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The Richmond climax., 1913-04-18

Field seeds, garden ard flower seeds
and bulbs. d. B. Mckinney. SO If
The Richmond climax., 1913-04-18

No trouble about getting your money
il you burn out. Talk to Burnam. the
insurance man. l4-tf
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-08-01
Pomana Grange Discusses Grand Jury

King County Pomona Grange NO.
ID, held the July quarterly meeting
at Des Moines, on the oath. 1t was
very we'll attended considering that
the farmers we're busy with the hay
and berry crops. The meeting was
held in the Commercial Club rooms
and the Des Moines people certainly
honored themselves by the splendid
manner in which they entertained
their guests. A splendid dinner was
served at noon and in the evening
after the meeting was adjourned, an
other meal was given before the visi-
tors left for their homes.
There was not great deal of con-
structive work DONE A great deal of
the time was taken up with discuss
ion of the action of the grand jury,
and the work of the committee which
was appointed by the Grange at the
January meeting. This Investigation
of road matters, and the report of the
commi ttee which had entailed vast
amount of work is now familiar his
tory. Though a mass of figures and
evidence was presented to the grand
jury it did not impress this body with
sufficient force to even call the wit
nesses represented by the committee.
The only one of the committees
called before the jury was Mr.. Cotter-
ell, who had devoted six weeks of his
time, both in the court house and on
the road, in making notes of the ex-
penditures
Mr.. Fred Nelson made a lengthy
verbal report of what had been DONE
Secretary Cotterell read a financial
statement showing that there was a
balance due the committee for ex-
penses of $27. so. Later a motion pre-
vailed to pay this out of the Pomona
Grange fund, though this was not
carried until considerable objection
had been raised.
RESOLUTIONS PASSED.
A resolution was read from the
county commissioners, regarding a
settlement of what is known as the
Stuck River expense account. This
question is a familiar one to the peo-
pie of the south end of this county.
After the big flood of 1906 in which
the White River valley was practically
inundated, renewed efforts were made
to put stop to this danger. By an
agreement with Pierce county an
immense concrete barrier was erected
which turned all of the White river
water into Stuck river and the White
river waters which formerly entered
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-08-01

dates for the honor being Meridian
and Cherry Valley Oranges. After
some discussion Cherry Valley won
by two votes over Meridian. The
October meeting therefore will be held
with Cherry Valley Grange.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-08-01
IMPORTANT CHANGES AND LOWER
RATES FOR PARCELS POST.

WASHINGTON, July 25, PLANS for
the extension, improvement and re-
duction in rates of the parcels post
we're announced this week by Post
master General Burleson. The
changes. which are to become effect
i've August 15, include an increase
from II pounds to 20 pounds in the
maximum weight of parcels; a mater
the first and second zones and the
abandonment of the parcels post, map
as means of computing rates and
the substitution for it of a chart
individualized to every postottice in
the United States.
Statistics collected by the depart
ment show that one-third of the total
parcels mailed are handled within the
proposed first and second zones, and
the postmaster general believes the
increase in the weight and decrease
in rates of the first and second zones
as proposed will benefit greatly more
than one third of the public, and that
the producer, the consumer and the
local merchant will profit materially
by the changes.
He points out, too, that the farmers
who were lead to anticipate much
benefit from the parcel post service
will be afforded a cheap means of
transporting their products directly
to the consumer, and that the local
merchant whose trade does not justi-
fly the employment of extensive deliv-
cry service also will be benefited,
as the system will put him in close
touch with his customers.
While for the present the maximum
weight limit of 20 pounds and the
reduction in rates will apply only to
the first and second zones from any
given postotfice "a distance of about
$50 miles-the changes directed con-
stitute the first long step toward a
universal extension of the system
and a general reduction in the rates
of postage on parcel matter.
"It is my expectation and belief, "
said Postmaster General Burleson,
"that eventually-it may be 10 or 20
years-the parcel service will handle
practically all of the small package
transportation business in the United
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-08-01

