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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Thompson's regiment of Illinois vol
unteers was Capt. Abraham Lincoln.
Jefferson Davis (1S0S-S9) was a
West Point graduate Of 1928. After
the close Of the Black Hawk hostili-
ties he eloped from Fort Crawford
with Sarah, the Oldest daughter of
Colonel Taylor. A little later he, as
an engineer, made a survey Of the
Chicago and Calumet rivers, the fed
establish a harbor on the west shore
for the fast-growing schooner traffic
Of Lake Michigan. Davis recommend
ed Calumet, his CHEF reason being
that Lake Calumet could be made a
land-locked harbor for the mainte-
nance of fleet to be used against
Canada. No, you will not find this in
the histories. And the trick by which
Chicago finally won over Calumet Is
still another story.
Davis left the army In 1885 to be-
come cotton planter In Mississippi
In 1916 he was elected to congress.
but resigned to get into the Mexican
war as colonel Of Mississippi regi-
ment. He fought under General Tay-
Tor at Monterey at Buena Vista; in
the latter battle he displayed great
gallantry and was wounded. From
1S47 to 1851 Davis was in the senate.
Then he served as secretary of war
under President Pierce. The year
| 1857 found him back in the senate
i and In 1861 he resigned to go with
the South and to become president Of
the Confederacy.
Abraham Lincoln was twenty-three
when the Black Hawk war broke out.
He responded to the cali for volun-
teers by the governor Of Illinois. The
'boys" insisted upon electing him
captain and away he marched. You
have, of course. read of his amusing
experiences. But did you know that
once he was under arrest for firing
off his pistol, contrary to regulations?
And did you know that he had to
wear a wooden sword for two days,
while under arrest because some of
his men stole whisky and got drunk.
And did you know that he saved the
| life of an old Indian, who surren-
dered, from crowd of bloodthirsty
soldiers? And did you know that he
demanded the same food for his men
| that the regulars got and bluffed the
| army officers into giving it?
And here's another thing that you
will not find in all the histories.
After Captain Lincoln's company had
been disbanded at Ottawa, H., Lin
coin enlisted as a private in the EN-
dependent Spy company" Just what
services he rendered as spy is I'M
known to this writer. He was, how
ever. discharged at White Water,
Wis. A thief stole his horse. He had
to make an inglorious return TO New
Salem by foot, by canoe and by tim
| Der raft.
Colonel Taylor, after the Black
| Hawk Aar took command of our
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

forces in Florida, where the Seminole
war was on. He wound up that war
by defeating the Indians at the Battle
Of Okeechobee. In 1910 he was put
in command of the southern division
Of the army and moved his home to
Baton Rouge, La.
In 1916, upon the breaking out of
the Mexican war, Brigadier General
Taylor was ordered to the Rio
Grande. On two successive days, he
fought and won the battles of Palo
Alto and Resaca de la Palma and
cleared the lower valley of the Rio
Grande. Next he marched to Nueve
Leon and fought series Of battles,
ending, in the same year, with the
capture Of Monterey. Notwithstand-
ing the fact that, under orders from
his government, he had sent his best
troops to reinforce General Scott, who
was invading Mexico by the way of
Vera Cruz, he pursued Santa Ana and,
with much inferior force, defeated
that Mexican commander at the Bat
tie of Buena Vista May %, 1S47. This
important victory was followed by
the Mexican campaign Of General
Scott which ended with the capture
of the City of Mexico September IA,
1S47, which virtually ended the war.
Peace between the two countries was
declared February 2, 1S4S. This war
confirmed the annexation Of Texas
and also brought into the United
States California and Nevada, most
of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah and
part Of Colorado.
General Taylor's way of "treatin'
'em rough" and his readiness to fight
the Mexicans under any and all con-
ditions earned him the title of "Old
Rough and Ready" His brilliant vic
tories made him popular hero
There was an insistent demand for
him for the Presidency. Taylor him.
self was not enthusiastic. He said:
'Tf the people want me to be Presi-
dent, 1 shall serve, but ] shall do
nothing to get the Office" He was
elected by the Wings over the Demo-
crat, Lewis Cass of Michigan
Taylor married Margaret Smith in
L
1910, when he was young captain.
She was ever his companion and help
meet wherever he was stationed
When he was elected President she
said 1t was "a plot to deprive her of
her husbands society and to shorten
his life by unnecessary care" She
had no social aspirations. She refused
to take any part in the social life of
the White. House and turned the
duties of hostess over to her young-
est daughter. the wife of Maj w. W.
S. Bliss. "Miss Betty" was the young
est hostess the White House ever saw.
AS for Mrs. Taylor, she put gas in the
White House and kept everything
spick and span. She reserved for her
self few rooms out of the way,
where she could knit and smoke her
corncob pipe in peace and think up
things for the comfort Of he, husband
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26
Reliable Recipe GiDen
for Making I've Hor1inv

