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Evening star., 1924-11-03

Hope for a better situation in Ger
many, with a stronger government
coalition to carry on the reparations
plan, is found by American editors in
their surveys Of prospects in the i'm
pending Reichstag elections.
Rather than surrender to men who
above the national welfare, Chan
cellor Marx finally has taken his case
to the German voters" explains the
Chicago Daily News, which finds it
difficult to believe that "the Germans
will permit themselves to be deceived
by extremists and betrayed into de-
livering political verdict that would
mean the undoing or jeopardizing of
the encouraging work that has been
done in Europe in the last eight
months"
From the first the trouble with
this German government has been
the fact that it had no workable ma
jority in the Reicnstag and never
could have one with the existing
party lineup" in the opinion of the
New York World. while Europe has
been moving toward peace and recon-
struction, Germany has been governed
by Reichstag that was elected upon
a false assumption of French inten-
tions, the product of uncertainty and
deadlock" therefore sit is time that
the German people should have a
chance to vote again, and vote upon
the realities of an altered situation"
In the coming election, says the
Baltimore Sun, "all minor contentious
will give way to the issue of whether
the conciliatory Republican groups
or the defiant monarchist elements
shall receive a clear mandate to con-
troll. On the whole. the chances favor
the republicans. The new economic
stability in Germany helps them, just
as chaos hampered them six months
ago. Both the communists and Lu-
dendorff's fascist have discredited
themselves with the voters by a sur
plus of rant and a deficit of reason"
The Indianapolis News declares
whether the coming election results
in a more stable political alignm ent
is wholly conjectural. An approach
to two-party, or even a three-party
plan, is probably not imminent, and
perhaps the best that can be hoped
for Immediately is a more effective
coalition" The San Francisco Bull
letin also thinks "the most that may
be hoped for Is a combination party
with following strong enough to
accept the Dawes plan and to give
such guarantees as will permit of it's
operation for long enough to estab-
lish the truth that 1t will pay Ger
many to pay reparations as read
justed."
The immediate "heartening effect
Of the economic scheme has no doubt
strengthened the hope OF the people
in the move," remarks the Louisville
Courier Journal. to which. 1t seems,
the general election viii chiefly be a
eontest for rty prestige. and net -
Evening star., 1924-11-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Sweet Relief.
Our serious problem will be solved
By ballots falling fast,
And all the questions so involved
Will be made clear at last.
Once more 1 can be free from fear
And let the heathen rage,
While 1 return with gentle cheer
Unto the puzzle page.
The anagram I can pursue
Into it's secret lair.
The rebus, the enigma, too,
May claim attentive care.
The themes of economic need
No longer will engage
My thought. Unhindered Til proceed
Unto the puzzle page.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

