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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25
INDIA
AND ITS PEOPLES
By Copt. L. R. CIoUd Robinson
INDIA'S WEALTH-REAL
AND POTENTIAL

a CCORDING to Western stand
ards, India Is poor country be-
cause her wealth is still largely unde-
velOped. The most recent figures avail
able Civ, the income per head of India
at JproXimately seventy-tive dollars.
Taxation has increased appreciabiy.
YET al the close of the World war, II
amounted to only fraction more than
Seventy-five cents per head. or. If land
revenue he included, TO about one dol
lar. The much discussed salt tax
amounts TO the equivalent of but sew
en- cents per annum per head of the
population.
The meaning of these figures has a
greater Significance when compared
with those of highly induStrialiZeG
country like Great Britain. whose peo-
pie are credited with an average in
come of about two hundred dollars.
and who cheerfully pay taxes al the
rate of one hundred and five dollars
per head, as shown in the 1922 1923
returns
Gigantic schemes of irrigation, now
in course of completion. bid fair To
make India second only to the United
States in the production of cotton.
Much panStaking research on the
part OF experts of the agricultural de-
parinIent has also greatly improved
Tie variety and production per acre
of lndia's jute and rice crops. The
iute industry received tremendous i'm
perus during the late war, the producer
being used in the manufacture of
sandbags, the demand for which on
The various fronts was very large.
Another great potential source of
wealth is the indian forests which COW
er 25O.WU square miles OF territory.
IL is only in recent years that the
manufacture OF paper from such Things
as baInbou has been undertaken
Any rural scene in India is dOmi
mated by the DullOcS or the COW There
is scarcely an operation in Indian
agricultural life in which the cow does
NOT play an important part. 1t treads
out the grain OH the thrashing floors;
with pafient resignation il drags the
archaic pillow: il raises water from in
Vulnerable wells
The Indian industrial commission
estimated that there were in India
nearly two hundred millioL head of
cattle and about ninety million sheep
and goats. One of the most important
exports is that of hides and skins.
The mineral wealth of the CONT
nent is still more matter for future
development. The coal output has in
creased considerably during recent
years In 1919 three hundred million
gallons of petroleum we produced.
mainly in Burma. and varying quaint
ties of gold, saltpeter. mica and man
ganese. Recent surveys have dis
closed immense quantities of iron in
the hills of OriSSa.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25
Spnrt Votes

Memphis Bill Terry, first baseman
for the New York Giants, is thirty-tw0
years old.
The Cleveland Indians will have
new stadium to play in which seats
$4,000 persons.
Pitcher Rodney Frey, star of the
Penn State college team, has been
signed by the Reading Keys.
Spencer Abbott, Omaha manager,
believes night games are best played
ON dark nights. Moonlight interferes,
he says.
Lord Derby, who saw Gallant Fox
win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill
Downs recently, plans to raise his
colorS in America.
Jack Sharkey wears small gold
boxing glove on his watch chain for
good tuck" 1t was given to him by
Dartmouth students.
We shall have to try to get back
to New England this summer, if only
to see whether they cali them Ye Olde
Tom Tumble golf courses.
Nat Holman, famous professional
basketball star, will not play again..
he has announced. He has become
Y. M. C. A. physical director.
In the 1908 world series. Deacon
Philips of Pittsburgh pitched five
complete games, winning the first
three and losing the last two.
Because the Philadelphia National
league club refused to waive on him,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25
Eradicate Wild Garlic
on Cultivated Soils

A little garlic is all right in soup. if
you like il, but the flavor in -four or
milk is decidedly undesirable i'low.
in. laie each fall and again in early
spring, followed by the growing of a
thoroughly cultivated row crop is thus
far the best known method of killing
wild garlic on cultivated land. bur this
method must he followed for three
years or more in order to clean up the
weed. according To the United States
Department of Agriculture Fairly
deep pluwin2 should be started in the
fall in time 10 destroy young late-sum-
mer plants before they produce new
bulbs This work should he done as
a rule i'm October or November in rhe
South and about n month later in the
North. The garlic tops must he
plowed under completely or else they
will keep on growing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25

