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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
A RAZOR PROOF SNAIL.
II strolled the Entire Length Of the
Blades Keen Edge.

when photogrnphing SNAIL
writes Professor Ward In the London
Strand Magazine. IL was surprised at
the fact that even the rough cut edge
of a sheet of glass presented no diff
culties TO its locomotion. Its even pace
was continued In spite of the fact that
the sharp corner appeared TO be pene-
trating it's body. There we have eS.
bibited the animals delicate sense or
touch. and this led ne TO make fur
Their experiment
After had placed the snail on the
butt of a razor's blade It slowly moved
along the back OF the blade and then
climbed completely over the sharp
edge. the razor being in excellent con-
dition. AS the successive waves
brought the fore part of its foot near
the edge Of the blade its head was
held low down. and the lower and
shorter pair Of feelers nearly touched
the blade. ms II feeling the way.
AT the moment when the sharp edge
was reached the small feelers were
fully extended toward 1t. and just ut
the very instant when | expected to
see them cut of they were both In
stantly retracted They were little
more than hairbreadth away. aud.
though the lower feelers possess no
eyes. yet by their sudden movement
I was quite convinced that the snail at
that instant recognized danger.
"Still the foot travelled on. and slowly
the snail dragged its whole weight OF
exactly one and q half ounces over
the edge. later moving toward the butt
and remaining perfectly unharmed
The species experimental with was
the Roman or edible kind. which &C
counts for its comparatively largs
weight. it being the largest Of British
snails."
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
NORTHERN KING IN PORT.

The steamer Northern King Of the
Mutual line. the first of the fleet to
arrive here westbound with merchan-
lise freight. was in port yesterday and
discharged consignments at the Lieb-
elm and other docks. The Conemauga
IF the Anchor arrived in Portage Lake
yesterday morning and loaded with
Upper, being the first Anchor liner 10
each Houghton from the head Of the
axes since navigation opened
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
TORCH LAKE RRsVlTIEs.
s..+**+..s-s.:.';s.'s..:.

Mrs. Mel Trethewey of Lake Linden
has left for Greenland to visit friends.
Carl Mayer was removed TO the
Lake Superior General hospital where
he will undergo an operation for APP
pendicitis today.
There was large attendance at the
initiatory session and May party un-
der the auspices Of the Lake Linden
Chapter, order of Eastern Star last
evening. The evening was a very en-
joyable one.
Rev. II. II. Mallinson. pastor of the
Lake Linden NJ. r. church will leave
Monday for Minneapolis where he Will
attend the quadrennial general con-
ference OF the Methodist Episcopal
church.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
STREET CAR PHRAsEoLoGY.
A New Yorker Compares Cultured ess'
ton With His Own City.


''Dld you ever think how much the
temperamcnt OF a city is expressed In
its street cars?" queried a New York
man of an observant turn OF mind.
IT have just returned from trip to
Boston. and never before have the es-
sential differences between that city
and my own New York been so Inn
pressed on me as by my observations
In the street cars.
"The first thing I miss In Boston IL
the familiar step llveiyr Instead l
am exhortcd Move as quickly as pos
sIble, please How could any one
shove and push and crowd after that7
"Once In the car I find myself stili
surrounded by an atmosphere OF con
sideratiou and of correct English In
our own subway we are laconically
ordered Use both doors In Boston
we are requested. Kindly leave by
the nearer door,
This atmosphere Is further main
taIned by another sign IN the car
The passenger IL requested, the con
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02

consisting Of the following
umbers:
Selection-High School Orchestra
Vocal solo Miss Mildred Hare.
Recitation--Miss Fannie North.
Vocal solo--Miss Olive Shields.
Folk dance-Pupils of the Central
primary.
Piano solo--L. a. Chase.
Selection-Nayal Reserve quartette.
Folk dance-Primary pupils.
Vocal solo--Miss SroclSly.
Piano solo--Mlss Paula Hare.
Vocal solo-Miss Camper.
Selection High School Orchestra.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
QUEER MARINE ANIMAL.
The "Portuguese Man-of-war" Is q
Veritable Fairy Ship.

