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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03
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- SUPERSTITIONS

guilty parties and they were executed
by being cast into the sea.
This is the ritual as Frazer gives 1t
and he considers the murdered" OK an
embodiment of the corn-spirit. 1t Is
easy to see that the execution" of the
ak and knife instead of one of the
slayers of the OK Is change introduced
into the ritual when human sacrifice
was replaced by substitution. The
whole history Of mythology is filed
with parallel cases. Now when
a COW breaks into the garden and
eats the crops 1t is the OK eating the
crops represented by the grain on
the altar of Zeus on the Acropolis
The cow Is not killed, 1t Is true, but 1t
Is driven out and not before it has
elected itself the animal fit for murder
ing. Then, with weary wings family
fiuttering down the dim ages, comes
the tradition Of what used to happen
after the murder of the OK" upon the
Acropolis-a victim must be furnished
In expiation-a death must follow. And
so you have your popular superstition
Of today.
90 by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03

If he had minded his own affairs.
instead of trying to find out some
thing which did not concern him, he
would not have been lost nor would
he have neglected his work.
''He shall be named Yeson Dan from
now on" said one gnome, and all the
others took up the cry, "Yeson Dan,
Yeson Dan"
In vain did he plead that Frisky
Breeze had taken him from his work,
but 1t was no use. Yeson Dan must
be his name, the Chief replied, be-
cause he had tried to find out where
the COLLINS got their red hats, secret
which they did not wish known.
And now have you guessed why he
was named Yeson Dan?
GO by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03
When World Was Dark

The term Ozark Ages" is applied
either to the whole or the earlier part
Of the Middle ages. 1t is usual to re-
gard the Middle ages as beginning with
the overthrow of the western Roman
empire in the Fifth century and clos
Ing about the end Of the Fifteenth
century.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03

UlSneS Will De enjoyed.
Dreamed Mushrooms.
Peel the caps and re-
move the stems from a
pound Of fresh mush-
rooms. II care IL taken
In gathering them they
will not need washing.
Soaking In water ruins
4ho aa I 4h
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03
just What They Are

Doris, three years old, had been an
interested cSlooker while mother fried
doughnuts and was much interested
in the s'holes." She sampled" them,
of course, and when daddy came home
in the evening Doris demanded "a
.holenut' for daddy"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03
Historical Fragment

The written language of natives of
the mountainous regions of Sumatra
closely resembles that of ancient
Phoenicia, giving rise to the belief that
their ancestors came from that coun-
try.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03
HOW TO SOLVE CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03
Too Designing

SHOULD we have female architects7r
is being discussed in a daily paper. A
male cynic unpardonably protests that
there are quite enough designing wom-
en- about already.-London Passing
Show.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03

cd IN q Illus
curry sauce and
served with cold
game.
Peaches, pears
and plums may
also be heated In
a curry mixture
and are delicious
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03
Ralbriggan Clothing

Baibriggan is the name of a seaport
in Ireland % miles from Dublin. Its
principal manufactures are enbroid-
saed muslins, cotton, calico and linens.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03
Nu. w. wee
MunicipaIities

A municipality is an incorporated
city, town. village or borough possess.
Ing a charter of Incorporation confer
ring privileges Of local self-govern
snent.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03
Restraints Of Poverty

The worst feature about poverty ID
that 1t leaves you 80 little to spend for
things you don't need Duluth Herald.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03

For condensed milk or strip cans a
spout has been invented that pune
lures an opening in the top and Is
locked into place by turn.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03
A LINE o. CHEER
BY John kendrick Bangs.
LIVING

yETHEN hurricanes arise. Inn
Wv peding me,
think of sailors tossed
upon the sea
Who, eager. seize on winds of
every sort
And on their wings ride onward
into port.
think upon the mills that swift
ly spin
Amid the raging tempest's
screaming din
And from the trials OF the stormy
morn
Gather the strength with which
they grind the corn.
90 By Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03
The KITCHEN
lIl(]|EaHob
20. 1925. Western Newspaper Union.l

&c, 1915, Westerh NeWBpaper Unloh.J
For what avails successes won
If there be none to care?
It's sweet to know there's even one
With whom our Joy to share.
And when despair comes swift and
sure
And darks our world awhile,
What Is 1t brings the sun once
more?
A handshake and a smile.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03
CURRY

Crab apples that have been picked
or preserved whole are delicious heat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03
VERY
NATURAL

He Now
watch him take
the dip.
She-He used
to dip so grace
fully as a dancer
that It comes
natural to him.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1925-07-03
POINTS ON
KEEPING WELL
DR.. FREDERICK r. GREEN
Editor of "HEALTH"
SCIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

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70. 1926, w estern Newspa per Union.l
Evening star., 1925-06-27
court should function promptly as an
example to the country.

