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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-11-20
National Forest Timber For Sale

Sealed bids will be received by
the District Forester, Denver,
Colorado, up to and including Dec.
7, 1914, for $50, 900 feet B. M. white
pine; 5000 feet B. M. Norway pine;
10000 feet B. M. Spruce; As, 900 feet
B. M. tamarack; 525 single cords
spruce pulpwood; and 1926. No 2 and
better cedar ties, more or less, upon
designated area within Sections
81, 81 and 80, T. 20 N, r. 7 w., 4th
p. M, Superior National Forest,
Minnesota. No bid of less than
$500 per M feet for white pine,
$500 per M feet for norway pine.
$500 per M feet for spruce. S1.35
per M feet for tamarack, so 10 per
cord for spruce pulpwood and .O5t
per tie for No. 2 and better cedar
ties will be considered. Deposit
with bid, 100000. The right to
reject any and all bids is reserved.
Before bids are submitted full in
formation concerning the timber,
conditions of sale, and submissions
Of bids should be obtained from the
Forest Supervisor, Ely, Minnesota.
11-6 lI-20
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-11-20
BIG SURPRISE TO MANY
in THIS TOWN

Local people are surprised at the
QUICK results received from simple
buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc., as
mixed in Adleri-ka, the German rem
edy which became famous by curing
appendicitis. This simple remedy
draws off such a surprising amount of
old foul matter from the body that A
SINGLE DOSE relieves sour stomach,
gas on the stomach and constipation
INSTANTLY. 1t is the best remedy
we have ever sold.
A. S. JAMES, Druggist. -Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-11-20
BOOT SHOP IN A BOOT.

A boot six feet long and three feet
high, made in correct proportions
and of genuine leather, stands in
front of a Los Angeles repair shop.
1t contains set of pigeonholes and
drawers for nails, tools, etc., and is
furnished with a half-horsepower
electric motor operating a stitching
machine. Standing in his boot, the
workman goes on with his task, to
the amusement of the crowds that
pass along, and the novel advertise
ment is said to be trade-bringer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-11-20
A DOWNCAST STATE.

''The German aviators the Rus
slams captured while making long
distance record must have felt cheap
at such a termination to thier ex-
pected glory"
eyes, it was something of come
down for them"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-11-20
AIR PORTS IN GREAT BRITAIN
otsens Movement on Foot to, Fos.ss
and Encourage the Art Of
Aviation.

The Aerial league of the British
empire, in conjunction with the war
office, and the admiralty, is making
an effort to arouse the British pub
lie from its apathy in regard to avi-
alton.
Plans are being made for the pro-
vision of aerial landing places
throughout Great Britain. At first
these "air" ports will be situated at
places where they are most needed
by the services, but in course of time
it is hoped to have 40 or 80 dotted
about the country.
At least 25 acres will be required
for each landing place, and they will
be equipped with two hangers, fuel,
spare parts, telephone, and, where
possible, wireless installation.
1t is hoped that the financial re-
sources will be considerably aug
mented by letting out the landing
places as football and recreation
grounds, but considerable sum OF
money will be necessary for the in
itial expense.
At present, cross-country flying ID
considerably handicapped by the abb
sence of suitable landing places, and
it is hoped that a scheme which
arouses local interest as well as pa
triotism will receive the fullest sup
port in the Old Country, and later
in the Observation-Disclosures Her
aid.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-11-20
GREAT HEAT VALUE OF RESIN
Good Reason Why II Was Fed to the
Furnaces Of the Old Mississippi
Steamboats,.

Many a Mississippi river steam
boat, it is now declared, was blown
up in the old days when, in order to
win a race, the barrels of resin in the
cargo were preached to feed the fires.
Resins add heat value, not only to
the wood that contains them, but also
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-11-20
Took Gold for Her Nerves.

Pulverized gold as a remedy for
shattered nerves figured at Kansas
City in suit for $500 damages
against the Metropolitan by MISC
Maud Wilson. teacher In the George
Baker Logan school Miss Wilson
was struck by q street car in 1919.
and testimony in the circuit court re-
Gently brought out the unusual treat
ment she required. Gold was admin
istered in one-sixtieth Of grain
doses
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-11-20
TRADE TROUBLE.

