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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01
Bill Tilghman, Frontier
Marshal

HTHOSE who live by the sword
L shall perish by the sword"-how
true it was of so many Of the famous
frontiersmen, only, of course, the
word "six-gun" must be substituted
for sword" 1t was true of peace Of
fcers as well as of outlaws. And
what a queer turn of fate it was that
one of the most famous of all the old
time frontier marshals should perish
thus In a modern day when the old
Wild West was but a memory. For,
on November L. 1924, when Bill Thigh
man was shot down by federal pro-
hibition officer in the wide-OpeD oil
town of Cromwell. Okla, where the
old-time marshal had been sent to
curb liquor and gambling, it marked
the end of race of peace officers. the
like of which probably will never be
seen again in our history.
Born on the frontier of Iowa In
1854, Tilghman left home at the age
Of sixteen TO seek adventure in south
west Kansas. He found II there as
a buffalo hunter and as scout in
the Indian wars of 1S74-75 and again
in 1878. Next he became marshal of
Dodge City, Kan, in the days when
It was known far and wide as wicked
Dodge" and there be established a
reputation for fearlessness and
straight-shooting which remained
with him to the end of his days. After
three years as marshal he became
chief deputy sheriff of Ford county,
a Job which he held for four years.
In 1889, when Oklahoma was opened
to settlement, he joined the land rush
and won a fine farm for himself. He
was ready to settle down to a peace
full existence as farmer but the new
territory was becoming overrun with
bad men of all kinds and again Thigh
man was enlisted on the side of law
and order, this time as a deputy Unit
ed States marshal
AS deputy marshal he performed
one of the greatest feats of his career
the single-handed capture of the
notorious outlaw. Bill Doolin. whom
he brought back alive" when II
would have been much easier to have
killed him. And this was only one
incident In his long career of law en-.
forcement, from which he often re
tired but to which he was repeatedly
called back-as marshal of Guthrie
as chief of police of Oklahoma City
and as county sheriff
/. He has been called 1.-THE great
est man hunter the. Southwest ever
knew" 'the only frontiersman who
was constantly on the Job for gen.
GRAFTON and still lived and 'the last
of that bulldog breed of old-time field
marshals who risked and gave their
lives to push back the borders Of .
wilderness"
G. 1898. Western Newspaper Union.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01
Fifty F am Gus
.FrOntiersm en-
He Led Boone to Kentucky
BY
ELMO SCOTT WATSON

He Led Boone to Kentucky
4 LII Americans know the name Of
1 Daniel Boone and most of them.
no doubt. think of him as one of the
first. If not the first, pioneer into the
"Dark and Bloody Ground" of Ken
lucky. But how many of them have
ever heard of the man who was most
responsible for Boone's going there
and who guided him to that alluring
promised land?
John Finley. or Findlay. was that
mans name and he was the son of
Archibald Finley. who emigrated
from County Armagh In ireland to
Bucks county. Pa. In 1874. When
young John grew up he established
himself as trader and horse peddler
a: Carlisle, Pa, and in l747 he was
licensed as an Indian trader.
During the next eight years Finley
carried on his trading expeditions into
the West and In the autumn of 1852,
with three or four companions. he de-
scended the Ohio In canoe as far as
the falls at the present city of Louis
Vile. From there they accompanied
party of Shawnees to their town
near the present city of Winchester,
KY, and there from another party Of
traders Finley learned of the Great
Warriors Path,
After a series of adventures Finley
returned to Pennsylvania and at the
outbreak of the French and Indian
war he enlisted as a wagner In Brad
docks army. Another wagner In the
same expedition was young man
named Daniel Boone and over the
campfres of the campaign of 1853
young Boone was an eager listener
to Finley's stirring tales of the hunt
er's paradise which he had visited
beyond the mountains
But, although Boone's Imagination
had been fired by Finley's narrative.
nothing came of it until 1768. In that
year the Pennsylvania trader, ped
ding his pins, needles. thread and
Irish linens down In North Carolina,
learned from some Pennsylvania set
tiers there that his old comrade-in-
arms of the Braddock days was living
on the Upper Yadkin. and immediate
ly went to visit him.
Learning of Boone's failure to
reach Kentucky by way Of the diff
cult Big Sandy river route. Finley told
him again of the Cumberland Gap
route and again the Trishman's elo-
quent tongue poured into Boone's ears
his tales of a country teeming with
wild game. The result was that on
May 1. 1869, with Finley as his guide,
Boone, accompanied by four of his
neighbors. began his historic journey
and a few weeks later he stood In
Cumberland Gap and looked down
into the land of his dreams. the coun-
try with which his name was to be
forever inseparably linked - Kahn
tuckee."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01
HE NEEDED WATER

