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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
Chairman Clark Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission Sane
ti0ns the RevIsions
FURTHER REDUCTIONS PROMISED

Washington. July 25-Despite SEN
atOrial criticism of the proposed re-
duCtlon OF parcel post rates, and in
crease IN size of packages, Postmaster
General Burleson announced today he
will issue orders at once putting the
changes in effect August Is.
Chairman Clark OF the interstate
commerce commi :sion. explaining why
the commission sanctioned the propos-
,d changes. said he believed the post
master general had power under the
Jaw "a make the changes.
Il am convinced the postoffice de
partment ought TO. can and will ex-
tend the parcel post until IL will carry
all packages up To 100 pounds. he add
ed
In answer to the criticism that his
proposed reduction in rates and in
crease Of size in parcel post packages
the postmaster genera! appeared be-
fore the Senate postoftice committee
with Chairman Clark of the commerce
commission. Senator Bristow said he
believed Burleson has authority To-
change the rates and zones il the in
terstate commerce commission ap-
proved.
We are going 10 make money on
new business and we will be able To
make further reductions i'm rates" said
Burieson
Public hearings will not be held by
The interstate commerce commission
upon the expediency of the changes
proposed by the postoffice department
in rates, zones and weights in the par
Gel post service. The commission in
statement, says IL has no iurisdic
ton over the compensation paid by
the postal service for hauling the mails
Since the introduction of the par
eel post said Rurleson, the revenue
Of the Chicago postoffice has increas-
ed 2lt3 per cent"
He believed that was due TO the
parcel post
That's because the big mail order
houses are located there" suggested
Bristow.
They are honestly in favor of abol-
lsh,ng the parcel post stamp" return
ed Burleson
President Aims for Harmony.
The president endeavored today to
reconcile differences of opinion among
the Democrats of the house banking
committee on the administration cur
fency I'LL. The Democrats certainly
VIII get together on bill before long"
SAID Wtngo of Arkansas, one of those
opposed 10 certain features of the bill
after conference with the president.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
MAsoNS TO SEE CANAL.

New Orleans. La. July IA large
party of members OF the Masonic fra
ternity and their families. numbering
$50 in all, viii sail from here tomor-
row for colon aud viii spend a week
viewing the work on the Panama can
al The excursion is under the auspi-
ces of the grand consistory of Louis
lana The big passenger ship Atenas
has been chartered for the trip.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
PARDON FOR ACTOR
MURDERER SOUGHT
Petition for Release of George
Marion to Be Circulated

Philadelphia, Pa, July 25.-Actors
and other members OF the theatrical
profession throughout America are TO
pe asked To sign petition Tor the
pardon ot George Marion, an old time
actor Who Is serving life term in
The Eastern penItentiary here tor the
murder of his wife four years ago in
Wilkesbarre. Clemency is TO be asked
Oh the ground that Marion is dying
OF tuberculosis. Daniel Hart, city
treasurer OF Wllkesbarre and an old
friend OF Marion, is circulating the pc
tition that VIII last be presented 10
the board of pardons.
Story OF the Crime.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, July 25.--The mur-
der committed by George Marion. Tor
whom pardon is being sought by
members of the theatrical profession,
occurred in this city Aug. 20, 1909 In
early life Marion had been an actor
and in later years was employed as a.
theatrical advance agent. lie had lived
in WilkesbaIre, but at the time of the
tragedy his home was in Atlanta, Ga.
Marion and his victim, his common
law wife, who was formerly Miss
RANGES Lee, of Zion city. H., had, II
was ALLEGED, been living together as
husband and wife tor seven years.
Several weeks before the traeedy, IL is
claimed, the woman ran away with
another man, taking her child with
her. Marion traced them To this city,
and through the chief of police he ar
ranged 10 meet his wife at police
headquarters.
When they met AT police headquar-
ters, he kissed her and both appeared
happy Turning Ia the CHIEF of police,
Marion asked the latter 10 step from
the Office a lew minutes while he spoke
To his wife In private. The chief,
thinking he was accomplishing a kind
act by bringing husband and wife to-
eether readily consented. As soon as
he left ;he room Marion asked the
wife If she would return To Atlanta
with him She refused whereupon he
pulled a revolver ana shot her dead
Marion was indicted and tried on a
charge OF first degree murder. His at
torneNs made a hard fight for him on
plea OF temporary insanity He was
convicted, however. and sentenced 10
death. Later the sentence was com
muted To life Imprisonment.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
VIEWS GOVERNMENT WORK
At DULUTH FROM PLANE

