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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-07

\ MASS CONVENTION OF the vo.
tors of the Democratic Party in MGR.
Ger County is hereby called Go meet at
the Court House in the City OF Prince
ton on the second day OF July. 1910 at
IL o'clock a. m. for the following pur.
poses:
First Co nominate one candidate tor
Commissioners of the County Court;
two candidates for the House OF Dole
gates; one candidate for County Sup.
eriutendent for Free Schools.
Second; to select delegates TO tho
Democratic Convention yet to be cali
ED TO nominate candidate for Con
gress from the Fifth Congressional
District of West Virginia
Third: TO select delegates to the
Democratic Convention yet to be call
ed to nominate candidate for the
State Senate from the Seventh Scna.
torial District OF West Virginia.
All of said candidates 20 be voted
for at the general election To be held
ION Tuesday after the FIRST Monday I'm
November, 1910
Fourth TO elect one member of the
Democratic Executive Committee OF
Mercer County from each Magisterial
District in said County
The vote in said convention upon all
contested nominations or questions
shall be by districts. each district to
have one vote for every fifty voters. OF
fractional part thereof over twenty.
/ five cast in said District for the Hon
orable Louis Bennett for Governor IN
/ 1908.
BY order of the Mercer County Dom
ocratic Executive Committee, Juno LIST
1910.
ID. u. FRENCH. Chairman.
J. r.. VERMILLION, Soc.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-07
VEGETABLE FOODS.

Spinach Rich In Sulphur and Iron,
Pumpkin In Phosphorus.
The French have n saying that "pars-
Icy Is broom TO sweep the stomach"
Lettuce Is nerve food. Radishes
build tissue aud are rich I'm phosphor-
us and In iron.
Horseradsh contains higher per-
centage of sulphur than all the other
vegetable roots, spinach ranking next
In value. Spinach also contains large
proportion of iron.
A mayonnaise dressing with lettuce
Is especially desirable for thin people,
but for the ovorplump French dress
Ing is To he recommended The nc.
ton OF vinegar on the digestive organs,
however, Is not TO be considered The
acid OF lemon juice is preferable
While apples are most excellent
fruit for brain building, which phos-
phorus aids In, the humble pumpkin,
dcsecratcd to the uses of pie aud lack
O lanterns holds the prize. Pumpkin
rates 30 in phosphorus, while apple
is but 40.
When In search for this special Gle.
ment take up pumpkin diet But ms
winter squash would stand the same
analysis II can be used MS a vegetable
I'm many varieties and thus the needed
phosphorus supplied. Cucumbers rank
next In phosphorus value to pumpkin.
being LOS vegetarian Magazine
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-07

Why Smoke Beats Down" When It
Leaves a Chimney


"1ts getting ready for storm. See
how the smoke beats down just rs
soon as II comes out OF the chimney?
That's because the air Is so benvy IL
pushes the smoke down before II has
time TO rise"
One often hears this stated ns fact
concerning that most generally talked
OF subject ON earth. the weather The
speaker was probably right under
those conditions I'm prophesying a
storm. but he was scarcely right In
assigning as reason that "thc mir Is
so heavy IL pushes the smoke down"
Nearly everybody knows It is easier
TO swim I'm salt water than I'm fresh
water. As salt water Is heavier than
fresh water IL is evident that the henv-
icr the liquid the greater the buoyant
force
The atmosphere excrts buoyant
force upon the smoke from chimneys
I'm exactly the same way that water
eNerts buoyant force upon swim
mer. Therefore when the smoke beats
down" AK soon as Il leaves n chimney
IL must be concluded that the huoyant
force exertcd upon II is relatively
small and that the air Is not heavy,
but light
a light atmosphere, or rather, n
sudden lessCning OF the pressure OF
the atmosphere generally. takes place
before storm. Therefore the smoke
from chimneys, II observed Intelligent
ly, furnishes pretty good weather
lndicator.-Chicago Record-TIerold
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-07
Liberia.

