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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
CALLS ENGLAND FRIENDLY
Page Says Reply to American Note Is
Promised Within a Few
Days.

Washington, Jan. 4.-Ambassador
Walter Hines Page, in a long report
from London, following his confer
ence with high officials there, describ-
ed the general attitude of the British
government and the people toward
the American note Of protest concern
ing shipping as entirely friendly. He
said reply had been promised within
a few days.
The ambassador detailed the British
press criticism, whose tone he regard
ed as on the whole reasonable and
amicable. In some quarters, not among
officials, he found disposition to
search for motive behind the Ameri-
can note, some Englishmen suggest
ing that the Washington administra-
ton had been compelled to yield
to pressure from members of
congress representing constituencies
vitality affected by the interruption Of
trade. This portion of English public
opinion seemed to think the American
note was intended to some extent for
home consumption.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
.l|TERAcf TEST FOR AL|ENs|
MiGRATiON BILL WITH EDUCA-
TlONAL CLAUSE PASSES.
Receives Majority Although President
Wilson Indicates That He
Will Veto Measure.

Washington, Jan. 5.-The immigra.
ton bill containing the restrictive
literacy test for admission of aliens
which has been the obstacle in immi-
grafton reform legislation for the
greater part of two national admins
trations, passed the Senate by vote
of so to z.
The overwhelming majority was
recorded despite the fact that Presi-
dent Wilson had indicated he would
veto the measure, as former President
Taft had actually done, if it should
come to him with the educational test
included
The vote in the Senate indicated that
the veto would be overruled by more
than two-thirds majority should the
president reject the measure. The
following senators voted against the
measure: Brandegee, McCumber,
MARITIME, O'Gorman, Ransdell, Reed
and Wash.
The bill passed the House Feb
last by vote of 241 to 146.
Although the Senate amended the
House bill in several particulars, the
literacy test was unaltered, save for an
additional exemption to Belgian SUBJ
jects which was adopted after pro-
longed debate. House leaders prob
ably will ask for conference on Sen
ate amendments, but administration
leaders were confident the Senate
amendment would be accepted and the
bill sent to the president by the mid
die of this week.
Among Senate amendments which
House leaders have said probably
would be accepted is one to exclude
from the United States all persons of
the African race or of negro blood.
Another strengthens the phraseology
of the prohibition of polygamists.
Closing hours of the debate were de-
voted to an amendment by Senator
Lodge to exempt Belgian farmers from
the literacy test and from the provi-
sions which prohibit Americans from
soliciting or inducing immigration. AL
ready several immigration organiza-
tions are endeavoring to induce Bel
gian refugees to settle in this country.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
Zionists Start Meetings.

St. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 4.-With dele
gates from almost every state in the
Union in attendance, the eighteenth
annual convention of the Knights of
Zion was opened here. Nathan D.
Kaplan of Chicago presided. The
business included the presidents re.
port, the appointment of committees
and the reports of standing commit
tees. Louis D. Brandeis of Boston,
will address the convention on Sun
day. The aim of the Zionist move.
ment is to re-establish Palestine as the
home of the Jewish race.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
BERLIN ADMITS TAKING OF TOWN
IN ALSAcE, BUT SAYS DESPER.
ATE CONFLICT CONTINUES
IN THE STREETS.
WOUNDED ARE SUFFERING
BUT CANNOT BE AIDED
Soldiers OF Republic Destroy Line Of
German Trenches by Literally De-
moIishlng Them With High Ex-
plosives-GermansW Withdraw
But Retake Positions.

