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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07
FIG GATHERING IN ITALY.

The season for gathering the figs in Italy
joins hands in October with the vintage; but
1t really begins in august, owing to curious
system of culture. --"-'.
Early in August the fig gatherers squirm
through the twisting branches from tree top
to tree top and "oi the fruit" These fig
people are nomadic; they appear and disap-
pear like the wandering harvesters of France
Late in July the masserie are rented to them
a stated sum being paid to the proprietor, a
payment that gives to the fig gatherers the
right to all the fruit, beginning with the figs
and ending with the last cluster. of grapes
Rude huts matched with straw are built by
the proprietor of all his orchards, and in these
the gypsylike harvesters live with their fam
lilies. Sometimes they supplement their mar
row quarters with ragged tent. Three sticks
placed crosswise and kettle in the crotch con-
stitute the kitchen.
Shortly after their arrival the work of
forcing the fruit is begun. The methods
employed are curious In one wad of cot
ton is dipped in olive oil and gently rubbed
on the flower end Of the fig Fig by fig In
thus treated, and In eight days the fruit il
ready for the market
Another method consists in gathering in the
spring the half formed fruit, which is struyz
on ropes. These ropes or garlands ara
thrown over the branches of the tree and are
allowed to decay under the burning sun Thers
is born of this decay an insect tAat pierces
the growing fig and induces rapid ma
turity.
The fig when perfectly ripe, exudes drop
of honey sweet juice at the neither end, which
never falls but hangs there a standing tempta-
tion to children and to bees. When fresh pick
ed at this stage the fig has rich flavor en-.
tirely lost In the dried fruit
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07
ECONOMICAL SOUL WAS THIS
Hebrews Attempt to Save Fare Prob.
ably Went Astray, but the Idea
Was a Brilliant One.

Arthur W. Marks of Washington
tells this story to illustrate the talent
Of the Hebrew race for economy.
A little Hebrew got on a train In
New York to go to Philadelphia, but
had no ticket. In the car with him
were the members of several the
atrical companies and he noticed that,
when the conductor asked them for
their tickets they would reply:
Company"
What company" the conductor
would ask; and the actors would re-
ply by announcing the title of the
theatrical company under whose name
all their transportation had been paid
for.
Give me your ticket" the con-
ductor finally reached the Hebrew.
"Comp'ny,"' said the little fellow,
looking carelessly out of the window.
What company asked the con-
ductor.
Said the Hebrew: THE Pittsburgh
Cloding mpany."-Popular Maya
zine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07

The servants, hearing him cry THAI
the fer-de-lance was loose, were afraid
to come in, but at last his host ar-
peared with lights and ready to dis
patch the serpent 1t was found stu
in the jar upon the table.
The cause of the alarm was the fall
of a jar of hot pickles which was also
standing on the table, and which had
been overturned in some way. AS the
Britisher's foot struck the floor 1t was
cut by one OF the pieces OF broken
glass, and the acid or the pickles II
the wound produced the intense pain
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07

men of which he had been anxious to
obtain. While waiting to have box
made for his unpleasant pet, he kept
it in the glass Jar in which it had been
sent. replacing the glass stopper with
a piece OF perforated zinc.
One afternoon, having placed the
jar upon the table, he was watching
the serpent and smoking cigar. Sud-
denly he fell asleep. When he awoke
it was pitch dark-there being no
twilight in those ATTITUDES He had
been reused by tremendous crash
as of glass. His first thought. pr
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07
DIFFERENT NOW.
Since the SIugger, Coffee, Was Aban-
doned.

