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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-23

Lieut.. Mercer, Indian agent at the
La Pointe agency, with headquarters
at Ashland, Wis, which agency en-
braces the tribes in this section of the
country, when asked about his rumOr-
ed resignation said that he had APP
piled for leave to rejoin his regiment
so as to have time to study up for the
stiff examination that he must pass
to be promoted but that his applica-
tion apparently was hung up. Mr..
Mercer said further that his sole
reason for asking to be relieved from
duty at the agency was to get into
the line of promotion, but that il
they wished him to stay where he is
and would put him on the staff SO
that his promotion would not be i'm
peded he was quite willing to con.
tinue at the agency.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-23

Bede's Budget brings the following
choice morsel regarding former YER
million boy, well known in this city,
but now a resident of ST. Cloud,
MINI. The Budget says: Guy Eaton
of st. Cloud rode over into Wright
county on a borrowed bicycle during
the recent campaign and while wait
ing to have punctured tire mended
was elected on the republican ticket
as surveyor of that suburban province.
The opposition thought they had a
walkaway, but learned that if he ism It
politician he is onto the Guy ropes.
An effort will now be made to secure
stricter immigration laws with a
reciprocity clause against Stearns
county.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-23

George st. Clair has leased the Hale
and Palmer lands on the Mesaba range
in section "a, 58-17, paying therefore a
bonus of $4,000 and royalty, the
amount of which is not yet disclosed
for the information of the public.
1t is generally understood that the
lease has been purchased for the
Thomas Furnace company of Youngs-
town, q.
The Hale and Palmer lands or to be
more exact, the northeast quarter of
northeast quarter and south half of
northeast quarter of section "a, town
SO north of range II west, lies to the
northeast of the Genoa mine and the
town of Sparta. This part of this
township abounds in indications of
good ore deposits. The lands in
question have been thoroughly tested
and there is no doubt that a good
deep shaft mine will be in operation
as soon as it is, possible to develop it,.
There is a good deal of curiosity
manifested as to the royalty that is
to be paid upon the output, but on
this point profound silence is, being
maintained by the parties in interest.
Rumor, however, puts the figure at
Is cents per ton.
Messrs. Hale and Palmer and the
other gentlemen that are associated
with them have shown a good deal of
pluck in sticking to these lands and
ia testing them during the dull times
i'm the manner they have done, and
the leasing of this property may be
taken as good sign of returning
activity in iron properties. 1t is I'M
derstood that mining operations will
begin shortly after the beginning of
the new year.
In the same part Of the wonderful
township, in the vicinity of Sparta
and Ely lake, there are several more
deposits that have been tested by
various parties and are considered as
sure prospects. In section 81 James
H. James had crew at work all last
winter. Richard Shell also was max
ing explorations, conducted by Capt.
Archie Mcleod of Eveleth, and it is
|said that one of the great mining
companies also has an option on a
considerable amount of land in, the
same vicinity. The Genoa mine be-
longs to the Minnesota Iron company
is of itself proof of the richness of
this part Of 5S-l7. ~
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Injunction Against the Trunk Road.

One of the most important matters
to come up Monday in the special
term of the district court was an ap-
plication for an injunction restrain
ing the county commissioners from
preceding with the construction of
the county road north from Virginia
to the crossing Of the Tower and
Itasca road. according to the present
plans. Judge Moer issueda temporary
Injunction and an order FOR the COM
missioners to appear next Saturday
and show cause why the injunction
should not be served on, the members
of the board during the morning.
The trouble that citizens OF Vir-
ginia have sprung has been brewing
for some time-in fact ever since it
was learned what direction the new
road was to take north from Tower.
The subject was taken up and dis
cussed at a meeting of the Business
Mems association and the result was
a letter to the county commissioners
read at the meeting Of the board about
a month ago, when it was decided to
advertise for bids on the portion of
the road in dispute. A committee
from the association was to visit the
l.o..- "a t. ,,solain III" position o.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-23

