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The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN
TO STUDY WAR CAUSE
Colleges and Schools are Urged to
Investigate 1t Fully.

The Department OF the Interior
through its bureau of education, last
night launched a nationwide campaign
for a more comprehensive study of the
causes and purposes OF the European war
by American schools and colleges as a
part of their 1917 commencement exer-
cises. -7
The Department, in outlining the vital
need of greater public education concern
ing the political elements and principles
which enter into Americas entrance into
the world struggle, indicated that il
would furnish, at request, any variety of
subjects under which this campaign
might be more fully developed.
In launching this drive" for greater
dissemination of knowledge on the sub
ject OF Americas part In the war, the
Department of the Interior assumed an
altogether new field OF endeavor for its
bureau of education, and one which is
expected to open the way for greater
knowledge of the part America is PLAYING
In international affairs.
In its list of subjects applicable to the
general topic it wishes to bring before
the people, the Department outlined a
few like these: "Belgiums Wrongs, -
'Washington's Attitude Toward War"
THE Debt of the United States to
France" and others.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
RAILWAY STOCKHOLDERS
TO MEET In BALTIMORE

Baltimore, Nd. May 15.-A confer
ence OF the owners OF bonds and
stocks of the railroads of the country
has been called to meet in Baltimore
at the Hotel Emerson May % at II
O'Clock in the morning
Owners Of railroad securities from
various sections of the country have
signihed their intention to be present,
and the question of the organization
of those representing millions of dol
lars invested in the railroads of the
country into an organization will be
considered.
The call for the conference says the
credit of the railroads has apparently
not been sufficiently maintained to
enable them to economically finance
their requirements in times of peace,
much less now, when upon their eff
cheney largely depends the successful
outcome of the war in which the
United States has become so vital a
factor"
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
BABY HOSPITAL FUND GROWS

The funds of the Washington Baby
Hospital at Camp Good VIII were swelled
considerably by the proceeds from the
May festival given yesterday afternoon
by the pupils of the Friends Select
School at the Friends Country Club for
their benefit
The program consisted of a May-pole
dance In which all took part, a panto-
mine showing the transformation sof win
ter into spring, a tableau depicting Robin
Hood and his merry men and old English
May Day celebration, in which the Queen
of Spring was crowned
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
POLICE PLAN TO GUARD
"SHADBAKERS'" MOTORS

At the request OF the automobile park
ing committee OF the Board of Trade
Mai Raymond Pullman. Superintendent
of police, has arranged to detail a spe-
cial squad to guard automobiles of men,
bers Of the board, who will attend the
board shadbake next Saturday morning
The squad will go on duty at 1913
O'Clock Saturday morning.
The excursion committee announced
yesterday variety OF thirty different
kinds of souvenirs to be distributed at
the shadbake dinner at Occoquan.
The boat will carry rs excursionists in
all. Six hundred of these will be paid
tickets from the members of the board
end the remaining 125 will include guests.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
SENATORS WOULD BAN
LIQUOR DURING WAR

Dry legislation during the war is still
the aim of some Senators. The Cum
minis amendment, prohibiting the use OF
grain in the manufacture of liquor. was
knocked out of the Senate bill, but 2
group of Senators are framing another
measure which may take the place of the
amendment.
Senator Cummins is included in this
group and the others are Senators Gore
Curtis, Gronna and Kenyon All are pro-
hibitiOn advocates, especially during wal
times.
Members of the Agriculture Committee
have been trying to find out the opin-
ions Of the Secretaries of War and Navy
on the advantages Of keeping foodstuffs
from being made into liquor. There is 2
movement on foot to introduce a bill
allowing the President to handle the sit
uation in his discretion.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
CUBAN REBELS ATTACK.

Baltimore. Nd, May 15-Cuban rebels
attacked the mining plant at Nina Nina,
dynamited the loading berth for ships,
and set fire to the houses of the work.
men, besides doing other damage to the
mining machinery, according to the
master of a steamship which reached
port from Cuba today.
The attack was made on the night of
May ., it was stated, and 1t is not known
whether there was any loss of life. The
workmen and the mining engineers were
obliged to go to Santiago to seek shelter.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
ALLIED PRISONERS AT WORK.

