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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-01-09
EVERY MANS JOB IS AT STAKE

Next Monday, JAM IL, at 80 p. m. a
meeting will be held at Virginia of vital inn
portance to every man, woman and child in Ely.
This meeting will discuss plans for COM
plete organization of Northern Minnesota to
fight the tonnage tax. It will be mass meet
ing. Anybody and everybody is welcome;
your business, your prosperity your happiness
and welfare will be affected by what the meet
ing does; its your meeting; don't wait to be in
invited; COME.
But while everybody is wanted, to make
sure that somebody will be there, every Village
Council, every Town Board, every Civic Club,
every Labor Organization and Public Organiza-
ton of any kind is invited and urged to appoint
two or more delegates to attend the meeting.
The success of this first formal step in the ton
mage tax fight absolutely depends upon securing
representation from every range community.
Unless this is representative gathering, set
ting forth the sentiment of all the people of the
ranges, the movement will be seriously handi-
capped from the beginning
The same fundamental error prevails in
regard to the tonnage tax in both Northern and
Southern Minnesota; viz, that it is primarily
the concern of the mining companies That is
A VERY GREAT ERROR The worker in the
shops, the clerk in the stores, the business man.
the lawyer and the doctor have FAR MORE AT
STAKE in this matter than has any mining COM
pany. The business of every business man and
the job of every worker is directly threatened
by the tonnage tax. The tax revenues of every
community on the iron ranges will eventually
be cut down more than 80 per cent if tonnage
tax becomes fact This is serious, vital, life
and death matter for the ranges and it's people,
1t behooves every man and woman of us to
think, and think hard as to what we are going
to do about it.
If we are to save ourselves from the danger
that threatens to overwhelm u.s. the Virginia
meeting must be representative of every range
community, of every range occupation, of every
range activity.
Name your delegates and SEE THAT
THEY ARE THERE.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-01-09
ALABAMA"

Rehearsals are going steadily OH
for the production of Alabama"
which is to be given shortly by local
talent for the benefit of Frank Lozar
Post of the American Legion. Those
who have been so fortunate as to be
present at rehearsals predict an ex-
cellent presentation.
alabama" s one of Augustus
Thomas plays and is somewhat more
pretentious than the type of plays
usually attempted by amateur theat
rical organizations. 1t presents a
story of the South with is beautiful
romance of the reconstruction days
and the constructive, aggressive
spirit of the North, woven together
in the warmth of the Alabama sun
shine. The play is replete with ro-
nance, humor, pathos, presented in
brilliant lines and striking situa-
tions.
The names of those in the cast are
not yet released for publication. Suf-
fee it to say, however, that the list
of twelve of the cast comprises the
best histrionic talent in the city. The
production is in the hands of Mrs.
E. C. Jones who is being ably assist
ed by Miss Audrey Williams. The
business management and properties
are being handled by a committee of
three American Legion members, of
which Arthur Knutson is chairman.
Mrs. Sutherland will have charge of
the musical end of the production.
The exact date for the perform
ance has not as yet been set but it
is expected that the third week in
January will see its rendition.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-01-09
WANTS TO BE FAIR

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The action of the legislature in
special session, in passing, and the
governor in vetoing, the tonnage tax
bill makes it safe to assume that this
subject will receive some attention in
the coming state campaign.
If it may be said that it is subject
matter now fairly before the people
for discussion, it seems to the writer
that consideration should be given
thereto, not in the heat of a political
campaign, but now, when the minds
of the people, free from partisan
bias, are in position to give to it that
fair and impartial consideration which
the Importance of the subject matter
to the entire state demands.
1t is a mistake to assume, as seems
to be assumed in some parts of the
state, that the people of Southern
Minnesota desire to impose tonnage
tax on iron ore, be that legislation
right or wrong. If it be admitted, as
is argued with considerable show of
reason, by those opposing the meas
ure, that the primary object of a tor
mage tax was to force the manufac-
ture of iron and steel in Minnesota
and require those interested to carry
their just share of the public burdens,
it may well be argued that these pur-
poses have been accomplished, and it
may follow therefrom that there is
no justification for such legislation.
1t is true that when the tonnage
tax fight was on in 1909, little if any
of Minnesota's iron ore was being
manufactured in this state. During
the legislative session of 1909 and
while the tonnage tax was pending,
word came that the United States
Steel corporation had agreed to build
a steel plant at Duluth costing $6,-
100000; that promise seemed to turn
many against the bill; from that
promise, and its performance those
opposing tonnage tax legislation
spell out an implied, although not a
legal contract between the state and
the iron ore interests, by which the
state in consideration of the develop.
ment of the steel manufacturing in.
dustry was to drop the tonnage tax
| 1t such an understanding can BIZ
fairly claimed, the iron interests hav.
surely kept the compact, for toda!
Duluth has at Morgan Park grea
steel plant, costing not the six O.
eight millions Of the promise, bu
more than twenty-five million; on
of the finest, most complete and mos
! up to date steel plants in the world
Moreover, a number of new and i'm
portant plants are promised, and vii
no doubt be built, thus making Min
nesota foremost in the development
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living, and is wonderful example
to industry in general.
Many of the larger corporations
are exerting their influence to check
advancing prices. Advancing prices
and advancing wages have reached
the danger line. There may be some
readjusting to be done but the policy
of playing tag with the proposition
already has alarmed students of
business and finance. The expressed
policy of the Steel Corporation at
this time is very encouraging.
The Steel Corporation is now op.
Grating at little better than 80 per
cent capacity Skillings' Review.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-01-09
TO ORGANIZE.

