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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
PROF. VAN TYNE TALKS.

Prof. Claude Van TYNE. OF the l.. Of
NJ. lecturcd in the Calumet high school
yesterday afternoon To a large audit
ence on How Europe Won our Inde-
pendence For Us" The lecture WAS in
structive. and was heard with rapt at
tention throughout. Il was practical
ly the same lecture the professor gave
at the Hancock high school the even
ing previous and which was reported
i'm last nights News. Prof. Van Tyne
Is a pleasing speaker.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
Clark Sure Of Maryland.
AMERICAN RIFLE TEAM.

Winthrop. Md, May 1.-THE opens
ing volleys were fred today. on the
range of the United states Marine
Corps here. in the preliminary tryouts
to determine the personnel Of the Am
erican rifle team TO be sent to the
Olympic games at Stockholm this
summer. The militia of a number Of
states are represented among the en-
tries. The preliminary competitions
will last three days From the results
of these 25 high men will be given a
final trial next Monday for the selec-
ton Of the team.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
LAKE LINDEN DEFEATED.

The Calumet high school bdscoall
team defeated the Lake Linden highs
in the match at Lake Linden yestcr-
day afternoon. the final score beins Is
TO ? The Calumet batters fell on
and the free hitting coupled with err
rors by the Lake Linz | team made
the game very one side Renw'ck was
on the mound Tor Ca..met and held
Lake Linden safe throughout. The Cal
umet team viii meet the IIousnton
highs at Houghton Saturday.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
ALUMNI TO MEET TONIGHT.

The alumni Of the Calumet high
school will hold its annual meeting at
the high school assembly room this
evening, Cor the purpose of electing
officers for the ensuing year and the
transaction of other business Plans
will be made for the annual entertain-
ment in honor of the members of the
class Of 1912. President Arthur King
is anxious for a large attendance OF
the alumni this evening as it is plan
ned to make the coming year a very
active one for the association.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
THREE FROM TITANIC STAvRED
TO DEATH; FOUND INA BOAT

New York Mhy 16-Death from
starvation, thirst and exposure was
the end of three men from the Titan
ic whose bodies were found in a COL
lapsible boat Monday by the steamer
Oceanic, in the opinion of DR., French
of the Oceanic medical staff. one OF
the corpses is believed to be that OF
Thompson Bottle, a passenger, and
the Others members of the crew. The
doctor believes that bits of cork found
in the mouths of the dead men were
chewed by them to allay the pangs OF
hunger.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
QUAINT ATTIRE WORN AT
FUNERAL OF LATE KING

Hamburg, May i6.-The body of the
tate King Frederick was started on
It's journey 10 Copenhagen this morn
ing. A short funeral service was
held at the hotel before the casket was
carried down stairs by twelve muni-
cipal employees attired in quaint fif-
teenth century costumes. They wore
black doublets, knee breeches, white
stockings, black plumed hats and
swords. other officials in mediaeviai
costumes were lined up on each side
of the door.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
NEW PARK DEDICATED.

Boston, Mass, May is.-Fenway
Park. the new home Of the Boston
American league baseball club. was
formally dedicated this afternoon with
the initial game OF the season between
the homo team and the Chicago White
Sox. The presence of the governor Of
observation-disclosures the mayor of Bcs-
ton. together with hand. iiag-raising
and other ecccmpanments. added 10
the brilhance of the occasion.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
WILL MEET IN DETROIT.
Eagles Will Hold National Gathering
There in June.

A large number of Eagles from the
copper country are planning to attend
the ninth annual gathering OF the
Fraternal order Of Eagles which will
be held on June II. 10 and 10 at De-
ucit.
In the expectation that 10000 or
more visitors will be on hand, De-
tioit is sparing neither money nor ef-
fort to make the gathering notable in
every way. A short business session
of the order will be held every morn
ing and the balance of the day given
over to festivities.
Arrangements have already been
entered into for daily balloon ascen-
sions acrobatfc performances. band
concerts. automobile excursions. pa
rades. fireworks and other attractions.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
CLARK GETS MAJORITY OF
THE DELEGATES FROM IOWA

