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Nominating Speeches.

Some day some party is going to hit
upon the happy idea of holding a po-
litical convention under the accepted
principles Of modern business practice.
1t will set out to eliminate wasted ef-
fort. to conserve time and energy and
to reach the desired end with the least
of bother and confusion. In so doing
it will bring down upon its head accu-
sations of steam-roller tactics. But it
will demonstrate, at the same time. just
how antiquated are some of the meth
DDS II has abandoned One of the first
relics that this new political convention
will cast overheard is the traditional
nominating speech. and the seconding
speeches that follow as inevitably as
July follows June And that alone
would Justify the experiment
The most impressive nominating
speech made at Kansas City was de-
livered by Senator Borah, who nomi-
mated Senator Curtis for Vice President
in the shortest speech of them all. BY
far the most impressive seconding
speech at Kansas City was made by
Mrs, Leona Curtis Knight, who Sec
onded the nomination of her father.
Senator Curtis, in a speech of barely
twenty five words. While Senator
Borah is always a good speaker, and
while there was a sentimental interest
in Mrs. Knights appearance, the glo-
rious thing about both speeches was
their brevity
In contrast, one may remember the
nominating speech delivered by John
L. McNab of California, who proposed
the name of Herbert Hoover. Mr.. Nc
Nab had one of the most important
and one of the highly honorary duties
of the convention. He carefully pre-
pared in advance his excellent speech
nominating Mr.. Hoover. But he had
barely finished the first paragraph
when the biggest demonstration of the
convention was started. The demon
strstion interrupted the speech What
followed drew little attention from any
body, for everybody was waiting for
the conclusion in order TO start another
demonstration.
Suppose Mr. McNab had ended his
speech when the first demonstration
started. bowed and left the stand? The
effect would have been electrical. II
would have been excellent psychology
1t would have effected everything
that the longer and carefully prepared
address accomplished. And as for the
other nominating speeches at Kansas
City, some of them were mockeries
Some of them were so unnecessarily
eulogistic that more than one nominee.
listening. must have squirmed and shut
OF the radio.
Nominating speeches are preserved
as campaign material They are treat
ed as more or less historically valuable
documents. But what they accomplish
could be effected equally well by
other means. Fundamentally. the av-
erage nominating speech has no more
to do with the nomination of a can
didate than have the tin horns and
cowbells which always blow and ring
after the speech for the favorite is
delivered. 1t cannot be long before
such relics viii fall into disuse. II
they are not abandoned voluntarily,
they may some day be laughed out of
existence. That would be q dangerous
thing
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world industry Petroleum had been
found in springs in several parts OF
Pennsylvania before 1859, but Drake
was the first one to dig into the earth
for oil.
O. Is there a long distance te. ne
connection between Washingto.. I'D
Mexico City?-C. G.
A. A line was established and opened
on September 20. 1927, at which time
President Gales in Mexico City con-
versed with President Coolidge In the
Pan-American Union Hall at wash
ington.
@. What is an active partner in
business?-M. J.
A. He is a partner who Is responsive
for the full amount OF the deots Oh tne
business. A silent or special partner u
usually responsible only for the amount
of money he puts into the business.
@. What necessary change must oe
made to tranSmute mercury into golo!-
L. E. H.
A. Physicists say that II an electron
can be driven INTO the nucleus OF a sold
atom and one electron removed from ltS
valence electrons, an atom OF Soio
would be formed
@. Where Is Port Fuad?-V. T.
! A. 1t is new city in Egypt. Quit
by the SueZ Canal Co. opposite Port
Said. The King. Ahmed Fuad Pasf1a,
presided at its Inauguration, December
Il, 1926.
O When will the new Greek Diction-
srv be fnishad?-S. EfM.
A. The first volume-A-K-is COM
nleted. The entire work viii require
aoout Is years. The compilation Of this
dictionary is TO be a monument To the
language, history and culture OF Greece.
@. Are all sweet potatoes yams?-
T. w. n.
n variety of sweet potatoes. but All
sweet potatoes are not yanls. The real
YAM is deeper in color. sweeter and
more watery than the ordinary sweet
potato.
@. Are wild animals increasing In
the United States?-M. G. F.
A. A great many kinds are increasing.
Antelopes. black and brown bears, deer,
elk. mountain goats and mountain
sheep and beavers all show steady IN
crease in numbers. The grizzly bear,
however. faces extinction. There are
only 880 grizzlies in all the national
forests outside of Alaska. California,
where they were once found IN great
numbers. now has none.
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Even though relinquishing the presi-
dency. Calvin Coolidge must continue
TO sacrifice his feelings In conscientious
refusal TO grant pardon or comniuta-
ton.
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Motion picture stars easily dispose of
the suspicion that they we're trying 10
smuggie. Statesmen in hope of publicity
for their wares were glad to make dis
counts which caused the prices charged
TO appear low. And In any event, a few
thousand dollars for duties would mean
little in the financial life of a truly
successful film star.
Evening star., 1928-06-20

