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The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
JOHNNY evERs, MAeNATe.
Secures Option on Albany Club Of New
York State League.

Chicago. Feb lS.--Johnny Evers, the
second baseman of the Cubs. has an
option on the Albany club Of the New
York state league and may turn mag
nate. This was the story telegraphed
to Chicago from Albany and corrobo-
rated by Charles Williams, former bus-
mess partner OF the Trojan and
treasurer of the Westside team.
If the deal goes through. Evers will
continue with the Cubs this year. AT
any rate the Trojan has written that
he would be among the first of the
Cubs To report and he told Williams
when the latter saw him In Syracuse
nj the funeral of James Doyle that he
had no intention Of getting out Of the
major league Immediately. But II Is
Evers' plan TO go to Albany and run
the club in n few years.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
WILLS QUITS MARsHALsHiP.

Joseph Wills of Laurium. Deputy U.
S. Marshal for the upper peninsula has
gone to Marquette where he will re-
llnquish the duties of his Office to Ed
ward j. Robinson OF Grand Haven, the
new appolntee. Mr.. Wills rendered his
resignation several weeks ago. feeling
that he could not discharge the du-
ties satisfactory and remain a resi-
dent of Laurium. He has continued
IN office up to the present time, until
his successor could be secured.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
SPORTING DEPARTMENT
BAKER WANTS IL
HOME run BATS.

Louisville. KY. Feb. 13.-An
even dozen Of those home run
bats" is the order of John
Franklin Baker of the Philadel-
phia Athletics sent To a Louis
Vile turner Accompanying the
order was the bat with which
he made his two famous four
base drives that won the cham
pionship for the Athletics over
the New York Giants last fall.
II was made in Louisville of
Kentucky mountain wood that
contains luck or something
equally potent and he wants
the twelve new ones made just
like it. Also he wants the sacred
relic Of his prowess returned 10
him at his farm. Trappe, Md
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
BOYLE BACK AT MICHIGAN.
Promising Football Player Will Be
Available for 1912.

Ann Arbor. Mich. Feb. l3.-"Hank'
Boyle quarter back on Michigan's
1910 All-Tresh eleven, and regarded by
Coach Yost as the most promising
player of that aggregation. arrived in
Ann Arbor Saturday to re-enter the
Boyle who is student In
the engineering department. received
conditions his freshman year which
prevented him from playing in the
1911 varsity.
He will re-enter his department and
hopes 20 have his scholastic difficult
ties put aside by June. This VIII
leave him free to take the training
trip to whitmore lake in the fall. and
will enable him to get a flying start
toward the 1912 varsity
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
Lauriium Department

he was one year old has resided In
Calumet For a number of years ne
served as a drill boy In the Calumet
and Hecla mine and later enlisted In
Co. d. Thrty-Fourth Michigan, serv-
ing with that company through the
spanish war. lie is already
working quietly for the office to which
he aspires.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
JAMES v. WILLS IN RACE.
viii Be Candidate for Office Of Sheriff
in the Fall.

When asked yesterday concerning
reports to the effect that he will be a
candidate for the office of sheriff at
the fall elections. Marshal James V.
wills of Laurium made formal an
nouncement of his candidacy Mr..
wills VIII seek the Republican nominal
ton at the primary election.
Mr.. Wills Is well known In Houghton
county, and has made an excellent rec-
ord as marshal of the village TOR the
iaSt three years, and truant officer of
The township for ten years previous.
Tie has also served as deputy sheriff
under Sheriff Fred Lean and as con-
stable of Calumet and Osceola town
ships for several terms. Mr. Wills
friends believe that he will make a
strong candidate.
lie was born at Pewabic and since
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
zeYszko is WINNER.

New York, N. Y. Feb. iS.-Stanis-
laus Z5yszko. the big Polish wrestler
defeated Giovanni Raicevich, the Ital-
ian. in a bout here last night. only
one fan was required. for after the
Pole had downed the italian with a
half Nelson with leg and inside crotch
hold the Italian was moi able again
&c come to the scratch and the referee
declared Zbyszko the winner.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
SKATING PARTY TONIGHT.

The annual skating party of the CAL
umet' high school will be held at the
palestra this evening. The Calumet
and Hecla band has been engaged TO
furnish music for this event and an
attractive program has been arranged
Refreshments will be served by the
girls of the high school and II is ex-
pectcd the event Will be a very pleas
ant one.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
OLYMPIC BOAT SECURED.