Burlington. Ia. May 16.-Clark won
fifteen and Wilson seven delegates TO
the national convention in caucuses
prior TO the opening of the conven-
tion. Although the delegates chosen
We're without instruction from the
caucuses. their personal preferences
are said to be fifteen for Clark and
seven for Wilson. The convention
was called to order shortly before
noon. Both sides decided to name
eight delegates-at-large, with a hall
vote each instead OF four.
Clark Sure OF Maryland.
Baltimore. Md. May l6--The Dem
ocratic state convention met today 70
select the Maryland delegation TO the
national convention to be held here
next month. In accordance with the
results of the recent state primaries
the delegates will be instructed TO sup
port Champ Clark for the presidential
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
cEIsMAR COMING MONDAY.
Superintendent Of U. p. Experimental
Station to Conduct Institutes.

station to Conduct Institutes.
Prof. Leo NJ Geismar, In charge OF
the upper peninsula experimental sta
tion at Chatham will visit Calumet on
Monday or Tuesday for the purpose
of conducting Institutes for the local
farmers.
I Mr. Geismar viii be IN Ontonagon
Saturday and IL IL is possible for him
to leave that village Sunday night, he
will be In Lake Linden Monday MORN
ing and Calumet Monday afternoon.
II not he will not arrive here until
Tuesday
He will meet with the farmers in
the vicinity of the c. & IL. water
works and discuss with them tho
question of scientific cultivation OF
their farms and profitable crops. II
is expected he will offer some valuable
suggestions as TO the cultivation OF
alfalfa, In which the farmers of the
copper country are greatly interested.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
GERMAN MAILER FESTIVAL
One Thoussno Singers In Big Musical
Fete At Berlin.

Berlin, May 16.- Music lovers in
the German capital are on edge. in
anticipation Of the elaborate festival
which is to be opened tomorrow in
memory Of the late Gustave Mahler,
who was well known To Americans
as the leader Of the New York Phil
harmonic Society.
The festival will continue two days
and will embrace FIVE performances.
one thousand performers viii take
part. Including four immense chorus
organizations. dozen noted soloists
and the celebrated Berlin Philharmonic
Orchestra.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND IN
Cash TAKEN BY ROBBERS

New Orleans. May 16.--The two men
who robbed Il train near HattisDurg,
Miss. yesterday, obtained at least two
hundred thousand dollars according 70
the best information obtainable today.
The safe confined thirty packages OF
currency, one in excess Of fifty thou
sand ore package had one hundred
and forty thousand, according TO the
express messenger.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
EAGLE HARsoR STATION.
Contractor Ursin TO Resume Work This
Week. Ready in Two Weeks.

Contractor l.. r.. Ursin Of Duluth ar
rived in Calumet this morning and
when asked by representative of The
News, stated that work would ne re-
sumed on the Eagle Harbor Life Saw
ing station this week. It is estimated
that IL will require about two weeks
To complete the structure and make IL
ready 10 go into commission. The sta
tion proper was finished last year, as
were the quarters for the men. The on
ly remaining work is the construction
of three cribs for the life boats and
the painting of all the buildings
No advices have been received here
so far as 20 who viii man the sta
ton. but it is expected the appoint
ments will be made at once and the
station will so into commission about
June l..
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
ALEX JARvINEN HERE.

Alex Jarvlncn. champion wrestler of
Finland arrived in Calumet this morn
ing from points In. the west. Jarvinen
expressed his Willingness to meet Pila-
koff OF Oregon any time the match can
be arranged Jarvinen appears to be
IN first class condition and ready to
so On the mat In short notice.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
COUNTY HIGHWAY CLOSED.

Announcement Is made that the
county road between Calumet and
Hancock is temporarily closed to traf-
flc, owing TO repairs which are being
made upon IL. The highway from CAL
umet To Hancock. via Lake Linden,
Is open. however. and traffic over II Is
much heavier than usual.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
FOUNDERS DAY AT HOME.

Washington. ID. c.. May 16.-Many
visitors attended the Founders day
exercises today at the Home School
for Boys. The Grafton Of the day was
delivered by DR.. Edwin a. Alderman
president of the University OF Vir-
ginia
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
OFF FOR STATE CONTEST.
Ernest Warne and Principal Phelps
Leave for Jackson.