The Portuguese Msn-ot-War -
Veritabie Fairy Ship.
The Portuguese man-of-var' is held
to be one Of the most beautiful of all
the so called pelagic animals and is a
veritable fairy ship, with sail that can
be elevated or lowered. that can throw
out a dredge or haul it in-in short,
one of the most attractive OF all ma
rine animals and at the same time one
Of the most dangerous.
This little animal has been called a
poem in satin," yet it conceals under
its attractive exterior an armament
that is capable Of overpowering foe
of q thousand times its size. In fact,
the physalia stands in the same rela-
ton to many other marine animals Of
its size as a well fitted torpedo subma-
rine boat would to an old line of bat
tie ship of the Constitution class.
II one but touch the purple tentacles
n realizing sense Of this power is at
once experienced. The finger stings
as IL needles had been thrust into 1t.
and when the tentacles are placed
upon a spot where the flesh is sensitive
the pain can only be compared TO that
produced by melted lead or boiling oil.
One scientist nearly lost his life in
an engagement with the little craft
The man had habit of swimming on
his side. an unfortunate habit in this
case, inasmuch as his view to the right
was INSTRUCTED when one day he swan
over the tentacles of large "man-of'
war" He was in about seven feet OF
water, and the contact Immediately
gave the swimmer such a shock that
he almost lost the power of motion
and sank.
As he struck bottom with his feet hi
pushed up and partially recovered him
SYSTEMATICALLY at least to call fol
help. Some laborers at work near by
sprang into the water and carried hin
ashore. BY that time he could breathe
only with extreme difficulty. this being
the most serious symptom. The pur
pie mass was scraped from the ski
with knives and razors, but 1t seemed
10 have sunk into the flesh. For ST,
or seven months afterward he coul,
very readily have passed for tattooe'
man, the entire middle and lower por
ton of his body being covered witt
the most fanciful tracings.-Harpers.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
WHITE WINGED PEACE.
A Great Scheme For Avertins Wars In
the Future.

- 1rcat 0COtUVo OF r>NoFtfiS ''@t@ w
the Future.
Writing on the difficulties OF putting
an end to war. II. p. Dunno says in the
Metropolitan:
IL is an interesting theory that 1t is
not tough minded old statesmen who
drive tender youth to war. IL Is youth
itself which tugs on the leash and pulls
the unwilling statesmen. We can well
believe that this Is So The courage OF
youth Is pure fearlessness. The young
are not afraid of death. They regard
is as something that cannot possibly
happen 10 them. They apprehend 1t In
tellectually. but they do not feel it;
hence we propose TO our fellow peace
commissioners this plan for averting
wars in future.
In nearly every country there Is a
maximum OF age limit for enlistment
or CONSUMPTION. 1t is in the neighbor-
hood OF forty years. Now. why, In
the interests OF peace, would It not be
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

The Democratic county convention
will he held tomorrow i'm the Lake
Linden opera house, with 1876 dele
gates IN attendance representing each
township ana city in the county. Del
cgates 10 the district and state con-
ventions to be held later win be Sc
lected and resolutions considered. IL
is probable that Judge Patrick il.
O'Brien viii be endorsed as one of the
delegates at large from the state 20
attend the national convention, and
that the delegates to the state and dis
trict conventions will he instructed
to work for Woodrow Wilson.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02

granted extensions of time I'm this mat
ter. Marshal John Pope was Instruct
ed to conduct an Investigation 10 learn
the reasons why the order of the coun-
ell has not been complied with by all
OF the residents. and where the ex
cuse is reasonable, the council will act
accordingly Otherwise the shut OF
wrench will be brought into use.
The bonds of Treasurer Arthur j.
Narcotic for $4,000, with the Hancock
Mortgage and surety company as
surety, were approved.
Bills aggregating $1,000 were APP
proved and ordered paid.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02

ductor is required. TO name the value
Of any coin or note rendered In pay
ment OF fare Can you imagine
passenger being requested TO do any
thing In a New York street car?
Eat Dudley street station. the prin-
clpal transfer point for suburban cars.
there are large Dlacards on every plat
form, Women first, please l must
admit that did not observe that
these had any appreciable effect on
the scramble when the cars came In.
but II certainly indicates a kindly splr-
II on the part OF the man who Is re-
sponsible for the cards."-New York
Sun.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
MEMORIAL DAY RACES.

