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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-06-28
One Way TO Success

no bones of admitting what other
publications may attempt to conceal.
We expect to succeed, therefore we
expect to get advertising.
We start on the assumption that a
great mass of so-called general adver-
Using is not directly brought to the
attention of this prosperous field be-
cause Of the lack of proper medium
sands Of articles of every day use
which the average citizen in city or
country purchases from the local mer-
chant have no particular call through
familiarity developed by perusal of an
effective advertisement. True. most
all of our people read the magazines.
or some of them, and few out-of-the-
state publications devoted to exploit
ing farm and poultry matters else
where. Yes. Maine people are wide
readers and good buyers, it may be
said. but they are intelligent enough
to be discriminating.
The best. most instructive and
profitable advertising Ito the adver-
User as well as the customer) is the
kind that appeals to patron through
his home newspaper or his home
magazine. and not some periodical
published in Philadelphia. New Iorl.
or even Boston. Maine men and
women are inclined to put confidence
in the manufacturer or dealer whose
attractive "ad" appears in the home
periodical in which they have con-
hdence. 1t is the nearest approach to
a personal appeal that can be made.
To ell long-fclt want in the Maine
field for magazine Of wide circula-
ton to be devoted to the develop
ment of the state agriculturally. to as
sist in the work of educating, in
spring and interesting the tiller Of the
soil and his helpmate in the home, is
our aim; to make it possible through
liberal patronage of the general adj
vertiser is our expectation.
By advertising. let it be known right
now. we mean the straightforward.
honest kind; no humbuggery. no quack-
cry. no extravagant statements for us. it
we know it. We plan to advocate hon.
est pack and proper labelling for our
farmers we will. on the other hand, not
lend the influence of our As 900 circula-
ton to exploiting fakes and shoddies in
the columns that contribute to our sup
port. We do not believe in "robbing
Peter to pay Paul"
As this announcement is intended to catch the
eye and hold the attention of both reader and
advertiser, it is only necessary to allude
briefly to the conclusions that may be drawn
from these terse and somewha at pointed state
ments. We hope that our readers will have
the utmost confidence end reliability in " at
ever appears in the alvertisng columns Of this
,l>kI 1.x- al.
confidence once establishe ID. may be assureda
respectful consideration of whatever he brings
tothe attention of he public through thissource
Of Pure Advertising law as proposed in the
recent legislature. might be accused of having
had too seant consi deration for the welfare Of
their reading public. although this. probably
Maine Rural Life MAGAZINE section. on the
other hand would gladly welcome the enact
ment of such legislation. although it is
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
AUTO UPSET; SIX ARE HURT
Three in Party are Seriously Injured
in Accident Near Fisher,
Minnesota.

Fisher.-Three were injured, two
seriously. as result of an automobile
accident two miles east of Fisher
The injured are Miss Nettie Berg of
Sebeka, Mimi, Miss Matte Leon of
Thief River Falls, and Emma Wright,
of Crookston. All are in hospital
at Crookston.
The accident happened when a par
ty of six was returning from Fisher
in an automobile belonging to c. E.
Gildersleeve, Crookston banker
The car was driven by Harry Hitch
cock, son of c. A. Hitchcock, of Crook
ston and besides those injured the
party consisted of a sister of Miss
Berg and Arthur Bousier. The auto
was being driven at high speed when
wheel came off.
According to those in the party
who are able to describe the accident
the car turned over three times be-
fore it came to stop in pile Of
wreckage. The car was found nearly
200 feet from where it had first turned
turtle. ..
Miss Leon is teacher at the
Northwestern Agricultural school at
Crookston. She is seriously hurt, be-
ing unconscious for hours.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
DOG GUARDS ITS DEAD MATE
Companion Is Bun Down by Sur
face Car and So Injured 1t
Had to Be Shot.

Kansas City.-For twelve hours a
Newfoundland dog stood guard over
the body of a bird dog run over by a
street car at Independence and IL
diana avenues. The bird dog was so
badly hurt Policeman Lasley had to
kill it. When a wogan was driven up
I'm the morning to take the dogs body
the Newfoundland was still standing
watch. Considerable coaxing and
sharp commands had to be used be-
fore the men could go near the spot.
The two dogs have been seen to-
gether frequently by persons living
In the neighborhood The Newfound-
land was close b. when the car ran
over It's mate. Immediately after the
policeman shot the injured animal
the other dog took up the watch
When the officer attempted to go near
the dogs body the Newfoundland re-
sisted. Rather than disturb this
"grieving companion Policeman Las
ley allowed the remains to lie all
night on the street corner
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
HEAT CRAZED; SHOOTS WIFE
William Metcalf of Lake City Com
mits Tragedy Then Takes His
Own Life.