States.
"The maximum weight limit ex-
tended now from II to 90 pounds l
expect to see increased to 100 pounds,
and experience may demonstrate the
praticability of handling the parcel
business at even lower rates than
we now propose. I appreciate fully
the sentiment for an increase in the
weight limit and reduction in rates
to all zones, but it is necessary for
us, in sense, to feel our way. For
that reason we have made the change
proposed apply only to the first and
second zones.
Mr.. Burleson announced the changes
as follows:
''The first zone shall include the
territory within the local delivery of
any office and the first zone rate of
postage will apply at any local office
for local delivery or for delivery by
city carrier or on rural routes eman-
ating from that postofice.
1.-THE second zone shall include the
remainder of what is now the first
one, together with the present one,
and shall include all the units of area
located in whole or in part within
radius of approximately $50 miles
from any given postoffice.
''The rate of postage on parcels
xoioh;po in ovoocc Of fOur Oupoac in
the proposed first zone will be reduc-
ed from cents for the first pound
and 1 cent for each additional pound
or fraction thereof, to cents for the
first pound and l cent for each addi-
tional two pounds or fraction thereof,
and the rate for the second zone will
be reduced from cents for the first
and cents for each additional pound,
or cents for the first and cents for
each additional pound or fraction
thereof, to cents for the first pound
and l cent each additional pound or
fraction thereof.
"The maximum weight Of parcel
post packages will be increased from
II to 20 pounds, the increase OF
weight to apply only to the first and
second zones No change has been
made in the size or form of packages.
State Labor Commissioner e. w.
Olson has interpreted the new juvenile
law passed by the last legislature as
prohibiting the sale of newspapers on
the street by boys under II years of
age; also that it prohibits the en-
ployment on the stage of any child
under this age. While the old law
covered the same point, it gave judges
right to grant permission for such
appearances. The whole matter is,
however, still in question and awaits
the Interpretation OF the state attor-
ney general.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-08-01


river. This caused a great deal of
loss to the farmers of the Stuck river
valley, as it practically ruined the
land. They demanded to be reim-
bursed for this. The maintenance of
a water barrier together with damages
will amount to about 81. 500. 600.
Pierce county has employed the
best legal talent in the state and has
begun suit against King county for
payment. After the suit was begun
an effort was made to put an end to
the court expenses by compromise,
and the Pierce and King county COM
missioners have had several meetings
but have not been able to come to any
arrangement. The county commits
sioners passed a resolution which was
presented to the Pomona Grange,
asking any tax payer in this county
to appear before the board July 28th,
to express his views as to what
amount King county should pay. At
the meeting Thursday resolution
was introduced and passed, after
considerable discussion stating the
position of the Pomona Grange, this
was that the cost be divided between
the two counties, according to the
assessed valuation of the two counties.
While this throws about three fourths
of the expense on King county, it
was believed that it was only justice.
CRITICIZE JUDGES ACTION.
The fact that superior judge of
King county, in Seattle had ordered
stricken from the Grand Jury's re-
port part of it's findings and recon-
mendations, and that similar action
had been done on a report two years
ago, called out resolution of con-
demnation that passed without OPP
position This resolution deplored
the fact that judges we're usurping
the power of the executive office and
recited the fact that such action was
detrimental to good government, so
much so that they approved of an
amendment to the state law for the
recall of judges.
ANNUAL GRAND JURY.
A resolution was passed calling for
an annual meeting of a Grand Jury
to take up the matter OF county
affairs
ENDORSE SEATTLE STAR.
A resolution was read reciting the
fact that the Seattle Star was only
one of the daily papers in the county
to publish at length the findings of
the road Investigation committee.
Therefore the Pomona Grange went
on record as endorsing the stand that
the Seattle Star has taken in the face
of so much monopolistic opposition
and pledged the support OF the Grange
to stand by the Star in it's fight for
truth and decency.
A motion was made calling upon
Mr.. L. Y. Williams for an explanation
of an interview purporting to come
from him and published in the Seattle
Sun. Mr.. Williams claims he was mis-
quoted. A committee consisting of j.
|. Gilmore, Ralph Hewitt and Fred
Nelson was appointed to wait on Mr..
Williams and ask for the facts.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-13
SHOULD COME HOME.

