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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-04

SOME of our range contemporaries
have become all het up on the sub
ject of a square deal to the mining
companies. Some of the articles
produced make fair reading and
contain much information worth
more than a passing thought. Some
of the worthy opponents of the
square deal seem to be laboring
under the delusion that the towns
are attempting to rob the mining
companies when in fact the towns
affected are only trying to better
their conditions and at the same
time make more equitable divi-
sion of the expense.
Many of the prosperous cities
and villages in the county have for
years suffered under the yoke of
mining control and grass has
grown in the streets. Street and
other improvements were not made
for the simple reason that the per
centage of taxation would increase
and as the mining companies own
ed the larger share of taxable pro-
perty in the cities and towns of the
range, they were 10th to pay the
percentage called for by their valua-
tons.
The common property in the
cities and villages was assessed at
the going rate and valued at all the
law allowed while the mining in
terests were assessed at barely
nothing and their valuations were
placed at about 80 times less than
they actually were worth.
This method did not set just
right with the people of the towns
who were in the business of build
ing up cities, schoolhouses and
making such other improvements
so as to make the towns worth
living in. In consequence there
has been considerable i'll feeling
developed on the part of the tax
payers in the cities and the mining
forces have lost out in the elections
and their men were knocked out of
the control of affairs.
Those that took the reigns of
Office at once started to improve
the cities and money has not been
spared. At that, it seems, the
average city has not exceeded their
allotted expenditures to any alarm
ing extent and in the most cases
only very necessary improvements
have been made. In one case it
was shown in the courts that the
town was making unnecessary i'm
provements and the courts prompt
ly put stop to it.
The mining companies organized
the Lake Superior Taxpayer S
Association with the avowed pur-
pose of comforting with the gov
erning bodies of the towns and
cities regarding needed expendi-
lures. The Association did not
confer with anyone but arbitrarily
served court injunctions against
each and all of the towns where
improvements were being made.
The opening was made in this
city and an injunction, presumably
brought to save money for the tax
payers, will cost these same tax
payers about as much more than
the original contracts before settle
ment is reached, and yet the work
is not completed. The city is
facing damage suits on every hand
and the streets where the work
was stopped mar the appearance
of the otherwise prosperous and
handsome city. The Oliver Iron
Mining company makes the claim
that they pay 80 per cent of the
Ely taxes but fail to state why they
should not pay 80 per cent of the
taxes when they own over 80 per
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-04

A SOUVENIR of the Franco
Prussian war of 1901 in the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-04

The columns of the MINER are open to the
public for the dicussion of affairs of a public
nature. Anything tending towards the personal
OF slanderous will not be published under any
condition. We invite communications of
public nature and only request that you sign
your name-not necessarily for publication but
as guarantee of good faith. Write and get it to
this Office not later than Thursday noon.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-04

This paper is on file al 3e-South 3rd street.
Minneapolis. MINI. at the exhibit room of The
Immigration Commission, of The Northern
Minnesota Development Association
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-09-04
ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY
ByJOHN S. PARDEE, Sec.


the and ProveI Interesting.
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Entered at the post ONCE at Ely. Mime
sofa as second class matter.
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
RULING ON CONTRABAND COPPER
MAY ESTABLISH WAR PRECEDENT

court as an observer If the deci-
sion is adverse to American interests,
protest may be lodged with the
state department to be forwarded to
the British foreign office. While no
word has been received to that eff
fec, state department officials be-
lieve the Kroonland will continue her
voyage to Italian ports as soon as
released. She carried 1900 passen-
gers.
A statement given out in London
and again here by the British en-
bassy declares that Great Britain felt
compelled ito stop contraband trade
in copper with Germany through
Italy, because it was learned such
shipments were intended for Ger
man gun and ammunition factories.
1t added, however that shipments
made prior to October 20, when cop
per was made an absolute contraband
of war and held by British authori-
ties, will be certain of a market as
the government is prepared ito ar
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
Visitors Throng Phoenix as
Time Draws Nearer-All
Now in Readiness for the
Thousands of Phoenix
Visitors
GREAT RACES FOR
OPENING DAY
Band Concerts All After
noon-Great Exhibits in
Fair Buildings-Splendid
Gathering Of Bloode d
Stock Children Day