Small Eric wanted TO go to the
swimming baths with the bigger
boys. but his teacher thought IL
wouldn't be safe.
"But I'm a good swimmer. sir" he
pleaded
Can you swim a iength?" asked
the teacher
The boy did not seem to grasp his
meaning. so TO make 1t clear the
teacher said. "Can you swim from
your desk to the door,"
"Oh. no. SIR" Eric replied. there's
no water here."-London Tit-Bits.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01
Beyond Recall

Angela shook her head with finality.
mo, Tom, | can never be yours.
Sorry" she told her young swain.
He took the blow quite calmly.
"Ali right" he replied. "What about
all my presents?"
"Tll return them, of course" she
said coldly.
'Yes, know you WILL" he ex-
claimed, with some warmth; "but
who's going to return all those cigars
gave your father and the pennies I
gave your beastly little brother ?"-An-
swers Magazine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01
Leaking Sum

Reds mother was busy cleaning
and Reid sat gravely studying the
band of drifting dust and lint which
could readily be seen In the bright
path of sunlight coming In through
the window.
II know what's the matter. nam.
ma" he decided at last, "you
wouldn't have to clean nearly SC
much If the sun didn't always keep
leaking so much dust indianapolis
News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01
announcement

Two men attended a village church
tea for which the tickets were shill-
ing each. The profits were to go TO
ward a fund for the poor.
Brown, after accounting for foui
cups of tea, dozen sandwiches. three
plates of bread and butter i've jam
tarts and four buns was passing his
cup for the fifth time. when he turned
TO his companion. who was also doin,
well, and said: Il think everyone
should encourage thing OF this sorr
its for such good cause. Mont
real Herald.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01
NO VILLAGE BLACKSMITH

NO VILLAGE BLACKSMITH
A chorus man out of a Job was
given a small part In a play. He
merely had to walk on. seat himself
and say. "Well, here ! am" At re-
hearsal he did not give satisfaction.
"No." beloved the director. TRY
1t again. Now come on like man."
my goodness" simpered the Choir
US man. ''for SIS week he wants
me to do character part~ "-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01
Identified

The teacher was explaining the
difference between the stately rose
and the modest violet.
"You see. children" she said. "a
beautiful. well-dressed woman walks
along the street. but she is proud and
does not greet anybody-that is the
rose. But behind her comes small
creature with bowed head"
"Yes, miss, know" Tommy inter-
rupted. "that's her husband. STRAY
Stories.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01
The Future Is Here

Miss Oldgold-Before / give you my
answer, count, tell me one thing. When
my freshness of youth has gone, and
the hand of time has dimmed whatever
beauty | possessed; when advancing
years cause my cheeks to fade and
my charms to vanish: tell me, count.
will you love me then?
Counties, indeed, certainly do
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01
High Visibility

Office Manager-Pardon me, young
lady, but in the matter of your dress,
don't you think you could show little
more discretion?
Flapper-My gosh, some of you guys
amt never satisfed.-Portland Ore
gonian.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01
No. Sir. Not for Her

Miles-Your wife drives her own car,
doesn't she?
Stiles-Oh, yes.
Miles-Does she pay any attention
to those stop, Look and Listen" signs
at the railroad crossings?
Stiles-Well. believe she sometimes
stops and looks-but to tell you the
truth | don't think that anybody or
anything could make her listen.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01
Higher Education

Extract from a letter received by
a mother from her daughter at col
lege:
II realize. mother. that daddy Is
paying a lot to keep me at school
and that must try and learn some
thing. 1 am taking up contract
Boston Transcript.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01

Knew the Stock
"You advertised for cigar clerk p
"Yes, I want an experienced man.
Do you know the ropesT'
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01
DUMBBELL
The Watchdog of the Home
A Trim Remark
Disarmament

The Watchdog of the Home
Mr.. Neighborly-I'm almost frozen
this morning. My furnace fire went
out last night
Mr.. Pewee-If you had wife like
mine at home your furnace fire
wouldn't dare go out at night.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01
Nothing Stirring

'Tm just crazy when I'm away
from you"
81 know-out of sight, out of
mind."-Tit-Bit Magazine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01
NO CHANCE

