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The Calumet news., 1912-07-09
SMASHED VALUABLE MIRROR.
This is Charge Against Alex 'Lskir
Of Red Jacket.

II is alleged that Alex Lakin, of Red
Jacket, destroyed a valuable mirror be-
longing L. Ben Blum, corner II Fifth
and Pine streets, Yesterday afternoon,
when he deliberately threw rocks
through the mirror. which decorated
the back of his bar.
Marshal Trudell was soon on the
scene. and made an arrest. Lakin was
brought before Justice Jackcla last
evening, and pleaded not guilty. fIt
was remanded to Houghton where il
is said his sanity will be inquired into
When seer last evening, Mr.. Blum
said Lakis WAS IN the salocn for some
time, and later eft lie returned
shortly afterward. 1t $ stated, with his
pockets full OF rocks, and then tho
bombardment started.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09
ANTS EAT OLD OAK.
Historic Republican Tree at jackson ir
Danger From Insects.

Lansing. Mich. July "a. C. Car
ton, secretary Of the public domain
commission. received word from Post
master Johnson OF Jackson that one Of
the historic oak trees under which the
Republican party was formed In 1854
is being destroyed by ants and he
asked that some action be taken by the
state authorities to preserve the fa-
nous old trees.
Secretary carton has turned the
matter over To Prof. J. Fred Baker.
dean of the forestry department at the
Michigan Agricultural college. and
Prof. Baker will send one of his ex-
perts to Jackson in an effort to save
the oak
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09
NOTED AIRMAN
OF FRANCE KILLED
RENE BEDEL, HOLDER OF CROSS
COUNTRY RECORD, VICTIM
OF ACCIDENT.

Chalons- Sur Marne, France July :.
Rene Bedel, one OF the most cxper-
fenced of airmen, and holder Of the
,Pommery cup for cross-country flights
was Killed at the rev iewing ground at
Mourmel on Le-Grande this morning
when his monoplane struck tele-
graph wire. throwing him to the
ground.
The motor of the seroplane fell on
the body which was crushed almos,
beyond recognition.
Several thousand French troops wit
messed the accident.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09

Construction work Is progressing on
the Transurneuayan railway from
Colonia. opposite Buenos Aires. almos,
due north To san Lins, on the north
ern frontier where It viii be linked
With the Brazilian railway system
This line. together with its branches.
will be as miles long.
II seems as II most people were as
afraid of being sensible as OF having
the smallpox.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09
BoLLMANN BLOCK REPAIRS.

Good progress is being made with
the repairs ON the Pollmann Block or
oak street. The first floor of the
building has been placed in good con-
dition and I.ieblein and Co. expect to
occupy it about the latter part OF the
week. moving from the Ruppe block on
Sixth street. which they have occu-
pied temporarily since the Bollman
block fire
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09
NOW LEAD BY FIVE POINTS
Have Total Of So, While Sweden
is Second With 81
ENGLAND WINS 400 METRES
II is Believed Meet Will Result in
Change Of Methods in Great
Britain. zk

Stockholm. July 9.-Seyeral thou
sand enthusiasts assembled this morn
ing at the olympic games. The Am
ericans were well represented and the
spectators had the satisfaction of see--
ing two OF their men run away with
two first places. five thousand metres
fiat race and the fifteen hundred me-
tres fat.
Bonhag, Of the Irish American A. G.
gave fine exhibition in the first heat
of the five thousand metres. which he
won in 10 minutes. % 3-5 seconds. The
second heat was won by Scott. of the
South Paterson Y. NJ. G. A., i'm 15 min
utes 23ls seconds. The third heat
went 10 Karlsson of Sweden, in 10
minutes, 34% seconds.
The fifteen hundred metres race.
first heat. Melvin Sheppard. of the
lrish-American club. was first: and
Ira, Of the University OF Pennsylvania
was second: time, 4 minutes. % So
seconds.
Wrestling proceeded with the run
ming, but slow headway was made
with that part OF the progam The
list OF competitors runs into the hun
dreds. and in some quarters ii is said
the bouts viii not be finished until IL
is time to begin the Olympic games
in Berlin in 1916.
In the 100 metres swimming, free
style. for women. fourth heat. Miss
Fanny Duraeh of Australia was first:
time one minute. l9 As seconds. a
record for women
U. S. Leads by Five Points.
The United States led by five points
in all events contested up TO this
morning. The score
United States-59
Sweden-54.
Great Britain-36.
France-17
Germany-11.
Denmark-10.
South Africa-11.
Finland--S.
Norway.
Italy-5.
Hungary.
Russia
Austria-3.
Greece-3.
Holland.
Australia.
Officials of the British team predict
the meeting will cause revolution In
British athletic methods. A former
prominent athlete of England thinks
the English should send their trainers
to the United states TO study Ameri
can methods.
This Afternoons Events.
In the 400 metres relay race, final
this afternoon. England won. Sweden
was second and Germany was dis
qualified.
In the iavelin throwing. either hand.
final. Finland was first. second ard
third.
In the ffteer hundred metres nat
race. Taber of Brown university. Won
the second heat The third heat was
won by Kiviat, Of the Irish American.
The fourth heat was won by Jackson,
Of Great Britain. Jones OF CorreI, was
second and Anderson, OF Nebraska,
third Sweden won the NTH and sew
enth heats. and Germany took the
sixth heat.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09
LIBRARY MONEY
FOR TOWNSHIPS
CALUMET RECEIVES TOTAL OF
s1,2o2.so FROM THE COUNTY
TREASURER.

