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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
AGED Couple Save s Oil Men

Newhall, Calif-But for the thought
fu1ness of an aged man and his wife,
who drove their automobile over
bitches to warn six oil workers,
these men might have been among
the dead in the st. Francis dam dis
aster.
e. X. Eaton, 77-year-old rancher,
east of Ell Rio, was warned of the
flood by telephone. With his wife he
started in the car for the hills. Then
he remembered the six drillers on his
land in the river bottom. He and his
They went to safety in Eaton's car,
and a few seconds later wall of
water crashed down the derrick where
the men had been working, sweeping
it along the foods tangled debris.
George Mcintyre, whose brothers
and father are missing, told graphic
story. IL
81 heard a roaring and cracking
that sounded like high tension wires
coming together. Then with a roar
the water struck the house. My
father, who also was awakened, call
ed to my brothers, Billy and Joe, but
they were evidently sound asleep and
did not hear him. We made our way
outside together and soon were
swimming side by side in the torrent.
I managed to catch hold of a tree
limb and pulled myself into the up
per branches. Father disappeared in
the current When the waters had
gone down somewhat / swan half
mile to reach shore"
Mcintyre was given first aid treat
ment at Red Cross headquarters.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Another Buried Toad

An Ell Paso man writes: 81 have
been reading with interest the toad
stories recently and will add that
Munchausen hospital, three miles
north of this city, has a horned toad
in tin tobacco box set in concrete
in the cornerstone fourteen years ago
that is still alive. It can be heard
to move about in its prison distinct
ly and especially with the aid OF g
physicians stethoscope. This is we'll
known to Ell Paso people and is a
source of much comment among the
winter visitors and will be vouched
for by many prominent persons Of
Ell Paso and Jaurez."-Kansas City
Star. ..-......-- .. - -. .s
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23

free state; under which heretofore they
fiourished so long and prospered so
much
And we do strictly charge and COM
mand, that the said publick fast be
reverently and devoutly observed by
all our loving subjects in England, our
dominion of Wales and town of Ber-
wick upon Tweed, as they tender the
favour of Almighty God, and would
avoid His wrath and Indignation; and
upon pain of such punishment as we
may justly inflict upon all such as
contemn and neglect the performance
of so religious duty.
And, for the better and more order
ly solemnizing the same, we have given
directions to the most reverend the
archbishops, and the right reverend the.
bishops of England, to compose form
of PRAYER, suitable to this occasion, to
be used in all churches, and places of
publick worship, and to take care the
same be timely dispersed throughout
their respective dioceses. Given at our
court at st. James, the thirtieth day
of October, one thousand seven hun
dred and seventy-six, in the seven
teenth year of our reign.
AS it turned out the Divine Majesty
to whom the Hanoverian king wished
to appeal for aid evidently decided
not to take sides with that ruler
against his rebellious subjects, and
for that reason, it would appear thar
there was at least one Friday, the
18th, which was a lucky day for
America, even though 1t may have
been unlucky for England.
More recently than this example
of Friday the 18th, being lucky rather
than unlucky for the American peo-
pie is the fact that the man chosen
to lead our troops in the World war,
Gen. John j. Pershing, was born on
Friday, the 18th, and one of the great
est victories of his men was that at
| st. Mihiel which was won on Friday,
the 18th.
In fact, there are many people who
| not only scorn this superstition but
never pass up chance, as the avia-
tors pictured above did, to defy this
| and other jinxes. There was once
famous Thirteen club, which used to
smash a mirror before it sat down
under umbrellas, thirteen at a table,
on the occasion of it's monthly din
ners on the thirteenth, and there is
no record that bad luck trailed any
of its members and got them in bad.
Several years ago three Chicago
couples were married on Friday, the
18th, at the 18th hour in cell No. 13
of the old convict ship Success"
which was then on exhibition in the
Chicago river Each bride carried a
black cat and thirteen mirrors were
| broken at the time of the ceremony.
| So far as is known, all three of these
marriages have suffered no disas-
trous fate!
| In an age of what we are pleased
to term enlightenment and prog
ress," it is interesting to note how
the superstition about the number 13
has survived when other supersti-
| tions seems to be going into the dis
| card. The belief that this number is
| hoodoo seems to be worldwide. In
France. especially in Paris, no house
| bears that number. In the French
| capital there are persons, known as
"fOurteeners," who are held in re-
| serve to make fourteen at dinner
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Venetion Gondolas

