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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24
Pathos in the Comedy Of Actors at Hobo Benefit

Harry Wilson, whose voice has won
him fame throughout hoboland, was
greeted with shouts as he walked onto
the poorly lighted stage. He recited
the old. old Face on the Barroom
Floor" And there we're no shouts
when he finished. Begrimed hands
rubbed equally begrimed faces and
few torn bandannas appeared
The gloom was made even more
gloomy and a shudder went through
the audience as he encored with
The Dope Fiend."
Then came two more Jolly knights
of the road" whose offering was any
thing but laugh-starting Upon accor-
dion and guitar they played My Old
Kentucky Home"
Somebody started singing This
was the song;
You will eat, by and by
In that glorious land above the sky;
Work and pray, i've on hay.
Youll get pie In the sky when you die.
That was the nearest approach to
comedy When II was over the weary
comedy.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24

AZ EW YORK.-That there are stran-
~ ger fish in the sea than ever have
been caught is proverb that will
have to move along to keep up with
creature taken out of Jamaica bay
by John Leahy of the Bronx the other
day Mr.. Leahy has the reputation Of
diggers that ever piled his trade along
Rockaway beach. but he added to his
reputation when he caught the larg-
est horseshoe crab the oldest inhabi-
tant of the beach has ever seen.
The crab. in addition to being more
than foot wide across the narrow
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24

n HICAGO.--H of Chicago spent
~ their bed money" the other night
in nobo entertainment For their
dimes they received shudders and
tears and Inconsistencies
The show was the "Hobos' Rag
time Benefit" at Bowen hall. Hull
House. The actors were bos; the au
dence was comprised of bos. and
there were reporters who had gone ex.
pecting TO find comedy, only to see
tragedy in its most pitiable form.
Tattered clothes, unshaven faces
hands that needed soap and water
the regulation marks of the Weary
Willie"-were plentiful,
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24
Alone Twenty-Four Years

1t was stated at an inquest on a
woman at Newington, England, re-
Gently, that she had been tenant OF
Ponsonby buildings, Blackfriars, for
"a years. and the porter said he had
never known her to have a visitor.
Her sister happened to call, and at
her request he burst the door open
and found the woman dead. Futrehr
evidence showed that the cause OF
death was bronchitis, and that the
woman had been dead for two days.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24
Discipline.

The rigor of discipline seems unde-
sirabel to many in the present gener-
alton. They are unaware that obedi-
ence Is strengthening and peace CIV
ing. A military regime, with its iron
clad discipline, does not break spirit
Il makes men ready for forced
marches aud to meet death. If disci-
pllne hurt the human spirit, then sol
diers would never win battles. Bat
ties would be won by mobs. Discl-
pllne does not diminish life. II cit
hances life, and so confers a sense I
peace.-Coll,er's Weekly.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24

voice, proceeding from the aforesaid
visage above the screen, shrieked
Help! Police!" Even this did not
seem to disturb him. And when 1t
was followed by stop, thief" as he
reached the door he merely turned
about, made low bow and said. with
broader grin: 81 dare you to chase
me-"
AS the reader may have surmised.
it was Mrs. Gordon behind the screen.
What he probably has not eu- missed is
that she was in the act of taking a
bath
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24

found by the Ave small Podlesalfs.
mig" is put on Bossys trail and IL
sure to return with her. When big
circus was here Frank says a show
man of the circus tried TO buy MIG"
but he was not for sale.
Though the Podlesaks have a horse,
Mig" stands first In the family affec-
tions. especially with the children.
And small wonder. for he saves them
many steps and is dog that really
works for living.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24
Exposition Building Oklahoma State Fair and Exposition
. Q Q Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monarchs Not over Cleanly

King Charles II Of England dressed
shabbily and Louis XIV OF France
dsliked to wash, a little cold cream
applied With a handkerchief being the
chief tribute he paid to cleanliness.
In St Simon's detailed account Of the
kings day. from the passing Of his
periwig through the closed bed cur.
tains in the morning to the ceremo.
NAL. placing OF the night shirt over
his shoulders when he retired. thero
is no mention Of any ablutions
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24
Got No Sympathy from Him

Fort Scott has citizen who is
dyspeptic and therefore has a griev-
ance against anybody that has an ap-
petite. Recently a hobo met him on
the street. Mister" said the hobo,
81 haven't had anything to eat but
sack Of peanuts in four days" That's
all YOU need you glutton," exclaimed
the Fort Scott man.-Kansas City
Star.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24
Colncidence

II was five-yearold Harold's first
visit to an Episcopal church, and dur.
ing the sermon he examined the lit
erature In the hymn book rack A
card upon which was printed the
church calendar absorbed his Interest
for awhile. and when he reached
"Ash Wednesday" he held It up to
his mother. remarking in a loud whis-
per. "Thnt's the day our ashes are
always collected, tool"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24
Between Two Loves.

