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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
MEASURE WILL BE PASSED
Will Be Endorsed by Both Houses
OF the Legislature and Sign.
ed by Governor
NO FARM LANDS FOR JAPANESE

Sacramento, Cal, April 3o.-Califor.
MAS first step towards the enact
ment Of an alien land law. contrary to
the advice Of Secretary Bryan and
President Wilson was taken last
( night within three minutes after
Bryan told the legislative conference
that his official message had been
| spoken.
The Senate before which the Bird
sail-Thompson bin was pending. met
! in hurried session and within three
minutes voted 10 substitute for that
measure new draft known as the
Webb act, completed by Attorney
General Webb yesterday. The substi.
'ute was adopted as an amendment.
and the bin sent TO the printer with
rush order
Bill Will Be Passed.
Owing TO the absence of Bryan, who
Is a guest Of the Panama Pacific EN-
position Co. at san Francisco. it is the
plan Of the Senate leaders 10 take no
further action on the bin until Thurs
day, when II VIII come up Ia the reg
ular course Of business and undoubt-
edly Will be passed ii is said Then il
will 90 20 the assembly and finally 10
the governor. who has stated he will
sign the measure at once.
Aimed Directly at Japs.
The phrase Ineligible to citizen
ship" is avoided in the Webb bin by
providing two descriptions Of aliens
and defining the rights Of each. as fol-
lows;
Ali aliens eligible to citizenship
may acquire and hold land in The same
manner ass citizens OF the United
States.
ALL other aliens may acquire.
possess and transfer land in the man
ner, and TO the extent. and for pur-
poses prescribed by any treaty now
existing between the United states
and the nation Of which such alien Is
q citizen or subject"
AS the treaty between the L. 5. and
Japan specifies land may be acquired
OF leased only for residential purposes
or for factories and shops, the act is
held TO legislate against the acquisi-
tion Of farming lands by the Japan
ese
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
LAKE SUPERIOR IS FILLED
WITH SMALL ICE BERGS

Duluth. MINI, April 30.-Vessel
captains. arriving here today from
down the lakes. report coming through
windows of ice piled on level with
windrows of ice piled on level with
noating about, I'm some instances the
ice being from 80 To 35 feet in depth.
Lake Superior is filled with small
ice bergs from end to end the cap
tains said, "And we were Obliged 10
proceed cautiously.
The ice from Duluth is packed as
FAR as can be seen with glasses.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
SUPERSTITIONS PREVENTED
LOAN OF CUBS EQUIPMENT

Chicago, April 30.--The uniforms
bats. mitts and other accustomed par
aphernalia, in the absence of which
the Cincinnati Nationals lost a gro
tesque game To the Chicago Nationals
yesterday, arrived today. Meanwhile
the resentment OF the visiting players
against President Murphy of The To-
Gals who refused to lend excess ac-
coutrements To- The Cincinnati club.
was wearing off. The main reason for
Murphy's refusal is said To have been
the superstitions of players on great
number of subjects, including the
loaning Of tools of the game.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
'ANr SERVE LIQUOR
TO v. OF M. STUDENTS

,s, n"" Nrbor Mivh., April 3O.-Saloon-
M. VI Ann Arbor received n severe
aa..,-n Wh'n Informed that the law
-" "'"s' selling liquor to students at
s,,,.. "Nersity of Michigan will he
,o,, .S -. enforced. The liquor men were
h,' ,"at u they did not care to abide
se,ya" 's rule they might spare them
nsn.', 'he trouble OF applying for re-
ma,4o.u "'enscs' as the statute auto
osra' '''N revokes tho vlolators II.
ma, AZ the second onensc. In the
a a, mus law has been more or less Of
ds,"sa 'e,ter, hut the authorities arc
n,.,.,,d e'ln'hed hereafter to carry ont its
''O,lslons to the letter
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
ACCUSED OF POISONING WIFE

Springfield, o.. April SO.-Dr. Arthur
Il. Smith resumed the witness stand
this morning in his own defense. He
is charged with poisoning his first
wife Florence Cavileer Smith. There
was mad rush at the early opening
of the court, against which the doors
had to he closed. Smith spoke in a
low tone and as he approached the
matter Of his wife's death his voice
broke and tears fell. At $3.50 the state
started the examination.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
Pope's RECOVERY COMPLETE.

