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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-28
MEMENTOOF CIVIL WAR
RESTORED TO LOUISIANA
Copy of Ordinance of Secession
Adopted by State Placed in
Archives.

In execution of the provisions of an
act of the recent session of Congress-
AdJt. Gen. Mccain has restored to the
state of Louisiana the ordinance Of
secession passed by the legislature Of
that state January &c. 1861. and which
was seized by the Union forces when
New Orleans WAS captured.
No one remembers exactly how the
old zinc tube containing the record of
the convention which voted to leave
the Union ever reached the War De-
partment. The case bears the simple
legend painted on it's cover:
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Ordinance of Secession,
January 26, 1861.
1t is the only one of eleven secession
ordinances that the government pos
sessed.
Matter of Speculation.
Different stories exist as to the
means by which the relic reached the
capital. 1t is believed that Cen But
Ter when he captured New Orleans
seized all the official papers he could
find and sent them to Washington. It
is probable the old brown tube con-
tanning its message came north with
other trophies of the war.
AS far as the record shows the ordi-
nance first came to light after the war
in a drawer of Lieut.. Col. Corbin's
desk, in the adjutant generals office
1t was delivered to Maj. Gen. Davis.
now retired. in 1895, and from him it
went to the Secretary of War, who
ordered it restored to the achives of
the adJutant generals office.
Parchment Yellowed by Time.
The parchment is yellow with age,
but in excellent condition and perfect
ly legible, though some of the sigma
lures are bit faded. The text is di-
vided into two parts-in English on
the left and in French on the right.
Antiquarians and students of history
have frequently sought permission to
copy the quaint old document.
There were no ceremonies whatever
connected with it's return to the
archives of the state of louisiana
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GEN. CARRANzA RESIGNS
POST ASF|RSTCA|EF
Makes His Action Conditional on
Gen. Villa Retiring to Pn-
vate Life, However.

MEXICO CITY. October 28.-Venus-
tiano Carranza has submitted his res
ignation to the Aguascalientes conven-
ton. His offer to relinquish his post
as supreme chief Of the nation, how
ever, is conditional on the retirement
to private life of Gen. Francisco Villa.
In offering to resign Gen. Carranza
said he was actuated only by the high
est motives Of patriotism, and that &C
ceptance or rejection of his offer must
depend on whether or not his elimina-
ton would contribute toward hasten
ing peace in the republic and the fur
therance of true democratic ideas
In discussing the tender of his res
ignation by Gen. Carranza, a high gov
eminent official said:
Shows His Good Faith.
Gen. Villa has charged Gen. Car
rama with being a self-seeker who
desired to take advantage of an acct
dent and perpetuate himself in power.
Gen. Carranza now shows his good
faith to the world by declaring that if
the personalities of himself and Villa
are to be check on peace and to dem
ocratic progress in Mexico they should
both step down and out. AS you Amer
leans say.-it-is now up to Mr.. villa-
THE followers of Gen. Carranza are
willing to let history judge US by this
act of disinterestedness on his part,
for we can make no greater sacrifice
in the interest of peace and patriot
ism"
Denies Part in Plot.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex, October 2s.-Re-
port that Francisco l. Murgia, who was
reported to have been executed for an
attempt upon the life of Gen. Villa, had
been hired by Gen. Pablo Gonzales,
Gen. Carranza, in a signed statement
received last night by Constitutionalist
Consul Beltran, denied that he had any
part in the plot to kill Villa.
In the statement Gen. Carranza ad-
mits the existence of a we'll organized
plot to do away with the fighting gen.
eral. He mentions the names of Man
uel Chao, Gen. Rosalio Hernandez, Mac
lovio Herrera and Luis Herrera.
Carranza says the plot has been in
existence for some time, but declares
he rebuked his generals for such
actions and denounced their plans. Car
saved the life of Villa at the time of
the break between him and Villa, when
Chao and Maclovio Herrera. declaring
Villa a menace to the peace and well
fare of the republic, were anxious to
have him dispatched.
Carranza says that the report thai
the papers were found on Murgia con
Meeting him with the constituencies
cause is false.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-28
To Recommend School Changes.