Coffee probably causes more bilious
ness and so-called malaria than any
one other thing-even bad climate.
(Tea Is just as harmful as coffee be-
cause 1t contains caffeine, the drug In
Coffee.
A Fl. Worth man says:
81 have always been Of bilious tenn
permanent, subject to malaria and up
to one year ago perfect slave to cof-
fee. At times 1 would be covered with
polls and full of malarial poison, was
very nervous and had swimming in
the head.
81 don't know how it happened, but
1 finally became convinced that my
sickness was due to the use Of coffee,
and little less than year ago
stopped coffee and began drinking
Postum
From that time I have not had a
boil, not had malaria at all, have
gained Is pounds good solid weight
and know beyond all doubt this is due
to the use of Postum in place Of cof-
fee, as 1 have taken no medicine al
all.
Postum has certainly made healthy
red blood for me in place Of the blood
that coffee drinking impoverished and
made unhealthy" Name given by
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Postum makes red blood.
There's a reason" and 1t is ex
planned in the little book, '"The Road
to MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above zetferf A new
one appears from time TO time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF human
interest
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07

course, was of the fer-delance, and,
not realizing that his slippers had
fallen OF, he started to rush from
the room, when he felt what seemed
to be slight blow on the foot, fol-
lowed by a burning pain.
He instantly drew himself up In the
chair, in dread of second bite, and
made frantic efforts to suck the
wound Failing In that, he held out
the foot so it would bleed freely, and
tried TO put a ligature about the ankle,
calling madly for help all the time.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07
The Bible Is Many Books.

There are few persons who under
stand the true origin and history Of
the Bible. AS a matter Of fact, the
Bible is not one, but many books.
The word Is derived from the Greek
Biblia, which means books" In the
same way we speak of the Scrip
lures" or writings" both in the
plural.
In THE Scripture of Truth" re-
markedly successful book by Sidney
Collett, the author tells of the origin,
history, symbols, alleged errors and
contradictions In the Bible.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07

entalia is further represented by the
Weber library of Sanskrit literature (3,018 vol
umes, LOOP pamphlets). The library has
bought recently large numbers Of the monu-
menta Of European history. and is rapidly
growing in the sciences, pure and applied
The administrative officers of the library
are the librarian, chief assistant librarian,
chief clerk and secretary. The superintendent
of the building and grounds with his aids, has
entire charge Of the maintenance of the build
ing and makes all disbursements for the
library. ...
The library force, consisting Of about 500
persons, is organized into divisions, each with
a chief and assistants. The following consti-
tute the principal divisions: Mail and delivery,
order. printing office and bindery, catalogue.
card distribution, photography. periodicals,
documents, manuscripts, maps and charts.
prints, law library and copyright office.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07
He Was Stung By Pickles

ing visit to st. Lucia. In the West
Indies.
This Britisher had been Hospitality
entertained by the neighboring plant
ers,. who, as he was preparing to re-
turn. had sent him gifts OF guava jel-
ly. pine jam lines, peppers and the
like. Among other gifts he received
live fer-de-lance. one OF the dead
lest serpents In the world. spect-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07
Her ADVANTAGE.

81 should think Buggs made things
very uncomfortable for his wife when
he has a habit of storming all over
the house."
What ned she care how he storms.
as long as she is reigning in it?"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07
Babies at Half Price,

Little Bessie and her mamma were
doing the sights of the town. Soon
they came to a show where a. ticket
announced Children half price,"
"Oh, do let us go In, nanny" said
the little one, and buy baby, now
they're so cheap"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07
a Quarter Century

Before the public. Over Five Million Free
Samples given away each year. The con-
slant and increasing sales from samples
proves the genuine merit of Aliens Foot.
Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken
into the shoes for Tired, Aching. Swollen
Tender feet Sample free. Address, Allen
S. Olmsted, Le Roy. N. Y.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07
A Striking Illustration.

When your husband started the quarrel
again what did you do?"
Took your advice and gave him a light re-
tort"
That's right. Did it affect him."
1T ought to have done so. / threw the lamp
at him"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07
a Distinction

Manager-You tod me you had full house
at the performance last night, ard now am
told there were only few there and everf
man was drunk.
Actor-That's just what 1 said-that tn.
house was full.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07
Strike Breakers of Old.
Elijah was being fed by the ravens.
81 don't care II the walters do
strike" he boasted.

Coles Carbolisalve quickly relieves and
cures burning, itching and torturing skin
diseases. 1t instantly stops the pain OF
burns Cures without scars. Csc and 800
by druggists. For free sample write to
J. w. Cole & Co.. Black River Falls. Wis
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07
Britisher Spends Bad Quarter of ar
Hour During Visit to west
SO Indies.

