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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-01-31

Then came the day of reckoning.
Crampon and his accomplices were
committed for trial. OF the eight who
were arraigned, seven were sent to
penal servitude; but Crampon, the
murderer, was sentenced to death.
The latter, who had told me twice that
he wanted to be, as he called 1t,
butte" had hoped that his sentence
would be committed to transportation
for life; but on the sixteenth of De-
cember, in the afternoon, / was Of
ficially informed that his execution
would take place the following day.
At five O'clock the next morning,
Deibler, the executioner, arrived on
the Place de la Rouquette to build up
the guillotine; and punctually at seven
followed M. Beauquesne. the govern
or of the Roquette prison, into Cram
pon's cell. The examining magistrate,
the police commissary of the Roquette
district, two other officials, and three
warders accompanied u.s. When we
entered, Crampon, who was sitting on
his bed, turned livid.
"Crampon," said NJ Beauquesne,
the moment Of expiration has arrived"
The condemned man tried to speak,
but we heard nothing but rafting
sound. The warders helped him to
dress, and We left him alone with the
priest, the Able Valladon. He then
was conducted to the "Salle du Griffe,'
q dismal room with q stone floor. and.
in the center, small stool on which
the culprit sits to submit to the toll
etc. which consists in cutting his
hair and shirt around the shoulders,
and pinioning him. When Crampon
felt the cold steel of the scissors on
his neck, he shuddered, and uttered
faint cry.
A few minutes later the heavy doors
Of the prison were thrown open, and
the sad procession appeared. First
came Deibler, and behind him Cram
pom, supported by two Of the execu-
toners assistants Thus far he had
shown certain amount of courage.
When, however, he caught sight of the
horrible machine, he seemed para
Used. Deibler's men had to carry
him; and when, few seconds later,
the knife dropped, l was almost GER
tain that it had fallen on a lifeless
body,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-01-31
THE BANKS
OF CANADA

The closing of the year 1912 has
brought out the usual bank statements
accompanied by the addresses of the
Presidents and General Managers of
these institutions. Their reading is
interesting as they show in a striking
manner the prosperity of the country,
and deal with economic matters in a
first hand way. Those who know any
thing of Canadian banking methods
know the stability of these institu-
tons, and the high character of the
men who are placed in charge. In
discussing the land situation the Pres.
ident of the Union Bank of Canada,
whose branches are to be found in all
parts of the Canadian West, said
"A good deal has been said about
speculation in land. The increase in
land values has added enormously to
the assets of Western business, and
has to some extent formed basis for
extended credit, but this is not felt to
be drawback when the value is real
and convertible. We consider that a
business standing which is strength
ened and enhanced by property hold.
ings is entitled to reasonable en-
largement of credit for legitimate bust.
ness operations"
1t will thus be seen that the banks
recognize the certain rise in the value
of farm lands in Western Canada.
When the facts are known OF the won.
derful producing qualities of farm
lands in the Provinces of Manitoba
Saskatchewan and Alberta, it is. sim.
pie to understand the liberal stand
taken by the banks.
Living not far from Lashburn, Sask
is a farmer named Clarke who in 1912
secured crop of Marquis Wheat
yielding &c bushels per acre. This
is spoken of as record yield, and this
is doubtless true, but several cases
have been brought to notice where
yields almost as large have been pro-
duced, and in different parts of the
country. During the past year there
have been reported many yields OF
from 35 to As bushels of wheat to the
acre. Oats, too, were success
full crop, ard so was the barley
crop. Wheat that would yield 4C
bushels per acre, would bring on the
market roc Ca fair flgure) per bushel
a gross return of $500 per acre. AL
low $1,000 per acre ian outside figure)
there would be balance of $1,000 pei
acre net profit This figure should
satisfy anyone having land that cost
less than $4,000 per acre. Very much
less return than this proves satisfac,
tory to those holding lands in Iowa
and Illinois worth from $3.50 to $500
per acre. r. -. ....... a.
The latest Government returns give
an approximate estimate of four hun,
dred thousand of an immigration to
Canada during 1912. Of this number
100000 will be from the United States
Most of these are of the farming class
and it is not difficult to understand
why farming lands in Canada will ad'
vance from ten to twenty per cent
within the next twelve months. There
fore investment in Western Canadian
lands is not looked upon as being in
the speculative class. Those fortunate
enough to secure free homesteads in
Canada will acquire in the intrinsic
value of the land alone the best pos,
sible start for a splendid future. Ad-
yertiSement.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-01-31