Mussolini would be quite willing to
lend his Fascist idea to neighboring
nations. But nations prefer to be orig
inal in their economics and are willing
to borrow only money that may assist
In carrying out their own ideas.
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When women engage In public re-
sponsibilities they show even less in
clination than men to interrupt the
work in hand for social relaxation. 1t
would be hard to imagine a Mabel
Willebrandt pausing betimes for a rub
ber Of whist or tea party. The bene-
fit that women were expected to bring
70 political affairs is rapidly materializ-
ing.
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After all. national convention is a
historically serious affair and there
should be no resentment when efforts
to introduce comedy relief fail to over
whelm the proceedings. even mo-
mentarily.
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There is no doubt about the authority
Gov. Al Smith exercises In New York.
He may even be able TO prevent those
excitement promoters at Madison
Square Garden from going on to Hous-
ton.
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Camera men are so essential in all
phases of public life that in the selec-
ton Of future candidate question may
arise as to whether, in addition to quail
ties of craftsmanship, he possesses
screen personality.
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Conventions are making II difficult
for the dance orchestra 10 hold it's own
n the attention Of listeners-in. II is
unfortunately impossible for the radio
70 provide q convention as an every
night feature.
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Carolina. l6, Tennessee. -, Texas. 40,
Virginia, IA Utah, 3, West Virginia. &.
Porto Rico, G. Total, AST Even with
defections that may occur in Arkansas,
Nebraska aud Ohio, there still remain
a considerable block of Votes Sufficient
To cause the delegates to ponder aud
finally come 10 Reed 1hay come from
tcck~tihbed Democratic States. aud
other States viii follow the Reed ban
nef and ncn,lnaso the Senator betage
the tenth hallot. .s.ssR@@
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The dirigtbie has not had a favorable
record. II the Mobile heroes come
through safely the sirplane or the dog
sled viii command the gratitude Of the
world.
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The platform crash at Syracuse did
no physical harm and may be regarded
by Mr.. Hefiin as well worth the risk for
the sake of the publicity results.
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Political Economy.

"You don't say much about political
economy"
Il don't dare TO mention 1t" answered
Senator Sorghum. Many OF my con-
stituents think the phrase refers TO the
efforts 10 keep Government employees
hard at work al small wages"
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1t is possible at last for President
Coolidge TO know how 1t feels to relin-
quish business cares and give undivided
attention TO a fishing trip
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Japan feels that China needs a help
ing hand and proceeds to put on the
velvet glove which may make the grasp
OF iron digits seem less formidable.
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the field In the race for the Democratic
Harmony Sweepstakes is Gov. Ritchie.
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Talent sldetracked.

When men OF eminence have passed
Unto the realms where votes are cast.
While they contend and vote and think.
The game OF golf goes "sur le bltnc."
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"A good taiker." said Uncle Eben. rs
able 10 win many arguments by leayin
out de sense an turnin' his end of II
into q vocal soin."
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IT is no secret that Senator Reed
has felt that the Democratic party
could make no headway this Fall
against the Republicans with Smith,
a Tammany man. leading the way.
The corruption issue evaporates. in
his opinion with Smith the party nomi-
nee. Not because Smith himself is a
corruptionist, but because he will stand
tor AN organization which has been
charged for years with being the most
corrupt political organization in the
country
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lfth st and PENNSYLVANIA Ave
New York once: lfo East 43nd St
Chicago once; Tower Bn.idins.
European once: IL Resent St. London,
England.
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Humble Pyrotechnics.

