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The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

WHEN the Indian treaty becomes
effective in Hibbing, Chisholm and
the other western Mesaba range
towns the people of St. Louis
county will have an opportunity to
observe how prohibition works, or
fails to work. As there are no
Indians in the territory affected, it
seems queer that a treaty calculated
to benefit the red men should be
resurrected from the legislative
cemetery where it has been buried
since the beginning and used to
harass the white people who were
paying their good money for the
privilege of carrying on lawful
traffic among their own nationality.
If the treaty was being enforced to
keep the Indians from getting
booze there might be some chance
of getting some benefit. There is
not live Indian within 80 miles of
Hibbing or Chisholm, notwith-
standing the befuddled statements
by the New Republic which in its
added vision saw drunken
Indians on the streets of the
western range towns. Why not
let the white people who have pur-
chased the lands rule their own
district and not turn the country
over to the blind piggers, boot
leggers and such like leeches who
are sure to infect the district as
soon as the closing order is carried
out. In order to keep their holds
on the National strong box, the
Indian agents have been forced to
do something and have hit upon
this as good field. The New
Duluth News aptly says that the
attempt to prohibit the sale of
liquor to Indians has always been
farce and fraud and always will
be as long as the stuff is manu-
featured" If the Indian wants
booze he will get it even if he is
compelled to drink "painkiller. "
vanilla, +" harness OIL" per-
una" or any of the dozen or more
nostrums whose base is alcohol.
There are dozens of places just out
side the territory where he can get
real booze providing he has the
price. What the real motive out
side of getting the salary of the
Indian agents and officers of the
anti-saloon league is, will be hard to
say until the closing order is in
operation and we will bet dollars to
doughnuts that the protection of
the red brother" is not at the
bottom of the spasm.
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

A SALOON on the Duluth bowery
where men of several nationalities
gather has this sign hanging over
the bar:
IF you want to fight, go to
Europe.
If you want to talk war go to
hi;
This place is neutral.
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05
McContber

Master Mechanic, F. J. Turner,
who went from here to the hospital
at Two Harbors a short time ago,
died early Tuesday morning. The
remains were taken to the family
home at Duluth to await the arrival
of a son from the west before
the burial. Mrs. Turner and son
John, were at the bedside when the
end came. Mr.. Turner was 55
years of age and very pleasant
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

are the principal characters. can be
given with infinitely more detail.
The incident. for instance, showing
the death of an infant-the children
Of tine unfit" couple-cOuld not be
put on the stage at all. In fact,
many of the episodes could scarcely
be phrased in language, but the signi-
ficance of the events that transpire
are perfectly evident to the audiences
watching these things occur.
1.-The Escape" may be described as
showing the escape of woman from
poverty and degradation, through
sin. suffering aud sorrow, to a better
life. 1t shows woman Of naturally
fine instincts triumphing over the
conditions of the environment to
which she has been born.
One of the wonderful qualities of
this drama is its diversity of emotion.
1t contains the most terrific realism,
the most idealiZed symbolism, the
| most thrilling melodrama, the most
serious psychology, the most intense
heart interest. and the most extra
ordinary spectacle.
Mr.. d. W. Griffith spent nearly five
months staging The Escape" and
devoted himself tG the work absolute
ly without any financial limitations
and with the greatest enthusiasm,
Scenes which did not satisfy the
director were done over again and
again, in order that every action
might be just right and might convey
the utmost meaning.
The cast of this drama includes
Blanche Sweet, Mae Marsh, Robert
Harron, Donald Crisp, Owen Moore
and other established film stars.
| The coming attraction at the Rex
Theatre Saturday and Sunday. Nov.
6 and Z, bids fair to be one of interest
as it will trng back memories Of
years ago before the advent of the
railroads. The scene is laid 10 far
western mining camp portraying the
troubles of an Eastern tourist who by
chance happened into camp. The
Tenderfoot. as they were called in
those days, is iniated into camp life
by the cowboys, cowgirls and miners.
The comic situations. together with
the mechanical and electrical effects
is said by the agent to bring forth
rounds of laughter and applause.
The play, entitled 1.-The Tenderfoot's
Troubles" will be presented in two
acts and between the acts Mr..
Macurio. who has won the title of
Champion Marksman Trick and Rifle
Shot of Spain will give an exhibition
of his dexterity assisted by Miss Sue
Ray who takes her life in her own
hands. The company of cowboys,
cowgirls and Indians will arrive on
the noon train from Duluth.
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

