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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
YARN OF GEORGE STALLINGs
Baseball Career of Manager of Boston
Braves Nearly Ended by Clark
Griffith of Washington.

One of the tanning bees incidental
to the recent big-league meetings in
New York developed a story about
how Manager Griffith nearly ended
George Stallings' baseball career in
Boston. According to the New York
Globe, the pilot of the Braves tells
it this way:
"That fellow Clark Griffith came
within an ace of costing me my job
in Boston. 1t was on the day that we
dedicated the new Braves field, two
years ago. Griffith was asked to come
over and attend the opening ceremo-
MES.
"There were $4,000 or more people
in the park. Someone conceived the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Died of Premature Old Age I!

How many times we hear Of COM
paratively young persons passing away
when they should have lived to be 20
or 80 years of age. This fatal work is
usually attributed to the kidneys, as,
when the kidneys degenerate, it causes
administration. The more injuri-
GUS the poisons passing thru the kid
neys the quicker will those noble or
gans be degenerated, and the sooner
they decay.
Il is thus the wisest policy, to pre-
vent premature old age and promote
long life, to tighten the work of the
kidneys. This can be done by drink
ing plenty of pure water all day long,
and occasionally taking Anuric, double
strength, before meals. This can be
obtained at almost any drug store. You
will find Anuric more potent than lithia
for it dissolves uric acid as water does
sugar.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

brilliant idea of having Griffith pitch
the first ball across the plate, while,
I stood in the catcher's position to re-
ceive it.
81 fell for the idea. I went out in
my street clothes, with a catcher's
mitt on. Griffith strolled to the box
in uniform. expected him to lob one,
over. To my establishment and con-
sternation, he cut loose with fast
curve!
81 hadn't caught ball in dozen
years. If he had kept it a bit lower,
1 never would have caught this one.
1 just did reach it. and chung to it
for dear life. If I'd missed it, with
$4,000 fans looking on, would have
been kidded out of Boston.
sit seems the whole thing was a
plant. My players got Griffith to warm
I'D for five minutes under the grand
stand, just to throw that one ball and
make sucker Of me-"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

l65 pounds and am as strong as man.
/ think money is we'll spent which pur-
chases Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Mrs. JOS. O'BRYAN, 1855
Newport Ave, Chicago, Ill.
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled. It may be
{ used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from displacements, infiam-
nation, liberation, Irregularities, peri
odic pains, backache, bearing-down feel
!. ing, Ratulency, indigestion, dizziness,
and nervous prostration. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is the stan.
dsrd remedy for female ills.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20


Whack Mrs reply peevy "Renig!" scorns
make gohome agreeing enjoyment that evening
Mrs Spiggot set aonesome paror where could
Why do bring those buffalo kittens around this neghbo
hood Zone shall poison their foods
They their fresh somewheres,' repreve
why should they spoil ours?' she
Next churchtime
1--WE engaged orchestra church.
Madam at will be treat"
What denomino church is t?' inquire Hon. Axwelder
go Methodist" osteopaths"
Then will be pleased bacf Hon. Mrs with smiling
gum I'VE dare not neglect religion for those we love-
walking together like
you brought him.
ohy into with helpmeet
quckness and will nugge from here before
"a
What you mean by what you say?' they require.
you
muchly co. coach yet cannot because Hon.
spiggotts lose u.s."
you speaking
up They
bag
while
Whmu yourselves before Mondy require Mrs
Spiggott
Hon. Mr.. Ak
persons" grubbe Hon Mrs. AK.
Who told those spggots shockly
resembling
please continue Togo by happy
soony up by Sarah
pronounce
and continue with dearie friends
be s needed.
Hoping the
Yours truly
..-,h
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
DIAMOND
NOTES