''What is the matter with the car
penter who called on the doctor?"
4 don't know, but | guess he's got
the shingles"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-11-20
FOREST NOTES

Although there were an unusual
number of forest fires on the
national forests of Oregon and
Washington this year, the loss OF
merchantable timber has been
relatively small.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-11-20

The propellors of aeroplanes such
as are used in the present European
war may be made of selected ash
which is both strong and light and
will not split under vibration or
shock, or of builtup layers of
spruce with mahogany centers.
The framework of the machines,
too. is generally made of wood
spruce being much used on account
of its straight grain and freedom
from hidden effects.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-11-20

1t is said that the German
invaders of Belgium, whatever else
they may have destroyed, have
been careful not to injure park
trees. The cavalrymen, as re-
port goes, are forbidden to tie
their horses to trees for fear that
the animals will knaw the bark.
Germany was the first nation to
apply forestry on large scale,
some of the crown forests having
been under scientific management
for over hundred years.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-11-20

A surprisingly large number of
substances, ranging all the way
from the condensed fumes of
smelters to the skinned milk of
creameries, have been tried or sug-
gested as means of preserving
wood from decay. Most of them
however, have been found to have
little or no value for the purpose.
Certain forms of coal-tar and zinc
chloride are the most widely used
wood preservatives.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-11-20

SUMMONS IN APPLICATION FOR REGIS
TRATION OF LAND.
The Press., 1914-06-24
SENSES OF PLANTS.
A Theory That Flowers See and Heaf
 and May Even Talk.

A Theory That Flowers See and Heaf
 and May Even Talk.
 Jean Viaud-Bruant who is one of the most famous French hOrticulturiStS, has just published q little book oI! flowers. ill which he advances the the Ory q believe it is not entirely novel; that flowers both see and hear AS q young man. he says, he began to study flowers, for which he has always had q passion, and he sought to understand the habits of the bloOms which he cul- tivated. When he saw the growing plant reach out toward the necessary support he asked himself whether the action was the result of VOlitiOn and whether the plant had eyes.
 M. Viaud- Bruant is now apparently convinced that flowers both hear and see. There are some that are sensitive to anaesthetic substances, ether in par ticular. which suggests the existence of a nervous system, like that of a nervous woman. And he would even credit them with something analogous to the power of speech.
 "One knOws," he writes. that the perfume of flowers is d manifestation of vegetable life. a living radiation. Perfume is as much d vibration as an olfactory sensation. The perfume is the voice of the flower A bouquet is a wordless romance. Each perfume or. rather, each OdOrOuS sensation core spends with a certain rate of vibration. iC captions of sound, light and scent. The strong scent corresponds with the deep notes, while the delicate odors core spOnd with the shrill notes. ."-Paris Cor Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Press., 1914-06-24
CURING SLICE IN GOLF.

An Expert Suggests Some Remedies
 For Troublesome Habit.
 The slice is unfortunately a common fault at golf, destroying all hope of accuracy as well as distance in the drive. The remedy becomes obvious as soon as the cause of Slicing is thor Oughly understood. That 1t is due to a horizontal rotation of the ball in it's flight is umquPStiOnable. from the an, alugy of the curved ball in bHSebalI. The question Is as to how this motion of rotation iS impnrted to the ball.
 The remedy lies either in eliminat ing the twist of the wrists or in com penSation for il by turning the club in the hands while addressing the ball. If you are confirmed SliCpr turn the club in the hands SO that the face sInnt$ sharply inward while the hands and arms are otherwise held in the ISu al position. Address the ball with the club in this position and then swing HS usual. Ton will be agrepabIy sur pri<rd to see Il straight ball or d pull. \ few trials: will serve to determine the position Of the club in addressing the ball M>hii'h will give the desired straight shot.
 All the curves. the slice. the pull and the rise are sharply emphasized in lon" : hutS The sharp. hard blow of d rap q stroke sets up n much more rapid rOtA lion ut the ball just aS in the billiard shots. k. K. stuart in Outing Maga zine
The Press., 1914-06-24
Peraia's SorrowfuI Tree.

