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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-03
KARKEEK TRIED
TO PUT ONE OVER
BUT HIS INTENDED VICTIM SAW
THROUGH HIS SCHEME AND
TURNED THE TABLES
ON HIM.

Jack KarkeelS the well known for
mer champion Cornish wrestler. was
born in the copper country. in the
town IF Greenland, Ontonagon county
in 1858. His father Tom Karkeek.
held the worlds championship I'm Cor
nish style for many years. handing IL
down 10 his son. Jack. who in speed
strength. courage and knowledge Of
the game, was a wonder.
Karkeek was an all-round athlete
He was Il fine looking man. we'll built.
and wore good clothes. on his trip
! To England in 1887 To wrestle Pearce
the champion of Cornwall, he wore q
Prince Albert suit and silk hat and
when be landed in the Cornish town,
where his father and mother We're
born, was compelled To pass through
a double line Of people who were out
in droves To see the great American
wrestler. He walked the gauntlet of
inspection and made a good impress
sion. Although his match was de-
clared a draw 1t was conceded that
Karkeek was the better man and the
more scientific.
After his return to America he
wrestled all the top notchers winning
big money and first prizes. But like
the average professional mat mGn in
the early days he often went broke,
spending his money fast and freely.
Jack. in one instance. found himself
one day dead broke in St. Louis. In
looking around town he Ian across
some large posters announcing that a
! celebrated Japanese wrestler who
! would give an exhibition that hisht
| offered one hundred dollars to any one
he could not throw within an hour
Now KarkeelS had on previous occa-
! sions thrown the Jap. and he knew
very well he would be barred. If rec
ognized. But he needed the money ana
wanted to get back TO Michigan, so
he decided To change his name and
appearance.
First il was easy to take the name
Pat Obrine The next thing he did
was 20 go To a barber shop for "a hair
cut and sacrifice of his large black
nustacne Presently coming out OF
the show q new man Pat" looked TT
for the contest. After a light lunch he
strolled down to the opera house. TAX
ing back seat he patiently waited
Developments. In short time the
manager appeared and announced he
! would give one hundred dollars to any
une in the audience, barring profess
SIGNALS. that the Jap could not throw
inside one hour.
There was a movement in the back
row and a well built, boyish looking
fellow made his way toward the stage.
After giving his name as Pat Obrine
Nc was invited To a seat In a. short
time the Jap appeared preparatory t..
hopping the floor with his man. Look
ing across the stage. mechanically AZ
first. and finally walking up close he
stared hard at Pat" To Karkeek's
establishment ne said:
Hair cut shorty, mustachey all Of
fey. Jack Karkeekey allie samey. Me
nc wrestley."
So Karkeel< was left without hair
mustache or money. But somehow he
managed to get back to his native
state
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-03
PLAN DUAL TRACK MEET.

Plans are being made for a dual
track meet between representative
teams az the Houghton Light Infantry
and the Houghton high school on the
armory floor the latter part of April.
one Of the objects of the meet is 70
give the high school team plenty OF
practice before the proposed upper
peninsula interscholassic athletic meet
at Marquette, the latter part of April.
The Houghton Light Infantry basket
bail team will meet the Calumet Engi-
neers at the armory on April II.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-03
BORN IN MICHIGAN.
Rex Beach, Author of "The Barrier"
lisa Wolverine.


Is a Wolverine.
Born in Michigan. Rex Beach went
to college In Florida, then published
his first book in New York. He was
nineteen when he went to Alaska,
about twenty-five when he came back.
In those six years he saw practically
every thing there was to be seen in the
mining countries. and not only with
Ills size and strength held his own.
but with his humorous good temper
has won extensive popularity.
Mr.. Beach's energy is as versatile as
IL is effectual. Though still in his
twenties. he is vice. president of n big
Chicago construction and manufacture
irg company, secretary of the Chicago
Athletic association, winner OF the one
mile handicap swimming race at last
years games in st. Louis, and holder
Of other athletic records.
His Barrier is considered his mas
terpiece. ana the stage version of the
book as the most accurate exponent OF
the life in Alaska ever presented upon
the American stage. This excellent
play will appear at the Calumet thea.
ter Friday night.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-03
A Call TO Economy.