Americans are leaving Mexico il
droycs. and the more Of them whC
leave the less viii be the public dan.
ger OF the situation
Secretary Brym's request for an APP
preparation To- enable needy Amer
cans to get away Was strongly lndi-
eatte Of the main danger Of the sit
uauon there
Americans who stay are in danger
Their continuing 10 stay constitutes a
DANCE To- their own country, for We
want 70 avoid hosulities against anar-
ohy ridden Mexico, if possible.
The one thing morally certain TO in
name our people. and thereby TO loose
rhe elemental passions that would
force oar government to make war.
would Ue mur5crous mob attacks on
American.
Tins country Is not 10 be uagged
INTO invading Mexico in order 10 guar
antee Tie property Of persons Who m.
vested their money there with a fuE
knowledge Of the revolution risk.
Bat nurderous attacks on American
citizens would DEE quit, another mat
Ter. and as the continued stay in Mex
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-13

10 tho citizens OF the Empire state,
40 matter what move TammsBy MAY
make
what makes the Sul2er ease pecn-
harly ironic is the fact that the gov
ernor claims 20 bee the author OF the
corrupt practices act. the very act
under which Impeachment proceedings
would lave 10 DE brought The only
defense So far offered by Governor
eulzer. IA connection with the eyi-
6ence disclosed Of his mysterious
manipulation Of campaign contribu-
tons, does not meet The stringent pro-
ylslous of the act
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-13

| that age he was placed in the county
poor farm IN this county. and later
removed 10 the Coldwt t,r school, and
again taken back TO the poor farm
When Il. he started working on a
farm remaining there since His par
ents in the meantime moved away
MUSK EGON-The Will Of the late
Mrs. 4. 7. Hills. widow Of the donor
II the Masonic temple here. has been
filed in the probate court and provides
that IN estate of 100000 De converted
into cash. and distributed among rel
"tives. About half of II viii go 10 her
daughter Mrs. Julia HHls Whnney
ana Il sister. Mrs. VI. lr'ue Wheeler.
CADlLI.AC-An attempt Co wreck
the Grand Rapids 4 Indiana summer
resort special, No. H. running from
Cincinnati To Mackintw city, south
Of Tustin, Is miles from here failed
sunday when Engineer j. \. Whitkop
caught q glimpse Of a 1g0-pound rail
and pile of ties ahead, in time TO
stop. The cars wer- rounding the
'uIN ~ "H'H NulAhOb maui lII' us
covery and brought the train to a hal.
as it gently plowed into the obstacle
ANN ARBOR-Pitchcd 90 feet to
the ground when u s,alfolding col
lapsed, Edward McMahon, 20 years
old, of Detroit, was seriously injured
and now lies at the homeopathic hos
pital His left leg was fractured
KAI.AMAZOO-Mrs. Nicholas Lane,
80 years old, who was struck by Il
street ear last week, died in Borgess.
walked behind one car and stepped
directly in the path of another suf-
fering internal injuries.
PETOSKEY--N Florence JcsSop
of Champaign, H.. Monday saved TIA,
5-ycHr-old daughter of clare Rugglcs.
proprietor of the sumo. hotel i'm Oden.
from drowning. a woman saw the
child struggling in IN" water and her
cries for help brought Miss Jessop.
Edward Let's. life con-
vict, was granted permission by Gov
ernor Ferris Ia attend the funeral Mon
day of his daughter, Myrtle Let's. He
was ACCOMPANIED by a prison attend
ant
MENOMINEE-Ber Bernard Nylund, 10
years Old, was killed Monday when
he dove and struck Il stone in two
feet of water at Lakeside breaking his
neck. A crowd Of 1000 persons wit
messed the tragedy.
ALMONT-A horse and IS cows.
owned by Fred Farrey we're killed
by lightning. during the storm Sun
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-13
cot. JOHN L. GLEN.
Observation-Disclosures.

