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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-15


after delivery of same by carrier.
State superintendent Of Public In
Btruction w. NJ. Holloway arrived in
Pensacola last night on the late train.
Superintendent Holloway is making
the race for reelection to the office
he has filled for eight years and his
Pensacola friends feel confident that
he win be reelected on the 2Sth of
this month. Mr.. Holloway will proba-
bly, remain in Pensacola and Escam-
bia county for several days, making
MS headquarters at the San Carlos
while here.
w. l. Seasons, of Bombay, is among
the late arrivals in Pensacola He is
mere on business and is a guest at the
San Carlos.
John II. Powell, of Jacksonville. a
well known resident of that city, ar
riveo IN Pensacola last night on a
snort business trip. While here he is
a guest at the San Carlos.
R. q. L. McCaskill, Of DeFuniak, is
sgain IN Pensacola, stopping at the
w. r. Hin, OF Carriers. spent yes
terday in Pensacola. a guest at the
San Carlos.
d. G. Campbell, OF DeFuniak was
among the many West F1oridians In
Pensacola yesterday While hara he
was guest at the San Carlos.
7. g. Dickerson. Of Dickerson city
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-15
Annearannes.

Handsome decorations don't make life
easier" said Uncle Eben. "A gold alarm
clock wouldn't make II any mo- cheerful
to git UP dan one dat's nickel-rlated.' -
Washington Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-15
A RaIse.

George, I'm very much worried The
landlord says he is going to raise ~
rent"
"Is he? Then why do you want me
to worry trying to do it?'-Baltimore
American.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

M. E. Gleason arrived in the city
Friday evening for a few days bust
ness trip. Mr.. Gleason owns the
block on the corner of First
Avenue and Chapman street and
came up to see how things were
progressing and also to arrange
with the bank directors for the use
of his walls in the construction of
the new bank. Mrs. Gleason who
was visiting in Eveleth arrived Sun
day in the touring car of J.. J.
Gleason of that city accompanied
by the family of Mr.. Gleason.
Their many friends were pleased to
see them. Matt and family intend
to leave Benton Harbor, Mich. soon
for San Diego, Cal. and say that if
this place does not suit them they
will return to Ely and again make
their home here. Many here hope
that the family will return to this
CITY.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02
TAXATION IN MINNESOTA
THE FOLLOWING IS ONE OF A SERIES OF ARTICLES PUBLISHED
BY REQUEST OF THE MINNESOTA TAX COMMISSION
CRITICISM OR SUGGESTION IS CORDIALLY INVITED
,Twenty-seventh Article)
8 %f # Cwentysevenh Article
State Equalization of Personal Property Assessments

The percentage of the personal
property assessments to the total
assessment of the state has varied
but slightly in twenty years. In
1890 it was 1871 per cent, in 1900,
1913 per cent, and in 1910, 17.2
per cent of the total assessment.
The difference in the actual
value of the two classes of proper
ty, real and personal, is probably
very much less than the difference
in the assessed value. It is diff
cult if not impossible under exist
ing laws, to reach all forms of per-
sonal property for purposes OF
taxation. This is especially true
of so-called intangible personal
property. No state has yet sue
ceeded in doing it, so that Mime
sofa is not alone in its failure in
this respect.
The assessed value of the taxable
property, of the state more than
doubled in the ten years between
1900 and 1910, the exact increase
being 1O3 per cent. The average
annual increase was OF per cent.
The assessed value of land, how
ever, increased more rapidly than
personal property, the former
showing rs per cent, and the
latter 5.4 per cent of an average
annual increase during this period.
State equalization of personal
property is much more complex
than that of real estate. The sales
method affords a reasonably ac-
curate measure of realty values,
but the valuation of personal pro-
perty is largely a matter of good
judgement. and an intelligent dis
elimination of changing business
conditions, supplemented by the
use of comparative tables, the
grouping of districts of the same
general character and wealth, and
the use of the data furnished from
time to time by the census depart
ment of the bureau of commerce
and labor.
To illustrate the use of the data
furnished by the census depart
ment, the number and value of the
domestic animals in each county of
the state in 1910 was given in a
bulletin issued early in 1911. The
total value of such animals in the
state was fixed at $156. ,855.
The assessed value of domestic
animals in the state in that year
was $40, 5e2, ISL. Based on the
census valuation the average
assessed value in 1910 of domestic
animals was ,25.9 per cent of true
value. Applying the censis va1u-
alton to the different classes of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02
Bad Blaze

