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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-13
MAIL SERVICE IS POOR.
Said That Express is Given Preference
by Railroads.
says the Marinetie Eagle star:

\ says the Marinette Eagle Star:
What is the matter with Uncls
Sans mail service? Time was when
the old gentleman would see that let
tiers and papers entrusted 10 him got
through il IL took the whole railroad
system 10 pun them through. hut now
the mail cars are shuntod onto side
tracks like way freight and the eX-
press business takes the preference.
That has been the condition in MARI
nette and other cities along the North
western during the present cold The
mail service has been simply ok
ecrable. Nothing like IL was ever known
here before. Thousands OF people are
annoyed, inconvenienced and otherwise
harrased that the railroad company
may bring through its express car o.
X. Think Of IL. In these days OF civ
ilization and enlightenment. the news
papers and the first class mail. gives
way 10 the package express. The ear
~ morning mail. due here al 1855 has
reached here every day somewhere
around noon or later. The Chicago pa
pers and other important mail due at
40 has got In here any old time.
Last night il was o'clock when the
mail car arrived. Not because Gains
did not get through. bat because the
mail car was sidetracked 10 reduce
the running load OF the train. Post
master Burke does not understand the
situation and admits it's gravity Mari
nette desires To enter a howl of pro-
test Give US better mail service. We
pay for il and ought TO have II. If the
railroads are 10 blame .et the proper
authorities get after them. II the L. S
Postofiice department is at fault, let
IL make up for the people win never
stand for that kind OF service.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-13
TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETINGS.
Three Insurance Companies Will Elect
Directors This Afternoon.

Three important annual meetings
will be held this afternoon. those Of the
Finnish Mutual Fire Insurance COM
pany, the Farmers Mutual Insurance
company and the Italian Mutual Fire
Insurance company. At all three meet
ings directors for the ensuing year will
be elected and reports submitted
The Finnish Mutual Fire Insurance
company is the oldest organization of
it's kind i'm the copper country and il
has enjoyed a most Successful year.
The officers stated this morning that
rebates are to be paid members OF five
years standing. and that consider
able amount will be discussed. The
company's membership has increased
substantially and its financial stand
ing is sound. There is considerable
opposition for positions on the board
of directors. and the election this az
ternoon and evening promises to be
long drawn out. There are twice as
Dny candidates for the directorate
as there are vacancies. and as each
candidate has "A strong following COM
petition will be keen.
The Italian Mutual Fire Insurance
Co. also will disburse dividends To
members
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-13
keweeNAw CIRCUIT COURT.
Only One Jury Trial viii Be Held
Next Week

There will be "A light term of the
keweenaw county circuit court which
convenes at Eagle River on Monday
next, as all jury cases, but one have
been put over TO the May term of the
court, says the Keweenaw Miner. The
case that will occupy the attention of
the jury will be that of the People OF
the State Of Michigan VS. Sepha Ruta.
This is the cutting case that occur
red at Wyoming a few weeks since.
In which the defendant is charged
with stabbing Charles Brown, and as
ii is serious case, IL promises to be
hard fought.
Galbraith & Mccormick will defend,
while Prosecuting Attorney Hamilton
will prosecute. There are few So
called brewery cases up for trial. but
owing to the fact. that several of the
witnesses are of the feminine gender
and that the weather does not add in
the least 70 the pleasures of a drive
over the roads of Keweenaw just now.
IT was deemed best to put off the trial
of the cases to the next term.
There are a few civil cases which
will occupy the attention of the court
and also the matter Of taking DEGREES
In the tax cases, this being a prelim-
mary necessity to the tax sales to take
place In May next. In order to take
the tax DEGREES. IL will be necessary
that court be continued in session un-
Ill "Wednesday morning, when court
VIII be adjourned and Judge OBrien
will catch the afternoon train for Chi
cago from where he will proceed To
Eeiroit to talk at a meeting Thurs
day evening.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-13
HIS PLANS.

"A Chicagoan, seated In the smoke
room of the L.usitania, told a story
about the Duchess of Marlborough.
our American duchess" he said
lis very phlanthropical and the other
day she visited in one of the London
prisons notorious burglar.
After conversing with the burglar
in kindly fashion, the duchess. learn
ing that he was soon to he released,
said:
Have you any plans for the flu
tureY
Yes, your grace the burglar an
shop. bank, and a ducal residence in
Curzon street."
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-13
CHURCH OFFICERS RESIGN.