Two Venice gondola factories, the
only plants in the world manufacture
ing the waterfalls, build forty to fifty
gondOlas year for the domestic
trade. Few ever have been shipped
to other countries. A complete gon-
dola, its equipment including oars,
carpets, plush seats and trimmings, all
made in Venice. sells for 10000 lire,
or about $1,000 at the factory. The
canals of the city provide travelling
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
: Mile of Ribbon

1t is reported that there is process
employed in England for making me-
tallic ribbon at the rate of half mile
a minute. The molten metal is caused
to flow through one or more MOBILES In
thin stream upon the periphery of
a rapidly rotating water-cOOled drum.
The metal solidifies Immediately and
is thrown off from the surface of the
drum In the form of a continuous and
uniform ribbon. 1t is possible. it is
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
NeuD Definition of Golf

Golf is what letter carrying, ditch
digging, and carpet beating would be
IL those three tasks had to be per-
formed on the same hot afternoon in
short pants and colored socks by
,gouty-looking men who required diff
Iferent implement for every mood
Weekly Scotsman.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23

said. to obtain metal as thin as one
thousandth of an inch and half mile
to mile of ribbon can readily be OBJ
tanned from each nozzle per minute.
Ribbons of aluminium, lead, zinc, tin,
copper. silver. gold, ETC., have been
obtained.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Rings Odd Hiding Place

Last Christmas Howard Dunsing
of BrocktOn, Mass, lost ring while
changing tire. Recently this same
tire showed signs of blowing out and
Dunsing decided to take the shCe Off
and have it vulcanized. AS he pulled
the tube from the tire, the missing
ring dropped out, none the worse for
wear, but leaving its imprint on the
inside of the tire.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Source of Quinine

This drug is extracted from the bark
of the cinchona tree. Although the
native inhabitants of South America
were acquainted with the medicinal
qualities of quinine, the drug was not
studied by Europeans until 1893, in
Colombia.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Laugh at Kings Edict

Bodied hair has an enemy in Issn
Said, king of the Hedjaz.
Although he refrained from forbid
ding the women to cut their hair. he
ordered that any barber found guilty
Of clipping a woman's locks should be
sent TO Jail or fined.
The fashionable women of the He'd
JAZZ have begun to act as barber to one
another.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
No Crudge Held

ezra, tomorrow is our twenty-fifth
wedding anniversary; hadn't we bet
ter kill a chicken?"
why punish a chicken for what
happened 25 years ago?"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23

accommodations for geo Of the ancient
type of craft, of which 200 are private
ly owned. The rest are on hire. Use
of gondolas for hire is limited by the
city authorities, gondoliers being IL
censed and under municipal regula-
ton.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Lengthening Lies Spar,

Lengthening of the life span is not
only important to the Individual A
longer useful and productive life has
a potent effect on the world. The ma
tiops owe a heavy debt to those
whose researches and efforts have
helped to lengthen the span of life.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Clocking His Speed

George tells me he's working for
all he's worth just now"
81 suppose that's just his way Of
saying he's only earning SIS week"
-Tit-Bits.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
All the Difference

Prudence should not be confounded
with wisdom, which often likes to
squander. Prudence lis the result of
fear; wisdom of couFage.-plain Talk
Magazine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
And the Chiggers

'Man is slowly winning his war on
the insect world" says a noted chem
list. Let's post this news where the
boil weevils, corn borers, potato bugs
and mosquitoes can see it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
All Silence Not Golden

We often hear of the wife who talks
too much. But pity the husband of
the wife who talks too little.-WOm-
ans Home Companion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Considerable

Dolores-You say Donna's afraid
Of her shadow?
Maxwell, you would be, too, If 1t
looked like a mob at your heels.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Mothers, Attention!