Ernest Warne. who will represent
the upper peninsula district in the
state oratorical contest accompanied
by Principal G L.. Phelps will leave
this afternoon for Jackson, where the
contest is to be held tomorrow even
ing.
There are five competitors in both
defamation and oratory, each of the
four lower peninsula and one upper
peninsula districts having one repre-
sentative in each department Ms.
Phelps and Mr. Warnc expect to arrive
nome Sunday.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
STRIKE AFFECTS c. M. & ST. p.

Milwaukee. Wis, May 16.-The
strike of the clerks and freight hand
lers in Milwaukee was said today to
be affecting only the St Paul system.
and that only one hundred and fifty
employees are out. The main grievance
Is said to be that the men are required
10 handle freight which should be
taken care of i'm Chicago.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
BARROW TRIAL IS RESUMED.

Los Angeles. Cal. May le.--with
twelve men in the jury box. four OF
whom were passed and are subject
only to peremptory challenge. the tri-
al of Clarence Darrow was resumed
today. II Is thought the taking Of
testimony will begin by the end
of the week.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
WOMAN IS ELECTED MAYOR.

sheridan, Wyo.. May 16.--Mrs. SUI
Sic Wissler, a widow. was elected
mayor of Dayton, wyo.. on an inde-
pendent ticket yesterday. The major
i'y OF the votes were cast by women.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
Or. WILEY IS A PAPA.

washington, May 1G.Dr Wiley for
mer chief chemist. today is the faith
er OF a boy, his first born. Wiley,
VINO Is g. was married year ago
TO Miss Anna a. Kelton.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
PRINTERS REFLECT
PRESIDENT LYNCH
HEAD OF TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION
GETS LARGE MAJORITY IN
TloN.

Chicago. H., May 16.-Final returns
of the vote OF the typographical union
In Chicago gave President Lynch a
majority Of l44 over Fred Barker. OF
Spokane, it was announced today. II
also was announced Lynch received
majorities in New York, Los Angeles,
Boston and San Francisco, New York
city giving him the largest vote.
All Officers Re Elected.
indianapolis, May 16.-lndications
are that all the international officers
have been elected by larger maior-
ity than two years ago This was
the statement today OF President
Lynch of the International Typograph-
ical union. The result of the vote
will be tabulated tomorrow night
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
THREE NEW OAKLAND CARS.

Three Oakland cars arrived here
today consigned To hen RedinS.
Dr. w. r. King and Norman $. Mac
Donald. Dr. King and Mr.. Reding re-
ceived Oakland sociablcs. 40 h. y" j.
passenger, while MIR. MacDonalds Is a
AZ h. p.. seven passenger car. All OF
the cars are equipped with cushion
covers. electric lights and self-starters.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16
o. J. LARSON PREslDEs
AT MINN. CONVENTION.

Minneapolis. Minn., May 16.
The Minnesota Republican
convention met at noon today.
State Committeeman oscar J.
Larson. a Roosevelt supporter.
called the gathering to order.
Chairman Smith of the state
committee. A TAFT man. sur
rendered the position To him.
All factions concede "A dele
gates 20 Roosevelt
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-05-16

Play is the work YOU don't have to
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-19
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
tsax - rhe Town and dIlEs c Ted Brssfs
g. nuzs Reader

f. d. Bennett is confined 70 the
house by illness.
II. Howard Shields has returned
from a business trip TO New York.
Tonight's Troy Times will have lat.
est story Of Titanic survivors On
sale at Evans.
Rev. Joseph Robinson. D. ID, who
has been visiting in town has return.
ed to New York
Fishing tackle for week end sports
men at Evans. also baseball supplies
Spalding's are the best our leaders.
Miss Stacia Kiersey underwent a
successful operation at the Troy City
hospital this morning Tor appendici
tbs.
Mrs. T. +. Gregg and Mrs G. =
Kinsley left this noon for Schaghti
coke where they Will be the guests
for a short visit OF Miss Carrie Sig
worth.
Leave orders for sunday newspap
ers at Eyenas' news room by { o.
clock Saturday Very few OF paper.
are returnabe and In order TO suppl
our readers we will telegraph order,
at that hour BE certain by orderin.
in advance j. A. Evans.
Unprecedented reduction Boz Price
are being quoted for the tWo day
sale being held by Joe Levin. th'
North and River street merchant Tn
careful buyer will find In his stocl
large assortment OF mems and won
ems spring clothing and furnishing
an unusual number OF excellent ban
gains. It's money saving opportl
nifty
+. O. Graves received Telegram
Thursday from his daughter Mrs (
p. Rodgers. dated at Neenah. Wis
stating that she was recovering froI
an illness and that she would renal
with her sister. Mrs r b Within
at Neenah about ten days longer. a
ter which she expects 10 go 10 Ca
ifornia The message also state
that seagull entered the areoplan
and caused the death OF her HUSBAND
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-19
Notice to Fishermen

