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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
roRrslrs BIG INCOME.
Nephew OF Eeuadors President Weds
U. S. Girl and Is Disinherted.

Chicago. April lit became known
here today that FrutoS Plaza. % years
old, and a nephew of Leonidas Plaza,
president of Ecuador. had married an
American girl several days ago !n
Chicago and that as result the
young hridegroom's remittance has
been cut off and he is threatened with
disinheritance 10y his wealthy rela-
tiVes
The bride is Miss Pauna Dole Of
Chicago. Frutos Plaza came TO this
country four years ago TO finish his
education and after spending three
years at West Point came 10 Chicago.
He met Miss Dole at the West Point
Harvard football game and soon aft
er they became engaged.
When he wrote his uncle of his en-
gaEement IT is said the president Of
Ecuador offered strenuous objection
and said he had planned for the
Young man a marriage with a beauu-
ful Spanish girl Young Plaza was
determined to marry his American
sweetheart despite the objections Of
his family and obtained a position
with the foreign department Of a Chi
cago arm
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
OPENING UP THE ROADS.
Calumet and Osoeola Township Over
seers are BusY Today.

The Cverseers of highways OF Calu-
met ana Osceola townships have large
forces of men at work today. opening
up the roads in different sections Of
the community. Special attention is
being given To the sidewalks in Calu-
met township and to the roads in the
outlvinr districts. The township snow
plow has gone over most of these
roads ard their condition now is such
that Overseer Burril anticipates
wheeled vehicles may he generally used
by the early part of next week. The
sidewalks from Red Jacket to Laur-
ium are being shoveled out today.
Many wheeled vehicles have already
made their appearance on the streets.
the sleighing being especially heavy.
In some places, including the street car
tracks, where the snow has melted
away, IL Is almost impossible FOR
horses to draw heavy loads, and de-
livery is made by the stores and
wholesalers under difficulties.
The Osceola township plow was used
To good advantage today on the roads
In various parts Of the township and
sleighing has been much improved
thereby.
The FIRE equipment Of the villages
and the mining companies will be
placed on wheels next week II the pres
ent weather continues.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
NEWSPAPERS HIT
BY SENATOR WORK s


WASHINGTON. April senator
Works made a vigorous attack ON
present day Journalism aud ncwspa o.
pcrs OF the United States in speech
today ~ support of his bin to make II
unlawful ia the District Of Columbia
for newspapers To- publish details of
crimes. accidents and tragedies. The
senator introduced a similar bilI i'm the
last session but it was not acted
upon.
Newspaper men maintain they fur
nish this kind Of news because the
people want ana will have it," said the
senator, and. therefore, il is the only
way of maintaining their publications
on n paying basis. II this is true il
certainly is II melancholy fact If un-
true, il IL a grave charge against the
America npeople. Undoubtedly IL il
true OF some people But ann con-
vinced that the masses who support
the newspapers would prefer To have
such news omitted, and many do not
read newspapers and exclude them
from their homes because of obiec-
tionahle natter
The senator also attacked newspa-
pers FOR the discomfort and cmbar-
rassment they caused relatives and
friends or persons involved. He cited
the ease Of Henry Clay Beattic. who
killed his wife in Richmond, to show
how relatives of criminals suffered.
II maintain said the senator, "if
a newspaper publishes matters dele
terious and poisonous 10 tie minds of
,ts readers, ANA thus violates rules OF
good morals ana decency il should he
made criminally liable for this of
fcuoo
y man who helps make the public
mind impure. whether "a journalist n
not is dangerous man. and an enc
my of the country"
The senator admitted his bin was
not likely to become a law
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
LEE 0'kEIL BROWNE AGAIN
AROUSES ILLINOIS HOUSE

