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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20
New Line to Washington.

The popular Monon Route has established
new through Sleeping Car line to Wash.
ington, d. c., via Cincinnati and Parkers.
burg, by the G. H. & d., B. q o. s. w. and
b. & 0. Rys. The sleepersis ready for &C.
cupancy in Dearborn Station any time after
Up. NJ, and leaves at 2:45 A. NJ daily, ar
irving at Washington at AZ the following
morning. This schedule will be in effect on
January oath, and thereafter Asthe sleeper
goes through without change, and the hours
OF leaving and arriv ng are mostconvenient,
this will prove altogether the most COM
Portable, as well as the most picturesque
route to the national capital. City Ticket
Office, 239 Clark St., Chicago. Depot, Dear
born Station.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20
DOMESTIC.

A desperate attempt was made 10
wreck though express between Chi
cago and st. Paul on the Chicago Il
Northwestern! road at Tiffany, Wis, but
the distractions placed on the track
were discovered and removed.
The One Hundred and Twenty first
New Jersey legislature convened in
Trenton.
BY the explosion of dynamite in "a
mine near Ward, Col, four miners were
killed.
John l.. Sullivan, whose fists have
earned for him in his time nearly $780,
900, made oath in the poor debtors court
in Boston that he was penniless.
Joseph Burkhardt, an old and promi-
nent resident of Edwardsville, ILL.,, shot
and killed his wife and then fatally shot
himself. Family trouble was the cause.
Arthur Arnold and his sister Amanda
and George Matthews and his sister
Sadie were drowned while skating in
ST. Louis.
The boiler in a sawmill at Miller's
Run, o., exploded, killing Elijah Hick-
man and james Snyder and fatally in
Glasshurn.
Nilsson skated indoors one mile in
$3.50 in Washington, breaking the
worlds record by eight seconds.
An earthquake shock at Blairsville,
Pa. shook buildings, and farmers IN The
vicinity said they distinctly saw the
earth move as with a waving motion.
An explosion in the factory of dyna-
mite company at Shanopin, Pa, demol-
ished the mill and instantly killed Mr..
Stackney, the proprietor OF the works,
Peter McCloskey, and Rose and Matte
Jnman, sisters aged 20 and IA years re-
spectively.
The wife and child of C. S. Cass were
fatally injured at railway crossing
near Black River Falls, Wis.
In the constitutional convention at
Wilmington, Del, it was decided to
recommend the abolishment of the
whipping post, in use 100 years, as a
means of punishment for petty crimi-
mails.
The Bank of MAYHEM at Mayhem,
Mo-. closed its doors.
At Webb City, Mo-, Grant Edwards
shot and killed 16-year-old Louisa
Hodge, his sweetheart, and then fatally
shot himself. jealousy was the cause
The monetary conference concluded
its labors at Indianapolis by adopting
resolutions that declare for the gold
standard, for the retirement of treas
ury notes, for freer banking and for a
monetary commission to suggest re-
forms
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20
LATER.

Dan Stuart has rented an island from
Mexico, in the Rio Grande, where the
Fitzsim 10 ons-Corbett fight will occur.
A collision on the Reading road near
Bound Brook, N. j., the 10th, badly in,
jured four trainmen.
Joel T. Headley, the historian, died
at his home in Newburgh, N. Y, the
10th.
The night of the 10th robbers took
possession of the town of Newkirk, Ok.
Saloons were robbed of all money and
quantities of liquor. Several residences
were entered and things taken.
Fifteen little girls and boys are dead
as a result of the late fire at the
Buckner Orphan Home at Dallas,
Texas, and nine others are seriously
burned and crushed. Three of the in.
jnred, it is thought, cannot recover.
The fullness of the details was not dis.
covered and fully realized until the 10th.
During number of skirmishes and
the capture of insurgent camps in the
provinces of Pinar del Rio, Havana and
Matanzas recently, the insurgents left
SO men killed and the troops had two
officers and Is privates wounded.
A negro, unknown, was taken from
the jail at Whitecastle, La, the 10th,
by mob and lynched for committing
highway robbery.
The Grand Opera House at Winnipeg
was burned the 18th, causing a loss of
$40, 200. The theater was opened only
about two weeks ago.
At the instance of the state depart
ment, secretary of the navy has ordered
the gunboat Machias to Bangkok, the
capital of Siam.
The plague in British India grows
worse. Millions of helpless men, wom-
en- and children are starving, and the
districts, having pop
ulation of nearly 10000. 900 people will
have to depend upon the hand of char
ity for enough to keep body and soul
together until April or later. Other
districts, with a population numb ering
about $4,000, 900, are already feeling
the pangs of bitter prlvation from food.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20
Desfness Cannot BE Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear There 10
cnly one way to cure deafness, and that is
Sy constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an infiamed condition of the mu-
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets infiamed you have rum bling
entirely closed deafness is the result. and
unless the inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed forever:
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an infiamed condition
OF the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Cat lrrh Cure,
Send for circulars, free.
f. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20
Assigned.

