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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
MISUSE OF THE FLAG.
Should Never BE Used AS Table Cover
no or Orapery

ing or Orapcry.
Washington, Jam 5.-Recent charges
land denlals OF abnse' ana misuse OF
the American nag have developed ths
fact that there is no national statute
making such acts punishable.
Several states are said to have Sc
we're laws on the subject and the war
department officials are hopeful that
agitation viii lead legislatures of
other states To adopt similar laws
Mai. Gen. Leonard Wood, chief OF
STAFF OF the army. contends that the
national ensign should never be used
as a table covering or be tackled
up as drapery but that II should al
ways be suspended from line or
STAFF. or hung against the wall. 1t is
a common practice on shipboard to
spread the fag over the chaplalns
table or desk during services, and
the practice is condemned In some
quarters as a misuse of the flag.
An attempt probably will be made
to secure national legislation ON this
subject. but II is said that so many
private interests would be adversely
affected that the success of the at
tempt 1t doubtful
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
YOUNG PEOPLES LEGION.
Program for Weekly Meetings Of Sal
vation Army League.

Following is the program that has
been prepared for the Young Peoples
Legion of the Salvation Army during
the coming months of the winter and
spring:
Jan. 7th-A. New Years Message
Proc 4: 1913.
Jan. 14tls-True Greatness. Mark 3:
1897. John Holman.
Jan. 21st-Prepared for Service. Is.
6. Is James Matthews.
Jan. sth-Thoughtfulness for Others.
Rom. II: 3-s. Mrs. III. Sobey.
Feb. 4th-Daniel the Brave. Dan. L:
S-14 Walter Jeffery.
Feb. 11th-Fruit- bearing. Luke g.:
iS-45. Richard II. Holman.
Feb. 1Sth--A Good Resolution. Ps.
1Of: Ia. Clytie Vivian.
Feb. 25th-God's Call and Promise 90
the Backslider. Hosea IA: 10. Steph-
en- Nichols.
March Rrd-Love Defined. Cor.
1S: As. w Brooks.
March fOth-The Call and the Re-
sponse. Gen. IL: is. George Rowe.
March IA Lesson in Humility.
John fS: $40. Charles Holman.
March 24th-The Use OF Time. Eccl.
z, Ill. John Gerrins
March 3lst-Our Delierer. rs "a.
1922. Joseph wilkins.
April 7th--Caleb the Conqueror. Mum.
1s: 3O-33. Mum. lS: "a. r. ii. Will
liams.
April 1ath-Reference Eccl 8: IL.
J. ]. Elliot.
April 21st-Prayer and Preparation
for Work. Luke 6: 1919. Josiah Nj
cholls.
April 2sth-Forgiveness. Luke IL;
3-4 Annie Toms.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
PLAN CANAL TERMINALS.
Prominent New York Business Men
Consider Project Today.

Albany n. Y, Jan. THE New
York state Barge Canal Terminal Con-
ference, composed OF business mems
association and representatives, of To-
calities Interested in the 1000 ton
barge canal project. met at the Hotel
Ten Eyck i'm this city today to dis
cuss plans for the carrying out of the
provisions Of the new Barge Canal
Terminal act, which carries a bond is
sue of $l9, 1000 for the establish
ment of freight terminals along the line
of the proposed. waterway a. is ex-
pecteei that the legislature now In ses-
sion will take steps 10 prosecute the
construction of terminals now that the
bond issue has been passed upon fa-
vorally by the voters on the .referen-
dunn submitted at the last election.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
SELECTION BY EDISON.
Inventor Picks Seven Greatest
Achievements Durinq Year 1911.