RUDE Marquard, according 10 re-
ports, is travelling at a great clip this
spring.
Three reasons why q ball player
likes to go South--Breakfast, lunch,
dinner
Ty Cobbs weakness has at last been
| discovered. He has a great admira-
ton for Napoleon.
Nal Eason has been released as q
National league umpire, but Stallings
and Johnny Evers are still left.
A ball players bean is enough to
make fans groan-sometimes it's emp
ty and sometimes it's solid bone.
There's always something to be
thankful for. What if you were a
Mexican umpire in the Texas league?
George Kelly's high-class pitching
for the Giants has made the veterans
of the McGraw squad sit up and take
a second look.
After announcing his retirement
from the game Pitcher George Davis
changed his mind and joined his team
the Boston Braves.
Manager Norman Elberfeld of the
Chattanooga team has stirred merry
storm by referring to Texas league
teams as "bushers."
Fred Clarke's old pirate machine has
just about gone to the discard, but
Honus Wagner is able to play the role
of ivy on the ruins.
Although Wilbur Robinson's Dodgers
possess the National league pennant,
the portly manager does not expect
to repeat this summer.
Branch Hickey is quoted as saying
that Scrappy Moore, the st. Louis
Browns collegian third baseman, is a
second Kid Elberfeld.'
Babe Myers, who will manage the
Richmond team = the Genital league,
announces that he will get surplus
players from the Toledo club.
Terrific hitting has made Baby
Doll" Jacobson, a recruit outfeldeI
with the st. Louis Americans, man
much to be feared by pitchers.
Speaking of strikes, we never en-.
Unused over any-except the third one
called on the opposing clubs pinch hit.
ter when the bases were filled.
Clark Griffith is authority for the
statement that Walter Johnson never
uses the spitball, although the big fel.
low has good delivery of that sort.
Bill Carrigan, former manager OF
the Red Sox, has branched out as q
theatrical magnate at his home town
Lewiston, Me. The show business will
not interfere with his bank.
The veteran George Davis is now
coach of the Amherst college nine. Les
Mann of the Cubs coached the basket
ball team of the same institution.
Fielder Jones, manager Of the st
Louis Americans, believes he has un
covered star in George Hale, re
cyuit catcher.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

In W. Howe volume n the Days of My YOUTH that his
"Yas
dooard which had brought
years."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Miniature Flags on Uniforms.

Ball clubs that plan to use minia-
ture flags on the sleeves Of uniforms
may run up against the law which pro-
hibits use of the national colors for
advertising purposes. A ruling will
be asked from the government and 1t
is hoped that a concession will be
made in favor of baseball.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

of my ailment than have in ten years.
used to have severe headaches. I
have never had one Of these spells
since 1 took the first bottle Of DR..
Pierce's medicine.-JOHN G. JOHN
SON, HOS Tower Ave.
Golden Medical Discovery" is put
up in both liquid and tablets. No alco-
hol, no narcotic. Ingredients printed
on wrapper. All druggists dispense it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Caution.

You are not making as many
speeches as usual"
ent," replied Senator Sorghum. 1.-THE
folks out home are differing on several
questions so violently that 1 don't
know which side to agree with"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

from it at one time
while in Vancouver,
but overcame it by
a persistent use OF
Dodd's Kidney Pills,
Finally I was com.
pletely cured. / oc.
casionally use the
remedy now in or
der to keep the kid.
neyS regulated.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
RED FACES AND RED HANDS
Soothed and Healed by Cuticura-Sam-
pie Each Free by Mail.

Treatment for the face: On rising
and retiring smear affected parts with
Cuticura Ointment. Then wash off with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. For the
hands: Soak them in a hot lather
of Cuticura Soap. Dry, and rub in
Cuticura Ointment.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

have the highest praise for Dodds. Be
sure to get "DODD'S," the name with
the three DIS for deranged, disordered,
diseased kidneys, just as Mr.. Fergu-
son did, No similar named article will
dO.-Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Method in 1t.

"It is very kind Of you to mix the
cocktails for your wife's parties"
"Yes, I try to be helpful. Besides,
I usually get chance to sneak a drop
or two for myself"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
The RIGHT Note.

81 haven't been home for two days.
Got into a poker game"
''Your wife will fix you"
II hope this note will pacify her."
II haven't much confidence in
notes."
81 have in this one. 1t is a twenty
dollar note"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Good Substitute.

"Ma, have you any conspicuously
saccharine combinations for CASTRO
nomical enjoyment at support"
"No, Betsy; all we got extra for
supper is some candy and cake"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Very Much So.

81 understand your son has been Civ
en- light work" t
"Yes; he's reading gas meters"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
A Big Saving.

"I'm thinking of buying car"
"Where do you expect to get the
money!"
"Oh, that will be easy. My doctor
has ordered me to stop eating pota-
toes"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Military Training in Western.

The Western league has decided to
follow the American in the matter of
military training. Prizes have been
offered for the best drilled team
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
A WISCONSIN MAN
Superior, VISIT have been a great


sufferer for about
ten years with ca
tarrh of the head.
or nasal catarrh.
I have now been
using DIR. Pierce'S
m e di eli n e s for
about five months,
Golden Medical
Discovery a n d
IS a G e's Catarrh
Remedy and I
on, fanl;nr hoffnr
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
THE 3 DIS IN DODD'S

Mr.. Robert w. Ferguson, bingham,
Mass. writes: 1 suffered from kid
ney disorder for years. Had incessant
backache and trouble. Nearly died
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Don't Cry Over Split Milk.

I'm so sorry 1 missed that oppor-
tunity to kiss YOU"
"Oh, don't feel bad about it-there
will be others"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
DISCHARGED.

