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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Moisture DELAYS Farm Work.

Thief River Falls.-Farmers in this
vicinity have little seed on hand and
are unable to get any Seeding in
this county has not much more than
started on account Of the moisture in
the lowlands. The Woman's club and
Commercial club are at the head of
general cleanup in the city and will
follow it up with an effort to use all
vacant lots within the city for garden
ing purposes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
RURAL SCHOOLS EDUCATE
HALF STATES CHILDREN
Biennial Report Of Department of Ed
ucation Contains Interesting In
formation434,2 99 Enrolled.

st. Paul.-Half the children in the
state, approximately, attend rural
schools, according to the nineteenth
biennial report of the state department
Of education. There are 434,299 pupils
In the public elementary schools of
the state. Of this number els, APT are
enrolled in rural schools. Approx
mately 10 per cent of the rural school
pupils do not go beyond the elementary
grades.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
MANY Gardens In Albert Lea.

Albert Lea.-Nearly every family is
making some plans to put in gar
den while in some instances two or
three families are cooperating, rent
ing large plots of ground near the
city, and intend gardening on broad
scale, believing that they can raise
enough vegetables for their entire
winter use. An increase in the wheat
and alfalfa acreage lis reported.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Rock County Not Worried.

Luverne.-ROck county is not con-
cerned over any threatened labor
shortage among farmers, as most of
the farmers have plenty of help of
their own for ordinary farm work and
require little outside aid. Oats will
be the dominating crop in this county,
and there will be an increased acreage
over last year.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

OWNING rod, is useful in locating min
erals, finding hidden treasure or de-
tecting criminals is curious super
stition that has been a subject of dis
cussion since the middle of the six
teenth century, and apparently still has
a strong hold on the popular mind,
even in the United States.
Biologists of the survey say, in
connection with this subject, that it is
doubtful whether so much investiga-
ton and discussion have been de-
cfauyod on apv 0fhor cr1hioot with cuoh
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Firm Distributes Seed Potatoes.

Red Wing.-With the view of en-
couraging hundreds of employees in
Red Wings four large clay manufac-
turing institutions in home vegetable
gardening, the managers of the Red
Wing Union Stoneware company and
the Red Wing Sewerpipe company has
distributed Early Ohio seed potatoes
to all heads of families and others,
who wished to raise garden this
year.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Seeding Begun Near Mankato.

Misunderstanding is just begin
ming in this section, and will go on
as rapidly as the weather and fit
ness of the soil will permit. Winter
wheat and rye are looking we'll and
this springs acreage will be sown to
spring wheat, oats and barley in about
the usual proportion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
To Plant All Land On Rance.

Hibbing.-Every available space of
ground on the Mesabi range will be
planted this year. In Hibbing the
Saturday club, the Commercial club,
the park board and school board are
urging thrift gardens" to increase the
food supply.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Mixed Farming In OImstead.

Rochester.-No unusual steps are
being taken around Rochester to meet
a threatened labor shortage Apathy
seems to be the predominant note.
Mixed farming is carried on in Ohm
stead county, dairying, raising of beer
cattle and hogs, and raising of grains
vegetables will be raised than in past
years.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
SLEEPY EYE GIRL MURDERED
Shot by Rejected Suitor-Many Wit
ness Tragedy.

Sleepy Eye.-Scores of farmers,
among them the victims parents,
shopping on Postoffice square here,
saw Henry Lang, 81 years old, of Els
sig, shoot and kill Mamie Genske, %
years old, who spurned his love.
Lang was disarmed and Chief of
Police Maloney took him to the coun
ty Jail at New Ulm to prevent possible
attempts on his life.
Miss Genske died before she could
be taken to Doctors office.
Eight months ago Lang asked Miss
Genske to marry him. She refused.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Organized Labor PLEDGES LoyaI'

Organized Labor Pledges Loyalty.
Minneapolis labor of
Minnesota, through the executive
council of the State Federation of La
Dor, has endorsed the recent stand
taken by the American Federation of
Labor and pledged the loyalty of the
state organization to the nation through
the present war.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Cooley. State Enoineer R.tire..

