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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

more was to elapSe before the fact
that in Plymouth something had once
happened which merited celebration
and made such demand for the out
ward signs of remembrance as to in
sist upon visible manifestation. In
January, 1869, a club was started by
II young men Of Plymouth, and in
the following December they decided
to have dinner on December % In
commemoration of the landing of the
Pilgrims. Accordingly, upon that day
there was procession, and then a
dinner was eaten, and tOasts were CIV
en- in honor of the leaders among the
founders Of the settlement. The fol-
lowing year, on the one hundred and
fiftieth anniversary, the people here
again held a celebration, and this time
they had an Grafton described in the
record as words spoken with mod
esty and firmness," by Edward Wins
low, and there was also a poem by
Alexander Scammell. These COM
memorations went on through the
years of the Revolution until 1880, and
then came an unexplained gap of II
years until 1893, when the celebration
of the anniversary was again renewed
and continued thereafter with the
omission only of 1899. The ceremonies
expanded with the years. and a dis,
course by The clergyman and an adj
dress by some outsider Of distinction
became recognized Accomplishments OF
the proceedings.
In Boston the concentrations OF
the Pilgrims began with formal and
public celebration in 1898. There was
an elaborate dinner, very long list OF
toasts, including many which were
both contemporary and political, much
speech making, and an Elegant and
Patriotic Ode" by Mr.. Thomas Paine
was duly sung, doubtless with ardent
enthusiasm.
From these modest beginnings in
Plymouth and Boston the celebrations
Of what came to be called "Forefa.
Tiers Day" multiplied beyond enumer
alton, following the migrations of the
Mayfiower descendants and of the
children Of New England across the
continent, until now, in ever-increas
ing numbers, the anniversary Of the
landing in 1920 is marked and cele
brated with each recurring year from
the Atlantic to the Pacific.
It was in 1920, at the two hundredtt
anniversary, that Daniel Webster de
livered his famous plymouth Ora
ton" And here's an interesting
thing: A prophecy made by Webster
in that immortal Grafton was fulfilled
! hundred years later. Webster sale
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

interested in this great national play
ground.
During my incumbency as a repre-
sentative in congress from the Twenty
first district of New York
introduced, on April 81, 1916, a bill
(H. r. 14,995) to appropriate 81, 545,3
for the improvement of this park in
accordance with plans approved by the
secretary of war.
After a public hearing before the
committee on appropriations favorable
action was taken by congress on the
project and an initial appropriation in
the sum of $4,000 having been made
on July 1, 1916, toward the construc-
ton of a field house, the wings were
erected and since then have been in
very effective use.
1.-The measure was re-introduced by
me on April 2, 1917 Oh. R. 98), but
further appropriations were deferred
because Of the subsequent declaration
of war, a considerable part of the
property being used thereafter by the
War department for military purposes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

in his peroration, picturing
an assemblage 100 years
later which would recount
the nations advancement:
On the morning Of that
day. although it will not
disturb us In our repose,
the voice of exclamation
and gratitude commencing
on the Rock of Plymouth
shall be transmitted
through millions of the
sons of the Pilgrims until
1t loses itself in the MUIR
murs Of the Pacific seas.
Now, Senator Lodge, In
his tercentenary grafton
quoted this fine passage.
And as he spoke the words
President Calvin Coolidge,
then governor of Massa-
chusetts, sitting in the an
cient, rush-bottomed chair
of Carver, the Pilgrim gov
ernor, talked by telephone
across the continent with
Governor Stephens of Cali
fornia at Sacramento. Thus
was Webster's prophecy OF
1920 fulfilled In 1920.
AS to the meaning Of the
landing of the Pilgrims, 1t
can be no more fittingly
put than it was put by Cal
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
A Fish Story.

