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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
SnaiIs as Cleaners.

Everyone who keeps an aquarium
knows that it is advisable to place a
few snails in the tank, not only because
snails are interesting in themselves
but because they are good cleaners,
says the Popular Science Monthly for
August. If the keeper of the aquarium
knows that too much sunlight will pro-
duce too much plant growth, and has
placed the vessel in a partly shaded
place where the proportion of light and
shade is about right, the snails, If they
are numerous enough, can then control
the growth. Nature has provided them
with peculiar anatomical structure
resembling a narrow ribbon, which in
detail is like the band Of teeth on a
carpenters rasp. Under the micro
scope these so-called 'lingual ribbons
or tongues are seen to be thickly set
with rows Of sharp-edged teeth which
are themselves toothed and which rasp
off microscopic plants and carry them
into the mouth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
70 BE MADE OF SOFT TAFFETA
AND CREPE DE CHINE.
Width Of Garment Depends Upon
Gown With Which 1t Is to Be
Worldwide Variety of
Colors and Materials.

The sketch illustrates a very dainty
''evening" petticoat, employing soft
taffeta in one of the pastel shades for
its upper section, the lower part being
of crepe de chine in blending or con-
trasting shade. Each of the pointed
tabs of chiffon is ruffied in silk, the
same finish being applied to the edge
of the skirt.
If desired pompadour Powered silk
may be used with plain color chiffon,
and the effect will be very pleasing.
Manufacturers of petticoats, as well
as the retail shops, state that expert
ence has convinced them Of the folly
of trying to sell plain, sensible" un-
dergarments, and this is especially
true of petticoats. Women buy the
snowy kind most freely.
In evening petticoats especially is it
impossible to give an ironclad ruling
as to correct With. If flaring frock
is worn it must be held out by equally
flaring petticoats; and if dress cut
on straight lines is worn, then OBJ
viOuSly a narrower skirt will be re-
quired, which literally means That ev-
cry woman should equip herself with
generous supply of petticoats.
To make the petticOat sketched,
two and half yards of silk &c inches
wide will be required for upper sec
ton and rulings, with approximately
three yards of chiffon or other sheer
fabric for flOunce.
In utility petticoats of taffeta and
satin developed for the coming sea-
son, purple is quoted as a fayorite
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
Floor Plan.

sufficient storage capacity to hold
enough feed for the number of cattle
to be housed in the structure, and
from the standpoint Of convenience it
must be fitted in such way that this
feed may be easily given to the cattle.
The elimination Of manual labor is
one Of the largest items which has
entered into the recent development of
farm-building architecture. 1t neces-
states the arrangement of all farm
buildings in such a manner that ad-
vantage may be taken of the modern
labor-saving devices which farmers
have found so valuable. Farm build
ings are no longer thrown together
with the sole purpose of making them
large enough and strong enough.
Several large firms are now keeping
extensive departments in which the
entire time Of their trained men is de-
voted to careful planning of farm
structures. The result Is constant
Improvement in sanitary conditions
and methods of maintaining order on
the farm.
In the accompanying perspective
and plan is shown a beef-cattle barn,
62 feet In width by 80 feet in length,
which is well arranged and designed
to meet all the latest improvements in
this type Of structure. Space for loose
stock is provided for on both sides and
one end of the barn. Feeding Is es-
pecially well cared for.
Storage for roughage reaches from
the concrete floor to the peak in the
center OF the barn and spreads over
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
ENTIRE SKIRTS OF TULLE
In Popularity This Durable Material
Is In Measure Taking the
Place of Chiffon.