Cooley, State Engineer, Retires.
ST. Paul. = George w. Cooley, state
engineer and secretary of the state
highway commission during the last
II years, has retired from active SER
vice. He declined appointment as
deputy commissioner under Babcock.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Grow HEMP at crookston.

Crookston. = A group OF farmers
in this vicinity are cooperating with
the Northwest Experiment station
and the International Harvester com
pany in growing hemp.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
shipbuiIders Sought by U. s

ShipbuiIders Sought by U. S
Duluth. = e. M. Baker, secretary of
the Duluth civil service commission,
has received instructions from Wash
ington to conduct an active campaign
In this city for shipbuilders. The
order also reaches into every port on
the Great Lakes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Domestic

An accidental explosion of powder
in the government arsenal at Frank
ford, Pa, where ammunition is being
manufactured, killed Phillip McNally
and fatally injured Joseph Miller.
Loyalty day in Minnesota on Thurs
day, April 10, an anniversary of the
battle of Lexington, was proclaimed by
Governor Burnquist.
Addressing the American Luncheon
club at London Premier Lloyd George
said the advent Of the United States
into the war had given the final stamp
and seal to the character of the con-
f1ict, which was a struggle against
military autocracy. Absolute assur-
ance of victory, the premier said, was
to be found in the word "ships." 81
can see peace coming now," the pre-
mier declared.
1t became known at New York that
Marshall Field iii of Chicago, grand
son of the founder of Marshall Field
& Co., and himself the possessor of one
of the greatest fortunes in America, is
going to enlist as private in the First
Illinois cavalry.
One of two men detected by militia
men in the act of placing a bomb on an
Oregon Short Line bridge near Port
land, Ore, was seen to plunge off into
the water when the guards opened fire.
The guards threw the bomb into the
river.
University of Mississippi goods have
voted to take up military training.
Maj. Gen. George Goethalls, builder
of the Panama canal, was formally re-
quested by President Wilson to take
charge of the building of 1000 wooden
ships for foreign commerce.
Heads Of the principal railroads Of
the United States, meeting at Washing
ton at the call of the council of ma
Etional defense, appointed board of
five men to direct the operations of
american railways throughout the war.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
European War News

1t was announced officially at Buenos
Aires that the Argentine steamship
Monte Protegido had been sunk by
submarine off the European coast. A
rupture with Germany is imminent.
The sinking of two British hospital
ships was announced at London. The
hospital ship Salta was sunk by
mine in the English channel. The war
Office announces SO persons were
drowned. The hospital ship Glouces-
ter Castle was torpedoed without
warning. All the wounded on the
Glouster Castle were saved.
The British tore through the Ger
man defenses in France on 12-mile
front from the north bank Of the
River Scarpe to the trench systems
just south Of Loos-in some places to
a distance Of five miles-and captured
six villages Givenchy, Vimy,
Petit-Vimy, Willerval and bailleul-in
addition to much loot. Eleven thou
sand prisoners were captured during
the week, says London.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

shop
filed
small
employing half dozen wnn the
equipped with machinery
converting
attachments
finishing assembling
assembled
where hundreds repaired
than plant where all mailbag
timed rusing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

between
offices
officer of the which
specific Daniels
making
when his
carpentry
branches of
McCandes his have been humping
soed
McCand
lieuten
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

