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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-12-01

ties brown eyes stared across at him
in silent disgust, and then wandered
again about the room. her foot tapping
nervously on the rag carpet.
IT'S my very last trip to this town."
she said decisively, her red lips
pressed tightly together.
Miss Maclaire had indeed ample
reason to feel aggrieved over her re-
ception. She had written to have the
best apartment in the house reserved
for her, and then, merely because she
had later been invited out to Fort
Hays, and was consequently a day be
hind in arrival, had discovered that
another woman-a base imposter. act
ually masquerading under her name
had been duly installed in the coveted
apartment. Driving in from the fort
that morning, accompanied by two OF
the more susceptible junior officers,
conscious that she had performed
most artistic work the evening before
in the spacious mess-hall, and feeling
confident of comfortable quarters
awaiting her, 1t had been something @f
shock to be informed by the per-
turbed clerk that "15" was already
occupied by another. "A lady what
come in last night, and naturally
supposed it was you."
In vain Miss Maclaire protested.
ably backed by the worshipful officers
who still CALAMITY attended her; the
management was obdurate. Then she
would go up herself. and throw the
hussy out. Indeed, too angry for
bantering further words, Christie had
actually started for the stairs, intend.
ing to execute her threat, when the
perspiring Tommy succeeded in stop
ping her, by plainly hurting out the
exact truth.
CTO BE CONTINUED)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-12-01

meeting, requesting that Cincinnati
be permitted to handle her own ath-
letic situation, and still retain her po-
sition as member of the central divi-
sion. Mr.. Browns answer at that
time was that the legislative commit
tee would look into the question i'm
mediately and report its findings in
time for the next general meeting of
the Cincinnati federation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-12-01
CHAPTER XXI.
An lnterrupted interview.

Miss Christie Maclaire, attired in a
soft lounging robe, her luxuriant hair
wound simply about her head. forming
decidedly attractive picture, gazed
with manifest dissatisfaction on the
bare walls of her room, and then out
through the open window into the
comparative quiet street below. The
bartender at the, Palace" directly
opposite, business being slack, was
Seaning negligently in the doorway.
His rowing eyes caught the fair face
framed in the window, and he waved
his hand encouragingly. Miss Chris
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-12-01
Three-Fingered Pitcher on Cub Team
VIII Not Retire as Reported
Has Something Left.

When the Cubs start south next
spring Mordecai Brown, the three
fingered veteran, will be on hand to
answer the roll call. This was the
information passed around Cub head
quarters the other day. According to
the latest advice, Brown will stay
with the Cubs another year at the
very least. 1t is true, Brown has
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-12-01

some rich investments in California,
but will be back to help out Manager
Chance during the season of 1912.
Brown has been booked for retire
ment for the last couple of years, but
the Management of the west-side club
has never asked him to retire.
Brownie is said to have felt the sting
of recent defeat keenly, but he is
coming back again for another whirl.
The three-fingered veteran thinks he
has just enough left to stop the best
batters on the New York and other
National league teams.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-12-01
Remarkable Chamber at University Of
Utrecht That Was Constructed
for Scientific Experiments.

The Physiological institute of the
University of Utrecht possesses one of
the most remarkable rooms in the
world, a chamber about seven and a
half feet square. which Is said to be
absolutely nois,less, as far as the
entrance of sounds from outside is con,
cerned.
This room is situated on the top
story of laboratory building. and is
an inside room. but so arranged that
It can be ventilated and inundated
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-12-01

Everett G. Brown, newly elected
president of the central division of
the Amateur Athletic union, has al
ready made use of his new position to
secure a bit Of legislation that may
revolutionize the management of A.
A. u. affairs. His action followed
petition received by the Central asso-
citation from the Cincinnati Athletic
federation at the time Of the annual
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-12-01
uols. IN Russia.