George "Tony' Rensa, Tiger recruit
catcher, is a member of the Pills.
With the wheelbase cut to 10 inches
on a new make, the time seems near
when the pedestrian can be moved
down with a sawed-off automobile.
Emile Barnes, former Washington
outfelder, made his debut as White
Sox at Comiskey park, Chicago, by
striking out with the bases loaded.
Seven Portland players were fined
amounts ranging from $50 to $500 each
because they did not take the game
seriously enough to suit Tom Turner,
president.
Dick Manchester of the Empire State
league holds the record for the base
ball distance throw. He hurled the
ball 429 feet, beating the mark Of
Sheldon Lejeune.
After being first or second for eight
years In the annual Poughkeepsie
races, Pacific coast crews have
watched New York boats sweep the
last two regattas.
California has officially banned the
''fiying tackle" used by Gus Sonnen-
berg, claimant of the world wrestling
championship. The ruling is to elm
mate any evil from the wrestling
game.
There are three E. Smiths on the
Minneapolis baseball club. Earl Smith,
a veteran. plays left field. while Ernest
Smith and Elmer Smith. both new ac-
QUESTIONS. play sbortstop and right
field, respectively.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25
Lead Arsenate Checks
Harmful Cabbage Worms

Lead arSenate. either as dust OF
spray, is undoubtedly the most effec-
tive poison for controlling the cabbage
worm. For spraying, mix one ounce
of powder with two gallons of water
The waller should be soft. as the cab
bage leaf has waXy surface and the
hard wafer mixture will roll off in
small globues. Laundry soap added
Ia rhe wafer will help, also. Ii causes
the mixture to spread out and stick
busting should he done early in the
morning when the dew is on the
plants. The dust sticks then and acts
as spray. AS long as common sense
is used there is no danger from eating
cabbage treated with the lead arSen-
ate. The outside leaves are not good
food, anyway, and are always peeled
off.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25
Watch for Poisonous
Plants in Pastures

During the hot dry days of August
and early September, when the pas
lures get short and dry. great precau-
tiOns should he taken in safeguarding
cows from eating weeds that may be
poisonous. During such times the
cows may he hungry and eat almost
anything they find Many times such
weeds are found along fences anG
stumpS. i'm woods and meadows.
White snakerOOt will poison the
milk. causing sickness. sometimes very
severe. of those who drink it. Eating
the weeds does not always affect the
cows but will poison the milk every
time. No chances should be taken.
hut when such symptoms are noticed
careful search should be made for
such weeds.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25
Effect of Fertilizer
on Quality of Corn

Numerous reports OF fertilizer ex-
perinentS with corn have demonstrate
ed the effect in improving the quality
Of the crop. Generally increased yields
are accompanied by higher quality. A
number of records show the relation
between yield and quality of corn har-
vested on experimental plots by the
Purdue university agricultural ex-
pertinent station. The results are
averages of yields for five years on
eleven fertilizer plots iocafed at five
different parts Of the state. Increased
Yields due to fertilizer applications
are accompanied In every case ny a
marked increase In percentage of
sound corn.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25
May Be Controlled to Some
Degree by Timely Dust
ing or Spraying.

prepared by the United states Department
or Agriculture.l
The leaf-Spot disease of sugar bcetS.
which is RESI- onsihle for serious losses
to beet growers in some areas. may he
controlled 70 3 considerable degree ny
spraying or busting. say eXperinenters
of the bureau of plant industry in
Circular ll5-C, published by the
United States Department of Ayricul-
ture. The development of the disease
depends primarily on temperature con
dltlons and the distribution of rain
1all. only in years of unusual weather
conditions does the leaf-Spot disease
cause severe losses in the eastern
area OF sugar-beet culture. The situa-
ton is more serious in Iowa. southern
Minnesota, Nebraska, and northern
Colorado; the disease does its great
est damage in the Arkansas vale. of
southern Colorado and il is only i'm
exceptional years that beet growers
escape serious loss as.
Cause of Disease.
The disease is caused by parasitic
fungus which is Introduced into the
field by infected seed or il may en-
as Iind-blown spores. The spore-
bearing material from the beet tops
and refuse of previously diseased
field is the most important source of
Infection. Long rotations help t. re-
strict the infection. Careful control
of irrigation and good drainage in
beet fields create conditions unfavor-
able for the multiplication and spread
of the parasite. Tiere is hope that
plant breeders may eventually develop
beetS of commercial value which are
resistant 10 the leaf-spOt disease. In
the meantime the Department of Agri-
culture offers the results of spraying
and busting experiments which prom
Use TO be of value to growers partic-
ularly in the areas where .eaf-spot
damage is severe.
For control of leaf-spot in the vicin-
ity IF Rocky Ford. Colo. either Dor
deauX spray or copper sulphate-lme
dust applied from three To five times
during the growing season at inter-
walls of approximately two weeks gave
idNoidDic ttSullS. ne tfedleu plhIS
on the average produced heavier
tonnage of beets. and the heets showed
higher sugar content. The cost for
seasons busting is estimated AT Sc
TO So an acre. with the probability
that the cost can be reduced if dust
ing becomes common enough to war
rant development of efficient machin
cry and the purchase of materials in
carload lots. The gains from treat
ment, measured in increase in ton
mage and sugar sometimes amounted
to $50 an acre or more.
Heavy -eaf.Spot Toll.
present knowledge of leaf-sp epi-
demiolOgy does not permit forecast
ing the years of heavy leaf-spot oc-
currence." say the authors of circular
Hoe, land such plant protection must
he viewed as form of crop insur.
ance. From the experience of the last
20 years in the Arkansas valley of
Colorado in which all hut four or five
have been years of heavy leaf-spot
toll, such insurance seems warranted
for that area. In many other areas.
such as Michigan, for example, this
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25
Far:r:1n!:IHltI'.