The resignation of Mrs. Robert
Crierson, superintendent of the Red
Jacket Congregational Sunday school,
and Richard Liddicoat, choirmaster.
were presented and accepted this week
and votes Of thanks accorded them for
services rendered. Mrs. Herman G.
Guck was named to succeed Mrs.
Grierson. while the selection OF
choirmaster has not yet been made.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-13
REGULAR SERVICES FOR
LOCAL CHURCHES SUNDAY
INTERESTING SERMON THEMES
CHOSEN BY PASTORS.
Universal Week Of Prayer Comes 10
ciese IN This City.

The week ~ PRAYER. which has beer
observed by the churches ~ Calumet
during the past week. as part Of ths
! International effort made by the evan
gcllcal aliiaisce. came 10 close lasl
evening In many OF the churches and
if other churches viii close this even
ing. Al the Calumet Coneregational
church. tomorrow's services win mari,
tie close u the effort Regular ser7'-
ices viii be held IN the Calumet
lckurChes tomorrow.
Al The l-auri1m n. T. church. Rev.
81 n. Eldred win preach in the morn
ing on. The F'ullness Of Blessing and
iE the evening. ~Cnmistakable Evil
ldence Of Faith" The Epworih League
services win be held al 5:45 tomorrow
evening.
Rev c. T. Adams OF the Calumet
I A.. r. church VIII preach tomorrow
morning on. An Enlargement OF
Heart and Ca the evening. Prom
/ Prosecutor 10 Preacher
Lessons Prom the Upper Room. is
the sermon theme chosen 10y Rev $
Polkinghorne for the morning service
al the Kearsarge VI. F. church and for
the evening What Causes JOY in
Heaven
Services at the First Presbyterian
church viii be- as usual with a sermon
.in the morning by Rev. d. Stalker u.
d. on. The Kingdoms Triumph" and
IN the evening. The Fight Of Faith"
Rev. J. A. Ten Brock. pastor Of the
Christ church. Episcopal. viii preach
an Epiphany sermon tomorrow morn
ing and the usual services viii be held
IN the evening.
Al the Bed Jacket Congregational
church. Rey. r. w Farquhar viii de-
liver sermon I'm the morning on. THE
Christian Church and It's Functions"
Two Masters" g. the theme selected
Tor the evening.
The Priesthood OF the Laity' is the |
subject chosen by Rev G.. NJ. Merrill I
for his morning discourse al the Tam |
arack NJ +. church and for the even |
ing. the choir VIII repeat by request. I
Tie special cantata. The First Christ
mas, which was SO highly appreciated
on It's first rendition
owing 10 the illness OF Rev. ROms-
tahi. pastor OF the Norwegian Luth-
aran church. the services tomorrow /
"ih be ia charge Of Nels Gunderson.
Revival services VIII be conducted at
he salvation Army All day tomorrow.
AZ the holiness meeting nj 1890, Ad-
utant Mrs. Symmonds will speak on.
~ Thou Canst Believe" There will
% a praise service at 3, and a big reyl-
'al az o'clock with an address by
Adjutant Symm0ids on. our strong
enemy and our Strong Friend"
Rev COiycott VIII preach AZ the
)sceola NJ r. church tomorrow morn
ng on. The Difference Between the
True and False Faith" Alex Rose
nergy Of Hurontown viii preach I'm the
rening. The latter viii have charge
4 the morning services al Boston ana
rev. cOllycott IN the evening.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-13
NEGRO HARMONY.
colored Race Gifted with the "Har-
monte Ear"

