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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10
FEAST AND FUN
In BRIDAL RITE

There is hardly anything more
picturesque than a Hungarian we'd
ding celebrated with much revelry
and merrymaking, correspondent
of the New York World-Telegram
writes. The racial peculiarities of
Hungarian peasant wedding customs
derive from ancient pagan traditions
and from the popular mind. Such
weddings usually take place in au-
tumn after the vintage. Customs
may vary, but generally they are as
follows:
AT the feast of the betrothal, a
plate covered with an embroidered
cloth is presented to the betrothed
so that they may collect the So
called ''kiss-money." The guests put
money into the plate, according to
their means. and at every gift the
young couple must kiss each other.
The money collected is held in high
esteem-being the first the two
young people have earned together
and it is either saved for the fu-
ture household or spent on presents
they give each other.
On the third Sunday after the be-
trothal, the master of ceremonies,
decorated with gay ribbons and a
garland by the bridesmaids and bear
ing a bunch of flowers on a staff,
starts on his round. He calls on all
the relations and friends of the
couple, pronouncing an invitation to
the wedding in verses. On the next
day, Monday, they make a great
ceremony of carrying the brides bed
to the house Of the groom, together
with other pieces of the dowry, such
as chest carved and painted with
brilliant design of tulips, contain
ing cloths and linen, the distaff and
the reel, household implements, and,
with wise foresight, a cradle. All
this is stipulated by the marriage
contract.
On Tuesday, the guests go to the
brides home to help prepare and
cook the meals for the wedding,
which takes place on Wednesday.
Early in the morning the guests as
semble at the brides home. The
best man and the person giving
away the bride haggle in humorous
verses over the bride. The splendid
humor Unborn in the Hungarian peo-
pie portrays itself at such occasion
in witticisms and impromptu rhymes,
Al.
the money the two demand.
OF old, IT used to be gold pieces,
but nowadays it is mostly pennies.
This is called the wreath money"
Now the party proceeds to the
church amid music, cheering and
pistol-shots. The young men carry
TASKS of wine and invite every
passerby to drink the health Of the
young couple.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10

tan, one of the horses in his army
was injured and was left behind in
care of the Indians. These took the
creature to an island and reverenced
it as god; and when it died be-
cause of subsection to an extraordi-
nary diet. they made a statue of it.
Nearly a century later two Francis
cans going that way found the image
still being worshiped as the god Of
thunder and lightning.
But long before that, fear of the
horse had been forgotten in other
parts of the arena of Cortes' adven-
lures, and it had become a common
animal throughout Mexico. Descend
ants of animals taken in by the Con-
quistators were already going wild
and spreading north and becoming
the ancestors of the modern mus
tangs.-Detroit Free Press.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10

as Rankin had already learned, 10 q
private school
Meanwhile, Edward Jordan had
reached the peak of his profession
His architectural work was recognized
the country over for its symmetry and
modernity. So that he became quite
wealthy, accommodating property well
worth over a quarter of million
dollars. This. coupled with what Mrs.
Jordan left her husband In her own
right, brought the value of the estate
close to half million.
And most of It." Rankin asked at
this point In the guardians account,
"Stuart would have inherited on his
twenty-second birthday"
Mir. Merrick's reply held shadow
of doubt. "Well. yes :" he hest.
tated as If undecided how to explain
"That is. II would probably become
his. But not for certain; the bequest
held restriction and whether he re-
ceived II all or only an income from II
depended entirely on himself. To OBJ
tain the property al twenty-five. he
had to deserve, 1t. That Is he could
not disobey my reasonable orders or
do anything while under that age of
which, in effect. would disapprove.
AT least, that was the gist of the con-
dition; the will constituted me the
final judge of his department until my
trusteeship ended"
"Can you specify the terms more
particularly" Rankin asked search
ingly.
"As nearly as remember" the
banker complied carefully, Stuart was
to receive an income of ninety-fve
hundred dollars a year up to his twen-
ty-second birthday. Any income earned
over that amount went back into the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10
Horse Hailed as
God of Thunder
Animals in Cortes' Train
Held in High Esteem
by Indians.