Fire destroyed the home of
Frank Miklansich in the Zenith
location last night about II o'clock.
Ten men of the department res
pended to the call and a line of
hose was laid from the Zenith
engine house. Other buildings
adjoining were saved blythe mine
workmen, fireman, and neighbors.
The loss is estimated at $500. !.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

domestic animals, we find that
horses were assessed on an average
basis of 24.6 per cent; cattle 32.6
per cent; sheep 21.1 per cent, and
swine at 1916 per cent of census
value.
Industrial and commercial stats
tics are also compiled from govern
ment reports, and are compared
with the assessors returns of these
classes OF property. Financial re-
ports and insurance carried are also
factors in equalization.
The valuations fixed by the
census department are not accepted
by the tax commission as absolute
[ly reliable, but are used in con
junction with other data to deter
mine approximate values in differ
ent counties.
In equalizing personal property
assessments comparative tables are
prepared showing the assessed
value of classes of personal proper.
ty in each county for a period OF
years, and the per cent of increase
or decrease for the current year.
Counties and districts of the same
general character and wealth are
grouped and compared by classes
and totals.
When a county shows any con-
siderable decrease in the assessed
value of personal property COM
pared with the preceding assess
ment, or for a period of years, a
special Investigation is undertaken
to determine the cause of the de-
crease. If no cause can be discov-
cred, increases are made in order
to restore the assessment to its
proper place, and to equalize il
with the assessment of other
counties of like character.
The assessment of bank stock is
perhaps the most uniform of any
class of personal property in the
state. State and national banks
are equalized on a uniform per-
centage of the aggregate of their
capital. surplus, and undivided
profits, less real estate owned by
the bank.
The above is a general outline
of the methods followed by the
tax commission in equalizing per-
sonal property assessments. The
commission is conscious of the fact,
however, that unless the initial
assessment is a good one, unless
all property is fully listed and
equitably valued in each assessment
district, it is difficult to overcome
its defects BY percentage increases
or decreases.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02
q YEARS AGO IN ELY
FROM TEE ELY IRON HOME

c%ouraging, to say the least, and
few, if any mines of its size a
show as a good record.
Mr.. John Mailman and w. H.
Bassett are up on the eastern Yer
million in search of mineral speci-
mems for exhibition at the coming
state fair. They will endeavor to
collect about two tons in the ter
ritory east of here, and will follow
up the range to the Canadian
boundary. They will be in Ely in
about a week, when any person
desiring to furnish specimens will
have an opportunity to do so.
L. A. Marsell, who opened up a
stock of alleged dry goods, etc., in
Ely a few days ago. has packed up
his tent and stole away. The
quality of goods already carried by
Ely's representatives in this line is
such as to make the sale of Tower
worn goods rather uphill work.
The best way to beat this fact into
the heads of some of these hawkers
would be to enforce the ordinance
against peddling without a license.
The special school meeting held
at the school house last Saturday
evening for the purpose of debat-
ing the question of bonding the
district for money to enlarge the
school building, was very indif-
ferently attended. 1t was voted to
bond the district for $4,000 of
which 81, 900 was to be payable in
nine years and the balance in ten
years, with interest at seven per
cent. This is thought to be suf-
fcient to build and furnish the
second story to the present story
and an effort will be made to have
the work completed by the begin
ming of the fall term.
The first meeting of the Fire
Department since the Fourth of
July was held last Saturday after
noon. The resignation of c. A.
Goldsborough was accepted, and J.
A. Cleveland elected treasurer to
fill the vacancy. The name of
Geo. Holmes, was presented as a
candidate for membership, and he
was duly elected. A committee
was appointed to ask the council to
provide some means for drying
hose.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

