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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-28
DECREASE IN SURPLUS CARS.
Prospective Coal Strike and Bad
Weather Causes.

The committee of the American
Railway association reporting in sta
tistical bulletin number 115, Civ
ing a summary of shortages and sur
pluses by groups from November 9,
1910. to March IS, 1912, shows that
compared with the preceding period,
the total surplus shows but little
change, there being an increase of
1O44 cars. There is, however, an in
crease of 1855 in surplus box cars.
with decreases in the other classes of
equipment. The total shortage in
creased 5,S43 cars, of which 2,075 are
box and 1876 coal cars. This increase
in shortage is general throughout the
country. but is particularly noticeable
in Ohio. Indiana, Michigan and west
ern Pennsylvania. Compared with the
same date of 1911, there is a decrease
I'm surplus of 1872, 499 cars, of which
3O,204 is in box and 105,067 is in coal
cars; and an increase in shortage of
41,719 cars, of which 5,299 is in box
and 1852 is in coal cars. This de-
crease in surplus and increase in
shortage as compared with 1911, while
doubtless partially due to the greater
severity of the weather this year. may
in part be explained by the prospective
suspension in coal traffic.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-28
ROCK ISLAND MOVES OFFICES.
Des NIoincs VIII Be Made First Dis.
trict HEADQUARTERS.

The Rock Island will move the
operating headquarters of the first dis
trict from Chicago to Des Moines Ia
early in April. w. NJ Whltenton, gen
eral manager of the first district, will
80 there from Chicago. F. J. Easley,
general superintendent of the first dis
trict; J. B. Fitzpatrick, superintendent
of motive power, and W. H. Peterson,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-28
Massachusetts Aggies Win Shoot.

etts Agricultural college, Amherst,
Mass, for the second consecutive year,
has won the intercollegiate rifle shoot
ing championship of the United States.
having defeated all teams in the East
ern League and the state university of
Iowa, winner of the Western League
championship. The score of the cham
pionship match was 973 to gu.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-28
HOWARD TO ST. PAUL.
Louisville Sells Manager of Colonies
Last Year.

Chicago, March 2S.=Del Howard,
the former Chicago Nationals first
baseman, has been sold by Louisville
to the st. Paul team of the American
Association, according to a report re-
ceived here. Howard was manager of
the Louisville team last year and vol
UNFAIRLY resigned at the close of the
season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-28
DUCKY TO NEBRASKA CITY.
He Will Manage Team in Newly Form
ed Nebraska Circuit.

Nebraska City. Neb., March Is
William (Ducky) Holmes, former
owner of the Lincoln and Sioux City
Western League Ball clubs, has been
engaged to act as manager of the local
club next season. The city will have
a club in the new league to be organ
lied in southeastern Nebraska. The
members of this league will meet at
Falls City some time this week to draft
a constitution and elect officers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-28

engineer of maintenance of way, now
at Davenport, and the district account
ing department, also will move to Des
MOines.
Topeka will continue to be second
district headquarters and Fort Worth
Will remain at head of third district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-28

Mrs. Willis-There seems to be a big
crowd over at Mrs. Mayupp's wedding
Strange, too! She has married nine times
already Mrs. GilIis-That's it, This is
going to be grand souvenir perform
ance.-Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-28

without a jar, shock or disturbance, is
the awful speed Of our earth through
space We wonder at such ease of ma
lures movement and so do those who
take DR.. Kings New Life Pills. No grip
ping, no distress, just thorough work that
brings good health and fine feelings, Csc
Campbell Drug Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-28

for the place will be pretty one.
The outffelders may be good, or they
may be poor. Coach Lowman has had
no chance to look them over. The
work has only started.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-28
FORBES WINS TEN ROUND BOUT.
Knocks Down young Frenche Twice
in Ninth Round.

Burlington, Wis, March 2S.-Harry
Forbes, former bantamweight cham
pion, defeated young" Frenche of
Racine in a ten-round bout here.
Forbes knocked his opponent down
twice in the ninth round.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-28

Knights sledge hammer left punch al
ways was in evidence, but with
shorter reach, he missed many blows,
while the local lightweight peppered
away at his opponent with both right
and left. No decision by the referee
is allowed here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-28
JOHNSON SHADES PHIL KNIGHT.
Leavenworth Lad Couldn't Reach
Pueblo LightWeight.