The bird census shows that robins
are more numerous in this country
than English sparrows. This surprises
city people; but is explained in the
supposition that the robin being eat.
able is wise enough not to live too
close to man.
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

Of course mere layman can't pos
sibly know anything about such mat
ters, but to him a blockade of Ger.
man East Africa, as a reprisal move
ment, looks a good deal like a slap
On the wrist
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

THE average per capita wealth
of Minnesota is So, 900. Joining in
the population cry of the country
editors of the state and Putnam of
the Granite Falls Tribune in parti-
cular, we demand that someone re-
turn our share at once.
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

Twelve per cent Of the area Of the
United States is stated by statistical
authority to be fully titled. We ought
to do better than that with wheat at
$1.40 per bushel and war zones rag
ing off Europe.
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

Perhaps the reason why Arizona IL
selected as the place for the hobo
farm is that when you have planted
your spineless cactus you don't have
to weed or cultivate. but just stand by
and let nature do the rest
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

A Philadelphia lawyer wants Great
Britain to pay him $1,000 because he
was delayed four days on a ship. Isn't
1t wonderful now man whose time is
worth $3.50 day could afford to be
away from the Office for a trip to
Europe?
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

If those big skirts attain the full
realization of their creators. two men
will be called down in trolley car for
not giving up their seats to a woman
where only one was called before
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

January exports from the United
States reached total of $267, ,000, ,0O1.
which is $63,000,000 more than last
year. In seven months we recorded
q merchandise balance of $403, ,000, 900.
which we can let Europe pay when we
get hard I'D
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

San Francisco's inducements to the
American tourist in the absence of the
usual European competition should
give the railroads of the country still
another ray of hope
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

1t has been discovered that new
counterfeit $40 gold certificate is In
circulation, but 1t is not likely that
most of us will get stuck with many
Of them.
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

Not much respect can be felt for
the idea that aerial war engines drop
bombs on inoffensive civilians for the
purpose of keeping in practice for
real military operations.
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

The most unpopular song-when
one is in haste-'Line is busy" What
makes it more bitter to bear. the op-
orator seems to enjoy slamming 1t
into ones face.
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

Patent food experts claim that
there is nutrition in straw. Having
taken the oats and bran out of the
horses manger 1t is now proposed to
deprive him of his bed.
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

Przasnysz has been taken by the
Germans. Here's hoping they will be
able to rearrange it so that 1t will
look like something.
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

Proposals to cure hay fever patients
through an injection of the superin.
ducing cause sound good to a dipso
maniac looking for congenial treat
ment
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

AT last the conundrum why
some kids" eat their ice cream
cones point first, is solved. BY
doing this their supply keeps on
increasing instead of diminishing.
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

Germany is to grow potatoes in the
right of way along its railroads, dis
tinct improvement over the American
burdock and similar products.
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

The columns of the MINER are open to the
public for the dcussion of affairs of a public
nature. Anything tending towards the personal
or 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 a guarantee of good faith. Write and get it to
this Office not later than Thursday noon.-Editor.
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

Switzerland is preparing to borrow
$16,6O0,O0O in this country. After the
war it can settle easily by issuing ho-
tel coupons to us.
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

This paper is on file at 3e-South 3rd street
Minneapolis. MINI. at the exhibit room of The
Immigration Commission, of The Northern
Minnesota Development Association"
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

