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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-22
Saws Columbian Had con.raband.

Berlin, Dec. IS. - The Associated
Press learns from high authority in
the foreign office that Germany's an
swer to the inquiry of the United
States government regarding the sink
ing by German submarine of the
American steamer Columbian is that
the ship wss not in ballast but was
carrying a partial contraband cargo
of steel. It is asserted at the foreign
Office that the Columbian had dis
charged part If her cargo at st. Ma
zaire, France, and was proceeding to
Genoa with the cOntraband steel.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-22
Bopp Trial in Third Week.

San Francisco, Dec. 19.-The trial of
Franz Bopp, German consul general,
and six codefendants on charges of
onspiring to violate the neutrality of
the United States by interfering with
the shipment Of munitions to the En-
tente Allies, has entered it's third week
in the United States district court
here. Mrs. Mary Smith, wife of Louis
j. Smith, the governments chief wit
ness, was expected to corroborate her
husbands testimony. Smith, one of
the defendants, was formerly an en-
ploye Of the consulate.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-22
Portuguese Revolt QuelIec

Berlin, Dec. 20.-A dispatch from
Madrid to the Frankfurter Zeitung
Gates that according to the advices
received there from Lisbon the recent
revolution in Portugal was put down
by the suspension of the constitutional
guarantees and the arrest of thou.
sands of persons.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-22
PREMIER SAYS ALLIES WILL NOT
ENTER FARLEY WITHOUT
KNOWLEDGE OF GER
MANY'S TRIMS.
ITO GIVE ANSWER IN FULL
ACCORD WITH OUR ALLIES"
Formal Reply to Be Announced Soon
Premier Says Germany Must
Give Surer Guarantees-Mean-
while We Put Trust in
Unbroken Army"

London, Dec. 20.-England and the
Allies do not propose to enter into
peace negotiations without knowledge
of Germany's proposals. This was the
decision announced in the house of
commons by Premier Lloyd George.
Lloyd George quoted the words of
Abraham Lincoln "The war will end
when it's object has been attained I'M
der God; it will never end until We
achieve the object"
This quotation was received with
cheers.
No Proposals Made.
'The Imperial German Chancellor
Won Bethmann-Hollweg did not use q
single phrase indicating he was pre-
pared to accept the only terms upon
which peace is possible" Lloyd George
declared.
eve do not propose to put our heads
into moose, with the ropes end in
Germany's hands," the premier add
ed. He also said that without repara.
ton peace would be impossible, and
that no proposals for peace had been
made.
In Accord With Allies.
Much as the Allies longed for it, the
premier added, the Teutonic powers
note and the speech preceding it af-
forded small encouragement and hope
for an honorable and lasting peace.
He said:
"Our answer will be given in full
accord with our allies Each of the
Allies separately and independently
arrived at the same conclusion. l am
glad of the first answer given by
France and Russia"
He added that the Allies would in
sist that the only end of the war must
be complete guarantee against Prus-
sian militarism disturbing the peace Of
Eurore.
Must Be Sure of Guarantees.
The formal reply of the Allies, the
premier announced, would be given in
the course of a few days.
1--WE will await until we hear what
terms and guarantees there are surer
than those which Germany broke
Meanwhile we put our trust in our un-
broken army" said the premier. He
also asked whether "all the outrages
on land and sea" had been iquidated
by "a few pious phrases about human
ity." During the war, the premier
said, shipping would be nationalized in
a true sense.
Victory Forseen.
Speaking of the western front Mr.
Lloyd-George referred to the growth
of the British armies there and con-
tinued. Il am convinced ultimate vic
tory is sure if the nation shows the
same spirit of endurance and readiness
to learn as the mud-stained armies at
the front"
Turning to the more purely political
of the domestic problems before the
new ministry, Mr.. Lloyd George said:
1--WE are anxious to avoid all con-
troversial questions. The functions of
the premier and leader of the house
of commons have been separated be-
cause it was believed the double tasks
were too much for one man. The or
ganization of the new cabinet is best
adapted for the purpose of war. In
war you want prompt decision and the
Allies have suffered disaster after dis
aster from hardness"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-22
Noted American Actress Returns.