County Treasurer Edgar Rashieien
today sent out checks TO the various
townships for the pro rata amount due
to each for library purposes from toe
fines received throughout the county.
which, according To law. are allotted
To this purpose. The amounts appor-
toned TO each township having a
school library are as follows:
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09
WAR VETS AT 500.
Hearty Welcome Extended to Sur.
ViVors Of 1898.

Sault ste. Marie. Mich. July g.
Profusely decorated In the national
colors. Sault Ste. Marie today extend
ed hearty welcome to the many
visitors Who arrived for the annual en-
campment Of the Michigan department
of Spanish War Veterans. Tomorrow
morning there will be parade. fol-
department at which addresses are to
be made by Archdeacon Lord and Ma
jor Cloman. the commandant at Fort
Rrady. The business sessions will
conclude Thursday with the election
OF officers.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09
is CLOSED TEMPORARILY.
Office Of Associated Charities to Be
Opened in Sept

The office Of the Calumet Associated
Charities In the Jacka building. which
has been closed since the departure
of Miss Wallace, whose resignation as
secretary was accepted by the board.
probably will not be reopened until
September. During the warm months
the association does not find il neces-
sarS- to extend as much aid as dur
ing the winter and IL is believed that
the closing Of the office temporarily
win work no hardship on anyone.
Untii il is possible for the board TO
appoint a new secretary. the ladies'
Of the advisory council have kindly
consented 20 give their personal at
tention to the work which will con-
tinue as in the past.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09
DECREASE or METAL STOCKS.

New York, July 9.-Ihe statement
cf the Copper Producers association
for June shows a decrease OF stocks
on hand of 5,2S0,G39 pounds, compar-
ed with the previous month.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09
AID GRANTED TO
GOOD WILL FARM
County Board Will Contribute Fiji
ty Dollars Per Month to Its
Maintenance
WILL SEND ORPHANS THERE
Believed New Arrangement Will
Result In a Saving
Sum os $500 Will Be Paid Quarterly
10 the 7 Tuberoulosis
Society.

ON motion of Supervisor Hamar OF
Chassell township, at the regular
monthly meeting of the board of su
peryisors this morning IL was unani-
mously voted To contribute fifty dollar S
per month To the maintenance of the
Good Will Farm. Attention was call
cd by Mr. IIamar TO the fact that un-
der state law the Judge of probate is
authorized TO commit children t. the
Good VIII institution instead of TO the
state home at Coldwater. but no pro-
vision is made for the maintenance OF
such persons committed
Recently Judge Bentley has com
mitted children to the local home. ana
that official was asked To explain 10
the board what is being done ia this
respect Judge Bentley stated that
about "A month ago the Good Will
Farm was placed ON the accredited list
Of institutions To which orphan chill
dren might be committed. He mad
taken advantage of this authority and
il had been found to work very salts
tactoIily. AT the home an opportuni-
~ Is given 10 follow the course Of the
child and to investigate the nature OF
the home to which il is subsequently
sent. The expense of sending child
to Coidwater. accompanied by an at
tendant, Is approximately $3, and
this amount it was thought would so
a long way towards supporting a child
at the Good win The matter appealed
to the judge ana to the board as good
proposition financially.
The question was asked by Super
visor Rourke of Franklin if other insti-
tutions might rot subsequently, ask for
"A similar contribution. mehtioning the
Catholic orphanage at Assinins. II was
stated In reply that the latter in3titu-
ton is not on the accredited list men
toned by the Judge of probate and
there rs no authority to commit chill
dren there.
Patients at Sanitarium.
Supervisor Maichette of the health
committee reported that the commit
tee had decided to recommend that
the sum of $500 be paid quarterly To
the tuberculosis society to which eX-
tent bills would be O. KID by the conf
mittee: also that the best advantages
would be gained by giving Miss En-
lert. superintendent of the santarium.
a supervisory control over the work of
the visiting nurses throughout the
county, thereby keeping all the work
being done for the suppression of tu
berculosis under one head. and keep
the hospital and field work in touch.
lie moved that At the discretion of the
county physician, superintendent Of
poor and the sanitarium superintend-
ent patients might be admitted. when
il would not interfere with the care
Of INDECENT patients. for couple of
weeks at a time when il appeared that
otherwise they would be n menace TO
public health. 1T was stated That this
is done at Marquette and at Howell.
Mich. Supervisor Smith questioned
the legality of this action and on his
motion il was voted to lay the question
ON the table until the next meeting for
further consideration.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY.
Friends of Capt. and Mrs. Thoma'
Hooper Help Celebrate.