Rome. April sO.-The pope. for the
first time since his recent illness de-
soended today from his apartment 10
the floor below, where he generally
holds his audiences. Those who ac-
companied the pontiff said his recov-
cry is now complete.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
FALLS TWENTY. .oNE STORIES,

Chicago. April 3O.--Whilc Washing
ton street, at Clark was thronged to-
day. John Wagner steel worker
slipped from a girder and fell twenty
one stories to the pavement, dying in
stnntlY.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
uLrlMAruM TO MONTENEGRO.

Vienna, April 30.-The Austrian for
eign Office announces that the Aus
trian government will Immediately
adopt coercive measures against Mon
tenegro unless there is a change OF
attitude at Cettinje.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
American Citizen Killed.
ERECT NEW DoRmlroRY.
Methodist Church Dignitaries Witness
Laying Of Cornerstone.

Laying OF cornerstone.
Dallas, Texas April 30.-The cor
nerstone OF the mems dormitory of tho
southern Methodist University was
laid this morning with interesting ex-
crcises. Among those in attendance
were the members Of the general board
of education Of the NJ, f, church.
South, now in annual session here.
and the members Of the College OF
Bishops which will hold its annual
meeting here next week. Bishop \.
w Wilson Of Baltimore laid the cor
nerstone. Bishop James Atkins pre-
sided over the exercises and Bishop
J. II Mccoy and Judge NJ NJ Brooks
delivered rations
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
LEANS STORE TEAM.

The employees 81 the II. Z. Lean
store have organized baseball teari
with the following lineup Catch,
Sandstrom. manager; pitch, Norager.
captain first Joe Lean, second. John
Johnshia third. Peter Pacqulneli
short Frank mzurak right Ed.
Lean; center Howard Wareham and
left John Osborn or Andrew Murto-
maxi
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
DEMOCRATS VOTE DOWN
COP. TARIFF AMENDMENTS

Washington, April 3O.--When the
consldera tion of the Underwood bill
was resumed in the House today. Re-
publican Leader Mann and licutenants
particularly Payne. OF New York.
Moore, of Pennsylvania. and Greene
OF Iowa, resumed the "heckling" of the
Democrats who framed the measure.
The Republicans have given every
indication of lighting the schedules
all along the line. avoiding. however.
useless delays that may be occasioned
by demanding record votes
The Democrats purpose Ia have
night sessions continuously until the
bill is voted upon, and speed il upon
It's way to the greater battle between
the parties in the Senate.
Underwood is putting in direct
charge, as each schedule of the bin
is read, the member Of the COMMITTEES
who had charge Of that schedule dur
ing the committees deliberations
Leader Mann Of the opposition and
former Chairman Payne of the ways
and means committee have moved
''N' w 'i' ii'ill w
the Republican side, ard are fortified
with the Democratic bill and report
and other documents.
The consideration OF the earthen-
ware and glassware schedule was re-
sumed at the outset of today's ses>
sion.
As the session advanced amend
nority side, but Underwood with "a
large ma jority well in hand, defeated
them ono after another.
The weary debate was relieved by
row between Hamilton, Republican. of
Michigan, and Hardy, Democrat. Of
Texas. over angora goats and duty
that set the House in roars of laugh
ter. The two shouted at each other,
shook their fists and foreflngers and
argued as a two man chorus, but their
words were drowned in the uproar.
The bill, however. was not affected.
Would Repeal Toll Exemption.
Representative Britten, of Illinois,
introducing bill to repeal the toll
exemption provision Of the Panama
canal act. said that the provision is
one OF the most unfair. dishonorable
and high handed things Congress ever
done. n palpable fraud in the interest
OF the interests"
To Make Fight For Durand.
Republicans Of the Senate lined up
today TO make the first serious pat
fight Of the session. that on w. |
j. Harris, nominated by the president
rs director of the census to succeed |
Durand. II is expected to come up In |
executive session tomorrow
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
LEADERS TAKEN IN CUSTODY
six Women Are Charged With
Conspiracy to Commit
Malicious Damage
IMPORTANT EVIDENCE IS SEIZED

