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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-18
LONG STRIKE OF CARMEN
IN SOUTHWEST SETTLED

Kansas City, Feb 1S-A strike
called in September, 1911 involving
eleven hundred carmen throughout the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad
system, ceased at noon today. The
strike followed the refusal of the com
pany to honor a contract with the car
men as laid down by q committee Of
the union as = whole President
RYAN, of the international Brother
hood Of Railway Carmen, said the cont
pany has now agreed 10 recognize the
action Of the committee as whole rs
binding over the entire system Tho
principal shops affected by tho strike
were the Sedaiia, Mo- Fort Worth and
Derison. Texas, and Parsons, Kansas.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-18
Fierce Attack Is Opened on the
Palace; Many Regulars
Killed Today
FEDERALS ARE DEM0RALlzED
BULLETIN,

Mexico city. Feb IS President Ma
zero agreed today in principle TO the
appointment of a president ad inter
i'm. The announcement Madero had
agreed TO the appointment of a provi-
sional president was made on author
ity Mexican Foreign Minister Bascu.
rain.
The news of Naderos decision be
came known early i'm the forenoon. Al
that hour the position of the govern
ment Was weakening, the federal
troops apparently becoming denoral-
ized.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-18
piaz IS Malelnn prooress.


Washington, Feb. 1S-niaz and the
iebels may soon bc in control of the
residential section of Mexico city, ac-
cording to a dispatch from Ambas-
sador Wilson.
At 10 o'clock the big guns of the reb-
els at the arsenal were brought into
play on the national palace with a
fierce IRE. The federal troops were
concentrated iu the vicinity of the pal
ace, The palace was threatened by
bodies of rebels who made "A sortie.
Federal Detachment Retreats.
Mexico city, Feb 1S.-The situation
of the federals became so critical that
tired from the capital before noon and
marched in the direction Of Cuernava
ca. 10 miles southwark
American is Injured
Silas Gilmore an elderly American
manager of important mechanical
works here, received three bullets In
the right forearm while walking along
Colina street today He ran into the
middle of a skirmish.
Federsls Get Y. M. c. A. Building.
1t is thought the break in the battle
meant merely a change of tactics by
the federal commander. II is stated
authoritatively no truce was arranc-
ed. The government, it Is said, in
tends TO throw dynamite shells
The federals today obtained pos
session of the Y. NJ, c. A. building,
held by the rebels since the second
day Of the fighting. A rebel battery
has been placed i'm position within one
block OF the United states embassy.
Rebels Swipe U. S, Gun.
II Paso Feb 1S-The machine gun
of the Thirteenth cavalry at Hachita,
". NJ, disappeared Sunday night. ~
is believed the rebels came across the
border and stole the piece
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-18
Eioht Hour pay For Women.
WOMAN 100 YEARS OLD.

ST John, n. r., Feb. lS--Surround
ed by eovcra generations of desccn-
dants. Mrs w @. Durham today eel
cbrated the one hundredth anniver-
sary If her birth at her home in st.
.'ohn West. Among those present
we're the centenarians son-in- law
and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
punsford. who came from their home
n Wes5ington. :. D., especially % at
tend the celebration.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-18

soon be the scene of social gaieties
and official entertainments such as
have seldom taken place within its
walls during the seven years occu-
pancy of NJ. and Nine. Fallieres whose
neglect of the social obligations at
tendant upon the office of chief ex-
ecutive of the nation and the mis-
tress of the Elysee has been subject
of much comment and criticism.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-18
MANY COLONIAL PARTIES.

Numerous Washington birthday
parties have been arranged for this
city. The Finnish residents of Calumet
will entertain at such party I'm the
Calumet Light Guard armory Friday
evening. The event will take the form
of a masquerade. The Knights and
Ladies of Kaleva will entertain at a
washlngton's birthday colonial socia
at the Finnish hall on Eighth street
Saturday evening.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-18
DEMAND EXAMINATIONS.