served the fiftieth annivo rsary of their
marriage on July Fourth at the Victor
la mine In Ontonagon county. a large
number Of friends. among them many
from Calumet, helped them to cele~
brate The occasion was a very pleas
ant one.
Capt and Mrs. Hooper are among
the real old pioneers of the Lake Su-
perior region and despite the fact that
they are advanced ia years. both en-
10Y good health They were married at
Rockland, Mich.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09
Secretary Reports Progress.

The annual report of Secretary Rob
inson showed that the total value OF
the property owned by the subordina te
lodges at the close of the fiscal year.
March. 81, was S20,3@l .S22. which. ac.
cording To- the report makes the or
der the wealthlest in America.
Portland lodge, No. 142, Is the rich
est In ElkdOm.
The total membership of the orde.
is 3S4,724 a net Increase of 25,065 in
the past year. The total receipts OF
the grand lodge n bT all sources ey-
ceeded previous years by s97 .24l. Tic
surplus on hand Is $IO6. 1888. The total
amount received by subordinate lodges
from all sources was S7.92S,1 1874, the
amount expended. S,S394S9.
During the year twenty-nine new
lodges We're instituted. The report
showed thirty-one lodges with n mem
bership of over a thousand each.
The committee on preservation OF
Elks. il is said, will make a strong
recommendation for federal protection
of the animal.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09

The funeral Of the late John An
drews viii be held Thursday afternoon.
with services i'm the Calumet NJ Y.
church in charge of Rev. c. l.. ADAMS.
Potatoes cost 2is cents pound i'm
Los Angeles. Cheap. they say.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09
BRILLIANT VICTORY
IN TRlPOLl WON BY
THE ITALIAN TROOPS.

Rome, July 9.-The Italians
won brilliant victory in Trip
oil yesterday, capturing town
of Misratah. The Arabs fed
leaving several hundred corpses
on the field. The Italians lost
nine and l21 wounded.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09

Churches In PleaSntville. N. Y
have begun a crusade against sun
day moving picture shows.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09
Many Visitors at Winnipeg.

winnipeg, Man, July S-Many yisi-
tors are arriving in Winnipeg To as
sist in the welcome TO the Duke Of
Connaught and to attend the opening
of Canadian Industrial Exhibition, at
which His Royal Highness will ofi-
ciate tomorrow. The exhibition, which
is To celebrate the centennial ami
versary of the coming of Lord Selllirk
To Canada, promises To be one Of the
most successful as well as one Of the
largest affairs of its kind ever held in
the Dominion. Numerous large con-
ventions and other gatherings are
booked for the exposition period.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09
.ELKS' ORDER Is
RICHEST IN U.S..
According to Secretary's Report,
Submitted Today, II Is the
Wealthiest
BIG INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP
Grand Exalted Ruler Makes I'm
pOrtant Recommendations
Wants National Home Built at Once
And Opposes Any Change
in the Ritual.

Portland, ore, July 9.-The order of
business at the meeting Of the grand
lodge of Elks today called for the an
nual reports of Grand Exalted Ruler
sullivan. Secretary Robinson and
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09
WILL INVITE coNNAueHr.
Chicago association Of Commerce to
Tender invitation.