Coldbrook and Paran Creek in
North Bennington, which have been
clossn to trout fishing during the
past Three years, viii be opened on
April Is, and notice is hereby given
that all spearing in these streams is
prohibited.
Edward s. Higgins
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-19
WEATHER FORECAST

Probabilities for This Section for the
Next % Hours.
For eastern New York and western
Vermont fair tonight and Saturday
Slightly colder south portion tonight
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-19
Special Sale OF GinghamS
Sc Yard

New patterns but short lengths, from c
to 20 yards only, but while they are worth
l. lie yard you may buy them Friday and
Saturday at &C.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-19
Lawn Dresses
$500 Value SI.50

There are only 81. in sizes 81 to "A.
This is another lol lame as we had three
weeks ago, ard were sold out in one day
The styles arc neat and attractive, making
one Of the hes, dress bargains we have had
this season.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-04-19
!H.C.ROsier&CO
Gloves

Always bargain counter is our Glove
counter where everything is guaranteed in
regard TO service frs, then priced So as to
beat compettio n
Oar 500 Kid Glove is a big iavoriie.
The quality is there, the guarantee is there
and always backed, the styles are here and
he newes, shades.
The Dickinson press., 1912-01-13
the BEACH LOT DRAWING
DIDN'T INTEREST MUCH

Evidently the lot drawing contest at
Beach was not Of much interest to local
people judging from the following from
the Chronicle:
The drawing for the Glenhaver Park
addition to Beach took place in the
Calender hotel last Saturday. No one
in this city secured a lot on which stood
q house. but several 81 our citizens drew
some very desirable locations. William
Potter. tie original owner Of the land,
had something like f26 lots IN his own
name, but just before the drawing sold
them In . bunch 10 several gentlemen
from Miles City for S., 900.
a Glendive, paper says that E. J.
Berry has been appointed trustee for the
people 81 that town and Miles City who
figured In the Beach drawing. A num-
ber Of Dickinson people were asked t.
contribute in the proposition but they
l.did not look upon II as q profitable
venture. The trouble Is that Beach al:
ready has plated portions enough t
accomod date ac city Of 10. 900 people. and
lsit will be- d great many years. to "a,
The least. before there II any special
need Tor ao large 4 tcwnsits
The Dickinson press., 1912-01-13
FINDS POULTRY PROFITABLE
CHARLES RAu TO SEATTLE

It is expected that Charles Rau will
return to Seattle the first of the coming
week to assist his father. Fred Rau. in
the poultry breeding. Mr. Rau has been
in charge of the shoe department at the
Roquette store this fall and winter and
has worked in the same store on previous
occasions. He finds his fathers busi-
ness increasing to such an extent that
his services are needed at home.
Fred Rau was formerly railroad
man at Dickinson but left here in 1894.
He is now one of the largest poultry
breeders in the United States, having
IL acres on the car line at Seattle where
he conducts business. He does not at
tempt to raise anything but breeding
stock which he sells at S12 to $50 per
hundred. the day hatched. and some of
the higher grades bring great deal
more. The Matching is all done by in
cubators, $1,000 eggs being in heat at
a time. and some rs. 600 chickens per
year being the record. The Rau poultry
farm gets big orders. as high as 2, 600
chicks sometimes. Their February and
March orders are all booked now. Chicks
are shipped the day hatchea and are
guaranteed for three days shipment.
These breeders say that they prefer that
their chicks have nothing to eat for the
first ~ hours after Matching @
The Dickinson press., 1912-01-13
THREE RIFLE MATCHES
LOCAL CLUB LANDS TWO