| Des Moines, Ia, Jan. 14.-The White
Swan Milling e. Mining company, with
corporate headquarters here, assigned
10 j. M. Ligner Wednesday for the bene-
fit of all creditors. Its mines are at
Baker City, Ore. The company has
81, 100000 authorized capital, and fail
,ure is attributed to bad management
of Alexander Swan, manager till year
ago. 1t is expected the stockholders
will buy up the claims and resume bust
ness. The creditors are located in New
York and Iowa towns.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20
SHERMAN CONSENTS.
To BE Secretary of State In the New Ad-
ministration.

ministration.
Canton. o., Jan. 16.-After more than
two months of extensive consultation
With party leaders and after weighing
many eligible citizens in the scales of
personal fitness, statecraft and party
politics, President-elect Mckinley has
chosen the premier of his cabinet
United States Senator John Sherm N,
of Ohio, for the office of secretary Of
state. The venerable. but vigorous
statesman who was in the cabinet of
President Hayes as secretary of the
treasury and has been distinguished
senator since 1861, except for his term
in the cabinet, made special trip from
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

The semi-centennial plan Of celebrat-
ing in 1898 the fiftieth anniversary Of
Wisconsin has been abandoned.
Dun q Co. in their review of trade
say that gradual and steady improve
ment has been in progress throughout
the country FOR two months.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20
Orphans, Home Burns-Flve Perish.

Dallas, Tex, Jan. 16.-At late hour
Friday night the boys wing of Buck
ner's orphans home, five miles from the
city, was destroyed by fire. Five boys
persisted in the flames and several 9TH
ers were burned. The dead are: Carlos
Jones. Birdie, Milton and Martin Brit
ton and child whose name il not
known.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20
Going to Washington, ID. c..

A rate of one fare round trip has been
made via Big Four Route and picturesque
Chesapeake and Ohio Ry. to Washington
account Inauguration of Mr.. Mckinley,
March 4th. For particulars and sleeping
car reservations address U. L. TRUITT, N.
w. p. A., 234 Clark Street, Chicago.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

THERE seems to be nothing people enjoy
talking about so much as a married couple
that don't get along very well Washing
ton Democrat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

CORN doctor says that if people walked
more they would not have corns. If they
didn't have to walk so much they wouldn't
care for corns.-Washingto Democrat
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

THERE is an unwritten law among women
that no woman should go further from
home than two blocks with shawl over
her head
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

FRS stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free So trial bottle &
treatise. DIR. KLINE, 933 Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

A PERSON has to have lots of push to sue
coed IN this world. He can't even run
lawn mower without dorchester Demo-
crat and Chronicle.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

