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The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26
The Right Idea

As stolid young German was steer
Ing trio of other Germans about for
a day, 1t became necessary TO use a
telephone. Though Fritz had had small
doings with telephones, the idea was
so appalling to the three newcomers
that it occurred to him as an oppor-
tunity to cover himself with glory.
He stepped up to the phone In as
jaunty and debonair a manner as he
could
He rang tho bell for central with
something of flourish and took down
the receiver.
"Hello--is dis" He paused Imply:
he was stuck. Only second. however.
Then his self-confdence came back:
rs dis der middle7' he finished,
smartly.-New York Times.
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26
THE STATE PRESS
Redding Money

Z Money of Redding tax payers helped
build the free bridge at Anderson,
which helps Anderson. and the free
bridge at Balls ferry, which helps Cot
tonwood. Still many of the people of
these two thriving towns oppose the
new bridge at Redding. The bridge
tax which Redding has uncomplain-
ingly, though unlawfully. paid for
number of years would be more than
SUFFICIENT to build the much needed
bridge at Reid's ferry.--Redding Cou-
rier-Free Press.
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26
Ever Catch a Snie2

A boy was found fishing stolidly with
an improvised rod and hook.
He paid no attention when spoken
to. but mournfully pursued the matter
in hand.
What are you doing?" he was
asked
'Fishin' for snigs,' he replied. in a
lifeless voice.
what are sniss?" said the curious
spectator.
I don't know" he replied drearily
i've never caught ono yet."-St. Louis
Post-Dispatch.
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26
The Railroads Active
Two railroad presidents

Two railroad presidents-B F Bush of the
Western Pacific and A. L. Mohler of the
Union Pacifc-withn the last few days have
both discussed plans for construction work which
should have beneficial effect the prosperity OF
the districts particularly affected and also on San
Francisco.
Mr. Bush has decided on two lines within
the state one to connect with Reno, together with
feeder Mr. Mohler says that the Union Paclhc
will certainly build line connecting BOISE CITY,
Idaho. with the Union Pacific main lines.
The Western Pacihcs new lines within the
state will open up the Santa Clara valley to COM
petition and will also let the road into the Bakers
field oil fields while the road to Reno will give the
Nevada city near entry into San Francisco The
Union Pacihc's new road to Boise should also help
business between the Idaho capital and the coast.
The activity of the great railroads in planning
new construction work for the coast region IS
wholesome and most promising. Both railroad
presidents are naturally and properly cautious in
safeguarding their utterances to the time OF be-
ginning the work. Both say it will depend on the
state of the money market but it is noticeable that
neither Mr.. Bush nor Mr. Moher seem to be par
ticularly depressed by the condition OF the money
market, and Mr.. Mohler, the elder and more con-
sservatve of the two, does not anticipate serious
trouble in raising funds.
There is no room at any rate for the calamity
howler to find anything to help his doleful cry in
what the two railroad presidents say. The general
public should feel confident if these men express
no lack of confidence, that the railroad activity
means good times ahead.
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26

to 60 into effect next month is the postmaster gen.
erals statement that he expects to see all weights In
creased and rates reduced; but that he wishes to
feel his way in the right direction When he does
so he will no doubt fnd as other nations have
found, that it will pay the public to do its own
package delivery business all over the country.
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26
A WANING

THE wedding month is here and the
parents OF sweet June brides should
friends, the Blanks.
The speaker was Simon Ford. Smil-
ing. he continued:
Why, what's the matter, here? ]
called upstairs to Mrs. Blanks one
June morning. for the house looked
bare and upset. What's the matter!
Have you sent your furniture to be
stored?'
NO, Mr.. Blank answered in a sour
voice, no, not at. all. My daughter
was married last week. and she has
merely taken away the things she
thought belonged to her. New
Orleans States.
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26

Every foreign born citizen in the United States ought
protest against the duty of IS per ad vaorem
which is put books printed in foreign languages in the
Wilson Underwood bill 1t is amazing that scholar like
President Wilson should stand for such relic of bar
barism and for its twin the duty art when both have
heretofore been free.
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26
Tax Payefs' League for Sanger

call is being circulated for the
organization of Tax Payers league
here. the object of which is to pro-
mote the best interests of Sanger and
build up the town. This is worthy
proposition, and every enterprising and
active citizen of Sanger should attend
the meeting and assist in forming the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES News.
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26