The Minnesota Potato Growers Ex-
change will be organized at meet
ing called to be held at Little Falls
January 26 and 81. Articles of in
corporation and bylaws proposed
by the temporary board of directors
will be submitted for approval. Any
potato or produce shipping associa-
ton, incorporated under the laws of
the state, is entitled to one delegate.
Communities that desire representa-
ito at the meeting should organize.
Full particulars can be obtained on
application to county agents or to
Hugh ]. Hughes, State Capitol, st.
Paul, secretary of the temporary
board of directors.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-01-09
JUDGE GARY
SAYS SOMETHING
MAKES PATRIOTIC REQUEST
FOR MODERATION IN
PRICES.

The patriotism of the Steel Cor
poration, and its business wisdom
not only with reference to its own
affairs but to the country at large, is
splendidly illustrated in the state
ment of Judge Gary in New York
Dec. 80 when he said:
"This is a time for moderation,
even at the risk of some sacrifice.
Demand is such that prospective
purchasers, we are Informed, are ac-
tually paying materially larger prices
but we think, taking everything in
to consideration, we should be JUS
titled in insisting on OR accepting adj
vances at this time. If we did
fear it would have an influence in
increasing the general high cost of
living"
There is no doubt that if the Steel
Corporation, and the large independ-
ent, should encourage it, that prices
for steel and steel products would
advance heavily, by the simple pro-
cess of accepting bids for as early
deliveries as possible. The buyers
would cheerfally bid the prices up
themselves.
This conservative attitude of the
Steel Corporation is not new. 1t has
long been its policy, and this policy
is designed to maintain the industry
at as near a normal position as pos
sible, and eliminate the great fluc-
tuations which the industry expert
enced from time to time when it was
controlled by many smaller enter
prises operating entirely independ-
ent of each other. Under those con-
ditions booms were followed by pros
stration of the industry, aud the same
was felt by the mines, and the mer-
chants of the mining communities, in
such degree that bankruptcy and
want were experienced. The Steel
Corporation policy is to stimulate
sthe industry in every legitimate way
when conditions begin to sag, and
when they begin to boom to check
unhealthy expansion. This has re-
suited in permanent prosperity in
the iron mining regions, and this in
telligent governing power in a great
industry tends to maintain prosperity
on a healthy plane. The attitude
of the Steel Corporation at this time
should tend to check the high cost Of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-01-09
COUNCIL MEETING.

In another place in this paper will
be found the proceedings of the or
ganization meeting of the city
council held Tuesday evening. It
will be noticed that all but two of
last years officers were reappointed
to the several positions so acceptably
filled by them during the past year
and salary increases were granted.
The reappointments meet with the
favor of the citizens. Among the
new appointments are those of A. w,
Nelson as city attorney and liver Wis
ted as police officer. The council
contains only one new member this
year, Louis Champa, who succeeds
Alderman Somero. While three
were chosen, at the last election two
of the old members were reelected.
The council started business with a
vim as the proceedings show.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-01-09
COUNTY CLUB MEETING.

The date for the annual meeting
of the St. Louis County Club of
which Geo. L. Brozich of this city is
president, has been set as Thursday,
January 10Th and the meeting will
be held at Duluth. Several dele
gates from the Commercial Club and
other clubs of thic city will attend
the meeting. L. J. White, C. A.
Dahlgren and Mrs. Peter Schaefer
have been named by the Commercial
Club and Mrs. w. D. Gallagher and
Mrs. E. C. Jones will represent the
Ely Mothers Club. Other clubs
have not as yet named delegates,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-01-09
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING.

