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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-18
NO SHORTAGE OF
COAL IN CALUMET
AND NO INCREASES IN PRICES
ARE BEING CONSIDERED
SAYS ONE OF THE
DEALERS.

There was persistent rumor In
Calumet today TO the erect that a
coal famine was imminent. I'm con-
versation with prominent local coai
dealer, The News was informed, how
ever. that the supply of coal ON hand
NJ this time is az large as an any other
time IN preceding years.
There is no shortage and will not
be. II | am any Judge" said he.
There is plenty OF coal in the yards
of Calumet and vicinity to meet all
demands this winter. | don't know
where the rumor started. but you can
say that there are thousands of tons
On hand AS far as ] can learn, the
prices for anthracite and bituminous
viii remain the same as at present
No Increase is being considered. With
plenty Of coal of all grades ON hand.
and wood. too / see no reason why
prices should be boosted now"
The News informant stated that
during the past two weeks there has
been a big demand for fuel. and all
OF the companies have been hard
pressed TO mi their orders. This was
due to the cold spell All of these
rush orders have now been filed, how
ever and the companies are again
running along normal lines.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-18
THE SHEEP DANCE

Don't forget the sheep dance at the
Laurium bank hall Saturday, Jan. Goth.
Music by Laurium Orchestra. 20
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-18
BASKET BALL FRIDAY.
Special Features to be introduced
Durina Interrnission.

The first basket ball game this sea r.
son between the Calumet Y. NJ. c. A.
and Houghton NJ. G. NJ. teams, on the
Calumet floor. will be played Friday
evening. Both teams are working
hard To be in the best possible condi-
ton for the fray and the rivalry be-
tween the two aggregations which has
been so marked i'm other seasons con-
tinues undated. The college team
won from the Y. NJ. c. A. bunch on the
NJ. c. NJ. floor earlier i'm the season.
but the locals have improved consid-
orably since then and expect to re-
trieve their loss on their home floor.
As a preliminary match, the junior
high school team and the team repre-
scnting one Of the other gymnasium
classes will meet
During the intermission Physical
Director Applcgate and Mr. Koski will
give an exhibitin of apparatus work
which should be very interesting.
The Calumet Engineers in prac-
tlce game of basket ball last night at
the Calumet Light Guard Armory de
foated the Calumet high school team,
"a TO 25.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-18
PRESENTED WITH A PIPE.

Thomas Wilcox Of Sixth street, was
presented at the hard tines party
given last evening in the Red Jacket
townhall by the firemen, their wives.
and others, with calabash pipe and
case, beautifully mounted. in recog-
milton of past services in connection
with previous parties gotten up by the
department. Mr.. Wilcox has accept
ed as master OF ceremonies for several
years. and il was decided to substan-
italy mark his services. lie prizes
the pipe highly.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-18
ELABORATE STAGE SETTINGS.

Three of the most elaborate stage
settings ever seen with any production
of recent years viii be displayed on
q local stage when Madame sherry
occupies the boards Saturday, matinee
and evenings. The first act shows
the studio OF well-known bohemian
rendezvous on Central Park West, the
abiding place OF a gay New Yorker
The second act shows the salon of n
palatial yacht anchored in New York
Harbor with the Manhattan skyline
FOR a background; and the last scene
shows the after-deck of the same craft
riding the swclls off Coney Island
with the gay lights of that famous re-
sort twnkllng i'm the distance.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-18
APPEALS FOR AID
MORE THAN EYER
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES is GALL
Ed UPON TO HELP RECORD
BREAKING NUMBER OF
FAMILIES.

