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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16
Changes the Practice.

The general land office has made
rulings on number of applications
to readvertise notice of final proof in
timber and stone cases, and they
change what has been the general
practice heretofore. The office de-
cides that the Duluth officers shall
issue new notice of publication in
each case if there is no adverse claim.
Heretofore the Duluth officers issued
a new notice whether there was an
adverse claim or not. The applicants
whose cases were decided in this way
are: John Grant, lands in section 81
63-4; E. J. Hopmann, lands in section
3-62-I0: Charles Stone, lands in section
14-6i-5; Peter Fagerlin. lands in Sec
tion 24-63-4: E. C. Barber, lands ia
section 35-59-23: Martin Smith, lands
in section 1852: E. n. Helm. lands
in section 32-64-l3 and section 5-63-13:
Thorwald Peterson, lands in section
22-65-5: Swan Holmquist, lands in
section 2i-63-3; Annie Peterson, lands
in section 1855.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16
Iron Company Loses.

Judge Moer stated that he thought
it would be unnecessary for him to
consider the question of the con-
stitutionality of state leases of iron
lands in rendering decision on the
case of the Republic Iron company
against the Moon & Kerr Lumber
company, in which the state appeared
as intervenor. The trial of the case
occupied the entire day, and counsel
finished the arguments just at the
hour or adjournment.
The question involved in the action
give rise to some complicated points
of law, The plaintiff leased property
in 58-19 from the state to be used for
mineral purposes. The usual clause
in mining leases that the standing
timber on the land may be used by
the lessor for fuel other than for
smelling purposes, and for use in
timbering the mine is in the lease.
Afterward the state sold the pine on
the land to the defendant lumber
company and it proceeded to cut off a
portion of the lumber. Plaintiffs
suit was to recover for the amount
already cut and to secure an injunc-
tion preventing defendant from cut
ting any more. The state intervenor
alleged that it had right to sell the
pine to the defendant company and
that the latter had right under the
sale to go on and cut what the plain
tiff did not need for timbering the
mines.
Evidence was introduced by the
plaintiff to show that it needed all
the timber for use in the mines.
Defendant admitted that if it needed
timber in the mines it were entitled
to all under certain size or to about
half that is on the land. 1t claimed.
however, that plaintiff had not proved
that it had any mine or needed any
timber, hence was not entitled to any.
The state raised the point of in
terest in the case, but which Judge
Moer thought would not be touched
in the consideration of the suit.
George B. Edgerton appeared for the
state. His argument was that the
lease of mineral lands by the state
could not carry with it the sale of the
timber on the land because the law
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16
Range Po5tonces.

Capt. J. D. Wood, of st. Paul. post
office inspector. was in the city
Thursday, Inspecting the Ely post
office. The Capt. went away perfectly
satisfied with the manner the office
was conducted and rendered words of
praise to Postmaster Van Blarcom on
his efficiency. From here he went to
Tower. On his return to Duluth
from the range trip the Capt. told a
Duluth reporter that the offices at
Ely, Tower and Virginia are in excel
lent shape and show increasing re-
ceipts. He gauges business prosperity
by the business of the postoffice and
thinks the towns mentioned must be
in a prosperous condition. Each of
the postmasters at these places, he
says, will be in line for increased COM
pensation as their salaries are based
upon the amount of the receipts.
Capt. Wood says Virginia is the
largest postoffice north of Duluth so
far as business is concerned and for
the last fiscal year amounted to $40, 900
and makes the postmastership worth
81, 600. The receipts at Tower have
been cut into by postoffice at Soudan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16
Upper Lake Docks.

