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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-09-11
NEAT, EVEN FOR FRENCHMAN
Typlcally Partisan Was the Witty, II
Ironical, Rebuke Administered
Mean House Mistress.

The Partisan is proverbially polite,
although he may and often does i'm
part a flavor of ironical mischief to
his courtesy. The following incident
is typically Partisan.
1t is the custom in the French capi-
tai for the cook to do all the market
ing This adds considerably to the
cooks income, for every dealer allows
her about cent on every 20 cents
that she spends. So French cooks in
sist on their marketing prerogative,
and the mistress who denies 1t to
them is held to be a very mean per
son.
Well. person Of thissort, an elder
ly woman, was in the habit Of doing
her own marketing in a long buster.
The buster hid her purchases While
she was usurplng her cooks rights, it
kept her from being detected in the
act
AS this woman, one hot morning,
was walking homeward in her buster
from the St Honore market, she STUN
bled and leg of mutton fell and
rolled across the sidewalk
A passing stranger, sizing up the
situation, picked up the leg of mutton
and, with bow and smile, returned
it with this salutation:
Permit me, Madame-your fan"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-09-11
HAD AN EYE TO BUSINESS
Ugly Man by No Means Cast Down
over the Lawyers Opinion as
to His Looks.

He had sample of subscription
book under his arm, but instead of
asking the lawyer to look at 1t he
said:
las matter of fact, my friend, am
/ not one of the homeliest men you
ever met? Give it to me straight"
Il think you are" replied the
lawyer after a long and steady look.
Eyes, think you take the cake over
any homely man | ever set eyes on!"
That's candid, and I'm much
obliged. Now, one thing more, and
don't deceive me in that. ! have
been told that look like a hippo
potamus in the face. You have seen
hippo, and now you see me. Do you
find any resemblance
ITO be frank with you, I do"
"a very close resemblance"
VERY close. If you were looking
at me through the bushes | should
feel certain that you were an escaped
hippo. Sorry to have to tell you so,
but you have asked me to be frank,
and"
That's all right. sir, all right. l
thought people had lied about my
looks, but / find they have told me
the truth. I look like a hippo, and a
hippo is the homeliest looking beast
on earth. That's all, sir, and thank
you"
"But you won't go off and--and com
nit suicide?" guerled the lawyer.
Suicide? Not by jegful! No, sir
shall continue to live right on, but
instead of canvassing for subscription
books as heretofore l shall so around
stopping clocks and arrange with
some fellow to pay me 10 per cent
commission on all repairs. Sex
change.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-09-11

Stevens county, Saward an d
Bever county, Oklshoma are com
peting for honors. There are
some wonderful revelations thece
too. Some of the biggest pump
kins and water melons are found.
Seven boys are competing in the
Boys contest, Ask the superin-
tendant to tell you the story about
these boys Every boy in { h G
county should know about this.
In the educatiOal, Art, Dairy
and Kitchen departments there
are many things to admire.
There are fine horses and hogs
in the live stock departments
There are some fancy cattle which
surely show that Western Klaus.
as is good home for the beef
and dairy COW. Today and to-
morrow are expected to bring in
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-09-11
Ecllnse Of the Moon.

The eclipse of the moon is caused
b. its passage through the shadow of
the earth. When the moon dips en-
tirely into the shadow the eclipse is
total; when otherwise it is only par
tial. Sometimes the moon passes
above CT below the shadow, in which
event there is no eclipse at all. Every
thing depends upon the position of
lie shadow and the node" Because
there are two opposite nodes, and the
shadow moves around it's circuit in
the course of the year, it follows that
the shadow will cross node every six
months. Hence it is only at intervals
of somewhere near six months that an
eclipse of the moon can occur.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-09-11
Problem.

When Col. J. G. S. Blackburn was
active in politics in Kentucky, he
would rather make a speech than any.
thing else, unless it was to tell a
story, and favored telling story
above anything else except making a
speech.
He was travelling with party of
friends and one evening met few
Kentuckians, who welcomed him en-
Enthusiastically. One of his party, how
ever, noticed that the colonel drew
apart, apparently disturbed
whats the matter, Joe?" he was
asked
What's the matter?" he reiterated.
Matter enough. That's fine crowd,
isn't it? It's too large for an anec-
dote and too small for a speech. -
Exchange.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-09-11
Opportunity for the Crane.