The American negroes possess wha,
has been called the harmonic ear. -
writes Natalie Curtis in the Crafts
ma. Though utterly without train
ing, the negroes improvise alto. tenor
and bass parts 10 their songs with en-
tire ease and a whole negro chorus VIII
spontaneously break into harmony Of
real interest to the musician as wei
as Of beauty.
In the tobacco factories Of the south
and in the fields have heard ignorant
negroes who seemed nearly related TO
their primitive African progenitors
sing four part harmony Of a richness
and charm truly amazing This har-
monte talent Ct the negroes is striking
~ in evidence at Hampton institute.
the industrial school for negroes and
Indians in Virginia There a chorus of
500 negro students sings without ac-
compartment and IN faultless pitch
throughout an evening. chanting in the
untaught harmonies peculiar TO the ne
gro. the old plantation songs of the
past generation. II is safe to say that
Hampton has done more than any oth-
ei single influence TO keep extant the
negro music in its purity
Once when / was visiting Hampton
there was present a musician from
Europe. He asked me who trained the
chorus. ] said Nobody trains the me-
groes, their singing is natural. lie
said: 1 don't mean who trains their
voices or teaches them tone produc-
ton; mean who teaches them their
paIts-and trains them To sing togeth-
err" ] repeated Nobody He said:
That is not possiblel | have never
heard finer choral singing | said: If
you do not believe me- ask Mai. Mo- |
ton. the negro leader who starts the
chorus ia each song Major Motion an
swered as / did. The musician was |
How do You do it?' he asked |
The negro answered, 4 don't know how |
we do Tive just sing. that's ALL And |
we agreed that a people who could Just |
sing as these did and improvise har-
monies of such simple and natural
beauty certainly possess a distinct
musical gift. probably capable of rare
development"
a gallon Of water weighs 10 pounds
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-13
HAS A MARROW ESCAPE.

Uriah G. Pcnbcrthy had a narrow
escape from serious accident this
week, when an axe, which was being
used on the roof OF the Mccarthy
building on Oak street, slipped from
the grasp OF the man welding IL and
fell TO the sidewalk. striking Mr.. Pen
herthy's foot a glancing blow The
shoe was cut and the foot Iacerated
slightly. The axe in its descent mar
rowly missed striking Mr.. Penberthy
on the head.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-13
ANNUAL MEETING HELD.
Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church
Elects New Officers.

At the annual meeting OF the Finn
ish Apostolic Lutheran church held re-
Gently the following new officers were
elected:
Trustees for three years Robert OIL
son, Sakris Niemela and Olaf Liimat-
ia
Trustee for two years-Mlchael Jar
vela.
Al meeting OF the trustees held ar
tor the annual meeting, Emanuel Mike
was selected chairman. Robert OIL
son as treasurer and Michael Jarve-
ia as secretary.
The financial reports which were
presented, show the church to be In
ine conditions and were very crafty
ing 10 the members.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-13
TO FORM CALUMET CLUB.

Students from Calumet and vicinity
who are attending the University Of
Michigan will meet this afternoon for
the purpose Of forming Calumet
club II is expected the. organization
VIII prove strong one. The purpose
OF the club is to enable the students
to keep In touch with the events tran
spring in the copper country, partlcu-
larry through the local newspapers.
The organization will be largely social.
At the height OF 1000 feet man
IN an aeroplane can see submarine
gliding along 30 feet under water.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-13
cAsAeIANcA's CONSOLATION.

The boy was standing upon the
burning deck whence all but him had
fed.
IL guess I'm done for" he said az
he glanced around him. but there's one
comfort; they'll never be able to say
7 had cold feet!"
Whcrcupon he went below. gaily
whistling that popular ballad.
You needn't set up for me.
For I amt a-comin' back"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-13
WASHINGTON WINS GAME.

The Washington team of the Kear-
sarge Wolverine Indoor baseball league
defeated the Philadelphia team by the
score of 80 to 20. Following is the
score by innings:
Philadelphia ..02011O122 $50
Washington .,.....6 0 3 6 II *-35
Batteries-Cornish, Andrina, Rete-
mund and Collins; Hoskin and Pollard.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-13
ATTENTION. KNIGHTS or
COIJfApIrS

All knights intending TO go to Han
cock. Sunday January II, are request
ed To take the Copper Range train
leaving Calumet at n. M, I.aurium
90 $40 a. m Special train leaving
Hancock at II q. m. H1rH
I3 II A. Thometz. q. K
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-13

The controversy regarding Mars be-
ing an inhabited planet began in 1877.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-13

South America il nearly twice as
large as the whole of Europe.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-01-13

a gallon of water weighs 10 pounds
and a gallon of mercury 1876 pounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-18
EXPECT COTTON TO
INCREASE IN ACREAGE

1t has been an open question what
effect the comparatively low price of
cotton this year would have on the
acreage of the next season, but from
information gathered from numerous
sources it is believed now that the
acreage the coming season will show
an increase over that of the closing
season.
The high prices prevailing for grain
and hay will undoubtedly tend to
check increased planting of cotton,
but apparently it will not wholly stop
increase
There is a feeling among the old
time cotton growers that Egyptian cot
ton, to be grown on commercial scale
for the first time during the coming
season, is certain to become the regu-
lar product of valley cotton fields, but
many of the largest planters will not
plant it this year owing to the scare
ity Of seed. They will depend rather
or the small growers producing this
year enough seed for general plant
ing next season.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-18
THE SCHOOL
LANDS or CALIFORNIA