The coal supply of the earth is
limited" said the scientist. mo one
can say how long it will last" Great
Scott" exclaimed a man in the back
row. and here we've gone and vast
ed more'n bushel OF it heatin' the
hall fer this lecture"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-03
Charity Lodge, x. of p.


convey the local members to Lake Lin
den.
Charity Lodge, X. Of p.
a special practice OF the third raAk
degree team OF Charity lodge No. 1S1,
knights OF PNthias viii be held at the
regular meeting tomorrow evening.
The team is making preparations for
the contest to lie held in connection
with this years convention At MUM
sing.
Montrose Commandery.
At the regular conclave OF Montrose
Commandery, Knights Templar No. IS
To be held on Friday evening. ohicers
for the ensuing wear will be elected and
other business will be disposed Of 1t
is expected there will be a large at
tendance.
To Attend Church.
The members of Calumet Command
cry, knights of the Golden Eagle. will
attend divine services at the Christs
church. Episcopal on Sunday morning.
The members will march TO church
attired in their full dress uniforms.
Calumet Canton TO Meet.
The regular cantonment of Canton
Copper City. No. IS will be held on
Monday evening. April Sth. at which
time the Patriarch Militant degree will
be rehearsed. previous to comforting 1t
at the next meeting.
keweenaw Lodge, r. & A. M.
a special communication OF Kewee.
nav lodge, No. 242 i. e A. NJ. will be
held tomorrow evening. at q; 80 O'Clock.
The +. c. degree will be conferred.
Modern Brotherhood.
Enterprise Lodge Modern Brother
hood of America will conduct caro-
party and dance one week from to-
morrow evening.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-03
FRANCE TO HAVE
BIGGEST AIR ARMY
MINISTER PREPARING TO SPEND
MILLIONS ON BUILDING
AlRsHIPs.

Paris. April 3.--French army au-
thorlties viii concentrate their efforts
upon the development OF an aviation
branch. The war minister has asked
the French senate for a total grant
tor this years military aviation ex .
penditure OF 81. 500. 900 for aviation and
s1,60OOO0 for airships purposes, q to-
tai Of s64O0.000. II is also intended 10
spend ,S5, 100000 yearly on the fifth
branch Of the service. This enormous
sum is intended 10 cover the expenses
OF material, aero stations, and con-
struction oc dlrigibles.
FlotilIas OF Eight Airships.
The aviation unit is 10 be a iiotilla
Of eight avions, six OF which arc to
be i'm full commission and two in re-
serve. The six machines in full COM
mission are 10 be divided into three
sections-hrst. two monoplaces tnot
monoplanes). or machines TO seat one
person; secondly, two biplaces. on ma
chimes TO scat two persons. ard. third
~, two multiplaces, or TlachincS TO
seat more than two persons. The re-
serve section is To consist Of one mono
place and one diplace. Each fotilla is
10 be provided with one automobile
transport and field repairing gear. The
personnel Of each fiotilla Is to consist
OF seven pilots. including the COM
mander of the fiotilLa. a quartermastor.
four on-comInissioned officers includ-
ing a chief engineer and "a men.
With POS avlons now in commission
the French army can already consti-
tute thirteen of these lotillas, eight
or which are designed fo~ the field
and five for garrison duty. Each lio-
tilla knows what it would be expected
To do on mobilization.
Total Of 1874 Machines.
At the end OF this year the French
army will be able To mobilize twenty
seven field hotillas end five garrison
ilotilas-a total of 534 machines. a
special fiotilla composed o. the most
powerful machines is TO be attached 10
each of the field armies in time of war
for long distance reconnaissance work.
The personnel of the aeronautic corps
is to be recruited from ell arms of the
service. The provisional establishment
is to consist of 23i officer pilots, 21O
observers, forty-two engineers of nom
commissioned rank, 10 non-commis-
stoned officers and 1,6Oe trained mer,
together with ~ surgeons and )! not
specially trained non commissioned
g.fff H. a
men.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-03

Nine. Couly OF Romortin. France,
who had concealed $500 In gold In her
kitchen CRATE during brief absence.
forgot all about II on her return. and
lit a fire which converted her whole
fortune into a gold nugget
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-14
4 HOME FOR IMMIGRANTS.

