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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
NATIONAL CIVIC BODY.
Eleventh Annual Meeting Opens in
New York Today.

New York, Jan. 12.-Many men ma
tionally and internationally prominent
in public life and in the industrial
world were present today when the
eleventh annual meeting of the Ma
tional Civic Federation was opened
here.
President Seth Low in his opening
address outlined in general many
timely questions of national import to
be discussed by the speakers during
the three days session. the subjects of
regulation of corporations and combi-
nations. regulating of railroads and
municipal utilities. compensation for
industrial accidents, and arbitration
and conciliation being well to the fore.
The so-called new Nationalism will
receive attention at the conference.
At one session there will be considered
the questions: "Is the piece work,
bonus or premium system of wage
payment Just, both to employers and
employees" and How Successful is
profit sharing in the United States to-
day."
The scheduled speakers include men
of such wide prominence as former
President Theodore Roosevelt. w. Nc
Kenzie King. Minister of Labor of Can
ada; Secretary OF the Treasury Frank
lin MacVeagh. Senators Root of New
York and Cummins of Iowa, Judge AL
ton II. Parker. President Samuel Com
pers Of the American Federation of
Labor. Andrew Carnegie, George b.
Cortelyou. William Dudley Foulke,
August Belmont, Myron T. Herrick
George w. Perkins, John Mitchell
Samuel Untermyer. Melville f. Ingalls,,
James r. Garfield and w. c. Brown.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
AMERICAN ASSN. MEETING.
Many Questions to be Discussed a
Minor League Gathering.

Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. 12.-In view of the
agitation over the reclassification prob
lem and the abolition of the draft sys-
tenn and the persistent talk that the
American Association means to enter
the major league field unless both
questions are settled to its satisfac-
ton, unusual interest naturally at
taches to the annual meeting Of the
association, which went into session
behind closed doors at the Congress
hotel today.
These and other questions along the
same line probably will be thoroughly
discussed at the meeting. though ii is
not likely that any definite action
will be decided upon at this time in
view of the fact that the agreement
between the American Association and
the National organization will not ex-
pire until next fall.
The business announced for transac-
ton at the meeting is wholly Of a
routine character. Several minor
changes In the constitution are TO be
discussed and acted upon and a presi-
dent for the ensuing year will be chos-
en-. While there has been some talk
of opposition to President Chivington
II is not believed any serious effort will
be made to defeat him for reelection.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
Five and Ten Cent Establishment
at ConDellsville, Pa, is De-
stroyed Today When
Gas Let's Go
MANY PEOPLE ARE INJURED
Besides a Number Of Clerks, IL is Be-
lieved Some Customers are Among
the victims-Explosion
Was Terrific.

Connellsville. Pa, Jan. 12.-4McCro-
rys five and ten cent store became a
fiery furnace at 10 o'clock today when
gas explosion wrecked the building
and the flames which followed COM
municated to adjoining structures.
Three young women clerks are miss
ing, two clerks and assistant manager
and carpenter are in the hospital
dangerously burned or injured, and a
dozen or more other employees are at
their homes suffering from injuries
more or less serious.
BY noon the flames were under con-
troll and the property loss was placed
at S75 900. 1t cannot be determined
whether the list of missing will be
increased until the debris from the
collapsed walls has been gone over.
The exact number Of customers in
the store is not known. nor have their
names been learned. Ii is thought
that there were about twenty CUSTOM
ers in the establishment when the gas
let 60. The front wall was thrown
into the street and carried with IL
large number of electric wires. These
were entangled in a mass and pre-
vented for time the rescue of those
imprisoned within the wrecked struct-
ure
Ada Mitchell. piano player, COM
planned to Mnnager Poff of a strong
odor of gas and he went to investi-
gate Before his return the explosion
had occurred. Miss Mitchell, who was
sitting at the piano. was hurled with
the instrument from the back of the
building through its entire length and
into the street
Fire appeared in all parts of the
building and within few minutes the
other walls began to fall. Merchan-
disc was scattered high upon the floors
and many clerks were buried under
meath. Then the walls of the adjoin-
ing buildings began to go down, but
the rescuers. clearing away the wires.
forced a passage into the Ave and ten
cent store. Here they located the
stricken employees and customers, and
each one found was carried out to
safety. With the flames subdued II is
hoped 10 recover those believed to be
i'm the ruins.
Later it developed there were two
explosions, one in the Citizens Ma
tional bank. the front wall of which
was blown out.
Two bodies were found in the ruins.
The cause of the disaster lies in the
removal of a meter, ii is stated, ac-
cording to Manager Poff. Workmen
neglected to make the proper connec-
tions. This afternoon Hoseman Dugan
and six nrement fell from the roof of
a burning building. but none were se-
riously hurt.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
CONFERENCE ON TAXATION.
Delegation from Many Parts OF New
York Gather Today.

