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The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07
THE KAIsER's CANALS.

Germany has made early use Of her
new kiel canal for war purposes. On
june a, Kaiser Wilhelm formally
opened the enlarged Kicl canal, or as it
is officially called, the Kaiser Wilhelm
canal. This artificial waterway. one Of
The most important in the world as far
as trade is concerned, was completed in
1885. The rapid increase in the size of
shipping in the present century, how
ever soon made il Inadequate for naval
and mercantile use. New tide locks
have accordingly been put in Of double
the length and breadth OF the original
ones and the channel has been deep
cncd
The Kaiser Wilhelm canal is longer
by ten miles than the waterway of
Panama, and, according to statistics OF
two years ago, it carries annually ten
times the number of vessels passing
through the Sucz. one of its locks is
Of the same length as the largest at
Panama.
1t was primarily constructed for mill
tary rather than Tor commercial pur-
poses. Through 1t the German fleet
made short cut from the North sea
to the Baltic, while the enemy would
have To 80 around 200 miles. 1t per-
mitted the largest warships to pass
through
With the completion Of the Hohen-
zollern canal, officially opened by the
CrnpcrOr ON lime II RerIip bacon,es a
port. This waterway, which connects
the German capital with Hohenstaaten
on the oder, has been in construction
for ten years and has cost about SlO.-
100000. Vessels of 500 tons can use
this canal. IT is an interesting fact
that not only is the waterway crossed
by six railway lines and many roads.
but the canal Itself flows over several
| bridges.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07

age i'm electric invention, and would not
have been thought necessary i'm any
former war. Today wireless telegraph
stations can be used in many ways To
assist and 60 hinder military opera
tons. IL Is stated in an English dis
patch that the German wireless sta
ton at Swakopmund. German South
west Africa. has increased its power
and is sending messages TO Jam" or
drown those from British stations. 4
wireless station at SayVille, Long ISL
and which has been operated by the
German government since Sunday
morning. has been closed. II was found
10 be i'm constant communication with
the German warships Dresden and
Karlsruhe. Most Of the messages
transmitted were i'm code and some OF
them bore date of Berlin. The en-
forcement OF the order FOR the prohibit
ton OF unneutral messages by wireless
has been delegated to the Secretary of
the Navy.
Nothing is 10 be neglected which will
contribute 20 protect American neu-
trality and keep this country out of the
vortex Of war into which Europe has
been whirled very much against the
will OF most OF its inhabitants and also
against the desire OF a majority of the
rulers OF its leading nations.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07
ALL NATIONS SMOKE.

There is hardly a country in the
world where the pipe is not smoked in
one form or another.
The Kafilr dearly loves his pipe, and
falling the genuine article, will use
anything that will hold tobacco-from
a piece Of iron piping to a cows horn.
When not even these are available he
will use the earth! He does this by
making "A small hole to hold the tobac-
co. from which he makes a passage
for the smoke by pushing a curved
piece OF wire through the ground. He
then lies face downward, applies a
light to the tobacco, and his lips to
the ground, at the spot where he has
Withdrawn the wire, and smokes in
peace.
In many villages of the northwest
provinces of India are to be found
public hookahs for the use and COM
fort Of travellers.
Every one has heard of the North
Americans pipe of peace. Gen. Blu
cher's pipe smoking was OF a very diff
ferent character. He appointed man
to the post Of pipe master" whose
duty II was to fill a long clay pipe and
hand il TO the general before every
engagement. Butcher would then en-
joy a few puffs. give back the pipe
and gallop into the firing line.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07
BANIsHEs THIRD DEGREE.