1t was an angling match. For four
hours 20 competitors had sat upon the
river bank and fished.
Then the weighers-in went round.
Man after man had the same story,
mo luck at ALL" Only one had caught
fish and that could not be found. He
had mislaid it somehow.
1t was not until he got home late
that night and had some trouble in
opening his door that he discovered it.
1t had slipped into the end of his latch
key.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

VI TIE OCludI
landing on Plymouth
Rock, but Thanksgiving Day, in one
Of its aspects. is sort of preliminary
celebration. In fact, we Americans,
In our subconscious minds, link up
Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims of
Plymouth, just as we do Christmas
with the jolly Dutch burghers of New
Amsterdam.
1t would be fascinating to have the
Pilgrims back again at Plymouth at
Thanksgiving or Forefathers' Day and
watch their faces and view their
establishment.
The present looks of the place
example, there is the new canopy over
the Rock which has replaced the
sturdy but decidedly unloved granite
structure that long did duty. And the
fact that it was erected by the So
ciety of the Colonial Danes of Amer
lea would complicate the story.
They might not recognize the statue
of Massasoit, erected by the indie
pendent Order Of Red Men, until they
had read the inscription. Anyway,
MaSsasoit is entitled to a statue as
good friend Of the Pilgrims. He was
head chief of the Wampanoags whose
lands extended from Cape Cod to Mar
ragansett bay. He made, in 1921, an
offensive and defensive treaty with the
Pilgrims, which he never broke. Ed
ward Winslow's description in Good
News From New England" Q624) Of
Massasoit's illness and how he cured
the chief Is one of the most pictur
esque passages In American literature
1t was King Philip, youngest son of
Massasoit, who was head and front
of King Philips war Q674-76) that
nearly wiped out the English colonies
Tradition has 1t that the Pilgrims
were sour Of visage, but probably they
would smile at features of the 'Pil-
grims' Progress" as depicted in the
they would also be amused at the
modern idea of the Pilgrims them
selves, as shown In the other pic
ture. approved by the art critics.
The general observance of Forefa-
Tiers Day, like that of Thanksgiving
Day, has been matter Of evolution
from small beginnings The hundredth
anniversary of the landing came and
went quite unnoticed and unmarked.
The far-fiung aspirations of the begin
ners had gone. the backward, pene-
trating glance Of history Of the seek
ers Of the buried treasures Of the past
had not yet come, according to Sem
ator Henry Cabot Lodge Of Massa-
chusetts, q speaker at the Tercen-
tenary celebration. Half century
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23


public welfare, with a member of the
cabinet at its head, it has been learned
authoritatively at the White House.
The matter was brought to the Presi-
dents attention by a message from the
National Education association advO-
eating establishment of a department
of education. The General Federation
of WoMan's Clubs and other nation
wide organizations are supporting the
movement. The new welfare depart
ment, the President feels, should in
clude educational work among it's
activities.
Mr.. Coolidge is planning to take up
with congress at its coming session
the ACCESSIBILITY of creating the depart
ment of public welfare in accordance
with principles for the re-grouping Of
federal activities along more syste-
matte lines.
The new branch Of the government
would take over from the different
departments already in existence those
activities directly affecting the public
welfare.
President Coolidge, however, does
not believe that consolidation of the
War and Navy departments into one
department of defense will be recon-
mended to congress in the Forthcoming
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

present to congress In De-
cember a concrete program
of agricultural relief, Presi-
dent Coolidge has given serious con-
sideration to the proposal that the
Wsr Finance corporation finance the
sale Of surplus wheat to Europe.
Two steps in this program have been
made in directions given the special
commission headed by Eugene Meyer,
Jr., director Of the finance corporation
which went to the Northwest to pro-
mote formation of cooperative mar
keting associations and to consider re-
auctions in freight rates on export
grain.
The proposal was laid before Secre-
tary Wallace by group of Middle
Western grain men and later outlined
to the President. Prior to this visit
Mr. Coolidge had been acquainted with
the general features Of such plan by
c. II. March of Litchfield Mimi, who
has made special study of agricul-
tural problems.
The principal question in the mind
of the President is understood to be
whether such plan would meet his
requirements that all relief measures
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
Use Hot Air as PoIisher

The marvels of friction are infinite.
The use of the sand-blast for polishing
metals is an instance in point, as Is
that of blast of simple hot air. 1t is
the velocity that gives the polishing
power The articles to be treated are
placed in basket Ia centrifugal
machine driven at very high speed
and heated air is blown from pipe
through the basket. A high polish is
thus produced very rapidly. Nickel
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
Test This Ont
for Yourself

