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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

The teachers would be glad to
have you visit them occasionally
and see that they perform their
duties and that your children i'm
prove their time as they should.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

A pickup nine of ball players
went to Tower Sunday and gave
the Tower team walloping to the
tune of IL to s. This was the
first game of the season and some
what of a test game. It was said
that the exhibition put up by the
teams was as good as any mines
with weeks of practice should have
produced. AS soon as our grounds
are put into shape by the erection
of the grandstand and other inn
provements, steps will be taken to
put one of the best teams in the
field this city has ever had. Under
present conditions it is hard to
make both ends meet. A game
with Aurora is being arranged.
If man wants to get &C.
quainted with human nature, let
him edit a newspaper for short
time. He knowns nothing of the
ups and downs of life until he has
served in this capacity. He may
have preached, conducted a bank,
sold goods, traded horses, practiced
law, sawed wood or operated a pop
corn factory, but he needs few
months experience as an editor-in-
chief of a country newspaper to
complete his knowledge of the
eccentricities of human nature.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

ton. No admittance was charged
Tonight the play will be given for
the ticket holders and it is to be
hoped that everyone will get a
ticket and attend. The receipts
are to be used by the Club in
furthering charitable work.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

Hugh Laine of Gladstone, Mich.
of the LANG Hardware Company
of this city and Thief River Falls,
is in the city for visit with J. I.
Laing and family and also to look
over business matters.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

Capt. Frank Kent returned
Tuesday evening from a trip to
Duluth. While away Mr.. Kent
purchased Franklin machine
which is expected to arrive within
short time.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

If you want prosperous town
where people can come who are
disposed to make homes, than do
away with and bury from sight all
jealousy and spite work. move for
common prosperity and mutual
benefit. Wake up, rub your eyes,
roll up your sleeves and go to work.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

A chimney fire on the Kukko
residence Wednesday during the
high wind called out the depart
ment on the double quick. No
serious damage was done.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

Osterberg and Johnson, the drill
firm of Virginia, this week sent
four more drills and crews onto
this range. Two of the machines
came to Ely and two were sent to
Tower.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

A party composed of Herbert
Good, of Winton, Jas. I. Laing,
and Arthur Toms of this city and
Hugh Laing of Gladstone, Mich.
motored to Virginia Saturday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

In the Ozarks" was presented
last evening to the pupils of the
schools by the Mothers Club.
The younger generation was
highly pleased with the presenta-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

E. c. Jones and H. J. Fatland
who were quite seriously burned
with acids at the Oliver laboratory
two weeks ago are recovering quite
rapidly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

The department was called out
Monday during the gale to a
chimney fire on the Herman Pete
home near the Opera House.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

Mrs. Booth of Virginia visited
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Axel Mattsson, in this city several
DAYS this week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

Two chimney fires called out the
department during the high winds
of Monday and Wednesday. Both
were lucky ones and little damage
resulted.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

Peter Western, cashier of one of
the banks at Chisholm was in the
city over Sunday on a visit with
his mother. He drove up in his
car.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

Work is being temporarily dis
continued at the Lucky Boy
Anderson property south of the
city and the pumps are being
raised. In all probability a
diamond drill will be put in and
the ground further tested.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

When you pull down the town in
which is your home, you are pull
ing down yourself, and when you
build up you are building up your
self.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

Bluebird photoplay every Wed
nesday at the ex.-Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

Many from here attended the
ball game at Tower Sunday.
Nearly sixty cars were counted on
the road between here and Tower
during the day.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

Sign in Davenport, Iowa
photographers window: Bring
the babies and get a large one
Free" What's the fare to Daven-
port?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

John Bartol of Chisholm was in
the city several days this week on
business.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12
Mrs. A. J. BONNER and children
left Saturday for Cloquet where
she was called by the serious illness
of sister.

For SALE: A good Hackley
Piano for sale at reasonable price
Inquire of AUG. L1NDY, Winton,
MINI. Box 4.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12
Bluebird photoplay every We'd
nesdav at the Rex.-Adv.
las. A. Lusk was in the city
from Virginia over Sunday.
M. ]. Murphy made visit to
Duluth Sunday on business.
have young Jersey Bull tor
service. ANDREW BERGLUND.