SACRAMENTO. Jan. 1S.-Special
Agent H. T. Jones and the entire of
flee force of Surveyor General Kings
bury are now busy investigating the
school land locations for California
for the purpose of ascertaining for
the state conservation commission the
exact number of acres of school land
open to entry in the state Jones, as
special agent for the commission. and
Surveyor General Kingsbury are di-
recting the work and also assisting
in ii.
School lands in California are in a
great muddle The muddle is so en-
tanglng that the commission has sent
it's secretary, Louis R. CLAWS, to Wash
ngton to dig data out of the gen.
eral land office showing how the state
stands with the government on lieu
or indemnity lands.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-18
WILSON ADDRESSES EDITORS

DETROIT (MichD Jan. 1S.-Gov.
Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey is the
guest of the Detroit Board OF Com
merce today and will deliver an ad-
dress before an audience composed
largely of the leading newspaper men
Of Michigan. Annual meetings will be
held today and tomorrow by the Mich
igan Press Association and the East
ern Michigan Press Club, and the
Northeastern State Press Association.
the Lake Superior Press Association
and the Western Michigan Press Club
Will also take part in the reunion OF
the journalistic fraternity.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-18
TnOuestiOnaf

Unquestionable cement construction
by l. V. Concrete Co Want a sidewalk
hido 94-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-18
Chr nttal Rrrnrn
DEATHS

ALPHS-January 16, in Imperial,
Evelyn infant daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Ralphs, aged ? years.
Interment at San BeTnaydinO.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-18
IMPROVING THE HIGHWAY
FROM BRAWLEY TO MECCA
twenty Men viii Put New Highway
in Fair Condition Before Run
to Los Angeles Starts

BraWlay News: Loaded with men,
provisions and tools, seven autOmO-
biles left Brawley this morning for
the purpose Of improving the BraWley
to Mecca portion of the new national
highway route. Tonight the party will
camp on the mesa overlooking the
SaitOn sea, on its west side. TOmOr-
row night will be spent in the Goa
chella valley and Thursday the return
trip will be made.
Members of the party and occupants
Of the cars are as follows
Earl c. Pound, director in chief;
John Wallace, Jesse Daniel.
J. w Randolph, Bert Steele, T. w.
Lipps.
w. H. Best, J. P. Lyons, F. ]. Ly-
ons.
V. ]. Welcome, /. F. Ames, G.. R.
King
jerome Akin, E, r. Bartlett.
p F. Emerson, j. l.. Lindsey.
Richard Ruth.
MI Ruth was accorded the use of
car by Rev F. Burelbach, who do
mated its service toward the work.
Marshal EmersOn's time was given by
the city of Brawley, which hired a
substitute. All the expenses are be-
ing borne by the members of the party
and the road committee.
Improvement on the first part of the
road is already manifest, as Mr. Pound
easily made the trip from San Fe-
lipe creek to BraWley Saturday in two
hours The remainder of the road
needs some work, but is available for
travel in its present condition.
Charles K. BigelOW, with the Stod-
dard- Dayton, will drive over the new
route next week from Los Angeles
to Yuma. On his return he viii head
a touring party, including at least
three cars. from Yuma, half a dozen
from the Imperial valley, and others
viii be picked up all along the route
to Los Angeles, where the united par
~ will attend the good roads meet
ing. This gathering will be held Jan
uary Is 10 26, to further the develop
ment Of the national highway route.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-18

To make life worth living, keep the liv-
er right. Jed's Gentle Reminders will do
1t. John L. Davis. druggist If
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-18
ASHLAND PEOPLE BUY
A FINE VALLEY FARM

For several days party of promi-
nent citizens of Ashland, Or. has been
in town, and this morning Pier &
Prendergast reported the purchase by
John \. Harvey, cashier OF the Citi-
zens' Bank and Trust Company of
Ashland, OF POO acres of George Cline
of Heber Mr. Cline sells on a basis
of 1925 an acre, and in payment he
takes a 57-acre apple and pear or
chard at Ashland and $13 3,000 in cash.
1t is probable that further purchases
Will be made by members OF the par
ty during their stay in town.
In addition to this party, there are
many prospective buyers in town. and
the real estate men believe they see
much activity ahead in realty mat
tCrS.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-18
FATHERS MEETING PLANNED
FOR FRIDAY EVENING
Parent Teachers Association Plans d
Special Event for Neglected "Pa"
and Prepares Fine Program