court should function promptly as an
example to the country.
The judges Of the District courts
are hard working and conscientious.
They are doing their best to clear the
calendars and to insure speedy jus
tice, but they are handicapped by laws
which permit delays In pleadings, in
jury selection and in appeals. They
are required by the statutes to release
on bond criminals Of whose guilt there
is no question. Such bonds can be OBJ.
tanned without the least diniculty and
at small cost. From time to time they
see cases brought into court with
poor preparation, resulting In mis-
tSials or verdicts Of acquittaI. They
see essential witnesses lost to the
prosecution through long delays.
II the court Is not large enough
there should be more judges. The laws
undoubtedly should be amended to in.
sure quicker action, always, Of course,
consistent with justice to the accused,
and a more vigorous prosecution
There should be a change in the law
with reference to the bailing Of ac-
cused persons, to make 1t less easy for
a violator OF the statutes to go free
for months after some outrageous
crime.
The public hope is that this present
case will be model procedure upon
which future court action will be
based. that hereafter justice will be
as speedy. There is no reason why
this should not be in the National
Capital.
Evening star., 1925-06-27

edge of the Air Service-thouEh it is
not proposed that all shall be pilots.
AS the science of aviation Is more
fully developed the military and naval
Air Services must become increas sing.
ly important In any scheme Of ma.
tional defense. The training Of Army
and Navy officers IN this science Is Of
very great value. But the develop.
ment OF commercial aviation in this
country Is no less important when ma.
tional defense from the air Is con.
sidered. In fact, 1t is even more i'm
portant. War today is not q struggle
merely between the regular military
services Of nations, augmented by vol.
unteers. 1t Is a struggle between ma.
tions, between peoples. With a vast
army OF commercial aviators and
commercial aircraft at its command in
time OF war the United States would
be in strategic position so far as the
afr is concerned.
When Congress reassembles the
question Of increasing further the mill.
tary air forces undoubtedly will be
brought to the fore again. Within rea.
son, everything possible should be
done to build up strong and efficient
Air Service. But 1t would be folly to
cut to the bone or to hamstring
through lack Of support the land
branches OF the Army, the Infantry,
the Artillery, the Cavalry and the
Coast Artillery. Man still has one foot
on the ground.
Evening star., 1925-06-27
"Come On, Goose :"

The base ball public must have its
heroes. 1t must have outstanding
personalities to inspire its enthusiasm
The history Of the game is full of in
stances Of hero worship by the crowd
and 1t is the history Of base ball he
roes as of all others that this adora-
ton Is tickle. 1t Is a commonplace of
the national game that & player is
hero today and goat tomorrow.
Yesterday, as on other occasions. the
Washington base ball public made a
hero of Goose" Goslin. Much was
expected Of him, but not too much.
He delivered the goods that won the
game when he made a homer in the
seventh inning and scored three runs,
enough for the final margin of victory
In game of great Importance. BY
some strange psychological influence
those who knew that he was at the
bat at that moment felt sure that
something was going to happen. Many
Of them exclaimed. as do the partisans
In the home stands, Come on. Goose.'
and when Goose came on with his
homer there was cheering even far
away from the field Of action.
1t is this partisanship that keeps the
game going, this hero worship that
maintains the interest at high ten
sion. Years ago Anson and Brouthers.
Tinker and Chance, Keeler and Kel.
ley-these and scores Of others were
great heroes. such as Mathewson and
Cy Young. Phil Baker and Sam Crane,
who died only yesterday The names
on the tablets of base balls hall of
fame are numerous. indeed, and in
their day these men were greeted with
cheers and pleas for performances in
offense or defense by crowds that were
Just as ardent. though not as numer-
Gus, as are those who beseech the Cos
Inns of today to Come on"
Evening star., 1925-06-27
Speedy Justice.

Prompt indictment Of the two per.
sons who drove the motor car that
killed 4 nun the other day in this city
will be followed, it is stated, by equally
prompt trial. Within three weeks
these defendants may be arraigned
and their trial may proceed. This is
reassuring to those who have feared
the usual delay in bringing to book
the violators of the laws. But, how
ever expeditions this trial may be, and
whatever the results, the public Is not
fully guaranteed against delays in the
future.
Spasmodic promptness and expedi.
ton have occurred from time to time
in the past in cases where the crime
was fiagrant and shocking and the
public indignation was greatly aroused.
But after these judicial hare-ups there
have been lapses, and the ordinary
course has been pursued with long
waits before and after indictments,
protracted trials and multiple appeals,
with frequently the passage Of two
) col IL oiii lhS IAhio VI SAC CoIiiiiiiSoloii
of the crime to the infliction Of pun.
ishment, often, indeed, without any
result.
Is this due to the congestion Of the
courts or to the incapacity or indif-
ference Of the prosecuting authori.
ties? The situation is plain, COM
munity suffering from delayed justice
with a constantly increasing record Of
crime. Here, of all cities in the coun-
try, there should be quick action. The
Evening star., 1925-06-27
Somebody Is Guilty.