| it was from there that two of the
Russian grand dukes had once watch
ed the entertainment.
DO you expect Joseph Simetiere to-
night?" l asked the proprietor, who
had every reason to assist the police.
Yes, he comes here constantly.
But his pals are always with him, and
| in your stead l would ...
Thank you. do not want your ad-
vice. Stay here, and tell me when he
enters"
After an hour he called out:
Here he is,"
Simetiere, sinister-looking scoun-
drel, with three men and woman, all
desperate characters, sat down, Or
| dered drinks, and started a converse
| ton, which, above the squeak of fid-
dies and the humping of feet, 1 could
not hear. It was fortunate l had tax
en- the precaution of locking the door,
for the woman crossed the hall, and
II do not known for what reason
| tried to come in. When l saw the fell
f, low rise, stole out, and joined my
| companions, whom l conducted to a
| dark doorway by which Simetiere had
| to pass
1T Is no good making a selection"
I whispered to my men, I'VE must take
our chance"
A few minutes after midnight we
saw Simetiere come down the street.
One of his friends walked by his side:
the others were few yards behind.
The instant the two were level with
US we rushed at them and before they
could utter a cry they were bound,
| thrown into a cab and taken off.
The other man we had arrested was
Thevenin, an old offender, and this, as
it turned out, proved a lucky haul, for
the next morning, when Simetiere was
brought before me, he scowled an
grily, and said:
Il am sure 1t is that coward The
venin who has rounded on me; and I'll
be even with him. Yes, l was in the
affair of the Rue Saint-Denis: but
Thevenin. that ugly rat, was the third
man."
This was at variance with what
Plessis had told me. But instead of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-01-31
And then The scramble BEGAN

criminals. But / had had frequent OPP
portunities Of noticing that one chord,
that of friendship, would vibrate in
men Of even that stamp; and it was
on that / based the experiment l was
I about to make.
Mangin had been so often in GUS
tody that he did not look upset when
he was marched into my Office And
as he knew he was innocent of the
crime imputed to him, he could afford
to be sarcastic.
What's the use,' he said, "of haul
ing me in, when the fish who did the
mischief is still swimming about? l
was not in this affair"
That remains to be seen"
Il was not in this affair" he re-
peated violently.
Hold your tongue. You and Plessis
were both in it"
After I had worked him to a high
pitch of excitement l sent for Plessis,
and then witnessed curious scene,
the one on which had reckoned.
When Plessis was ushered in, and
saw Mangin, he seemed dumbfounded,
but he greeted him heartily with a:
Bon jour, mon vieux!"
The other glared at him.
You are nice kind of friend" he
Missed, Ito denounce a pal you know
to be innocent. You scoundrel!'
Il swear" shrieked Plessis, II never
mentioned your name! Ask M. Goron
ask him."
He speaks the TRUTH interposed:
''he refused to give me the name of
the third man who went with Cram
pom that afternoon to the Rue Saint
Denis; but, as feel sure you, Mangin,
are that man, had you arrested"
Mangin growled and turned on
Plessis.
Am 1 to understand that in order
to screen pal of yours who took part
in this business you actually let me,
your best friend, suffer-"
If at that moment member of the
French academy, whose duty it is to
expurge every strange word from our
language, had entered my room he
would have been Mortified. For I and
these two men were talking "the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-01-31
The Smile.

The girl who smiles too much makes
as great a mistake as she who smiles
too little, for though she may be only
actuated by an honest desire to
please, she lays herself open to the
charge of insincerity. A smile can
transform a plain face into loneliness,
but it only does this when it is the
outcome of some special emotion, and
not mere aimless parting of the lips.
Smiling to order" or on any and
every occasion, is fatal to charm, and
should be carefully avoided.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-01-31
Where He Would End Up.

The story goes that President Taft
once paid visit to some friends who
live In a house that was neither built
nor furnished to meet such an emer-
gency. AS he walked about his room
the whole house shook with his tread,
and when he climbed into bed that
piece of furniture gave a groan of
despair and collapsed on the floor.
His host, hearing the racket, rushed
upstairs and called through the door:
What has happened? Can / do any.
thing" ooh, I'm all right" came the
cheerful reply. "Only if you don't
find me here in the morning, look in
the cellar" -Tit-Bits.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-01-31
TIdaI Wave Flooded eravev,rd.

