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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-11-14
EARLY CALIFORNIA SHIPS.
How Commerce Grew In the Youth of
the Golden State.

How Commerce Grew In the Youth OF
the Golden State.
The first European vessel to, enter
this .port (San Francisco of which
there is any record, was the Eagle, in
1916, commanded by Capt. William II.
Davis. She sailed from Boston via the
Sandwich islands and Alaska. She
brought an assortment of goods, which
was revelation to the natives, and
their garments of skin and hides were
substituted by the clothing of civiliza-
ton. Payments were made in hides,
tallow, soap and fish. The Eagle then
became engaged in the sea otter trade.
and was very successful. as offers were
Plentiful in-this baxeand all along the
coast. She made three trips, netting
about SOS 900 on each trip. This slim
nlated others, and this discovery, 10
doubt, gave an impetus to commerce,
which made this port known to ths
world.
Commerce in these days of mann,
was carried on in what might be
termed 'free-and-easy" manner. On
many articles the duty was 100 per
Ctnt-, WHICH pIttliSuiiy "ho"hUu y"
confiscation, or made smuggling neccs-
.ary in self-defense. The Mexican Of
fcials generally opened the door. FIRE.
quently vessels were permitted 10 pass
Monterey-the port of entry-coming
20 Yerba D'iena, and, after selling as
much of tho cargo as possible. return
TO Monterey for entry and dispose OF
he remainder.
The shippers were not sworn as to
rhe value of the cargo; they gave fic-
titious invoices, and by this means
would get off on the payment of $1,000
on $4,000 cargo.
It became so customary to swindie
the government as to scarcely excite
comment. except In cases where goods
we're concealed In false Innings of the
vessel and the government officials
were outwitted.-- Overland Monthly.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-11-14
The Eggs of the Mosou,to.

The eggs of the mosquito are fas-
tened together by viscid secretion
from the insects body. From $50 to
900 eggs are laid at a time, and the
little boat-shaped mass Is so construct
ed that it will not overset. II cannot
be sunk nor in any way. injured by
wind, rain or water. II is abandoned by
the insect and the eggs are Matched
by the heat of the sun or atmosphere.
A temperature below freezing Is said
not to destroy the vitality of the
mosquitoes eggs.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-11-14

"a person who has never made the
trip from Port Limon to San Jose, Costa
Rica," said Engineer Mapo, of the b. ID.
Wood, the other evening, cannot even
form an estimate of the wonderful
beauty of the journey, save by COM
parison with the ascent of the Great
Divide in Colorado. When was in Gen.
-tral America, few years ago accom-
panied the constructing engineer of the
Nicaragua canal, who happened to be
in Port Limon at the same time, over
the line, and although l was foolish
enough to make the trip in suit of
summer flannels l enjoyed it hugely.
The railroad to San Jose is only about
100 miles in length, but the steep
grades, windings and turnings compel
the trainmen to be careful, and on rainy
days, when the wheels slip, the journey
takes as long as Ia hours. The road
crosses a divide and you pass from
banana plantations on the coast to cof-
fee farms on the hills, and then up and
up until an altitude of 1900 feet is
reached You change climates, and
from l;r~n cutie cm"-~c into over.
coats."-N. q. Times-Democrat.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-11-14
Notk the Mood.

First Clubman-Are you gong to
Mrs. De Styles musicale tonight?
Second Clubman-No. I'm not in q
mood for talking.-E. Y. Weekly.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-11-14
Tho Propcr Coursc.

Eve are going to have an amateur
opera. Would you put in any gagsP"
Eyes; gag the performers, by all
means."-Town Topics.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-11-14

-Servian kings were formerly all
called Eleazars or Lazars.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-11-14

He said to me, with extended hand:
~ deeply regret we have caused you
so much anxiety. Hear my explana-
ton. A niece of mine, unfortunately
of weak intellect, gained admission in
some inexplicable manner to the gal
lery. The noise you heard doubtless
came from her entrance or departure.
A gardener observed her unattended,
and following the young lady saw her
cast something into the rosary. TWAS
the portrait taken from the table where
you had deposited 1t. l deeply regret
you should have been placed in such an
awkward situation"
bowed and prepared to depart
Lord Mountfalcon would not hear of it,
stating he wished to see me in private.
"By the way" he added to Cracken-
thorpe, ut is a mystery to me how
Lady Hester could have obtained en-
trance here. by means of that locked
door she is entirely cut off from this
side of the mansion. Has the door
been unlocked since my orders?"
81 have no knowledge of it," faltercd
the keeper, turning pale.
Lord Mountfalcon crossed to the door.
and it orened on the handle being
turned. What transpircd did not learn
until an kour later.
As sat over my luncheon L began to
see my way to the possibility of OBJ
tanning q clew to the history OF the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-01