The upper house of the Georgia leg
islature has set a splendid example in
the passage of a bill making the third
degree" unlawful. 1t always was and
is unlawful for the matter OF that, but
it has become a part Of the systematic
lawlessness which the police of the
country indulge in.
Stated simply, it is a self constituted
inquistion which, in secret, endeavors
to extort from the prisoner-before
trial-an admission Of guilt. Every
kind of mental torture and anguish is
used 60 wear the victim down or con-
fuse him into any kind of confession,
Sometimes physical torture is used. In
case that happened here the prisoner
remained obdurate before his inquisi-
tor when, as prearranged, the latter
said, looking beyond the prisoner,
don't hit him. meaning to convey the
impression that a policeman stood be-
hind him and was ready To hit him on
the head with a club. 1t was all true
except that there was no intention Of
hitting him. 1t was meant simply TO
frighten him. II succeeded.
That is the kind Of thing that goes
on at police headquarters in secret all
over this country. And we call this a
land where man has a right To a
free, impartial and unintimidatcd trial
in court with an attorney assigned for
his defense in case he is too poor 10
hire an attorney. Such is the meaning
of the third degree" 1t is just as
unlawful as the proceedings of Mexi-
can bandits, and quite as bad, for po-
hccmcn are supposed not TO be bandits,
but officers of the law. The French law
provides for an inquisition. But it is
conducted by Judge, before whom the
prisoner is arraigned duly i'm the pres
cnce Of witnesses. The judge intcrro-
gates him TO see if the prisoner can be
entrapped into any kind OF admission
OF guilt After this he is placed regu-
larry ON trial But with US policemen
assume the right TO do similar thing
and reinforce, it by secrecy, and by the
use Of torture and long hours of bad
gcring to wear the victim out. 1t is
a black stain on the American name.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07
s. Americas Hetty Green.

With a dozen of her more intimate
friends as companions, and six. nurses
and Is maids. Mrs. Isabella Lara,
South Americas Hetty Green" has
been making a brief sojourn i'm New
York, on her way to Paris. Mrs. Lara
Is &c years old. Her income is said
to be $500 a minute. She made her
money in Costa Rica real estate and
farms. She allows no one but herself
to manage her finances, and in her
hands her fortune has mounted to
many millions. For several years Mrs.
Lara has been handicapped by failing
eyesight and has called upon the spe-
cialists OF South America to cure her,
but without success. Within the last
year her infirmity has grown worse,
and as a last attempt she decided to
consult some of the eminent French
specialists.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07
FRIDAY, AUGUST z, 1914.
THE AMERICAN DUTY.

Nothing could be better in spirit and
purpose, or more worthy Of emulation
boy all of our citizens and residents OF
European birth or immediate eXtrac-
ton. than the following extract from
the resolutions adopted at Chicago by
a mass meeting held under the aus
pices Of the Germania club:
I'VE, American citizens by birth or
by adoption, can take no active part in
this struggle. our allesiance now, as
at all times, belongs TO the United
States. our own country for which
now, as in the past, we are ready to
sacrifice our possessions and our lives.
Come what may, we are loyal Ameri-
cans, now and forever. We de-
clare. however, that our love for and
our attachment to our adopted country
does not prevent us from extending
sympathy and affection TO the people
of Germany and Austria Hungary,
with whom we are allied by ties Of
blood and fellowship.
I'VE pledge ourselves, one and all of
those who have come here, that to the
best of our abilities we will attempt TO
alleviate the suferings of those who in
our mother lands are burdened with
the horrors of war"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07

cakes and confection neatly tied. I'm
der the string Of each box was a slip
with heavy mourning border and Jap
anese characters, which our guide
translated for us as follows: Many
thanks for your honorable attendance
for the funeral OF Sem my deceased
wife today. Excuse for my expressing
thanks here instead to cali at your
residence promptly. Yours respectful
~, Umcsuke Saiki and relative. 18th
day, fourth month, 42d year, Mail. One
of these boxes was laid on the floor in
front of each person, To be carried
away by him. During the early part
of the service those who felt disposed
smoked the cigarettes provided in the
trays, and partook of the tea, which
was also served"
The funeral described by Mr.. Chaplin
was held i'm Yokohama.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07
Bio Suffrage Parade.