An extraordinary trial came to a
close yesterday in Chicago with a yer.
dict Of acquittal for man accused of
numbering youth by means of
typhoid germs. The case attracted
Nationwide attention because Of the
unusual circumstances. 1t had no
precedent in criminal Jurisprudence in
this country. The charge was that the
defendant had killed his ward In order
to obtain possession Of his estate. This
in itself is not an exceptional &C.
cusation. The means alleged to have
parallel. To prove this charge the
State produced a witness who testified
that the accused had gone to him, the
head OF meteorological institute, and
sought information regarding the ad.
ministration Of deadly disease germs
This testimony was not supported.
The defendant denied the charge, and
also denied any acquaintance or con.
tact with the chief witness. A young
woman who claimed to have been the
fiancee of the dead youth testified
that the defendant had thwarted his
wards purpose to marry her.
The defense in this case was that a
conspiracy had been formed by those
pecuniarily interested In preventing the
enjoyment of the estate Of the dead boy.
1t alleged that nearly every witness for
the prosecution was involved in this
intrigue. Thus motive was assigned
to the testimony for the prosecution,
as a motive was alleged for the killing
Of the youth.
In 4 case of this kind, involving a
criminal charge, especially one in
which the punishment may be capital,
the jury must under the law give to
the defendant the benefit of doubt.
The legal phrase Is that tho jury must
be persuaded beyond a reasonable
doubt Of guilt before voting guilty"
This case was plainly one Of conflict.
ing testimony. Perjury was undoubt.
edly committed on one side or the
other. If the defendant is, as the jury
has said, innocent of the charge the
perjury on the part Of the prosecuting
witnesses was on wholesale degree.
If, on the other hand, the witnesses
for the prosecution told the truth, then
the defendant has escaped by dint Of
unshaken denial OF the facts.
If this youth was done to death by
his guardian for the sake of his for
tune monstrous crime has been com.
mitted for which no punishment will
be inflicted. If, on the other hand, an
innocent man was accused Of this
crime a wicked cabal is guilty Of a
crime quite as dastardly. The verdict
OF acquittal leaves the public puz-
zled. Will it be accepted morally
as final-it is final legally-and will
1t be construed rs a charge of GRIM
inal conspiracy against those who
sought the life Of the man who has
just been declared innocent?
Evening star., 1925-06-27
The Summer White House" Plan.

Plans are under way, 1t is stated,
for the purchase by d group of friends
Of President Coolidge Of the large
mansion at Swampscott, Mass, which
he is now occupying for the warm sea-
son as a Summer home for the Chief
Executive. 1t is also intimated that
If the present effort to raise the neces
sary funds by subscription is not sue
cessful an appeal may be made to Con-
gress to pass an appropriation for
this purpose.
There is little likelihood that Con-
gress, if asked to do so, will grant an
appropriation for the purchase of any
specific place for a Summer white
House. Such efforts have been made
In the past, without result. The rea-
son for the unwillingness of the Ma
tional Legislature to make this pro.
vision is that the personal wishes and
tastes Of the President are always to
be considered, and that there is
strong chance that a Summer estab-
lishment that will suit the incumbent
Of the period of the purchase or erec-
ton will not please his successor.
Washington il the Capital Of the
country. Here is located the official
residence Of the President. Here he
must spend the greater part Of the
time while he serves. If he should
elect to leave Washington during the
warmer period Of the year he is free
to choose his situation, in the noun
tains, in the farming region or on the
shore. To suit all possible tastes and
likings it would be necessary for the
Nation to provide three or four Sum-
mer White Houses" There Is no
chance Of such procedure.
During the administration of Presi-
dent Lincoln a building at the Sol.
diers' Home was used by the President
for the Summer. Mr.. Lincoln wished
TO remain as close as possible to the
scene Of Government activities, and
chose this place as most suitable.
Since his time other Presidents have
gone hither and yon in their Summer
rest-seeking. Some have toured the
country. Some have established them.
selves at the shore or in the hills.
But all have kept in the closest touch
with Washington.
Mr.. Coolidge's friends may buy the
mansion at Swampscott and tender 1t
to him for his own use, as a token of
their high esteem. But II so, who will
maintain it? This is large question.
To deed the property to the President
personally would be to thrust upon
him a weighty responsibility and
heavy financial burden, which he is
not in situation to bear alone. 1t
would be embarrassing to him, es-
pecially If he were made the recipient
Of a rich gift with a sufficient pro-
vision for the upkeep Of the establish
ment.
Mr.. Coolidge is an advocate of econ
omy in Government, and will probably
not be favorable to any plan that as
suredly entails a heavy addition to the
expenses of administration.
Evening star., 1925-06-27

