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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-12
WHY PEOPLE GO TO
CANADA

Those who are wondering why the
number of Americans going to Canada
year by year increases in the rates
that it does, would not be so surprised
were they to accompany one of the
numerous excursions that are being
run under the auspices of the Govern
ment from several of the states, and
remain with the settler until he gets
onto the free homesteads, which, as
stated by Speaker Champ Clark, in the
U. S. senate the other day, comprises
100 acres of the most fertile soil and
with remarkably easy settlement con-
dllons. Then watch the results,
whether it be on this free homestead
OF 100 acres or on land which he may
purchase at from SIS. to $40. per acre,
fully as good as the 500. and $3.50.
per acre land of his native state, and
which his means will not permit his
purchasing. On the part of the mem
bers of the u. S. Senate and Congress
there is nothing but praise for Canada
Canadian laws and Canadian lands al
though the reasonable desire is shown
in their remarks, that they pass legis-
lation, (Which is very praiseworthy)
that will make the land laws of the
United States much easier.
1t is the success of the American
settler in Canada that attracts others,
and when experiences such as the fol-
lowing are related to the friend back
home" is it any wonder that increased
interest is aroused and a determine
ton arrived at, to participate in the
newfound way up in Canada that
means wealth and health and all that
accompanies it.
William Johnston, who formerly
lived at Alexandria, Mimi, settled in
the Alberg District near Battle River
and in writing to one of the Canadian
Government agents, located in the
United States says: 1--WE have had no
failures of crops during our nine years
in Canada. l threshed 1908 bushels of
wheat and 1888 bushels of oats in 1911,
off my 100 acres. This is a beautiful
country. l keep six good work horses
and milk seven cows, getting good
prices for butter and eggs. We get
our coal for $500 per ton at the mine,
about one mile from the farm. Am
about one and half miles from fine
school AS for the cold weather it is
much milder here than in Minnesota,
where l lived for 81 years. Our well
is 35 feet deep and we have fine wa
ter. Wild land is selling for $18.
TO $25. per acre. Improved farms are
much higher. / am well satisfied with
the country, and would not sell unless
/ got big price, as we have all done
well here"
Good reasons to account for the
number going to Canada.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-12

out OF the Chinese business houses on the
mission OF gathering funds and supplies
for the Red Cross relief work in their dis
turbed land. All classes were represented in
this woman's effort from the wife of the lowly
duckfarm man to the silk-robed mate of the
prosperous merchant. Side by side they
labored for their country; rolled bandages.
MADE garments, and made plans at their CEN
trail club house on King street AS one saw
them Fastening hither with the red.cross
Dadge on the arm, one turned smilingly to
contemplate the Chinese woman of today
everywhere about the center of Honolulu
now waves the flag of the anti-Manchus: every
Cay the town wears a festal air with these
haunting banners so numerous and so gay.
Turning from China and her revolution to
SHOES, would speak of footgear as feature
Of the Hawaiian capital One is early i'm.
pressed by the Cinderella nature of the foot
wear worn by femininity in Honolulu Such
ridiculous feet were not intended-as a mat
ter OF fact are little used-for walking They
seem to be designed chiefly for display where
fore are shod in silks and satins, in beads and
bronze, In suede and embroideries in delicate
tints, extreme soles and heels. No matter how
many stone the white woman may weigh no
matter how exuberant the avordupois of the
native girl the feet that peep beneath the
gown are, as rule, small, and deliberately
shod The average woman from The States"
the athletic girl used to shoes for service finds
1T almost impossible here to renew her stock
of footgear by anything that promises utility.
Black velvet or white satin may be had, but
not much that is less frivolous The new
conner wonders whether In time she herself
will go in for pretty, idle pedal e1tremities and
increasing bodily weight, or send for sensible
shoes and strive for slimness
In addition to the Cinderellss and their ru-
tile hnery. there Is other footwear on the
streets and in the shops that holds attention
In muddy weather the Jap women keep their
snow-white stockings Immaculate by wearing
wooden sandal raised high from the ground,
which protects the kimono ladies admirably
and Is decided Improvement on our rub
bers" Contrasting with the clatter of these
is the soft football made by the wearers of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-12
Rash ALL OVER BABY'S BODY
ltChed So He Could Not Sleep