Red Wing-After working all day in
gravel pit under the blistering rays
of the sun, William Metcalf, farmer
living three miles north of Lake City,
returned to his home, loaded his shot
gun, blew his wife's head from her
shoulAers and then fired the second
barrel into his own head. He shot
away a portion of his lower jaw. He
was taken to hospital in Red Wing,
where it is said that he had a chance
to recover He is believed to have
committed the deed after having been
mentally deranged by the heat.
After his days work, Metcalf drove
into Lake City, made several pur-
chases and started for home. Persons
who passed him on the road said later
that he apparently failed to see them
When he arrived at his farm, accord
ing to his son, he left the horse and
buggy standing in the yard and went
directly to the house. A moment later
Mrs. Metcalf saw her. husband walk
out of his bedroom with his shotgun
in his hands.
Wife Sees Preparations.
She saw him slip two shells into the
gun.
What are you going to do?" she
cried.
Il guess I'll shoot myself" was the
answer.
Mrs. Metcalf sprang to her hus-
bands side, grappled with him, and
called to the grown son and daughter.
AS they ran into the room, the gun
was discharged. The wife's head was
practically shot off. Before either son
or daughter could move, the father
placed the muzzle of the gun in front
of his face and fired. He fell across
the body of his wife. Neighbors were
summoned and the wounded man was
taken from the home.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
MINNESOTA STATE NEWS
CLAIMS BOYS ARE FLOGGED
Training School Boy Accuses New
Superintendent in Red Wing
Court.

Red Wing.-Henry Diedisch,
state training school boy who escaped
recently and was caught in the act of
trying to rob a local place of bust
ness, told the court here that whipping
with heavy strap is again in vogue
at the state institution in this city.
He said:
The Lads Story.
DIR. Merica tries to keep track OF
the boys, but it is hard work. He
whips them when they do anything
wrong. He uses a leather strap two
or three feet in length. He removes
their trousers and lays them on
bench. Sometimes he whips them un-
til they are black and blue. If hi
dosen't do it one of the officers does.
DR.. Merica is always present. l know
he whips them hard because my back
was black and blue after l got mine.
l don't know whether Mr.. Fulton, the
assistant superintendent whips the
boys or not. Sometimes they call in
an officer to help hold the boys. An
officer strapped me, but DR.. Merica
was present.
"The boys are continually planning
to escape and to rob the offices and
stores. l expect to be beaten when
1 return to the school, but l hope to
go back. EIr. Merica is better than
the old officers"
When asked for statement regard.
ing the boys charges, DR.. Merica re,
fused to talk. Il have nothing to
say" he said over the phone, good
bye"
Young Diedisch was in court to an.
swer to the charge of burglary. He
pleaded guilty, but sentence was de.
ferred until the matter of his age and
some other particulars can be inquired
into. He told the court he is Is years
of age, but he appears to be much
older. He was brought to the school
from Perham where he broke into a
store. The officials also have informa.
ton that he was arrested in Chicago
and also in Racine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
DAIRY PRODUCTS INCREASING
$35, OOO, 900 Butter Produced In Year,
Minnesota Record-State Report
for 1912 Shows 10000, 900 Pounds.

st. Paul. = Minnesota creameries,
SS3, produced 116,5OO,OOO pounds of
butter in 1912, adding $35, 200, 900 to
the states wealth. This is an in
crease of about $6,OO0,OO0 over 1911.
The report for 1912 is not completed
but the figures given are substantially
accurate in round numbers.
What Report Will Show.
Our forthcoming report will show
an increase in dairy products for every
one of the eighty-six counties of Min
nesota," said Ole A. Storvick, secre-
tary of the dairy and food commission
in commenting on what he regards as
highly creditable showing for the
state. Some counties, Aitkin for in
stance, have almost doubled their out
put. The success of dairying in north
ern Minnesota has been fully demon
strated. We look for even a greater
increase this year for we believe that
the farmers realize that there is not
branch of farming industry that
gives better and safer returns than
dairying.
I'm 1908 Minnesota creameries pro-
duced 100000 pounds of butter and
last year 116,500,0OO. These figures
tell how rapidly dairying is advanc-
Ing"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
THE BEST TREATMENT FOR
ITCHING SCALPS, DANDRUFF
AND FALLING HAIR

