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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-23
OLD RESIDENT succuM5s.
Mrs. Barbara Steffes, Widow OF Civil
War Veteran, Passes.

The death occurred at Lake Linden
last evening of Mrs. Barbara Steites'
aged 90. a resident of Torch Lake
FOR thirty two years. Death was due To
a complication of diseases with which
she had been ailing for several months.
The surviving children are Jacob, VIII
lage clerk of Lake Linden, Mrs. VIII
liam Suite, Mrs. Fred Happier, Mrs.
Edward Began. Anna and Aida.
The late Mrs. StelIes was born I'm
Germany and at an early age immi-
grated with her parents To Canada. In
the early COS she came to the copper
country locating in Keweenaw. In
1865. she married the late Adam Stef-
fes. veteran of the civil war. Eight
cen years later, the family moved to
Lake Linden where they had since re
sided.
The funeral will be held Thursday
morning from Holy Rosary church
Rev. Fr. Refs ofliciating. Burial vii
bc in Mount Calvary cemetery.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-23
COOPERATION NECESSARY.
Assistance and More Funds Needed TO
Repair Vivian Fairgrounds.

Physical Director Wagner Of the
Houghton high school has issued "a
cali Tor cooperation and more funds
TO convert the vivian playground in
East HoIghDuu into AN athletic HELD.
The village council recently appropri-
ated a fund for the work and crew
Of men have been placed ON the con-
rlet The field is on an incline and
81 Is necessary 90 level the ground be-
fore a tennis court can be constructed.
The work Of grading has progressed
favorable but there il ends There
is mo- material available with which
10 properly roll and pack the court.
Stamp sand is the best material for
this work and Mr. Wagner would like
10 obtain this material from some per
son who has the welfare OF the kids
Of Houghton AZ heart and will be will
ing 10 donate
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-23
HUeBELL COUPLE WEBS.
Miss Eva Archambeau Becomes the
Bride Of William Beaudette.

The marriage of Miss Eva Archnm-
beau, the daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Ed
ward Archambeau. and William Beau
dette. was solemnized at st. Cecilia
church at Hubbell yesterday by Rev
Fr. zimmerman. The bride was at
tended by Miss Alvine Levesquc and
George Beaudette was the groomsman
Following the ceremony a reception
was rendered at the home of the
brides parents. Both young people
are popular in the Torch Lake towns
They will make their home in Hubbell
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-23
is MARRIED IN WISCONSIN,.

Announcement OF the marriage Of
Miss Della PrideauX, the daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. James PrideauX OF
Lake Linden. and Harland Caldwell, OF
Racine. Wis, was received here today
from Racine where the marriage was
solemnizcd The bride is a graduate
of the Lake Linden high school and
the state normal college, after which
she was engaged as teacher in the
Dollar Bay schools. During the past
two years, she has been teacher in
the Racine schools. After a brief
honeymoon in the copper country Mr..
and Mrs. Caldwell will return TO RAJ
cine where they will make their home.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-23
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Calumet. Advertisement.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-23
Lake Linden--Hubbell
TOWNSHIP MEETING TODAY

The schooltraf, township board to-
day will act upon petition of resi-
5crts of GrceoryVillc asking for the
extension of a highway cast of the Vll-
lape. extending three-fourths OF
mile from the "Monkeytown roao
The circular has been signed 10y APP
proximately thirty farmers ana there Il
little doubt that favorable action VII
In. taken.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-23
!. LAKE LINDEN BSEViTlEs. ::
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The Hustlers defeated the Swede-
town nine on the Caledonia grounds
Sunday by n score of 5 to 0. John.
on the mound for the victors, let his
opponents down with one hit.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. G.. Howard have
gone To lower Michigan where they
will make their home.
Miss Anna Loary has returned 10
Winona after brief visit in Lake
Linden.
The executive committee of Lake
I.inden's Fourth o. July celebration.
has selected James Il. Fisher as
speaker.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-23
VISITS QUINCY MINE.