Effective methods Oh swarm control
of bees involve the use of young
queens and plenty of room for the
bees.
To keep a.paint brush in good shape.
brush the paint out thoroughly. wipe
il on a cloth and hang it in raw lin
seed oil.
A trench silo is not as good as the
usual pright silo but il is very good
substitute for one in an emergency or
as a temporary proposition.
Artificial brOOding of turkeys Is
means of avoiding worms, lice. mites.
and possibly blackhead If the poulrs
are kept from Infected areas.
Dipping the sheep after shearing
will save feed later because The opera
ton will kill lice and ticks which an
nOy the lambs and keep them from
making proper gains. Any good coal tar
preparation or stock dip can be used
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25
WRITER SAYS SEED MARKETING
WEAK POINT IN AGRICULTURE

will depend OH supply. demand quail
ity, general business conditions and
his ability TO find the best outlet.
There should usually he good de-
mand for fancy quality and superior
strains of seeds
COpies of Farmers Bulletin 1892 Z,
"Seed Marketing Hints for the Farm
err" may he obtained free by writing
Ia the Office OF Information United
States Department of Agriculture,
Washington. ID. T..
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25
farm WOMAN
BENEFITED
After Taking Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
Lickdale, Pa.-"Before I was mar
ried, my motS6r and sister and did all

the farming WORK
on a 64-acre farm
for eleven years. l
married a farmer
and now in addi-
ton to my house
work and the care
of my children 1
help him with the
outside work on
our farm. After
my last child was
born, 1 began to
suffer qS MANY
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25
All-Steel Sleepers

The Pullman News says that the
first all steel sleeper was produced in
1907 This change was necessitatei
lied under the Hudson river into New
York city. stipulation being that no
combustibIe equipment should be used
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25
eat~Spot Causes
Big Beet Losses

type of plant protection will probably
he r., 81 serviceahie as an emergency
control measure"
Those interested i'm the details of
the experiments. and in the discussion
of the aspiration of the experimental
results. may obtain a copy of circular
ll5-C. The SugarBeet Leaf Spot his
ease and Its Control by Direct Meas
ures." by applying To the Office of In
formation. United States Department
of Agriculture. Washington. ID. {.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25

The royal and ancient game OF golf
lost a potential star when "Dazzy"
to throw a horsehide-covered ball past
a batter than send a scratching drive
some 800 odd yards down narrow
fairway. If the Brooklyn speedball
artist ever loses the zip on his fast
one he has only to pick up his driver
and he can take his place among the
professionals in the ancient Scottish
pastime.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25

women do. Finally our family doctor
told me to try Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. | did and now |
am new woman and / know that good
health is better than riches. "-MRs.
CLYDE l. SHERMAN, R. fl, Lickdale, Pa.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25
Found bv Columbus

The island of Jamaica whose In
dian name "Naymaca" means islands
of fountains" was discovered by 60
IumDus ON his second voyage, in 1I.,4
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25
A Sour
Stomach