The Ely Finnish Evang. Lutheran
Church held it's annual meeting Sun
day and chose officers for the ensu-
ing year. Rev. d. Ruotsolainen was
chosen as pastor being reelected
without dissenting voice. Other
officers elected were:
Nick Alfalfa, president.
Andrew Koivisto, treasurer
Gabriel Hipakka, secretary.
Trustees for three years-Henry
Palo, Andrew Sipola and Matt Saari.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1920-01-09
MOOSE HAVE BIG TIME.

The Loyal Order of Moose had an
excellent meeting Monday evening
and large number of members were
present. After the business of the
evening a supper was served. The
meeting was held in the new Moose
hall over the M. j. Murphy store.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-24
UNCLE SAM REAPS RICH
HARVEST OF SHEKE|S 5


washington Nov II s4 Ii.4 NI<H s.
stock up on whisky and UttE| I1N17t
before the great dFouth" UIt0.&| [*f<
the treasury St1nNne.nUQ IN fn4HH <A&&
year. or about unokfnnfkh of tNA xax*
ernmeat'g total fwxununN m nf&4 &&H
DAYS. the internal revenue NsiyoAu Ae&
nouncAd today.
With the 10 On llKhf Nince The w.
vent OF the dry era. such frreuuf4 4s&
all but vanishing. pkit'Hi4 HaI6 ass
future taxea upon Distilled gNiti<4
Withdrawn from hen4eA uaftAt&is#e
FOR non-bevamge pnfIe&4e pffh*f
win not reach 1tastwnnkfefh n <H*'
present years ,recaiNSA
Classified returns m WHISKY ttN<*
show some infereatliIs kw0upn az NN<
ures as Indicating public demand rfI1z
20 July I last year. Distilled Gli<|[&
including the choicest hourtoua e4&
ryea. likewise fanenN brands Of nct<EH.
contributed the haavianf r<rre0ieRH
with xe1 0on nhn ~ 1alind fNtmeNt&&
liquors paid Sti uua.AaB h1NMnTa MN4
wholesale malt dealers pNid xHt .1VVf f24
Apparently relatively Nnali rs
eentAge OF taxes was derived from fsI4
sale of ntampa Is sewer axptrtS4
nroducts from the disiiileries. only zz@.
oo0 being 80 secured,
Reports show that the total Ia
revenues from intaxleanta amount -
only Isl per cent. " the FevemNe&
from all sourcesF tn ahe pre~waP dare
however llauor revenues made uH
nearly one-haif q internal revenue r.
eeipta.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-24
NO ARRESTS MADE
RESULT LYNCHINC
Negro Who Committed Crime
Dragged Through Streets
, and Hanged.

Tyiertown. Miss. Nov, 2t--No ar
rests have peen made here so FAR IN
connection with the Iynching OF Harry
Jacobs, negro. who was taken from
the courtroom after members OF moi
had been refused admission.
Tyiertown was quiet today following
Yesterdays excitement. The body OF
Jacobs, hanged 10 tree after being
dragged through the streets from the
axle Of an automobile. was cut down
and buried. The negro lynched yes
terdRv was a brother OF hen Jacobs.
lynched two weeks ago. The brothers
were SAID 20 have confessed to attacks
upon white women.
A special term Of court had been
convened yesterday 10 try Jacobs, IL
was during the selection Of petit jurors
that the mob stormed the courtroom
After forcing an entrance 10 the
courtroom, deaplte efforts Of court ofii-
cIals and others 20 prevent violence
the negro was solzed, a rope placed
about his neck and dragged two blocks
through the main street OF the town
after which tho rome was tied 10 tho
axle OF an automobile, which DRAGGED
him to Magree'r creek bridge. where
the ilfciess body was swung TO the
limb OF q tree and riddled with bullets
Cleveland Strange OF Jayess, Miss,
was accidentally shot through tho alb
domen during tho ARRAY and -
snid 20 be In ~ critical, condition.
Strange IN said 10 have been hitting the
negro over the head with pistol, hold.
ing II bv the barrel, when the pistol
was discharged, tho load taking erect
In the stomach. Tie was taken 10
hospital at McComb, Miss.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-24
TUMULTU0US GREETING
Prince and American Wife Ar.
rive in Athens.