Ten years ago the leading nations
met at The Hague to formulate some
general plan for curbing the use OF
narcotics. Today. after a decade OF
comparative inactivity, the same
question Is taken up in a conference
of seven nations, meeting at Geneva.
The World War postponed results OF
the first campaign: it is hoped that
definite action will result from the
new movement 20 formulate interna-
tional laws and treaties which will
regulate the nefarious commerce in
the death dealing drugs.
On November II another anti-nar-
cotic conference will open in Geneva.
1t will undertake the consideration
of the American plan, which Is to
limit the production of raw opium,
regulate the manufacture of narcotic
drugs and even restrict the growing
of cocoa leaves to the amount legitl-
mately needed for medical or other
scientific use. This last proposal
strikes directly at the root of the evil,
affects the revenues of nations. In
Guiding Great Britain, and is likely
to meet the strongest opposition,
however disguised. The mere formu-
lating of commercial regulations Is
harmless and unobjectionable, ac-
cording to diplomats. but to stop in
dustry. to cut off the living of whole
regions devoted to the profitable
growth of poppies and other opiate
crops-that must be carefully con-
sidered, not only in the interest or
the growers, but also in the interest
of national revenues. The November
II conference, therefore, will surpass
in interest the one which opens to-
day. Opium is grown in China, Ser
bia. Greece, Turkey, India and Per-
s,a-narticularly in Persia 1t is
manufactured in the United States.
Japan, Great Britain, Germany
France, Switzerland and Holland.
X X r +
The evil of addiction to narcotics
;s often held up as a greater bogle
than the facts warrant Not that
there has been exaggeration OF the
horrible suffering of the victims, but
that the number of addicts Is not so
Formidable as the public has some
times been led to believe. Sensa-
tionalists have reported estimates that
there are a million addicts in the
United States, and that since the Nol-
stead act cut into the alcohol eVil,
weaklings by the thousands have
turned to opium and other narcotics.
This is authoritatively contradicted by
the United States Public Health
Service.
press reports have appeared to the
effect that more than 2 per cent or
the people of this country are addict
ed to the use of opium or cocaine, and
this number is being augmented at the
rate Of 100000 a year. For every
ounce OF cocaine employed legitimate
ly there are 200 ounces consumed IL
,egitimately." 1t has been asserted
that the Harrison law regulating the
traffic in narcotics contained loop
hole which enables the addict to get
unlimited quantities OF his favorite
drug in a nostrum form, and that
40 per cent of the drug stores live
upon their narcotic sales"
Such sensational statements are dis
proved by official authority. Surveys
of the number of addicts in limited
area in Tennessee, Florida and else
where show that the total number of
victims in the United States addicted
to the narcotics is less than 100000.
The total amount of narcotic drugs
imported or smuggled into this coun-
Evening star., 1924-11-03
ARCHIBALD HOPKINS.

ed in any other line OF science and
good morals than thus shown In the
narcotic evil, which science and gen.
eral education are combining to elimi-
nate in America.
Whether the american idea" will
be internationally adopted in restrict
ing the world production Of the drugs
to the legitimate medicinal needs
will be the test Of how much altruism
and the Golden Rule can yet triumph
over national greed.
Copyright. 1924. By Paul y. ColIins.1
Evening star., 1924-11-03

The Prince of Wales is frequently
photographed in riding costume. The
horse is kept out Of the picture in the
fear, possibly, that a mettlesome ami
NAL, fit for a prince, would shy at the
camera.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

None of the candidates will be IRE
turned to private life" after tomor
rows election. They have all com
manded a place in attention that will
make the public want to hear from
them further.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

The fact that he missed being the
Democratic presidential candidate has
in no degree dulled Al Smiths enthu-
siasm about being Governor OF New
York.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

We are told that millions Of people
In this country have only the men,
tality of children. but after trying to
answer our children's questions we
are inclined to think that is enough.
Times and Commercial.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

Old-time election bets prevented
men from cutting their whiskers until
a favorite candidate was elected
More modern bets may cause women
to let their hair go unbobbed.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

Great discretion was observed by
Ramsay Macdonald, but not enough
to gain him a reliable reputation with
the voters as a safe man.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

One of the greatest objections to
the bootlegger is the ease with which
he evolutes into the gunman.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

Chinese tongs have suspended their
warfare in New York City, thus set
ting a good example to the folks out
home.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

The active campaigner will after
next Tuesday welcome the opportu-
nifty, regardless of the result, for an
eight-hour nights sleep.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

Heredity may not be the predomi-
mating influence, but we wonder why
the son generally wears the same size
of hat as his father.-Little Rock
Arkansas Democrat.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

What the fraternities and sororities
need for the remainder Of the rush
season IL a squad OF traf1c policemen
to keep everybody In line.-Indian-
aDolis News.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

According to the Wall Street bet
ting odds the election is all over ex-
cept for the formality Of paying the
winners.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

When high prices are accompanied
by high wages, as in the present era
it is difficult to awaken the general
public to a sense of grievance.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

At least two Of the candidates will
classify the election on Tuesday as
unfinished business
Evening star., 1924-11-03

Farmers have had a great deal Of
sympathy. The city man may next
demand some when he buys his bread.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

No campaign orator ever advocates
monopoly. And yet monopoly man
ages to survive.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

de world is gitten better" said
Uncle Eben, "but a lot O. de folks III
it amt
Evening star., 1924-11-03
Final Analysis ,

I1IdI 1A1I02y S1Ss
Some speeches We'll recall with pride
AS thoughts well thunk;
And others will be classified
AS merely bunk.
Evening star., 1924-11-03
Rate by Mail-Pnyable in Advance.
MARYLAND and Virginia.
All Other States.
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
10 the for republication of all news dis.
patches credited to it not otherwise credited
IA this naper and also the local news pub
ijShed herein. All rights of publication OF
special d dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1924-11-03
Running.