Paris, May 15-NearIy $1,000 allied
prisoners in the great prison camp al
SOltau have been put to work by the Ger
man military authorities. This informa.
ton was secured today from Belgian
soldier who escaped from Soltau and was
able to make his way into the French
lines.
Some of the prison on-workers are employ
ed on farms and others in construction
camps and factories. Those who refused
to work were tide to posts for six hours
at time and deprived of food.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
Kneel IN Vegetable Gardens
To Pray for Bumper Crops

Poughkeepsie, n. Y, May 15.-They are
praying for successful crops this week on
planted estates of wealthy residents at
Hyde Park.
Employees of Col. Archibald Rogers,
Mrs James Roosevelt and Frederick w.
Vanderbilt, led by Rev. E. P. Newton,
kneIt in the rye field and vegetable gar
dens and offered prayers for fruitful
crops.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
Gen. Petain Now Heads
All Armies of France

Paris, May 15.-Gen. Petain. the hero
of Nerdun. ASSUMED chief command of
all the French armies today. Gen. Foch.
who gained distinction at the battle of the
Marine, succeeds Gen. Petain as chief of
staff.
Gen. Nivelle. who has been in supreme
command of the French forces north and
south of the Aisne river and in Cham
ipagne. will continue in command Of q
group of armies, it was announced.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
Between 80 and 100 "Subs"
Destroyed Since February |

Amsterdam, May 15.-Between so and
100 German submarines have been de-
stroyed, mainly by British nets, since the
ruthless U-boat war began on February
i, according to a member of the crew of
the us.
The German seaman added that Ger
many now has approximately S5 sub
marines in action, ravaging allied ship
ping It was the U-5S which recently
sank a Dutch grain feet.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16
To Give Travel Talk.

A lecture on the Yosemite Valley, illus
trated with motion pictures and colored
views, will be given in the office of A
j. Poston, of the Sunset Route" 81 G
street northwest, Friday evening at $50
O'Clock. The lecture is under the auspices
of the Kiwanis Cluh
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16

made early in the war by Crest Brit
ain and France and John d. Rookie
feller, jr, and Daniel Guggenheim
members of the committee, pledged
their cooperation with labor.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-16

ly to feel it, and 1 have every confidence
that as the pressure comes upon US our
spirits will not falter but rise and be
strengthened, and that in the last we
shall nave national feeling and a ma
hearts before"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
CLARENCE RICHARDS WELL.

Captain w J Richards Is expected
home from the east next Monday
He went east to have visit with his
son. Clarence. who is in the regular
army.
Captain Richards says he found
Clarence we'll and in good spirits He
was particularly anxious TO know II
the boy was being well taken care
Of and what he saw while al head
quarters OF the regiment convinced
him that Clarence was well cared for
Clarence is getting on nicely in his
work. has the confidence OF his SUI
perior officers and Is well liked by all
of his mates, fact that his many
friends in Crystal Falls will be glad
TO learn.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
kORPI IN Tolls.
Agiiator Who Made Crystal Falls His
Home Nabbed In Montana.

a report comes from the Yves.
that John Korpi a labor agitator AMI
a former proprietor Of a candy store
in rhis city was taken into custody
by the authorities in the West for re-
sisting the draft
Korpi IS an ! W. W. type Of labor
agitator He came to Crystal Falls
several years ago from the copper
country intending to start trouble al
this place A delegation Of citizens
waited upon him, escorted him 10 the
train and put him aboard with his
fare paid 10 Claiming
lie remained away for some time
and when he returned he came as
the proprietor Of a candy store, but
II was too quiet for him in that line
and lie sold out his business last
summer and went West
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
LOCAL MAN SWUNG DEAL.
Frank scadden Promoted Sale OF the
Zimmerman Mine.