The Merchants association of New York is making
the best to catch and hold foreign trade that
be taken, having quality price and packing right
Instead of quoting goods f. b., the Merchants asso-
ciaton quoting f. which is the foreign method.
To quote foreigner price which does not cover cost
of goods, insurance and freight practically meaning
less because he compare them with competitive
quotations.
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26
SHARP POINTS
For Aud Lang Syne

The fact that there isn't anv am
pasSaaor TO Dahomey to be appointed
is all that keeps Colonel Harvey from
being favorably considered. -CleyeIa nd
Plain Dealer
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26

Portugal appears have made substantial progress
republic, in spite of the constant attempts of the
monarchsts the impression that nothing has
been done Religious liberty, for thing is now COM
plete Education has been improved, financial methods
have been improved and what practically slave
trade in Africa has been suppressed In themselves these
arc achievements of small Importance
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26
ANSWERS TO QUERIES

CADETS-A. w. B. c., Oakland. The rules
governing the United States military academy at
West Point say in relation to sending money TO
cadet: 'No cadet is permitted to receive
money, any other supplies from his parents
or from any person whomsoever. without the
sanction Of the superintendent most rigid
observance of this regulation Is urged upon all
parents and guardians, as violations would make
distinctions between cadets, which 1t is the
especial desire to avoid The pay Of a cadet is
sufficient, with proper economy. for bis support
The pay is $500 year and one ration per day.
or Communication therefor at 80 cents day. The
total is $709.5 to commence with hts admission
to the academy. The cadet must keep himself
supplied with certain designated articles of wear
and furniture and Immediately after admission
candidates must be provided with an outnt Of
uniform. etc., the cost Of which is about siso
This sum. or at least 500 thereof, must be de-
posted with the treasurer Of the aeademy be-
fore the candidate is admitted"
LAWS. H., City. If you desire information
as to whether certain bill passed At the last
session of the legislature was signed by the
governor, address letter OF inquiry to the
office of the secretary of state, Sacramento
BATTING AvERAGE-B. b. c.. Ctr. To
find the batting average OF a baseball PLAYER
divide the number of base hits by the number Of
times at bat
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26

Dallas, Tex, has law forbidding man to get drunk
anywhere except in his own house; but if his wife is of
the right sort he won't have much chance there either
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26
Always Present

Bring on your giant gooseberries.
here comes the silly season-Chicaao
News.
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26

Evanston, suburb of Chicago has discovered that it
has 3,483 women voters than men, and the latter
worried to know what the are going to do to
them politically. Turn and turn about is fair play
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26
Progressive Vic

victor Murdock is so progressive that
Ii he starts tomorrow he wi,, .~-;,.
Observation-Disclosures Ledger.
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26
Cubist Gowns

Cubist gowns have appeared in par;s
lhey give the impression of nothing Al
all.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26

London women have taken up pipe smoking Fashions
will repeat themselves 1t was quite the mode in the
eighteenth century
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26
FERRY TALES !
BY LINDSAY CAMPBELL

