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The Ely miner., 1921-05-27
The Roman sestertius.

Sestertius is the Latin name for a
Roman coin meaning half of the third,
that is, two and half, from "semi''
meaning half and "tertius" meaning
third.
When silver coinage was introduced
in Rome in 26S B. c., with the copper
as a unit, the silver sestertius was
valued at 21s asses. The standard as
retained only one-fourth of its original
weight. The sestertius was equiva-
lent to the original libral as; and, as
accounts had formerly been made in
terms of the libral as, they were now
made in terms of the sestertii. After
the first Punic war, which ended 241
B. c., the sestertius ceased to be
coined. The weight of the as was many
times reduced. In PIT B. G. the de-
narius was made equal to 16 asses
and the sestertius to asses. With
the reorganization of the coinage sys-
TEN under Augustus (63 B. G. to II
A. d. a copper sestertius Of asses
was coined under the control of the
senate. This was about 4 cents ir
United States money.
The Ely miner., 1921-05-27
JOHN IN LOVE.

Synopsis.-rAe author tells of his
acquaintance with the hero of one
of the most remarkable adventures
ever recorded. From a manuscript
left by his friend he has vividly set
out the strange happenings which
brought together a brave virginia
gentleman and a Princess of Mars.
In the Arizona hills John Carter,
mining prospector and ex-Confed-
crate soldier, fleeing from a war
party of Apaches, takes refuge in
a cave the atmosphere OF which
has a remarkable effect on him.
Yielding to his influence he sinks
into Inconsistencies, his last
thoughts centered on the glow from
the planet Mars. Awaking, Carter
realizes that he has, in some In
comprehensive manner, been trans
ported to, Mars. He Ii captured by
Tars Tarkas and a party of Mar
tan warriors. He Is conveyed, a
prisoner, to a Martian city. Three
days later a feet of warships from
the neighboriRg state of Helium is
attacked by Carter's captors, the
green Martians. One of the air
ships is captured. Among the prts-
oners is a young woman of a race
different. from the green Martians
and closely resembling the women
of the earth. Carter ascertains
that the fair prisoners name IS
Dejah Thoris, granddaughter of the
jeddak, or ruler. of Helium. Ac-
cording to custom she is doomed
to die by torture. He fights for her
and assures her of his sympathy.
John learns the language and be-
comes a chieftain. though still a
nominal prisoner.
The Ely miner., 1921-05-27
Women PROVING More Polite.

1t is not an uncommon sight now to
see young girl get UP and offer her
seat in the subway to an elderly wom-
an, whose entrance has been ignored
by the male passengers. Such usual
ly brings some blushing humble man
to his feet with a stammering offer Of
"haye my seat" but the climax was
reached the other evening in an up
town restaurant when middle-aged
woman took seat at the same table
with one of her own sex, stranger
to her, and on finishing dinner politely
inquired:
do you mind if 1 smokeT'-New
York Sun.
The Ely miner., 1921-05-27
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never
Suspect 1t
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected.

Judging from reports from druggists
who are constantly IN direct touch with
the public, there is one preparation that
has been very successful in overcoming
these conditions. The mild and healing
influence of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root il
soon realized. It stands the highest for
its remarkable record of success.
An examining physician for one of the
prominent Life Insurance Companies, in
an interview on the subject, made the as
tonishing statement that one reason why
SO many applicants for insurance are re-
jected is because kidney trouble is so
common to the American people, and the
large majority of those whose applica-
tions are declined do not even suspect
that they have the disease. 1t is on sale
at all drug stores in bottles of two sizes,
medium and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for
sample b,ttle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
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specifc.

A traveller who alighted from the
train in small Southern town was
greeted by a eolored porter, who
shouted at him: "Palace hotel, boss"
and grabbed the travellers baggage,
and the latter said: ''Wait minute,
Rastus. Is this hotel American or
EurooeanY And Rastus replied: II
dunno, boss, but think they's Irish"
San Francisco Chronicle.
The Ely miner., 1921-05-27
Embarrassing Moment.

