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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-01

districts OF New York
These congressional elections. to-
Gether with the state election in Mas
sachusetts and New Jersey. are focus
ing national attention to a remark
able degree for an off year
I But attracting even more popular
| attention than the state elections is
the mayoralty contest I'm New York
city, where a formidable opposition has
united under the Fusion standard In
an effort 70 defeat Tammany Hall
OF much local interest and import
ance, also, are the municipal elections
to be held in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh.
| Buffalo, Cincinnati, Indianapolis
Louisville and a number of other cities
In nearly all of these municipal con.
! tests the reform question is a dominant
issue
Final arguments i'm the government
suit for the dissolution Of the Interna.
tional Harvester company. capitalized
at Hi0,c0o,Qoo, will be heard In the
United States circuit court az ST. Paul
Monday. Attorney General McReyn.
olds will appear in person to insist that
the stock of the corporation, if dissolu.
ton is ordered, shall be disposed Of
under such stringent provisions as will
make impossible a joint control Of the
component companies of the corpora.
ton az any future time.
The little republic Of Panama is pre-.
pairing 60 celebrate on Monday the
tenth anniversary Of its independence
from Colombia and coming, as it does.
soon after the turning Of water into
the Culebra Cut, there is likely To be
continuous round Of celebrations
fasting for some time
Tie hearing of Harry ". Juies, sec.
retary treasurer of the International
association of Bridge. and Structural
Iron Workers, Ia scheduled 10 take
place Wednesday before United
states commissioner in indianapolis.
The charge against Jones is conspir-
acy 10 transport explosives illegally,
which is the same charge on which
President Ryan and 81 other officials
and members Of the union were CON
victed and sent to prison some months
ago
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-01

When was coal oil frs, discovered,
and where was il first produced in
commercial qusntities2
Surface oil ur oil springs were
known in Ohio as early as 1890. and
au early Ohio scientist. Bildreth by
name, predicted that 1t would become
useful FOR lighting street lamps in the
future cities Of Ohio The first pro-
ducing well was struck at TiWsyille,
Ia. IN 1889. For several years Penn.
sylvanil ana New York were tie only
producing states. IN 1876 Ohio. West
Virginia and California began to pro
duce: ia 1857. Colorado: IN 1889. In
diana. Illinois. Kansas. Texas and Mis-
souri,; in 1921, Oklahoma.
What pay does a private soldier get
IN the German army
There are different rates OF pay ia
the German army for men Of like ranA.
To 60 inio the system I'm detail would
be too complicated Tue average pay
Of a private Is about $3.50 per aunum
Did Shakespeare say, Set beaaa,
on horseback and ne will ride 10 th,
deVil7"
The prorcrb in ,lat form is from -the
Gernar.-'lut the 1me idea Is found
in Anatomy of Melancholy. hy Rob
ert Burton rl57G-iif0l. Rurton put
IT, set a bcggar on horseback and he
will ride Il galop" shakespeare haa
the following: 'RuGgul,s mounted run
their horse 10 destb,''
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-01

What was th. first railroad in the
United States, and when was il char.
tered2
The first railroad in the United
States, the Baltimore and Ohio. was
chartered in 1927. The first tie was
laid July 4. 1928 by Charles Carols.
the last survivor OF the sgners OF the
Declaration of Independence
What word IS used to express tho
sentence, The Lord watch between mo
and thee when we are absent ono from
snother?r
Mizpah
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-01

Will you kindly give the exact
"ords inscribed on the old Liberty bell
now IN Philadelphia?
The inscription oil tbe bell reads AS
follows: Proclaim liberty through
ont the land. unto all the Inhabitants
thereof" CLey. XIV, 10,r -~'--..> 80.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-01

Why was the District OF Columbia
SO called instead OF Columbia territory
or something like that?
u was originally called the Territory
OF Columbia. but II was soon changed
to district as more convenient term
In fact, the term district was in use
before territory. and for many years
Kentucky was designated as district
or Virginia and Maine as district of
Massachusetts
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-01

No matter how fast a young man is
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-01

he seldom catches up with his good
intentions.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-01
MUSINGS OF THE
GENTLE CYNlc.

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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-01

It's practice that makes perfect, not
preaching.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-01

n ACK and Evelyn climbed on daddy's lap
for that afternoon they had taken drive
II the farm where every year grandpa ordered
red apples 10 last till winter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-05
PROVES HIS HEAD HUMAN
Fireman's Scalp, Impervious to
Baseballs, Gut by Fall.