The Virginia Daily Enterprise is
asking where East Two rivers IS.
ALI in connection with the be-
whiskersd 1855 Indian treaty. Per-
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05
Subscription $2per Yea,

Entered at the post Office at Ely. Mimi.
sofa as second class matter.
The Ely miner., 1915-11-05

The price for iron ore will prob
ably be fixed within a day or two
and that it will record an advance
of SO cents a ton over this years S
price levels is now a foregone con-
clusion. An iron mine is nice
little bit of property just now. Best
of all the situation is squarely up
to the operators who have ore to
sell. There is no question as to de-
mand. The situation in the iron
and steel trade has resolved itself
into one of supply. 1t is already
assured that eastern furnace centers
will use every ton of ore that can
be handled down the great lakes
next season. which puts the boat
situation in bold relief. Vessel
bottoms to carry iron ore are going
to be more in demand next year
than they have ever been before,
consequently the rate for carrying
ore down the lakes is going to be
higher. However, the situation
is very welcome to the Vermilion
and Mesaba Ranges where halt the
iron ore in the world is produced
1t means a busy winter, spring and
summer season in 1916, and in
creased business for every merchant
in the iron Range towns, which are
just entering on a period of unpre-
cedented prosperity. 1t will be all
the more appreciated because SO
long delayed. It is the best proof
of the fact that iron ore is STAPLE
value and that there is no need for
anyone to give it away. The Mes
aba Range is developed to a point
where it can handle large tonnage
rapidly. Consequently it will be
the biggest beneficiary of the pre-
sent situation in the ore market
Virginia Enterprise.
Shows the mean disposition OF
some jealous people. A Colorado
postmaster. who was detected in
the act of hugging lady in the
postofhce, was reported to the de-
partment at Washington and dis
missal requested. A reply was re-
ceived to the effect that there was
no rule of the department which
prohibited a postmaster from hug
ging a woman that wanted to be
hugged so long as she didn't inter
fere with his duties. Saltwater
Gazette.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-26
"CRlME OF THE OPEN BAR"
(Toronto Globe)


 My cries bar-roorn." exclaimed Sir George Foster O Canadian insurance in Toronto the other night. The sight of soldiers in uniform standing about bar room door. the still sight of the khaki the motley crowd lined up before the bar the of all. the sight of defenders O their try helpless defend themselves, staggering about the street corners late at night, and shouting, "Britons be slaves"-no wonder Sir Georges soul cries within aim such sights, and at the thought of what such sights sifnify.
 And if the authorities do nothing the situation in Toronto, when 11000 soldiers into camp, will be than A few hundred men in khaki noisy and drunken about the streets will disgrace 10000 self-respectng and entirely admirable soldiers Scenes like those ported in the newspapers. and worse ported at all, damage recruiting and dishcnor the service '-~~
 But the license commission should have regard for the economic of the bar-ro Is well for it's military disgrace
 Sir George Foster confessed sickness of soul the sight of the unemployed about the bar-roo making a beeline for the bar with the small ings of one days employment" Much of the pow erty and distress of Toronto would be relieved the earnings of all who work spent for necessary food and clothing and rent and coal. and not wasted the drink that units the drinker for doing bet work and earning larger pay.
 Many when professor in the Univer sity New Brunswick. Sir George Foster put the argument in nutshell:
 It is a sound maxim of political economy that anything which does produce something val uable, stimulate the production of something val uable, is burdensome in its operations and ought to be abolished. The bar does produce anything valuable. The liquor 1t furnishes does not enable the who drink it to do better work work It dimnishes their ability. The bar Is parasite. It produces pauperism"
Arizona republican., 1915-09-26
Uniformity in hiqh SchooIs

In interview printed The Republican this morning, with young man, a citizen O Argentina il is mentioned in connection his remarks on the excellent public school system of his country that his completion of the course found him fitted for the sophomore year a great Amer lcan university. As understand it, the course throughout Argentina is uniform that a graduate from any other high school in Argentina might have made good a showing
 No doubt there high school graduates in this country who might sophomore year of a first grade university. In fact we know some who have done but very small percentage of American high school graduates would be so ad-
 