Miss F'rieds Hansen. secretary 81 the
Calumet Associated Charities, states
that for the month OF December. and
up 10 The present time. the assccia-
ton has been called upon 20 relieve
more families than ever before since
ITS organization. Applications FOR aid
have been received from every part OF
the township. and as far as possible
aid has been given.
The association. too did moro
/ christmas relief work than ever before.
despite The fact that its office force
has been reduced TO one. This. how
ever. was made possible. according 10
the secretary. through tine co-opera-
tion OF the Salvation Army. the
churches. Sunday schools fratcrnal So
'c.etics clubs. business houses and in
'diyiduals. and Miss Hansen desires to
publicly thank al who helped the as
sociation In its charitable work
The bureau. through the aids mem
toned, and lis own efforts. provided
more than 200 Christmas dinners Tor
The deserving poor OF Calumet. There
was little duplication as the associa-
ton, the Salvation Army. and others
who desired to help the poor compared
their lists and avoided giving more
than one dinner 10 family
The bureau is in need of clothing.
particularly undertaking. and mems.
womcn's and children's shoes. artics
and rubDers. The shelves arc depict
ed There are more demands for wear
ing apparel than can be supplied. a
postcard 10 the secretary from those
having articles 10 dispose Of will be-
annreclaind
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-18
included a large CONTINGENT from ham

included a large contingent from Han
cock lodge, who came out TO attend
the initiation ceremonies.
Twelve candidates We're initiated in
to the order and Exalted Ruler &. T..
L. Thomas states the lodge has five
more candidates 10 initiate at the next
meetln-. The lodge is thriving and
ranks with the best in the state
Following last nights initiation the
visiting Elks were entertained by the
local lodge, and one of the most pleas
ant evenings of the winter was the
result
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-18
LOCAL eREvlTlEs.


MIS- r. w. Ridley has gone to At
lanta. TIA. on visit
walter Williams. of Duluth. is Wis
iting Calumet friends.
A son has been born 10 Mr. and Mrs.
Leandcr Mannisto OF Aliouez.
john g Kraft OF Marquette visited
IN Calumet yesterday on business.
/ Henry Wattila left last night for
Ishpeming, where he may decide 10 To-
cate.
A dauehlcr was born this week to
Mr. and Mrs, George Mihelchich, Of
I Ninth street Red Jacket
Dr. o b. Lambert arrived in Calu-
met Yesterday from Escanaba on a
short visit He returns this after
noon.
Fred n Larson. manager Of the
Paiveiehu, Is expected home Satur-
day from visit to Washington and
New York
John James. of Trinountain. is al
Calumet visitor. today. Mr.. James for
meriy resided in Red Jacket and was
at one time engaged In the barber bus
mess
,k.rnest Freeman, lineman for the
Michigan state Telephone company, is
seriously IN at the Calumet q Hecla
hospital. although his ultimate recov-
cry is expected.
The Calumet high school and Dol
lar Bay high school hockey teams will
open the interscholastic league sched-
ule Saturday afternoon. with a game
at the Palestra.
The members OF the Red Jacket fire
department. their wives, and lady
friends enjoyed a hard times" party
last evening in the hremen's han. \
very pleasant time was spent
Raymond. son of Mr. and Mrs. VIII 4
liam Paynter. % Wolverine, IS suffer
Ing from diphtheria. The home has
been placed under quarantine. The
boy Is reported To be doing nicely.
The valuable collie of John j. Ellis. !
IT.. had it's leg broken yesterday by a !
bull terrier. which bit the Ellis dog in |
the leg. SCATTERING the bone The frac-
ture is being treated by Dr. \. a. Mot !
ley.
\ special free street car will leave
the Red Jacket terminal at 1915 this
evening to take the members of the
Calumet lodge /. O. .. +, to Allouez,
whore the third degree viii be con-
ferred
Plans have been completed for a
match in March between
Salotti and Berg. two of Calumet's best
known heavyweights. The match win
take place I'm. Red Jacket and both
men are working hard to get into con
dition.
The Y. NJ. c. \. athletic department !
has decided To abandon its Cornish
wrestling classes for the time. There
is likelihood that they will be re-
vived again later in the season. Catch
as-catch-can CLASSES under the dircc-
tion of j. p. Patterson are to be or
ganized this week
The examination of Frank Ricardl |
charged with assault with intent to
kill. viii be continued in Justice Fish
er's court tomorrow morning. The
witness is John Gaspardo |
who alleges Ricardi fred a gun at him
the bullet passing through his cap |
Ricardi denies the charge.
That proposed cribbage tournament
between team OF Red Jacket players
and Il team from South Range will not
down. John James. Of Trmountain. |
who is member of the South Range
team. stated this morning that the 10
cal players have cold feet?" How
about It?
Advertise in The News for results |
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-18
Laurium No. 2.
BIG MEETING OF ELks.

ton Ceremonies Last Evening.
Last nights meeting of the Calumet
Elks was one of the largest I'm the
history of the lodge, 1t being estimat-
cd that $50 Elks were present. These
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-18

Advertise in The News for results
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-18
MAY OBSERVE GOOD FRIDAY.