enemy. His advent in our alley is
heralded by the tremendous barking
of the smallest dog.
Woof! Wool Woof!
The little dog fairly foams at the
Lamplighter as that worthy goes by,
then races back to a hole In the
fence, between yards. pops through,
and again races to the outer fence,
to yawp Indignantly and impotently
at the municipal employe.
Other dogs along the alley join
the clamor, until the neighborhood
sounds as If a kennel show were in
progress. Just what 1t is about the
Lamplighter that stires the universal
ire Of the dog tribe we have never
determined.
He seems to be a mild, inoffensive
sort of fellow, always in a great
hurry, as If afraid that darkness
will catch him at turning on gas
lamps. perhaps the real reason for
his hurry is that he is afraid some
District inspector will find that he
has not turned them onD
The dogs hate him cordially. They
fairly gnash their teeth as he passes
with that stubby ladder thrown
over his right shoulder. Maybe
they would bark SO at any man hur-
| rying along in the dusk. We would
get OO"H lTOTl tne pOTCn ana Try IL
ourselves, with a big bucket, If we
were not too lazy.
The tranquility of the evening,
however, is beginning to be ours.
We do not want to move any more
than the North Star seems to, off
there In distances that are but a
name to US.
Some few clouds obscure some few
stars, but we do not fear rain. 1t
mysterious, ambiguous. 1t has lost
the knack of precipitating water
from the clouds. 1t does not know
how to rain, and consequently can
not do it.
1t may be seen that we are not ex-
ponents of the always up-and-doing
| theory of life. We believe that Life, as
short as it is. is yet long enough for
US to sit on the back porch and do
nothing when we want to.
We never enjoyed that lugubrious
hymn. Work for the Night Is Com
ing, When Man Shall Work No More
despite its promise of the last line. On
the back porch we reword it as fol-
lows:
Rest, for the Time is Coming,
When We Must Go to Bed
Out upon the foolishness that has
iio tiilc ioi the dfneIllIleS OF HE, that
would reduce everything to hurrying
around constantly, from this place to
that place, as IL we were all Lamp.
lighters, and We're afraid some Inspec.
| tor would catch us with our lamps
unlighted,
Wise men do not do SO. They find
time, in the midst Of great businesses.
to play golf and take plenty Of good
old vacation and attend theaters and
pageants, both those of Nature and
man, and to enjoy life as they go
along.
They know. and we should. that Life
is not mere coal mine, in which we
are chained to our particular little
vein to produce daily more run OF the
mine They know, and we should.
that Life is mostly above ground, that
1t is, to some extent, at least, what
| We make it,
So we offer no apologies TO any one.
not even TO an Efficiency Expert
(whatever he is) for sitting on the back
porch, in the cool of the evening.
fdlinS away our time looking at the
stars. the lighted windows, the Lamp
lighter. the dogs and the Lightning
Bugs.
What. it is time to 60 to bed. Well.
all right-but are you sure you locked
| the front windows?
Evening star., 1925-06-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHILANDER JOHNSON,
John BarleycOrn

John Barleycorn.
John Barleycorn, John Barleycorn.
You used to be bum.
But now you leave US all forlorn
For you are going some.
You used to doze in idleness
And quaff the drowsy cup;
But now while scattering wild distress,
You shoot the neighbors up!
John Barleycorn, John Barleycorn!
You used to skulk in shame,
But now you laugh the laws to scorn
And play the outlaws game.
Evening star., 1925-06-27
Army Aviation Training.

The War Department wisely has
determined that all officers in COM
bat branches OF the Army shall have
training In aviation. And with equal
wisdom 1t has ordered that aviation
Officers shall attend the Infantry,
Cavalry, Field Artillery and Coast
Artillery service schools. By carrying
out this program 1t will be possible to
approximate unity Of command" in
military action, where the Air Service
and the other branches OF the Army
are involved. Proper unity OF COM
tions. It's absence has been attended
with serious consequences in all wars.
With all the line officers Of the Army
trained to know the possibilities as
well as the limitations of military
aviation, and with the aviation officers
having a knowledge Of the problems of
the land forces, it will be possible to
Use the Air Service to the greatest
advantage in battle. 1t is not con-
templated by the War Department
tildL ell liic llftC OIliCcIS VI the ATlny
shall qualify as air pilots. There are
certain physiological, as we'll as
psychological, reasons why this would
not prove feasible. But it is contem-
plated that they shall have a real un-
derstanding Of how the air forces can
be used to the best advantage for
observation, for. attack and for de-
Tense.
Tho order of the War Department
recognizes anew the Importance which
tho Air Service has acquired in ma
tional defense. Already orders have
been issued by the Secretary of the
Navy establishing courses Of aviation
at the Naval Academy, 80 that sradu.
ates ef the academy shall have knowl-