Terrible scenes were recently wiz
messed at the little seaside village AZ
Premia del Mar, Spain. The recen,
torrential rainfull has destroyed TIN,
churchyard. washing $50 corpses ina,
the sea. Twenty collins floating IA
the sea were saved by fishermen q
the village.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-01-31
SHAKE INTO yOIrR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, the Antiseptic powder for
tired, aching, swollen, nervous feet Gives
rest and comfort. Makes walking a delight.
Sold everywhere, Csc. Don't accept any sub
stitute. For FREE sample address Allen S.
Olmsted, LIE Roy, ". Y. Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-01-31

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar-coated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and invigorate
stomach, liver and bowels. Do not grippe. ADV.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-01-31

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. CSC bottle A
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-01-31

We feel sorry for the man who has
a nagging wife to fuss over the ashes
from his pipe dreams
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-01-31

She is smart girl who can trans
form a yawn into a smile.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-01-31

nothing to say is when she has a
chance to praise one of her rivals
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-01-31

1t takes a practical fisherman to de-
.ect the lie in fish story
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-01-31

\ March Sd, 1892, at 4
O'Clock in the afternoon,
three men entered the
wineshop in the Rue Saint
Denis, kept by NJ. Desvois,
at the corner of the Rue
de la Grande Truanderie.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-01-31

This was at variance with what
Plessis had told me. But instead of
The Washington times., 1913-04-06
YOKEL AFT TER BOUT |
WITH TURNER HERE
Satisfactory Offer Is Made, But
Date Is Not Yet Agreed
Upon by WrestIers.

Nine chances out of ten point to a
wrestling match in Washington be-
tween Mike Yokel, of Salt Lake City,
and Joe Turner. the Washington middle
weight. Here is what constitutes the
only chance that Is against such a
bout Yokel has wired his terms to
Manager Peck, Of the Gayety Theate-.
asking that the bout he put on with
in the next Two or three weeks.
Peck. who represents the Columbia
Amusement Company. can not put so
expensive a bout OF during the tho
atrfcal season. and has wired Yokel
that he can stage the bout and meet
his terms, which are naturally high,
the week following the closing Of the
theatrical season at .fe Gayety.
As an added attraction. such bout
Is out OF the question. as large purse
Is necessary .or the wrestlers. besides
the advertising and other expenses.
Peck Is quite keen over the proposed
match and is willing to take . long
business chance to bring the match
here He cannot, however. interfere
with the work Of the Eastern wheel OF
his vaudeville connections. and Is try
ing to close arrangements to hold tns
bout in about six weeks from now.
The Washington times., 1913-04-06

with will with the result that several
novices of last year may be found
among the winners this time.
At present there are more than 100 en-
tries for the Times-News classic and
there is every indication that all Of the
men will turn out on Saturday. Every
year few get discouraged. many have
cold feet as the date Of the race appears
ana many excuses are found for not
showing UP at Laurel when the race
starts.
Every detail of the race is well in
they will be taken care of In good
shape. Washington and Baltimore men
are advised to be on hand at Laurel
at an early hour. There are good con-
nections from both cities to the Mary
land town and the boys can feel sure
Of getting there in good time for the
race, which starts at 10 o'clock sharp.
The runners will be taken care Of at
the Laurel Hotel. Mr.. Selling having as.
suured that everything will be in good
be provided for the runners to change
to their running clothes and Il room
has been provided for rubbing.
II is essential that each piece Of lug
gage be turned over to the Zines -'p-
resentative, who VIII see that 1t is
turned over to the athletes when they
arrive at the Luber Turkish Bath. Fiji
teenth and G streets, where the ath-
letes are to be taken at the conc!us: On
of the race.
Starts Promptly.
The race will start at 10 o'clock.
Each runner will be given his number
with pins to fix to his jersey. The
baggage will be handed over to The
Times man, who will be with ii from
the time it is turned in to him until he
releases it at the Luber baths. All
athletes will be responsible for their
own baggage until 1t is turned in to
the Times man, who will present each
man with a check for his bag.
The route into Washington is plainly
marked, so that no mistake can be
The Washington times., 1913-04-06
Benefit Tomorrow
To Equip Ball Team

Financial aid for the Ardmore Ath-
letic Club baseball team Is the object
of tomorrow nights big boxing. wrest-
ling and athletic exhibition program
which will be commenced at the club
house promptly at $50 o'clock. In the
main bout of the evening Buddy" Ray.
13O-pound champion of Washington and
the South, will be matched against
"Skeets' Dimmick. 130-pound ex-cham-
pion of the Navy. Tommy Won Gariem.
Of the Ardmore Athletic Club, who
pinned BILLY O'Brien, the crack 150-
pound wrestler Of Washington. at the
last club entertainment, will be pitted
against Gus Rosschild, of this city. in
a finish match, best in falls. The
wrestling preliminaries comprise two
fast 135-pound youngsters who are anx-
ious to show their speed: they are Ben
Shaw Of the Ardmore Athletic Club.
and Young Barnacol. the Md. Turk.
Richard Cox. former sparrine partner
for Jack O'Brien. and holder Of the
Police Gazette belt. will show the pub
lie what he knows about sparring, bag
punching and club swinging.
The Washington times., 1913-04-06
TomorroW's Entries.
Marlboro.