New York, Dec. 20.-Wearing the
decoration-the Order Of the Crown
of Leopold-bestowed upon her by
King Albert of Belgium for relief work,
Maxine Elliott, the American actress,
has returned after an absence of seven
years from this country. For the last
two years, Miss Elliott has operated
a relief barge" on the canals of Bel
GUM. In this time, she estimates she
has assisted $4,000 men, women and
children. The actress plans to spend
three months visiting in this country
She is not to 60 on the stage.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-22
Duluth Lumberman Dies.

Duluth, Dec. 20. = Herbert William
Pearson, scientist, lumberman and
business man of Duluth, died here at
his home following long illness. His
geological research work has taken
him into almost every state in the
union and to many European coun-
tries. In England he was honored by
Charles Darwin and by Lord Kelvin.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-22
Women to Wear Chicken

Women to Wear "chicken" Pockets.
Chicago, Dec. 19.-Chicken pockets
are to be the notable novelty in spring
fashions. The decree was announced
at the closing session of the Chicago
Designers annual convention. The
name of the new style is given because
the pockets will be large enough to
carry live chicken if desired. "Pock-
cts will be the distinguishing feature
Of the SUITS" said l. A. Meksin, vice
president. They will range through
every shape and size. One might be
called the birds nest model, because
it stands out from the skirts"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-22
WAR Department BUYS
1000 new MACHINE GUNS
Contracts Soon Will Bring Sum Ex-
pended for Army Up to
$9,500,00O.

Washington, Dec. 20. = In accord
ance with the original recommends
tons of the special machine gun board
the War department has let contracts
for 1000 Wicker machine guns and &C.
cessories at a cost of $5,500,000.
1t was announced that additional
contracts soon will be let which will
bring the sum to be expended on such
weapons for the regular army and the
national guard up to about $9,50O,0OO.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-22
FORMER GREEK PREMIER
SOUGHT FOR TREASON

London, Dec. 20. - A warrant
has been Issued at Athens for the
arrest of EIiphtherios Venizelos,
former premier, on charges of high
treason and of lbeIIing the Greek
general staff In newspaper arti-
cIes published several months ago,
says a Reuter- dispatch from the
Greek capital.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-22
To Regulate Wireless Stations.

hcyUIdGe wireless STATIONS.
Washington, Dec. 20.-First steps to-
ward ultimate government control of
all radio communication between the
United States, its outlying possessions,
and ships at sea. are proposed in an
administration bill laid before Con-
gress providing for a sweeping revi-
sion of the laws regulating wireless
stations.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-22
GEN. SCOTT MAKES TALK
FOR UNIVERSAL TRAINING
Chief of Staff of United States Army
Tells Senate Military Committee,
Volunteer system Is Failure.


Washington, Dec. 19.-Major Gen.
eral Hugh L. Scott, chief Of staff of the
army, has just told the senate military
committee that the army general staff
has recommended, without apology
that the volunteer system be discarded
because "the time has come when this
country, unless it intends to avoid war
at any cost, must resort to universal
liability to military training and ser.
vice."
General Scott ripped the lid off much
army war college opinion, hitherto con-
sidered as confidential. Arraigning
the volunteer system as extravagant,
ineffective and dangerous, the chief of
staff told the committee that univer-
sal training would be democratic. re
liable, efficient and economical and
within few years practically render
the United States immune from attack.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-22

An ounce of happiness contributed tc
another is pound added to Ysur own
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-12