After hard and perilous journey a
party of four arrived at the St. Louis
hotel yesterday from Mine Center in
the Seine river district. The party
consisted of W. D. Ferguson, general
manager Of the Seine River Mines
company, and Mrs. Ferguson, Arthur
w. B. Whitley, manager, and DR.. w.
w. Birdsall, the mines physician.
The occasion of the pilgrimage was
the illness of Mr.. Ferguson. He had
to be conveyed on mattress and will
leave today in company of Mrs.
Ferguson and Messrs. Whitley and
DR.. Birdsall for New York. From
there Mr.. and Mrs. Ferguson will go
direct to London, Eng. -New-Tri-
bune.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-23

Allan D. Bell of Ely came down
yesterday for the purpose of complet-
ing the survey of the site for the
Indian School building on Sucker
point. He communicated with Lieut..
Mercer last evening after finding the
corner posts, as to the nature of the
work required and the survey will
probably be finished by Saturday.
Mr.. G. G. Opel has received a letter
from Lieut.. Mercer urging the COM
pletion of the work so that the con.
tracts may be let in time to haul the
material this winter.-TOwer Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-23
Get 80 Cents at the Postoffice.

Postmaster Van Blarcom is in re-
ceipt Of instructions from the depart
ment to call in all the box keys on
and after the first of January and
refund, 30 cents to those holding the
same. Parties will deliver keys get
q receipt for SO cents and then sign a
receipt for the 80 cents refunded. On
and after January first and everybody
is requested to bring in their keys.
This does not mean that the office
will keep the keys, it only wishes to
make you present of 30 cents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-23
A H0odooed Dollar.

Some genius has discovered that
the silver dollar is hoodooed, because
80 many thirteens can be- figured in
its makeup However, the thirteen
superstition will not keep people from
taking them. The Saint Paul & Dull
nth will continae to accept them
from the many patrons whose loyalty
has demonstrated for many years the
popularity of the Duluth Short Line.
This line is the favorite route between
st. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, West
Superior, Saltwater, Taylor's Falls
and other points, and has always en-
jOyed that agreeable reputation. Ft
Is thoroughly up to date in every
thing, Hnd especially in those things
which add most to the comfort Of the
travelling public. Modern equipment,
fast trains, convenient hours, smooth
roadbed,. handsome terminals, close
connections, obliging employees these
are what have made it favorite, and
1t keeps its patrons. The man who
takes the Duluth ShOrt Line always
gets the best and is satisfied. Ticket
agents are, always glad to provide
inquirers with maps, folders, circu-
lars etc., or they may be obtained by
writing direct to W.. A. Russell,
general passenger agent, st. Paul,
Mimi. -
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Holiday Excursion Rates.

The Saint Paul and Duluth railroad
will sell round trip excursion tickets
between all stations on December
oath, 25th, 3lst. 1896 and January 1st,
1897, at very low rates.
These tickets will be good for going
passage only on the date Of sale and
will be good for return trip on any
date to and including January 4, 1897.
For tickets, time cards, rates of fare
or other particulars apply to any
ticket agent of the St. Paul & Duluth
railroad or to W. A. Russell, G.. P. A.,
st. Paul,
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Subscription $2per Year.
Merry Christmas
to
Our Readers.

THERE is strong probability
that there will have to be special
venires for both the grand and
petit juries drawn in order to Sc
cure enough jurors to carry on
the work of the term, notwith-
standing the fact that the usual
number were drawn ON both pan
els. 1t has developed that many
of those drawn are not electors
owing to the provisions of the
constitutional amendment passed
at the last election providing that
in order to be an elector a foreign
born citizen must have his second
naturalization papers at least three
months before election. Those
who are drawn that are not elect
ors are unqualified for duty
THE Ohio supreme court has
decided the mechanics lien law of
that state to be unconstitutional.
This law aimed to make a debt for
building material a lien against
the building in which the material
is used and the lien took preced-
ence over any mortgage or other
claim on the property. This. af-
forded protection to dealers in
materials against dishonest con-
tractors, but was liable to work
injustice to- property owners who,
through the dishonesty of the
builder, might have to pay for the
building twice over.
The postmaster generals report
shows that Of the IA, 428, 0S1 piec-
es of registered mail handled by
the department there were only
five thousand two hundred COM
plants of losses, a decrease In the
number of losses of 25 per cent
from the year previous. The
house has passed the bill making
the government liable for losses
not exceeding $40 in amount. This
is the practice in all European
countries in regard to registered
mail matter.
The theft of a safe from a st.
Paul police station few years
ago, has q parallel in the burning
of a West Superior fire station,
nothing escaping destruction but
the firemen, and by very narrow
margin.-Pine Knot.
The betrayal and killing of
Maceo recalls similar conduct on
the part of the Modocs in 1878,
when they enticed Gen. Candy
into the lava beds and PREACHER
ously shot him.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-23

instead Of being a fool. He will
amount to something and you will be
aclpher. He will, ninety-nine times
out OF a hundred, make a success in
life, while you will stand around and
curse him because he is IA success and
you failure. "-AnOka Union.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-10
StOAy Kidge Pebbles.

