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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-06-20
PRAISES JOE BIRMINGHAM.
Cy Young Believes Maps Manager 1:
Another Fielder Jones.

Another Fielder Jones.
Cy Young thinks that Joe Birming
ham. Clevennd'S manager. will be an
other Fielder Jones The aforesaid
Fielder piIoted the White Sox, then the
hitless wonders. to tine world title
Young believes that "Birmy" will be
much the same sort Of heady man
ager that Jones was.
birmingham exercises judgment
like Jones' says the veteran pitcher.
He has an ideal personality. and l
can't conceive OF any fellow who has
decent disposition being antagonis-
tic 10 him
"IIiS knowledge of baseball and its
tricks is So extraordinary as to be at
times uncanny. He has a fine, intel
ligent class Of fellows to deal with.
His experience and training have fitted
him to obtain the best possible re
suits"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-06-20

1--WE live ui 'rfu quoted the wise
guy
Yes, unit. We are about forty. and
then We begin 10 live and rp'rarn '
supplemented the simple mug phim
delplla Record
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-06-20
The Retort.

Here is retort which dull stu.
dent once made: Professor-You seem
to be very dull Wh-r Alexander the
Great was your age had already
conquered the world Student-Well.
you see, he had Aristotle for teacher
Chambers Journal
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-06-20
Missed Vocation.

Client-Didnt you make mistake
IN going into law instead of the army?
Lawyer-Why; Client-By the way
you charge there would be little left
of the enemy London Tit-Bits
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-06-20

Olding was sent out after the pas
sengers of the disabled machine.
The coming together of the two
machines was the llghtest kind OF a
collision, and ordinarily would have
disabled neither.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-06-20

Jap-a-Lac will make old furniture
look like new. All shades at Cramer
Bros.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1913-06-20

Artistic job work at Courier Office
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24
GOVERNMENT GOES AFTER
AN ALLEGED LABOR TRUST

Chicago, Feb. 24.--An alleged Labor
trust" is attacked by the federal gov
ernment in the civil suit filed today
against two local unions of electrical
workers engaged in "a strike against
the Postal Telegraph and Cable Co.
The government alleges "A combination
and conspiracy, through violence and
depredations, to injure the Postal
wires, thus preventing the transmits
sion of government and commercial
messages i'm interstate commerce. The
government asks an injunction, pend q.
ing final action to stop the alleged
cutting of wires, burning or injuring Of
lines and from interfering with the
transmission of messages.
In September the union asked the
Postal TO declare a CLOSED shop" The
company refused, saying it would be
obliged to discharge many old and
faithful men. The strike was threat
ened. on October Is, the company
discharged the unionists and hired
non members. Threats were made on
the officers and employees Immediately,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24
PORFIRIO DIAz
AWAITING CALL
Will Aid Country II Foreign Com
plications Result
HAS FAITH IN GENERAL HUERTA

Keneh, Egypt. FEB. 24-Porfiro Diaz,
former president Of Mexico, is holding
himself i'm readiness to respond To the
call OF his countrymen in case for
cign complications result from the
Mexican revolution. II this should not
occur he said he would not return To
Mexico until a settled government had
been re-establlshed. He expressed the
hope that hands of Mexico" would
continue TO he the policy of the Unit
ed States. He made the follow ng
statement To the Associated Press:
Il prefer 10 say nothing regarding
the faults of Francisco Madero's rule
or the causes of the revolution. As a
political opponent of Madero my opin-
ion might be considered biased.
General Victoriane Huerta is an
officer and a gentleman who possesses
the confidence of all classes i'm Mexico.
Personally / have the greatest respect
for and confidence in him chose him
10 escort me from Mexico City to Vera
Cruz when | was eXled.
II think General Huerta Is i'm a po-
sition to maintain order until con-
stitutional government has been def
initely re- established.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24
ARE NOT DECIDED
ON FUTURE COURSE
ron Workers Have Yet to Solve
Reorganization Plan

