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The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

The details in that French war story
that it was Gascon captain of cavalry
who by Disgusting his command as q
haystack and finally by its division
into haycocks discounted the enemy,
has tinge of reality in the undoubted
fact that there is decidedly Gascon
flavor about the whole yarn. 1t seems
qualified to go into the same category
with the feats of Tartarin Of Tarascon
and Aristide Pujol
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

the very best of attention in th,
mail matter that can be given anc
we hope that the trouble of s.
many delayed letters and misplaced
papers will be at an end. As there
have been so many different one:
in the postoffice of late that con.
fusion was expected.
The Board of Health has tackled
up the usual spring cleaning notices
to be done by May 1st. Work has
begun in the cleaning line.
Chas. Sleight has returned from
vacation spent with his daughters
on the Mesaba range. Mr.. Sleight
has not been feeling very well
being laid up with a bad cold.
Winton, like all other small
towns, has the busy bodys" and
this one said this and the other
fellow or that one said the other"
and so on, the only real way to do
is not to believe anything you hear
and doubt half you see with your
own eyes.
The Finnish Athletic society has
again started to train for the sum-
mer with their old training master,
John Hellinius. The BOYS have
IN days gone by done some verv
fine work.
Chief of Police LaBeau of Elv
and Officer John Kukko were in the
city Tuesday looking for a party to
be arraigned in the police court at
Ely.
II. J. Merdink, Assistant CITY
attorney from Virginia and Geo.
Brozlch of Ely were in our CITY
Wednesday. Mr.. Merdink saws he
intends to locate in Ely.
Jos. Weed has his new gasoline
aunches about ready for the
season. Mr.. Weed has one of the
pest models and equipments in
wenty-three foot hull on the
axes. The boat contains a twelve
lorse power, single cylinder, GRAY
.ngine.
Fred Mayo has returned from
he Mesaba range and intends to
pend the summer at Winton.
The brook trout fishing opened
Up April 18th and several have
cen out at the Section 80 creek.
ome claimed good luck but no
rout has been exhibited as vet.
Miss Lena St. Marie of Elv
isited with friends in Winton
Wednesday.
The village council met last
tuesday, and appointed Melvin
eterson justice of the peace, to
Ike the place of Mr.. Jack Hill who
as appointed at the previous
eeting but would not qualify.
ttorney Osborne attended the
Getting. .
Leander Anderson is building
lother story on his residence.
Joe Sausted is also building an ]
tdition to his residence on River '
rect.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Three new Buick cars arrived
tor purchasers at Winton Saturday
the cars of G. H. Good, Thomas
kearney and ]. H. Jeffrey being
driven up from Biwabik by agents
OF the Motor company. The car
tor the editors family arrived Fri
day. Since then the roads have
been occupied most assidiously by
those mastering the art of driving.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16
Final Dance

The dancing class of Mrs. Nc
Mahan will indulge in the final
dance at the Turf Hall tonight at
which Knutson's Orchestra will
furnish the music. A lunch will
be served and a good time is
promised. Invitations have been
issued and all those fortunate
enough to receive an invitation
should not fail to attend.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Every property holder and tenant
should take the greatest pride in
cleaning up and keeping their hold
ings and home in an admitted
sanitary condition, health and
happiness. We have the reputa-
ton of having the healthiest eli
mate and the best water in the
state. Let us keep that reputation
by all means.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

The Christian Endeavor Society
held business meeting last even
ing at the church. After the
business had been disposed of a
social session was had and a good
time enjoyed.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Atty. H. ]. Merdink has opened
offices for the practice of law in the
rooms in the rear of the K. R.
building opposite the City Hall.
Mr.. Merdink comes from Virginia
where he has been a resident for
the past two years and where he
held the position of assistant CITY
attorney for some time.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

S. H. Garry who has filled the
position of billing clerk at the local
station for the past two years has
resigned and gone to Two Harbors
where he has accepted a position in
the main office.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

The several station agents along
the line of the Duluth & Iron
Range met with Agent Moonan in
this city Tuesday and discussed the
several 1ntricacies that arise during
their working hours, tariffs,
schedules and other subjects. A
fine meeting was had. The next
meeting will be at Endion.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

John Papic was in the city Mon
day IN the interests of the Swift
Packing company taking the place
OF Harry Corrigan who is away on
a wedding trip having been mar
ried in Duluth a few days ago.
The many friends of Mr.. Corrigan
on the ranges wish himself and
bride much happiness.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