The French are fond or saying that
one spends a bad quarter OF an
hour" when 1t is his lot to endure
some disagreeable experience. No one
could have spent worse quarter OF
an hour than an Englishman had dur
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07

Goodness does not certainly make
men happy than happiness makes
them good-Lander.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07
Got a New Wife.

"Wombat is working like a horse.
He used to be rather lazy. Why the
changer"
He's under a new management His
latest wife needs lot Of expensive
things"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07

For costiveness and sluggish liver try
the unrivaledherb remedy. Garfield Tea
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07

Those who seem to escape from
discipline are not to be enyied; they
have farther to go.-A C.. Benson.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07

A double wedding is one kind Of a
four-in-hand. tie.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07

Patience Is but lying to and riding
out of the gale.-Beecher.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07

A long Grafton goes lame on the
stretch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07

A man may express opinions in his
wifes presence-but what's the use?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07

designs IN relleI,
IMPLYING Tradition,
Writing and the art
Of Printing.
ego nd these
doors is the main
vestibule, separat-
ed from staircase
hall by piers Of Ital-
ian marble, orna-
mented with pilas-
tiers supper n g
marble arches, over
head being a pam
eled ceiling finished
In white and gold,
impressively rich
and elegant in de-
sign. The gilded
beams Of the ceiling
are supported by
white and gold con-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07

DO YOU HAVE CREAM TO SELL?
Write EIDSVOLD CREAMERY CO, Minneap polls
for prices and tags They guarantee return OF cans
and satisfaction to you for every shipment
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07
M ROT1ly1H REzL1YSR O0N

Philosophy; Rome, Admins
tration; Islam, Physics;
Middle Ages, Modern Lam
guages; Italy, Fine Arts;
Germany, Art Of Printing;
Spain, Discovery; England,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07

Winnie-My sister has beau six
feet tall
Willie-My sister has beaux with
out end
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07

Japanese books $4,000 volumes) was
bought in 1907, and in 1908 the HUT
feldt-Kaas collection Of Scandinavian
literature of about 5000 volumes. ORR
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-07

- . ARRIVE at some understanding
{: !: ! ! !.
, c. the activities Of the Library
H of Congress as an institution.
- brief description Of the building,
which stands as lasting monu-
3 ment to American genius in ar
chitecture, sculpture and art will
be necessary.
- The grounds adjoin those OF
. the national Capitol, the outer
walls having a frontage on four
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16
Mr.. STEVENSON EXPLAINS
Declares indians insisted That He Ac-
-r cept Allotment.

Declares Indians insisted That He Ac-
TX cept Allotment.
Rising in the lower house of con-
gress to question of personal privi-
lege Representative Halvor Steiner
son told how it came about that an ap-
p1ication was made in his behalf for
an allotment on the White Earth res
ervation under the terms of law that
bears his name.
Mr.. Stevenson explained that the
gift of the allotment made him by the
Indians at the time of his adoption by
the White Earth band was purely hon
orary and that in conformity with In
dian custom it was the understanding
that Mr. Stevenson should return to
the tribe something equivalent in
value. This, Mr.. Stevenson proposed
to do, according to his speech, by &C.
cepting the land in trust and devoting
the proceeds to the establishment "for
the tribe OF free hospital or similar
benevolence."
At no time in the proceedings was
there any thought by Mr.. Stevenson
or the tribe that the representative
would profit by the gift. Patent for
the allotment was never granted ow
ing to the refusal of the secretary OF
the interior to recognize the adoption
as legal.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16
SENTENCED TO TRAINING
SCHOOL.