A sign appearing in a doctors Office
in st. Louis reads: 81 treat all dis
eases, including children."-The Out
look.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Ouockery

Young Doctor-My dear, you must
really get rid of these ducks. They
insult me every time enter or leave
the house.-London Hum ,rist.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23

MISUNDERSTANDING the FRI
day the Thirteenth" link, Mai. Cary
l. Crockett, infantry, student at
the Army War college, staff Sergeant
NeIs e. Swanson, Corporal 3. A.
Walsh and Private Emil Rastocny of
the air corps, made parachute jumps
from plane piIoted by Lieut.. r. I.
Haven, air corps, over Boiling field
here on the afternoon of Friday, JAM
uary 10. Two of the venturers were
hurt slightly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23

If Darwin was right, maybe the
turtle is one of natures abortive eff
forts to produce a safe Pedestrian
North Adams, Mass, Herald.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Riqqinq Out Mr.. Dollar

do you remember" an old crony
asked Robert Dollar, that day on the
old Merchants Exchange that came
up to you on the floor with a hat in
my hand and asked you for a SUBJ
scription?"
Il sure do" said the S4-year-old ship
owner. Il told you that I would be
glad to contribute and as I reached
for my wallet l asked you what the
subscription was for. Then you told
me that the members were making a
collection to buy me a new suit!
took the hint, for Mrs. Dollar had
been at me for long time to get one.
One glance at myself convinced me
that the joke had point and l i'm
mediately went across the street for
new rig."-Forbes Magazine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23

Ee who doesE'. care for public
appreciation Is almost abnormal. 1t
Is the incentive of millions
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23

Contact with a sharp man is likely
to dull ones confidence in humanity
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
SUdmped

ITO what do you attribute your lack
of SUGGEST" "Too busy following eff"
ficiency rules"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
Indian Appellatior,

Genesee is an indian word meaning
pleasant wiley.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23

1t is said that the next war will cost
the United States 5OO,OOO,OOO, 900. Is
Tex Richard going to stage it,
Louisville Times.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-03-23
BY ELMO SCOTT WATSON

IRE you superstitious and
i do you believe that Fri.
4 day, the 18th, is a jinX
day?
If so, you'd better be-
gin worrying now, for
there's such a day in the
offing-Friday, April 13.
In fact, the year 1928
] seems to be better sup
I piled with this ominous-
! to-sOme-folks date than
rNl,o.a $50 q,
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-06-07
Gardner O. KS Pyle

Despite arguments to the contrary,
ed Gardner. Seattle runner and
eighth place winner in Pyle's trans
continental marathon, is eloquent in
his praise of G. C. PYLE and his treat
ment of the runners. Here is what
he, writes in letter to The Enter
prise.
after running across the CONT
nent from Los Angeles to New York
City notice by the papers, especial
ly these in New York. that various
kicks and unkind remarks are being
chalked up against Mr.. Pyle and his
''Bunion Derby" runners.
However, after running consist
emily for 81 davs ana winning 81
races Teach dav counts for race),
twice as much as any other two run
ners, ! find that most of the unkind
things said about the hardships un-
dergone by the runners are not true.
Most of the runners dropped out be-
cause of weather conditions. Every
thing considered. can truthfully
say Mr. Pyle was very fair toward
u.s."
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-06-07
Foster Is Candidate
For Olympic Team

PULLMAN, Wash, June GA
new ooloFed prospect for the Olym-
pic team. looms brightly upon the
horizon, as a result of the feat of
Wesley Foster in breaking the
worlds record for the 175-yard dash
less than month after Charles
Paddock set the new mark.
The ycung Splinter, sophomore
at Washington State, cracked the
record here recently with IS as
seconds performance as compared
TO Paddock's II 2-5 made at the
Penn Relays
Foster, an Olympic candidate, was
national junior A. A. u. champion
in the 100-yard dash two years ago
and has run the 220 in 20 AS sec
onds. three-tenths of a second slow
err than the world record His hes,
time fer the 100 is 81.
In the Pacific Coast Track meet
last Saturday in Missoula, Mont.
Foster won the 220 yard-dash and
100-yard dash. He ran the century
In 90
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-06-07
New Boxing Commission

There promises to be, some radical
changes in the boxing game as con-
Quoted in Seattle with the appoint
ment of an entire new boxing COM
mission by Mayor Frank Edwards
this week The new boxing COM
missioners are Phil NJ. Cook, barber,
and two physicians, DR.. James Mo-
riarty and Dr. Abraham Poska, all
OF whom are, we'll known to follow
ers of the. boxing game. For sew
eral years the, boxing game in Sc
attic has been practically, controlled
by two clubs, the National Athletic
Club and Austin and Bishop. New
clubs organized found it impossible
TO get permits to conduct matches
in Seattle The new commission
promises TO be more liberal In
granting permits and Seattle will
have several clubs operating In dis
tricts.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-06-07
Howard 'U' Nine Triumphs