In the same time it takes a dose
of soda to bring a little temporary
relief of gas and sour stomach,
Phillips Milk of Magnesia has acid
ity completely checked, and the di-
gestive organs all tranquilized.
Once you have tried this form of
relief you will cease to worry about
your diet and experience a new
freedom in eating.
This pleasant preparation is just
as good for children, too. Use it
whenever coated tongue or fetid
breath signals need Of a sweetener.
Physicians will tell you that every
spoonful of Phillips Milk of Mag
nesia neutralizes many times it's
volume in acid Get the genuine,
the name Phillips is important.
limitations Go not act the same!
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25

Sam Breadon, owner of the st. Louis
matter of time before night baseball
will be a popular big-league caper.
Baron Sam is prepared to move the
earth in order to institute a lighting
plant at Sportsman park next year or
this year, if possible. Breadon is
strong for the idea, because the Cards
have not been a drawing card of late.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25

During his II years as a jockey.
Earl Sande has pilOted nearly thou
sand winners. for nearly 100000
worth of purses.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25

FLORESTON SHAMPOO Ideal foa use IN
connectionw Parker Hair Balsam- Makes the
hair soft and fluffy. so cents by mail OF at drug
gists. Hiscox Chemical Works. Patchogue. N. Y.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25

The City college of New York bas-
ketball team has listed Pittsburgh for
a game February 16, 1881. at the
Twenty-seconS Engineers armory in
New York 1t will be the first athletic
contest between the institutions.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25
Too Particular
HEADACHES

Needless pains like headaches
are Immediately relieved by Bayer
Aspirin as millions of people know.
And no matter how suddenly a
headache may come, one can at
all times be prepared. Carry the
pocket tin of Bayer Aspirin with
you. Keep the larger size at home.
Read the proven directions for pain,
headaches, neuralgia, etc.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1930-07-25

Because the Philadelphia National
league club refused to waive on him,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-07
DID YOU KNOW THAT

A TIER seeing Gabby Hart
"A nett whip a couple down
to second and after noticing
how Lester Bell was hand
cuffed on a Hartnett peg to
third, Rajah Hornsby said:
That ought to settle it. Well
hang another title in the
trophy room next fall"
A Mccarthy experiment in
exhibition games at Los An
geleS Will be the moving OF
XXI Cuyler to first position
and dropping Spider English
to second place in the batting
order Xxi admits ne
can't bunt a lick. There
will be no captain on the
White Sox team for the
simple reason that DOME
Bush, manager, sees no need
for one All they ever
do is take the batting order
to the umpire before game
time and I'll do that" said
fiery DOME.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-07
City Five
Is Among
FavOrites
Cathedral Defends Title;
Hammond and Fl. Wayne
ContenderS.

Twelve indianapolis Catholic high
schools were TO start this afternoon
at 2:30 in quest of the state title in
the third annual tourney at the Ar
mory. Cathedral of indianapolis,
defending the crown for the second
consecutive year, will face its hard
est competition in the history Of the
meet. The local Irish open tonight
against Huntington at 7;30.
Hammond and Central Catholic Of
TT. Wayne are two of the outstand-
ing contenders who figure heavily
In the title fight. Decatur, with
lineup Of veteran stars. is the dark
horse Of the event. Hammond IS
IN impressive record, defeating De
la Sale Of Chicago, national Cath
Olic champions, and holding Horace
Mann OF Gary to three points.
Cathedral, with fourteen wins IN
nineteen starts in the current cam
Daign. still is the favorite. In the
two previous events, however, they
have played on their home floor.
This year the tourney was shifted to
the Armory, a neutral court for all
participants.
In addition to the title trophy and
gold basketball awards to team
members, the winners Will represent
indiana in the national Catholic
tourney at Chicago later this
month. Runner-up team members
will receive silver basketbalS and
the team a trophy.
The Al Feeney diamond studded
craftsmanship medal will be award
ed the player showing the best
mental attitude.
Today's schedule:
PM
2:3O-Anderson VS.. Jasper academy.
3:30-Sacred Heart of Indianapolis vs..
Richmond.
5:3O-HuntinEton vs.. Cathedral of Indian
apOlis.
S:30-Ft. Wayne VS.. Evansville.
Decatur, Hammond, Vincennes and
Washington win play first round games
Saturday morning.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-07
OFF Blackboard !! B. "a!
THE BY VERN BOXELL