Duluth. Mimi, July 25.-What is said
Ia be the first inspection of government
works about the great lakes from u
flying machine was made late yester-
day by chief Assistant Engineer Dar-
ling of this district. Finding the gov
ernment launch already in service.
Darling accepted the offer of Tony
Janus who Is here asking for flights
In a hydroaeroplane in the Lark of the
Lakes" celebrations. To take Darling
for flight about the harbor. They
started at the aerial bridge and crossed
all works, both on the Duluth and SUI
perior sides 1T saves time and gives
one better opportunity To look at the
work being done" said Darling.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
MUTINOuS CONv|CTS
TRANSFERRED TODAY
Desperate Second Termers in
Sing Sing Taken Away

ossin.ng, ~ Y, July Heavily
handcuned, shacklcd and chained to
their places in a railroad ear. which
had been brought inside of the prison
enclosure. sixty conyicts, the dregs Of
New York city's criminal class, were
taken "a Auburn prison today. All
are second term men. one hundred
guards performed the work of hand
cufiins and claiming the convicts.
while ~ the state armory not far away
q corps Of militia waited for call to
protec. the town In case the transfer
of tn" ,onvicts resulted in prison
mutiny
There was little sleep in the prison
last night the bangs ou the cell doors
ceasng only when the angry convicts
had Wcrn themselves out. Fearing
friends and relations might he on the
train To which the ear of criminals was
attached and attempt to release the
prisoners. Warden Clancy provided
almost as many guards as there were
convicts.
The town of Ossining last night and
this morning was fun of men breath
ing vengeance against the prison au-
thorities.
After he has rid the prison of the
second termers the warden expects no
moro trouble. The resl Of the secona
termers will be- sent away tomorrow.
The mutinous convicts have been
causing much trouble In the prison
during the last few days and two in
cendiarv fires are attributed TO them.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
BOY KILLED AND BROTHER
HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Decatur, ILL.,, July EOS stephen Keel
ing. aged ~ of Fort scott Kansas. was
killed and his brother Keith. l.. sus-
tanned broken legs when the automc-
bile driven by their father overturned,
ton miles east Of Marc, III, at o'clock
this morning The Keeling family con
sisting of the parents and four chill
dren, were touring from Fort Scott to
Indianapolis. Loose earth was the
cause of the accident
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
RESPITE FOR MURDERER.

rrlnce Albert Sask.. July 25.-Des-
pi'e TIE tact that he is confined be-
"'hG prison bars, this was happy day
'"' lewis Ratz, one of the two Hun
s''iahs convicted of the brutal muir
uer "t charles Bruggencote last Feb
'uary Ratz was to have been exc
'u'ed today, hut the action of the su-
me'he court In ordering "A re-trial of
"'' Ease assures him of another lease
:" 'le. Emerie kovoiach, convicted
'''h'ly with Ratz and also sentenced
- oedth has had his sentence COM
"'uted To life Imprisonment.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
MRS. PANKHURST COULD Be
NO WORSE SAYS PHYSICIAN

London, July 25.-Consulting physi-
clans in attendance on Mrs. Emmiline
Pankhurst, who yesterday was released
from Holloway Jail today ordered the
immediate resort To the TRANSMISSION oil
blood.
Weakness and inanition from the ell
fects of her hunger and thirst strikes
are so extreme that great apprehension
is felt for the outcome. she eouid De
no worse! was the statement OF one OF
The attendants today.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
PROBE ELECTION FRAUDS.
Claimed One Company Not Compelled
to Submit to Test.

Chicago. JupIy 25.-ln Butts legis-
lative commission investigation today
into the million dollar voting scandal.
Election Commissioner Taylor admit
ted that while other companies were
required to make public demonstra-
IN April. 1911, the Empire company
was not compelled to live up to speci-
dcations In that regard. IL was allow
ed To substitute sixteen United states
standard machines for trial at the
polls.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
AT SHRINE OF STE. ANNE.