An Atchion young man who owns
motor car and has been courting a
girl several years has decided he can't
afford to keep a car and wife both
and up to the hour the Globe went to
press he had taken no steps to dispose
OF his car.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24
To Remedy Rattlina Windows

Do not allow yourself to be made
wakeful and nervous by rattling wins
dows or doors whom the comb on
your dresser makes perfect wedge
easily inserted and as easily removed.
Especially annoying are such noises
In hotels and other strange bedrooms.
but even there the comb Is mt hand
and equal ~ all sizes of cracks.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24
Queer Korean Foods.utf..

The use OF grasses, roots and the
tender bark Of trees. In Korea. does
not necessarily imply a deficiency Of
food supplies These articles are
much in use by Koreans, even of the
well-to-do classes, for salads and side
dishes at meals.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24
Calling

There is nothing sweeter." says
Ella Wheeler Wilcox, than to hear In
the serene hour OF starlit night .
gentle voice calling calling you"
Well, 1t is not so ALFRED sweet when
the other fellow has a full house and
you can't show more than a measley
pair OF Queens.--New Orleans States.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24
. sssossssssssssss ssssssssssssssssss 80
FEATURES 1913 OKLAHOMA
STATE FAIR AND EXPOSITION

Oklahoma and Expos oklahoma City
Recordbreaklng show fruits flowers and plants
Machinery and farm implements covering forty acres
"Shadow Of tho picture, for the last time
County collective exhibits and agricultural displays
Immense night program, entirely feature this year
Many costly attractions going day and night
Fourth annual Horse Show for FIVE nights Sept "oOct
High class harness running daily for days
Famous opera singers including Olive Elsom sctar
Opens Closes Saturday, October
Better Babies with premiums offered
Cash live nearly $4,000
Great Southwestern roing futurites
The Three Duttons equesransbg Horse Show act
Dairy production another big feature that
United States soldiers exhibition drills and
Twenyone complete departments sixty big buildings
Alexander the Great the monkey with the human BRAIN
Naelo period of twelve days
Shaw comedy animal Of attractions
The Great Patterson than attractions
special breeders associations
Boys girls school with enrolment 24O students 1913
kindergarten cdrens Fairgrounds cottage
Horses be breeds) 1000
Poultry least 1900 BIRDS Okahomas sheep
show,
Rich China educational
Reduced
Many cups. including 500 rophey county
displays.
complete building
products
calling thing like
thousand prizes
One attractive building honey;
and still another for dairy products.
Two thousand six hundred dollars
corn kaircorn cotton, canning and pig contests
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24
Adantlnc Oneself TO Change

AS long as we live we must look
for changes changes for the better.
changes for the worse True wisdom
is to change with a good grace In
changing circumstances.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24
Left a Clue
Sunday

Sunday School Teacher-"Now,
Kate. how did God know that Adam
and Eve had eaten the apple from the
tree OF knowledge?" Small Kate
dess he found the peelings In the or
chard."
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24
Cheering Thought

While mourning the wickedness OF
the present age, It is we'll to remem.
ber that II we had lived In another
age we would be dead now.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24

Perseverance has won many q HARD
fought victory that was really not
worth the effort.-Puok.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24

Saves Immense Distances
The Panama canal shortens the wa
ter route between Liverpool ana Van.
0ouvsr by 6,668 miles.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1913-07-24
OKLAHOMA NEWS N0ItS
e-Aoows or COMING EVENTS.