Athena. Nov. III. N. s)--Prince
Christopher. Of Greece. brother Of ex-
King Constantine accompanied by his
American wife. the former Mrs. VIII
liam u. Leeds, arrived In Athens to-
day ana were given tumultous greet
Ing.
Prince Andrew has also arrived hero
from Switzerland. Christopher ana
Andrew are FIRST of the exiled Greek
princes 10 return home since former
Premier Vnnlzelo8 was put out OF
power by th6N monarchlHts In the gem
eral election.
Nncn they arrived az the railway
station they were seized by enthuHl-
astie friends and carried shoulder high
20 the street. 4 large crowd filied tho
streets. The princes wcr pcted with
flowers The streets were decorated
with flags and there was a procession
with brass bands
A mernbcr Of tie RhRltis cabinet
stated that Constantine will soon re-
turn from Lucerne Relief In growing
IN ofiicinl circles that Great Britain
will persuade France not 20 undertake
drastic Interference In Creek affairs
when Constantine comes lack
Premier RhailiH believes TINT thore
viii be no international dispute over
The return of Constantine
Il hope for "a kuccrRatul result % our
negotiations with the powers" said tho
premier.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-24
EIGHT SALOONS CLOSED
Judge Lands Issues Tempo
rarY Injunction.

Chicago, Nov. 24.-Temporary in
functions closing eight saloons and
cafes for violation of the liquor laws,
were granted today by Judge X. M:
Lands. tt
Atty:-Gen. Brundage, OF Illinois, has
filed bills for iniunctions closing seven
ty-two other places as public nui-
sances. The defendants have been or
dered to appear before Judge Lands
this afternoon.
The federal grand jury investigating
recent liquor cases. today returned in
dictments against thirty-one persons.
involved in the Mike de Pike" Heitier
case. Heitler was arrested recently on
complaint Of saloonkeepers, that
Heitler and his associates had sold
them whisky and then conspired with
Chicago policemen to steal the liquor
back from them. Those indicted in
cludes besides Heitler, q. II Waten
~ ID. Nebelcamp, officials of the
Grand Dad distillery, Louisville, KY;
one police sergeant and five policemen;
Albert Perlman and Mandel Greenburg
partners Of Heitler: James O'Leary. n
saloonkeeper and bookmaker. and the
owners OF many well-known cafes and
saloons.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-24
CANADIANS ASHAMED OF
CONDITIONS in IRELAND
Blames U. s. President for
Not Ending Struggle
h& Months Ago.

Washington. Nov 24.-Canada re.
Dudiates Sir Hamar Greenwood, British
home secretary, for Ireland, Emmett
,Rockett Burke, official OF the self-de-
termination league for Ireland. OF
Canada, sent here to attend the hear
ings Of the Irish commission. declared
yesterday.
Canadians are ashamed OF the afro
cities in Ireland being done in the
name of Sir Hamar Greenwood, a
former Canadian. and his fellow mur-
derers." said Burke. s.,
I'VE In Canada would not stand for
English or any other machine guns
being turned on thousands of inoffen-
sive people watching a ball game.
Americans, who by their silent ac-
duiescence, condone these atrocities by
so-called civilized army share the
responsibility OF the English people.
One cannot forget that Americas chief
executive could have ended this tragic
struggle months ago"
According to Burke, pro-Trish senti-
ment in Canada is rapidly increasing.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-24
HARDING GRIPS
GREASY HANDS
"That's All Right, Boys, Had
Them Myself" He Tells
Panama Employees.
MAKES INSPECTION TRIP

Crlstobal. Nov. s4.-Q. N. s.)--Nak-
ing his first inspection trip through the
Panama canal, President elect Warren
q, Harding today greeted canal en-
ployes In overalls and high officials in
spick- -and-span white suits alike.
When several engineers and others
with groasy hands hesitatod to shake
all right, boys. rye had greasy hands
myself" and proceeded to grip greet
The Harding party left crlstobal
early today aboard n mine sweeper,
travelling aH far as the famous Gatun
lock. where Gov, Harding, OF the canal
zone, was 70 Join the party. Senator
proceed 20 Bi'boa, whore he will pay
his respects TO President Porras. OF
Panama, In n formal call,
Brief speech Tonight. -
Tonight Senator Harding win have
dinner with Gov, Harding and other
Americans In the canal xone. and tho
president-elect may make brief
speech.
The Harding party win remain ut
Anoon until Friday. on Thursday tho
senator plans 10 play golf In the MORN
Ing and have dinner with the president
OF Panama Friday and win have an
inspect the canal fortincations.
Tho tropical heat Ia not botherina the
president -elect q bit, but Mrs. Harding
says she would like II better II Il were
not 40 hot. But she In standing up to
the weather change very we'll.
Employees Ask Conference.
Canal zone employees have asked n
conference with Senator Harding 60
seek higher wages and better working
conditions.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-24
EXPECT BATTLE
ON TARIFF ISSUE
Divergence Of Opinion Over
How High a Wall Congress
Will Build.
KANSAN ANSWERS CRITICS