Chicago H., July "a delegation
representing the Chicago AssOcia tion
of Commerce left today for Winnipeg
to investigate opportunities for the
extension of trade with western Can
ada and incidentally To invite the
Duke of Conuaught, Governor General
of Canada, to pay a visit to Chicago
His Royal Highness is scheduled 10
arrive in Winnipeg at the same time
as the Chicagoans. 1t is hoped that
the Duke may find it possible 10 visit
Chicago some time during the present
sttmuar
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09
GRAND EsaItsd RaIer Reports.

sullivan i'm his annual report strong
ly urged that the new Elks national
home be built at once: he vigorously
now stands; he recommended pensions
be granted widows of past grand eN-
alte1 rulers, the sum of six hundred
dollars per year; he denounced the use
OF the lodge emblem for commercial
and advertising purposes; he recon-
blems he not worn by the members OF
the order: he urged members to zolicit
congressional support of the measure
aimed at negro pretenders of the Elks
uT1ap
The Calumet news., 1912-07-09

New Orleans nv catchers find stale
beer the best bait
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-08-23
Really Had Best of Il.

John Burroughs is well known as
one Of the foremost of nature writer's
in this country. Some time ago he
visited his brother, Eden Burroughs,
who lives in the Catskills, at place
called Hobart. The two brothers went
fox hunting together. The honor Of
the hunt came to Eden, who shot the
only fox. 1t so happened that fox
skins were worth five dollars at that
time, and the successful Nimrod took
much pride in telling how he got the
better of the sage of Slabsides. Later
In boasting to few friends about 1t
in the presence of his brother, John,
he was interrupted by, you have
Dragged about that fox hunt long
enough. You shot the fox, sold the
skin and got five dollars. wrote a
little account of the hunt, and got
SIS from the magazine which publish
ed 1t. So there you are!"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-08-23
Mothers Llnaual Attainment.

The mother of a little boy in Kan
sas City, Kan, recites negro dialect
stories charmingly Her small son Is
quite proud of her accomplishment
and frequently boasts of it. One day
recently, when some of his playmates
were vaunting the achievements Of
their several mothers, the little boy
braggingly remarked:
my mother is smarter than any of
yours; she can talk two languages"
What are they?" demanded his
companions.
white and colored."
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-08-23

Here is delightfully."- charming
frock and something entirely new. The
waist is cut with the body and sleeves
in one and the closing is at the left
side of the front. The dress as repre-
sented is made with flounce of bor-
dered goods. the yoke and collar of all
over and the panel trimming of inser-
tion. The frock may be carried out
nicely in plain goods, if so desired
The pattern (5s92) is cut in sizes 80
to 40 inches bust measure. Medium
size will require to make the dress as
pictured, 9A yards of 27-inch bordered
goods. rs of yard of 18-inch all-over
for yoke and collar, 2% yards of inser-
tion for panel and Is of yard of "a
inch satin. II made of plain material,
6% yards of 27-inch goods is needed.
To procure this pattern, send 10 eents to
Pattern Department" of this paper. Write
name and address plainly. and be sure TO give
size, and number Of pattern
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-08-23

In this design we have charming
two-piece Empire skirt which can be
developed for separate wear or as part
Of coat suit or complete costume.
The skirt closes at the left side and
presents one Of the most fashionable
models of the season. Serge. mohair,
pongee, linen and pique may be con-
sidered among the available materials.
The pattern (bs72) is cut in sizes
% to 30 inches waist measure. Width
Of lower edge. 2A yards. Medium
size will require 2% yards Of 36-inch
material.
To procure this pattern, send 10 cents to
Pattern Department" of this paper. Write
namo and address plainly, and be sure to give
~ire, and number of pattern.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-08-23
Case of Mistaken Identity.

President Taft was out for his aft
ernoon walk in Washington one day
when a flaxen-haired little girl ran out
In front Of him, held up her finger
and exclaimed, in shrill voice:
Il know who you are!"
The president, thinking 1t not at all
unusual that she should possess this
information, but willing to crafty her,
asked:
We'll, who am II"
'Aw," she said teasingly, you're
Humpty Dumpty. Maga-
zine.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-08-23
Fills the Bill.

"A sentence with the word expos,
ure," the teacher demanded. and
sturdy boy put up his hand IF you
fellows don't quit your grating III
exposure" he quoted grandiloquently
from the noted reform lecturer he had
heard.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-08-23

Doctor Endorses children's Remedy.
DR.. D. R. Rothrock, New Berlin, Pa,
writes that he has used Kopp's Baby's
Friend with excellent results. He con-
Biders 1t the best remedy for children.
Invaluable in Teething Troubles, Wind
Collie and Diarrhoea. 3 sizes, 10c., 25c.,
60c., at druggists or sent direct. Kopp's
Baby's Friend Co., York, Pa Sample
by mail on request.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-08-23
Explaining Away the Facts.

