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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
Houghton Department

our mines since, with the competition
of tho vest, taking into account the
low grade of our rock, Uhe lowest in
he world which mas been successful
~ mined). the deep mining and other
conditions We could not produce our
copper under conditions imposed by
this federation at any price for which
II could be sold In the market. This
would throw out OF employment a
very large portion of the labor now
employed in this district and would be
"A blow 10 the community from which
il would never recover"
Recognition Refused.
AS things now stand, not only 10
we definitely refuse To recognize the
Western Federation of Miners. what
ever .hat term may mean. but for the
protection OF our employees the fedora
zion must Doe eliminated from this dis
trict Their doings here have only
confirmed the reputation they have
gained I'm past years iu other sections.
The SoCialiStic element Of the fedora
ton seems 10 be ina control and their
teachings are little, anE, removed
from the Industrial Workers of the
World, an organization which should
De- abhorreut 90 every citizen,
q suggest TO Mr. Da:row that If he
would adyise the leaders and organ
izers of the federation not only 10
waive recognition. but 10 withdraw
/ from ihg district and 20 give up their
attempts To- organize the same, there
would bo no trouble whatever in set
urg the strike and no arbitration
would re necessary, for the reason
thar I'm such case we would have no
imculty in coming to an entirely
amIcable Arrangement with our men.
An honest and thorough investigation
# conditions will Justify the mine
managers I'm their position"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
BELIEVE APPROPRIATION FOR
THE FAIR WILL Be GRANTED
ACTION OF COUNCIL WILL BE
CONTINGENT ON FAIRS At
TENDANCE FIGURES.

The business mems committee APP
peared before the Houghton council
yesterday afternoon and asked that
the village appropriate $3.50 for the
purposes of the fair. particularly TO
provide big free attraction. The
council discussed the matter, Trustee
Hartman voicing opposition To the APP
preparation because of the low state OF
the village finances. Finally Trustee
Hill moved that the appropriation be
made and Trustee Mcdonald support
ed it The council, however, did not
feel like bringing it to a vote and I'm
ally they went into executive session.
At the close of this session Trustee
Hill withdrew his motion and the
mayor announced that the council
would hold the matter open until the
board of supervisors acted on "A simi =
,, lar proposal The mayor expressed
The views of the council as favorable
10 the proposal contingent on the
outcome of the fair and the attendance
| The committee left the meeting feeling
assured that the appropriation finally
will be granted
In oper session Trustee Hartman
| cited a number OF pressing needs oi
| the village, totalling an estimated ex-
penditure of 81 soc. which the council
has been unable 20 supply. Mayor
Bawden, taking no side on the prop
osition, agreed that the village is now
in a financial condition not favoIabl,
To appropriation of the sort asked.
| Trustee Hartman declared that ;
majority of the taxpayers are not II
favor of the appropriation and tina
he knew positively that If the apprc'
priation was made ii would he stop
ped by injunction. Trustee Schmi'
said n knew that there is active op
position among the smaller taxpayers.
w. II. Mclaughlin, president of tn
Copper Country Fair, made the frs
plea on behalf of himself and his as
sociates on the committee. Messrs
: John g. Pryor, II. J.. Iiennes. Jane
r. iIcalcy and Secretary l. n. Haas o
the fair. Mr.. MCLAUGHLIN said tia
fair is an enterprise Of hcnCht &
iioughton as whole and he felt tn
council could with good grace gran
, tho appropriation. lie particular
! stated that the money would be spen
for big fireworks display, sort Of
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
GETS CANADIAN REWARD
Joseph Gincrass Receives Patent for
Services in Fenian Raid

Joseph GingrHss, resident of Lake
Linden for thirty years, has received
official notification of a reward by
the Canadian government Of patent
on n plat of land in Kidd township
TemisHaming district, in aclnowl-
edgcmeEt for services Of the recipient
in the Fcnian raid i'm 1865. Gingrass
enlisted under the Canadian flag
early i'm that year and remained in tho
Dominion service for several months.
until the Fcnian uprising was qucllcd.
The patent was returned to sudbury,
ont. Yesterday to be filed
The Fcnian raid was an attempt of
Irish settlers to invade Canada for
the purpose of establishing an indie
pendent government. The campaign
came 10 disaster with the overthrow
of tho leaders.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
POPULAR YOUNG PEOPLE
TAKE MARRIAGE vows
MISS PRISCILLA TOUPiN BECOMES
THE BRIDE OF PETER
pROBTSFELD.