Running.
you have been running for Office
all your life.''
EYES," answered Senator Sorghum;
when a man depends on politics he
keeps on running same as a rabbit.
He's afraid to quit
Evening star., 1924-11-03
In Doubt.

'sWhy don't you bob your hair?''
II can't decide ON the STYLE" an
swered Miss Cayenne. 81 don't know
whether to have it look like whisk
broom or a feather duster"
Evening star., 1924-11-03
While the Listening Is Good.

While the Listening Is Good.
I listen in with keen delight.
I know beyond doubt
Some voices on election night
For keeps will be tuned out.
Jud Tunkins says he wouldn't think
Of cornering wheat. He'd be satisfied,
with election night approaching, if he
could corner the confetti supply.
Evening star., 1924-11-03
THEODORE W. MOVES. :. Editor

The EveninE Star Newspaper Company
business ONCE, 11th St. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York Office: Ito East And st.
Chicago Office: Tower Building.
European Office: 16 Regent st. London, England.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

The Evening Star, with the sunday morning
edition, is delivered by carriers within the
city at 60 cents per month; daily only 40
cents per month: Sunday only, 20 cents per
month. Orders may be sent by mail or tele-
phone Main 5000. Collection is made by car
riers at the end Of each month.
Evening star., 1924-11-03

Q. When was the first upright
piano made?-L. G.
"A. The first genuine upright piano
was patented in 1900 in England and
the United States by John Isaac
Hawkins, an Englishman living in
the United States. The first upright
that yielded practical results was
produced by Southwell in 1907. In
1920 the original of the present type
of frame was patented by Allen and
Thorn.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05
COMMUNITY FAIR
PLANS COMPLETE.

Everything is in readiness for the
Community Fair to be held at the
Washington Auditorium on Satur-
day, September 13. Assurances
have been received by the committee
in charge that the exhibits this year
will surpass the efforts of last year
and this is saying much. A list of
the prizes to be awarded has been
circulated and a program of enter
tainment is being prepared. Sew
eral of the farmers from the En-
barrass district will exhibit here
this year and the cattle and poultry
exhibit will show the work done
throughout the county and especially
in this vicinity for better stock and
poultry.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

From now on there promises to be
cessation of the skunky odors
emanating from under the editorial
garage. We had about made UP
our minds that the beasties had
vamoosed and left US in the clear
but Monday being holiday and the
"kids" having day off, they
amused themselves with poking
sticks under the garage and stirring
up the aroma to almost an unbear-
able point. City Veterinarian DR..
Thompson became interested-in
fact all the neighbors for several
blocks were interested-and he re-
moved the oleofactory rodents, thus
placing US again at peace with the
world. The DIR. has our gratitude
and our commentator for his work
and we are sure that from now on
he will be flooded with requests for
surcease from the pesky critters by
several families similarly afflicted.
Several thousand recipes had been
received at this office on how to rid
the premises of skunks and they ran
all the way from burning up the
garage to leaving them alone.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05
ZENITH MINE OFFICIALS
IN THE CITY YESTERDAY.