prided myself on my verse. Imag-
Inc my embarrassment when / visited
an editor to dispose of what consid-
cred gem" and this conversation
ensued:
'We can't use your poem." said the
editor.
rs it too long?" l asked.
But the editor was exasperated by
this time.
'Yes," he shouted, ''too long and too
wide, and too thick. Chicago Ameri-
can.
The Ely miner., 1921-05-27

al Looked Down at Her, Her Beautiful
Face Upturned, and Her Wonderful
Eyes Opening Up the Very Depth
Of Her Soul"
been perfecting for ages, which per-
NIT them to throw upon screen a
perfect image Of what Is transpiring
upon any planet and upon many of
the stars.
'.If, then, you are so familiar with
earthly things" I asked, "why Is 1t
that you do not recognize me as iden-
teal with the Inhabitants of that plan
etY'
She smiled again as one might in
bored indulgence Of a questioning
child.
Because, John Carter" she replied,
NEARLY every planet and star having
atmospheric conditions at all ap-
preaching those ef Barseom, shows
forms of animal life almost identical
with you and me; and, further, Earth
The Ely miner., 1921-05-27
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

Warning! Unless you see the name
@Bayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting genuine Aspirin pre-
scribed by physicians for twenty-one
years and proved ssfe by millions.
Take Aspirin only as told in the Bayer
package for Colds, Headache, Neural
gia, Rheumatism, Earache. Toothache,
Lumbago and for Pain. Handy tin
boxes Of twelve Bayer Tablets Of As
pirin cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark Of Bayer Manufacture of
Monoaceticacidester Of Salicycacid.-
Adv.
The Ely miner., 1921-05-27
CHAPTER vii.
Love-Makinq on Mars.

Following the battle with the air
ships, the community remained within
the city for several days, abandoning
the homeward march until they could
feel reasonably assured that the ships
would not return; for to be caught
on the open plains with cayalcade
of chariots and children was far from
the desire of even so warlikA \ people
as the green Martians.
The Ely miner., 1921-05-27
Must Take a Present.

The woman who used to look upon a
wedding invitation as a social victory
now has daughter who includes such
things in the list of monthly bills
Dallas News.
The Ely miner., 1921-05-27
Men and Women,

Man cannot degrade woman without
himself falling into degradation; he
cannot elevate her without at the same
time elevating himself. = Alexander
Walker.
The Ely miner., 1921-05-27
Would change Things sadl,

"It is healthier to be cremated,"
says an English physician. Maybe so.
but for our part we know we should
never be the same man again.
The Ely miner., 1921-05-27
Better Way.

'aThe romantic wooer promises to
die for a girr' "Well?" 1.-The prosaic
husband gets his life insured"
The Ely miner., 1921-05-27

Your cup of joy will never run
over if the bartender is allowed to
handle the bottle.
The Ely miner., 1921-05-27
Just So.

"We ordinary people never get in
vited to a house party" "Yes, we
have lot of luck that we don't ap-
preciate."
The Ely miner., 1921-05-27

The republic of haiti covers an area,
about equal to that Of the state Of
Massachusetts.
The Ely miner., 1921-05-27

A business man always reads the
postscript of women's letters first.
The New York herald., 1921-05-24
Army Orders
spec,di Despatch 70 THE Nrw YosK HrRALp
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington. ID. c.. May %