Probably If we called tulle by it's
right name of silk net" women
would not look askance at the sug-
gestion of afternoon skirts made of
it. 1t still rests in their minds as an
expensive evening fabric that must
be renewed after each dance.
The net in its present weaving is
durable and gives one relief from the
ubiquitous chiffon which has been
used for millions of frocks-is mil
lions an exaggeration?-sin it be-
came fashionable.
The skirt of black tulle or net has
line of embroidery above the hem,
the design being wide open flowers
done in pale green beads. The blouse,
if collar and sash may be Joined
and called by one name, is of thin
black satin, crossed over the Shout
ders like cape, wound around the
waist as a girdle and finished at the
sides with wide streamers edged with
fringe Of green and black beads.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27

the floor of the wings above Inc cattle
on both sides and at the far end. BY
noting the size of the various parts OF
the barn it will be observed that the
combination of the center portion with
these wings afford considerable NOW
room, which will hold great deal OF
alfalfa hay or other feeding and bed
ding roughage for winter use.
The center part of the barn above
the concrete foundation is built of up
right posts, which reach to the plates
and are braced in a strong and durable
manner. This construction permits
easy moving of hay by rolling it down
from the high center. Outside of the
center area the barn Is floored to make
the stable warm and to extend the
storage space clear to the low roof at
the sides. All hay and roughage Is
taken in by horse fork through the
large hay door or is blown in by the
stacker at threshing time. The hay
door slides vertically and is balanced
by weights, this being the most salts
factory method of construction when
this type Of roof Is used.
In addition to the outside concrete
foundation wall, which is carried up
about foot and One-half above grade.
the whole stable is floored with con-
crete and fitted with feed racks.
There is feed alley between the feed
racks and the sides of the center bay.
This feed. alley is fitted with an over
head hay and silage carrier track
which goes all the way around the
deep bay, making it easy to scatter
silage into the manager under the feed
racks. The hangers are quite low, so
the cattle reach down for the feed.
This permits placing the hayracks low
enough so the cattle can reach their
feed easily.
There are five stable doors which
are wide enough to permit a manure
spreader to be driven through, so the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27

Waste-Paper Basket.

make it, then cut two oblong pieces of
cardboard that will divide into three
squares the height and width you wish
the basket to be; cover one side with
plain sateen or paper and the other
with black and white stripe; either
paste or seam the edges; place one
piece over the other evenly to form a
cross as shown in small diagram !;
stitch edges where they cross to
form a firm foundation; make two
holes in each side as shown by the
short lines; bend the sides up, letting
each form an even edge to the square
bottom when folded, then join the
edges of sides together by passing rib
bon through the holes and tying in
bows.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
MANY USES FOR A MARK
Monograms for Household and Table
Linen and for Note Paper in
Favor Again.

The monogram, which for several
seasons was more or less out of favor,
is in again. Separate letters formed
into initials in round, diamond or
square panels are also used. Single in
initials are used, too. Then there are
ciphers, cryptic combinations of in
itials or other arrangement Of initials
or the letters of the name in odd and
hidden fashion.
Marks of all these sorts can be used
on household and table linen; on note
paper they are engraved. Sometimes a
book plate Is no more than a cipher,
and anything Of this nature, because
it is so personal, is sure to be effective.
Some women make point of having
their marks on everything alike. This,
of course, Is so when crest is used.
But the same idea can be carried out
with any other sort of symbol.
When it comes to ready-made marks
there are many kinds. There are
Games woven In tape and initials. for
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
After the Attack.

Five o'clock. Sudden calm. We hes
itate, surprised little, like the hare
after the passage of the hunter. We
raise our heads and inspect the hori-
zon. Yes, it is really over. We crawl
out of our holes and walk around
bit.
We climb down into the ravine at
the bottom of which there runs little
stream, colored with blood. Never
mind. We are thirsty. We drink of
this water, and fill our canteens. We
gather together our dead. Alas, there
are many Of them! The stretcher,
bearers carry away the wounded. We
deepen our shelters, and link them to-
gether in a sort Of line of trenches. We
must be ready to defy any other at
tack.-Louis-Oct ave-Philippe, in The
Atlantic.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
EVENING PETTICOAT

These pendant streamers from the
waistline are significant because
Paris has sent over several sketches
recently of gowns which have various
methods of employing ribbon ends.
There is an empire evening gown
with a wide sash of black velvet that
runs the entire length of the left side,
embroidered with scarlet roses done
in silk floss and pressed fatty into
the velvet surface.
There is a blouse of blue taffeta
which has wide blue and white rib
bon pendant streamers in front of
each hip, ending in fringe; and here
comes this satin shawl bodice with its
streamers that hang to the hem of the
skirt.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
For Rugs.