Paris, Jan. 5.-Cernay (called Semi
helm by the Germans) is being vio-
IentIy attacked by the French. This
town Is but three miles from Stein
bach and the general offensive is d.
rected against these two points in the
advance on Muelhausen, which is only
eight miles away. The fall of Cernay
Is expected to follow shortly.
London, Jan. 5.-Both the German
and French headquarters agree that
the one feature standing out in the
western theater of war is the fierce
ly contested fighting in the Alsace re-
gion with Steinbach as the chief prize.
For nearly a week the results on
this point have been of a seesaw ma.
ture. First one side, then the other
would hold it. Berlin admits the cap
ture of the village but says desperate
fighting in the town still continues.
Both sides are bringing ur new
forces while those on the ground con-
tinue their fighting which at times is
of the hand-to-hand variety.
Inc village udS Ue0u Wellul5u wiped
off the face of the earth. The country
surrounding it is shambles, covered
with dead and wounded.
No Aid for Wounded.
The latter are suffering horribly.
Nothing can be done to aid them ana
they are forced to lie on the cold
ground facing death. If it were pos
sible for the doctors to attend them,
many would be saved.
The French are bombarding the
German positions in the vicinity of
Thanh and fighting of bittery con-
tested nature has taken pace aong the
heights of the Mouse, to the west of
Senneheim village.
The French destroyed line of Ger.
man trenches in this vicinity by
literally demolishing them with high
explosives. The Germans withdrew but
returned to the assault under cover of
darkness and retook the positions.
The losses in the fighting in upper
Alsace have been very large, but the
French, being on tho offensive, have
naturally lost far more heavily than
the Germans, who for the most part
have had the protection of their
trenches.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
British Statesman Dies.

London, Jan. 5.-Percy Holden NJ
ingworth, chief Liberal whip in the
House of Commons, and parliamentary
secretary to the Treasury, died of ty-
phoid fever He was born at Bradford
in 1869. Mr.. Illingworth served in the
South African war with the Yorkshire
yeomanry. In August, 1912, he was
appointed chief Liberal whip, succeed
ing Lord Murray of Elibank.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE CON.
QUOTED BY INTERSTATE COM.
MERGE COMMISSIONER
DANIELS.
TARIFFS SUBMITTED
TO DATE SUSPENDED
Protests, Particularly From the Rail-
road Commissions of the Western
States, Filed and Concerted
Action Will Be Taken In
Opposition to Increases.

Washington, Jan. 6.-Public hear.
ings on freight rate increases proposed
by railroads of the Mississippi river
will begin in Chicago Feb. Is, and will
be conducted by Interstate Commerce
Commissioner Daniels.
The hearings will mark the begin
ming in public of an important rate
case, essentially different from the re.
cent eastern case, in that the western
roads are not asking for a horizontal
increase in all rates, but an increase
based upon traffic conditions and upon
the movement of individual classes
and commodities.
Proposed Advances Vary.
Some of the advances proposed ag.
gregate as much as 80 per cent, while
others amount to only or per cent.
On some kinds of traffic no increases
have been proposed.
1t is understood the western roads
have endeavored to revise their rates
so as not to bear too hard on tae gen.
eral shippers.
All of the tariffs submitted ny the
western roads have been suspended
by the commission. Protests psrticu-
!arly from the railroad commissions of
the western states have been filed
with the commission and concerted
action by thu state commissions will
be taken in opposition to the increases.
1t was announced that February Is,
16, II and Is would be devoted ito
the presentation of evidence from re-
spondents supporting in general their
claim for increa.ed rates, but not in
Guiding evidence in support of in
creases of particular rates. Beginning
Monday, March II, opportunity will be
given for the pres entation of evidence
in rebuttal of such general testimony"
Shippers to Give Evidence.
Certain specified dates are allotted
for the presentation of evidence in
justification of proposed increased
rates on particular commodities.
In statement the commission says:
IF the time allotted for the consid-
Grafton of evidence affecting these par
ticular rates does not suffice for that
pulpOo0 IL may NC pOoSlUlS W
additional dates, but any such addi-
tional hearings will be scheduled for
dates after March 49,"
Otherwise this program will prevail:
February 1924 Grain and grain
products.
February 1927 - Live stock, fresh
meat, packing house products and fer.
tilizer.
March 1-2-Hay, straw and broom
corn.
March 3-5-Cotton piece goods.
March 6-9-Coal and coke.
March 10-Salt.
March 11-12 Fruit and vegetables.
March 13-Rice and rice products.
March 15-1S-Shippers and any op
posing the increase will have oppor-
tunity to present evidence in rebuttal
to the claims of the railroads.
The assignment of the case to Com
missioner Daniels was made in the
regular way, followed generally b,
the commission. Commissioner Daniels
in the usual drawing among the seven
commissioners for cases pending on
the docket, drew the western rate
case, as part of his apportionment OF
the proceedings pending.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
New York Welcomes New Year.