At last nights meeting of One and
AIR lodge. Sons of st. George. the
question of celebrating Good Friday
was discussed. No definite action was
taken. It was pointed out that the
lodge had always celebrated the day.
and il was hoped the coming Good
Friday would prove no exception to the
rule. There is reason to believe the
day will be fittingly observed
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-18
FOR ITALIAN RED CROSS.

Arrangements have been completed
for a dancing party to be given Satur-
day evening at the Italian hall under
the auspices of the committee which
is raising funds for the benefit of the
Italian Red Cross society. This prob
ably will he the last effort of the COM
mittee and the benefit fund will be dis
patched to Italy IA coon as possible.
About $1,000 has already been sent to
Rome and II is expected the total will
be fully $4,000.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-18
UNCLE TOMS CABIN.

The Finnish Dramatic club In Calu-
met is making preparations for the
presentation at the Calumet thcater
during February of Uncle Toms
Cabin" The play has been translated
and will be presented i'm the Finnish
tongue. something that has never be-
fore been attempted. An excellent cast
has been selected and successful
presentation is looked forward to.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-18
CANDIDATE FOR TREASURER.

hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office of Village Treas
urer Of Red Jacket and respectfully
solicit the support of the voters at tho
coming caucus.
2w15 JOSEPH G.. KOHLHAAS.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-18

There were $4,000 automobiles in
Iowa on July /. 1911, the greater num-
Der owned by the farmer and villagcr
This is five TO one as compared with
New York state on the basis of pop
ulatiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-01
DIVERS TO EXPLORE HULK.
Will Determine if Wreck Is That Of
Lost Naval Tug Nina.

Capt. Crisp, in command OF the revenue
cutter Unalga. which last Tuesday To-
Gated sunken hulk supposed to be the
wreck of the naval tug Nina, lost at sea
in 1870 has asked permission of the reve-
nue. cutter service to send divers down to
explore the hulk Officials of the revenue
cutter service and the navy, 1t is stated.
will cooperate in the effort to learn IL
the sunken vessel is the Nina.
The naval tug was never seen after
being sighted Off Hog Island a few hours
after she sailed from Newport News, Feb
ruary g. 1910. and has long been on the
naval register as lost at sea. Reports
have been made recently OF an obstruc-
ton TO navigation about five miles north
east by north of Winter Quarters light
ship. off the Virginia shore, and the tug
Leuffenbach reported that she struck the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-01
ALDRICH MAY COME BACK.
Rhode Island May Again Send Dis
tinguished Son to Senate.

report that former Senator Nelson "
Aldrich of Rhode Island will be re-elect ed
TO the Senate is being much discussed
around the Senate, and Senator Bradley
of Kentucky has started a movement to
have republicans unite in a request to the
state of Rhode Island that Mr.. sAldrich
be returned to the Senate to resume the
leadership of the republicans in the upper
house of Congress.
Senator Wetmore's term expires next
March, and he has announced that lie is
not candidate for reelection The re-
port is TO the effect that Mr.. Aldrich
would he chosen in Senator Wetmore's
place Among close friends of Mr.. Al
drich 1t is believed that Mr. .Aldrch would
not accept the senatorship again.
Despite rumors to the contrary. Sen
ator Knute Nelson of Minnesota viii be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-01
obstruction May Is. The hulk was 10
Gated by the Unalga in water from six
to eleven fathoms deep.
IRRIGATION BILL PASSES.
Provides Reimbursement for Those
Furnishing Labor and Supplies.