To clean rugs and carpets use the
following compound: Make q suds
with good white soap and hot wa
ter and add fuller's earth to this un-
til it is of a consistency of cream.
Have plenty Of clean drying cloths, a
small scrubbing brush, large sponge
and a pail Of fresh water. Put some
of the cleaning mixture in a large
bowl and dip the brush in it. Brush
a small piece of the rug with this, then
wash with the sponge and cold water.
Dry as much as possible with the
sponge, and finally rub with dry cloths.
Continue this until certain all the rug
is cleaned, and then let dry.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
Evening Petticoat of Silk and Chiffon.

color. However, range Of bright
shades is popular, including rose, gold,
Copenhagen blue, wistaria, Belgian
blue and several shades of green.
Petticoats, like separate blouses, are
developed in shades to match the
suits, and womankind may select a
petticoat to tone exactly with the
street tailleur with which she intends
to wear it, or she may go to the
other extreme and select one that con-
trasts as wildly as possible, and in
either case be satisfied that style ap-
proves her choice.
Shot silks and some pretty brocades
have been pressed into service for the
development of petticoats.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27

The government maintains 27,340
miles of roads in Spain and has more
than 5000 miles under construction at
the present time.
Fungi discovered In breweries by a
Japanese scientist have been found
to dye silk a beautiful rose color,
and to be harmless when used in the
manufacture of beer.
Robert 81. Patterson, age eighty
five, of Emmitsburg, Nd, never saw a
baseball game. When asked to at
tend game, he says, "but don't I'M
derstand 1t and wouldn't enjoy it."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
BITS OF INFORMATION

Vehicles resembling light automo-
biles, but without motors, are used In
some Swiss mountain resorts for a
sport resembling tob0gganing In snow
less seasons.
A new French watch has single
hand carrying a mineral that desig-
mates the hour, which travels across
a semi-circular scale bearing the min
ute marks, then disappears and Is sue
ceeded by another hand for the next
hour. :
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27

This is one of the latest frocks to
pass the critical eye of Dame Fashion.
The skirt of this costume is combina-
ton of tiny ruffies of sage green chif-
fon edged with narrow velvet ribbon.
The puffed side-drapery Is of the same
shade, being of green tuIIe and with
a wide band of gold lace. The bodice
is of gold cloth, wide bertha of heavy
corn lace. The three rows of black vel
vet add the finishing touches.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
Philosophical Groom.

$50 your nephew, Judson Topper,
was married last week?"
'Yes," replied Mr.. Gap Johnson OF
Rumpus Ridge. "Jud sorter played q
joke on wilder lady,"
But he did not appear to be able
to support himself?"
"No. But he lowed that it was just
as easy to fail to support two as one"
Kansas City Star.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
TIPS FOR SEWERS

A centerpiece which is stamped too
close to the edge should have bit Of
muslin basted to the edge so that it
may be caught in the embroidery
hoops.
Two pasteboard tubes around which
waxed paper is wrapped may be
gummed together to form the f6unda-
ton of centerpiece roll.
Patching and darning can be done
in a much more artistic and heater
manner when embroidery hoops are
used.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27

A separate barn fitted to feed and
house stock with minimum require
ment of labor involved in the process
Is q valuable addition to any farm on
which moderate or large-sized herd
OF cattle is maintained. The need of
such building is felt especially dur
Ing the winter months. Protection
from the cold winds of winter necessi-
tates the construction of a structure
which may be closed tightly, but which
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
compIimentino Father,

"She is named George, after her fa-
ther."
"That reminds me Of girl named
Hazel"
81 don't see any similarity"
"She, also, was named after a nut"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27

placed on the highest points of the
roof are very necessary. The cattle
barn shown here has two good venti-
lators on the roof, which pull q
draft no matter which way the wind
blows.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27

linens, and there are paper and cloth
initials over which one can embroider.
There are printed book plates to paste
into books, and there are dies for seal
ing wax and ready-stamped initiated
DaDer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
PROPER HOUSING
OF BEEF CATTLE
Type of Barn Best Adapted for
Their Accommodation Is the
One Illustrated.
DESIGNED TO SAVE LABOR
PerusaI Of Plans Will Convince Stock
Raiser That This Is a Structure
Which Will Meet All His
Requirements in the
Matter.
BY WILLIAM A, RADFoRp.