]. r. Finlay of New York arrived in
the copper copper country yesterday
for a short visit and particularly for
n professional visit to the Quincy mine.
Mr.. Finlay is well known In Houghton
as he was the engineer who made the
qor,e-rI re-appraisal of the mining
properties for the state of Michigan
three years ago. He refused To di-
yulge any information regarding his
present trip to the district, excepting
TINT he would visit the Quincy mine
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-23
Houghton Department
IS
100000
Assessed Valuation Of Property In
County Less This Year

The assessed valuation Of property
in Houghton county is approximately
Siu.0O0.O00 less this year than IN The
year 1918, according 10 County Clerk
Kaiser's figures. \ comparative state
ment has been prepared by the county
clerk for the benefit of the taNpaN erS
of this district. increases and de-
creases were made by the assesslns
officers, excepting in the case OF the
city Of Hancock. The assessed valua-
ton of the property in that city was
increased 10y the county board as a
measure OF equalization.
The statistics relative TO the items
-.---..--.-.. -. n 1. f.ILnNNs.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-23
PRESIDENTS CUP EVENT.

John G. Pryor has reached the final
Zoo thc presidents cup event Of the
Portage Lake Golf club by defeating
Dr Messenger The remaining play
ers have reached only the semi finals.
u. J.. Robinson and f. l. Cairns VIII
probably play this afternoon TO sclect
"a competitor for Mr. Pryor. The
qual.fi ug round for the Robertson
cup will bc PLAYED tomorrow after
noon. From the players on that ocea-
sion sixteen men will he selected t'
compete In the finals OF the event.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-23

Mrs. Edward Haeman of Moline, Ill"
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
William Harry Of Hubbcll.
Milton w. PrideauX returned today
from a weeks visit in Racine and
Milwaukee.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-23
GOV. EBERHARDT
MAY Be SPEAKER
Commercial Club Invites Mime
sofa Executive to Give Address

secretary George l. Price of the
Copper Country Commercial club and
members of the executive committee
nave been in a quandary of late 10
sccurc prominent speaker for the
clubs annual banquet to take place IN
calumet Thursday evening Several
urominent citizens of this country were
extended an invitation but the invita-
tious were declined. among this num-
her being Governor Woodbridge y.
Ferris of Michigan. The members OF
the executive committee now believe
thar they are out of the dilemma as
il is probable that Governor Adolph
Fberhardt of Minnesota will deliver
the principal address.
Definite arrangements have not been
made however, owing TO the fact that
the Minnesota executive is at present
in Illinois and may not be able 10 get
here. Members Of the club are in
hopes he will accept the invitation as
he probably is one of the best speak
ers in the northwest
fIffHIE nave nttIA lNhNANN'A tt'.'''
Walter sumner OF the cathedral OF 81
Peter and st. Paul Chicago, and John
Z DurckeL president of the National
Nowsbovs' association Of Chicago, 10
deliver the principal address, but these
men win poe considered only after def
mite word has been received from
Governor Ebcrhardt
Excellent Menu Prepared.
chef Charles Salassa Of the Misco-
wanbil club. who will be the caterer
M the banquet, has prepared the fol-
lowing menu:
Cream Chicken Gumbo
Radishes Celery owes
Sailed Almonds
Cold Ham Roast Beer
Roast Turkey
Macaroni Gtalienne)
French Fried Potatoes
Lettuce and Tomato Sauce
(Mayonaise)
Vanilla Ice Cream Assorted Cake
coffee Cigars Cigarettes
Will Be stag" Event
Owing 10 the large number Of &C
ceprances 10 the annual dinner OF the
Conner Country Commercial club, sec
retarv George J.. Price on behalf o.
the club. announces that the event vii
Be stag party. More than six hum
dred have accepted the invitation ano
the Calumet armory likely viii he hlle'
to capacity by that number Because
Of that fact. the dinner viii be attend
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-23

burn is now a travelling salesman
through the south for paint house.
Carlos Pfciffer and Fritz Alt have
returned home for the University of
Michigan vacation.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-23