These army orders have been made public :
1NFANTHT-Capt. Q. S, Rolfe assigned
10 Twenty eighth Infantry. report command
ing General Second Corps Area, TO Camp
Capt u. II. Spauldng, 70 Sixteenth Infantry
Camp Dis: Capt. NJ. 8. F'cy. 10 Forty-first
Infantry. camp Meade; Capt. j. d. Powers
to Forty-seventh Infantry. Camp Lewis:
Capta a. c. l0uGhlin, G. q. Morgan, w. T.
Sherwood. Barlow winston. J. II. Young
aud w stuart Zimmerman 70 tho tanks
Camp Meade
FIELD RTILLERY- r.. VI. Howell
Artillery. Camp Stottenburg. TO San Fran
cisco. then 10 Manila and report 70 com
mandinR General. Capt. Larry McHale,
assigned 10 First Provisional Philippine
Francisco. then 10 Manila and report to
commanding General.
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT--These Of
fcers to Watertown, Mass, and report to
noiogy. Capt w. Il. DeebIc. Jr., and Capt
y. r. Arthur. proving ground. Aberdeen;
Capt y. II. Olmstcd University OF Wis
eonsin; Capts. ". ~. Joiner. Robert y.
Kunz. G. y. Hart, T.. y. Brick. proving
GENERAL. sTAr'T--Thcso officers detailed
as instructors n general service schools
Fort Lcavenworth: Col. Y. L. Miles, infan-
.ry Cot !. NJ. Morgan. cavalry Col. 4. s..
HENRY. Llcut.-Col Edgar 4. Mycr, infantry,
Lieut.. Col Clarence Deems, Ir.. y. Az.
Lieut.. Col Alvin q. voorhis. signal Corps
Lieut.. Col. Ernest Van y. Murphy, infantry.
MISCELLANEoUs-Ca y. NJ. MeRac.
air service, report TO commanding officer.
carlstrom Field. for duty First Lieut.. ".
L, Jones' cavalry. resigned. Major u A..
Parker. Judge Advocate-Gcnerars Depart
ment, to his city; Capt. w. y. Maxwell,
NJ. Tuttle. infantry, resigned; Major d. H.
Torrey. infantry, detailed In Adjutant Cen
orar's Department
The New York herald., 1921-05-24
PACIFIC COAST BASE
DEFEATED IN SENATE
Economy Forces Clip Another
Large Item From Naval
Appropriation Bill.
BIG PERSONNEL OPPOSED
Attempt Will Be Made to Cut
Number of Men From 120,-
900 to 100000.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-Another sue
cessful attack BY economy forces in the
Senate against the s495. 900. 900 naval
appropriation bill resulted to-day in de-
feat Of the naval committees plan to
establish a Pacific coast base at Ala
media. BY a vote of 40 to so the item
was stricken from the bill
Advocates of reduction in naval ex-
penditures then launched a drive to re-
duce the navy enlisted personnel from
10000, as recommended by the Senate
committee, to 100000 men, as voted by
the House. A vote on this question went
over until tomorrow, but with predic-
tions OF a closer result than that on the
Alameda base appropriation.
In the vote on the Alameda provisions
eighteen Republicans joined with twenty
two Democrats in opposition The COM
mittee amendment would have granted
an initial appropriation of sl.50o.0OO to
start dredging on the new site and au-
thorized the Government 10 accept free
upward of 5000 acres of land for the
site.
No further effort is planned TO restore
the Alameda base provisions, according
tc Senator Poindexter in charge Of the
bill.
In the opening fight on the enlisted
personnel. Senators La Toilette and
Lenroot urged economy in naval ap-
preparations. The former, in an address
of about three hours. charged that cor
rupt'' influences were working for large
appropriations for profits on Govern
ment armor plate and armor contracts.
He charged existence of an 'armor
ring" and in this connection named the
Bethlehem. Midvale and Carnegie Steel
companies.
Urging reduction Of the bill to the
100000 personnel voted by the House,
Senator Lenroot said there was no possi-
bility of war with any great Power in
the next five years. For this reason, he
said. a larger personnel was not needed
to man ships which would be "junkcd"
in few years
Referring to what he termed the
referendum of the last election, Sena-
tor Lenroot added:
IF this bill could be submitted to a
popular vote it wouldn't get as many
votes as Cox. 1t wouldn't carry single
State. The country does not support
the committee in these increased appro-
priations."
The New York herald., 1921-05-24

seem to have been well discounted and
their effects on sentiment are negligible
There has been hardening Of demand
Tor public utilities, on which future con
sruetive market operat tions seem 10 rest.
Those issues have supplied strength TO
the rest Or tho market in recent trading,
more especially Montreal Power and
Shawinigan. The new stock issue ot
the Bell Telephone Company or Canada,
Ltd, Is meeting fair demand from share
hclders. to whom Il Is being offered in
the proportion or one in four. The pulp
and the paper securities are still under
pressure, although their tone is improv-
ing.
No doubt that the Canadian Govern
ment viii enter soon the New York
market for extensive financing is ex-
pressed here. The matter ii is UNDER
stood. is being discussed, but no definite
decision about il has been reached or is
one likely to be made for a little time. at
least. The last financing carried on by
the Government was OF temporary ma
ture and a study OF the general status
Of finances seems to make necessary a
large loan soon. For one thing. expected
revenue from all sources viii fall this
year more than s60.000.000 short of
actual revenue needed and something
must be done by the Finance Minister to
bolster up income. Canadians do not
like the idea of taking additional debt
on their shoulders, but realize that such
an operation is positively essential. The
Canadian National Railways are big
revenue consumers and until that situa-
ton shall be Strengthened out and means
found for their equitable and profitable
management little in the way of debt
relief can be expected
The New York herald., 1921-05-24
sugar Outlook Promising.