A reader Of the household asks for
a reliable recipe for making I've hon.
tny. The following recipe is one that
has been used in the editors home
for years:
For one gallon of hominy select
three large ears of corn or four smaller
ones. Shell the corn and cover with
water in which has been dissolved two
tablespoonfuls of I've. Use either I've
made from wood ashes or the CONNER
cial I've. Place the corn over the fire
and stir until the hulls are entirely
eaten off by the I've. Remove from fire
and begin washing the grains in clear
water. AS soon as, the grains are cool
enough, rub with the hands to remove
the eyes and hulls. The corn is now
ready to cook. Place in clear water
over low fire and, cook until the
grains are tender. If kept on the back
of coal or wood range it will require
a good part of day for the cooking
After the grains become tender set in
cool place and it will keep for weeks
Any preferred method may be used
for serving the hominy. Some merely
brown the grains in hot butter or fry
ings while others season it with cream
and butter.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Because Of their delicate texture,
sponge cakes require more careful
mixing and baking than other types.
The usual method of mixing plain
sponge cakes is as follows: Add the
sugar to the beaten egg yolks and then
the flour and half the salt after the
flour has been sifted. Add the other
half of the salt to the egg whites,
beat them stiff, fold into the mixture
and add the fiavoring last. For beat
ing the eggs dover beater gives sat.
isfactory results and requires less timt
and energy than a wire whisk. Pour
the batter, as soon as 1t is mixed, into
large or medium-sized loaf, tube pan
is best because the center opening al.
lows the mixture to heat evenly.
Powdered sugar may be sifted over
the top to make the crust more crisp.
The oven should be ready for the cake
as soon as it is mixed and in the pan.
A large or medium-sized sponge cake
should be baked slowly at about 325
degrees F., small cakes at somewhat
higher temperature. or about $40 de-
grees f.
Sunshine cake Is mixed and baked
In the same way as plain sponge
cake except that some OF the beaten
whites are mixed with the yolks and
sugar to help moisten them before ali
of the -four is added.
Angel food is mixed in a slightly diff
ferent way than plain sponge cake.
The sugar, flour and half the salt are
sifted together several times The egg
whites are beaten with the other half
Of the salt until they are frothy; then
the cream of tartar is added and they
are beaten until stiff. The dry ingredi-
ents are then folded carefully in the
beaten whites, and when the mixture
Is partly blended the favoring is
added. Only the folding motion should
be used in mixing, for stirring tends to
release the air depended on for leaven-
ing. A smooth tube pan is best for
baking angel food, and fairly large
cake will require about an hour In an
oven at temperature of 325 degrees
F. 1t may be tested in the same way
as any other cake.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26
Chinese Allege "Fox
DeuiP Is Incendiary