An opening dance and supper
will probably be given at the Oliver
hotel next Thursday evening.
A. S. James residence on Sher-
idan street is about completed and
he will occupy it some time this
week.
A dancing party in honor of
Miss Glenn Camps, birthday, was
given at Sakrison's hall Tuesday
evening.
AS the Chandler stock piles are
about all worked off, a number of
men were laid off or transferred to
underground work last week.
The new sidewalks on First
avenue, between Sheridan and
Chapman streets is the latest pub
lie improvent, and a good one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hoover of
64-13, spent Saturday among Ely
friends. Mr.. Hoover is quite con-
fdent of getting a survey of this
town before long.
The council have let the contract
for laying the water pipe to Ed
ward Marshall for $3.50. There
are some taxpayers who would
like to know why it was not let
for 5000 when the opportunity was
presented some weeks ago.
Last Thursday evening an en-
joyable dancing party was given at
Whitesides hall at which about
twenty couples were present. Re-
freshments were dispensed at the
Pioneer hotel at midnight and a
thoroughly good time was reported
by all who took part.
Capt. Morcom and D. T. Denton
have returned from Cuba for a
time, as ore cannot be shipped un-
til they construct a railroad, three
and one-miles from the mines to
the sea, and also build a break
water. This will take two years.
The Chandler mine is making a
splendid showing as a producer
this season. Up to Aug. 3 the
amount of ore sent forward was:
Chandler, 166, 484; Long Lake,
FL ,066; a total of 1850 tons.
When it is considered that this
company only has one forty, to
work upon, these figures are en-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

EUGENE V. Debs says the pro-
g~ressiveness of 7. R. is buncombe.
IT. R." is not the only so-called
"progressive'' who is buncombe.
Take away the official emoluments
and the cause will lag. The same
people who are now chasing the
Prog. band wagons also tried to
get a PLAT take on the wing, free
silver, greenback and other ism
band wagons that have started and
finished before the first oil on the
bearings was exhausted.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

BILL" lHannaford, he who
runs the wheel of the Virginia
Enterprise announced in the last
issue of his excellent paper that
the issue completes the twenty
fifth year of Bro. Bills editorial
career. We hope he will continue
to grind 'em OUT for numberless
years to come. We don't always
fall in with some of the sentiments
expressed by the Enterprise but are
prepared to say that Hannaford
edits one of the best local papers in
the state. He does it so easily,
besides.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

The Ely Miner celebrated its
eighteenth birthday last week, and
we congratulate Brother Schaefer
and the people of Ely alike on
having one of the brightest little
publications of the northern part
of the state. May prosperity con-
tinue to shine on the pathway oil
our Ely brother and his pen con-
tinue to make marks in defence OF
the right. Virginia Enterprise.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

EBERT Hubbard, editor of the
Philistine, when not engaged tell
ing the retail merchant, Edison,
Rockefeller, U. S. government and
the Lord Almighty where they are
all making serious and inexcusable
plumbers, sometimes hits upon an
idea of real practical worth. In a
recent editorial he stated that God
made the country, man the city,
and the devil the small town."
This statement summed up a des-
cription of the altogether too
characteristic condition of the
American town of from five hun
dred to two thousand population,
in which mention was made of pull
hauling, the pull-hauling the
political, religious, and social
cliques, merchants fighting each
other tooth and nail, interminable
gossip reeking with SANDER and
falsehood, public spirit dead, sell
fshness, jealousy and envy ram.
part. Each individual or division
of the population be-littling, dis
couraging if not actually knitting
the enterprise of every one else.
Right here, perhaps, we have
stumbled upon the causes of the
decline of the small town. Look
up any dead town and nine times
out of ten you will find it largely a
community of Knockers"
Now, knocking signifies to in
jure Of destroy, and doesn't it
stand to reason that where two
thirds of the population of a place
are engaged in this detestabie &C.
cupation that they just naturally
are not doing the thing to the
prosperity of that town. 1t is
claimed that knocking never starts
until after a town begins to go bad
but supposing this to be true,
when a barrel begins to leak we do
not proceed to stave it in or sit
around and boiler because our
profit is running away, but we get
busy and plug the leak.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