Col John l.. elem. L. :. A.. widely
known as the Drummer BOY of Chick
amauga, was born i'm Newark. o.,
Aug. l.. 1851. He Is now the only
civil war soldier i'm active service in
the United States army. Before he
was ten years old Col. Glenn begged
To 90 To the front as a drummer hoy
with regiment passing through his
native town. ON account Of his youth
he was rejected. but was determined
and followed the troop To Cincinnati
where he offered himself to the Twcn-
ty-seccnd Michigan regiment. only To
b" declined again They refused to
muster him in, but he pcrscvcrcd and
VAS allowed To accompany the regi-
mcnt in It's subsequent movements till
he found himself at shiloh with Grant
ON this field his drum was smashed by
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-13
TREASURE TRovE.

a young man recently got married
and took cottage determined 10 grow
enough vegetables To keep the house
hold going. lie started % dig up the
garden and after half AN hours hard
work, was astonished 10 find silver
dollar az his feet. Then he dug with re-
newed ardor Several pennies, a quar-
ter ana three dimes rewarded his eff
forts.
Blow II this amt a gold mine"
D" said. digging away for all he was
worth. Il wonder what III find nextY'
His arms ached. little beads Of per-
spiration trickled down his nose and
his neck felt as though IL was break
ing. lie could stick IT out no longer.
He Strengthened his back at last with
a groan Of pain and at the same time
felt something cold sliding down MS
leg. In moment ne had grasped the
truth. There was n hole in his trous-
ers pocket New York Globe.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-13


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J. ''S''
NILES .-- The touf-mll" fank""
street road from this city L" Barren
lake. has proved III" und"ing Of q
number of autoists in the last few
days. Apparently large stretches of
the highway have been strewn with
roofing nails, as q scor" of motorists
have pulled twice that many from
their puncturei tires.
DOW Kathryn Harold,
- years old, pioneer of Cass county.
is dead. She had lived here ever
since the civil war
DOWAGlAC'-rhe annual reunion Of
the Williams family viii bc held at
ln9ian beach. Indian lake, Thursday.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-13


scattering the needles and thread about Daddy
Dear II little girl her brother
Jack had like Prince Iyacinth
but W a like his there
ID
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lie Ia Il
to tel The little he
smalch To his
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the longer t.oo,
mai
laugh eenpm
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When she ady
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the pince
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reached home the
father aud mother led her him
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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-13
Press Comment on the Strike

ON the causes Of the strike ana the
necessity Of continuing troops in serv-
ice i'm the disturbed region. Apparent
~ ~ has been given carte blanche 10
conduct an unofficial inquiry into all
tnc causes Of the dispute, Including the
wages that have been paid in the mines
II the district Judge Murphy is an
investigator ct unusually high grade.
lie Is one uf the strongest jurists IN
the state ana has the confidence of all
classes IN Detroit. where he is best
known. Nn> thing he reports to the
governor viii pc the disiutcrested con-
illusions of a clcarh"adcd observer who
viii trucklc neither t. the labor forces
Tor the mining companies. Judge
Murphy viii doubtless be- courteously
received by both. The mining compan-
i,s should bc well pleased To have the
opportunity to present their side Of the
controversy Co an investigator who can
bee depended un to give it unbiased
cons Iteration.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-13
State Notes

