davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-04-19
THE WEEPING WILLOW

t stands for grace.
Why call it a weepPr?
II is simply 1.-THE and supple.
1t has been famous since Bible
times.
Do you know how it came here?
We have it by way of "Merrie
Old England"
1t came to England from Smyrna
in a drum of figs.
1t vas sent TO Alexander Pope.
who planted il near his villa al
Twickenham, on the Thames.
\ twig from it was brought to
Boston by a young British officer
in 1875.
This twig was presented Ia
Washington's stepson. young
GUSTS, who planted it at Abing-
don, Virginia.
General Gates admired it, took
a slip and planned it at the
entrance TO his farm, the spot
being now Third avenue and
Twenty-second street, New York
city. -Philadelphia Record.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-04-19

wrecked on Roekall reef in the
North Atlantic, nearly 90 lives
lost.
1895, January 20-German
steamer Elbe sunk in collision
with British steamer Crathie in
North Sea. 33 lives lost.
1895. March l1-Spanish cruiser
Reina Regenta foundered in the
Atlantic at entrance to the Medi-
terranean, 400 lives lost.
1898. Klondike gold steamship
Clara sank at Lynn canal. Alaska.
ITO lives lost.
1898. February s. United
States battleship Maine blown up
in Havana harbor. go lives lost.
1898, July 4-French line
steamer La Burgoyne in collision
with British sailing vessel Crom-
artyshire, ST. lives lost.
1904. June Is General Slocum
excursion boat took fire going
through He'll Gate East river
more than Loco lives lost.
. 1906, January 2l-Brazillian
battleship Aquidaban sunk near
Rio Janeiro by an explosion of the
powder magazines, 212 lives lost.
1906. January Craftsmanship
Valencia wrecked on Cape Beale,
Vancouver island. B. c., III lives
lost.
1906. August 4 Italian immi-
grant ship Sirio struck a rock off
Cape Palos, $50 lives lost
1907, July 20 American steam
ers Columbia and San Pedro COLI
ded on the California coast. Sc
lives lost.
1908, March 23--Japanese steam
er Mutsu Maru sunk in collision
near Hakodate. 300 lives lost.
1908. April 80 japanese train
ing cruiser Matsu Shima sunk off
the Pescadores owing to an cxpl o.
sion, 200 lives lost.
1909, January 24-CollisiGn
between the Italian steamer Florida
and The White Star liner Republic
about 40 mile east of New York
during a fog; large number of
lives were saved by arrival of the
steamer Baltic which received the
&C. Q. D." or distress signal, sent
up by wireless ry the Republic
operator January %. The Republic
sank while being towed: six lives
lost.
1919, AuguSi British steam
er Warath from Sydney via Port
Natal, or London, last heard from
leaving Port Natal on July 26,
800 lives lost.
1911, September So French
battleship LIbcrte sunk after an
explosion, 235 lives lost.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-04-19

Wilbert X. Howell.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-04-19

government patent. Should the
final decision be anything like the
rulings of which the western min
ing industry has complained SO
bitterly during the past week or
two, a concerted move will be
made by everyone interested in
The welfare of the western
country to secure immediate and
adequate relief from congress.
A Salt Lake attorney. who has
had experience in the United
States pater business, said yester
day that the recent rulings at
Washington had been inspired by
two probable things. one being the
conservation movement which
seeks to retard the growth of the
west in behalf Of posterlty and
which is in the hands Of eastern
men who largely a:e ignorant Of
western conditions; the other being
the fact that they were brought
into play to counterfeit the actions
of certain big interests which were
trying to hog valuable western
land on the strength of slight
mineral showings.
But when officials of the gov
eminent carry the point 50 far as
to include legitimate applications
within this fraudulent classified
ton they pass beyond all bounds of
conservation and common sense
asserted this attorney.
when ground is located within
a mineral district. when neighbour
ing properties have demonstrated
their mineral wealth and when the
ground in question is absolutely
valueless except for the sole pur.
pose of mining, the owner is
entitled to his patent when he has
complied with the positive law on
the subject. Under such condi-
tons the government in the past
has granted patents and il is up
not only to the west. but all parts
Of the country directly inter sted
in the mining industry to see to it
that the relief sought and which
in all logic is due must be secured"
The partial paralysis of the
mining industry already noted can
only be EN- phasized as the time
drags with the conditions as they
now are. There is hardly a COM
pany in the west not affected
adversely by the rulings, for the
unpatented claim holdings through
out the west are extensive and
there is a question now If anyone
can even locate mineral ground
until il is shown to the satisfaction
of a Washington official that it
holds exposed mineral Of value
Goldfeld Tribune.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-04-19
OPPOSED TO SUNDAY SHOW

