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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17
Stretch of Consecutive
800 Seasons for Cobb

If Ty Cobb bats 800 this season
(and one of the safest predictions in
baseball that we know of is that he
wild his stretch of consecutive 300
seasons will reach %. No other player.
living or dead, ever had more than 20
seasons of 300 clubbing in his record.
Adrian c. Arson, the immortal cap
tain of the Chicagos, had averages Of
800 or better for the first 20 seasons
of his career.
Arson played major league ball
from 1871 to 1897 inclusive, a stretch
of 81 seasons.
Cobb is playing his twenty-fourth
season in the American league If he
sticks to his present plans he will not
equal AnsOn's record of q seasons.
Cobb intends to make this his last
year. He is positive that he will retire
at the end of the season. If he does
change his mind and consent to try
another season, 1929 will certainly see
his retirement to private life.
While Arson played q years, Cobb
has played more games than Arson,
or any other man for that matter. In
the day when Arson was a great slug
ger the seasons did not carry 154-game
schedules.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17

al ball." The whole plan was a skill
full blend of competition, social inter-
course and dignifed formality
For twelve years Watson labored
endlessly to put his idea across BY
1919, with the aid of Governor Clin-
ton of New York, he had induced the
legislature of that state to pass an
annual appropriation of $4,000 to aid
the new societies and from that time
on the idea spread rapidly. And, as
the writer in the Pageant of Amer
ica," previously quoted, says:
The direct descendant of Watson's
Berkshire system is the county fair"
Unlike the ancient fairs of Europe or
those of early colonial days it's CEN
trail purpose is not to facilitate eX-
change and sale but to exhibit the best
products and handiwork of the locality
and to stimulate improvement by offer
ing prizes Horse races and a host
of other attractions have added to it's
interest and excitement. From one day
it has grown to three and four. Coun-
try folk drive in from miles around
to look at the stock in their sheds and
the produce on exhibition in the fair
house and to watch the demonstration
of improved machinery. The merrygo-
round plays its strident tunes, the Fer
rs wheel swings round it's lofty cir
cult, the bankers for the side shows
bawl of the mysteries or the amuse-
ments within their tents. Yards of the
inevitable taffy are consumed as ac-
quaintances from distant corners of
the county meet and gossip and sepa-
rate in the everchanging crowds that
move over the grounds. 1t has be-
come the farmers carnival-far re-
moved indeed from that first exhibition
when Watson displayed his two merino
sheep under the elm tree. In the Twen-
tieth century the automobile has again
brought changes. Farmers come from
the distant counties and with them
crowds of city people. The fair is no
longer merely a farmers institution.
Today it is estimated that there are
more than 5000 agricultural fairs held
annually in this country, including
the town, county, state, national and
international exhibitions. Some spe-
cialize in live stock, some in dairy
bees, in garden truck and others in
field crops. But the greater part of
them are the general county fairs
which are held in August and Septem-
ber Most of them now are in the
Middle West, for New England, where
the fair originated, has lost its lead
ership in number and Importance of
it's fairs. But even though modern con-
ditions have changed the counfy fair
in many respects, essentially it is the
same as it has been for the last half
century or more. For this institution
has an appeal which no other annual
event in American life has and
nothing ever can or likely will take
its place. So the next. time you spend
a day at the county fair and enjoy
the pleasures which only it can fur
nish, just give thought for a mo-
ment to that yankee of Yankees who
was born within rifle shot of Plymouth
Rock" Elkanah Watson, and be CRATE
full that he was willing to spend twelve
years of his life popularizing an idea
which won for him the title of father
of the county fair"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17
MANAGER KANE'S
CAREER VARIED
Pilot Was Jockey, Singer
and Saxophone Player.