London, Aprn 30.-The British home
office today inaugurated an active
campaign To put To an end To suffra-
gette militancy. The headquarters of
the women's Social & Political Union.
where many outrages are said 10 have
been planned, was occupied by the
police and All the active leaders taken
in custody. Even General" Mrs.
Flora Drummond, who was out on bail,
WAS arrested on a fresh charge of con-
spring with members of the Pank-
hurst family to commit malicious dam
age
over ono hundred policemen and de-
tectNeS from Scotland Yards engaged
IN the capture of the militant officers.
Mrs. Drummond and five other officials
ot the society were arrested.
Offices Are Closed Up.
London, April 30.--Headquarters of
the Woman's Social & Political union,
the militant suffragette society, were
raiAed today by the police in search
Of evidence against tho militant lead
srs. Miss Barbara Kerr, secretary OF
the union, Misses Lake. Lenox, Bar
rett and Mrs. Saunders. officials oe
he society, who were IN charge OF the
Offices al the time OF the raid. were
arrested and large quantity OF docu-
rcnls ecized Several clerks were or
drod to leave the premises. which
were then closed and policemen left
en- guard. The women arrested are
charged with conspiracy, or with vio~
l'ilons Of the malicious damages act
More Serious Charges Likely.
\rrhihald Rodkin. counsel for the
treasury viii prosecute on behalf Of
the government. He said the proceed
lnls wcro taken with a view 10
bringing to an end q state OF affairs
which hal become dangerous Ia the
civilized portion of The community in
The British lH.r'
lhe Wumen's Political Union" he
continued has been responsible for
40 enormous amount Of crime and vast
inconvenience to the public"
lie animated more serious charges
ihan conspiracy might be brought
HraiHSt the prisoners when the police
had completed their Investigations Of
me nofdfious practices" Of the organ
Hauon lie then warned the aidcrs
ana abetiorS OF the society as we'll as
lis contributors, among whom are
many American women.
II any person makes a speech of
announcement To this cause. proceed
Iigs will he taken against the speak
'r,' Eodkin declared.
Mrs. Belmont to Paris.
There win he no issue of the ofr-
'Ial newspaper of the militant suf-
Haseltcs tomorroy. The police car
''d on all the type set for tomorrows
number.
NrS' -. II. L. Belmont who joined
inc International Suffrage club in Lon
o'h' has purchased many photographs,
' militant suffragettes and suffrag-
'''' posters for adornment of her po.
"'i''l headquarters in New York. Shs
WIN start for Paris tomorrow and will
uNlt' Christobel Pankhurs, to spend
we summer with her at her villa on
N" French coast.
e"Hragette Offices Attacked.
We" 'astle-on-Tync. Eng, April 80
violent attack was made today ny
parry of snffragettes on the
Puartcrs OF the Womcn's Social
Folilieal union here. Bricks were
,''''o through windows and all desks
~ 'nr place broken open. Quantities
Su'lfaFettc literature were destroy
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
COST OF LIVING SCARS.

Washington, April 3o.--During the
latter part of 1912 the cost of living
in the United States was higher than
at any other time during the past %
years according to the bureau of labor
statistics.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
STARTS $50 MILE FLIGHT.

Lyons. France. April 3O'-Vedrines,
the French aviator. started at A;s!
This morning ON monoplane flight to
Edinburgh, Scotland, ssO miles In an
airline.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
SALTWATER BANKER DEAD.

st. Paul. April 30.-Roscoc j Rron-
son. president of the bank at still
water, Mimi, well known In the
northwest, is dead.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
BUSINESS SECTION WIPED OUT.

Bennington. Neb., April S0,--Almost
the entire business portion of Ben
nington was destroyed by fire today.
The loss is forty to fifty thousand.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
LOVERS Of YEARS
AGO welded TODAY
Romance Of Wealthy Americans
CuIminate in Marriage

Paris, April 30.-Leaders Of the AM
erican colony in Paris thronged the
American church IN the Avenue de
rAlma this afternoon for the wedding
Of Mrs, Richard r. Crane and Francis
r. A. Junkin. Both the bride and
bridegroom are residents of Chicago
and prominent in society circles in
that city.
Cuimination OF Romance.
Chicago. April 30.-Mrs. Crane and
Mr.. Junl:in are well known in Chi
cago. and are wealthy. Mrs. Crane
a the widow of Richard r.. Crane, the
wealthy philanthropist ana iron mas
ter who died several years ago. Jun
kin IS general counsel for the Santa
Re railroad.
The wedding H. the elimination Of
n romance dating back - years. AZ
;hat time. Junkin was a struggling
lawyer in Wall street, New York Mrs.
Crane, then Emily Hutchinson. was a
pelle IN Viennese society. her father
being connected with the American
diplomotic service in the Austrian
capital. She and Junkin were sweet
hearts. Finally they had differences
and plans for their wedding We're
dropped. Later Miss Hutchinson mar
iied Richard y. crane being his third
wife. The bride is A..
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
AMERICANS PAY RANSOM,