Boss-My man, it is my painful duty
to discharge you.
Bossed-Well, sir, one should dis
charge his duty, even though that duty
is to discharge.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

was unable to walk
or do any of my own
work. l read about
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V e G e table Com
pound in the news
papers and deter
mined to try it. Il
brought almost i'm
mediate relief. My
weakness has en-
tirely disappeared
and / never had bet
far hnal@L r .I
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

Spain and possessions last year sold
to the United States goods valued at
S35, 45S.377.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Process of Elimination.

The portly man with the appetite
to match, surveyed with establishment
the tray of dishes the waiter had
brought.
George" he said, show could you
remember all these things ordered"
"Dat was easy, sab. / done tole
de chef dere wuz a man outside want
ed everythin' on de bill 'cep' de olives"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

In Iceland whistling is forbidden as
a breach of divine law.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

In the game in question, st.
Louis held a fairly good lead
until the seventh or eighth in
ming, when Chance decided to
employ some pinch hitting. 1t
was this which caused the con-
fusion and the protest that fol-
lowed.
Chance decided to go in
and hit for the pitcher, who
was the first man up in the
inning. He started a rally, and
before the Browns could real
ize it, the New Workers, who
had not appeared to have a
chance, were evened up. Chance,
after batting for the pitcher,
took up the coaching at third
base. With three or four runs
across the plate and couple
of men on the bases. one of
the New York players yelled
from the bench, you're up
again, manager" Chance has
tened from the coaching lines
to the bench, got his bat and
sent a single through short,
scoring two runs and later
crossing the plate himself.
Now, when Chance took
his second turn at the bat,
Derrick, who was playing short
and hitting eighth, should have
been the batter. He was asleep
at the switch and never did bat
In this inning, in which New
York made seven runs and
wont info tha lead Not until
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

The debtor Of Siam after three
months may be seized and compelled
to work out his Indebtedness.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

Matrimony is the postgraduate
course in woman's education.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

Send 10c to DR.. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, for large trial package Of Anuric
for hdneys-cures backache.-Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You

Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size bot
tie. 1t will convince anyone. You will
also receive booklet of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular ffty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores,-Ady,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
WOMAN SICK
TWO YEARS
Could Do No Work.
Now Strong as a
Man.

Chicago, Ill.-"For about two years
l suffered from a female trouble so /
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
BILLY EVANS SOLVES BASEBALL PROBLEMS

written especially for This Famous
League Umpire)
unusual NAV
lean league ST Louis
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy

No Smartipg Just Eye Comfort 50 cents st
Druggists or mail Write for Free Hye Book.
MURINE exc R10EDY CO., CHICAGO
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
4 Kidney Medicine That
Always Makes Friends

After selling DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root
for fifteen years and knowing that it has
been the means of producing satisfied Gus
toners, 1 am pleased to recommend it and
believe that it is equal to the best prep
aration on the market for kidney ailments.
! have never heard a single party say
that it did not accomplish good results.
Very truly yours,
G. j. FLEMING, Druggist.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
HoWELL's BoYHooD HOME.

Copyright. by International Press B,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

RUDE Marquard, according 10 re-
ports, is travelling at great clip this
spring.
Three reasons why a ball player
likes to go South Breakfast, lunch,
dinner.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-24
NoveIis,s's Wife Is
First To Be Air Pilot

LONDON. Nov. 2I.-Mrs. Maurice
Hewitt, wife OF the novelist. was the first
woman 10 gam an air pilots license IN
England and she has now become the first
woman head of an airplane factory. The
factory employs girls and women almost
exclusively. IL has just been completed, a
huge group of low frame buildings cover
ing what was a year Z a wheat field.
1t Is two miles from the nearest town.
Chris and women cannot fly during the
war; said Mrs. Hewlett in opening the
new factory, 'bccause the machines cannot
be spared 10 tram them. But they can
learn to make %airplanes, and they are do
ing 80 by scores"
Mrs. Hewlett gained her pilots certifi-
cate IN 1911, and il was not only the first
granted 10 a woman. but it~ number was
only 122.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-24
Where Cattle Needing
Pasturage Is Wan'ed

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Nov. 2I.-For
the purpose of informing cattle ~raisers in
the drouth regions of the Southwest where
they can find pasturagc or feed in the
states east of the Mississippi river, the
bureau Of market, and the states rela-
tion service Of the department OF %agricul-
ture have made Il complete list with ad-
dresses OF county agents in the southern
states where cattle are wanted or can be
accommodate or where feed can be obtain
ed. The list has been furnished to all To-
cal offices of the bureau of markets, to
members of the live stock and meat trade,
To officials and station agents of the rail
roads serving the drouth regions of Texas,
New Mexico and Arizona and To the dlrcc-
tors of extension, county agents and field
agents IN marketing in all states. The list
covers many counties each III Alabama.
Arkansas, Florida. Georgia. Louisiana and
Mississippi.
This Information, with the emergency
rate on lines ia the southeast which has
Just been an%nouneaa uiii -rcailv ianilitafc
the accommodatinr n c.iiIe that now must
be moved from ihu Invest or must be
sustained by the nnPu.isIon of feed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-24
BOB M'CLINTOCK
HAS SUCCUMBED
SON OF BROWNSVILLE MAN. FORMER
SKATING CHAMPION AND ATH-
LETE, DIES At AGE OF %.