Copper country horse owners are
discussing plans for holding a big race
meet at the Hancock driving park on
Decora ton Day, and meeting will be
held in this city sometime within
he next two weeks to talk the matter
over. on July it is planned to hold
he biggest meet of the season and
some of the fastest horses in the
northwest win be brought here.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02

"Then you don't want no cranber-
RESP
mo; I've changed my mind. see
your cat is asleep in those cranber-
ries."
That's all right. mum; don't mind
waking the cat up."-Louisville Cou-
rier-Journal.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
Inn Names In Germany.

Germany probably holds the record
for ont Of the way inn names. Berlin
alone can boast the Angry Louise. the
Comfortable Lamb. the Cold Frog. the
Dirty Parlor, the Bloody Bones, the
Boxers Den. the -Four Hundred
weight Man and the Musical Cats.
while a suburban landlord, whose
house stands near a cemetery and is a
popular pull up" for mourners. has
dubbed it, very appropriately, the Last
Tear.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
SPECIAL TRAINS ON M. r. r..

The Club D'Haberville at meet
ing last evening. decided To arrange
for special trains over the Duluth
South Shore and Atlantic and Mineral
Range roads from all parts of Hough-
ton, Keweenaw and Baraga counties
for the benefit OF those who desire tt
participate in the big excursion to
Duluth on the Theodore Roosevelt on
June 16.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
10000 TONS OF COAL.

The steamer Agassiz. one OF the
biggest freighters on the lakes arrived
at Lake Linden yesterday with a car
go of 10000 tons OF coal. The Agas-
siz is $50 feet long.
The steamers Warner and Thomp-
son of the fleet which has served the
Calumet & Hecla company for years
are expected in port tomorrow on their
first trips for 1912.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
Auain2

A young English attache of the lega-
ton in Washington remarked to an
American belle some years ago: 81 am
really sorry that the Boring sea affair
is not likely TO be amicably adjusted,
for. Of course. with our superior navy.
we could just wipe you of the face OF
the EARTH"
She replied with one word. Again."
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
Mutual Corrections.

Porter-Miss. your train is Precise
Passenger-My man. why do you say
your train" when you know it be-
longs to the railway company? Porter
Dunno, miss. Why do you say my
man" when you know belong to my
old woman?-London Tit-Bits.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02

do you know who her grandfather
was? Have you ascertained anything
in regard TO her pedigree? Those are
things you ought TO know about the
woman you are TO make your Wife"
'Oh. hang her grandfatherg'
MY boy. that's just what they did
do."-Youth's Companion.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
TORCH LAKE
MAY SETTLE DIFFICULTY.
Samuel Msigret To Surrender Liquor
License Voluntarily.


License Voluntarily.
The Hubbell council. at its regular
May meeting last evening. took up III
executive session the question OF res
ending action taken at previous meet
ings i'm granting five liquor licenses IN
accordance with the demand of Prose
cutting Attorney Macdonald that TIE
number of saloons be reduced from five
TO three. Although it was expected
the question would prove very trou-
blesome one. an unexpected develop
ment may prove to be n satisfactory
solution. Samuel Malgret, one OF the
saloonists whose application for IL
censc was favored. announced that he
would surrender It voluntarily as ne
purposes to locate in Houghton TINS
leaves but four saloons and the c0un-
ell decided to confer with Proescut-
ing Attorney Macdonald to sec II that
number would not be permitted, be
fore any further action Is taken
A petition was received from eleven
residents of Mellonsville. which loca-
ton adjoins Hubbell. asking permis-
sion TO extend the village water mains
so that they might obtain water sup
ply from the village. the petitioners TO
bear the expense Of the proposed mn
provemcnt. Favorable action was
taken on the petition and the street
committee composed of Trustees kah-
Ter. Hart and Perrault was instructed
TO conduct an Investigation for the
purpose OF ascertalning the best meth
cd OF operations and to report at the
next meeting.
The water question was again taken
up. some time ago the council iecid-
cd that all consumers who Tailed &C
provide themselves with water meters
before May I. should he shut on. Al
but about twenty residents have com
piled with this request. end some in
stances have been reported, where .
would work hardship on the residen
I, To install meter at this time. Rod
lerick Cameron and Henry Dilgen wer'
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
Slow.