Even the submerged Russians s1s
lifting their heads to the better fruits
of the industries of civilization. In
fifteen years savings banks holdings
have risen from 1926, 000.0 900 to $780,
100000. Little by little. too. the Rus
sian bonds, which had been sold
abroad, are flowing back to the sub
jects of the car.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-12-01
DE ORC RETAINS CUE TITLE
Chicago In Three-cushion Match
for the Championship.

Alfredo de Orc, Cuban three-cushion
billiard player, defended his title Of
champion successfully recently when
he won the third block of play from
George Wheeler, Chicago profess
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-12-01
New PARK for MiIIers

Mike and Joe Cantillon, owners Of
the Minneapolis American association
club, signed q contract for plans
for new $4,000 steel, concrete and
tile rectangular grand stand to take
the place Of the old one at NicoIett
bark
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24

Makers TO his majesty" and I'm
ported" are words that carry much
weight to many minds. 1t is strange
what a glory a foreign labal can cast
upon commonplace article. The fact
Of commodity having crossed the wa
ter, however, is not taken quite SO Sc
riously today as 1t was some fifty or
sixty years ago. NJ. C. D. Silsbee
gives an instance in her "a Half Cen
fury In Salem"
Miss Ann NJ. Rust was one OF the
two milliners. She had q large collec-
ton Of fnery, shelves full OF handsome
ribbons and glass showcases OF rich
embroideries, besides the inevitable
bonnets. Once she imported a guam
tity Of exquisite French caps. The
strings were somewhat crushed In the
transit across the ocean. The caps
were quickly disposed Of. An aunt
bought one. and Miss Rust innocently
observed that warm iron would
make the creases all right"
What! Indignantly exclaimed the
aunt smooth crease made in Paris?
No, indeed; neverr'
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
A Famous EnoIish Clock.

Wells cathedral contains one of the
most interesting clocks In the whole
world. 1t was constructed by Peter
Lghtfoot, a monk, In 1920 and EN-
braces many devices which testify 10
the ancient horologist's ingenuity.
Several celestial and terrestrial bodies
are Incorporated in the interesting
movement and relationship. G'hey in
dictate the hours OF the day. the age
OF the moon and the position OF the
planets and the tides. When the clock
strikes the hour two companies Of
horsemen fully armed dash out Of
gateways in opposite directions and
charge vigorously. They strike with
their lances as they pass as many
times as correspond with the number
Of the hour A little distance away.
seated on a high perch, is a quaint
figure, which kicks the quarters on
two bells placed beneath his feet and
strikes the hours on n bell. The dial
OF the clock is divided into twenty
four hours and shows the phases or
the moon and map of the universe
Harper's.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24

"X" Beidler. the old vigilante leader
Of Montana, was elected sheriff of
Lewis and Clark county, in which Hell
ena is situated. During Beider's
incumbency the jail was rebuilt and
one Of the new fashioned steel cages
for the prisoners installed Beidler
Invited all the notables down to see
the cage when 1t was completed. The
governor and the state and city Off
Gals and many prominent citizens ac-
cepted the invitation. tx" took them
into a cage and excused himself for a
minute. He went out and locked the
door. Then he took a chair and sat
down outside.
Nov. dern ye," he said to the i'm
prisoned notables, ''ye've bin edgin'
or lately when was tellin' my stories
Of the old days an not hstenin' to 'en.
Now reckon yen listen"
He kept them there three hours
until he had told his whole budget Of
Observation-Disclosures Saturday Evening
Post.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24


Max Orch at dinner In Montreal
az which were present English, Scotch.
Irish and French was asked to give
his opinion Of the different races.
Here is the answer he gave on the IN
slant
THE Scotchman," he said, and he
chnehed his hight hand tightly and
pretended to try to force IT open with
his left. The Englishman'- And he
went through the same performance,
opening the hand at the end after an
apparent struggle. %The Lrishman"--
And he held out his hard wide open,
with the palm upward The French
man And he made a motion with
both hands as II he were employing
them on the table
There was not a word Of explanm-
ton, but all understood thoroughly and
had hearty laugh.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
THERE'S NO RISK
If This Medicine Does Not
Benefit You Pay Nothing