The announcement that the Wild
West Show Co. Anticipate giving
an exhibition in Elko on a Sunday
afternoon ought to call forth a
public indignation meeting. The
powers that be ought to be inter
viewed early and our far city saved
the disgrace that will inevitably
result from such a dissertation of
the day of public worship. Elko
has acquired the reputation Of a
quiet reputable town; and it would
be a pity to have that good name
furnished.
Signed,
Wilbert X. Howell.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-04-19

Senator Thomas II. Rockhill, n
former senator from White Pine
county and the discoverer of the
copper fields al Ely, passed away at
the Hahnemann hospital in San
last Friday. Death followed n
minor operation to which he sur.
cumbed because Of the infrmities
Of age. He was SO years old.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1912-04-19

The Hugo Bros. Greater Ameri-
can Ministries will give a perform
ance at the Opera House Monday
night, April %. This company l.
said to be composed of the very
best colored singers in this
country. See the ad on the first
page for further information.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
WILL REMAIN AMERICAN.
500 President Would Not Take Prot
fered EnaIish little.

Minneapolis, Mimi, oct. a4.--That Il
he chooses, sorsBe day he may. Inherit
the estate and title CT Lord Mrncas-
ter. master of an English estate, was
the statement here yesterday of Ed
nund Pennington. president of the
500 Line. President Pennington. said,
however. that he would not attempt 10
obtain the title, but woJld remain an
American.
The story became known upon the
receipt Of dispatch, stating that Lord
Muncaster was searching for the de-
pendents of 8. branch of the family
which came to America many years
ago, and asking concerning Mr.. Pen
nington's ancestors.
II have known about this for years -
said Mr. Pennington. My niece has
visited the estate of Lord Muncaster
and members Of my family tell me
that there is no doubt that am the
legal heir to the title and estate.
am not, however. interested in nvesti-
eating the matter nor In communicat.
ing with Lord Muncaster. | have re-
ceived letters from England about the
matter and so has my brother IN
Texas"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
Declares Legitimate Business
Must Not Be Made Foot
ball Of Politics
SENDS LETTER TO CONVENTION

Atlantic City. Oct 24.-At today's
session Of the American Hardware
Manufactures association letter
from President Taft was read. In
part 1t said:
Il am a firm believer in tariff
board or tariff commission. Probably
no industries affected by the tariff
need scientific and impartial conclu-
slons more than those which are rep
resented by your convention. In re-
turning to Congress without my ap-
proval the bill to revise the metals
schedule l vetoed bill which would
have spelled ruin TO many of you. be-
cause ] was unwilling to approve leg
islation which virtually affected not
only millions of worSingmen and fam
lilies dependent on them. but hundreds
of millions of dollars worth of stock
of goods in the hands of store keepers
and distributors generally. without
first providing careful and disinterest-
cd inquiry into conditions of the whole
industry. and so, ! say. we must
not make legitimate business the
football Of politics. We must have in
vestments from which to secure a
large wage fund. which is needed to
spire in business men who control
Investments the confidence they will
not be driven out of business"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
MUST RETURN TAX ROLL.
Large Delinquent List Likely in the
Village Of Red Jacket.

Village Treasurer Joseph G.. Kohl
haas mas been notified by Count,
Treasurer Edgar Rashleigh to return
the tax roll of the village, as well as
delinquent taxes from Oct. 81, the
last date to which the council had
authority to extend the warrant for
collection Although Mr. Kohlhaas is
endeavoring to secure an extension
Cf time from the county treasurer,
there is no assurance that such an ex-
tension will be granted. and the roll
may have to be returned at this time,
fully two months earlier than in other
recent years.
There is at present on the delinquent
list about $4,000 out of total roll of
little over $21,000 The collections
to date are about the same as the col
lections at the same time i'm other
years. Ii the roll is returned to the
county treasurer now. the delinquent
taxpayers must settle their accounts
with the county treasurer. paying a
special collection fee of four per cent,
instead of two per cent charged by the
village treasurer, in addition to the
inconvenience of paying their taxes at
Houghton. instead of Calumet. 1t be-
hooves taxpayers to settle before the
roll is turned i'm.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
WALTER MILLER HERE.
Middeweisht Wrestling Champion
Visiting Copper Country.