Recommendations as to promotions
and transfers in the public schools OF
the District. as made by Supt. Ernest
L. Thurston, probably will form the chief
business transacted by the board OF edu-
cation at meeting to be held this
afternoon at the Franklin School. The
boards action on these matters is re-
quired in order that the pay rolls may
not be delayed in preparation. so that
the teachers may be paid promptly fol-
lowing the completion of the months
work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-28
SIXTY DAYS FOR vAGRANcY.
Box Car Tourist Is Sentenced to Oc-
couuan by Judge Pugh.

I'll let you see portion of Virginia
and Maryland for WHILE said Judge
Pugh in the Police Court yesterday
after Edward McGinnic of Allegheny
Pa, said he came to this city for the
purpose of seeing the country.
McGinnis was arrested in box car
by Mounted Policeman Cullinane. on a
charge of vagrancy. who testified that
McGinnis said he had no particular
home. 't
After he had told of his intention to
see the country the court told him
that he would have an opportunity to
see that portion of Maryland and Vir-
einia near Occoquan for the next sixty
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-28
RICHARDSON WILL CASE
BEFORE SUPREME COURT
Effort of Late Chief Justice to Gov
ern Administration Is Basis
of Action.

The success or failure of William A.
Richardson. late chief justice of the
Court of Claims. in drafting his own
will so as to assure administration of
his alf-million- dollar estate in Cam
bridge. Mass, rather than the District
OF Columbia, where he resided in his
late years and where most OF his prop
erty was located, was considered in
oral arguments before the Supreme
Court yesterday.
The chief justice sought to obtain his
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purpose by describing himself in his
will as q citizen and inhabitant of
Cambridge. His heirs are seeking ad-
ministration of the estate in the Dis
trict of bia, so as to avoid the in
heritance tax in Massachusetts, They
seek to have set aside administration
fees allowed on preliminary admins
tration proceedings in Massachusetts,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-28
Sues to Stay Fraud Order.

Suit to enjoin Postmaster General
Burleson from putting into effect
fraud order against It has been filed by
the Tax Adjustment Company OF New
York. Through Attorneys c. w. Clag-
eett and j. H. Bilbrey the court is
asked to prevent the holding up OF the
company's mail.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-28
District Defendant in Damage Suit.

The District of Columbia is named
defendant in a suit to recover $4,000
damages filed by Emma jackson.
Through Attorneys Leckie. Cox &
Kratz, the plaintiff alleges she was in
jured by a fall in front of 2015 l street
northwest, in January. 1912. which was
occasioned by the negligence of the
municipal authorities n not keeping
an opening in the sidewalk properly
covered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-28
Files Bankruptcy Petition.

John H. Van Week. a clerk. has filed
a petition in voluntary bankruptcy. He
fists his debts at s1.035 and says he
has no assets above legal exemptions:
He is represented by Attorneys Fred
S. Swindell and Henry A. Baker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-28

Ill of peritonitis, John Morrison
James of Asheville, N. c., married Miss
Louise Singewald of Baltimore in
ceremony was performed the. BRIDE
groom was put under an anesthetic and
operated upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-28

ers; schooner John @. Ferguson is re-
ported on her way to this city from
Philadelphia with piping; schooner
Walter is lying light at this city wait
ing orders; barge Catawba. from this
city. has arrived in the Rappahannock
ern point; schooner Josephine Smith is
due to sail from Occoquan for this city
with cord wood; barge Choptank will
load lumber at Norfolk for Baltimore
or Philadelphia: schooner 8. T. White
is on her way to this port from Mary
land point with wood aboard for local
dealers; schooner Rover is at West
Point. Va, to load. lumber for this city
or Baltimore: schooner S. l. Bowen is
due to sail from Maryland point for
this port with wood.
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Old Friends in Evidence.