Mrs. D. Lyman returned Sunday
from Tower where she spent few
days.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

Capt. A. Hotter of Section 80 IS
in Duluth for few days on bust
ness.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-05-12

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN HURC H-sunday
Services: Sunday School at 10 a. m. Preach.
ing at IL a. m. Everybody cordially invited
Strangers and transients welcome.
JIG. MAPSON. Minister.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-27
PURITY
BOARD
TO MEET
Association For Publication
of College Sports Con-
venes Tomorrow

The National Collegiate Athletic as
sociation. which seeks to govern col
lege athletic activities In the United
States, is scheduled to hold its annual
meeting in New York tomorrow. This
will be the eleventh annual gathering
of the athletic moguls Of the institu-
tions of higher learning. which indi-
Gates that the association has been
on the job for some time.
The men in charge OF the movement
have always preached high ideals in
college sports and doubtless they have
tried hard to realize them, but 1t
might be difficult for them to point to
actual achievements Of a general and
far reaching nature. The paid coach
and the paying spectator are still the
main cornerstones OF the majority OF
room for the suspicion that at many
American colleges the athletic powers
keep their eyes glued to the box office
as closely as any theatrical manager
or baseball magnate.
While 1t is true that out-and-out
professionals seldom wear college
regalia now, as they often did in the
old days, the methods of proselyting in
vogue at some institutions are surely
akin to professionalism. 1t is difficult
to produce absolute proof, but there is
general suspicion that many a col
lege star would never have entered the
halls Of learning except for his ath-
letic prowess, and that many a man
who transfers his affections from a
little college to big one has a rea-
son other than to take advantage of
better facilities for sopping up book
lore.
The undergraduates and alumni are
probably responsible for this proselyt-
ing and transferring of athletes and
they have the excuse that the other
colleges do it, and they are only de-
Tending dear old alma mater. or
course, the system has the virtue of
enabling many young men to gain an
education who would otherwise be de-
prived of that advantage. On the 9TH
er paw. why not let him frankly en-
gage in professional athletics. and pay
his way through college?
To a crude and unlettered observer,
unacquainted with the college taught
distinctions between tweedledum and
tweedledee. such course may seem
more honest.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-27
FORKS MAN SUFFERS
INJURY: FOOT CUT OFF
Shot While Cleaning Gun-Was Pre-
pairing to Loan IL To Neighhor.

Grand Forks. N. D.. Dec. GA. E.
Watson, 31S North Fourth street, re-
ceived injuries to his left foot yester-
day which necessitated it's amputation
when a double-barreled shotgun which
he was cleaning was accidentally dis
charged, both charges entering the
member and nearly severing it from
his body. He was rushed to a local hos
pital, where an immediate operation
was deemed necessary.
Mr.. Watson had promised the use
Of the shotgun to a neighbor, who was
going hunting, and was cleaning the
weapon. Rust having settled in the
breech, he placed a loaded shell in
each barrel to test the eJector. The
shells became fast, and III some man
ner were discharged as he tugged al
the weapon to remove them. The
muzzle of the gun rested on his foot
which was mangled to a pulp.
Mr.. Watson formerly was a member
of a local abstract company, recently
disposing Of his interest to Walter j.
Lodmell, deputy register of deeds.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-27
ALSATIANS ARE
SPEAKING FRENCH
lRy Associated Press.l