Juiy S-29. street Fair, Ardmore
aug l-2, Annual Celebration. Nalc
hug6 -kiowa, Commando. upCuing
celebration nj Hobart and Iawton
Aug. rs Oklahoma state Fedcrdt,on
OF Labor Convention. Muskogee.
rug z2-23, BIZ Pasture settlers Re
union. GrandhcId
Aug TO. Watermelon Carnival.
Cement
Aug. 1S-23. Street Fair, Thomas.
sept. S-l3--Rusn Springs Carnival
Sept. lb- b-I9-Pottawatomie County Fair
shawnee.
sent. 16-Ceiebration OF opening Of
cherokee strip at Perry
sept. 23-Oct. 4.-Oklahoma state Fair
Fair
Oct 6-11--Muskogee rair
Cct l6-ls-Pcanut Carnival. Duncan
yct S6-Pr ysiuentlni election. Mexico.
jan 1851. State Poultry show. Enid
The Ely miner., 1913-08-01

fully to make the affair success
and their efforts were rewarded.
During the meetings arrangements
were made to arrange for the pub
lishing of weekly Finnish news
paper devoted entirely to temper
ance, which would receive the sup
port of all the Finnish Temperance
societies. E. Ervast of fitzburg,
Mass, was chosen as editor OF the
paper. and Hans Lankinen of Mass
City, Mich, as business manager.
The place of publication has not
yet been definitely decided upon
but Duluth seemed to be the favored
place. Another matter that claimed
attention was the proposed con-
solidation of the Finnish National
Temperance Brotherhood with the
Society of the Friends of Temper
ance, it is understood that over
lures were made by the Friends of
Temperance with the larger society.
The sentiment seemed to be in
favor of the consolidation. Reports
read showed a nice gain in the
during the year of the
brotherhood.
The Ely miner., 1913-08-01
Grand Rapids, took first in run
ming off the tie. Proctor second.
Ely, Sheridan, S is.

Grand Rapids, took first in run
ming off the tie. Proctor second.
Ely, Sheridan, S is.
SURFACE WET TEST
Aurora, "a.
Grand Rapids, 81.
Proctor, Al.
The Aurora News in speaking
of the tournament, among other
things had the following to say:
The sixth annual tournament
of the Mesaba Range Volunteer
Firemen's association just closed
at Aurora was the most successful
ever held by the association. The
crowds were large and the Aurora
hospitality was extended on all
sides and everyone who attended
left with the feeling that they had
been most Loyalty treated. The
next meeting of the firemen's asso-
citation will be held at Ely. The
Ely boys were here with bells on
and were after the next meet from
the firing of the first gun. They
made such showing that all the
other contestants withdrew and they
were given the meet by a unani-
nous vote of the association.
The Ely miner., 1913-08-01

Viesta choir; lecture, ]. H. Jasbert
OF Hancock, Mich; music, by banC
speech, ]. P. Niemi; of Ishpemine
Mich. The program was inter,
spersed by vocal selections given by
the female Quartet of Hancock,
Mich. and the mixed quartets oi
Gilbert, Virginia and Ely.
In the evening a program was
given at the hall consisting of a
male quartet of Hancock. and the
mixed quartets of Gilbert and Vir-
ginia and also recitation by Mrs.
w. Vouti; selection by the Viesti
choir; and an address by E. Torrko.
of Soudan. The attendance at the
concert was everything that could
be desired and not even standing
room could be secured. The Viesti
choir of this city under the able di-
rectorship of Prof. Bjorkman were
the recipients of many compliment
tary remarks by the visitors and
those present. This choir is con-
sidered one of the best in the north
west.
Sunday marked the 25th an
niversary of the founding of the
Finnish Temperance society in this
city. The society is known as
'Wesi" No. % and in commemora-
tion of the event a picnic was held
at the Point.
The program for the day was
begun at 1890 and consisted of the
following numbers: "Histoy of
'Wesi' Lodge for the past twenty
five years." M. Porthan; musical
selection; speech, Henry Moilanen
of Hancock, Mich. The program
was continued in the evening at the
hall with the following numbers:
Selection, Viesti choir; remarks,
Mrs. w. Vouti; address, H. Sar-
vela, of Duluth; address, Pastor J.
Hirvi of Ely. Both programs were
literally interspersed by musical
selections by the different choirS
in attendance at the grand lodge
session.
The attendance Sunday was the
largest ever seen at this popular
lake resort and the program given
was enjoyed by all. Besides the
literary, musical and gastromomic
treats an elegant program of sports
was pulled off. Boat and canoe
races, swimming matches and other
water sports were the most enter
tanning features.
The 1914 convention of the order
was pronounced by all as one of the
best ever held. The local COM
mittees had worked hard and faith
The Ely miner., 1913-08-01
Minimum Wage Law