Phoenix was busy receiving Wis
itors yesterday all day with open
arms and the stream will not cease
until the last days events have been
completed and the tenth annual state
fair is matter Of history. The
throngs from all over the southwest
began arriving, those from the near
er cities of course coming first, and
those from the places farther re
moved coming in later. The day
dawned clear, bright and beautiful
a perfect fair Sunday, and taking the
cue from the weather the Phoenix
people turned out in large numbers
both afternoon and night and the
streets were thronged down town by
the pleasure hunting crowds.
All is in readiness for the opening
of the great fair at the fair grounds
northwest of the city. The state
fair commissioners were on the job
yesterday early and Secretary
Shaughnessy and corps of experts
were making the final preparations,
SO that when the hour of noon ar
rives today the great gates will
swing open and everything will be in
shape for the reception of the great
crowds. Nothing has been over
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
[AssocIArED PRESS D1spArcHl

LONDON, Nov. S.-The German
and Austrian armies are now on de-
fensive both in the east and west.
They have abandoned for the pres
ent at least their efforts to break
through the allied lines around Ypres
and in Belgium, where the British
and French are now advancing.
In the east they have fallen back
over their own frontiers and in East
Prussia have crossed the border into
Poland Meanwhile the Russian ca
valry has penetrated Silesia, north
of Kaliez, and cut the German rail-
way. The Russians are also pursu-
ing an advantage in Galicia, succeed
ing in cutting off the retreating Aus
trians from Cracow. The German
army is retiring through Poland.
At only one point on the two bat
tie fronts do the Germans claim
success west of the Argonne region
region where the Germans have taken
from the French the important height
of Vienne-Le-C Chateau. Elsewhere
the French have retaken positions
they previously lost
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09

range the purchase of copper de-
tanned by them"
Presumably the Kroonland's copper
cargo will fall within this provision,
although it is possible the British
authorities have information which
will render the. shipment subject to
confiscation. The statement declared
it has been learned that representa-
tievs of copper producers in this
country are en-. route to Europe to
arrange the forwarding of the ship
ments to Germany and that Italian
firms have been approached by Ger
man agents with view to use their
names to conceal the actual destina-
ton of the copper. The Italian
Banca Commercials, largely controll-
ed by German capital, is said to be
handling the orders on German ac-
counts Other houses engaged in
similar business at Amsterdam and
Rotterdam, it is added, are actually
connected with the firm of Krupp,
the great German gun works.
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09

Program For Today, Childyen,s Day


Babies
o
Moving
11:00 by Ladies Band
of
Creamery exhibit, Creamery building
Implement machinery exhibit
Main Building
Exhibits
and exhibi
ltural exhb
exhi
Building
Mining metalurgical exhibit
and kanim
Poultry
cowboys Elephant walks tight
o
mel of
md grand
1:25 pm-Nusc
200 pmBand by First Regiment
7:15 and Hotel
city
1880 pmMuc by
opening ofCarnival,
Attractions
7:45 pm-"King Al Elks heater
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09

There was an automobile-and it
got on the course; there were stray
dogs by dozens; not a few unleashed
kids, a few thousand scattering by
standers-all these to discourage
set of his incoming-his triumphant
entry into the city Of Phoenix. OF
course he was winner of the San
Diego to- Phoenix motorcycle road race
by hours and minutes to spare, for
he beat Paul Derkum's 1918 time by
] hour and SO minutes. But
Oh, what a finish was spoiled. We
can't get over it. People love sensa-
tional things, but they must also love
the satisfaction of their curiosity the
more. For they sacrificed every SEN
sationai detail in yesterdays finish
to their greed to see, to cast their
eyes hungrily over the countenances.
the clothes, the machine of the win
ner, to lamp him, give him the
"once-over," to get an "eye-fulL'
There isn't much to tell about
Boidos all-conquering dash except that
he won. But way back Of it all is
reason. And that is, Boido hasn't a
poker face 'Jobbery" Boido probably
knows more about the Yuma-Phoenix
road than anybody else in Phoenix.
On his arrival in San Diego for the
start there was a great edging up
to Boido and great whispering of
questions, What about the Mohawk
cut -off?"
In answer to this question, Boido
invariably kindly and daily said that
it was rotten. 1t is. The Mohawk
cutoff, starting this side of Dome.
slithering down the Gila river sand
beds, is twenty five miles shorter than
the regular one, but under the driving
rains of Saturday it became a stretch
of unmitigated Hades-as they say.
Now, when everybody believes fell
low is fibbing. bluffing, throwing grand
cazazzum. as it were. they sometimes
deceive themselves-always, when the
chap happens to be giving them the
correct information. And this is what
Boido did Result: Every San Diego
rider tried the Mohawk sand bars, and
only Art Holmes plowed through.
Paul Derkum, last years winner; Ray
Smith. Holmes pal; Walter House.
the piucky little Injun rider; Franzen.
Watson-all essayed the short cut.
Derkum. whose machine was walloped
in a deep wash. wobbled into Aqua
Caliente at 80 o'clock yesterday
morning.
Franzen, Artley and Smith got to-
gether and towed and tandemed each
other into Palomas and other little
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
The Place Which Mr.. S. S.
Mcclure Says in His Lee
ture This City is Fitted
by It's Surroundings to
Occupy
TALK AT STADIUM ON
GOOD GOVERNMENT
His Extensive Researches
Among the Cities of Eu-
rope Where Proper Mu-
nicipal Management Has
Reached Its Highest