Liberia shares with Haiti the dis
tinction of being the only place in the
world where the negro rules not only
himself. but also such white men as
dwell there. Liberals history has
been one long record OF intertribal and
civil wars, although its record in this
respect. II is only fair TO say. IS less
sanguinary than that OF Haiti. In
fact, 50 careful is the I.fberian of his
skin when fighting is in progress that
1t has become a standing joke that a
Liberian battlefield Is the safest place
on earth and that 10 become soldier
I'm Liberia is TO embrace the least dan
gerous profession known 10 mankind
-Pearson's Weekly.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-07
nirds and Linhtninu-

Birds are sometimes struck by light
Ming Darwin records the case OF y
wild duck that he saw struck 10y a
bolt while flying. Ii was killed in
stantly and fell to the ground. But
birds seem 10 know inStlpctlvely that
lightning IS TO be feared. That per
hapS Is why they seek shelter I'm thuu
derStorms. The sudden disappearance
of the birds Is. indeed. In the country
one OF the surest signs OF an approach
Ing tempest-Philadclp Bulletin
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-07
Salt and Health

Few persons understand the thera.
peutic value Of salt \ little salt In
ones drinking water is good medl-
cine" Salt applications 10 the skin
are wonderfully soothing and whole
some. There is nothing better as a
wash for the throat and the nasal pas.
sages to prevent or to cure catarrhal
troubles than Il solution Of common
salt I'm plain water-thc cheapest rem
edy one can find. Many persons give
their eyes a daily bath OF cold salt
water with satisfactory results.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-07
This world is to tho sharpest, heaven
o the most worthy.-Cicero.
The Married Voice

A dramatic critic has been saying
that our most accomplished players
cannot reproduce on the stage the
married voice" even when they are
married. There is n peculiar domestic
note-used at homc-which cannot get
over the footlights and was never
meant for publicity. ChropI-
Gle.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-07

j. Edward Simmons. President OF
the New YCrl, Chamber of Commerce.,
who has just been named as chairman
of committee of one hundred to con.
slider whether New York City should
arouse a worlds fair in 1918 Several
tentative movements have been star,
ed in New York for such fair bat
have received comparatively little at
tention. The committee is instructed
to look into the matter of hotel and
transportation facilities as well as up
on the commercial advantage or d:s
advantage of holding such an expos!
ton.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-07
A clumnv comnlimsnt.

She Ito partner claiming first dancel
You are an early bird. Mr.. Glossinest.
lie (gallantly)-Ycs; and. by Jove, I've
caught the worm!-London NJ. A. L.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-07
A Gentle Hint.

Young Man - Your twin daughters
seem absolutely inSeparablc. The
Mother--Oh. i don't know \ young
man with half million. like yourself.
ought to make good as Il separator
Chicago News.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-07
Paid For s.vle

Room and bath sir" said the no.
tel clerk politely $50 a day"
Il said room ana bawth, young man."
Interrupted the pompous man I'm,
aerstand-bawth"
"oh. room and bawth2 Beg pardon,
sir. Then the rates will be 50 a day"
-Pittsburg Press.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-07

The MIssus so. 1 tell you I object
TO giving money at the doorl
The Tramp Well, marm perhaps
your hand it out Of the window I'm
not pertikler.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-07
STRICTLY Aoonr...

Lawyer-So you say the defendant
pushed you against your will? wit
ness-No, sir; I said he pushed me
against the door Baltimore American
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-07

The heart Of man Is never as hard
IS his hoad.-T.amartine.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-06-07

/ lace yel ad in the LeaIer
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23
Mail Carriers

This is the time of year star route
mail carrying contracts are being
renewed by the government. The
contracts are made for for four
years and on July lst the service
begins. All bids, properly execut-
ed. must reach the department at
Washington by Jan. 10th.
As great many bids are impro-
perly made out, and therefore re-
jected, the government sometimes
sends an agent out to call on bid
ders and help them make out the
papers. Such an agent, Mr.. Boy
Ian, was here Monday and inter
viewed those intending to bid on
the Ely-Winton contract. Besides
Mr.. Boylan also transacted other
business with the postmasters here
and at Winton. In all probability
several bids will go in for the Win
ton route.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23
Subscription $2per Year
Entered at the post office at ELY. Mime
sofa AS second class matter.

