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The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30
FRANCIS N. cocKRELL.
(St Louis Globe !,

(St Louis Globe-Democrat
The death of Francis M. Cockrell
leaves living but one of remarkable
group Of Missourians whose work
during the reconstruction period and in
ensuing years kept this state so long
ancohred to the Democratic party. In
two law firms, that cockrell & Critten
den at Warrensburg, and that of Vest
& Philips at Sedalia, were quartet of
men the inspiration of whose leader
ship made 1t possible for the Democra-
tic party to regain power, and whose
example, ideas, and records in public
office, gave to its partisans that I'M
reasoning and unwatchful confidence
which led men of lesser mold to or
ganize cabals in it for the selfish WELD
ing of Its power in state government
How often, during long period of un
broken power, Missouri Democrats
were led to shut their eyes to glaring
facts under the inspiration of the tails
manic names of Vest and Cockrell, the
history of the successive elections of
both those men bears witness. To vote
for either was a proud privilege of Mis-
souri, Democrats. and, under the influ-
ence of such leadership, 1t grew easy
for colonies. captains, lieutenants, corp
orals and heads of messes to pass down
the lines the order to vote straight"
When the time came, at last when
corruption upon corruptions head had
accumulated to the point OF reeking to
heaven, that one of the Big -Four
taught in the storms path was Francis
NJ. Cockrell. No smell of fire had
ouched his garments. Clean handed
ind clean hearted he had, for nearly
generation in the Senate, held himself
rec Of all attaint But such is the
ogic of party politics that men who
lad been active against his party were
orced. with regret to see him go down
n its wreck Under the present plan
4 electing senator's he would, In all |
have been saved from that
wreck. President Roosevelt did not run
ounter to the public opinion of a Re-
ublican Missouri in saving him to
Ugh public service as member of the
lterstate commerce commission. For
urng Senator Cockrelrs 80 years in
ne senate he had been called upon by
of republicans for aid In
He never failed to use
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30
!. END LABOR TROUBLES.

The more intimate relations between
labor and capital due to an earnest de-
sire on the part of each to obtain
better understanding of the other or
rather a disposition on the part of
each to gain the others point of view,
is showing most beneficial results in
many places where large bodies of
men are employed. Companies no
longer ignore the conditions under
which their employees work and have
found that by doing so they create
spirit of loyalty the value of which
can not be measured in dollars and
cents. A system of profit sharing has
been successfully adopted in many
places, and in other places sliding
scales based on the market price of
products give employees chance to
share in increased earnings. The re-
suit is that a feeling of mutual in
terest grows up which insures all diff
| ferences being settled by direct con-
ference rather than through the in
PREVENTION Of the walking delegate who
must find cause for discord in order
to demonstrate that his position is a
necessity. Commenting upon this
happy change that is taking place in
the relationship Of employer and en-
ploye the Mining World says.
within recent years, the attitude of
capital towards labor, especially of the
large industrial corporations towards
its employees and their families, has
changed greatly for the good 1t is
now widely recognized that the en-
ployes' welfare and the welfare of
their employers as well are intimately
related. Many of the large mining
companies have recognized this fact,
and have expended and are expanding
large sums of money in providing the
means for the uplifting of Their en-
ployes and their families. Night |
schools, libraries, clubs, etc. are es-
tablished by many companies for the
use of employees, and various means
provided for entertainment of their |
families, as well as good schools for
their children and hospitals for the
sick Such provisions are not made
for charitable purposes, but rather as
a business investment, 1t being gener-
ally recognized that a contented man
with a contented family, living under
wholesome conditions, gives a better
grade of service than the one who does
not have these advantages"
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30

notorious bandit viii receive a cordial
welcome on this side OF the line Why
shouldn't he2 AT the height OF his
murderous career he was sought by
special representatives Of the presi-
dent and given quasi recognition as
the head of the Mexican government,
supplied with arms to continue his
murderous work, and his assurance OF
protection to American citizens was
seriously accepted. Meantime the for
tunes of war turned against the muir
derous Villa and the prestige of his
rival, Carranza. brought him into fav-
or of the Washington administration.
SO far as American interests in Mex
leo are concerned, Carranza's record is
on par with that of villa, but this
did not deter the administration from
raising the embargo on arms and am
munition and finally giving him full
recognition as the representative of the
Mexican government. Having done
this the president serves formal no.
tice that the Mexican question is set
tied and that no one will be permitted
to butt in" to disturb the happy peace
that has suddenly settled over the peo-
pie of our sister republic. The only
mar to this beautiful picture is the
bleached bones of murdered Ameri-
cans, ruins of buildings erected by
American capital, and the greater ruin
of outraged womanhood which still
cries for vengeance. But the presi-
dent says that no one willsbe permit
ted to butt In
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30
191s.191s