: WASHINGTON, I D. C. r. T he
Howard University Nine won two
games Friday, defeating the Stores
College Team, L. to 8, and the Ar
mold College Club of New Hamp
shire, 13 to 6. Tomas knocked a
homer in the first game, while Tay-
lor, who famed twelve batters, was
the star of the second contest.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-06-07
Edwards Sets Records

HAVERFORD, Pa.-Phil Edwards
was the individual star of the 18th
annual track and field meet of the
Middle Atlantic Collegiate Assoca-
ton held here Friday and Saturday.
He set two records and tied for high
scoring honors. He figured in New
York US victory.
Edwards set new records in the
440 and $50 yard dashes. He also
qualified in the 220, and ran third
in the finish at this distance at
% 4-5.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-06-07
Monkey Breaks World
Interscholastic Record

COLUMBUS, O., june A world
ipterseholastie record was shattered
here Saturday in the twenty-first an
nual Ohio -interscholastic track and
field meet.
Herbert Moxley, 19-year old Race
athlete from Columbus Central, be-
came potential Olympic candidate
when he shattered the worlds in
'erscholastic record for the 40
yard dash. Monkeys time, 1920
seconds. clipped 6-IO second off the
lG-year-old record established by
James e. Meredith.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-06-07
r. Estridge Suspended

NEW YoRK.--As result of the
farcical fight in which he engaged
with Berlenbach at the greensboro
Stadium last week, Larry Estridge
has been ordered by the Boxing
commission not to go through with
his scheduled bout at grove Sporting
Club Saturday night.
Deputy Commissioner Dan Skill
ing has filed report recommend
ing that Estridge's license be revok-
ed and it is almost certain the board
will take such action at its meeting.
Estridge is accused of failing 10
condition himself for the fight.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-06-07
Golfer Shoots CT; .
Ties Course Record

Morris r. Alexander, formerly of
Philadelphia, but now caddy master
at the lakewood Country Club
.(white), Lynchburg. Va, tied the
course record when he shot, 81 and
downed ]. Johnson five and four.
Mr.. Alexander. expects to. enter sew
eral of the colored tournaments this
year including the one to be held
at the Capitol Country Club in
Washington, d., c., and the Chicago
International Tournament. He is
expecting to apply for membership
to the Fairview Country Club in
Philadelphia. His card follows:
Out ......A3 a g 3 5 a ga 4--33
In '......A4 4 3 A a 8 IS "a 3-34
x 67
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-06-07
George Dixon Wins
Call Over frankie Denny

PORTLAND, ore.-Georgie Dixon,
sensational colored welter of Port
land. won the decision in a ten
round match here Tuesday night
with Frank Denny of Oakland. Spec
tators booed the decision. Dixon
took six of the rounds by narrow
margin.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-06-07
Red Sox Beat Infantry

MEMPHIS, Tenn. = The Memphis
Red Sox defeated the Gath infantry
team from Fort Bennings Sunday at
Lewis Park by a. to score. Vance
the submarine pitcher, was on the
mound for the soldiers and held the
Red Sox to Z hits, but errors at criti-
cal times beat him.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-06-07
WILDCAT" IN OAKLAND.

OAKLAND, Cal, June 6.---Leslie
(Wildcat) Carter, outstanding Me-
gro featherweight of Seattle. will
make his first appearance in this
section next week in ten-rCund
bout. E
His opponent has not been named,
but California Joe Lynch is being
considered.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-06-07
so 'si. -. ! -. ...
Heavyweight Will
Fight In Germany

Cecil (SeaD Harris, giant Negro
heavyweight of Chicago, will invade
Germany to take few socks at
Hans Breitenstrater, claimant of the
heavyweight championship of Ger
many. The bout will be staged in
July. Harris, 81 years old, standing
6 feet inches, and scaling 235
pounds, is a protege of Jack John
son, one time worlds heavyweight
champion. Harris has engaged in
only few contests, but Johnson is
convinced that he is. a promising
heavyweight prospect. 60
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-06-07
Actors and Musicians