Foochow, China.-The hu-ti-ma has
been busy in the provincial capital of
Fukien. where electric lights, auto
buses and modern education have
gone long way toward banishing an
cient superstitions.
Hu-ti-ma is Fukienese for fox
devil" and signifies certain evil
spirit which is held responsible afor
many mysterious troubles in and
around native homes. Three disas-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

petition leaders will be communicated
with, as each label contains request
as to where the whale was caught and
under what conditions
The expedition will probably make
its base at the Falkland islands. 1t is
under the auspices of the colonial Of
flee and its task is designed to aid
the whaling industry.
Captain SCOTS old ship, the Discov-
cry, will be used by the scientists and
Lieut.. S. r. Stenhouse, who has had
much experience in chasing whales.
will be the vessels master.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

long they live; how far and where
they travel.
To learn whether whales breeding
seas to feed, small darts bearing metal
labels will be fired from specially
designed crossbow into the thick layer
of blubber on the back.
These tags are all numbered and
record of each one shot into whale
will be carefully kept.
In the event that any Of these disks
are subsequently found by whalers or
other persons 1t is hoped that the ex-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

five minutes, or until tender. When
the potatoes are done, take them out
Of the water and mash them. Use
some Of the mashed potato to blend
with the bacon fat and onion, grad
ually adding all Of 1t and finally the
water In which the potatoes were
cooked. Cut the bacon into very email
pieces, add it to the soup. Season
with pepper and minced parsley, if de-
sired, though this is not absolutely nee
eSsary.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

To stretch the whipped cream, whip
the white of an egg and mix with
the cream which is already whipped.
1t goes farther and tastes just as good.
Keep rhubarb and juicy fruit pies
from running over, by putting into
each pie one-half teacup of hard,
stale bread crumbs which have been
put through food chopper Seat
ter a layer of these crumbs in the bot
tom of the pie plate before filing.
gradually adding the rest of the half,
cup with the filling
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

pound and have found great benefit,
and l not only recommend it for such
troubles, but to build up the whole sys-
tenn. / have used it for most every
thing that gets wrong with me. When
l begin to feel nervous and irritable I
don t stop long in getting bottle of the
Vegetable Compound if haven't got
one in the house. 1t gives a fine appe-
tite and makes a new woman of me.
You may use this testimonial in my own
town or anywhere else, and will an
swer any letters receive. - Mrs.
RUSH FULLERTON, 525 S. End Street,
Clearfeld, Pa
If you are suffering from nervous
troubles, irritability, give the Vegetable
Compound fair trial For sale by
druggists everywhere.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26
To Harness Desert Heat

Scientists who have been delvine
into the future of the development of
natural utilities have suggested that II
Is feasible to harness the heat of the
great Sahara desert sands. While the
suggestion is vapory one just now,
scientists who look upon the idea seri-
Ously say it is hardly more fmpracti-
cable than the Harvesting of waterfalls
seemed to be some years ago.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26
Government Recipe for
Making Last-Minute Sou,

Bacon and potato soup is made as
follows, according to the United States
Department of Agriculture:
Peel and cut up in small pieces two
medium-sized potatoes and start them
cooking in one quart of boiling sailed
water. Meantime fry two thin slices
of bacon crisp; take them out of the
pan, and in the same fat cook two
tablespoonfuls of minced onion for
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

heaven well' or area. Certain clerks
in the shop, seeing that one was very
it with the idea of selling the pet.
1t transpired, however. that the cat
was not cat but hu-ti-ma. and that
in revenge its spirit set fire to the
guild han.
There is said TO be question
whether the native fire insurance COM
panies involved will pay the claims
growing out of the fire or dispute them
on the grounds that the fire was IAN
act of Cod
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