The United States government at
Washington and the food spectators
will "go on the mat" within few days.
Measures comforting upon the govern
ment absolute power to fix maximum
food prices will be introduced in both
houses.
Against the judgment of military eX-
perts as to the wise course in the pres
at Washington was compelled to re-
verse a previous ruling and announce
that under existing law states have the
right to organize new units of the Ma
tional Guard.
Means of quickly putting additional
vessels into the transatlantic trade
was the> principal subject before the
meeting of President Wilson's cabinet
at Washington. AS result bill will
be introduced in both houses of con-
gress substantially increasing the $780,
100000 appropriation, so that the
building of wooden vessels may be ex-
pedited.
The war department selective con-
scription army plan for the raising of
100000 troops is to be held up for
six months. Because of opposition in
the house military affairs committee
at Washington to the draft" system, a
compromise on the army general staff
bill for the new army probably will
be reached whereby the volunteer sys-
tenn for raising the army is to be tried
out for a six-months' period.
The army bill carrying appropria-
tons of $27SOOO,OOO was passed by
the senate at Washington.
President Gompers Of the American
Federation of Labor cabled the British
and French premiers asking that labor
leaders in the two countries be given
places on the commission headed by
Foreign Minister Balfour which is to
come to Washington for war confer
ence.
Steadily improving conditions in
Russia were reported to Washington
by Ambassador Francis, who indicated
that the army was making vigorous
efforts to end the strike in munition
factories and prevent further curtail-
ment of the already insufficient supply
of ammunition.
Herr PAUL., the German minister to
Brazil, was handed note to his gov
eminent and passports for himself,
said dispatch from Rio de Janeiro,
the Brazilian capital.
Some amendment of the conscrip-
ton bill is likely in the house military
committee at Washington, members
say. There is some sentiment in favor
Of making the age limit twenty-one
and forty instead Of nineteen to twen-
ty-five.
The senate at Washington passed
the sundry civil appropriation bill
which passed the house carrying ap-
preparations of $13S,OO0,OOO. The APP
preparations committee of the senate
increased this to $144,OO0,OOO.
In the open senate at Washington
the flood control bill carrying an ap-
preparation of $10,0OO,OOO for the pre-
vention Of floods in the lower Missis-
sippi and the Sacramento rivers was
voted in as an amendment and the bill
carrying total of $154,OOO,OOO was
passed without roll call.
FOREIGN
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Generous Response to Appeal for Red Cross

D RESIDENT WILSON'S appeal
Pittsburgh notably his
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Rive and Oats Lead In Grow Wing.

Rye and Oats Lead In Grow Wing.
Brainerd = Grains most heavily
seeded in Crow Wing county this sea-
son are probably rye and oats. More
new land will be broken this year if
labor can be had.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Many Seek Information A
About Divining Re
Rod


~
geological This
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

resources, Tue preSluenC dSKeu IOr
100000 new members of the Red
Cross.
For the first time in the history of
the United States the children of the
nation are being called upon to aid in
measures taken in preparation for war.
The distinction has fallen to the school
children of Pittsburgh to be the first
in the country to receive this call. Ar
engagements were made between Su-
perintendent of Schools Davidson and
the executive committee of the Pitts
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Foreign,

The German legation and consulate
at Buenos Aires, Argentina, have been
attacked by mob, as have the news
papers Deutsche La Plata Zeitung and
La Union. The windows of the build
ings were broken.
The note Of the Bolivia government
to the German minister announcing the
severance Of diplomatic relations with
Germany denounces the attacks of Ger
man submarines on neutral vessels rs
violations of international law.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
0veraI|s Temporarily Replaced Dress Uniform

who thinks the job of aid the the
gOldlac
visit to the department. watching
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

CandlesS in action. Instead of gold
lace and dress uniform, which he
wears on public occasions as Secretary
Daniels aid, Lieutenant Commander
McCandless will be found in a we'll
worn pair of overalls. Thereby hangs a
tale.
Recently it was found necessary
to increase the Office space of the
navy department by some Ii rooms.
The only available quarters were used
by the war department to store Civil
war records AS result of nepOtia-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Protecting Uncle Sans Mail While in Transit

TAKES a
of these locks but all
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20
Washington

The United States government at
Washington and the food spectators
will "go on the mat" within few days.
Measures comforting upon the govern
ment absolute power to fix maximum
food prices will be introduced in both
houses.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-20

ture was furnished and repaired at a
great expense by contract, and not al
ways to the complete satisfaction Of
the department. In that year it was
decided to repair the locks, and small
shop was installed in Washington.
1t was found that the department
could do the work not only cheaper but
better, and the following year it was
decided to enter into the manufacture
of locks, keys and mailbag attach
ments, as it was believed that it would
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-17
STRIKE A BLOW AT UNIoNIsM