Walter Miller of st. Paul, who by
virtue of his defeat of Ed. A6amson al
Duluth Tuesday eVering becomes the
foremost claimant Of the middleweight
wrestling championship arrived i'm
Calumet today. and is spending few
days with his brother Walter Wood,
proprietor of the Michigan Cafe. Miller
says he is feeling Gne. despite the fact
that he had hard match with Adam
son. who outwcighed him by several
pounds
The ST. Paul lad is preparing for a
busy season. After n short rest. he
will take on otto Sutor. of Cleveland.
Sutor is entitled 10 "A cnance at the
midjleweight title. DllutE promoters
are already dickering for the match.
and Miller has signed an agreement to
meet Sutor on Nov. 10. providing that
date is satisfactory To his opponent.
After that Miller says he hopes to ar
range a match with Mike Yokcl of
Salt Lake City for some timc. in De-
cember. With these two claimants
disposed of, Miller thinks he will he
able to gain a clear claim to the mid
dleweicht title.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
FINE BIRTHDAY SOCIAL.
Interesting Program at the First
Presbyterian Church.

The Pastors Aid society of the
First. Presbyterian church entertained
nj birthday social in the parlors OF
the church last evening. The event
was very successful, there being abou,
300 members and friends present. Ar
exceptionally fine program was rem
dered. consisting of vocal solo by
Miss Harriet James. accompanied by
Miss Lyle Engstrom. piano solo by
Miss Florence Wright. vocal solo by
Miss Leah Vivian and lecture by
Robert Anderson. a Gideon evangelist
entitled. MY TRY to the 'Auld Hame
In which he gave a very vivid account
of his recent visit to the British Isles
Another interesting part of the pro-
gram was reading by John Hoat-
son to the pastor. Rev. Stalker, of an
expression of the pleasure of the
board end congregation that the syn
cd of Michigan elected DR.. Stalker
moderator for the coming year, the
highest office i'm the gift OF the SYNOD.
qualification for the sentiment con-
veyed and the confidence reposed in
him
John X. Finlayson filed the chair
very acceptably. After the program,
luncheon and very interesting So
cial session were enjoyed. The birth
day offerings netted $40.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
FoRESTERS OF AMERICA
TO MARK ANNIVERSARY
FINE PROGRAM rs PREPARED BY
THE MEMBERS OF COURT
NORTH STAR.

The members Of Court North Star
F'oresters of America, will give an en-.
tertainment Saturday evening, mark
ing the twenty. second anniversary oi
The establishment OF the local court
'rhe following program will be rem
dered
Selection, Orchestra.
Remarks, Chairman Edwin Edwards
u. =. c. r.
Selection, Holman Bros.
Address, George g. Bentley of Han
cock.
Selection. Orchestra.
Reading, Albert Coombs.
Solo, Thomas Curtis.
Address, state Senator w. Frank
James Of Hancock
Song. America, audience accompan-
led by orchestra.
Following the rendition of the pro-
gram there Will be dancing and an en-
.cyable social session.
Court North Star No. II, was insti-
tuted Oct. %. 1890, with small num-
rei Va heHioe'S, put thc So"t iso"
beasts Of $50 Foresters, which the
members are earnestly trying to IN
crease to 400 before the next gre nd
lodge session so as to secure an addl-
tional representative. This grand lodge
meeting will be held at Battle Creek
in June of next year.
Plans are being formulated for a
"chain" or series of meetings to be
held by the nire lodges of the copper
country during the coming winter,
similar to the "Forestic Wheel Of Ia st
winter
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
seARs.cAMeRoN WEDDING.