Washington, April 30-NIexicln
constitutionaHsts at san Diemas have
forced Americans there to pay a ran
som OF eighteen thousand Mexican
dollars and have connscated their
arms.
American Citizen Killed.
Mexico City. April SO.-Winam =
\. Dingwell, an American citizen and
owner Of a foundry was killed by the
rebels yesterday at Matehuala. ac-
cording 70 report received here.
British Mine Owner Killed.
Washington, April 30..The mana ger
cf a British owned mine at Matehuala,
San Luis Potosi ana several other for
cigners have been put to death by the
Mexican rebels because they refused
TO contribute money TO the revolution.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
P0MP0US CEREMONY
MARKS DEDICATION
louisiana Purchase and jefferson
Memorial Is Unveiled

ST. Louis, NO.. April 3O.-The mag
niiicent jefferson Memorial erected in
conhinemoration Of Thomas jefferson
ana OF the acquisition of the Louisia
ma Territory during Jclferson's ad
ministration as president of the Unit
ed States, was today formally dedicat-
"a IN the presence OF a most distin-
guished company. The dedication GER
emonies We're most impressive and
elaborate.
The International and national ap-
probation of the Significance of the
dedication of this memorial. commem-
Grating the greatest peaceable az
uIsltion Of territory in tho history of
the world. was abundantly proved by
the presence at the exercises as par
ticlpants in the program. of a delega
tion Of United States senator's and
representatives., members Of the for
eign diplomatic corps resident in
Washington the governors or their
appointees from all Of the states en-
oraced in the Louisiana Purchase, AMI
long list Of distinguished men and
women who have gathered in ST
Louis from all sections Of the country
10 attend the American Peace Con-
gress which is To begin its sessions 10.
morrow.
The days program was divided into
two parts; in the early afternoon were
held the actual ceremonies attending
the formal dedication, when speeches
were made by eminent officials ami
individuals. The ceremonies were ini-
tiatcd with the unveiling OF the
Thomas jefferson statue. which occu-
pies q conspicuous position in the ro.
lunda Of the memorial hall. Former
Governor David X. Francis, as presi-
dent OF the Louisiana Purchase Expo
sition company, made an address pre-
senting the memorial to the City of St.
Louis, and Henry w. Kiel as mayor,
responded. These were followed by
several orations on the life and serv-
ices OF Thomas Jefferson and the i'm
portarce of the purchase of the Lou
isiana Territory.
Parade Follows Program.
Tire second part OF the program
consisted of an educational parade,
which started Immediately after the
literary exercises were concluded. In
line were troops from jefferson Bar"
racks. the National Guard and Naval
Reserves. Boy Scouts. cadets and stu
dents from military academies and
colleges throughout the middle west
ana delegations representing numerous
patriotic societies and civic organiza-
ION. Brig. Gen. T.. j. Spencer of the
National Guard OF Missouri was the
grand marshal OF the parade.
The memorial is in the form OF n
great hall. more than 900 feet in
ength and constructed entirely OF
stone and marble. II occupies a con-
,picuous site near the entrance to For
,st Park Thc huilding will he used To
house Il library and relies. interesting
rom an historical standpoint, of the
louisiana Purchase and of the history
4 the great section Of country en-
raced In the Louisiana Territory The
memorial was built With a fund OF
ihout $500 ,006 which was left from
he receipts of the Louisiana Purcha7"
Exposition held in 81 Louis in 1904
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
Dayton Authorities Deny Story.

Dayton. O., April 30.--The city relief
authorities are much exercised over
the story from Chicago that the men
were driven from Dayton as "unde-
sirables" They doubt that injustice
could have been done. except i'm few
unavoidable instances.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
PENNiLESS MEN FROM DAYTON

Chicago. April 30.-One hundred
siNty-seven pennlless men, who said
they We're working In Dayton clear
ing up the wreckage of the recent
flood, and asserted they were driven
out from the city as 'undesirables'
without receiving wages due from the
city, arrived here today They ex-
planned their plight To the police and
We're turned over 10 the united chari-
ties. Only few Of them belong In
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
Would Repeal Toll Exemption.
To Make Fight For Durand.

Republicans Of the Senate lined up
today TO make the first serious pat =
ronagc fight Of the session. that on w.
j. Harris, nominated by the president
as director of the census to succeed
Durand. II is expected to come up In
executive session tomorrow
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-30
THE WEATHER.