The biggest mining deal pulled of
IN Iron county in its history by a 10.
cal resident was accomplished when
Frank Scadden sold the Zimmerman
mine in Stambaugh township TO the
Miami Metals Co. OF Chicago. recent
~ The ratification OF the deal will
be made by the Spring Valley Iron
co. on June 25th. tie earliest date
at which il legally can be done. but
the deal has all been arranged. the
money that was to pass has passed
and all parties TO the deal have
signed the papers
Mr.. scadden worked along on the
deal very quietly and no one knew
until the title had passed that the
mine was being sold or that Mr.. scad-
den had anything to do with it.
The negotiations were made be-
tween Mr.. Tripp, formerly fof the
Rogers-Brown interests. Mr.. Scadden
and Mr. Willis Mr. Tripp represent
ed the new owners and Mr.. Willis the
Spring Valley Iron Co.
The new owners take over the
property on a royalty basis. the sum
OF money represented by the deal
mounting well into the seven figure
column The lease has eighteen
more years 70 run and the property
is one Of the very best in Iron coun-
ty
Mr. Scadden's commission on the
deal amounts 10 a good round sum
and his friends in CRYSTAL Falls are
mighty glad at the success Of his ef-
forts.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
A GRAFT SCANDAL.
Township Board OF Stambaugh Under
Arrest for Grating.

Three members Of the township
board Of Stambaugh township are
under arrest for levying tribute up
on applicants for saloon license last
April Those implicated are: Edw.
Wanzer supervisor. j. d. White, clerk
and John f. Westerberg. justice OF
the peace. There Is another justice
on the Stambaugh board, but he L.
not implicated in the AFFAIR.
As we get the story there Is CON
siderable unrest in Caspian, or New
Town. The residents there who have
property want some of the adyantag-
es OF a municipal government and q
meeting was called for the purpose
Of talking over the organization Of
village.
II is understood that the mining
interests are opposed to a village or
ganization and i'm the discussion OF
the reasons why a village organiza
tion should be perfected, the state
ment was made that New Town want
ed to get away from the grating
that is going on in Stambaugh town
ship Exception was taken 10 this
charge by some of the mining repre-
sentatiyes present and the CHIEF
spokesman of the assemblage said
'Will you believe IT If we show you
the proofs"
II is claimed that such evidence
was submitted in very few moments
that cognizance had to be taken of
the affair. In very short time the
matter came to the attention Of
Prosecuting Attorney McDonough
MIR. McDonough didn't take anybody
say-so for the story lie hustled
right down to New Town and Gastra
and in very short time gathered
sufficient information TO warrant him
aking Immediate action. lie went
pack TO his Office, made out warrants.
'allod in an officer, had him sign
hem on information and BELIEF
md serve them at once.
The men arrested are out under
'onds and as Mr. McDonough n
way no new developments have aris-
N in the case since the arrests were
made.
There are all kinds OF rumors
oating about. many OF them false
oods. Crystal Falls people were
cry adverse TO believing that there
'as any truth in the story when il
anne out al first and viii await the
isclosure Of the proofs before form
ig a definite opinion.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
TNANDA soRrysoN DEAD.

Word was received here lasf
Thursday morning of the death In
anda Sorinson at the Marquette r. y.
.C santarium The news brought
sorrow TO the heart Of everyone who
knew her, for She had endeared her
self TO all she met I'm her years Of
usefulness In this community.
She was the only daughter Of s. A.
sorinson one of the old residents of
the place. She came here from
Manitowoc with her parents when a
mere child and lived all Of her life
in this community She graduated
from the Crystal Falls schools. and
soon afterwards took position IN
the postoiIice later going into the
Office Of the register OF deeds where
she remained until IN health neces-
stated her quitting work.
Her mother died about a year ago
and she took upon herself the care
of the family household I'm addition
90 her Office work The strain wore
her down and soon she had 10 give
mp and went 70 the sanitarium 10
seek relief from tuberculosis Of the
lungs which had attacked her For
q time reports came back Of her Inn.
pr"r'mcnt but they were only tenn
porary
she was member OF the Lady
and that organization took
charge ~ the remains which arrived
her on Thursday night
The funeral will be held from tho
home this afternoon.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
Y0U ARE INVITED.