The biggest suffrage auto process
sion this country has known is being
arranged by the New York state Wo-
men Suffrage association, to be held
in Rochester in October. The autos
will come from all over the state. All
of the twelve districts into which the
state has been divided by the suffrag-
lists will be represented, and there will
be sixty cars from this city. The pro-
cession will be a feature of the State
Woman Suffrage Convention, which
will be held in Rochester in the week
beginning Oct. -. This will close a
two weeks open--air suffrage revival
all over the state, in which automo-
biles will play a prominent part.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07
:: -; q:
!: ODDITIES or a JAPANESE FUNERAL; LENGTH OF
COFFIN DEPENDS ON RELATIVES CIRCUMSTANCES
Headed ouartete Carrying Artificial Tree;
Placed n Casket Sitting Position
:. Z: ::

Washington, d. c., Aug. THE Cd
dities of a japanese funeral are des-
cribed in "A communication to the Ma
tional Geographic Society, at Wash
inCton, ID. G.. by VIM. w. Chaplin, who
has extensively explored the far East.
First came four men, each carrying
a flimsy artificial tree, ABOUT three feet
long, representing the lotus plant in
bloom" he writes. "Thesc we've fol-
lowed by eirht coolies bearing On TIER
shoulders two poles about IS feet long,
from which hung the coffin. When
the family of the deceased is unable {"
bear the expense OF fun length ,of-
fin, smaller square one rs used, the
remains being placed in sitting posi-
turc. These rcceptacles are sometimes
too small to receive the rcma.fs with
out breaking the limbs.
Casket Resembles Toy Cottage.
In the present case, owing 10 the
affucnt circumstances IF the deceased,
the coffin was of full lrngth its frail
construction in the style of Il toy Swiss
cottage. The two sides were hung
with bamboo curtains Of so loose Il
weave as To show plainly the outline
of the occupant, who proved to be "a
woman. The remains were followed
by rikishas containing the mourners
and friends. ON reaching the auditor
ium Of a nearby buddhist temple, the
poles from which the coffin hung eX-
tended so far into the entrance that it
was difficult to gain admttance. The
alters in these temples occupy SO much
Of the room that little is left for the
people. Spaces were assigned us on
the floor at the right where we could
sit. In front of each one stood a tray
with cigarettes and small bralicr
containing live coal to furnish light
for the smoker.
Services Wierd Ceremony.
THE mourncrs were knecling on the
floor at the left. Just back of the altar
enclosure stood low stand: behind
this sat the high priest, a large gong
at his right, and just back of him sat
two other priests with a pair of Gym
balls. The service consisted of prayers
repeated first by one and then another,
then all three in unison, with OCCASION
al readings from scrolls, all interspers-
ed with strokes on the gong and clangs
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07
THE BEST OF FRIENDS.

0NHERE are no friends like old frienos
l. To help us with the Load
That all must bear who journey
Ger life's uneven road.
And when unconquered sorrows
The weary hours invest
The kindly words OF old frienus
Are always found the best
VNHERE are no friends Ike ola irienu7
To calm our frequent fears
When shadows fall and deepen
Through llfe's declining years.
And when our faltering footsteps
Approach the great divide
We'll long TO meet the old friends
Who wait on the other size,
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Services Wierd Ceremony.
This DATE IN HISTORY"

1721-Jamcs Franklin established the
"Ncw ENGLAND Courant' in Bos-
ton.
1795-Joseph Rodman Drake, noted
poet, born. Died sept. II, 1920.
1901 Second bombardment of Tripoli
by the American squadron.
1SSO--Thc Duke of orleans accepted
the crown of France as Louis
Philippe /.
1S40-British parliament passed an act
prohibiting the use of boys as
ohimney-sweeps
IS43-John Bright made his first
speech in the House of Com
mons.
1S5S-Ottawa, formerly Bytown, nam
ed as the capital of the Domin-
ion of Canada.
lS70--Paris declared i'm a state of siege.
1S7i-One thousandth anniversary of
the colonization of Iceland cele-
brated at Rikiavk.
1SSS-William G. Van Horne became
president Of the Canadian Pacific
Railway.
1SS9-The German Emperor reviewed
$4,000 British troops at Alder
shot.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07
GRANDDAUGHTER Of Bioelow.