In no other section of the United
States can the people look back over
the closing year with feelings of great
er satisfaction than here In the coeur-
d'Alenes. The great industry upon
which all depend has experienced a
season of prosperity that has never
been excelled in the districts history.
and when the mining industry is pros
porous it's quickening influence Is felf
in every trade and occupation. During
the year 1915 the value of the mineral
products OF the Occur d'Alene district
have increased by half, and in making
this wonderful record an impetus has
been given to mining activity which
has resulted in disclosing ore dep sits
so extensively and reaching into parts
of the district heretofore unprodlctive
that we are assured Of steady In ease
in production SO long as there is q fair
market for the metals. In the closing
days of the year the future of the dis
triet is brighter than ever before, and
this, too. after thirty years of contin-
uous production. Under these circum
stances we may we'll suppress the emo,
tlons which at this period are wont to
possess us as the passing year reminds
US of the flight of time. and turn our
thoughts rather to the splendid pos
sibiltties OF the coming years. to the
future so full of promise of rich re-
ward in return for honest effort and
industry.
1t is in this spirit that we bid fare
well to the old year and welcome the
new Great as have been our achieve
ments in 1915, we look forward to even
greater things in 1915. Our business is
to unlock the treasure vaults of naturA
and enrich the world while adding to
our own substance. If we grow rich
it is not through monopoly that do.
prives others of the opportunity. for
the source of our wealth is the bounty
which nature has generously stored in
the mountain depths free to all who
have the courage and perseverance to
wrest It from her
The Miner extends cordial greetings
to its readers everywhere. and hopes
they will share in the prosperity which
1916 will bring to the best mining dis
trict on earth.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30

every bit of strength he had to do a
proper service for any constituent, re-
CARELESS of politics. Often he arose
from a sick bed to help out a constit-
uent, merely because he came from
Missouri Gentle, simple and hospit-
able he was beloved by all. His re-
publican colleagues would do him any
personal favor he asked. Even his &C.
centricities became adorable and Mis-
sourians yet unborn will be told stor-
les about Senator Cockrell and his cob
pipe and linen buster.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30
BLOCK SYSTEM UNDERGROUND.

Following the two fatal accidents in
the Morning mine not long ago due to
collision of electric motors In the main
tunnel. a mile and a half in length
The Miner pointed out the unavoid
able danger Of a repetition of these
distressing accidents not alone in the
Morning mine. but in all others in
which there were long hauls with
liar to the block system used by sur
face railroads to prevent collision is
installed to give warning OF approach
ing trains. While so much attention
is being given by mining compares to
safety first it is singular that this dan
ger has been overlooked and that no
provision whatever has been made to
prevent collision on long electric hauls
except the telephone at each end Of
lllS AhC hCSSSSAtJ VI a bioNh SIS
nal system under the conditions here
referred to is the subject Of an edi-
torial in the last issue Of the Engin-
eering and Mining Journal, which is
here quoted:
1.-Two fatal accidents have occurred
within the last few weeks at the Nor
ming mine. in Idaho, under somewhat
similar circumstances. emphasizing the
necessity Of safeguards in the oper
alton Of electric motor haulage under
ground.
in the first instance a machinist
had been called into the mine to
make some repairs. When his work
was completed, he telephoned the man i
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30
PASS A LAW.
(Public)


Are your neighbors very bad?
Pass a law
Do they smoke? DO they chew?
Pass law!
Are they always bothering you?
Don't they do as you would do?
Pass a law!
Are your wages awful low?
Pass a law!
Are the prices much too high?
Do the wife and babies cry
Cause the turkeys all roost high?
Pass a law!
When M. d. finds new diseases,
Pass a law!
Got the mumps or "enfermesis,"
Measles, Group or "expertisis ?"
Lest we all fly to pieces,
Pass a law!
Are the lights a-burning red?
Pass law!
Paint EN- green, or paint 'em white!
Close up all them places tight!
My! Our town is such a sight!
Pass a law!
No matter what the trouble is.
Pass a law!
Goodness sakes, but amt it awful!
My! What are we going to do?
Almost anything amt lawful,
And the Judge is human, too!
Pass a law!
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30
ROOSEVELT A CANDIDATE.