New York. Jan. Black in his la
boratory after few days rest over
New Years with his family. Thomas
A. Edison has written out list OF what
he considered to be the greatest
achievements in the world during 1911
Here 1t is:
Attempt to establish Chinese re-
public
Discovery of Ehrllch of Salvarsin
for the cure of specific infectious dis
ease.
Unexpected rapidlty of the construc-
ton of the Panama canal
improvements In aerial navigation.
Important discoveries In surgical
technique at the Rockefeller institute.
Final proof of the efficiency OF ty-
phoid vaccination.
The rise and near perfection OF the
Diesel engine.
what ne was asked. would you
say was the supreme achievement in
science for the year?"
DO YOU speak i'm parOchal sense
or have you in mind the whole world
for the whole year?" he inquired.
The whole world" was explained.
Then he answered II will say that
first should be placed the discovery of
Salvarsin. The specific disease for
which IL Is a remedy is enormously
prevalent through contact or heredity.
Most of us have Il and don't know it,"
You put the republicanization of
China on the general list. What do you
think will happen to other monarch
ies?" was inquired of him.
within this century" said he delib-
erately, "monarchies will be through
and done with. | do not prophesy--
they simply Will have to go. If any are
left il win be only because the king re-
mains "A social figurehead. These darn
newspapers are doing 'em up. Newspa-
pers and monarchies don't jibc."
You used to make a newspaper
have they improved?"
He responded earnestly: "They inn
prove every day. Every day open one
II is better. And tho greatest sight
know is that that meets you on the
crowded ferry at evening" wilderness
Of dinner pals and newspapers. That
tells the tale. Nobody can ever do any
thing To this republic of ours so long
as you see sights like that"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
OLD OFFENDER IN TOLLS.
Children Of Minnie AmaIs Sent To The
Good Will Farm.

Minnie Amala, whom the court
states Is an old offender. was arrest
ed and brought before Justice Jackola
this morning on complaint of Special
officer Frank Rahkola, charged with
being disorderly person. The woman
entered a plea of not guilty, and her
examination has been set for January
IL. Not being able to procure the nee
,essary bonds. the woman was commit
ted TO the county Jail to await her ex-
animation.
She had two little children with her
who. by order Of the court, have been
placed at the Good VIII Farm. Six
other children of the defendant, have
also been placed at the farm, making
eight in all.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
LONG DISTANCE SKI RACE.
South Range and Calumet to Hold
Dual Events in February.

Several interesting ski events are
planned for the copper country dur
ing the month of February prominent
among which are the long distance
race from Calumet to Houghton, for
which several trophies have already
been hung up and a dual meet be-
tween the Calumet and South Range
clubs and 1t is expected the events will
be very interesting. The races To be
conducted at the Laurium park Jan.
"a will serve to put the riders In con-
dition for the later meets.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
BAD FIRE IN CHICAGO.

Chicago. H.. Jan. 5.-The transit
house at the stockyards was damaged
by fire this afternoon. All of the
guests escaped. For time IL was
feared that some of the servants were
lost. but later II was declared all we're
rescued.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
TO GIVE FINAL cANTATA.

The choir OF the Tamarack M. E.
church has arranged to repeat the sac
red cantata. THE First Christmas.
which was so much appreciated when
rendered during the Christmas holi-
days. at the Salvation Army hall at 3
o'clock Sunday afternoon. II Is cx-
pected the rendition will be a very sue
ccssfui one and that there will be a
large attendance.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
26 WANT BRYAN TO RUN.

Lincoln. Neb Jan. 5--william ]. Bry-
ans name has been advanced for for
position on the Democratic primary
ballot as a preferential candidate for
the presidency by a petition signed by
twenty-six voters. which was filed
with the secretary of state.
Charles w. Bryan says the filing Of the
petition was unauthorized by his
brother and an effort will be made TO
have 1t withdrawn.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
FARLEY SAILS FOR HOME.

Naples. Jan. 5.--Cardinal Farley was
honored with notable farewll dem
onstration today when he and his
suite boarded the North German Lloyd
liner Berlin to sail for home. The ves-
sci is due to arrive in New York on
January 10.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
A. o. U. w. SUIT SETTLED.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 5.-When $780,
600 was paid, today to the Supreme
Lodge Ancient order of United Work
men by the grand lodge of Kansas, the
suit was settled which has been in the
courts since 1902. The Supreme Lodge
contended that the Kansas organiza-
tion was indebted to it s173,OOO. An
agreement on $4,000 was reached.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
SAVED FROM THE eALLoWs.
Oregon Governor Exercises clemeney
in Morgan Case

Salem. ore. Jan. 5.-Mike Morgan
who was sentenced to hang in the
state penitentiary here today. was
spared the death penalty. thanks to
the clemency of Governor West The
governor is opposed to capital pun
lshment and declares that no person
shall be hanged i'm oregon during his
term of office. Morgan. whose home
Us in Mt. Carmel H.. was convicted
of numbering his partner, John York.
while they were alone in logging
camp at Grants Pass.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
HIS CLIENT rs ACQUITTED.

the recent wreck i'm milwaukee,
mack. appeared In the first criminal
case tried before Judge Patrick II
O'Brien at LAnse this week
MIR. Galbraith defended James J
Chosa charged with larceny, and Sc
cured an acquittal. The prosecution
was represented by Attorney James J
O'Connor.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
TO BOSS POSTAL BANK.
Hitohcoek's Chief Aide Made Head Of
New Bureau.