Vuepec, July 25.--ln anticipation of
,'e FESTIVAL of Ste Anne, which comes
",orroW thousands OF pilgrims are
Sa'"erihg .. at the shrine OF the saint at
anne de Beoupre. The hotels and
"'u'hs houses are rapidly filling with
.oY'e nom all parts of the continent.
''"s these are many OF the blind,
ms crippled and those afflicted with
." ana who are looking earnestly
special favors through the inter
sssioh osss OF the good saint on the oc-
N'sion OF her own festival
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
MRS. YOUNG CONSENTS TO
RECONSIDER RESIGNATION

Chicago. July 25.-Mrs. Ella Flagg
Young. widow. who yesterday resigned
as superintendent of the Chicago pub
lic schools. will take under considera-
ton for three days the question Of
Withdrawing her resignation Mayor
Harrison. president of the board and
many womens clubs and civic organi-
cations have appealed TO her TO remain
in her position.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
SPAIN LOVES QUEEN MOTHER.

Madrid. July 25.-Queen Maria
Christina, who successfully guided the
destinles of Spain during the sixteen
years between the death of her hus-
son, the present king celebrated her
fifty -hfth birthday this week. The
love and esteem in which she is held
by all classes was evidenced by the
fact that the anniversary of her birth
was kept as a general holiday.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
CHINESE REBELS REPUlSED;
CONSUlS FILE COMPLAINTS

Shanghai. July 25.-Government
forces here. helped by the guns of Ad-
miral Tseng's warships. replied To a
fierce assault by rebels. who were re-
inforced during the night The south
erners attacked furiously at o'clock
this morning but were driven of after
prolonged lighting Foreign consuls
Lave lodged a complaint with Admiral
Tseng that shells from warships had
fallen on foreign concessions.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
BORAx KINGS AFFAIRS
IN BANKRUPTCY COURT

san Francisco. Cal, July 25.-Thc
tangled affairs of +. NJ. Smith, the
borax king. and head of the two hun
dred million dollar string of corpora
tions, were taken into the bankruptcy
court Yesterday. when four small cred
itors OF the flnancier filed petition
in the federal court asking that Smith
he declared an Involuntary bankrupt.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
DANIELS FOR EQUAL SUFFRAGE

San Francisco. Cal, July 25.--Secre-
tarv OF the Navy Daniels will be en-
Chamber of Commerce. The affair will
be unique. as women will be present
Daniels speech will deal with woman
suffrage.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
TYPHOID HARRY BARRED.

Oh a'nehta' Cal. July 25.-Harry
ef ,n' 81, whose widespread dissemination
m,," "e deathly typhoid bacillus has re
scan. III 'he death OF is of his fellow
era, eh' Is to be turned out Of the fed
ber,,'ine marine hospital at San Francisco.
pay se use the state Of California won't
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
TRIPLE TRACEDY IN DETROIT;
man KILLS TWO AND SELF

Detroit, Mich, July 25.--Dean David
son, paving foreman Of the department
of public works. today shot and killed
his mother in law, Mrs. Naroline Bitt-
ner at her home. wounded his wife,
against Davidson was pending In
courts
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
AMBASSADORS WILSON IN N. v.

New York y. Y, July 25.-Henry
Lane Wilson. American ambassador TO
Mexico. arrived here today on mis-
sion to discuss the Mexican condi-
tion with President Wilson and the
state department. Wilson expects to
reach Washington tonight.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25


ter Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson Francis Bow
at New
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Sayre
Martha Finley Nevin
a
hanson of North Carolina
president
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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
AoughtOn and MenOmnee Companies Here and Ar
ti|Iey and Cavalry Expected TOnight-Main
Camp Site in Calumet Field
C. {. MAlONEY, VICE PRESIDENT FEDERATION, ARRIVES;
ALL SALOONS TO Be CLOSED WHEN SOLDIERS GET HERE
IL Attempt Made to Reopen Mines Mass Picketng Will Be Re-
sorted to by the Strikers-Men Anxious for
Conference With Companies