Utica. n. Y. Jan. 12.-Delegates
from all parts of the state were pres
ent here today at the opening Of a two
days conference to consider taxation
reform and the establishment of unan-
unity i'm the methods OF assessment
and taxation in the State OF New York
Judge Il. H. woodbury. Of jamestown,
chairman of the state Board of Tax
Commissioners called the gathering to
order. one session of the conference
is TO be devoted to the personal prop
erty tax, with especial reference to
Mayor Gaynor's proposal TO abolish II
in New York City. Among the other
subjects announced for discussion are
the new inheritance tax law. assess
ment of manufacturing corporations
and assessment of railroads and other
public service corporations.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
FREES PRISONERS
TO REFORM THEM
oREo CIRCUIT JUDGE PAR
oLEs CONVICTED MEN, DE-
cLARINo PRISONS ARE.
TOO FULL.

Portland Ore, Jan. 12.-Declarins .
that iron cages are for beasts, not
men, and that the penitentiaries are
too full now, Henry r. McGinn, newly
elected Circuit Judge for this county,
has begun his judicial career by free
ing prisoners convicted In his court.
He has been dubbed Fresh Start
McGinn. for he believes all but harden
ed offenders can be turned from the er-
ror Of their way and made into useful
citizens
During his first three days on the
bench, Judge McGinn freed five pri-
soners brought before him They were
all young and the Judge believed they
could be made into something more
useful than convicts. Charges again.t
them were as follows Harry Simp-
son, % years old, larceny i'm store
and attempting to shoot arresting Of
ficer; sentenced TO one year and par
led. James Bell, "a. passing bad
checks; pleaded guilty and released
pending good behavior. Thomas shea,
90 larceny from store. pleaded guilty
and sentenced To one year and paroled.
George LaDaux, 21. larceny from
store, pleaded guilty, sentenced to one
year and paroled Robert Wilson.
charged with larceny from store
pleaded not guilty and released on own
recognizance.
when "a man Is physically III. he is
sent 10 n hospital" says Judge Nc
CHM, when he is mentally in he is
sent to an asylum. and when he Is
morally III he is sent to Jail and plung-
ed deeper into the depths when what
he needs i'm most cases is treatment
THE penitentiary is no place for any
human being, save for him who has
taken the life of a fellow man. 1t
should not be reserved for the man
who commits forgery. robbery and the
like, so long as these men show the
least opportunity for reformation. l
shall not, during my term of office,
punish any man by sending him TO
state prison so long as | think there
is a chance to save him. But we will
deal properly with those incapable of
redemption In cases OF incorrigibility,
l presume I shall be forced to SEN
tence law-breakers TO the penitentia-
ry."
Judge McGinn's method is to require
the paroled prisoner to report 10 him
weekly for a stated time. Beyond this
there is no restriction on his free
dom.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
MUCH INTEREST
in Big CASES
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED
STATES UNUSUAL CENTER
OF TRACTtoN
TODAY.

Washington, d. c., Jan. 12.-With
the closing words in the great fight of
the government against the so-called
Tobacco Trust" and the opening
words of an even greater contest over
the continued existence of the Stan
dard Oil organization crowded into one
day, the Supreme Court OF the
United States was an unusual center
of attraction today. Representatives OF
many interests were present to hear
the final arguments of Attorney Cen
eral Wickersham in the tobacco case
Interest attached also to the opening
address of John G. Milburn of New
York. representing the Standard Oil.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
MILLION DOLLAR
Will CONTEST
N OF ABLE LEGAL FIGHT TO
BREAK WILL OF PROMINENT
MoLAssEs BROKER AT
BOSTON.