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 24.--Meet-
ing under conditions without a paral
lei in the history of organized labor
the sixteenth annual convention Of the
| International Association of Bridge
and Structural Iron Workers assembl-
ed in this city today with an atten-
dance of delegates representing local
branches of the organization through
cut the United States and Canada.
The meeting place of the convention
is within a stones throw Of the fed
era, building. where, only a few weeks
ago, after "A sensational trial lasting
several months, more than thirty ofii-
cials and prominent members of the
iron workers association We're found
guilty in the dynamite conspiracy"
cases and sentenced To prison.
The convicted officials, who have
been released on bonds pending their
appeals to the higher court, were the
most conspicuous participants i'm the
opening proceedings of the conven-
tion today. President Frank NJ. Ryan,
one of those under prison sentence oc-
cupied the chair and was given an
ovation when he called the gathering
to order.
Talks with the delegates indicate
that the convention is likely to prove
the most important ever held by the
association. Weighty problems are to
be discussed and acted upon. The
rank and file of the membership ad-
vocate a reorganization of the union,
as there are now only two members
of the executive board who are not
under sentence to prison. The ques-
tion of reorganization, however. Is
difficult one to solve and it is evil
dent that many of the delegates are
! in uuandary as to how to proceed.
1t is desired to avoid any action
| that might be construed as a turn
down" of the convicted officials. The
union has spent a vast amount of
money i'm defending these officials and
| il is expected that much more will be
spent i'm an effort to save them from
prison. At the same time. ii is felt
/ that with new deal all around, from
the president down to the minor Off
cials, will be for the good of the union.
1t is said that strong pressure will be
brought to bear upon the convicted
officials to voluntarily resign and not
seek re- e-election to office. which source.
II is believed, would he the best way
to solve the present dilemma
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24
MANY AUTOS STOLEN.
Thefts in Chicago Alone Amount to
S2,600,000 Each Year.

Chicago. Feb. 24.-Chicago autom D.
bile owners pay toll of more than
81, coo 900 year to organized bands of
automobile th,efs who, after stealing
the vehicles, repaint them and change
their appearance so as to make their
Identification impossible.
Last year nearly 5000 motor cars
were stolen and but small propor-
ton were recovered by the owners, ac-
cording to information received by the
police
IL is said that most of the cars were
taken to cities nearby where shops are
maintained by gangs to repaint and
machines
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24
NO PLACE FOR eERNHARpT.
German Actors and Actresses Must
Declare Their Ages.

Berlin, Feb. 24.-Actors and act
resses in Germany have been placed
in the awkward dilemma of being COM
PEELED to give their ages, under the new
Imperial insurance act and they petit
toned the federal council today
through the German stage society To
release them from their predicament
by amending the measure.
The players pray the authorities To
permit them TO guard the dates of
their birth as professional secrets.
They declare It is not mere ques-
ton of vanity hut one of bread and
butter. especially for the women. many
Of whom obtain engagement because
their talent is combined with youth
full appearance.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24
BABES IN WHITE HOUSE.
First Time Since the Administration
OF Ben Harrison.

Washington. ID. c.. Feb. 24.-For the
first time since the administration of
the late BENJAMIN Harrison, when
BABY Mckee" now husky young
collegian, engaged the attention of the
country by his pranks and childish
prattle, the white house. when Presi-
dent Wilson arrives will have a real
live baby to discuss. To he sure, Ar
chic and Quentin Roosevelt were kid
dies" I'm their fathers earlier regime.
but they were grown UP when COM
pared To the latest comers. Baby Goth
ran and Baby Howe.
President Wilson's niece, Mrs. Perrin
Cothran, of North Carolina, with her
baby daughter is going to live at the
white house. Mrs. Perrin Cothran, who
is but a little over 20, Is a great beau
ty. and her baby daughter shares her
loveliness
Raby Cothran's playmate will be
her small cousin, little Virginia Howe,
the only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
James Wilson Howe. MIR. Howe Is
the youngest son of President Will
sons only sister, Mrs. George Howe oi
Raleigh, N. c.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24