Joseph Rock. charsed with violating
the liquor laws by keeping his saloon
open on Sunday, viii be given a pre-
liminary examination before Justice
G. q. Jackola Tuesday afternoon. Jos
eph Grahek viii be given an examina-
tion In the same court on the same
charge Wednesday morning. 6oth of
these defendants were arrested and ar
raigned Monday. entering pleas OF not
guilty
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-18
BALKAN WAR NEWS SCARCE

London, Feb. lS.-News of the Balk-
an war is becoming extremely meagor.
The dispatches from Constantinople
are subjected TO long delays and strict
censorship Enver Bey, the young
Turk" leader. reported yesterday as
severely wounded, telegraphed friends
today denying the reports.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-18

Washington Feb. 18.--Secretary
Knox told President Taft and his cab
nct today that, Notwithstanding all
the fierce fighting IN the city Of Mex
leo i'm the last eight days. there has
reen no nfracton Of the rules Of civ
ilzed warfare, and that no principles
of international law warrant any in
reference by the United States. The
responsiveness of Madero and Diaz. he
said to the suggestions of Ambassa-
dor Wilson. have been so complete and
satisfactory as to Justify the strict
~ neutral attitude observed by the
United States.
During the past week, Knox has
talked with several European ambas-
sadors and in no instance has there
been a disposition TO criticize the ad-
ministration for not intervening.
Concerning Preparations.
It was declared today that the steady
progress of the movements for the
concentration Of ships. soldiers ana
marines is not designed TO meet ex-
isting conditions. but only to guard
against unexpected and graver con-
ditions that might place the safety OF
foreigners in Mexico beyond the abil-
ity of the de faCto government of
the country 10 insure -Four battle
ships under repair in the Atlantic
coast navy yards are expected to fol-
low the Connecticut, which sailed this
morning from New York foI Guanta-
namo, and which will give Rear Ad-
miral Badger fifteen battlsships at that
point.
FedoraIs arc Reinforced.
Mexico City, Feb. 1S--Firiug went
on practically the whole night at both
the federal and rebel positions In
the total darkness II was impossible
to ascertain whether any advantage
had been gained on either side. At
5.15 the artillery duel ceased No rea-
son for the cessation of hostilities was
known. Up TO S.15 fighting had not
been renewed The tenth day of the
! civil war found virtually no change
in the positions of the antagonists,
out il is understood the federals have
received reinforcements
Wilson Aiding the People.
WASHINGTON Feb 1S-With sickness
and famine confronting the people Of
Mexico city. Ambassador Wilson has
established an embassy relief organ
I izauou Wilson reports many killed in
| yesterdays fighting Hundreds Of Am
orleans and other foreigners were pre-
vented from leaving because the firing
makes IL impossible for them to make
/ the necessary preparations
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-18
ABOUT $4,000 DELINQUENT.

Township Treasurer Anton Tomas
81 reports that the total amount Of
delinquent taxes at present arc about
81 zoe Special efforts are being
made 90 collect this amount before
the roll Is returned to the county
treasurer There is but a short
time left for the collection Of taxes in
this township as the roll must be re-
turned soon after March /.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-18

FIRST CLASS ORCHESTRA.
Calumet Engineers TO Have Musical
Organization of Their Own,


Organization of Their Own.
The Calumet Engineers win soon
have hrst-class musical orsaniza-
uou of their own 10 assist IN the little
Informal entertainments given from
time 10 time Under the direction OF
Lieut. fra Penberthy the members of
the company who have mastered vari-
ops musical Instruments are being
brought together and they viii meet
soon TO name e director npd 10 ar
range Tor regular reheqrgais. The or
chestra viii be composed Of about
twelve pieces.
It has been decided that in the dual
rifle contest between the Engineers
and the Duluth riflemeu, arrangements
for which are now being made, news-
papermcu in Duluth and Calumet will
judge the contest and telegraph the
scores Much interest is being mani
tested i'm the event
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-18
WEBB IMPlICATES NUMBER
OF CHICAGO BUSINESS men

Chicago, Feb. 18.-Ralds on fences
end arrests of number of business
men, said TO have protited by the
raids of automobile bandits more than
the bandits themselves, were planned
today uy the police. The names and
addresses were obtained from Robert
webb. confessed slayer of Detective
Hart
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-18
HARD BLOW TO RENO.
Nevada Legislature Puts End to
Quick Divorce Mil