Among last years most popular va
rieties to be seen again are Bob Pull
Ing. great yellow flower; His Maj
esty, an attractive red bloom, and the
Gilbert Drabble, fine white variety
Two chrysanthemums which were seed
lings last year have been named for
George H. Brown. landscape gardener
OF public parks. and William Sanders
formerly superintendent of gardens and
grounds. The former variety is deep
pink and the latter a bronze color.
The double chrysanthemums shown
were planted in March and April. and
were grown indoors. Each plant is
raised for just one single bloom. the
side shoots being cut OFF as they de-
velop. The single chrysanthemums of
the hardy out door varieties are not
treated in this manner, there being
numerous flowers on each plant. One
of the most distinctive single chrysan-
themums in the present collection Is
the quill" Each petal of the flower
has the form of quill The color is
pink.
The exposition will be lighted during
the evening until o'clock, when the
gardens will be closed. The exhibition
will be open Sunday, November l, dur
ing the same hours as for the rest OF
the exposition week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-28
Chrysanthemum Named Chris
ty MatheWson in Agricultural
Department Collection.
BEAUTIFUL NEW BLOOMS
AMONG THE FAVORlTES
Exhibition to Open Tomorrow Morn
ing at Greenhouse, 18th and B
Streets Northwest.

Although unfavorable conditions have
been prevalent during the season, the
annual chrysanthemum show of the De-
partment of Agriculture, arranged to
open at o'clock tomorrow morning and
to continue for one week, promises to
be one of the most unusual in the history
of such shows. There will be new and
more beautiful blooms shown, aside from
the quantity of big chrysanthemums on
display. OF course. there will be some
of the small kinds there, too.
Warm weather and foggy nights,
such as have prevailed this fall. are not
good for the life of the hardy chrys-
anthemums. This condition. say the ex-
perts, causes the bloom to fade more
quickly than is occasioned by the usual
cool fall weather. As a result of the tenn
perature many of the plants have at
tanned the unusual height of more than
ten feet, some almost reaching the roof
of the greenhouse at 18th and 3 streets
northwest, where the show will be held
Spiders Menace Plants.
Then. again. the unfavorable weather
has caused the spiders to weave their
webs over the blooms, making extra work
for the gardeners who have taken great
pains and pride in raising the plants
As each web was formed it was neces-
sary to remove it with a wet cloth.
Besides the Flamingo there will be q
number of other kinds of chrysanthe-
NUNS new to Washingtonians in this
years show. Among these are the Ma
kota, a large yellow American variety,
and the Mrs. R. H. Boggs, which is an
English blossom about as large as any
other grown. being nearly thirteen inches
across. Other new varieties are the
James Fraser. Chieftain and Mrs. r. c.
Pulling. mate to the Bob Pulling, that
attracted more attention last year than
did any other variety
One of the finest white varieties to be
shown is the Christy Mathewson, which
is an "incurve" variety. An "incurve"
chrysanthemum is one whose petals
curve up toward the center. A reflex
is /one whose petals turn down toward
the roots. Another incurve variety which
is particularly fine for commerce al grow
ers is the Chrysolora. This flower grows
like yellow solid ball and its petals
last long time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-28
Warm Chin
Coats
For Women and Misses

Dressy Goats of Pomarie "a
tail fur fabric), made with silk
cuffs; semi-belt backs, silk an'
iastenings; lined with SINNERS
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13
Care Of Valuable Records

State Fire Marshal c. E. Keller,
is sending notices to all county and
town officials calling their attention
to the dire need of fire resistive
equipment, and the need of special
care as to their storage vaults and
safes for the public records.
In an interview with the marshal
he said: The reports which come
to this office from all over the coun-
try show losses of valuable records
in the United States that are sad
and deplorable. Valuable records
and manuscripts that can never be
replaced have gone up in smoke.
Older communities of the eastern
and middle states are more culpable
in this respect than those in the
western states.
Let me give you what ought to
be an object lesson to every official
and every man who may have only
scrap of paper to go on record. 1t
happened to Waterford, New York,
the second richest town of its size
in the state. A number of years ago
Waterford had a big fire. Nearly
everything pertaining to town rec
ords was destroyed. The trouble
that fire caused has never ceased.
Waterford has not even profted
by her severe lesson. Let us not
have this kind of loss in Mime
sofa.
After a careful inspection of
public buildings by our deputies
we have found that towns in our
own state should be on their guard
and provide absolute safety for
their records.
If fire was to start in some of
these buildings valuable records
would be quickly destroyed and the
loss would be felt for a long time.
Every courthouse and building
used to store public records should
be equipped with fire proof vaults
with metal fittings and containers
throughout. Books and records
should be properly bound. The use
of wood or any combustible mater
ial in any room where public records
are kept should be strictly prohibit
ed. szzsas.
1t should be the duty of the
officials who are responsible to the
county or town for the safe keeping
of public records to agitate the
question of safety without ceasing
until freproof equipment has been
provided.
Then rules should be laid down
as to the storage each night of the
records and every care possible be
made to see that they are safe.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

