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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-12-28
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. gets the first drink, or the cream Of
the well,' is sure of handsome hus-
band
UnIucky, too, is the good woman
who gives away light on New Years
day I; where a brand goes out, the
evil fays come in. The most tender
hearted woman will see her neighbors
SILVER in a fireless house rather than
give away light on the New Year.
In Nottinghamshire, a superstition
exists which might have had its origin
in practical economy 1t is unlucky to
take anything out of the house until
something had been brought in.
Take out, then in,
Bad luck will begin;
Take in, then out,
Good luck comes in a...
runs the rhyme in Brands Antiquity"
While funeral services over "Old
TOm," the old year. are being held
hilariously in inns and taverns, troups
of boys go about beneath lighted win
dows singing:
wish you a Merry Christmas
And a happy New Year,
A pocket full of money,
And a cellar full of beer,
And good fat pig ..f . .
To serve you all the year.
Ladies and gentlemen
Safe by the fire,
Pity we poor boys
Out in the mire.
Of course, the singers are asked to
come n and drink the householders'
health in ale and stout.
1t is in Scotland that the custom
of interchanging purely platonic kisses
has fiOuriShed. In the memoirs of
Lord Langdale by Sir T. d. Hardy, it
is recounted how just at u o'clock,
wherever you may happen to be, you
proceed to kiss the nearest girl by
way of New Year greeting. After
a few quarts of spiced, warm ale, IT
doesn't always stop with the first, the
writer declares.
In Scotland, no work was done on
New Years as late as 1904 no posters
or cabs were at the Waverly station
in Edinburgh, and a visiting noble
lord had to wend his way to his hotel
in milk cart.
Christopher Columbus, so far as Is
known, was the first white man to
celebrate New Years day in the
Western hemisphere While his ships
were undergoing repairs on January 1,
1893, he enjoyed a sumptuous dinner
with two savage monarchs on the
island of Haiti. After this meal, his
tory says, the discOverer of America
had his first smoke of tobacco.
The Pilgrim Fathers and the first
families of the older states of the
Union enjoyed quiet holiday as each
year came around. They Toasted, but
not until they had attended religious
services. In the Nineteenth century
people with big houses and flowing
sideboard held open house on New
Years day, and from all over friends
came afoOt, on bicycles and in surveys
and stanhopes to pay short visits and
sample the contents of wine cellars.
Then they went off to call on other
friends. This custom began to pass
out quietly with the dawn of the
Twentieth century, automobiles and
cabarets. 1t was succeeded by moth
ing but wine'' habits amid the thou
sands who frequented cafes and grill
rooms in The cities on New Years eve.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-12-28

recorded in Captain Maryatt's time.
1T was delightful" said one white
haired belle of the sixties. Every
body in new Paris frocks, with tn.
great silver punchbowl filed and re-
filled by the servants. And all our
beaux called on us and-well, on New
Years day, under the mistletoe, It
really wasn't so shocking, was itY-
New Orleans Times-Picayune.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-12-28
Applied Philosophy

Chicago university professor finds
that 8 a. NJ is too early for his class
In philosophy TO assemble. Here Is
one philosopher that seems to under
stand human nature. = Minneapolis
Journal
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-12-28
At Lonely Heights

Another advantage OF air travel Is
that in the present state of aviation
development they can't keep thumb
ing you for ride after you once get
well started Ohio State Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-12-28
Active Nursery

AT Rayleigh near London, there is
a farm" where $4,000 mice are bred
for cancer research work in the uni
versHies or medical schools There is
d nursery" in the farm where 800
mice are born daily. rs
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-12-28
just Like Grownups

Six, too, is that innocent age at
which they cannot understand what
makes even the simple mechanical
toy run unless they take the toy apart
st. Louis Posi- Dispatch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-12-28
THE STORY