Fireman Edward Cassen. OF Hook and
Ladder Company ~, arriving at a fire IN
the Eagle Embroidery Works. on the
fourth floor OF No. IS West 10Th street.
last evening, was sent to the roof TO cut
a vent for the smoke.
In doing this he tumbled through the
opening into the flames.
Acting Deputy Chief Ross and another
fireman. working from the front OF the
fourth floor. turned their streams toward
Cassen. and under cover Of this protec-
ton. flremen sprang In and rescued their
comrade. who was taken to the street.
There It was found his scalp had been
cut. In an automobile he was taken to
the New York Hospital to have the
wound stitched up
"Be easy with that dome OF NINE"
said Cassen to the physician. ITS been
struck with baseballs. pop bottles and
p,oved fists, but II never got this before"
Cassen, a medal man In the department.
for he has made several rescues. played
h. sehall on the Chicago Nationals fifteen
vears ago. He also acts as sparring part
nor for "Packy" Mcfarland on occasions.
when six stitches had been added to
Cassen's other possessions he insisted on
r.,urning to his fire house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-05
"BARNES LIES" SAYS BIRD,
DENYING SEABURY DEAL
Progressive Leader Scouts Any
Understanding with Wigwam
as to His Nomination.

Francis w. Bird. chairman OF the Pro-
gressiye County Committee. spoke right
out I'm meeting yesterday. He called VIII
lam Barnes. r., chairman OF the Repuo-
Iican state Committee. a liar. for intlmat-
inc that the Progressives and Democrats
had made deal to nominate justice
Samuel Seabury for the Court OF Appeals
Mr. Bird said:
"Mr. Barnes lies when he states that
there was any agreement deal or UNDER
standing between the Democrats ana the
Progressives as to Judge Seabury S hothi-
nation for the Court OF Appeals by inc
Progressive party. As a matter or fact,
tho Democrats have not nominated Judge
Seabury placed Judge Seabury In
nomination at the Progressive confer
ence. He was nominated by that con-
ference because he is thoroughly wen
qualified by training, temperament ana
k,owledge for the office OF Associate
Irdge NJ the Court Of Appeals. and be-
cause he is a Judge OF liberal and en-
lightened views.
"Mr Barnes Is well accustomed TO BIZ
nartisan deals with Tammany HAM, .he
machine which Mr.. Barnes leads mas LOT
yoors heen accustomed TO work hand III
bard with Tammany Hall. When AR.
Murphy needed votes TO defeat the u'Ieo'
urinary bill this year. they were Iui-
nished by machine Republicans. Wheh
Mr.. Murphy needed votes to pass the
Foley workingmens compensation DILL
u,b,ch was backed by the great casualty
insurance companies and opposed by labor
unions and civic bodies. Mr.. Barnes
,o,,oI Republican machine legislators re-
snorded 10 the call. When Mr.. Murphy
raaaod a few votes to impeach Governor
sulzer those few votes were supplied py
such loyal machine Republicans as JACK
vale. OF Duchess County. and others.
..Eor wears the Republican party has
bean the bulwark OF Tammany Hall.
Thov have fought shoulder to shoulder
against progressive legislation. and they
hova s,ood as the bulwark Of privilege.
Tha great counting houses, the railroads
GA Tho CORRUPT business interests have
ALWAYS been able to rely upon the oi-
nartisan combination OF Democrats ana
Republicans in this state TO prevent any
progressive legislation
"Mr Barnes nominated for the Court
OF Appeals two reactionary attorneys
whose political connections have been
notorious. Judge Werner represents the
cornec,,on between big business and cor
runt Republican politics in Rochester. and
Judge Hiscock represents the connection
between big business ana corrupt hepuo-
Lean politics In Syracuse. They are the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-05
MEET FIRST TARIFF SNAG
5 Per Cent Reduction Provision
Puzzles Officials.