Washington. January 5.--Theodore
L. Weed, chief clerk of the postoffice
department and Postmaster General
Hitchcocks principal executive assist
ant in the management of the depart
ment. today was appointed director OF
the postal savings system at $4,000 a
year. He will assume his duties i'm
mediately. =
Because Of the extraordinary devel-
opment of the postal savings system.
which now is receiving deposits aggre-
eating $1,0OO,O00 a week, Mr.. Hitch
cock, who thus far has directed the
system personally. found it necessary
to organize special bureau TO take
up the work
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
BIRTHS AND DEATHS.

Clerk John J. Ellis. Jr. OF Red Jack
ct, reports a total of II births and {
deaths for the month OF December.
This is about the average. The total
number Of births in the village Tor the
year 1911 were 1903. while the deaths
totalled IS. During 1910 there were 80
births and 7e deaths.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
"sAeY" BLISS rs DEAD.

bloomington, ILL.,. Jan. 5.--Leonard
(Baby) Bliss. rcputed to he the largest
man In the world was found dead I'm
his home yesterday. He had not been
seen for several days and neighbors
made an investigation. They found
his frozen body seated in a chair in
his nightclothes with gas escaping
from a gas stove. IL is believed he ac-
cidentaily opened the Jet.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
MARK WEEK OF PRAYER.
Annual Meeting Of Calumet Consrees-
tionsI Church Wednesday Evening,

Beginning on Sunday evening, q
special week of prayer will be OBJ
served at the Calumet Congregational
church. Services will be conducted
each evening and II is expected that
large congregations will attend.
ON Wednesday evening. the annual
business meeting OF the church will be
held. Officers for the ensuing year are
to be elected. the several church re-
ports read. and other business trans
acted.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
EGGS GO UP ONE CENT.

Chicago. H.. Jan. 5.--The lowest
total on record for the receipts of
eggs Mt Chicago was reached today
and there was consequent increase
in price Of a cent dozen for all grades
The responsibility was charged to the
extreme cold weather.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
CARNEGIE WILL TESTIFY.

Washington, Jan. 5--Andrew Car
negie has been asked by the House
steel Trust" investigating COMMITTEES
to appear before II on Wednesday jan
uary 10, and has assured Chairman
Stanley that he will be present.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
TAFT FOLLOWERS
ARE ORGANIZING
Republican Leaders in South Dak-
ota and Virginia Anti
cipate Victory
CAMPAIGN WILL BE ACTIVE
Roosevelt Would Prove Strenuous
Rival in 5. Dakota
Regulars and Insurgents Alike Admit
He Could Capture State Dele
cation With Ease.

Huron. $. d., Jan. 5.-That South
Dakota may safely be counted on To
support Taft for recollection is the
opinion confidently expressed by the
many Republican leaders who rounded
up here today for the purpose OF or
ganizing State Republican Taft
league. Enthusiasm appeared to be the
keynote of the rally, which held all
day sessions I'm the opera house ana
listened to stirring speeches by repre-
sentatives of the Republican party
from every part of the state.
The recent organization of some To-
cal clubs by the supporters of Scna-
tor La Toilette has served to start the
Taft adherents on a systematic and
aggressive campaign. So far as sur
face Indications go the La Toilette
sentiment does not appear to be very
pronounced i'm the state so far. nothing
like as strong as il seems to be in
the neighboring state of North Dalo-
Ia. At the same time the Taft forces
realize that they must keep up an ac-
tive campaign IL they would make alb
solutely sure of sending South Da-
kota delegation to Chicago which will
favor the denomination of President
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
SUGAR PLANT SHUTS DOWN.

New York. Jan 5.-The Havemayer
refincrs of the American Sugar Refin-
Ing Co. In Williamsburg have beer
shut down. Five thousand men are
thrown out OF employment. over pro-
duction is said to have caused the shut
down.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
PLEAD NOT GUILTY.

New York. ". Y, Jan. Son In
dIctments charging the misuse of the
malls In connection with mining enter
priscs. pleas of not guilty were entered
today by Julian Hawthorne. journalist
promoter: Josiah Quincy. former as
slstant secretary of state and others
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
ARmIsrIce is SOUGHT.