City Clerk Visited, City Attorney
Thomas and City Engineer Nutter
went to Duluth Tuesday where the
case of K. S. Johnson against the
City of Ely and the Oliver Mining
Company is being tried.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

]. E. Date was in the city from
St. Paul Wednesday in the inter.
ests of the history of Minnesota at
present being published by Capt.
Henry Castle,
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Miss Emma Kinsman left this
morning for visit at her home in
Buhl. She will also visit with a
sister at Cook before her return on
Monday.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Mrs. Richard Hodge and Mrs.
Jock M. Brown entertained the
Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian
church Wednesday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Hodge.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

]. A. Graves reports the sale of
two Dodge cars this week, one to
Frank Veranth and another to
VIM. Burley. Several other pros
poets are also in sight.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Orlo Owens of Eveleth is in the
city in charge of the D. & I. R.
yards during the vacation of Yard
master Mclaughlin who is taking
a two weeks lay off.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Mrs. Frank Veranth is in Mil
waukee where she is in consulta-
ton with a specialist regarding her
health which has been very poor of
late.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

LOST: Between town and White
Iron Mine Road, mans blue
mackinaw with belt. Had pair of
red and white mittens in pocket.
Finder please return to this Office.
ADV.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

A young fellow gave a most
terrible shout,
And asked for three hours TO
have tooth out.
But the boss he was wise (the
ball season was in)
SO he told the wise youth that
his yarn was tooth-in."
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

All of the rulers claim they were
forced into the war. No one has
yet offered reward for the fellow
who did the forcing.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Never forget you are part of the
town, and that your department
helps make up the strangers es-
tlmate of the place.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

.. c. Wiliets, manager of the
Range Motor company of Biwabik
is In the city in the interest of his
company.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Miss Bernice Anderson was
operated on at the Shipman hospital
Tuesday for appendicitis. She is
recovering nicely.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Jos. Martinetti will call for and
deliver your laundry and dry clean
ing weekly. Phone No. 47-Adv.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Every citizen in a town should
be interested in its prosperity
One of the best ways to help a
town is to speak we'll of it. It is
true patriotism to stand by your
own town, and interests that effect
the town should effect every
citizen.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Good body split birch cord wood
for sale. $3.50 per cord delivered.
Leave orders with Erick Anttila. =
Adv.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Mrs. Ann Cowling of North
Freedom, Wis. is in the city on a
visit with her numerous friends
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

J. A. Graves and Barth Coffev
made an auto trip to Tower We'd
nesday in the machine of Mr..
Graves.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Emil
Leino. Tuesday. April 18th, SON.
Everyone is doing we'll.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

LoST-A large bunch of KEYS.
Flnder leave the same at this Office
or with Math L. Kapsch.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Mrs. Axel Anderson, superin-
tendent of the Union Sunday
school, Winton, has returned from
Brainerd, where she attended the
State Sunday school convention.
She was the only representative
from the Vermilion range. Mrs.
Anderson reports that the con-
ventlOn was a success.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Geo. Kohrt of Hibbing was in
the city Saturday for a visit with
friends.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

j. {. Sherne of Virginia was in
the city Yesterday having come up
in his car.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Sletten ar
rived from Virginia Wednesday
tor a visit with relatives.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Made and sold strictly upon its
merits, the Major Reno Cigar
Adv.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

The Great Augustus" enter
tanned with feats of magic at the
Moose installation Monday even
ing.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

T. J. Welch was in the city from
Two Harbors Tuesday on business
for the D. & I.R.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

X. K. Toms and Sam Rapson
report hearing robins piping their
sweet songs on Wednesday morn
ing.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Mrs. John Gouze and daughter,
Miss Margaret, went to Duluth
Tuesday for a visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. David Schwartz. Mrs.
Schwartz has been quite i'll for a
few days. Mrs. Gouze and daugh-
ter returned Wednesday.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

A. q. Kingston of Eveleth is in
the city today in the interests of
the Paige car.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Smalley" Sandberg was in the
city from Aurora several DAYS this
week assisting the purchasers of
Buick cars to master the art of
driving. Smalley" represented
the Range Motor company of Biwa-
blk.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

"A. J. BONNER of Cloquet has
arrived and assumed the place
vacated by S. H. Gary at the de-
pot.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

1t you want to ruin your boy
Just take his side on every question
and dispute he has with his teach
er or your neighbor' children
Just let him know you are with
him, right or wrong, in all his
disputes. This will give him a
good start in the downward path
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Good seed potatoes for sale.
ALEX SIKALA, Sheridan St.-Adv.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