To allay itching and irritation of the
scalp, prevent dry, thin and falling
hair, remove crusts. scales and dam
druff, and promote the growth and
beauty of the hair, the following spe-
cial treatment is most effective, agree
able and economical. On retiring,
comb the hair out straight all around,
then begin at the side and make a
parting, gently rubbing Cuticura Oint-
ment into the parting with a bit Of
soft flannel held over the end Of the
finger. Anoint additional partings
about half an inch apart until the
whole scalp has been treated, the pur-
pose being to get the Cuticura Oint-
ment on the scalp skin rather than on
the hair. 1t is well to place light
covering over the hair to protect the
pillow from possible stain. The next
morning, shampoo with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Shampoos alone may
be used as often as agreeable, but
once or twice a month is generally
sufficient for this special treatment
for women's hair.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston"
Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
FRANZ J0SEFS, KIND HEART
Little Incident That May Explain Why
Ruler of Austria Is Loved by
His Subjects.

Sense of humor is another strong
trait of Emperor Franz Josef. One day,
unannounced, Franz Josef visited the
military academy at Wiener-Neustadt,
entered classroom and, saying to the
officer hearing recitation: Don't let
me disturb you," took a seat. On the
bench behind him he put his generals
hat. crowned with its bush of long
straight feathers. A boy eyed the
green plumes, then slyly stretched his
hand out and plucked one. Emboldened
by success, he took four and would
have taken the rest had he not
touched his emperofs arm in the
process.
What are you doing that for?"
asked Franz Josef, viewing the de-
pfeted bunch.
For a souvenir" the boy suffered.
But why so many?"
"My comrades would each want one,
too" was the frank response.
We'll, / suppose there is no way out
of it but to give you the whole lot"
said the emperor, by this time laugh
ing heartily as he tore loose the bush.
Turning to the teacher, whose frown
of horror had been lost on the small
boy, his majesty remarked, But, cap
tain, you must kindly lend me your
cap to go home Pictorial Review.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
STOCK BREEDERS
HOLD CONVENTION
SHORTHORN ASSOCIATION OF
STATE IN MEETING AT FARM.
INGTON.
TWO DAYS FOR DISCUSSIONS
Meeting Opened Tuesday and Inter
estins Topics Are discussed by
Many Farmers in Attend
ance.

Farmington.-Shorth cattle had
an inning in the circle of meetings
for improvement of stock and seed
grain in Minnesota when the Mime
sofa Shorthorn Breeders association
had it's summer meeting, Tuesday and
Wednesday, July l and 2 at Farming
ton, under the auspices of the Mime
sofa Live Stock Breeders association.
A banquet at p. M, July /, by the
Commercial club, afforded a chance
for symposium of three-minute talks
by all interested in the movement for
better breeding.
Meeting Opened Tuesday.
The meeting opened at p. m. Tues
day, with judging of shorthorns con-
Quoted by Professor H. R. Smith, ami
NAL husbandry, University of Mime
sofa. At p. M, Professor T. G. Pat
terson led q discussion of market
types. At 5 p. M, Dean A. F. Woods,
of the college of agriculture, spoke
on THE Relation of Live Stock to the
Farm"
The program for the second day is
Outlook for Shorthorns in the North
west" w. w. Brown, Armenia, N. D.;
THE Shorthorn Situation and Its
Needs" Colonel A. F. Woods, vet
eran auctioneer; THE Shorthorn
From the Dairy Standpoint Finlay
McMartin, of Claremont; A. E. Haynes
of Pennington, John Timpane of Wa
terville, Professor Andrew Boss of the
state school of agriculture; The Sire
His Value, Cost and His WORTH" o.
F. Henkel of Kenyon, S. G. Eliason of
MonteVideo, G. B. Grimes of Winnie
bago.
Session at Night.
For the night session Leslie Smith
of st. Cloud, was assigned the sub
ject Founding Herd" and Charles
Farrier of Dover, H. F. Sanders of
Pennington, and C. W. Glotfelter of
Waterville. Feeding for Growth"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
Sheriffs Enjoy An Outing.

