of the
state.
The case Of John Juntila, charged
with assault and battery on complaint
of J. Rastello, was dismissed when 1t
came up for a hearing in Justice Eich-
kern's court.
The Electric Light company Is
erecting big search light at the driv-
ing park for the illumination of pa
rades and pageants for the home
coming celebration.
A picnic at the Canal will be held on
Sunday next by the North Star Tenn
perance society. on the steamer Uarda.
The Copper Range band will furnish
music for the trip.
Another special meeting of the
council has been called by Mayor
Dodge for o'clock this afternoon,
there being several matters on which
immediate action is desired.
The section of sidewalk on Reserva-
ton street, below Hancock, ordered
completed recently by the council, is
ing started on the job this morning
The quarterly conference at the Pc
wabic M. t.. church takes place this
evening and that at Hancock Friday
evening. Rev. James Pascoe, general
superintendent of the district will
conduct the meetings.
The Plowboy carried a considerable
number of people on its excursion to
the Moreland wreck today. Another ex-
cursion to the wreck will be run on
Saturday. Tomorrow the boat will run
to L'Anse and Baraga.
The fifteen months son of Mr..
and Mrs Louis Fisette of Dollar Bay
died yesterday afternoon. The funeral
was held this afternoon at the Dollar
Bay Catholic church and interment
took place at the old Catholic ceme-
terry in Hancock
The cog catchers got busy today
rounding up unlicensed CANNES of the
city, and all caught running at large
untagged will be captured and shot.
Up to date only seventeen out of the
seven hundred or more dogs of the city
have been licensed.
Alex Stevenson and wife arrived
here today to spend a few weeks and to
take in the home coming celebration.
Mr.. Stevenson is now residing at In
dianapolis, where he is vice president
and general manager of the National
Coming Machinery company, manufac-
turing paper bottles and machinery
for making the same.
The crew of the Yantic are engaged
in painting the vessel from the water
line to the peaks of the masts and 9TH
erwise getting the craft shipshape for
the cruise three weeks hence. one of
the ships boats was blown away by the
heavy wind of Monday and was res
cued by the government tug Circle.
The opening of the new Orpheum
vaudeville theater in Hancock which
was to have taken place on Monday,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13

The new freedom which the Mexican
papers are enjoying works both ways
Madero Is hit as well as Diaz. But
that is the way II ought to be. other
wise Madero might play the autocraL
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13

The quarterly conference of the Han
cock M. T.. church for the last quarter
OF the church year, which was origin
ally scheduled for Tuesday evening
will take place tonight, Rev. James
Pascoe officiating
Mrs. NJ. II. Eldred and children of
Pewabic have returned home FROM a
two weeks visit to Detroit
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13
MRS. r. D. MITCHELL DEAD.
Pioneer Resident of Hancock Sue
eumbs az Her Home LAST evening.

cumbs az Her Home Last Evening.
Mrs. Sarah Mitchell aged 60 died at
about 10 o'clock last evening at her
home on Railroad avenue ia west Han
cock, after an extended illness from a
complications Of diseases. Mrs. Nit
chell is survived by her husband, Rich
ard d. Mitchell who has been blind for
the pace twenty-five years as the re-
suit Of injuries received by a blast in
a mine She also leaves several sons
and daughters. the latter being Mrs
r. Kinsman Of Hancock. Mrs. w
Sparin of Duluth and Mrs Robert Karr
OF Alpena. all of whom are now in this
city, having been called by the dam
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13

Senator Lodge AYERS that the reel
procity fight will last until next win
ter Here's hoping that Senator Lodge
is false prophet.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13

The Prince of Wales will have a lit
tie coronation of his own this week
Children as well as grown people en-
Joy a little nonsense now and then.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION;
BY Mail OF Carrier.
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1911.

Doc Wiley would prevent men from
smoking. And now they are trying 10
smoke him out vi office.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13

w. Frank Knox. chairman Of the Re
publican state central committee, has
pronered the Fifth district vacancy on
the committee, caused by the resigna-
ton Of Benjamin S. Hanchett. TO Ar
thur H. VandeRberg. editor of the
Grand Rapids Herald. Mr. Vandenbcrg
at first refused the designation, urging
the appointment Of any one Of the sew
eral other Grand Rapids Republicans.
hut in response to renewed solicitation
from the state chairman. has Indicated
a willingness TO leave the matter I'm his
hands. Mr.. Vandenberg viii make a
valuable member Of the committee. lie
is a foremost worker I'm the party. and
may be counted on to render strong
support.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13

Bet million Gates Is now playing
the most critical game Of his life. with
death as his opponent
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13

Otto LIGHT anticipates European
yield this season Of 100000 tons of
beet sugar. almost the same as the
1901 output.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13

has been postponed until August Z, as
the interior will not be finished In time
for the home coming.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13
Asthma! Asthma!