An interesting development is that
which has tai.en place in the sugar in
dustry The Atlantic Sugar Refinery in
St John has made two large shipments
for export to England in recent weeks
and it is stated that the company is still
working on large contracts. 1t is esti-
mated that in the last two weeks no
less than 100000 pounds of refined
sugar have peen shipped. The sugar is
being carried by the boats OF the Cana
dian Merchant Marine and landed at
Manchester Reports from st. John
state that the outlook for export busi-
ness in ,ir is most promising and
holds out greater prospect than when
the trade was stopped by embargo soon
after the signing of the armistice. The
inland refine,s report fairly brisk de-
mand for sugar, and, with their inven-
tories written down generously, the COM
panics are able to take full advantage
OF the improving conditions in the trade
There is also revival in the candy
industry Many Importers OF confec-
tionery are planning aggressive sales
campaigns FOR lines of United States and
English reputation. formerly known in
Canada by name only. A large New
england organization is taking most
aggressive stand in that connection.
The pulp and the paper companies,
labor agreement still arc operating ag-
gressively. On all sides reports from
the industry take on an cncourag ginS
tone. and 1t Is stated that the companies
have every chance Of continuing to oper-
ate actively for considerable time. The
Riordon unsettlement Is still an impor-
tsnt factor in the industry. Sharehold-
ers of the Riordon Company, on whom
rests the onus of subscribing the neces-
sary new operating capital, are not Civ
ing the company the support expected
OF them. They have until June to take
up its new securities. If they fail to
rally around the company the only al
Tentative will be complete reorganizs-
ton. Many, including the shareholders
themselves. are of the opinion that such
action. although extreme, would be the
best possible thing for the company. be-
cause in its present status it cannot
operate successfully. The company con-
trolls the largest single timber limits in
tho world, exceeding the total forest re-
sources of New Brunswick or Prince Ed
ward Island.
The New York herald., 1921-05-24
Bank of Montreal Gains.

The statement of the Bank of Montreal
Tor six months ended on April 30 shows
profits amounting to $1.910.077 against
S1.S02.5s6 for the preceding correspond
ing period. The total amount available
for distribution came TO $3.161 .927. from
which dividends of s1,320,000 and small
deductions for taxes, &c, were made.
leaving balance. carried to profit and
loss, of Si.531 .927 against sl.251,S50 at
the end of the last fiscal pear.
The New York herald., 1921-05-24
Lumber Trade Fairly Active.

The lumber business is fairly active.
bat demand in it Is fitful. The outlook is
moro encouraging however, especially In
the middle West and on the Pacific
coast.
In bond market circles a fair amount
of activity Is noted. New issues of good
cs.lfbre are meeting excellent reception,
bat industrial and company issues are
being distributed more slowly. Provin-
cial and municipal bonds arc being abb
eorbed freely and in some ways belying
the times.
The Canadian stock market situation
coptinues TO improve. There has been an
apprecable increase in public interest
during the last few weeks and prices
have been marked up gradually. Here
and there, OF course. have occurred
sharp breaks. but suct Developments
The New York herald., 1921-05-24
Polish Duties Suspended.

WASHINGTON May %. - Discrimina-
tory duties on tonnage imported in ves-
sells of Poland and the free city of Dam
zig have been suspended by Presidential
proclamation, effective May 6. The sus-
pension will continue as long as recipro-
cal exemption is granted American YES
sells and their cargoes, the proclamation
published to-day declared
The New York herald., 1921-05-24
DISCHARGES IN BANKRUPTCY.

The following discharges in bankruptcy
were granted in the United States District
Court Monday by Judge Augustus n. Hand ::
9. a. @. MEYER. Philip II. O. Hanlon, Abra-
ham kartz. James ". Johngonxe Sarah
Schessingcr, Frederick, Schlsssingar Leon
Pciler, Abraham Cohen. John Katsaros
David Sax. Clarence y. Friedlandcr
Charles Markowitz. Max Fucker. Handel,
Iianklnson Carvalho. Samuel Littman
Nettie l.. Everton, Louis X. Ellenbogen
Dauhe Rosendorf, Gilman e. Gittelman
The New York herald., 1921-05-24
Fire Record

4. NJ. Loss.
2:i5-2si w. 46th ST.. unknown NO damage
3:O5--t2I W. S3d ST.; knickerbocaer
Electrotypc co. .............. Unknown
3.io--I39 Madison St: Taiaslsy Cloth.
r. NJ.
1:f5--ia5th st. and Broadway; fence Triflinr
f2.i5--ial W. seth St; Daniel firsh-
man .Triflfng
:3o-ia2 ay. @: Elizabeth Sayls Triring
The New York herald., 1921-05-24
MoNTREAL CLOSING.