A few days ago while they were
digging about In the remains of the
Aztec capital that lie beneath the
structures of Mexico City. some archie
ologists turned up number of clay
flgurines of Spanish horsemen. Be-
cause of the deerlike appearance of
the horse. the excavators concluded
that the finds were nodded during
the period of the Conquest and prob
ably were meant to represent Cortes'
cavaliers.
The deduction is Unsuitable. The
horses of the COnquistators were
few in number, but they made an i'm
mense impression upon the peoples
Of the countries where Herman Cortes
and his company operated Bernal
Diaz recounts that when the animals
were first used in battle against the
coast natives-they were "belled"
that the riders and their mounts
were enc centaur-like animal, and
the rout which followed their ap-
pearance determined the issue of a
doubtful engagement.
Cortes and his men were not slow
about taking advantage of the awe
their steeds commanded. A good
horse was the equal of first-class
fighting man any day and was held
in equal esteem. Diaz in his history
indicates the ownership, sometimes a
joint one, of each of the 16 nags
which were disembarked when Cortes
first landed on the Mexican shores,
and describes it's color and qualities
as though it were person of quail
ity. He remarks, too, that no more
than 16 horses were carried by the
adventures because even at prices
ranging from $500 to $1,000 each, no
more could be obtained in Cuba.
On one occasion during his first
march to the interior of the country.
Cortes gained an important advan-
tage by stirring up a stallion, and
when he paved the earth and snort
ed, making the natives believe it was
enraged with them and anxious to
gobble them up skin and bones.
This prestige was badly shattered
later on, and a legend that the
horses were immortal was effectually
dissipated by the Tlascalans who cut
a dead beast to pieces and distribut
ed the morsels about the country
side. After that, the Spanish leader
saw to it that the bodies of animals
that died or were killed were care
fully buried.
And there were all too many inter
ments, for the horses suffered from
the fortunes of war as much as their
owners did; and their very real i'm
portance to the Spaniards is empha-
sized by the fact that once when all
the beasts in the little army had
been wounded, the men were so dis
couraged that they tried to force
Cortes to lead them back home.
But Senior Herman was not that
sort of a person. He stood firm, and
in course of time he and his cava
liers rode over the great causeway
to TenOchtitlan; and then after the
retreat of La Noche Triste and many
vicissitudes, galloped back a second
time over the remains of a demol-
ishe0 city.
Later on, Cortes undertook his ter
rible march to Honduras to bring
the rebellious De Oil to time. In the
region of Lake Peten, deep in Yucca
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10

other day, that's your lookout But
tonight you go when do. I'm taking
charge and won't be responsible for
letting you stay"
There was no gainsaying the COM
pulsion of lis order. AS Patterson
morosely and unwillingly followed Pal
mer into the hall. Rankin paused be-
hind the two boys for a final word
with the proprietor.
81 have little advice for you,
Gussie. You won't find II a healthy
policy to develop a clientele among
the university students. Remember.
the vice squad only wants decent
excuse for coming down on you like
ton of bricks"
When Rankin left the gambling
house at eleven o'clock. with the two
fraternity brothers, an extremely wor-
ried and uncomfortable proprietor
watched him depart 81
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10
use a liquid laxative

Can constipation be overcome?
sYesI" say medical men. "Yesl"
declare thousands who have
followed their advice and know.
You are not apt to cure your
constipation with salts, pills and
tablets, or any habit-forming
cathartic. But you can overcome
this condition just by gentle
regulation with a suitable liquid
laxative.
DR.. CdldUePS Syrup PepSin
has the Average PERSONS bowels
just as regular as clockwork in q
felD weeks time.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10

don't know what is in it, don't
chance it. The contents of DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is stated
plainly on the label; fresh herbs,
pure pepsin, active SIENNA.
Its very taste tells you syrup
pepsin is wholesome. A delight
full taste, and delightful action.
Safe for expectant mothers, and
children. Drugstores have it,
ready for use, in big bottles.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10
The Student Fraternity Murder