dents are cared for, congress has long
neglected this duty in the case or
"Old Rough and Ready"
Upon the death of President Taylor
his remains were inferred in the con-
gressional burial. ground (Christ
Church cemetery, Washington. In ac'
cordance with his wish, they were
transferred to the old Taylor home
stead near Louisville, Ky. The State
of Kentucky erected, years ago,
handsome memorial near the burial
vault. But no provision has ever oeen
made for the adequate and permanent
care of the grounds. Long ago the
homestead passed from the hands or
the Taylor family. The State OF Ken
lucky now holds title, with some
private interest, in FIVE acres about
the burial vault.
The grounds lie near the Browns
boro road, an important thoroughrare
Of jefferson county. A half-mile road
way leads to them; 1t has been re-
Gently improved by the county. The
Louisville Outdoor league purposes to
plant this roadway and make 1t a
Zachary Taylor Memorial lane"
The last congress passed a resolu-
ton appropriating $4,000 for the
care, maintenance and Improvement
of the burial grounds and directing
the secretary of war to establish
thereon a national cemetery. The prec-
edent for the latter is the Andrew
Johnson National cemetery of fifteen
acres, established by congress In 1908.
So we shall have the Zachary Taylor
National cemetery, maintained by the
United States government.
Zachary Taylor deserved well Of his
country. He was born In Orange
county, Va. His father was Col. Rich
ard TAYLOR, an officer In the Revolu-
Won. He was a descendant Of Elder
William Brewster Of Mayfiower and
Plymouth fame. The Taylors moved
TO Kentucky in 1875. In 1903 at the
age of twenty-fOur Zachary was COM
missioned a first lieutenant In the
Seventh infantry, new regiment. In
1912, as major, he defended Fort
Harrison (near Terre Haute, 1nd.)
against Indians and was breveted
major. In 1915, when the army was
reduced to 10000 men, he resigned
Major Taylor was, however, induced
to return to the army as lieutenant
colonel in command of Fort Smelling.
The Black Hawk Indian war Of 1882
found him in command of Fort Craw-
ford at Prairie du Chen, Wis Incl
dentally, it was to Colonel Taylor that
Black Hawk surrendered after the
second campaign.
The Black Hawk war was only a
so-called war, but it has an interest
all its own in that 1t brought togeth-
er historic personages. Gen Winfield
Scott took command. At Fort Craw.
ford with Colonel Taylor was Lieut.
Jefferson Davis. And in C,l. Samuel
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26
Kitchen Table Improved
by Linoleurn Covering

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture)
If one can't have an enameled kitch-
en- table in the kitchen, there are sew
eral ways Of making the old table
easier to care for. One of these was
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26
Tag Day for Whales
Coming in Antarctic

Portsmouth. England.-An eXpedi-
ton which is to tag whales with iden-
tity disks, and take other steps to dis
cover more about their naunts and
habits, will set out from this port In
June for the antarctic regions. TO re-
main for many months while engaged
In research work.
The scientists hope to determine.
among other things whether whales
are polygamous their birth rate; how
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

trous fires in recent weeks are attrib-
uted to its Vaccinations.
One which started in the Anhui
guild hall in the center of the city
caused panic because of its prox-
unity to wealthy shops and homes.
The next day an accusation was made
before one of the officials of the city
against the owner of an old-clothes
shop near the guild hall.
In the bill of particulars it was al
legged that on the evening Of the fire
two cats were fighting on the roof of
this shop, and that they fell into the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

by the Sta tmeno of Agricut ure)
responsibility
with
ordinary
Cocoa
and FORMS Is best
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26
AROUND THE HOUSE

A small wire hair brush will free
the carpet sweeper brush of hair. lint,
threads and string.
Save old nail brushes to clean white
shoes with. They are much more sat
lsfactory than larger brushes.
When MASKING potatoes. add hot
milk and melted butter with salt and
pepper and the potatoes will be light
and creamy
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Watch cuticura Improve Your Skin.
On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash off Ointment in five minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water. 1t
is wonderful what Cuticura will do
for poor compilations, dandruff, itching
and red, rough hands.-Advertisem
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

z IdDlSSOIlpOuliuud S
helped me in every
way. Before taking
it / couldn't stand on
my feet with on t
pains run min G all
through my whole
body from my waist
down, ju S t lik 9
threads pulling. I
was not fit to do any
work. My mother
got me to try the
Vegetable Com
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26
Returns Poor Tinekeeper

A bandit gave the watch of Arthur
Hall back TO him, says the San Fran
cisco Chronicle, when he held Hall up
and discovered that the Instruments
time was inaccurate. He escaped with
$50.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26
Natures Protection

Leaf insects, which thrive on the
guava tree, mimic the leaves so closely
that they change color with the leaves
as the season advances.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26
Pursuit of HAPPINESS