Commissioner of Agriculture koiner makes
the gratifying announcement that the value
of farm lands In Virginia has doubled in the
the same rate of increase in value may be
expected.
His report gives other interesting facts and
figures but this one statement alone is OF
sufficient Importance to be heralded all over
the country. Virginia is rich in land. in min
erals and in forests. but it needs population.
There is room, and to spare. in the counties
for up-to-date and enterprising farmers. The
success of those in the State is evidence
that others can do the same thing, Virginia
needs immigrants of the right sort and would
secure them did the people of other States
know the advantages of the State. Great work
has been done recently in advertising the re-
sources of the State, but there is more to be
done Immigrants from the North and from
the West, some few from Canada and the
Northwest, have been attracted to Virginia
but more of this class could be secured
The tide OF immigration rolled westward
for years. but has now turned southwark, ant
Virginia wants her share. Farmers lookins
for land on which to settle could do no better
than come to Virginia. Land purchased b,
those who came ten years ago is now worth
twice what was paid for it; land purchased
now will be worth double that amount within
another ten years. Here is a great field fol
the industrious immigrant, and Virginia wants
all OF the kind Il can secure.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-14
ENGLAND'S COURSE.

e. Premier Asquith has been reported as say
ing that England has no desire to rob the
Balkan allies of the fruits OF victory and TO
interfere to save the Turk from the conse-
quences of his crimes and his inability to gov
ern. England should back her premier in
this attitude. She can mould European senti-
ment; she can exercise great influence upon
the other powers. England would earn the
gratitude OF the world and the respect of all
not blinded by greed and avarice by making
known In no uncertain tones that she repudi-
ates every suggestion looking to reinstating
Turkey in her old position.
Prince Saba Heddin stated the truth when
he declared in letter to the Sultan that the
enemies of Turkey are not the Balkan States
but Turkey herself, who has proved incapable
of governing the country Turkey is inca
pable of governing other countries. Its past
history shows' AS conquerors her rulers
won fame. but governors they were monu.
mental failures, with few exceptions. The
people are incapable OF governing, and the
smaller the territory over which they have
dominion the better for the world. England's
premier should be backed by the English gov
eminent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-14
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER IA, 1910.
MAKE 1T \ STATE WELCOME.

The city OF Staunton, the birthplace OF the
mex, president of the United States is pre-
paring TO hold great celebration in honor
OF AR Wilson and 10 entertain him in the
spirit Of hospitality for which the capital city
OF the Valley is famous. MIR. Wilson has
accepted the Invitation to be present, announ-
eng at the same time that he could accept
NO other "AlI the country he said, will
know why / accept Staunton's invitation
All the country knows, and IT knows why
stanton wants him. But he should not be
the guest of Staunton alone. Woodrow VIII
SON is virginian, the first Southerner TO be
elected president of the United States since
the War Between the States, and Virginia
should take part in the welcome OF her son
on his return to his native city. Staunton
can extend great welcome to the next presi-
dent but Virginia extend a greater, be-
cause 1t will come from all the people. Make
ii state celebration, to be held in the city
of Wilson's birth: State welcome from all
the people of his native State,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-14
THE CURRENCY QUESTION.

Although the tariff is regarded as the most
important problem to be solved by the in
coming Democratic administration. the cur
rency question is of as much Importance and
will be the cause OF as much trouble to the
gslators as any other question. Speaking
OF the Democratic position on the question,
Bahking Reform says:
IF we interpret the Democratic attitude
toward currency reform in the light of Gov
ernor Wilson's remarks. we find Endorsement
of the reform by making the currency elastic.
1t has been pointed out that making the cur
rency truly elastic involves the complete refor-
nation of the banking and currency system.
IL involves economical reserves. rediscount
system, note issues, cooperation in banking
and change from investment securities as
the basis of banking TO commercial paper.
The Democratic party is strongly committed
10 banking reform and free to approve, in
dorse and pass any measure which meets the
requirements"
The currency problem has never been
squarely faced by the Republicans. For years
the necessity of more elastic currency has
dominant party refused to take any step
toward its solution. AS the Baltimore Sun
points out. the Aldrich-v reeland bill was an
emergency measure, while the Aldrich plan,
TO which there is great opposition, has never
been adopted. With this measure and the
reports of the monetary commission before it.
the committee banking and currency will
study the problem and draw up measure
containing what il regards as the good fea-
lures of the Aldrich bin and eliminating the
bad features This bill will be introduced
irto the house and the fight between the advo-
Gates of the Aldrich plan and the committee
bill will be on. with the majority of the Demo-
Gratis supporting the latter. The Democratic
party has the opportunity to enact legislation
greatly needed and TO write, on the statute
books a law which will have almost as much
effect on the cost OF living and upon business
az revised tariff law.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-14