A physician who made a speciality OF
stomach troubles, particularly dyspep-
sia, after years OF study perfected the
the formula from which Rexall Dyspep-
Tablets are made.
Our experience with Rexall Dyspep-
STA Tablets leads US to believe them
to be the greatest remedy known for
the relief OF acute Indigestion and
chronic dyspepsia. Their ingredients
are soothing and healing to the in
famed membranes OF the stomach
They are rich in pepsin, one OF the
greatest digestive aids known to medi-
cine. The relief they afford ia almost
immediate. Their use with persistency
and regularity for a short time brings
about q cessation Of the pains caused
by stomach disorders.
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets will insure
healthy appetite, aid digestion and
promote nutrition. AS evidence Of
our sincere faith in Rexall Dyspepsia
Tablets, we ask you 20 try them at our
risk. II they do not give you entire
satisfaction, we will return you the
money you paid us for them, without
question or formality. They come In
three sizes, price Is cents, so cents and
100. Remember you can obtain them
only at-The Rexall Store. ". A.
Sans Drug Store.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
Had to Take His Own Medicine.

: George Barr McCutcheon was wait
ing for train in Chicago, and as he
passed through the station he saw one
Of his latest best sellers displayed on
the newsstand counter. He picked it
up, wrote his name on the fly leaf
and handed it to the boy behind the
counter. He was moving away when
the boy called excitedly:
'Hey, mister, come back here. You've
got to buy this book cause you've
spoiled it by writing your name in it."
"Yes, but did you see the Manner the
author asked
'"That don't make no difference" the
lad insisted; "nobody'll want to buy
II now"
And, hearing his train called, Mr..
McCutcheon was forced to pay real
money for one Of his own books.-Suc-
cess Magazine.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
Beautiful Ennlish Frost.

The beauty Of frost is greater per
haps in England than in any other
country because II is apt to be 80 tran
silent and because 1t is often not &C
companied by snow. Frost does not
work much change upon a snow COW
cred world. 1t may leave its delicate
patterns on the window panes and
decorate the Ice with crystals, but
elsewhere we have to look closely for
the marks OF its silent ministry" 1t
transforms the whole earth only
where there is a great variety of color
and surface for 1t to work upon, where
It can edge every leaf and blade Of
grass with a fringe of white and
where 1t casts a silvery bloom upon
the distant green uplands.-London
Times.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
Disappointed In Her.

"And so your father refuses to con-
sent to our union"
HE does, Rodolphus."
The sad youth swallowed a sob.
K"Is there nothing left for us, then,
bot an elopementT' said he.
Nothing"
The girl was fond, but firm.
"Do you think, Clementine, that you
could abandon this luxurious home,
foeget all the enjoyments Of great
wealth, Danish yourself forever from
your devoted parents hearts and go
west with a poor young man to enter
a home Of lifelong poverty and self
denialf'
Il could, Rodolphus."
The sad youth rose YEARLY and
reached for his hat.
'Then," said he, "you are far from
being the practical girl have all
along taken you to be-"
And with one last look around on
the sumptuousness that some day he
had hoped to share he sobbed and said
farewell.-Browning's Magazine.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24

A sportsman Of great imaginative
gifts and fond Of telling his exploits
related that at one shot he had
brought down two partridges and a
hare. His explanation was that, al
though he had only hit one partridge.
the bird in falling had clutched at
another partridge and brought that to
earth entangled in its claws.
"But how about the hare?" he was
asked.
''Oh," was the calm reply, my gun
kicked and knocked me backward,
and fell on the hare as 1t ran pastl"
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
Outdone.