The best that the best tobacco
can produce, the Major Reno
Cigar. ADV.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Assistant Superintendent Holli-
day was in the city today and
yesterday looking over the D. &
1. R.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Just received a large assortment
OF ladies Spring coats at Bezek's =
Adv. Az
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Miss Gordon of Tower visited
friends in the city Tuesday.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

DIR. H. ]. Lockhart received hi
new REQ car this morning.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

". H. McQuade of Tower is in
the city today.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

]. E. McCarter returned SUNDAY
from visit in Duluth.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16

Boys Suits and Shoes in large
variety at Beck s.-Adv. ALI
The Ely miner., 1915-04-16
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Attorney Osborne left for Duluth
this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1915-12-28

TIDE TABLE.
High tide at 1874 a. m. and y :49 D. m.
Low tide at $3.50 a. m. and 1929 D. m.
SUN TABLE.
Sun rose at 7:l5 Sun sets at 4:4a
Light automobile lamps at 5:23 p. m.
The Washington times., 1915-12-28
Many German Officers
Captured By French AT
HartmannSWeilerkopf

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN
ALsACE. Dec. 2S--An unusually large
percentage OF German officers have
been captured by the French in the
severe fighting on HartmannsweIler
A French officer complimented ~ cap
tured German captain on that fact.
THAT proves" he said. that your
officers are where they belong, nghtinE
among their men,
Some of the French officers, proud OF
their achievements In the Alsace fight-
ing, were angry because Berlin official-
ly denied the French claim that twenty
three German officers and 1850 men
were captured in the Hartmannsweiler-
kcpf fighting. To disprOve this state
ment they had the German prisoners
file by There were 1858 wounded men
in line
There were many huutsmen and
gamekeepers among the prisoners. Tho
French officers asserted that Germans
recently captured in Alsace have been
on the whole poorly trained, Indicating
that Germany is now using many men
previously deemed unit
The Washington times., 1915-12-28
INDIAN ARMY IS
SENT FROM FRANCE
Gallant Hindu Corps To Be
Transferred to Another Field
Of Operations.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-An Indian army
corps brought to France early in, the
war and which has distinguished itself
signaIly In the lighting in Artois and
Flanders has been ordered to "another
theater." It's destination has not been
made public. but II Is regarded as GER
tain Il will appear next either in Egypt
or Mesopotamia. The official announce
ment of the withdrawal was made pub
lie last night.
AZ the parade Of the Indian army be-
fore It left France the following mes
cage from their King and Emperor was
delivered 20 the men by the Prince OF
Wales:
more than a year ago summoned
you from India to fight for the safety
of my empire and the honor OF my
pledged word on the battle fields OF
Belgium and France. The confidence
which / then expressed in your sense of
DUTY, your courage, and your chivalry
you since have nobly justified.
Il now require your services In another
field of action, but before you leave
france / send my dear, gallant son, the
Prince Of Wales, who has shared with
of the campaign. to thank you in my
name for your services and to express
to you my satisfaction.
British Indian comrades In arms,
yours has been fellowship in tolls, hard
ships, courage and endurance often
against great odds. in deeds nobly done
in days OF ever memorable conflict In
the warfare waged under new condi-
| tions. and in peculiarly trying circuni-
stances, you have worthily upheld the
honor of the empire and the great ira
ditions of my army in India.
Il have followed your fortunes with
the deepest interest and watched your
| gallant actions with pride and satisfac-
| ton, and mourn with you the loss of
many gallant officers and men.
Let IL be your consolation as their
pride. that they freely gave their lives
| in a Just cause for the honor of their
sovereign and the safety Of my empire
They died gallant soldiers. and l shall
The Washington times., 1915-12-28
Over Thousand Bills introduced
This Session Relate to the
Subject.
HALF DOZEN. GOOD ONES
To Safeguard Resources, But
Place At Disposal Of Proper
People.