Lansing Mich July 25.-It was an
nouncrd at the adiutant generals office
this morning thai practically every
company of the Michigan National
Guard was either on the way or would
entrain FOR the copper country strike
zone as soon as ears We're available. in
response IL the governors orders yes
terday.
1t is expected more than two thous-
and militia men will be in the zone be-
fore tomorrow night There was con-
siderable delay in Detroit and other
large cities of the state in getting the
troops away because of the lack Of
transportation facilities. Brig General
Abbey left FOR Calumet last night 10
take charge OF the situation.
Governor Ferris will come To- Calu-
met to take personal charge of the
strike situation. This information was
advanced by Sheriff Cruise this morn
ing
c. T. Maloney, vice president OF the
Western Federation OF Miners. arriv-
ed in Calumet this morning To direct
the miners strike. He represents
President Meyer, who is in Europe. He
will make a statement this evening.
The saloons of Houghton county viii
be closed when the state troops are
here the authorities believing 1t will
be necessary 20 take this step.
This afternoon Sheriff Cruise left for
Painesdale in response 10 call for as
sistance IL was reported that
strikers compelled engineers to lower
the shafts and then ordered the engin-
eers from the engine houses.
General Abbey commanding the
state troops is expected here either
today or tomorrow. Col Boucher OF
the Third Regiment is expected here
tonight.
The majority OF the soldiers are not
expected until tomorrow. Delay was
cccasioEed at lower Michigan points
hy lack Of transportation facilities. II
is expected that the entire state militia
including artillery cavalry. hospital
and signal corps. will be eucamped
mere by tomorrow evening, Two bat
teres of artillery and two troops of
cavalry are expected tonight
Nine Special Troop Trains.
The Menominee company reached
Calumet this morning ON a special
train and joined Company \ Engineers
of Calumet and Company @ of Hough
ton at the armory. These companies
are under the direct orders of Sheriff
Cruise.
The 500 company will arrive this
evening.
Nine special trains are being used tn
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
TELLS OF TALK WITH TAFT
Association Active In Support OF
the Former President
CLOSE TOUCH WITH LEADERS

Washington. July 25-Martin NJ
Mulhall's story of lobbying as unfold
cd before the Senate lobby committee
is 10 be allowed To stand practically
without cross examination from the
Democratic members of the committee.
Senators Nelson and Cummins, who
yesterday began Il severe questioning
OF the witness, probably will continue
10 demand more detailed statements
upon the letters as they are introduc-
I'd into the record, but the Democratic
members expect To let the story stand
principally upon the evidence present
ed in the 500 or more letters.
The committee also indicated it will
permit a general cross examination Of
Mulhall by attorneys of the manufac
turers and labor unions. The OIL
cials viii attempt IL make Mulhall de-
fcnd his statements before the House
committee next week
August 80, 1910. Mulhall wrote Presi-
dent Taft asking for AN interview with
General Manager Bird OF the Manu-
tacturers and himself
II VIII De IL great Htlp III nave q
number cf leaders in the manufactur-
ing associations in touch with the
leaders of our party throughout the
country in the present crisis. the let
ter ran.
Mulhall swore he received reply
from the presidents secretary {. ID.
Norton, arranging an interview for
Monday afternoon, September II, al
Beverly
Tells Of Taft Interview.
October g. 1910, Mulhal wrote for
mer Senator Foraker about his talk
with President TAFT, saying he had
submitted the names OF men who
would help in the campaign.
He scrutinized the list closely
Mulhall wrote, and talked as If John
IT, Taylor of East Liverpool and IA. Nj.
Hanna were not enthusiastic friends
Of his
He's greatly pleased with the work
told him had been done in Massa-
chusetts and other states, and advised
me 10 inform our people he would do
everything he possibly could to keep in
touch with the leaders OF the congress
sional committee, so We might be able
To help in close districts"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
ENDS LECTURE TOUR;
SILENT ON ISSUES
Secretary of State Mute on Mex
ican Question Crops Fine

Washington. July 25.-Secretary
Bryan, upon his return 10 Washington
today from a lecture tour, was silent
on the Mexican question but observed
that Iowa crops are line. The secIe-
tary confessed briefly the President
had made an appointment for a longer
conference later ia the day. The cab
met meeting was not held today pe-
cause most OF the members are out of
the city.
Opposed to Mediation.
Ambassador Wilson said he was op-
posed To sending commission To- Mex
leo to try To mediate between the
warring factions He did not say what
remedy he had to offer.
Would Recognize Huerta.
While not saving specifically that hc
favored recognition of tie Huerta GOV
ernment by the United States. Wilson
indicated it was his view that rccogni-
ton should be given.
II stand absolutely responsible for
all kilograms and messages sent To the
United states consuls recognizing the
Defacto government after the death OF
Madero," said Wilson. This was the
only tction To take 90 maintain law
and order. Under parallel circum
stances for hundred years back.
United states officers i'm foreign landH
have taken the same action"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-07-25
THE WEATHE r.

Tonight fair, warmer. Showers
Saturday, afternoon or evening.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-11
WORK on OUTFIELD BEGUN
AT SPOKESMAN PARK
Three Hundred Nagvnloads " Din
VIII Be Spread Over the Play
ing Gardens.

