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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-28
upper and Coal Made Millions for These Two Great Mine
Old Mother Earth Gives Up
Her Substance Only to Those
Who Dig With the Superb
Energy of Success, or at Least
Guide the Hand That Digs.

great Agassiz Museum. Whether he
was doing great things for the univer-
city or little kindnesses for the Calumet
& Hecla employees, he preferred to keep
in the background.
Only in his scientific labors was he
sensitive about the dignity of his work.
In business or in friendship he was one
of the few men who was relieved if the
credit for some good action of his was
credited to another. But he profound
ly resented the patronizing attitude to-
ward science displayed by many mil
Iionaires On one occasion Andrew Car
negie offered to defray the expenses of
a scientific expedition. Not being ac=,
customed to "do good by stealth and
blush to find it fame" Carnegie wished
the expedition to bear his name. Pro-
fessor Agassiz at once declined the offer
and paid the necessary $4,000 out of
his own pocket
As young man, Agassiz became pres
idcnt of the Calumet & Hecla company,
and was more responsible for its sue
ICSS illoii e-4iy ottiSl iiicsii Will tiAS S->
ception of his brother-in-law, Quincy A.
Shaw, who was so confident that the
properties were valuable that he would
have been a ruined man had they proved
improbable. Another brother-in-law,
Major Henry L. HigginSon, was among
the few who kept his faith in the mines
Ill the years when the earliest investors
were growing Respondent.
Although not so wealthy as many
other American rnulti-rn llionaires, Ste
nhcn B. Ellins was one of the most
powerful figures in our national life and
probably 10 other capitalist OF this CEN
fury has 50 dominated a state that he
possessed almost the authority of
feudal baron. Henry NJ. Flagler ap-
preached most nearly to this pre-eni-
ncnce, but even his influence in Florida
Is not to be compared witt. that Of
Elllins in West Virginia. He either own
cd or was the controlling factor in the
most productive coal mines of the state,
the most important railroads, many
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dents. They are "Calamocrinus Diome-
dae," "Embryology of Echinoderms"
and "On Dactylometra."
Like his father, Alexander Agassiz
was scientist whose worth was recog-
nized in Europe as much if not more
than in America. But was singularly
unlike his father in appearance. The
Swiss geologist who came to Harvard
over half a century ago was trimming
over with enthusiasm and liked nothing
better than to explain his theories to all
whom he met. The son was shy and
reserved, unknown even by sight to the
majority of students who used daily the
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ritory in the state, on the ground that
the survey had been fraudulently made.
The Supreme Court decided against the
government, and Elkins by the decision,
became millionaire.
By his marriage to the daughter of
Henry Gassaway Davis, the wealthiest
railroad and coal mine owner in West
Virginia, Elkins increased his influence
and soon after moved to that state
With his own money and with that of
his father-in-law, he speedily rose to
eminence as the leading capitalist in the
Commonwealth. He was made secretary
of War by President Harrison, and In
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banks, public service corporations and
He was born of poor parents in Ohio
in lS4l and after the Civil war went to
New Mexico, where he acquired vast
holdings of land. He went into poll
tics, became district attorney for the
territory, and delegate to Congress.
While serving in Congress, he became
the principal owner of a claim for
100000 acres of land alleged to have
been granted by the Mexican govern
ment. The government authorities
brought suit to recover the land. which
embraced much of the best mining ter
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ish hospitality, and among them were
the most distinguished men in political
life. The Ell<ins house in Washington
was one of the show places of the cap
ita1 and the gold dinner service was
used frequently during the sessions of
Congress.
Senator Elkins' fortune was left to his
family. His widow spends most of her
time in West Virginia, but visits Wash
ington during the season. He had FIVE
children, Katherine, Davis, who sue
ceeded his father for few months as
Senator from West Virginia, Richard,
Stephen and Blaine.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-28
~HE irrasc;ble young man on the
top floor rang the elevator bell