There are now on Lake Superior
and Lake Michigan, twenty-three ore
shipping docks having a total of AGA
pockets, with an aggregate capacity
of 633, S04 gross tons, which have cost
So, $40, 500. These docks are located as
follows: Two Harbors, five docks,
729 pockets, of 100. $50 gross tons
capacity, cost of construction, 1885,
600: Duluth, two docks, $40 pockets,
of 80. $50 tons capacity, s86O,021; SUI
perior, one dock, $50 pockets OF $500
ton capacity, s4l3,6 l9; Ashland, three
docks, 1872 pockets, 101.776 tons capa-
city, s942,576; Marquette. including
ST. Ignace and L'Anse, six docks,
1.0s3 pockets, of l25, 900 tons capacity,
81, 732, 304, Escanaba five docks, 1854
pockets, of 151,21S tons capacity,
81, IL, 600; Gladstone, one dock, 20
pockets, 1900 tons capacity, sl2s,O00.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16

cannot afford to misrepresent his
goods or swindle, and is deserving of
your patronage. Shun the travelling
shark and do as you would be done
by" This comparison between the
peddler and home merchant applies
with equal force to the fake fire sales
and so-called bankrupt sales that
appear when trade is good for couple
of months in the year, and then dur
ing the less profitable part of the year
drop out of sight. And they always
drop ont of sight just before the
assessor appears. The next time one
of this class of suckers strikes your
house, kick him out.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16
TAXES OF THE CITY.
Quite a Difference In This and Last Years
Tax Levy.

Tax Levy.
Owing to the taxation of the min
ing property of the Chandler, Pioneer
and Zenith, the tax rate for the city
of Ely this year will be only 2s.3 mills
as compared with Ills mills in 1895.
The assessed valuation of the city
this year is s73s3. $4,000 while in 1895 it
was only s13S, 224.00 making net
difference in valuation of 1896. l66. 90.
The mining companies will pay taxes
to the amount of s16.974S5. appor-
toned as follows: Chandler, 81, sol 10:
Pioneer, 81. 262. 40: Zenith. s91I. %.
Out of this in connection with the
regular city assessment the city Of
Ely will receive Sc, l60.46 compared
with So, 1927 received for 1895.
School District No. y, will also come
in for its share of increased revenues
to the extent of s9,2SS.04 against
So. 172. 45 last year
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16
$500 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE.

ed the two enterprises first mentioned
will be Of incalculable benefit to the
gold range prospect0rs. For the rail-
road they have been asking for sew
cral years. and they have hopes that
next season will see railroad COM
munication opened up from the Cana
dian side. This will of course mean
that supplies will come from Canada,
but as the American railroads have
refused to extend their lines there is
no course open to the prospectors.
though many of them are Americans.
Herald.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16

under which these leases are made
does not repeal the former law REL
ative to the sale OF school property
by the state. and that any private
sale of school property is unconsti-
tutional
The constitutional provision for the
sale of school lands is that they shall
be sold at public auction to the
highest bidder. 1t is claimed by the
state in this case that the pine on
school lands is part Of the lands and
that any lease that contemplates the
sale of this timber at private sale or
in any manner other than that pro-
vided in the constitution is unconsti-
tutional.
In taking the case under ADJUSTMENT
Judge Moer said that he thought the
plaintiff entitled to no damages for
the timber removed, for it had not
shown that it had any mine in which
it had needed the timber, and hence
had not established the fact that it
had been damaged by the removal.
In relation to the INDUCTION the court
wanted time to consider, and also in
timated that while the opinion that
the constitutional Questional ques-
tion would probably not enter into
consideration. it were not impossible
that it might do so.-News-Tribune.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16
Modifies a Land Decision.

Secretary Francis has modified a
former department decision in the
land case of Delma Guerten against
Archibald NJ. Chisholm from the Dull
nth land district. The former decis-
ion denied Chisholm s application for
a hearing on his contest against
Guerten on the ground that second
contest cannot be allowed on the
same charges. Upon further consid-
Grafton the secretary concludes that
his former decision was an error, and
directs that hearing be held to
determine the rights of both parties.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16
Want to BE a CITY.