\ fANY people who drink coffee regularly are
lVl troubled with insomnia; or they feel nervous,
"headachy," or suffer from indigestion.
Itmay be hard for such men and women to believe
that coffee is responsible for the way they feel Be-
cause they have always drunk coffee it hardly seems
possible that this old habit could cause trouble.
But there is one sure way to find out whether cof-
fee is harming YOU Just stop its for week or SO,
and drink Postum.
Postum is pure cereal beverage-absolutely free
from caffeine, the drug in coffee which disturbs the
health and comfort Of many.
After week or two on Postum, you will sleep
better and feel better; then your good judgment
should decide whether you go back to coffee con-
tinue on the Road to MELVILLE with Postum.
Sold by grocers everywhere!
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
Order Of St. Charles

Monaco, a little country of only
eight square miles, is an Independent
principality on the shores Of the Med
iterranean, near Nice. The famous
town of Monte Carlo is within its
boundaries. The government has an
order, known as the Order Of ST.
Charles. This order was established
In 1858 by Prince Charles III to re-
ward services rendered to the princi-
pality or to the reigning prince, says
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23


bear the name of Harding"
according to the latest service
bulletin Of the Decatur post of
fee, a publication inaugurated by
Postmaster Jacob Hill, formerly clerk
of the Illinois senate.
Recognition of duplication and SIM
ilarity of town Names Postmaster
Hill writes, sis a warning to both pos
tai employees and patrons Of the serv-
ice: warning to employees to be care
full in reading addresses and to patrons
to be careful in addressing.
Forty-three names, Mr.. Hill points
sat. are used more than twenty times
each to designate hamlets, towns and
-ities which are large enough to have
post offices. They are: Franklin, 81 !;
Clinton, 80; Chester, 20; Arlington. % !;
washington, %; Troy, 27; Salem. 81;
Madison, Of; Marion, 27; Manchester,
27: Clayton, Of; Glenwood, %; Kings
ton. %: Newport, %; Ashland, % /;
Centerville, IS; Cleveland, %; Au-
burn. "a; Dover, "a; Hillsboro. "a (;
Lincoln, "a; Monroe, "a; Oxford, "a;
Princeton. "a; Springfield, "a; War
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
Grease Spots.

To remove grease spor from
leather handbag, shoe or leather ar
ticle, first moisten the stain around the
edges with water, then paint the stain
with solution of rubber, such as Is
ordinarily used by motorists and bicy-
clists TO repair punctures. After a few
minutes the layer of rubber may be
peeled off, when the grease stain, hav-
ing been absorbed by the rubber, will
have disappeared. This method has the
advantage that the treatment may be
confined to the stained parts.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

he hIilihS VI eALi dolulnoiy
numbers of whales from
shore whaling stations in
different parts of the world
in the last few years through the use
of modern weapons and means of
transportation seriously endangers the
future Of these mammals, says e. w.
Nelson of the United States bureau of
biological survey in statement urg-
ing the establishment of an interna-
tional agreement for protecting them
from extinction.
The present situation, coupled with
the knowledge of what has occurred
in the past to seals, sea elephants,
etc., has drawn attention, he says, to
the urgent need for taking steps to
bring about proper conservation of all
the existing valuable sea mammals.
Mr.. Nelson points out that Great
Britain already has begun to send out
expeditions to conduct researches in
problems arising in connection with
the whaling industry.
The example set by the British gov
eminent in beginning definite research
work covering the life histories of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

asked for another day off. "Well,
Tony, what's the matter now?" "Mees-
ter Boss" was Tony's reply, II gonna
get married" "Great Scott! :" ex-
claimed the foreman, II thought your
wife died only few days ago." Eyes,
yes, but I no holda spite long"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
Several Ameri-

the Detroit News. Several Ameri-
cans have been recipients of the honor.
The badge is a white maltese cross
resting on a green wreath. In the
center is the double monogram &c. c."
and crown on a crimson background,
surrounded by the motto ''Prirceps ct
Patria." The whole is surmounted
by a crown. The ribbon is red, with
a white band down the center.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
cuticura soothes Baby Rashes