ST PAUL is trying the expert
ment OF a municipal dance hall and
many of its people are up IN arms
against the move. Commuhlca-
tions in the daily papers from
parents and teachers are against
the proposition. One mother
writing in the Pioneer Press among
other things says: 1t is the aim
of the municipal dance hall to have
these underworld people made to
feet that they are on equal footing
and are welcome and free to mingle
with our young, upright, loved
ones. Dancing is the natural out
let OF the young. Nothing can
ever stop the likingo most people,
young or middle aged, for dancing.
It's criminal to aid or help
establish the municipal dance hall.
The old saying of good apple
among the bad will always hold
IT'S like playing with fire."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23

BOYS are sometimes oyer SenSlt-
tive as to criticism of their appear
ance by other boys. Occasionally
parents are blameworthy for COM
peling the boy to wear ungainly
clothing forgetting, or not caring
to remember, that neat and clean
clothing is no more expensive than
the i'll fitting and untidy. Once in
awhile we find those who subject
their BOYS to needless ernbarrass-
ment by making them conspicuous
through a more or less over refine
ment of apparel, forgetting that
the only really we'll dressed person
is one whose dress attracts no
particular attention. Either ex-
IRENE is to be avoided. Untidy
dress makes the boy or girl. to be
at disadvantage. They soon feel
that they are at a discount. On
the other hand, the over dressed
are at a double disadvantage.
There is in every school, as among
grownups, the fawning sycophants
who excite and feel false and
hurtful pride in order to gain favor
while others will make matters
more or less unpleasant because of
an envy which they will be at no
pains to conceal. We repeat that
the best dressed in school life are
those whose apparel attracts but
little attention. being clean and
tidy whether of cheap or more
costly material. Star & News,
(Medford, Wis.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23
WHAT OTHERS SAY

AN analysis of the census returns
indicates that for the first time in
the history of the nation the center
of population may move from west
to east. When the first census was
taken in 1870 the center of populat-
ion was found to be twenty three
miles east of Baltimore. 1t has
moved westward steadily and in
1900 was twenty-five miles west of
Columbia, Ind, distance of sos
miles from the starting point. The
longest move taken in any decade
was eighty one miles, from Park
ersburg, w. Va, to Chillicothe,
Ohio, from 1850 to 1860. The
farthest south the center has reach
ed was a point sixteen miles north
of Woodstock. Va, attained in
1920, when the country had a
population of 100000. An ex-
animation of the returns just made
public show that during the last
decade there was a total gain of Is,
GIT ,oO1 in continental United
States. The states east of Indiana
along with the District of Colum-
bia, show an increase of 7 ,224 $3.50,
or almost half the total for the
country. That does not take into
account the gains in Michigan, In.
diana. Kentucky, Tennessee and
Alabama, amounting in all to
/, 1873, 905, and most of which is
east of line drawn through
Columbus, Ind. The gain east Of
that town seems to have beer
greater than in the territory wes
of it. There is reason to believe
that when the computations hav,
been made it will be found tina
the center of population has moved
south and little east. -Pionee
Press.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23
STATE LANDS
Tax Commission Suggests
Tax on Same.

The suggestion of the state tax
commission that state lands held
for the benefit of the state trust
funds be taxed like other lands to
help in the building of roads,
schools and other necessary inn
provements in the sparsely settled
portions of northern Minnesota,
has been the topic of considerable
discussion since the report was
made public. The general opinion
among thestate officials is that some
thing of that sort should be done
aad it is question of the method.
The state lands are in sense
held for speculative purposes and
the people of the north counties
have long commended that as the
state benefits in increased values
for its lands by any improvements
made on or near them the state
should pay its just share of the
local taxes. But to put state land
on the tax lists and tax it for town
or village school and county pur-
poses, the same as other land is
taxed would be unconstitutional as
public property is expressly ex-
empted from taxation. Attorney
General Simpson has given this as
his opinion and there seems to be
little difference of opinion among
legal minds on that question.
The other solution of the problem
is the suggestion made by State
Auditor Iverson a couple of years
ago and since frequently discussed
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23