The Ely Miner began its eigh-
tenth year last week and Editor
Peter Schaefer continues to pilot
its destenies in the same well-oiled
groove. The Miner is one of the
best newspapers published in this
section of the state, and if Brother
Pete" wasn't tangled up with
that dummed postofice it would be
even better than it is.-Hibbing
Ore.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

Editor Schaefer who has always
been a consistent booster for Ely
and the Vermilion range May the
Miner and Editor Schaefer prosper
in the future as they have in the
past aurora News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

THE MINER has filed with the
Secretary of State, a sworn state
ment which entities us to express
our opinion of political matters.
We cannot see the benefit of a
third party and think the move
ment is another of these Pop-free-
silver-whig affairs of past history.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02


The Ely Miner began its 18th
year of publication with its last
issue. Peter Schaefer, its pro-
prefer and editor, has been at the
helm of the Miner since its first
publication and has been a live
booster for Ely and the Iron
Range. Bro. Schaefer encounter
ed many hardships in the early
days but has>been amply rewarded
by now publishing one of the best
weeklies on the range.-Moose
Lake Starr Gazette.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

THE corrupt practises act even
hits the preacher, and Salvation
Army lassies as we'll as the nervy
seeker of the almighty dollar whose
medium is dance tickets, lottery
slips and programs. 1t is now a
misdemeanor to solicit a candidate
for office.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

A MISSOURI burglar jumped
through a window and fled when a
woman mistook him for her hus-
band. There are some perils that
even burglars shun.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

GEO. H. VIVIAN has filed as a
candidate for County Treasurer.
His many friends on the ranges
and Duluth will see that he gets
elected.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

A WRITER of more than ordin-
airy ability gives a bakers dozen of
reasons why he should buy at home
instead of placing his patronage
elsewhere. While apparently
directed against the mail order
houses, they apply equally as well
to that class of individuals who are
so long on bargains and so short on
civic pride, that they place their
orders in another community, to
the disadvantage of the present and
future prosperity of their own.
Here they are:
Because my interests are here.
Because the community that is
good enough for me to live in is
good enough for me to buy in.
Because l believe in transacting
business with my friends.
Because l want to get what l buy
when l pay for it.
Because my home dealer carries
me when l run short.
Because every dollar / spend at
home stays at home and works for
the welfare of my town.
Because the man 1 buy from
stands back of the goods.
Because 1 sell what / produce
here at home.
Because the man l buy from
pays his part of the county, town
and state taxes.
Because the man l buy from
gives value received always.
Because when i'll luck, misfortune
or bereavement comes, the man /
buy from is here with the kindly
greeting, his words of cheer, and
his pocketbook, if need be.
Here / live and here ! buy.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02
THANKS

With last weeks issue The Ely
Miner started upon the eighteenth
year of its existence. For seven
teen years The Miner has been
under the able management of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

Pete Schaefer took over the Ely
Miner seventeen years ago and is
still at the wheel, besides being
postmaster. The Miner has al
ways been a consistent booster for
the north COMMUNICATIONS
Record.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

FOR SALE-Eight Room Dwell
ling next to the Central School.
For further particulars inquire of
w. D.. Gallagher.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

See samples at Harry Dalton's
and let him figure on doing your
work. Kalsomining, paper-hang-
ing, decorating, etc. 4-19 If.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

This paper is on file at 39-South 3rd street
Minneapolis, Mimi. at the exhibit room of TIL
Immigration Commission, of The Northern
Minnesota Development Association"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-08-02

The columns of the MINER are open to the
public for the dicussion of affairs OF a pubic
nature. Anything tending towards the personal
or slanderous will not be published under any
condition. We invite communications OF a
public nature and only request that you sign
your name-not necessarily for publication but
as a guarantee of good faith. Write and get 1t to
this office not later than Thursday noon.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-06-11