Teacher-Now, boys, want to see II
any of you can make a complete SEN
tence out of two words, both having
the same sound to the ear.
First Boy-I can, Miss Smith.
Teacher-very well, Robert. Let us
hear your sentence.
First Boy-Write right.
Teacher-Very good.
Second Boy-Say, Miss Smith, can
beat that l can make three words Of
it-wright, write right.
Third Boy (excitedly)-Gee! Hear
this-wright, write rite right.
Teacher thrown of her guard
Whew!-Topeka Journal. 4
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
Backache
Rheumatism, SLEEP
leSSneSS

Result from disordered kidneys Foley
Kidney Pills have helped others, they
will help you Mrs. B. Miller, Syria
cuse, N Y says; For a long time
suffered with kidney trouble and rheum-
atism. had severe backaches and felt
all played out. After taking two bot
ties Of Foley Kidney Pills my backache
is gone and where used to lie awake
with rheumatism pains, l now sleep in
comfort, Foley kidney Pills did won
derfuI things for me Try them now.
For sale by all druggists.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
Opened the Kings Eyes.

When Fenelon was almoner to Louis
XIV. his majesty was astonished TO
End one Sunday, instead Of the usual
crowded congregation, only himself
and the priest. What is the mean
ing Of this?" said the king. 81 caused
1t TO be given out" replied the prelate,
that your majesty did not attend
chapel today that you might see who
1t was that came here to worship God
and who to fatter the king"
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
Pneumonia Follows a Cold

But never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar, which checks the cough
and expels the cold. VI. Stockwell,
Hannibal, Mo-, says, 1T beats all the
remedies ever used. I contracted g
bad cold and cough and was threatened
with pneumonia. One bottle of Foley's
Honey and Tar completely cured me 8"
No opiates, just a reliable household
medicine. Sold by all druggists.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
An Old Christmas Law.

The general court OF Massachusetts
Bay Colony, following the example OF
the English parliament, in 1859 enact
ed a law that anybody who is found
observing, by abstinence from labor.
feasting or any other way, any such
day as Christmas day shall pay for ev-
cry such ofrense shillings." This law
was repealed in 1881.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
A King Who | eft Home

set the world to talking, but Paul
MAthulka, of Buffalo, N Y, says he
always KEEPS AT HOME the King of
all Laxatives-Dr. Kings New Life
Pills--and that they are a blessing TO
all his family. Cure constipation,
headache, indigestion, dyspepsia. Only
25c at W. A Sams'.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24

Doesn't it make you sad" exclaimed
the member Of the Audubon society,
''to see women wearing on their hats
the feathers Of the poor little birds?"
at isn't the feathers that make me
sad" replied the practical married
man. "Its their "-Philadelph
Record.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
Children Cry
FOR FLETCMER'S
CA STO RIA
His Favorits Phrase.

Once, when they were talking litera-
ture. Mrs. Isobel Strong said to Rob
ert Louis Stevenson, AT least you
have no mannerisms." Whereupon
Stevenson took copy OF his own
merry Men," which she was reading.
out Of her hands and read, ut was a
wonderful clear night of stars" "Oh,"
he said. ''how many, many times /
have written "a wonderful clear night
Of stars"
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
Wanted II 10 Show.

A rich old farmer once had his por.
trait painted When the portrait was
finished the old farmer looked at it,
shook his head and said to the artist:
Every good. Very good, indeed. But
there is one fault that you must rem
edy. Please make the right side OF
the chest bulge out. That is where
carry my wallet"
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
II Got Warmer.

Little Willie-Say, pa, doesn't 1t get
colder when the thermometer falls?
Pa-Yes, my son. Little Willie-Well,
ours has fallen. Pa-How far? Little
Willie-About FIVE feet, and when 1t
struck the hall floor it broke"
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24

The best of vehicles, the safest Of dr.
vers and the fastest of horses are al ways
ready, night and day for hire. No man,
woman or child has ever given me 3
call in the past, who has been, nor shall
any ever in the future, be dissatisfied
with my teams or the men in my en-
ploy. Everything and everybody about
me are number one.
l have cheapened my charges proper
tionate to the stringency of the times
For reference as to the truth of what ]
say, az to the turnouts and charges. 20
to my friends, which means the people
generally.
Parties hiring are strictly responsible
for the safeyy Of themselves, vehicles
md horses J A. G. ANDERSON.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24

Collected Some AIimony Also.
She-This is Maud's third husband,
ana they all bore the name Of William.
He-You don't say 80! Why, the wo-
man is a regular Bill coIlector.-New
York Times.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
On the Trail,

I'm cunning for railroads" an
nounced the trust buster.
Then come with me-" whispered the
near humorist Il can show you some
Of the tracks."-Brooklyn Life.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
The knocks.