New York. Oct PA wedding OF
note today was that Of Miss Catherin,
-. Cameron. daughter of the late Sil
Roderick Cameron. the noted merchant
and financiei, and Mr.. Judah II. Sears
member Of a prominent Boston family
The marriage took place at Clifton
Rerley, the old homestead Of the Cam
eron family at Rosebank. Staten Is
lund
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
WHY HAPGooD QUIT.
He Refused to Print Editorial Written
BY Collier.

oy SotucT.
New York, Ost. 24.-Thc end of the
Golfers we have known" is predicted
by Norman Hapgood. who res igned as
editor of Golfers Weekly after Prcsi-
dent Robert f. Collier wrote and order
ed printed an editorial declaring for
Roosevelt. Mr.. Hapgood has favored
Wilson. and he says of the Collier edi-
torial. IF the oi'ice hoy had written
the editorial / should have comrli-
mented him, but rejected it,"
The wellknown weekly will now be
under the direct editorship of Robert
+. Collier. but IL will give greater pres
tige on the staff To Mark Sullivan, the
political writer. OF Mr.. sullivan Mr..
Collier says Most OF the political in
spiration of the paper for the last five
years has come from him"
The most surprising statement made
since MIR. HGpgood's resignation is his
declaration that +. 9. Patterson, the
new general manager, ISSUED ORDER.
about offending advertisers and against
undertaking.
In his letter of resignation, how
ever, Mr.. HapSood did not mention
this. In that letter, which Mr.. Collier
has given cut for publication, MIR.
Fapgood resigns because the Roosevelt
editorial was written by Mr.. Collier.
ana ordered printed. without any no
tiiication to Mr.. Hapgood.
1t is apparent from interviews with
both Mr.. Collier and Mr.. Hapgocd In
the New York Herald, that there has
been difference for some time be-
tween MIR. Hspgood, who favors
Wilson. and Messrs. Collier and sui
Ivan, who are for Roosevelt.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
SOON TO RESUME
CAMPAIGN work
Colonel Roosevelt Is Gaining Rap
idly in Strenth

Oyster Bay, Oct 24.-Roosevelt is
gaining strength so rapidly that he
expected he soon would be permitted
to resume the work of the campaign.
The Colonel was in excellent condition
after a long nights sleep. The Colo
mel after breakfast dressed in loung-
ing robe and walked about the house
more freely than at any previous time
since his return. He felt no pein. al
though whenever he raised his right
arm or breathed deeply he was re.
minded of the injury by the grating
of the fractured rib. 1t probably will
be several weeks before he will have
the full use of his right arm.
Roosevelt for the first time since his
return today Joined the family circle
at the dining table.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
CHOLERA TAKES
MANY VICTIMS
Plague In India and Turkey Is
Menace to Europe

Washington. oct. 2i.-Cholera is
again sweeping India according to a
report to the u. :. public health ser
vice. In August. in the province of
Madras alone, there were lo,s20 deaths
and i'm other parts of the empire equal
ly ominous mortality prevailed. Chol-
hsiatic Turkey. and with Turkish
troops beinb hurried into southern
Europe, because of the Balkan war,
officials fear the plague may spread
through Europe,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
REBELS AT VERA
CRUZ FOOLED


Vera Cruz. Oct 24.-This city il
rapidly regaining its normal aspect
Further details show the federals
marched in, headed by General Bel
tran. Colonel Jose Diaz and
most of the other rebel officers es-
capped Only nine of them were cap
tured with Felix Diaz. The defeated
rebels now say they did not oppose
the federal troops because they
thought they were coming into the
city 10 join them General Diaz, they
say, told them this.
Oiaz and Others to Die.
Mexico City, Mex, oct. 24-General
Felix Diaz and all the officers of the
rebellious troops will be hailed imme-
diately before a court martial and
doubtless will suffer the death penalty.
orders have been issued for the con-
vening OF the court. which will be pre-
sided over by General Beltran. Cen
eral Diaz, although not now a member
of the army, is amenable in such a
court under the law, which provides
for such trial of any civilian under
like circumstances.
The soldiers ofSthe rebellious troops
will be decimated-one in ten being
executed. They will be chosen by lot
to pay the penalty for all.
This information was impaired Off
cially last night.
The collapse of the Diaz movement
one week after its inception. with the
minimum of fighting and bloodshed, \
'as created the greatest surprise here.
In administration circles, where opti-
mism has been the keynote since the
beginning, the outcome is regarded as
he highest possible vindication of the
confidence always expressed in the
oyalty Of the army.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
FOURTH OF JULY FUNDS.