"Myra. how long has Joe Nevius been
going with you"
About eighteen years"
'"Thnt seems an awfully long time"
Eyes; | sometimes wonder II Joes
ever going to ask me 10 marry him.
San Francisco Chronicle
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02

Justice claims what IS due, polity
what is seemly: justice weighs and de-
cides. polity surveys and orders; JUS
tice refers TO the individual, polity to
the community.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
TELEPHONE WIRES
MAY COME DOWN
ATTORNEY TO COMMUNICATE
WITH co.-cALLAHAN RE-
FUSED A TEMPERANCE
LICENSE.

When the wires on Quincy street
were placed in underground conduits
about three years ago, there was an
understanding with the Michigan Tel
ephone company and other concerns
involved, that all the remaining wires
and wooden poles between Mesnard
street and Railroad avenue should
come down by the end of 1872 The
matter was brought to the attention
of the council last night by City Clerk
Macdonald and the attorney was au-
thorized to take II up with officials
and attorneys of the companies and
make a report at the next meeting.
License is Refused.
An application for a license to run
a temperance saloon for the sale of
pop, soft drinks. etc. by Richard Cal
lahan at the corner of Ravlne and
Quincy streets. was refused. The
building is the same that Louis PUGET
intended to occupy. MIR. Callahan hav-
ing been refused liquor license. but
the latter refuses To vacate. claiming
that he has three year verbal lease
w. c. Kauth. owner of the building,
stated to the council that Mr.. Callahan
had no claim on the building. that
beginning at midnight on Tuesday the
lease passed to the Val Blatz Brewing
company. Mr.. Kauth continued, "the
place has been run as saloon for
twenty-six years, and 1t will be as
long as have anything to say about
1t. wouldn't rent It for temper
ance saloon for five hundred dollars a
months" The matter was passed
without action. the council consider
ing that IL would be out of the ques-
ton anyhow to grant two licenses, one
for a saloon and one for temperance
place. both i'm the same building.
Meanwhile Louis PUGET was in
trouble and he appeared before the
council to ask permission to remain i'm
his present place of business on Rail-
road avenue until such time as Mr..
Callahan moves. His request was
granted.
Engineer Makes Report.
Engineer Stockly reported that
the automatic installation for opcrat-
ing No. 2 pump is working perfectly
and considerable saving has been eff
fected by the elimination of the men
employed, only occasional calls from
the fireman of No. station and of a
nightwatchman being necessary and
involving no extra cost. The cost OF
lighting, electricity for power and
heating are also cut out Mr.. Stock
IL says that the pump could be dis
pensed with altogether by plan
which he is working out, and still
larger sum saved the city
Mr.. Stockly was authorized to pur-
chase a filing case at a cost of not
more than $55, in which to place var
ious city papers which at present are
stored in his Office. but which are al
most inaccessible for consultation be-
cause of not being orderly arranged.
Would Cost Large Sum.
Alderman Francis asked whether inc
board of public works had ever Sc
cured any figures relative to the cost
of installing municipal electric
lighting plant The clerk stated thai
the board had found that II would
cost from $4,000 to $4,000 to get thu
figures and estimates asked for ant
had taken no further action In the
matter.
Railroad Avenue Matter.
City Attorney Lawton reported reia'
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02

Man (at the phone TO man at the 9TH
or end OF the wire) How dare you talk
60 me like that? You're not my wifel
Satire.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT.
Proceeds to BE for Benefit OF the Ath :
Ietic Association.

An entertainment will be given on
Friday evening in the assembly room
Of the high school for the benefit Of
the athletic association. concert and
recital will be given. with varied
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02

To some the past gives only regret.
the present sorrow, the future fear
lambert ------------.... 49,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02

A Hint That He Should Beat IL. (
Staylate (at 11:45 p. m.l-The light Is
going out
Miss Weary-Are you going 20 let 1t
beat you ?-Boston Transcript.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
Contradictory Evidences.

THAT firm Is going under"
"Yes, when I heard the facts Of the
business I was sure 1t was going up"
Baltimore American.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02
RECORD OF A
GREAT MEDICINE
Doctors Could Not Help Mrs.
Templeton -Regained
Health through Lydia E.
Pinkham's Compound.

