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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
FORTY TWO LOSE HEAVILY
Only Fifty-Eight Make Money on
Underwriting Operations
ARE SAVED BY INVESTMENTS
Income From investments Has Made
Up Deficit and Paid
Dividends.

New York, May 2i.-1'he past twelve
months have been a lean season for
the fire insurance men. according 10
figures prepared by an insurance pub
lication here. The profits for the year
were much less than for 1910. although
The underwriting income was consider
ably larger Tie combined underwrlt-
ing profit OF one hundred Of the leading
companies in the past twelve months
was $1,000, 900, or 80 per cent of the
underwriting income.
With an increase of over i've mill
lion In underwriting income" continues
he statement. losses and expenses in
creased some fifteen million.
During 1911 hut So companies out
of 100 made profits on underwriting,
these ranging from 0.S to 1872 per cent,
whereas AZ companies lost money,
ranging from OIL 10 35.s per cent. In but
nine OF the last fourteen years have
the Leading companies made profits on
their underwriting operations. and I'm
the whole period there actually has
been a total net loss to ten companies
of thirty-six millions. However the
Investment income has in the aRgre-
gate paid all dividends. made up the
underwritins deficit -,,no'. addesL-aAiAaasi
eigh. millions to the surplus"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
BROTHER CLAIMS
RIGHESON'S BODY
Remains OF Former Pastor Elect
rocuted This Morning Will
be Buried in Virginia
GOES TO HIS DEATH CALMLY
Walks Without Faltering to Chair
and Expresses Faith
GOES TO HIS DEATH CALMLY
More Than Thousand Persons Stand
Outside During the
Execution.

Boston. Mass, May 21.--Dougiass ss
Richcson, of Chicago. brother of the
former clergyman. Clarence Richeson.
who was electrccuted for The murder
'uf Avis Linnell just after midnight.
claimed the body today. Before the re-
mains were turned over Il was necos-
sary TO perform an autopsy. required
by law. The body will be buried IN q
little cemetery at Amherst court house.
Virginia.
The execution of Richeson at 12-17
this morning is said by witnesses 10
have been the most successful of any
OF the fourteen held in the prison since
the electric chair was adopted. Ii was
only necessary to apply the current
once.
Rioheson walked without faltering
from his cell to the execution cham
Der and answered questions us to his
faith in God without flinching
In "a pouring iain more than a thou
sand persons stood outside Cor hours
awaiting the word that the execution
had taken place. Within few days
the death house will lie occupied again
by Lena Cusamano and Enrico Mas
cioli. who were sentenced to death the
week Of June second Tor the murder of
the woman's husband.
The former Baptist clergyman, con-
fessed poisoner of Avis Linnell, his
one time sweetheart, was outwardly
calm when he entered the death
chamber and ne maintained his com
posure while the straps and electrodes
were being adjusted as he sat in the
electric chair
q'he Rev. Herbert w. Stebblns, the
prison chaplain. preceded the con-
demned man in his march TO the
chair. Solemnly his deep voice rang
out through the chamber as he read
from the Fifty-first Psalm: Have
mercy upon me O! God, according to
thy loving kindness; according unto
the multitude of thy tender mercies
blot out any transgressions. Wash
me thoroughly from mine iniquity and
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
NORWEGIANS TO
HOLD EXPOSITION
iooTH ANNIVERSARY or lNDE.
PENDEkcE WILL BE cELE-
eRATEp IN 1914.

chrIstiania, Norway. May 2l.--The
storthine has voted the necessary
funds for great exposition at CHI is.
liania during the suinme.. of 1914. two
years from now, when Norway cele-
brates the i00th anniversary OF its
independence. This exposition has long
been in preparation and u committee
bias been working on its plans. but
there have always heen difficulties In
Its way and much opposition. AS Is
usual ON such occasions the question OF
a suitable site has been the object
OF much disscnsion. some wishing td
have i in christiania, Others TO have
II built on large island near the
city. This question was finally set
tied some time ago in favor OF the SO -
called Frogner park, where. for many
years the American consul general.
Mr. Gade. used TO live
When the question of the NECESSARY
money grant came plp in the storthlnG
many representatives tried TO kill the
whole scheme on different grounds.
4fut .hlStily N'SAtIudN lne Dlll puSStb III
"A good form. The principal argument
in favor of the measure has been all
through the debate that Norway ought
10 prepare n great exposition for all
the Norwegian Americans who are cx-
pccted to make a visit TO the old coun-
try during the summer of 1914
One question however remains to be
settled. which is of great and even
vital Importance, and that is whether
nr not il shall be allowed to sell wine
ard alcoholic liquors within the
grounds. The expositlos committee
finds IL necessary To have this license
granted in order to make ends meet
but prohibtionists, who are numerous
in this country, insist that II shall be
q temperance exposition. a motion has
been made i'm the storthlng to this ef-
feet, but the probability Is tnat IL will
be voted down by small majority.
The exposition will not be interna-
tional. The intention is merely TO
show the conditions of industry and
art here In Norway and show what
progress has been made during the
last 100 years.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
INJUNCTION CASE
IS RESUMED HERE
JUDGE SESSIONS is IN CALUMET
TO TAKE TESTIMONY IN
TAM MAREcK MILL
PROCEEDINGS.