Ishpeming, Mich, Feb. 24.-Ishpem-
ings annual ski tournament. post
poned from Saturday until yesterday
afternoon, on account of the storm,
was complete success. The attend
ance was large.
The heavy snowfall of Saturday did
not effect the hill, as is evident from
the many perfect jumps made by both
the professionals and amateurs.
Ragnar Omtvedt. the worlds cham
pion. who established his record in the
National tournament in Ironwood on
the 10th. with a mark of l69 feet, and
Barney Riley, the former Ishpeming
boy, were the stars of yesterdays meet.
The worlds champion did not have
anything on the young Irishman,
either in length Of jumps or form, as
there was only one foot difference in
their two jumps i'm favor of the cham
pion, while Riley won i'm the longest
stamping jump, with LAP feet, Omit
vedt clearing 141 feet. In Omtvedt's
second jump for the prizes he got a
mark of 142 feet, while Riley was close
behind him with 139 feet. In Omtvedt's
first jump he landed at the 130-foot
mark, while Riley scored 1872 feet. Both
broke the hill record of 1i0 feet
All of the professionals. as well as
the amateurs, gave "A good account of
themselves and the jumping was the
prettiest ever seen on the Ishpeming
hill
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24
WOMEN MEET KING GEORGE.
Goreeously Bedecked Americans Bow
to British Rulers.

London, Feb. 24.-Eight American
women met the king and queen in the
second court at Buckingham palace.
They were: Mrs Irwin r. Laughlin.
wife of the charge d'affaires. Mrs.
Wynne Sewell, Pittsburg: Mrs. +. $.
Pearson, New York; Mrs. Natalie
Pearson. New York: Mrs. Harriet
Sproul, Pttsburg Miss Lebrun Pear
son. New York; Mrs. Walter Horton
Schoelkopf. Buffalo, and Mrs. Nathan
*. Averill. wife of the military at
tache at ST. Petersburg.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24
TO ARGUE ooMPERs APPEAL.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Arguments
on the appeal of Samuel Gompers.
Frank Morrison and John Mitchell,
American Federation of Labor officials
under Jail sentence for contempt Of
court in connection with the Bucks
Stove and Range company case. will
begin tomorrow in the court of ap-
peals of the District of Columbia II is
expected the arguments will occupy
two days.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24
CUBA'S DAY TO CELEBRATE.

Havana. Feb. 24.-In Havana and
the provinces alike a holiday was kept
today IN celebration OF the eighteenth
anniversary of the declaration of in
dependence and the commencement of
the revolution which, with the inter-
vention Of the United States. culmin-
ated I'm the freedom of Cuba from
Spanish rule.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24
BANDITS SUMMON POLICE.
Also Give Their Description After
Robbina Seven Men.

Chicago Feb. 2i.-After robbng
seven men and backing them into an
ice box at the point OF revolvers. two
young bandits last night called the
Thirteenth precinct police station two
blocks away and said We've just
robbed Ed stanords saloon. one of us
has red hair SO long" The police
arrived just as the seven patrons were
shattering the door of the refrigerator.
The robbers escaped.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24
CHILD browns IN eATHTUe

Chicago, Feb. 24.--Solvie Lamber-
sky, s years old. after being over
come by gas from a heater in the
bathroom of her home Friday. fell
back into the tub half filled with wa
ter and was drowned. The child just
had been given bath by her l5-year
old sister, Emma.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24
542 POUND MAN is DEAD.

Champaign, ILL.,. Feb. 24.-Lew Vim
cent, the largest man in central Illi-
nois. weighing 542 pounds, Is dead in
Muncie from heart disease.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24
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FEDERAL WHITE SLAVE
ACT UPHELD BY THE
U. S. SUPREME COURT.

: Washington, Fed. 2l.--The
= federal "fhfite slave traffic act"
of 1910 was upheld as consu-
: tutional today by the supreme
? court of the United States, i'm
: the opinion of Justice McKen-
!. ma.
: The supreme court finally
: concluded its announcement of
; decisions without any on the
. state rate or other important
. eases.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24
EXTRA SESSION APRIL I.