Over the Presidents veto the Senate
passed. ~ to IL. bill to reimburse those
who furnished labor and supplies to con-
tractors on the Corbett tunnel in the
Shoshone. Wyo., irrigation project. Many
regular republicans from western states
Joined with progressive republicans and
democrats to push the bill through. 1t
involves about $4,000
The bill was introduced by Senator
Dixon of Montana. and in his absence
Senator Myers of Montana led the fight
10 get the bill through despite the dis
approval of the President. Sena tors
Catron and Fall of New Mexico, Hepburn
of Idaho Massey OF Nevada, Smith OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-01
Hunter Hunted.

NO Boob Glass for Swiftly is the title
of the Shorty McCabe story narratine
the amorous experiences of Swiftly Joe
Shortys talented and hideous assistant
1t will be found of course. in our next
Sunday Magazine. IL was Madame
Hercules the strongest of her sex. who
finally shared the blushing Swiftys big
heart. And when swiftly remarked IL
his boss. What CUFF was that you was
givin' me about me bein such "A boob
couldn't pick out me own Wife," Shorty
replied, You. What had you 10 do with
the pickn?' You're the picked. The
story will make the reader scream with
laughter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-01
POULTRY OWNER ENJOINED.
Must Keep His Fowls From Disturb.
ing Slumber of Neiphbors.

CLEVELAND. August 1.-Sam Weiss.
owner OF an apartment house next door
to the poultry yard of John Lefkowitz,
has brought suit for $1,000 damages
against Lefkowitz and appealed for an
injunction to restrain the fowls from dis
turbing the early morning slumbers Of
the apartment house tenants.
Common Pleas Judge W. Il. Nen grant
ed the injunction, saying, when asked
how he would restrain the sauawking Of
the ducks. the cackling of the hens and
the clarion calls OF the chandeliers that
the owner must give them away, muffie
them or chop OF their heads"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-01
CITY TO OPEN DANCE HALL.
Cleveland Will Conduct Resort,
CHARGING Three Cents Admission.

CLEVELAND, August Am innovation
in dance halls will be tried here the last
of the week, when one municipality con-
Quoted will be opened in a public park.
with the dance fee 2 cents, against
> and 10 charged elsewhere in the
city. Mayor Baker has accepted an invi-
tation to attend the opening and will re-
ceive the first ticket.
The mandate has gone forth that the
men wear coats and the taboo has been
placed upon the turkey trot," the
bunny hug" the grizzly bear and any
other faunar contributions to terpsicho-
rean art.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-01
Would Cut Coal Bills.

. Following the election of officers the
GOAL question was brought up Just how
much money might be saved by the use
af soft coal in the place of the hard coal
which is now used, and whether soft coal
gould possibly be used in the District
Without infringing on the law. were the
principal points debated.
!, DIR. W. VI. Davidson. superintendent of
public schools, opened the discussion by
outlining briefly the situation. Il was
perry much surprised" he said while
Comparing school statistics. 10 find that
OAR coal bill in 1910 was so high in COM
garrison with that of other cities New
ERIK and Baltimore combined spent less
TO- fuel than Washington, so that our
costs We're very high. l then discovered
Sfat Washington was on hard coal
Vasis. while the other cities We're on a
soft coal basis. Even slack is used in
gone OF the cities. | also discovered that
fhere was feeling against the use OF
soft coal in Washington and that the
city even had an ordinance against its
lsc.'
Or. Davidson then said that the feel
in2 was growing that soft coal could be
used in the new furnaces with compare
lively little smoke. He advised against
any attempt 10 make Wholesale change
however, saying that from three to six
schools should be used first as an expert
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-01
Plan of the Commissioners.

The present commissioners of the park
are William T. Rigby. James G.. Everest
and Lewis Guion. In their annual report
10 the Secretary Of War, just submitted.
they say that they are striving to secure
for the park a bronze portrait of each
army. corps, division and brigade com
mander engaged in the operations com
memorated and of each regimental field
officer. division chief of artillery and
battery commander killed mortally
wounded during those experimentation
and Confederate in both cases.
1t Is stated that each memorial Sc
cured will be placed at an appropriate
site in relation to the line OF the Of
ficers command during the siege and de-
Tense OF Vicksburg. The attention of
state legislatures and Of wealthy citi-
zens is invited by the commissioners to
that feature OF the park work. The cost
of maintaining the park Is $4,000 year.
provided by Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-01
MEMORIAL REQUESTED
TO CONFEDERATE NAVY
Wcksburg National Military
Park Commission Makes
Request of Congress.