That the interest in conservation leg
Islation has by no means died down Is
indicated by a statement given out to-
day by the National Conservation Asso-
citation. It says that out of the more
than 5000 bills introduced in Congress
at the beginning of the session, 1t Is
roughly estimated that more than 1000
relate to conservation, OF the disposal.
or regulation, of the natural resources
Of the United states.
But out of this vast number, 1t Is pre-
dioted that less than half a dozen will
receive serious consideration by the
committees,
Bills Introduced.
The bills generally known as the
CONSERVATION program" so far as IN
troduced, are as follows:
The bill for development of water
powers in the national forests and the
public lands; the bill for the develop
ment of water powers on navlgable
streams, known as the general dam bill;
the general development or leasing bill;
and the grazing homestead BILL
The first named water power bill has
been nut in by Congressman Scott Fer
ris OF Oklahoma, and has been referred
Lands. In the senate a somewhat SINH
lar bill has been introduced by Senator
Henry l.. Myers of Montana, ana reief-
red to the senate Committee on Pubic
Lands. Farris and Myers are chalrmen
Of the committees mentioned.
Tho general dam bill was introduc-
ed in the House by Chairman Adam
son of the Committe on Interstate
and Foreign Commerce, to which com
nlittse II was referred; and some
what similar measure in the Senate by
Senator ]. K. Shields of Tennessee
and referred to the Committee on
Commerce, of which Senator j. +
Clarke of Arkansas is chairman.
The general development or leas-
Ing bill was put in by Representa-.
tive Ferris and Senator Walsh OF
Montana, and referred to the Public
Lands Committees of both houses.
troduced by Representative Ferris
and Senator tSerling of South Dakota
and referred also to the Public Lands
Committees of both houses.
With the exception of the general
dam bill and the grazing HOMESTEAD
toned passed the House at the last
session with the approval OF the Ma.
tional Conservation Association.
Presidents Recommendation.
Referring to conservation legisla.
tlon in his first message, to Congress
this yeor, President Wilson said:
"It is more imperatively necessary
that we should promptly de-
wise Heans for doing what we have
not yet done: that we should give in
telligent Federal aid and stimulation
to Industrial and vocational educa.
tion, as we have long done in the
large field of our agricultural in.
dustry; that. at the same time that
We safeguard and conserve the nat
ural resources of the country, VIZ
should put them at the disposal Of
those who will use them promptly
and intelligently, as was sought Il
be dOnc i'm the admirable bills sub
mitted TO the last Congress, from iti
committees on the public lands, billi
which l earnestly recommend in prin.
ciple 10 your consideration"
The Washington times., 1915-12-28

Used Whenever ouinIRe Ia Needed.
DOeH Not Affect the Head.
Because OF its tonic and laxative eject,
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE will be
found better than ordinary Quinine, for
any purpose for which Quinine Is used.
Does not cause nervousness nor ringing
Ia head. Remember there Is Only One
.Bromo Quinine." Look for signature Of
~ w. GROVE. a5c.
The Washington times., 1915-12-28
Montenegrins Capture
Towns From Austrians

LONDON. Dec. 2S.--Alone among the
the allied combatants in the Balkan
area the Montenegrins are pushing
active operations. Their campaign In
the sanjak region OF New Serbia Is APP
parently making some progress. numer-
ous villages having been taken from the
Austrlans, according to their account.
Meanwhile the allies are showing great
confidence in the defensive works which
have been nearly COMPLETED at SalonilSi:
Their confidence ig echoed by General
Castelnau, chief OF the French general
staff who recently visited uhe port held
by the allies and is now In Athens. In
an interview in the Greek capital Gem
eral Castelnau said:
with our batteries Of heavy artillery
and the men behind them. It is impos-
sible to oust the allied forces from Sa-
lontki"
The Washington times., 1915-12-28

and driven westward toward the from
tier OF Tripoli,
The italian military officials, Il II an
nOunced, VIII Cooperate with the Brit
lsh In ending the border attacks on iso-
lated Egyptian posts.
West OF Mt. Medwa. New 1ealanders
and Silkhs drove the enemy forces west
OF Wadi Maiid In n running fight on
Christmas Day" said an official dis
patch from Cairo. In the Siwah dis
trict (southweat Of Alexandria) Ye have
been unable 70 discover enemy forces
dispersed on Christmas Day"
The Arabs are poorly equipped, ac-
cording TO Cairo reports, and fee when
machine guns and field pieces are
turned upon them. BY surprise night
attacks they have attempted to over
whelm small British RarriBons and OBJ
tain sufficient ammunition to continue
their raids.
". Cairo reported today. but there are
no indications OF general uprising.
The Washington times., 1915-12-28
Chinese Held On Charges
Of Violating Opium Law