Boston, Mass. Jan. IA notable
legal contest is in prospect over the
will of Benjamin w. Parker. mill
lionaire molasses broker i'm this city,
which was offered for probate in the
Suffolk County court today DR.. Fred
erick =. Gay of the University of Cali
fornia. nephey of Mr.. Parker, will
seek to have the will set aside.
Mr.. Parker died recently and left a
fortune of over s1.OOO.OOO. He left be-
quests of $500 each to eight persons. of
whom DR.. Gay Is one. The income of
the entire property is To go to the tes-
tators brother, Clark Parker of Pasa-
dena, Cal, with provisions for the
holding of the property by his family
after his death.
Despite his vast wealth and the fact
that he had spent his entire life in
Boston. Mr.. Parker was comparative
ly unknown here. For a millionaire
his manner of living and his tastes
were i'm marked contrast with the no
tions generally associated with pres
ent-day affluence. He lived apart
from his fellowmen, in the sense OF
rarely mingling with them in the or
dinary social ways of life. His habits
were of the simplest and most econo-
mical. He owned neither horse nor
automobile He was not known even
by his nearest neighbors He virtually
lived as a recluse to all intents and
purposes, except in the making of
money. He tucked himself away in
his shabby little office and there he cut
coupons and looked after his invest
ments. continuing TO do so after his
molasses business had dwindled away
as a result of changes wrought by
commercial combinations and the in
PRODUCTION of tank steamers.
DIR. Gay, who next to Clark Parker
is the nearest living relative of the
testator, will contest the will on the
ground, IL is understood, that undue in
fuence was exercised upon his uncle
and that he was OF unsound mind. DR..
Gay, who has come to Boston to look
after his interests. Is q young man OF
about 35. Clark Parker, the chief ben
efleiary, who is also i'm Boston In anti
cipation of a contest of the will, is
SO years old.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
R. R. men meet
AT STATE CAPITAL
PLANS TO MAKE TRAVELLING
SAFER ARE plscussED-U. p.
OFFICIALS AT CON-
FERENCE.

Lansing, Mich. Jan. 1.--Quite the
most distinguished gathering of rail-
road officials who have ever been in
Lansing met with the members of the
railroad commission here to discuss
the general subject OF train protection
with view 20 fixing definite stand
ards for various classes of railroads.
nal protection in use. and II was
agreed that no one method could oe
made applicable to all roads, for the
reason that the best method depends
upon many considerations. not the
least OF which are the size and length
OF the road. the character of the coun-
try through which the road runs, dis
tance between stations. the amount
OF traffic handled. etc.
The discussion developed many In
teresting points, and it was agreed
that the railroads in the state could
be very properly classified. and a
standard of train protection fixed foT
each. To bring this about the COM
llitoNiOii N1tiuNh w HtlAO OdA a iiSA VI
questions to all the railroads in the
state for the purpose of finding out
what methods of protection are used.
These questions must be answered
within 60 days. and then an effort will
be made TO classify the roads accord
ing to their reasonable needs and ef-
feet a standard for each class.
Among the railroad officials present
were President JiHommedieu and
superintendent Brown. Michigan Cen
trail; Vice President Ashton, Super
intendent Landslay, Chicago & North
western; superintendent Haskins and
c.. II. Watson. Chicago & st. Paul; G,
n. Luce, Detroit & Mackinaw; j. J.
Kirby, Toledo & Ann Arbor; f. w
Curtis. 500 line; A. H. Eldridge, Du-
luth. South Shore & Atlantic; super
intendents Brownlee and Bgan, Grand
Trunk; superintendent Cotter Wa
bash: J. j. Bennett and A. f. Dennie,
Lake Shore; q, S. Fales, Copper
Range; j. II. p. Hughart. G. r. & l.;
p r. Carl. Manistee & Northeastern;
Loyis Sergeant. c, X. a. S.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
FOR STATUE OF CHANDLER.
Michigan Statesmen at Washington
Talk of Project.