From his French-Canadian
mother, Norman Erickson inherits
a distaste for life on the water.
which is beyond the understand
ing of his father, Gustaf, veteran
deep-water sailor. At Mrs Err
ickson's death Gustaf determines
TO make Norman, who has been
working for a grocer, his partner
in his fishing boat at once.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-12-28

lake. This was the road he followed
daily with Hans Miller's delivery
wagon.
He left the main road nj the next
mail box and entered lane bordered
by a pair of snake fences with berry
bushes in their angles. AT the end
of this lane a low plaster house, Its
roof shining with new shingles.
stretched along the brow of bill.
Somehow the Richaud house reminded
Norman of the place that formerly be-
longed to his excitable French grand
father.
Norman never had felt at home al
his grandfather's Even now as he
staIked up the path that same sense
of loneliness seized him, the lOneli-
ness of person accustomed to wide
wet Horizons when his vision Is
cramped by hills. Al old man was
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-12-28
Mankind's Curse?

Labor, is the curse of the worSi, and
nobody can NEEDLE with it without
becoming proportionately brutified.-
Hawthorne.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-12-28

There is no plant life in the sea
below the point where sunlight car
penetrate.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-12-28

; Washington crowds will brave ice
and snow for the White House recep-
ton. Above is shown part of the
long line waiting to shake hands with
President and Mrs. Coolidge at the
annual New Years reception in the
Executive Mansion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1928-12-28
BY ELMO SCOTT WATSON

lkE many of our other
holidays the celebration of
New Years day has I'M
dergone many changes
through the passing years.
OF course, the custom of
holding watch parties"
al which farewells are
said to the old year and
the new year is welcomed
in still survives and in al
most any city or town in
thp land Won ara prpttV
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
Alaska Must Have Roads.
Seattle Times.


 Good roads essential to Alaskas welfare. Highway improvements have always resulted in quick development of resources Continued thor oughfare construction will make accessible large areas of natural wealth that cannot now be ex- plotted because of lack of transportation facili- ties.
 Dog seds trails and rowboat streams cannot serve present needs Until the building of roads and completion of the Government railway, pro- gress except in a few rich placer districts fol- lowed the lines of seacoasts the of igabe rivers. Introduction of modern overland traffic advantages have benefited the interior, but they must be incerased to encourage and to render possible the undertaking of extensive en- terprises of any sort
 Maj. Malcolm Elliott, Corps of Engineers, U. s. A., President of the Alaska Road Commis- sion. reports that the Richardson Highway be- tween Valdez and Fairbanks, and the Steese road between Fairbanks and Circle, together with their network of feeders, constitute a total of 1928 miles. He figures that on these thorough fares, which are travelled than any others, motor conveyance is only one-fourth the cost of dog-sled pack-mue transportation.
 What has been accomplished in the past is gratifying and has effected all that could be ex- peeted in the circumstances but it is merely indicative of larger and better results in future the of $13,300,000 has been expended on northern roads. Little enough. considering the extent and requirments of the Territory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECOM-
 MENDS LEGISLATION.

The Juneau Chamber of Commerce did not consume much time in deciding to recommend the repeal of the clause in the Jones-White shipping bill that makes it necessary for ship ments from the East to Alaska via rail and water to be carried in American bottoms over the water part of the haul This is something that does not apply to any other part of the United States. shipment might be sent from the State of Washington for instance. to the port of Balt- more over the Canadian Pacific Railroad to Mon treal and from there to Baltimore in foreign vessel On the other hand shipment from an Eastern State 10 Juneau via a Canadian railroad must be carried from the Western terminus of that railroad to Alaska in American vessel Since American vessels do not call at Vancouver or Prince Rupert this law deprves Alaskans of the use of the Canadian lines from the East to the West. However, an Eastern shipment to San Francisco via a Canadian railroad could be legally be carried in foreign bottom from Van eouver or Prince Rupert South.
 The Juneau Chamber of Commerce is being entirely consistent when it urges the repeal of this provision. It protested at the time the law was passed, and tested it's constitutionality in the Supreme Court.
 This provision in the Jones White law would be entirely consistent with the coasvwise ship ping laws, that have been in effect for about 12O years, if it 1t applied generally through out the couhlfy-Dut Il aoes bot. It apples oily to Alaska It should be repealed CT made to apply everywhere.
 Likewise praiseworthy the action of the Chamber of Commerce in endorsing the bill in- trodueed by Delegate Sutherland to liberaze the law which makes it unlawful to pack salmon after it has been killed AS hours by providing that it may be so used after AS hours if it has been properly iced and is in fit condition foI human consumption The law as it now is has caused hardship and been expensive. It. in con nection with the law that makes it crime tc throw away food fish, has made unwilling and unavoidable criminals of worthy and careful packers in more than instance. The amend ment ought by all means to become law.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17