The industrial departments of the
Forest Park and high schools will
give public exhibit OF their work
next Tuesday afternoon and evening
Ali are cordially invited. Your pres
ence and manifest interest will serve
as an inspiration and a pleasure to
the pupils and teachers involved. Al
so. il hoped that parents and
friends will derive fair degree of
sati 'faction from viewing the ex-
hibit
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
TREE KILLED HORSE.

While VIII Schaal son Of August
Schaal. Of this city was driving .
single horse along the Hope mine
road last Wednesday afternoon. q
tree fell onto the horse killing g.
instantly and just missed Schaal and
a boy named Dishaw who was riding
with him
A heavy wind storm blew up az
the boys We're driving through the
wooded piece. They were badly
bruised MP by the limbs of the tree
hitting them az II crashed onto the
horse.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
STORES CLOSED.
Local Merchants Have Finally Agreed
10 sunday and Evening Closing.

CRYSTAL Falls was a model city last
sunday Every store In q was closed
and closed by the voluntary action Of
the proprietors themselves The ac-
tion came "a a result OF the agitation
that has been on for more ehan n
year TO close business places on
Sundays and most Of the nights in
the year
An agreement was entered into be
tween all OF them hut some kicked
over and there was a furry couple
Of weeks ago when the clerks picket
ed a couple OF stores one evening.
The negotiations between the proprie-
tors continued and first came the
closing evenings and then came the
decision 10 close last Sunday
Our Information was that the stores
were closed tight and the proprietors
were all away enjoying an outing
There was no back-door trade
Everyone was "on the square" and
when the evening came all wero
glad the experiment had proved "a
succoastul
We understand that there will ~
no more omen stores IN the city ex
cepting on certain evenings aud Ger.
tain SUNDAYS when all will open TO-
Q time
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
RITE COT tPP0INTlENT.
Selected by Governor sleeper to Ba
Probate Judge of County.

Claude G. Rite was appointed by
Governor sleeper 20 the Office of pro-
bate Judge Of Iron county The ap-
pointment came as no surprise. for n
was figured that when the governor
failed to make the appointment right
away the chances Of Mr.. Dixon land
'ne the position dwindicd.
While Mr. Caswell's friends wouli
IKE - have seen him get the posi-
ton very much. yet Il was felf tha.
his candidacy was injured by the fact
that the late Judge Lott lived oa The
vest side and that an equitable dis
'ribution OF the Offices called far the
appointment to go to a west side man
In selecting Judge Rite Governor
sleeper has taken mp the candidacy
IF a third man. one who was not the
frst choice of the leaders on the 9th
~ side Of the county.
Judge Rite seems 10 be quite ae
1entable 10 The county az whole
md will undoubtedly nu The position
efficiently as he did during the term
for which he was elected
7 q understood that The appoint.
nonf VIII hold good until the nex
General election
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16

Policeman Joseph r. Cossette. ana
bride were calling on Sith ward
friends yesterday morning before
leaving on No. for Mr.. Cossett's old
home IN Michigan They expect 10 ho
gone all this month. and viii bring
Mr. Cossette's daughter Evelyn
back with them Helena CMont) rnde.
pendent
Owing to numerous demands from
our lady patrons 20 run eThe seven
Deadly Sins" The world wide actio,
story which appeared IN the Ladies'
World, the Gem thoatcr has decided
to run them each Tuesday. starting
next Tuoday with No /. entitled
"sloth."
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
M'DERMOTT WILL
HAS BEEN FOUND
SENSATION IN AFFAIRS
OF THIS MUCH MIXED ESTATE
PROBABLY MEANS CONTEST
Will Was Found BY Ed Lott in the
Pocket of an Old Coat Hanging
in a Closet