Remember, however, it is the pursuit
of happiness that is an inalienable
right, not happiness itself.-Newcastl
Courier.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

An attachment for chemical fire ex-
tinguishers has been invented to indi-
cate visibly whether or not their con-
tents are in condition for use.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

1t requires certain type of DISPOSE
ton to like society; good many of
all types are in ii.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

A great character Is somewhat
dwarfed as you become intimate with
it; but it may be your fault
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Most men do not want to be very
bad or very good, (which is why"
strenuous reforms irk them.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

At the end of the handle of new
notwithstanding implement are a
scrubbing brush and scraper, set back
to back.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Visitors in a town are never in a
hurry and they don't see the use of
so much of it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

College boys solve the question of
what kind of hat looks good on them
by not wearing any.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26
Satisfied

zone word, one single little word
will make me the happiest of men,"
idiot !"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Cleanliness is not only next to god,
illness, but it is next to beauty.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26
Poisoned by Hair Dyes

Hair-dye blindness in England has
resulted, in a general alarm against
poisonous hair dyes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Statisticians are experts who can
prove that figures sometimes lie.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Same man who will fiatter wom-
ans vanity won't say one word to
please q mans.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Man is noble because ne has con-
science; and ignoble when he ignores
1t.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26
Real Secrecy

Peg-Pm engaged. Don't tell.
Mary-Marvelous. Who sha'n't
tell first?-Cornell Widow.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Can you compose at a typewriter,
You can't if you think you can't.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

A good will helps to good under.
standing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Cosmetics can do a good deal for
complexion, but nothing at all for
wrinkles.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Whoever dominates must be pre-
pared for earfuls of flattery.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Savage peoples go nearly naked, but
they do not think of calling it "art"
at all.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Ignorance is not always bliss, but
1t is frequently freedom from worry.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Celluloid went into many daily con-
veniences, but it quit being cuffs.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Light is the symbol of truth
Lowell.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

The most fluent takers or most
plausible reasoners are not always the
most just thinkers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Anyone who can't learn to cool
well, can't learn anything well.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Hot arguments can be relied upon
to cool warm friendships.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26
WAS NOT FIT
| TO DO her WORK
Dreadful Condition of MRS.
Fullerton's Health Remedied
by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Clearfeld, Pa.-'I cannot begin to tell
you how much Lydia E. Pinkham' s Veg
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26

Men are all alike-in that they like
praise.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26
NEGLECTED. Grave at
Gen. Zachary hyio!rt !
lstu hH f7estnrEaM
BY JOHN DICKINSON SHERMAN

HE United States is about
to take over the care of
the burial ground of Gen.
Zachary Taylor, twelfth
President. He died in the
White House July 8, 1850,
after giving his country
more than forty years of
service. If it be admitted
that it is the duty Of the
nation to see that the
burial places Of it's Presi-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-06-26
Trimming the Soils

Now, sailor must trim his sails"
"Pll like that part" said the girl,
who learns to steer. "What sort of
trimming is stylish in sea circles ~
Louisville Courier-Journal.
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Discretion is perfection of reason.
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Much in Little

It's an i'll wind that puts on airs.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-27
NEW STATION PLANS
HOLIDAY PROGRAM

The new 1000 watt radio station
at Richmond, Va, WRVA, will 20
on the air New Years Eve with the
most elaborate program yet attempted
by that powerful station.
WRVA is the only class B sta.
tior in Virginia. and operates on a
wave length of 256 meters. 1t is own
ed and operated exclusively by Larus
and Bro. Co., the manufacturers of
the world wide famous Edgeworth
smoking tobacco.
This program will commence
promptly at s p. m. Eastern time,
and will continue until 4 a. m, so
it is hoped that many at distant points
will be enabled to pick up at least
n part Of this program.
On this occasion they will also in
augurate their first regular Edge
worth Party Night in which there
will be three solid hours of dance
music, commencing promptly at 10 80
and lasting until l 80.
This feature will be continued
regularly once a month in the future.