New York, Feb. 13.---The date for the
sailing of the American Olympic team
IL tentatively announced as June -.
The committee has chartered the
steamship Finland for the trip. and
the boat will be elaborately equipped
for the accommodation of the athletes
A track one eighth of mile In length
will be laid out FOR runners and there
will be ample spaces assigned for
jumping pits and arenas for the shot
putters and weight men. The boat has
n fine gymnasium and large swim
ming tank. n
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
"TE NNlS, BASKETBALL
AND TRACK BRUTAL;
FOOTBALL is o. r."

Chicago. Feb. 13.-Tennis.
basket ball and track athletics
are Brutal" according TO Dr.
Dudley b. Reed. Medical Exam
iner OF the University of Chi
cago. who declares i'm the cur
rent issues of tie New York
Medical Times. that these
sports rank ahead OF football as
destroyers Of health. The mid
way authority gives the gridiron
game practically clean bill.
while 'panning" other paStimcs-
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
THREE BOUTS FOR MORRIS.

New York. Feb. l3.-The Empire
Athletic club of this city has signed
contracts with Carl Morris, the Okla
homa white hope, for three bouts 20
take place during the next month.
Norris first opponent will be Tony
Ross OF Newcastle. the second Tom
Kennedy and the third Bombardier
Wells. champion OF England. Wells
viii sail for America ON March 3.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
LEAGUE HAS Dls5ANDED.

The Wolverine Kearsarge indoor
baseball league has been disbanded for
the season because of the poor patron
age incident to the cold weather OF
the last few weeks. The ST. Louis
Washington and Philadelphia teams
were tied for the league leadership
each team having won seven games
and lost six. An all-star team VIII be
organized. taking the pick of the play
ers who participated in the series of
games just concluded. to meet all COM
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
BROWN READY 70 siaa.

Chicago, H., FEB. i3.--There is JOY
in the Cubs camp. Mordecai Brown
the three-flngered holdout. Is waver-
ing and II viii not be long before his
signature IL attached to a 1912 con-
tract. II is stated that the twirler
has been I'm conference with c. w
Murphy and that everything has been
arranged. Brown himself is non-com-
initial and Murphy being out Of town
cannot he reached to verify the re-
port.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
Ho.oN.KEE CLUB DINNER.

The members of the Ho- -Kee Rod
and Gun club of Laurium enjoyed an
informal banquet at the Lnurium bank
hall last evening. Rabbits. chicken
and roast pig were the piece de re-
sistance" and the affair proved a very
enjoyable one. Short talks were given
by prominent members of the club.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
NO OPPOSITION LIKELY.

Judge Patrick II. O'Brien of Iaur-
ium, who was endorsed by the Hough-
ton county Democrats recently for del
egate at large to the national Demo-
cratic convention. probably will re-
ceive the Enforcement of the Marquette
county and other iron county Demo-
Gratis. II is not likely that he will be
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
SPORTING EDITORS NOTES.

Hal Chase doesn't want to he the
Yankees captain again.
"Cy" Young has signed his contract
with Boston.
Norman Elberfcld. former New York
league star released by
has signed to play with
the Chattanooga team.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
oId.TIms peIIeaeIss.

Cleopatra. frail and fragile, like
many thin people at heartily. and her
guests wondered at the rarities OF
which they partook. There was every
thing there that gastronomy could
think OF. except mutton. an exception
In favor of the divine Ammon with the
hamlike head. Even the roast beef and
plum pudding were not lacking. for
these delicacies we're as popular In
Thebes as was the broiled and salted
goose, with the good brown stout. and
strong barley wine to cheer the spir'
Its and assist the digestion.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
LAuRIuM sREvITIEs


The Laurium Knights of Pythias
conferred the second degree at their
regular meeting last evening.
The Lanrium business Mems asso-
citation held an initiatory and social
session sunday evening. Chicken sup
per was served.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
How u Was In Rome.

In the golden age OF 800 peaceful
years under imperial Rome crime al
most ceased. Gibbon says. because no
man could escape the jurisdiction OF
Rome. for Rome then was the whole
word
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
MeeooRrv WINS BOUT.