Walker-The annual summer out
ing of the Minnesota Sheriff's asso
citation was held in Walker for a
three-days' session. The first day was
spent in sightseeing and fishing trip
on Leech lake. Lake costumes, con.
sisting of straw hats, gaily decorated
and kahki trousers were supplied by
Mayor Kinkele and the day was spent
in the pike beds of Leech lake. Every
sheriff who failed to catch the limit
prescribed by law, was handcuffed and
turned over to Deputy Sheriff Ken.
needy. In the evening, fish bake and
story telling bee finished the first
days program. A social smoker was
given Saturday night by the CONNER
cial club at the Glengarry club house.
The Leech lake band which is to play
at the Minnesota state fair this fall,
supplied the music for the visitors
during their stay here.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
Had Not Disobeyed.

Robbie is a Washington boy, and
many degrees removed from an angel
Not long ago his father bought him g.
bicycle, on a solemn promise that he
would be good for at least year.
One week later he was detected In
some particularly fragrant act, and his
father, to punish him, forbade him
to ride his bicycle for whole week
Robbie promised, but as his father
neared home next day he saw his son
whirling along on his wheel
Robbie" said he, more in sorrow
than in anger, didn't l tell you not to-
ride your bicycle for week."
Eyes, sir" said Robbie, cheerfullys
"and I'm not going to disobey you.
This isn't my wheel. It's one l boz
rowed."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
Wouldn't Take Chances.

A Chicago lawyer found a new sort
of therapeutic treatment His in
structor told him that If he retired
into the silence. breathed rhythmic
ally, and said certain words he would
be able to cast eff all his bodily all
ments. He tried it and 1t worked.
Then his three-year-old child got
measles and he worked it on him. He
was all pulled up. Later his prize set
ter contracted the mango. He sum-
moned veterinary. Then friend
expostulated. Your system worked
with yourself and it worked with your
child" he said; why don't you try it
on the dog?" That dog cost me $100
when he was mere pup" was the an
swer, "and l can't afford to take any
chances"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
Great Defense.

The great advocate let us call him
Mr.. McSweeney-was defending a
man in murder case. The case
looked hopeless, and insolvency sub
mitted no evidence for the defense.
So the public prosecutor, believing
that conviction was assured, ended
with just few perfunctory re-
marks.
Then, in a quiet, conversational
tone, the famous insolvency began to
talk to the jury. He made no men,
ton of the murder. He just described
in vivid colors a pretty country cot
tage rung with honeysuckle, a young
wife preparing supper, and the rosy
youngsters waiting at the gate to
greet their father on his return home
for the evening meal. Suddenly Nc
Sweeney stopped. He drew himself
up to his full height Then, striking
the table with his fist, he cried in a
voice that thrilled every bosom:
Gentlemen, you must send him
back home to them!"
A red-faced juror choked and blurt-
ed out: by George, sir, we'll do it."
London Opinion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
ACTS AS SHERIFF;
KILLS HIS BROTHER
Boys Stage "Mcvies" Show Of
Their Own.
USES A REAL SHOTGUN
Peter kaderan, Aged Eleven, Shoots
His Brother Michael, Five Years
Old, Who Played Part of "Bad
Man"-Ddn't Know 1t Was Loaded.

Chicago. Kaderan was a
Dad man. Peter Kaderan, his brother,
was sheriff. Katherine, their baby
sister, was heroine.
Michael was young for a bad man.
He was only five, going on six"
But Peter wasn't much more mature
rs a sheriff, for his years number only
eleven. Katherine is four years old.
This was the scenario of moving
picture drama that was staged in a
basement fiat at 1885 West North
avenue the other night. Today MI
chael, the dad man." is dead, and
Peter, the sheriff." is now a very sad
but wiser lad.
Peter was the stage manager of the
tragedy. 1t wasn't his intention to
have real death in the action. He
thought, when he pulled the trigger Of
his fathers shotgun, that the loud
"bang!" which he intended to shout
would inform Michael that another
bad man had bitten the dust.
Instead the gun made its own
bang" and Michael fell to the floor
with a charge of buckshot buried in
his breast. He was dead before Pc
ter realized that the gun really had
gone of.
The parents of the children, visit
ing next door neighbors, heard the
shot and ran into the house.
Katherine was the only one Of the
actors in the tragedy who could tell
how it happened and she didn't have
a very clear idea. But from the story
she Hsped out the police were able to
see it all.
1t seems that the family came from
Tennessee only few weeks ago, and
the children went to their first nickel
show shortly afterward. They saw a
cowboy picture.
The following night Peter decided
the play should be changed little.
"Mike'l be the bad man." he or
dered, "and Katherine, you be the
rancher's daughter Mike, you steal
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04

Katherine and carry her Off Take
her in the bedroom. Thatll be your
bandits cave. I'll be the sheriff.
Peter added touch of realism
never before permitted, for in the abb
sence of his parents he had procured
his fathers gun. He knew all about
cooking it, and the hammer was up
as he shouted an order to halt at the
fleeing Michael.
Michael also was up in his part, and
he jeered at the sheriff just like real
bad man. The shotgun hammer fell
The play was over
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
BANISHED
Coffee Finally Had to Go.