ter ofJthis sanity old gentleman: and would
say to all who are sufsiciently interested g. 20
them to write me also for the true records
matters not how many: they will be supplied
free OF charge. Fesst vi s@@ s. = So IL
1t is against my inclination and disposition
itself to be drawn into a controversy OF
personal nature, and only a keen sense OF duty
defense OF Pastor Russell with whom I have
been closely connected for the past twelve
years IN religious work and know HIN 70
be one OF the purest, cleanest, noblest Chris
tian characters / have ever met, being
business man OF this city. where have fvcd
all my life. Those who know ma am sure,
are fully persuaded / would not make sucn
a positive statement with reference to the pu-
rity of Mr.. Russell IL not absolutely certain
of my position am glad to say the Lo orr
can turn any apd all channels to his credit
and plaise.i
Because Of Mr.. Boge's attacks and utter
many Christian people to an investigation. and
Of lats II has taxed cur ability to protide space
to accommodate our hearers. while Mr. Hoge >
free advertisements have given US prominence
and helped us along with many thoughtfui
Christians
1t is painful to see in this enigntened age
n minister Of the gospel, an ambassador OF
Christ. advising Christian people to descend
from their high pedestal by reading ana c1r-
eulating such cheap political campaign preJS
dcsal articles that could not possibly INSPIRE
any pure and noble instinct of heart or nina:
Every act has its motive, and let fair minded
men. both Christians and non-Christans' ae
nre,udice in an erdeayor to destroy, IL posi-
biz, Pastor Eusscli's influence: and Is TINS not
an evidence of Weakness and hopelessness IN
successfully controverting the writings and
teachings Of Pastor Russeifs master mind?
win close with injunction from one OF
tn. holy prophets. Micah 6: s: He hath shewed
thee s man what Is good, and what doth
fhe LORD REQUIRE Of thee. but TO do justly. ana
to love mercy, and TO walk humbiy with thy
God"
With fidelity to truth and Justice,
Respectfully,
w. b. SUTTON.
Secretary Richmond Branch, l. b. 5. A.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-14

A monument in a national cemetery to the
dead of the Confederacy. with a president OF
the United States making the address at the
laying of the cornerstone speaks volumes for
the era of goodwill and understanding that
has come within generation after the close
of mighty conflict between sections. ut
gives me the greatest satisfaction" says the
retiring president las lover of my country,
to be present as president OF the United States
and pronounce upon this occasion the bene-
dtction OF all true Americans" And within a
few months Southern man will be sworn In
to succeed a Northern man who could express
such sentiments. Truly, it is reunited coun-
try.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-14
PEOPLES FORUM
Reply to Rev. Mr.. Hoge.

