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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
SMELLING TROOPS IN MEXICO
Regiment That Went to Front First
Had Been in State for Two
Years.

Minneapolis.-Th sending of the
Twenty-eighth infantry of the United
States regular army to Vera Cruz
was of almost as much interest to
Minneapolis residents as the depart
ure of Minnesota troops would have
been for the regiment, with a Min
neapolis man as one of the commits
stoned officers and ColopAl Edward H.
Plummer, was at Fort Smelling fer
two years. Since early in 1913 the
regiment has been at the Mexican
border.
Second Lieutenant Charles VIM
low Elliott, son of &Idge Charles B.
Elliott, sailed with the regiment
Lieutenant Elliott is a graduate OF
the University of Minnesota. He en-,
tered the army after taking an exam.
ination and Minneapolis friends are
expecting his promotion to rank OF
first lieutenant in a few weeks.
The regiment since it has been On
the Mexican border has been drilling
and getting into shape for a rough
active campaign.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01

can be found for the care and COM
fort of the vacationist, tourist and
sportsman. The railroads all publish
beautifully illustrated pamphlets each
spring giving detailed information in
regard to these, and explaining the
most convenient method by which they
can be reached. In many instances an
hours ride from the great centers of
population will bring one into the
heart Of the best fishing and hunting
grounds. The convenience and mini
mum Of expense with which the vaca-
zionist can find a location to suit his
tastes and desires Is mighty factor in
the popularity Of our recreation re-
sorts. The army of tourists to Min
nesota's hunting and fishing resorts
increases every year and many can be
found journeying half way across the
continent to enjoy a few days af1eld
with dog and gun or at the lakes with
rod and reel.
The Game Of Minnesota.
In the timbered sections, partridge,
quail and ruffled grouse abound. In
the larger open areas one finds the
prairie chicken, while the swamps and
lakes abound with waterfowl of all
species during the migratory seasons.
The vacationist who prefers to spend
his allotted period of freedom in the
exciting search for big game" has an
astonishing surprise in store for him
if he has never paid visit to the
big Woods" Over one-half Of the
area of the state is inhabited by deer,
and moose are found in satisfactory
numbers. The glorious panorama that
nature spreads before the entranced
beholder in these unspoiled Businesses
beggars description and causes the
most glowing accounts Of widely her
aided scenic wonders to pale into in
significance. The most seasoned
guides or the oldest inhabitants of
this section never fails to grow elo-
quent when telling of the wonders of
the northern part of the state.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
Spanish War Veterans EAGER.

Misunderstanding that they are in
favor of peace, but not for the kind
purchased at the price of daily in
suits to the flag, 70 members of Camp
John McEwen, United Spanish War
Veterans, rendered their services by
wire to President Wilson. They asked
the privilege of again defending the
flag of their nation in the threatened
war with Mexico. The resolution to
the president was adopted unanim-
ously and with much cheering.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
Old Officers Reappointed.

Virginia.-At meeting of the city
council Edward F. Johnson was re-
appointed city engineer at a salary
of 5000 month. c. Christofferson
was given his old position as street
commissioner. These TWO places have
been a bone of contention with the
council for month, and other men
were appointed. In the case of the
engineer, the former appointee, A. E.
Anderson, failed to qualify, and Rob-
ert Lindsay, appointed street COM
missioner, could not secure confirma-
ton.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
Buffalo Girl Killed BY Auto.

Montrose.-Miss Marie Pohl of
Buffalo, was killed almost instantly
when an automobile in which she was
riding with Ed Boslough, Mike Sven
son and Miss Edna Warner, turned
over about mile east of Waverly.
The party was returning from
dance. The accident occurred at a.
sharp turn in the road. Boslough,
who was driving, received a severe
cut on the forehead. Swenson and
Miss Warner escaped uninjured.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01