"all could get" don't pity her. for while the lass who was so popular she took her pick is busy hunting up divorce lawyers. she is probably being treated like a queen and wouldn't trade her "all could get" for the handsomest sheik in the country.
 If after he has seen his sweetis trying to chew gum, talk and cry at the same time, a fellow goes ahead and marries her, there isn't any doubt about him being in love with her.
 We used to hear of the old maid who was so modest she undressed in the dark, but there are a lot Of girls today who look like they had dressed in the dark and couldn't find their clothes.
 Another reason why man hates to die is because he notices how short-lived a widows grief is and how easily some other man can comfort her.
 When you see lot of machines parked out in front of the house in the afternoon you know if the gent who lives there is hungry when he quits work he will stop at a restaurant and fin up before going home if he has any sense or past experience.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
England and Movies; Talkies and Otherwise
Vancouver Western Tribune


 For reason or other the British film in- dustry (judging from samples of it's products shown from time to time in Canada) has scarcely emerged from infancy. The cultivated artistic sense which English people reveal in practically every branch of human activity apparently ab- pictures. As a result, the English public prefers films from the United States, and Uncle Sam has stolen a long march
 Now there is possibility, English critics declare, that the British movie will come into it's own. year ago would have said that only a revolution in the industry could make such a thing possible. The revolution is now taking place. The silent film is rapidly being superseded by the ''talkies'
 There is only English language Amer jeans as a whole read and write it with some variationst, but only percentage actually speak llt The intonation and pronunciation they give IL bears as close relation to pure English many American dialects altogether charming is beside the question
 The English actors however speak the lam guage correctly, and their speech is the model Tor the American legitimate stage Talking nov les produced in England will from the stand point of speech, have tremendous advantage over these of American vintage. And since speech eneets are presumed be of such great import- dhce' perhaps the sound of ell-modulated voices Will prove sufficient attraction to 'put the Eng fish films over"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
FLORIDA PLUME BIRDS INCREASE.

While there is no doubt that great damage
 done to the bird life of the Everglades dur ing the recent terrible hurricane in Florida, it is encouraging to know. from report made to the Biological Survey of the United States Depart ment of Agriculture by Game Protector J. V. Kelsey, that there stih numbers of beautiful plume birds in that region. About a month after the storm MT Kelsey made trip through the Lake Okeechobee region, and had opportun- ity to witness rare and beautiful sight one that bird lover might expect to but once in ifetime At point about 10 miles east and north of Belle Glade, Palm Beach County
 and as far as Pahokee, in all distance of about 25 miles, there were thousands of American egrets and snowy egrets stretching away into the over flowed country far could It was impossible to estimate the number of these beau tifu birds. Within 100 yards of Belle Glade
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
G. 0. P. FLYING FROM DRY TAG.

It is interesting to noie the things that seem to influence New York Republicans in the seec- tion of a candidate for Mayor of Greater New York next year. It is desired to pick candidate that will appeal to all the reform" elements and present another od-fashioned fusion front in the campaign against Tammany. The two candidates that being most discussed former United States Attorney Emory k. Buekner and present United States Attorney Charles H. Futile, The general opinion is, however, that the former Fed era official MT Buckner, will not do because he inaugurated the paddock" as a Prohibition en- forcement measure. On the other hand MT Tut tie is rather highly regarded because he blocked the methods of Mrs Webrandt," and finally succeeded in roofing her out of New York and sending her back to Washington.
 Remember this discussion is among anri-Tam- many Republicans and not Tammany Democrats Also, that all those who wish to get the issue as far possible from Anti-Saoon League Pro hbition enforcement methods were supporters oi MT. Hoover.
 It might also be we'll to mention here tha another candidate that is being canvassed ii Congressman F II. La Guardia, Republican Ire former but outspokenly soaking wet. There ar, signs everywhere that the Republicans flying from the dry issue
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
 No, 61