Over 400, 900 cured. Why not let No. o-Bac
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco.
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed, soc and Loo, all druggists.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20
THE NEWS.
Compiled From Late Dispatches.
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Proceedings Of the Second Session.
bill was introduced in the senate on
tie 18th making the term of fourth-class
postmasters four years. The resolution to
extend the presidential term to six years
and the free homestead bill were discussed.
SIN the house a resolution was passed
TO pay the widow of the late Speaker Crisp
$i,4S4. the expenses of his last illness and
funeral, Mr.. Johnson (Cal.) defended a
personal attack made upon him by Mr..
Mcguire (Cal) in the Congressional Rec
ord, and resolution to expunge the mat
ter from the Record was adopted.
Most of the time III the senate on the
18th was given to Mr.. Bacon (Ga.) in /
speech upholding the power of congress to
recognize new governments. In executive
session the nomination of David e. Francis
&c be secretary of the interior was dis
CusSed, but no action was taken. In the
house a senate bill was passed to with
draw from the supreme court criminal
cases other than capital, and leave JuriS-
olction over them to the court of appeals
The agricultural appropriation bill (S3, l52,
7t2) was reported and bill to make oleo-
nargerne and other limitations of dairy
products subject to the laws OF the states
into which they are transported was dis
cuSSed.
In ths senate on the 18th the free home
stead bill to open to settlement all public
lands acquired from Indians free of any
payment to the government, and involv-
ing oo,zoI'o41 acres, was pdSSeu. Inc army
appropriation bill ($23, 129, 344) was reported
Adjourned to the 18th. In the house the
bill to subject oleomargerine and other
imitation dairy products to the laws of
the states into which they are transported
was passed. A bill was introduced for the
establishment of permanent census serv-
ice.
The senate was not in session on the 18th
lin the house a bill was introduced au-
thorizing the secretary of state to offer to
the government of Spain a sum of money
not to exceed $500, 000, 900 for the purcha Sc of
the island of Cuba. The free homestead bill
which came back with senate amendments
was referred to the committee on public
lands. A bill fixing the age a IS years for
retirement from the classified civil service
was introduced, veterans of the war or
their widows being excepted. AT the even
ing session. fourteen private pension bills
were favorAbly reported.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

PEOPLE often abuse their own relatives
merely for the sake of having you contra
dict Washington Democrat
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

CoRRECT.-"Which is right, Mr. Railroad,
"a quarter of six or "a quarter to sixp''
I'm sure do not know, Miss Lovely. I
always say five forty-five'
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

JUST try 10c. box of Cascarets candy ca
thartlc, hnestliver and bowel regulator made
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

EVERYONE who doesn't have to light the
fires in the morning breaches against using
coal oil for that purpose.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

No WONDER that the old folks stand
A troop of chiding Knockers.
When little boys wear trousers and
Grown men wear knickerbockers.
Washington Star.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

THERE is nothing that makes good wom-
ans heart so swell with pride as to have her
pastor notice her absence from church.
Atchison Globe.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

"!,M somewhat disfgured," said the torn
negligee shirt, as the washerwoman
squeezed the water out of it, "but I'm still
In the wiring. buffalo Express
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

STAND straight and strongest. Jacobs
Oil cures lame back-cures promptly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

IDEAS are capital that bear interest only
in the hands of talent.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

some very trifiug people are well posted
on Scripture. Washington Democrat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

The longer woman has been married the
larger a dollar grows to her.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

A sPRAIN may cripple but st. Jacobs Oil
will cure it before it can. 1t cures.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

USE ST. Jacobs Oil promptly and freely
and say goodbye to neuralgia.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20

SORE and stiff from cold don't wait and
suffer; use st. Jacobs Oil and get cured.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-20
The MOST UNIQUE Calender of the Season

Has just been issued by the Lake Shore e
Michigan Southern Ry. Copy can be Sc
cured by sending six cents in stamps to
cover postage, TO A. j. SMITH, g. T. A,
Cleveland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-22