MARSHALI.-Dr e, H. Eggleston.
GO years old, MARSHALL oldest dentist.
Is dead 81 paralysis DR.. Eggleston
was also an inventor. and produced a
machine Tor fastening buttons 10 shoes
which Was used FOR years by sho,
manufacturers.
MARSHALL - Funeral services ~
\. D. Macmillan or Chicago chief
clerk 60 General Traffic Passenger
Manager j. " DALEY Of tine New
YORK Central. were held Tuesday al;
the hone Of H. &. Allen. where ~
! cled sunday. Rev a. n. BiNby. of
Chicago, onciated. Michigan Central
officials viii arrive al o'clock
DAWSON Dawson has its first
Democratic postmaster in IG years IN
p. r. Prtrrs Who has just been APP
pointed.
ALPE;NA-TUu men snJ two girls
were sentenced to the county Jail FOR
go DAYS. Monday FOR celebrating too
loudly o. Mrs Mary Iafond's home
SUNDAY afternoon. The aoman's hus-
aand Was 1urried The day before.
AI-PENA-TLr 3-ye7r-old daughter
~ Herbert Atkinson "a farmer in Al.
pcna township farmer in Alpena
township. Was probably fatally hurt
when kicked by horse
GRAND RAPIDS. u. Dubridge
for three years physical director of
the local Y. NJ. g. \. has resigned and
viii acrrpt similar berth in SAUL
Ste Marie.
Grand RAPIDS-Eyery blind per
son in Grand Rapids will be entertain
Cd az a lawn fete Thursday afternoon
by Mrs. Addie Walther and Miss Rob
erta Griffith Automobiles viii carry
the guests 20 ana from the party
HASTINGS-lu order 10 assist de
serving students who have graduated
from the Hastings nigh schoole. 10
obtain a college education, the alum
nj OF the school have been accumulate
lng. ne last few years. a fund from
which loans may De- made For the
first time this loan viii be- available
this year.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of Middle
Vile, which has been visited by sew
cral serious fires in the last few years,
soon intend To vote upon the propo-
sition 81 raising $4,000 for estab-
fishing water system in the village
TINGS-Interest in the pro-
posed trunk highway between Grand
Rapids and Battle creek. is growing
IN the townships in Barry county,
which the highway will pass
In the southeastern part of Hornap-
pie tow nship, Surveyors are trying 10
solve e. the satisfaction of ALL the
choice Of routes between Middlevillc
ana IrN ing. three miles apart.
JACKSON The annual reunion oi
he descendants uf Joseph Fish will be
held in this city August IA. IL is OK.
pected that at least 100 members of
The family will be in attendance
JACKSON-Farmers and towns
people viii Join in a road building !
bee, To be held in the near future, To-
complete a stretch Of highway on the
lake road.
BATTLE CREEK-The annual con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
church is to be held here September |
&c, according to present plans. The
meeting will bring some of the most
eminent members of Methodism To
this city.
ADRIAN-Albert Brightman, "a
years old, a farmer is instituting "a
g, "a 4,
not seen since ne was yaers old. At |
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-13
LET THE NEWS FOLLOW you ON
YOUR VACATION.

n you go away on a vacation let
The News follow you. There will be
no additional expense 70 you. We will
mail The News to you and pay the
postage.
Do not stop your paper for week
o. two. Let il come 10 your vacation
address. 1t will be like a daily letter
from home. II will interest you, and
you vii loob for il eagerly each day.
Keep up with what's doing in the
copper country. There is no reason
Why you should miss single copy.
Tell US and We viii 90 the rest.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-13

When was the Empire State express
put upon the train schedule between
New York and Chicago?
Ii was not properly Chicago train
except through its connections. 1t was
put on as flying express to Buffalo.
The first run was made on Oct. rs 1891,
In eight hours forty-two minutes, two
minutes behind time over n distance or
43Gla miles. This high speed was made
possible only through the use Of spe-
cially designed engines. yet engines OF
that type would now be considered
very much out Of date.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-13

Mr. BRYAN is assisting her distin-
guishel husband in very practical
way 20 make their salary cover living
expense by going 10 their Nebraska
home 20 put up canned fruit and jrl-
lies for winter use. Between this
thrift and the Chautauqua course they
ought t. be able 10 make both ends
meet.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-13

Why was a trade dollar coined by this
country and how did its use differ
from the standard silver dollar?
The trade dollar coined by the Unit
ed States mint was never intended for
use In this country. 1t was coined
for the. Chinese trade, and. although
some of these trade dollars got into
circulation in this country. they never
became legal tender
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-13

The Venezuelan system of elections
is one of the simplest and most effect
i've Ihr party in power merely places
the opposition candidates in Jail un-
ul after the election Is over. Ballot
noA stunrng is "a cheap imitation.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-13

% is Castro's brother who has been
captured by the federal forces in Ven.
'1uela. Perhaps IT the ex-dictator
himself we're captured hc would cease
To bo "n International problem.