Tn the District Court of the United States for the Territory of Alaska, First Division, in Bankruptcy.
 In the matter of J. M Giovan- etti, Bankrupt.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to an order made in the above named matter and Court, the undersigned, will re- ceive bids for the purchase of the stock of general merchandise of the said bankrupt. at my office, No. !, Valentine Building, up to the z1st day of December, 1928. at three o'clock P. M.
 Terms of sale, cash on day of sale, subject to confirmation by the Court. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
 The inventory of said stock of meehandise can be seen at my office.
 V. A. PAINE,
 Trustee in Bankruptcy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
More or Less True

Some husbands say nothing when the toast is burned or the meat is nearly raw-and then there are others who don't care darn how much wear and tear their ears get.
 Even cold-boiled ham is better than an aching void, and we reckon the husbands of the card-playing wives probably feel the only thing worse than the stuff grabbed al the delicatessen Is nothing at a.i to eat
 When you see a woman walking alongside something that looks like
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17

In class of 252 three men at Easton, Penn sylyana, failed to get their American citizenship for not knowing who the Democratic Presi- dential nominee in the late election, and for ad- hitting that they had heard of Al Smith. The Court said that evidence that they are not yet ready for citizenship. It also would seem to be evidence that MT Raskobs committee with it's $500O,000 campaign fund was not 100 per cent. efficient
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17

not less than 300 snowy egrets fed unmolested While there seemed reason for these birds gathering in such vast numbers in this terri tory, the sight positive proof that the plume birds of Florida have benefited by the protection afforded them under the migratory treaty act.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
At The Museum

"So these are old-time Knight clothes?" remarked the flapper, looking at the suit of armor.
 Yes" replied her escort.
 Well. she replied. after mo- ment of thought, "I believe I'll stick to silk pajamas for mine"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
Overheard

You look blue" they were told
 We are, with the cold replied che flapper's legs, "and we're green with envy. too.'
 "Of what?' was asked.
 "The flappers checks" they re- piled, flor they at least can have coat of paint on these chilly days"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
Flood Lights for Flyers.
(New York World.

(New York World)
 me sword is weapon to conquer fields
 honor the man who shakes tl
 but nausht is the man who the broad
 sword welds
 compared with the man who makes it,
 mus the armorer in Robin Hood" and he expresses what many of will feel about avia- ton. That is to say since the men who s1v piahes seem to get large share of applause anyway It would be well to lift our voices in honor or the men who make them and who seem to get very little applause anywhere. Their latest ,aanng a. wolhlng m the General Electric Company ,aootatofles' mas been to produce flood light for iaholns heids so designed that it casts hardly any glare up into the air, but lights the ground TOT the space of mile almost as brightly as doos tue sun Such device, of course has been had f1,i'e neeueu TOT long time, Such device makes flying measurably safer Such a device ,naa real progress in our conquest of the air
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
Proof Enouuh

Why are you so sure that fel- low has no liquor in his suit case 2" asked the first Dry Sleuth.
 He let the porter carry it." replied the second ditto.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
Ho, Hum ]

A German scientist has invented paper that will not burn. It will be fine to use for writing let ters to the editor, but hardly be safe to use for writing those let ters that end please be sure and burn this after reading"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
Plenty of His Kind

He keeps a speakeasy."
 Gosh, 1 didn't know he was a bootlegger."
 He isn't. he's just an ordinary married man.p
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
lire Name ouoht'a Be Parrot

There is a woman in cur town. Who's like that well-known bird, That never thinks, but just re-
 peats
 The foolish things that it has
 heard
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
Why They Buy Pork Chops

A hunting he goes every year. For with him that's regular
 habit And though he often kills cow Or guide-he never does rab-
 bit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
Names Is Names

After hearing Emmet A. Cherry was married in Louisville Ia s { week, K. K writes to express the hopes the bride knows her fruit and won't find Emmet lemon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
ALONG LIFE'S DETOUR
 By SAM HILL
Sex Grandad-

