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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Miss Myrtle Hedloff who has
been teaching at Orr on the Win
nipeg road returned home Monday
for the summer vacation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

The young child of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. P. Anderson died yester-
day. The funeral takes place to-
morrow afternoon at the Finnish
church.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Jas. Nankervis and Miss Hazel
Nicholas were in Virginia this
week in attendance of the District
Convention of Epworth Leaguers
as delegates from the Ely league.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Osterberg & Johnson the dia-
mond drill contractors from Vir-
ginia drove up from the range
metropolis in their Velie car We'd
nesday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Harry Dalton is prepared to do
paper hanging. decorating, kali
somining, painting, etc., on short
notice and in a thorough manner.
see his samples. 4-19 if.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

The bids received for the new
school building at Winton by
the School Board were all rejected
as being too high. Three bids
were received from contractors.
The board will advertise for new
bids.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

1. G. Cox is expecting his Ford
car today. He purchased the same
through M. Weinzierl who has the
agency for Ely for the Ford
machine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

BEARS WANTED by the
Virginia Park Commission. Ad-
dress o. A. Poirier, Secretary,
Virginia, MINI. Ola %
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Miss Alice Ashman arrived yes
terday from Washington for a visit
with her brother, w. A. Ashmar
of the Miller store.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Misses Rose Bloomenson and
Emma Sanger returned Saturday
from Winona where they had at
tended the Normal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

See samples at Harry Dalton
and let him figure on doing your
work. Kalsomining, paper hang
ing, decorating, etc. 4-1o If.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Henry Baribeau left Saturday
for Virginia where he has secured
employment in an office for one
of the mining companies.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Earl Anderson returned Monday
from Menomonie, Wis, where he
graduated from the Stout Training
school last week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Einar Jarvi has a full line of wal
paper samples. Leave orders now
Work satisfactorily done.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Walter Sletten has ordered an
Overland automobile and expects
the same to arrive the last of the
week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Miss Alice Brown left Tuesday
for Duluth where she goes to at
tend the Normal for the summer
term.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Mrs. B. o. Strachan left Mon
day for Fargo, N. d. where she
will visit her parents for some
time.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Miss Florence Kurvinen and
Esther Hario returned Monday
from the u" at Minneapolis for
the summer vacation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

For sALE-25O shares Guyana
Mile Laos Iron Co. Write A. c.
E. Box Y, Virginia, Mimi"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Adolph Manninen yesterday ar
rived in the city with his new
Overland auto which himself and
Chauffeur had driven up from Du-
luth. The machine is a handsome
one.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

"A. Montgomery has arrived from
Minneapolis and is assisting City
Engineer Brownell with his work.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Mrs. N. Schroer arrived Monday
from Winona for a visit with her
daughter, Mrs. 0. w. Parker.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Mrs. F. w. Carlson was called
to Marine Mills, Tuesday by the
announcement of the serious illness
of her mother.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Mr.. Hugo Swenson is up from
Duluth for visit with her mother,
Mrs. Chas. Anderson.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

For SALE-Brass bed, child's
bed, couch, dining table and
chairs. Inquire of A. HUMBLE.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14
Acquired sIon;ficance.

Acquired Significance.
"You disapprove of my theory" said
the excited agitator. Therefore you
refuse to attach any Importance to
It," "Of course" replied Senator Sor-
ghum, "why should 1? The only i'm
portance most unpleasant theories
have is what thoughtless people rush
In and attach to them"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Mrs. 7. H. Williams and Mrs
H. A. Chinn returned Wednesday
from a visit in Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Miss Helia Palmgard returned
Saturday from Winona where she
had attended the Normal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Mrs. Axel Anderson and young
son are visiting friends and re1a-
tives at Saltwater.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Miss Anna Knutson is visiting
with friends and relatives at
Flandreau, N. D.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14
A Bargain

Have for sale 100 acres of I'M
improved lands in section 8, GILL.
Will sell for s. per acre. Address
D. M. Mouser, Gilbert, Mimi. s.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

A Gay DeceIver.
We know q man-from home away
He's full Of life,
His attitude is Let us pray"
When with his wife.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Einar Jarvi is prepared to do
your painting and decorating.
Give him a call.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Mrs. A. Mattila and children are
visiting relatives and friends at
Dassel, MINI.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14
His Point Of Anxiety.

