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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13
APPROP RATE.

"She is such a stickler for the fit
ness of things that she named her
dog Hamlet"
GLOW was that so fitting?"
"The dog is a Great Dane"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13
What Women Have Done.

4. WHAT VVVTUcN TIdVC OVIISs
1t was a woman who invented panta-
ing them, and the trousers men wear
are all evolution. In fact, it seems
that women are responsible for most
of the good and bad things In the
world
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13
"Eather to the Thought"

The editor of the London Daily Mlr-
ror is reported to have devoted two
pages of an issue to proving that
womans Ideal man" has plain
face and light blue eyes" Whereat
the editor of the Toledo CO., Sunday
Journal, declares: ut is said the ed.
itor of the Daily Mirror has plain
face and light blue eyes"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13
Ingenious Washing Machine.

ingenious WdSnIHg WdCfIIr'cs
An ingenious Australian machine Tor
washing clothes by means Of suction
caused by steam and vacuum at
tracted much attention at recent ex-
hibitions in Melbourne. The machine
not only leaves the articles washed
snow white, but saves rough handling
and the resulting damage to delicate
fabrics.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Lobster What do you think Of
Miss Starfsh.
Oyster-Not so very much. l pro-
posed TO her last night, and she
called me lobster.
Lobster-And when | proposed to
her she shut me-up like an oyster.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Monday evening the first two of
the Inter class Basket Ball games
were played. The contest took
place between the Juniors and
Frs hmen and Seniors and Sophie
mores. The scores were % to %
in favor of the Freshmen and TO- to
SO infavor of the Sophomores.
The second two games TODD place
Wednesday evening between the
Juniors and Seniors and Sophie
mores and Freshmen. The scores
were 10 to % in favor of the
Seniors and IL to 81 in favor of the
Sophomores.
The program supposed to be
given by the high school students
Jan. Is will be postponed until the
following Friday, Jan 20. All are
practicing earnestly.
ninth luncheon of the school
year will be given Friday Jan. % at
five O'Clock p. m. by Hazel
Nicholas.
In honor of Washington S Birth
day patriotic program will BE-
given February %. All the grades
andshigh school students will take
part.
The following students reported
ON different books in the Junior
class: Perry and Gladly Simpson,
Albert Hanson, Anna Lindberg,
Ida Porthan, Annie Mattila, Wilson
Carlson, Elma Hario, John Rautio,
Edel Ellefsen and Ollie Miettunen.
The following reports were given
in the Sophomore class this week:
Gussie Nappi, Hazel Nicholas and
John Pete on Vicar of Wake
field Florence Smith and Rosa
line Myer on The House of Seven
Gables" and Clara Handberg on
David Copperfeld.
At eleven O'Clock next Sunday
morning the football bays will
have their pictures taken.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

4 Western school superintendent
has issued a warning to the school
boards not to hire blonde teachers
as they are very apt to get married
sooner than the others. How
noticing some superintendent are.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

A man IS years of age took out
citizen papers in Duluth Saturday
Better late than never.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13
SCHO OIL NOTES
Edited by the Students of the
Ely High School
Editors for the week
ELMA HARIO
IDA PORTHAN

A Happy Men Year to all. :"
We hope to continue all our pres
ent activities for up-building, add
new ones. and in every way that
we can use the splendid advantages
afforded us to .thess best ssof our
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13
NATURAL EFFECT.

IF your life depended on your
painting sunset in five minutes,
what would you do?"
'1'd break raw egg on the can
vas and let it dry"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

A women is up to date in every
thing but birthdays.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

At eleven O'Clock next Sunday
morning the football bays will
have their pictures taken.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

In honor of Washington S Birth
day a patriotic program will b.
given February %. All the grades
andshigh school students will take
part.
The Washington times., 1911-10-25