Warmer Ionisht-Coolsr Thursday
Fair Tonight and Thursday.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-04-09
HOME MISSION MEETING

THE regular monthly meeting
of thr w uman's Home Mission
Society was held Ihursdn,
Nprn 3, al the home of Mrs
johnson, the president ni tm
chair The meeting was open
ei by singing Come thuu Az
mighty KING Scripture lr-
SOU was, ON Chapter jaime,
5-ll verses, followed by PRAYER
b y MIS- Skreu Mrs D S.
Hambuu read paprrou Brazi
Mrs 1 @ Tag lor then read d
prprr "The Three rs ~ th
NJ untaius, Independence. ln-
dlgencr aud llliieracA NJ
l T.. Martin and Mrs WmnpIr
read articles taken from lh
Missionary Voice The Indian
Our NutIon's Ward and -Au
Indian defends tn e. Bibie'
Next ON our program was soug,
" RESCUE the prrl7mng
Ihe business part OF tn e
meeting was as follows: itol
call, 10 members being preseni
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-04-09
Health Hand
book
Compendium For Colored
People Being Mailed by
the Thousand.

Richmond, Va, April o.
Today's mail from this city
carried many Thousand COMES
of the State Board of Health's
Handbook for Colored People.
through which the State hopes
to cooperate in the plan To ceie-
brate Colored Clean up day on
April lith i'm all parts of the
Commonwealth.
This handbook, which will
be sent free to any one upon
request, contains suggestions
for spring cleaning, detailed di-
rectlons for repairing wells and
springs and practical hints for
the sanitation OF outhouses.
An edition of $4,000 has been
printed tut this is In great de-
mand and copies cannot bc
promised those who delay i'm
forwarding requests
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-04-09
Season Opens
Wise County High School
Teams Play Opening
Games Saturday.

- In the irSt games oil the W iSc County
aIligh School series Big Stone Gap lost to
Fast Stone Gap in both base ball and
basket ball The former ended 10 to Z
while the latter was much closer. the
outcome being in doub, until the LAST
goal was thrown and finally ending in
the score Of Il to H.
The base ball game was closer than the
score might Indicate and had it not been
for two or three bad plays on the part OF
The Big Stone Gap team. the score would
have been different. Bulitt started in
the boN for the homo team but had to
retire at the end Of the third inning. lie
Nas followed by Iittrcll who, with tho
exception of the fourth inning, did very
creditable work. stricking out nine men
aud fielding his position perfectly
For East Stone Gap. the Gilly twins
were easily the stars James Gilly pitch
Ell the entire game, striking ont fifteen
men and secured three hits, two Of
v hich were home runs Frank Chilly got
two hits and scored three runs
Ia batting Fritz and Mathews did the
best work for the home team. each OBJ
taining three hits Taking into consider
alton the fact that, with the exception of
one the Big Stone Gap boys had never
participated in match game before, the
Showing of AN of them was very crcdita-
bic The East Stone cap boys however.
PLAYED better bah and deserved To win
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-04-09
Notice

The Ladies of the Home Mis-.
sion Society OF the NJ h.
Church, South, viii. in "a few
days, have on Sale at Mr.. W
W. NIckels and llambirn
Brothers stores, some books al
labels for labelling ala kiuds az
fruit and jeliIrs. Any ON,
wanting book OF these lub,ls
can buy them for loo.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-04-09
Deserved Promotion.

h. II Taggart, who has been
superintendent OF the keokec
plant of the Stonega Coke and
Coal Company for several wears
has been made general superin-
tendent of the same company.
with headquarters at Stonega
MIR. Taggart is only IS years
Old, and his rise with this com
pany has been rapid, starting
in the engineering department
and from that to the coke yard
he has successfully passed
through each department and
knows the coal and coke bust
ness from the bottom up.
j Is. Iaggart, who has been
with the engineering depart
ment OF the same company at
this place, has succeeded his
brother as superintendent at
the Keokee plant.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-04-09
J. &. Ramsey, Agent

UIhce-OYer Postoffice
Norton, Virginia
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-04-09
Base Ball


We are informed that the
Bank of Nickelsville will open
aor business May LIST. \ room
Tor the bank has been procured
an the large concrete building
'oi j M. Barter, the erection of
i, new building having been de
ierred.-Gate City Herald.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-04-09

G. G. Long, of Big Stone Gap.
has been demonstrating five
passenger Ford Automobile
here during the past week and
has contracted for two ma
chimes in our city.-Coeburn
Journal.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1913-04-09

State Board of Health. Mrs Mouscr is
already acting chairman of this com
mittee
The League viii hold its next meeting
at the home Of Mrs Z II Irvine at 30
o'clock, Friday. May 2nd
SECRETARY