opening Monday night, March 16.
This company has the reputation
of being one of the best tabloid
stock companies on the road.
They come to the Elco from a six
weeks engagement at the Empress
theatre in Duluth, where they have
received the highest praise from
the press and public.
Tabloid productions of the ia
nous successes of long ago have
become very popular this season.
Each and every production pre-
scented by this company has been
especially for their use, and is pre-
sented with the same detail that is
accorded the larger productions.
Two shows will be given nightly
and in connection with the play,
vaudeville and photo-play will be
given.
"Retribution,' the opening play
is strong dramatic story of New
York city life, with splendid
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

vein of comedy running through
out. Grace Richmond will appear
as Marie Dubois" French
character and one of her favorite
roles. Jack Champion will be seen
as George Leighton" a Wall
street broker, and the balance of
the company are well cast in their
respective lines.
The first show starts at 7:3O and
the second at 900. Prices will be
10 and 20 cents.
The picture features for the
week are: March 13-14-"Span-
ish DOM Second number of
who Will Marry Mary" Series.
March 1914" Alkali Ike's Gal"
-2-reel Comedy. Sunday, March
Fatal Legacy''-2-reel. On
the oath the Last Days of Pom
peii.'
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13
Application forLiquor
License.

State Of Minnesota, co
County of ST. Louis {
Notice is hereby given that applica-
tion has been made in writing TO the
city council of the City of Ely and
filed in the office of the city clerk
praying for license to sell intoXica-
ting liquors in the lower front room
of the building situated on lot l.,
block IA, of the original plat of the
City OF Ely. and to the following nam
ed person, tO-wit:
j.. d. WYLIE
for the term of one year, beginning
March, 2lst, 1914, and ending March
Goth. 1915.
Said application will be heard and
determined by said city council at
the council chambers in the city hall
in said city, county and state on
March 18th, 1914.
Witness nv hand and the seal of
said city, this 9Th day of March. 1914.
(seaD I. VISITED, JR., city clerk.
3-6 l3
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

Experience and observation have
taught us how impossible it is for
pupils to receive full benefits by
going to school two or three times
in a week and remain away the
balance of the time. This is bad
enough when necessity compels
parents to keep their children from
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

Arrangements for the St.
Patrick's ball at the Turf Hall
next Tuesday evening, are about
completed by the Young Mems
Club having the same in charge.
The annual affairs are looked for
ward to by a large number of peo-
pie who always enjoy the event
immensely. The Lacrosse Or
chestra of Duluth will furnish the
music which in itself is guarantee
of royal entertainment. Supper
will be served by Mrs. Lawrence.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13
Arrangements Progressing

The various committees having
in charge the arrangements for the
Fireman's Tournament here in
July met last evening and perfected
an organization and from now on
things will hum. Firemen and
citizens alike were enthusiastic
over the tournament and the
Home Coming Week" and all
indications are that the event will
be a grand affair.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

Mavor Chas. Trezona and son,
Richard, who had spent the past
two months in England and other
foreign countries returned Monday
much pleased with their trip and
also pleased to get home. During
their absence they visited prom
iuent points in Cornwall, the old
home of Capt. Trezona, London
and Paris. The London fogs were
not appreciated by the visitors but
the city in itself presented many
new and novel sights. The Capt.
says that the historical spots of
Paris are alone worth the price of
the trip. The trip was enjoyed by
both Mr.. Trezona and Richard.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13
At the E|cO