H. G.. Dalton, C. H. Munger and
Elton Hoyt, of Cleveland, Ohio,
members of the firm of Pickands,
'Mather & Co., accompanied by Mr..
Buck of the Bethlehem Steel Co.
of Bethlehem, Pa, ]. A. Campbell,
president of the Youngstown, Ohio ;
w. P Chinn, general manager of
the Pickands, Mather & Co. on the
ranges and w. A. Rose, assistant
general manager, were in the city
Wednesday night and Thursday
morning on their annual inspection
of the Zenith mine. They left by
car for the Mesaba range having ar
rived here in special car attached
to the D. & I. R. train Wednesday
evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05
". G. CHURCHILL
DIES SUDDENLY.
PROMINENT ELY JEWELER
FOUND DEAD IN BED SAT-
URDAY MORNING.

w. G. Churchill, who for the past
year conducted a jewelry establish
ment in this city, died suddenly
during the night of Friday, heart
failure being given as the cause.
He has been ailing. more or less,
with an affection of the heart for
some time and at times the ailment
became acute. Friday afternoon he
went to his rooms the Zoretic
block to rest. During the night the
heavy storm kept people awake and
fellow roomer saw and spoke to
Mr.. Churchill between 500 and $3.50
o'clock when he said he was feeling
better but could not sleep. When
he was called at the customary
hour in the morning he failed to re-
spond and an investigation showed
him dead.
The remains were taken to the
Laing, undertaking parlors and pre-
pared for burial. The body was
shipped to Wabasha, Minnesota,
Sunday and the funeral was held
there Monday. He is survived by a
widow and four children who made
their home at Wabasha. It is sup
posed that he was about 35 years
Of age.
The jewelry establishment has
been closed since the death of Mr..
Churchill awaiting word from his
widow.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05
ELY YOUNG MAN TAKES
PENNSYLVANIA BRIDE

James Rowe, a former Ely man
and a member of Frank Lozar Post
No. 248, American Legion, and Miss
Margery Trythal were united in
marriage last week Thursday in
Pennsylvania. The young couple
will arrive in the city soon to make
their home. Mr.. Rowe is nephew
of Mrs. John Nankervis and the
bride is a neice of Mr.. Nankervis.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

Michael buffalo, aged 80 years,
a pioneer mining man of the Yer
million Range and one of the two
surviving members of the original
group who came to Tower to open
mining after the discovery of ore
in 1882, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Ben Levin at Vir-
ginia Sunday after an illness of
several months. He was born in
Vienna, Austria, in 1874 and came
to this country when he was %
years of age. He came to Tower in
1882 and has made that his home
up to the time he left for Virginia
for his health. He is survived by
a widow, one son and three daugh-
tiers. The funeral took place at
Tower Wednesday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

John Moroni, cornetist with the
well known Idlewilde Orchestra has
received high praises in several of
the musical journals over his latest
composition, 'sI've Lost My Sweetie"
Mr.. Moroni who was in the city
Wednesday has arranged with
Haynes, the Jeweler, to handle his
production.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05
AGED MAN DIES AFTER
EXTENDED ILLNESS

Herman Martin Bertuleit, aged
81, father of Mrs. Byrd Brownell,
died at the home of his daughter
yesterday after an illness dating
back for some time. He has been
making his home with Mr.. and Mrs.
Brownell since their arrival in the
city. The funeral will take pla.
following advices from relatives and
interment will be in the Ely ceme-
terry.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

Mayor Jenko holds the crown for
the largest fish taken this year, he
having captured lob. wall-eyed
pike at the White Iron bridge last
week. Several large fish have been
taken there this year, D. H. Stat
ford having caught the next largest,
71A pound wall-eyed pike.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Anton wulotz and
son, John, made an auto trip to Du-
luth over the Finland-North Shore
road Saturday. The trip was made
following the storm and furnished
several thrills, at several places
water to the depth of two fee. had
to be negotiated, and several trees
had to be cut in order to get
through. While in Duluth they
were guests of their daughter, Mrs.
Simpson. Misses Marie and Anna
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

immigration Agent Smith of this
City and Clark Rem of Virginia
have returned from canoe trip to
the lakes north and east of here.
Mr.. Smith has gone to Virginia
where he will be stationed. D. E.
Ellefsen of Duluth will be in charge
of the Ely office.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

Abe Bloomenson of Tulsa, Okla
homa, arrived in the city Friday
for a few days visit among friends.
Abe is in the oil business at the
Oklahoma city. He says that at
times this business is good but oil
production is spasmodic and the sell
ing price varies so much that it is
impossible to keep close check on
conditions in the oil towns. He left
here for Minneapolis to spend few
days with his parents before return
ing to his home.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