What makes you stand on one foot
and move your shoulders in that
way?" asked the snipe
Well" replied the crane, there's
no chance of my learning to sing, so
I'm practicing to see if l can't be
come o classic dancer"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-09-11
He KNEW the Bunch.

Nov, Tommy" said the Sunday
school teacher, suppose you had two
apples and you gave another boy his
choice of them, you would tell him
to take the larger one, wouldn't your"
No, ma'am," said Tommy, promptly.
why, TOMMY" exclaimed the
teacher in shocked surprise, why
not?"
Well" said Tommy, "in dis bunch
it wouldn't be necessary to tell him
dat"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-09-11
State Officers

Governor Geo. Fl. Hodges
Lieutenant Governor ...........
"a. 80. -. .Jno. K. Wagner
Secretary of State. Bert E. Brown
Auditor Perry Cleman
Treasure. -. ...P. L, Laughin
Attorney General. .H........
........ .,..... Chsencey Little
Supt. Public Instruction .......
Anna E. Arnold
Supt. of Insurance .............
................ Frank f. Smith
State Printer. -.
Board of Irrigation. ............
Board of Irrigation. ............
Board Of Irrigation. ............
Candidate for Senator
................ Geo. A. Nicely
Candidate for Representative. -.
....,....,.......J ouett Shouse
County Officers
County Representative. AL Blake.
County Attorney ..............
Probate Judge. . G. w. Harding
District Clerk. HAIRY ey Franklin
Register of Deeds. C. w. Finley
County Clerk Eugene Franklin
County Treasurer .,.........
...............,G Guy LeMonnier
County Superintendent. Z -.
-...,.. ........ Miss Olive NefF
County Sheriff O. E. Dobson
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-18
FOR ELkS BIG PICNIC.
Committee Completes Arrangements
for OUTING Wednesday.

ARRANGEMENTS have been definitel.
completed for the big picnic and ex'
cursion under the auspices Of the Cal
umet Elks to White City next Wednes-
day, July 22. The committee expects
to make this the big event of the sea-
son and cordial invitation has been
extended TO all Elks and their families
and friends az well as the public gem
orally. There will be something doing
every minute OF the day, from the time
the best people on earth" embark on
special street cars, leaving Calumet at
500 a. m. until the return in the even
ing. The Ideal orchestra will furnish
music for dancing, refreshments will
he served free at the pavilion, sports
and baseball games will be provided
The boat gieaves Lake Linden at 8
o'clock. calling at Hubbell both going
and coming. Provision has been made
for Portage Lake Elks and their
guests who will make the trip to White
'ity on the big gasoline launch Ida"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-18
is VICTIM OF
FATAL ACCIDENT


While working as timberman OF
the 6Srd level No. shaft of the Heel;
branch of the c. x III. mine last night
Joseph Blanca met with injuries which
resulted in his death in the c. & H.
hospital early this morning. The de-
ceased was caught beneath a fall of
rock and badly crushed, although he
lived for some time after being re-
moved TO the surface and to the hospi-
tai.
Mr.. Blanca was a. years OF age and
resided on Hecla street. Laurium. He is
survived by his WIFE two sons and one
daughter.
Although funeral ARRANGEMENTS will
not be announced until later. they
probably will be held under the au-
spices OF the Italian Citizens league
and the Italian Benefit society OF
which Mr.. Blanca was a member.
Coroner William Fisher impanneled
a jury composed OF Frank Haddy. John
Tory, Alex MacAuley William +. Mich
rlas, William Odgers and Fred Mes
ier. After hearing the evidence OF
Witnesses the jury returned verdict
# accidental death in accordance with
he above facts.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-18
CAPT. WILCOX CANDIDATE.