With tho French Army in Alsace,
Dec 21.-krench has replaced Alsatlan
dialect and German as the language In
that portion of Alsacs restored to
France as the result of French mill
tary successes. So soon as the blue
clad soldiers occupied the villages and
towns German signs were torn down
from the fronts OF the stores and re-
placed by French. FingerpOsts along
the roads we're altered and directions
at grade crossings over the railroad
tracks were changed. Restaurant bills
of fare wero written in French instead
of German. The titles OF public offices
were painted over and new deslgna-
tions put in their place. Prices also
were transformed into francs and CEN
times from marks and pfennigs.
Most of the municipal officials under
German rule were Of Prussian origin
and fed with the German troops. The
other male nhabitants-most of them
very old or very young, as all those
of military age had been either taken
into the German army or had fed to
France-had never had experience OF
local government and were incapable
of undertaking the public utilities or
caring for the health or sanitary con-
dition of the people. 1t was found neo"
essary to appoint French administrat-
ors and these were chosen from among
officers who had been wounded in the
war or had fallen sick during the cam
paign. In one locality a military mayor,
was nominated. He was a captain who
had lost his right arm in battle. For
two years he has carried out the func-
tions Of his office and so successfully
that the citizens governed by him de-
clare they have never been more wise
ly ruled.
One OF the first tasks undertaken
,Rv, IT, he a1R
tional system which had been inter-
rupted by the hostilities. Glasses were
formed for the children OF both sexes
and these were placed in the charge OF
sisters of a religious order which de-
votes itself to education. There was
some difficulty at first owing to the
pupils knowing no other language than
their local dialect. They showed such
zeal, however, in acquiring French,
that within a few weeks the teachers
were able to carry on the lessons.
When Prince Arthur of Connaught
recently visited the classes he was
amazed at the change brought about
in so short a time.
French officials and the people OF
Alsace themselves ascribe the readt-
ness of the Alsatians to adopt French
ideas and education to the fact that
they have in part realized their dream
of being rejoined to France. At any
rate, 1t Is patent fact that, although
they are still within sound of the Ger
man guns, everybody in the reconquer-
ed territory at present speaks French.
The children at their games on the
streets use nothing but French eN-
pressions. Workmen and workwomen
going to and from the factories and
while engaged there rareiy--and then
only in the case of elderly people who
cannot change their lifelong habits
utter a word in anything except
French. In the cafes and hotels and in
the stores French is everywhere used,
while in the churches the sermons are
now preached in French.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-27
HELGESEN
OUT FOR
/. LENROOT
Dakota Congressman Says
Progressive Republicans
Should Hold Fast

Washington. Dec. 27.-Among the
progressive Republicans from the
northwest, Cong. Henry r. Helgesen. of
North Dakota, is the only one to make
ing fight to make Cong. Irving L. Len
root speaker of the next house.
Mr.. Helgesen would have the pro-
gressives stay out Of Republican eau
The action of the progressive Re-
publicans as a body will not be deter
mined for some time" said Mr. Helge-
sen, but believe they should stay out
of a caucus or conference If there was
a prospect of winning. If we should
make our fight in conference and lose,
and then should not abide by the deci-
sion. we would gain the i'll will of ev-
erybody or the Republican side
Schall NoncommittaL
THE fight for reforms in the house Is
bound to be made some time and 1t can
be made in the open house. The rules
of the house provide that a majority
vote shall elect the speaker, and IL the
progressive Republicans line up solidly
they may force the election of some
Republican in sympathy with their
views. Such action as l have suggested,
however, is contingent upon prospect of
| success. but cannot be determined at
this time"
Cong. Thomas D. schall, of Minneap-
oils. elected as Progressive, but who
has declared himself Republican
since the election, said he did not care
to make any statement that might IN
| crease the friction.
1--WE Republicans want to insure our
| control of the house in the next con-
gress, and l don't want to say anything
now that might make trouble" he said
Enlightenment Sought.
| Cong. Sydney Asderson, of Minnesota,
! who has been hand and glove with Len
root and other progressive Republicans
| in all their fights, declared that while
| he was in sympathy with the movement
| for the election of a progressive Repub-
| lican, he could not indorse the latter's
| pro-German views.
Cong. Andrew J. Volstead and F. r
| Ellsworth of Minnesota and George NJ
| Young OF North Dakota said they want
| ed to know more about the situation
| before making q statement
Cong. Charles P. Dillon of South Da-
| kota indicated that he would go into q
| Republican conference and make q
/ fight for Lenroot, and abide by the deci-
| sion if it was against the progressives
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-27
TWENTY
OUT FOR
BERTHS
Jamestown College Tossers
to Get Busy Soon
Schedule is Big