Correspondence of The Leader.
The weather has been unfavorable il
the study of geology, so we have but a
few stones gathered this week. a.
Who shall say that we are not an en-
terprising community when within the
last two weeks two new firms have gone
into business? The first is Potter &
Rook, painters and decorators. and the
second is Will Rook & Link Beesley
carpenters. You will find their ads
further down.
We are;pleased to see the smiling face
of G. P. Bowel among us again, and we
give him hearty welcome home after
his long sojourn in Minneapolis
Rev. Taylor will conduct services in
the school house Friday evening, 18th
inst Come, everybody. and bring your
song books.
The Sunday school is growing steadi
ly. Last Sunday the school,: house was
SO full that seats were at premium
This is movement that everyone
should feel interested in, and we ask the
help of all.
Rook & Potter. painters and decora
tors. We make it a business to do oul
work thoroughly. and disregard entirely
the feelings of our patrons. Face and
floor painting speciality. For terms
inquire of the "skule- -marm"
One of the latest improvements is &
storm house over the door of the schoo
house. 1t is something that has beer
needed, and Messrs. Rook & Beesley
have proved themselves master hands
with the saw iand hammer-no Other
tools being used. The boys are now
ready to make bids on any carpenter
work, school houses and pig pens ;
specially.
w. r. Smythe Of Madison will give
gramophone entertainment in the
Ridge school house Friday evening
December 18. An admission fee of q
cents for adults and 10 cents for chill
dren will be charged. The gramophent
is wonder of the 10th century and you
should not fail to avail yourself of this
opportunity of hearing it, or deprive thu
children. The machine will begin tc
talk at 7:3O, sharp.
The Stony Ridge Literary and De
batting club held it's regular meeting or
Tuesday evening. The school house
was filled to its utmost capacity. tn,
literary program was excellent. inter
spersed as it was with music by 1.-The
Graces' and "Braes' orchestra. The
question for debate was, Resolved, tha
foreign immigration should be furthe,
restricted. The disputants on the af
tirmative were j. V. Potter, Tom Bar
rett, E. Mudgett, w. III. Allen and Hen
ry Ward. On the negative, Ed Kelley
Miss Bagley. s. A. Waters, VIM. Bunt
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kins, who was one OF the directors pres

kins, who was one OF the directors pres
ent.
Prot Lewis OF Sioux Falls, MIR. Som
ers and other lovers of the dance, are in
the city and with the assistance OF the
Madison orchestra will give a dance at
the opera house tonight.
Read the spicy new advertisement of
The Fair, which indicates the convent
ent plan Upon which business will be
transacted when our telephone system
is completed. Geo. Cook also invites
trade through a new advertisement. 1t
will pay to consult the advertising col
umns Of THE DAILY LEADER every eve-
ming during the holiday season.
Z The following is the program Of the
meeting to be held Friday evening in the
M. E. church in the interests CT the
public schools A. paper by Mrs. Tolles
on cooperation Of parents aid teachers;
addresses by DIR. Clough, DR.. Wolff and
Rev. W. j. Cleveland; singing by the
High school choir. All patrons and
friends Of our public schools are cor
daily invited to attend. Meeting to be-
gin at 8 o'clock.
Nelson Bergstreser, who went south
last September with Chas. Decker Of
Wentworth, has returned to these parts
satisfied to remain after seeing much OF
the southern country for himself. Mr..
Decker has also returned as far as Sioux
Falls where he will rent a farm, having
shipped his horses and wagons back
from Arkansas by rail. Last year, after
reading much boom literature about the
southern country, he took a notion to go
there, sold his fine farm at the foot of
Lake Madison, and loaded up his effects
| on several wagons and started south,
Mr.. Bergstreser going as driver. They
have travelled extensively in Missouri,
Nebraska, Kansas and Arkansas ever
since, returning by rail last week, thor
oughIy disgusted with that whole south
ern country. 1t has cost Mr.. Decker
probably thousand dollars for his ex-
perience, and he also comes back to
South Dakota thoroughly satisfied to
remain.
Pure buckwheat flour and Canada
maple syrup to go with it for 95 cents at
&. A. Kelley's.
For really useful, enduring and yet
economical gifts to either yourself or
friends, pick up. some of those bargains
in pocket knives, carving sets or other
cutlery at Crist Rsnsch's.
The old way OF delivering messages
by post boys compared with the modern
telephone, illustrates the old tedious
methods of "breaking" colds compared
with their almost instantaneous cure by
One Minute Cough Cure.
FRANK SMITH
Carving sets, cutlery, pocket knives,
elegant holiday presents, at Crist
Rensch's.
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THE CITY.
LOCAL BREVITlEA.

