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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
BOOSTING v. p. DEVELOPMENT

John Mcnamara. secretary of the
Houghton County Agricultural socie-
W. and Supervisor Hamar of Chassell
are In Calumet today. interviewing
Wominent local businessmen in be-
hait OF the Upper Peninsula Develop
nent association in which they arc
Interested. They report they are meet
ing with splendid success and that
,hey have secured number of mem
"erShips for the association I'm this
city.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
ANNIVERSARY OF BIG FIRE.
Village Of Red Jacket Almost Wiped
Out Al Years Ago.

Tomorrow will be the orty-flrst an
niversary of the fire which practically
wiped out the village of Red Jacket.
ON May 18th. 1870, late in the after
noon. fire broke out to the west OF
the main part of the village. about
famed by high wind IL swept on to-
wards the town, destroying building
after building. Almost every business
block in the town was destroyed and
many OF the residences and boarding
of the old sprang up n new and bet
ter Red Jacket
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
MAY PARTY AT ARMoRY.
vertin Bros. Clerks to Entertain on
Friday, May 26.

Arrangements for the annual May
party under the auspices of the clerks
of Vertin Bros. department store. at
the Calumet Light Guard armory on
Friday, May 26 are being completed.
The clerks are anxious to make this
event the most successful that has
ever been conducted and have met
with much announcement In the sale
of tickets. Good music has been en-
gagged and the program which Is being
arranged includes some OF the most
popular numbers. The work of deco
rating the armory will be commenced
next week and no effort will be spared
to make its appearance attractive.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
conIsy to Meet cos,ar.

New Orleans. La. May 17--Frankie
Conley and Joe Coster. featherweights,
who viii meet for twenty round fight
here May 2sth. have established train
Ing quarters here and begun light
work. Coster will not begin boxing
until the arrival the latter part of this
week of his manager. Jimmie John
son.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
ctone 70 Ask For Vote.

Senator Stone. (MissourD. an
nounced today to the, finance COM
mittee at the hearing on reciprocity
and free list bills that he will soon
press for n vote on reciprocity. He
said he did not propose the hearings
should drag along indefinitely. An un-
successful attempt was made by the
committee to fix a time to close the
hearings, Penrose, chairman of the
committee, expressed the belief the re-
ciprocity bill hearing would end soon.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
vIoLlNlsT is HERE.
knute Froysaa to be Heard a. Concert
at Theater Tonight.

Knute Froysaa, violiniste. OF Valley
City. N. D., who will appear at the
Calumet theater this evening in the
concert to be given in commemora-
tion of the Norwegian Independence
Day, arrived in Calumet today.
Mr.. Froysaa appeared in Calumet
two years ago and so pleased his au-
dience that a return engagement was
insisted on. He is n professor OF mu-
sic at Valley City Normal college and
is recognized TO be one OF the leading
violinists of the Northwest. One OF the
numbers announced for the concert to-
night. "Humoreske" by Dvorak, was
played on his last appearance in the
copper country.
There has been a good advance sale
of tickets. The concert will begin at
40 o'clock.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
RoADWoRk is STARTED.

Highway Commissioners Charles Mug
ford has commenced the work OF build
ing new roads In Calumet township.
This morning the commissioners took
a force of men to the Jeffery farm.
and work was started building n half
mile of road from the Lake Linden
road into the farm. This work will
be completed In short order. From
there the commissioner will send his
men to the Trap Rock district, where
new road is to be build connecting
Copper City with the Trap Rock river
farming district.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
CHAMP WOLCAST
TO MEET BURNS
AID ARRIVES AT Los ANGELES
FOR FIGHT MAY 27, AND BET.
TING ODDS ARE IN
HIS FAVOR.

San Francisco. Calf. May 17.-Ad
Wolgast, lightweight champion, arrived
yesterday from Los Angeles to put the
finishing touches on his training for
his twenty round fight here May 27
with frankie Burns. Betting Commis
sioner Corbet announced last night
odds of ten to six have been offered
on the result. with wolgast the favor
ite.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
ROYAL FANCY DRESS BALL.
First Great Social Event Of Corona
ton Season Tomorrow.

London, May 17.-London society is
all agog in anticipation of the royal
fancy dress bali to be given at the
Savoy Hotel tomorrow night under the
patronage of Princess Christian. Prince
and Princess Alexander of Teck and a
long list of other titled personages.
The ball will be the first great social
affair of the coronation season. The
proceeds will be turned over 10 the
Prince Francis of Teck Memorial Fund
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17

ROYAL ARCANUM MEETING.
Thirty Grand Jurisdictions in U. s. and
Canada Represented.