Frank Emmett Lull of Swauville,
aged l6 years. upon information Of the
county attorney, pleaded guilty to the
charge of burglary in the third degree
before Judge NJ. ID. Taylor Wednesday
morning and was sentenced to the Red
Wing training school. The lad had on
January 4th broken into saloon in
Swanviile for the express purpose, he
stated afterwards, of getting into a
state institution. Sheriff Armstrong
took him to Red Wing last evening.
Another to plead guilty in district
court Wednesday morning was VIM.
.Iraut of Royalton. who has been in
the county Jail since December 9th,
held on the charge of stealing three
railroad ties. at. Rovalton. He was
sentenced to 80 days in the county Jail,
but sentence was suspended to Septem.
Der /, 1912 and defendant instructed to
report: t. the county attorney each
month - 49, - n = -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16
COME AND GONE

John Vertin was business visitor
at Westport Tuesday.
e. R0senmeler was up from Royal
ton Wednesday on business visit.
T. G. Gordon made business visit
to Minneapolis this week.
Andy Fem has returned from Duluth
where he attended the state meeting of
highway engineers.
Carol Valeuskl the Polish wrestler,
went to Duluth yesterday.
L. j. Clouse was down from Fl.
Ripley Wednesday,.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Davis and
daughter arrived yesterday from
Bemidji for a visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Jensen.
Mrs. j. F. Oglevee returned to st.
Paul yesterday, after visit here With
Mrs. 81. H. Tanner.
E. A. King, who was to Cass Lake
on business. returned yesterday.
Mrs. James Landy was up from Roy
alton yesterday.
= f. N. krause went to Duluth
Wednesday to take employment.
W. A. Clark of F. Ripley departed
Wednesday for Saskatchewan, Canada.
Mrs. A. BERNIE and children de-
parted Wednesday for Great Falls,
Mont
NJ. M.Williams went to Minneapolis
Wednesday.
DIR. VIM. Newman went to Perhanl
Wednesday.
State Bank Examiner Chase departed
Wednesday for the northern part Of
the state.
Mr. and Mrs. y. II. Havlll and
daughter returned to Minneapolis
Wednesday.
John Vandersluis. court reporter,
left Wednesday for Fergus Falls.
A. j. Edgerton, assistant attorney
general, returned to st. Paul Wednes
day.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16

John Anti of Dane County, Wiscon-
sin is visiting with his brother. Jos.
Anti of this city. This is the first
time in 70 years that he has been here
or seen his brother and be naturally
finds great changes in our city.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16

e faS sa$l9s$a gIss 4{! kts5'
had got no part OF the PIoo.,,;sz::ss, bat
that the money raised on the note had
been used by tho Western Granite COM
pany to finance the work on q large
contract it had landed. He further
admitted that there. had not bean q
meeting OI the officers of the Arm
strong Implement company for over q
year previous to the closing of the
bank, and that there never had been
meeting of the Northern Securities q
Investment company and that no
books were kept except that he had
private books of bis own.
Witness stated that he was a men,
Der of the Popilek Manufacturing
company. which operated a heading
mill at Bowlus. having been estab-
lished there to bring trade to BoWIus.
The following character witnesses
testified to knowing defendant during
the past several years and that his rep
utation was of the best G.. A. Gilman,
II. G. Erwin, G. F. Ladner, G. l.. At.
wood, Robert Harrison, A. A. Wright
and r. l.. Gale, OF St. Cloud.
Fl. j. Schwartz was called to the
stand by the state and asked if he
knew whether his wife had received
any of the proceeds of the amount
loaned on the Jessie Schwartz note,
but refused to answer on advice Of
counsel.
j. d. McDougall testified as to the
proceedings at the bank the day before
and the day Of the closing of the Bow
lus bank, stating that it had been
closed that evening in the usual man.
ner, expecting to continue business in
the morning.
Giving the book value of the assets
of the .Bowlus bank as $79. OO0 $lO, 900
over and above all obligations. g.
bank, testified that up to Dec. 16. 1911
he had collected 81. o16. as; that there
remained 81, 076:17 unpaid claims
while the face and book value of paper
still in his hands were 81, 900.
In regard to his note, held by the
Bowlus bank, Clark Eldred testified
that he paid $500 on the note which
Originally was for $500 and stated thai
he would pay the balance also.
States Attorney A. j. EdRerton made
a very able plea to the jury, . marshal
ling all the important points made by
the state during the trial ana at the
same time combining bis plea to as few
words as possible.
Ripley B. Brewer, chief counsel fol
the defense. began his plea to the jury
at o'clock, closing same at 4 :05 pm.
He tried to impress the jury that there
remained but SIG, 673. ~ of challenged
paper and in order to proye that The
bank was solvent. on August the 4tt
but So, 0OO need be realized on it.
Taking each OF the notes that went t
make up this amount he placed valua
tions at from so per cent to &c per cen
of their face values, which he claimet
was very conservative as a review O
the evidence introduced would bea
out. He also asked the jury to TAX
into consideration in arriving at tn
correct value Of the bank building an,
lot that the village has prospered ant
igrown since the purchase of the 10
land the erection of the building. H
made an excellent plea.
Il The courts charge to the jury wa
lstraight and to the point and wa
unbiased in every particular.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16