S15,000,000 from expenditures of non.
resident hunting and fishing tourists"
Minnesota's splendid work in keep
ing up and increasing the population
of our lakes, woods and streams.
should never be allowed to cease
With the material benefits to be de-
rived and the health giving opportu.
mites for outdoor life that abound in
such abandon, the matter of expense
dwindles to such an extent that 1t
is not to be considered.
Minnesota is proud of her position
in the country as vacation state
She unselfishly labors to perpetrate
that good name and the present gen.
Grafton looks forward to the time when
1t will leave the rich and bountiful
blessings that it has enjoyed during
Its life to the generations that are to
come, with the hope that the good
work is still to flourish and increase
in the future as it is now.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01

seek foothold in the now unin-
habited portions of the state. To IL
lustrate, we quote the following from
the biennial report Of 1907:
1.-THE material value of Minnesota's
native game, fish and fur bearing an
finals is tremendous and constitutes
one of her greatest natural resources.
The number and area of her inland
lakes and streams exceed those of any
other state. Her forest area suited
to big game is vast in extent. The
possibilities presented in material
sense by these unrivaled attractions
may be at least imagined when it ID
considered that the state of Maine,
with much less area, fewer lakes and
streams and no more alluring attrac-
tons, realizes an annual income Of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
Lutherans Hold Conference.

Thief River Falls.-The Park Re-
gion special conference of the Evan
gelical Lutheran synod of Missouri,
Ohio and other states held its spring
session in st. Johns Evangelical Lu-
theran church in this city. The dis
trict. representing a constituency of
over 1000 voting members and $4,000
adherents, is the largest in the Ger
man Lutheran church of Minnesota.
Pastors from every part of the state
north of the twin cities were in at
tendance.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01

concerted movement that will spread
the sentiment Of conservation In this
most important feature of our state
attractions and resources.
Material Side Also.
Vacation and recreation is not alto
gether a matter Of pleasure. 1t also
has its material side. which make the
question of preserving the wild life
that abounds in the state a serious
one. Deer hunting and fishing must
be regarded as matter of business
as well as of pleasure.
Minnesota's fish and game Is worth
millions to its inhabitants as food
and sustenance for thousands who
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
Missing in Mexico.

Minneapolis. - Frederick J. Split
stone, formerly circulation manager
for the Housekeeper Magazine in Min
neapolis, has disappeared in Mexico.
The state department has been asked
to find him. Splitstone is now man.
aging editor for Les'ie's Weekly. For
two months he has been studying
Mexico first hand and has been send
ing illustrated articles to his paper.
F. L. E. Gauss, general manager, said
that persistent rumors are to the effect
that Splitstone was seized at Torreon.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01

there is deer to be had in 1000 town
ships OF Minnesota, and moose in 600
more? Why are people coming to this
state by the thousands every year to
share the delights of our boundless
recreation grounds unless Minnesota
makes good?"
A Sportsmen's Resort.
Minnesota has many years been the
nations most extensive and popular
resort for the sportsmen. The advan-
tages and resources that are presented
to the lovers Of outdoor life, the
knights of the rod and reel, and the
followers of Diana are most alluring.
covered with forest and stream that
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
Former Game Warden Acquitted.

Hibbing. George Wood, former
game warden and the bone of conten-
ton between the ST ortsmen of north
ern Minnesota and the state board,
was acquitted of the charge of house
breaking by an Itasca county jury.
Wood, with ]. E. Cummings, also q
warden, was charged with breaking
into shack in search of evidence.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
AWARDED MEDALS OF HONOR
French Domestic Servants Accorded
Recognition for Length Of Serv-
Ice or Meritorious Actions.

The French system of awarding med
ais OF honor to employees for 80 years
continuous service In the same estab-
hshment, by decree Of August, 1913,
yas made to include domestic serv-
ants. Tho period OF 80 years is to be-
reduced to 20 years for those who fur
Otsh proof that they have belonged for
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
Democrats Indorse Du Bots.

Bemidji.-At well-attended meet
ing of democrats of the sixth con-
gressional district here, DR.. ]. A. Du
Bots of Sank Center was indorsed as
candidate for the seat now held by
Lindbergh. DR.. Du Bots was a can
didate twelve years ago, when he ap-
posed Buchanan of Little Falls He
attended the conference, but would
not say positively he would be a can
didate.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
STAMP IS VALUED AT $4,000
One Issued In British Guiana Known
to Collectors as the Rarest
In the World.