Minneapolis. Minn.. May 17.-More
than two hundred delegates. represent
ing thirty grand Jurisdictions of the
United States and Canada, are attend
Ing the annual meeting of the supreme
council of the Royal Arcanum. which
convened here today for a nine days
session. The opening session was de-
voted largely to the annual reports of
officers and standing committees. The
reports show that the total membership
OF the order is now 100000 and that its
affairs are in highly satisfactory con-
dition.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
ANeLo.cANAoIAN WEDDING.

London. May lin the Holy Trini-
ty church today Miss Mary Beresford
Windham. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Reginald windham. OF Alberta. Cam
ada, and granddaughter of the late
Lieut.. Gen. Sir Charles Ashe Wind
ham, was married to Levin Edward
Cadogan, son OF Earl Cadogan.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
CHAMP CLARK IS
LOUDLY CHEERED
MENTION OF NAME AS PREsIDEN-
TIAL POSSIBILITY PRoVOkEs
STORM OF APPLAUSE
IN HOUSE.

Washington. ID. c.. May 17.-Pro-
longed cheers followed the statement
in the House today by Republican
Leader Mann that Speaker Clark was
being considered by the Democrats for
the presidency i'm 1912.
The demonstration started on the
floor, but the galleries soon Joined in.
The Speaker. his face red with en-
barrassment, pounded vigorously with
his gavel for two minutes before he
could command any semblance OF or
der.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
MANY PRIESTS GATHER.

Bunalo. N. Y. May 17.-More than
one hundred eminent representatives
of the Roman Catholic clergy in Amer
lea including q number of high pre-
lates of the church. gathered in this
city today To take part In the annual
reunion and meeting OF the Alumni
Association of the North American
College In Rome.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
10000 PEOPLE
ARE HOMELESS
CONFEDERATION AT HARBIN,
MANCHURIA, CAUSES MUCH
MISERY AND LOSS OF
s2o,ooo,ooo.

Harbin. Manchuria, May 17.-Forty
thousand persons at Kirin are homeless
as consequence Of n recent confiag-
ration I'm that city The money loss Is
$200O0OOO. Four thousand shops, ff-
teen banks and S,3s7 buildings were
destroyed.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
POTASH AGREEMENT REACHED.

Hamburg. May 1.-THE German
American Potash conference today
reached a full agreement regarding the
prices of potash and for the adjust
ment of the super-contingent tax. The
text OF the agreement is now being
drafted and new contracts viii be ar
ranged Immediately.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
TO ENTERTAIN WILSON.

Portland. Ore, May 17.-Governor
Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey is ex-
pected to arrive in Portland tomorrow
for a visit of two days. The CONNER
cial Club will entertain him at dinner
tomorrow evening and the following
evening he will deliver a public ad
dress. A luncheon at the University
Club is also to be included in the pro-
gramme.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17

Detroit, Mich. May IA delegation
Of about twenty Detroit business men,
headed by President McRae of the De-
troit board of commerce. left today for
Washington to stimulate sentiment In
favor of the pending Canadian reci-
procity treaty.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17

Hardy trees of Europe are to be
planted on the slopes OF the Rocky
Mountains.
Canada IL making special efforts TO
get market gardeners from England
and other parts OF Europe
Foreign corporations desiring 10 do
business in Corea must obtain the con-
sent of the governor general and then
establish head Offices In that country.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
Issue TO Be Decided Today.

Mexico City Mexico. May l7.-If the
hopes of the Diaz cabinet are realized
an armistice Will be announced before
the end of the day. Foreign Minister
De LaBarra declares the negotiations
doubtless will reach a definite result
at today's cabinet meeting. which, In
his belief, viii mean peace.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17

'Hty-eight milllonaires died In
france during the year 1909. two OF
"nom left estates OF over $4,000. 900.
"h'ie the exports of human hair
rom China are very large. II Is denied
'na' any comes from corpses.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
RIVAL FOR MATHEWsoN.
Ray Caldwell Of Highlsnders Is Show.
ina Much Promise.