A petition signed by a large num-
Der of the citizens of Eveleth asking
to have an election called to vote on
the proposition to incorporate that
village as city has been sent to the
county auditor. The application will
be submitted to the county COM
missioners and will come up for con-
sideration at the first meeting of the
new board in January. 1t is probable
that the board will act favorably upon
the petition and will call an election
for date in the latter portion of
January or early in February.
The application will make an i'm
mense amount of work for the force
in the county auditors office, in case
the election is called. The law pro-
vides that all the work connected
with such an election must be done
in the auditor Office, and the deputies
under Mr.. Halden will have big job
on their hands counting the ballots
that are cast If there is any oppo-
sition to the calling of the Eveleth
election it will probably develop at
the meeting of the board in January
at which the petition will come up
for consideration.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16
Hints to Subscribers.

Just let the subscription go. It's
only a dollar or two-the publishers
dent need it.
If he ask for it, get as mad as you
can and tell him to stop the paper
you never read it anyhow. Then go
and borrow your neighbours.
When the reporter comes, always be
busy. Make him feel as though he
was intruding. When the advertis-
ing and job man comes tell him you
don't need to advertise-every body
knows you. that you will try to get
along without any printed stationary
it is 100 expensive: you must
economic.
Never drop in to see the editor I'M
less you want free complimentary
notice or lengthy obituary for a
beloved relative. Never recommend
the paper to anybody. When you do
speak of it say Yes, we have little
sheet, but it don't amount to much. !"
Follow these directions closely and
soon you will notice the change.
The only strangers who will ever
attempt to reach the town will be
some tombstone agent. who will come
with the superstition that the town is
dead and needs his wares.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16
Ore Carriers.

The boats of the Bessemer Steam
ship company, the big feet Of modern
carriers built last winter for John d.
Rockefeller. will next season be en-
gagged in bringing down the ore from
the Rockefeller and Carnegie mines.
This will give this new fleet, with
all its new tonnage now under con-
tract, all the work it can do, and it
will not be put in the grain trade.
The contract is said to run for ten
years, but no rate has been named.
The ore will be delivered for the
Carnegie interests at Lake Erie ports
where Carnegie controls docks or is
interested in them, and the ore will
be taken to the furnaces by railroads
in which both Rockefeller and Car
negie are interested.
Carnegie has two docks at Erie, one
at ConneaUt. and is interested in
docks at Ashtabula, Fairport and
Cleveland. The announcement of
this contract is all the more interest
ing on account of the stories circulat-
ed recently ia which it was announced
that Rockefeller would build large
furnace at South Chicago. to be in
direct opposition to Carnegie interests.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16
Kick Them Out.

1t has been truthfully remarked
that no peddler does anything to help
a town. He gives nothing to schools.
churches or public enterprises. He
spends no money here. He has moth
ing in common with our people. He
can swindle you-often does-and you
can't help yourself. He mas no store
down the street to which you can
return goods that are not up to
sample. The itinerant merchant has
no reputation to sustain. He can
cheat you with impunity.
The home merchant does the op-
posite. He bears his share of business
of good government. When SUBJ
scription paper is issued he is the first
approached. He spends all his money
here. He builds good house which
enhances the value of property. He
helps pay for the church in which you
worship, and the school house to
which you send your children, He
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16

a social hop by the Ladies Guild is
on the tapis for Friday evening next
to be given at the Turf hall and to
which all are invited. The former
hop having proved such success the
ladies understood that their efforts
TO furnish popular amusement besides
assisting a worthy cause were being
appreciated and decided to repeat the
programme. Dancing from 9 to II
O'Clock. Excellent music has been
secured.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16

John L. Sullivan, the ex-pugilist.
has announced his intention of becom-
ing an editor. We trust he will make
application for our job. He would be
just the man to handle the fellows
who seem to think that they were
tried, convicted and sentenced for the
express purpose of advising how to
run this paper.-Prison Mirror.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16

The grand opening of the Ely Ice
rink occurred Saturday, a large sized
crowd being present. The Ely City
band was in attendance and furnished
inspiring strains as an incentive to
skating. The rink is in first class
condition and is very popular place
of amusement.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16

George A. Rock, of Two Harbors.
but well known and respected in this
city where he has hosts of friends was
married last week at Clinton, Iowa.
to Miss Adelaide Seeley, popular
young lady of that town. The many
friends of "Roxey'' in this city join
the MINER in wishing himself and
bride a long and prosperous married
life.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16
Died.