Well-bred people now do not talk
about the world. the flesh and the
devil" they speak of the environ,
ment. heredity and circumstances. -
D. l.. Moody.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-08-23

The Paxton Toilet Co. OF Boston,
Mass, will send large trial box Of
Paxtine Antiseptic, delightful cleans
ing and germicidal toilet preparation,
to any woman, free, upon request.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-08-23
SIZE
When Humor Crates.

When man is not amused, he feels
an involuntary contempt for those who
Ere.--Edward Bulwer Lytton.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-08-23

There are lots of funny things to be
seen in this world. and among them is
a fat woman sitting on little piano
stool.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-08-23

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
softens the gums, reduces iniamma-
ton, aliays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-08-23

Even a homely man is apt to boast
of how the women run after him.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-08-23
Appropriate Name.

"Why does that doctors wife call
her husband, Duckie?"
"Why not? Isn't he a quack?"
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-02
Prof. Hart Arrives
to Address the
Palimpsest Club

Prof. Albert Bushnell Hart Of Harvard
university and Mrs. Hart are here Ia
spend few days in Omaha. Prof. Hart
spoke before the Palimpsest club last
evening ON the subject OF the presidency.
and will address the Teachers association
and University club before he leaves. The
visitors were met at the station by John
L. Webster, president OF the Palmpsest
club, and Victor RosewHter, and escorted
TO the Omaha club. where Mrs Hart was
the guest at ladies luncheon. while the
professor lunched informally with some
Of the club members.
Prof. Hart. who is head Of the Amer
lean history department in Harvard, is
one Of the delegates-at-large to the re-
publican national convention elected yes
terday on the Roosevelt ticket, but In
structed by preference vote for Taft.
Il cannot understand how that came
about" said Prof Hart, and | do not
know what We will have to do. am a
Roosevelt man myself. There was some
kind of pledge circulated among candi-
dates for delegate to accept the state
preferential vote. a copy being sent to
me, but reaching me too lac for me TO
sign. | shall have TO get all the facts
before will know Just what my
status is"
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-02
POSTAL RECEIPTS ENORMOUS
Income for Month of April Breaks
ALI Previous Records.
INCREASE OVER is PER CENT
More Than the Receipts for Decem-
Der, 1910, and Thirteen Thou
sand More Than for April
of Last Year.

+ The gross receipts of the Omaha post
office for the month of April. reported
by Postmaster John c. Wharton are $780,
24S.S0. breaking all previous records. The
highest record previously established was
slO2 10 IS for the month of December, 1910.
the receipts OF the office then being due
To Christmas trade and sending of pack
ages through the mails.
~ The present record established by the
month Of April. 1912, compares witt
! SIS. g7S.62 Of the same month last year, an
increase OF sl3,Z75ls. or. IL per cent,
The marked increase in receipts is due
to campaign literature and the growth OF
all general business in Omaha said
Postmaster Wharton. In spite Of a re-
strained condition in all lines Of business
activity during last winter and the early
spring the April receipts show one defl-
mite thing. namely. that there is a gen.
eral feeling Of prosperity coming in the
wake Of the present crop and weather
conditions and the trend OF business as
a whole points in the right direction
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-02
Murderer of Woods
Growing DespOndent

While the police department was glad
TO Iurn Sebsstino Puglisi. Sicilian. over
10 the county authorities Tuesday,
Puglisi himself does not like the change.
He says that his cell in the city Jail was
much better than that Of the county jail.
Puglisi Is very doWncast because OF the
inability OF his friends to secure his
release on bond. He says that the killing
Of Constable Woods Was accidental. and
that because he says so it should be ac-
cepted as a-fact.
Ever since his arrest Puglisi begs his
jailors TO allow an Italian barber to be
be permitted to visit him and shave his
face. On account Of his dependency
the officers fear that Puglisi would trg
to take his own life. 80 his request =
denied. As the result Puglisi IS growing
e beard. which he abhOrs.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-05-02
WRENCHES BACK IN FALL
At THE w. 0. W. BUILDING

John Greenleaf. IS years old. employed
by the Northwestern fell into the sub
basement Of the Woodman of the World
building yesterday. lie was taken
to Wise Memorial hospital where 1t was
found his back was badly wrenched and
his face severely cut. lie fell about
twenty feet. GreenIeaf refused to give
his address.