Washington, Oct. 4.-Oficials OF the
Treasury Department are at sea TO know
what Congress actually meant by the pro-
vision of the new tariff law allowing D
per cent reduction of duties on goods i'm
ported in American ships. with the condi-
ton that the differential should not be
construed to abrogate or impair any ex-
listing treaty between the United States
and foreign nation.
Literally interpreted, II Is declared the
provision would give per cent de-
crease to goods in American bottoms ana
automatically grant the same privilege 10
the ships of the many nations whose
treaties with the United States guarantee
no discrimination between their vessels
and those of America This construction,
which would be n horizontal reduction or
per cent in the tariff for importation
from most Of the great countries Of the
world. involves probably Sl0,C00VW in rev.
enue for the government. creating deii-
ri, instead of a surplus In the treasury
AZ has been estimated by the 'ai!ii
trainers. The question undoubtedly wiz
ba referred to President Wilson and Az
torpev General McReynolds, and ulti-
,natelv will reach the United States Su-
prenie Court .r,orts
Tho state and Treasury Departments
ora IN consultation over the effect OF the
,ro,Is,on the first snag struck IN the
now law Avoiding literal CONSTRUCTOR
sor,a officials contend that Congress
eant that the reduction should be al
lowed only in cases where the ohiteu
States did not have treaty winch "ou'u
interfere. -, .Lo ma
Whatever the Interpretation OF the pro-
vision for nations with these guarantees
~ equality. 1t is pointed out that other
serious questions arise as to twehty-three
rations whose treaties with this country
40 not guarantee against discrlminatioi
The countries which thus VIII De charseu
Tho full Underwood duties In any event
90 Rrazil. Chill, China, the Dominican
Ranublic. Ecuador. France, the German
Empire except several German states)'
Greece. Guatemala. Hayti. Mexico, MIC
aragua. Panama, Persia. Peru. Portugal
russia. Salvador. Siam. Switzerland, Tur-
Lev Uruguay and Venezuela. Also. the
,,aatv with Great Britain does not guar
antee equality OF treatment for vessels or
ber colonies. such as Canada and Aus
tralia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-05
APPROVE BAY STATE TICKET
Democrats Then Aim Blow at
the New Haven in Platform.

Boston. oct. AFTER indorslng the
ticket to-day headed by David I. Walsh.
Lieutenant Governor. for Governor. and
Edward p. Barry for Lieutenant Gov
ernor, the Democratic State Convention
adopted n platform, without dissent. de-
manding:
The complete separation OF the New
York. New Haven e. Hartford and the
Boston g. Maine railroads. and the di-
vorce from the steam railroad lines OF
street railways and competing steamboat
lines.
The construction by the state of cleo
trio railways. especially I'm those western
towns now without adequate transporta-
ton facilities
The resolutions call for stringent anti
lobby law, the adoption Of the initiative
and referendum. the encouragement OF
agriculture by education and through the
construction OF good roads In the rural
districts and by adequate credit facili-
ties for the benefit OF the farmer.
The platform Endorsed the tariff and
currency legislation at Washington, de-
clared in favor OF q strong navy and OPP
posed any further restriction of immi-
grafton.
Two planks designed to hold party
candidates close to the platform were In
corporated, one urging that provision be
made for having the platform passed on
by the voters In the primaries, and the
other declaring In favor of having candi-
dates for nomination file with the Secre-
tary of State an affirmation OF their sub
stantial agreement with the party plat
form.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-05
80 STILL IN CONTEMPT
Six Women Among Those
Locked Up by Seattle Judge.

Seattle, Oct Ask women and thirty
two men are still in the county jail for
refusal to pay fines imposed on them for
contempt OF court by Superior Judge John
Z. HUMPHREYS. One man grew weary OF
his cell to-day and paid the 500 fine as
sessed against him.
The women in jail are Miss Minnie
Parkes, who told Judge HUMPHREYS that
the resolutions Of defiance" she signed
were not half strong enough to express
her contempt for him; Mrs. Mary Jarvis,
who declared that in England judges had
less power than in America: Mrs. Ella
Price, Mrs L. Freed. Mrs. Catherine Stir
tan and Mrs. Hannah Anderson.
At tomorrow nights meeting called by
the Free Speech Defence League a reso-
luton will be presented asking Governor
Lister TO pardon the persons sentenced
by Judge HUMPHREYS.
The Seattle Municipal League instruct
ed its committee on county affairs to-day
to investigate the administration of JUS
tice in King County courts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-05
MADE 1000 REQUESTS
Simon, Silk Manufacturer, Left
Business to Employees.
IBy Telegraph TO The Tribune. ]