There is a tree in Persia to which the name "the sorrowful tree' is given. perhaps because 1t blossoms only in the evening. When the first star ap- pears in the heavens the first bud of the sorrowful tree opens and as the shades of night advance and the stars thickly stud the sky the buds continue gradually opening until the whole tree looks like one immense white flower. On the approach of dawn. when the brilliancy of the stars gradually fades in the light of day, the sorrowful tree closes it's flowers and ere the sun is fully risen not single blossom is wis ible. A sheet of flower dust as white as snow covers the ground around the foot of the tree, which seems blighted and withered during the day. while, however, it is actively preparing for the next nocturnal festival. The fra grance of the blossoms is like that of the evening primrose.
The Press., 1914-06-24
3O,OOO VOICES!
And Many Are The Voices of Stafford
 Springs People

Thirty thousand voices - What q grand chorus And that's the number of American men and women who are publicly praising Doans Kidney Pills for relief from backache, kidney and bladder ills. They say it to friends. They tell it in the home papers. Stafford Springs people are ill this chorus. Here's Stafford Springs case.
 George Irons, farmer, Furnace Ave-. Stafford Springs, Conn. says: About year ago my back became very lame and sore and I knew that my kidneys were disordered. got a supply of Doan's Kidney pills at the Eaton Drug Store and the first box made a great improvement. After I had used three boxes, was free from the trouble. Since then when 1 have taken Doan's Kidney Pills, they have benefited me. ''
 For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cents. Foster M-ilburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan 's-- and take no other.
The Press., 1914-06-24
Exploiting the Antique.

A gang of swindlers in Toulouse had for stock in trade beautiful antique cabinet and a considerable stock of au- dacity. With these they took for a short lease a historic chateau near Toulouse, installing a venerable old lady to play the part of owner. Then they found collector of antiques, per suaded him to visit the chateau and sold him the really valuable cabinet at a good round price. After the bargain was concluded they invited the victim to lunch, and while he was eating the meal the real cabinet was replaced by a perfect imitation, which the victim
 carried off with him. The swindlerS before their arrest succeeded in selling their cabinet thirty-three times at prices varying from $500 to $3,OOO.
The Press., 1914-06-24
MANSFIELD.

The feature of the thirty third week of the International Egg Laying Contest at Storrs was gain of twenty eggs or a total yield for the week of 33O9 as compared with 3289 for the preceding week. The best single pen yield for the week amounted to 6l eggs which equals but does not surpass the best pen record since the contest opened. This record was made by the pen of English Leghorns owned by Tom Barron. Two pens of Leg horns owned by Chas. N. St. John, Greene, N. F., and George A. Cos grove, West Willington, and which same two pens tied for first place in the thirty second week, tied for second place with exactly the same yield, viz 57 eggs. Three pens of Leghorns owned by Glenview Poultry Farm, Rockville, Manor Poultry Farm, Long Island, N Y., and P. G. Platt, Wallingford, Pa., tied for third place with a yield of 55 eggs each.
 The 15 leading pens to date are as follows. The figures in the parenthe- sis show the number laid during the week:-
 Tom Barron, Catforth, England, White Wyandottes, (39) 1873.
 Francis F. Lincoln, Mt. Carmel, White Leghorns, (49)-I3O7.
 Merrythought Farm, Columbia, White Wyandottes, (51)-1216.
 Neale Bros., Apponaug, R. l., White Wyandottes, (39)-
 Tom Barron, Catforth, England, White Leghorns, (61) -1169.
 . Cecil Guernsey, East Cobbleskill, N. Y., White Leghorns, (42)-1119.
 A. B. Brundage, Danbury, Single Comb Rhode Island Reds, (49)-1111.
 Dr. LA. Fritchey, Harrisburg, Pa. , Single Comb R. I. Reds, (45) 1OS8.
 Marwood Poultry Farm, Butler, Pa., White Leghorns, (4D-1O79.
 Jules F. Francais, West Hampton, L. l., NY, Barred Plymouth Rocks, (38) -1O57.
 Pinecrest Orchards, Groton, Mass. , Single Comb Rhode Island Reds, (47) -IO49.
 P. G. Platt, Wallingford, Pa. White Leghorns, (5O-lO46.
 Bonnie Brook Poultry Farm, Sara toga, N. Y., White Leghorns, (5D- lr43.
 Beanford Farm, Groton, White Leghorns, (53) -IO43.
 Glenview Poultry Farm, Rock vile, White Leghorns, (55) 987.
 Storrs College Experimental, Pen White Leghorns, not in the contest ), (52) -l33O.
The Press., 1914-06-24
ST. LOUIS AS A VILLAGE.
In 1767 1t Had Forty five Houses and
 as Many Families.