top floor rang the elevator bel
for the sixth time in four sec
onds. The operator obligingly came
back from the floor below.
Going DOWN." was the mechanical
inquiry.
Going DOWN." mimicked the peppery
youth. Where else should goe This
is the top floor. isn't it?-Of all the
scrvice-I can't go any higher unless l
fly, can z"
The passengers in the car gasped. One
man started TO speak, but the operator
was before him.
"Some men are flying now-hfth
floor, step down, please"
When the young man returned that
night the same operator was on duty.
Going up?" came the polite inquiry.
He growled an unintelligible reply and
entered the car. Between the third and
fourth floors of the hotel the car sud-
denly stopped. The operator came over
and sat down quite close to the lone
passenger, who stared in amazement.
What does this"
1T would be ever so much nicer for
me if you would just take few min
utes now and swear at me all you like.
Then maybe you would get over your
crouch, and people wouldn't be all the
time synpathizing with me for having
to stand your abuse. Go ahead! Trade
is light now and can spare you Is
minutes well 2S not
"I'll be darned !"
Il thought l was the one, but never
mind. It's immaterial--go on"
This is the limit AS if it WASH.
enough to put up with your inefficicncy
day after day, without being kidnapped
and called down! 1t was sorry day
when this hotel put girls on the ele-
vators. Run this car up to my floor at
once"
mol"
The pretty slim figure in the brown
authenticated coat, full knee
breeches, natty cap. shining boots-al-
most like a young soldier, faced him
with clenched fists.
Not until you have heard what /
have to say. l know you preferred the
lazy, oigarette-smoking young ruffian
that worked here before me- He slept
on that seat day after day, and I'll bet
you rang for him longer and oftener
than you have ever had to for me. But
young loafer that he was, he volun-
teered, and now he's over in France, and
I'm trying to do his work here as well as
can-and there are plenty of othc-
women, doing mems work that men
you notice | say 'men'-n1ay be free to
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1895 was chosen to represent West Nir-
GINA in the United States Senate.
On mountain side of town named
in his honor, he erected palatial cas-
tie which commanded view of noun
tains valleys for IS miles. Hundreds
of thousands of dollars were expended
to beautify the grounds. Italian sunken
gardens rivalling those of Tuscany were
created and types of the famous Eng
Esh gardens of, later periods. Even
when the family was in Washington or
in Europe. the great house was kept
open. When Senator. Elkins was at
home his guests were treated with Law
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T9s wv YHEN Professor Alexander
:" Agassiz died on board the
- steamer Adriatic, in 1910, he
was believed to be one of the wealthiest
men in New England, and considerable
surprise was expressed when his personal
estate was shown to be only slightly
above $2000,000. But Alexander Agas-
= - sig was never man who enjoyed money
cCcfor the mere pleasure of boarding it or
4 for the power it might give him over
others. He was almost continuously
giving away large sums, his gifts to
Harvard alone amounting to over ST.
100000, to which must be added the
S378,o96 which he left to the university
4 in his will His sons, through their con-
nection with the Calumet & Hecla Min
ing Company and other large industrial
corporations, were considered million
aire before their fathers death, and
possibly their wealth has been overesti-
mated.
he' Among all the multi-m:llionaires
~ Alexander Agassiz is the first who de-
2 sired to make money for the sake Of
scientific research. Finaaciers usually
think of him as the man who made the
Calumet & Hecla one of the greatest
=, mines on earth, a tremendous hole in
"a northern Michigan from which copper
was disgorgcd in such wealth that is
dividends made many New Engtanders
mi!honaircs. Yet, deeply interested as
was Alexander ACass;z in the great
rhine which made him famous, he was
iluci P-ouder of the achievements
Wh;ch were recognized By but few
scientists the world over. In the cata-
i-@icglIe Of any l:bra-y The seeker for vol
-g7l:11cs uGc1 How to Get Rich" or How
eel Saved My First Dollar" would waste
{ me by looking for such efFusions TN
der the ncr.le of Ag2ss;z, Such sap;eut
-o "Reminiscences and advice he left to the
r-orc nave :.1;~ll-cts of Carnegie or q
tdtoct.fe!er, Tlree titles, chosen almost
4,ta It random from a long list, will show
t.'at the word, OF Alexander Agassiz
Z, N,tre written for scientists aid true stu
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Changing Heart
A Little Incident of Var Work ON Which
Cupid Built O. Romance
o. Built O. Romance.