Eddie Kane, who handles the bust.
ness affairs of the very good little
lightweight champion, Sammy Man
dell, has been, at various times In his
career, jockey, singer and hoofer.
fancy billiard crack and saxo-
phone player of great skill.
When he was in England several
years ago he was given entree to an
other racket but, be it said in justice
to him, he didn't accept.
Kane was enjoying a sociable eve
ming in the Savoy hotel bar with a
party of friends and they were joined
by another group which included q
rather stunning woman.
The lady took liking to Kane and
proceeded to engage him in heavy con-
versation, which was not to his liking.
He kept one ear on the conversation
of the others and yessed her.
She asked him if he knew number
of persons in Chicago and New York
and after he had told her that he
knew each one of them well she told
uIlE quietly.
you come with us tonight. We
know good spot you're in. The first
glance l took at you 1 spotted you as
a Dip"
Kane tells story about the first
time he took Sammy Mandell out on
the road. They went to a swell hotel
and Sammy tried out a new fancy
shower, but when he finished he
couldn't find any towels on the rack
so he picked up the bath mat which
was folded on the side of the tub. He
gave himself a brisk rub and then
shouted out to Kane:
'Gee, these towels are stiff. They're
great for a rundown but 1 can't get
it in my ears"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17
D0rV1eS

Grass tennis courts in Calcutta are
in use from November 1 to January L.
Nimba, great horse last year, has
been showing badly and will be re-
tired.
Since he took over the reins at Yale
in 1922, Ed Leader has watched five
of his varsity rowing shells defeat
Harvard.
In the Olympic games of 1908 la
crosse was played by England and
Canada. SO it is not being introduced
this year.
Johnny Farrell, national open cham
pion, still uses an old putter that was
given to him by Tommy Kerrigan
when Farrell was working in his shop
at Siwanoy.
Business is not bad with Stranger
Lewis, wrestling champion. He says
he mas maue more money tnlS year
than in any of the 16 seasons he has
been wrestling.
Steve Rehab, Baltimore fireman,
was trained and ready to plunge off
next day for a swim across Chesa-
peake bay when he was taken down
with appendicitis.
Every time Johnny Risko wins a
fight he gets arrested in his home
town, Cleveland, for speeding. That's
his way of relaxing.
Johnny Farrell is said to have made
more than 100000 by his remarkable
golf playing ability. Most OF the
money is invested in real estate.
Kenneth Doherty of Detroit won the
national decathlon championship with
ont finishing first in single event,
He also is unusual, because of his
slight build.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17
Where Bobby's Strength
Lies in Game of Golf

Professional golfers say what makes
Bobby Jones superman on the links
is not so much the drives and iron
shots, of which lot has been written,
as it is his skill within 20 feet of the
green.
The shot which even the expert
breads is the short approach from the
edge of matted grass or the short
pitch from wet sand. These shots are
poison to most players, but pie to
Bobby. Put him within 20 feet of the
green and, no matter what the lie
may be, the chances are that he will
toss the ball near the cup and hole his
putt. That's golf!
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17

but because strength among i've or six of the
clubs is well equalized.
The prexy of the junior loop sized up
conditions now existing in the baseball insti-
tuition over the fence as follows:
Clubs in the senior circnit, with the excep-
ton of St Louis, have not done much to pro-
tect their futures. The Cardinals have several
farms seeded with promising material that can
be drawn on when any of their present stars
fall by the waysde.
DOME Bush of Pittsburgh has seen the
handwriting and is tearing his championship
team apart. The Chicago Cubs have three good
pitchers and two outfelders who can hit, but
their infield isn't as good as some of the worst
ones in the American loop.
The Cincinnati Reds have veteran hurting
staff that will crack together and the time for
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17
s4f*
Picks Cardinals to Win in 1929

RATIONAL who enjoying
NJ scramble, with clubs having
- be next according E.
Barnard, president of the American league
The the junior circuit predicts
field
BILE will be about midseason.
this
particularly
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17
New Sprint Star

Michigan's newest sprint star, Ed
die Tolan, who will be eligible for var
sity competition in the fall, made his
first appearance on the front page"
when he won the 100 and 220-yard
dashes in the sectional Olympic try
outs at Detroit In winning the 900
yard dash Tolan outran Alderman of
Michigan State, one of the outstanding
men in the country at this distance.
Tolan first became prominent at De
troit Cass Technical high school and
Is now going along nicely.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17
Fred Mitchell Renamed
as Head Baseball Coach

The announcement of the reappoint-
ment of Fred Mitchell as head base
ball coach is made by the Harvard
Athletic association. 1t was said that
Mitchell has signed a contract which
will not expire until 1881.
Mitchell first took charge of Har-
ward baseball in 1916. Harvard
dropped the game when the war broke
out in 1917 and Mitchell did not re-
turn to Cambridge until 1924, when he
served as pitching coach. He had been
head coach since 1926.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17
Excellent Suggestion

A high official of one Of the demon
nations objected to the feature of
their new pension plan which pro-
posed retirement on one-half the av-
erage salary received when in active
service. He took the lofty ground,
"When / retire want not one penny
more than the humblest of my breth-
ren." When the applause died down.
one of those humber brothers of dis
corning mind drew himself up to the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17
Blight Not Serious.