I. q. L.. Rhode Island Wheelmen, Young
Mems Christian nAssocistion,C Cuckoo Social
Club.
The bonds OF the following constaples
were approved: Epbriam q. Greene,
Frederick G. Hull, Andrew Mckenzie,
Frank A. Potter, IhonsSs J. Ryan, Lyman
Upham, Joseph N. walling and Corne-
Illus A. White.
The appointment OF Deputy City Clerk
Aurion V Cheeve-s was approved and the
report of the Dexter Asylum for the week
ending January 16 was received.
The petitions of Thes. II. Colvin, to
locate and operate heam boiler on Man
chester place; OF f. l.. Pesrce, agent, to
buy and sell junk at 243 Dyer street. and
of Mary A. Leonard, to Keep an intelli-
gence office at 1913 Westminster street, were
granted.
fhe petitions of James j. Smith, rear
206 Willard avenue; Abraham Bazar, lear
i5i " lizard avenue, and Johu Kelly, rear
/ "a Admiral street, to build barns, were
granted.
Tbe folio wing reports and resolutions
from the Common Council were acted on
in concurrence OF the Joint committee
on finance on surrender of coupon bonds
for December, 1896; OF the city treasurer
on surrender Of coupon bonds for de-
cember. 1896; OF the city treasurer for De-
cember, 1886; Of the city messenger for
DE cember, 1896; order to receive the an
nunl report OF the inspector Of buildings;
order to receive the annual report of the
sealer OF weights and measures; resolu-
tion sppropristig s100 for the care of pub
lie uriuals; resolution authorizing the
commission on new city charter to report
In print; resolution directing the city
auditor 10 issue a duplicate draft to Vic
tor Gelb; resolution to lay out Chad
Brown street; resolution to lay out and
extend Lexington avenue, and resolution
to remit tax of $3.50 illegally assessed
against Abby r. l.. Hunter. Ihe Board
adjourned until February / at 8 o. clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-22
LYNN'S SENSATION.
Four Men Arrested Tor Arranging In
decent Exhib tIon.

Lynn, Mass, Jan. 22--The arrest OF
four men last night is the confirmation
from police headquarters ofa spicy and
sensational incident I'm this city Wednes-
day night. The men are Frank T.. Berry,
shoe cutter. Otis Page. a painter. Err
nest T. Haskell and William II. Holmes.
dealer in shoe supplies, and the charge
against them IL that Of promoting an
amusement enterprise witl,aut q license,
In Montrose Temple hall.
This entertainment was designed TO
be a reproduction on a small scale OF the
now famous Seeley dinner, a recent in
oident in New York life.
AS tho story IL told, number OF the
members ~ the Montrose lodge OF Good
Tcmplars arranged for smoke talk,
or what was announced as a stag par
ty." 1t was quietly given out that there
would be a merry time. anf'fbout 150
ren were present. But therpolice had
been quietly Informed that the enter
tainmont would exceed tho bounds OF
decorum and possibly dccency. Accord
ingly Sergeant O'Brien and squad
went out 60 attend the party But they
missed their way for some time. by rea-
son OF mlsdrections. reaching Montrose
hall just when the fun was waxing fast
ard warm.
The main feature OF the party. and the
one which has caused trouble for some
o. the men at it was two young colorcd
women who gave a few OF the dances
which were features of the Midway
Plaisance. Their first appearance was
I'm sheets. In lieu OF more substantial
apparel. Their success as dancers was
instantaneous. and encores were I'm de-
niand. More than this. something more
artistic for arts sake was called for.
and committee appointed 10 wait upon
the young women Go see N their other
numbers might be danced without
sheets. The dancers acquiesccd. on con
dition that art should have it's reward
~ "A contribution from the audience
Pain hes r |, slow with DIR, Miles, Pain PIN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-22
The Oregon Deadlock.

SALEM, Ore, Jan. 20. - The deadlock In
the House has been transferred to the
Senate. That body will rsske fight for
recognition of the House. In the event
that the Senate does not recognize them
they will claim that since they have
created . de fscto House they can now
proceed to vote for United States Sens-
tor ard their nominee will ne seated. IL
the Senate should not recognize the Ben
son House the situation will be a Senate
and House not working in harmony. Not
withstsnding this, they claim the Mitchell
men in the senate can vote for United
States Senator.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-22
TO FORFEIT FRANCHISE.
City of Topeka Brings Suit Against a
Water Company.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 22.-The city OF Topeka
has filed In the Supreme Court suit in quo
warranto TO forfeit the franchise of the Tope.
ka Water Company, whose Indebtedness is
more than sl,0O0,00J
The Kansas law governing corporations re-
quires that every company doing business in
Kansas must have headquarters and elect di-
rectors in he State.
II is alleged that the Topeka Water Company
has not kept its general offices in Kansas since
1893, when the original company sold out and
the headquarters were moved to Chicago. The
water company has been sold under mortgage
foreclosure and the new company was recent
ly chartered in New Jersey, and the city at
torney alleged that the corporation is further
from the jurisdiction of the State than ever
before.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-22
Canght hY necox Letter

Portland. Jan. 22.-Frank II. Parsh-
ley, clerk In the Portland postofiice,
was arrested last night for stealing from
the mails. For six months the postofhce
inspectors have been watching the Port
land office, and, after mailing "a decoy
letter containing 81. which would pass
through Parshley's hands, called the
young man into the postmaster's Office
Dnd searched him. The decoy letter and
four other letters, unopened, we're
found on him. When arrested ne said he
was guilty. bat subsequently, retracted
the plea. Held in the sum OF $1,000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-22
LUCK AGAINST THEM.
Disastrous Season for Plungers on
Horse Racing.
Only Three known to BE Even With
or Ahead Of tho Game.