jamestown, ~. d, Dec. 2T.-Twenty
candidates are seeking places on the
Jamestown college basketball team,
practice to be resumed Immediately aft
er the first OF the year. The schedule,
just announced, is the heaviest the COL
lege has attempted.
For forward positions, the candidates
include Ericsson. Mcleod, Badger and
Murphy; for center. Tramwell. Kelly
and Lindgren; for guards, Harmon.
Wanner. Sacreson and Fulton.
The schedules:
Jan. 16-North Dakota university at
jamestown.
Jan. l9-Aberdeen normal at James
town.
Jan. 22-North Dakota Aggies at
jamestown.
Jan. 3l-Mayville normal at James
town.
Feb. Fargo college at jamestown.
Feb. 14-Fargo college at Fargo.
Feb. l5-Mayville normal at Mayville.
Feb. 24-Valley City normal at VAL
ley City.
March VALLEY City normal at VAL
ley City.
March 13-Aberdeen normal at Aber-
deem.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-27
TO STAGE SHOW
Bismarck Poultry Fanciers Have Plans
For Event.

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 27.-Dickin-
son is proving especially liberal in its
support of the annual exposition of
the Missouri Slope Poultry Fanciers'
association, to be held in the Bismarck
armory, Jan. 81 and Feb. and g. At
a meeting of the executive committee
held in the commercial club rooms
Saturday evening, Sec, Frank Milhol-
Ian reported that the Stark county
seats commercial club had just ad-
vised him that in addition to the
generous sums given by Individual
members, the organization had ap-
propriated $40 to be awarded In $40
prizes for the best ten ears OF corn
from Stark county, for the best bunch
Of alfalfa from Stark county and in
four prizes aggregating $40 for poultry.
Each of the Dickinson banks has
subscribed good sized cash prizes and
a large number of merchants have
contributed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-27
TRY
J.C. CASE
NEXT WEEK
Over a Hundred Witnesses
Called to Testify in
Famous Action

Dickinson, N. D., Dec. q. The
famous ]. c. r. case may not be called
till the fore part Of next week, the dis
trict court reconvening today, but talk
ing up first the case Of Stark county
VS.. Murtha, ct. al. involving a claim
on bonds.
1t is expected that the case will take
several days, and it may not be posi-
BILE to reach the J. c. r. case this
week.
Over q hundred witnesses have been
summoned in the ]. c. r. case, in
which the mysterious man who was so
prominently played in the news
columns several years ago, will seek
to establish his identity as Jay Allen
Caldwell, the son of a Dickinson
rancher. j. G. RS principal witness
is CaldwelPs daughter. who accepts the
mysterious man as her brother.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-27
ARREST
MURDER
wN EEm INK
SUSPECT
Killing of Van Hook Home
steader Laid to Stan
y ley Man

Stanley, N. D., Dec. 27.-The murder
of Frank Moorehouse in his homestead
shack near Van Hook, this county,
last February, is laid at the door Of
Frank Kaczor, just arrested at the in
stance Of county. officials after a long
extended inquiry into the crime.
At the preliminary examination held
in this city, Kaczor was bound over
to the district court for trial, first de-
gree murder being charged.
c. A. Moorehouse, father Of the
murdered man, has prosecuted Wig
orous inquiry into the death of his
son, and his efforts were partially re-
sponsible for Kaczor's arrest.
Moorehouse was found dead in his
home, bullet wound in his head. The
coroner's jury declared 1t murder, but
couldn't name the guilty party.
Now, ten months later, Kaczor faces
the charge.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-27
FARGO
BOY ONE
OF VETS
J. Carl Isham Half of Nucle-
us For 1917 Crew at st.
Johns Academy

A Fargo boy, J. Carl Isham. SON Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Isham, 500 Ninth
street south, is one of the two veterans
Of the 1916 rowing crew at St. Johns
Military academy at Delafield, Wis,
who will take part in the extensive
program planned for the crew in 1917.
The other veteran Is "Scotty" John
son of St. Paul, MINI. Other members
of the 1916 crew are gone by gradu-
alton.
The 1917 program includes, besides
several important races with north
western and middlewestern institu-
tions, a trip to Ithaca, N. Y, on May
25, when ST. Johns will be a partici-
pant in a three cornered contest, pre-
liminary to the Yale Harvard Prince
ton races.
Mr.. Isham is now spending the holi-
days with his parents, but returns to
Delafield about Jan. s, and will almost
Immediately get into training with the
squad.
St. Johns has a rowing machine in
its splendidly equipped gymnasium, be-
sides a mile and a quarter water course
for use when the weather permits.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-27
KEARNS HAS.
NO CLAIM ON
LESTER DARCY
So Says Australian Follow
ing Decision to Box
for Rickard
IRv Associated Press.l