The local business college is in re-.
ceipt of two more calls for steno.
grapher graduates. One is for a man
stenoerapher in railroad Office il the
TWIN cities aud tho Other is for a ladY
stenoerapher in land once at Sis,e-
ton, s. y. ~. Il.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16

A clerk carrier examination will be
held at the Little Falls high school
March second. Applications will have
to be received by the secretary. Eighth
civil service district, postoffice, st.
Paul. Minnesota, prior to the closing
OF business on February ~.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16
The Milo theatre puts on q,

The Milo theatre puts on something
exceptionally good in motion pictures
this evening and tomorrow evening,
when East Lynne, the old favorife
play, will be run. 1t is interpreted by
a company of exceptional merit, the
Thanhouser' and is very interesting
and life. like. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16
:MINSTRELS AT, MILO: TONIGHT

Brown s Tennessee Minstrels, q high
class troupe" OF fifteen men and
women, will appear at tic Milo
theatre this evening. They showed in
Sank Centre recently and are said to
have made genuine hit there. ...,
This 10 the first in the line of road
shows to be booked by the Milo this
season. and the theatre goers should
not fail to take it in. Admission to
any part of the house will be SO cents,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16

Princeton Union AL. NUM- writes
from Portland, Ore, saying he has
been looking over the country for a
business location, but he does not say
whether he found suitable place or
not.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16

Prominent officials of ten railways,
trainmen, roadmasters, as we'll as
forest rangers met at Brainerd Satur-
day to discuss fire prevention. A..
Grimes of this city was IN attendance.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16

A number of the friends of Merrie
Cornweu were entertained by her
Tuesday evening at a sleigh ride,
which ended with an oyster supper at
the CornWell restaurant.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16

A peanut social was given by the
Degree of Honor at the Odd Fellows
hall Tuesday evening, after the busi
ness meeting. There was a fair at
tendance and the evening was very
pleasantly passed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16
HOUSE CUfS CAVALRY VAIN FORCE
Reduces Number Of Regiments From
Fifteen to Ten.

Washington, Feb. 10.-A reduction
Of the cavalry force of the United
States army from fifteen to ten regi-
ments, with a consequent reduction Of
the enlisted force Of the army by $3.50
men, was voted into the army appro-
priation bill in the house after 4 Bit
tor fight.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16

Nick Meyer of Pierz pleaded guilty
in Justice Gaudet's court Wednesday
morning to the charge OF assault and
battery, preferred against him by
Simon Kasella of Pierz. He was fined
$40 and costs. totaling $15.45.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16

Jay McPhee OF Franklin, the nev
clerk at the West hotel, will be can
didate for an infield position on tn
city baseball team the coming season.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16

The Knights of the Maccabees gave
very we'll attended banquet and
dance in Maurin 8 bail Tuesday even
ing.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16

Herbert Ploof, bell mop at the Buck.
man. has resigned IN order to resume
school.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16

The dance given by Prot. Colvin at
Elks hall Tuesday evening was very
well attended. ., -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-16

Miss Mary Mueller went to Inte1na.
tional Falls Saturday night to accept
position IN the offices of the Mime.
sofa & Ontario Power company.