Wallz Wal.s. Wash. March IL
First u the 200 wagon loads Of dirt
70 be spread over the rocky outheld
WAS hauled and the work will be kept
~ until the gardens are az smooth
and in ak go0I shapg ar the diamond
ITSELF
Last season the Outnelders were
COM PEELED 20 run about In bricks,
rocks and debris that often menaced
the play and put them in danger Of
breaking q LIMB az we'll With more
funds On hand the work Of bettering
the grounds was al once undertaken
TIE rsrnOdsling Of the grandstand
also II under way. Entrance to the
grsndEtznd will be through It's center
and not from the ends, as last year
The north wing will be moved to the
west and t5 cent bleacher seats will
Be built along the first base line.
Even the scorers are to be taken
care Of according 10 present plans. A
box lE 70 Be built FOR them somewhere
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-11
BEARS GET REVENGE
ON THE MAVERICKS

Defeat the PenItentiary Team in Good
Game by Score Of -Four to Three.
Walla Walla. wash. March IL
The BeaEs secured revenge Sunday
afternoon for the defeat OF a week
ago administered by the Penitentiary
Mavericks, and by the score Of to
3 won the second contest Of the 1918
baseball season. Two sensational
throws from deep left by Riegrist was
responsible for the victory of the town
team, both cutting off scores that
would have spelled victory for the
Mavericks. One Of the long pegs was
TO the plate and another TO third base
and In both. instances the runner was
retired.
Several hundred fans witnessed the
contest and deep interest was shown.
Considerab BILE Tagging" at the umpire
caused A. Won Nahmen to surrender
the position to August Bade, who Of
ficiated during the latter part OF the
game. Jones worked on the mound
for the city team and his benders
were too much for the sack k-makers.
His control was excellent and he had
plenty OF English" on the ball
throughout the contest
The score: r. II. f.
Bears o 0 2 l 0 0 l 0 o. 6
Maverks 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0-3 I
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-11
TRl-STATE LEAGUE
WANTS &C" RATING

william X. Sweet president of The
" sEasrn Tr5-E1srs Baseball league
wsE Portland visitor. ssyK the PORT
land Journal Sweet y OF his Nay 70
San Fr-aaclso0 10 endsaYor u secure
Z couple q u-pires for hsx League
1sxr sszsCn-
TIE Tsl-Els-e lssgs president EE
very much pleased with tae prospects
u having Z great seasgl th5E year.
aid hopes 10 add Spokane and an
V-hsr large Interior ctty 10 me West
s:a Tr5-Eiats fold IL 1915
We expect 10 TN IL Spokane next
se.ss0n g2Et exactly like the North
western League ig r1n sn Portland
ngT-ihst Il. II We cza get the COZ
ssu, Il the SozFrh - egtsrn league d.
rsrigre- Joe CChn Of The Spokane
team hzs promised 70 help me. and
o=l5sTs. u ne ger Spokane and some
other city, possibly salt Lake or Og-
6sn that NE Vii! be able 10 get Z
clsss g rating" sss5 Sweet
AN The teams IN the league have
for Z Tery- close race The WsIls Wal
Il team will De managed s. by P 7
Brown who was a. the helm Last sea
sOn- Con Harlow who played II the
Pacific CozEt. Western and Texas
Leagues. will manage the La Grsn6s
team. and Terry McKune. Z well
known player 10 Portland vii. have
charge Of the Pen5leton t0EserE.
Csrl King will De The team manager
al La Crsn6e and George Engle. {
former Northwestern league pitcher.
viii De DOEs Of the North Yakima
team. Dad Giu1I!n- who won nine
straight pennants for the Ogden team
ir the old InterrnOuuts.n league, viii
have charge q the Boise team
"OUr season viii open Apri . and
close september Z. and ! expect every
team Will have & successful financial
season The people in The various
towns. especially Boise and North
Yakima. are very enthusiast ab0rr
NJ league.
"BoLse haE an outfiel6er by the
= ne of Jack Case. whom ! think
Will 5e taken over Dy one q the Coast
lea g@ teams next season
Pre- tent Sweet visited Fielder
Jones. e -gident Of the Northwestern
league erday afternoon, IN regard
70 securln : couple Of Umpires.
Ehackleford. who worked awhile for
Jones. is one ~ the indicator holders
who II being considered.