That itch and burn, by hot baths
of Cuticura Soap followed by gentle
anointings of Cuticura Ointment.
Nothing better, purer, sweeter, espe-
cially if little of the fragrant Cuti
cura Talcum is busted on at the fin
ish. 25c each.-Advertiseme
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

plated articles that have become tar
nished are made bright in few min
utes. Wet metal, fresh from the bath
needs no preliminary drying, for the
current of air dries and polishes at
the same momen, 1t is only neces-
sary to pack the articles so that the
air reaches them on all sides.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
WOMEN CAN DYE ANY
GARMENT, DRAPERY

Don't wonder whether you can dye
or tint successfully, because perfect
home dyeing is guaranteed with "Dia-
mond Dyes" even if you have never
dyed before. Druggists have all colorS
Directions in each package.-AdVer-
tiSement.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

- ceived a letter from Acting
Mayor Murray Hubert of New
York suggesting as a fitting
memorial to President Harding the
early completion of the project to i'm
prove East Potomac park in Washing
ton as a public recreation field.
Col. G. o. Sheriff., aid to the Presi-
dent, in charge of public buildings. and
grounds, warmly approved the sugges-
ton and said it would mean great
play and athletic ground for Washing
ton and would stimulate preparation
for the Olympic contests. The White
House gave out Mr.. Hulbert's letter i'll
part as follows:
May offer the suggestion that no
more fitting memorial TO the late Pres
ident Harding could be dedicated than
the early completion Of the project to
improve East Potomac park as public
recreation field. President Harding,
himself an enthusiastic advocate of all
movements conducive to the welfare
Of our future citizens, was personally
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
Give II Time,

Robinson-That new baby of VOL
sons has not lived very long, poor
thing.
Brown-What! Dead?
"NO; only born last Tuesday"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
"CASCARETS" FOR LIVER
AND B0WELS-10C A BOX

Cures Biliousness, Constipation, Sick
Headache, Indigestion. Drug stores. Adv,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

bowels acting without gripping. Con-
tains no narcotics or soothing drugs.
Say california" to your druggist and
avoid cOunterfeits! Insist upon gen.
uine California Fig Syrup" which
contains ns.-Advertisement.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
Forqivinq.

Several days after the italian steel
worker had asked for days leave Of
absence to attend his wife's funeral
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
nnn,f Re Disfirured

Never yell TO- rlerp until you are
sure you need it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

A laugh is a good thing if it is on
the other fellow.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
MOTHER! GIVE SICK BABY
"CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP"
Harmless Laxative to Clean Liver
and Bowels of Baby or Child.
Even cOnstipat.

Even constipat-
ed, bilious, fever
ish, or sick, collie
Babies and Chill
dren love to take
genuine "CalifOr-
mia Fig Syrup"
No other laxative
regulates the ten
der little bowels
so nicely. It.
CIV tho
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

Don't Be U1shgured.
Keep Coles Carbolisalve in the house
It stops pain from burn or cut quickly
and heals without scars. At all good
druggists, 30c and Coo, or ]. w. Cole Co.
Rockford, REIMBURSEMENT.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

Sometimes a mans bad luck is due
to his reputation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
Exclaimed.

"What is meant by saying a man is
convalescing"
HE outwitted the doctors, 1 sup
pose"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

Some people never value anything
ltil they lose 1t.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
Will HA7

The man who knows better must be
expected to do better.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
BY JOHN DICKINSON SHERMAN

N OR ABOUT the last
Thursday in November
the thoughts of all good
Americans turn, If only
briefly, to Plymouth
Rock. The nationwide
observance of "Forefa-
Tiers Day" celebrates the
anniversary of the actual
landing on PlymOuth
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
The New Collector.