Easton. Penn. Oct 1.-THE will Of Her
man Simon, silk manufacturer. who died
September q. was offered for probate
this afternoon. Charles w. Muller. OF
Weehawken, n. j.. was made executor
Mr.. Simon left his residences In Easton
and Union Hill. n. j., to Mrs. Simon.
with all their contents. as well as his life
insurance and $1,000 in cash.
The rest Of his estate he divided into
two thousand parts. giving one-third to
Mrs. Simon and making substantial be-
quests to his sister, who lives In Ger
many. and to his adopted daughter. Mrs.
William o. Bixler. The remainder Is
given to employees Of his silk mill. Those
receiving the two thousand parts are to
form a corporation. to be known as the
r. & II. Simon Company, TO conduct the
silk business. His estate is valued at
several million dollars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-05
His PIanks Turned Down by Bay
State Republicans, He Will
Stand by Them in
the Campaign.
INSISTS IT IS HIS DUTY
Must Run for Governor, He De-
clares, on the Issues He Ad-
vocated When the People
Nominated Him at
the Primaries.

poston. Oct. Representative Au-
.,stus p. Gardner. who had before re-
undated the state committee, declared
ot the end Of a sharp fight in the Re
,ublican State Convention to-day that
,bA would run for Governor on. a plat
Norm Of his own. He would fulfil. he
.said his promises to the $4,000 persons
who chose him at the primaries, despite
his obligation to the party as repre-
rented by the majority OF delegates
present.
This new turn in the political situa-
,,on followed the defeat Of the candi-
date in four successive attempts to
amend the report Of the committee on
resolutions so as TO make the platform
isouare with his assertions on the
stump.
When the fight was ended Mr.. Gard
ner figuratively tore up his prepared
sneech of acceptance and substituted
tbree-minute talk on Progressive Re-
publicanism."
Although II was early apparent that
the head Of the ticket lacked support
on the matter Of the platform, the de-
hate never became bitter, and every
mention OF Mr.. Gardeners name ELECTED
APPLAUSE. When 1t was over. the can
didate explained that as the four car
dinal points in his address had been
rejected by the convention, his set
speech was useless and would not be
delivered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-05
"[|AR!!" SAYS COLONEL
AS HE SAILS AWAY
Continued from first page.

acterize the statement as one Of Mr..
Barness natural and habitual lies"
Mr.. Roosevelt had little to say about
the curtailment Of his speech at the
dinner Friday night and the subse-
quent publication in several newspa-
pers of the parts he had omitted, but
which had been given out In advance.
The parts omitted criticised President
Wilson's attitude in the Mexican stu
alton and made references TO the
coloners taking Of Panama.
THAT is simple enough" said Mr..
Roosevelt Miss Frances Kellor, the
chief of service, asked me to cut my
speech down TO forty-five minutes, so
cut it down by half, eliminating the
parts having reference TO South Amer
lea, which consisted OF twenty pages.
time. 1t was all right for the news
papers to run it, but I shall deliver 1t
in full on my return"
Shortly before leaving his hotel he re-
ceived a cable message from the Museo
Social of Argentina. which pleased him
greatly.
The message, translated from the
Spanish, read: Let us salute you on
your coming to South America as the
guest of three South American repub-
lies, who honor themselves by asking
YOU to be their guests and 10 take the
tOurney"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-05
DAVID LAMAR RELEASED
Writ of Habeas Corpus Issued ant
$4,000 Bail Accented.

washington, Oct 4-Chief Justice Ga
baugh. OF the District Criminal Court. to-
day issued a writ Of habeas corpus In
favor OF David Lamar. returnable next
Friday noon. and released Lamar In 'zoo
bonds pending hearing on the writ
Lamar. under indictment in New YORK
for impersonating federal Official peu-
toned for the writ through his attorney,
Henry L. Davis. setting forth that the
indictment against him did not charge an
offence against the United States that
there was not sufficient testimony pre-
scented to show him guilty. and that the
New York authorities were without 1uris-
diction.
Lamar was under bond to appear IN
New York next Tuesday,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-05
oANNIBAL HUNT FOR COLONEL
Roosevelt Asked to Learn Fate OF
Men Lost in jungle.