Hooper, Nebraska. 81 am very glad
to tell how Lydia E. Pinkham' s Vegetable
Compound has helpedme. For years
suffered from female troubles so was
scarcely able to do my work. took doc
tors medicines and used local treatments
but was not helped. ! had such awful
bearing down pains and my back was so
weak could hardly walk and could not
ride. often had to sit up nights to sleep
and my friends thought / could not live
long. At my request my husband got
me bottle Of Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound and commenced TO
take it. By the time had taken the
seventh bottle my health had returned
and began doing my washing and was Q
well woman. Atone time for three weeks
l did all the work for eighteen bosrders
with no signs of my old trouble return
ing. Many have taken your medicine
after seeing what it did for me. lwould
not take $1,000 and be where was. You
have my permission to use my name II
1t will aid anyone. Mrs. SUSIE TEN
PLEToN, Hooper, Nebraska
ThePinkham record is aproud and peer
less one. 1t is record of constant VIC
tory over the obstinate ills of woman--iils
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-02

that deal out despair.
1t Is an established
fact that Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound has re-
stored health to thou
sands Of such suffer-
ing women. Why
don'tyou try itifyou
needsuch medicine3
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-02-11
FIXING UP NEW
JERSEY DELEGATES
Boom of Former Governor Murphy te
be Candidate for Vice
President.

| United Press Leased Wire Service.l
NEW YORK, Feb 10.-Plans 10
combat the attempt of former Cover
nor Fort. former Governor Stokes and
Everett Colby to line up the New Jer-
sey delegates to the national republi-
can convention for Col. Roosevelt will
he formulated here next Monday after
noon. President Taft will be the
luncheon guest of former Governor
Murphy. and every prominent organi-
zation leader in Jersey has been in
vited to meet him.
it is expected that at the same time
the boom for the nomination of Muir.
ply as the Taft running mate, should
the president be renominated. will be
launched Fort, Stokes and Colby, it
was said tonight, We're invited and
have sent regrets thus emphasizing
their break with the regular organiza
ton.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-02-11
PRoGREssIVEs HAVE
WARM SESSION
Finally Endorse LaFollette and Send
Him Telegram to Keep in
the Race.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
ST. PAUL, Mlnn. Feb. To- The ex-
ecutive committee of the Minnesota
progressive republican league. after a
stormy session tonight adopted a reso-
luton fayoring the candidacy Of La
Toilette for the republican presiden,
tial nomination and sent a telegram
TO the Wisconsin man urging him to
continue in the race, and assuring
him of the loyalty and hearty support
of Minnesota progressiyes.
Hugh T. Halbert, president of the
st. Paul Roosevelt club, and up to
now a supporter Of Senator La Foil
cite, resigned from the committee af-
ter vitriolic attack by James Mana
han, Minneapolis progressive, who
charged Halbert with injuring La Foil
cites candidacy in the interests of
Colonel Roosevelt by having given out
here today telegram from Clifford
Pinchot, saying La Toilette was oat
of the race.
Halbert declared himself openly for
Roosevelt and says he Will lead the
fight in Minnesota for a Roosevelt
delegation
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-02-11
TAFT WELCOMES
COMING CAMPAIG
viii be an Opportunity to DispeI the
Lies and Misrepresentation
That Are Floating
Around.
DEMOCRATIC ATHLETICS
The Party Has Gone Stale and Spent
All Its Strength Before
the Contest
Begins.

United Press Leased Wire Service.]
WASHINGTON. Feb 10.--Welcom-
ing the campaign as an opportunity
to dispel the lies and misrepresenta-
tons" that have gathered, President
Taft tonight told the League of State
Republican Clubs that he was conf
dent of republican victory in the fall
election
Il have great hope and confidence
in the republican cause" said the
president. THE democrats, like an
athletic team that exhansts itself be-
fore the middle of the season, have
already passed their period of greatest
was inclined to believe that there was
ground for the democratic confidence
of success but have determined that
those elections were but a rebulie to
republicans by republicans. They
were due to Misunderstanding which
have been cleared away as we have
brought home to the people the evil
dence that we We're redeeming our
campaign pledges. The democrats
have passed their time NJ greatest
strength before the fight was really
begun
THE republican party is still the
republican party" he exclaimed.
while the 700 diners cheered, 1T is not
reactionary party and it never was.
But we will not surrender the funda-
mental principles of the constitution
to any popular clamor."
Secretary Wilson, Senator Root
i Representative Longworth, Represen
tatives Hill of Connecticut and D. d.
Woodmansee of Cincinnati delivered