The marriage of Peter Probtsfeld'
and Miss Priscilla Toupin daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Toupn of
Huhbcn, was solemnized at st. cecil
lia's church this morning at o'clock
The service was conducted by Rev.
Hubert zimmerman in the presen'"
of none but immediate relatives of the
young couple. The bride was attend
ed by her sister, Miss Lea Toupin ans
Matt Probtsfeld was best man. Fol =
lowing a reception at the home Of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Prohts-
field left fer Milwaukee where they VIII
reside.
Both young people are popular I'm
Hubbell and a host of friends extend
calculations.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
TO OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
Holy Rosary Church to Commemorate
Twenty fifth Year

The twenty-fifth annivorsary OF the
founding of Holy Rosary church will
re commemorated with special serv-
ices which will begin Thursday even
ing and will conclude Saturday. Rev.
pr. A Hermann, former Lake Linden
having accepted AN invitation of Rev.
Horny Reiss on behalf of the conSrc-
CATION. Rev. Hermann was educated
in local schools and many wears ago
he lef. TO continue his studies in a
theological institution
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
CANDIDATES WORKING OUT

Principal Howard OF the Lake lin
den high school is working out can
cidates for the football team final So
lections for which will be made next
week. The following students ar,
working for positions:
Fullback Stark.
Right end-Brockway Guilbault.
Left cnd-Grant Williams
Left Mathew Falerois.
Right William Dunstone.
Center-Clarence Paynter
Left Puard-Byron Parr.
Left guard-Allan Jones.
Fullback-Sam Toplon.
Quarterback Rem st. Pierre.
Lett halfback-Reuben Sattcrloy
Right halfback Byron Curry.
Right tacNe-Robcrt PAUL.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
.ie rc,e and not exclusively a fair ad.

civic fete and not exclusively n fair adj
Junct
Secretary Haas explained the fair
expends approximately $1,000 each
year In Houghton for labor. advertis-
ing and supplies and that while the
taxpayers might he giving the money
To the fair they would be getting II
back in manifold.
John q. Pryor Of the committee ais,
spoke earnestly in favor of the appio'
priation as n taxpayer.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
AGED RESIDENT PASSES.

Victor Richards. aged IS. passed
away at Point Mills last night fol-
lowing protracted illness. Death was
due to ailments attending old age. The
deceased had been a resident of the
copper country for upwards of thirty
years. Besides the son Arthur. with
whom he had made his home, a son,
Joseph of Point Mills, son in Dollar
Bay and a daughter in Lake Linden
survive. No funeral arrangements
have been made.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
DIRECTS SCHOOL ORCHESTRA.

Harold Mills. student Of the Mich
iv5u College If Mines and a member
II The Quincy orchestra, will direct the
Houghtou high school orchestra III
coming year. Mr.. Mills has had con-
siderable experience in music and
hopes to uru one of the best orches-
tras tHat thu high school has had in
years. fIa succeeds Clarence Avery
who rcsi-uad on account Of leaving the
district
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

The following marriage licenses
were issued at County Clerk Kaiser's
Office yesterday; Peter Probtsfeld and
Priscilla Toupin of Hubbell; Dolphia
Mailhot of Dollar Bay and Ida Palmer
of Ripley: John Martalla and Maria J."
Laurila Of Calumet George X. Hamp-
ton and ida May Franks Of Lake
Linden.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
JUNiATA ON LAST TRIP.

The steamer Juniata Of the Anchor
line made her last west bound pas
senger trip yesterday for Duluth. We'd
nesday she will make her last east
bound trip. The passenger season on
the Anchor Line boats was success
full one, more passengers coming to the
Portage Lake district this season than
the preceding season.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
Lake Linden ubbell

viii receive the initiatory degree. The
business session will be followed by a
social session ia which wives and fam
lilies Of members are invited I'm
promntu entertainment will he pro-
Vided.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
ACCIDENT is AVERTeD.

BY ,linging to ropes from which "a
scalfold was suspended, Guy st. Ger
main ana Charles Dufault, painters.
avcrtod fall of about forty feet, The
men were at work on the Congrcga-
tional church when the Scaifold gave
way With remarkable presence Of
mind. both men graspol The ropes ana
hung IN mid-air until they were res
cucd by fellow wortmcn.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
OUTLOOK FOR ONTONAGON'S
LUMBER INDUSTRY BRIGHT
NORTON MILL OPERATING TWO
ShiFTS-OTHER CONTRACT
ORS ARE BUSY.