Ray Caldwell. of the New Yorl
Highlanders, will be a second ChristS
Mathewson within a year or two. ac-
cordlng to critics who have seen hin
in action. Caldwell has a fast ball and
curve that compares with the best
owned by pitchers in the big leagues
In addition he has an underhand bal
that is a thing of beauty and has
proven a baffler to opposing batsmen
10 date.
Caldwell is still a kid. He has not
attained his full growth. He meas
ures about six feet and weighs 175
pounds. He should take on about IL
additional pounds, and when he does
the critics believe that the name OF
Caldwell will be linked with that of
Mathewson by New York fans.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
ALPHoNso 25 YEARS OLD.
Spanish King Receives Congratulations
of His Sub iects.

Madrid. May l7.-National rejoicings
upon an unusually extensive scale to-
day marked the twenty-fi fifth birthday
anniversary OF Alphonso KILL. king of
Spain and the youngest of all Euro
pean monarchs. TIE Deums were chant
ed throughout the kingdom I'm honor of
the young ruler, military reviews were
held and dinners were given by the
municipalities and villages for the poor.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
Statehood Debate Continued.

Washington. ID. c., May 1.-THE de-
bate in the House on the joint state
hood resolution to admit Arizona ana
New Mexico continued today with the
prospect the discussion probably will
not be terminated before tomorrow
night.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
Final Peace Aarsamsnt-

Juarez, May 17.-ln response to a
request from the Mexican government
Provisional President Madero and cab
met gathered today to formulate the
final peace agreement to be- submitted
by telegraph today TO President Diaz
and cabinet.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
MAN KILLED BY COW.

Mason City, Iowa. May 17-christian
'ansen Is dead as the result OF in
Jurles received when COW he was
eading became entangled In a rope
and fell upon him.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-05-17
Hayes Versus Kelly.

New Orleans, La, May 17.-Grover
Hayes, lightweight, will meet Freddie
Kelly, both of Philadelphia in ten
round bout here May 2s.
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-28
EPILEPSY AND
ERYSIPELAS
Mistake in Last Evenings Paper
Parallel to Doctors Diagnosis
Of Tramp's Sickness.

The doctor who diagnosed the
tramps sickness as appendicitis and
prepared the poor victim for the
slaughter. only to find tatooed across
his abdomen the. words: 81 am sub
ject to fits and have had my appendix
removed three times already. Please
don't cut me open again. made no
worse mistake than the type played
last evening in this paper by stating
that epilepsy was contagious.
In the rush and hurry of getting a
newspaper edition out on time, the
mistake was allowed to creep in and
epilepsy was given the credit which
should have gone to erysipelas, which
was the disease entitled to the pub
licity.
This explanation is made in order
to calm the public mind and prevent
a meeting of the medical profession
of Keokuk to investigate the new
wonder of science.
There are number of cases of
erysipelas in Keokuk and this dis
ease is contagious Epilepsy is not
contagious. Either malady, however,
should be avoided.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-28
MAN WHO SUICIDED
WAS A MURDERER
J. Reed Of Omaha Served Eight
Years in Penitentiary for
Murder Of Sporting Woman.

The man who suicided in Burling
ton March Is, and who registered as
Fred Morrison, Des Moines. Iowa,
has been identified az j. Reed of
Omaha. a man who had served term
Of eight years in the penitentiary for
the murder Of Lena Hines. a sporting
woman. Reed had been liberated on
January ] He was looked upon as
mentally unbalanced.
The following letter from the Judge
of the Omaha court. which was re-
ceiyed late Saturday afternoon solves
the mystery which surrounded the
dead man:
Omaha, Neb.. March "a, 1911
Mr. 3. a. Prugh. Coroner, Burlington.
Dear Sir: In this mornings paper
some of the boys connected With the
court saw an account Of the suicide Of
one, ]. Reed, coupled with the state
ment that Mrs. Smith thought he
might be the man who left her place
n short time ago. Az we had court
experience with q Mr. Reed we called
her Up by phone, and she was just
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-28