The assessing Otticers oi HdhVUth
decreased their valuations in every
ward and the county board restored
only "a part of this reduction, IN
crcasing HancoCk's assessment S2l2,-
GOO. The following are the items Of
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-23

Edward Mitchell, OF the Detroit Life
Insurance company, accidentally fell
near the Copper Range depot yester-
dav and sprained his ankle. He will
he confined to his home for some time.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-06-23

Miss Leona McCurdy returned from
Detroit Sunday on the Tionesta MISS
McCurdy attended a school OF music
and has received her teaching eertlh-
1IIn
The Washington times., 1914-10-26
GERMANY AND CANADA.

1t is not very apparent why the
German ambassador should desire te
initiate a discussion of the relations
of Canada to the Monroe doctrine
That discussion can hardly be re-
garded as more than academic al
this time. Germany may desire to
have~it understood that she reserves
the right, so far as concerns the
United States, to invade Canada
whenever she may find it convenient
1t is creditable to the German gov
ernment, too, that it takes time by
the forelock and makes its position
clear before there is chance for
misunderstanding to arise.
But there is not much probability,
at the moment, of Germany landing
a few army corps on Canadian soil.
The suggestion that the thing might
be done later on, merely serves to
remind Americans that we are near
er to the war zone, or the potential
war zone of later phase of the war,
than we have quite realized. More
over, it is impressed upon US also
that a power which could land an
army in Canada would not meet
much greater obstacles in landing it
in the United States. Perhaps the
reminder of these facts will serve a
useful purpose.
There will be some wonderment as
to the underlying purposes of the
German government in discussing
Canada just now. 1t suggests that,
if successful in the war in Europe,
Germany may be expected to attempt
enforcement of a claim to Canada.
Doubtless of all British possessions
Canada would be most gratefully
accepted by Germany in set
tlement of any bills that might
be outstanding at the end of
a war. Canada is a great empire
of the temperate zone, an ideal place
for the expansion and development
of the overfowing population of the
empire.
But there will be a very general
dissent among Americans to the as
sumption that Canada is a subject
for conquest and exploitation by any
European power. The issue will
hardly be pressed to the point of re-
quiring this country to define a posi-
ton more clearly than it has done in
the various statements of the Mon
roe doctrine.
The Washington times., 1914-10-26
A PARTY REFORM.

A long step toward rehabilitation
f the Republican party is marked by
he formal announcement that anew
2asis of representation will be
dopted in calling the national con-
"ention of 1916. The national com
nittee agreed to submit the ques-
tion to the State authorities of the
party, and now it is announced by
National Chairman Hilles that con-
?entions in States which represent a
majority Of delegates to the national
gathering have ratified the plan.
This means that the anti -Republi-
can South will lose a large share of
he power which for many years has
been given to its postmasters and
machine politicians, to dominate the
national organization of a political
party to which they could contribute
9ot one iota of strength. The scan
dals of Republican national conven-
ions have grown mainly out of this
The Washington times., 1914-10-26

unfortunate condition at the South.
Every State was given a number Of
delegates equal to twice it's number
of Senators and Congressman; and
this, without regard to the number
of votes it might cast for Republican
candidates. So Georgia, with never
a chance to choose Republican cleo
tor, has as much voice in a national
convention as Iowa, which was all
but certain to elect Republicans.
The scandal of 1912 was not the
first, but it was the climactic one. 1t
forced national attention upon the
fact that this system of representa-
tion made it impossible for the ma
tional convention accurately to re-
feet the sentiment Of the party. 1t
made the assets of the great Repub-
lican party the subject of political
trades and jobbery, and broke down
the confidence of the public.
The new apportionment will lop off
80 delegates from various States,
almost all of them in the South. The
convention will be able to speak with
a reasonably clear voice for the real
people of the party, and by that sign
the real people will have the more
disposition to return to their old al
legiances with it.
The Washington times., 1914-10-26
Why Not Free Tango Teas7