The hearing on the application by
Godfrey NJ. Hyams for a permanent
Injunction To prevent the Tamdrack
Mining company from disposipg of it's
min at Crosse Pointe to the Lake Mill
ing and Refining company and to pre-
vent the Isle Royalc' Mining company
from participating III the transaction
To the extent Of PURCHASING stock in
the milling company, 50 as To ootain
additional milling facilities was re-
sumed in Calumet today before Federal
Judge Sessions for the Western Dis
trict of Michigan. The taking of testi-
mony was commenced this afternoon
at the c. & H. mine office and prob
ably will continue for several days.
The hearing was begun at Marquette
about two weeks ago, but as many of
the witnesses were in the copper coun-
try and would find it more convenient
To attend the hearing If held here.
Judge Sessions consented to have it
transferred to Calumet.
Proceedings were first started TO ob.
tain a temporary Injunction, but in or.
der TO facilitate matters. both parties
involved agreed to drop the proceed
ings for temporary restraining order
and commence the hearing on the
question of granting permanent in
junction.
A number of prominent mining men
from Boston. most of whom are con-
nected with the Calumet & hecla COM
pany. arrived In Calumet today, to at
tend the hearing.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
U. OF M. FOOTBALL PRACTICE.
Work Of Preparing For Fall Sport To
Start This Week.

Ann Arbor Mich. May 2l-Mich'-
gan's candidates for the 1912 football
team will be called out for spring prac-
tice this week. Assistant Coach Prem
tiss y. Douglass made this announce
ment alta meeting of the available can
didates lust held. and according TO the
preliminary plans the men will be
given several weeks of light football
work.
Assistant Coach Douglass. who has
lately been retailed as assistant tutor
m all branches of athletics, will have
general charge Of the men. Douglass
showed his worth as a coach when he
drilled the Michigan all-frosh teams in
1909 and 1910. and viii be ably lifted
TO conduct the spring training. The
stunts that the men viii be given VIII
consist largely q passing and kicking
with none OF the rougher elements ut
the game Besides getting the men in
touch with each other. - spring prac-
tice is aimed tc bring out the laten:
possibilities cf the new men.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
AEROPLANE WILL
CARRY U. s. MAIL
PAUL PECK, AVIATOR, WILL FLY
FROM NEW YORK TO WASH.
INoroN.

New York, .Aay u Paul Peck, the
well known Young aviator has fixed
tomorrow morning as the time for be-
shining his sttempt tc carry 100
pounds OF mail matter from this city
TO WASHINGTON ~ aeroplane. The ex-
pertinent has the sanction OF the post
Office department ana will be watched
with much ntyest by the officials.
especially hr View OF the fact that the
recent progress made in the science of
aviation has siven rise to the hope that
ultimately the regular conveyance Of
mail by this meine' may be practicable.
In order TO comply With the law Peck
has been swoTi into the postal SER
Vice ana his niacliinc on its departure
from New YORK Cor the capital will ily
a pennant barring the words "u. $.
Mail"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
MURDERER WANTED To KNOW
IF RICHfSON Died BRAYEIY

Denver. Colo, May 2l.-Oscar Cook
murderer. condemned to die I'm Mo-
vember. rose from his cot in his cell
at midnight and hoarsely called 60 the
guard.
Has that preacher Rioheson bsen
clectrocuted yet? | can't sleep thinking
of him"
Through the night as the guard
tramped the corridor the condemned
man clung to the bars Of his cell.
Cant YOU telephone the newspapers
and nnd out IL he died like a man on
a curc It's easier than To he hanged.
DO YOU think there is any chance Of
the state putting In n chair before No
vember?"
Cook refused to return TO bed. de-
claring horrible nightmares filled his
dreams.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
FAvoR,rE cLun DANCE.
Splendid Program Is Arranged Tor
Party Tomorrow Evening.

