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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-01-07
SEES AWAKENING IN RUSSIA
Writer ForeteIIs Rosy Future for the
Subjects Of the Car After
War Is Over.

For the autocratic government to
maintain its authority, 1t had to make
the greatest concession Of its long
rule. 1t is fighting to preserve its
power. which was nearly In the death
throes. Still, in order to control its
subjects through long centuries it has
beon accused Of keeping them drunk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-01-07
His Point Of View.

do you thing human beings ought
to be chloroformed when they reach
the age of sixty?" asked the student Of
deep problems.
Certainly not" answered the misan-
thropic person. by the time people
are sixty years old they have done
about all the devilment they can do
and a few years more or less don't
make any difference"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-01-07

an ejaculation OF surprised delight as
the mans foot touched the loose tile
and, simultaneously. the flash powders
famed from the door, leaving a
plume of hot, acid smoke behind.
"And there you have the face of
the bank theft. he chuckled. Very
ingenious indeed"
He smiled and turned away, closing
the door behind him as he resumed
his desk. For the hours of a bank
executive are known to no man save
himself. There were a few details of
the business to be righted and then a
study of the market
Darius Browns lips frightened as
he went over again and again certain
bewildering evolutions Of stocks in
which he was interested. Well, he
would wait and see what he could
make of them in the morning.
But eager though he was to find
that market page of his paper at
breakfast, he still had time to pause
a while and smile at the simple an
nouncement on the preceding page,
of the marriage of Joseph Drum, pay
ing teller of the Fourth National
bank. to Miss Flo Williams, who had
been lending her charms Of face and
figure to the show girl contingent of
the Gayety theater.
II.
Though he would have knocked
h. xryh1 r1Ynriod him
regarding his matrimonial judgment.
Joseph Drum flushed as he reluctant
Iy gave room to traitorous thought in
his mind For weeks, for months he
had felt the ground slipping beneath
his feet, had seen the pyramid of debt
piling higher and higher, yet had
dared take no exact measurement of
it, hoping against all reasonable hope
that something would turn up" to
save him.
Five thousand dollars year!
What huge sum it had seemed to
them both! His lips curled in bit
ter smile. Five thousand dollars a
year and already, within few months
after marriage, his surplus savings
had been wiped out, his salary spent,
and he owed ten thousand dollars.
And it was his own fault-he, the
banker, his fault 1t was a child he
had married, a pampered, spoiled
child.
A perfect wife she had made him,
perfect save in her extravaganza. And
he had not warned at the time when
warning would have been easy. Now,
she would take it as reproach. Now
where could he hope to raise ten
thousand dollars? How could he make
the six hundred dollars in his pocket
over into a sufficient sum to start
him anew?
He pushed the tell-tale tabulation
hurriedly aside as Flo swept into the
bank and sought his cage. The old
thrill of delight swept other thoughts
aside as he reveled in the grace, the
beauty of her, drank in deep drafts
Of the intoxicating devotion that
glowed in her eyes as they found his
own. He even smiled as, in her dear
wheedling way she glowingly de-
scribed the beauties of a pearl neck
lace, amazingly low-priced, she had
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-01-07
lroncIad Rule.

Il tell you the advance has met with
a check!" bawled the war correspond
ent. You can bank on it."
Il bank on nothing of the kind" said
the censor. "All checks must be GER
titled. Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-01-07

nave been blessed
with good health ever
since my cure. When
the doctors pronoun-
ced my case Bright's
Disease I was in such
a serious condition
that they could not
do ANYTHING for me.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-01-07
PIayind Safe,

Playing SAFE.
"Griggs is throwing his money away
right and left since he made that kill
ing in war stocks" fl9
Il don't blame him. That's the best
way to make sure that Wall street
won't get it all back again."
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CURED OF eRiGHT's DISEASE.