for liquor license to sell liquor for
the term of one year from the nth
day of Dec. 1910, to the 10th. day Dec.
1911 in the lower front room of build
located on lot block Cranes Rear
rangement Plat of Ely, Minnesota.
was read.
Moved by Alderman White sup
ported by Alderman Seraphine that
the liquor license Of Thos. Skantze be
granted upon filing of proper bond
Carried.
Communication Of l.. j. White re-
presenting the Fidelity and Casualty
company of New York, for the renewal
of steam boiler insurance policy No.
2l65SS. was read. Moved by Alderman
Seraphine supported by Alderman
White that the communication be
accepted and policy renewed. Carried
Communication from the Ely Fire
Department for purchase OF 100 Feet
of extra hose for the chemical. one
hydrant flusher and two dozen pair
heavy wooleh mittens. was read.
Moved by Alderman Seraphine sup
ported by Alderman MAXI that the
matters be referred to Fire Dept.
Committee of the council to be taken
up with the equipment committee OF
the Fire Dept. and act in conjunction
with the purchasing committee OF
the council. Carried.
recommendation Of Supt. Toal OF
the Light & Water Plant for venti-
ating pipe in the filter room at the
plant was read Moved by Alderman
Seraphine supported by Alderman
Maxi that .the mater be referred to
the Buildings and grounds committee
will full power to act. Carried.
Moved by Alderman White sup
ported by Alderman Seraphine that
the council adjourn. Carried.
Iver Visited, Jr,
City Clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23
X. of P. Election

Ely Lodge Knights Of Pythias
elected officers at their meeting
Wednesday evening as follows:
c. C.-Thos Mclaughlin.
V. CT. H. Williams.
Prelate-Wm. Richards.
NJ of Alas. Tonkin.
NJ. of +. and K. R. S.-Henry
Chinn.
M. of E.-Jas. Moonan.
NJ of Wal. Humble.
l. G.-Rich. Coad.
0. GA. l.. Sundholm.
Trustee. M. Hanson.
Grand Chancellor Wharton of
Duluth was present and attended
the meeting making an address
which was we'll received and list
ened to with pleasure. Those who
failed to attend missed treat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23
Genius Out of Place.

The valuable newspaper reporter
must have talent, but must not be a
genius. He must have the power Of
observation. and a love of fidelity to
facts such as the chronicler has. But
no genius is on record as a good re-
porter If his imagination were to
lead him into telling fairy tales in
stead of writing the story of his day,
he would have to seek other means OF
earning his bread
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23
Resolution

The following resolution was
presented by John Mitchell of the
United Mine Workers of America
at the convention of the Federal
ion of Labor.
Whereas, The American Fed
grafton of Labor has in every
possible way aided the movement
for the study and prevention of
tuberculosis throughout the United
States and Canada, and
Whereas, The American Nat
ional Red Cross has been in the
past and is now making an especial
effort through the sale of Red
Cross Christmas seals, to secure
funds to carry on the war against
tuberculosis, and by means of the
funds raised in this manner has
been able to do much effective work
in this direction, therefore be it
Resolved, That the American
Federation of Labor give its
endorsement to the movement of
the American National Red Cross
and encourage its members to
further in every reasonable way the
sale of these seals in their respec-
tive communities.
(The committee recommended
concurrence in the resolution. On
motion the recommendation of the
committee was concurred in.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23

and advocated by northern devel-
opment meetings and others. That
is to assess the state lands for road
benefits just the same as it is now
assessed for drainage benefits
That this can be done constitution
ally is generally conceded as the
method of paying for the drainage
of state lands has never been sue
cessfully questioned.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23

While we regret to lose Mr..
Grabowsky and his estimable
family from our business and social
circles, it is nevertheless gratifying
to note the promotion of a deserv-
ing young man who by persistent
endeavor and application to duties
has arisen from the position of
bookeeper which he first held to
that of superintendent.
His many friends in Ely join in
wishing himself success in his new
place. The family will remain in
Ely until a home can be secured in
Virginia, probably until spring.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23
AppliCatiOnfO for Trans
fer of Liquor License
State of Minnesota,
ro,~ku 90 Or Da;H

ObdUc Vi wi iuucSOtd,
County OF ST. Louis
Notice is hereby given that applica-
tion has been made.in writing to the
village council Of the Village of Fall
Lake and in the Office of the village
clerk PRAYING for transfer OF license
granted Chas. Jacobson to sell intoxi-
eating liquors in the lower side room
of building situated on lot & 2. block
p, Village Of Fall Lake for the unex-
pired term, be granted to
L. B. HAGEN
Said application will be heard and
determined by said village council at
the council chambers ia the village
hall in said village, county and state
on Tuesday the 10th day of Jan. 1911.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said village this 22nd day OF Dec. 1910.
1928 1.6 Chas. G.. Wilson,
Village Clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE -
CITY COUNCIL,
CITY OF ELY.