Congress has been asked by the Vicks-
burg national military park commission
to provide for the erection in that park
of suitable monument to commemorate
''the services of the Confederate navy on
the Mississippi river and its tributaries
during the civil war The commission
says such memorial should not exceed
$12o.00o in cost. An estimate of $50
600 ia submitted to begin the work. A
monument concentrating the services
of the union Gavy already has been
erected in the park. at cost of $144 $50.
The Eicksburg national park has an
area OF 1.324 acres, mostly cleared and
improved with roads and bridges, and
contains 4I4 memorials. monuments and
markers. one union Confederate, All
Union and fifty-two Confederate OF
these memorials. twentysiN We're pro-
vided for by the United States 40 by
states, of the union and twenty-three by
organizations OF individuals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-01
EIGHT-HOUR BILL PASSES.
House Acts on Measure Affecting
Rivers and Hartors EMPLOYEES.

The House yesterday passed a bill eK-
tending the eight-hour work day TO all
persons employed on government work in
the Improvement of rivers and harbors
The measure is intended to overcome the
effect of a Supreme Court decision that
such persons did not come within the
scope of the eight-hour law of. 1857
which provided such a work day for GER
tain classes of government employees,
The bin has been before the HoHse at
various times for several weeks. IL was
finally passed on a viva voce vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-01

The treasurer of Frederick county, Va.
has received from the auditor OF public
accounts S.a,o 10 lie used in purchasing
additional equipments for tire large
seventh congressional district Asricul-
tural High School at AIddletown. This
is in addition 10 the regular annual Az
preparation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-01

The permanent organization of the
board of education and a spirited dis
Cussion of the coal question occupied at
tention at a meeting of the board. at the
Franklin School building. yesterday aft
ernoon. Capt. James +. oyster was re-
elected president of the board and Henry
r. Blair was chosen vice president.
The names of John b Larner. the new
member of the board. and Capt oyster
were put in nomination by r. +. Hor-
ner and Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes. another
new member. respectively. The vote was
three for Capt. oyster and two for Mr.
Larner, Capt. oyster explained that he
had intended to nominate Mr.. Blair for
the position. but had received Mr.. Blair's
positive refusal to accept the position be-
fore Mr. Blair started on his vacation.
:. In thanking the members of the board
For the honor they had bestowed upon
him. Capt oyster said:
- had not thought of continuing in
fais position. having already served in it
Scr nearly six years. but owing 10 the
many requests ] have received and 10
some requests which are almost de-
5nandS. / have allowed my name to be
Used. ! thank YOU very much for the
honor which YOU have conferred on me-.
: Mr.. Daniel. who placed Mr.. Blair's
name in nomination. directed attention to
The latters service on the board. saying
che nominee had given much time and
thought to the boards affairs. Mr.. Blair
MAS the only one nominated Mr.. Horner
INSISTED that ballot be taken Five
Yotes were cast for MIR. Blair. while one
ballot was found to be blank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-01

II matters little what il is that YOU
wanf-whether a situation or A servant
"a want ad in The Star will reach the
person who will AL your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-01

Michigan and Warren of Wyoming were
the regular republicans who joined with
all the progressives, except Senator
Works of California, and the democrats
to pass the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-01

a candidate to succeed himself. and lie
has forwarded a petition to nave his
name go on the primary ballot in the
state
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Wish to Try Experiment.

-aThe board finally decided TO ask the
Commissioners of the District Of Column
bfa TO allow three buildings to be used as
Experiment. stations. where sort coal could
se tried for smoke. and also where the
fanitors might be shown how to manipu-
late it. The buildings which are 10 be
cited out for the purpose VIII probably
be in the suburbs. so az TO cause no in
Engagement OF the law in case the fur
Iaces cannot be fired without smoke.
The resignation of ID. l.. Thomson as a
clerk in the office of Secretary Hine was
accepted and u. Mex. Etchison tempo
rarily appointed in his place.
z N resolution as "A tribute TO the late
Aals Elizabeth Hoeke. former member Of
Inc board OF education. was adopted.