SAN Francisco. Jan. .22.-Such disastrous
season as that which the heavy bettors are
experiencing here i, unprecedented (. in the
history OF racing in California. With but
three exceptions, the noted plungers on rae
ing ars many thousands Of dollars behind.
The exception, are George Wheelock Eddy
Ga mes and Joe Ullman, who are about even
or somewhat ahead OF the racing game at pres
eut. Among the principal losers so far re-
corded are Riley Grammar and Ell Purser,
$50. .0)O each John Coleman and George Rose
500 900 each Hugh Jones and Abe Stein. $1,000
each
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-22
Anotlrr TranspncIfic Line.

san Francisco, Jan. %. The Honolulu
papers contain news OF another trans
Pacific steamship line. having it's origin
In Yokohama. The first steamer will
leave Yokohama for this city ON or about
FEB. o. The company is known as the
san Francisco and Yokohama Transpor-
tation company 1t will enter into active
competition IN the passenger and freight
business. The steamers will touch at
Honolulu
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-22
WILL HAVE TO RETIRE.
Ex- Champion Schacfcr's Wrist In
Very Bad Condition.

Sr. LOUIS, Jan. 22.-In all probability ia
cob Schaefer. the expert blliardist and ex-
champion ofAmerica, will have TO retire a
professional His wrist, which was severely
sprained by fan from a street car in Chicago
last winter. Is the cause. DIR. Robarts, n sp &C.
ialist, has made a thorough examination OF
Schaefcr's wrist with the X-rays, which re-
vealed the MANNED condition Of the bones and
ligaments that surprised the crack roller OF
ivory balls. As result Schaefer will amend
his suit against the street car company for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-22
II was just at this stage when the off,

IL was just at this stage when the off,
GERS came in TO be spectators. Confusion
rci9ned as the altogether" young
women gathered up their garments and
left, while the police checked off the
names of many OF the audience. Ar.
rests have been hourly expected. and
more are anticipated. The men arrested
are said TO be the coi.unittee who ar
ranged the party. Members OF the lodge
VINO were not at this special event are
highly indignant at its developments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-22
Union Pacific Earnings.

Omaha, Jan. 22.-The gross earnings
OF the various branches OF the Union
Pacific system for II months of 1896 ac-
oording To the report OF the receivers,
just issued. amounted TO Si3. 206, COS, an
Increase OF si2.S3S. AS the expenses in
creased siss.2i9. the comparison shows a
decrease I'm the surplus of Si75.il0. The
earnings Of the leased branches for the
first n months OF 1896 were So. .4sl more
than those OF the same months of 1895.
The expenses increased but s3i. .7ss.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-22
Only Electors TO Hold Once.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Jan. @. The Arkansas
State Senate has passed bill providing that
hereafter none but .qualiheI electors should
hold any position within the gift OF the Ar
kansas Legislature. The army Of women who
bcsiege the members at every session TO Sc
cure votes for clcrkships Is responsible for tho
action OF the Senate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-22
Champion BlsainIst.

Kansas City Jan. Ex-Governor Lee6y
mas pardoncd IL. c. Wimoth. alias How
ell. alias Howe, alias Hcwart, who was
serving "a 10 months sentence for biga-
my. Wilmoth was arrested at Terre
Hautc, Ind. His trial developed evi-
dence which placed him in the front rank
OF blgamists. 1t being shown that he had
wives in Cincinnati, Minneapolis. Chi
cago. Denver. Terre Haute. 81. Joseph.
Fresno. Cal. GAINESVILLE. O.. Efiingham.
Ills, Seneca. Kan. and Kansas City.