own, to take Manning's life when the latter's residence was blown up he had to be punished. 0 The unfortunate half caste was scourged with lead laden leather thongs until his back and shoulders were mass of raw and bleeding flesh. He was not even gagged. His heart breaking yells were allowed to mount up from a cellar until they could be heard in the distant room where Najla was hopelessly plotting and planning some means of escape from a loathsome environment.
 The poor girl was driven nearly frantic by these piteous screams. She fell on her knees, raised her clasped hands and murmured a frantic prayer
 70 Father in heaven" she walled, ''be merciful to one who has striven hard not to do harm and let me get away from this place of horror!'
 Was not her appeal heard? Did some benign intelligence determine in that instant that her monstrous rela- tive should be permitted no longer to cumber the earth? Who can say? These things are not for mortal minds to judge.
 After a time, when her senses re- turned, she was aware that the af- frighting sounds had ceased. Was Hong Kong Harry dead? If so, she had lost with that poor wretch the one friend she could count on even to the small extent of help given be- cause of her own pretense that she might be induced to regard him as a lover.
 The house seemed deserted, but Maj Ia was bitterly aware that she could not stir step out of doors without be-
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her wits, and was looking on with red and lambent gleam in her black eyes.
 "I defy you to do your worst" cried Najla passionately. T am now going to set you at liberty, but don't you dare interfere again with this poor fellow. If you do I shall tell Ali Singh how you failed in your duty, and none knows better than you what that means. He will use lash on wo- man just as readily as on a man. Do you underestimate"
 Her hands sought Najla's throat, but thought better of it and left the room thoroughly cowed.
 Hong Kong Harry watched the two women with glazed vision, but his wits were working normally again now.
 ''Najla," he murmured brokenly, 'I owe you my life. I shall never forget what you have done for me today. Not only will I take every risk to set you at liberty, but Ali Singh shall pay me tenfold for every lash"
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He bowed gravely and made the sign of the crescent. The others salaamed in silence and answered with the same sign. Then Ali Singh and Sato went out
 They had pressing business with a highly respectable and quite unsus- picious house agent in the Riverdale district. In literal fact the archcon- spirator had formed the most auda- cious project which had emanated thus far from brain fertile in evil schemes. At the back of Mannings house and occupying the next lot stood a hand some residence with spacious grounds. The owner had gone to the Adiron- dacks for the summer, and, by some means never laid bare subsequently,, Ali Singh discovered thgg the place was to rent. He got into communica- tion with the agent, supplied him with unquestionable references both as to means and standing, and actually con- pleted the. transaction while Manning and his friends were enjoying the stir ring spectacle provided by the soldiers.
 Thenceforth, during many days, there was peace.
 Manning and his helpers never re- faxed their efforts to trace Ali Singh, but the yellow menace seemed to have shot its last bolt. Not the slightest sign of renewed activity was forthcom- ing.
 There was a reasonable chance that Ali Singh might have gone west, either to Chicago or even as far as the Pa cific slope. Washington, too, came un- der notice as offering a likely scene for his sinister activities. Conse- quently full confidential reports were sent to the chiefs of police in every
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him drink strong dose of bromide and essayed to tend his dreadful iniu- ries by applying the ointment and a weak solution of the eau de cologne.
 She was busily engaged on this task of mercy when the shuff1ing of Kati- sha's slippers warned her of the wo- mans return. She knew exactly what to expect when Katisha came in, so determined on a ruse. as bold as it was effective. Seizing a piece of the cord which had lashed the prisoner to his bed, she placed herself behind the half open door and when Katisha en- tered threw a moose around her neck and half strangled the astonished creature before giving any word of explanation.
 In fact, she handled her captive so roughly that the woman nearly faint ed and allowed herself to be dashed to chair without making any effort at self defense. Paying no further heed to her, Najla went on with her min istrations to Hong Kong Harry When at last he was able to lie down in some degree of comfort the girl turned to Katisha, who had now recovered
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enjoyment, yet even Manning would have been amazed if he knew that Ali Singh and a number of impassive but distinguished looking orientals were seated in a lofty apartment house which commanded a view of the pa- rade ground.
 In very truth the higher one was watching both troops and crowd with a measuring and wary eye. He dis liked this preparedness notion most heartily.
 Sato, the aviator, stood next to Ali Singh and was evidently taking notes suggested by his leader This went on for some time. There was a long pause, and Ali Singh seemed to listen to the enthusiastic cheers which greet ed a particularly fine bit of artillery at fast gallop to the lively music of a band.
 He turned and addressed his confed- crates.
 "We must fight against this new movement with all the resources in our power" he said emphatically. We need not depend wholly on ourselves. There are millions of aliens in this country equally anxious as we that the United States shall not learn it's real strength until too late. Luckily for us, this nation is peculiarly sus- ceptible to the plausible arguments of uuacks and faddists. We must form peace societies and persuade others to form them. We must deluge the sen ate and house of representatives with letters and telegrams protesting against the creation of military spirit. It can be done, and leave that part of our program in your hands with con- fidence."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-12
SYNOPSIS,