Miss Lucy Bigelow Dodge, the only
daughter of the Hon. Mrs. Lionel
Guest and a granddaughter of the late
John Bigelow, will be welded to Wal
ter r. Rosen of this city next Tuesday.
The wedding. which is to be quiet
one, will take place I'm the village
church of Ste. Anne de Bellevue. After
the ceremony the bridal party will
cross in boats to the Isle st. GILES,
the summer home of the Guests, which
comprises twenty acres of wild and
thickly wooded land. and which is near
TO the Trappist Monastery in the Lake
of Two Mountains.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07

The sympathy of the people of the
United States goes out to President
Wilson in his deep grief. The deiotion
of the Wilson family each member to
10 the others, has been admired
throughout the land, and the breaking
Of the home circle by the passing of
the wife and mother has occasioned
sorrow among all who appreciate and
love home life. Mrs. Wilson has been
the presidents advisor and helpmate
throughout his long and distinguished
career, and his grief is in keeping
with his recognition of her splendid
worth. The people will condole with
him and pray that he may bear up un-
der his sorrow.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07

of the cymbais. During the service the
borrowed husband passed to the front
of each group of friends, including our
party knelt facing each group, and
bowed To the floor. This salutation
was returned by all in a similar man
ner, as an expression of regard and
sympathy.
Express Gratitude With Gift.
Toward the close Of the service an
attendant entered, bearing an armful
OF paper boxes about the size of Il
pound candy box, filled with small
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07

one Of the most popular songs with
Americans now on the Continent is
Home, Sweet Home"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07

AS Gen. Jack Johnson of the French
army, former American might learn
what a real battle is like.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07

Seven industries in Philadelphia en-
ploy over forty-seven thousand women
over rs years Of age.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07

Gil Dame-the vigorous Northern
Michigandcr who il at the head of the
Osborn organization i'm the state-was
in Grand Rapids for short time He
is enthusiastic i'm his prophecies of an
Osborn landslide in the approaching
Republican primaries, the Grand Rap
ids Herald says.
Ex-Governor Osborn is receiving q
record breaking reception everywhere
he goes" declares Mr.. Dame. He is
being greeted by crowds which are
larger than have ever come out before
and this is saying great deal be-
cause he has always been the benefi-
ciary OF ovations everywhere. / am
positive that he will sweep the state.
He will get his share Of the votes from
all sections of the commonwealth. You
will sec him carry away liberal share
OF the votes even in Wayne county |
think he would have been nominated
had he even furegone the personal
canvass which he is now making up
and down the state. But with the per-
sonal canvass in addition, there is
nothing to il.
Il have authentic reports from all
Michigan counties and there are just
no weak spots on the Osborn map
because he deserves to win it and he
viii help to carry reunited party to
a tremendous victory i'm November"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07

The Groesbeck campaign committee
is very we'll pleased with the reception
accorded the platform of Alex j. Groes-
beck throughout the state.
1t is stated at the Groesbeck head
quarters that letters have been pour
ing in from every county in the state
commencing the candidate for his
stand for constructive legislation and
for his opposition to the recall OF
judges and of judicial decisions.
The people know that Mr.. Groes-
beck means what he says when he
tells what he stands for" says Senator
John d. MacKay.
He does not blow hot and cold; for
one thing today and for another tomor-
row grabbing here and there in the
hope of striking "A popular chord.
He has issued his platform and on
it he will stand or fall. And everyone
may be sure that if he is elected gov
ernor he will do his best to see that
every plank Of the platform is fulfilled.
I'VE are more than satisfied with the
appeal that Mr.. Groesbeck has made
to the voters OF the state. While it is
unfortunate that the limits Of time has
prevented him from meeting more of
the people personally, he has loyal
friends in every section Of the state
and our canvasses indicate that he will
be nominated by handsome plurality.
This is more than ever certain be-
cause of the tremendous vote he will
receive i'm his home county where I'M
prejudiced experts now give him 90
per cent OF the vote"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07

Fifteen hundred members have en-
rolled, IL is reported, i'm North End
Groesbeck for Governor Club" Tn,
members reside in the upper ends OF
the Seventh Ninth. Eleventh. Thir-
teenth and Fifteenth wards. The club
will hold "A rally Thursday evening in
Lincoln Hail at Chene and Ferry. with
a parade preceding the meeting,-De-
troit Journal.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07