Pueblo, Colo, March 2S.-In a ter
rifle ten-round smuggling match at the
Pueblo Athletic club, Eddie Johnson
of Pueblo had a shade the better of
Phil knight of Leavenworth Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-28

central figure in the fight his oppon-
ents will undoubtedly demand a big end
of the purse. In case Ad Wolgast is
drawn into the fray he will want at
least $4,000 and probably it will be
nearly $4,000. Wells considers himself
also a drawing card and would I'M
doubtedly demand $4,000
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-03-28

The question of who will pull down
the $4,000 purse offered by the Ma
tionaI Sporting club of New York for
bout between Packey Mcfarland and
either champion Ad Wolgast or Matt
Wells is attracting international atten-
ton. The purse hung up is $4,000.
While Mcfarland is featured as the
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20
One Mdy
Overcome

constipation permanently by proper
personal cooperation with the bene-
fetal effects Of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA. when required. The
forming of regular habits is most i'm
portant and while endeavoring to
form them the assistance Of Syrup Of
Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is most val
liable, as 1t is the only laxative which
acts without disturbing the natural
functions and without facilitating and
IL is the one laxative which leaves the
Internal organs in naturally healthy
condition, thereby really aiding one in
that way. To get its beneficial effects.
buy the genuine manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and for
sale by all leading druggists. Syrup
OF Figs and Elixir of SIENNA Is never
classed by the well-informed with
medicines which make cxtravagant
and unfounded claims to cure hab!tual
constipation without personal coop.
GRAFTON.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20
POLITICS AGAIN
IN FOREGROUND
PARTY ADHERENTs STING
ABOUT FOR AVAILABLE MA
TERIAL FOR OFFICERS
IN HANCOCK.

Political matters. In so far as they
pertain to the municipal election TO
take place ON Monday. April /, are be-
ginning TO materialize from the some
what quiet state in which they have
existed for the past few weeks, and
sentiment is commencing To crystalline
relative to candidates for the various
Offices. This is more specially true in
regard to the Republican candidates.
several of whom have made definite
announcements and others being dis
cussed as available by the voters of
the party.
The general feeling among Republl-
cans concerning the mayoralty nomin-
alton is that the present incumbent,
DIR. w. II. Dodge, will be renominated.
having given a most efficient, careful.
and conscientious administration of at
fairs during his present term.
For Clerk, Angus IT, Macdonald Is
thought to be deserving Of renomlna-
uon for another term, and for treas
urer, Thomas Ingram has announced
his candidacy Mr.. Ingram will prove
strong candidate, having a host of
friends who viii rally to his support.
For supervisors on the Republican
ticket j. l.. Harris, Of the FIRST ward
Dr. w. II. Matchette OF the second
and II. u. Brock of the fourth are viii
ing to accept nominations, Super
visor John c. Condor, who has ably
represented the third ward during the
past year, has moved into another
ward and the nomination for the third
ward supervisorship Is understood TO
be sought by Alfred Congdon, for sew
eral terms a member of the city coun-
ell. Aldermanic candidates are as yet
alternating and are evidently waiting
to see what win turn up" before an
nouncing themselves.
The Citizens party viii place a fun
ticket i'm the field and the most prom
inently mentioned name i'm connection
with the Citizens nomination for may
or is that of j. H. O'Neill alderman OF
the first ward, who while not seeking
the nomination, is felt by his party adj
heTents to be as strong candidate as
could be selected.
Every effort is being made to
awaken the voting public to the fact
that "A personal enrolment Is required
ON Saturday next of every voter who
wishes TO vote at the primary elections
in March for the nomination of candi
dates for office, whether municipal or
state, and that a. complete new general
enrolment Is required.
A form of petition blank to be used
this spring for the primary nomina-
tons was prepared yesterday by the
city clerk and the city attorney. and
are now ready for use. Several APP
plications have already been made for
the blanks by Interested parties and
It is likely that some of them will be
put into immediate circulation In be-
half of various candidates.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20
Hancock Department
I. W. WRIGHT DESCRIBES A
STATE CONVENTION OF SOS
HANCOCK MAN WRITES OF MEET
ING BEFORE WAR.
He Was Delegate TO Gathering Held
AZ Ann Aarbor