Mrs. A. L. Crawford, Medf1eld,
Mass, writes: "Dodd's Kidney Pills
cured me of Bright's Disease, and
am healthy and strong to-day and
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er was tremDlng violently, Snaklng
like an aspen as he leaned heavily
upon the brokers' desk.
john he finally managed his lips
sufficiently to blurt forth. 1--we got to
borrow those securities for tomorrow
the securities as collateral I left
with you. I only want them for to-
morrow when the examiner comes.
You understand"
"I'll think it over" Field decided.
John Field leaned back in his chair
and again that hint of CLEAN showed
beneath the pale eyes. The puzzle
had been worked out to his own COM
plete satisfaction-two thieves in one
bank.
With little cluck of annoyance he
turned to the memorandum he had
been making when Darius Brown
burst in upon him. A second he
looked puzzled, then completed it.
v.
Joseph Drum stood on the bank
steps, listening without tremor to
the treble of the newsboy across the
street, the boy who had always be.
fore been able to cause him such ter.
ror. Yet now that he knew the worst
he was cool and collected and co.
herent.
SHARP RAID ON c. D. & E.
Hundreds Sacrificing Holdings.
Raid On.
Yes, he could make out every word
that spelt his ruin. He even smiled as
he refused to purchase a newspaper
from the lad.
He reached back to feel the bulk of
the automatic in his pocket. He had
not forgotten. He had managed to
make thorough cleanup in his de-
partment, even finishing with the re-
volver that belonged to the institu,
ton. G
In the morning the examiner would
go over his cash books.
Carefully, methodically, solicitous
not to disarray any of his wife's toilet
articles, he placed the ugly automa-
tic among the delicate pieces there,
then rummaged a piece of paper from
the drawer and began his note of ex-
PLANTATION.
Dearest Flo, Good-By. There Was
No Other Way to-
He halted. How silly and insincere
that sounded! He cudgeled his
brains for the proper words to convey
the real meaning of such a parting.
The tinkle of the phone in the living
room brought sharp exclamation of
impotence from him as it insistently
obtruded upon his mental effort. Re-
luctantly he picked it up, his voice
cool and collected. A slight smile
parted his lips as Field announced
himself.
Eyes, I know" his lips moved,
Il have just closed your C. D. & E.
with one hundred thousand dollars
profit, MIR. Drum Is that correct?"
quite correct" the teller quietly
answered then: Just send it to my
apartment by Observation-Disclosures
ly. One hundred and seventy-fve
thousand dollars, believe"
Coolly he replaced the receiver on
the hook, then moving to F1o's bed
chamber. Methodically he tore up the
note he had begun and dropped the
automatic into his pocket. The mis-
take OF John Field in buying the wrong
stock did not even strike him as
strange. The whole transaction
seemed commonplace.
Then, like a flash it came; came
with the click of the key in the lock
Of the door; came with the scent of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-01-07

are DOING in the comfortable dreams
of age.-Saturday Evening Post.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-01-07

leaped aside, crouching toward tue
weapon he had dropped. Agaia Darius
Brown lifted his revolver, his face
twitching convulsively. His knees
slowly crumbled under him and he
flung up his right hand, the hand with
the revolver, to recover his balance.
The motion carried him back
staggering pace. And Williams cow.
cred against the wall as, with that
movement, lurid flame, followed by
plumes Of acrid, biting smoke, ex
hailed itself from the vault door, out
into the room.
President Darius Brown sagged
down-down-sagged within himself
like an old, WORKOUT accordion.
Williams approached. He was cold
and passionless now. There was no
time, but he could not forego looking
at his work. He touched the hand,
drawing away quickly as rigor mortis
tautened the tendons of it. Coolly he
picked up the package of securities
which had dropped from the finan-
cier's pocket, turning them over curl
ously as though they were the most
important things In the world to him.
They fell from his hands as the
squirmings of the bound Waterman
reached his ears. Snatching the bun
die of money from his own pocket he
dropped it beside the securities, then
turned and fed.
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Vii.