Son-in-Law Experimenting mother
in-law's funeral)| suppose-er-
you've dug 1t deep enough BY
stander.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

If in need of painting call on
Einar Jarvi. Have him estimate
your work.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Have your papering done by
Einar Jarvi. Full line of samples
to select from.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

NEWS AEaA

misunderstanding, M. E.
Parsonage. STA
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

Jos. Martinetti will call for and
deliver your laundry and dry clean
ing weekly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14
Put - the Proof.

There's always room at the top
aid the hopeful dreamer.
"Yes." replied bis wife. "and III.
reminds me that 1t would be go,
idea for you to 90 right up end sho,.
the snow on the roof"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

John Lamuth was up from
Chisholm Tuesday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14
THE CHURCHES,

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Services every Sunday at 1880 a. m. and
7:3Op m. Sunday School at 1880 a. m.
Services and preaching at Winton at 3 D..
m. Everybody welcome.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

E. J. Hopkins of the firm of
Swallow & Hopkins was in the city
Tuesday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

H. A Peterson and Axe1 Ander-
son were Tower visitors Saturday
evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-06-14

misunderstanding, M. E.
Parsonage. 6-7-14
John Lamuth was up from
Chisholm Tuesday.
If in need of painting call on
Einar Jarvi. Have him estimate
your work.
E. J. Hopkins of the firm of
Swallow & Hopkins was in the city
Tuesday.
H. A Peterson and Axe1 Ander-
son were Tower visitors Saturday
evening.
Jos. Martinetti will call for and
deliver your laundry and dry clean
ing weekly.
Have your papering done by
Einar Jarvi. Full line of samples
to select from.
Mrs. A. Mattila and children are
visiting relatives and friends at
Dassel, MINI.
Einar Jarvi is prepared to do
your painting and decorating.
Give him a call.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-26

month to carry on dynamiting and b,
brother to Los Angeles at the beh.s'
Of rvcI,moc and Clancy and thcr
with one Internal machine Kill 81
persons" said Attorney Miller.
Clancy was once vice president o
the union. II. WAS familiar will
wha, was going on. On August 81
laiO. ;hcr. was an explosion nj Sc
attic and Clancy was there,
"Cianncy was In Boston with N. J
SouE. when the Lo. Angeles -xplos
lon occurred. hut he hurried back tt
san Francisco after iclcgraphIng ,hai
'cVidCnc. should be destroyed. Clear
house. lie said.
This Clancy. who assisted ir
planning III. Los Angeles Times OK.
Ilc.Ian. VINO went to salt Lake Cit.
to help aJmcs u. Mcnamara. the
murderer. flee from the seen. OF hii
crime ought now To be on trial foi
murder Instead OF being here. Frank
'C. Webb OF New York. who wrote to
MCNAMARA that clancy minu sccmcc
la wander TO the Golden West. ],
there any question as to why Cinncyi
mind wandered to the Golden West
when hc read Of the killing Of ~
people, Whose mind wouldn't wan.
dcr to the Golden Wcst?"
"Yc, a United States senator. paid
by the public TO perform duties In
the ;rcatcst law making body In the
world. has dared to stand here and
defend Clancy. VIII that senator oi
any lawyer explain to this Jury what
CLANCY meant In his telegram te
Clean housc?"
MI argument was ended at 1856
o'clock this afternoon. Judge An.
dcrson proceeded to Instruct the Jury
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-26
OUTLAW HORSE KILLS
SELF TRYING TO
UNSEAT BRONCH0 BUSTER