NcNioa Legislature 'uis L'h w
Quick Divorce Mil,
. Reno. New, Feb tS.-Nevada' di-
vorce industry received death blow
i'm the state senate at Carson city
yesterday when an amendment pro-
vidnr for one years residence as a
primary requirement to- an application
for legal separation was passed by a
vote of 20 TO I. The measure, known
as the Barnes bill. had received the
approval OF Governor Oddie and al
ready lad passed the assembly. The
vote was surprise to the supporters
of the bill, as well as it's opponents.
Governor Oddie announced last night
that he would sign the bill AS soon as
II reached his office
During the last two years t,2S1
suits for divorce have been filed IN
Reno. city of $4,000 population
There are probably 600 divorce seek.
ers i'm the city at the present time.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-18
MONA DEFEATS THOMPSON

Milwaukee, wis, Feb. lS--boo MO-
,a of milwaukee outfought cyclone
tah,,v, Thompson of Sycamore, ILL.,,
IN every round of their ten round hsht
here last night.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-18
MAY PASS IMMIGRATION
BILL OVER TAFT'S VETO

Washington, Feb. S.-triends of the
Burnett Dillingham; 'literacy test i'm
migration bill claimed to have enough
votes to repass the measure over
Tarrs veto when the Scuatc recon
vcned today. The vote ON the meas
urc will be taken at , o'clock
The Senate this afternoon passed
the Immigration bill over Tafts We
To, ~ TO 1S An attempt will be made
to re-pass the bill in the House.
Eight Hour Day For Women.
The Senate committee agreed to IA
vurably report the bill prescribing an
eight hour maximum time as q days
work for women in the District of
Columbia. Senator Kenyon will intro
duce bill restricting the employment
of women throughout the country tc
eight hours, by prohibiting their em-
ployment beyond that time in any in
dustrial concern engaged i'm interstate
commerce.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-18
surrRAGerTE RANK uNeaokeN

Chester Pa, Feb. ts.-With ranks
unbrokeu. the little band OF snftra-
gettes walking to Washington. start
ed southwark at 10 o'clock this morn
| ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-28

For nearly year missed the excitement of trying
something every day or two. But then began to
look upon my routine work adventuring. A novel
idea would pop into my head and instead of working it
out line by itself learned the knack of twisting it
to fit into my advertising business The result that
the first year adopted definite objective and
trated on that | blossomed into real success.
became known advertising man. not as Jack
of all trades who had mastered Well when found
eight thousand dollars to my credit at the end of
that year realized that the lesson had learned could
be made to pay dividends
For three years now have been advertising man,
persisteny, else have organized
advertising company all my own that brings in
than twice much every year earned during that
first twelve months during which l to my
senses
have forgotten all idea affnites, and my business
wife and are irrevocably reconciled.
Now, whenever | get notion that | think has the
earmarks of originality, it over twist it, and turn
it until it becomes advertising scheme that works
into campaign that brings Immediate tangible results
l have found that an idea that might have brought
hundred in outside game will bring a thou
sand in my own business Concentration pays. They
call of all trades @Jack" because he closely
sembles fap-eared animal which goes by that name
and is distantly related to the genus homo.
End of The Series
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-28

MY last venture to start school for short story
writers. | hired studio on Washington Square, and
advertised of lessons for fifteen dollars
writers trade journals. secured six members from my
first and only advertisement and, figuring that their
ninety dollars would hardly pay expenses of the school
room for month, abandoned the idea.
Two months later young fellow who had more of
bent for that sort of thing inserted advertisements along
the line had originated and started school which
believe IS prospecting at the present time.
| met fellow in Union Square, park bencher, at
about that time, who told that back in the days of
the magazine truth he had advertised to buy, SELL
and exchange ideas. That took out of little of
conceit in my originality, and few days later heard
that my rival in the short story school business said
he had originated the story school idea, and that
had copied 1.-TWO months before he had thought of it!
Also about this time read in the paper of burglars
in Detroit breaking into store and leaving scrap of
paper pasted the door bearing my four magic words
Il do anything
THESE three things convinced me that originating
ideas amounted to nothing unless applied all my
ideas to my business of advertising took stock of
myself and realized that most of the real money had
made had directly from my advertising business.
The idea afinties had been costly. | made another
resolve to give them up and stick to thing for all
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-28