To the Editor of the Mail Bag:
Why doesn't Washington with all its
boasted "civic betterment" learn
something from the European NUM-
cipalities in the art of public enter
tainment? Why can't we turn some
Of our public meeting places into
dance halls and use some of our army
bands, or even hire musicians for
public dances? OF course the mere
suggestion to the average resident of
an American city seems preposterous
on its face. But give the matter
thought and you'll discover that q
great deal of good underlies the prac-
tice of public amusements.
Dances for instance held in public
schools which are not used at night
would bring together hundreds of
young folks who would probably
nave to resort to other measures for
society. These affairs would not be a
dogenerating influence il they accom-
pushed the bringing together of peo-
pie under conditions above reproach.
They might be used to attract those
who work in the daytime to the night
classroom nearby and besides their
socializing influence would become an
educational element. They would also
decrease the expense Of the average
home by filling a need for pleasure
without expense, and would also
Keep the girls and the boys from en- :,
vlronments which now beckon thema
think this suggestion food for an
occasional thought
A. r. CANE
The Washington times., 1914-10-26
1T ISN'T so BAD!

Congress, hurrying away from
Washington to look after a too long
delayed campaign for its own re-
election, felt that it was having a
pretty cold deal, politically. The
chap at home, who had had the whole
summer and fall to campaign and
shake hands and kiss the babies had
a lead that not even the most expert
iollier could hope to overcome in the
few fieeting days remaining before
the polling.
True enough, the politician who
has had to stick in Washington has
had a bad time. But his political
situation might still be worse.
For instance, he might have to
run against Albert for King of Bel
giuml
The Washington times., 1914-10-26
THE RAILROADS DANGER

If the railroads cannot make a
decent living out of earnings they
cannot give the public an adequate
service; they cannot maintain the
standard of their roadway and equip
ment; they cannot make improve
ments.
When there is not enough income
and there is no way to get more, ex-
penses must be dangerously cut.
Trains must be taken off the
schedule and cars must be taken off
the trains that are left in service.
Old equipment must be used after
the time when it ought to be replaced
with new. Construction must be en-
tirely abandoned or greatly dimin-
ished.
insufficient revenue forbids invest
ment of more capital. Investors will
not put in the capital when a salts
factory dividend return on it is
doubtful.
insufficient revenue makes it diff
cult to borrow capital at any time
Owners of capital will not lend it
unless principal and interest are as
sured. The security of the loan de-
The Washington times., 1914-10-26

this time that the cotton market be
stabilized. A broad market is the
more stable. If the whole worlds
normal demand could be restored.
and its capacity to go on consuming
could be insured, there would be a
very prompt restoration of approxi-
mately normal conditions as to price
and movement of the staple. Letting
all of the belligerents into the
market is long move toward estab-
lishment of sound conditions.
Doubtless it will be found that
the fiscal embassy that has been in
this country from London has had
an important part in paving the way
to this great concession by the Brit
ish government. Doubtless, also, the
business and diplomatic agencies of
our own Government are entitled to
important credit in connection with
the arrangement, the details of which
will in due time become public.
The Washington times., 1914-10-26
A TAXI FOR A QUARTER.

A promoter has turned up in New
York who is convincing a good many
people that he is going to give them
cheaper taxicab service than they
ever dreamed of before. He has
brought out a small car, weighing
bout 1,S00 pounds, especially adapt
ed for taxicab service, able to carry
two people with all comfort, and
three if necessary. In this car he
"ays he can make a fare of 25 cents
he first mile and cents for every
uuarter- mile thereafter, and earn
profits.
He ought to get the chance to try
it. Taxicabs cost too much, not only
II New York, but everywhere else.
One of the reasons why they are
compelled to charge high rates, is
'lat they charge high rates. Para
COX? Not at all. If rates were re-
"aced enough to popularize the cabs
hey would do far less unremunera-
i've mileage, and would be working
a larger share of the time.
The streets of a big city are too
important to the mass of people to
Ae turned over to the special accom-
nodation of small class of people
who can use taxicabs at present
rates. Rates must come down SO as
0 popularize the service, or there
will presently be protest, especially
- the very large cities, against the
congestion of thoroughfares without
letting any real benefit for the
people.
The Washington times., 1914-10-26