The hardest storm and the heavi-
est rain that has hit this country in
some time was witnessed during
Friday right. The storm began
at about six o'clock Friday evening
and accompanied by heavy thunder
and tightening, rain fell necessarily
for fourteen hours. 1t is estimated
that in the neighborhood of eight
inches of water fell. All the lakes
in the vicinity were from six to
eight inches above the level of the
day proceeding. In several places
the roads were inundated and
travel was a hazard. Road crews
were kept on the jump Saturday
and Sunday getting highways in
shape for heavy travel of the week
end. New roads were affected the
worst and deep gulleys had washed
out in several places.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Hagerman
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hanks, drove up
from Superior Saturday for a visit
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. j.
Lockhart. They left for home Mon
day and were accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Lockhart and daughter
who returned Wednesday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Wartena, G
G. Smith, Miss Bessie Smith and
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Cline of LeRoy.
ILL.,, are motoring back to their
homes after a two weeks stay
among the lakes of this sectio.:.
They are friends of H. Russell
Browne and members of his church
when he was pastor az Leroy. They
report an excellen. trir.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

The U. S. Civil Service Commits
sion is announcing an examination
for clerk at the Ely postoffice to be
held tomorrow commencing at 9
o'clock. The examination is open to
male or female aspirants.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kelley have
returned from Houghton, Mich.
where they were called by the sud.
den death of Mrs. Kelly's mother
Mrs. S. Derosch. The aged lady
was quite well known here having
visited her daughter in this city
two weeks ago.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

Mrs. Samuel Cakes concluded her
summers visit with her sister. Mrs
F. B. James, in this city and has
left for her home at Wapato,
Washington. Her son, Kenneth. is
accompanying his mother home and
the trip is being made by auto. 1t
is expected that 15 days viii be re-
quired to make the trip.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

Ted Thompson and Louis wager
made trip by ear to international
Falls Sunday returning Monday.
While there they met E. Kalb a
member of the ball team last year
and also several other old Ely boys.
They report, a fine road all the way.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

John Markovich went to Hibbing
Monday where he was to enter the
motorcycle races at the County
Fair. He met with an accident in
the tryout and did enter the
races.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

Miss Mary Pluth returned this
morning to Milwaukee where she
is employed as a social worker after
spending a six weeks visit with rel
atives and friends in this city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

Mike and Louis Gordon of the
firm of Gordon Bros. left Sunday
for Chicago on business for their
store. They will also visit in the
Twin Cities before returning.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

Lee Rauchstad of Bull was in the
city Saturday on his return from
an auto trip to North Shore points.
He ran up against the after effects
of the storm on the road home.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

John Lickar, who left here several
weeks ago is now located at Park
Falls, Wis. In a letter he states
that he has met several former Ely
people in the Wisconsin town.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

Wulotz Of Minneapolis were also in
Duluth 1t the time. On the return
trip they were accompanied by Miss
Gertrude, Jr. who is senior in the
high school.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

Mrs. H. S. Leffingwell and son of
Minneapolis are in the city for a
visit at the home of Mrs. Letting
wells parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
B. James.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

G. H. Steffen representing the
Minneapolis Paper Co., was in the
city several days this week attend
ing to the wants Of customers in
the matter of paper products.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Neff and
baby drove up from Minneapolis
Sunday and visited at the home of
Mr.. Neff's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Neff.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Mather of
Cleveland, accompanied by Mr..
Alexander and Miss Kent, left We'd
nesday for the Hunters Island
country on canoe trip.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

DIR. Owen w. Parker, president
of the Ely Rotary Club, is in Clo-
quet in attendance of the meeting OF
the presidents and secretaries of the
Ninth District clubs.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05
For Sale!
Millinery and Ladies
Furnishing Establish.
ment.
APPLY OF
JOSEPH FORTIN.
ELY, MINI. 81 If.

Mrs. Jack Trebilcock of Los
Angeles, Cal. was in the city Sat-
urday and> Sunday for a. visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Coad.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1924-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs Martin Fink and
family spent several days on the
Mesaba range the fore part of the
week.