here with your letter and his picture
taken after death. We recognized the
picture instantly as James Jardine
Reed.
About eight years ago he was tried
before me on charge of murder, hav-
ing killed woman, Lena Hines. He
vas sent to the penitentiary for life.
but subsequently the governor com
muted his sentence TO ten years i'm
psisonment, and under our good time
act he was released about January ] j.
and called on all of us in good spirits
and hopeful for the future At the
trial and ever since we we're always
impressed with the idea that he was
mentally unbalanced. excitable, and
the killing of the woman was the re-
suit Of jealous infatuation, he hay-
ing conceived the notion that she was
to marry him. She was sporting
woman
He was defended at public expense,
and when released from prison had
no money, and so far as we can find
out ndu no iOidtNeS OF near IleHuS
here. | think he regarded the chief
of police, the county attorney who
prosecuted him and myself as among
his best friends, for every year he
would dedicate poetry and other little
trinkets to us--he having made the
trinkets
q send this to you for your inform
alton and guidance.
Very truly yours,
GEORGE o. DAY"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-28


ed to the newspaper field-fo a short
time 10 the journal, aud January |,
1882, came back TO Tie News, with
which he had since been constantly
identified, filing respectively the pc.
sitions of city editor, state editor, ex-
change editor and editorial contribu-
tor.
Worked cheerfully to Last.
OF late years he had free range. and
had contributed many valuable his
torieal papers, which have been widely
read. He had taken, in the meantime,
much interest in the Grand Army OF
the Republic Only recently he con-
cluded year of distinguished success
as commander of George H. Thomas
post.
; Mr.. Thompson once said in an adj
dress that reporter to be successful
must have at least three qualifica-
tions: Brains. talented pair of
legs, and a nose for news He, him-
self. was possessed of these in a re-
markable degree, and up to the last
work that he did there was no im-
paisment of any of these qualities.
For months he had suffered much
pain from chronic complaints of long
standing. but no torture could auench
his spirit. Until within comparativ-
ly short time he reported daily for
duty. and found contentment and hap
piuess in his work.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-28

Mr.. Joseph Fcls, millionaire soap
manufacturer, explains what he
meant when he said all very rich
Americans were robbers, in the
same issue. Another article shows
how state legislatures may save the
peoples money-not theory, but
the practical way it is now being
done in one state. Arc hard times
coming' is answered in another ar
ticle--an article which every man
who is worried about the business
outlook should read carefully.
There are four other articles which
will interest you, and
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-28
Facility For Strong Phrases.

~ one time a questionable auction
room, located in South Illinois street,
seemed TO be operating under the law,
but irregular conduct was discovered
at the place. Mr. Thompson labeled
II the commonest kind of a common
deadfali.' and rang the changes on it
until the proprietor gave up in disgust.
lhompson's phrase lasted for years
IN the memory OF all newspaper read
ere as did another phrase he applied
TO certain street commissioner.
THOMPSON dubbed this officer a lit
tie red wagon with a wart on it.' It
was Thompson who named the slick
Ska political coterte that used 10
run the republican party and the civ.
For short time. Mr. Thompson.
hoping to find relief from impaired
physical conditions. went into the rail-.
way mail service. but he yoon return.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-28
19 Men
Are
Killed or
Manned

VERY. day for the
- sake of 3 cents on a
ton Of coal. Think Of
that. For about 8 cents
a ton coal-nine owners
take chances which kill
or iajure 1000 men a
year; make 500 widows;
1000 orphans. Think
Of that. Economy in coal
digging has reached the
stage where human life is
the cheapest thing in the
mines. Nearly all acci-
dents can be prevented.
But it's cheaper to Kill
men. The whole story is
in Parsons Magazine
now on sale. The mine
owners will probably cry
Undertaking Well, it
isn't. It's cold, hard facts.
1t shows the common
cause Of accidents. It
shows why the miners
cannot help themselves.
1t shows why conditions
will soon be even worse.
Here's the story. Read
it. It's all true. Then
ask yourself if it isn't
about time your Govern
ment took a hand.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-28
ELvAsToN, Ill.