go and fight! Why aren't you over
there? What are you doing in you
room all day, not even working here9
And then you think you can call me
down before everyone in this hotel and
get away with it. Well. you can't!'
The car slid up to the fourth floor.
And after this. you walk, for all
mel''
I'll report you to the manager"
Up foated the clear retort.
III call your name to the attention
of the recruiting officer"
Ie did walk after that Somehow he
thought that the manager might not I'M
derstand his position. Also, he found
himself unwilling to report the CONVEX
sation verbatim He rang the elevator
bell once or twice, just TO see what
would happen. The elevator came, and
went again.
Going up!" he answered loudly one
day, and walked up the stairs to the re-
cruiting office.
There were numerous annoying for
nalities to be complied with before he
got his uniform, but at last he came
forth from his room on the top door
satisfactorily arrayed
Masterfully he rang the ELEVATOR bell.
The car approached. He knew that
shoes; at very new and smooth spiral
puttees; at army trousers; at a pri-
Yates very well-fitting coat-and thea
their eyes met.
Going DOWN." she smiled, and opened
the door.
Going Overland please stop the car
between floors. I'm just ready to an
swcr the remarks that you made to me
some time ago"
) oh. but I'm glad ] knew you were
all right if only somebody walked you
up. You see, have three brothers IN
the service. and"
What divisions are they in? Maybe
I'll run across them, and l shall tell
them about their spunley little sister I'll
tell them that she's holding down a
mans job, and she's right on the job
every minute, but when the war is over
and l come back, she must"
There had been pauses, but the car
had gone up and down in manner
most bcwildering at various floors.
Gracious said the operator after
while, See all those peoplcl They
will be as furious at me as you were
that day"
Never mind them-will you write TO
me ?"
You haven't gone yet. Come and
see me before you go-I shall have lots
OF messages to send to my brothers!
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wv YHEN Professor Alexander
" Agassiz died on board the
steamer Adriatic, in 1910, he
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-09
LUNCHEON TO BE
SERVED. FARMERS
n GUESTS SATURDAY

M b d = Z.
Mrs. J. w. Burch, chairman of the
entertainment committee OF Bismarck
Local No. l, Farmers union, an
nounces that a tasty luncheon will be
served at the Red Cross meeting W
served at thesi3 Red Cross meeting
which this organization is to hold at
the state armory Saturday evening.
Plans for the patriotic meeting and
Red Cross auction sale promise a
great reunion of farmer and city folk,
and the realization Of q large sum for
the Red Cross. Will Morris, one or
the county's best known farmers, has
consented to act. as auctioneer, and
Mrs. D. f. Shipley Of Bismarck, state
secretary Of the Farmers union is as
sisting with the general arrangements.
Rev. George Euyxelle will deliver the
principal patri0f address, and the
dedication of the NJ Farmers unions
new flag willsbe a feature of the exer-
cises. A general invitation has beer.
extended the public. The program
will begin at p. M
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ITO FIGHTiWAR III
THROUGH 10 a: !: At. !: !:
LASTING PEACE
Harvey Man Says He Will Play
No Politics in Support of 3
Administration .ga,.s4

ITO fight the war through per.
manent peace and to support the adj;
ministration without playing ;polities
is the platform upon which i will ap.
peal to the people of the Second DIS.
trict for their support at the primar.
les" said John O.. Hanchett,, Of .Har,
vey, independent Republican c,andi-
date for congress, who was in the
capital city today. MY hat is in the
ring said the man recently unani-
mously nominated at Minot by the
Lincoln Republican league to oppose
George M. Young of Valley City, "and
it will stay there until some better
man has kicked it out. / intend to re-
main in the fight until the last vote Is
counted June 26.'
Mr. Hanchett reports gratifying en-.
couragement from all parts of the dis
trict. THE substantial farmer who
does his own thinking in drawing
away from Townley-he still believes
in the league, but he doesn't believe
in Townley methods" said Mr.. Han.
chett.
Ours is yPershinq's Own.
The congressional candidate is q
great booster for Harvey and a fer
vent admirer of the famous Harvey
band, which went from North Dakota
as the Second regimental. This de.
servedly popular organization, direct.
ed by Harold Bachman, q graduate OF
the North Dakota aggie, has won
friends in France as rapidly as it did
during its stay in America, and word
has just reached Harvey that the Sec.
ond North Dakota has been made
General Pershing's own headquarters
band. In addition to this, fourteen
Of the Harvey infantry unit
of the Smashing Second recently were
accorded the honor of being Secre-
tary. of War Bakers own private guard
during his inspection of that section
of the allied front held by the Flick.
ertail fighters.
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JIMTOWN'S FIRST
HOME GUARD IN
STATE REGIMENT

The jamestown Home Guard unit
acquired the honor of becoming Co. !,
North Dakota Home Guard, by yester-
day filing its acceptance and endorse
ment OF the home guard rules and reg
ulations promulgated by Adjutant Cen
'eral Fraser. The company has n
members signed up, and will have a
muster roll OF 100 as soon as applica,
tion blanks can be returned. H. G.
Proctor, battalion adjutant of the First
North Dakota volunteer infantry, with
q splendid Philippine record, is cap
tain; Porter w. Eddy, who command
ed Co. H of the First North Dakota
volunteer infantry in the Filipino cam
paign, Is first lieutenant, and B., d.
Ritchey. is second lieutenant. These
men. of mature and practical military
experience, in a letter. accompanying
their application for admittance to the
home ~uard, commend the adjutant
generals regulations as a step in the
right direction, and state they would
affiliate with the guard under not 9TH
er conditions.
Our boys will junk the junkers if
you pay your income tax early.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-09
CAMPAIGN FOR WESLEY COLLEGE
FUND LAUNCHED LAST SUNDAY