 as Many Families.
 Captain Philip I'itmln, an officer in the engineering corps of the British army, was selected by General Gage in I67 tn make an expert report on the territory just acquired from France on the east side of the Mississippi riv- CT. Pitman came to the Mississippi valley. the Illinois country 1t then was called. and travelled about for several months. Here is what he wrote of St. Louis in the early part of 1767:
 '"This village is one league and half above Kaoquias, on the west side of the Mississippi. being the present head quarters of the French in these parts. It was first established in the year 1764 by a company of merchants, to whom M. D'Abbadie had given an ex- elusive grant for the commerce with the Indian nations on the river Mis- soury, and for the security and en- couragement of this settlement the staff of French officers and the com missarY were ordered to remove here, upon the surrendering of Fort Char tres (forty miles south of St. Louis on the Illinois side) to the English, and great encouragement was given to the inhabitants to remove with them, most of whom did.
 '"The company has built a large house and store here. and there are about forty-tive houses and as many families. No fort or barracks are yet built. The French garrison consists of captain commandant. two lieuten- ants, a fort major, one sergeant, one corporal and twenty men."-St Louis Times.
The Press., 1914-06-24
For HusbandS.

A clergyman took down a small vol ume. This is called" he said, ''the In structions of Ptah-ho-Tep.' It is one of the very oldest papyrus writings known. It gives. among other things. advice to husbands, and that advice is as good today as it ever was. Listen" " And he read:
 "If thou be wise furnish thy house well.
 "'Woo thy wife ever and never quar- rel with her.
 "'Nourish her datntily.
 "Deck her out, for fine dress is her greatest delight.
 "'Feed her upon sweets.
 "'Perfume her.
 "'Make her glad with praise.
 "'Adorn her with jewels, feathers and the skins of beasts as sumptuously as thy purse will suffer-"
The Press., 1914-06-24
Eacrs Versus Eancies.

Richard Le Gallienne waS Symlr tniZing with young writer who> book of poetry had heen refused l. twelve publishers.
 Real lovers of poetry" said MT. l. GalIicnne. are unfortunately bccom ing rare. Too many people nowaday are like the judge.
 "This judge was recommended by ; poetic friend to read Shelley. Tn great man Of the law said he suppose, he ought to read little poetry. and having heard so much of Shelley, h' would try him.
 And what do you think of it?' sait his friend to the judge after he hat waded through few pages of 'Epipsy chidion.' Isn't it beautifully
 "'WelI. well--oh, yes. daresay | is,' said the judge. But what l wan to know is when are we going to get n the facts ? "-WashingtOn Star.
The Press., 1914-06-24
AnteI Rnnm kaua-

4 n".&<umith employed in one of New itrk'< largest hotels explained the lock ,!>I'IIi nt the house. saying that there were l.:Lm looms in the hotel with in lividuaI keys. each of which will open pElN Ihp lock it was made for. The
 nIa>IrI key" however. will open or |" k all uf the doors in the hotel. and ,hr emergency key besides doing hI< will lock a tlOOr SO that no other Rev will "I"n it The "maSter key" Inu lh' key made especially for any ,np uI tlI" doors are useless after the '"i"r""a:'y key has locked the door Win ' il man may be locked in 0r out .f I.I> room. and if so he will remain n, k''h III or out until the "emergpn'y Rev l> u>,-iI again It sets d lWk so that nu ether key can turn it New luIk IIInr>
 Too much is worse than want.-Ger. man ProVerb.
The Press., 1914-06-24
Not a Very Rio Bluff,

There is a story of man from out of town who came to New York and fell not among thieves, but liars. He lis tened to the tales of those who haled him about the city. and they came al last to Spuyten Duyvil. The Palisades were pointed out to him, and he heard that the Hudson river scenery was the most beautiful in the world. He turn ed away and was not impressed. . But" they remOnstrated, "those bluffs of the Palisades are 500 feer high!'
 Well" he returned sadly, "I'Ve learned to know that that isn't a very big bluff in New York"
 The story does not go on from there, but it ought to add, as if it were Il moral. that that man knew New YOrE very well for a stranger.-New York Post.
The Press., 1914-06-24
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
Lnna 2a IHHA
JUne NH IBb4 ItemG Of local interest taken from the column Of The Press, thirty years ago