Former Justice c. b. Grant recent
received "A letter from an old friend
Hon. n. w. Wright OF Hancock, Mich
written just after Mr.. Wright had cell
ebrated his eightieth birthday. says the
Detroit Free Press
Mr.. Wright prefaced his remnls-
oenses by saying that when people get
old they like TO talk of the past. and
that he now has the right to belong
to that class. He then spoke OF his
connection with the supreme court OF
this state. He wrote:
Il was delegate to the state con-
vention held In Ann Arbor In 1855 or
1861 do not remember the year
TO nominate four justices of the su
preme court of Michigan. We nomlnat-
ed Chief Justice Martin, Justice Man
ming. Justice Christiancy and Justice
Campbell, If l remember correctly. /
think Justice Cooley came In later.
making the three 'C's, | will admit
that j was not a prominent delegate,
having been picked up at the old Mich
igan Exchange to fiji up the delegation
which was composed of Norman Lit
tie. ex-Gov David II. jerome, Thomas
W. Whitney and myself Moses Wis
ner was our chairman. The leading
delegates We're Hal Emmons, j. NJ. Ed
munds, Rufus Hosmer, editor of the
Detroit Daily Advertiser, a man of
great weight-about 400 pounds.
Il well remember that the Jackson
delegation urged the nomination of
Austin Blair very strongly. and were
greatly disappointed when he was
turned down. He afterwards made
great record as our war governor. AS
/ voted in that convention | can say
we nominated some good justices. As
was young then | may be the only
survivor of that convention / will say
right here that | voted for Fremont
and every Republican nominee for
president ever since, so | have done
my duty politically"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20

noon from the home OF her daughter,
Mrs. Thomas Dennis OF Emery street.
Rev. w Il. Marvin, OF the M. Il. church
officiating. Interment will be in For
est Hill cemetery.
Alfred w. York of Chassell was a
visitor In Hancock last evening.
The Lakeside Floral company has
added to it's staff an expert grower of
potted plants. Paul Reoth. formerly
connected with the Royal Botanical
Gardens at Berlin.
Miss Elsa Drittler Of Hancock,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. brit =
tier, was recently elected captain of
the freshmen girls basket ball team
at the U. OF NJ. by a vote OF Is to 3.
$. NJ. Field OF Moorhead. Mimi, is
the guest Of his brother. Hugo NJ.
Field
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20
STOMACH MISERY ENDS.
No Indigestion, Gas, Sourness
or Dyspepsia five min
utes later.
$780,.


The questipon as to how long you
are going to continue a sufferer from
Indigestion, Dyspepsia or out of-or-
der Stomach liz merely a matter oil
how soon you begin taking some Dia-
pepsin.
III your Stomach Is lacking In d.
gestive power. why not help the
stomach to do its work, not vita dras-
tic drugs. but enforcement OF
digestive agents, such as are natur-
ally at work In the stomach.
People with weak Stomachs should
take n little Diapepsin occasionally
and there viii be no more Indigestion
no feeling like lump of lead in the
stomach no heartburn, Sour risings
Gas on Stomach or Belching of un-
digcsted food. Headaches. Dizziness oil
Sick stomach. and, besides, what yor
eat will not ferment and poison YOU
breath with nauseous doors. All these
symptoms resulting from n sour, out
of-order stomach and dyspepsia are
generally relieved in five minutes ar
terN taking a little Diapepsn.
Go TO your druggist and get so
cent case OF Pape's Diapepsin now
and you will always go to the table
with a hearty appetite and what yol
eat viii taste good. because you
stomach and intestines will be clear
and fresh. and you will know there
are not going to be any more ba'
nights and miserable days for you
They freshen you and make you fee
like life is worth living
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20
X. p. OFFICERS INSTALLED.
New Officials of Hancock Lodge No
1909, Indicted Into Office.

w. 'H0hSASd INV SluSCs
The Offices OF Hancock lodge No.
1903, knights Of Pythias for 1912, were
formally seated in their respective po-
sltions last evening, with Webster
Dock acting as deputy grand chancel-
lor at the installation ceremonies. Fol
lowing the installation smoker was
enjoyed and degree work conferred.
The new officers of the lodge are:
G. C.-VictOr a. Fredd.
Vice Chaneellor-N. u. Starrett.
Prelate-Angus T.. Macdonald.
Keeper OF Records and Seal-George
A. Sheard.
Master of Work--H S. Rich.
Master at Arms Eldred Mcleod.
Master OF Finance-W c. Kauth.
Master of Exchequer-E. j. PEN
berthy.
Inner Guard-MaX Bremen.
Outer Guard-Louis Void.
The members OF the Hancock lodge
of Knights of Pythias are looking for
ward with interest to the visit of
Grand Inner Guard A. Il. Sharpe of
Sault Ste. Marie, on the evening Of
February 2. when a joint meeting of
the Hancock lodge and Columbia lodge
of Houghton. will be held.
A committee of three was appointed
last night by Chancellor Commander
Fredd to arrange a profram and
entertainment for the evening
CT Mr.. Sharpe's visit. Columbia lodge,
Houghton will bring over a large dele
CATION. including all the officers and
many of the knights and 1t is prob
able that there will be a few visitors
also from the Chassell lodge.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20