New York, Jan. New York City
welcomed the New Year in traditional
manner, the celebration proving one
of the most demonstrative on record
here.
The uptown streets where the cele-
orators usually gather were jammed
with laughing, singing crowds, un-
usually large, even for this event of
events in the city's calendar. The
tens of thousands were so orderly in
their merry-making, however, that the
police reserves found little to do ex.
cept to keep the throngs moving.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
CUTS JOHN DIETZ' LIFE TERM
Governor McGovern Commutes Sen.
teEce to Twenty Years-ReIsase
in Four Years.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 1.-The life
term Of John F. Dietz, the outlaw OF
Cameron Dam, convicted in 1911 OF
numbering Oscar Harp, deputy sher.
if Of Sawyer county, has been com
muted to 20 years by Governor Nc
Govern. Under the parole law, Diet2
may now be released in four years
Petitions have been coming from
every state asking for his pardon.
Dietz shot Harp when defending
himself against arrest by posse OF
deputies sent to his cabin On the
Thornapple river to arrest him. The
dam, he alleged, was the property OF
Mrs E'etz, by virtue of a deed 20 thS
land surrounding it. The courts did
not uphold this contention.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
Pope's Plan ENCOURAGED.

Rome, Jan. 5.-Pope Benedict con-
tinues to work indefatigably i'm his ef-
forts to reduce sufferings caused by
the war. 1t is asserted in Vatican
answers from Emperor William and
King George promising their assist
ance in arranging for an exchange of
prisoners incapable of further fighting.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
Wins Girl But Loses Job.

Chicago, Jan. 5.-George Enfield
Fraser, controller of the University of
Illinois and professor of public ac-
counting, has lost his position through
winning as his wife Miss Helen James,
the daughter of Edmund James, presi-
dent of the university. President
James announced that the resignation
of his future son-in-law had been &C
cepted, and coupled with the statement
was the news that the son-in-law could
not serve on the same faculty with his
father-in-laW.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
suffraqists Insure Against Defeat.

New York, Jan. 5.-Insuring against
possible failure to win the vote in the
1915 campaign in this state is the lat
est move of the suffragettes. Three
members of the Women's Political
union will try to arrange with an in
surance broker to take out policy
by which the organization will receive
$4,000 in the event the suffrage
amendment is lost this year. The in
surance committee already has $500
toward the premium. I'VE will not
insure for less than s25,000," said a
member.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
uraes Fusion Of Parties.

Washington, Dec. 30.-Representa-
tive Hinebaugh of Illinois, who organ
lied the progressive group in the house
of representatives and the progressive
congressional committee, of which he
is chairman, in announcing that hence
forth he will affiliate with the Republi-
can party, says that continuation
of the Progressive party would only
insure another Democratic victory in
1916 and he believes it wiser for Pro-
gressive to rejoin the Progressive Re-
publicans and help to regenerate the
old party.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
Washington

Former President William Howard
Taft told senate committee at Wash
ington not to enact legislation at this
time holding out promise to Philip
pines of ultimate il Independence. They
are not ready yet, nor qualified. for
self-government," said Mr.. Taft.
Thu immigration bill. containing
the restrictive literacy test for admis'
sion of aliens, which has been the OBJ,
stacle in immigration reform legisla-
ton for the greater part of two ma
tional administrations, passed the SEN
ate at Washington by vote of SO to Z
Wilson has indicated he would veto
the measure, as did Mr.. Taft.
Slowly improving business condi-
lions during the first three months Of
the new year are predicted by the.
chamber of commerce Of the United
States I'm a report made public at
Washington.
The louise at Washington passed
the post Office appropriation bill car
rying approximate 1921 100000 for the
postal service during the next fiscal
year.
BY a vote of AZ to IL the senate at
Washington refused to strike from the
immigration bill the literacy test for
admission of aliens.
It was the Russian cruiser Askold.
which threatened to she'll the village
of Banais, near Tripoii, not the United
States cruiser North Carolina. accord
ing to a cablegram from Captain Oman
of that warship, received at the navy
department at Washington.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
Foreign