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
the readers of this paper On account of
his wide experience as Editor, Author and
Manufacturer. he is, without doubt. the
highest authority on all these subjects.
Address all inquiries to William A. Rad
ford, No. 1927 Prairie avenue, Chicago,
ILL.,, and only inclose two-cent stamp for
reply
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27

Beaded bags are as much used a.
predictions indicated. Sometimes the
beads are sewed to velvet or silk,
sometimes they are worked into GRO
cheted foundation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
CHEAP WASTE-PAPER BASKET
Can Be Easily and Quickly Made and
Serves All Purposes of More Ex-
pensive One.

This is a quickly made and very
cheap receptacle for waste paper.
First decide on the size you wish to
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
PLAYING Safe.

A woman says she loves to play
solitaire because she can cheat with.
out getting caught at it.-New Yorh
Telegraph.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-10-27
He Walked Along.

"pm walking for my health" an.
nounced the wayfarer, as a sort Of pre-.
liminary.
swell, it ain't healthy for tramps
around here" was the unsympathetie
comeback"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-12
MISSION WORKERS MEET.
Fourteen Nations Represented at Meth
odist Conference.

sgFYfsa Al oot9t CourGronCe. }ss5t't,-g - T.
Saratoga Springs. N. Y. May H.
Representatives of fourteen nations
participated in meeting held today. In
connection with thesgeneral conference
OF the Methodist Episcopal church, at
which short reports ons the work In
foreign fields were given. Native
workers from Korea, Japan. India, Dem
mark and Mexico reported that despite
the war progress had been made in
church activities dnSing the last four
years. sst
Action on proposal Resigned to
commit the Methodist church to poll
Icy Yavoring preferential employment
,of union labor was referred until to-
morrow, after two hours Of debate at
today's business session of the Metho-
dist general conference.
The question came up on the con-
sideration of the Methodist commits
sion on social service, which contains
the following recommendations:
"a sound principle to govern the
church as an employer, would seem to
be that in recognition Of the price paid
by organized labor to improve condi-
tions Of industry and on account Of its
general contribution to the community
welfare, ap reference should be shown
to union labor and every possible ef-
fort be made to work withNit insofar
as its methods are just and insofar as
the rights Of unorganized men are not
infringed upon" s. -.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-12
Negro Stays Soldier and
Young Woman at Leaven-
worth Service School.
HOLDS PJr JERS All
BAy Nd ESCAPES
shoots e Wemsn Thru Windsws,
XII One and Seriously Wsund.
Ing othsr s'ays ssrssant James G.
Jackson at School stahIss--Efssss
Eseaps Aeross Missouri River il
Row Boat.

Leavenworth. Kan. May 1a.--ssr.
geant James C.. jackson and Miss
Ernestine Brown. 20 years old, were
killed, and an unidentified woman was
severely wounded this morning by
William White, negro. who .--had
purchased his release from, the army
mounted service at Fort Leavenworth
here yesterday. White escaped across
the Missouri river in row host.
\ Sergeant Jackson, who was ats
tached to the mounted service school,
was killed at the school stables. Hs
was shot thru tho heart. Soldiers who
were with him pursued the negro. but
White held them at bay with rino
until he got in the boat. S
Shoots Womsn Thru Windows.
White first sho. the unidentified
woman. who Is known only az ~AIin-
nie." He fired at her thru window
in the home where she was working.
She was shot thru the arm.
Miss Brown was shot and killed
nearly two hours later. at the quarters
Of Lieut. William Green, where ahe
was at work. She likewise was shot
thru window.
Fifteen minutes later tho negro ap.
peared at the school and shot Ser.
geant Jackson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-12

but before hired man working on the
place could come to her assistance she
was burned beyond hope Of recovery.
She died this morning. A strange CO.
incidence was that the flames that
charred her body did not touch her
face. ,...L D.. ..sr-
The tragedy Of yesterday was the
climax Of a sad life. The little girl
was left double orphan when but five
years old. Her mother and father sep
arated. Worry over this trouble
brought her mother to Cherokee. No
word has been heard from the father.
He is supposed to be in Canada. He
was notified by telegraph Of the acci-
dent. ..-.s. d. sg ss,.. 1...,. sss saf5 }a ee
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-12
PRESIDENT GARDNER
OF G. & N. w. DEAD


