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The Ely miner., 1914-08-07

A good bureau chief knows that he
has his board back of him and
neither the active politician nor the
governor-if any governor wanted
to do that-can monkey with the
force under him.
Unfortunately the board by being
independent of the administrator
by that very fact contradicts the
idea of organization of the govern
ment.
1t we want single administra-
tion in place of sixty or seventy
independent governments, if we
want business administration of
the state, if we want some control
of taxation, the organization of the
government is the necessary step.
How to get around that difficulty?
Simple enough. Organize your
government on business lines, as
the efficiency commission re-
port proposes, and with that adopt
civil service law that will prevent
raids on the departments by politi-
clans at the same time giving the
department heads full swing. The
power to fire men who are not
doing good work is necessary if
you are going to hold the chief
officers responsible for results.
Let the civil service commission
have power to investigate any re-
moval. That's all. Not the power
to reinstate a man, because that
breaks down discipline. Just the
power to investigate and report.
That is pretty effective check on
the misuse of the power of re
moval. 1t may not help the man
who is fired. Accidents will hap
pen and mistakes of judgment are
bound to occur. But if any de-
partment head habitually exercises
poor judgment, it will soon appear.
The facts must come out. And no
administration can survive if the
facts are an indictment of its eff
cheney. That is the same remedy
and the only remedy that there is
in private business. To try to do
more than that is to try to guaran-
tee infallibility. And that is more
than the efficiency commission
knows how to do. 1t is enough to
provide means by which if mistakes
are made they will quickly appear
and the agent who makes the mis-
take can be definitely pointed out.
After that it depends entirely on
whether the people care enough
about good administration of the
states affairs to insist on it.
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07

Evidently the efficiency commits
sion's plan will receive respectful
consideration in the next legisla-
ture. How much further it will
60 will depend on how warmly the
public takes to the idea of system
atizing the states business, putting
it on a business basis and making
the appropriations go as far as
possible.
At least it will receive respectful
consideration. A number of can
didates for the legislature have de-
clared themselves for it in substance
if not in exact detail. Still others
have written that they are interest
ed and will give it the attention it
deserves as the common mind OF
thirty men who have devoted to it
a great deal of thought.
William E. Lee has given assur-
ances that it will not be ignored in
his campaign and w. S. Hammond
has declared himself in accord with
its purpose. 1 think . he says
on the first view of it, that l shall
be found supporting the work so
we'll begun
At bottom, however, it depends
on public opinion. Changes so far
reaching will not be made unless
the public assent to them. 1t is in
effect a change as sweeping as when
a city adopts the commission form
of government and that is not done
without a deal of debate.
In fact it is the same idea as the
commission form for cities, con-
centrating responsibility, simplify
ing administration and making it
possible for men who have a mind
to get results to accomplish what
they are after.
This much is certain. When the
states adopt the system of admins
tration described in the commission S
report, they will no longer be foun-
dering around in a multiplicity of
governments and sea of appropria-
tions. The governor, the heads of
departments and the members of the
legislature will know where they
stand. And the people will know
what their public servants are
doing.
A change that will bring that to
pass is not to be rejected without a
good deal of thought.
One of the virtues of the board
system is that the board stands as a
buffer between the work of the de-
partment and the pressure of politi-
clans for jobs for their friends.
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07

Europe.
We have postponed our summer
tour of Europe.
When in doubt as to what to do,
help your wife wash the dishes.
Millionaires sojourning in Europe
might be of some practical benefit
to humanity by volunteering their
services in the mess tents.
Up to the minute etiquette for
prisoners about to be hung is to
tender their services in the erection
of the scaffold.
An exchange has a department
devoted to Economical House
keeping" Probably intended as a
joke.
This paper wants correspondent
at the front with each of the big
armies of Europe. A golden oppor-
tunity for bright young men of
adventurous dispositions. Appli-
cants must be of unquestioned
courage, fluent writer's of vivid
imaginations, imposing personality,
of bulldog tenacity, and yearning
to pay their own expenses in ex-
change for glory. Limited num-
Der only will be accepted.
Man fights for kisses before
marriage and woman fights for
them afterwards.
And in the meantime the war
of the diamond and the golf links
will continue with unabated zeal.
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07
Uuinton