Trenton, n. j., Feb. 24-President-
elect Wilson has announced the extra
session of Congress will be convened
on April l.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24

dero, a beautiful young woman. edu-
Gated in Paris who has been a bril-
liant leader of society since the revo-
luton of 1910 was dry-eyed and tiger
ish in her emotions.
BY the side of the two women whose
husbands had been killed the girl hurl-
ed accusations at the officers who
barred the entrance.
Denounees Them as Assassins.
"Cowards Assassins!" she called to
them, her voice pitching high. The Of
ficers stared impassively.
You ! The men who fired on de-
fenseless men! You and your superior
officers are traitors!"
No effort was made to remove the
women, nor did the officers attempt 10
silence them. Sonora Madero contin-
ued her sobbing and the girl did not
cease her hysterical TRADE until the
arrival Of the Spanish minister ana
the Japanese charge d'affaires, who
came TO offer their services.
committee of followers of Zapa-
Ia arrived today To discuss arrange
ments to bring about peace in the
south. Reports from the state of OAK
aca indicate the disaffected Indians
there have been pacified. Juan San
ches Azcona. who was private secre-
tary to Francisco Madero, was releas-
ed from prison today.
Maderista Troops Revolt.
III Paso, Texas. Feb. 24.-Former
Maderista troops at Suarez, near Chi
huahua. have rebelled against the
Huerta government and declare they
will not permit traffic between Chi
huahua and the border. They were at
Suarez as part of the guard for the
Mexican Central railroad between
Juarez and Chihuahua. This is the first
open declaration Of troops in north
ern Mexico. Juarez Maderista fol-
lowers still are under arms, but are
guarded carefully by federals in town.
ouet at Vera Cruz.
Vera Cruz. Feb. 24.-Ernesto Made
ro, who was finance minister in the
cabinet Of his nephew. President Fran
cisco Madero, has arrived here with
his family on special car. He prob
ably will depart this afternoon on
board the Cuban gunboat Cuba. Ev-
erythng is quiet here
Pope is Much Affected.
Rome. Feb 24-Pope Plus learned
today of the death OF Madero and Sua
rec. His holiness was greatly af-
fected.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24
Gen. Carter Gets orders.

Chicago, Feb. 24-Maior General
William NJ Carter, commanding the
second division of the United States
army, has been ordered to hold him
self and the divisional headquarters
officers in readiness TO respond at any
moment TO orders to proceed south.
The fourth and sixth brigades receiv-
ing similar orders are in General Car
ters division.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24
Pope is Much Affected.

Rome Feb. 24.-Pope Plus learned
today of the death Of Madero and Sua-
req. His holiness was greatly af-
fected.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-02-24

'''J 'ePa' atlVns TToSeeus
Washington, Feb. 24.-The fourth
brigade of the second army division
and sixth brigade were ordered today
70 prepare to entrain to join other
troops being modified. This is part
of the plan to assemble complete
military organization for any unto
ward events i'm Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-22

this being. 30 per cent. of the total mortality. Ashford, Canterbury, Hamp- ton, Scotland were Windham county towns from which no deaths were re- ported for the month of August. Main Street and Square Need Atten-
 ton.
 The new material used in resur- facing Elm street looks so fine to many Putnam citizens that some of them have made a motion to let the good work go on, meaning that they would like to see Main street improved and the square about the railroad sta ton.
 One suggestion heard is that the city do the necessary digging up of these sections and furnish the crushed rock and spread it, the top dressing and special treatment to be done by the contractors who are building Elm street for the state highway depart ment
 In Middletown where streets similar to what Elm street is going to be have been built much satisfaction is ex- pressed over the fine wear that the streets are giving.
 Under the plan suggested it is be- Heved that it would not be very expensive proposition to improve Main street and the square, giving strangers who come here good first impression of Putnam's streets.
 Quiet Election Probable.
 There will be no great excitement over Putnam's town election this year. There is no contest over important places on the town ticket and there will be no vote on the license ques- ton, two things that will certainly operate against any great interest be- ing taken in the proceedings, which are apt to be of a perfunctory nature, as was the case last year, when the vote cast was not heavy. A feature this year, however, will probably be the voting by the new women electors, who have a right to vote on school and H- brary matters and will oubtedly exercise 1t.
 Speakers for Missionary Meeting.
 The semi-annual meeting of the Woman's Congregational Home Mis- sionary society of Connecticut is to be held in the Congregational church here October 1. This organization embraces all of the auxiliaries of the Congre gational church in the state, and a large and enthusiastic meeting is an ticipated. Rev. Sherrod Soule and Mrs. Ida Nose, are among those sched- uled to make addresses. During the day reports will be made by the secre- taries of auxilaries that are repre- sented in the gathering.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-22