The way some persons cling to COT
fee, even after they know 1t is doing
them harm, is a puzzler. But 1t is an
easy matter to give it up for good,
when Postum is properly made and
used instead. A girl writes:
Mother had been suffering with
nervous headaches for seven weary
years, but kept on drinking coffee.
"One day l asked her why she did
not give up coffee, as a cousin of mine
had done who had taken to Postum.
But Mother was such slave to coffee
she thought it would be terrible to
give 1t up.
Finally, one day, she made the
change to Postum, and quickly her
headaches disappeared. One morning
while she was drinking Postum so
freely and with such relish, asked
for taste.
That started me on Postum and
now drink it more freely than I did
coffee, which never comes into our
house now"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Write for booklet, 1.-THE
Road to MELVILLE"
Postum comes in two forms.
Regular Postum Unjust be boiled.)
Instant Postum doesn't require boil
Ing, but is prepared Instantly by stir
ring a level teaspoonful in an ordinary
cup Of hot water, which makes 1t right
for most persons.
A big cup requires more and some
people who like strong things put in
heaping spoonful and temper it with a
large supply of cream.
Experiment until you know the
mount that pleases your palate and
nave 1t served that way in the future.
There's Q Reason" for Postum.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
Norwegians Hold Big Festival.

Hanska.-Fully 600 persons attend
ed the annual midsummer festival
of the Norwegian Unitarian church
here. A program was held within
the church from II a. m. to 10 p. m.
Addresses were delivered by Profess
sor H. G. Hess of the university sum-
mer school, J. l.. Lahhen of st. James,
and Rev. Amandus Norman. Miss
Gertrude E. de Rochelenge, late of
Berlin, Germany, sang several Nor.
wegian folk songs. In the afternoon
there was a band concert and picnic
dinner in the church park Visitors
were present from Mankota, Lake
Crystal, Madelia, ST. James, New Ulm
and other cities.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04

Miilneapolis.-The agitation to put
an end to unbecoming conduct in the
parks may result in a request by the
park board for squad of city patrol
men to do duty at Harriet Pavilion
Sundays and holiday evenings to allow
the park policemen to give attention
to crowds on the grounds, according
to Sergeant c. S. Barnard of the
park police. In the meantime COM
plants continue to be made of miscon-
duct at the park grounds. Sunday
night half dozen canoeists who dis
regarded the park board warning were
arrested.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
Highway to be Improved.

Thief River Falls Heterogeneous
have been made whereby the contrac-
tor who is graveling the Elwell high
way No. 1 east of this city will at
once gravel about five miles running
west of town. The commissioners pur-
pose to extend the E'lwell highway,
which runs from the city east about
thirty miles, to the extreme western
end of Pennington county. This road
will later be carried on to the Red
river through Marshall county.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
To Teach Respect for FJao.

independence, day celebration, July
4, shall have an educational effect in
teaching respect for the stars and
stripes. The raising of flags in "a
parks is to occur simultaneously at
o'clock in the morning, and it is sug.
gested that the crowds in attendance
will be expected to remove their hats
while the ceremony is in progress;
also, that the city hall chimes shall
play America" at that hour and that
street cars shall be stopped for at
least two minutes to impress all the
people.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-07-04
RELIC OF TITANIC DISASTER
BarnacIe-Covered Lifeboat Seen at
Spot Where IIl-Fated Liner
Went Down.

Baltimore, Md.-Almost on the ex.
act spot where the Inflated Titanic
foundered little more than a year
ago the lookout of the North German
Lloyd steamer Eisenach, which locked
here with 1902 immigrants, sighted
barnacle-covered lifeboat.
The derelict was sighted on the
morning of June floating keel up
ward, and the officers of the Eisenach
said that from its appearance it must
have been at the mercy of the waves
for at least twelve months.