Wm. Walsh returned last week from
Rochester where he had gone to visit
Mrs. Walsh who is recovering from an
operation.
Miss Emma Hanson has returned
from the summer term at the Duluth
Normal.
Toivo Partti and family are spend
ing some time on Burnside Lake.
A brother of Sherman MCGEE and
friend from Saltwater are here for an
outing trip on Eastwood Lake.
The many Winton friends of Mr..
and Mrs. F. D. Lyman send congratu-
lations On their marriage.
Mrs. Henry Sandboe left Thursday
for her old home in Wisconsin where
she expects to undergo an operation.
Mrs. Chas Fox and children left
Saturday for visit at their old home
at Hayward, Wis.
A fire at the point damaged the resi-
dence and furniture of Victor Hill
last evening to the extent of $500.
The department soon had the fire
under control.
Postmaster Berg has been operated
on at Rochester for cancer. He
has undergone the second operation
and a few days later will have
another. 1t is said that Mr.. Berg
is improving. His daughters, Mrs.
Gustafson and Mrs. Nelson are at
Rochester at the side of their father.
Jas. P. Ward spent several ays in
Duluth this week.
The Swallow & Hopkins mill is
having an enforced idleness owing to
an accident. They expect to start
again Tuesday.
Chas. Penttila of Eveleth and
friends are 10 this vicinity on an out
ing trip.
Mrs. Frank Retter is assisting at
the postoffice during the absence of
Mr.. Berg.
Several complaints have been regis
tered with Mayor Stein in regards to
the non-enforcement of the Sunday
liquor laws. Mr.. Stein telephoned
the Miner this morning that the laws
will be strictly enforced.
The Winton ball team will not 60
to Tower Sunday owing to some mis-
understanding in regard to the fiDan-
cial side of the proposed game. The
Wrginians, an all-star aggregation of
the range city will be here Sunday for
a game.
The Winton team met their fourth
defeat when the Hibbing Hooligans
took the game on score OF five to-
three. The game was well played on
both sides. The Hooligans by bat
ting rally won the game in the first
inning but Winton gave them a bat
tie to the end. Aura pitched for the
Hibbing boys and Bradley for Win
ton. Eight hits were made off Brad
ley and six of Aura. A large crowd
witnessed the game.
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07

AS part of their Safety First"
campaigns, mining companies
should exterminate the blind pigs
in the locations in which their
workmen live. Why they should
condone such hazard as turks in
the use of liquor by their employees
is a mystery. Mesaba range
mining companies are kicking up a
fuss because some of the towns on
the range are touching them up for
tax money to make improvements.
The mining companies don't want
everything-only ninety-nine hun
Crosby Crucible.
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07
To Show at Fairs

Arrangements are now being
made by Fred D. Sherman, Com
missioner of Immigration, to put
on large and complete Minnesota
agricultural exhibits at various
Fairs of the States of Iowa, Illi-
nois and Indiana. Beginning in
August at Galesburg, Illinois,
where a District Fair is held, the
work of showing of Minnesota S
farm products will start. Among
other Fairs to be visited are
Indianapolis, Indiana; Springfield,
Illinois; Waterloo, Iowa; and pos
sibly other large Districts and Tri-
county Fairs will be included in
the itinerary. In some places it is
impossible to secure space in build
ings, and in these cases a large tent
3Ox3O, has been secured and the
exhibit will be shown under canvas.
I am trying to get as many
boosters from Minneeota to attend
these Fairs as l can,'' said Mr..
Sherman, as l realize that it is
much easier for the State to get
publicity when accompanied by a
good sized delegation"
At the Fairs of Indianapolis,
Indiana, and Springfield, Illinois,
the various Railroad Companies,
Associations and Commercial Clubs
will be represented with delegates,
who will spend a few days at the
Minnesota booth boosting for the
State: and many Commercial Clubs
will have representatives on the
ground to look after the interests of
their county.
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07