Frederick c. Martindale, of Detroit
secretary OF state and candidate foi
the Republican nomination for Cover
nor, was i'm Detroit for a few hours
Monday afternoon, following an eX-
tended campaign trip around the state
The last two weeks were spent by him
in the upper peninsula. II am satisfied
that | will get "A good vote all over the
state" he said i'm discussing his trip.
Two years ago | came within mar
row margin of getting the nomination.
and have the chance now To compare
conditions in counties with the vote of
two years ago. l have found many
where | will get more votes than did
two years ago. With six candidates in
the field, this makes things look most
encouraging To me. The upper pcnin-
sula voters treated me finely. | went
there intending To spend one week and
wound up by staying two weeks and
covering the peninsula thoroughly. |
am not attempting to pole up a big
vote in one section while ignoring 9TH
ers. In the kind Of race that is now
l believe the candidate who gets sup
port in all sections stands the best
chance" Mr.. Martindale will cover
several lower peninsula counties this
week and next. The final week before
the primaries he will do no campaign
Ing. as he will be busy i'm Lansing with
his official duties during the session
Of the state board of equalization.
which begins its meetings on Monday,
Aug. Il, with representatives from ev-
cry county in Michigan present To ar
que matters pertaining to the taxes of
the state.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-07
Can't
Get Here Too Quick

You are losing money every hour
you stay away
Pianos that you would like to own
are going fast at prices you would
like to pay.
The hardest headed shreWd pi-
ano buyers in the Copper Country are
buying now and here.
We are closing out the stock of
the Superior Music Go. and reducing
our own. tits big undertaking butt
our low prices are doing it. You
can't afford to stay away.
Such pianos the Kimbal Haines Bros Bush Lane,
Chase Bros Price and Teepe Lyon and Heay Harvard Wal
worth and Irving and such player pianos Apollo Foster
Kmba M Schultz and the Kingsbury represented in
this great combined stock of goods.
Furthermore, we offering large stock of Vions,
Mandols Guitars Band instruments and Sheet Music at less
than We bought them at price that do this
and still show profit That is all there it. Others
profting by our tremendous cut in prices-wll you?
SALE NOW ON AT BOTH STORES. 80
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COMMENDS AMERICAN OPINION.
VI. Cicmcnccnu Indorscs judgment
Of Lodge and Others on War.

PARIS, Dec. l2.--Writinr IN his organ,
L'HouDie EuchdiH', to-day Georges
Clemcuceau former prorier, says that no
other rcutral nation has shown So far
a. Just and equitable judgment of the
war rs has been expressed by public
men of the United states Tie quotes
from the views Of Senator Henry Cabot
Lod-c, Pref. White Dr charles W Eliot,
ana President Loweil of, Harvard.
NJ tlemcuCeau emphasizes the necessity
pointed out by senator Lodge that TIE war
be fought to a finish ana says that any
patched up peace would mean another
war As soon as hrussiani2od German milf
tarisu could Get it, second Wind.
II" warns the public that the struggle
will l." very long and says that French
military critics frankly admit that with
ten French departments occupied by
2.o0o,"u German soldiers and with the
main issue In the .astvfn theatre OF the
war stiil pending on Russian Polish soil
IL would be criminal for Frenchmen to
think of peace.
Judging the struggle from the point Of
view of the prize ring. he says n referee
could only give the fight at the present
juncture to Germany on points, although
she ~ showing signs Of getting "crolCv."
The average Frenchman, he saws, Is de ere
mined that the struggle shall be TO- mt
to finish and not be ended with "A d,ci-
sion on points"
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TURKS RAID ITALY's CONSULATE
Specid cable Despatch to Tue sry.

ROME. Dec. fan incident II the
utmost gravity. which Is apt to lead 10
serious complications between Italy ana
Turkey. has occurred at Hodeda. an Ara
h an Red Sea port, 100 miles northwest
OF Mocha.
The Turks learned that q. \. Richntd-
son, the British Consul. was SIN in town
and tried to enter his house TO arrest MIN.
lie escaped to the Italian Consulate ana
the Turks followed and insisted upon ar
resting him there. when the italian Con
sui sought to protect his colleague the
Turks attacked the Consulate and, despite
the protests and res. stance of the Italian
Consul and his stan, dragged the British
Consul away to "A boat and carried Elm 10
a destination 80 far unknown.
Italy has demanded an explanation by
Turkey of the attack on the Consulate. II
is r.norted that Ambassador Morgen-
thau in Constantinople. under whose pro-
lection are all British subjects in Turkey.
also has been asked TO obtain information
regarding the violence against British
subject.