The prospects for a good winter Tor
Ontonagon are exceptionally good
from the present outlook. SAYS the ON
tonagon Herald.
The ID. j. Norton mill on the west
side Of the river started running
nights Tuesday with a fun crew OF
men and Mr.. Norton expects To con-
time running day and night indefin-
itely. He has several camps running
besides many hundred thousands of
logs cut and ready TO he manufactured
into lumber. The mill has been run
ming steadily for several months and
has been a decided help to Ontonagon'
The Greenwood mill started on their
years run some weeks ago and last
week they started their box board fac
tory which will employ several more
men. The department as well as the
sawmill is now giving good satisfac-
tion and bids fair To be a paying prop
osition. The Greenwood camps in
Guiding the hoop camps, are running
fun time and employ about two hun
dre1 mon
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
EAGLES PREPARE CEREMONIAL.

pairing ceremonial session for Octo-
her II when a class of ten candidates
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
REES REPLIES TO
LAWT0N HEMANS
Says Recognition of Federation
Would Mean Constant Strife

Nl.n r. Rces. general counsel tor
o.. calumet and Hccia Mining Co, Ia
A. letter To- Chairman LawJon T. He
mans OF the state railroad commits
sion says chat 70 IS the unalteraoiN
position or the mine managers that
under mo circumstances Will they IN
amy manner recognize the Western
Federation OF Miners.
As m our Judgment" says Rees.
aaav dealings with the strikers would
Na such recognition and the Western
Federation as an organization, no
matter 10 what extent they might;
ugmiulIIy withdraw irom the eoutro-
ver-y would nevertheless claim aIi
tho credit. maintain their organ
fz1rou in this district and proceed 10
their ultimate ends which We are
satisfied have not in view the inter-
rstS ot The mine workers. but have i'm
,iru The fruitful field Of the copper
country as source u income TO the
federation for it's operations through
ul' the west "
Plan Not Feasible.
Relieving the conference between
Clarence = barrow. attorney for the
strikers. ami Governor Ferris. which
vas held at the executive office sev-
oral dags a-o. Chairman Hemans sent
q Telegram To- Rees, asking whether j.
would not furnish basis FOR settle
mont OF the strike il the operators
would request the men 90 return 20
work rrr3ing an investigation by "a
commission 90 Dee named hy Governor
f'rl~sS providing that the Western
lined Ls reasons more fully by letter.
Last week Rces wired Homans tha.
such Plan was not feasible. eud OUT
lined MS reasons more fully iu the
letter which arrived today.
Nc Definite Meaning.
"Th. term recognition as usci i'm
this sense, has 10 me no definite mean
ing" said Mr.. Rees. according to tho
statements Of the officials Of the West
sru Federation the object for which
the strike was called. and for which
I- IS carried on SO pcvsistently, is that
they shall retain such position an3
control ar such "a factor among the
mine employees OF this country that
a.y may eventually draw into tho
federation the entire body Of aborers
aaG mine workers in this district. This
is t4 1c followed by amlation in some
tarm with tire labor Of an kinds
throughout the district, so that Tho
Western Federation % Miners would
ae u complete or absolute control Of
This territory, and as soon as this was
ago0mpI sheI in the copper district
The san. thing was 10 be extended t6
the iron district.
mesrs Closing Down.
Sons .sn readily perceive that sue,
aa AMBITION ON the part " t.r fed-
Grafton -oHlI inevitably lead ta cou-
stt.t strife. vit1 strikes of frequent
la.a.e as they became necessary
t.r 'H. purpose ~ fIrtnsr.ng ta'u
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23

Local office t. : Weather Bureau
Hough,ou. Mich. Sept. %, 1913. Fore
casts tH D. m Wednesday.
Weather Conditions
The center Of the disturbance noted
Icstordar over the Rocky Mountains
has moved southwark To Arizona
while the barometer continues low
over the eastern Rocky Mountain
Slope and the entire West. south of
Wyoming and Idaho. Rain has occur
red at many stations in the area COW
cred by this storm and it is showing
M Sheridan. Wyoming this morning
Unsettled weather will continue N
this vicinity during the next SO hours
there will be rain late tonight and on
Wednesday with rising temperature
prisl< easterly winds are Indicated. A
smnll craft Warning was displayed
az 10 a. m.
IT, v. cowDRICK. Observer.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
Other Jobbers Prepare