VII.
F1ed-throughout the weeks and
months; f1ed-when there was no
place to fee; fled-from the voices
that betrayed him, from the whispers
that accused him; fied-when he
prayed he might be captured; fled
from pillar to post, with no objective,
with no reason for flight save the fear
that impregnated the very soul of him.
A series of fiat robberies punctuated
his fight.
And then It came. He had not
bungled the Job. He had felt in adj
vance that he was about to be caught.
The plant had been laid for him by the
police. His pal had been a stool pig.
con. u-. f.
Joseph Drum and his wife were
silently seated in their living room
when the haggard, haunted man burst
in upon them. Since the tragedy they
had been given much to silence. The
fear that beset the craftsman had not
neglected them-the fear and remorse.
They got me-" Williams gasped.
They're wise to me. They nicked me
on the job"
Williams laughed hoarsely, croak.
ingly.
There's no getaway for any of our
gang" he muttered, then, his voice
growing clearer, something almost
prophetic glowed in the bleary eyes
mo getaway for any of us. can't
help running, but to make getaway.
1 can't-we can't"
1--WE left trail mile WIDE" he
continued more quietly. THAT pearl
necklace, Joe! All the coin you've
spent! What Fields knows! What
everybody knows about your salary!
They're alive-those clues, even if q
fat coroner does go to sleep on the
job. They had clear case against
Brown-and he was dead. But they
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-01-07
BEHAVIOUR WINS AT so TO 1.

The great, black type seemed to
leap from the box across the front
page and strike him between the eyes.
He found himself inside the cigar
store without any remembrance of
how he came there. He found himself
listening to Fred Williams tense, ear
nest voice, as he thrust great wad
Of bills in his hands.
"Well, you copied the coin that
time, Joe, I've used up ton of sweat
pulling for you though. You're a
man and can't talk to you like a
kid but, remember, I'm in the know.
I'm wise. I've lived a thousand years
longer than you, and I'm WISE There
is nothing to it. Nine times outta ten
old Mrs. Luck would a give you a
kick in the Stats and that's ALL Clean
up and drive straight. Put it up to
Flo like a man and she'll understand.
Come clean with her that she's gotta
cut out them chorus James and she's
gotta live like respectable bankers
wife. She's been brought up in an
incandescent furnace, Joe, and I
never seen anybody yet that didn't
get parboiled if they stuck In the oven
long enough"
Drum nodded though he heard
nothing Of what the man said. His
brain was light as feather.
Feverishly he lunged through the
crowded traffic toward his apartment
house, elbowing people out of the
way, forcing an entrance into the
thickest jam. And then he halted, his
eyes attracted by the exquisite dis
play of jeweler. Yes, the necklace
was still there-a proper bauble to &C.
cupy the entire blue, velvet lined
show window. He quickly entered the
shop, chuckling to himself as he more
TRANQUILITY made his way home, the
jewel box in his pocket.
He slipped up behind Flo fastening
the necklace of pearls about her no
less lustrous neck, reyeling in the
beautiful creatures delight. p.
Her hand tightly clasping his they
sat before the mirror, reveling In the
necklace.
Joe, DEAR" she clasped those thrill
ling fingers about his own, drawing
his face very close to hers, deep,
serious light in her eyes, SOLDERING
note of intensity in her voice, we've
always got to have money-we've got
Sc Rave 1t. / don't think / could
stand"
You'll never have to stand any,
thing else, my butterfly" he laughed.
w.
There was something the air of a
TOMB about the Office of John Field,
confidential broker; there was some
thing the sensation of being about a
corpse when one transacted business
with John Field.
To Field, everything was a prob
lem-fgures as well as men. And Field
had taken unusual pleasure in waiting
the denouement he figured was bound
to come when the affairs of the Fourth
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Joseph Drum stood on the bank
steps, listening without a tremor to
the treble of the newsboy across the
street, the boy who had always be-
fore been able to cause him such ter
ror. Yet now that he knew the worst
he was cool and collected and CO.
herent.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