Pride of place among the many valu-
able and unique specimens belongs to
a singularly unpretentious and sorry
looking stamp issued in the colony of
British Guiana in 1856, for provisional
use pending the arrival of fresh con-
Segment of the regular postage
stamps from England, writes ID. b.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01

Armstrong in the Strand. It Is of the
denomination one cent, the design be-
ing crudely set up from ordinary print
er's type at the office Of the Official
Gazette, with the central device of a
sailing ship taken from the heading to
the shipping announcements in the pa
per.
The single known copy of this rarity
was discovered by young collector
in the colony among some old family
papers stored away in an attic. Know
ing nothing of its scarcity and not be-
ing favorably impressed by its appear
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01

ten years to a mutual benefit society
regulated by the law of April 1, 1898;
that they have made supplementary
deposits for the increase Of their re-
tirement pensions in the Caisse Ma
tionale des Retraites Pensioners Ma
tional bank) or any other insurance or
ganization governed by the law of
April 5, 1910; or that they have raised
four children to the age Of at least
sixteen years. The medal Is to be
granted without condition of length of
service of any one who performs In
connection with his occupation a par:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01

ance. he sold it to another collector for
a trifing sum, the purchaser also be-
ing ignorant Of lbs great bargain. u
timately it found its way to Europe
and now reposes in the collection Ct
M. Philippe de la Renotiere Of Paris,
the distinguished owner of the worlds
greatest stamp collection, who pur-
chased it many years ago for an
amount that has never been disclosed,
but 1t is believed to have been at that
period a record one. It's intrinsic value
today, in the very unlikely contingency
Of its ever coming into the market, is
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01

its leg was a metal ring marked.
"Witherby, High Holborn. London"
Mr.. Witherby, who is the editor Of
British Birds" has ringed 10000 birds
of all kinds. including this skylark.
with the object Of obtaining more ex-
act knowledge Of their movements
and migrations, whether they return
to nest at the place of their birth. and
SO on. The skylark in question was
quite young, and was ringed in the st.
Anne's district on May %. 1913. so
that there is not much to be learned
from the case.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01

Il Ia human nature to look with COW
etous eyes at unattainable things. In
doing SO, how much do we miss that
is close at hand? Who has not longed
for a trip to the Maine woods, the
trout streams of Colorado, the noun
tains. the seashore or the sunny
south?" The nearness of things may
obstrCct our vision but to others these
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
MINNESOTA, PLAYGROUND OF THE NATION
BY CHARLES W. HENkE,
Secretary Of the Minnesota and Fish Commission.

The Creators plan for beautiful,
plenteous and happy surroundings for
man is evident In the lavishness with
which they are bestowed upon this
region. But what would this rich
heritage have profited us If we, as a
state. did not realize the responsible
ity that accompanies it? This supply
of wild game that makes our state SO
attractive to the tired worker. quick
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01

lie Sueur Center Raises License Fee.
LIE Sueur Center.-As one result of
the fire the town has one less saloon.
The council has refused to transfer
the license of the saloon destroyed
and has also raised the license fee
from $500 to $625.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
Incubator Starts Eire.

Mankato.-The residence of Sydney
Annis, in the township of Sterling,
burned to the ground from fire sup
posed to have started from the lamp
in an Incubator in the woodshed. Loss
$4,000.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
Window Falls on Woman.

Oslo.-Mrs. Ben Johnson of this
city was injured when big plate
glass window in local store was
blown out by a high wind, as she was
passing it. The heavy glass inflicted
several deep injuries.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
Gas Lamp ExpIodes; Man Hurt.

Osle.-Alger Oseth was badly burn
ed about the face and hands when the
can of wood alcohol, which he used
in lighting the gasoline lamps in the
Oslo Cooperative store exploded.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
ertainly in excess of ten thousand dol

certainly in excess Of ten thousand dol
lars.
A report on this famous stamp by a
celebrated expert states that "the
copy Is poor one, dark magenta In
color, and somewhat rubbed. 1t is ini
tailed e. D. W. and dated April 1, the
year not being distinct enough to be
read" Nevertheless. it Is the rarest
stamp In the world.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01

ticularly meritorious act of devotion
to the family by whom he is employed.
The Journal Oficiel of February 8,
1914. contained list of more than
1900 domestic servants to whom the
medal of honor has been awarded by
the minister Of labor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
PAVING Bids Rejected.