Springfield III April Il The bitter
personal Geht between Speaker Nd
kinley and Representative Rrovne
broke ont afrcah today during The ses-
sion IF the House. After one clash
between the two men that occupied a
quarter of an hour OF the session, IL
was intimated that serious trouble
would occur before night fall.
The trouble today hogan when
Rruwnr attempted to present a reso-
tuition before the time arrived for
presentation of such documents. Me
kiney ruled Browne out of order.
Browne then appealed from "A decision
and Continued To shout for recogni-
tiun. Meantime the House went on
with the matter before it, the consid-
Grafton of senate bills on second read 10
| ing Browne continued to shout tor
recognition.
The speaker directed Sergeant at
arms KEN. q Rrowne appointed To- pat
crown back Ia his seat. Klein refls-
"a to obey the order and llull. Re
publican of Chicago. moved that Klein
be summurily removed from the posi-
| sion Mckinley put the question and
On an aye" ana may" vote decided
that Ecin %" dcposed. Browne, after
Klein was ordered To give up his posi-
zion. clashed with Shanahan of Chi
cago. who speaking on the Senate ap-
propriation bills said, II don't believe
gentleman from cook county desires
~ treat me i'm this manner said
| prnwnr. \ ask him not to interfere.
Gpcator raped for order, asking
| Shanahan To- continue. "Do YOU want
,n turn this House into a hcll?" shout
| cd EroWnc III ven are trying To turn
rardcmOnium loose i'm this house. YOU
arc going about it in the right way
SharaEan explained that he had no
Gesirc to interfere with Browne. but
stated he understood the matter OF
| Senate bills was q regular order OF
business before the House. We'll, in
consideration of you. Mr.. Shanahan, !
eubsidn temporarily" said Browne.
! The speaker asked carl Burnett, door
! keeper to take the position ot SER
| ceant AT arms. Nh rlsht MI
speaker" said Burnett, II will carry
out your command" Klein took a po-
sition near the rail, and business re-
Numcd.
BEFORE the House adjourned q t"m-
porary truce was reached ~ tn" hsh'
between Mckinley aud Browne. ON
motion of Rop. knr, or Galeshnrg' the
House reconsidcrcd its vote whereby
! KEN was depnsed. Klein explained he
misunderstood the speaker The eN-
PLANTATION was accepted and KEN was
reinstated by viva Voce vote Nc
| Kinlcv then recognized Browne Tor
trreqentation Of resolution.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
SEVEN OR MORE
BURNED TO DEATH
Others Hurt in Fire at Malone, N.
Y, and May Die

Malone, y. Y, April l7-Seven or
more persons were burned TO death,
several women jumped from the third
story and sustained injuries from
which they may die and number Of
persons We're rescued by hremen in a
spectacular fire which destroyed the
DeWilson Hotel, an old three-storv
structure today The building burned
like paper and the firemen had little
time to effect rescues. An explosion
caused the fire More bodies are be-
lieved 10 be in the ruins.
The Identified dead Albert Robdeau
Fred Truechon. Michael Cooney, all Of
Malone, Philip OConnor, Of Pierce
vile, y, Y; John Loss, of Albany.
There were about fifteen persons in
the hotel. The work of the hremen
was handicapped by a coating Of sheet
iron on the outside walls. put there SIX
years ago when the building was re-
modelled
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
FRIEDMAN OPENS OFFICE,
CHARGING EACH PATIENT $40

Providence, T.. l., April ia denial
of the report from Washington that
he refused Surgeon General Blue ui
the public health service with a sec
ond sample of lis vaccine for treating
tubero ulosis patients. was made today
by DR.. friedman.
Il received no letter asking for
more vaccine" said friedman
Friedman opened for business to-
day at the office of pr W. q. Dwinnell,
with fixed prize of twenty dollars
"A patient SO great was the crowd
when hc arrived that he appealed to
the police department to station an Of
ficeI outside the building To inform
visitors he charged twenty dollars for
an injection Of his vaccine, and would
make appointments. The request was
not granted. lie would not deny that
vaccine he placed on the market soon.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
GOVERNOR VETOES
FIRST BILL TODAY
Grist Of Other Measures Approx.
ed by State Executive

Lansing, Mich, April l7.-(SpeciaD
Acting on the advice OF Attorney
General Fellows. GOV Ferris vetoed
his first bill today when he officially
voiced his disapproyal Of Senator Kel-
ley's measure which authorizes the
auditor general To cancel all tsxec un-
dlscharged where there has been ju-
dicial or legislative action to vacate
the plat before January II, 1913 At
torney General Fellows informed the
governor that the bill was unconsti-
tutional in that it aims 10 give public
property to private interests.
Representative Skeelrs bill author
i2ing counties To establish farm com
missoners was signed by Governor
Ferris.
Among other bills signed by the
governor today were the Mcbride bill
for state inspection Of sugar beets,
the Lee bill giving the railroad COM
mission authority 10 issue free trans
portation to persons engaged in Sc
curing settlements for unimproved
lands, the Henry bill prescribing
standard headlight for locomotives, the
Croll b.l adopting the United State7
standard tor Judging purity Of food
products, the Woodwork bill increas-
ing the salary OF the deputy state
treasurer from $1,000 to S2.5OO. and
the ANDERSON bill regulating the sale
of oleomargarine
BY 4 vote of to 9, the Senate pass
cd senator Grace's bill which allows
cities cf over 10000 to decide by re-
ferendum vote where SUNDAY amuse-
ment shall be allowed The House
concurrcd in Senate amendments To
the Mobile bill today
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
DISCUSS FARM CREDITS.
Louisiana Bankers in Spirited Debate
on Mortgage Securities.