Il really don't know what's the
matter with me. l don't seem able to
collect my thoughts"
Take my advice, old man, and
don't try"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01

Gol6ng Pleasantries
Bert say, Cert. do be more care.
full! You just missed me.
Gert-Pm awfully sorry.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01
Proved He Was No Lady

But how did the police spot you in
your woman's disguise?"
81 passed milliner's shop without
looking in at the window"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01
No Longer the Boss

Diner-You advertised that this res
taurant is under new management, but
see the same manager is still here.
Waiter-Yes, sir. but he got married
yesterday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01

swell, er, to tell you the truth,
Algernon, I'm afraid de teachers git
tin too fond of me-"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01

Natural Punching Bag
Old Gentleman-My boy, you must
not fight. Haven't you been taught
to love your enemies?
Bobby-He's not my enemy-he's
my brother.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01

Previous Engagement
"Do you know my husband Is q
riddle to me-"
Eyes, I know. once gave him up
myself. "-Vancouver Province.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-12-01

Yesterday
Evening star., 1933-03-12
INSTALLMENT Nv.

kTTHOUT further hesitation they
: !: : :: =: :: :: :
Rciug slowly so that Bob could
Evening star., 1933-03-12
Stand for Hockey Clubs

you will need stand for use on the Ice.
particularly when contests are being staged
with hockey clubs. The moment you are
through with your club. you can lean 1t up
against the stand and keep the handle out OF
the snow.
The stand is made OF four 2x4-lncn tlmuefs'
Is inches high, and two shorter pieces OF Zx4-
inch material 16 inches long, Besides tnis'
there is a brace required for holding the legs
rigid This is cut from a piece Of plank
inches thick and IL inches square
Notch the top pieces SO they will fit togetner'
then nail these cross pieces to the top OF the
legs and tastcn the brace by means OF four faS
Evening star., 1933-03-12
:;;:!; ID $fi &fk}S R9X$ PXGk sSf i
RIDDLES

TODAY'S five riddles we're sent in by Earline
! Schexnaydre and we think they are all
pretty good. If you have some you think are
as good or better, send them in to the Riddle
man. in care of this newspaper.
l. WHAT does an artist like to draw best?
q What is the difference between one yard
and two yards?
3. What ships seldom go out OF sight?
T. What is the difference between mountain
and pill?
S What is smaller than an ants mouth?
ANSWERS.
/. His salary 2. One fence. 3. Hardships
T. One is hard to get up; the other is hard TO
get down. S. What goes in 1t.
Evening star., 1933-03-12

drop stone chip every few feet.
They rounded a sharp angle in the tunnel
and suddenly the descent became deeper Now
they moved with even greater caution, helping
each other, making sure Of every foothold
They did not know what lay below them and
slip might be disastrous.
Bob who was in the lead, uttered an excla-
nation and stopped The others crowded up
beside him and Jean flashed the light around.
They found themselves in broad, level passage,
as wide as a room and much higher, extending
both to the right and the left. Great boulders
stood in grotesque positions on the floor and
here and there were formations Of rugged
beauty.
Look" cried Keith. AN underground
stream"
They hurried to the far side Of the broad
passageway, where Keith had detected the CLINT
of water. There they found stream several
feet wide, flowing gently in bed of solid rock
cut out along the wall
lean turned the Light down into the water,
- and utter gasp of surprise.
why there are fish in it," she exclaimed.
And as they peered down they could see dozens
Of tiny fish, no larger than mnnows, but pale
in color darting about in the clear water.
I'll bet they're frightened to death by this
light" said Keith. They probably have never
seen light before"
II guess it doesn't bother them," replied
Bob, because they are Dnnd All the nSn IN
these streams in the caverns are blind. They
have lost the use Of their eyes by living in
pitch darkness for countless generations. And
the lizards and spiders in the caves can't see,
either"
."Gee!" marveled Keith. Imagine living all
your life in a place like this 1t would be tough,
even for a spider
Jean moved uneasily, and Keith inquired
what the matter was
II was just thinking Of those lost women and
children" she said. Maybe they lived all the
rest of their lives down here, too-only they
probably didn't live very long"
Bob did not reply, nor did Keith, but they
directed Jean to flash the light up and down
the passageway. And now they discovered still
another passage, leading off the main one. It
was much smaller, and looked as though 1t
might be a continuation Of the way they had
come.
Suppose we try going along the main pass
age to the left" Bob suggested. That's up
stream and might lead us back toward the
surface"
THE others agreed, and they started along
! the rough floor. Bob placed his stone
chips even more carefully now, and Jean turned
Evening star., 1933-03-12
BY ". BOYCE MORGAN.