East Grand Forks.-Eleven bids
for paving portion of the residence
district of East Grand Forks were re-
jected by the city council, because of
remonstrances by citizens, who re-
garded them too high.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
Winter Rye a Fine Prosneet.

Clinton.-The seeding of small grain
is practically completed in this coun-
ty. The seed went into the ground
under very favorable conditions. Win
ter rye is coming up strong and
promises to be a good crop.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
Learning Habit. Of Birds.

A skylark killed by a golf ball,
struck by Mr.. earns of Darwin,
while playing on the links at st.
Anne's-on-Sea. England. was the sub
ject Of . novel experiment. Round
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01

very things by distance lend enchant-
ment"
Because we cannot sail down the
magic Rhine, need we ignore the ma
jestic scenery of our own state? If we
cannot fish for tarpon at our Gulf re.
sorts have we not plenty Of excitement
with the finny in domestic waters?
II we cannot camp in the Rockies or
the Adirondacks, have we not millions
of acres and miles of shore, right at
home that furnish the most ideal
camping spots Of the world? Why
sigh for the game trails of Africa when
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
Drops Dead in Field.

Pelican Rapids.-Carl Gustave Pet
erson, an old resident of Pelican
township, dropped dead while work
ing in a field.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01
militia ORDERED
TO Be PREPARED
MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD
MAY BE CALLED OUT AT
ANY TIME.
PLANS ARE ALL BEING MADE
Men Ready for Quick Mo-
bilization-Most Will
Volunteer.

Minneapolis Erie D. Luce,
Of the First regiment, Minnesota Ma
tional guard, in common with the
other regiment commanders in Min
nesOta, has received orders from
General Fred B. Wood of the state
troops to get in touch with the other
officers Immediately and to get ready
to mobilize at short notice.
Most Will Volunteer.
Anticipating the receipt of the order
Colonel Luce met with the officers of
the First regiment. At the meeting
he was assured that far more than
IS per cent of the men would volun-
teer for service in event of a call to
arms and was assured that the offic-
ers would also volunteer
This assured the acceptance of the
Minnesota troops under their present
organization. Fort Smelling would be
the mobilization station under the
law.
Twin City Recruits.
Colonel Luce has ordered the COM
panies to recruit above the peace
footing required by the war depart
ment, though all the companies are
well above the minimum required.
Recruits are being taken at the arm
cries both in Minneapolis and ST.
Paul.
Should call come to the Mime
sofa national guard, the officers be-
lieve the three regiments would be
held at Fort Smelling only long
enough to innoculate the men against
typhoid fever, which would take but
few days.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-05-01

The United States exported $4,000.
900 gallons of gasoline in the fiscal
year ending with June.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-03-05
SMUGCLED OPIUM
FOUND IN RESORT
1T Is SAID THAT STEVEDORE
SMUGGLED IN THE OPIUM
FROM GERMANY.

New York, March f.--kn extensive
opium smuggling conspiracy, unearth-
ed by government investigators, came
to light yesterday and a Hoboken ho-
tel keeper and two Mott street China
men were arrested Opium, alleged to
have been smuggled from Germany,
was seized in a house in Chinatown
The customshouse officials learned
that ramifications of the alleged plot
extended through Germany to Persia,
where the opium was grown. The
smugglers employed steyedore in
Bremen, who carried the opium on
beard ship, concealed in life pre-
server. There it was given to mem
Der Of the crew who acted for the
smugglers. On arrival al New York
an American longshoreman was en-
ployed to take the opium to the hotel
in Hoboken whence it was removed
to Yee Sang's shop in Chinatown.
1t was the discovery of Is pounds of
the drug concealed in a secret panel
in the shop that led to the arrests.
Customshouse officials believe that
this shipment is the first one that has
arrived.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-03-05
COMMISSION HAS BEEN APPOINT.
ED BY CARRANZA TO IN
VESTiGATE CASE.
MEANS TEST OF AUTHORITY
Will Demonstrate Whether Constitu-
tionaIists Inte ded to Afford Protec-
tcn to Foreigners and Make Repair
alton for lnjc7y Done Them.