Wheat has dropped to 6l cents.
Frank Ginder went to Dell Rapids on
the morning train.
Weather report: Fair to night and
Friday; fresh southwest winds.
Thos. Carey left to-day for Generous
vile. lie is giving present to every
twelfth cash customer.
Judge Abbott OF Twin Brooks, Grant
county, arrived from the west and will
visit with his son, AFRO, until Monday.
x xThos. Cress and wife, who have been
visiting the formers brother, j. E. Cress
of Concord, departed for Hillsboro, Ill.
= a patent arrived at the clerks office
to-day for Jas. Mcclellan of Clarno
township on his homestead, sw4 section
23-1O5-54
Arrivals this evening were Clark
Scram and wife from Michigan, A. L.
Rankin from Oklahoma, and Stout's
orchestra of Sioux Falls.
Daughter No. 2 arrived at the home
Of Rev. and Mrs. Mime last night and
furnishes one OF those rare occasions on
which the clerical gentleman feels ella.
ted.
Drs. Clough and johnson were called
out to consultation this morning over
the condition Of the aged Mr.. Beaumas
ter, near Winfred, who is afflicted with a
cancer.
<T. E. Pulford, son of JOS Pulford OF
Concord. departed for Osaca, MINI. He
was accompanied by his brother-in.law
Geo. Coonrad, and wife, who will return
shortly.
By an oversight in yesterdays repor,
OF the Chautauqua directors meeting
we omitted the name of Mrs. J. p len
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-10

W. NJ. Replne, editor Tiskilwa, Ill.,,
"Chief," says: I'VE won't keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Coughs and Colds. Ex-
perimented with many others, but never
got the true remedy until we used DR..
Kings New Discovery. No other remedy
eau take it's place in our home, as in
it we have certain and sure cure for
Coughs Colds, Whoopi ng. Cough, etc e
1t is idle to experiment with other RENE
dies, even il they are urged on you as
just a good as DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery They are not rs good, because
this remedy has record OF cures and
besides Is guaranteed. 1t never fails to
satisfy. Trial bottles free at c. IL
Wood'sd rug store.
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Excuse me-" observed the the man in
spectacles, "but am a surgeon, and that
is not where the liver is." "Never you
mind where his liver is, retorted the
other. III it was in his big toe or his
left ear DeWitts Little Early Risers
would reach it and shake it for HIM"
FRANK SMITH.
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The DAILY LEADER
MADISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
THURSDAY, DEC. 10. 1896.

Local Time able.
Chicago, Milwaukee h st. pAulkailway, whieb b
;ook effect, Sunday, Sept q, 1896:
TRAINS GOING EAsT.
Passenger, No. 4, departs II 20 q. III.
Freight, No. 96, departs Il As u. m.
Freight, No. "a, departs 7:;'0 p. IN.
TRAINS GONE WEST,
Way freight, No. 81, departs Alb p. m.
TRAINS PROM rHE EAST.
Passenger, No. l, arrives 90 p. m,
Freight, No. vs., arrives 90 p. m.
Freight NO. 81, arrives 4:l5 a. m.
TRAINS PROM THE
Freight, No. 9S, arrives 10 40 a. m.
All the above trains carry passengers; but
:reights only when passen gers are provided with
tickets.
Passenger trains going east make connection
It Egan for all points south.
MADISON d BRIsroL LINE.
Passenger going north, depsrts 80 a. m.
Passenger from north arrives, 2:45 p. m.
ii. X. WOOD. Local gent.
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Bucklim = Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
YER Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed te give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
ten cents per box. For sale by G. II.
Wood.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-10

rock and VIM. Rook. The judges gave
unanimous decision in favor of the
negative speakers. GEoLoGIsT.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-12-10