Howell-Fortune knocks once at ev-
cry mans door. PowelIWhile misfor-
tune keeps on knocking.-Judge.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
He Wa Immune.

Howell - Her laugh is contagious.
Powell-Well, was in no danger Of
catching it. She was laughing at me
New York Press.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24

II is a great evil as well as a mis-
fortune to be unable to utter prompt
and decided no-Simmons.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24

Green sailed hogskins are consider
ed great table deIicacy IN some parts
Of Mexico
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24

To know the worst is one way
thereby to better ft.-Alfred Austin.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
A Distinction,

What's your boy learning at col
legeT' II don't know. / can only tell
you what he's studying. Exchange.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1911-02-24
$1,000

81 wouldn't take a thousand
dollars for the good VINOL has
done me. ] was told that Cod Liver
Oil was the medicine l needed for
my weakened condition and poor
blood. | could not take thegreasy
mixture, and when our druggist told
me that VINOL contained not only
tonic iron but all the medicinal prop
critics of Cod Liver Oil without the
grease or oil or bad taste, / made
up my mind that was the medicine
for me. l tried it and to-day am
strong and well"
Mrs. J. T. SNYDER,
Greensboro, N. c.
We guarantee the genuineness of the
above testimonial.
We sell VINOL with the
understanding that if it does
not give the purchaser per-
feet satisfaction, we return
his money without question.
Will you try a bottle un-
der these conditions?
WikVe-Hodkes Drug Company
Marietta, Georgia.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-14
HARDWARE MEN CONVENE
Sessions of the Retail Dealers of Minnesota, Missouri and Ind-
 ana Are Opened.

St. Paul aJ,nn. Feb 14-The Min nesota Retail Hardware Dealers as sociation, tEe 1T. gest in the United States, today opened it's fourteenth annual convention and fourth annual hardware show in the Auditorium Nearly a thousa members are in attendance and Q program of ad' dresses on trade to has been ar. ranged. The show Drising more than 150 exhibits. is sually good the booths are artistic constructed and the souvenir nuis has been eliminated.
 St. Louis, Mo, Feb. 14.-Presderl John G. Weber of Clayton orc1od thi convention of the Missoui leta Hardware association in the -hen hotel with a review of the v s de- velopments in trade matters. r 3 con, vention is to last four days. ald le- tween sessions the members viii be entertained with theater parties, auto mobile rides and other affairs No trade exhibit is held this year
 Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 14.-The twelfth annual convention of the h. diana Retail Hardware association is being held In the Knights of Pythias hall, the first session being opened this morning by President sharon F. Jones of Richmond. The attendance Is larger than ever before and a fine trade exposition has been installed in Tomlinson hall.
The Prescott daily news., 1911-02-14
OANVILLE VOTE INQUIRY
Grand Jury Changes Plans and De- oldes Not to Gall WhitIock,
 Indicted Ex-Treasurer.

Danyille, H., Feb. 14.-When the iogeman of the Vermilion county vote fraud grand jury. Isaac Woodward, reached Danyllle it became known , ,uat' Tor the present at least, H. H. "hitlock, former county treasurer now under indictment on charges growing out of s37,000 shortage in nis office, will not be called upon to el grand Jurors what he knows auout the vote traffic in this county.
 rms IS complete change of plans On the part of the grand jury.
 following Whitlock's indictment fl nau ueen announced that he would ue called to tell what he knew about sue expenditure of vast campaign luhas in his race for sheriff last fall