furnished the music and it was con.
ceeded to be a little the best ever
produced in this city.
The hall was beautifully decorated
with artificially manufactured sweet
peas. The ball began at about s
O'Clock and lasted until 3 o'clock in
the morning. The dances given were
the latest out and were enjoyed by
those present.
Many outside guests were present
and all were highly pleased. Prof.
Rapson has done his utmost with his
class and has brought them to a
degree of efficiency where strange
dances would prove no obstacle. His
class was large and Sam worked hard
TO bring it to the dancing standard.
Taken all in all the dance was a
success and the teacher can rest
assured OF the good wishes of his
entire class. Should Prof. Rapson
organize another class during the
coming months he could figure on
many more scholars.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-01

the provisions Of the homestead Law.
except that the provisions of section
2,3Ol, X. s., are not applicable as
proof of occupancy for five years are
required before title can be perfected.
Each settler is required to pay for the
land settled upon the sum of s1.25 per
acre. said payment TO be made i'm five
equal installments
Applicants for these lands must
possess the qualifications required Ina
the case of ordinary homestead entries.
The FIVE annual payments required
to be made for these lands must be
paid at the end of the first. second.
third, fourth and fifth year, respec-
lively, from the date of the homestead
entry.
The usual fee and commissions
must be paid at the time of original
entry and when the final payment
and proof are made, but you will not
collect any payment for lands in ex-
cess Of 160 acres embraced in one
entry when the entry is allowed, as
the payment for such excess acres
will be included in the whole amount
required to be paid in installments.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-01
FOR CITY CLERK
VOTE FOR
PETER SCHAEFEF
Settling Lands.

The opening of the Red Lake reseI-
walton promises to witness a great
rush of people anxious to secure home
steads in what is regarded as a
particularly fine section of the
country. There is no doubt that the
reservation contains a quantity of
excellent agricultural land. but it is
not whit better than long stretches of
other land in Northern Minnesota
which can be obtained under the
homestead laws. People have an idea
that the Indian reservations always
contain the choicest land which can
be found, and it is this popular belief
that causes such rush of settlers
whenever any reservation is opened
The settlement of the Red Lake lands
will be of considera BILE benefit to Du-
luth because it will add to the popula-
tion of the territory naturally
tributary TO this city and consequently
will increase the amount of trade at
this point.
But the rush of settlers is not con-
fined to the Red Lake lands. Secre-
tary GrOat of the state immigration
association states that the movement
OF settlers and sale of lands during
the past month was phenomenal. He
does not recall any time in the last
decade when such activity has been
recorded in the winter months as is
now the case. The sales of railroad
lands during January and February
were unprecedented. and the sales for
March were also very heavy, especial
ly when it is considered that for the
most of the month the ground was
covered with snow. The sales report
ed by the railroad companies were, in
round numbers, as follows: The
Northern Pacific, 1900 acres; the
Great Northern, 5000 acres: and the
St. Paul & Duluth, 1900 acres. The
sales by individual owners of lands
are reported as being proportionally
large in various counties throughout
the state. These large land sales
before the spring has fairly opened
give every assurance that the i'm
migration into Minnesota this season
will surpass that of any of the past
ten.-Duluth Herald.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-01

Norrie ore was sold at $3.50. while the
opening price this year will be 81 and
the price for other grades OF ore will
be proportionately on that basis. some
higher and some lower. Nothing was
done in regard to non-Bessemer ores,
although that matter will probably
be taken up later. There has as yet
been very little demand for ore, but
now that prices have been fixed it is
expected that consumers will come
into the market and arrange for their
requirements for the coming year.
A member of the committee, who
had much TO do with the fixing of
prices, yesterday said that the ques-
tion OF lake freight was not taken up
at any of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Plaindealer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-01
FOR CITY CLERK
VOTE FOR
PETER SCHAEFER.
Killed at the Pioneer.