Editor of The virginian:
slr-kindly permit me space in your paper
, 10 reply TO an article in your issue Of No
breaches Second Of Series OF Sermons on Rus
seiiism All Christian people are agreed that
we all have perfect right. and that IL is also
commendable to contend earnestly for the truth
In all matters whether religious or secular;
but in so doing. especially In religious conten-
lions these controversies should be conducted
ON the high plane Of Christian endeavor and
II is these principles that propose shall guide
both my heart and pen In this reply Space
will not permit of a discussion Of the scrip.
tural texts mentioned by Rev. Mr.. Hoge thouah
the Interpretation OF most of them are 10 a
Bible student illogical and open to criticism.
who are interested to Mr.. r. F. Cook, Bible
exegate and representative OF International BIZ
BILE Students association OF Brooklyn. N. r.,
who will appear at Lubin theater next sun
day November nth. afternoon and evening.
who will reply to all scriptural points raised.
The public will ut once recognize in Mr.
Cook the qualities OF an innate high-tone gem
tleman. and well developed Christian char
acter of pleasing personality. as we'll as a
logical reasoner. a forcefui and eloquent speak
err. The one point desire to especially refer
to and emphasize In this communication has
reference to the fact that Mr.. Hoge. occupy
Ing the position Of Christian minister. should
have advised his congregation to write for ar
cid complement and reprint Of The Eagle
which, he thinks or tntimates. exposes1 astOr
ousiy endeavored by certain organized EFFORTS
to defame his character and thereby damage
the religious influence OF Pastor Russell.
II MIR. Hoge in posted and Is reader OF
the newspapers. he ought to know that the
Washington Post has already been sued and
damages recovered. and that suit IL now
pending against The Eagle" by Pastor RUS
sell for defamation az character and. As IA
matter OF fact. Mr.. Hoge In only nogging a
dead horse. as well az exemplifyng aEdispo-
sition to mud-singing He Is referring 10 4
case in court in Allegheny, Pa, in 1904, where
In the Judge Of that court ordered AN testt-
mony rejecting on the moral character and
conduct of Pastor Russell stricken from tho
court records and defy Mr.. Hoge 10 pro-
duce any evidence that was admitted 81 the
annrt thai would redAct on the moral sezaaxAa-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-14
James r. Kerr,

STAIYNTON. VA. Nov. 12.-AuRus-
"a comfy suffered the loss or another
ertimable citizen Yesterday when
lanes T. Kerr expired suddenly AZ 1
AZ. in his nome near New Hope
"a the result Of apoplexy. His sud
dem ena shocked FAMILY and friends.
as Mr.. Kerr had appeared TO b. in
good health until : few
hours hefore he wa. stricken. He
WAS stxtv.eirht year, old ana ! NE
long resident ~ this county having
haen horn al the old Kerr homestead
in the Community where he died.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-14
Give Farmviile Company. 30 Days'
0raeo.

At the request OF the commanding
officer Of Company II. Second infan.
try, Adjutant General sale. with thp
consent OF the commander In CHIEF
Governor Mann, yesterday extended
the time for the inspection looking
TO the dlsbandment Of the company
for thirty days. from November 14tft
This il the Farmvilie company. which
has not come up to the standards
but the commanding officer believes
that with little more time he can
bring the command up 10 tina ~
uuirementa.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-14
WILL PROBABLY BE AMENDED SOON.

When Ohio filed with the State department
legal notice OF the approval by the State of
Ohio of the income-tax amendment to the
federal constitution ii brought the number OF
States approving the amendment up TO within
Of the States must ratify the amendment be-
fore il be adopted. The necessary two
must be secured from the ten which have yet
to act! These are Delaware, Florida. Msssa-
chusetts, New Jersey. Nsr Mexico, Pennsyl-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-14
vania, Vermont. Virginia. West Virginia and
wyoming Virginia has refused 70 ratify the

Fania, vermont, NITSinia, Wust vHk1nia anu
Wyoming. Virginia has refused to ratify the
amendment, but 1t is believed that the reso-
luton can be introduced and acted upon again
By succeeding legislature II Is more than
probable, however, that two OF the other nine
States yet to act will ratify, making the requi-
site thirty-sx. New Jersey legislature Is
Democratic in both Its branches, and Gov
ernor Wilson is known to favor the amend
ment. New Mexico will probably add her vote.
and Pennsylvania and Delaware-which, like
Virginia have failed to ratify--may eyince a
change of sentiment on the question. within
two years at least it may be expected the
federal constitution will be so amended as to
give the congress the power to levy an income
tax.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-14

Colonel Watterson and Mr.. Haldeman, his
late partner. worked side by side for thirty
FIVE years and no differences ever arose be-
tween them, declares "Marse" Henry on the
fcrty-fourth anniversary of the Courier-Journal
This record is more deserving of fluctuations
than that of forty-four years as great news
paper.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-14

Although DR.. Evans does not return to take
icharge of Richmond church, he will be well
coined back to Virginia and to his home near
this city. Many people in Richmond remem-
Der this eloquent minister and hope for him
peace and JOY in his retirement and an early
return to perfect health.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-11-14

The cities of Richmond, milwaukee, and
Washington are after the next convention Of
the American Federation of Labor Here is
a good opportunity for the delegates to prove
their wisdom by choosing Richmond the con-
lvention city of the country