N/nLIAM spEcK. chief engineer
M Of the California state naval
militia, combines with a first
class practical and theoretical knowl-
edge Of machinery an eloquent and
persuasive tongue. Also he is re-
garded by his shipmates as a good fell
low, evidence OF which lies in the fact
that they have honored him with a
nickname. Socially and in the cozy and
informal privacy of the Marblehead's
wardroom they speak of him and ad-
dress him as '.Pico.''
Nicknames may not be very dignified.
but they are really marks Of distinction
and a recognition Of individuality. The
late general shafter took moro pride
in the fact that tho enlisted men re-
ferred to him as "Pecos Bilr' than in
all the medals with which he had the
right to decorate his expansive bosom.
Speck would rather be called "Pico"
than admiral.
All OF which has nothing at all to do
with the following hitherto unpublished
extract from the log of the recent mid
summer cruise of the state naval
militia, when the citizen sailors took
the U. S. S. Marblehead to Santa Cruz
The Ancient Mariner told me about it
as we crossed the bay the other morn
ing on the steamer Berkeley.
Speck owns an automobile, which he
enjoys best when sharing with his
friends. When it was decided to make
the cruise to Santa Cruz the chief en-
gineer shipped his car to the city by
the sea, and when the officers went
ashore there he invited as many as
could get aboard to join him in JOY
ride.
The motorcop who arrested them said
that they were travelling at so miles an
hour. He gave up trying to eaten
them when the speedometer on his
motorcycle showed 80 knots. He
headed them off later and Just an hour
before they were due back aboard the
Marblehead the chief engineer. who
had been driving the car; Lieutenant
Chris Bauer. Lieutenant Harloe and
few others of the Marblehead's after
guard-the very flower of the state
naval militia, in fact--found themselves
in Santa Cruz Jail with a charge of
against them by cop who was doubly
indignant because Chief Engineer
Speck had undertaken to prove that
the bracing air of Santa Cruz had so
affected the motorcop's speedometer
that it overregistered more than so
per cent.
They could have their liberty by put
ting up bail at the rate OF SIS apiece.
Otherwise the jail had cells enough to
hold them all. A census of their COM
bined assets showed SIS in money, three
pocket edition OF the navy regulations.
Then somebody remembered that
Commander Morey of the state naval
militia was a resident of Santa Cruz,
and the commanding officer Of one of
the seaside city's banks. Also 1t was
discovered that he had a telephone.
Commander" Morey read them all a
lesson on the risks Involved in rough
liberty AS Citizen Morey he ex-
planned to the chief or police who the
offenders were and begged for Ieniency
and another chance for them on the
ground that they were strangers and
unfamiliar with the local speed regu-
1ations. AS Banker" Morey he offered
to put up the requisite bail, but the
chief of police concluded that naval
militiamen were entitled to some le-
niency on the fourth Of July and re-
leased them.
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26
One Balkan Trouble

Perhaps it's those neckties wb,ch
nave got Bulgaria into all this trouble.
Charleston News and Courier
The San Francisco call., 1913-07-26

Now they talking of making ex-President Roose-
cit mayor of New York. Bullyi
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-09
The WORST or IT.

Jude Gary, apropos Of the trust
INVESTIGATIONS said the other day in
New York
No big, successful business can feel
safe The heads Of every such bust
ness are un pins and needles an the
time. They are like the old shcllhack.
An old sheIlback sat on a wind
swept ocean pier carvinE toy ships
with q iackknife, ana about the edge
of the pier played half dozen urchins.
The water Was deep and turbulent but
the urahms tuul, all sorts of risks. and
finally the old ahellbaek. dropping his
work, grabbed up "a couple of them and
spanked them somdly
What did YOU do that for? II by
ISLANDER asked the old sheHback.
Wall capn he replied. 4 amt
that | care "a tiukcrs durn whether
they fall i'm or whether they don't
What ! can't stand is the gosh-hanged
uncertainty
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-09
SPORT SEASON
IS NEAR CLOSE
Hardly Likely Baseball and Cricket
Leagues Will Resume

This years outdoor sport season is
now regarded as practically closed so
iar as the copper country is concern
ed. An early settlement of the strike
might make il possible for a few more
baseball and cricket games TO be play
ed hut due 10 the present uncertainty
many of the teams have suffered de-
sertions from the ranks, players hav-
ing lett Tor other points and it is
doubtful IL the sports could be made
as interesting during the remainder Of
the season as they have been. Accord
ing to the schedule of games adopted
Tor the G. Il. VI. baseball league. the
closing games would not be played UNI
I'll Sept. l3, but now there are several
postponed contests To be played and
1t would be next To impossible to com
plete the original schedule.
The cricket schedule has practically
been completed, at least Mohawk has
cinched the championship and there
would be little interest in the contests
remaining on the schedule except to
decide which team is entitled to sec
ond place. AT any rate there are only
few games remaining to be played
The Sunday school league schedule
has practically bee completed After
today there will only be one or two
games remaining To be played.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-09
KNOCKERS AFTER CALLAHAN
White so* Manager Hurt by Many
Unkind Reports.

Washington, ID. c.. Aug. 9.-'Its un
fair" is what Manager Callahan said
today when shown a copy of the story
printed i'm Chicago to the effect of his
losing his job as pilot of the White
Sox forces
What prompted the story is beyond
me-" quoth Cal, "as there Is no truth
in il, and the only explanation is that
! have some opponents i'm Chicago and
they are responsible. If they say
Comiskey and ! are on the outs over
the Chase trade and Chappell dea,
they are mistaken. Comiskey was
instrumental in getting Chase, and
was concerned only as far as to sane
ton the deal Comiskey was perfectly
satisfied when | saw him last, and
have no reason to believe he has
changed, as Chase has strengthened
the ball club a great deal, our recently
losing streak Notwithstanding.
AS for Chappell, it is unfair to him
to condemn him so early. A wise
baseball man wouldn't do it. Com
isl1ey Is the man who purchased him
from Milwaukee and not ].
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-09
U. OF M. LANDS STAR.
Harold Wilson, Crack Pole Vaulter,
Will Enter.