While accompanying their parents Q motor trip
through the South, Keith and Jean Parker stop o1
Cavern. According 70 legend; the wives and CHI;
dren of the early settlers this netghbofhood hid
in a cave during an Indian attack The men were
killed. the entrance to the cave was closed up ana
only one little girl escaped story Neither
the cave nor any trace Of the women and children
has ever been found. Bob Young has searched over
much Of the neishborhoed without success but &C
Before starting, however, they visit the Youngs
pasture to look after an injured COW. nnd small
to . cavern. They lower themselves into it, follow
q passage for some 600 feet and come to beautiful
chamber full Of salacttes salasmites and
Lost Cavern. and they decide to go on with their
exploring. undaunted even BY the chance that they
children.
Evening star., 1933-03-12
Also in a Fog

A SKED by her teacher to write an essay on
n London Little Alice began with the state
ment: The people of London are very stupid"
OF course, the teacher was much surprised
at this information and inquired how the young
lady got that idea.
Alice replied: well, teach, it says in the
textbook that the population of London is very
dense"
Evening star., 1933-03-12

screws which are put in through holes bored
through the legs.
While this will be just the thing Tor Ice In
Winter YOU can also use it on the ball dla-
mond for supporting your bat during Dali
game. It is also suitable for use on q golf
course for holding golf clubs upright
Evening star., 1933-03-12
Geography

Teacher-Ferdinand can you tell me any
thing about the shape of the earth?
Ferdinand what my father learned
about it in the newspapers.
Teacher-Why, what was that?
Ferdinand-He says it's in mighty bad shape
right now.
Evening star., 1933-03-12

the light constantly from side to side, bringing
the wonders of the cavern into view
This ceiling" Bob began, and then paused
abruptly, while the others started A hollow
echo thrown back by the walls Of the cavern,
had repeated Bob's words, and the sound came
as q shock to them. But in q moment they
were over their fright and we're laughing about
the incident, while the rock threw back ghost
ly imitation Of their mjrth.
On they moved, but now. the passage mar
rowed somewhat, and again they had to 60
in single file. Ahead of them loomed rock
wall, with a huge boulder blocking their path
Bob turned aside, rounded the boulder, found
an opening beyond it. and stopped to go
through.
light. but for moment Bob was In total dark
ness Then Jean came abreast of him and
flashed the light ahead
Immediately she uttered q piercing scream
In the rays of light she had seen something
black whirling straight toward her out Of the
inky darkness. She flung herself back, but
something struck her in the face, and again
she screamed The light was whirling crafty
about in her hand. and the air seemed full Of
black demons darting at them.
KEITH just behind her. caught Jeans arm
~ and pulled her backward with Bob crowd
ing after. Somehow they got back through
the opening, and huddled beside the boulder,
while Jean leaned against it. trembling as
though she were freezing.
What was that?" she gasped, so frightened
world was it?"
Bob laughed shakily. Bats" he said. The
place was full Of them. They were hanging
from the walls and flying through the air
literally hundreds of them. I should have
been expecting them, but I wasn't, and they
scared me plenty!"
Jean drew long. trembling sigh Of relief.
Scared" she echoed. when that soft, black
thing hit my face, I thought I'd die that
minute
We'll, guess We won't 60 any farther in
that direction" said Bob. There's nothing
to do but go back and try the downstream
passage"
In the light of the fashlight, Keith gazed
anxiously at his sister She had recovered
somewhat from the fright, and smiled bravely.
but her lips were still pale and her hand
trembled as she held the light
y" REALLY think we'd better start back
pretty soon," he suggested. "For one
thing, we must have been gone several hours
already, although it doesn't seem very long,
and feel like could eat some lunch. Also,
that flashlght battery won't be good forever,
and I'd certainly hate to have it go OUT
'Its still strong" said Jean. You just
think you ought to get me out Of here because
I was frightened. Well won't go! Why, We
don't even know yet whether this IS really
Lost Cavern or not"
Bob. who had been bending over beside the
boulder, straightened up, and his face bore
a queer expression.
II guess it's Lost Cavern, all right" he said
gravely. "At any rate, somebody has been
here before us, and unless I'm wrong, 1t was
over hundred years ago.
He stretched forth his hand, and showed
them an old-fashioned powder horn from which
the metal tip had all but rusted away.
(To be continued next Sunday)
Evening star., 1933-03-12