The would-be Secretary of State, G.
3. Coyne Of Fit. Pierre. places rather
. low estimate on the voters of South
Dakota. Any cur will whine for a
bone, of course, but when aspirations
are exhibited for a high state Office
some Of the characteristics of a man
should be manifested. In an issue of
his paper he quoted what he put ont
~ An excerpt from a letter from the
Register Of the local land office, max
Ing II appear that the letter was from
the present Register. Hereceived no
such letter. In the last issue of his
paper he put out statements convey
ing the idea that United States
stAtutes are violated if notices Of
publication are published in a paper
outside Of the county in which such
land is located. Where ignorance is
btss tits folly to be wise" And this
% the fellow that thinks he measures
NJ "a the position Of Secretary of
s6tatsl
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11
FOR CORONER

To Republicans: | hereby announce
myself as a candidate for Coroner of
Hughes co%unty-irst term. Having
had many years experience with cor
oner's %inquests, and am thoroughly
capable of determining different
causes of death. l have been a resi-
dent of Pierre for the last II years.
1t will be impossible for me to see all
electors personally between now and
primary day, and will greatly APP
preciate your support.
S. S. RUBLE.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11
Announcement

hereby announce myself a Demo-
cratic candidate for nomination as
county auditor at the 1916 primaries.
/ am q graduate of the Maryviile
(Mo) High School; graduate of the
Maryville Seminary; graduate of the
Northwestern University School of
Pharmacy, receiving the degrees of
Graduate in Pharmacy in 1898 and
Pharmaceutical Chemist in 1899. l
have been engaged in farming and
stock raising in Hughes county for
more than ten years.
ADoLPH G. KOCH.
Harold. S. ID.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11
TERRY SHOWS COMING AGAIN
Presenting This Year Ten Night.
in a Bar Room"

I. S. Arthur's famous temperance
drama Ten Nights in a Bar Room"
which has had a run of over a quar-
ter of a century, will be the attrac-
ton in this city giving n perform
ance only May %.
One of the most stirring, interest
ing and sensational plays of today is
interpreted in this old, but e%verlast-
ing temperance story, a work that
has done much to down the curse of
liquor, and teaches a strong moral
lesson that can never be forgotten.
The principal characters that are
portrayed in the piece are that of
Joe Morgan, who is a reformed drunk
and his daughter, Little Mary, and
Sample Switched, the abusive and
drunken tavern keeper, a trying and
important part, which is in the hands
of a most capable actor. The snake
scene in the third act is one of the
most realistic bits of acting that has
ever been introduced to the public,
and is the subject of unlimited COM
ment in every town played.
The scenic and electrical equip
ment necessary to give a complete
production is carried with the show,
it being necessary to have a sixty
foot baggage a for the equipment
alone, besides the Pullmans that are
carried for the peoples accomoda-
tions. Every piece of scenery and
other equipment has been particular
ly built for the Terry shows. The
cast is composed of all capable and
hard working people. having been Sc.
cured from the very best talent in
the theatrical world. so with the well
equipped stage and the excellent cast
a first class production of Ten Nights
in q Bar Room is assured the amuse-
ment loving people of this city and
surrounding country.
The Terry Challenge Concert Band
of sixteen pieces is q strong and no.
ticeable feature this year and will
render two free concerts on the main
streets at noon and in the evening At
1870. which never fails to draw hund-
reds to the downtown section.
Remember the date and the name,
TERRY
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

1 am a candidate for Repre-
sentative of Hughes county to
the State Legislature. My ex-
perience in politics and county
affairs will be of material assis-
lance to me in truly represent
ing the interests of all the peo-
pie of our county. This l promise
to do if elected.
LEW w. SANDYS.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11
Announcement

hereby myself as candi-
date for the Republican nomination as
County Treasurer at the 1916 primaries.
If nominated and elected / will do as
have done in the past: serve the public
to the best of my ability.
j. III. STARKEY.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