little advertisement in the evening papers, reading Il
Can Do Anything Call on Me for Anything Out of the
Ordinary" | received lot of small commissions be-
cause of the cocksureness of my statement; but got
more exercise and experience than money.
| returned to my copy desk at higher salary; but
whenever l had leisure from my advertising work |
started something new. At time had plans made
to sell rain water in New York City to who real
lied he value of shampoong their hair in Natures own
Croton. There's good opportunity for such business.
Bottled rain water would sell readily as bottled
spring water. I've heard hundred say they
wished they could get hold of drop of real rain water
in which rinse their hair complexion. The market
is ready the business is cean and be started at the
expense of building few reservoirs. Anyone who
wanted to specialize soft water in the city could
build up big business. But I've abandoned all allur-
ing business ainities, and don't even look out the
window any when it rains, for fear II be tempted
to carry out the idea for month and engineer it
into bankruptcy.
had plans laid at time to open little office in
the heart of Manhattan and advertise that would do
any business that could be done legally the Sabbath
have often thought of hundred business details
should like to finish Sunday if facilities at hand.
With catchy advertisement man of all work could
pick up profitable business, catering to transients
caught Sunday and unable to execute important
business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-28
A STUDY IN TANGLES
BY ERASTUS OSGOOD

@Very,' agreed Latham. ooh, Christie
is a true artist, all right; but, as you say,
little eccentric. wonder what possessed
him in the first place to sign M. ]. Cod
man on his magazine work instead of his
own name?" For several minutes Latham
continued to gaze at the design with criti-
cal interest; then without raising his eyes
he remarked quietly, Really, this is quite
an odd situation, Amos Christie and M.
Goodman being one and the same person"
ayes, of course; but why are you SO in
terested in Christie all of sudden?"
Il will tell you, answered Latham, after
indulging in few meditative whiffs at his
pipe Il think Christie will be just the man
to play the leading role in a little comedy
am thinking of trying out for your
special benefit. And to add zest to the per-
Torrance | will make you bet of any,
thing you like that, by little deft ma
neuvering on my part, Christie can be per-
suaded into virtually proposing marriage
to himself. Time limit-say three months
from date. Have you the sand to take
me up?"
"Are you in earnest?' asked Hutton in
blank surprise.
"Never more in earnest in my life, and
as to the wager: Let me see-suppose we
make it dinner at Lauretti's for party
of six. Is it a go?"
"The surest thing you know. But hon
est, old man, it seems like taking candy
from child. Still, if you insist"
"Good SPORT" cried Latham, grasping
Hutton's hand. @It's up to me to set the
stage for the first act"
THE letter that Amos Christie had
been half anticipating for years had
come to him at last; but it was quite diff
ferent from the one his imagination had
forecasted, quite different. He smiled as
he reread the signature at the bottom of
the page. marion j. Goldman" he re-
peated. am glad know what M stands
for in the mythical name l have been
appropriating for years. Well, well, my
dear young lady, this is interesting!"
Almost unconsciously Christie glanced
up to where, tackled on the wall above
his desk, hung the original sketch of
lesign on which he had first scrawled
n. How well he could recall the incident of
that, his first pretentious effort, in the
ze Contest! Why he had shrunk from
own name on his contribution, he could
Splain. Had it been for lack of faith in the
S work, or that it might lessen the sting of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-28
Drawing by Max Newberry

w THAT tommyrot." fumed Hutton,
w, ainging the magazine on the
table with bang.
"Who's luny now?" asked Latham,
glancing up from his paper.
"Why, the idiot who wrote the story
I've just been reading"
"What's wrong with the story?" There
was almost challenge in Latham's glance
and tone.
@Everything!" scoffed Hutton. dts
tumble of impossibilities from start to
finish"
mention one, for example,
"Just imagine a man attending his
grandmother's wedding!'
"An unusual occurrence, | admit; but
by no means impossible. As matter of
fact, was once actually acquainted with
a man who enjoyed that unique expert
ence. A lovers quarrel-separation-
met again after many years-widow and
widower-early love revived. 1t was
rather pretty variation of the old, old
story as | recall it. | often thought of
writing it up, with few modern embel-
lishments, and sending it to some editor.
Well, what other fancied insult to your in
tellect does the storywriter offer?'
"It's full of them," snapped Hutton.
"A man proposes to girl he has known
scarcely an hour. Now, what do you
think of that?'
THAT the man must have been a
hustler smiled Latham, "and that you
have piqued my curiosity to read the
story you condemn. 1t must be out of
the ordinary Now, if the author had made
the hero propose to himself-but, no, l
can see how by a complication of circum-
stances even that might easily happen"
an a story, perhaps" retorted Hut
ton warmly. "But, pshaw! what is the
use of talking, Latham? You know as
well as | do that half the crazy stunts we
read in books and magazines never do or
could actually happen in real life. That
you are clever with your pen we all admit,
and | dare say that you might contrive
to frame up a very readable little yarn
around the very idea you first suggested
man proposing to himself; but-pardon
my blum ness-it would be tommyrot all
the same. Honestly, old man, can YOU inn
Watson, Duggan, or any of the fellows
club doing any such fool stunt? Not il
years."
"How about Christie?"
"Christiel Amos Christie, the artist? I
in the world to do such thing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-28