Party Tomorrow Evening"
Calumet's FAvoiite club will give
dancing party tomorrow evening In the
Light Guard Armory. A G. K H. or
rhestra will furnish the music The
program Of dance numbers Is as fol-
lows:
'Two-step-The Iron Clad.
Waltz-Bachelor Dream.
Two step Everybody Doing II.
Waltz-That Italian Serenade.
Two step-Take tip from Father.
Waltz-Brlght Eyes.
Two -stsp--Nothing to do until to-
morrow
Waltz--Rye.
Two step-Billy.
,Waltz-.Every Little Movement.
Intcrmission.
Two-step-That Mysterious Rag.
waltz-Cirlbiribln
Two-step-E Egyptla.
Waltz-rd Love to Live in Love
land
Undergraduates habit
Waitz-Oriental Bellies.
Two-step-They Got a quit Kicking
My Dog Arcun'.
Waltz--A grille was j~st made to
love.
Two -step--On Wisconsin.
Waitz-Good- bye.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
BLACK CHAPTER IN HISTORY
Says Enlightened Nations Every
where Laugh at Us
PRAISES DEMOCRATIC LEADERS
Says They are Learning the conhdsncs
OF the American Elecs
torate.

Washington, May 21.-ln the Sem
ate today. Senator Stone OF Missouri,
criticised the methods of the Repub-
Aean presidential nomination aspir-
ants.
Mr. President" he said. ANY man
having even a meagre knowledge OF.
ancient lore will recall the story of
Damon and Pythias, and the story
of David and Jonathan A few years
ago we were led to believe that COM.
bined consolidated spirit of Damon
and Jonathan had come out Of their
haven of rest and taken refuge in the
corpus of Roosevelt. and the COM
bined spirits OF David and Pythias
had come to rest on the ample bosom
of Taft"
Stone. amid laughter. said Il had
been a case of "two hearts that beat
as one" until the poisonous serpent
OF ambition crawled across the path
they were walking and divided them.
Both were tempted and both fell.
80 instead of peace we had war
Ndi WIN hniNto W lAto
hilt"
Stone referred TO La Follette's par
ticlpation I'm the campaign. and con-
tsnped.
"Is II not truly q sad spectacle we
are witnessing? These world famed
Republican leaders have been for
months circling the country. abusing
each other like pickpockets. in Lam
guage akin TO vernacular of the fish
market or even something worse. The
world outside looks aghast, and the
press and reading public of Europe and
all enlightened nations everywhere.
criticise. cartoon. laugh and taunt."
He asserted the last word in this
black chapter OF American history
WIN be written in Chicago. II say
last chapter" ne added. because /
cannot believe that after this storm
OF strife and exposures the American
electorate will consent to return the
Republican party to power"
He concluded with the statement
that the Democratic candidates are
conducting themselves with dignity
and a sense OF propriety.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
CONFERENCE OF SUfFRACISTS
IS OPENED IN CHICAGO, ILL.

Chicago, H.. May 2l.--Delegates 10
the Mississippi Valley Conference of
equal sufragists rallied in Chicago in
force today prepared to give 10 the
cause" the grSatest impetus II has
received in this section of the country
since the inception or the equal fran
chise movement. The women have
come frcm sixteen States OF the middle
Wcs: and among them are many lead
ers of wide reputation. Under the gem
eral theme "Our Problems and How
to Solve Them" two morning, two
afternoon and two evening sessions are
to be held at the Hotel IaSalie in
this city. The concluding session
Thursday evening will he transferred
TO Milwaukee. where an opportunity
viii be afforded to help directly IN the
campaign of Wisconsin women for the
ballot.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
CAMP CLUB TO MEET.
Y. M. C. A. Boys Will Elect officers and
Discuss Plans.

The members OF the Y. M. c. A.
camp club will meet in the Y. M. c. A.
assembly room Saturday evening this
week to elect officers and discuss plans
for the annual camping trip TO Kewee-
nav county in August The club VIII
go to Grand Marais where a perma-
nent camp has been established. Any
boy between the ages Of IL and l6 Is
eligible to go to camp. whether he is a
member of the Y. NJ. c. A. or not Last
year about % boys enjoyed the outing.
This year. II is expected that number
viii be increased.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
vlslr volcAno.s DEPTHS.
Professor and Assistant Plant Flag in
vesuvius's Crater.