First race-Three furlongs. Water
Lady. IL; GaZelle, 113; Littlest Rebel,
liz; Mace. 107; Old Jordan, lis; Trans.
cinia, liz; Rummage, 1l2.
Second race-Five furlongs. 'Huda'
Sister, 104; Sweet owen, ia; Strickeout
Ill; Galinda. 109; Ginrickey, 100; Maurice
Reed, Ill; Monkey, 10S; Agnes May, 10S;
Pink Lady, 9S; Miss Primitive, 1O9.
Third race-Four and a half furlongs
Black Silk, 1G5: Shreve. 109: Sweet Owen,
III; Gold Check, 1O7; Top Rock, 107; Bel
fact. l09; Red Bob, 1O9; Dgo, 107; Mon
ami, 109;> Smirk. 10.
Fourth race-One mile and a sixteenth.
Golden Castle, I09; Stairs, 1O4; ELLA
Crane, 81: Supervisor, 107; Haldeman.
loi; The Royal Prince. 1O5, and Pretend,
lOl.
Fifth race-Seven furlongs. Semi
Quaver. 1l5; Tony W., 1l2: Wood Dove,
103; Bertis, lis; Swarts Hill, lis; La
foUIne. 109; Otilo. 1o7: Lord Wells. Ij:
Henotic, lGG.
Sixth race-Five and a half furlongs
Matte L.. 10l; Jewel of Asia. 10I; Polly
Worth, 101; "Brush, 104; Clothes Brush.
107; Fasces. 1l2; Mama johnson. ll2;
"R. II. Gray, 107.
The Washington times., 1913-04-06
Martin Leonard Will
WrestIe Here Wednesday

Probably no wrestler whom George
Peck, of the Gayety Theater, has
brought to Washington to meet Joe
Turner, the local middleweight and
holder Of the Police Gazette belt in
that weight, has the reputation for win
ming matches that is boasted of by Mar
tin Leonard, of Sweden, who will face
Joe at the Gayety next Wednesday
night. Leonard visited Washington
about a year ago, when he got the
better of his match with Turner.
Leonard has been a professional barely
three years now, during which period
he has not lost single finish match
Leonard has been performing under
the management of George Tuohey, of
Boston. who sends word ahead of the
Swede that Washington fans are to see
a mighty clean-cut man perform. Those
who remember his bout here a year ago
are familiar with the cleverness and
spotlessness of his tactics, and the in
dications are that the Leonard-Turner
mix-up viii be among the top-notchers
of the 1913 season at the Gayety.
The Washington times., 1913-04-06
GaI|audet Football
Dates Acceptable

The eight games scheduled by Gal
laudet for the football season may be
augmented by two more. although the
athletic committee finds the schedule
submitted by Manager Patterson en-
tirely Acceptable.
But two games will be played on the
Gallaudet gridiron a number of new
teams are found on the schedule, which
follows:
October 4. Washington and Lee. at
Lynchburg, Va: II. Richmond College,
at Richmond. Va; is, Baltimore CITY
College, at Kendall Green: 25. Rock IIiil
College. at Kendall Green.
November !, Western Maryland Col
lege, at Westminster. Md: 3, Wake
rorest CoiieGc. nj Raleigh. y. g.: Il.
George Washington University. at
American League Park: ~. Maryland
Agricultural College, at College Park.
Md.
The Washington times., 1913-04-06
Leaders Last Years Race Enter for Honor Of Winning Tin
MAPS COUNT UPON
WINNING INAUGURAL
Famous White Sox Her Usually Finds Cleveland Is the Hard
est Team in League for Him to Beat.