The revolution in Paraguay headed
by Colonel Escobar, until recently min
lister of war, has failed. President
Scherer, after having been imprisoned
by the revolutionists, has regained his,
liberty and again heads the govern
ment.
The Swedish cargo steamer irma
sank during the gale that swept the
North Sea- Fourteen men drowned
Two rescued.
Ten persons were killed and 80 Sc
riously injured when an express train
on the Great Eastern railway crashed
through a suburban passenger train
within 100 yards of railway platform
at nford. Essex. England.
The belief that the year now begin
ming will see the ending OF the war
was expressed by President Poincare
in an address to members of the dip
lomatic corps who went to the Palace
of the Elysee in Paris to present New
Years CONGRATULATIONS u Inc pieS'
dent.
Colonel Devotion. late conservator
of forests in India and a cousin OF
Admiral Stufdee, died in Bath. Eng
land.
MARQUIS Della Chiesa. brother OF
Pope Benedict, arrived at Madrid from
Rome. 1t is believed he will discuss
! with King Alfonso the pontiff's efforts
to re-establish peace in Europe.
The Royal Mail steamship Trent
went down at her dock at T;lbury.
England. with her inward esrg0
| aboard.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
Wounded While Making Bombs.

Paris, Jan. 5.-A dispatch 70 the
Havas agency from Lisbon says two
men were preparing bombs in shed
in the Estrella quarters of the Portu-
guese capital when one of the missiles
exploded. One man was killed and
the other wounded. The police
searched the place and found several
bombs
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08

A warning of moral decadence il
the spirit of lawlessness in all Ameri-
can communities goes unchecked was
voiced in Gov. Charles s Whitman's
inaugural address at Albany. N. T.
The increase of crime. the governor
said. deserved the thoughtful attention
of the legislature.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
Norwegian Steamer Lost.

Harwich, England, via London, Jan.
A torpedo boat brings the news
that the Norwegian steamer Oden-
eence struck reef soon after leav-
ing Rotterdam and probably will be
total wreck. Her crew of 43 was saved.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
Kentucky Counties Go Dry

Lexington, KY, Jan. Anime coun-
ties in Kentucky have become "dry,"
liquor having been voted out last
September with licenses expiring now.
Only fifteen counties out of 120 in
Kentucky are now in the so-called
wet" column.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
chancelIor,s Son Slain.

Berlin, Jan. 4.-The Lokal Anziger
says it has learned that the eldest son
of DR.. Won Bethmann-Hollweg, the i'm
perial chancellor, was killed in action
in Poland on Dec. g.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
Noted Hungarian Composer Dies.

Noted Hungarian Composer Dies.
London, Jan. 5.-Karl Goldmark, the
composer, is dead, according to a dis
patch from Vienna to Reuters Tele-
gram company. He was born in Kezz-
thely-am-P lattenze, Hungary. In 1882,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
MEXICAN Revolt

-Four thousand followers of General
Carranza defeated 5000 men under
Gen. Ufemio Zapata at Tepeaca. Mex.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
Francis Joseph Receives Relatives,

Francis Joseph Receives Relatives.
Vienna, via London, Jan. 4.-Em.
peror Francis Joseph personally re-
ceived the New Year congratulations
of the members of the imperial family
and presided at the usual family din
ner.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
U. s. Minister to Argentina Arrives.

Buenos Aires, Jan. 5.-American Am.
bassador to Argentina, Frederic ].
Stimson, arrived here and was well
coined by representatives of the re-
public, the ministers of foreign affairs,
and others.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
Well Known Artist Dies IN Paris

We'll KnoWn NrtISt Dies TT PaFIS.
Paris, Jan. 5.-Henri Husson, 81,
noted artist in gold work and enamels,
is dead.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08

Announcement was made at New
York of the death of Ralph Hill Thorn
as, former husband of Helen KELLEY
Gould, of pneumonia. Mr.. Thomas
married Mrs. Gould shortly after she
was divorced from Frank j. Gould.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
Personal