Pittsburgh, Pa. Feb. i3.--Eddie Nc
Goorty of Oshkosh. Wis, and Barney
williams of Philadelphia fought six
rounds here last night. McGocrty had
the best of the bout
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13
RU6E MARQuARD SIGNS
THREE-YEER CONTRACT.

New York, Feb. l3.-After
three days Of dellberation. Rube
MaTquard. the Giants tall left
handed pitcher who surprised
the baseball world by leading
the National league pitchers last
season. has signed a three years
contract with the New York
club. II is understood he re-
ceived an increase in salary for
his good work last season.
The Calumet news., 1912-02-13

The consumption OF abstinthe In
France last year amounted To 400,
600 gallons. 1t IN now interdicted.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-02

tina. II thought you'd deserted the
plantation and that might as we'll go
ahead and get the men into barracks.
Aren't they beauties? do you see that
one with the split nose? He's the
only man who doesn't hail from the
POonga- Poonga coast. and they said
the Poonga-Poonga natives wouldn't
recruit Just look at them and con
graduate me. They're men. every last
~ don't know where to begin. and
l won't begin anyway till we're
through with this and until you have
told me that you are not angry with
me.
"Ogu. what place belong your" she
went on with her catechism.
But Ogu was bushman. lacking
knowledge of the almost universal
beche de mer English. and half a
dozen of his fellows wrangled to ex-
plain.
"There are only two or three more"
Joan said to Sheldon, "and then we're
done. But you haven't told me that
you are not angry"
Sheldon looked into her clear eyes as
she favored him With direct. un.
troubled gaze that threatened. he knew
from experience. to turn teasingly de-
6ant on an instant's notice. And as
be looked at her, it came to him that
he had never half anticipated the glad
ness her return would bring to him.
Il was angry" he said deliberately.
81 am still angry. very angry"-he
noted the CLINT Of defiance in her eyes
and thriled-"but forgave. and l
now forgive all over again. Though ]
still insist
THAT should have guardian"
she interrupted. But that day will
never come. Thank goodness. I'm of
legal age and able to transact bust
ness in my own right. And. speaking
Of business. how do you like my force
full American methodist"
"Mr Raft. from what hear. doesn't
take kindly to Them" he temporized.
land you've certainly set the dry
bones rafting for many day. But
what l want to know is. II other
American women are as successful in
business ventures"
Luck. most all luck" she disclaim-
ed modestly, though her eyes lighted
with sudden pleasure. and he knew
her boys vanity had been touched By
his trifle Of tempered praise.
Luck be blowedw broke out the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-02

with our recruits" Sparrowhawk slip
ped in. Lord iumme. that Miss Lack
land amt never satisfied. IN take
'em on the Martha says she. and you
can 60 back and I'll up again
But told her 1t couldn't be done, y
Munster went on. II told her the
Martha hadn't license for recruiting.
oh she said 1T can't be done. ell ?
and she stood and thought few min
utes."
"And Id seen her think before"
cried Sparrowhawk. land knew at
wunst that the thing was as good as
DONE"
Munster lighted his cigarette and re-
sumed:
"'You see that spit she says to me.
with the little ripple breaking around
It? There's current sets right across
it and on it, and it will set you nicely
aground. Then I'll rescue your re-
cruits and sail away-simple. amt it?'
says She" Munster continued. "'You
hang up one tide says she: the next
ts the big high water. Then you hedge
on and 60 after more recruits. There's
no law against recruiting when you're
empty But there is against starving
'em,' said. You know there amt any
kai-kai to speak Of aboard of us and
there amt a crumb on the Martha
"'Don't let the kai-kai worry you.
Captain Munster. says she. If can
find grub for eighty-four mouths on
the Martha. the two Of you can do as
much by your two vessels. Now go
ahead and get aground before steady
breeze comes mp and spells the ma
neuyer. III send my boats the mo-
ment you strike
"And we went and did it," Sparrow
hawk said solemnly and then emit
ted series Of chuckling noises. Miss
Lakeland transferred the recruits, and
the trick was DONE"
ITO be cOntinuedI
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-02