1t was at first thought that the de-
struction of the chestnut would leave
large gaps in the forests, requiring
extensive planting. but the results of
recent investigations indicate that the
blanks caused by the dead or salvaged
chestnut are rapidly being filled by
such valuable trees as the oaks, hick-
cries and white ash, which can, in
many respects, take the place of chest
nut in the manufacture of wood prod
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17

"YOu haven't seen him since you
were little baby. But | hope and
pray you will see him soon. l ex-
pect him home in the next year or
two" E
But where is he," persisted the
youth.
Hes playing SO holes of golf on
the public links" explained the
mother.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17
Must Complete Circuit

The fact that birds can sit on an
electric wire is because there is not
a complete circuit. If bird were to
alight on a wire and one of its wings
touch another wire. 1t would be APT
to cause death.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17

ucts. The forests are still far from
being fully productive, and will con-
tinue to be much below normal for
number of years after the blight has
done it's work, though progress toward
complete recovery is nearly every
where satisfactory.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17
F.. Seldom Hurt by Silence

Use your ears. Most of US, men
as well as women. talk too much. And
we thereby miss lot Joseph JEFF
ferson, the great actor, wrote in his
autobiography. II have seldom had
occasion to regret my silences."-
Grit
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17

John Mcraw
The infed is the redeeming feature.
pitching but nothing
pha have watching the from the bottom the
long a will be novelty
the players enough years
occasional requirements.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17
Genius

Was genius ever ungrateful? Mere
talents are dry leaves, tossed up and
down by gusts of passion; but genius
lies Oh the bosom of memory, !, and
gratitude al her feet-I.andor
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17

full extent Of his elongated frame,
and with the rural drawl common
among men who live much alone said,
'And why should the bishop wait till
he retires ?"-Exchange
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17

PEXEL makes jelly cost less per
glass. Cuts boiling time to one
minute. Saves your time and
fuel. You get more jelly be-
cause fruit juice, sugar and
flavor are not boiled off. Pexei
repays from one to three times
the Doc it costs.
Pexel is different. 1t Is a
powder, not a liquid. Color
less, tasteless, odorless. 1t is a
1000 pure-fruit product.
Makes jelly jell as soon as it
is cold. Equally effective with
fresh fruits, bottled juice, or
unsweetened canned fruits.
Get Pexel at your grocer's.
Complete recipe booklet with
accurate tables in each pack
age. Doc. The Pexel Company,
Chicago, Ill.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17
Domestic Tragedy

Mother" said the twelve-year-old
boy, have got daddy?"
"Yes, son." replied the mother.
'"Then where is he? / don't re-
member ever seeing him."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17
Plan Beautiful Lake

An artificial lake. three square
miles in extent. and as beautiful in
It's surroundings as any natural lake
in the country, is part of the North
Wales scheme for providing electric
power.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17
Modern Dress

Wife-The seamstress says that she
can make a dress for me in less than
80 minutes.
Husband-What part of it does she
waste so much time on.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17

The first map on which the word
Australia appears was published in
the year 1924.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17

About the only way to endure noise
is to Join in it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17

When birds sleep on the wing they
use feather beds
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17
Sighted

SIS it true Mabel has secret sor.
row."
Heavens, yes Hasn't she told you
about it yet ?-Life.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17

If one doesn't like a scowling fore
head, one doesn't have to think scowl-
ing thoughts.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17

A miser is known by the money he
keeps.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17

The life of an American reform is
usually ten years five years to get IL,
and five years to get rid Of it.-E. w.
Howe'S Monthly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-08-17
BY ELMO SCOTT WATSON

7 is doubtful if one Amer
lean in ten could tell you
who Elkanah Watson was
or what he did that should
make his name remembered.
Yet, about this time of the
year millions of Americans
who live on the farms of
our country pay homage to
his memory, unconsciously
perhaps, by attending and
Evening star., 1928-04-02
SLAYER i'm Prison,
Given New Trial,
Gets Death Penalty