POPHAMS ASTHMA REMEDY
gives instant relief and an absolute cure
in all cases of Asthma, Bronchitis, and
Hay Fever. Sold by druggists mail on
receipt of price 500.
Trial Package by mail 10 cents.
WILLIAMS MFG. CO.. Props. Cleveland. Ohio
For Sale at vastblnder & Read, Su-
-,erior Pharmacy, Eagle Drug Store.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13

A poll of the legislators Of the state
taken by the Grand Rapids Herald.
shows they are strongly I'm favor OF
the denomination OF President Taft,
Senator Smith. Their preferences are
in line with those recently expressed
by other prominent Republican lead
ers In similar poll taken by the Her
aid. There is no question that these
men reflect the sentiment Of Republic
cans generally In Michigan I'm regard
to those digh offices and that Taft.
Osborn and smith can count on ef-
fective support in the Wolverine state
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-07-13

All the problems that have troubled
the inhabitants Of Erin's Isle are boy
no means solved, but that some of
the most serious, which affected the
actual existence of the people Of that
unfortunate island, are being solved is
shown by recent reports which state
that ireland IS now exporting twenty
million dollars worth OF poultry pro-
ducts a year. The gain In dairy pro-
ducts has also been marked in recent
years and Ireland Is now looked upon
as a rival Of Denmark, which has long
led in butter expectation. marked
decline in the emigration from the
Emerald Isle Is result OF these inn
proved agricultural conditions.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-15
New Price $42O. Strohber
Piano Cut To S245.

The case of this piano is constructed
of high grade Mahogany veneer, cross
banded and veneered Inside and out,
This is one OF the choice bargains in this
list and one that we highly recommend.
1t will bear the closest inspection and.
owing to the condition of this piano
musically, as well as from every other
point OF view, it must plepse the most
critical purchaser. We guarantee this
piano in every way.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-15

Any of the foregoing genuine bar
gains viii be shipped to out of town
parties, freight charges PREPAID to
shipping point, accompanied by drape
and new stool to match The piano
selected must prove entirely satisfact-
ory to you and as represented in every
detail or YOU will not be expected to ac-
cept it. We do not demand that any
money be paid in advance. Ia fact, all
that we want to know is THAI we will be
treated as well in return as we ar will
ing to treat you.
The majority of these pianos which
we offer we will guarantee against de-
feet in either material or workmanship
for long period of years. Moreover,
we do not ask anyone to test the merits
of any piano that we may recomend in
one week or one month, but we are will
ing to give twelve months, and at the
expiratihu of twelve months, or any
time prior, we will accept any one of
these pianos in exchange and allow every
dollar that has been paid, to be applied
on the purchase price of any otner piano
that may be selected from our stock.
The prices.quoted in the foregoing are
net cash The only difference if pur-
chased on time is that simple interest
at the rate of FER cent per annum on
the unpaid balance will be charged, and
asr cards terms, we shall leave it to
you to suggest such nerms as will suit
your conrerience.
J. is : we'll csgnized fact that the
Den.er Music Company is the best
ace to buy piano, for the reason
that their stocks are the largest and
their assortment the best, and those
who place confidance in US and pin
their faith to US never have reason to
regret having dealt with US.
long, and if you desire to porchase one
of these pianos all that will be necessary
for you to do will be to write US at once
naming the first and second choice, anc
the piano selected will be prepared fol
immediate shipment We will reiteratt
again that same will be shipped to yol
with the express and distinct under
standing that if it does not prove salts
factory and I'D your expectations upor
arrival and examination, it will be taker
off your hands, and we will not cons idel
that you have in any way obligated
yourself.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-15
New price $500 Fischer
Piano cut to 1897.

This is one OF the choice bargains we
have to offer. 1t will serve the most
critical buyer lifetime and will give
precisely the same service as though it
were new. This instrument is con
structed Of specially selected mahogany
heighth it. 10 in. width 2 1T, 3 in !,
depth ft. S in. We will guarantee
this piano for rs years against defect
in either materials or work manship
1t is iu beautiful case design and has
been splendidly preserved. 1t will
please high grade buyer and will be
in keeping with the furnishings of a
fine home. A rare opportunity,
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-15
New Price $425. Schumann
;'iano Cut To S265,

Fancy figured mahogany. There is
probably no piano sold at the price of
e Schumann to day that is construct
ed of as choice materials and, at any
price, we do not believe there is any
piano that is more honestly made. l,
is an instrument that is regarded by
man1 as one of the finest toned pianos
and it has acquired in mrny localities a
reputation second to none. We recon-
mend this piano and guarantee il
cor its natural life.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-15
New Price $500. Weber
Piano Cut 20 .SJ45.

The artisticpre-eminence of the
Weberpiano in worldwide famous.
Height ft. 81. in. width ft. 2in.,
depth #. 4 in. In fancy figured ma
hog?ny, satin finish This piano was
in beautiful home snd was ,splendidly
cared for, for one year almost to day,
and there !s not mnr Or scratch on it
We very highly recommend this piano
and guarantee it to be as good as new.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-15
New Price $3.50 Hayden 6
Sons Piano cut to sos.
Rosewood case in fair condition.
New price $3.50 Regent
DianO cut to S2I2.

In sawed mahogany. The Regent
piano is manufactured by b asius &
Sons who are known the world over as
makers of good pianos. They claim
tha' the Regent is nearer musical per
fection than any other piano on the
market at the same price. We recon-
mend this piano and will guarantee it.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1911-07-15
New price $lO5O Weber
cut to $3.50.

This is one of the latest STYLES,
equipped with .aetrostyle and Themo-
dist. This Pianola Piano VIII give the
same excellent service as a new one
would, and is in the pink of condition
and we not only highly recommend this
instrument but will guarantee it in
every way.