Scaly eruptions on the head. chapped
hands and lips, cuts, bruises. scalds,
burns are quickly cured by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is at present the
article moet used for piles, and 1t always
cures them. FRANK SMITH.
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The length OF life may be increased by
lessening it's dangers. The majority OF
people die from lung troubles. These
may be averted by promptly using One
Minute Cough Cure.
ERANK SMITn
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16
Brick for Sale.

Mr.. S. 7. Carter wishes to inform
the people of Texarkana that he
has plenty of brick on hand at his
yard at Fairview, and he is prepared
for all kinds of contracting and
brickwork at the shortest notice
Those in need of his services can
leave orders at his brickyard 2S If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

Parents wishing their children
taught music should send to teach
ers who are here to stay. Prof,
and Mrs. T. f. McCann, teachers
of violin, mandolin, piano and vo-
cal. For terms, etc, call on or ad-
dress 7. E. MCCAIN, Alb Walnut
street. If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

WANTED, by a reliable and expe'
rienced man, situation as salesman
in wholesale grocery or hardware
house. References given, Address
v care tbis Office. S10-zwks
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

The weather cooled of some the
FIRST Of the past week, but yester-
day It pot up to its regular old 100
degree notch, and there it hung
for several hours
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

The TExARKANIAN is ever op on
the alert, to help build up the city
It pulls for its name-sake every day,
If YOU believe in such work, give us
your patronage.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

Let every live, progressive citi'
zen urge the great Importance OF
paving Broad street, We have the
sewers, now let's have the pave
ments, by all means.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

The bicycle track and tennis
lawn are now completed at the
park We want to get up a bicycle
meeting here and get some fast
riders to visit our city.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

Thos. Love, well known here by
the early days settlers as a Sunday
school organizer, came in yesterday
from the Indian Nation He will
remain here until Monday.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

For the past three days the ther-
mometer has run up to 100 degrees,
and the heat has been quite OPP
pressive again, though not quite so
bad as it was awhile back.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

Carr, Longlnotti & Co. are head
quarters for moth balls, bed bug
poison, insect powder for flies and a
flea powder that kills them dead,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

Glad to hear that friend o. Whit
temore is getting along finely at
Sioux City, Iowa. He writes Mr..
W. E. Welcome that he will return
here in time to cast vote for Billie
Bryan, in November Good.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

Remember that the Texarkana
band will make music at Kirby
Beach next Tuesday night. Let
every one who can attend as it is
for the benefit of the band.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

For RENT-A seven room dwell
ing in good repair; well and city
water, also sewer connection, On
Elm street one block from Broad.
Apply to KLINE the Baker,
7-9 If
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

Mayor Hardin and Bob Miller were
over here yesterday, from Texas,
selling tickets to the fremens ball.
They did not say how they were
doing, but we suppose they met
with luck, or at least they should.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

Mr.. Will Mccartney is rearrang-
ing the Office at the Cosmopolitan
Hotel. He will make many improve
ments on this popular house, before
he quits.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

One consoling thought, this hot
summer weather can not last very
much longer; September is only 10
days off.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

New York will soon have the tall
eet Office building in the world 1t
is going up in Park row, and will be
1868 feet high.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

As we stated Friday, the day for
Republican bull-dozing of negroes,
and corruption, is a thing of the
past, as our secret ballot system
and poll tax qualification killed all
such, to a dead moral certainty.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

Try Uannons Dlsentectant, 25c,
SOC and 81. 90 bottles at the Palace
Drug store.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

Although it is very warm again,
too hot for politics, yet the political
pot is boiling right along. There
will be some 'red hot times" during
the next three weeks, and don't
you forget it,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-08-16

Judge Hugh Cory, the genial
Boggy lumberman is up spending
Sunday with his family.