Washington, March 1, Announce
ment OF Gen. arranza, constitutional
ist commander in chief, that he had
appointed a >C.lmission to investigate
the recent execution of w. S. Benton,
/ British Subject, coupled with the
declaration from Great Britain, that
she would not look to the United
States for action as a result of the in
'ident, was generally accepted today
rs meaning the abandonment of t1e
expedition Of American and British
representatives who were TO have
gone to chihuahua to examine Ben
tons body.
There IS every reason to believe
that Great Britain has closed the
Benton case for the present, though
she has reserved the right to eXtcs
separation in the future. England's
withdrawal at this time and Carfan-
za's determination to riqVestigate the
Benton killing Of his own accord will
put the United States, it is believed
in the position of a patient observer,
with no present necessity for furt, ef
inquiry.
The decision Of Carran2a to investi-
gate the Benton execution will mean
test Of his authority over Gen. viii
according to many officials here, and
will turther demonstrate whether the
constitutionalists intend to afford pro-
lection to foreigners and make repair
alton for injury done them.
Next steps in the situation seemed
'to depend on Gen. CarfanZa. His dec
laration that the United States has no
right to inquire about the wefare Of
any foreign subjects but her own, VII
not be accepted by the Washington
government. Carranza's friends here
were hopeful today that he would even
tually alter his position on this p int,
and reveal friendly attitude toward
the United States.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-03-05
BOARD SUPPORTS
THE ASSOCIATION
APPRoPRiATEs $50 FOR PURPOSE
OF BEAUTlFYING SCHOOL
GROUNDS OF CITY.

The committee from the Civic as.
sociation which has charge of the i'm.
provements now under way to make
.of Brunswick a 'City Beautiful" ap.
peared before the board Of education
at the meeting yesterday morning in
the interest of the movement.
An appropriation Of $50 was grant
ed the association by the board which
will be expended in beautifying the
school grounds by the planting OF
trees and shubbery of various kinds
A committee from the Parent
Teachers association also was pres
ent in the interest Of supervised play
grounds, but on account of the alb
sence from the city of the president
of the board, A. V. Wood, who is q
firm advocate of the movement, tbs
matter was laid over until the mex
meeting when there is little question
but that it will receive favorable con
sideration as the need of action is
manifest.
With the generous support extended
by the board o. education, and the in
terest being shown by the people o.
the city in the movement, there Is nc
question but that council viii give al
aid possible, and the camYaien inauau
rated by the ladies' of the Civic asgo
citation for a City Beautiful" is vel
assured.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-03-05
STEAMER FROZEN IN ICE.

Louisburg, n. s., March 4.-Frozen
in an ice pack and drifting at the
mercy Of currents off the southeast
ern coast Of Cape Breton, out of coal
and water and short of provisions, is
the predicament Of the steamer G. d.
Eastington long overdue at this port
News to this effect reached here tcdly
Officer Seabourre and three Of the
steamers crew They were picked up
off the ice near Gouin island, suff er.
ing from cold and exposure. They had
set out in dory to reach Gouin IS
land to report the steamers plight
but lost their bearings in a fog and
were for many hours in an open boat
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-03-05
STEAMER RIVERsDALE FLoATED.

Newport News, Va, March 4.-With
her rudder gone, her propeller damag-
ed and bad leak in her hull near the
stern, the British steamer Riversdale,
which was ashore for ten days near
Little Island, south of Capt Henry, ar
rived here this morning, having been
fioated at II O'Clock last night, and
proceeded to the plant of the Newport
News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co. to
be docked for a survey. That several
of the plates on the ships hull are
sprung is indicated by the nature Cf
the leak, but the full extent of the
damage will not be determined until
a survey has been completed by
Lloyd's surveyor. The Riversdale
came here in tow of the wrecking tug
L. l.. Merritt, which fOated her.