Alexandria, La. April l7-Just what
the farmer is To expect from the bank
er. formed the basis of a spirited dis
Cussion at the opening here today of
the Louisiana Bankers association an
nual convention. In an address on
The Bankers Broad Shoulders" Hen
ry " Broussard declared that because
banks will not advance money on a
second mortgage on a second rate one
horse. run down farm at the same in
terest rate as is charged for the same
service To- the man who hands n gilt
edged securities tlet can he sold n
one minute by telephone without NOV
ing from a desk IL seems that the
banker Is singled out as a loan shark
thousand times worse than Shylock.
in conclusion, MIR Broussard declared
that the farmers had always received
square deal from the bankers and
that the present agitation Is based
more on considerations of sentiment
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
MUST ATTEND TO OFFICE.
"emher OF Tax Commission Gets Hint
From States Executive

u7ihe. Arril l7-t'nlcss George u
'''''r attends the sessions of the
BOARD N state tax commissioners
more ]'aiously than he has during
."' past few months, there Is a strong
''.'''i''N that GOV Ferris will name
'"' else for the place.
'"' Ferris refused 10 discuas the
r'p'.'''"n when asked whether there
any foundation for tho qtatemct I
,"'' IT, has been investigating IIor-
, ,''t record Of attendance. bu, II Is
that the chief executive has
-" making an investigation and has
- 'hal Commissioner Horton has
s''snoed only four meetings since the
,'''' OF February.
a., ''N' about a year ago former Gov.
r., preferred charges AGAINST
-, ,9'''' V Shields. then member of
~ "g commission, and relieved him
co.. D'' oN''e 1t is not known whether
H., ''rr'a contemplatcs similar ac-
s,, wa, IA" CHIEF executive Is NOT p, an
nj -. q at Horizons record during inc
c,,s, ,"' year, and 1t Is predicted in
Brewing. '' '"ere Is trouble
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
BELGIAN STRIKE
SLOWLY GROWING
Men Seem to Be Settling Down
for Test of Endurance
Copyright

Brussels, April 1.-The Belgian
workers strike continues TO extend
slowly in every part of the country
Smaii numbers of men have returned
10 their work here and there. but these
defections are unimportant compared
with the figures OF fresh recruits who
have Joined the movement. The men
as RUE appear 10 be settling down
for a Ions test Of endurance ana are
determined to achieve victory. The
Socialist organization has opened din
ing halls in convenient locations for
free meals To the needy. A few arrests
II strikers have been made for inter
feriug with worlSmen
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
FINGER PRINTS WILL LEAD
TO MURDERER OF DIETz

Chicago, April Finger prints =
the murderer OF George Dictz "a wom-
ans tailor are expected TO throw a
web around the guilty that cannot be
broken. This information was given
by police officer I'm the case toda,
Several marks are bloody impruts
upon the handle Of the massive ma
sons hammer that shattered the skull
Of Diet. ON the bed, too. the mur-
derer left a crimson trail.
You couldn't ask for better set
of finger prints said the officer
The coroner said hc likely would
recommend man ana woman hc held
tc answer for the killing. The discov-
cry was made today that Mrs. Dietz l.
the second wife of the slain man
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
CHAPLIN ARRIVES HERE.
Lincoln Man" OF Lyeeum Course 20
Entertain Tomorrow.


Benjamin Chaplin. the Lincoln man.
and the last regular entertainer 10 ap-
pear here under the auspices of the
Y NJ. =. \. Lyceum course. arrived
in Calumet today and Is the guest Of
Secretary T.. B. Switzer at the Calu-
met y. NJ. e. \ Mr. Chaplin will ap-
pear 1t Lake Linden this evening and
at the Calumet theater tomorrow
evening. II is expected his number
will be one of the best or the entire
course Nj Chapin opened the week
e. Manistique on April a. 500 on
April l5, Marquette on April l6. at
Lake Linden tonight and here tomor-
row night Upon leaving the copper
country he viii give few entertain
ments in Wisconsin towns and will
appear az tho Chicago auditorium on
the evening OF April %.
The seat sale for this Calumet ly-
ceum course number opened this
morning in Forsters' news stand and
the demane was very good
AR Chapn has reputation as y
University extension course lecturer,
having devoted considerable of his
time 20 the interests Of the University
of wisconsin. Hs has bsen especially
successful in University and school
towns. seldom having failed 10 arouse
"a strong demand for return engage
ments
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
CENTRAL BOARD OF CONTROL
HOUSE BILL DEFINING TRUSTS