The president in last effort to prevent the railroad
strike becoming fact sent four distinguished men,
leaders in their way bring the managers and the heads
Of the brOherhOOds together in final effort to reach
some understanding satisfactory to both Sides These
four are Secretary of the Interior Lane Secretary of
Labor Wilson; Samuel GOmpers president of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor and Daniel Willard president
of the Baltimore Ohio Railroad They were scheduled
to hold their meeting $50 last night and at this writ
ing what If anything done is unknown 1t is sim
cerey hoped in the interest of all parties especially the
public which would be the great sufferer from the strike
though having nothing to do with the dispute that an
agreement viii be reached This latter feature of the
situation caused the president to send strong personal
appeal to the heads of the BTotherhoods entering
solemn protest against the strike and urging that it at
least be postponed until the crisis facing the country
has passed Among other things he said:
ut is the duty of every patriotic citizen to bring
matters Of this sort to immediate accommodation
The safety of the country against manifest pers af-
fectng its own peace and the peace of the world makes
accommodation absolutely imperative and seems to me to
render any other choice inconceivabe"
That is the feeling of practically every citizen save
only those engaged IN the dispute 1t would that
Labor for its protection would do well to heed the
presidents solemn protest No strike has ever succeeded
that did not have large of public sympathy be-
hind It, and IN the present from where will that
ymapthy come? Surely not from the businessmen of the
country whose affairs parayZed Not from the work
ing men whose jobs lost through closed factories and
halted industries. Not from those in the larger cities
who will go hungry because their supplies of food cannot
reach them. hungry nation becomes an angry
nation and matter where the real blame lies; whether
with the roads or the men, it will be piled in great
bundle entirely the backs of Union Labor generally
and the principles Of unionsm In the interest of
their ORDERS and of Union Labor generally the strike
should be allowed to materaize Labor should see
that it is playing into the hands of its enemies in this
That doubt one reason the railroads take the
stand they do they evidently want unonism to commit
suicide and are willing to give it the chance though
it will cost them dearly to do so. st
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-17
New Books Received
at Public Library

Several Of the new books received at
the Salem public library are ON subjects
of special interest in the present
world S crisis. Among the new ones re-
ceived during the past week is one on
+" Naval History of the American Revo-
luton, and another on "'The Story of
the Revolution. I"
The book on "The japanese Crisis
should be of interest to people living on
this coast. Geraldine Farrar, who sub
iected herself to considerable unfavor-
able criticism in New York when she
refused to stand during the playing of
the Star Spangled Banner, writes fThe
Story of the American Singer by Her
self. :"
The new hist of books is as follows:
Allen-Naval History of the Amer
lean Revolution.
Bechtel-Sunday School Selections.
Bruee--Robert E. Lee.
Cobb-Europe Revised.
Farrar-The Story Of the American
Singer by Herself.
Hill-The Federal Executive.
Homer-Iliad TT. by William Cullen
Bryant.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-17
NY HUSBAND ANDI

Jane Phelps

Hello, daddie!1 Edith said softly,
just touching his wasted hand as it
lay hanging over the edge of the bed.
The nurse had gone quietly away leav-
ing us alone.
" Hello, Edith, he returned, smiling
a little.
"'Don I YOU want me TO kiss you!''
she asked, her lip quivering.
OF course | do, - and as she bent
over him, he patted her hair, then
turned YEARLY away
run away now Edith, daddie S
tired, | told her, and with hurt.
non-comprehending look on her face
she did my bidding.
"She looks wen, Clifford volun-
teered as the door closed after her.
She is well. l have such nice
nurse and companion for her. A Miss
Newton. Edith loves her dearly, and
| also am very fond of her. AS soon
as You feel able | will have her read
to you, she reads delightfully."-. -
~ don I want anyone to read to
me, 7 he replied fretfully and think
ing he was tired / said no more.
MuTiel Tells of Leonard's Impatience
Mmiel came in often. One dav
when Edith and Miss Newton were
ont, and the nurse, was with Clifford
she talked of Leonard to me.
That boy loves you very dearly.
Mildred = she commenced She always
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-17
A COUNTRY OF UNTOLD WEALTH