ION July 81, 1909, we left Boston for
a trip to England and Ireland, taking
baby with us. After being in Ireland
few days a nasty rash came out all
over his body. We took him to doc
tor who gave us medicine for him.
The trouble started in the form of a
rash and was all over baby's body,
head and face. at different times. 1t
irritated, and he would scratch it with
all his might. The consequence was
it developed into sores, and we were
afraid it would leave nasty scars On
his face.
When we reached England we took
baby to another doctor, who said his
condition was due to change of food
and climate, and gave more medicine.
The rash got no better, and it used to
itch and burn at night so bad that the
child could not sleep. He was COM
pletely covered with it at different
times. 1t was at this time that my
mother advised us to try Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. After using Cuti-
cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for
about nine months the places disap-
peared. There are not any scars, or
other kind of Disagreement, and baby
is completely cured by the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. We have no fur
Their trouble with babys skin. Moth
ing stopped the itching, and allowed
baby to sleep but Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment" (Signed) Mrs.
Margaret Gum. % Burrell ST., Rox-
bury, Mass, March II, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Oint-
ment are sold everywhere, sample
of each, with 32-page book, will be
mailed free on application to Cuti-
cura," Dept. L, Boston.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-12

emperor's attempt to separate their
son from his enchantress.
Paula Frieden is a very pretty and
fascinating woman Of twenty-five
years. Her father was postman in
Berlin for a quarter at a century.
then he retired on a pension of 81 a
week. Fraulein Paula went on the
stage when she was fifteen, and was
playing q small part at an obscure
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-12
Prince in Cupids' Tolls

The object of Prince Adelbert's con-
emplated tour of America has been
revealed. The kaiser is said to be
iesirous of cooling his sons infatu-
alton with an actress named Paula
Srieden.
The deeply religious empress is re-
ported to be shocked and grieved by
Prince Adelbert's affair with Fraulein
'iteder. and to be ably seconding the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-12
Shook Him.

A youth. who thought that he had
become pretty intimate with a GER
tain maiden, persistently begged her
to accept his hand In marriage. Here
is bit Of conversation between them
which was snatched by an unin-
territorial listener few nights ago.
Il assure you," he commenced, that
will not take mo- for an answer"
You need not take mo- for an an
swer," was her reply. IL will answer
yes on one condition only"
He was all impatience TO hear what
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-12
Phrase Resented.

you regard yourself as a servant
of the people, of course?"
No." replied Senator Sorghum; "ths
phrase has been overworked Too
many people are beginning to confuss
servant Of the people with a w1tts
who Is always expecting tips
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-12
Logical.

Logical.
The car labored heavily over wet
and deeply SCARED roads.
Have you any idea where we are?"
asked Blinks.
No" said Garraway, though the
roads suggest We are near either Wa
terville or Rutland don't know
which. "-Harper's Weekly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-12

the question was she wanted him ia
ask, and this was her gentle reply:
Just ask me IL 1 am firmly deter
mined not a marry you in any circum
stances"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-12

There are men who see that dignity
may be disgraced, and who feel that
disgrace may be Misunderstanding
broke.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-12
theater where Prince Adelbert
CHANGED to see her.

CHANGED to see her.
According to general report, Prince
Adelbert easily persuaded her to
leave the footlights and installed her
in villa at Kiel, where, being a cap
tain-commander Of a torpedo-boat
squadron, he has been stationed for
several years.
Naturally the officers and their
wives at the great naval station Cos
siped about the princes alteration of
the charming actress and the tattle
was carried to Berlin,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-12

As We grow more sensible we refuse drug
cathartics and take instead Natures herb
cure, Garfield Tea.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-12

Outwardly most people are cheerful
givers. but how about the feeling in
sidef q
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-12
AlaI,ast;iire
The Beautiful Wall Tint