BY the Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, April 2.--When
Roscoe F. Warren was sentenced,
three years ago. to IS years in the
penitentiary for the Staying Of John
c. Deskin. he appealed and was
granted a new trial. Saturday night
he was sentenced TO be hanged by a
Jury which heard the evidence at his
second trial.
Warren. organizer and manager OF
the Mutual Rocky Mountain Cluo,
recreational organization for MaSonS,
shot and killed Deskin en- October
Is. 1924. as Deskin was reading
resolution before meeting OF truS-
tees of the club. demanding War
ren's resignation as its head and al
leging misuse Of the clubs funds
Warren's defense is both trials
was insanity and self defense. His
attorneys announced they would ask
a new trial.
Evening star., 1928-04-02

his statements made here. shall re-
sign from the party"
Mr.. Hughes in reply said ne hao
never condemned Italians, racially, eN-
cent that he felt they were different
from BritonS and Australians. That
did not. however. stamp them With the
badge Of inferiority, he added, for all
races were different.
How can the party stand Tor hieh
wages and a proper standard Of living
If at the same time. we have an lnfuX
Of southern Europeans?" he asked. He
moved q vote of confidence III the gov
ernment which was carried
Surg. Gen. Howse stated later that
Mr.. Huehes' second speech had salts
factorily cleared up the whole matter,
Other politicians. however, saw further
trouble within the party over the for
nler premier's stand.
Mr.. Hughes in his first speech raised
the rallying cry of white Australia
and urged the barring Of negroes as well
as Italians.
The exclusion movement took con-
crete form when the House OF Repre-
sentatives of New Ssuth Wales ordered
the deportation of an American negro
tazz band known as Sonny Clay's PAN
tation Orchestra"
Evening star., 1928-04-02
AUSTRALIANS ROW
3NOvER| R|TAL|ANBA
aSsTqeon General ResentS Pro.
foposals Made by Former
Premier Hughes.

Ey the Associated Press,
SYDNEY, New South Wales, April
s--PropoSalS by William Hughes. for
nler premier, that italians be barred
from Australia have brought political
Evening star., 1928-04-02
BECOMES "SKY PILOT"
Australian Minister Uses Plane to
Cover His Parish.
,n Of the Associated Pfcss

Correspondence of the Associated Press.
RIVERINA New South Wales. Aus
tralia,-Rev l.. Daniels finds his new
airplane Far West much more conven-
lent for covering his parish in the Dar-
ling River country than the old motor
car which he formerly used His dis
trict is as large as the whole of Eng
land.
Daniels enjoys the experience of land
ing in bush clearings and holding brief
services, with occasional baptisms and
weddings, and then dashing off again
Skyward for his next service.
Evening star., 1928-04-02
NOVEL RELIGIOUS RITE.
"a Children Confirmed on Boat
Known as Floating Church"

Correspondence OF The Star
BERLIN.-An unusual religious cerc-
mony took place in Berlin. when -
children of canal barge shippers were
confirmed in the evangelical faith III
what is known as the floating church. -
The floating church" Was built on a
barge TO accommodate the Numerous
families who spend their lives on canal
boats. They ply the rivers and canals
Of Germany with cargoes OF fteich5,
have no stationary homes and conse-
uuently do not belong 10 any parish
When they reach Berlin they usually
stop at what is known as the west
Harbor." where the floating church" is
usually rno0red
Evening star., 1928-04-02
SAYS HONEY DEFIES AGE.
Aberdeen Lecturer Contends Bee
keepers Outlive Others.
.sDond4,,re Of The Associated Press.

Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
ABERDEEN. Scotland. - There Is
nothing in the world TO beat little
honey as an aid to defy old age, says
John Anderson. lecturer on bee keep
!rg at the University of Aberdeen
Bee keepers lived longer than any
body else. he contended.
Evening star., 1928-04-02

final concert Of Its
existence.
T he orchestra
founded by Leopold
Damrosch and con-
Quoted for AZ years
by Walter Dam
roSch. has b e c Il
merged with the
New York Philhar-
m mic Orchestra
and today's con-
cert marked its
END as an inie-
pendent organ!za =
ton.
Evening star., 1928-04-02

GCNEhllA1lS bk0il Hk1G
party strife.
Speaking at the
convention Of the
Nationalist party
IN behalf Of the
government, Surg.
Gen. SiI Neville
HowSe said Mr..
Hughes remarks
concerning Italians
we're absolutely and
deliberately untrue.
He has inSulted
e nation that stood
by Great Britain
and her allies val
iantly during the
Great War" he
said. IF the con-
Evening star., 1928-04-02
new YORK SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA DISBANDS
Farewell Concert Yesterday Under
Damrosch. Whose Father Founded
Organization so Years Ago.