Los Angeles, Aug. 9.-The Univer-
sity Of Michigan will have this com
ing year one OF the best pole vaulters
in southern California, Harold Will
son, the star in that event at the Oc-
cidental College of Los Angeles, left
for Ann Arbor today where he expects
TO matriculate in the University this
fall.
Wilson was regarded as enc of the
most promising pole vaulters i'm south
ern California intercollegiate ranks
and was easily good for better than
IL feet. In all the meets he entered
last spring. he showed excellent form
and won many points for his school
Before entering Occidental he grad
uated from Long Beach high school
Because of his exceptional ability it
is practically certain that Wil2on will
win n berth on the Michigan track
team unless he should be debarred
from athletics by the one year resi-
dence rule
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-09
BASEBALL GOSSIP
FROM MANY CAMPS.
1. !. !. = = 49,. !. :. !. !. !. !. =

Newark which bids fair to cop the
International league pennant. has not
won championship since 1856.
Catcher MCGEE is showing some nice
work with the Detroit Tigers, both be-
| hind the plate and at bat.
The White Sox look ike a strong ag-
gregation. but they certainly got away
TO u bad start in their present Eastern
trip.
The Ottpmwa champions are out in
front and making a great fight for his
seasons pennant i'm the Central assoc
citation.
The Kitty league is producing a
classy pennant race this season with
Paducah, Hopkinsville and GAINESVILLE
running as favorites.
The Cincinnati Reds are shy on
heavy stickers. Manager Joe Tinker
being the only Red Bird who is bat
ting i'm the 300 circle.
II doesn't look as though Larry La
joie Is all in by a long way, Judging
from the game he has been putting up
for the Maps in the east.
Horrors! Joe Jackson Is surely GO
ing back. He played i'm a double head
er at Boston the other day and didn't
get hit all afternoon.
In Hamilton, Weilman and Leverenz
the st. Louis Browns probably have
the strongest trio of southpaws in the
business this season.
Rumor has it that Hugh Duffy will
dispose of his Portland, Me-, club and
plotting a big league team.
Billy Hamilton. one of the old-time
stars of the Boston Nationals. has as
sumed the management Of the Fall
River team Of the New England league
Olaf Henricksen of the Red Sox is
at his home In Canton, Mass, recov-
ering from an operation for appen-
diciiis performed ON him recently in
Chicago.
While the Phillies, the Cubs and the
Pirates have been getting their share
of the games Of late, they don't seem
able To gain any on the Giants.
II is said the Brooklyn Superbas will
recall Raleigh Atchison of Newark.
the latter part Of this month. lie tops
the list Of International league pitch
ers.
Brooklyn fans had fond hopes of the
Stperbas keeping up I'm the race this
season but II looks now as though the !
Dahlen crew Is destined to finish In
the second division.
UNLIMITED guests To the press coop
az Fenway Park, Boston. have been |
putting " over on President Jim Me-
Aleer OF the Red Sox. Jim got wise |
the other day that the ringers we're in
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-09
FIR. DUNN|CAN TO
GIVE AN ADDRESS
Soldier Priest to Give Talk to the
Holy Name Society

Rev. Father Dunnigan, the soldier
priest and mayor Of the city of La
peer Mich. viii speak at the Sacred
Heart auditorium on Sunday evening.
Aug. 10 at S o'clock. under the au-
spices of the Holy Name society of the
sacred Heart. There viii also be a
short musical program. The public ia
cordially invited To attend No admis-
sion will be charged.
FIR. Dunnigan is a very eloquent
speaker and is immensely popular i'm
his home community. He addressed
| the local KNIGHTS of Columbus i'm their
hall Wednesday evening and all those
who heard him We're much impressed
pr Dunnigan IS chaplain of the second
regiment NJ. y. G. now doing service
in the vicinity Of the Isle Royale
mine.
Fr Patrick II. DunniEan is the only
Catholic priest may or i'm America, per
haps in the world He is the executive
OF city that Is overwhelmingly Prot
estant. whose Catholic population is
but three per cent Of the total popula-
most efficient official the city had ever
had in its history. OF the ~ votes
cast at his election, it is claimed only
81 were by members of his own creed.
His election was due solely 10 his per-
sonalitv ana character and 10 his ear
nest labors for the common good of the
community
Tr. Dunnigan is the founder Of the
present Commercial club of the city. is
chairman OF It's present executive
committee and one of it's most active
workers.
Several splendid musical numbers
have been arranged in connection with
Fr, punnigan's address to the Holy
Name society, among which are the
rendition of the Holy Name Hymn"
by the boys choir, in chorus, and an in
strumental selection by Harry II. King.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-09
IN TIME OF PEACE.