If the new Russian government proves stable and
there is indication that it wno the time is not far
distant when Russia will be one Of the greatest countries
the world has known It's resources despite its popula
ton OF more than one hundred and fifty Million have
barely been touched. Russia in Europe has Of
1862524 square miles or about twothirds that of the
United States and contains population Of III 279 800
In Asia it has territory of 290420O square miles,
area about the size of the United States and this has
population of about 40000000 It's territory comprises
more than oneseventh of the entire territorial surface
OF the globe 1t has great mountain system that con-
tans vast wealth Of precious metals as well as an
abundance of nearly every metallic ore It is spendidy
Watered one of its magnificent rivers the Voga being
navgabe almost to its source and has 10000 miles of
navigabe rivers and lakes. Its mineral wealth has
scarcely been prospected but it produces yearly large
sums OF gold thirty million tons of COAL and petroleum
and salt are abundant 1t has magnificent fisheries and
besides furnishing its people sends large surplus
of wheat to feed the balance of Europe Another vast
store house of wealth is its forests which excel those of
any country.
The greatest drawback under the rule of the czars
who evidently desired to keep the masses ignorant is its
lack of schools Heretofore this great country less
for education yearly than the state of New York
1t will be from this that not only is there vast
stores OF material in her mountains forests ami
fields but in her people, That these masses are capable
OF self government is abundanty shown in the great
boodeSS revolution which the whole character of the
government was changed in week. and those coming
into power have used that power wisely and forcefuy
taking the rens OF government in their hands and so
conducting the affairs OF the country that its business
not nterfered with When this Giant Just awaking
finds itself and works out its destiny along modern lines
who is there guess to what proud and command
ing position she will attana 1t matter for congratu-
ation, too that Russia is not military nation That is
she not aggressive does not seek to grasp the Hands of
others and let alone pusues always the paths of peace
The government has the sympathy and good wishes
of liberty loving people of the whole world who will
watch with keen interest her emerging from state of
embarbaris far her lower classes are concerned
until she takes rank among the most highly civilized ma
tions, place her vire and brilliant are sure to at
tain for her. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-17

called him boy, altho he was nearly
thirty years old.
f'0h, don't tell me of iti" [ ex-
claimed. = m almost out of my mind
now
What do You mean, Mildred I
thought it was all settled between you
land Leonard
1T practically was, Muriel. But
what can do2 Clifford says he will
not try to get we'll unless | promise
to stay with him; and the doctor saws
he II surely die unless he does try.
Was ever woman in such position ~
But Mildred -
~ have thought about it until I
am almost crazy, Muriel | can't spoil
Leanord S life, by breaking my pro
mise TO marry him; and | can t let
Clifford die. Why I'd feel like mur-
dcrer,
The doctor hasn't exaggerated -
Muriel asked, then added. 81 know
Clifford is very ill., but
No, Muriel Clifford has lost all
interest in everything. | interrupt.
ed "even Edith 5 coming didn / arouse
him, scarcely for moment, and you
know how fond he always has been
of her
"Its more serious than I thought,
Mildred What will you do2'
Tomorrow Mildred argues with Cliff
fardA
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-17

26-9-3- ,; part Jas II. Foster claim No.
JJ W. Deardorff, ct ux, to William
Doherty, tracts l6 and Il, Fcller's sub
division
Volna J. White, eft ux, to John and
Dor thy Ropers, Jno Nelson claim. No.
BIBLE
r II. Wieneken, ct ux, to G. W.
johnson, all of tracts II, 10, 21, %, %
and "a in Cloverdale.
George May, ct ux, to Alfred M.
Oswald, lot IA, block 3, Mays addition
to Mt. Angel.
Joe May to Geo.and Mary NJ. Nav.
y. Farren's claim No. 24-6-2-W: Isaac
Headrick claim No. 44-6-2-W.
c. K. Marshall, ct ux, to Salem Land
Co., MeClaine claim Ne. 43.7.3.W.
Salem Land Co. TO Hendricks S and
Abrams, part Mechanic claim No. a.
7-3-W.
F. e. Doney to F. E. Loose, part N.
Boyd claim No. 27 and 2s-7-2,W.
Joseph Chandler to Alzira E. Chand-
Ter, lot 3, block 70, Salem