Berlin. Jan. 5.--Several European
powers. including Germany, have beer
sounding Rome and constantinople as
TO the possibility of arranging an ar.
mistice between Turkey and Italy
which might pave the way for peace
The results of these efforts so far have
teen indefinite.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
rReDsRIcKs TO WASHINGTON.

indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 5.--John ID
Fredericks. prosecuting attorney OF Los
Angeles county. California, left here
today for Washington. II Is believed
he will lay before the department OF
Justice. the present stage OF the fed
eral inquiry into the alleged jynamit-
ing plots.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
Will Cover the Same Ground Wis
tied by Taft, La Toilette
and Wilson
EXPECTS CORDIAL RECEPTION
New York Friends of Executive
Also Busy
Lotos Club Will Give Dinner in His
Honor Tomorrow. Later He will
Visit Washington.

Columbus. O.. Jan. about the
time that Senator LaFollette of Wis
consin, progressive Republican leader,
concludes his present swing around
the circle another presidential candi-
date will take to the road. Governor
Harmon of Ohio. who is regarded a
one of the leading candidates for the
Democratic nomination. is putting his
affairs i'm shape i'm order to start on
his Western trip before the end of this
month. san Francisco will be the Gov
ernor's objective point and the osten-
slble purpose of the jaunt will be TO
select a site for the Ohio building at
the san Francisco exposition.
Tour Well Advertised.
Governor Harmon's trip will take
him over much of the ground covered
within the past few months by Presi-
dent Taft. Governor Woodrow Wilson
and Senator La Toilette In a measure
the trip will determine how much Har-
mon sentiment there is in the West
and will either give great impetus to
the Ohio governors boom or else cause
his retirement from the presidential
field. At the Harmon headquarters
here the belief is expressed that the
governor will be given a more en-
thusiastic welcome than that which has
recently been accorded to his rivals
Everything will be done to make
the Harmon tour a success. 1t is 10
be well advertised and arrangements
will be made to secure large audiences
at the various places where the COVER.
nor is billed to speak and the news
papers friendly to the cause are to
contain long accounts of the progress
and the enthusiasm which the Ohio
executive arouses.
Guest of Lotos Club.
New York, Jan. 5.-tiovernOr Harmon
OF Ohio. whose candidacy for the Dem
ocratic presidential nomination is re-
garded with favor by many of the old
line Democrats in this section, is COM
ing to New York tomorrow to be the
chief guest at reception and din
ner to be given by the Lotos Club
The club is distinctly bipartisan
political organization. In the fifty
years of its existence it has entertain
ed presidente. senators and other men
prominent in public life without re-
CARDS as to whether they were Re
publicans or Democrats. 1t is expect
ed that Governor Harmon will go from
this city to Washington to attend the
Jackson Day banquet in the capital
next Monday night. The reception
with which the Ohio executive meets
in these two important centres will
interest the politicians as a possible
indication of the strength of the Har
mon sentiment in the East.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
MAcHINlsrs BACK TO WORK.

Norfolk. Va. Jan 5.--All OF tho ma
chinists Of the Norfolk navy yard who
went cut when they thought the Taylor
system was being introduced. returned
to work today. The card system had
been withdrawn.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05

SCHOOL coLLAPsEs;
SEVEN KNOWN DEAD.

SevllIa. Spain, Jan. "a
large number of children and
teachers were killed and MAIN
ed by the collapse OF school
house here today. The number
OF dead Is not yet known, but
the bodies of the head master.
three women teachers and three
children have already been ex-
tricated from the ruins.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
REMOVE POLITICAL INFLUENCE.

Washington. Jan. 5.-Postmaster
General Hitchcock today expressed his
approval Of the proposition to remove
the postofice department absolutely
from political influences.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
REBELS ARE REPULsED.

Fee, Morocco Jen. 5.--Rebel tribes
men today attacked the town Of Sc
frou but were repulsed leaving so dead
on the field. The garrison lost dead
and 10 wounded
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
TO ENTER THE RACES.

Considerable interest is being mani
tested In Calumet In the proposed
races to be conducted at the Amphi-
drome at Houghton this month for
boys OF the grammar schools. There
are several good skaters among the
Calumet bovs and II is expected that
a number of them will enter.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
JACK rARs WHIP MoRos.