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 12.-Michi-
heartily in sympathy with the propos-
al to ask the present Michigan legis-
lature to fill Michigan's second niche
in Statuary Hall with statue of Ia
chariah Chandler Congressman Die
kema speaks with particularly inter
esting emphasis on the subject:
Il was a member of the Michigan
state legislature when the resolution
providing for the placing of a statue
Of Lewis Case in the Hall of Fame at
Washington was passed. and took a
very active part i'm the work and ds-
bate which secured this action" says
he. This ! have never regretted. for
when showing Michigan people
through Statuary Hall i'm the capitol.
they have with one accord expressed
their satisfaction.
"In almost every instance. however,
the questions were asked Has Mich
igan but one statue here? and Why
do we waltz
The first answer was easy: the
second impossible. for among those
honored by the states but few have
surpassed such eminent Michigan
statesmen and soldiers as Chandler,
Ferry. Mcmillan and Alger.
THE name OF Chandler. however,
has withstood the test of more than
half century. and has constantly
grown more meaningful in the minds
and hearts of the people. His star
could not now be dimmed: his place
among the nations immortals is sure
'"The verdict of history has already
been rendered. Believing that this
verdict is just ami that we will honor
ourselves by honoring the memory OF
one 50 rugged. so stalwart. so cour-
ageous and so manly, who voiced the
soul meaning Of every loyal patriot
when i'm the United States senate Inc
called rebellion treason and designat-
ed jefferson Davis as the arch traitor
i am i'm favor of placing in Michigan''
second niche the statue of zachariaf
Chandler"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
JAPAN MAKES PROTEST.
Gives Official Expression OF Regret
Over Anti-Jap Legislation.

Sacramento. Calf, Jan. 12.-Japan's
first official protest against anti-Japa-
nese legislation in this state comes In
the form of a letter from Consul Cen
eral Nagai at San Francisco to Sena-
tor Wright, chairman Of the senate
committee on federal relation. He calls
attention to the deep concern felt in
Japan on this subject and the efforts
which have been made during the
past two years 20 cultivate the good
will Of the American people and TO
prove the sincerity Of Japanese good
will. His objections to the proposed
measure are based on their discrim-
nation.
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HOLD OFF BIG FORCE.

Comstock. Tex, Jan. 12.-More than
twenty men were killed I'm a three
hours battle between Mexican Feder-
al soldiers and n party of eighteen In
surgents, opposite here yesterday. The
government forces numbered It's.
When darkness ended the battle the
Insurrectos held the field. Two In
surectos were killed, and cores
pondent who was with the Insurrectos,
was slightly wounded.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
GOV. cARRoLL's INAUGURAL.

Des Moines, Jan. 12.-Governor Car
roll i'm his inaugural address today
made a plea for the sessation of polit-
ical and factional feuds in Iowa, de-
claring that they had had an unwhole-
some effect upon the state.
"Give the business of the state pre-
cedence over the ambitions of men,
and let the people join in a united eff
fort to promote the material welfare
of the commonwealth" urged the gov
ernor.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
CELEBRATE FOUNDERS DAY.
University Of South Carolina Observes
Anniversary Today.

Columbia. :. c.. Jan. 12.-Founders'
day was brilliantly observed at the
University of South Carolina today.
The exercises began this afternoon
with the formal opening of the new
science building and an address by
Dr. Seaman A. Knapp, head OF the
United states farm demonstration
work. on the Application of Science
to Agriculture and Manufacturers in
the south" The program for the re-
mainder Of the afternoon and evening
provided for addresses by Governor
Ansel. Dr. Walter u. Page. the New
York editor. and otherrof prominence.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
Warden Simpson Of Prison Con-
fers With Prosecutor and Pre-
pares for Early Action
in Case
SAWS AND RAz0RS ARE FOUND
More Contraband Implements Are Dug
Up in Yard, Showing Big Delivery
Was Planned-To Weed
Out Guards.

Jackson, Mich, January 12.-Further
evidence in the convict conspiracy to
wreck Jackson prison was brought to
light with the discovery of another
quantity of rope. r-spreaders. chis-
els. a partly made key. colored paint,
razors, knives, seven saws some can
dies, two civilians caps, some coffee
and a copy of Ingersolls lectures.
This contraband was dug up i'm the
yard by the day laborers working un-
der guards.
That the investigation is nearing
an end and arrests are likely to be
made soon is evident from the fact
that Warden Simpson is known to
have been in secret consultation with
Prosecuting Attorney Nathan f. Bal
ley in connection with the present mat
ters. 1t is also hinted that Deputy At
torney General Chase may visit Jack
son shortly. at which time. II is very
likely, indictments will be drawn up.
Warden Simpson stated this after
noon that although he contemplated
no general shake-up of the prison
guards he would weed out all incom-
petent or unfaithful men, No man,
however. will be discharged unless
substantial charges are proven against
him.
When informed that n Legislative
investigation might be made relative
to the management of Jackson prison
the warden said
II will welcome any investigation or
probe which may be made and hope
that 1t will lead to practical sugges-
tions for the betterment of the insti-
tuition"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
MISSING BIOLOGISTS SAFE.