James Keats, aged 60, died at noon
yesterday at the residence of VIM
Phillips, on Harvey street, where he
made his home, of asthma. Mr..
Keats had been ailing more or less
for several years, but the ailment did
not take on serious form until about
three weeks ago. On the day of his
death he did not seem to be any worse
than usual up to few minutes before
he expired.
Mr.. Keats was a native of Corn
wall, England, up to about 30 years
ago when he came to this country
and made his home in Michigan.
From there he removed to Minnesota
when the Vermilion range was first
discovered and has resided here and
Tower ever since. He leaves brother
and sister to mourn his demise, the
brother residing at Lake Linden,
Mich, the sister residing in the west.
The funeral occurs tomorrow from
the NJ. E. church. Rev. Cook, officiat-
ing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-12-16

Herman Telso, young man and
native of FINLAND. died at the resi-
dence of John saiRlgard, on First
avenue, last Sunday evening of con-
sumption. He had been i'll con-
siderable time. He was about Is
years of age and leaves two brothers
in this city to mourn his death.
The funeral occurred yesterday from
the Finnish Temperance hall, Rev.
II. Sarvilla, officiating. The remains
were escorted to the last resting place
by the Temperance band and the
Temperance society of which the
deceased was member, followed by a
large concourse of sorrowing friends.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-07
Healing BY X Rays.

The discovery of the X or Roenggen
Rays has opened a broad evenue for
the scientist, and scarcely a day passes
but some new and useful application of
this discovery is made. The most won
derful application, hOwever,is reported
by DR.. H. =. Pratt and Prof Wight
man bacteriOlogist of Harvard Medical
college, who has been conducting ex-
periments with the X rays on disease
germs. After series Of experiments
covering considerable period DR..
Pratt states that they have reason to
believe that the X rays is fatal to the
bacilli Of cholera, diphtheria, CHAMBERS,
typhoid tuberculosis, enthrax influenza
and pneumonia In each case the X
rays was spassed through glass tubes
containing them for two consecutive
hours and no seign of life was discover
cd in any case at any time during the
following eight days. 1t is believed
that every disease germ was killed by
the two hours application and the con-
clusiOn is that is is easier to kill the
disease germs in the body than in the
glass tubes used in the experiment,
tnat it Is only a question of limited
time when the \ rays will be utilized
In killing the germs in the very human
system, and so checking or practically
curing the disease. Should these theo-
ries prove we'll grounded it is only a
question of time when the physicians
will find their profession revolutionized
and instead OF applying remedies to
stimulate their patients and let nature
cure the actual disease. their efforts
will be directed through this new force
into reaching the very sources of dis
eascd conditions.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-07
O. UP.

Notice is hereby given to property
Owners and other citizens OF Elk Point
that all alleys must be Immediately
rid OF all manure piles and other refuse;
also that no cattle or other live stock
will be permitted 70 be- picketcd along
the public streets, or to roam at large
on any Of the streets Of said city. Or
dinances regulate both OF these matters,
and as it is my duty TO see that they
are enforced / shall endeayor TO do 90.
C. n. WIsENAN,
City Marshal.
Elk Point, s. D., April 20. 1885.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-07
ScI1ing or Holding Crops.

Recent advances and declines in the
prices of grain have attracted the at
tention again in the old problem, each
year petore the farmer-whether to
sell or hold their products when once
ready for market.
While no positive rule can be laid
down, the following seem safe princi
pies: Ii one Is in debt or in need of
money, he may be safely acting on his
best Judgment as to probability of an
advance in prices as on any other meth
cd OF investing his money. II prices
are much above the .saverane, il may
safely be assured that they will decline
as soon rs the special conditions disap-
pear, whether these be short crops or
speculative corners. An advance from
very low prices may usually be expect
ed. But the course of the wheat mark
ed during recent years is an illustra-
tiOn of the fact that there are excep-
tiOns to this rule.
In all cases the shringage of the
crop, certain or probable loss from rats,
insects, or other enemies must be con-
sidered. The loss is often greater than
commonly supposed.
OuC uOt pTttCVlCc S6cuS
everyway unwise. That is fixing a
price arbitrarily and stubbornly re.
fusing to sell until that price can be
secured. There is, with many, great
attraction in Ground numbers" in this
connection. "nOllar wheat" was
formerly a common expression. In
much of the cOntral west SO cents was
the price fixed at which farmers were
willing to sell corn. 1t is not usually
wise to refuse to sell because the price
expected cannot be secured by frac-
tion OF cent, for instance, yet cases
are numerous in which this has been
done.
In the experience of the writer he
has found it better to sell reasonably
promptly. He has almost never car
ried crop over more than one year,
and usually only few weeks or months
at the most.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-07
How to Treat . Wife
(Fbrm Rdtt6c Health Jossys0l.) J