Washineton, April IA currency
BILL embodying a regional reserve plan.
IS expected 10 be presented in the pres
ent session, and action may be taken
before adjournment This was predict
ed today by Chairman owen Of the
Senate banking committee. who was a
white house caller 4 measure Is be
ing worked out 10 be known as the
owens-Class bin, which, before being
introduced in the House by Rep Glass
and In the Senate by owens is eX-
pected tu have the support of the
president and Secretary McAdoo ana
prominent authorities on currency
questions. IL contemplates dividing
The country into twelve or fifteen re-
gional coordinate units. Each unit
Will have reserve association, and
over all units there will be supervision
by board OF central control but not
a central reserve association on the
central board OF authority the govern
ment as well as the various units Will
be represented
wov!d Amend Sherman Line.
Chairman Henry Of the rules COM
mittee introduced a bin today TO
amend the Sherman law TO define pre-.
cisely what acts constitute a trust.
monopoly or conspiracy TO restrain
trade, with punishment as fclonies
ranging from two 10 ten years. The
act would exempt members Of organ
izations or associations not for profit
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
SIXTY INDUSTRIAL WORKERS
KEEP UP HUNGER STRIKE

Denver, Colo April l7.-Sixty In
dustrial Workers of the World from
the Pacific coast, who yesterday began
q hunger strike in the city jail refused
a breakfast of bread and water today.
They announced they will refuse all
food until the city furnishes a better
variety. or become SO weak from eX-
haustion they viii have to be removed
To a hospital Some talk OF com
ieased on the promise To- leave the city
st once.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
USHER rs 76 YEARS OLD.

Boston. April with the openins
today of the home season Of the Ma
tional league. Gene Foster began his
thirty hfth consecutive season as chief
usher az the South End grounds. Gene
is scventy-six years old and claims
10 he tho oldest employe az any base
bali park in the country. both as Ia
age and years of service.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
CHURCH. ANNIVERSARY.

Services commemorative the seventh
anniversary of The dedication OF the
Centennial NJ. r. church viii he held
SUNDAY. Rev Isaac wilcox I"riheI
pastor win preach IN the morning amt
Rev Reuben Crosby of the Hancoch
VI. r.. church in the evening There
viii he platfrom meeting IN the ai r
,ernooo at which Revs strike. Adams
Merrill. crosby Wilcox aud Mallins'n
viii assist. There win he special mn'
sic az sll service,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
TRAINS SAVED FROM DISASTER

Fort Smith, Ark, April 1.-Two
passenger trains, both running al tor
speed. were saved from going through
burning trestles near here early today.
Both were heavily laden with passen-
gers. The officials believe the trestles
were burned by wouldbe wreckers,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
DISPUTE BETWEEN ROADS
AND SWITCHMEN SETTLED

Chicago April l7--As result Of
concessions on both sides the dispute
between the switchmen of nineteen
railroads in Chicago and their EN-
ployers was settled today. Each side
claimed victory The details are not
divulged g. w Hanger and Charles
Nenl. OF the federal bureau Of labor,
acted as mediators.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
Il IS Declared They Made Ad,
dresses for His Appoint
ment TO Cabinet
PROTESTS AGAINST LAND BILL