Herman johnson, an employe of the
Pioneer company met his death at
the Pioneer Monday evening. John
son had mounted the cage to go to
the bottom. On the cage were several
pieces Of pipe which were to be con-
nected to the steam feed at the
bottom. The cage made its descent
without serious obstacles but when it
reached the sixth level, on stopping,
naturally, was hoisted about twelve
feet in order to give the tender a
chance to put the chairs under the
same. The pipes in some way became
caught in the timbers OF the shaft
and bent, forcing johnson from the
cage down the shaft.
He leaves wife and two children
to mourn his sudden death. The
funeral occurs Friday and will be
held under the auspices of the Fin
nish Temperance society.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-01
The Red Lake Lands.

The register and receiver OF the
Duluth land Office are in receipt of q
communication from the land com
missioner relative to the opening OF
the Red Lake reservation. There
will be about Is townships in the Du.
luth district. Following is an ex.
tract from the communication from
Commissioner Lamoreaux:
The surveys and examination of a
portion of the ceded lands of the Red
Lake reservation have been completed
and it has been determined to open
said lands to settlement and entry in
accordance with the provisions of the
statute.
The hour of 9 O'Clock a. M. on Fri
day, May Is. 1896, has been fixed upon
as the time on and after which the
lands will be open for settlement and
entry. and notices for publication as
required by the statute have been
forwarded to the newspapers in which
they are to be published.
4 schedule of the lands to be opened
is attached hereto. and you are par
ticularly enjoined to exercise proper
diligence in order that no entries may
be allowed for any lands in said reser-
walton except the tracts embraced in
the schedule.
These lands will be subject to
disposal to actual settlers only. under
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-01
FOR CITY CLERK
vOTEAF FOR
PETER SCHAEFEF
Greatsinger's New Car.

The private car of President Great
singer of the Duluth & Iron Range
road has been at the Pullman shops
undergoing repairs and Improvements
which will make of it almost a new
vehicle to all appearances. Changes
have been made in the arrangement
of the interior. The car is mounted
on new and improved trucks and
wheels and new rugs and carpets are
upon the floor. President Greatsinger
at present is in the south with his car
fresh from the shops. He is accom-
panied by A. S. Chase of Duluth and
others and viii return to Duluth early
next week
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-01
The Manitou District.

Recent exploration work in the
Manitou district justifies the predic-
tion that that mining camp will.
inside of the next two years, rival
the famous Cripple Creek district. of
Colorado, says the Fort Frances News.
In extent, the Manitou gold fields are
four times the size of the Cripple
Creek fields, while the number of rich
veins already located exceeds the
Colorado district by two to one, and
yet the work of exploration has
scarcely begun.
E. B. Haycock, of Ottowa. we'll
known mine-Owner and operator OF
thirty years experience, who with
Messrs. Mitchell and Brading has
recently purchased 424 acres on the
Little Manitou of the Case brothers,
gives his unqualified endorsement OF
the district and predicts a bright
future for the Manitou. Mr.. Hay
cock has established camp On Dial.
on the west side of the lake and is
now busily engaged erecting buildings
and getting in I remaiA steam stamp
mill with which to test the sixteen
veins he has already found on his
locations. He expects to employ
about forty men the coming summer
in development work, and if his ex-
pectations are realized 20-stamp mill
will be placed on these properties
before the summer is over. ASSAYS
from several of the veins have been
made showing big results in gold and
demonstrating the ore to be free
milling. In one instance a mill test
was made from vein which assayed
$40 per ton and the result was $50
saved. Mr.. Haycock has shut down
his mines in the province of Quebec
and will give his personal attention
to the development of his Maniton
properties.
Probably the best advertised min
ing claim in the Manitou district is
HIP 304, commonly known as the ''Swede
boys claim because it was discover
and owned by FIVE Swedes named
George Asplund, John. Eric. Gus
Franson and John Berg, all of Rainy
Lake City. Mimi. 1t is on this claim
that rich placer deposits are found.
from which considerable sum in
gold was washed last fall. The
property has been sold TO syndicate.
prominent among whom are n. c.
Westerfield, of st. Paul, E. c. Sooy
and G.. L. Brinkham, of Kansas City.
Mo. MeSsrs. Westerfield and Sooy
visited the property last week and
were highly delighted with their
purchase. A company will at once
be formed Of leading Kansas City
capitalists and the work of thorough
and systematic development will be
inaugurated with the opening of
spring.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-01
FOR CITY CLERK
VOTE FOR
PETER SCHAEFER.
Humane Meeting.