London. May 2i.- Scientists today
are discussing the remarlSable claims
of Professor Mallada of the royal oh
servatory AT Mount Nesuvius and an
assistant named Narvazze. that they
descended l.e00 feet to the floor of the
great volcanoes crater yesterday Pro-
fessor Mallada declares the trip con-
sumed over nine hours, during @hich
time the two men We're nearly over
come with gases. He says they made
remarkable photographs of avalanches
and showers of red hot ashes which
were taking place in contiguous parts
of the crater. After planting iiag
in the center OF the crater's floor they
made the return climb. which took
them nearly three hours.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
suFFaAolsTs PLAN OUTING.
Bylaws Are Revised at Big Meeting
Hold Last Evenina.

A committee composed of six of the
members of the local suffrage society
met in the Walz block last evening
and decided on a thorough revision of
the bylaws of the society. These
have not been changed since the or
organization was launched several
years ago and will be brought up TO
date.
The Laurium suffrage society Will
give an open air picnic at the Calumet
and Hccla park. Sunday, June i6. The
members of all of the branches in the
copper country are assisting in the ar
rangements for this event and a con-
cert program is being arranged. The
event will be held on Sunday SO that
the men will be able TO be present.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
AGED 22 AND HAS
SPENT S576,OOO
SON OF SIR JULIUS WERNHER
PAYS s2a5,poo FOR $4,000
LOAN.

London, May 21.-Derrick wernher.
son of the South African millionaire.
Sir julius wernher, appeared IN the
bankruptcy court recently. when an ex-
traordinary story Of how he spent
S575.OO0 was disclosed.
The bankrupt attributed his failure
10 extravagant living, betting. gamb-
ling, and heavy interest commissions.
and bonuses on money lending transAc-
tons
Derrick Wernher is % years of age.
lie was educated at EtOn and oxford.
and on leaving the university had
contracted debts 10 the amount Of
5000, 600. chiefly as result Of i;amb-
ling transactions, including baccarat
and horse racing. Those deOts were
paid by his father. who then adver-
tsed in the English and continental
newspapers that he would not be re-
sponsible for any further debts his son
might incur.
Since then. the bankrupt said, he had
incurred debts 10 the amount Of $780,
800 To unsecured creditors. In NrVein-
ber, 1910, his father obtained an ap-
pointmert for him as private secretary
to gentle man travelling IN Egypt and
the Sudan at a remuneration Of 5000 a
month. but in May, 1911, that engage
nent terminated.
Did your father say that If you
would do two years honest work ne
would leave you his vast fortune, but
that If you did not turn over new
.eaf he would leave his money else
whero?" was asked.
He did not" was the reply.
Questioned regarding heavy pur-
chases of jewelry. Derrick Wernner
said that Oscar Kahn was creditor
for s245.OO0 under that head He
bought the jewelry in October, 1910.
under the following circumstances:
He had made the acquaintance Of
Terry, Hungarian who was acquaint-
ed with his financial necessities and
Hery said he had relations with
large jewelry firin i'm Paris which
would willingly do business with the
debtor. Accordingly Terry introduced
him 10 Oscar Kahn, who asked the
witness IL he were the eldest son OF
bis father. on learning that he was,
Kahn. the debtor said. supphed HIM
with magnificent string Of pearls. He
was not asked any questions as 10 his
position. and did not instruct
Terry To make any statement on the
subject. He gave Kahn security in
the shape of acceptances for the
jewelry.
Mr.. Wcrnher added that he took the
string of pearls TO an address which
Kahn gave him and received for the
Jewel $4,000 i'm cash and a oneck for
$4,000. He took the check back To-
Kahn because premium OF 81 600 had
been paid in respect to a policy affect
ed on his life. The check was cashed
and the witness received $4,000. which
with the $4,000 in cash. made up the
total consideration i'm respect OF
liability of over S235,O0O. He paid
Terry a commission OF $4,000 out Of the
money.
The debtor said he paid Off num-
ber OF debts with the money. and the
remainder went chiefly in gambling in
Florence and in the payment of betting
losses In England.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
Hiah School Baseball.
HERE ON HONEYMOON.