Isa . . I q I b
Last Sunday the people Of the Meth
odist Episcopal churches in North jDa.
kOta listened to the discussion of a
common theme from their pulpits.
That theme was Christian Educa-
tion." .Ss, .a,, 8}s5s
The occasion was the Launching
Sunday" Of the big campaign now be.
ing started in behalf of Wesley col
.lege a Methodist institution working
in affiliation with the state university
at Grand Forks
The campaign is being conducted
with the cooperation of the board Of
education Of the Methodist Episcopal
church, and under the immediate lead
ership of the educational jubilee Of
Methodism, an organization cooperat.
ing in similar campaigns all over the
country H
The amount which has been determ-
ined upon as necessary to place Yves
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I, p0rlSNaJle ana are JncE more sSldpl'
products, e& ssSs ~. II,
MARGARET SMITH.
| Group z. #
Number seven of the High SchOo
Garden groups has exactly one hall
its ground planted in potatoes. The
other half is not yet In but will be
in a night or two. This also is to be
planted with potatoes. The soil Is in
good shape with plenty of moisture. to
last some time without more rain.
'+'sa FRED JONES.
Group 8.
Group eight consisting of three
members and occupying lot II, decid.
ed to plant their lot with corn, navy
beans, potatoes and cucumbers. Some
work has been done on this plot Of
ground but much more is contemplate
ed In the. near future.
The group intends, to, sell the prod
ucts Of their war garden to their par
ents and the merchants ofstown, while
the proceeds are to 60 toward the pul-
chase Of War.Saving Stamps.
sULLAINEE KENNEDY. a
Group 10.
Our plot is 40x5S feet. We intend to
plant only potatoes, expecting a ready
sale in the fall.
LESTER VETTER.
Group II.
Our group contains three members.
We are going to seed one.half of our
plot in beans, peas. beets and onions.
The other half we have seeded in po-
tatoes.
We didn't wish to plant much green
truck vegetables as there is no water
close enough to give them the neces,
sary moisture.
Our plot is about 57x4O feet We
seeded one bushel of potatoes in half
of t..
CHARLES BURKE
Group II.
Group IL, which is composed of sew
en- superior seniors, occupies lot 10
In the school garden plots. The ma
jority Of the ground has been put into
potatoes and from present aspects
promises bumper crop.
Continual hub-bub and uproar,
What is all this commotion for?
We think no more of baseball-that
is play,
Twas silly dream of yesterday.
For what is baseball to school gard
ening?
We're the gayest, when the sods
we're up.turning.
Movie managers disconnected,
4
All are raking, diggin', hoeing.
As war seeds we're deftly sowing.
No more headaches, no more ills,
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ley college upon a firm footing is four
hundred thousand dollars. This
amount is expected to be raised by
midnight of July L.
Meetings have been held at various
centers@ and both pastors and church,
es have manifested the utmost loyalty
tosthe work in hand The Rev. A. L.
Howarth, the active manager of the
campaign in North Dakota, feels that
it is already possible to sec the way
through to successful termination of
the effort.
The feeling is that the strengthen
ing Of the educational facilities at the
country is vital in the present notion
al crisis. The successful conduct Of
the war and the rebuilding Of the ma
tons after the war both call for I've
largest possible number OF highly
trained leaders and workers.
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l.... ... !. PART III. 49,. ....,
Solo-H. Halyorson.
National Dances /. b to II
English ce-Dorothy Birdzel:,
Katherine Case, isabel Zeamer.
Highland r.ing--Archibald McCray.
l.usslaA BRIDES dance Dorothy
Cool,
| Yankee Doodle -Muriel Robinson.
Jap lance Ellen Hall, Ester
! Schultz, lone Byrne, Louise Eerndt.
Spanish Dance-Helen Moore, Edna
Dean Best, Helen Steele, Martha
iLundqulst, Edna Hall, Alta Jones.
Pupils of Miss Ruth Arnold who
will take part in the program are:
Helen and Gene Steele, daughters OF
H. H. Steele.
Jane Lynne, daughter of r.. p,
Byrne;
Betty Durham, daughter Of o. ~
Durham; ts5s,.s 4.
Justine Paulson, daughter OF G. W.
PaulsOn; z,
Muriel Rooinson, daughter Of Roy
Robinson; S.ss I. III y q.
Ruth Rawlings, daughter OF DRY G.
A. Rawlings; VA ne. t's n
Edna Dean Best, daughter Of R. L.
Best; 9s5s sg
Dorothy Cook, daughter Of NJ. H:
Cook; ,f5
Martha Lundquist, daughter of O..
Lundquist;
Alta Jones, daughter Of A. A. Jones.
Louise Berndt, daughter of Mrs. H.
R. Berndt; i
Hazel Lenhart, daughter of A. p.
Lenhart;
Edna and Ellen Hall, daughters OF
Tom Hall;
Effie and Phillis Rosen, daughters
Of Il. C. Rosen;
Ruth Ruben, of Ashley;
Dorothy Schleckter, daughter of J.
Schleckter;
lmogene and Doris Beck, daughters
Of F. w. Beck;
Imogene Ward, daughter Of R. Fl.
Ward;
Abigail Roam, daughter OF DR.. NJ. w,
Roam
Esther Schultz, daughter of f. J.
Schultz;
Archibald McGray, son Of G. W.
0cGray 80 .S
Helen Moore, daughter Of NJ. P.
Moore. sac l8s3 4Fa- tfEs *S s5
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-09
BISMARCK ARCHITECT
GETS FINE CONTRACT