The FL Centro Parent-Teachers' As
sociation has planned a meeting es-
pecially for the fathers of the COM
munity. This will be held at the gram
mar school on Friday evening, and ev-
cry parent and all others interested
in child culture should be present to
enjoy the interesting program.
The program includes music; "Du-
ties and Privileges of FatherhOod,
by Prof House; discussion; vocal So
10 by Miss Cremeens; Suggestions for
Keeping Boys on the Farm, by Walter
Packard; discussion. The meeting
will be opened promptly at 7;30
o'clock
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-18
BRYAN MAKES ATTACK
ON JAMES {. GUFFEY

rBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
LINCOLN (Neb) jar. 1S.-Despite
the failure to oust James e. Guffey of
Pennsylvania from the Democratic ma
tional committee, Bryan renews his
attack in the Commoner, saying:
when the reader reviews the his
tory OF that contest, he will not be
surprised that the party finds difficulty
in conducting a successful national
campaign under the leadership of a
committee that can insult Democrats
by electing such a man as Guffey
These men are a menace to the party's
success"
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior. L. S. Land
Office at Los Angeles, California, Janu-
airy >. 1912.
Notice is hereby given that ROBERT NJ
DAVIES. of FL Centre, California, who
Entry no. 2377. Serial No. O207, for S1a
NWll Sec. q. 81 NEH Sec. %, T. 16 S,
r. y E.. being East 20 acres of Tract a.
Township IS s., Range II T.. S. b. Me
ridian, by the resurvey, has fled notice
Of intention to make Final Proof to estab-
lish claim to the land above described.
before the Clerk of the Superior Court of
Imperial County. at FL Centro. California.
on the 9th day of February, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Eugene G.. Irwin, lynn c. Fuquay,
Thomas W. Davies, Jack Farmer, all of
FRANK BTREN,
Feb. ! Register.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-18
PARTIES WISHING STORAGE SPACE

We have leased the large shet iron
warehouse formerly occupied by the Ham
iton Supply Co, and are prepared to ham
die any and all kinds of storage business.
See Pioneer Transfer Co. at office on 5th,
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-18

The Pioneer Transfer Company is pre-
pared 10 handle your baggage or any
kind of 6rayage work at reasonable
prices. Office on Fifth street just north
of Main street. Phone Main /. tt
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-18
SAFETY EPOSIT

Our Safety Deposit Vault Is as
strong as cement and iron can
make. Our boxes are of the lat
est and strongest designs.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-18

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Imperial Valley press., 1912-01-18
AL ABOARD FOE DlxIELAND

Sunday. January II. Leave FL Centre
station on the motor ar ut $50 q. m.
returning arrive FL Centre 10 a. IN.
Fare for round trip Sl50. ll9
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-18
GEORGE STOVALL WILL
 CAPTAIN ST. LOUIS TEAM AND MAY BE 1913 MANAGER

St. Louis, March lS-If Bob Wallace becomes bench manager of the Browns and retires from the position that won him the reputation as the greatest shortstop of his time, then George field director With Pilot Bob not in the center of the fray daily to call the plays and players, no better selec- ton could be made than the ex-Nap manager. Then there isn't a warrior on the club more capable of filling the role of understudy than Stova1l
 To make Stovall captain of the Browns, however, does not mean that it will edge him in line for manager on the diamond is needed. There must be one engaged actively in the battle who knows the signals, and with the twitch of a digit give the sign where to play for the batters Also, when high spiral is batted some one must give the call that win prevent collisions and injuries
 But for Wallace to quit, Hallinan, Wares and the other kids who are out to cover the territory between second and third, must outclass Bob. Wallace will not announce his re- tirement until he is positive that he is the also-ran in the shortstop race. 'Tis sure the general is not as spry as he was several summers ago, nor his sticking glims as clear, but if a mishap comes to his successor, he will be ready to jump in on a short nOtice
 With Wallace the manager, and Stovall the captain and first baseman. there will be no loafing around Sportsman park and the other orch ards the Browns visit in 1912. Bob al- ready has issued the utilmatum that