SYNOPSIS.
 MT. Thomas H. Clark, United States consul at the Chinese treaty port of Hankoi worried over the activities of All Singh, who has succeeded in banding to- gether the antagonistic races of the far east, writes to Errol Manning, confidential state department agent at Washington Ali Singh's niece Mile. Najla, is being educated at Vassar college. A riot breaks out, which is quelled by Ali Singh, vno seems to bear 8 charmed life. All S'9gh Eails for the United States Manning takes steps to prevent his entry. It is reported that Ali Singh is drowned It 1a'er de- velops that this was ruse, that Ali Singh Is in the United Sta es. He threatens the life of Banker Br0nso1's daughter, Margaret who is q chum of Mile. Najla. May Manning and Margaret Bronson are walking in the garden when they are ren- Gered unconscious. Margaret Bronson is taken to a Chinese joint in New York. where she Is held as a hostage until her father withdraws his support of Senator Johnstons anti-alien bill. Manning and young Bronson rescue the girl. Senator Johnston is found dead in the library. Najla saves her old friends from similar fate. She explains that Senator John stons death was brought about by 8 poisonous insect. Hong Kong Harry makes violent love to Najla. She is res-
 
 Bronson's automobile is wrecked in chase after Ali Singh, who again escapes Sem ator Stevens an advocate of the anti-alien law, is assassinated. Margaret Bronson, Najla and May Manning are decoyed in an auto and Kidnapped. Banker Bronson is assassinated. Najla is put on the torture rack. She is saved by Hong Kong Harry, who shuts off the electric current. May Manning escapes, but Margaret and Najla are still held prisoners. In order to get the formula for a high explosive Ali Singh kidnaps Maxwell Judson, an inventor. Najla saves Hong Kong Harry from death. A policeman finds Margaret Bron son, half demeated, on the street. A Turk e,,,: .sSa~v of Ali Singh, about to put to sea wlrn<ne 1..nula for the Judson explosive, is overpowered and the formula recover ed. Hong Kong Harry promises Najla to save Errol Manning. Instead he attempts to kill Manning with bomb. Ali Singh plans to steal the drawings of a new gun. There is a pistol fight between Ali Singhs minions and officers of the law on the floor of an office building and All Singhs men are routed.
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ing seized and gruff1y bidden to re- main. Still, sheer feminine sympathy overcame fear, and she crept into a passage leading to Hong Kong Harry s quarters. As she drew near she heard him Sobbing in hysteria and, to her deep distress, detected also Katisha' S shrewish voice when the woman bade him suffer in silence, as she was tired and needed rest.
 Najla ventured close to the door, which was not closed, until she was able to peep into the interior. Hong Kong Harry was tied to bed. His agonized writhings could bring no re- lief, since each movement caused the cords to cut further into wrists and ankles. Katisha, to all appearance, was furiously angry with him. Pre- sumably she had not slept during the night and somewhat resented the or der which placed her on guard over the prisoner.
 At last, muttering her annoyance, the odalisque rose, obviously intending to abandon her post for the time Najla sped swiftly into hiding. When Ka- tishas slippered feet had descended a neighboring stairs the girl ran to her own room, procured jug of water, a towel. some eau de cologne, a pot of ointment and few grains of bromide, and with these restoratives, the only simple remedies she could lay hands on, hurried back.
 Hong Kong Harry was delirious. He seemed hardly to recognize her. Prob ably in his dazed brain she figured as an angel, if any such heavenly appari- tion be conceivable to debased mind. Bidding him lie still, she loosened his bonds, bathed his clammy face, made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-12
TENTH EPISODE A Message From
 the Sky
CHAPTER XXI.
 An Expert Pupil.