No matter how convenient it
might be at times, wouldn't you
just hate to have face that would
make bear turn tail and scuttle
off into the bushes, when you
stopped in mad rush to get away
from his pursuit, and looked him
in the eye. This is the story of
Paul Lehrer of Winton, Mimi.
Take it from us that this whole
thing goes to show that troubles,
like bears. will flee if you turn and
face them. ALBERT Lea Tribune.
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07

THE railroads did not get every
thing they asked for in the recent
rate decision, but they did not get
an increase in rates which is i'm
portant in itself. 1t is doubtful
if they are expected to get all they
asked and it is very probable they
are well satisfied. At least they
should be.
The interstate commerce commits
sion called attention to the fact
that the railroads could practice
economies which would consider
ably reduce their expenses. They
could abandon free service to ship
pers, free passes and sell good
deal of their idle property.
The last suggestion is particu-
larly timely in view of the fact that
some of the railroads in this Sec
tion have large land grants with
which they are doing little. They
are merely holding them for an in
crease in value which will come
with the development of the coun-
try in which the small investor and
the farmer are really the ones who
pay the freight. There are thou
sands of acres of such land in St.
Louis county. Some of the rail-
roads are interesting themselves in
disposing of it to actual settlers,
but others never interest themselves
until the board of equalization is in
session and then only to request a
lowering of its taxable valuation.
1t will be interesting to note just
how much truth there was in
statement that raise in freight
rates would be followed by a con-
siderably increased industrial pros
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07
YOUR CITY

If YOU live in place you should
believe in it. If you don't believe
in YOUR town, YOU should move out
of it. Like other places it has ad-
vantages that other places have not,
and your modesty should not pre-
vent you from making the fact
known whenever the opportunity
presents itself. At home or abroad,
whether pursuing pleasure or Ell
gagged in business, do not neglect
to give those with whom you come
in contact to understand that you
live in live town, populated by
enterprising go-ahead, progressive
people and one that is advancing
instead of retograding.
If you can truthfully speak in
commendation of the ability OF
your professional men, the square
dealing methods of your merchants,
the superiority of your churches,
schools and public institutions, and
the industry, energy and sobriety
of your citizens generally, let moth
ing prevent you from exercising
that privilege. You should learn
to believe, if you do not already,
that we have all these and in adj
dition the best located town, the
finest country surrounding it.
If there are any drawbacks it will
not be necessary to mention them.
The people and newspapers of the
competing towns will relieve you
of that task by attending to that
part of it themselves.
Strangers seeking a location are
always greatly influenced in favor
of any place whose citizens are
enthusiastic in its praise. No city
or. town can expect to attain pro-
minence over. its rivals unless its
inhabitants appreciate the ex-
cellence and virtues Of each other
and will collectively spread abroad
their faith in the present prosperity
and future greatness of their own
locality. Talk is a cheap COM
modify, but when rightly utilized
it can be made effective in many
directions and this is one of theru.
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07

perity. If that is proven by the
future the railroads and the busi-
ness interests affected will be keep
ing faith. If it is not it will be
idle for the railroads to look for
further rate increases for some
little time to come. Virginia
Enterprise.
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07
SHOPPERS WHO ARE NOT
SHOPPERS.

Penny savers are dollar raisers
People who save the pennies
have the dollars.
But to have the dollars you must
save the pennies, and to save the
pennies you must know how te
shop.
Some shoppers are not shoppers
They are just spenders.
Money comes easy and goes
easier.
They make plenty of money
yet 'live from hand to mouth
Some times the hand does not
reach the mouth.
Their pockets are large, but
have no bottoms. Some times the
money does not reach their pockets
at all. 1t is spent before it is
made.
They don't know how to shop
how to make dollar buy a hun.
dred cents worth of goods. They
know nothing of what they are
getting until after they get it.
There is one great remedy fol
this careful shopping.
But careful shopping is a prob
lem to some people. They begir
at the end and. quit before they
reach the beginning.
They should turn to the loca
paper. 1t is the shoppers best
friend.
1t faithfully portrays the enter
prise of the community, lists in it:
advertising columns the offering:
of live merchants, and blazes the
path to the stores of best values.
1t gives them shopping informa
tion which otherwise it would take
time to acquire and much which
often they would never know.
AS commercial encyclopaedia il
is the first step to economical shop.
ping, for when a store has offerings
of especial value they are sure te
be found in the paper.
To shop economically they
should study the advertisements
with care-every one of them-a at
every appearance of the paper fol
to overlook it once might mean the
missing of the very articles they
are looking for.
Economical shopping, is easy il
you know how; but if you are a
derelict in the sea of shopping the
paper will tow you to safe port
The paper guides you to the
ways of economical shopping;
economy lifts you to greater af-
fluence, and affluence brings con-
tentment and happiness.
Be shopper-not spender.
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07