Washington, Nov. 2l,--A hard fought
battle over prospective tariu legisla-
ton in the new the sixty-seventh con-
gress, when II Ia called In special or
extra session by President Elect Hard
ing next yearf, Is anticipated by both
republican aud democratic leaders OF
congress. they stated today.
While most OF them decline 10 be
quoted for publication, canvass OF
the tariff situation as II has already
begun TO develop at tho capitol dis
closed wide divergence OF private
opinion as To. show how high tariff wall
the new administration ana congress is
likely to build,
Certain republican senator's voiced
the opinion that there would not be en-
acted the high protective tariH OF the
old fashioned republican kind, Other
republican senators were equally insls-
tent that American producers we're en-
titled TO tariif that would shut out
cheaply made foreign products with
which they could not hope to success
fully compete
A few OF these senators. who are
from western or mlddle-western states,
declared the agricultural interests OF
those sections, as well as OF tho south,
will demand the highest practicable
tariff on a agricultural product, es-
peclnlly wneAt, wool IL Nnotner
American product. they added, which
Is badly in need OF protection.
one development fthe day. was the
issuance OF statement by Senator
Charles Curtis. OF Kansas, republican
whip" OF the senate. which he hit
back al the criticism OF his advocacy
OF a billion dollar tarift bill.
In his statement, he charged his
critics with not having taken the time
20 study the imports OF last year.
Then. the imports amounted TO s5,O0u,-
100000 and the revenue collected on
imports was Is per cent. SO II some
duties were restored our revenues
would total 81 100000, 600"
His critics. he declared seem TO want
the farmers OF this country to "lose
their markets for products because un.
der the existing laws. which certain In,
terests are seeking 20 defend, foreign
products are entering this country free
Under republican policies. duties on
luxuries were high while the present
tariff on luxuries Ia low A high tariff
on imported iuxuries alone would yield
this country millions each year"
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-24
DEATH LIST in IRELAND
NOW APPROACHES As
Jails at Dublin Crasnmed With
Prisonars. Two More
Victims Die.

London. Nov. 24.-@fl. M. 4. 1.-TWO
persons dled at Cork today from
wounds received when bomb was
thrown in Patrick street. Sixteen per-
sons were injured. There was renewed
activities by the British troops and
black, and tan policemen at Dublin
Throughout the night. Pedestrians
were stopped in the streets and
searched
The night porter at the Hotel Gres-
ham. In Dublin. where British army
officers were killed by gunner Sunday
morning has been arrested The jails
at Dublin are crammed with prisoners.
More than 100 arrests were made in
Dublin and environs during the past
twenty-four hours.
The death list In Ireland in disorders
since last Saturday is approaching
rorty-five.
An outbreak occurred at Bailaylong-
ford. where Edmund Carmondy. ci-
william, was shot by black and tans.
During the military and police raids
in the Dublin district the residence of
Archbishop Walsh was raided and Will
liam Kelly. the Archbishop's valet, was
arrested.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-24
TurkArmyEnterS
CabitaI armenia

CQastantinople, Nov, 2i,-lt is re-
pops ~ from Turkish source that
III SE capital of Armenia. has been
81 sd bv the Turkish nationalist
& as OF Mnstapha Kemal Pasha.
Y ~ Leauue Takes Action.
6eneva Nov, 24,-(A. P)-Action in
AAformity with the resolution for Ar
&fenlan intervention recently passed
>Sy the assembly OF the league OF ma.
,tions was taken today by the council
OF the league.
Message TO Wilson.
New York. Nov. 2t,--The assembly OF
the league OF nations, meeting In
Geneva has sent q communication re-
garding American corporations in Arr
menian affairs TO President Wilson. ac-
cording to q oablegram received at the
near east relief headquarters here to-
day. a
Tho message was from Walter George
Smith, OF philadelphia, one OF the Amer
lean delegates TO the international
hill Armenian conference which also
has been In session in the Swiss city.
He said the communication TO the pres
ident was decided upon at yesterdays
meeting OF the assembly.