South Dakota needs a business man for Gov
ernor. In d. d. Morcom of Sioux Falls, we have
a man whose lifelong training has been along
business lines. If elected Governor, MIR. Nor
com would seek to put an end to the adj
ministrative wastefulness which has become so
acute an issue with the taxpayers OF this state.
He will appeal not only to all the members of
the Democratic party of this state, but also to
that large and increasing element of our popu-
lation who desire good government more than
party success. If elected Governor of South
Dakota, I. d. Morcom would give to the people
a business administration in place OF the extrav-
agant political administration which have pre-
vailed in recent years.
He is a progressive democrat, belonging to
no faction of that party and will be directly re-
sponsible to the people OF South Dakota for his
acts while Governor OF the state. 1t you are a
Democrat it is your duty to give your support
to a man who has the ability, the nerve and the
determination to put the affairs of our great and
good state on a business basis. If you are not
a Democrat it is as much your duty to join hands
with the common people in this great movement.
1t is a business matter instead OF a political mat
ter. Tt is for your welfare and the future good
and welfare of the people of this state that poll
tics should be forgotten and that our state
affairs should be conducted in "a thoroughly
business-like manner.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

The colonel was in charge of the
government for seven and a half
years. 1t does seem that a good deal
ought to have been done toward ade.
gu tie preparedness in seven and a
half years of intelligently direct d
effort.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11
ION. EDMUND D. MORCOM FOR GOVERNOR
He WILL BLOT OUT mM EVILS THAN NOW EXIST AND BRING TO THE PEOPLE AN ERA OF xzAMw42T PROSPERITY

r. D. Morcom is not a politician. His can
didacv for Governor OF South Dakota was sug-
gested and is being managed by hundreds OF
thinking men from every portion OF the state
who aside from political reasons or matters OF
friendship, are DESTROYS of electing a man free
from all obligations of a political nature. A
man who will be a servant of the tax paying
people of the state. and who will inaugurate
business methods and business principles into
every department of service. He has spent the
better portion of a useful life in South Dakota
and is familiar with the needs and requirements
of a man filing the position OF Governor. He
will be firm and fearless in the discharge OF his
duties. and will make one of the best Governors
this state has ever had. We want you not only
to register and vote for d. D. Morcom at the
primaries on May %, but we want you to talk d.
ID. Morcom to all of your friends. Get them to
register and vote at the primaries. 1t is impos-
sible for him to talk to every voter or to visit
every town or county before the primaries. This
is your campaign. 1t is for your interest, and
you will be depended upon to do your share, no
matter where YOU live. The people of South
Dakota are to be CONGRATULATED on having an
opportunity to vote and help nominate a man
such as E. d.. Morcom for Governor. Once
nominated his election will be assured. We want
your help and support.
COMMITTEE.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11
For Sheriff

1 hereby announce that | am a candi-
date for the nomination of Sheriff of
Hughes county, on the Republican
ticket, subject to the decision of the
party primaries on May %. respect
fully solicit the support of electors i n
all parts of the county.
II. r. GRENARD.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

Announcement for the Offceof Sheriff
l hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Republican nomination as
sheriff of Hughes county, South Da-
kota, at the 1916 primaries.
G. w. RoHRER.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

l hereby announce my candidacy
for a second term as Commissioner
from the 1st District of Hughes coun-
ty at the coming Republican pri-
maries and your vote will be appreci-
ated. HARRY c.. LUMLEY.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11
Announcement

I wish to announce myself a candi-
date for Clerk of Courts in Hughes
County on the Republican Ticket,
subject to the will of the voters IN
the May Primaries. | solicit the sup
port of all Republicans.
l.. E. OLDAKER.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11
For County Superintendent

Because of my interest and faith in
children | have at last decided to
run for Superintendent Of Schools of
Hughes County subject to the will of
the Republican voters at the May
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11

am a republican candidate for
States Senator in the coming primaries
from the Gath District, Hughes and
Sully counties. Your support is earn
estly solicited.
G. H. JAMES.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-05-11
Announcement

1 hereby announce myself as candi-
for County Auditor at the 1916 pri-
maries.
j. 2. ERICKSON.