The Dickinson Rifle Club has already
shot three indoor rifle matches, winning
two and losing one.
The first match was with Minneapolis,
the local club scoring 942 points and
Minneapolis $40 points. The next
match was lost to St Paul. the de-
tailed scores by Dickinson beinR as
follows: Barker 1913, Engbrecht 1872,
Baird 1873. Oukrop 1888. Henderson 1877.
making a total Of 948 points while
St. Paul reached the o71 mark.
In the last match with Adrian.
Mich. the Dickinson men scored as
follows: Barker 1875. Baird 1874. Kilmer
100, Oukrop 100. Engbrccht 1S9 which
makes 95s points in all against 946 for
the opposing team. The match this
week is with Bisbee, Arizona.
Butte. Mont. the champion of the
Western League last year has dropped
out this season. but other good clubs
have come in so that the race is going
to be a close one. The home club il
handicapped this year by the loss o.
Wolford and Louden who were star per.
formers al this indoor game.
The Dickinson press., 1912-01-13
jamestown ATHLETES HERE
TWO GOOD GAMES COMING

On next Wednesday evening, January
18th, the athletic club Of James town
will compete for basketball victory
with the Company K. team, at the
local armory. These jamestown repre-
sentatives are basketball players of repu-
tation and the game Wednesday night
will be close contest for victory.
On Tuesday, January 23rd, the Valley
City team comes to Dickinson and this
will be one of the games that will de-
termine the championship of the state.
The Valley City boys held state
honors last year but Co. X. is in high
hopes of defeating them this season.
The boys will appreciate large at
tendance at both Of these games. They
are doing the best they can for the
team and for Dickinson and it is en-
couraeng to see the people take an in
terest and attend and besides they
must have the money.
On February 5th, the local team
leaves on their annual tour through the
eastern part of the. state and down as
far as the Twin Cities.
The Dickinson press., 1912-01-13
A JOINT INSTALLATION
DANCE AND BANQUET

The local lodge of Modern WoodInan
of America and their auxiliary lodge.
the Royal Neiehbors of America, had
joint installation of officers at Odd
Fellows hall on Wednesday evening.
District Deputy P. F. Kelly was
the installing officer for the Woodmen
and Mrs. Kelly, district deputy for the
Royal Neighbors, conducted the install
lation work for that body.
The work was followed by musical
program, consisting of vocal solos by
Mrs. VIM. Mcfarland, Misses Mum and
Florence Dickinson, after which the drill
team of the Royal Neighbors executed
their flower drill then all assumed a
spirit of mcrrymaking and enjoyed a
social dance and the service of very
delicious and elaborate banquet.
Music for dancing was furnished by
Miss Hazel Aultman and Mrs. v. Jessen
and the attendance was restricted to the
families of both lodges.
The names of the new officers OF both
lodges have been given in the PRESS
in a previous issue.
The Dickinson press., 1912-01-13
+. D. MoRFoRp WRITES
OF CONDITIONS IN WEST

Spokane. Jan. S. 1912.
To The Editor of The PRESS:
AS l have a great many friends that
are readers of the PRESS. perhaps
they would like to know how am pros
pering out here in Spokane.
The winter here is pretty cold fol
this part Of the country. Where am
it has showed every day for. q
week and the snow is about a foot
deep. with temperature, the past few
days. Of from 4 to 10 degrees below
zero. In1some parts Of Washington il
has been IS below. There is no wind to
speak Of. If j, blew here as hard as il
does in North Dakota, the people could
not stand it as the houses are not built
sxarm and have no storm windows.
have not put my cap on yet but my
ears are quite cold sometimes.
The ground is frozen only about
fouf inches and. the farmers are alad
to zee so much snow. w ork In scarce in
Spokane ae all bull lding is stopped while
the cold weather lasts. 8 - 5asi
y WOOd costs $$6 to 81 per cord while coal
s 10 50 to $40 per ton about the same &C
last year. Eatables are also about the
same price as last winter.
u My health Is pretty good now and j
will be back In time 70 call on my
friends for their orders Of nursery stocL
for spring delivery. With best wishes
to all my friends and to the PRESS.
Yours Resp fully,
p. MorfoEd.