1t is evident that there is move
|ment on foot to nominate Colonel
Roosevelt for president by the repub-
lican national convention. Passing
ANY reasons that might be urged
against his nomination on personal
grounds, the question for republicans
of all shades of opinion to consider
Is can the colonel win the support Of
a united party? Division of the re-
publican party gave victory to the
democrats in 1912, and the same thing
will occur in 1916 unless the republi-
cans name a candidate who is accept
able to both elements in the party Is
Colonel Roosevelt the man? Will all
the republicans who stood by the or
ganization in 1912 rally to the support
of Roosevelt in 1916? So far as the
progressives are concerned, it goes
without saying that the nomination of
Roosevelt would be a realization of
their fondest hopes, but how about the
regulars? The reasons that were
urged against the nomination of Col
onel Roosevelt before the break in the
Chicago convention are just as strong
now as they We're then, while the split
in the party which resulted in the dis
aster of 1912 and for which the colonel
was responsible inflicted wound so
deep that 1t is a question whether 1t
will have been sufficiently healed TO
overcome the bitterness it engendered.
These are matters which should be
carefully weighed in the minds of all
republicans who are earnestly endeav-
orlng to contribute to the success Of |
the republican party. The question Of
getting even or of vindication should
find no place in the minds of republi-
cans. Every republican feels that four
more years Of Wilson would prove dis
astrous to the country both in its do
nestle affairs and in its relations with
,ther nations, and 1t is time when
patriotism should prevail over politics
o the end that the country may be re-
'tored to those who have proved their
'apacity to conduct the affairs of gov
'rning in manner to bring the great 1
st measure of prosperity to our own t
'eople, to protect American citizens .
broad and to command the respect of
he nations of the world To accom- !
'lish this there must be no division in o
he ranks of republicans when the p
tandard bearer is named. U
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30
INVENTOR OF FLoTATIoN.

Engineering and Mining JournaD
Many contradictory tales have been
heard concerning the unobtrusive wo-
man who, in 1885, discovered the prin-
Ic1ple OF oil flotation, in Denver Since
her invention has attained fame, tech
nical men have sought to establish her
identity and to give her proper recog-
milton. Recently such efforts-espec-
tally those of Howard c. Parmalee,
secretary Of the Colorado Scientific So
ciety-have brought tangible returns,
and 1t is now established that this lady
was not a spinster school teacher, as
commonly stated, but the wife of a
practicing physicina. Her full married
name was Carrie Jane Everson, and
she occasionally undertook nursing
cases in her husbands practice. Since
the discovery that she was the wife Of
scientific man, it has been assumed
that the doctor was largely RESPONSE
bic for the flotation invention, but
telegram received in Denver recently
from the son, John L. Everson, Of San
Anselmo, Calf, reads: Mother alone
invented flotation process. Father as
sisted in securing patents" While the
application Of this process has been
worldwide, Colorado is coming in for
such pronounced benefits from 1t that
there exists a local desire to perpetu-
ate the name Of Mrs. Everson.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30
JOHN T. MORRISON.

The services over the remains Of the
late Ex-Governor John It. Morrison
were held in the state house last week
Governor Alexander presiding. An
address was delivered by Attorney
General Peterson and Ex-Governor
Hawley paid eloquent tribute to the
deceased, from which the following ex-
tract is taken:
1T is exceedingly unfortunate that
politics should be looked upon in some
quarters and by some people as some
thing to be avoided by the better
classes of our business and profession
al men. Strange indeed would 1t be
IL anything related to the administra-
ton of our government or the welfare
OF our people should by any one be
deemed degrading, Certain it is that
the recollection that such a man as
John T. Morrison was chief executive
of this great state, will do much to
prevent such false impression from
taking root among our people.
1.-THE blow that fell on this commun-
lty when Governor Morrison died was
all the harder because entirely unex-
pected. Although he had passed the
Of life, many years of useful
activity We're still apparently before
him. The untimely end OF no man in
he state would have produced a
greater shock to our people or caused
| more sincere feeling OF regret for
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30

his loss. The incidents were in line
with his course throughout life. Ad-
monished but a few hours before the
final agony that his hour had come, he
INDUCED in no vain repinings. express
ed no regrets. but spent his few re-
malning hours in putting his business
affairs in shape. and then, bidding
last farewell to those most dear to him,
met the inevitable with the same high
courage that he had met life's disas-
ters in the past, and went to his Maker
thoroughly prepared and without a
murmur."
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30

stumpers contented themselves with
rational fight. However, after the
campaign, | sent J. S. Langrishe ia
Wardner, to take editorial and local
charge of the News, and shortly after
ward / sold my two-thirds interest in
the News to Phil O'Rourke. Mr..
0'Rourke later sold to the Bunker Hill
& Sullivan. Mr.. McKelney's interest
also went to the Bunker Hill & Sulli
van, so was informed
ADAM AULBACH.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30
THE WARDNER NEWS.
Its Early History and Little Politics
Connected With It.