10 fashionable than wall paper paint and costs
far less II is refined and exquisite in color
pare with any kind OF kslsomine Goes further
the walls. does chip peel rub off, far longer
16 Beautiful Tints. Comcs all ready 10 mix with cold
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-12

start most jealous in the
revolutionary movement
in the Flowery Kingdom;
hundreds of thousands of
dollars have been con-
tributed, and the women
have worked away earn
estly for the cause. 1t was
of interest to see the quiet
little things modestly
making their way in and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-04-12
Get This
F Rec Book
Before You
Decorate

1t shows 20 pretty rooms in modern homes
and how to get the very latest designs for
your home. We will send you FREE color
plans made by expert designers for any
rooms you want to decorate.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-02-06

cotton 1t Is a safe and sane position
10 assume, for no farmer viii suffer
who follows out that idea. and there
Will be no ovcrproduction Of cotton
IN tie South IL that fundamental
of farming IS acted upon.
The North Carolina Farmers
Union is more than twice rs str.re
IN membership Is any other State III
the Union. and VIZ are going Il Work
u u problems. So far a. this
state is concerned. successfully. W.
are now engaged IN constructive
work-in building a system Of distri-
button which, we believe. Is going
70 be successful from the start. ]
am not going into detail as 10 our
business plans because il isn't the
Way the business world does business.
We want a certain mou Of pub
liclty. Of course. but We prefer u
get our system succcSSfully cStab-
IlShed before We so Very much into
details or seek. or allow. publicity,
are glad to have these South
Carolina men with us and We are
gong 10 cooperate with them ~
far as practical and consistent. nut
the point | make is that the organ
lied farmers OF North Carolina ara
working along constructive lines
that mean something more than
temporary ex~pedicnCics."
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-02-06
WI TING FANG WRITES OF
AMERICAN WOMEN.
Chinese, Minister Preparing Unusual
Rock.

WI Ting Fang. the Minister Of For
evolutionary government, IS writing
a book on America. That American
women are wittv and Interesting. but
no frcer than their Oriental sisters
sin.p ply different: that corsets are no
loosen bonds thar tiny Chinese shoes,
are among the declarations which. his
friends say, he will make in, the book.
WI has already signed q contract
with Frederick A. Stokes Company 10
finish the book. It has been held up
by the outbreak Of the revolution, but
WI Will go on with it rs soon as posi-
Bile, as he rc"ards it as his great york.
While in this country, a9 Chinese
Ambassador. WI was noted both for
his witty after-dinner speaking, and
for the incisivc way in which nc
questioned everyone who tried t. IT.
terview him. His wit. and what nc
learned by his years Of rapicr-lkc
questions. wilt be combined in tho
book. judging from the parts which
have been divulged.
The project To make WI president
OF the Chinese Republic does not Stern
to be supported hv WI himself. A.
parcntiy he prefers 70 use MS p"ft
highly a~ristocratic position - -aln
foreign intervention rad :rin- pace.
after which. his friends stat. a. Ntll
Df-~- m ~ 18th 15- t0n@
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-02-06
Beginning OF Mark Twain'> Liter
airy Career.

u
In I4arpcr's for December Albert
Bigelow Paine, Mark Twain's author
lied b~iographer, tells Of the begin
ming Of his literary career. orion
Clemens. Mark Twain's brother
owned a paper. He was compelled
to go away to attempt to raise funds.
In desperation he broke away and
made a trip to Tennessee to see Il
something could not be realized on
the land, leaving his brother Sam IN
charge Of the office. 1t was u jour
ney without financial results. yet it
bore fruit. for it prompted the be
ginning OF lark Twain's literary
career.
sam, in his brothers absence. on
cluded to edit the paper in a way that
would liver up the circulation. He
had never lone any writing not for
print-but he had the courage OF his
i~nclinationS. His local items were of
a r~ed-peDpcr variety and his per-
sonals brought prompt demand for
satisfaction. The editor Of q rival
paper had been in loye, and was said
to have gone to the river one night
to drown himself. sam gave y
picturesque account Of this with all
the names connected with the at
fair. Then he ooh a couple OF big
OGDEN block letters. turned them up
side down. and engraved illustrations
for il, showing the victim wadInS
out into the river with 4 stick to test
the depth OF the water. When that
issue Of the paner came out The de-
mand for it was very large. The
press had TO be kept running steadily
to supply copies. The satirized odi-
tor at iirst SWore that he would
thrash the whole Journal office. then
he left town II did not come bach
any more. The embryo Mark Twain
also wrote a poem. 1t was addressed
To Mary in IIannibal,' but the title
was too long to be set in one column.
so he left out all the letters in Han
nibal except the first and the last,
and supplied their place With 4 dash.
with z startling result. Such We're
the early chickering's Of a shoulder
ing genius. Orion returned, re-
monstratcd, and ~apuloglzed. He re
duced sam 10 the anks. IN later
years he saw his mistake.
q could have distanced all COM
p%etttors even then he said, If ] had
recognized Sans ability and let hlnl
go ahead. merely keeping NINA from
offending worthy persons
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-02-06
WANTEDEasrrsire 'err;