Los Angeles. Calf. Dec. 2G.-An
OUTLAW" to the last, Gray Eagle,
notorious as an untamablc COW pony
and victor over many daring broncho
busters, met death yesterday in his
efforts to unscat Arthur Scheitz. an
1S year old rider. The horse slipped
and fell during the furious battle for
mastery and dashed out his brains
against stone curb. Scheitz sus-
tained Il fractured skull in the fall.
Gray Eagle had been the main
stay Of wild west" and moving pict-
urc shows for years and there is no
record OF his having ever been mas
tered by any rider.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-26
J: J. HILL SAYS FARM
YIELDS CAN BE DOUBLED
Result s Years $50 Farms Explained BY Rairos
Executive who has Demonstrated Possibility
Of Increasing Grain Yields 100 Per Cent

New YosI. Dee. Figures whici,
X are now coming in iiorn tests conducted
H'on more than one hundred and fifty
Sfarms in the Northwest. through the
Encouragement OF James !, Hill, already
show that the Christmas gilt OF the
railroad head 10 the farmers oi the
T. country will be ole oi the most valuable
(they have ever received. taking the form
}of proven method ior doubling their
lgrain yields, For many years Mr.. iIiu
(l.as been preaching better farming
ImeihodS. but j, was only year ago that
his efforts finally took the concrete form
bf the trials which lave made this re-
markable gift a reality The results nf
(these tests which arc now coming in
demonstrate thai by following the
methods advocated by MIR iiill it is
pos ,ible Tor the farmers oi this country
TO double their yield, oi wheat. oa,s aud
barley. and even Ia 'n'pa,s the greatly
superior yields secured in Germany.
In undertaking these experiments Mr..
Hill was influenced by the iisurcs which
show that. III spite oi orr increased
population. the rural population has been
shrinking rapidly and the I, irid per acre
OF corn, wheat. oats and barley for the
ten year period following i1O was less
than II was thirty years ago. In other
words the necessity ior remedy of this
farm decadence has become more and
more pressing and !, i, such 4 remedy
that Mr.. Hill has been working ont.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-26

This" he explained. mean, rotation
Of crops: thorough and repeated eui,i-
vation: chemical soil analysis TO discover
In what elements oi fertility IL any il is
deficient. and supplying them. the keep.
ing of livestock and the liberal use oi
BARNARD manure: tic selection oi only
the hes, products for u,c a. seed. and n
careful test for Ecrm;naiion before plant
ing. then always more and better cu''i-
walton. In thi, way the Weld may he
made sure and profitable beyond cur n, :,
experience in this country. The st,;is.
ties nf comparative prp!nc'i"n here aud
abroad give some measure OF Gus
arrlecsei opportunity"
To pu, these prineipies into action was
Che next step and Mr. Hill wisely
decided agsins, model iarn" project.
preicrr,ng TO show the iarmer, on ;heir
own land, So Isl farmers III Minncso,,
and North Dakota were cF,uadcd n
set aside five acres oi their land whie',
they were to work. with their own farm,
labor. along tho scientific principle laid
down by Mr.. Hill The first returns
have jus, been received from these ;aru,
plots and their average yield pc. acre j,
interesting. particularly as compared will,
the average yield in tho United States
and Germany.
These returns show ;ha; the average
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-26
MEXICAN AMBASSADOR
TO RETURN TO MEXICO

Washington. Dec. :G.-Ambassa-
dor Caicro OF Mexico expects to leave
Washington for Mexico City Dcccm-
ber 81 and the probability is. 1t was
said at the embassy today. that he
will hot return as he desires to retire
and practice law.
Senior Las Curain. Mexican minis
ter OF foreign affairs. who is now In
New York, will come to Washington
In few days after Senor Calcro
leaves. but 1t Is announced positively
that Senor Las Curain is not to be
the new ambassador.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-26
BEvERID0E WILL ANSWER
SENATOR LA TOILETTE