hOHeStly, III not trying TO 90 Lnat.
Only need little more time. I've
always paid you before. haven't L?
And you can trust me this time, too,
if you'll wait. :"
Rankin glanced significantly across
the table at the proprietor. "There
might be serious trouble" he OBJ
served. "You ought to step in and
see what it's about, Gussie. Better
not let il go too far"
Its Carl Walton in there with some
body" Morton growled; he rose, his
face red with displeasure.
AS he left the room. the detective
felt Larry Palmer's hand grasp his
arm. The boys eyes blazed in a coun-
tenance gone suddenly as white as
chalk.
'Mr. Rankin" he whispered hoarse-
ly, that second fellow the one
this chap is threatening. It's
Ned-Ned Pattersonw
Rankin was as startled as the boy.
Patterson? Are you sure of that?"
he demanded.
"Yes, recognize his voice." Palmer
answered tensely.
In an instant, Rankin had followed
the proprietor into the adjoining
chamber, Palmer at his heels. The
boys perception had been accurate. A
chair was upset; and in blue haze
of cigarette smoke, Jordan's sponsor
stood stiffly behind it, as though on
guard, his dark sallow features half
defiant and half alarmed. His weak
chin quivered slightly.
AT the sight of Rankin, Walton in
terrupted the lecture Morton had be-
gun about his behavior; his ire changed
into annoyance. Patterson looked
chagrined as Palmer entered after.
The detective greeted the gambler
with a serenity his intimates would
have recognized as ominous and de-
ceptive.
How are you. Carl? We have mu-
tual friends, ii seems; | also happen
to know MIR. Patterson. And | hardly
approve of where he spends his time
or the company he keeps. Probably
Patterson isn't aware of your reputa-
ton as one of the slickest> sleight-of-
hand performers who ever handled
deck of cards. inexperienced students
make easy victims; you've evidently
taken him over" He turned to Patter-
son. For how much was it?'
"Only a little-about fifty-fve
dollars, this time" The boy spoke sui
lenly, as If he relished the interfer-
ence no more than the gambler.
And every cent won honestly, RAN
kim" Walton declared. "You can't
prove anything different. If he isn't
a welcher. he'll pay his debt"
The detective shrugged. "Well,
maybe he will another time, though
not if he is wise; can't keep track
or what he does in the future. But
right now, until you get cooled off,
think he had better leave the club
with me-"
"Oh, wasn't going to hurt him,
Tommy" the gambler claimed hastily.
Il only wanted to throw scare into
him."
Larry Palmer broke In, backing RAN
kin's suggestion. "Come along, Ned;
let's go back to the fraternity" he
said. This is no place for either
of u.s."
But instead Of asserting, his school
mate was palpably and inexplicably
reluctant to join him.
mo, I'll be along later, Larry.
There won't be any more trouble. I'm
sure: and don't suppose If l stay
short while longer. it will. :"
you'll do nothing of the kind, Pat
tersOn!" Rankin was curt, his level
tones carrying distinct command.
IF, after this experience, you are
foolish enough TO return here some
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10