Chicago, oct. IA telegram asking
co,onel roosevelt to inquire for William
A. Page, a former high school instructor
and william ~ Cromer, former cadet
AZ Vest Point, who are lost or dead In
Tho Amazon Jungle. was sent from here
to-day.
Recent reports indicate that guns and
other equipment Of the missing men have
heen seen In the possession OF cannibals
~ the Timer Amazon region.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-05
PEG0UD MURDERED?
Wild Rumors Follow His Non
Appearance at Aerodrome.
GByscable to The Tribune.l

lBybCaDle 10 Inc IriDune.l
Farls, Oct. 4.-Pegoud, the upside
oown airman," failed TO appear to-day
at the Buc Aerodrome, where he WIS
scheduled TO give a demonstration.
Telephones were set TO work in all d.
,eetions, but the aviator could not lie
found.
La Presse" this evening publishes
iumor that Pegoud has been murdered
ous at the Prefecture of Police nothing
was known tonight OF any occurrence
On which such q report could be based.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-05
MOOSE NOMINATE STRAUS
Make Him Congressional Can
didate to Succeed Harrison.

Oscar S. Straus. former Progressive
candidate for Governor. was designated
candidate for Congress by the Pro-
eressives of the goth Congress District at
meeting held last night at NO. eS East
10th street.
The former Congressman from the DIS
trlct was Francis Burton Harrison VINO
resigned when appointed Governor Cen
eral of the Philippines. Mr.. Straus lives
at No. West Seth street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-05

Dear Sir-This is to remind you that
YOU promised yourself and wife a
course of "Fatoff" treatments in the fall.
All the principal drug and depart,
ment stores sell "Fatoff," so you vii!
have no trouble supplying yourself
with IL and no excuse for delay.
Yours for comfort and success.
THE M. S. BORDEN FAT REDUCING CO..
50 Warren Street. New York.
Eend for Booklet IA !,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-05
Diplomats Bear Godspeed.

Indicative Of the interest the South
American republics have taken in the
advent Of Colonel Roosevelt, four OF
these countries sent their diplomats to
the Vandyck yesterday to wish the
colonel godspeed. They were Ambas-
sador de Cana. OF Brazil; Senior
Romulo S. Naon. Minister from Argen-
tina; Senior Don Eduardo Suarez, Gillian
Minister TO Washington. and Senior
FREDERICK Alfonso Pezet. Minister from
Peru.
Mr.. Pezet said that while Mr.. Roose-
velts itinerary would not include Peru
his government was keenly interested
in the coloners visit to South America,
and that most cordial welcome await
ed him IL any change Of plans would
cause him TO enter Peruvian territory.
Mrs. Richard Derby, formerly Miss
Ethel Roosevelt. was much affected by
her fathers departure for the SOUTH
She and her husband, Or. Derby lett
the pier before the Vandyck moved out
into the river. AS the young woman
came out Of her parents room tears
rolled down her cheeks and she COW
cred her face with her hands.
Prominent among the visitors were
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson, Mr.
and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, IT., Major
General Thomas II. Barry, command
ing the Department of the East; Mr..
and Mrs. Elon Huntington HOOKER
Philip ]. Roosevelt. son OF w. Emlen
Roosevelt, whose sister, Miss H. Mar
garet Roosevelt is member OF the
coloners party. and Grosvenor Clark
son.
Mr. Roosevelts party includes Mrs.
Roosevelt, the Rev. John A. Zahn. pro-
vincial of the order OF the Holy Cross,
who accompanied the colonel on part
of his African trip; George *. Cherries,
a field naturalist, and Anthony Fiala,
the Arctic explorer, of Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-05
VALUES TOES AT $4,000 EACH.

Columbus Ohio. Oct. 4.-For the loss of
four toes amputated as the result OF an
accident in which he figured several years
ago, Jacob A. Diamond. tewelry sales
man, OF New YORK. is asking $4,000 toe.
I'm ALI 100000 from the Columbus Railway
and Light Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-05
heath DOWNS "sTRoNG MAN"

stanley Graboski. who had a reputation
az "strong man" is dead In st. Jo-
senh's Hospital. in Yonkers, as result
of demonstrating his strength by lifting
mon in a saloon. Graboski. who is an
,ropworker held three men In turn at
arms length. but collapsed as he picked
IN tina fourth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-05
TWO KILLED AT GRADE CROSSING

edmonton. Alberta. Oct. 1.-Two women
u,ere KILLED and "a man escort was serious
~ injured when an automobile In which
thew were riding to-day was struck by
Canadian Northwest express train at
grade crossing near herA