O. F. Harwood has sold to Michael Sullivan, from South Coventry, the Doolan house on Center street, for
 The Stafford Savings Bank of Stafford Springs is doing business in it's new rooms in Warren block, but the room is not yet finished
 The Oronoco block will be ready for occupants July 1st. Stores are thus far let as follows, beginning at the east end: Abel, the Blue Front clothier; Walker, dry goods; A. S. Eaton, dry goods, groceries, etc, J. Clark, barber, who will also put in bath rooms. This leaves one store yet to let. ''.
 Report of school in district No. 13, for the term ending June goth; Katie l.. Patten teacher: Not absent or tardy- Lima Newell, Mabel Truesdell, Hattie Graves, Josie Newell, LeRoy Harwood, Willie Evarts, Forrest Cutler; Bertha Patten and Arthur Evarts absent half day; Herbert Fletcher, Lonnie Graves, Everton Hayes, Eva Fletcher, tardy but once. Whole number of scholars 27; aV- craze daily attendance 25.
 The academy at Monson close this week. At the former institution John J. Hassett of Stafford Springs graduates. Charles Mccarthy of Stafford Springs finishes his course as middle and will next year enter the senior class. Lewis Mclaughlin of Stafford Springs closes the junior year, and c. E. Lyon of Stafford the first year At Wilbraham, Miss Mary Whiton of West Stafford graduates. Miss Mary Taft of Stafford Spring. has omitted the spring term at Will braham because of impaired health, but expects to resume studies at tn, fall term. Louis Converse of Stafford Springs is also at the Wilbraham school.
 Born. Stafford Springs, 23d, s daughter to Orrin l.. Judd. Wes Stafford, 22d, daughter (Ida May to Pliny M Harwood; 24th, a daugh ter to Wilbur Holmes. Stafforc Springs, 4th, daughter to Andrew Parkhurst. Staffordville, 10th, sol to Charles Lubold.
 Married. Somers, 10th, by Rev o. E. Thayer, Orlando L. Dart an, Ella M. Pease, both of Somers.
The Press., 1914-06-24
Fountain Pana,

It is a popular fallacy that fountain pens are quite a modern invention. As a matter of fact. an old work of refer ence published in 1795 contains an H. lustration of fountain pen, the ap- pearance of which is very much like those sold at the present time. It's construction. however, was somewhat elaborate and clumsy, the pen consist ing of various pieces of metal which had to be screwed and unscrewed be- fore the pen could be used.
The Press., 1914-06-24
The Sunrena Court.

The supreme court of the United States is supposed to be strictly non
 political, free from all parties and above all parties. It was designed b.! the fathers of the constitution to act as the governor" or 'flywheel." of our system of government, maintain
 ing justice and right in the midst of the wrangling factions and clashing in tcrests. According to the theory, the supreme court is to know nothing but the constitution and the laws that arc made in pursuance thereof and in ev cry matter that is brought up before l. to hold the balance even. regardless O everything else.-NPw York American
The Press., 1914-06-24
@lOO REWARD. &1OO.

The readers of this paper will be pleased tc learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all its stages, and that is Catarrh Halls CatarFh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the med ical fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional Halls CataTTh Cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Ol the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing it's work. The pr0pr1etorS have so much faith In its curative powers that they Oner One Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t falls to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
 Sold by all Druggists, 75C
 Take Halpe Family Pills for constipation.
The Press., 1914-06-24
They Didn't Chatter,

A doctor attended an old lady from Scotland who had caught severe cold
 Did your teeth chatter when you felt the chill coming over you?" asked the doctor.
 Il dinna ken. doctor; they were lying on the table," was the pleasant reply. New York Globe.
The Press., 1914-06-24
Cubic Feet,

A cubic foot of water contains one and one-half gallons Q.728 cubic inch esl and weighs sixty-two and One-half pounds. One cubic foot of bituminous coal weighs from forty-seven to fifty pounds One cubic foot of anthracite coal weighs about tifty-three pounds.
The Press., 1914-06-24
Story Tellsra and Liar.

A chap may be great story teller when he's out at night with the crowd but he's only plain, ordinary, every day liar, without any originality at that, when he gets home and begins to explain why he stayed out so late.- Philadelphia Inquirer,
The Press., 1914-06-24
Prepared to so Psssimistie

An exact illustration of pessimism was that given by an elderly person who remarked one sunny morning: Fl have a premonition that something is going to happen today. l don't know what. but 1 won't like it." - Golfers Weekly.
The Press., 1914-06-24
Merry HestINa.

The Caller-YOu say that your son dislikes the country and wants to go to the city. Does he seem very restive at hOme? Mrs. Tungtwist-Yes; he's aw- full restive. He ain't done nOthin' but rest since he graduated from college Princeton Tiger.