Another sensation has developed
in the disposal Of the estate of Clar-
ence McDermott, whose real name
was Clarence Cowan A will came
TO light this week in which the prop
erty OF McDermott has been be-
queathed mainly to Edward r. Lott
Jr, and his wife. The will was
found by Mr.. Lott in the pocket OF
an old coat which McDermott wore
in his lifetime and which had been
hanging in a closet in the Lott home
Tsince the death of McDermott some
two years ago.
Mr. Lott has disclosed the contents
OF the WILL but he has not divulged
the names of the witnesses and says
that he will not do so until he has
seen them and has obtained from
them aGidavits as to the genuineness
of the signatures attached to the doc
ument
AS We get the story McDermott
bequeathed to Lott and his wife fifty
five acres of his property near Iron
River, including a three-quarter I'M
terest in the mineral right This
hfty-dve acre tract consists Of that
part of the old McDermott farm ~
ing ON the cast side Of the county
road That portion lying across the
road is, by the terms of the will. 10
be sold and the proceeds used in pay
ing up the debts. the residue TO be
given 60 different ones among them
Hon l. W. Byers to whom is be-
queathed 5000, Father Is 10 get $500
and niece in Minneapolis who Is to 1
get tile balance
VIII Surely Mean Contest
The production of this document
will undoubtedly mean a contest IN
The probate court Of this county and
probably Will extend to the circuit
court before the estate is settled.
Already the heirs in this estate
nave been determined by the court
ma the estate was in process of
probate and would have been closed
rad Judge Lott lived His death
Interrupted the proceedings and al
20 accounts for the discovery Of this
'ery important last will and tesla
nent
McDermott made his home with the
otis during his later years. and
he late Judge Lott always contend
d that a will had been drawn hut
when IL came 10 producing II hc was
uablo to do so McDermott gave
10 information about 1t before he {
led and a search Of his papers and J
fleets failed to reveal Il al the time /
4 Much Mixed Afiair. n
The circumstances OF McDermotr. ! i
fe all of which came ont after he s
a 3sed away reads like fairy tale {
Leaving his old home in New York. q
$ was detailed in these columns
ome time ago. he changed his name 8
Continued ON Page Four.)
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-06-16
RED CROSS DRIVE.
Local Chapter Has Been Increasing
Membership Rapidly.

Senator ED. J.. Curtis OF Flint, field
man for the Michigan Red Cross,
came to Crystal Falls last Saturday
evening and on Sunday gathered the
officers and directors OF the Iron
county chapter OF the Red Cross to-
gether 10 talk over the work OF that
organization in this county. Madames
Stevens, McDonough and Jaedicka
Iron River directors, came over 20
attend the meeting and very sue
cessful conference was had
There has been considerable mis-
conception as TO the organization OF
Red Gross chapters in the different
counties The national organization
has decreed that but one chapter
shall be located in a county and that
chapter shall be at the county seat.
This law was made so as to get away
from the contentious that arise be
cause Of rivalry between different
sections of the same counties. As
many branches may be organized in
a county as may be asked for, but
they all come under the authority OF
the county chapter and an moneys
must be kept by the county treasurer
In cases where persons have
Joined chapters outside of their coun
ty they can transfer their member
ship or after their years membership
which they have paid for expires
they come under the Jurisdiction Of
the county in which they reside.
The Iron River directors decided
that they would favor having ali OF
the county under one chapter in
stead OF dividing mp into branches
and the Iron County Chapter will be
lust what its name implies, chap
.er made up Of members from all
parts OF Iron county
The drive for membership started
10 Tuesday and already the ladies
rave secured large number Of
iames. The membership fee Is StOO
,er year and of that amount soc goes
o tho national treasury and 80 cents
$ retained in the county chapter.
MANY Of our citizens are rot stop
ing with the $l0O for membership
.ut arc donating what they think
aey can afford TO pay towards the
mse.
The state of Michigan has been I
sked 70 raise S3.0OO.OOO for Red I
ross purposes Of which the city Of
Detroit is to raise $1,000 600 Each {
ounty has been asked for a share
{ this money Iron county's share
! $4,000, as may be seen from the {
'legram which was received al the 2
harter headquarters yesterday. It
aads as follows:
Inn. Iron Co Chapter American I
Red Cross.
Bneath the stars and Stripes our
)y3 will soon respond to the com
enG "out OF the trenches and az
icm. AID God bless youi" Each
)ldier will DO his proportionate
art Those who remain az home
re asked to do their part! VIII Iron
,unty raise the week Of June iSth 4
er proportionate part OF the war $
ind, which Is $4,000? o
DANIEL A. REED.
Secretary War Council
The work Of the Red Cross Is not
Continued on Page Three.)
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