Robert +. Bob McClintock. youngest
son of Colonel John McCiintock of the
Miller hotel. died AT an FL Paso sanitarium
shortly before loon Friday, according TO a
message 10 Colonel McClintock Friday aft
ernoon. The funeral will be held at Kan
'sas City Monday. Miss Minnie McClintuck,
morning, and Miss Minnie McClintock. his
his sister. left for that city Friday after
noon.
News of the death of McClintock. who
was only % years of age, comes n a shock
10 many friends IN this city. lie had re-
sided ia Brownsville at various times dur
ing the past twelve years, leaving this city
last about two years ago for Kansas City.
lie was known a an athlete of unusual
ability, and played baseball with the
Brownsville team of the Southwest Texas
League in the last year of it, existence in
1911, helping TO win the championship of
the league. Shortly after returning to
Kansas City he became Interested in roller
skating. and won The championship Of the
crowd Of $4,000 people. Members Of HI,
family believe thar otsr-cNertion ON TIN,
occasion caused tuberculosis OF the stom-
ach. of which he died.
While his athletic featS were many. few
of hI> friends here knew of them. and he
never spoke of them even in his family.
While he followed athletics a. 4 pa>timc.
IN business he was connected with his "a
Tiers hotel interests nj Brownsville. IIous-
ton and Kansas City. lie was born in the
latter city, where the McClintocks are one
of the oldest families.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-24
Two Kinds OF Hone Boxes.

Mis- Helen. the daughter Of the family
IN which jet black Maria Jackson occa-
%sionally worked by the day. had been given
u beautiful cup and saucer Of rare china.
She showed 1t To Maria and said:
Il mean to put IT away in my hope box.
You know what that j.. Aunt Maria! IT.,
the box a girl puts thing into in the hope
that she will some day need them rs n
bride"
"Lawzey, chile, | knows all about dem
nope boxes. | got one of my own, chile
why, | though YOU were already mar
RED
i =, chile. an my hope bo xi, one | j,
putin money INTO fas' az | kin until | ha>
enough to pay TO a enforcement from Pete
Jackson Morc'n one kind of hope box
mixed up with matrimonv. Mis-, Hee,n."-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-24
"Unwritten Law Has
Come To England Now

LONDON. Nov. 24.-Little doubt now
exists that the ''unwritten law" has come
10 stay in England. The hearing of the
third ease within two months in which ihi,
defense was offered has just been held
in Nottingham, and for the third time the
result has been acquittal.
The defendant in the Nottingham ease
was a young soldier. His lawyer cited the
recent ease of Lieutenant Malcolm. and
said: "While the unwritten law i, not
recognized in England, the p~rovocation in
the ease justifies the court in being leni-
emit"
At the present time there are three muir
der eases awaiting trial in which il il ex-
pccted that the unwritten law will be
pleaded a. at least partial justification.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-24
The Passing of a Young and Beautiful Life
(ContribI,. ed.

The residents of Brownsville hay,
learned with regret of the passing of a
beautiful and Young life. Isabel Pierce
Wall. who died in Harrisburg, Pa, De-
tober /, 1917.
Her childhood and girlhood were spent
in Brownsville. and there | knew and loved
her. "Shc j, dead | can not make il
real. Something wonderful and beautiful
has gone ont Of my life, but | thank God
for the privilege of having known and
loved her, and for having possessed her
love. What n blessing TO have had such u
friend. Her life will be a precious memory
10 me and all her loved ones. for. o Isabel,
"none knew thee but To- love thee. nor
named thee but to praise"
Her friendship has always been one of
my greatest treasures. Her love was
strong and loyal. To me She has revealed
her secret thoughts and | know of M
purer soul. Christian character. goodness.
bravery and love. she possessed in the
highest degree. They were ever an in
>piration 10 me. In her nature were those
deep virtues which make women great. She
loved all lovely things, loved all that gives
beauty. color and richness to life.
20 friend. my bosom said -
All things through thee take nobler form
And look beyond the earth:
The mill round of our fate appears
\ sun path in thy worth;
Me, too, thy nobloness has taught 10 mas
ter my despair:
The fountains of my hidden life
Are through thy friendship fair"
She L. not dead. She i, only away. wait
ing for n and her beautiful life will live on
forever and be nm inspiration and blessing
To all who knew her.
BESSIE COCKE.
Blacksburg. Va, October 20. 1917.