 This incident recalls a recent comprehensive proposal by Dr. Thomas Baker in a New York paper, that examinations should be set by an un- biased board of examiners all pupils who should be graduated from the high schools of the United States.
 The arguments for against this suggestion are. of course many. That, if put into operation it would do all that it's advocate thinks may be doubted Some educators opposed to formal tests of any kind. and expect them to see good in uniform federal examination Then
Arizona republican., 1915-09-26
"Met' or "Dryr Victory

~Gna County Judge Gives Wet Decision" is headline the Coconino n O decision of Judge Shute the prohibition amend does bar the importation liquor Arizona for personal In Bisbee Review there is statement by A. R. Bucknam. in charge of the antsaloon work and the five million names" movement, in which the ruling of Judge Shute hailed dry victory.
 And that is what it is it the con tenton of the leading prohibition workers since law became effective that .he only purpose it was to prevent the safe of intoxicating nquors-the abolition Of the saloon the curtailment the tivities the bootleggor.
 We believe when the prohibition amend ment proposed understood would be effective bar to the introduction intoxicat- ing liquor into the state for any purpose. That was the construction put upon it the time by many of the prohibition workers who, in speeches and printed articles argued that intoxicants were wholly unnecessary for medicinal purposes For sacramental they said there alcoholic substitutes.
 But whatever their opinion of the rigidity of the proposed law might have been it vet remained determined whether the law actually so rigid It really made difference what the framers of the proposed amendment intended it to be. Their intent could be considered. If there was any of arriving a intent of the voters who enacted the law. the might have been sim plified. but that could be determined. The in tent of legislature is sometimes dscoverabe, and is of in determining doubtful legislation but when a law has been enacted by the people, is without guidance to intent
 In a hearing the constutionaty of the law in a federal court at Los Angeles winter, it was stated by attorney in defense of it that it was not the purpose of the law exclude liquors intended for personal be used in the ad- ministration of the sacrament. That has since been proclaimed by Bucknam and. we believe by all nearly all the leading prohibtonists Since then those who have insisted that the law be rigdly construed curiously thoss who most vigorously opposed its enactment a yea ago
 Both sides probably looking O another con- test the one fearing a revolt against a too rigid law and amendment that would tend to nuliify it. The other side is probably hoping that il may come to be regarded intolerable that a sweeping amendment may be secured It is probably feared side, or hoped on the other that the law might be repealed a an early election. The prohibitionists are content for the present with the ground they gained against the saloons and the sale liquor leaving the mat ter of its another time.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-26
Little James
The Field in Which the World War is
 Being the Most StubbornIy Fought

This here is tn Most Curiousest and Comprehensif Wor which I have ever Saw" sez My Paw. Tn all other earlier Previous Conflix tn Bliggerence cOntented theirselfs with seein' how many of wun anuther they could kill an how much of each others Property they could Steel or Roon. Tn Warrin' Nashuns has en- larged tn Feeld of Worfare an has entered into a Money Borryin' Con- tes' to see which wun could stretch its Creddit tn Furdest.
 Some time ago tn British they Borried Billyun of Dollars which would go a long ways in any 'cept a Probishun Territory. It'd buy more Beer'n all tn .Broories in the World could make in 10 yeers. When tn British got tn Money they sez This ort to Hole tn Dutch fer awhile
 "The Germans went on Fitin' and Sinkin' British vessels an takin' Rushin Soil an maxim Improve mence as they went along an givin' out tn Impreshun at they was Win min tn Wor. But tn Keezer he wasn't Satisfide. He sez to Generic Won Hinderburg. I don't want to find no Folt with you. You're doin' all Rite. You got tn Rushins on tn Run and we got moren tWict as much German territory as we had when we started. All we got to do now is to make tn Nessary Improve mence in Poland an Belgium an North France to bring our Moo Do- names up to tn German standard. We got 'em licked to a Stan'still in tn Feeld. But as Financeers tn British has got us Skint In this here Pan-handlin' Feecher of tn Wor we aint gittin' Nowwheres.
 Tn Keezer he ordered tn Guvrn- ment to Borry Billyuns of Dollars an it Replize. We don't Bleeve tn British has left that there much more money in the World but we'll try The Keezer, he sez: I heer at tn Allize is tryin' to see whether they can't increase their Margin over us by Borryin' anuther Billyun in Amerryca an if they Succeed they Hope to win this here Wor on Points. It's up to you to Redoos their Mar gin. Git out an Dig
 Tn Weex tn Guverment sent word to tn Keezer an sez. We have tn Onner to report at we got tn Coin. We also Tern 'at tn Brit tish is havin' a hard time Borryin'
 