That Phoenix has an opportunity
to make itself beacon light in the
matter of municipal government; to
develop an idea that would be avidiy
seized upon by cities all over .he
country, was the belief of Mr.. S. S.
Mcclure in his lecture at the Y. NJ.
G. A. stadium yesterday afternoon.
The isolation of Phoenix and its
surroundings would make all this
possible.
The lecture of Mr.. Mcclure on tie
subject of How to Get Good Gov
eminent is regarded as his best. He
has made the subject his earnest
study for fifteen years and his re-
searches have carried him into all
those parts of. the world where prog
ress has been made in municipal
government.
He said that it is only within the
last hundred years that cities have
heen well governed and that the de-
yelopment of municipal governments
has taken place only among Teuton-
ic people. He mentioned the admir-
ably governed cities of Northwestern
Europe, those of Great Britain, Ger
mnay and Norway and Sweden
1t has been found best there to
run cities as successful corporations
are managed. Popular interest in
such system has been aroused. Mr..
Mcclure showed how the governing
bodies of the best European cities
are chosen. First there is a selection
of body similar to a city council
Continued on Page Three)
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
Undesirable Fathers Are
Menace To This Country

the father shortly precedent to pro-
creation, according to DR.. Price, who
gave a number of illustrations from
personal observations and drew ex-
anples from the breeding of race
horses and fighting cocks.
Parents have been careless in al
lowing daughters to marry, hit or
miss, and compelled to look forward
to grandchildren from diseased and
decrepit fatherhood.' he asserted. He
contrasted this with the care exer-
c,;'ed in mating dumb animals so as
to obtain sound progeny. He said an
improved fatherhood would mean an
improved race.
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09

Bakers finish in the FL PaSO
Phoenix motorcycle race occurred af-
ter a consistent ride of $50 miles
practically without a stop. In Lap
No / from FL Paso to Douglas, Bak-
he stepped on 'er tail and rode from
Tucson to Phoenix, 1856 miles. H.
was hurting himself and his Indian
through space at practically a 40
lille gait.
Al Rhodes, of Tucson, weary, dis
hearte ned, his motor shooting on o,l3
cylinder, finished not quite an hour
after Baker. He had actually given
UP the race, but spurred on more by
Il desire to get to where he could
greet his wife and two little tow :
headed babies, than for victory, he
kept his Harley shooting along, and
finished limping but glad.
Z. R. Highfill wins third place,
and huge laugh. For listen:
This hadn't seemed like Sunday 70
me-" quoth Highfill, as he let the
checkers lead his Merkel away.
haven't any clean clothes on. and
never went to Sunday school this
morning Missing services and
missing the road between Chandlec
and Mesa just naturally broke High
fill up in business He couldn't get
over it.
Kid Ashley pounded in on his In
dian right on Highfilrs back mud
guard Ashley possesses a thought
full daddy. who wrung his stalwdrt
sons hand and Qike a mother,
more'n a pater) pushed the tumbled
hair from the perspiring brow of the
racer.
L. E. Weyand. the good sport Of
the local Excelsior agency, came
swinging in at 1898. His machine
was shooting like a clock, but trailed
wounded back wheel where a de-
fiant wash had MANNED it.
Following Weyand, Keating, Bar
nett, Oeschner and Obear checked in
in rapid succession. And, the San
Diego racers having all come in, the
big day was over.
All but the picture making, the
swapping of experiences. the friendly
converse between conquerors of TWO
desert roads across four states. The
machines were placed in control at
the Transcontinental Garage, and
held until Referee John Hohl releas-
ed them some time after noon. Then
the photographers got busy and ev-
rybody got "shot" and before long
enterprising picture men were selling
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES eats, baths
much greeting of old friends during
the rest of the afternoon.
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
[AssocrArEp PRESS DrspArcHI