ST. Paul. MINI. Dec. :6.-formcr
Senator Beyer!dgc viii answer Scna-
tor la Toilette In his address bcfor.
the ProErcssivcs OF Michigan. Mime
,.oia. Wisconsin. North and South
Dakota. at n meeting to be held In
-. Paul January -. Tho Wisconsin
senator will address \a meeting of
Progressive Republican, Mt the Min
n.apoiis auditorium next Monday.
Senator Ia Toilette viii discuss the
Progressive movement Monday night.
II" viii be followed January .: BY
Senator Kenyon OF Iowa.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-26
N. Y. LANDMARK DOOMED

New York. Dec. :G.-Likc so
many old teeth New York is pulling
out one by one most OF the few old
landmarks that are left among the
newer buildings, The passing OF the
Old Grapevine. a little gable rooted
ae house at Sixth avenue and Elev-
enth street is announced for the new
year to give place to modern
structure for other purposes. Alex
McClelland, a Scot. who has presld-
ed over its musty ale and mutton pic
for forty years. is going into retire.
ment. The old two story frame
house has many traditions and in Its
time has been visited by many dis
tinguished persons. The last mug
of ale will be served across its bar
when the old year passes out.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-26
STOPS ITCHING SCALP
over NIGHT
Guaranteed by The Hausman Drug
Co. to Stop Falling Hair and
1andruff

Itching scalp. keeps you stratch'
ing and feeling miserable all tn,
time. Wash your hair tonight with
soap and water. rub on goodl,
quantity OF PARTISAN Sage and this
distressing itchiness Will bo gone 4,
tn. morning.
PARTISAN Sage is a pure. refresh
ing and invisoratinI hair dressing
BESIDES putting an end TO scalp Itch
dandrun and falling hair II nour
ishcs the hair roots and preserves tbs
color OF the hair. and puts n 'spicndi,
radiance into faded and unattract!y.
hair.
II should be used by every mem
Der OF the family TO keep the scaii
free from dnndruff germs and pre-
vent baldncss. Large bottle 80 cent
mt The Hausman Drug Co. aud drug
gists everywhere.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-26
TWO HURT IN FIRE

Chicago, Dec. 26.-Two boys were
severely injured in jumping from a
fire escape and 2o girls fled to the
street through smOke-filled Railways
when fire today attacked Il four-story
brick building occupied by half
dozen manufacturing firms on the
west side.
Two hundred men and women were
at work in the building when the
Flames broke out. The building was
damaged 100000.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-26
Iron Workers Guilty !
Says Dist. Attorne,

CONTINUED from Page oueJ
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-26
COCKTAILS IS SLATED FOR
GOVERNOR OF PANAMA

Panama, Dec. 2G.-Prcsidcnt Tar
has decided not to nominate the civ.
governor of the Panama canal zone
or the subordinate officials until he
returns to the United States. 1t is,
however. generally conceded probable
appointed civil governor.
Today's program included visit
by the President to the Culebra cut in
the canal zone automobile to the
ruins of old Panama City which was
sacked and then raised in 1871 by the
bucaneer, Henry Morgan, who was
made knight by King Charles H. on
his return to England.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-26
KING GEORGE IND1sP0sED~ :

London, Dec. 26.-King George.
who is staying at his country house
at Sandringham was unable on ac-
count of chill 10 attend church on
Christmas day and was also prevent.
ed from being present at the Christ
mas dinner given by Queen Mother
Alexandria.
1t was officially stated today tina,
his majesty has quite rccoyercd,-
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-26
1919 HIS HOoDoo

Denver. Colo. Dec. ga. r. De-
R!c1ules fell on slippery sidewalk
his morning ard broke his hip This
is the third serious accident this year.
on,o he fell and brikc an arm and
again he had an arm broken when
,orpsrcd by a steer In the Denver
Union stock yards.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-26
La TOILETTE is BACK
ON LECTURE PLATFORM

Madison. Wis, Dec. 2G.-Unitctl
States Senator La Toilette will make
his first public appearance since the
election in the Minneapolis auditor
tum next Monday evening under the
auspices of the Minnesota Progress
i've REPUBLICAN league. lie will talk
ION new deal in politics."
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-26