Hsad u ofsat Raiftosd systenn Dies
y at Summer Home at ostsrvills, N lass.
Z Entered ssrvies Of Road 10 Traii
Dispatcher. e 81
Chicago. May 12.-Word was re-,
celved here early today Of the death
last night Of William "A. Gardner, pres
ident Of the Chicago & Northwestern
railroad, at his, homo at osterville.
Mass. Mr.. Gardner had been In poor
health for some time and had gone
east for rest and treatment.
Mr. Gardner. who was about IS
years of age, was born at Gardner, Ill.
He began his railroad career on the
Chicago & Alton, and when a young
man entered the service Of the, Chi
cago & Northwestern, in the train dis
patchers service. in 1873. He was
elected president Of the Chicago &
Northwestern about Ave years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-12
LIGGETT TELLS OF 49,.
MERGER OF STORES
Director Of United Drug Stores First
Witness at Reopenins of Brandeis
Hearing TsIls Of Attorneys Con-
,nection With Case.

3 i O. Z
Washington, May 12.-Louis K.
Liggett, of Boston. a director, of the
United Drug Company. was the first
witness called today before the senate
Judiciary committee, at the reopen
ing Of the hearing on the nomination
Of Louis D. Brandeis TO the supreme
court. The committee is looking into
any connection Mr.. Brandeis may
have as a lawyer in agmerger between
the United Drug Company and the
Riker- Hegeman stores.-~ e,4 49,.
Last October, Mr.. Liggett testified,
George W. Anderson, United States
attorney at Boston, began an investi-
cation into the, merger and Liggett.
with his counsel Mr.. Snow, went to
Anderson's office to "lay their hands
on the table" t,...a.-.ts,,.
/ Mr.. ,Liggett testified Snow, Wishing
to get the views of some one who
had represented other interests, con-
suited Mr.. Brandeis and that the two
lawyers rendered an opinion favorable
to the merger. The opinion was put
in the records with report OF Mr..
Andersen to the attorney general.
4 ehator gorahs brought out by
question that the emHlaynent of Mr..
iBrandais resuItsd IN no change In the
merger Ayreaeric ick s. now,
counsel for Mr.. Liggett next took the
stand and gave testimony similar to
that Of his client. ~ S 4
u Mr. Snow said he and Mr.. Brandefs
did not succeed in convincing Mr. An
derson that the particularly
Of the United Drug Company-was not
a violation OF law. ""Mr. Brandeis
tried to convince me that my notion OF
what a supreme court said and what
the corporation was proposing to do
was wrong, Mr. Anderson. who test1-
fed next, explained. We talked
rather Of what the decisions are rather
than what they ought to be-" u"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-12
MURDER SUSPECTS HELD.
Msxioans In Custody Charged With
Killing American Ranchsr.

Msxioans In Custody Charged With
Killing Amsrlcan Ranehsr.
Brownsville. Tex, May 12.-Two
Mexican suspects are being held ct
Mercedes, Texas, today In connection
with the killing last night Of Curtis.
Bayles aged 81. farmer. who was.
attacked by three or Ave Mexican.
bandits near Mercedes. Bayles waA
struck four times by bullets. A. the
firing started he shouted to his father
an the house to bring II giin. .a efAre;
the elder Battles could reach th1 s6esse
the Mexicans had gone and the son;
was dying. It has not been found
whether the bandits came Monn the
Mexican side. IS
After the shooting they rode away.
United states soldiers looked for them
all night. Y, tl.rs.s #5Sk Gssss