The Inauguration takes place at the Capitol
in Washington; hence our word diamond. The
second line Is to strike sharply, the third Is
cords, the fifth Is part Of a flower and the sixth
q the sun. Form the diamond.
Evening star., 1933-03-12
PUZZLES

THE Inauguration of a new President of the
! United States is an important event which
occurs every four years.
Evening star., 1933-03-12
Scared to Bath

Hobo-Madam, could you lend me a cake Of
soap?
Lady-Soap? What do you want with that?
Hobo-Well, Madam, me partners got de
heecups an want to scare him!
Evening star., 1933-03-12
Is are.
HORIZONTAL.

The definitions are:
HORIZONTAL.
1. Precious stone.
4. A number.
7. Boys nickname.
8. Source Of light
10. Morning (abbr).
II. Manufacturing plant.
Is. To hit base ball.
II. Midday.
18. Heavenly body.
10. Kind of snowshoe.
20. To speak of casually.
%. Mother.
"a. To sprout, blossom.
IS. We.
27. Female sheep.
%. Indian tribe.
VERTICAL.
1. Southern State (abbr).
2. Fairy.
g. Object Of ridicule.
S. Negative vote.
6. Printers measure.
8. To scrutinize.
9. Negative.
-12. Overhead.
IS. Fixed relation of numbers.
IA Hotel
-16. Noah's home.
18. To slip sideways.
-19. Daze.
10. Daze.
~ 20. IAouth, jaws
81. Take notice (abbr.).
%. Hard-shelled fruit.
%. I.
26. Point of the compass (ab6r).
Evening star., 1933-03-12
CAPITOL
T
o
L

Here we have the names Of four United
States Presidents with the letters all jumbled
uo Can you straighten them out?
l. NELL CAVED.
2 RuL OF ME.
g. ODE LOGIC.
T. NO MORE
Nov for some more exercises in word addi-
ton.
Add part of window to q small inclosure
and get something to write with.
Add not many to q mongrel and get an eve
n4ng bell.
vs.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Evening star., 1933-03-12
ANSWERS.

1. Adams, Pierce, Hayes and Garfield.
2. The diamond is c, rap, ropes Capitol.
petal, sol, L.
3. Cleveland, Fillmore, Coolidge and Monroe.
f. Pencil. Cur-few.
S. Cross sword puzzle solution.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-17
WORLD TURNS EYES TOWARD
 ITALIAN CITY
Disarmament Conf erence Between Two Nations
 Slated Saturday

ROME, Italy, March 17.-Hopes of the world for disarmament relief from the theatening tension on the frontiers of European countries turned today toward Rome as final preparations were made for the British and Italian conference to- morrow.
 Italy, which has been silent for long time watching France car rying on negotiations for united front with England and the United States, proposes to keep the center of the stage for some time.
 The conference tomorrow between Prime Minister Ramsay MacDon- aid, British Foreign Secretary Sir John Simon, and Premier Musso- lini, was arranged by the Italian Premier himself.
 The two British officials, now at Geneva. will arrive here late tonight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-17
.sWOurlt to Mal,Omet" Feat
 tOBe Enacted at Fair

WASHINGTON, March HAS the Worlds Fair won't come to Mount Rainier, Mount Rainier will come to the Worlds Fair!
 This visit" is being arranged by the National Park Service as part of it's participation in the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago. A reproduction of Mount Rainier, located in Rainier park in western Washington, is being prepared and its creators promise surprising real ism in the reproduction.
 Living pine and fir trees will fringe the base of this man-made mountain. Artificial vegetation will continue up the mountain, giving the impression of great dis tance. A water fall will gush from the right side. Modern refrigera- tion will make possible the re- creation of miniature glacier on the mountain -side.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1933-03-17
RECORD MADE BY ACTIVITY
 IN BUSINESS
He a dw ay During Pa st Week Has No Par
 allel in 26 Years

NEW YORK, March 1.-The statement of D . Bradstreet, Incorporated, made this after noon, said there is "now more buOyancy to the general com mercial activity than in evil dence in years"
 The statement further assert ed that progress made this week has restored confidence in all branches of industry.
 The business review said: Taking the offensive through emphasis on expanded ere dit facilities and determination of leaders or industry to carry on aggressively, the distinct head way made the first week fol- lowing the financial crisis and cash stringency, has had no parallel in 26 years"