no larry slStory ana a Little Politics
Connected With It.
Editor Miner: You were in the main
correct regarding the birth and early
life of the Wardner News. / desire to
add little, however, which may be of
local interest, historically. / started
the Wardner News, and placed a
small Englishman, named Leigh Har-
nett, of San Francisco, in charge. Mr.,
Harnett was a capable special writer.
with some experience in the mines of
California. He was, however, not
mentally equipped for reporter, and
was compelled to make a change
Walter McKelney had done a little
press work for me at Belknap, before
l came to Murray, and later at Muir
ray | kept him in the Sun office. where
ne graduated as compositor AT
Belknap, during my temporary alb
sence, forest fire threatened to de-
stroy my building and Office. Nickel
ney was the only person there. He
saved the building and office at the
risk of being burned himself. before
assistance came to his aid. was
grateful for his services in time of
need, and l made him a present of a
o4e-third interest in the Wardner
News, and gave him absolute charge.
did most of the local work for the
paper from this end of the line. where
had installed J. S. Langrishe, whose
theatrical company had stranded here.
rs my assistant. A political campaign
was in full swing just at this period.
md was giving my full support to |
Thomas Mcclellan to succeed himself |
IS county clerk against Bob Neil, the
candidate. had been led to |
believe that McKelney was repub- |
lean, but he Immediately turned loose
IN Mcclellan and vigorously support |
ID the irrepressible Bob. / was caught
n trap and could not get out Of IL,
IF course received the most endear-
ng criticisms from my republican
riends, and the democrats were not Il
low in taking advantage of the situa-
lon. If they had not gone too far.
lob Neil would have been elected. The
esult showed he was defeated by only
few votes. Bob's past political ca
eer never would have been publish
In the Sun had he and his fellow [
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30
WELCOME TO VILLA.

The news that Villa has abandoned
his army and viii seek refuge in the
United States is said to have been re-
ceived with much satisfaction by the
national administration, and that the
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30

tBertOn Braley in Engineering and Mining JournaD

Down there in Wall street the brokers is brokil
Tradin' in copper stocks day after day;
Sidewalks is crowded an offices chokin,
Chokin with people that's gamblin' away;
Some of ems slidin' to wreck an to ruin,
Some of 'em' maxim million or more;
Meanwhile us miners goes right on a-don'
What we paid for-just diggin' the ORE
over in Yurrup the nations is clashin,
Turnin their world into several hels,
KILN an woundin an crushin' an smashin'
Film the air with tho shrek of the shells,
Usn' up copper fer ruin an slaughter,
Drenchin the earth in torrent of gore;
We got our job on this side of the water,
DOM our duty Of diggin the ore.
Down in the Slopes are drillin' an shootin,
Mimi an muckin'-a hard -handed crew.
Up in the cages the ore goes sky -hootin',
Leavn' us plenty more mimi to do;
Danger an death all around us Is urkin',
We gifts wages-an' nothn' much more
Still it's our job an keeps on a-workin,
DOM our duty an dggin the ore
Copper wires stretches all over the nation
over the world, if you want the thing clear;
Coppers the magic of civilization
Spread by the work Of the wise engineer;
He is the guy that you have to give credit
Heat, light an power part of his chore
But-dont forget that we're diggin' the ORE
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30

| observe that a great many people
have climbed down from the water
wagon to get a drink before starting
across the desert.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30

observe that number of Wallace
ties are preparing to go afoot in pref
erence to riding on the water wagon.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30

Pulmonary tuberculosis is being
treated by a Danish physician with air
that has been subjected to the action
of ultraviolet rays, which seems to
have healing effect when inhaled
through the mouth.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30

observe that, dry cellars are the
exception in Wallace.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30

l observe that "the bird in the hand
is worth two in the bush," only when
we want the bird.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30

l observe that the clothes one wears
is not always an index to what is I'M
derneath them.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30

/ observe that the shortcomings of
others always look larger than ones
own.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30

observe that number of Wallace
women are competing with the men in
the consumption Of intoxicants.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30
OBSERVATIONS.
(By Keen Kutter)

/ observe that the man who retains
high place in the thoughts of others
invariably thinks well of himself.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30

observe that young man who is
good to his mother never lacks friends.
The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1915-12-30
ones.

I observe that the only GASES in the
Idaho prohibition law are artificial
ones.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1915-06-17

table was charmingly appointed, cen
tered with a basket of roses. The
guests were: Mesdames w. C. Hun
ter, J. R. Hunter, R. NJ. Faircl.ild, B.
o. Clark, w. S. Keith, J. V. Berry,
E. NJ. Reilly and R. N. Cummings.
@ @ o
The Saturday Five Hundred Club
was entertained by Mrs. V. T. Craig
at her home Wednesday afternoon.
The customary three tables played,
after which the hostess served lunch
1t was decided to discontinue the
meeting during the hot weather.
o o @
Mrs. H. D. Buys was hostess to the
Neuaneen Sewing circle Wednesday
evening. The usual good time was
enjoyed exchanging pleasantries and
doing fancy work, lunch being
served late in the evening.