An advertisement IN TIC Lost and
Found columns Of THE NEW YORK
HERALD offers real possibility Of
recovering your lost property
The New York herald., 1921-05-24
Coal Rates Cut in Provinces.

OTTAWA. Ont, May 23.-The Board OF
Railway Commissioners to-day ordered
a 10 per cent. summer reduction in
freight rates on coal moved in the
prairie provinces The lower rate is
effective from June | to August 81.
The New York herald., 1921-05-24
CANADIAN BUSINESS
Is STILL IMPROVING
Industry. and Commerce Make
Rapid Strides Toward
Fairer Position.
BUYERS STRIKE Is BROKEN
Demand for Loans Is LesSened
as Earnings Are Increas-
ing, Say Bankers.

Specsal Despatch to THE NEW YORK HERALD
MONTREAL, May 23.-Many develop
n1ents OF the last week show that Can
ada's Industrial and commercial condi-
tions are making rapid strides TO more
equitable position. News of pending or
ders is more frequently heard, and trade
returns indicate that the so-called buy
ers' strike has been broken and retail
distribution is. again moving forward
more freely than in considerable time
past. Bankers state that there is q less
heavy demand for money because earn
.ngs are improving and commercial or
ganizations arc getting back to a po-
sition in which they find 1t easier to
carry themselves.
The long run of fine weather has had
n lot to do with the notable bettering of
conditions. Reports from western Cam
ada indicate q clearing OF sentiment
there The crop outlook holds out great
promise the weather being fine. with
generous amount OF warm night rains.
Seeding practically has been completed
in most sections. Business sentiment IN
western Canada has cleared consider
ably and distribution is on much larger
scale and growing daily.
The steel industry continues dull but
more hopeful attitude is being taken,
inasmuch as there is a greater proba-
bllity OF nearby placement of many
pending orders. The recent contract let
by the Canadian Government for steel
rails for their railways at the 500 has
had it's effect. Sydney, Nova Scotia. re-
ports that with the view of making pos
sble the acceptance by the Dominion
Steel Corporation of large rail orders
now in sight steel workers are ready to
accept a 10 per cent. cut in wages. The
Dominion Steel Corporation, with the
wage cut, could handle profitably steel
rail orders at S55 ton. Such business,
II placed, would be sufficient to keep
the company's large plant in full opera
tion until late in the autumn. Other
steel companies report Improvement in
demand. Fabricated steel is moving out
Internationally and demand for struc-
tural materials is showing betterment.
The New York herald., 1921-05-24

Special Despatch 10 TIE NEW YORK HElALD.
MONTREAL. May 23--Following is 2
summary OF transactions on the Mont
real Stock Exchange for the week end
ing May 81:
The New York herald., 1921-05-24
TORONTO STOCKS.

Specioi Despatch 10 THE NEw YoRK HERALD.
TORONTO, May 23-F'ollowing is a
summary Of transactions on the Toronto
Stock Exchage for the week ending May
2l.
The New York herald., 1921-05-24
WAR BONDS.
UNLISTED.
MONTREAL STOCKS.

Total sales--f.istcd shares. 1920; unlistc
: .I99; war bonds. ~ .0I4.45o.
The New York herald., 1921-05-24

The following schedules in bankruptcy we're
filed Monday in the United States District
Court:
ABRAHAM BORANS-Schedules OF Abraham
Borans. against whom a petition was filed
December f4. 1920 show liabilities OF
SlO.S1S, all unsecured claims and assets
given as unknown Louis Soil Is attorney
for the bankr1;pf
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-07-21
NO ROOM FOR THE "KNOCKER"
indianapolis Newspaper Tells q Few
Plain Truths, Straight Out From
the Shoulder.

Indianapolis Is fortunate In the quail
ity Of Its citizenship. We are the most
American OF the great centers in the
United States. We have few Of the
problems brought TO other municipali-
ties by allen elements. The city showed
front-rank progress In the recent CEN
sus report. II Is leading In building
construction and Industrial progress II
is not perfection. but Is much nearer
TO that goal than most cities and
should not be libeled' and slandered
even by few lightweights OF little or
no influence.
The residents OF Indianapolis know
the truth and are not deceived by the
city's traducers. but the effect on
strangers may be serious and In any
case cannot be OF advantage to any
one. Those whose stock In trade is de-
struction instead of construction,
hurtfulness instead Of helpfulness, are
pests who should be made aware of
that fact by the loyal, public-spirited
citizen. They may have TO be endured,
but IL should be In the contempt they
deserve and that will ignore them to
the point of osuacism.-Indianap
Star.