hits composed his portion. Ole Olson
was at Walsh's mercy, falling to get a
hit in eleven chances in three games.
New Men In Game.
The new men who will be in Thurs
days game are Chapman Johnston.
either Land or Carisch. and possibly
Leibold. Johnston and Chapman bat
ted against Walsh in one game in 1912.
Each made a hit in four times up.
Doc tells the Plain Dealer correspon-
dent in the training camp that he likes
"spitters." Chapman processes to the
same appetite. He hit them in the A.
A. last year. and says the wet ball ar
tist are all alike, except that some
have better control than others. Liebold,
who got a couple of hits of Jimmy Dy-
CERT Saturday, found the ''spitters' fair
ly easy to hit when he was with NIL
waukee. Neither catcher. Land or Car
isch, Is expected to make much trouble
for the eminent Chicago hurler.
The Washington times., 1913-04-06
If ARM ENDURES
B|RMY WILL PLAY
Naplander Captain Not Yet Sure
OF Lineup for Thursday.

NEW ORLEANS. La. April 6-Man-
ager Birmingham is still trying to ar
que out the Maps lineup for the OPEN
ing game. On the condition OF Birmy's
throwing arm will depend the lineup
for the inaugural battle. and Birmy
Is wild 10 get in the game. With
the Nap leader doing active duty, the
team will line UP as follows: Johnston.
nrst base; Chapman, shortstop: Turner
third base, Jackson. right field; Lajoie,
second base; Birmingham, center field
Graney, left field: Land catcher.
Liebold May Lead Off.
II Birmy decides to view the pro-
ceedings from the bench, Leibold will
lead OF and Johnston will follow Lajoie
in the batting order.
Mitchell has shown the best form of
the pitchers. and probably will sink his
spikes In the pitchers rubber in the
opening fray. Leibold is getting along
nicely. but Birmy fears to place a
youngster with only two years expert
ence in the lead-off position That is
why he probably will plant himself In
the central garden plot in the shove
Off game. It's almost a safe bet that
he will be on the job. The stories being
sent north about the speed Larry is
showing on the bases are not Wild
and wooley yarns. Nap has been beat
ing out bunts and moving from first to
third on infield outs, which shows that
his two pedals must be in good trim.
He also has been covering more ground
than usual to his right, which is anoth-
er indication that he is fit as a fiddle
physically.
Birmy Handles Men Right.
Birmingham has increased the ef-
ficiency of the players both as a team
and as individuals By not trying to lie
too autocratic, although he never over
looks a point. He does not burden
players with advice. Neither does he
try to change a players style in a
week. His methods have added great
ly to Mitchelfs efficiency as a pitcher.
and eventually will make a reliable
hurler of Nick Cullop. who will be Civ
en- ample time to wear of some 81
the green he brought with him from
the minors. His methods also have
caused Ray Chapman to develop into a
much better shortstop. There will be
none better in the country this season.
Doc Johnston shows Improvement
along various lines, thanks to Birming-
hams wise an1 careful methods
Nap fans will see a marvellous change
In the team. The variety of baseball
being played viii open the eyes of
the bugs" None of the old army
stuff goes. Every situation seems TO
be met in the correct fashion, and the
mixed style of playing of the Maps is
certain to cause CONSERVATION in the
ranks of the enemy.
The Washington times., 1913-04-06
CORNELL UP AGAINST
GEORGETOWN AGAIN
Ball Club Faces Possibility of
Another Defeat on the Hill
top Tomorrow.
SHAKE-UP DUE THE ITHACANS
Chris FienIe Displays Rare
Judgment in the Use of His
Curve Ball.

Georgetown and Cornell University will
try conclusions again tomorrow after
noon at the Hilltop, the Ithaca team en-
deavoring to land a victory after the
s-to-3 defeat of yesterday. Cornell has
dropped the last three games on its
Southern trip and a shakeup is due un'
less som ething better is displayed.
Hennessy, Georgetown's second sack
er, Is the sensation of the Hilltop today.
The new man getting into the game
for the first time this season, immediate
" began cinching the job for himself
and in the endeavor to make himself
solid with Coach Harley, drove out two
hits, figured in several pretty plays and
got into the game in earnest.
Chris Feinle pitched creditably all the
way, using curve ball with rare judg-
mcn and keeping things all his own
way all he time. Cornell did not get
a look in until the last two innings,
when Feinle was disposed to take
things more or less easy.
Five errors by the Cornell players con-
tributed to the runs made by George
Gown, which showed improvement in bat
R.HE.
Georgetown 1912 0022x-S 10
Cornell ...... 90 0 o 0002 1-3 5
Batteries-Feinle and Mullaney; Ache
son and Shireck. Umpire-Mr. Hughes