United States Commissioner Taylor
tomorrow will give hearing to Moy
west, the third OF a trio of Chinese
arrested in the past forty eight hours
by Pharmacy Inspector Sanders,
Thomas E. Stone, inspector OF Gus
toms, and Precinct Detectives Wright
ana Evans. Moy was arrested last
night
The police say they took from his
rooms an opium layout and a guam
tity of Yen Shi" as the orientals
call opium, which has not been quite
smoked out.
Lee Look and Charlie Lee, two other
Chinese arrested Sunday, are held
under bonds, Lee in 81, 900 and Look in
$500. on a charge of violating one of
the statutes relating to the importa-
opium
The Washington times., 1915-12-28

ever hold their sacrifice In grateful re-
membrance.
You leave France with Just pride
IN honorable deeds already achieved
and with my assured confidence that
your proved valor and experience will
contribute 20 further victories in the
new helds OF action TO which YOU 60
II pray God to bless and guard you
victory Is won, each to his own home,
there to be welcomed with honor among
his own people"
The Washington times., 1915-12-28
Arab Tribesmen Are
Dispersed After Raid
On Egyptian Positions

LONDON. Dec. 2s.-Energetic action
is being taken by the British authori-
ties in Egypt to suppress raids by
tribesmen. Dispatches from Cairo to-
day said they are being dispersed as
rapidly as encountered by British forces
The Washington times., 1915-12-28
New Public Convenience
Station Plans Approved

The Commissioners today approved
the plans for a new public conven-
fence station at Maryland avenue. II
street and Fifteenth street north
east. The amount available for its
construction Is S6, 1000.
The Washington times., 1915-12-28
Advisory Board to Meet.

The advisory board for the hygienic
laboratory of the. Public Health Serv-
Ice viii meet tomorrow morning at
the Public Health Bureau.
The Washington times., 1915-12-28
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District OF Co
lumbia--Rain tonight and Wednesday,
probably changing to snow wednesday,
and colder; lowest temperature tonight
81 to S6 degrees; moderate variable
winds becoming northerly.
Maryland - Rain tonight. probably
changing to snow; Wednesday colder;
moderate variable winds
Virslnia-Probably rain in east and
rain or snow in west portion tonight
and Wednesday: colder Wednesday in
northwest portion; fresh southwest
winds
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-01-29
AL COWERCIO

En- estas llneas encontrara datos de
la carga principal traida a San Juan
por ell vapor "Carolina" en- su viaie
No. SO, del d1a 27:
Ochoa, 1000 cajas de leche, 1000
de arenques ahumadas y 200 sacos de
harina.
Villamil 100 cajas salmon Y 1000 de
ahumadas, 60 cascos bacalao y so sacos
de harina trigo
M. Lomba y Co. 500 cajas de ahu-
madas, ia sacos harina maiz, 100 sa
cos cebollas y 100 cubos manteca.
NJ Perez y Co. 800 sacos arroz.
Sucrs de Perez 500 sacos harina Y
$50 de azllcar.
Baquero y Go. 100 cajas leche, 100
sacos az1car y so sacos habichuelas.
Wilson Bros. 100 sacos papas so
de cebollas.
Mr. Martin $50 sacos papas.
Perez Rodriguez 600 sacos arroz
Perez Hnos $50 cajas leche y so sa-
cos habichuelas.
V. Melon y Co. 531 sacQs arroz y 35
cajas bombones.
P. P Sanchez 125 sacos papas.
Cu6tara IT cajas y Scrs. de CANA
IRA AZ cajas de zapatos.
j. NJ. Blanco Co. 38 cajas medici-
mas.
Los comerciantes de la isla leyendo
ell BOLETIN diariamente, Sc envera'
ran de estos detalles comerciales que
les han de ser de utilidad practica.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-01-29
Tribunal Municipal

Ante Ell juez Geigel Sc veran mafla-
na las siguientes causas: contra Damia-
na Rios y Elisa Rodriguez, por tur-
bar la paz publica contra James Nc.
Mahon, por igual delito; contra Ma
nuel Fernandez, por infraccion de la
ley de Pesas Medidas; contra Lopez
Aponte, por acometimiento y aggression; ;
contra Luis Benteza y Manuel Briss-
man, por turbar la paz p1blica; contra
A. j. Harvey, por infringir la Resolu-
ci6n Conjunta No. de la Asamblea Le-
gislativa aprobada en- mario de 1911 j;
contra Justine D1az, por infringir la
ley del trabajo; contra Marcelino Cruz,
por acometimiento y aggression graves :;
contra Juan Ben1tez, por aggression y
por turbar la paz
El d1a dos de febrero, Sc veran estas
otras causas: contra Victoriano Andi-
no Clemente Lopez, por falsa repre-
sentacion; contra Antonio Andino Va
Ills, por acometimiento y aggression; y
contra Jose Robles, por juego de To-
ter1as.