Capt James NJ. Wilcox Of Ontonagon
this week announced his candidacy for
reelection to the state legislature from
the -Keweenaw district. Capt.
Wilcox will seek the Republican nomi-
nation.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-18
COMMITTEE TO
PLAN REUNION
Calumet High School Alumni at
Electric Park Soon

President George Fuller OF the Cal
umet High Scht oil Alumni associatio-
haa named a committee composed OF
John ]. Ellis, Jr, Walter +. Cries
| Phillip Petermapn, oscar Bruins, Mrs.
| Il. j. McClelland. Mrs. Robert Grier-
son. Miss Florence Messner and Miss
Carrie Dunstan to have charge of the
arrangements FOR the proposed basket
picnic and class reunions to be held in
the Electric Park the latter part Of
August. The committee will hold It's
annual meeting in the Red jacket
council chambers Tuesday evening at
o'clock to consider plans and ar
engagements for this gathering.
II is the associations plan. approves
at the annual reception on June 90, t.
select committees representing every
class that has been graduated from the
high school and to provide for a re-
union OF that class, either formal or
at some place to be desig-
mated within the park. These sepa-
rate reunions should be very pleasure
able gatherings.
Those participating in the gathering |
will bring their own luncheons and |
after the supper hour, to 7 o'clock |
here will be a program for a general
'eunion Of the alumni. This progra m
will continue until about o'clock,
Ifter which an orchestra will render
music for dancing.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-18

Safety Razor blades sharpened at
Stafford's Rarber Shop. 305 Fifth ST..
Advertisements 10
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-18
PLAYGROUND is OPENED.
Great Crowd in Attendance at Red
Jacket Park and Playground

The Calumet park and playground
was formally opened this afternoon
with approximately 500 boys and girls
in attendance. All of the playground
equipment is now i'm place, including
the numerous swings, sand boxes,
parallel bars, etc. The park pergola
was banked heavily with evergreen,
providing excellent shade for the chill
dren.
Early this afternoon the children IF
Red Jacket and Laurium gathered ut
the Laurum playground. each carry
ing an American nag and marched
through the streets to Red Jacket
where an exhibition OF folk dances
and games was provided as the prin
cipal feature OF the entertainment.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-18

s. c. Chynoweth Insurance Agency.
Liability ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS If
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-18
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LOCAL BREvlTiES.


Summer cottages are TO be erected
at Eagle Harbor shortly for L. $
Grierson of Calumet and DR.. c. IL
Rodi.
Chester Tucker of the Eagle Harbor
Life Saving station, has gone To Duluth
to enter the railway mail service on
the run from Duluth to Calumet.
James w. Cleary of Delaware, has
gone to Port Austin, Mich, to attend
| the funeral OF his father
Mr.. and Mrs. Fabian Yendow, resi-
! dents of Keweenaw county for sixty
years, left this week for South Range
to spend the summer and later they
80 TO Illinois for the winter.
Herbert Nelson. who was injured in
motorcycle accident Sunday, has re-
covered sufficiently to be out again.
Mrs. Elizabeth Trevennen has ar
rived home from visit to New York
and other eastern cities.
Mrs. George Jacka. who has been at
Darien Wis. for 1.-THE benefit of her
health, is reported improved. She will
20 to Chicago today to consult spe-
cialist.
Miss Hilda Stranberg left last even
ing for Detroit, where she will visit
with relatives and friends.
n. +. Hathaway of Duluth, passenger
agent for the Great Northern, visited
with friends in Calumet this week.
The annual picnic Of the Osceola NJ.
Il. Sunday school Is being held this
afternoon and early evening in the
Electric park.
Calumet members of the Temple of
Honor will go to Houghton on a spe-
cial street car this evening to attend
the district meeting in the Houghton
odd Fellows hall TO be addressed by
Supreme Trustee Trezise of Ishpem-
ing. "H
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua ID. Hosking of
lronwOod are the guests of copper
country friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilson of
Kearsarge are home from a two weeks
visit to Ironwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Patterson of
Seventh street are the parents OF u
daughter, born this week.
Miss NJ. Treverrow left this week
for Vancouver British Columbia,
where she will visit.
Harold Wareham has gone to Mil
waukee on business.
The annual picnic OF the Kearsarge
NJ. IL. Sunday school is being held to-
lay at Gay.
Miss Lottie Clarke entertained at
her home last evening in honor of Miss |
Kate MacDougall, who is shortly to be |
Ed Silverman. formerly of Calumet, |
who has been located i'm Chicago for |
some time past is visiting with friends |
and relatives here.
Announcement has been made Of the |
approaching marriage of Miss Ida |
Schwab Lake Linden to VIII Dur |
and of Calumet to be solemnized in |
about two weeks.
Peter Pasquinelli of Chicago is Wis |
ting at the home of his uncle, Leone |
of Cedar street Blue Jack
ct.
Miss Mary Saunders OF Ishpeming |
Is the guest of her cousin, Miss Ruth |
Andrews.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parsee Ouelette have
left for Quebec and the Shrine of st. |
Anne de Boupre, Canada, where they |
will spend "a month
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-18
20 BURCLARIES
BY LITTLE TOTS
Three Juveniles Clear Up Mystery
of Handbag Thefts