The firefiy brings a gentle glow
He makes no glorious din.
He sees his duty here below,
And does the best he kin.
Evening star., 1928-06-20

@. Where is Port Fuad?-V. T.
A. 1t is new city in Egypt. quilt
by the Suez Canal Co. opposite Port
Said. The King. Ahmed Fuad Pasfla,
presided at its Inauguration, December
81 1926.
Evening star., 1928-06-20

Jud Tunkins says many man laughs
at his own Jokes when he ought TO be
apologizing for them,
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THEODORE W. MOVES. /. Editor
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Safety First.

safety FIRST.
You are going 70 forsake your coun-
try home?"
only for a day. On the Fourth OF
July we are going into town where pro-
miscuous fireworks are prohibited.
"A man Of power" said HI Ho the
sage OF Chinatown. must be wise, In
deed. not 10 meet with temptation 10
imagine he IL commanding honor when
he is only inspiring fear"
Evening star., 1928-06-20

A. Physicists say that If an electron
can be driven into the nucleus OF a solo
atom and one electron removed from ltS
valence electrons, an atom OF golo
would be formed
Evening star., 1928-06-20

Suggestion that "the Democratic party
is faced with need to do its best" is
made by the Fort Wayne Journal Ga
The Ely miner., 1928-10-19
ROTARY GOVERNOR
VISITS LOCAL CLUB

DR.. Phil Sheridan, governor of the
Ninth District Rotary Clubs, Of
Rochester, Minnesota, was guest Of
the local club on Tuesday afternoon
and evening on his official visit to all
the clubs in the district. Governor
Phil drove up by auto from Virginia
and Eveleth where he had visited the
clubs of those cities.
He stated that with the exception
of one or two, he has visited with all
the clubs in the district 40 in number.
Everywhere he found the members of
Rotary up and doing for the benefit
of the communities and standing
solidly behind the Commercial Clubs
and Chambers of Commerce.
In the afternoon he met with the
chairmen of committees and the board
of directors and matters Of import
ance were discussed. The governor
suggested several activities for the
consideration of the committees all of
which met with popular and instant
favor. /,
changed from wednesday to Tuesday
in order to accommodate the governor
who was in this section OF his dis
trict. He left here the same evening
for Superior where he met with the
club on Wednesday. The ladies of
the Presbyterian church served an ele-
CANT chicken dinner after which Gov
ernor Phil addressed the Rotarians.
He is one of the finest speakers on
the subject ever heard In this city
and his address was replete with much
food for thought. One of his sug-,
gestions in the interests of the sixth
object of Rotary was the assigning of
one club in his district to some foreign
club and Ely was assigned the club at
Brussels, Belgium.
Literature relating to Ely and vicin-
ity and the Club will be prepared and
sent to the Brussels Club who in turn
will send matters pertaining to their
club, city and country to the local
club, thus getting better acquainted
and furthering the interests of inter-
national good will embodied in the
sixth object of Rotary.
President Browne presided at the
meeting in his usual finished manner
and introduced the governor. The din
ing room had been most appropriately
decorated.
The Ely miner., 1928-10-19
TOURIST CAMP
REPORT FOR 1928

An increase of 112 cars over the
registration of 1927 is shown by the re-
port Of Sam Rapson, custodian of the
City Tourist Camp at the water plant.
The report also shows an increase of
people and cars taking advantage of
the tourist grounds far in excess of the
years when all was free and no fees
were exacted.
From letters received and express
sions heard in regard to the Ely tour
ist camp it is ascertained that the
same was one of the best in the coun-
try with supervision and facilities ac-
cordingly. In fact several have taken
it upon themselves to write Mayor
Murphy and other citizens thanking
them for the fine treatment accorded
them at the camp
decided to put the camp on a pay basis
with better facilities and attention,
many were Of the opinion that the
camp would gradually fall from public
favor and the travelling public would
the camps in the country were placed
on q fee basis with results that have
proved this the only system and the
better class Of travellers are perfectly
willing to pay for what they get pro-
viding they get service and attention.
The fee basis has also tended to mini
mize the "tin.can" tourist from the
camps throughout the country.
The report shows the receipts for
the year were $68575 an increase over
the receipts Of last year. The figures
of cars and people and where from
are as follows:
The Ely miner., 1928-10-19
ENGINEERS WILL REPORT
ON THE BACKUS PROJECT.