chance 70 build ZIP permanent bushes.
Mail us so for 80 pound Feather Bed and
receive. without cost. = pound pair niilnp-.
Freight on all prepaid. New feathers Bes-
ticking. Satisfaction guaranteed. TURNER.
( acknowledgements Dealers, Dept. -.
Charlotte \. c. Our reference: CONNER
<iel National Bank.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-02-06

Blot out vain pomp; check inn
pulse; quench appetite; keep reason
under its own control.-Marcus Azure
Illus.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-02-06

Anyway, the fool is apt to be gen.
erous with his folly.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-02-06
UNION
OFFICERS TALK
Reduction of Cotton ACREAGE
is Only a Temporary
Expedient
THEY INSIST UPON MORE
ACREAGE IN FOOD STUFFS

The Farmers tTlion Also %i,ciic:>s il;
EfeCting a System II Distribution,
AS Well As Re>lucins Acreage End
in Planting IN Equal Number Of
Acres in Two Crops.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04
NURSED SONS LIKE
BABIES FOR 20 YEARS
Mothers Deep Love Is Revealed By
Her Death.

oxford, Mich, Dec. "a touching
example of a mothers devotion to her
children is found in the case of Mrs.
Edward Stiff, wife of farmer living
five miles from here, who has for 20
years cared for two sons who, from
the day of their birth to the present,
have never left their beds.
In 1882 son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Stiff. The child lay in his cradle
as tenderly cared for as if he were
normal. His mother then placed him
in bed and for twenty-nine years he
has never left it.
Seven years later another son was
born benighted and helpless. He, too,
was laid beside the other, and until to-
day, when one died and was laid to
rest in the little cemetery here, his
mother cared for them both as one
would care for an infant in arms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Stiff are tn
parents of twob rights girRs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04
CHILDREN
Will HAVE
GOOD time
AT The D. A. R. PARTY
To Be Given at the ArmOfy
Saturday Afternoon

That the children of the city will
be indebted to the ladies of the Coun-
Gil of Safety chapter of the Daughters
of the American Revolution for a good
time Saturday afternoon is a certain
ty, for every arrangement possible is
being made to give the youngsters a
good time.
There will be two donkey parties to
delight the young people, one large
donkey and one small animal TO be re-
tailed. This will afford endless amuse-
ment. In addition there will be
dances, marches and various games in
which prizes will be given.
Each child present will also receive
souvenir of tn eoccasion, which win
b as dainty and attractive as it can
be made. There will be number of
grown people, members of the local
chapter, to entertain the youngsters in
merry manner. The admission fee
will be only twenty-five cents for each
child. 1t is hoped that every child in
the city will enjoy the party.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04
YOUNG CLARK MAY
SUCCEED JUDGE CRISP
As ParIiamentariaH to Speak
er Of House