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-The Unit
ed States officially awaits with more
than ordinary interest the ruling of
the British prize court at Gibraltar
upon copper and rubber shipments
consigned to Italian firms aboard the
American steamer Kroonland but
unloaded at Gibraltar by direction
of the British authorities before the
vessel was allowed TO continue her
voyage. The ruling Is expected to
form a precedent which will have an
important bearing on all contraband
cases arising during the European
war.
What the action of the prize court
might be on shipments of this char
acter is not intimated in British
statements. 1t is assured here that
American owners will be represented
at the prize court, but if not the
American consul will go before the
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
we previously had no foothold."
Attacks Are Continued


BERLIN, Nov. S.-Today's .official
statement says:
"Our attacks near Ypres and west
of Lille continued yesterday We
captured an important elevation near
Vienne- La Chateau, west of Argone,
Vienne- La Chateau, west of Argonne.
weeks, taking two cannon and two
quick firers. Otherwise the day was
calm. Nothing new transpired on
the east"
Call to Belgian CoIors
LONDON, Nov. S.-Another call to
the Belgian colors was issued today
with an intimation that those unmar-
ried between IS years old and 80
years be commandeered if they do
not volunteer. All Belgians under
As years of age previously serving in
the national guard will be eligible
in the regular army. The Belgian
government desires to strengthen the
army and also relieve England of
the burden of providing for their
able bodied refugees.
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
APPRECIATE THE ALLIES

TOXIC, Nov. S.-The Emperor Yo-
shihito and Empress Sadako sent
messages of appreciation to the al
lied forces participating in the fail
CT Using Tau. An official statement
says pour parlors for the surrender
of the town were concluded on Sat
urday evening and the terms accept
ed in their entirety On Tuesday the
forts and equipment will be deliver
ed to the allied troops.
The casualties in the attack on
Friday night and Saturday morning
when Using Tau surrendered were
fourteen officers wounded and 1875
men wounded or killed Over 1900
German prisoners were taken in the
battle.
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
HARNESS HORSE DoINes AT FAIR
TODAY
Start Against Time

Baron Todd, br. h., 2:131a, Alonzo
Mcdonald, owner and driver, starts to
beat 2:13h.
Patchlock, br. h., p, A. H. Davidson,
owner; Jim Rainier, driver. Starts to
beat 2:25.
2:25 Trot
Arizona horses; purse, $1,000.
b. Horses and drivers
DR. D. c., b. g., Nugent.
Prince Wood. b. s., Livingston.
Alice E., b. m, Evans.
Lady LEGO, blk. m, ]. G. Belt.
Gipsy Boy, b. g.. H. Belt
Meridian, Jr., br G., McEuen.
Kaety, b. m, Mooney.
Delfino, blk. m, Lopez.
Sadie View, b. m, Selman.
2:o7 Pace
Purse, $4,000.
Rastus, br. g., 2:05A. Mcdonald.
Zulu Belle, blk m, 2:06lz, Childs.
Knight of Strathmore, ch. s., 2:05A,
Hawley
Dick W., b. g., 2:0SA, Schwartz.
Teddy Bear, b. s., 2:05A. Smith.
Waynetta, b. M, 2:05%, Bunch.
Bessie Bee, b. m. 2:04A, Britenfield.
2:oe Trot
Purse, $4,000.
Star Winter, b. G., 2:05. Mcdonald.
Alerick, b. g., 2:09, Durfee
Albaloma, b. g., 2:0SA, Quinn.
King Clansman, br. s.. 2;06%. Nc
Mahon.
MAY Mack, b. m., 2:06A, DeRyder.
Loe Blossom. ch m, 2:14A, Wheat.
2:n3 Pace
Board of Trade Special, purse, $4,000.
Jim Logan, b. s., 2:01A. Montgom-
cry.
Don Densmore, b. s., 2:02A, Briten-
field
Don Pronto, blk. s., 2:O2A. Durfee.
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
SAYS SITUATION
is NOT ALARMING

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-Brig-
adler General Funston has cabled
the war department, There is
nothing alarming in the situation
at Vera Cruz" answering an in
CURRY based on rumors of Mexi
can attacks on the American
forces.
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
tAssocrArEp PRESS DrspArcHl