after q while, and when she saw Boy
Doll, she ,exclaimsas "oh' I hope the
$50 do t." thought Boy DOH. "for
am sure you will talk to me-"
And sure enough he was given to the
little girl. Il am so glad YOU were ere 70. :
ms father sse fer 'GlS my slm aoii fa%y 90 heea
Dear me-" thought Boy Doll, what
a responsibility to be forced upon me
80 suddenly" And not word could ne
speak in reply to the little girl because
The little girl took him In large
room, one corner OF which was the
home, Of her doll family. :,
This is your husband, Rosamond,
his she name sana is is Theodore. And this il your
father, she told 2 group of small dolls
''he has come to live with you"
.'I hope you will he good father "a
them" she said TO Theodore. But BOY
chung TO the roof Of his mouth and he
"1S Theodore, , ,sls, ,as, we may call him now,
was placed IN a. large arm chair: and
His grand looking wife held her, head
at poor Theodore. for she was not
pleased to have a. .worsted doll for
example OF their mother, looked at
their new father and giggled.
"Oh! why, did i leave good Mother
Munster" thought Theodore; 'she
wanted a son and she would have loved
He sat, very still for q while. He
was thinking what he should do: he
knew that as the father Of a family
he he: should si be rsspected: ana nd, here were
II 1T were. not for the naughty French
wife he might exert his authority. but
Theodore was a. little afraid of herf !.
"Pll begin with the children" he said
at last. "and that may impress Rosa
So while the children were siggiing
and whispering Theodore suddenly got
up from his chair; ,.,.. ,,.r,, .,,u =. ri,
movements, as he did not have any
joints, and the children laughed out
and said: "our father hasn't any Joints
The stern look on Theodore's face
soon .auieted them. however. and by
the time he reached them they were
quite afraid. Theodore cleared his
throat and put his hands behind him:
you nsed Is tsshe Ne sour sa
nameH' he asked. taking one Of them
by the shoulder.
Eta" she answered.
MAY" was the reply.
"And yours, and yours, and yours, and
yours. and yours, and yours" he asked
receiving In turn the names of Sally
Freda, Maude, Cora, Dora, and Ida.
1T shall divide you into two groups OF
names. lone will be the Etta-May.
sally-Fred group. and the other will
be the Maude. e.Cora-Dora-Ida group
That will simplify matters for me, and
I can talk to four at one time. Eta.
maysallyfreda." he called. Yes, faith.
err" answered all four at once.
"If ever hear you giggle again al
you did when appeared shall punish
yes, SIR" answered the trembling
dolls.
"Maudecoradoraida," said Theodore In
stern voice.
Eyes. father" answered the second
"If you behave again in the manner
you did when first came to this house
you will. be punished in a way you viii
remember .'. =.
Eyes, SIR answered the four dolls.
Theodore turned away and with al
the dignity he could muster walked to,
ward his wife, and tomorrow I will tel
YOU what he said to her.
! -.Dr" Continued Tomorrow.)
The Washington times., 1911-10-25
FOR LITTLE FOLKJUS BEFORE BEDTIME
The. y. Sandman S Stories !.
HEwoRsTED DOLL.

~ Dob MOTHER MUNsTER and
her husband, Jacob. had five
A 1aueAters. OF course. sthey
loved them dearly sbut they
&ften wiSheAs for a son. ~ al
T"Then he could help me In the shop,
said Jacob. who was a maker of dolls;
mot thatI would exchanges one OF
OUR girls for boy" he added, but
wish wish ..weshad ssson as we'll as the five
= Whether the stork heard this talk
Between Jacob and his wife and took
0kfense because they questioned his
hdgment, or whether he thought Jacob
6hd his wife had their number of child
1en. / do not know, hut he never called
again at their door, and their daughters
grew up to ,womanhood withouts broth
zone dss Jacob hurried I'M from his
shop, whioh ives hack of his Ah2use;
[e was very much excited and talked
10 fast that Good Mother Munster
sSpuld not-understand, half he said
They want worsted dolls" he ex-
planned at last,s"two worsted dolls to be
ysent across the water in time for Christ
Jacob raised his hands with gesture
of despair. for at his shop they did not
make worsted dolls and he could not
understand why any one should want
"There ijs, plenty of tims to make
0them," Mother Munster said, "the girls
land can knit then,5 and we will make
The Washington times., 1911-10-25

thalf Of them girls and half of them
sboy dolls.' And SO the knitted dolls
Ewere begun by good Mother Munster
land her daughters. ..L
4 One day when, Mother Munster was
knitting on the last doll which was a
boy, she began to think how much she
would miss them when they were fin
ished and sent acrosh the sea.
~ will make you extra large" she
--eaid, as she added a few stitches to
ythe length and breadth Of the doll.
i1and II could would knit you a
I tongue 20 you could talk andI1egs that
xou could run on, and have lyou like a
<Mother Munster knitted as she
! It she knitted all her wishes Into the
\ boy dolTs body so that when he was
finished he; could, do all the things she
had wished. -..r-....- -.----...--,-----..-
But he was wise little fellow and
ibid not betray himself. for fear he
would not be shipped across the water
with the. other dolls, and he, wanted to
It was a long Journey to the other
hide Of the, ocean and the Boy Doll
Thought It never would end. But by
Shnd by he was taken from the big
Gpacking case, and with other, dolls
blaced In window of a big shop.
IT wishs some one. would speak &c
me," thought the Boy Doll. But not a
word did the other dolls utter and as
he kept silent also.
rOne day a lady came into the store
land carried the Boy Doll away with
sAer. and then one night he was put
on tree trimmed with slitterins
/: K little girl came into the room
The Washington times., 1911-10-25
Miss Fola La ollette and
George Middleton Will
Wed Sunday.