pends upon the ability of the road to
make earnings amply adequate to
meet all its obligations and needs.
In this time of war, consuming
perhaps $1,500,000,G00 month, the
demands of governments for money
are so incessant and prodigious that
capital is very dear-commands a
/ high interest. If the railroad can
borrow at all, competing with gov
ernments, it must pay heavy inter-
est price for the capital.
Before the war came with its enor-
nous drafts upon capital all over the
world the railroads were not earning
enough to take proper care of their
operating requirements and their
borrowing needs.
Because the rates were too low.
the railroads, as shown by the presi-
dent of the great Pennsylvania sys-
tenn, were in a precarious condition
at the end of the fiscal year of 1914,
closing with June. Their volume of
business had decreased only 31a per
cent from high-water mark, yet the
return upon the property investment
was at the lowest point for fifteen
years.
In the first two months-July and
August-of the new fiscal year the
decline in gross earnings averaged
about 6 per cent, as against the 31s
per cent of the preceding year.
Mr.. Rea says:
The companies have been COM
PEELED, by reason Of this to continue
the forced retrenchment in operating
expenses.
That retrenchment policy and prac-
tice will not produce real savings in
expenses or real Increases in net
profits, for sooner or later the prop
erty and equipment must be brought
up to standard.
In the last fiscal year the railroads
of the United States earned only
3.99 per cent on the property invest
ment. Since then their operating
revenue has been falling. They have
been compelled to reduce forces, cut
train service, abandon improvement
work and suspend maintenance of
roadway and equipment.
Because the rates are too low to
support them the American railroads
are in extreme danger. Unless the
Interstate Commerce Commission
permits them to get relief, and
prompt relief, with rates that will
give them a living, they, and with
them the country, must suffer ire
trievable disaster.
The Washington times., 1914-10-26
COTTON is LIBERATED.

The British foreign office has no.
titled the Washington Government
that cotton is not to be treated as
contraband of war. American cot
ton will be permitted to be shipped
even to Germany and Austria, un-
der the terms of the British foreign
Offices determination.
This is hardly less a victory for
cotton than would have been the
passage of the most radical legisla-
tion demanded by the cotton State
members of Congress. Germany is
ready and anxious to absorb a large
amount of cotton. Her mills are op-
Grating, and will continue doing so if
the raw material can be secured.
In permitting our cotton to go
freely even to Germany, England is
in fact serving her own purpose, for
it is of the utmost Importance at
The Washington times., 1914-10-26
LOCOMOTIVES FUTURE.

The centenary this year of the To-
comotive as freight carrier-it was
u 1914 that George Stephenson's
'dd-looking contrivance hauled the
i!rst loaded freight cars ever on rails
-Impels look into the future, as
well as glance at the past.
In one hundred years. the shaky,
creaking, groaning machine which
attied along the Killingworth col
lery tracks at six miles an hour has
yrown into a monster of more than
100 tons; as long almost as the whole
tephenson train. About it has
rathered a halo of romance which
other bit of machinery, unless it
e a modern ocean liner or a battle
hip, has ever won. Men have come
love it for itself, to attribute to
human failings and virtues, to talk
1t as if it were a child, while it
lung itself along the glistening rails
nto the night.
But in the last decade rival has
aimed upon it. This is the age Of
ficiency, and it must be admitted
he steam locomotive. with its clouds
smoke, its noise. its slowness in
'arting and stopping is wasteful.
'ectricity is supplanting it. Rail-
ads are electrifying their systems.
~olleys are competing for the short
sul.
1t may be that within the present
entury electricity will supplant
team as motive power. and the
Ola anniversary will be celebrated
,'''S"'~-T here present-day loco
0otives will be pointed out as Curl
us relics.