washington. April l7.-Chargcs up
ON which President Wilson summarily
removed Willis Moore, chief al th"
weather bureau. from Office rested to
da, m the department of Justice,
ensr, agents Of the hurcau of inyes-
ugIluu were at work on them. None
a. thr officials concerned went further
rods, u detailing the charges against
uooir than to say they consisted oi
'ircp iarilics." hut the professor de-
dar,d thry were based upon his ac-
tyics IN working for appointment az
srcrcuu, of agriculture.
Thr general allegation against
Moore thai employees of the weather
blr.w while ont on trips on govern
m,nl business. were utilized in ad-
dressing ORGANIZATIONS and meetings.
n imilrrncc of his candidacy
Protests Against Land Bill.
Protests 10y representatives. ot great
Eu"pg3n syndicates against one
Fhs.r = the California alien iand
holdu bin which would require
.rorhauldcre iva corporations owning
land u. lHp state either 20 be American
Du2Du. ur 90 have declared their in,
t,urwI soon viii be taking form iu
va u.lon Inquiries already have
been w.d, by some diplomatic repre-
sen1ur,a of European powers to AS
OlIt tbc precise nature nf the leg
sla.uu hut 50 far All the state de-
wlmrut has been able To do has been
To furnish copies of the draft of the
California senate bill. leaving the
wotruws to draw their own infer-
mgg H Goo jts extent
Thr' much interest shown in the
proposed '.gielarion 10 affect corpor-
a'lon. uul ujtially organized for land
noldln Ml. like railroads and Other
public utilities obliged. from their ma
lora. 90 own real property for right ot
Way stations and terminal facilities.
nbmyos ctc.
Appointments Announced.
j'ri' H. Sullivan. Democratic leader
10 New York has been selected FOR ap-
r"intm"n to the board of United
states general appraisers at New
'rN Senator's Kenyon and Cummins
We're consulted by President Wilson
s'out the prospective appointment.
William w Roper Of Philadelphia. i
I''n'r Princeton football coach and
'"no''at, WAS selected for appraiso"
' customs at Philadelphia. The pres
"'nl consulted Senators Penrose and
''N'r about the appointment. Henry
A\ lIerkcnhridgc of Kentucky was
a'Irr'ct for assistant secretary Of war
'0' president consulted Senator James
and BRADLEY
lh' nominations of sullivan. Roper
'nd EreeEcnbridgc. together with tha,
" l'ober Wooloy of Virginia. to be
1uIl'ol o' the interior department. and
H'rhcrt Manson, to he collector of in-
irrational rcyenuc in the second dis
,,'I OF Wisconsin were later sent n
th Sruat,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
CHARGED WITH BRIBERY

New York, April l7.--John Nichol-
son Nnhut lawyer was indicted by
the grand jury today for bribery dur
me his alleged EFFORTS TO secure the
release Of Harry X Thaw from Mat
teawan. The Indictment Is a sequel
90 the investigation Instituted by Gov
ernor Sulzer Of the alleged conspiracy
on behalf Of Thaw.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
WILL MEET SATURDAY.

The cricket enthusiasts Of North
Kcarsarge will hold their regular
meeting on Saturday. To elect officers
gates to the league meeting at Han
cock Ii is expected North Kearsarge
will have stronger team this year
than last as several new men have
been secured,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
SMALL FIRE PUT OUT.

Calumct NJ. t.. church was quenched
by a bucket brigade about noon. The
DAMAGE was slight The cause of the
tire H. unknown.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
COUNCIL WILL GATHER.

A special meeting of the Red Jack
ct council will he held April 20 for
the purpose of approving the bonds of
saloonists. whose applications Tor Ii
censes have been accepted Although
q personal bond. secured by property
IL satisfactory. it is probable that most
Of the saloonists will offer surety
bonds
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17

Rome. April 1.-THE Italian govern
ment, desiring To he absolutely sure of
the real condition of the pope. today
summoned those directly responsible
for the care of his health. The pontiff's
physicians replied To the appeal for Il
direct statement with the frank dec
laration it was extremely difficult to
say thar the pCpe's constitution would
overcome the present crisis. Even IL IL
does. II Is explained, the remainder Of
the pontin's days still will he consid-
cred AZ rrecarious. and the end might
be expected at any time.
The physicians bulletin this morn
inp
The rontin spent "A calm night The
diminution of his cough relieved tn"
holy father considerably. His temper
aturc was - this morning \ slight
amelioration in bronchial symptoms is
noted
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-04-17
Confident OF Recovery.

The pope is So much better. accord
ing L. today's reports from the Natl-
car, that If present conditions con-
tinue the last bulletin about his health
viii be published by the physicians to-
morrow. In this the doctors viii de
clare they are confident of the pom
tn's recovery. The pope himself sa,u
he is better
When Dr Amici visited hlm at noon
and asked how he felt he replied:
This Is the first day since my first
relapse that I feel really relieved.
Physician again impressed upon
the pope tie necessity al complete
rest, informing him that activity would
create obstacles to his recovery.
Your commands shall he obeNed,"
said the pope. smiling with an air of
resignation.
Shortly after the doctors left, how
ever. the sun broke ont of the clouds.
The pontinr declared he could endure
the bed no longer. Restless he insist.
ed on rising. His valet proceeded Ia
help him rise. but the pope refused aa-
sistancc saying he could help him
self, although he admitted he was feel
mg somewhat weaker
pr Amici again visited tn" pontln
this afternoon aud found little change
in his condition since morning. His
temperature was slightly increased
but as a whole his condition was sta
tinrorV