The new beast" or under class
man, at West Point had never heard
a heavy siege gun drcd. The first
class man was solicitous.
You have never been close when
one of these guns was fired. CHI &c
inquired
mo"
mo. sir" commented the first ctuss
man.
Yes, sir. No, sir" replied the
beast"
'Umm. It's liable 10 bust your ear
drums for life. See here, don't tell
him | told you, but go to the cnin-
mandant and ask him for -
The upper-class man was so solicit
tous that he whispered the rest OF the
communication.
A few minutes later the raw cadet
presented himself before the com
mandant.
Please, sir" he said, II want some
gun cotton for my ears" SATURDAY
Evening Post.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-09
GRAY.HosKiNG NuPTIALs.
aurium Young Lady Becomes the
Bride OF Detroit Man.

The nome of Mr.. and Mrs William
Clay was the scene of a very pretty
wedding at o'clock Thursday even
ing. when their daughter. Miss Myr-
tie G. Gray became the bride of Will
liam Hoslllng of Detroit. Rev. NJ. II.
I2ldred, pastor of the Laurium NJ. T..
church Cficiatcd. the ceremony being
solemni2ed in the presence of only the
immediate friends and relatives.
The bride was becomingly attired in
white Charmeuse satin. with pearl
trimmings and carried a shower bou-
quet of bridal roses and sweet peas
She was attended by her sister, Miss
Beatrice Gray who wore pea green
crepe de chene Fred Hosking, a broth
or of the groom was the best man. To-
hengrin's wedding march was played
by Miss Elsie Thomas. Miss Ellen
Brown was maid Of honor and was at
tired in a purple charmeusc.
The Gray home was prcttly decor
ated i'm green ana white sweet clyslum.
babybreath aud smilax having been
used in profusiun.
MIR and Mrs, IIosking left yester-
day morning on the Tionosta from
Houghton. for Detroit where the
groom Is employed.
The bride is q we'll known and pop
ular Laurium young lady having re-
sided here almost her entire life. She
is a well known vocalist, having been
a member of the Laurium NJ r.
church choir
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-09
THE PITCHERS TRAGEDY.

Connie Mack. who taxes great pr Idle
in developing young pitchers ami then
phophesying how they WI show mp IN
action, sent in one OF his finds in an
exhibition game not LONG ago. The
slaughter of tho young 81 ib artist was
pitiful To- behold. At the end of tho
second irlning Connie vas somewhat
peeved
What's the matter with YOU son 90
he asked the terrified youncstcr as
kindly as he could-which was not
remarkably kindly.
II don't seem To- b, able u pet
the ball over the plate, said the
pitcher sadly.
Your mighty right ynu 2au't get
il over the plate" observed MACK his
peeved condition much aggravated
And I'll tell YOU why Every time
YOU start II over they knock il back
at you."-Popular Magazine.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-09
DAVIS TROPHY BACK.
Celebration of Return After Ten Years
Absence is Postponed.

New York, Aug. 9.-Acting as proud
custodian of the Davis cup, Robert ID.
Wrenn, president of the United States
Lawn Tennis association, was warmly
greeted by tennis enthusiasts upon his
arrival here on board the lmperator.
II had been expected that the victor
ious American team consisting OF capt.
IT, II. Hackett. NJ. f.. McLoughlin. X.
Norris Williams and w. +. Johnson
would accompany him home, but ne
explained that they would not arrive
until next week.
The final celebration of the return
of the Davis cup To America VIII be
postponed until the players return. In
the meantime the trophy will be
placed upon exhibition for the first
time I'm this country since 1903. when
the English team consisting of the IA
nous Doherty brothers lifted 1t at
Boston.