While his plans have not yet been
completed it is evident that r. Il. An
derson will cut some logs and poles
this winter.
w. j. FOrsythe is making arrange
ments for his winters work. He Will
cut several million feet Of logs and
several million Of poles. He purchased
several new teams last week.
In anticipation of the demand Will
lam McFarlane brought nineteen work
horses to Ontonagon last week and al
ready has sold large number Of them.
J. ID. Weidman and Son bought seven
from him last week.
The camps operated by Paul Fran
els west of here viii be operated this
winter and about two and half mil
| lion feet will be cut.
The Houghton Lumber company viii
lun their camps at Sleeping river.
Several Of the smaller jobbers an6
some farmers will also cut timber thi.
! winter.
In view of the above and of the
ready demand for hardwood and hem
lock the outlook is decidedly bright fol
this county.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-09-23
HawIey to Improve Mill

The hoop factory Will be run again
this winter and already Mr.. Green IS
buying stock which is being piled on
the island near the factory.
Mr.. Hawley has just about finished
his mill run of over two million feet
and is arranging for logging this win
ter. Charles Bennngs will operate the
camp at Cranberry river and expects
to cut in the neighborhood Of two mil
lion feet of hemlock and hardwood.
Mr.. Hawlcy expects to overhaul the
mill recently purchased from Mr.. Cor
bin He will raise the boilers and put
i'm a new dutch oven and o large
smoke stack in place of the two small
ones now there. Other repairs at the
mill will PUT the same in first class
condition and with the new arrange
ments in the fireroom il is foregonc
conclusion that the mill will give good
service. This plant has been running
nearly five months this summer ana
the prospects are that the next sum-
mer's run will be considerable longer
Mr. Hawley will run several camps
this winter besides the one at Gran
harry river
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-05-20
BOHEMIAN GIRL"
HIGH MARK IN
CRAMAIICS
Grand Opera to Be Presented
By st. Vincent's Academy
on June 2 Will Set New
Standard.

when the ~. Vincent academy pu-
pills sing the grand opera. The Boz
hemian Girl" IN the Elks' theat.r
on the afternoon ol June 2. they viii
have established u new standard in
drnnatics for the institution. During
the quarter Ot "a century and more
since its establishment. no public en-
tertainmcnt has been undertaken GA
such q difficult and elaborate plane
as the grand opera 10 pc given dur
ing commencement week this term
end.
There Is little doubt, however.
but that the opera VIII be a con-
splcuous success. For several years
the Academy girls have gradually
been trained To assume more ANA
more difficult singing ana acting roles
until the present ambitious undcrtak
ing ~ announced.
The Opcrctta given last year proved
finttering success and created a.
feeling of confidence among the mcm-
hers ct the east which caused them
60 attempt the grand opera work with
belief in their ability 10 make good.
"rhe Bohemian Girl, rchearsals
are proving very successful and the
opera III already la very fine shape.
The leading soloists All have their
parts we'll committed ana the Choir
uses are drilling very satisfactorily.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-05-20
IMPROVEMENTS ON
SOUTH FIRST TO
BEGIN SOON
Traction Company to Install
Switch; Paving to Be Laid
and Ornamental Lamps to
Be Installed.

Things are going 10 happen in
punches on First street within the
next fcW weeks At the meeting OF
the city council last night Mayor Sell
lers announced that the Albuquerque
Traction company viii begin t0mor-
row to install switch on First. be-
tween Copper and Tijoras. which
means through street ear service from
the end ~ the lire on Edith street IA
the highlands 10 Traction park. the
end Of the line in old Albuquerque
The installation of the switch win do
away with the transfer 81 passengers
from the highlands TO the west line
and viii be a great accommodation
10 residents ~ the east section OF the
city The mayor also announced that
the First street merchants had made
all arrangements for the installation
81 ornamental lamp posts with clus-
ter lights and that First street would
soon 6e part % the great white
way" system.
The paving Of First street from IT,
ieras road 20 Coal avenue has already
been ordered and Il is understood that
the work viii be undertaken In the
near future. satisfactory Negotiations
with the santa Fe having been COM
pletsj.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-05-20
ABOUT PEOPLE
YOU KNOW