Washington, D. c., Dec. 3.-Appoint-
ment of Bennett Clark, the twenty-one-
year-old som of Speaker Champ Clark
as parliamentariGn of the House in the
SiXty-third Congress is being seriously
discussed among Democratic leaders
If the appointment is made young
Clark may become the tactician and
parliamentary boss" of his dad, as
suming that Speaker Clark will be re-
elected Speaker. He would be at his
fathers elbow at the Speakers marble
rostrum, steering the Missourian over
the rocks of finely-split questions OF
rules and procedure.
Judge Charles r. Crisp, son of form
er Speaker Crisp, is now the House
parlimentarian. He has been elected
to the House from Georgia, and will
take office March 4, leaving the job OF
parliamentarian vacant when the extra
session begins.
Bennett Clark has been student OF
parliamentary rules, and unofficially
acted in Crisp's absence during several
weeks last Spring. He often has aided
Speaker Clark in preparing parliam,
entary opinions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04
Big TEAM
WANTS TO
PLAY HERE
ST. LOUIS ASKS FOR GAME
When Spring Practice Sea-
son Opens

Americus is already getting bids for
games to be played here by big league
teams, as a request has come from the
ST Louis National league team for a
game next March when that team will
be in this section of the state on it's
trip northward for the opening of the
regular league season,
In the letter received the request
was made that a game be given the
St Louis team about March 20 or i
little later, as the team will play two
games in Albany on March 1925. Ar
rangements will be made by the st.
Louis team in the event they can get
game on the local grounds to play
either Albany or Atlanta here. The
arrangement as to the team to oppose
the Missouri team here will be made
by themselves.
1t will doubtless prove true in the
event the Empire State league is or
ganzed that there will be other teams
that can be secured to play here with
st. Louis, probably some other Ma
tional or American league team. That
would, of course, draw larger crowd
and prove a more pleasing diversion
for the fans. In fact, efforts will be
made to get other games here, with
other big league teams playing, if the
park is in shape for that purpose.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04
DARK WAYS and
TRICKS WERE Vain
Chinese Novel Method to Kill
Police Police Officers Officers


San Francisco, Tee. Chinese
gamblers last night lured two police
officers to Imprisonment in gas filled
chambers, leaving them to be asphyx-
lated. Each of the men escaped, how
ever, because they carried axes and
chopped holes through the walls of
their traps.
Corporal Gift, the first victim, was
walking along when Chinese BRUSH
ed by him and whispered fight in ST.
IBERIA club"
Without waiting to call his squad.
Gift rushed to the club. He thrust the
doorkeeper aside. AS the door swung
back he heard the bolt click and ST.
multaneously the gas lights went out.
Trying the other door he found him.
self imprisoned in a narrow hallway,
seven feet long and found that gas
was rushing from jets which he could
not reach.
After 10 minutes work with his AKA
he cut through the walls and was res
cded.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04
consular services.

consular services.
To show that these appointments
are already largely non-partisan, the
president points to the fact that three
of the present ambassadors are hold
overs; that of the ten he has appoint
ed, five were by promotion from the
rank of minister; that of the thirty
ministers appointed, eleven were pro-
motions; and that in the consular
service no less than 55 per cent OF
the consuls appointed by him were
from the Southern states.
"The diplomacy of the present ad-
ministration has sought to respond
to modern ideas of commercial inter
course" says President Taft This
policy has been characterized as sub
stituting dollars for bullets. 1t Is
one that appeals alike to ideaHstic
humanitarian sentiments, to the die
tates of sound policy and strategy,
and to legitimate commercial aims"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-12-04
MERCER WANTS To
Meet SPORTSMEN
To Form SpOFtSmaD'S AsSO.
citation For Sumter

Mr.. Jesse Mercer, state game war
den, was a visitor in Americus yester-
day, though but for brief time only,
as he was hurrying down into South
Georgia upon business mission.
Warden Mercer stated that he would
return to Americus in day or two,
possibly tomorrow, at which time he
desired to meet all of the sportsmen
here in get acquainted" meeting,
the purpose of which is to form a
Sumter county sportsmens association
for the better enforcement of the ex-
listing game laws.
Mr.. Mercer is enthusiastic over the
success attending the operation of the
law SO far, and believes that in the
Ico-operation of his department and the
real sportsmen of the various counties
Georgia, will, in time, be tn,
lsportsman's paradise indeed.