Edward Yelland formerly II Calu-
met and bride who was Miss Florence
l.abelle of Escanaba, arrived In Calu-
met today to spend their honeymoon.
The wedding was solemnized at Esca :
naba last evening. Mr. Yelland is well
known i'm Calumet, having been reared
in this city. For the past three years
he has been employed as brakesman
on the Northwestern road between Es-
canada and Green Bay, making his
headquarters at Escanaha.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
MERCHANTS ARE WARNED.
Money Order Blanks Stolen From San
Francisco Postoffiee.

a warning was received at the Calu-
met postoffice this morning to the ef-
feet that postal money order blanks
32.3OO TO S2.i0O inclusive had been
stolen from Station No. ., San Fran
cisco and that an effort might be made
to- cash the orders in this part Of the
country. Merchants are advised To be
on their guard TO prevent fraud. Some
of the blanks were filled out and cash
ed as far east as Indianapolis and Bos
ton and those operating the fraud are
still unapprehended
Application blanks for the second
series of postal savings bonds. which
will be issued on July |, have been re-
ceived at the Calumet postal savings
bank department
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
Two BURGLARS KILLED IN
ENCOUNTER IN GERMAN CITY

Nauen. Germany. May 2i.--Two men
detected last night committing bur
Rlaries, dashed away on bicycles, a
policeman who tried IN stop them was
shot dead. Pursuers wounded one oi
The bandits and his colorado deliberate
" killed the wounded man To prevent
his capture. The. surviving burglar
continued TO fight against some hun
dreds Of armed police and corntrymen
until he finally was shot dead.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
GUILTY TO LESSER CHARGE.

Eli Korhonen. who was arrested
early last week on complaint OF John
KantIla. charged with assault witm
intent to do great bodily HARM ap-
neored before Justice Fisher TINS
morning and was allowed TO plead
cuIlty TO the lesser charge of ASSAULT
ana battery. lie was fined $40 ana
costs. amounting 10 si2 in all. The
complaint was the result OF an anege'
fracas In the alley at the rear OF the
Tambellini saloon.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
ATHLETES ARE TRAINING.

The first practice of tho Calumet
high school athletic squad. was held
yesterday afternoon. in the Calumet
Athletic park. Physical Director APP
plegate has charge OF the athletes. and
expects the boys TO make a good show
ing. They are beginning To take n prop Z
CT Interest in their training.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
RISKY AMATEUR AVIATOR Is
KILLED BY FALL OF 100 FEET

Xenia. Ohio, May 2l.-Fred J.
Southland of Minneapolis. was killed
when he fell one hundred feet at the
Wright aviation field. near Osborn to-
day. southard had just bought an
aeroplane from the Wright brothers.
He obtained the keys TO the Hangar.
after ne had been refused permission
TO take the aeroplane out without fur
ther experience. He fell six minutes
after he begun his first flight alone.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
alR1As REPORTED TODAY.

Sons have arrived in the homes of
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Grey. 200 Eighth
street and MIR. and Mrs. Marca Kali
chich. 1918 Eleventh street.
A daughter has been born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Panattoni Of i45 Quincy
street.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
DIG IRRIGATION PROJECT.
Contracts to BE Let for s7,ooo,ooo Pro
iact in Montana

Helena, Mont. May 21.-The ilrst
practical step towards the completion
of the great MIX River irrigation pro-
Jcct was taken ,teday. when bids We're
opened for the construction of the
Dodson canal. which is TO be an mn
portant feature of the undertakins'
The project when completed viii cost
100000. 1t Involves the construc-
tion Of 50o-n,ile ditch and a twen-
ty-seven mile canal, and will result ~
the reclamation OF 25O,e00 acres ol
land.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
BISHOP DowLlNG's JUBILEE.

Hamilton. Ont, May 2i.--A notable
public celebration was held today IS
honor of the twenty-fif.h anniversary
cf the conservation of Bishop T. D.
bowling rs head of the Roman catho-
lie diocese of Hamilton.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21

In Japan. land of flowers they hold
funera, services at the home OF the
brides parents the night she Is mar
rIed. This is To show that the young
lady is dead TO her father 'and moth
or.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21

Oxygen constitutes one-third Of the
solid earth. nire-tenths of water ana
one-afth Of the atmosphere ana Is the
most abundant Of all substances.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-21
Munsey Issues a Denial.
SUMMER SCHOOL WORK.
Glasses Will Be Organized and Instruc-
ton Given Free.

The Calumet school board has decid-
cd u inaUgurate a new system for
summer school work. The plan is to
give students any subject they desire
to take free of charge. Enough stu
dents will have to enter these classes.
however, before teaC hers will be en-
gagged Previous to this year the man
ual training department was the only
one open to students for summer
school work. free of cost BY the new
ruling. students may form classes and
secure tuition in any given subject,
without extra expense. 1t is believed
the otter VIII be taken advantage of.
The object is to give the students a
chance to make up work or get ahead
of their classes.
High School Baseball.
The Calumet and Lake Linden high
school teams will play a game Of base
ball tomorrow afternoon at Athletic
park. The game will start at four
O'clock Renwick will pitch for Calu-
met