New York, Dec. 27.-When Les
Darcy was Informed that legal pro-
ceeding might be attempted to prevent
his boxing for Tex Rickard unless
Jack Kearns acted as his manager the
Australian smiled and asserted there
is not the slightest chance for any
such action being taken. He reiterat-
ed the statement he made when he
first arrived in this country that
Kearns had absolutely no claim to his
services
1T is true that Kearns communicat-
ed with me while ! was in Australia
and 1t is true he offered me a con-
tract to sign. but | did not sign it..
/ have decided to box for Tex Rickard,
and all business transa Ctions for any
bouts Rickard may desire me to take
part in will be arranged by Rickard.
O'Sullivan, who is my manager, and
myself"
Questioned whether he intended to
make a vaudeville tour before engag-
ing in any bouts, Darcy said he had
not decided definitely just what he
would do.
Would Protect Willard.
Tex Rickard asserts the reason Jack
Curley, Tom Jones. and Jack KearnE
were so anxious to tie up Darcy to a
contract was to protect Wizards in
terests.
with Darcy tied up. they expected
to be able to compel me to match
Willard with Carpenter. They fear I
will eliminate Willard from further
consideration. which. as a matter Of
fact. ! have done, and make a Darcy
Carpenter match. Guess l fooled 'em
this time
Rickard believes a bout involving
Carpenter and Darcy would be q
stronger attraction than one between
the Frenchman and Jess Willard be-
cause of it's international flavor.
Although no definite date has been Sc
lected for Darcy's first appearance in
a ring here. II probably will take place
in February or March. One month
would be sufficient to get the Austria
lian in shape for action. but arrange
ments are being held up pending the
signing Of Carpenter.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-27
May SEE
NmNR
MIKE IN
ACTION
Plan to Put st. Paul Boxer
and Brother on Auditor
ium Athletic Gard

Mike Gibbons. st. Paul boxer. and
his brother, Tommy Gibbons, may he
seen in a six round training exhibit
ton as a feature of the athletic bill to
be put on at the Fargo auditorium
Friday evening. Jan. l9, as an attrac-
tion for visitors attending the
eighteenth annual Tri State Grain and
Stock Growers association meeting,
the promoters announced today.
Negotiations with the famous St
Paul athlete are now under way. and
II is expected that terms for the Fargo
engagement will be settled before the
day is over. .
The promoters plan five matches for
the bill. though they are not ready at
this time to announce their other
plans
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-27
Out of the Mouths of Kids.

Ethel, aged 10, and Dora, aged 9,
are really very great chums, but
sometimes they do not quite agree on
certain points.
One morning they were sitting side
by side on a very small bench in the
park, and Dora began to try and OBJ
tain more than her fair share of the
seat.
Then Ethel proved that, in spite of
her sex, she had the makings of a
very successful diplomatist in her.
II think she remarked to her
companion. with a sweet smile, that
IL one of us got off this bench I'd
have more room"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-27
THE ORIGINAL "TIPToN.'

Benny Yanger. and several other
boxers have been nicknamed ;'Tipton
Slasher," but the original "Tipton
Slasher'' was William Perry. an Eng
lish heavyweight, who held the cham
pionship for time about the middle
of the last century. Perry fought his
first regular ring battle eighty years
ago today, Dec. 27, 1886, when he de-
feated Ben Spilsbury in contest for
$50 side.
In 1912 Perry, who had won the
name of Upton Slasher in his first
fight, was matched with the American
giant. Charlie Freeman, and was de-
feated by the Yankee, who was feet
10 1-2 inches in height-considerab
taller than Jess Willard. Freeman
never fought again, and died of con-
sumption soon afterwards.
In 1852 Upton won the champion
ship by beating Tom Paddock. but a
year later lost on a foul to Harry
Broome. The latter refused to fight
again, and Perry regained the title. but
lost 1t in 1857 to Tom Sayers the
Little Wonder
Perry was ferocious. ugly fighter,
and his ring methods well earned for
him the title Of "SIasher'