T%HERE was a time not so long ago when a race meeting al Longchamps-that most delight full of the many sylvan retreats
 which grace the environs of Paris used to be regarded as typically cos mopoktan gathering. Men and women interested in sport would assemble there from all parts of the world, and every type of humanity might be pick nd out " the skilled ethnologist dur \ ing the course of short stroll through lawns and paddocks.
 But a mighty rival to the sport of kings has arisen. Aviation, especially since the outbreak of the war in Flu rope, is capturing mans imagination, and the conquest is ever becoming more complete. At any flying ground nowadays, especially in America, 1t is no uncommon thing to find in small groL of enthusiasts, perhaps number ing ore or less, representatives of just as ny nations. Therefore, MT. Walter D.. wyer, a lean and weather beaten air pl who is famous through out two continents, was by no means surprised when his friend, John Will son, introduced two Oriental looking gentlemen one fine morning when the aviator was watching some mechanics adjusting a Gnome engine to a ma chino in which he was interested. Wilson, a portly man of middle age, jovial of face and of agreeable de meanor, had prosperity" writ large all over him. He had evidently mo- tored from New York to the Long Island flying ground. With him came two men, ,.sallow faced but exceedingly well groomed persons, who seemed to be taken by the animated scene.
 MT. Wilson was evidently on terms of friendship with the great man. "Good morning, Sawyer" he said cheerfully. q want you to meet Senor Quesada, a gentleman from the Philippines. His nephew is keen tc start a Filipino school of aviation VIII you give him some lessons?" "Sure thing" agreed MT. Sawyer "Any one brought by you is welcome Wilson"
 Senor Quesada was certainly re markable looking man. Over six feet in height and of commanding mien and dignifed bearing, his strong, deeply lined face would have attracted atten ton even at a crowded reception in the White House. His glance was pen etrating and keen as an eagles. Per haps it held, too, some of the eagles merciless quality, but it was not fol an aviator whose eyes were accustomed to pierce the clouds and scan the fal horizon to find fault with such an at tribute.
 "I'n take care of your nephew al right senor," said Sawyer, land IT try not to risk his bones any more than is necessary. You see, although the flying machine has now become
 q very perfect article, and every test
 suggested by human ingenuity is ap
 piled to each part of it, no man car peer beneath the polished surface ot wire or shaft. We haven't yet sue ceeded in making block of steel
 which will show fbrous fracture throughout. So, little flaws creep in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-12
CHAPTER XXI. Mannina's Decision.

A NOTABLE military tournament
 "A was taking place in New York. A It was part of that new i'm
 pulse in the national life evok- ed by one mans clarion call for ''pre- Manning and Bronson brought their fiancees to the show anl were reused by it to real enthu- siasm. because the army had not only organized a fine profe ,ional display, but was seen at it's best in events de- individual prowess.
 The four young people gave them selves up to an afternoon of undiluted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-12

kT%HERE was a time not so long ago when a race meeting at
 Longchamps-that most delight full of the many sylvan retreats
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-09-26
$50 Have We"

was in town between trains Thursday.
The Kimberly Motor company re-
ceived a car of Chevrolet cars the
last part of the week
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ridgeway and
Miss Grace Ridgeway, took dinner at
the N. w. Swearingen home, Sunday.
Otis Emanuel, Miss Bessie Wyckoff,
Howard Johnson and Miss Mae Nelson
autoed to Rogerson and the Salmon
uam Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Swearingen spent
Sunday at the Bert McCreary home.
Harold Lamp of American Falls,
spent Sunday with the home folks.
hubanKs and two sons and Geo.
O. Bremen returned Saturday night
from two weeks auto trip in Wash
ington and Oregon.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Swearingen and
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wilson spent Sun
day visiting Shoshone falls and Blue
lakes.
Several of the Kimberly fans attend
ed the Twin Falls game Sunday.
Swearingen & Wilson will move
their hardware stock in their new
building this week. They have a fine
large building 50x100 feet, with base
ment the same size and the back and
both sides of the main floor is fixed
with balcony for furniture.
J. c. Himler will open his general
store in the l. o. o. F. hall the later
part of this week.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1916-09-26

gions: Showers at the beginning of
the week over the Rocky mountain re-
gion will be followed by generally fair
weather in this district until about