basket tosser as there is stalking
the Hoosier hardwoods this season.
When he is opened for a set shot,
eight times out Of ten it means two
points. Of course there is Crisler,
Woods, Hunt and Van Dyke, the
latter two tall husky boys, but when
Butler is stopped, half Of Ander-
sons offense is throttled.
All of this doesn't mean that
Anderson will be easy for the
locals. Butler is bound to get
points. That's how hard Ee is 10
stop. 1t means that Blackboard
is picking stranger quintet over
a strong one, and that either one
viii cause plenty of trouble in the
state.
Il tt
From their recent exhibitions, 1t IS evil
dent that Tim Campbell has drilled his
quintet on two outstanding fundamentals
First. he has taught them to control the
ball and to shoot only when they are rea-
sOnabIy certain that their ohances for
(Iurn to Page 26)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-07

NNE Of the feature contests on
" Saturdays card will take place
here in Indianapolis. Tech, the To-
cal entry in the title chase, will
tangle with Anderson, doped by
many as one of the top contenderS.
Naturally, Cenpbell's men will en-
ter the fray the underdog in the
eyes Of a ma ority of state fans,
It
Blackboard has seen the Indians
go through their PAGES in three
games this season, and has seen
Tech in action several times, and
without blushing or stammering,
admits that Tech can beat An
derson. Not only that, but they
viii. When Anderson dropped
Frankfort in their final season
game, they looked like state cham
pions. But Anderson hasn't been
like that in every game.
Tech also has had its ups and downs,
and the downs have been frequent. But
Tim has brought his Green team along
slowly. and those who witnessed the out
fit in action in their final contest against
and during the sectional
tourney can not deny they are among
the best.
This will be the big game Of the year
for both ouintets, the crucial battle for
which they have been pointed. Once in
the select sixteen, one Of them will be
given an opportunity TO smear Blackboard
all over the Butler fie!dhouse by knocking
of Frankfort in the second round. And
Blackboard will feel much safer if Ander-
son is in there than Tech.
TECHS biggest problem in Sat-
i urday'S tea party will be to
stop Butler. This pint-sized edition
of Red Robinson is as dangerous a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-07
Stars Gain.
Semi-F
Golf Round
CoIIett Meets circuit and
Van Vie Opposes
Hicks.
BIZ Enited Press

BIZ United Press
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, March 7.
The "big four" of women's golf
in the United States today opened
play for the Florida east coast
women's golf championship.
Three of the -flnalists,
GIenna Collett, Maureen circuit
and Virginia Van VIE, have won
the title previously. The fourth,
Helen Hicks, was eliminated in the
finals last year by Miss Van Vie,
her opponent in today's semi-hnal
match.
Miss Collett and Miss Van VIE
each have won two legs toward the
Mrs. w. r. Kenan Jr. cup and need
one more victory for permanent
possession.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-07
Butler Track Stars Enter
Central Meet; Irish Favorite
approximately twenty-five MdweStern Schools tc
Compete in Annual Indoor Games at Notre Dame.

near the end with 8. Butler is al
most certain to finish with the
leaders, with Bert Nelson, star high
jumper; Joe Sivak and Jones, dis
lance men.
Trophies will be given to the
team placing first and to each Of
the winning relay team. Gold, sill
yer and bronze medals will go to
the individual winners of the first
four places.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-07
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
NOTRE DAME, Ind, March T.
Notre Dame will be host to some
twenty or twenty five mid-western
track teams today and Saturday
when the fourth annual Central
conference indoor track meet is
held here.
Notre Dame has won the meet
three times since its inception and,
with one of the best teams in its
history, is doped to finish first
again.
Last year Notre Dame won with
Az points, while Michigan State
took second honors with SO. But
Ter was we'll down the list with only
points and Marquette finished
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-07
CARLIN MEETS DOLBY

Johnny Carlin, who meets Merle
Dolby at Tomlinson hall next
Monday night, will also be in a
little party planned by Promoter
McLemore in honor Of Carlin's
marriage to Miss Ellen Lundy Of
this city. This will be Carlin's
wedding party at which time his
bride will be presented in the ring
to Carlin's many fans.
The Semi-final will bring to-
gether Cowboy Jones, a fayorite at
Broad Ripple park last summer,
and Leslie Beers, Purdue coach.