A preliminary report containing
physical data without any conclusions
as to the advisability of permitting E.
w. Backus to construct series of
reservoir dams along the chain of lakes
in and adjacent to Superior National
forest, will be presented within two
months to the international joint COM
mission, it was announced yesterday
by Maj. P. G. Bullard, United States
army engineer in Duluth.
"Only the raw material obtained
from survey of the region about two
years ago will be presented in the re-
port" said Major Bullard yesterday,
land this will include statements of
the lake levels in the region, levels Of
the inter connecting rivers and
streams, surveys of certain possible
dam sites and certain natural levels
computed from Rainy lake and Name
kan lake, before either was damned"
Major Billiard announced that this
report would be published. He said
that the final report, being drafted
by an engineer at Ottawa, retained by
the Canadian government, and himself,
as an engineer for this country, would
not be completed until several months
after this preliminary report had been
presented to the commission.
The Ely miner., 1928-10-19
MISS ROBERTS DELEGATE
TO M. E. A. ASSEMBLY.

Miss Helen Roberts, instructor in
the Ely High School, will be member
of the delegate assembly at the an
nual convention of the Minnesota
Education Association in Minneapolis,
November 8, 9, 10. This assembly
numbering about one hundred handles
the business of the larger group of
some 10000 teachers who are members
of the association. Miss Roberts was
elected a delegate at the recent meet
ing Of the Northeast Division in Du-
luth, october H.
Others for this division are Misses
Edith Oslund, Cook; Evelyn O'Neill,
Virginia; Irene Campbell, Eveleth;
Catherine Stephans, East Junior High
school, Florence Klaus, Central school,
Florence K. Cook, Endion School, Elsa
Becker, Madison School, Duluth:
MeSSrS. M. p. EIsnn. C.ilhart: ~ r.
Campton, Supt. Two Harbors; E. B.
Berquist, Supt Aurora; Charles l..
Bane, Hibbing;; George H. Primmer,
Teachers College, John o. Anderson,
Grant School Duluth. Bertha a
Knuutinen, rural.
The Ely miner., 1928-10-19
ATTORNEY VIM. TRACEY
ADDRESSED HOOVER CLUBS

Some three hundred were present
Monday evening to hear William E.
Tracey, a Duluth attorney make the
address to the Hoover for President
Clubs Of the city. The meeting was
held at the Community Center and
was presided over by Luther M. Bang.
The meeting opened with piano
duet by Mrs. E. w. Hanson and Mrs.
Douglas Nankervis and a group of
songs by the Junior Choir of the Meth
odist church under the direction of
Mrs Nankervis.
Mr.. Tracey made very able ad-
dress. While he is not one of the fluent
spellbinders heard over the radio al
most nightly, he nevertheless brought
out facts and figures to show the ad-
vantage Of the administration of the
The Ely miner., 1928-10-19
PETITION OF MINE OWNERS
ACTED ON BY TAX BODY

Operators of northern Minnesota
iron ore properties were unsuccess-
full in seeking a reduction in the
evaluation of their holdings, accord
ing to an Associated Press dispatch
from st. Paul Tuesday. The state tax
commission in announcing the refusal
placed the assessed value Of the mines
at $244, ,183, ,109 which is one-half of
the true and full value. The tonnage
represented by the assessment is l.
253,215, ,076 tons.
In refusing the petition for a re-
duction, the commission reviews the
evidence furnished by the mine own
ers and operators that the industry's
tax burden is in excess of $4,000, 900
annually and that the tax cost to the
industry in 1927 was rs per cent OF
the entire value of the ore produced.
1t is not so much question of valua-
ton as it is of excessive taxation, the
commission ruled. Any material relief
must, therefore, come through legisla-
tive action.
The Ely miner., 1928-10-19
ART NYMAN HEADS
FRANK LOzAR POST
LEGION POST BANQUET AND
ELECTS OFFICERS SATURDAY.
ANNUAL MEETING MADE MORE
ATTRACTIVE BY VENISoN FEED.