"Rastus, how is it you have given
up going to church," asked Pastor
Brown.
t.'Well, sah," replied Rastus, cts dis
way. 1 likes to take an active part,
an I used to pass de collection bas-
ket, but dey's give de job to BrOthah
Green, who has just returned from
ovah thai-ah."
I'm recognition of his heroic service,
I suppose?"
mo, sab. I reckon he got dat job
in RECOGNITION O. his having lost one o.
his hands. "-Sunbeams.
Correct!
Teacher-Johnny, name collective
noun.
Johnny-A vacuum cleaner.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

!: G.: g: Is !:
nf q nri ni1ltI1ral relief PrpSi-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

A woman of thirty may talk like
sixty.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

y ASHINGTON. = President
NV Coolidge favors the crea-
" ton by congress of a
federal deDartment of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23
Memorial to Harding in Washington

. RESIDENT COOLIDGE has re-
. ceived a letter from Acting
q Mayor Murray Hubert of New
Rffirn
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-11-23

HE killing of extraordinary
numbers of whales from
shore whaling stations in
different parts of the world
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-10
Convict Labor in
Alabama Going

Montgomery, Ala, July, 9.-(By
A. Prone of the results of the re-
cent investigation of alleged opt
RACES in Florida prison camps will
be to make the subject Of the leasing
of Alabama convicts one of the most
complex matters to come before the
Alabama legislature when that body
convenes tomorrow, for its summer
session. according to the opinion eX-
pressed by members in advance of
the meeting.
Inspired by the investigations and
their results in Florida, citizens of
Alabama started an inquiry into con-
ditions in this state and several
groups are now demanding that the
present lease system be abolished.
despite the fact that the legislature
at its January session extended the
leasing system until December, 1928.
Governor Brandon has expressed
himself in defense of the existing
system, declaring the state should
make no changes until some other
employment might be arranged,
enabling the state to continue them
at work without loss.
The league of women voters Of Ala
i bama, who also have the aid of vari-
! Gus legislators and many private
citizens have declared their intention
| of. endeavoring to have the legisla-
| ture repeal the extension measure at
/ the coming session. Alleged insani-
| tary conditions, inhuman treatment,
J negligence Of moral supervision and
! bad conditions in general are charged
| by those opposing the continuation Of
| the leasing system.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-10
New York Produce Market
New York, July

New York. July 3.
,FLoUR-ouiet: spring soc patent $3.50
ter straights 500@525; hard winter
straights 525@550.
WHEAT-Spot irregular; No. red
winter C track New York domestic
1874: No. l dark northern spring f
track New York export 124s: No. 2
hard winter do. 11S; No. / Manitoba
124a and No. mixed durum do. 11S.
CORN--spot firm; No. > yellow and
No. mixed c New York rail 1044
and No. white do. 104s.
OATS-Spot steady; No. white 52a
PoRK-steady: mess $500; family
LARD-Easy; middle west 114O@
BUTTER-Firm: receipts 5123;
creamery higher than extras ,ss3@39;
IS to 81 score. IS @s7s; packing stock
current make No. 2 80.
EGGsIsteady: receipts as, pts 1925:
fresh gathered firsts 2aa@2s; DO: firsts
nearby hennery whites locally selected
42@42; state nearby and nearby hen
merry western hennery whites firsts to
extras saga: nearby hennery browns
'A PoT& S19sss;st southern No. /
45O@700; No. 2 250@300.
CAB B A G E s-Weaker; southern
Wakeneld per crate loVSV $40.
The raw sugar market was unsettled
today by the selling of 1850 bags of
Cubas by an operator to local refiner
at 81 cents cost and freight. equal to
6.91 for centrifugal This sugar was
originally shipped abroad. but found no
market there and was brought back and
sold here. First hands. however, were
not Offering at this level and they asked
81 cents cost and freight. equal to
1928 for centrifugal, but with the mar
ket so unsettled refiners were inclined
to hold of and no further transactions
were reported.
There was scattered covering and a
little Wall Street buying during the
early operations and active positions
showed advances of four to six points.
but the decline in both the raw and re.
fined markets unsettled sentiment and
led to scattered liquidation and prices
broke, showing net declines Of II to
% at the lowest. Partial rallies FOL
lowed on covering and final prices
were 10 to IS points net lower. Clos
ing: September SIS, December 4.o7,
March 3.65, May $40.
The market for refined sugar was
easier and prices were from 25 to 30
points lower with fine graduated quot
ed from SIS to 800 cents.
Refined futures nominal.