bulk of the estate. Then, at twenty.
two. the principal of ii would be paid
over to him. but subject to this limita.
ton: that before that time he be
haved in no way which. in my opinion
was improper or indicated such lack
of moral restraint or stability of char.
acter as to make him unworthy of the
legacy. If he violated the clause. he
lost the principal though he still
retained the income. If | considered
him undeserving. could deprive him
of his Inheritance by notifying certain
officers of my bank to that effect OF
course, had to act In good faith and
not arbitrarily, or be could appeal to
the courts to prove had abused my
trust"
The detective bit his lip. 81 see.
And just how soon, MIR. Merrick, would
Stuart have become twenty-twoF"
"In less than two months. His birth
day, believe. is in May-the sixth"
'Who gets the estate now that the
boy died before attaining the age of
twenty-two?"
OBVIOUSLY his heirs" Mr.. Merrck
pointed out
The detectives eyes narrowed and
he spoke in even deliberate tones.
"And you are the heir-at-law. Mr.
Merrick? If. as you say, he had no
other relativesT'
aVoo &c II hoppapc mr., Ctror t,e
nearest of kim" The admission was
casual. sit is rather unlikely that al
his age. he made will disposing of
it elsewhere"
"Have you any connection with the
fraternity your nephew was about to
join?"
If the guardian discerned the trend
of Rankin's speculations, he gave no
sign of perturbation.
mo. Mr.. Rankin. nor any other fra
ternity," he responded coolly. I'm my
college days at the State university
In Iowa, was never affiliated with
one. But then they were not so prev
alent as today"
aIc yOu Will q DuFSl-
clan named Arnold Prince?" Rankin
asked
Mr.. Merrick knit his brows In con-
centration. "Dr. Arnold Prince? No,
| have never heard of him. Who
is he?"
"a member of Mu Beta Sigma from
the chapter at Hawthorne university
at Fort Wayne. He seems to have
known something of Stuart. The
chapter here informs me that he noti-
fed it of his presence at Philadelphia !;
as a loyal alumnus. he recommended
Stuart as a prospective candidate. 1
hoped you could tell me where he
gained his knowledge;l thought per-
haps he was a friend of your family"
The bankers features frightened,
as at a sudden recollection. He
nodded.
what you've just said reminds me
that | did meet Doctor Prince once:
that might explain the source of his
information. He is a st. Louis man.
isn't he? He called at nv bank some
time ago. purely on matter of bust
ness; he requested to see me per-
sonally about loan he hoped to float
through US. The venture must have
fallen through. for after that Interview
| heard nothing further of II and he
never called again. However, during
our conversation, he happened to
mention that ne had attended Haw.
thorne; and naturally. told him
had nephew studying this year ar
philadelphia. | met him only thar
once; and that meeting was wholly
fortuitous."
do you remember when Doctor
Prince consulted you about this loan
propositions"
LAST year in the fall" Mr.. Merrick
replied. "The early fall. somewhere
about the middle of September"
CTo BE coNTINUED.l
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10
Why Hospitals use
a i0uid laxative

The dose of a liquid laxative can
be measured. The action can be
controlled. 1t forms no habit;
you need not take a double
dose" a day or two later. Nor
wiH it irritdte the kidneys.
The right liquid laxative will
bring perfect movement, with
no discomfort at the time, or
afterward.
The wrong cathartic may
keep you constipated as long as
you keep on using it'll
In buying any laxative, read
the label. If it contains a doubt
full drug, don't take it. If you
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10
CHAPTER v
The Jordan Estate

At nine the next morning-the Sec
ond after the murder-Rankin pre-
scented himself at the Philadelphia
Western bank. To the cashier. Mr.
Perry, he explained his interest In Jor-
dams account But the cashier could
not aid in tracing the identity of the
recipient of the dead boys mysteri
Gus monthly checks for four hundred
dollars Cancelled checks. he related.
were returned to their makers quarter
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10
BY
MILTON PROPER
Copyright. 1882. by Milton Proper
wNU Service
SYNOPSIS

Stricken during initiation into the Mu Beta
Sigma fraternity. Stuart Jordan, university
student, dies almost instantly. Tommy Rankin,
Philadelphia detective. takes charge of the in
vestigation. An injection Of poison Is shown to
have been the cause Of Jordan's death. Rankin
finds all the dead students shoes marked
with thumbtacks. His only known relative is
his uncle, Howard Merrick, St. Louis banker,
also his guardian Il seems possible that some
person, not member Of the fraternity, was
present at the initiation. Two students from
the vicinity OF vandaia, ILL.,, Jordan's home
town. Ralph Buckley and Walter Randall. fig
in the investigation. A prominent lawyer,
Edward Fletcher. present at the initiation. en-
cages RanlSin's attention Check stubs show
that Jordan had been paying $500 month to
some unknown person. significant fact dis
covered is that student, Larry Palmer. Mu
Beta Sigma member drugged on the night
of the initiation and his keys, including key
of the fraternity house, stolen from him.
Ralph Buckley had been Palmer's companion
of the evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10
Relic. of Vanished Nation

Sensational finds of gold ornaments
and other relics of vanished nation
and race have been made In Africa
on the Hill of Mystery, at Northern
Transvaal The people were known as
the rhinoceros men.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10
Native Dress in Java

!. Present-day Java affects many
strange combinations Of foreign and
native dress, but from the native rul-
ers to the servant the long, straight
skirt, with single fold In front is
almost universally worn.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10
THE TEST:

This test has proved to
many men and women
that their trouble was
not weak bowels" but
strong catharticst
First: select a properly
prepared liquid laxative.
Second: Take the dose
you find suited to your
system. Third: gradually
reduce the dose until
bowels are moving of
their own accord.
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin has the highest
standing among liquid
laxatives, and Is the one
generally used.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10
Sit I'm Your Chair I
at Home .. and Shop .