A petition is being circulated among
the members of the committee in
charge of this years Fourth of July
celebration asking that the balance of
sa4 remaining I'm the treasury be turn
ed over To the tournament committee.
The petition is being freely signed.
The executive committee in charge of
the preliminary arrangements for the
tournament met last evening 10 hear
the report OF the soliciting committee.
No further business was taken up.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
FIRE ROUTS 500
HOTEL PATRONS
Shiver in Cold Early Today While
Firemen Fight Flames

Chicago oct. 24.-More than tiv,
hundred patrons of the Morrison Ho
tel ard Hotel Veley hurried in light
attire out of their bedrooms early to-
day and shiVered on the first floor of
the loobies while firemen quenched
the flames in the employees annex of
the Morrison. Three women, scream
ing on Il fire escape were rescued by
policemen. Adolph Wolgast, pugilist,
lied from the smoke filled upper stor-
les. Ii was an hour before the fire
was under control. The loss Is $2s, 900.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
CHANGE IN SENTIMENT.
Duluth Man. Back From East, Says
Tsft Is Gaining.

Duluth. Mimi, oct. 24.-James +.
Daccy has just returned from a trip to
various points in the Fast and spent a
good deal of time in New York and
Noston, watching the battle for the
baseball championship If the world
MIR. Dacey is an old-time fan and he
picked the winner in the series. with
the result that his trip was paid for
by New York supporter.
Mr.. Daccy saws that there is dis
linct turn in political sentiment in
The East and that the tide has sc. in
IN favor of President Taft and very
strongly against Col. Roosevelt. The
change of sentiment he asserts, Is
hurting Roosevelt much worse than Il
Is hurting Wilson.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
ELks TO GIVE DANCE.

The Calumet lodge Of Elks has made
arrangements for a dancing party in
the Elks temple on Thursday evening,
November T. All members and, friends
are invited to be present Good music
will be provided.
Last evenings meeting for the fall
and winter season was decidedly
successful one. There was a large at
tendance. and following the business
sn Informal luncheon was served.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
Ex-PRiSONER OF WAR.

Charleston, ILL.,. Oct. 2l-Stirrirg ex-
periences at Libby, Andersonville and
other famous prisons of the Confed
eracy were vividly recalled by mem
bers of the Illinois EN- Prisoners OF
War Association. who gathered here
today for their annual reunion. An
elaborate program of entertainment
was prepared for the aged veterans,
who still remain the guests of the city
over tomorrow.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
GRAND CHIEF ASHLEY.

Word has been received in Calumet
to the effect that Grand Chief Ashley
of Detroit. head of the Michigan
knights of Golden Eagles, will be In
Calumet i'm December. IL was ex-
pected that the grand chief would visit
Calumet at an earlier date. but this is
impossible. 1t is probable Calumet
Commandery will go to Ishpeming to
meet the grand chief and act as an
escort to Calumet
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
ANNUAL MEETING NOV. 6.
Calumet Associated Charities Nom
bers to Elect Officers.

At the monthly meeting of the board
of directors of the Calumet Associated
Charities. which was held yesterday,
Il was decided that the annual meet
ing would be held on Wednesday. Nov.
6. instead of Tuesday. Nov. 3. the date
provided for in the bylaws. because
the latter date is general holiday,
election day. The meeting is open to
all members of the Charities Asso
citation as well as the board of direct
ors.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
vAlRo sHooTs WILDCAT.

A hunting party consisting of Dom
NICK Vairo. ]. G. Vivian. j. c. Hansen
ana James Virgins arrived home last
eVeninE from Alston. The party had
wen hlleo game bags. vairo was for
'unate In having shot wildcat
weighing fully Is pounds. He will have
me skin tanned and mounted.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
BLUE, SIDE VICTORIOUS.
Y. N. c. A. Membership Contest Come.
to Successful Close.

The membership contest which has
been waged between the Red and
Blue sides of the Calumet Y. NJ. c
A. for the last ten days came to a
successful close last evening. the
Blue" side winning with II applica-
lions for membership TO 80 for the
Reds" Capt. J. q. Odgers was the
most active worker OF the Red" side
and Ira Penberthy and Victor Horn
gien for the Blues
The date for the closing compli-
mentary banquet has not been set.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
FOOD RIOTS CONTINUE.

Berlin, oct. 24.--"Dear food" riots
increased In violence today. Tive
thousand women raided butcher
shop demolished the premises and
took meat. The manager was seri-
ously injured. other butcher shops In
the district were closed and barricad :
oa
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-10-24
QUEEN OF SPAIN is 25.

Madrid. oct. 2l.-Queen Victoria
Eugene celebrated her twenty-fifth
birthday anniversary today. surround
ed by members of her family. Many
congratulatory messages reached her
Majesty during the day. and many
valuable presents were received from
the scvercigns Of Europe ana other
personal friends