Henry Haskins and son and Robt
Baskerville, all of Duluth, were in
the city Tuesday evening and lectured
on humane work. Mr.. Haskins has
in the past been true humanitarian
to which the people OF Duluth can
testify.
The lectures were given in Temper
ance hall and the hall was crowded.
Humane Henry as he is popularity
known, is one OF the most conscientious
men of the county and is universally
respected by all the people. His son,
Master Robert, is fast following in
the footsteps of his father and today
ranks as one of the best argumenters
in the county.
At the meeting Tuesday. speeches
were made by Mr.. and Master
Haskins, Mr.. Baskerville and several
other. The addresses were strictly
humane and were listened to with
wrapt attention. As consequence.
Chief of Police Dan Garrison will in
all probability receive the appoint
ment as humane officer for the COM
ing year. This is good movement
and hopes are entertained that it will
be kept up.
Mrs. p. 7. Brownell and Mrs. c. G..
Shipman rendered choice piano selec-
tions.
A fair sized local order was organ
lied with Birdie Westcott, president,
Leslie Brownell, secretary, and job
Whiteside. treasurer.
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FOR CITY CLERK
VOTE FOR
PETER SCHAEFER.
City Election.

The local politicians, of which there
are many, are at present hustling for
the festive vote. Many will not hustle
in vain but the larger majority will
wish they had not spent so much
money after next Tuesday.
The official ballots have been print
ed and they are daisys. A year ago,
no one wished Office, but this year all
are inclined towards serving their
city for SO much perse The ticket
this year is the longest ever produced
locally, all Offices being contested for
with the exception of treasurer who
has a clean sweep. p. r. Vail and
Alfred Bedford are out for mayorality.
A. S. James, Geo. Kelly, Jno. T.
Bawden and Eeter Schaefer wish to
be clerks. VIM. Cowling. Jr., w. B.
Goldsworthy and F. o. Adamson
would like to serve the people as
municipal judge. Thos. Jury, Geo.
Holmes, Chas. Leith, Ed. Harri, ]. J.
Armstrong and A. E. Camp are out
for the assessorship. As aldermen in
the First ward, A. D. Ellefsen, A. J.
Homer, o. Hebert and Frank Wagner
would like to be elected. In the
Second ward only Tom Wakefield is
up. In the Third ward, Jos. Skala
Frank Kent, Thos. Nelson and Henry
Smith are mentioned.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-01
A BIG SUIT.
W, f. yandervort Claims Title to the
Adams Mining Property.

Adams Mining property.
A few days ago two suits were begun
in the United States circuit court
which involve lands OF great value.
Tue complaints were vague and to
one not familiar with the description
of the land they might only be con-
sidered as ordinary suits to quiet
title. As a matter OF fact. they
promise, if pushed to trial, to become
very important. Eminent counsel
has been secured on both sides, and
there is no lack of legal talent.
The suits involve the ownership of
the Adams mine, one of the most
valuable on the range. mine valued
at more than 81 ,OO0,o0 The first one
begun was by e. NJ. Fowler, George
o. Robinson, Elisha Flynn, Simon L.
Murphy and Temple E. DoIr, against
W. T. Vandervort, Elizabeth NJ. Van
dervort, j. HI. Myers and Florence A
Draper. The last named is alleged in
the complaint to be a citizen of the
United States. now resident in Homo
lulu; in fact, she is Mrs. Rufus III.
Draper, whose romantic marriage was
such a surprise last December. The
complaint is a simple one and after
stating that the defendants claim
title to the land, prays the court for a
writ commanding them to appear and
make their ground known. The
plaintiffs are the fee owners of the
Adams property. NJ. Ell. Hanford is
attorney and Billson, Congdon g.
Dickinson are counsel.
The second suit was begun on the
following day and w. F. Vanderyort
brings it naming as defendants E. NJ
Fowler, S. j. Murphy. G. o. Robinson
T. E. Dorr. E. FL. Flynn, Adams Min
ing company, Lake Superior Consoli-
dated Iron mines, Duluth, Missabe &
Northern railway and Duluth & Iron
Range railway. The complaint alleg-
es that the plaintiff purchased the
land from the United States on May
Is, 1881, and that he has been the
owner ever since He claims that on
or about January, 1891. the defendants
entered upon the land and took
possession, and have since held it
wrongfully. He asks that possession
be restored to him. Draper, Davis &
HOLSTER are his attorneys and Davis.
kellogg & Severance, of st. Paul, have
been associated as counsel.
The real gist OF the case does not
appear in the complaints. Wander
vorts title passed to Morris Thomas
by deed given Immediately after he
procured the land from the govern
ment. There was at that time no
suspicion that there was iron IN it: 1t
was sold for the timber on il and it
brought only a few hundred dollars.
Now Vanderyort claims that he never
transferred the land and that the
deed to Thomas " as not executed by
him, but was forgery.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-01
Ore Prices for 1896.