The things you want to buy :. at the time
you want to buy them. at the price you
want to pay. You can find these right in the
paper. Your newspaper advertisements make
it possible to do your "looking around" right
at home and then 60 downtown to do
your buying :. saving you time and energy.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10
Lockout
By DOROTHY BARNES

g. by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.
WNU Service
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1933-11-10
ME DICAL ADVICE

II you want to
-. keep the bowel action regular and comfortable
%. make constipated spells as rare as colds .hRA
%. avoid danger of bowel strain P
use liquid laxative 60
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-05-19
FILL THE CHEST

A joint statement issued last Mon
day morning by the co-chairmen of
the campaign read: with every re-
source of our community taxed to
the limit to meet our welfare prob
lens, we must apply President
Roosevelt's slogan in this camapign
WE'VE GOT TO DO IT. More
than 5000 of our families must look
for help to keep body and soul to-
gether. Our charity cases in our
hospitals increase daily. Our public
health nurses are called upon to carry
an appalling burden. Our INDECENT
transient problem is serious. Deser-
tions of families by fathers and
brothers in despair is increasing. Our
character building AGENCIES are meet
ing the greatest challenge in their
experience. This years story of well
fare and relief work in Hamilton is
doubtless the most heroic chapter in
the history of these agencies A rea-
sonable goal has been determined.
Certainly, even these times there is
still in Hamilton 500 ,652 for this es-
sential work, WE'VE GOT TO DO
IT."
Chest Budget
The budget allotments for Commu-
nifty Chest agencies next year as com
pared with those of year ago fol-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-05-19
TRADES COUNCIL

The COOPERATIVE Trades and Labor
Council met Tuesday night in regular
session. President Charles Hosea pre-
sided and twenty-eight delegates an
swered the roll call.
The minutes OF the previous meet
ing were read and approved.
The credentials of Carl Holly, to
represent the local Brewery Work
ers for term of six months, were
read and delegate seated.
The fourteenth legislative letter
from Thos. j. Donnelly, legislative
agent and secretary of the Ohio State
Federation of Labor, was read. Don
nelly informs the council and dele
gates in detail the actions of the gen
eral assembly in Columbus. The let
ter was received and turned over to
the local non-partisan campaign COM
mittee.
A communication was read from
VIM. Green, president of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor, in which he
states that the executive council of
the federation has just concluded its
ten-day session at headquarters.
Among the subjects considered was
the jurisdictional dispute between the
United Brewery Workers and the
Brotherhood of Teamsters. A hear
ing was held and the organizations
were represented and presented their
respective terms. The decision rem
dered by the executive council is as
follows:
In the case between the two organ
izations involved, the council is of the
opinion and decides that teamsters
and chauffeurs in the brewery indus
try properly belong to and come under
the jurisdiction of the international
Brotherhood of Teamsters and Chauf
eurs.
On motion the communication was
received and ordered filed for future
reference.
A committee from the local organ
ization of Small Home and Land
Owners asked permission to address
the council On motion the request
was granted Donald Metzler acted
as spokesman for the organization,
and told the delegates the aims and
objects of the organization. The main
object of the movement is to prevent
homes and land being taken from the
working people through foreclosure.
Metzler asked the delegates to carry
back to their respective organizations
the aims of the Small Home Owners
organization.
Representative Woods and Colbert,
of the Community Chest drive, were
allowed the floor and invited the coun-
cil's assistance in the drive.
Bakers reported that five bakeries
have signed up their new contract but
the larger bakeries as yet have not
signed. The larger bakers, he stated,
were asking another ten per cent cut
in wages.