First, get Z wife, second, be patient.
You may have great trials and per-
plexities in your business, hut do not
therefore, carry TO your home cloudy
or.cOntracted brow. Your wife may have
trials, which thOngh, Of less magnitude,
may be hard for her 70 bear. A kind
word, tender look, will DO wonders 10
chasing from her brow all clouds Of
gloom. ITO this We would add always
keep bottle Of ChAmherlains Cough
Remedy IN the house. Ii Is the best
and Is sure 70 be needed sooner or later.
Your wife will then know that you
really care for her ana wish 70 p0rtect
her health. For Sale by DR.. J. s. I'll.
cot Druggist.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-07
Mr.. d. P. Davis, a prominent livere-

Mr.. d. P. Davis, a prominent livere-
man and merchant OF Goshen, Va, has
this TO say on the subject Of rheuma-
tism; II take pleasure Ia recommend
ing Chambcrlafn's Pain Balm for rheu-
matism, as know from personal cx-
perience that it will do all that IL
claimed for II. A year ago this spring
my brother was laid up In bed with
infamitory rheumatism and suffered
intensely. The first application Of
Chalnberlain's Pain Balm eased the
pain and the use Of one bottle COM
pletely cured him." For sale by DR. J.
B. TaIcOtt, Druggist.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-07

H. Murphey received the largest car
load OF machinery ever received in the
city last week. There were just -
Champion binders in the car. Last
season he could not get enough Of the
machines TO fill the orders. This year
he has the machines.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-07

WANTEO-A few good milch COWS
in trOde for OrgOns or pianos.
&. ID. LUFKIN.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-07
Ben Hansen,
Papering,
Painting,
Graining,
AND CalCimining.
Leave Orders
at fremont House.

A Four Hundred Dollar Piano for
Three Hundred. Must be sold even.
Address X, this Office.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-07

The Lemars Normal school will open
q six weeks summer session July 6.
It will offer work in the following
branches OF study: Arithmetic, gram
mar, U. S. History, physiology, politi-
cal geography, physical geography,
rhetoric, literature, algebra, civil
government, photography and didac-
tics. For further particulars address
the president.
FRANK M. CHAFFEE.
Lemars, Ia
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-07
FOR SALE.

have In Big Springs township, six
miles southwest Of Alcestcr one 2-year
old full blooded Jersey bull which
will sell at honest hard time prices.
ED SCHNosE.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-07

Murphey received two car loads Of
buggies for the spring trade, and he
has disposed VI nearly all Of them. He
had the largest trade this spring for
wears
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-07
cyc,oues, wird stor~. ..d rora.dos

Are Of frequent occurrence, and Sc
we're storms are predicted for the next
60 days. You can insure your property
against loss or damage by storms ut u
very small cost by applying 70 John F.
Reid. He represents none but first
class companies.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-07

q. s. Stock Food for saleat
r. 7. KELLEY's.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-07

J. r. Marfia delivers cveryfhisa
free. FiSk's old stand.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-07

Wanted, q girl, about Is years old tx
learn millinery and dressmaking
MRS NORA E. SMITH.
Near fremont Hotel.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-05-07

For SALE-One pair of Howe wagon
scales, platform and timbers nearly
new. Brick in foundation goes with
scales. FREEMAN BROS.