The annual election of officers of
the Frank LoZar Post of the American
Legion held Saturday evening resulted
in the choice of Art Nyman as COM
mander for the ensuing year. Other
officers chosen were Edward Buckley,
first vice commander; Byrd Brownell,
second vice commander; Florence
Kurvinen, third vice commander; Ray
Hoef1er, adjutant; Oscar T. Friedsburg,
finance officer; w. p. Wolfe, chaplain;
Jack PoShak, sergeant-at-arms; H.
E. Kurvinen, post historian; Jack
Sullivan, delegate; Ernest w. Hanson,
j. H Santo and Frank Schweiger,
executive committee.
At the meeting 1t was decided to
call a meeting of all the past COM
manders and outline and suggest acti-
vities for the post for the coming year.
The committee on the venison dinner
reported everything in readiness and
those present did themselves proud
with the knife and fork. The menu
was made up of fruit cocktail, roast
venison, mashed potatoes, gravy, ruta-
bagas, sweet pickles and cranberries,
ParkerhouSe rolls, butter and coffee,
mince and pineapple pie. Sixty men,
bers were present and all felt that
the evening had been well spent
Outgoing officers who have sue
cessfully piloted the post through the
past year are: Uno Alfalfa COM
mander; Arthur Nyman, first vice
commander Byrd; BrowneH, second
vice commander; Elaine G.. Almen,
third vice commander; Ray Hoef1er,
adjutant; Oscar T. Friedsburg, fin
ance officer; Rev. H. r. Browne,
chaplain; Frank Schweiger, sergeant
alarms; w. p. Wolfe, post historian;
o. T. Friedsburg, delegate; T. j.
Murn, Edward Buckley and Arthur
KnutSon, executive committee.
The Ely miner., 1928-10-19
UNIVERSITY WOMEN
HOLD FIRST MEETING

The Ely Branch of the American
Association of University Women helo
its first meeting Saturday, october
l3 at the Forest Hotel Luncheon was
served to sixteen members and guests
Announcement was made that, thru
the dance sponsored by the club
scholarship money for the year had
been raised.
After the business meeting a pro-
gram consisting of talks on the poll
tical situation, was given, in which the
following took part on the subjects
named: ''The Republican Conven-
tion," Miss Mary Helen Kraft; 1.-The
Democratic Convention" Miss Alice
Fowler; Hoover and His Acceptance
Speech" Miss Margaret Tupper;
Smith and His Acceptance Speech,
Mrs. A. j. McMahan; 1.-THE Progress OF
the Campaigns" Miss Gertrude Allen
The Ely miner., 1928-10-19
THE TOWER MAN
AND THE BEAR

From Tower comes a weird tale of q
man and the bear which should ap-
/ peal to the lovers of thrills The story
is as follows:
Sam Lampi, while walking in the
woods near his home, climbed to the
top of a tall tree to try to locate a
certain place which he was in search
of. When he had reached the top a
branch on which he was standing
broke and Mr.. Lampi found himself
at the bottom of large hollow tree
on the inside. The tree was some
is to 20 feet high and had no opening
at the bottom. He was trapped, with
was in vain as his voice could not be
heard.
He began to feel around in the
darkness for some means of freeing
himself from his prison and his hand
came in contact with soft fur He dis
covered that his companions were two
cub bears. 1t was not long before
the mother bear put in her appearance
at the top of the tree and began to
back slowly down into the opening.
Mr.. Lampi carried a knife with him
and when the old bear had descended
within reach, he began to stab her
with his knife.
She became very angry but the
blows from the knife did not seem to
hurt her at first. Finally, when the
stabbing continued she became fright.
ened and commenced to climb upward,
Knowing that there was no other
means of escape, Mr.. Lampi immedi-
ately took possession of one of the
bears hind legs and as she climbed
up, he climbed too, and they reached
the top in this manner.
1t did not take Sam long to reach
the ground and make for home, where
he related his hazardous experience
to his family, after he had recover
ed from the Shnck and neruo1IS straira
The Ely miner., 1928-10-19
"LON" HODNETT BURIED
WEDNESDAY FROM LAING'S

Lon" Hodnet, one of Ely'S old
timers, having been an employe of the
lumber camps in this vicinity at the
time of the st. Croix Lumber company
activity, died Saturday at Winton after
a lengthy illness. He was IS years of
age.
The funeral took place Wednesday
from the Laing Mortuary, Rev. H. r.
Browne officiating. The funeral was
under the auspices of the local order
of Moose of which deceased was an
old member. He was a single man
Notification of the death sent to a
brother in Canada brought the news
that the brother had died five days
before.
The Ely miner., 1928-10-19
GEORGE MARTINSON NAMED
NATIONAL SAFETY CHAIRMAN

George Martinson, well known here
in charge of the safety work for the
Pickands-Mather Company, operating
the Zenith mine, and frequent visi-
tor in the city, was named National
Chairman of the mine division of the
Safety Council at the meeting held in
New York This is a signal honor for
Mr.. MartinSon.
Safety men representing all Of the
metal and coal mining industry were
in attendance at the round table dis
cussions which featured the mine Sec
tor meetings
The honor which comes to Mr.. Mar
tinson is also a tribute to the Pick
ands, Mather g. Co., whose work in
the safety-first movement has won
national recognition.