Neighorn, nee Miss Mabel Kettenbeil.
Her son, William, viii accompany her
as far as Chicago, where ne will ac-
cept a position as railroad telegrapher
for the Northwestern road.
John Kline of Mohawk. has pur-
chased the interests Of William Ket-
tenbei in the Hubbell Grand theater.
Torch lake.
Mrs. j. Morgan of Duluth, under
went a successful operation for APP
pendicitis at the Lake Superior gem
eral hospital this morning.
Rev. II. III. Mallinson. Oliver Seng-
laub and Il. A. HOLSTER went TO Rice
Lake last evening on a snowshoe
tramp. returning this afternoon.
H. c. Burns of Duluth, is the guest
OF DR.. and Mrs. George w. orr for a
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20
GRAfTfRS ERECT
MfXICO'S THEATER

Continued from Page One.
currency, a meter, when TIE material
supplied cost about S475 A division
with those higher up" is limited at.
Carrara marble. which figures largely
in the construction OF the building, APP
pears to have been sold and resold to
the government.
Building is Sinking.
But there is another problem con-
nected with the theater that Is worry
ing the government officials more than
that OF the suspected graft. The build
Ing is sinking II spite Of The honest
opinions Of skilled and experienced
engineers, IL appears some one made a
mistake i'm his calculations.
The building covers the greater part
of block. The subsoil OF the capital
is the bed of an ancient lake and at
a depth OF six or eight feet water is
encountered and below nothing but
mud for great depth. The engineers
deciding to utilize the floating base.
CONSTRUCTED layers of steel beams
this steel and concrete base sunk
twenty feet or more below the surface
the structure was reared. The theory
of the engineers was thGt il it sank
at ALL it would do so uniformly and
that scores, possibly hundreds, of years
would pass btfore the subsistence was
perceptible.
The following figures just taken show
how far from correct the calculation
was: The southeast corner has sunk
a trine more than half a meter the
northwest corner has gone down L.,
S25 meters; the northeast corner has
sunk 0.S1S and the southwest corner
0S33 meter. Every earthquake has
caused the structure To settle a bit
lower. and the shock Of last June
lowered one part of the building %
millimeters.
A commission of engineers has now
been instructed TO make an eXamina
ton and report the best method OF pre-
venting further damage.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20
MRS. sTAuplNGER DEAD.

Mrs. *. a. Staudinger, aged about
fifty. died about midnight at her home
on Minnesota street in west Hancock
after an illness of four weeks. resulting
from an attack of pneumonia sustain
ed about a month ago. She Is survived
by her husband and nine children,
whose ages range from two years to
nlneteen.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20

club will be held Monday evening at
the Amphidrome. The Quincy band
viii furnish music and many special
features have been arranged. A spe-
cial train over the Mineral Range will
leave Lake Linden at 7:l5 for the BEN
eft of those who care TO attend, re-
turning Immediately after the close Of
the party
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20

The high score for the Kettenbeil al
Ieys is 279. this mark having been
hung up by Alex Barbeau. Some of
this months high scores are; Bush
nell. 2sl and s1O; Parks. 2St: Felix
Roy. 2O1 and Archie McKerroll, 22l.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20
CELEBRATED NAME DAY."
Thrice Henrys Of the Nikkila Family
Entertain Friends.