Frederick W. Keith, Bismarck archi-
tect, today was advisedsby DR.. E.. F.
Ladd, president of the agricultural
college, that his plans and speeifi-
cations have been accepted for new
100000 wing to the science building
at the North Dakota aggie. Mr. 4 eitn
furnished the plans for the new $50.
900 chemistry hall at the University
OF North Dakota, contracts for which
were recently awarded and for, the
$36, 900 Farmers Equity bank building
at Mandan on which contracts were.
accepted last week G
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-09
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA PLAN
SUNDAY INITIATION CEREMONY

immaculate Conception Court No.
s22, Daughters Of Isabella, has com
pleted plans for the initiation Of q
large class Of candidates Sunday. The
ceremonial will open with holy com
munion at st. lMary's cathedral. Mem
bers and candidates will assemble at
the X. G. hall at 1880 and proceed
to the cathedral in a body. The de-
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BISMARCK KIDDIES TO ENTERTAIN
FOR RED CROSS TOMORROW NIGHT

Bismarck kiddies, students OF Miss
Ruth ArnOid's classes in Aesthetic and
classical dancing, fair rivals of the
famous Winnipeg Riddles, will be pre-
sented in an attractive and varied pro-
gram at the Bismarck Auditorium at
S:15 friday evening for the benefit
OF the Red Cross. An unusual amount
Of care has been bestowed upon the
program, and those who have been
privileged to witness dress rehearsais
assure Bismarck folk that q real treat
ia In store for them tomorrow night.
Ails6f the proceeds will 60 into the
led Cross funds, and patrons are urg-
ed to bring with them an extra nickel
for the purchase of souvenir programs,
WHICH will be sold by Red Cross girls
infthe lobby to swell the amount Of
the benefit,
,s,. The Program.
The program follows:
lt', PART l.
Character Dances $s,.
a.sJumping Jacks Jubilee Glass.
a,, Spooky dance II ellen Steele.
M Scarf dance Betty Durham, Justine
Eaulson.
!" Pizzicattt -Muriel Robinson.
VAlse Chopin Helen Steele, Ruth
Rawlings.
Coquette Valse Betty Durham, JUS
tine Paulson. Hazel Lenhart. Dorothy
Cook, Martha Lund Quist, Helen Steele.
Miiriel Robinson, Alta Jones, Louise
Burndt IN.
A1itra's Dance (Grieg) Edna
Best.
Pipes 81 Pan Muriel Robinson.
Patriotic Address--Rev.. George Buzz
zelle.
Orchestra.
III, II PART II.
Flower Ballet It'll
Solo-Vivian Irish
To Spring Ruth Arnold.
Violets Edna Hall, Louise Bnrndt.
Daffodils- lmogene Beck, Effie RIOS
en-, Imogene Ward.
Blue Bells-Ruth Ruben, Doris
Beck. &. sss
Dandelion Dorothy Schecter.
Rose --Murier Robinson,
( Daisy-Phillis Rosen.
Buttercups Gene Steele, Jane
Byrne. i,&a,, /.
Butterfly Abigail Roam
j, Scarlet Peoples Esther. Schultz,
Ruth, Rawlings. Alta Jones, s4s
y lYairV and Prince Dance. a
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-05-09

grees will be conferred in the after
noon, and war luncheon, with an
appropriate program, will be staged
in the evening at the K. g. hall. Dep
uty Grand Regent Mrs. Smith of Far
go will assist the local court team
with the degree work, and Minot and
Dickinson regents will attend. The
candidates include representatives OF
the Slope generally.