Chrouicle-News soc a month.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-26

Chronicle-News soc month.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-06-29
WORTH SEEING
Buffalo BIILPawnee Bill Elaborate
WorId-Life Pictures Comes Here
July First

The Cavalier. the princing pride Of
ages; the founder OF nations and
dynasties was the mounted warrior
that found the enemy. hanked the foe
or led the charges that are most
famed In history, song and story.
From ancient times down TO our
own, when not in war. the honors oil
the chase and the glory Of the tourna-
ment were the prizes of the expert
horseman.
To these days when the whisper OF
rush the cavalry to the Rio Grande."
his. has been the figure hat creates
the greatest admiration. even In the
International horse show. the race
Held. ab the gentleman Jockey. or
across country over hedges, wall fence
and ditch.
in the Buffalo B~ilI-Pawnee Bill AL
lance a comprehensive history IL ex-
hibited I'm -horsemanship in It's every
possible phase by the most expert
rom the wild horse riding cowboy;
he Arab. the Indian, the worlds
rough riders. the military. the trained
scholars Of Haute Ecole. the Russian
Cossack. the japanese TO the high
hurdling thoroughbreds OF the fox
hunt. 70 the tried and world recog.
nized exponent OF a graceful seat in
The saddle William r. Cody-BuRalo
Bill
Certainly the last representatives Of
The class that led the Crusaders. won
lame for the S%arecens, secured vic
tory for Ghenges Khan. created
triumph for Charlamange. were Fred.
erick the Greats reliance. carried Ma
poleon over the Alps into Egypt;
whose most proficient adopts the Cos
sack threw him back from Moscow
and engraved Schamyis name among
the renowned.
II was the Irish Iancers ana British
J Horse that gave victory 10 Wellington
made mounted Light Horse Harry lee
ana Marion and his men immortal.
sheridan. Custer. Jeb Stuart Ham.
ton. Fitzpatrick. Moseby. Pleasanton.
StoneWaH' Jackson. Merritt Niles
and their Kind heroic figures in his
tory a class Of warrior. N doubtful
future. whose glory may be- fast fad
ing before scientific methods in war.
while the majority OF the rest OF
horsemen are exiting from the stage
OF action and are threatened to be
soon relegated 70 the antique.
a squad Of Uncle Sans veteran
Gayalrymen viii give a thrilling exhi-
billion OF the w~hippinsin exercises
lhat makes our mounted men tho
most finished Of military riders. To
The thoughtful, these representatives
presented IN an entertainment which
lhsirncts - well ne pleases. me op-
portunity TO witness horsemanshiD in
such amplitude. should be hailed with
pleasure.
Tho varied and interesting sur.
rounding subjects % equal Importance
aa object lessons makes Buffalo Bits
Wild West and Faenee Bits Far
East n study that cannot be too often
viewed and aasfmfiafed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-06-29


having warned me-" n added, risfns
s'oviy to MS FEET. 4 shali sigp
hothing. There Is another way"
De Grost shook his bead.
MY young friend" ne aid. -there
- another way indeed but not the
way you nave In your mind at this
moment I win give you notes for
the full you owe tonight. so
that you can. ~ you WIN. 70 back TO
the club direct from here and nav
tverythine-on condition"
Condition!"
You must promise to put your
hand 10 no document which the Couns
Won Hern may place before you. ana
fiedge your word that you will havA
no further dealings with him"
But why should you do this fon
meF' the prince exclaimed, Il do noe
Know mat I shall ever be able to pay
YOU
II you succeed to the throne. VOC
VIII me-" he Baron de Grost said.
III you do not succeed. remember that
this money no more tina the sixpence
which YOU might throw to a crossfnr-
sweeper
Tn prince was silent. The host un-
locked a small cabinet and took from
u a bundle OF notes.
Tell me the whole amount you
1--WE, every penny. mind"
sixteen hundred pounds" was the