the Ely Miner beginning its twen-
tieth year than have been said by
the other newspaper fellers. but we
can say amen" to them all and
remark that every one of the
boquets are deserved. Crosby
Crucible.
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07
THANKS. BROS.

Editor Peter Schaefer, of the Ely
Miner, last week began his twen-
tenth year as the man in charge of
that publication. Mr.. Schaefer is
not only a good newspaper man,
but in addition is a citizen who
does much to advance his town.
Always boosting with his paper and
privately he has done much to keep
Ely in the public eye. Under the
circumstances it is but natural that
he is doing a good business
Biwabik Times.
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County of CT I.O,iiS %.

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County of St. Louis. o.
We. Thos. S. Whitten. Vice President and w. A.
Johnson Cashier of the above named Bank. do
solemnly swear that the above statement is
true to the best of our knowledge and belief.
THoS. S. WRITTEN, Vice President.
w. A. JOHNSON, Cashier.
Correct Attest
c. F. WIEHE,
AXEL ANDERSON,
Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
frsth day of August 1914. F. w. ROGERS.
(SeaD Notary Public
My commission expires May H. 1917.
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07

This paper is on file at 3e-South 3rd street.
Minneapolis. Mimi. at the exhibit room OF The
Immigration Commission. OF The Northern
Minnesota Development Association"
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07

The columns of the MINER are open to the
public for the dicussion of affairs OF public
nature Anything tending towards the personal
OF slanderous will not be published unoer any
condition. We invite communications Oh
public nature and only request that you sign
your name-not necessarily for publication out
as a guarantee of good faith. Write and get II to
this Office not later than Thursday noon
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07

1t would be impossibleto say any
more complimentary things about
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07

The Ely Miner published by
Peter Schaefer, passed its nine
teenth year of existence last week
brim full of good stuff as usual and
Editor Schaefer ssys he expects to
continue for some time to come.
The Miner enjoys a good patron
age and as a consequence Ely has
one of the best weekly newspapers
on the range. Schaefer is an ex-
ceptionally good newspaper man
and deserves success. He is of the
kind that will make a success if
anyone can and he has the we'll
wishes of the entire range. Mr..
Schaefer will entertain a number of
the Range editors next week at
Ely and all who can are going to
take advantage of the hospitality
that awaits them. Gilbert Herald.
Peter Schaefer's Ely Miner is
just entering upon its twentieth
year, and like its editor. appears
younger and better and more
vigorous than its did ten years ago.
The northern end of Saint Louis
county rests on the Miners broad
shoulders. .-Hibbing Ore.
Editor Peter Schaefer has entered
upon his twentieth year as pub
Usher of the Ely Miner and has the
best wishes of the state press for
the future. The Miner always has
worked for the best interests of Ely
and Editor Schaefer is deserving of
the best the city can offer.-Aurora
News.
The Ely Miner has begun its
twentieth year, Editor Peter Schae-
fer, being the guiding hand at the
helm during the whole of that
period. The Ely Miner is one of
the most fearless, outspoken news
papers in the State and has been a
power for good in the thriving city
in which it is published since its
inception until the present day.
The Tribune Herald joins with
Editor Schaefer's host of friends
and well wishers in congratulations
on his past successful career and
trusts that he may long continue to
enjoy the best this merry old world
provides. Chisholm Herald.
The Ely miner., 1914-08-07
ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY
BY JOHN S. PARDEE, Sec.


on the Ground andw ProveIn interesting
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-07
IOWA STATE ENCANIPMENT.
Veterans of Civil War to Be Enter
tanned at Burlington in June.