New York. n. Y. Jan, 5.-Sevcn Am
crican sailors recently fought and
worsted a party OF Moro head hunters
in the heart Of a Philippine forest. Tho
Moros left six dead ors the field.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
PEARcE FUNERAL SUNDAY.

The fuenral of the late jeremiah
Pcarce who met death this week at the
South Kearsarge branch of the Osceo-
10 Consolidated. will take place Sun
day afternoon, with services at the
Centennial NJ. Il. church, and intermcni
In Lake View cemetery. Rev. Isaac
Wilcox will officiate.
and Mrs. James Tomms, of the Albion
location. died yesterday afternoon. The
funeral arrangements have not yet been
made.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
To Protect Foreigners.

Tien Tsin. Jan. British and Ger
man troops have been sent To Ian
chow to guard the property of foreign
ers. The British troops will patrol
the American railway interests i'm that
section. Severe fighting between the
Chinese and Manchu troops is reported
in the vicinity OF Lanchow.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05

BE foolish tomorrow. II you will.
hut be wise today.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05

Even marriage sometimes turns out
to be an agreeable disappointment.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05
REBELS aim TO
CAPTURE PEKINC
ARMIsTIcE EXPIRES TOMORROW
AND REBELS ARE READY TO
RENEW FIGHT-AMERI-
CANS PROTECTED.

Marking. Jan. 5.-Thirty thousand
Republican troops, well supplied with
modern guns and plenty OF ammuni-
tion are prepared to parch on Pekins,
unless the armistice which expires to-
morrow is renewed.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-05


The Taft supporters. while profess
ing TO believe that the La toilette can
ddacy will cause them little trouble,
are ready to admit that the Injection OF
Col Rooscvclts name into the contest
might upset their plans Roosevelt's
popularity throughout this section is
generally conceded. Many prominent
Republicans. regular and nsurgent
alike, freely express the belief that the
former president could capture the
state delegation as against both Taft
and La Toilette.
But as Col. Roosevelt has given no
evidence of approval of the movement
to bring him into the race the Taft
supporters see nothing at present
standing i'm the way of Taft victory.
The primary election i'm South Dakota
is not to be held until two weeks be-
fore the national convention assem-
bles In Chicago. The state therefore
VIII be one OF the last to elect dele
gates to the Chicago convention. In
view of this fact. il is figured out by
the Taft men that before the South
Dakota primaries are held the presi-
dent will have captured large major
lty OF the delegates. and that the La
Toilette movement In South Dakota
viii collapse.
Virginia for Taft"
Roanoke, Va, Jan. 5.--Membcrs of
the Republican State Committee of
are arriving here i'm antici-
patton OF the meeting to be held to-
morrow to issue a call for the state
convention To select delegates To the
national convention. Congressman
Slemp, who is chairman of the state
committee. declares that Virginia is
solidly for President Taft for re-elec-
tioh ana that tomorrow's meeting will
mark the formal opening OF the Taft
campaign in the South.
Petition to Roosevelt.
Passaic, N. j.. Jan. 5.-Foriner posi |
master f. II. Mackey has sent to Col
Roosevelt petition signed bv 1.0oi
Republicans OF New Jersey asking con
sent to place Roosevelts name on the
primary ballot,
Newark. Jan, progressive Repub-
iican leaders of New Jersey probably !
VIII place Rooscvclt's name on the
presidential primary ballots without
asking his permission. according to a |
statement made here today by Everett
Colby. member of the State Progress
sive League and progressive Republi-
can candidate for nomination as SEN
ltor. A meeting viii be held soon.
Teddy Says "Not a Word"
New York. Jan. 5.-Roosevelt came
Ia New York today and found his edi-
torlal Office thronged. Reports that
he was soon to make statement re-
garding his political position. drew an
large crowd of inquirers who
bombardcd him with questions Roose-
evelt gave little heed to the queries,
finally declaring mot a word"
laFoIIotte Near Breakdown.
Decatur, Ill.,, Jan. 5.-Senator La
Toilette is on the verge of a physical |
collapse. He kept his bed between sta |
tions and at Clinton was unable TO
speak. He is completely exhausted.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-25
OH YOU SPRING.

: = . .
Cheer up, and get a move on!
Everything else is doing so, for
spring is here.
The grass of the city lawn
smiles, here and there, with its
crocus or dande1ion. The plowed
field of the farm Smokes" under
the suns warmth, the crow is
loudly calling for you to plant
that corn and the brook is singing
to the cattails and sweet,hag.
Observe your goat, if you have