Admitting participation in a total OF
twenty petty burglaries in Calumet
three juveniles, two boys thirteen OF
fourteen years Of age, and little girl
of eleven years. whose names are
withheld for oovious reasons. have
been detailed by Chief of Police Tru-
dell and have solved for him the mys-
terry OF the numerous handbag
thefts." The children will be arraisn-
ed in juvenile court before Judge OF
Probate George c. Bentley Monday.
The concessions made by the children
clear up every case of this nature
that has been reported TO the officer
About week ago Chief Trudell ap-
pretended the two boys. but after
hearing their stories and questioning
| them closely he arrived at the con-
| clusion that they could not be charg-
ed with all OF the petty thefts report
| ed TO him mention of which has fire.
quently been made. He continued his
Investigations and finally this morn
ing apprehended the little girl whl |
il appears had been operating entire
" separate from the boys. Her ad-
missions cleared up the remaining
burglaries. Although operating sepa-
rately the method Of procedure was
the same.
II is difficult 10 ascertain the amount
of the loot secured in these many pet
" burglaries. for number were not
reported 10 the officers. In almost ev-
cry instance, however a handbag was
either taken or its contents rifed and ;
amounted, varying from less than a
dollar TO as high as twenty dollars
were secured In one instance a watch
and in another costly bracelet were
taken. Both of these articles were t
found in the possession of the mother t
of the girl.
The case of the little girl is an in 8
teresting one, inasmuch as she is just t
eleven years old and seemed to oper-
ate with the daring of a professional d
burglar. An instance of this clever Y
ness is found in the fact that after {
taking the watch. a valuable one, the Z
girl hid ii beside an ash barrel near
ler home and then informed a broth a
r., ten years old, requesting him 40 G
'rganize some play close to the ash
,arrel and apparently find the watch r.
n the presence of the other children. a
Bills of large denominations were not
ashed at candy stores or picture /
louscs, where the child realized sus- n
'icion would be directed, but at meat -
markets and larger stores, where the cI
would appear legitimate
Practically all of the money had been II
pent in the entertainment of the lit "a
lie girls friends at theaters and else
here. -,
Edward Ryan and j. Lassala of =,
Ioughton were arrested and arraign-
d this afternoon in the court Of JUS T.,
ice William Fisher on the charge Of "a
and creating scene in !,
-ont of the Central Hotel last even
u. .,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-18
AUTOMOBILE is DAMAGED.

The automobile of Capt Martin
Harper of Calumet was damaged con.
siderably Thursday evening in col
lision with a gasoline propelled con-
trivance at the crossing of the Mineral
Range road and the county road near
the Ahmeck mine. Fortunately no one
was seriously injured. Rock cars on
both sides of the road, obscured the
view Of the railroad crossing as the
specder approached
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-18
TEMPLARS OF HONOR AND
NOE

A big rally of Copper Country TEN
plars will be held in odd Fellows hall
Houghton, on Saturday evening, July
IS, beginning at 700 p. NJ, under tn,
auspices OF the Grand Temple OF
Michigan. Supreme Chaplain William
O. Trezise, of Ironwood, will be pres
ent. A large class of candidates will
he initiated at this meeting. the worl
to be in charge OF the degree team OF
Mckinley Temple. All Templars ar,
earnestly requested to attend.
GRAND TEMPLE COMMITTEES,
BY |. John Truscott, Secretary.
Advertisement16-17
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-18
CAlUM ct
BE CURIOUS ONCE

oC SOHiOOo ONCE.
Come IN and look over our stock of
Meats, Groceries, Fruits and veaeta-
hles. We invite comparison in quail.
~ as we'll as price. You will be pleas
ed with the sanitary arrangements of
our store, the attractive arrangement
OF our stock and the courteous treat.
ment we extend to all patrons.
Tho Store Of Quality. Where clean
l,ness is paramount. Riswsy's Best
Teas on display now.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-18
PRIMARY RATE is $40.

will total $40 per capita. About
five and three -fourths millions Of dol
lars will be distributed over 1000
school children. The per capita would
he higher except for the fact that some
of the railroads of the state have fail
ed to pay their tax.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-18

s. c. Chynoweth Insurance Agency.
Fire Insurance.-Advertisement-tf
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-18
kEWEENAW ELECTIONS.