I Oats sowing is going on rapidly and
many farmers have finished their
sowing. The soil is in fine condition to
work, being loose and easy to work.
The acreage will be greater this year
I than usual. The subsoil is very dry
and We are needing rain badly for
the wheat and pastures.
Our school directors are building
new fence around the yard to be of
woven wire and barb wire on top so
that when the ball goes over the
f-Se- it will be lost.
Mrs. Ida Morgan of Keokuk has
bought the residence property owned
| by E. S. Martin. Consideration $1,000.
Mark Kinnaman had Just moved in
to the property and got we'll fixed up
for living. Now he vacates and will
move into Mrs. A. j. Newman's house.
just vacated by VIM. 7. Terry, who
has removed to Ferris, Ill.
Miss Ida Pomroy returned Monday
from an extended visit with relatives
near Kahoka, Mo.
Mr.. John Boland Of the north coun-
try brought to c. B. Garurd $4,000 lbs.
of fat hogs, and others that Mr. Gar
ard has bought he intends to ship to-
morrow, three car loads 10 Chicago.
Mrs Della Carney is visiting rela-
tives in Chicago.
Mrs. A. ]. Newman is roofing her
tenant house where Mr.. kinnaman is
moving and has had the property on
Ohio street improved by adding anoth-
err room on the east and raising the
whole structure with new concrete
foundation and will give it a new coat
OF paint soon.
Ding Atkinson of Cuba and Lessie
Harrison OF Basco were on our streets
Wednesday.
Charley Rosberry and wife of Pc
.oria are visiting with his parents.
Frank II. McGee was a passenger
to Keokuk today.
Christopher Gibson is building an
addition to his restaurant which
makes US realize that business in Ell
vaston is expanding.
Only one vacant house in Elvaston
that can be rented at present
The section men had hard fight
with fire in Mrs Emma Carss' mead
ow on Friday, set by the evening pas
senger on the T. p. & W. r. r. which
burned some hedge fence.
Miss Margie Campbell, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. ] M. Campbell of near
this city was married TO Mr. Lloyd
Bertschi, son of ex-Sheriff Bertschi
Saturday afternoon March Is at 2:30
O'Clock al the residence Of II. ]. Bach
man OF Carthage, DR.. J. Yutzy officiat-
ing. There were no attendants. They
left that evening for Mankato, Mimi
where the groom will assist MS faith
er in the management of the farm.
Frank Poland is skimming over our
streets the past few days in his new
touring car
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-28
Toledo, Peoria and Western R,I
G., 9. 8 q. RAILWAY CO.

Trains leavs from Union n.,.
Berths and tickets. Fifth and lass
son streets. IVY
South Bound.
40. s. st. Louis and south.
IeaVes -. ............... 12:45 al
No. IL. st. Louis and Kan
sas City and west, south,
ASasSS ............., Skh al
No. 4, Quincy, Hannibal &
st. Louis, arrive LIS D. m,
saves $500 $780,. 1:2o pn
NO. 10, Quincy and Hanni-
yah strives .............. s:25 pm
W. ~ leaves .--....... S;a5 pm
Moth Bound.
No. Z, Chicago. st. Paul
ana points west. leaves 2;S5 an
No. IS, Chicago, st. Paul
and points west, arrives 1888 I'M
mo. 10, leaves ........... 7:S5 m
sNc. 3, Burlington, Chicago
and east, leaves ......... 1.5s pu
mo. !, Burlington, leaves 1885 an
'No. 81, Donnellson, c., b. &
4. c.. and North Road
A...... $3.50 pu
mo. 30. from Donnellson,
G, B. & X. c., & North
Road, arrives ........... 1850 an
sNo. I, X. & w, lest, leaves sos an
seNo. s. Centervi1le, leaves 7.S5 pr
sNo. 4, from Centcrville and
points intermediate, arrives 1 Is pr
'No. 2, from Centerville and
mo. 3. Centerville, leaves s:io pr
emo. s, from Centerville, ar
rives ................ ll:5b Al
Daily.
DAILY except Sunday. IN
ssSundays only.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-28
Interior Of Mexico.

Mexico's interior is a high table.
land upon which are located nearly. all
the popuIous cities and the climate is
so cool that the Mexicans have not
yet acquired the habit of drinking cold
water.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-03-28
Patriotism His Ruling Sense.

Besides ruling sense of patriotism
one other great faculty always pos
sessed him, and that was his news
paper instinct. The two were com
bined, in fact, in his service through.
out the war For while he was an
enlisted man, he was also CORES
londent for the Indianapolis Journal.
and wrote over the name "Shacks, "
by which name he was known to two
generations of newspaper readers In
Indiana. He said once that his Oh.
portunity as a correspondent aided
him as journalist, but damned him
IN the way of military promotions
This was said in the semi-hImorous
vein with which Mr.. Thompson alwayH
kept himself young He cared moth
ing for promotion, nor rank. nor pre-
cedence. He simply drove right on
with his work, whatever it was.
It was so in the war. Prior 10 the
fan of Fort Sumter Thompson was a
member of Shoup's Independent
zouaves, noted local organization in
its day.
AS newspaper man Mr.. Thomp
sons work did not fall short of the