Ely. Mimi. Dec 10th. 1910
The regular meeting of the city
council was called to order at {
O'Clock p. NJ by Mayor KnutSon.
Roll-Call; Present, Aldermen Sera
phine. White. Maxi, Absent, Alder
men, James, Cosgrove. and Banovetz
| Moved by Alderman White sup
ported by Alderman Seraphine thai
the minutes Of the previous regul al
meetings be approved as published
and read. Carried
Report, OF |, Visited Jr. clerk of the
court showing the fines and fees fol
the month of Nov. to have been 1886.
80, and the report of Supt, Of Light
aud Water showing net gain for the
month Of November TO have been
S372.66, were read.
Moved by Alderman Seraphine sup
ported by Alderman White that the
| reports of L. Visited Jr. and Supt. of
Light and Water be accepted and
placed on file, Carried.
The finance committee reported
that thev had examined the following
bills against the city and find them
correct, recommending that the same
de allowed and paids to wit.
Ely Fire Dept men at fires
during Dec. ............................S lO6. 90
Pittsburgh Coal Co coal during
Nov. and Dec. ....................... Sl9. 36
Northwestern Oil & Grease Co.
oil. - 1858
Northwestern Elect. Equip
ment Co. Elect. Supplies 14l3l
General Chemical Co. alum 46 90
Northern Electric Co. electri-
cal supplies 1888
Hodge Bros. Blacksmithing
and repairs to chemical ........... $3.50
Amelius Stenlund, Black
smithing. 100
The Ely Miner publications 20 10
Ely Finnish Stock Co supplies go
A. j. Fenske hdw. & supplies 1880
huUOu hOtOuCtdi, IcuI lOt Udl ii
for pound purposes ................. 5.75
Burroughs Adding Machine Co.
repairs to machine. ....... 6.66
Oliver Iron Mining CO. making
roller for chemical, 5.63
f. G.. billiard. gaskets, rings &
mating l7.55
Lake View Hotel, meals fur
nished election board 2l.OO
VIM. Phillips, judge of registra-
tion board 4.50
St. Croix Lbr. Co., lumber 30 A
Laing Hardware Co. supplies 602
Marshall Wells Hdw Co. sup l.58
Bedford Livery, draying and
shavings furnished in Nov. 1855
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23
Time for a Chance.

Il am the master of my fate" de-
clared the man with the baggy trou-
sers and ragged cuffs. Well" his
weary wife replied. as she went on
trying to find something in the pantry
that was worth cooking. Il wish you'd
put some other boss on the job" B
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23
He Deserved to Win.

A farmer. finding a dozen idlers
stretched out on the ground. offered q
shilling to the LATEST one of the LOT.
Eleven jumped up and claimed the 70.
ward. each asserting himself to b
the LATEST. The shilling, however.
was given to the twelfth, who had
slothfully kept his position.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23

Chance for American Capitalists.
Russian manufacturers invest $780,
100000 annually in American cotton,
and 1t is stated that should Russo
American bank be established In st.
Petersburg the cotton investment
would reach 500, 100000 annually.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23
Where the Woman Does the cour.lns.

In the Ukraine. Russia, the maiden
is the one that does all the counting.
When she falls in love with man she
goes to his house and lets him know
that she would like to be his wife. II
he reciprocates formal marriage is
duly arranged. If he is unwilling she
remains there. hoping to coax him
into changing his mird. He can either
stay and be coaxed or run away and
hide until she has gone. AS a general
rule be stays and changes his mind.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23
WILL LEAVE
Asst. Supt. GrabOwsky
Promoted to Super
intendent.

Chas. Grabawsky who for the
past fourteen years has been con-
utcted with the Pioneer mine in
this city. first as a clerk, later as
Assistant Superintendent under
Supt. Chas. Trezona, will on Jan.
! sever his connection with the
Pioneer and assume charge of the
Alpena mine at Virginia as sup
erintendent.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23
Record on the Bench.

j. S. Dugdale. K c.. recorder of Biz.
mingham, England. and chairman Of
the Warwickshire quarter sessions
who celebrated his seventy-flfth birth.
day recently. has tried ten thousand
prisoners
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1910-12-23

The series of interclass basket
ball games will be played on the
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
evenings Immediately after the
holidays. Admission for the series
will be twenty-five cents for
students and forty cents for out
siders.