The annual school meetings in Eagle
Harbor and Houghton townships held
last week, resulted in the election of
the following trustees:
Eagle Harbor township-John f..
Smith and George Richard, both for
three year terms.
Houghton township-Amos Bammert
and Sam Jenkin. for three year terms.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-07-18
NOTICE.

Members of Karl Schurz Lodge No
2 a. ID. III. $. are requested to attend
the meeting on Sunday July 10 at p.
NJ. I'm the !. o. O. f.. hall on 9Th street
Red Jacket. Important business.
ADVERTISEMENTS JOS. Wolf. Sec.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-08-20
WAR SENDS PRICES UP
ON IMPORTED GOODS

Sugar is by no means the only
commodity that Abilene merchants
have been compelled to sell at high
er prices because of the European
war. Hosiery, drugs, chemicals, dry
goods, silks, notions, toys, diamonds,
watches, china, varnish and photo
supplies have advanced, or are ex-
pected to in the next few drys.
Possibly there is no line of trade
in the United States that will be
affected more than the dry goods
houses. Almost all the cotton and
cheaper grades of hosiery used in
the United States are manufactured
in Germany. Manufacturers and inn
porters report a great scarcity in
this country. Abilene dry goods mer-
chants also report scarcity of kid
and fabric gloves and all kinds Of
notions. Articles Of this kind have
advanced in price from ten to twenty
per cent in the east. It is only a
question Of short time when abb
lene merchants will be affected.
Fine silks and linens, strictly Inn
ported goods, cannot be obtained
by importers. Prior to the war
France and Germany furnished prae-
tically ell the fine laces used in
America. The supply Is now cut
off. An advance in price Is unavoid-
able.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-08-20

March 1S, 1865. From there he was
sent to Vicksburg on parole and
there held in parole camp until he
was sent to Benton Barracks, Mo-,
after the assassination of President
Lincoln. After Lees surrender the
officers there we're discharged from
the service by order of war depart
ment as paroled prisoners, because
of the ending Of the war to date
on May 10, 1865.
Mr.. Wagner returned home and
remained on his farm till the fall
of 1877 when he sold out and NOV
ed to Kansas, settling in Phillips
county. in December, 1887 and re-
NAMED there till February 30, 1905
when he came to Abilene where he
has since resided. He united with
the M. q. church at Brodhead, Wis.,,
Oct. rs, 1865, and remained mem
Der until the timo Of his death which
occurred August IA, 1914, aged SO
years s months and 20 days. He
leaves q wife and five children, 1S
grandchildren and 10 great grand
children.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-08-20
TWO SISTERS wEDDED AT
PARENTS HOME SUNDAY

Chapman, Aug. 17.--Sunday az
ternoon. August IS. At the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. e. zollinger. one
mile west OF Chapman. occurred the
marriage OF their daughters. Anna
Madge, TO Mr.. Everett James Nc
Donald Of Chapman. and Gladys
Emily to Mr.. George Clark Smith
OF Junction City. The wedding
came as a great surprise to both
relatives and friends who expected
the event to occur q few weeks later.
II was a quiet home wedding. no
one being present outside the brides
family and the Rev. and Mrs. Grip
pen.
The couples were attired In trav-
cling suits and Immediately after
the ceremony they left by auto for
salina where they took the night
train for Colorado.
Mrs. Mcdonald and Mrs. Smith
have been educated in the Junction
City and Dickinson county high
schools and are among the most
charming and talented young ladies
in Geary and Dickinson counties.
Their presence will be greatly miss
ed from the social activities OF the
Methodist church at Chapman OF
which they are members. Mr.. Nc
Donald was born and reared in
Dickinson county and is a successful
young farmer whose integrity has
made him respected BY everyone.
Mr.. Smith is one of the most highly
esteemed and wealthiest farmers OF
Geary county and is we'll and favor
ably known in business circles
throughout the state. He has just
completed beautiful modern home
which is ready for occupancy. Mr..
Mcdonald has purchased an adjoin-
ing farm and will Immediately build
q similar home.