as shown by the books of the secre- tary: Teachers wages and supervisor, $19, ,445.5S; janitors and care of proper ty, $1, 1,723.80; fuel, $1,5G152; supplies, stationery and printing, $1,20427; text books, $523.57; music $478.98; trans portation of pupils, SS3826; repairs, $1,351.52; insurance, $25G15; commit tees services, $168.40; spraying trees, $22; enumeration of pupils, $50: grad uating exercises, $25; town of Putnam, tuition, $50; evening school, $428.50; total, $28,268.55.
 The receipts for the schools from the various sources are IS follows: From state and school fund, S2,513.25; from town deposit fund $384,86; from tuition, and rebate on the supervisors salary, S3,341.2 .25; from miscellaneous sources, $S7.42 total $6,435.91.
 Net cost of schools 10 the town, $21,- 832.64.
 Entertained at Whist.
 Miss Grace Bacon entertained at whist Saturday afternoo n, three tables being played. Mrs. C. $. Francis had highest score. Dainty refreshments were served at the close of the game.
 Mrs. Gilbert and daughter, Miss Evelyn Gilbert, of Worcester, were guests of local relatives over Sunday.
 Evening of Bridge.
 The Ladies Bridge club will meet with Mrs. A. H. Huntington at the Back cottage at Alexander's lake this (Mon- day) evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-22
WANT CITY ICE.
Citizens to the Number of 722 Endorse $S,0Oo Appropriation Made in August -203 Against the Project

The final chapter in the long strug- gle over municipal ice was brought to close Saturday when the special city meeting by vote of 722 to 203, decided to stand by the viva voce vote Of the August special city meeting at
 which the sum of $8,000 was appro- priated for machinery and ice sheds.
 Although the total number voting 925, was in excess of what might have been expected at a special meeting and betokened considerable interest, the day furnished little, if any, excitement and the fact that voting was going on was not at all noticeable The vot- CTS had been given plenty of time dur ing the past year to make up their minds and it is apparent that a large majority of the citizens of Willimantic believe in municipal ice.
 The move to accomplish this result was started by the council about a year ago and has awakened consider able interest in the other cities of the state.
 Ice was stored up by the city all last winter and peddled this summer by contractors for the city. Delage & Girouard, the firm which sold the ice, have expressed themselves satisfied with the outcome of the past seasons business, while city officials have stated that the return to the city has shown that the business can be con ducted at profit. There has been, however, an undercurrent of opposi- ton which seemed to narrow down to two points, contamination of the wa ter supply and a dislike to see the city enter into any business.
 The special city meeting held in Au- gust voted to expend $S,000 in the pro- ject, but the common council granted a petition presented to it. asking for a vote by check list. The result yeas Saturdays balloting, which seems con elusive as regards popular sentiment.
 Mayor Daniel P Dunn, who intro duced in the general assembly of 1907 the resolution which amended the city charter, giving the city the right to go into the ice business, cast the first ballot, followed closely by City Clerk Albert c. Scripture.
 By virtue of his office Mayor Dunn was moderator of the meeting, which was held at the old town building on Church street William J. Sweeney was checker and Matthew Healey box tender. while Daniel Kelly distributed he ballots. The counters were Town Clerk Frank P. Fenton and William L. Jenkins.
 During the day protest was sub mitted in writing by NJ. Eugene Lin eoln against allowing any to vote who were not legal voters at the time the 1911 list was perfected. The protest was Oyerruled.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-22
Italian from Stafford Left Through a
 Window

Sunday afternoon pleasant appear ing Italian woman, who gave her age as twenty one, came to the police sta tion in search of a meal and trans portation to Stafford. She told Chief Richmond, who was at the desk, that she had been in Norwich looking for work. Finding nothing there, she started for home, but her funds gave out. After consulting SeIectman Rob- ert E. Mitchell, Chief Richmond asked the young woman to step into the pa trolmans room for a few moments. He then called Supt Chamberlain of the almshouse, who arrived shortly afterward. intending to take the stranger to the almshouse for square meal. On> going in search of her how ever, the room was found deserted and an open window indicated the manner of her departure. There is a drop of three or four feet at that spot It is believed that the young woman mis- understood the chiefs conversation over the phone and feared she was to be confined in the workhouse.
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