KANSAS CITY, Nov. S.-"Undesir-
able fathers are greater menace to
this country than undesirable citi-
zens," DR.. Russell Price of Chicago,
asserted in an address before the
International Purity congress. The
tendency of the age" he continued,
lis to magnify motherhood and min
imize fatherhood. Yet it is scien-
tific fact throughout the animal
world that offspring take their char
acteristics from the male parents.
'Propensities in children have been
traced similarly to the activities OF
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN ARMIES REPORTED
ON DEFENSIVE BOTH IN EAST AND WEST

The Belgians are holding the line
to the coast and have also made pro-
gress. The Austrians sent stronger
forces against Servia, driving the
Serbs out of Slavonia.
There is nothing momentous in the
near east, but Turkey has been at
tackled at isolated spots by the Rus
slams and British The Turks are ap-
parently verging on war with Greece
but neither Bulgaria or Rumania
have made any move yet
The union defence forces continue
to round up the rebels in South
Africa. In Orange Free State several
small commands are looting the
towns and damaging the railways.
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09

statement says:
In the southwestern theater the
battle continued with undiminished
force We took entrenchment after
entrenchment near Kroupani despite
the enemy's obstinate resistance final
ly stormirg Krostajnik, which the Ser
vians believed impregnable and taking
a number of prisoners and guns"
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
On East Prussian Frontier
Cars Troops Announce
Successes Against Kai-
ser's Men Despite Strong
ly Fortified Positions
RUSSIAN CAVALRY
ALSO VICTORIOUS
In Galicia Troops Continue
Their Offensive in the
Latest Engagement Cap
turing 125 Officers and
About $1,000 Men

PETROGRAD. Nov. S.-Today's
headquarters official statement says:
"On the eastern Prussan frontier
our troops dislodged the Germans
from the region of Wirballen, which is
strongly fortified. We have progressed
to Stalluponen. On the left bank of
the Vistula our cavalry has penetrated
German territory, damaging the rail-
way near the Pleachen station on the
road to Cracow
"On Friday we attacked the Austrian
rear guards along the Nida river. In
Galicis we are continuing our often
sive. in the latest engagement captur-
ing 125 officers, 10000 men. rapid firers
and supplies. South of Przemysl on
Friday we took over 1000 prisoners"
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
To Renew Siege

NACO, Nov. S.-Two bodies of va
qui Indians and a column of infantry
and cavalry composing Maytorena's
main force arrived in their old posi-
tons today in preparation for the
renewal of the Naco siege. Gil fin
ished his preparations to withstand
tie attack. Maytorena left Nogales
or Friday with the avowed intention
Of renewing the siege.
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09

looked and all promise is for the
most extensive and best state fair in
history.
The hotel lobbies down town were
filled with happy people last evening,
many men of influence in the state,
showing among the crowds of Wis
tors Bankers returning from the
annual convention of the state bank
ers at Hot Springs stopped over and
many will remain for the big events
of the fair.
All interest is for the finish of the
Ell Paso-P Phoenix automobile race
shortly after noon today. The big
classic between the two livest cities
of the entire southwest has attract
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
BAKER FROM EAST:
BOLDO FROM WEST.
CHUGBLKE WINNERS

Greatest Of All Motorcycle Classics is Now Dual Event
Over Borderland Highway, Finishing in Phoenix, as
Proven by Thrilling Victories of Two Local Two
Wheeler Riders -Crandall, Good Samaritan, Loses
Second Place to Homes-Rhodes Cleans Second and
Weyand Third in Ell Paso Race
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
BY LYLE ABBOTT
Clattery Cutlery confusion!


probably
resulted the dovealing into
Look franicary
exhiarat
ing Blu iadin g-awfuly
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
5000, 900 at Front

LONDON, Nov. SIT is asserted in
Berlin that Germany and Austria
Hungary now have 100000 soldiers on
the line from Thorn to Cracow. This is
considered sufficient to crush the
Russians. According to the Times Co
penhagen dispatch. the German retreat
is explained by the necessity to allow
the Russians to advance in order to
prevent their safe retreat after their
proposed defeat 1t is also desired to
have the railways at the back of the
German army for the purpose of hand
ling supplies.
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
Concentrating at Ypres

PARIS, Nov. S.-Tonight's official
statement says:
ITO the north the enemy appears
to have concentrated their activity
in the region of the Ypres without
result. On the remainder of the line
we are holding our ground every
where. On the River Aisne we reach
ed the plateau of Vergny on which
Arizona republican., 1914-11-09
CHECKING ON Ell PASO RACE


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Harley
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