Karl Goldmark, the composer, died.
according to a dispatch to London
from Vienna. He was born in Kesz-
thely-am-Plattenze, Hungary. in 1882
Among his most noted works are the
Sakuntala and Penthesilea overtures,
the Landliche Hochzeit symphony,
and Die Koenigin Won Saba.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08
SUMMARY OF THE
WORLDS EVENTS
IMPORTANT NEWS BOILED DOWN
TO LAST ANALYSIS.
ARRANGED FOR BUSY READERS

Brief Notes Covering Happenings In
This Country and Abroad That
Are of Legitimate Interest to
All the People.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08

Mrs. Mary E. Pinchot. mother of
Clifford Pinchot. Amos R. E. Pinchot
and Lady Alan Johnston, who died in
Washington recently, left taxable as
sets in New York of more than $1,000
900. Mrs. Pinchot's sons receive
$537,616 each, while Lady Johnston
receives $2S,666
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08

Miss Stella McElfresh, twenty, and
her fiance, Philip Coslew. twenty
three, were killed when train struck
the buggy in which they were riding
home from a party at Barnett. III.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08

An alleged conspiracy to furnish
German army officers and reservists
with American passports fraudulently
obtained to enable them to return to
Germany from this country was
brought to light by the department of
Justice. The disclosure came with the
arrest of Carl Ruroede and removal
from steamer at New York of Ger
man army officer and three reservists.
All charged with conspiracy to de-
fraud government through the use of
American passports.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08

A hint that British government con-
templated introduction of conscrip-
ton for increasing army and nav"
was dropped by Thomas ]. Mcnamara,
parliamentary secretary to the admi-
rally, while speaking at the Browning
settlement in London.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08

John F. Dietz of Cameron Dam. Wis,
had his sentence of life Imprisonment
committed b. Governor McGovern to
20 years. Dietz was convicted of the
murder Of Oscar Harp. deputy
sheriff
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08

Emperor William has sent from the
army headquarters message to Pres
ident Wilson conveying his wishes for
a happy New Year. The emperor also
expresses his best wishes for the vel
fare Of the United States.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08

. Colonel Devotion. late conservator
of forests in India and cousin OF
Admiral Sturdee, died in Bath. Eng
land.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08

Lieut. Jerry" White, prominent
Kenesha pioneer and widely known
among Grand Army men. died at Ken
osha, Wis.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08

1t is rumored in Rome that the
kaiser has had relapse and that his:
condition is serious 1t is impossible
to obtain confirmation of the report
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08

On the whole of the western front
artillery fights took place. An In
fantry attack by the enemy followed
to the north of Ste. Menehould Tin the
Argonne foresD. 1t was beaten on
with severe losses to the French, says
Berlin.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08

John G. Uncle John" Packard. old
est soldier in central Illinois. met a
tragic death at Clinton, ILL.,. when he
fell downstairs and broke his neck.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1915-01-08

Sterling, ILL.,, at special election
adopted the commission form of gov
eminent by a vote of 696 to 232. The
city of Rock Falls also adopted the
commission form of government by a
vote of 263 to III.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-04-11
JONES' final
day in CITY
Evangelist Will Conduct Last Big
Meeting in Local Church
Tonight.

Evangelist Robert Z. Jones talked
to the converts last night at the First
Presbyterian church and gave some
timely suggestions to those who are
beginning the Christian life and point
ed out what to him seemed to be the
cause of so many "~backsliders' after
a revival meeting.
"A Way to Escape" was the text
used by Mr.. Jones and it may be
found in First Corinthians 1913. AS
an Introduction to the text the speak
er gave "a bit of his experience in no.
te: life and said that for twenty-five
years he had spent much of his time
in hotels, and about the, first thing
he located after getting into his room
was the fire escape"
where's the Fire Escape?"
when the bell boy shows me to
my room in the hotel" said Mr..
jones' about the first thing l inquire
for is the fire escape. Sometimes the
boy takes me out into the hall and
points away down to the end Of the
long corridor and says, DO you see
that red light? Well, the fire escape
is right out that window Sometimes
l have walked down to the end of the
hall and raised the window and look
ed out just to get my bearings for