 Amerrycans tells 'em at they aint got that much to spare. They sez Well let you have as much as we kin but we got to keep some to move the Cotting Crop" But the British replize an sez. Don't let that Worry you none. We got things fixt sos at you can't Move 1t mo- where's 'cept round in Amerryca- Les have tn rest of your Cash You won't have no Use fer it till after tn Wors over an then we'll pay you back out of what we Shake tn Dutch down fer.
 .T understand at Both tn British an tn Dutch has Drawd up Papers in Lible Scots agin each other fer circoolatin Reports which IS Cal cyIated to hurt each others Credoit sos at they can't Borry no more Money. Tn Germans got story started at tn British was about Busted an tn British has set Aflote Boomers to tn effeck at the Keezer'll be in tn Bankrupcy corl before Crismus."
 LITTLE JAMES
Arizona republican., 1915-09-26
SOUTH SIDE pAIRYMEN MEET

A large and enthusiastic meeting was held by the Salt River Valley
 Dairymen's Association last night on the south side at the Neighborhood
 House. A large number of speakers participated. The one thought run
 ming through the meeting was the wonderful possibilities of the dairy
 industry in this valley Improved conditions was the theme of the speakers, having in view better sani- tary conditions, which means better products and will increase the earn ing capacity of the dairy farms. The one thought was to develop the in dustry and by so doing bring to the farmers a greater prosperity. It was declared that no interest except that of dairy farmers at large had any thing to do with this meeting. Testing of the cows, using improved sires, supplying pure water, etc, were features emphasized
Arizona republican., 1915-09-26
LOCAL OFFICE REPORTS
 BEST MONTH IN HISTORY

In spite of the fact that August ls usually considered a dull month III every line of business, it proved the best in the history of one local in surance office. In Agency Items, a publication of the Equitable Life, the following item appears:
 August was the largest month in the history of the Phoenix agency in the amount of insurance paid for. Agency Manager kantz reports the agency considerably ahead of it's quota for the first three quarters of 1915, with excellent prospects for a further increase during tfe balance of the year" The agency passed it's September quota last week.
Arizona republican., 1915-09-26
Arizona Republicans Editorial Page

there such objections to the proposed plan that it does have due regard for local condi- tons, examination for Massachusetts high schools would not, perhaps be such pupils in Arizona, whose special needs currcuums ought to he adjusted should be required to write On the other hand, there fundamentals in which it would well all American children well grounded a uniform examina ton certainly would disclose the weaknesses of the school of individual cities counties and states, and n that way would doubtless lead general improvement.
 As, to the suggestion with respect to biased. impartial board of examiners, it may be remarked that even federal examiners always impartial, a occasion Still, fair examiners ought to be obtainable They should be possible in state, ana in city all though it is conceivable that the unit becomes smaller there is a tendency to make good showing at the expense of honesty and the maintenance really high standard educational efficiency. If examinations be given. they should of would undoubtedly have some salutary infu- every city and