A party OF friends and neighbors
of the NiklIila family were pleasant
ly entertained last evening az the home
of William Henry NikSila, so Han
cock street, i'm honor of Mrs Nikkila's
name day. or Henry" day, which was
the name day also of Mr. Nikkila's
father. who resides with him, and OF
his son. Henry Nikkila, of the Hancock
postoffice staff. There were four gem
erations present, the last being repre-
scented by the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred NilSlNila and several hours
were pleasantly passed with social
intercourse and a lunch
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20

few days.
The Joint meeting of the Ivy, E9ny
and Lily Rebekah lodges hero lasL
evening was largely ATTENDED an
proved very pleasant. The initiatary
ceremonies and luncheon were much
enjoyed.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20

"a rolling stone gathers no mos
remarked the conservative citizen.
cor course" replied the re tie. per-
son; the only way TO avoid becom ing
ington star.
Why do little birds in their nest
agree?-Because If they did not they
would fall out.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20
INSURANCE.

Fire. accident and plate glass insur-
ance. Real Estate and loans. We re-
spectively solicit your business. See us
before purchasing real estate. w. l..
Stannard, Agent, John d. Leary. Mgr.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20
HANCOCK METHODIST CHURCH.

AT the First Methodist Episcopal
church, Rev w. f. Marvin, pastor will
follows:
$3.50 Class meeting.
1880 Public worship, Sermon topic
Gods Greatest Work"
1900 Sunday school.
2:45 Junior League. Devotional
meeting.
$3.50 Senior League. Devotional meet
ing.
ZOO Public worship. Sermon topic
"A Difficult Question of Duty"
Who was the fastest runner in the
world?-Adam; because he was first
In the human race
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20
CUMMINS Is OUT
FOR NOMINATION
CONTINUED from Page one)

the Republican state committee today.
"To my mind Cummins will be as
strong a candidate as the Republic
Guns can nominate this year"
Progressives May Get Together.
Denver, Colo. Jan. 20.-A prominent
Republican here today says a concerted
plan is on foot TO call a national meet
ing of Progressive Republicans TO de-
eide upon a choice between Roosevelt
and La Toilette as a candidate for the
presidential nomination. the one chosen
to receive the support OF the Progress
sives i'm the Republican national con-
vention. The plan. according TO the
Republican. is TO concentrate the Prog
ressive strength SO as to prevent Tafts
nomination.
la Toilette Makes No Comment.
Washington, Jan. Gov. l.. IIouser
manager of the La Toilette campaign
today said he knew nothing about the
Denver report of the conference of
Progressives. and declared la Toilette
will remain i'm the field. La Toilette re-
fused to comment on Cummins' state
ment.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20
-. ~ ..azs.--s4aupV. y. -
MCCLURE AND RILEY.

Experts on all kinds of electrical
work. Lighting systems. phones IL
stalled and wiring done Agents for the
famous Kell Santo vacuum cleaner.
Tungsten lights in your store or home.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20
La Toilette Makes No Comment.
TORCH LAKE
BANKERS ARE DEFEATED.

Drop Two Out Of Three Games to the
Samplers Last Evening.
The Samplers won two out of three
games from the Bankers in the Lake
Linden bowling league match on the
Kettenbeil alleys last evening by the
following scores:
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20
MecLuRE's-eARAeE.

Most up o-date garage IN the Cop
per Country. Finest class OF repairing
aud machine w,-rk Of all description.
Agents for the world famous Mitchell
Motor Cars N. Seventh ST. Phone 70
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20
TORCH LAKE eREvITiEs.

Mrs. Charles Kettenbeil will leave
Tuesday for Three Rivers, where she
will visit with her daughter, Mrs. E. j..
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20

At a special election in Detroit
Tuesday. the voters of that city will be
given an opportunity to express their
preference for the municipal owner
ship of the street railways or an ex-
tension of the present franchises UNI
I'll 1924 with eight tickets for a quar-
ter in the day time. six at night. and
universal transfers.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20

A new Federal grand jury will be
Cmpanelled in Los Angeles Tuesday
to resume the dynamite conspiracy
Investigation. 1t is expected that
numerous indictments will be return
ed.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20
SPECIAL FOR SKATERS.

The annual skating and dancing
party OF the Every Body's Favorite
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20

The question of raising the assess
ment rate of the Modern Woodmen OF
America Is to be definitely settled at a
convention of about 500 delegates of
the order in Chicago Tuesday The
society is one of the oldest fraternal
organizations in the country and en-
rolls a total of about 100000 mem
bers,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-20
RED JACKET BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Meet me at Paurs Confectionery
Store for a dish of delicious Ice Cream.
Fresh California Fruits and a fine line
Of Candles at low prices.
MIKE PAUL,
North 9Th Str.