Anybody can sell low grade goods cheap. We actually sell fine goods cheap all the time and now they are Delng. sold so yon can lay in your supplies for whole year and you Will never get such an opportunity again. New Spring and Summer Goods ln all departments. Come and see for yourself.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-06-11

LORD & TAYLOR'S ONYX HOSIERY Pure Silk, black and colors, soc (some
 stores 75c now ..................3 .35c Pure Silk, 25c (some stores 50c) now 19c Pure Silk, accordian pattern, 75c now ..40c Onyx Silk Lisles, soc, now ............ .35c Onyx Gauge Lisle, 25c, now .............1 19c Onyx Medium Lsles, 25c now ......... 19c All 20c and 15c now ...............1 10c
The Detroit times., 1912-11-09
YALE MEETS BROWN
in ANNUAL CONTEST
Both Teams Fail to Score in
the Early Part of
the Game

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Nov. 9.--Yale
and Brown were taring at each other
today In their annual football game.
Brown kicked OF. Flynn returned
40 yards and then punted. Brown
fumbled on first play and held yale
for downs on 10-yard line Unable
to gain through line, Yale tried goal
from placement which fell short.
Brown punted to center of field and
got ball on Yale's tumble and punted
to Yale's 15-yard line. Yale returned
the kick and received ball In center
OF field and exchanged punts which
left the ball to Brown on Browns 10
yard line.
Score, end FIRST period--Brown o;
Yale 0.
Yale fumbled on the first play
Brown tried a goal from placement
from the 45-yard line which went to
one side. Yale punted, regaining the
ball on forward passes and punted
again. On line plays and end runs
Brown advanced the ball IL yards and
on placement kick which Yale block
ed, Brown recovered the ball anc
made 10 yards on a forward pass
yale held Brown Tor downs and punt
ed. Brown made fifteen yards on for
ward pass and ten through line and
lost the ball OF try for field goals
Flynn kicked 90 yards. Brown re
turned 55.
score-Yaie o; Brown o.
The Detroit times., 1912-11-09
RACE RESULTS.
AT PIMLICO

FIRST Races year olds and up. six
furlongG Chiffon Queen. 20 TO j, to
i and IL TO !, won; Sherwood, IL to B,
3 Go 8 and 3 to 10, second; Roaseaux,
13 to 10. IL to 20 and out, third. Time
l:15. 81. Joseph, Jessup Burn, Qnager
Spell Bound, Double Five and Chem
ulpo also ran.
Second Races y ear -olds seven fur.
longs: His Majesty. z to 1, 3Sto and
out. won; Penobscot 3 to 2, IL to
and out, second, BarnegHt, to q tf-te
20 and out. third. Time, 1:2S 4-b. -Gros-
venor also ran.
Third Race First Heat--Cliff Edge. Z
to s. TO 2. won; Yorkshire Boy, 10 1.
Z 10 10, second Jchn Reardon, to o,
TO 8, third. Time, LAP 3-5. .rt-
Third Race. Second Heat--Clin Edge.
TO and out, won: Yorkshire Boy.
5 TO and l TO 2, second; John Rear
don. 6 to !, TO and out, third. Time.
l:I5 3-5. Only three starters.
Fourth Race--Juverance, to ]. to
1 and to 5, won; Mystic Light, TO 2,
g TO S and l TO .. second: Cherish, ito
8, to and out. third. Time. 4;33 40.
Bill Andrews. Clells Sister and Rogan
also ran.
sixth Race-Fof mare 3-year-olds
and up, mile and 20 yards: Airey.-s to 2.
g to 5 and 2to s, won; Star Jasmine,
IL to 10, g to 20, and out. second; Anne
liza Jenks. 10 2, vene and TO 20,
third. Timei:4s. Flamma and spring
mass also.
to 3. won: The Busy Body, 4 to /. TO
s and TO 5, second: Magazine, TO I,
4 TO and even, third. Time lno %
Premier Agsmenticus, The Rascal.
Monty Fox. Napier, Shillalah, Tohario,
Rose Queen also ran.