We used to pity the girl who had no mother to guide her, and now we pity the mother who has daughter to boss her.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17

Col. Lindbergh has been awarded another high aeronautical annual honor-the Harmon trophy. The news of this announcement is not that Lind bergh again honored but the fact that there was trophy that he had not already gathered in.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17

uo..1't i.onihent indian out in Oklahoma struck oil recently and cleaned up over s50o ooo tI~ o'' hediateiy changed his name from sBeleriny piI,,, so nih strkeoil' Nothing like the touch of money to polish fellow of-(Florida Tim.sl
 Union.) iua iimes-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17

Those Mexican bandits who captured couple of dozen of the prettiest girls in the State of Jalisco and took them to their mountain lairs are likely to find the pursuit more vigorous than usual.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17

Let see, now; what was the name of that World-famous youth who slowed awav on 4pe Cincinnati Enouirer1 N 'ne
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
Famous Cracker

FamOUS OTdCKtT- Animal. Whip (obsolete). Fire. Stone. Joke. Georgia-and Thin ice that soon will be here to help reduce the fool population.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17
One For Science

One thing we're not,
 Though lot of others we are learning. Is how to make
 The leaves smell sweeter when
 they're burning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17

IL, oi course prohibition could be worse all
 ,~e rs lquor might be poisoned. - Buffalo Courer-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17

me nritannca says the only distinctive Am Tho aiehl.ecture IS the skyscraper What about the hlling station ?-(San Francisco aoou'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17

Musings of a Married Man
 What a husband means to his wife depends largely on his means.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17

Appiaudlng movie actor is safe because h, "a" .an come back and give encore-(Yale Cen ter, Mo- Tribune) ie oen
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17

., ~ny should Democrats so loudly protest that the Demcratic Party isn't dead? e'' 'na'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17

Another Kind of an Animal Though here my husband is a
 social lion, heard his wife declare At home. alack! he is a cross be.
 twixt
 A donkey and bear"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-17

Trustee in Bankruptcy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-11

47Ol CONN. AVE.
One of Washingtons Most Attractive and
Homelike Buildings.
New, modern, freproof. Two'elevators, telephone
service electrical refrigeration, unexcelled service
Four large rooms large foyer kitchen bath with
shower, and porch.
Rentals S125OO to $4,000.
Inspection Invited.
Resident Manager.
H L. RUST COMPANY,
1901 18th St NV. Main olOO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-11
DEVONSHIRE COURTS,
Wisconsin Avenue from Upton


Wisconsin Avenue from Upton
Street Van Ness
Modern Apartments Desrably Located, Con-
venently Arranged and Beautifully Handicapped
FRIGIDAIREs RADIO AERIALS
In all apartments cost of Wired direct to wall socket
Grafton included in in each apartment
DTNING. AICOVES INLAID LINOLEUM
Eoupred- with table and On kitchen floors
chairs COMPLETE LAUNDRY
FIJ[I4NIlRRORED DOORS And drying facilities in
In all sleeping basement cost OF Operations
ROLL-AWAY BEDS paid by owner.
IF desired in all one-room SHOWER
apartments. In each bath
24-Hour Elevator and Switchboard Service.
Incinerator Ample Storage Space.
kitchen and bath SoOOO to So/ 81
rooms kitchen and bath. $500
Resident Manager Premises
Especially Convenient
for Bureau of
Standards Employees.
B F. SAUL co..
Main POO OPS 18th St. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-11
Observation-Disclosures
MARYLAND COURTS,
Md. Ave. at 9th St. Nj.

Elevator building having a.
hour switchboard and elevator
service. Radio aerials, mirrored
doors, attractive lobby.
Conveniently located to H st,
h opping district, schools,
churches and 3 car lines.
Lighted until , pm
Resident IN n a ger, corner
building.
| rms. & bath. ........S S.. 81
| rm.. kit. & bath SI so to ~ 50
2 rms, kit. & bath. .T.5O
3 rms, kit. & b. $3.50 to 72.5O
8. F. SAUL CO.,
Main 200. OPS 18th st. NV.