Manager Graves of the Elco
theatre has been very fortunate in
securing Jack Champion, Grace
Richmond and their players for
weeks engagement at his theatre,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13
Auction Sale Of JeWehy

A. Savolainen will tomorrow be-
gin an auction sale of the jewelry
in his large stock in order to make
the removal to the new store as
easy as possible. Everything in
the store will be sold and this is
saying much as he has an up-to-
date line. An expert auctioneer
will have charge of the sale and 1t
will pay you to attend if in need
of anything in that line.-Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

business here. At first we were
astonished at such a question, but
when on investigation we found
their names hadn't been in print
for many a day we ceased our
wondering. No such information
is requested of an advertiser.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13
Keep Your Valu-
able Papers IN
Our Vault.

1.-THE best and safest place
in the world to keep fire
and life insurance policies,
notes coming due, mort
cages, deeds-in fact all
valuable papers-is in a
tire-proof vault. livery
man cannot afford to have
a steel vault, or even a fire.
proof safe in his home, but
every man can afford to
keep his valuable papers in
our vault because the rental
charged is as nothing COM
pared with the protection
afforded. fYou can lease
a steel box with a nom
pickable, Yale lock-big
enough to contain all your
valuable papers inside of
our vault. for only $1.OO a
year. There is no time
like the present. Drop in
next time you're passing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

0. Borgstrom was in the city
from Duluth several days this week
consulting with the local stock
holders in the Husa mines in
Sweden.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

State of Minnesota,
County of st. Louis, 3D.
We, A. S. James. Vice President and Geo. L.
Brozich, Cashier of the above named Bank
do solemnly swear that the above statement is
true to the best of our knowledge and belief
A. S. JAMES, Vice President.
GEO. L. BROZICH. Cashier.
Correct Attest
JAMES MOoNAN,
A. d. ELLEFSEN.
Directors
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th
day of March. 1914. JOHN B. SMREKAR
lseal! Notary Public
My commission expires June g. 1916.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

Frank Majcel, one of the oldest
residents of Ely having been en-
ployed in the mines here for the
past twenty-four years. died at the
Hospital Wednesday after an ILL
ness of four months with cancer
of the stomach. The funeral will
take place Sunday from the Catho-
lie church and will be attended by
the St. Anton society of which he
was a member.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

Misses Florence Nankervis,
Audrey Mitchell, Vida Williams
Ethel Ellefsen of the Winona
Normal are at their homes in this
city spending short vacation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

E. E. Lindblad has sold his
residence property on Second Ave.
and Harvey street to Steve Kovall
who will occupy the same as soon
as vacated by Mr.. Lindblad and
family.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

Mrs. John Kovall, who4with her
husband and family have resided
in this city for the past twenty
years. died at her home here this
morning after an illness of some
time. She was 81 years of age and
is survived by her husband, two
sons and two daughters. Her son
is manager of the Kovall & Sons
store in this city. The funeral will
take place Sunday from the Catho-
lie church.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

Mrs. H. J. Lockhart entertained
the ladies Wednesday and Thurs
day afternoons, the afternoon of
Wednesday being devoted to auc-
ton bridge and that of Thursday
to 500" A good time was had
at both sessions.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

Alex Sikala, the new coal deal
err, will furnish you coal at a rea-
sonable price and honest weight,
also with the best kind of wood.
House No. 119, Sheridan St.-Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

Mrs. 1. Sletten has purchased
the residence at the foot of Sheridan
street recently occupied by David
Berglund. Mr.. Berglund has re-
moved his family to Rice, this state.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

Mrs. Jos. Gerzin returned Sun
day from the Soudan hospital
where she had been operated on by
DR.. Burns. She is much improved.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Chinn
entertained a small party of friends
with cards Wednesday evening.
500" was the game and a good
time was had. The hostess served
most appetizing lunch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

Andrew Horngren, factory in
speetor for this district was in the
city today on official business from
Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Smith of
Winton were called to Omaha
Thursday to attend the funeral of
Mr.. Smiths brother-in-1aw.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-03-13

They may talk about the editors
And say that they are poor,
With very few creditors
And little earthly store.
But there is one thing certain,
You cannot keep them down,
For when they can't support them
selves,
They still support the town.