"Then you regard Christie rather above the
average type of MANI
@Unquestionaby, and artist far above the med-
A little eccentric perhaps; but when it comes
to nifty drawing-thats some of his work, the cover
design there the very magazine have been abusing
Just study it moment. Isn't it well done?"
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-05-30
DIX CREEK news.

James Turpin has returned from
a two weeks stay in Asheville. We
are all glad to see him.
We are having some rain now.
Mr.. Sam Elders and Miss Cordelia
Gibson were married in the pres
ence of a large number of friends,
James Turpin performing the cere-
mony.
Rev. Anthony filled his appoint
ment here Saturday and Sunday.
There was a large crowd out Sun
day and the ordinance of the
Lords Supper was administered to
the members of the church.
j. R. Gutner has been to Hay
wood to visit his daughter.
Charlie Dills has moved back
here from Canton.
Mr.. K. Howells son, from Qualla
has been visiting his uncle, Jim
Jurpin.
Mrs. Jess Gibson is still sick, but
we hope she will soon recover.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-05-30
v. NORTH CAROLINA
bible CONFERENCE

This conference is to be held at
Sylvia N. c., beginning on the first
day of August next, and continuing
for 10 days. Our object is to secure
the services of such men as will be
able to present the cause of Christ
ianity from the Bible in such light
to pastors and laymen as to inspire
and arouse them to greater activity
in Christian work. We have at
Sylvia the finest mountain scenery
and climate. From here we may
be able to reach a greater number
of our toiling mountain preachers
and laymen than from any other
point in this section of the state
Brethren in the East who need the
refreshing climate of the mountains
during the oppressive month Of
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-05-30
NOTICE

To the citizens of Jackson County
particularly jurors, litigants and
witnesses:
This is to give you notice that |
have been advised by his Honor
Howard A. Foushee, Judge holding
Courts in this District, that he has
been advised by his physicians
that it will be unsafe to his health
for him to undertake to hold the
May term of Jackson Superior
Court. The Court, therefore, by
his order, is hereby continued, and
all persons concerned will hereby
take notice and need not attend as
recognized or subpoenaed to do.
By order of his Honor, Howard
A. Foushee, Judge, this the 18th
day of May. 1913.
M. D. CoWan.
Clerk Superior Court.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-05-30
PREPARE FOR FAIR.

The farmers of Western North
Carolina are being urged to prepare
their exhibits of crimson clover,
grasses and sheaves of oats, wheat
and rye during the next few weeks
for the purpose of exhibiting them
at the Western North Carolina Fair
in Asheville on October 7, s, 9 and
10.
The management Of the fair is
anxious to cooperate with county
and local fairs throughout Western
North Carolina with the view to
making the greatest possible success
of all of them through the means OF
cooperation.
Many new and attractive features
are being arranged for the fair
which promises to be the biggest
best and most interesting evel
held in Western North Carolina.
The Educational or opening day
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-05-30
ENTRY NO 6O42

| Geo. R. Mccall, do hereby enter
and claim 2 acres of land more or
less in Cashiers Township on the
waters of Chattanooga River.
Beginning On a stake on the F..
bank of the Walhalla Turnpike
road the conner of L. J. MCGEE and
Geo. R. Mccall. and running with
the lines of DR.. w. E. Halsted r. K
laIDerts and Geo. R. McCalls land
SO as to include all the vacant land
IN that vicinity.
Entered April Is 1913.
Approved: George R. Mccall
John r. Jones,
EXOfficio Entry Taker,