a. J. Dcvlin. hUnus supervisor for
The santa re, Is here from Amarillo,
Texas.
Santa Re reading rooms. IL In Albu-
quergue today from san Francisco.
George p Williamson IL visitor
~ albuquerque from Glotieta, a guest
at the Hotel Combs.
Albuquerque Camp No. 4. l. q. o.
r.. viii meet tonigat In Odd Fellows
hali az O'Clock Al members are
urged 10 attend.
Born, Tuesday May 20. 1913. 10
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur l.. Martin. 5i6
North Eleventh street son. Mr..
Martin ii office manager for the Por-
tertieid company.
John y. Ward. representing the
Pullman company az the Grand Cam
yon, a. in Albuquerque today en- route
TO Chicago 60 spend a vacation Of sew
eral weeks
The closing meeting OF the year OF
the Parents-Tenchcrs association will
be held al 4 O'Clock tomorrow after
noon ~ The First ward school build
ing. Officers FOR the ensuing year
will be- elected
Private car California" owned BY
tMf AfAhhN iANANMAM fHtAAtf WtAN ct
t8cncd "a santa Fa train No 20
through Albuquerque today. carrying
a party from Los Angeles 90 Chicago.
Grrnn ~ Kcis, an oxrcricnced
sewing machine salesman. arrived In
Albuquerque sunday 10 take charge
~ the local office of the singer COM
pany as manager. MT Kelly was
checked In yesterday by District Man
ager .. A. Arpin of ~ Paso.
James Baca, one OF the promoters
Of the santa Pc New Mexican p0pu-
larity contest, left today tor SocOrro
and MaEdalena after spending ycster-
day lu Albuquerque interviewing lucnl
candidates. Tho contest cluses thia
week.
Judge Herbert r. Raynolds opened
district court yesterday IN Gallup,
having returned direct to the Carbon
civ after visit in san Francisco.
Clerk r. Is. - Madison Is la Gallup
for the term. which viii not iasi
longer lt ia believed. than two weeks.
Special communication al o'clock
this evening "a masonic temple of
Temple lodge 40 q. A. " A. a ~.
Work 10 the N. NJ degree, Past mas
ters viii do the work. Refreshments.
Visiting Masons invited to he pres
eni 49, order of the W. ~.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-05-20
CITY HALL BIDS
CALLED FOR BY
ALDERMEN
Contractors 10 Be Given 0ppor.
tunity to Name Price for
Which They Will Construct
Municipal Building.

An important preliminary step to-
ward the construction OF a city build
ing for Albuquerque WAS taken az the
meeting Of the city council last night,
when the aldermen adopted a rcso-
luton presented ~ Councilman
advertise for bids for the work. The
bids are a. be IN accordance with
plans and Specifications prepared BY
city Engineer James GiaddinE. which
have been approved by the council
Advertisements inviting bids from
contractors are 60 be Inserted IN
papers OF general circulation.
The decision 20 advertise for city
ton creating new paving district,
which Includes Copper avenue west
from Fourth street TO Tenth. ronsid-
GRAFTON Of petitions and ordinances
and other minor affairs occupied the
time Of tho council last night. The
eounVn found time 20 raise the salary
% Street Commissioner N. n Tlcrncv
from Sii0 to $40. and go raise james
CusefoNc. assistant IRE chief from
&i0O TO Stua. The street commits
siOncrs salary was raised on motion
Of Alderman iieidy chairman. OF the
street commission, the motion being
seconded by Alderman Grunsfcld and
carried without opposition. Chair
man Coen 81 the IRE committee
moved that the salary 90 Assistant
chief CosgrOve be raised an addition
'al So Mr. Coen explained that az the
last meeting Of the council the pay
~ all nreucn and policemen had
been raised $40 each. with the cN.
ccpiiOn of COsgrOYC. who had been
raised only s.. Alderman Clarke Sec
ondcd The Coen motion. saying that
he did not believe In discriminating
aad disapproved OF raising sixteen
men $40 each and one man only SO.
Alderman Schcer objected to tho
raise on the ground that Il would
establish precedent In paying as
slstnnt chiefs over slOU per month
on the roll call Alderman Reidy
sherwood. Clarke and Cocn voted 10,
the raise Aldermen Scheer Thomas
and Grunsfeld opposing a. The Coca
melton was declared carried
The council considered several or
dinances and passed To further read
ing OF Ordinance fs7. an ordinance
10 regulate cuts and excavations IN
paved streets. which are 60 be- made
only after q written permit has been
secured from the city engineer. "a de-
post To be- made with the engineer
a. the time Of securing permit suf-
hcient 10 pay for repair, Ordinance
i95. defining the outer lire limits. wa
placed on further reading cts
Chemist Clark conferred with a mum
Der Of dairy men. present IN the
council chamber. relative 10 new
dairy ordinance. As result of tho
conference an ordinance was drawn
an satisfactory 10 the dealers and the
chemist. which is 90 be- presented 81
the council at the next meeting.
Present AT the meeting last night
were Mayor sellers. Aldermen clarke
RcidN sherwood. Thomas. Cocn
Grunsfeld and Scheer.