The city of Burlington is putting
forth unusual efforts and promises to
make the annual encampment of the
Iowa Department of the Grand Army
of the Republic, set for June 10th,
18th and 18th the largest and most
interesting and most enjoyable event
of the kind ever arranged in the
Hawkeye state. The state organiza-
tons of the Women's Relief Corps
and the Ladies of the Grand Army
will be in session in Burlington at
the same time. The citizens have re-
sponded In a most liberal manner
and are giving freely OF. their time
and money, in order that the decora-
lions and the general arrangements
may be worthy Of the occasion. A
very large attendance of veterans is
promised and the allied organizations
expect many visitors in addition to
the regular delegates, The program,
which is to be issued soon, will pro-
vide the usual camp fires, a grand
parade, fine music, novel and beauti-
full decorations, free excursions on
the river, etc. Burlington will give
all visitors a hearty welcome and
promises the best encampment in
the history of the state organization.
Prominent citizens are taking active
interest and are doing hard work on
committees and all are helping, in
order that nothing may be overlook
ed or left undone that can con-
tribute to the comfort and the pleas
ure of the encampment visitors.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-07
Christian Church.

The Bible school last Sunday was
about 1870. Next Sunday our live
superintendent wants 200 children in
attendance. Come in honor OF moth
err.
Remember that day-Mother's
day, next Sunday. There will be
special services with the thought of
her in view all day. Bring your
mother if you can.
The Endeavor contest lasted for
just month. The attendance was
from SO to Is each evening. Last
week it was about 40. The Blues
under the leadership of Miss Zoa
Cannon were defeated by the Gold
led by Miss Esther Henry The los
ing side is to entertain the winners
soon. Announcement later.
Several of the Endeavorers will go
to Indianola this week to attend the
District Endeavor Convention. They
will report some of the convention
work at the Meeting Sunday evening.
Be sure to hear them.
But! That 200! Be one of them
if you can.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-07
Van Vert MethOdism.

The church property has been
much beautified the past week by
grading, done under the supervision
of the pastor. The lawn will soon be
seeded with grass, where the sod has
not been placed The whole lawn
and property is much improved by
the grading and the terracing along
the walk
Next Sunday will be observed as
Mothers Day and sermon appropri-
ate for the day will be preached. The
Sunday school will also observe the
day. Suitable recitations, songs and
special music will be the order of
the service. Do not fail to come for
the services from 10 to IL a. m.
The Junior League meets at 2:SO
D. m. The superintendent urges all
parents to aid in the training of the
future church by encouraging the
children to attend the Junior League.
The Epworth League devotional
meeting at p. m, followed by the
usual preaching service. Subject for
evening DISCOURSE: christianity, a
Business All are cordially invited
to the church services.
Martin H. Keast, Pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-07
Wlliteley-BrOwn.

Mrs. John Fulton and Miss Katie
Forbes gave a shower and announce
ment party at the home of Mrs. Full
ton on Tuesday evening, in honor OF
Mrs. Ray Whiteley, about twenty-five
guests being present. The guest OF
honor had surprised her friends by
sllpping away to Des Moines and be-
ing married on April 10th to Mr.. Ray
Whitley, of Allerton, and they had
succeeded in keeping their marriage
secret for several weeks. The bride
is the daughter of Mrs. Addie Brown
of north of Leon, and sister of
Mrs. Fulton, and is one of the most
popular young ladies of this COM
munity. The groom is prominent
young business man of Allerton, who
has many friends in this city, where
he has been a frequent visitor the
past two years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitley will go to
housekeeping at once at Allerton and
their many friends in this vicinity ex-
tend congratulations and best wishes
for their future happiness and pros
perity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-05-07
Decatur Nj. T.. Church Notes.

Special services next Sunday in
honor of our mothers. There will be
recitations, special music and spec
ial sermon. Every mother should at
tend and bring her family. Attend
in honor of your own mother. A
carnation will be given every mother
as she enters the service Let every
one show our appreciation Of our
mother, whether she is living or not,
by attending these special services
next Sunday morning. Regular ser
vices in the evening. May 18th will
be observed at Maple Grove and Elk
Chapel as Everybody Go To Church
Day" Everyone in the communities
should boost for that day.