The marriage Of Miss Fola La Fol-
lette, daughter OF Senator and Mrs. La
Fcllette. and George Middleton. OF New
York. will take place Sunday about 1880
o'clock. Only a small family gathering
will be present at the ceremony, which
will be solemnized by the Rev. u. q. b.
Pierce, chaplain Of the Senate. and pas
tor of Al Souls Unitarian Church.
attended. No invitations have BEEN Is
sued for the wedding, and there will be
no announcement cards sent out.
Mr.. Middleton will take his bride to
New York to live.
Mr.. and Mrs. George J. Easterday
have cards out for the marriage of
Wednesday evening. November il. at
o'clock in the West Street Presby-
terian Church. The wedding will be
followed by an informal reception at
Thirty-first street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Tiffany are
spending few weeks at the Hotel
ins to Washington for the winter.
Opening day yesterday at the new
home of the House of Mercy was well
fo Rne soass Is ns s on
Mrs. Julian James. but visitors were
welcomed by Mrs. r. H. Gheen and
Mrs. Randall Hoes. in the absence of
Mrs. James, who has been called to
New York on account of a death.
Mrs. Duncan McKim and Mrs. p. Lee
Phillips presided In the tea room, as
sisted by the young women Of the
house.
Representative Thomas G. Patton, OF
New York, has taken the house at f71G
New Hampshire avenue for the winter.
u
The Naval Attachs Of the Austro.
HUNGARIAN embassy and Baroness
Preuschen. who have spent the season
abroad. and who are now In London
will arrive In Washington about the
middle OF next month.
The British Ambassador and Mrs.
arrive In Washington Saturday.
The Turkish ambassador, Youssouf
Zia Pacha, who has been spending some
time at the Virginia Hot Springs, has
returned to washington.
The military attache Of the Russian
embassy, Col. Baron de Bode. arrived in
New York yesterday from abroad. He
will arrive In Washington Friday. Bar
oness de Bode, who Is still In Russia,
will return to Washington in December,
Mrs. Hubert L. wigmore. wife OF
Captain Wigmore, U. 8. A, is in New
York with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth
Stauffer Moore, at the Waldorf.
The Washington times., 1911-10-25
BY THE SHOPPER.

For the woman who needs Just one
more hat to help her out through the
winter season Seventh street store,
between II and streets, would have
the one hat for which she Is looking.
I saw some velvet hats In this store
medium sized hats to the huge picture
hats, for $29s. These were all bound
with silk braid, and the quality vel
vet is exceptionally good.
saw some very gay little cushion
tops in an F street department store.
near Eleventh street, today for Is cents.
They were decorated with o huge red
chrysanthemum, and the edges were
trimmed with ecrue torchon lace.
In the same store saw some very
attractive tan-colored sewing bags.
edged with ecru lace and closed with q
patterns which could be embroidered
in q very effective color scheme. The
bags. with the materials to work with,
were marked 35 and 50 cents.
The black plush coats for small chill
dren are very stylish as well as warm
and comfortable. I saw a plush coat,
double breasted and trimmed with
large. fancy buttons, in a store in Sew
enth street, near D street, today for
A9s. These came In sizes to At q
child from three to six years old.
-S>-
The tailored waist always Is a neces-
sity to the woman who goes out every
day and needs many shirt waists to
keep her supplied through the week. i
saw a tailored waist in window in F
street, near Ninth, on the north side
of the street, today which was very
pretty and simple. There were broad
tucks down either side of the front, and
1t was fastened with six good-sized
pearl buttons. The sleeves were long
and finished with the mannish cuff, in
which link cuff buttons are worn and
there was a collar attached. The price
was 81.
Fringes are worn on the dresses this
season and no gown really is up to date
and stylish without some kind of a
fringe trimming on 1t. I saw some very
pretty fringes In a @ street department
store today which were exceedingly
cheap. There were some black all-silk
fringes for 60 cents a yard, one and a
quarter inches wide. It also came in
white and other colors. There were
some chenille fringes in black, white,
pink. and blue for 9S cents and $1.25 a
yard. This fringe was very wide-2h
inches-and very silky and soft looking.
In store in F street between Twelfth
The Washington times., 1911-10-25