Winnipeg. Man., Jan. 12.-Word was
ME. bearing a party of fifteen geolo-
gists, was wrecked on the shores of
Hudson Bay. The report was the first
news from the party in months. All
were rescued and reached Fort
Churchill safely. They were making a
thousand-mile Journey to Gimli on
foot with dog sledges.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
ARISTocRATIc FELINES.
Pacific Cat Show One Of Best in His
tory of Association.

San Francisco. Cal. Jan. 12.-Sev-
eral hundred aristocratic Toms and
Tatibies met today in Schroeder's hall
i'm friendly competition for $500 in
cash prizes and number of handsome
cups and other trophies. The event
Is the third annual exhibition of the
Pacific Cat club, whose membership
comprises cat fanciers in all the west
ern states. a. Burland of Grimsby
Ont, one Of the best known cat ex-
perts in America, began judging the
exhibits soon after the opening of the
show today and will continue the
work until the close of the exhibition
Saturday night.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
ASKS CONSUL TO REPORT.

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 12.-Actuat-
ed by a determination that those re-
sponsible for the execution of the Am
ericans, Cannon and Groce during the
Nicaraguan revolution shall be pros
ecuted. the state department today
asked Consul Moffat at Managua. for a
report on the situation.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
QUITS ILLINOIS CENTRAL.
James 7. Harahan Retires From Pres
idency After Long Service.

Chicago, ILL.,. Jan. 12.-After a con-
tinuous service of twenty years, in the
course of which he rose from n minor
position to be the head of the entire
system, James T. Harahan today re-
tired from the presidency of the Illi-
nois Central Railroad Company, in
compliance with the rule of the COM
pany which makes IL necessary for Of
flcials to relinquish their positions up
on attaining the age of seventy years.
Mr.. Harahan is succeeded in the presi-
dency by Charles II. Markham, who
was elected to the position by the
board of directors at their annual
meeting i'm New York last month.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
FUNERAL HELD TODAY.

The funeral of Frank Francourt,
whose body was found In shack be-
tween the Isle Royale mine and
Dodgeville this week, was held today,
with services at the Ryan undertake
ing parlors, In charge of Rev FIR. Man-
deriield and intcrment at the Forest
Hin cemetery Alfonso Aubery of Lake
Linden, n cousin OF the deceased was
I'm Houghton today to attend the flu
neral He stated To a representative
OF The News that the proper name of
the dccedent was. Amos Aubery. but
that he had been generally known as
Frank Francourt for number Of
wears
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12

fee of "public examiner" and establish
a new department under that head Is
sweeping in its scope.
Rep. Lord would have an examiner
appointed by the governor with sal
ary of $4,000 year, within 30 days
after the passage Of the bill. The ex-
aminer would have the power to ap-
point several assistants. to be paid
$4,000 each. and to employ special ex-
aminers at 81 n day for the initial job
of revising and accounting systems OF
the state and county officers.
After the system is established, the
bill prescribes that II shall be the duty
OF the accountant to audit the books
IT. each county or state office once Q
year.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
HITS ELECTION FRAUDS.

Madison. Wis, Jan. 12.-Governor
McGovern's message today was devot-
ed largely to the use OF money In cleo
tions. He asked for legislation that
will wipe out the pernicious influence
of money in political campaigns"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
WOULD FoRTlFY PANAMA.

Washington, ID. c. Jan. 12-The
President today sent message to
Congress. urging the fertilization of the
Panama canal, and recommending an
appropriation of FIVE millions for the
initial work on the proposed defenses.
with the message was the report OF
the special army and navy board rec
ommending fertilization.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
GREAT GALE IN BRITAIN.

London, Jan. IA gale OF hurri-
cane force broke over the British Isles
early today. Much damage was done,
both on land and sea. Huge seas are
running and there have been many
minor wrecks but with few casualties
reported.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
HoNoRs MEMORY OF HUGHES.

Washington. ID. c., Jan. 12.-Out OF
respect for the memory of Senator
Hughes of Colorado. who died yester-
day, the senate took adjournment for
today after session of five minutes.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-01-12
Rin Fire in EindlaY. ~.

Pana, H., Jan 12.-Four business
buildings were burned in the town OF
Findlay today. The loss is $4,000. A.
p. Tippert was burned to death.