The minimum wage law enacted
by the last Legislature became eff
fective August l, when the COM
mission named to enforce its pro-
visions have taken office and the
IS 900 appropriation became avail
able for investigation work. The
commission is composed of A. H.
Lindeke of St. Paul, representing
employers of women; Eliza M.
Evans of Minneapolis, secretary
and William F. Houk, state COM
missioner of labor, chairman. The
secretary is to receive a salary
of $500 annually while the other
commissioners serve without COM
pensation.
Miss Evans has obtained office
space in one of the legislative COM
mlttee rooms and began work to-
day.
The law creating the commission
provides that it shall investigate
the wages paid women and minors
in any occupation at its discretion,
or at the request of 100 persons en-
gagged in any kind of labor must
keep record of the names and ad-
dresses of all women and children
on their pay rolls together with a
record of the number of hours they
work day or. week, and this record
must be open to the inspection of
the commission.
Provision also is made for the
holding of public hearings by the
commission to which employers
and employees can be summoned to
appear and give testimony as to
wages paid, hours of work and
like data.
If, after investigation, the COM
mission is of the opinion that the
wages paid to one-sixth or more
of the women and children employ
ed in any certain industy in the
state are less than living wages, it
may establish.a minimum wage for
such industry. This wage is to
become effective after thirty days
notice has given.
In regard to what the minimum
wage shall be the law says:
The commission shall determine
the minimum wage sufficient for
living wages for women and minors
of ordinary ability, and also the
minimum wages sufficient for living
wages of learners and apprentices. /"
This is taken to mean that the
commission must be the sole Judge
as to what constitutes ordinary
ability and also as to what is a
living wage.
The Ely miner., 1913-08-01
CONCLUDE MEETING
National Finnish Brotherhood Finish
Work Sunday

The picnic at Sandy Phint Sun
day by Wesi No. % concluded a
profitable and pleasant session of
the National Finnish Brotherhood
in this city. Large numbers of
delegates of the various branches
of the order in this country and
Canada began to arrive week ago
and the first session of the Grand
Lodge took place on Monday.
From then on the entire week
was taken up with sessions of the
order. the meetings taking place
at the Opera House. Thursday
officers for the ensuing year were
chosen and Wakefield, Mich. was
settled upon as the meeting place
for next year. The officers chosen
were as follows:
President-Mikko Skytta of Ish-
peming, Mich.
Vice Prest.-Henry Moilanen of
Hancock, Mich.
Sex. V. Mantyla of Negau..
nee, Mich.
Trustees-J. Neinen of Ishpem-
ing, Mich, N. Teppo of Wakefield
Mich. and Esau Torkko of Soudan,
Minn.
Friday morning a special train
arrived from the Mesaba range
towns bringing large number of
visitors. The attendance was not
as large as expected as just before
the train pulled out of Virginia it
began to rain and many turned
back. No rain fell here however.
The train was met by the Sampo
band and the guests escorted to the
Opera House where parade was
formed and headed by the band
marched to Sandy Point. At the
Point program was given ard
sports, music and refreshments oc-
cupied the attention until late in the
afternoon. The following program
was given on the arrival to the
point:
Sampo band; greetings, John Por-
than; music, Sampo band; address,
Rev. +. F. Stidd of the Methodist |
church; recitation. K. V. Mantyla
of Negaunee, Mich; selection,
The Ely miner., 1913-08-01

Army bayonets now form part of
the emergency telephone outfit of
forest rangers, used chiefly in
fighting fires. This emergency
line consists of small instruments
and coil of fine copper wire.
The wire is attached to the nearest
telephone line, the bayonet is thrust
into moist ground at the other end,
and with the circuit thus completed
the ranger can talk with head
quarters, report his position, and
summon fire fighters if necessary.
The Ely miner., 1913-08-01