and Thirteenth streets I saw some very
pretty jabots aid side ruffies for 25
cents apiece which were decidedly
dainty and lacy looking. Some were
made OF lace and some of embroidery,
and the quality lawn used in them was
fine and sheerer than usually Is seen
In jabot and ruffie Of this price.
In store In q street, between Eiev-
enth and Twelfth streets. saw few
Irieh crocheted stocks for IS cents and
hand embroidered linen pleated jabot,
With a side fly rufhe edged with linen
lace, for Is cents. In the same storc
they were displaying q pretty line Of
chain purses with Chinese designs In
brilliant colors for 25 cents. Any small
child would be just as pleased with one
OF these as IL 1t had cost q dollar.
--
say one of The prettiest evening
coats / have seen this season in a q
street store, near Eleventh. today. 1t
was q reversible garment. made OF a
good quality hroadcloth. and the color
on one side was q champagne and on
the other side was pure white. 1t was
trimmed with huge buttons and very
we'll tailored. The cloak was marked
$25. There were coats In this same style
in all coiors for the same price.
Now that the theater and social sea-
son is opened. tho woman who !. goes
about good deal must. perforce. have
more thRn one pair Of white kid glovec.
store near Pennsylvania avenue and
Eighth street is offering sixteen-button
length white kid gloves at the very
special price of $1.5S q pair, and will lit
them OH the hands at this price.
In q store in Seventh street near e
I saw some small children's golf
coats which were very moderate in
price and exceptionally good looking.
These coats had large outside pock-
cts and the collars and cuffs were
made of a bright colored plaid. They
are lined throughout with good
quality sateen lining and were mark
ed $4.9S and s6.98. These coats were
warm and would be very serviceable
to the small school boy or girl and
at the same time be durable and styl-
ish. .
In the same store saw a little
poke bonnet made Of French felt and
trimmed with satin ribbon for S1.9S.
These hats camH in all colors and
were very pretty and looked as
though they were made strong enough
to stand the rough wear that the
small child invariably gives a hat.
The Washington times., 1911-10-25
Senior Don A. Algara
Leaves Soon for italy.

Senior Don A. Algara, of the Mexican
embassy staff, will leave Washington,
November Is, for Italy, accompanying.
as secretary, the President of Mexico.
Senior de la Barra. who goes as special
ambassador. They will be absent about
two months.
The Washington times., 1911-10-25
FOR TIMES WOMEN WHO WANT TO KNOW
What Is Seen in The Shops

n h cesluetea ~
eher perss.aIIy
Shopper
carefully consdered epinio. Of vaiue I.eraon
ty of referred ss hss ~ calling
The Washington times., 1911-10-25

"Conger's," a3d & N. Y. Ave-, Relay
Carpets Just as satisfactorily as they
clean them. Phone West 427 for esu-
mates for both services II you desire to
be relieved Of these iaborious household
tasks
The Washington times., 1911-10-25

Hamlet, Greatest Tragedy Since
creation. Virginia. sth, r. @. Today.
The Washington times., 1911-10-25
Times Inquiry. pepartment

Times Inquiry, Department: -. "a
Can you suggest something could do at
night to earn some money? am a stranger
in the city, doing child's nursing;. 80 Il
would have to be something I could do at
home. \ am engaged to be married. and
need. to earn some more money to enable
me to get my sthings - STRANGER. )
I would suggest your looking In the
classified advertisements In any of the
daily papers. Sometimes business men
want envelopes addressed for them OF
typewriting done at home. - p
The Washington times., 1911-10-25

ssimes Inquiry Department.: '-.'-
Will you please tell me II money stolen
in America UNITED States), by a man. and
II he fees to Canada, can they do anything
: to him? Is there any chance Of Beatte's
life being saved? .s'i c. II.
J Criminals fleeing to Canada from the
United States can be extradited and
brought back for trial. as demonstrated
In the Green and Gaynor case. The
governor of Virginia has the power to
commute Beattie's sentence to life i'm
ynisonment. .0'~.. -r
! Times Inquiry department:
Il wish to go on the stage In a musical
4 comedy, SO, Will you please tell me how
near right Nthese measurements are for q
girl OF twenty Height, 8 feet S inches
weight. l3l pounds; bust, 80 inches; waist
23 inches; hips, 80 inches; calf, Il inches
ankle, inches. Thanking you for any in
-.formation you may give, am, e.
81 Yours truly, " M s. C.
Fora. girl Of your height you should
it.weigh JAZZ pounds. The height should
.rbe seven and half times the
''.slength of the head. nine times the
klength ofathe hand. and SIX times the
slength of the foot. The arms should be
Jthree times the length or the head and
1.-THE legs four times. These proportions
tare considered normal by a famous
German SCIENTIST These correct meas
The Washington times., 1911-10-25