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK, April 2,-Undcr the
baton of the son of the man who found
cd it 30 years ago. the New York SYM
phony Orchestra yesterday gave the
Evening star., 1928-04-02

Th 6 audience
rose in a body when Dan,roSch. who
resigned as active conductor in Decem-
Der. 1925. appeared TO lead the final
performance of the adagio from
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony"
New Britain herald., 1928-08-31
NOTICE

The Town Plan Commission will
hold q Public Hearing at the Town
Hall Plainville, Conn, Monday eve
ming, Sept. 10. 1928, at $3.50 o'clock,
ID. S. T., or as soon as the compile
ton Of the Canal Street hearing will
allow, to discuss the Commission's
recommended street, building and
veranda lines on Hough Street.
The street line to be SO #. wide
with "A it. building and 16 TT. YER
anda lines on both the East and
West wide Of Hough Street.
The recommended street. build
ing aud veranda lines are shown on
map of Hough Street dated May 2S,
1925. drawn by Engineer J. n. Nc
Herman, signed by J. f. Lamb, chair
man of the Town Plan Commission
and filed with the Town Clerk of
Plainville.
All interested parties are hereby
notified and warned to be present at
this hearing to discuss the recon-
mended street. building and veranda
lines as described above
F. T. WHEELER,
Secretary.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-31
NOTICE

The Plainville Town Plan Com
mission will hold a Public Hearing at
the Town Hall, Plainville, Conn.
Monday evening, Sept. 10. 1928. at
S O'Clock D. s. T. to discuss the
Commissions recommended street,
building and veranda lines on Canal
Street.
The street is IS TT. wide with "a
it. building and 1G TT. veranda lines
on both sides Of the street.
The recommended street. building
and veranda lines are shown on a
map of Canal Street dated April 16,
1928, drawn by Engineer ]. N. Nc
Herman, signed by J. f. Lamb chair
man of the Town Plan Commission
and filed with the Town Clerk of
Plainville.
All interested parties are hereby
notified and warned to be present at
this hearing to discuss the recon-
mended street. building and veranda
lines as described above.
F. T. WHEELER,
Secretary.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-31
HE FLAPPER TAKEN
BY BRISTOL Police
Man in Girls Attire Arrested
While Walking On Street
Especial to the Herald


Bristol. Aug. S1.-Bristol's fapper
colony was not only upset, but indig-
nant today upon dearning that a
member of the male sex had taken
th4 liberty last evening of parading
the streets in the western section of
the city, dressed in the most ap-
proved dapper fashion, even to the
boyish--or rather in this instance,
mannish-bob. The pseudo vam-
pire, however. outdid the fiapper in
one respect-he boosted a one DAYS
beard. In fact it was the beard that
brought him to the notice OF Officer
William Thompson, who took him TO
headquarters.
Following the officer to the police
station was large crowd. who
were attracted by the unusual &C.
currence. When brought before Cap
tain Thomas f. Guckin. the man
gave his name as Joseph Chabot, his
age ~, his address 5 Dudley street,
and his business that of building
COIllTdClOT. ne WAS ItltdStu ullucI
bonds for his appearance in court
today.
This morning Chabot was taken
before Prosecuting Attorney Robert
J. Stack. He informed the court Of
ficer that he had donned the dis
guise for the purpose of getting an
old couch, which was to be thrown
away by its owners and which had
been placed along the side of the
! road where it was to be picked up
by employees OF the department of
public works when they made their
rubbish collection in that part of the
city today He told the prosecutor
that he thought it might look suspi-
cious II he was seen around the spot
In question in the regulation cloth
ing ordinarily approved by men. APP
parently Chabot thought 1t would
look perfectly proper for a young
lady to be seen walking through the
streets with couch over her
shoulder.
Attorney William n. DeRosier ap-
pear this morning for Chabot and
laid street on the mans previous
good record. Considering the fact
that no real harm had been done by
Chabot's masquerading proclivities,
the prosecutor nolled the case on
payment OF costs amounting to $3.50.