Ferdinand Addison, Baltimor,
tenor, who is studying music at New
York University. is scheduled to sal
for France early this month with
the New York Clef Club.
The cheyney Singers, of the
Training School for Teachers at
Cheyney, Pa, were heard in a mu.
steal program at an interraoial meet
ing held at the institution.
Appearances, drama by Gar.
land Anderson, former beIlboy, is
in its final week at the Capitol The
atre, San Francisco. The cast IL
white.
Lou, Vernon, straighteand. heavy
man who has played the T. o. b.
A. and eastern houses, is with the
Associated Players, white, in their
production of "Kongo," drama of
the African jungle, at the National
Theatre, where the play continues
this week.
Mrs. Paul Robson, wife of the
actor and singer who is in "Show-
boat" at Drury Lane, London, sail
ed Friday to join her husband,
Mamie Smith, blues singer, is
playing the week with Doc
Straine's stock revue company at
the Standard Theatre, Philadelphia.
Harlem will attempt its first mu-
nicipal summer band concerts June
II when Lieutenant Fred Simpson,
with his Mighty Monurchs Band
opens the season. Public subscrip-
lions are being solicited to supple
Inent the appropriation from the city,
Leonard Harper. opened his new
show, Midnight Shoppers" at the
Lafayette. New York. Monday.
Exposition Jubilee -Four are at
the Lyric Theatre. Indianapolis, Ind.
Rueker and Perrin are at the Fed
eral Theatre, Salem, Mass.
Harris and Holly are at the La
fayette Theatre, New York City.
Dave and Tressie are at Pantages
Theatre, Tacoma, Wash. f
Sunshine Sammy and Co. are at
Loew's Theatre, Lanton, Ohio.
Cliff and Radcliffe are at the Cap
itol Theatre. Scranton, Pa.
Shufflin' Sam from Alabama Co.
is at the Lyric Theatre, Hoboken.
n. j. f.
Lew Leslie's BLACK Bird" Co.,
featuring Bill Robinson. are playing
to packed houses nightly at the
Liberty Theatre, New York City.
After successful tour of some
of the principal cities of the East,
"Porgy' Is back home again, open
ing at the Republic Theatre, New
York City.
Drake Walker Co. Is playing this
week at the Empire Theatre, Provi-
dence, r.. I. j.
Ada Brown and Co. is at Proc
tors Theatre, Mount Vernon. N. Y,
Kentucky Jubilee Choir is at the
Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles, Cal.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-06-07

Ferdinand Addison, Baltimore
tenor. who is studying music at New
York University. is scheduled to sail
for France early this month with
the New York Clef Club.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-06-07

Appearances, drama by Gar.
land Anderson, former bellboy, is
in its final week at the Capitol The
atre, San Francisco. The cast IL
white.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-06-07

The Cheyney Singers, of the
Training School for Teachers at
Cheyney. Pa, were heard in a mu-
steal program at an interraoial meet
ing held at the institution.
Amerikai Magyar hirlap = American Magyar journal. [volume] (Youngstown, Ohio) 1911-1942, 1928-10-18

j6akaroinak figyelmet ere az
eloadasra.
Aprezsbitsrium gytiiese. Az
egyhaz prezsbiteriuma mutt
szombaton este tartotta' rendes
havi gyiileset. A gyiiles komoly
es targyilagos volt A gytilesen
megjelentel1 elhataroztak, hogy a
27-re ESQ szombaton este rendki-
Will gyiilest fognak tartani, hogy
a bazaar dolgait megbeszeljek.
Urvacsora osztas. Egyhazunk-
ban az oszi urvacsora osztas VI
bori halaaldozatra a ho utolso va
sarnapjan, 2-an lesz. El6tte valo
este, 27-en s oral kezdettel bin
banati istentisztelet lesz tartva.
Eskuvo. Bondar Sandor es
Eperiesi Erzs6bet kedden d6lelott
eskJidtek egymasnak orok hiise-
get templomunkban. Az egyhazl
szertartast az egyhaz lelk6sze We
gezte. Sok boldogsagot kivanunh
az uj parnak.
Kereszteles. Oktober Ten re
szesiilt a keresztseg sakramentu
maban Stella Josef es neje Mok.
ri Gizella sziil6k september l3-ar
sziiletett kis leanya Zsuzsanna El
| zsebet nevre. Keresztsziiloi Hok
vart Adam es neje Koji llona
Nagyra NOTION a kis honleany.