Times Inquiry Department: -.I.-..
Kindly insert in the Inquiry Column q re-
cipe for making O rose jar. and oblige,
. vi, g..~.,.: A CONSTANT READER.
Gather rose petals when the roses are
In their richest bloom. but not when the
dew Is on them., and pack in Jar In
layers two inches deep, sprinkling about
two tablespoonfuis of fine dry salt upon
each layer, Continue this until the jar
is filled. adding fresh petals and salt
daily. Keep in dry, dark cool place. A
week after the last relay is gathered
turn out the salted petals upon broad
platter, mix and toss together-until the
mass is loosened., Then Incorporate
thoroughly with the formula given be-
low: pack in a jar. cover lightly. and set
away to ripen and 1t will be ready for
use in fortnight. Formula-Violet pow
der, one-half ounce: orrls root, one
ounce; rose powder, one-half ounce:
heliotrope powder, one-half ounce; mace,
one-half teaspoonful: cloves. one-half
teaspoonful; oil of roses, four drops; oil
Of chris, ten drops: oil OF eucalyptus,
twenty drops; bergamotsr ten drops; al
cohol, two drachHs. !
The Washington times., 1911-10-25

l Times Inquiry Department.; :, .,...
VIII you please tell me of some Episcopal
Z churches In Washington that have boy
choirs?, g. 49, CHURCHMAN.
I st. Johns Church, at Sixteenth and H
streets, St. Johns Church in George
Town, and the Church OF the Good Shep-
herd. ia...., ".
The Washington times., 1911-10-25

There Are Many Restaurants But Only
one Cafe Francais. Dinner. 6oc. lo13 q.
near 11th.
The Washington times., 1911-10-25

Times Inquiry Department: g. =
Kindly let. me know at an early date II
a nonresident or Virginia can be married
IN that state; also, II d mayor, Justice
AZ the r.peacess etc..I can perform the .cere-
mony. Thanking you, remain.
YouEH truly, .
AN INTERESTED READER.
Yes, 4, nonresident of Virginia can be
married in that state. and the ceremony
can be performed. by o. Justice OF the
peace. -
The Washington times., 1911-10-25
LOCAL MENTION.

Oysters. Md. Quick. e,o 9th, zoos Pa. avs
The Washington times., 1911-10-25
ANSWERS ToiQuERIEs SENT BY READERS TO
The Times Question Box

urements are not the only requirements
for a musical comedian. however. First
you should have q very good voice;
second. a pretty face; third, strong
pull; fourth, an extra amount of talent.
If you have these qualifications and re-
quirements, perhaps the size of your
ankles and the circumference of your
calf and thigh will not be OF paramount
importance In becoming, musical
comedian. go ..-t.r, .,-,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
.BESSEMER SONS
 ELECT OFFICERS E. L. Huey COmmandant of
 Camp Jackson UNITED CHARITI E. $ Report Made Public Indicates Excel lent Work For Year-Gibbs'
 Baseball Team Defeated
 By Bessemer
UNITED CHI A RI TT E $

Bessemer. May 5.-(Special) )-The stonewau Jackson camp of Sons of Con- federate Veterans held a special meet ing at the Board of Trade rooms Friday night. Commandant E. L. Huey was In the chair. The first order of business was the election of officers for the en' suing year with the following result D. L. Huey, commandant: R. B. Rags dale, first lieutenant commandant J. $. Harris. second lieutenant commandant, T. ". Howell. adjutant w. B. Lanier, treasurer; J. W. Connell, Jr., secretary; B. T. Harris, chaplain.
 The treasurer's report was very grat- flying and every member present paid dues for the ensuing year. Commandant Huey announced that he would attend the approaching Confederate reunion at Little Rock as a member of the staff of d high official. A committee was appointed to find out the members of the camp who would attend the re- union and to appoint them delegates. The camp also desire to pay the ex- penses of any Confederate veteran who desires to attend the reunion but was not financially able to pay his own fare. The meeting then adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-06
BRIGHTON NEWS

The meeting of the Brighton city council was postponed last night and will meet Saturday night at the usual hour. The postponement was the re- suit of a festival at the city hall given by the girls of the sixth, seventh, eighth ninth and tenth grades of the Brighton high school, under the supervision ot Miss Bessie Gordon and Miss Milton West, for the benefit of the high school library.
 The library was founded on February 22, 1910, the neuclus being the dona- ton of 100 volumes by a patron of the school. Since that time 200 more vol umes have been added. The subjects include reference. technical, fiction and miscellaneous works. The affair last night was very successful and the proceeds will be used to purchase need ed books.