Gus eyes; for it was the first white
mans house the black had ever seen.
The black stepped down. and an
other mounted to take his place. But
Tagari just before he reached the bot
tom step caught sight OF Sheldon. 1t
was the first horse the fellow had ever
seen, and he let out frightened
screech and dashed madly up the
steps. At the same moment the great
mass of blacks surged away panic
stricken from Shedon's vicinity. The
grinning house boys shouted encour-
agement and explanation. and the
stampede was checked. the new caught
head hunters budding closely togeth.
er aud staring obviously at the fear
full monster.
Hello" Joan called out. What do
you mean by frightening all my boys?
Come on up"
What do you think Of them:' she
asked when they had shaken hands
"And what do you think Of her," with
4 wave of the hand toward the Mar
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-02

Sheldon owner of Berande plantation.
though desperately III. overawes and con-
trolls 200 head hunting Solomon islanders
by force of will and weapons. Chief Seles
calls with forty men.
He returns Arunga. runaway laborer.
Sheldon has Arunga and Billy whipped to
Quell q mutiny. His sickness increases.
His partner. HughIe. and many iaborers
die.
Joan Lakeland. a pretty girl. arrives
with her crew Of Tahitians. Sheldon be-
comes unconscious, and she takes charge
Of things.
She u self reliant American girl. q
lover Of adventure. a native OF Hawaii
and an orphan. Her ship has been
wrecked. She proves TO Sheldon that she
can shoot.
She resents his friendly suggestions. and
they quarrel She makes It plain that she
10 not matrmonially inclined. She and
Sheldon save two black women from
death.
The savage laborers demand the women.
Sheldon attempts to discipline them. and
Joan shoots q native and saves his life.
She scolds him for making her shoot.
Satan. q savage dog, arrives. Despite
Sheldon's warnings Joan goes to explore
an island she contempIates buying. ffnan-
He falls In love with Joan. Left alone
by Sheldon, Joan has trouble with Co
goomy and other natives. Armed savages
arrive, and danger threatens Sheldon ana
Joan.
Joan routs them with fake dynamite
cartridge. and satan drives them into
trees Their chief Is punished. Morgan
and Raff have Sheldon tn their power.
Joan offers to become his partner. His
mention of conventionalities angers her.
She needs no chaperon. she says. Sheldon
finally accepts her as his partner.
Tudor and Won Blk. gold seekers. arrive
on the Martha. Joan and Tudor seem to
interest each other. Sheldon becomes )eaI-
Gus.
. Joan starts for Australia with her crew
TO buy a schooner. but stops at Guvutu
and buys the Martha which has been
wrecked, for a mere trif1e.
Captain Auckland tells how she did It
and applauds her cleverness. Captain
Oleson tells how she took tho Flibberty
Gibbet away from him to save the Mar
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-02

done, the people have nobly stood by
Professor Hicks. their faithful public
servant, who has grown old in their
service. Send only one dollar to WORD
AND WORKS PUBLISHING COMPANY, 34Ol
Franklin Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri,
and get his Magazine and Almanac
both for one year. The Almanac alone,
a fine book of $50 pages, is only IS
cents by mail. Let everybody respond
and receive the warnings of our Ma
tional Seer for the coming year.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-02

If EVER WANT ~ DEE AG>0
OTHER REVOLVER"
long mate. Sparrowhawk. his face
shining with admiration. 1T was hard
work. that's what it was. We earned
our pay. She worked us till we drop
ped. and we were down with fever
half the time. So was she. for that
matter. only she wouldn't stay down.
and she wouldn't let US stay down.
My word, she's a slave driver. An
the Lord lumme. the way she made
love to old KinaKina!'
HE was older than Telepasse and
dirtier." she assured Sheldon. land
am sure much wickeder. Now l must
run and wash up. Did the Sydney or
ders arrive?"
Yours are in your quarters" Shell
don said. Hurry. for breakfast is
waiting. Let me have your hat and
belt. Do, please, allow me. There's
only one hook for them, and I know
where it is"
She gave him quick scrutiny that
was almost womanlike. then sighed
with relief as she unbuckled the heavy
belt and passed it to him.
II doubt if l ever want to see an
other revolver" she complained. THAT
one has worn hole in me, I'm sure
l never dreamed could get SO weary
of one"
Sheldon watched her to the foot of
the steps, where she turned and called
back:
MY. can't tell you how good it is
to be home again."
And Burnett said. We'll, I'll be
ID! l beg your pardon, Miss Lack
land. but you have wantonly broken
the recruiting laws and you know It, ="
Captain Munster narrated as they sat
over their whisky. waiting for Joan to
come back. And says she to him.
MIR. Burnett. can you show me any
law against taking the passengers off
a vessel that's on reefY What could
Burnett do? He passed the whole
hundred and fifty, though the Emily
was only licensed for forty and the
Fibberty Gibbet for thirty-tive."
"But don't understand" Sheldon
said.
"This is the way she worked 1t.
When the Martha was floated we had
to beach her right away at the head
Of the bay. and whilst repairs were
going on. new rudder being made,
sails bent. gear recovered from the
niggers. and so forth. Miss Lakeland
borrows Sparrowhawk to run the Flib-
berty along with Curtis. lends ma
Brahms to take Sparrowhawk's place
and starts both craft Off recruiting.
My word. the niggers came easy. 1t
was virgin ground. Since the Scot
fish Chiefs no recruiter had ever even
tried TO work the coast. When we
filed up we came back to see how the
Martha was progressing"
'And thinking we was going home
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-02
DR.. John ]. CIemmer
NOTICE IN PROBATE.
To Whom 1t May Concern:

To Whom 1t May Concern:
You and each of you are hereby notified
to appear at the Court House In SEQ.
Howard County, Iowa. on the lth day Of
March A, n. 1912, at o clock p. M. to attend
the probate of an instrument purporting to
be the last Will and Testament of Elizabeth
s. Domain gh. late of II >ward County. Iowa.
deceased, at which time and place you will
annear and show cause. If any. why said
viii should not be admitted to probate
In Testimony Whereof ! have hereunto
subs cribed my name and afhxed ire seal OF
the District Court this BIRD day of Deem Der,
1911. Sot
Clerk of Distrou
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-02
The Rev. I'll R. Hicks 1912 Almanac:

Before the great Drouth of 1901, the
Hicks Almanac gave timely warning.
For over two years prior to 1911, the
Hicks Almanac again sounded warn
ing of drouth danger. And SO for forty
years this same friend of all the people
has steadfastly refused the offers Of
SPECTATORS and continued to warn the
public of the coming dangers of storm
and weather. Az they should have
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-02

is one of the best preservers of the
teeth because of it's ductility, malability
and close adoption to the cavities and
margins of the teeth.
IT is PROOF AGAINST THE ACIDS
of the mouth and stomach and affords
the greatest resistance to the arduous
and trying duties of mastication.
We make speciality of Gold Filings
at reasonable prices.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-02

cdr. Thomas Eclectic Oil is the best
remedy for that often fatal disease
Group. Has been used with success in
our family for eight years. Mrs. l..
Whiteacre, Buffalo, N. Y.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-02
ITO be continued!
A Girls Wild Midnight Ride,

To warn people of a fearful forest
fire in the Catskills young girl rode
horseback at midnight and saved many
lives. Her deed was glorious but lives
ar often saved by DIR. Kings New
Discovery in curing lung trouble,
coughs and colds, which might have
ended in consumption or pneumonia.
ut cured me of dreadful cough and
lung disease writes W r. Patterson,
Wellington, Tex, after four in our
family had died with consumption, and
l gained 81 pounds" Nothing so sure
and safe for all throat and lung troub-
les. Price SOC and $l.0O. Trial bottle
free. Guaranteed by P. A. Clemmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-08
New York Police Investigation

of of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-08

brought by Lady Campbell, wife Of Sir John William Campbell, (. B. of South sea- against Mir. William Greer 8 High Holborn commission agent. Lady Camp bell said she had lost s10,000 which she invested in the Anglo-American Cold Storage company Gmited). and tho K. 8. B. syndicate the last named having been formed for the purpose Of obtaining options in Utah Bingham Mine shares. She alleged that she vas induced to take up the shares owing to representations which the defendant al the time knew to he false. The defendant denied that he made any of the nlisrepresentations al- legged. and counter claimed for alleged islander.
 Lady Campbell stated that she met Mir Greer at the house of a Mrs. Walters in Ashley Gardens. Mrs. Walters bought and sold pictures" she declared and provided directors for companies. and that sort of thing" Did you know,
 inquired MT Greer that she received l0 per cent commission out of the sale of your shares?' "l had no idea" replied Lady Campbell. "If I had known would not have touched them" Would you be surprised to know that Mrs. Wal ters. or Captain Gordon. her secretary. received the whole of the commission? ?'' q did not know that any money was