After considerable work the mine
owners and the sales agents represent
ing the Lake Superior iron ore inter
est fixed a price for Bessemer
ores, including the Mesaba range. for
1896 delivery.
The work was not hurried and the
gentlemen having charge of it took
considerable time in going over the
ground. and definite action was not
taken until every phase OF the situa-
tion was thoroughly discussed.
A number of meetings were held
during the past two weeks and nearly
every producer, as well as some of the
leading furnace men were represented.
When prices for Bessemer ores were
announced last spring the Mesaba
ores were not included but this year
they arc and that more or less delayed
the work.
The prices decided upon are not as
high as was expected in some quarters.
but the general belief is that they
will prove satisfactory to all concern
ed. The advance over last years
opening price is s1.l0 ton. or some
thing over So per cent. Last yeai
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-01
March Settlement.

The March settlement of county
funds has just been made. The total
is $685., e53.l0 and the principal
amounts are as follows: State tax
ST., 92S. IS: state school tax, $40, 2O6. 81;
state loan to school districts, S2943. Is;
county revenue. for special road bonds,
ETC., SOC, os9. 66; city general fund, $50.
$50 95.
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MININCNOTES
Noses on Iron and Gold and Their
Production Cleaned From
Various Sources.
EXCHANGES CONTRIBUTE.
Much Development Work Going
On on the Vermilion and
afesaba Ranges.

The Empire mine, located on Lake
Superior east OF Port Arthur, shows
the gold to be distributed all over this
region from Lake of the Woods to
Lake Superior. The mine was To-
Gated by j. A. Mackellar. the we'll
known mining man of Fert William.
and is being promoted BY Walter
Ross, the hHstling young American
millionaire Of Rat Portage. The Rat
Portage Record says OF this mine:
Things are humming along at the
Empire mine, and the shaft is now
down some twenty-five feet and the
ore looking just as good as ever. The
probabilities are that the fortunate
investors have struck it rich.
A number of Hamilton, Ont, capit-
alists have decided TO form company
10 work geld mine west of Port
Arthur. The claim was originally
held by T. S. Wiley, Mayor Marks.
aud other Port Arthur gentlemen.
and they will retain an interest in
the company. The Hamilton men
are J. FL. Tilden, T. NJ Lester, W.
s,outhan, Fl. n. Kittson, ]. Hoodless.
+. c. Bruce and G.. L. Staunton. The
mine is in the Seine river country,
thirty-three miles south OF Bonheur
on the Canadian Pacific railway. The
vein averages over two feet wide, and
surface indications are very favorable.
The work of sinking has been
stopped ON the shafts of the Weigand-
Foley Seine river gold mines and the
miners are now at work driving east
and west tuanels 500 feet long on the
%. 100, 15o and 2o0-foot levels each
side of the shafts, making 1000 feet of
tunnel work blocked out. The levels
are being run, and the shafts are
Strengthened, so as to be ready for
work of st6ping in case it should be
decided to put ia mill.
The order Of the Lake Superior and
Ishpeming railroad with the Pitts
burg Locomotive Works is for eleven
locomotives. OF these, four will be
two-eylinderedc compound consolidated
engines. total weight. lis, 900 pounds:
TWO will be simple consolidated
engines, and FIVE will be six wheel
switch engines.
The Rainy Lake Journal has been
Informed that work of development
on the mica mine near Kettle falls
has been progressing all winter. One
shaft is down fifty feet, and the mica
is improving in quality, but is hardly
merchantable as yet. The showing is
50 good that new shaft has been
started on the property.
General Manager McNaughton of
the Chaplin company. states that the
bailers will be in operation at the
Hamilton mine, shaft No. 2, by April
Ist. The work of building the bail
ers is progressing rapidly at the COM
pany machine shops. The bailers are
two in number and will have a
capacity OF 1900 gallons each.
Ore Prices for 1896.