value up to $25 and 10 cent fee
is exacted only on parcels insured
to actual value of more than SIS
and not exceeding $50.
Under this arrangement the bus
iness of insuring packages has more
than doubled, particularly in the
sending of vauable merchandise.
tits my expectation and belief f"
said Postmaster General Burleson
that eventually-and it may be
fifteen or twenty years-the postal
service will handle practically all
of the small package transportation
business in the United States. The
maximum weight limit, extended
now from eleven to twenty pounds
| expect to see increased to 100
pounds, and experience may dem
onstrate the probability of hand
ling the parcel business at even
lower rates than we now propose.
In the making of extensions
and reductions of rates it is neces-
sary for US to proceed with caution
so as to afford ample opportunity
to prepare for the increased bus
lness. For that reason we have
made the changes proposed apply
only to the first and second zones,
but it is necessary for us, in sense,
to feel our way"
Statistics collected by the depart
ment show that third of the
total number of parcels mailed are
handled within the proposed first
and second zones, and the post
master general believes the increase
IN the weight limit and the reduct-
ion OF the rates of postage in the
first and second zones, as proposed
will benefit greatly more than one
third of the public; and that the
producer, the consumer and the
local merchant will profit material
ly by the changes.
He points out, too, that the
farmers, who were led to anticipate
much benefit of the parcel post
service, will be afforded a cheap
means of transporting their pro-
ducts directly to the consumer and
that the local merchant, whose
trade does not justify the employ
ment of extensive delivery service,
also will be benefited, as the system
will put him in close touch with
his customers.
At the outset it was estimated
that 100000 parcels would be
handled during the first year of the
operation of the parcel post system
but it now appears from the stats
les that, influenced by the changes
proposed, the service will be so
popularized that the number of
parcels carried during the ensuing
twelve months will be more than
double the original estimate
The rate chart. to be made for
each separate postoffice, will be
worked out from the local point
of the unit in which the postofice
is located. The simplicity of the
plan, it is thought, will make easily
deterrninable the rate of postage
from that unit to any other on any
mailable parcel and will greatly
facilitate the handling of parcel post
matter at postoffice windows.
During the present month an i'm
mense business has been built up
in the handling of parcels forward
ed under the c. o. D. regulation
inaugurated July /, which is said
to be proving popular, not only
among merchants but among the
people generally.
Postal experts estimate that, with
the proposed changes in the parcel
post system in operation, the rev.
enues of the postoffice department
will be so increased as to show
substantial surplus at the end of the
current fiscal year.
The Ely miner., 1913-08-01
Money in Il

The Duluth & Iron Range rail-
road reported to the state tax COM
mission in St. Paul Tuesday gross
earnin gs of So, 597 393.S1 for the
first six months of 1913. The 5
per cent gross earnings tax Will
amount to $l29, $1,000.
The Ely miner., 1913-08-01
A Correction

The Miner was slightly in error
last week in locating the property
of the Public Steel company. The
figures located the land several
miles from the right place. Errors
will happen i'm a print shop.
The Ely miner., 1913-08-01

Much of the so-called silk nova
days is made of wood. Germany
produces more than one million
pounds of this cellulose silk, worth
81 ,500,O A ton of wood worth
$40 yields cellulose worth $40, and
this cellulose yields silk worth $3.50.
The Ely miner., 1913-08-01
For Sale

1913 Model, Motor Cycles and
Motor Boats at bargain prices, all
makes, brand new machines, on
easy monthly payment plan. Get
our proposition before buying or
you will regret it, also bargains in
used Motor Cycles. Write us to-
day. Enclose stamp for reply.
Address Lock Box IL Trenton,
Mich.
Anton Semc and Alojsija Slpelj
secured license to mary Monday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-04-09
MARKET is WEAK
IN CLOSING HOUR
Short Selling Increases as Dis
inclination to Support Prices
Becomes Evident.

NEW YORK. April 9.-There was
keen demand for stocks at the
opening today and first prices We're
substantially higher. Large amounts
of the leading shares changed hands.
Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, Can
adam Pacific Missouri Pacific. Erie,
Reading, Can and North American
gained a point or more. Chesapeake
and Ohio was the weak feature, de-
elining point
IL a. m.-selling by interests which
considered the upward pace too rapid
caused sharp reaction, which gem
orally cancelled the initial rise
Pennsylvania showed extreme weak
ness, selling a point under yesterdays
closing on apprehension of a new
large bond issue.
Noon.Bonds were easy.
p. m.-Loeal traction stocks made
a sharp upward squirt around mid
day, and Woolworth jumped points
on the increased dividend and a large
SS'itA ~ NAtAiNh ttil itlllESSs u ncHG iiiONt
ments failed to arrest the sagging
tendency of the general market.
which sympathized with a further
fall in Pennsylvania TO 1865, the
lowest since 1908, on the news of a
Sal, 200, 900 stock issue.
2 p. m.-Energetic selling pressure
was exerted all through the afternoon
and prices were hammered down ma
terially. Pennsylvania touched 1151k,
a loss of AZ, and Union Pacific Read
ing, Baltimore and Ohio and New
York Central also ruled l to points
under yesterdays closing.
3 p. m.-The market closed weak.
Short selling increased as it became
evident that there was little inclina-
| ton to support prices in face of the
accumulation of unfavorable factors.
Standard stocks showed more weak
ness than the general run of material
| specialties.