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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
An Indiana Bank Fails.

Logansport, Ind. May 21.-The State
national bank closed it's doors Thuss-
day morning. The action was due to
an examination by National Bank In
spector George B. Caldwell, who came
to inspect the banks of the city Thurs
day. The liabilities, it is estimated,
will be over 100000 with resources all
the way from $2OO,O to $500,0OO. The
failure is alleged to be due to misman-
agement. OF the resources 100000
are in notes and bank paper, of which
less than one-half is good. The de-
posits run about 100000. 1t is be-
lieved that the depositors will realize
less than SO cents on the dollar.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
USED THEIR FISTS.
Illinois Legislators Indulge in a Dis
graceful Scene.

Illinois Legislators ln0ulge In n lis
graceful Scene.
Springfield, ILL.,, May 21.-Around the
speakers desk in the house fierce bat
tie ragged Thursday afternoon. 1t be-
gan in riot of noise from obstruction
lists and ended in a free-for-all fight
among the representatives. Respect
for the chair was forgotten, decency was
ignored and the stormiest scene wit
messed in many years resulted. Repub-
licans dragged democrats from the
speakers platform and fought with
them on the floor of the house. An ink
stand was hurled at Speaker Curtis and
stopped by Representative Patrick j..
Meany, who was struck in the face by it.
Bill files were smashed in pounding
the desks, coats were torn to pieces
and waste baskets were flung across
the house. Desperate fighting would
have resulted but for the action of cool
headed democrats. including Messrs
Farrell, O'Donnell, Morris, Craig and
McGoorty.
The riot lasted an hour and quarter
and began over the refusal of the speak
er to recognize Representative Novak
and the determination of the latter to
be heard. Mr.. Novak wanted recogni-
ton in order to make motion to recall
to second reading for amendment the
revenue bill providing for supervisors
of assessments. This is the measure
prepared by the Chicago real estate
board. The roar of the angry men and
the pounding of the desks could be
heard in the Leland hotel, six blocks
AWAY
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
THE GREAT FLOOD.
No Further Fear of High Water-Es-
innate the Damage.

No Further Fear of High Water-Es-
innate the Damage.
New Orleans, May 2O.-The rapid fall
of the Mississippi at all points from
Memphis to the gulf gives notice that
the flood of 1897 is over. 1t is now con-
coded by all the engineers, state as well
as national, that there is no longer need
for fear from high water, not even
from the rise which comes down the
Mississippi in June. The Mississippi
will have fallen so by June that it can
take care of all the rise that may come
down from the Ohio or upper Missis-
sippi. 1t has been decided also to aban
don all relief work, except in a few To-
calities. The colored relief committee
at Vicksburg has disbanded because its
services are no longer needed. The
refugee camps at NatcheZ and Vicks-
burg were broken up Wednesday and
the refugees sent home.
The total area, including wild lands,
overfowed was: Arkansas, 1920 square
miles; Mississippi, $3.50 square miles;
Louisiana, 975 square miles. Much of
the land was swamp.
An estimate of the actual damage
done in the loss of stock and crops,
houses destroyed and swept away, and
the railroad track injured is: Louisi-
ana, $1,975,00O; Arkansas, $4,325, 900;
Mississippi, $s,22O,00O; total, $14,520,-
600
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
News IN Brief.

E. ]. Cleary. engineer of the Dakota
Picking Company at South ST. Paul,
has begun an action in the district
court to recover $4,000 for injuries re-
ceived last February.
The plant of the Winona Wooden
Rim company was destroyed by fire.
Over 5000 bicycle rims were burned.
A new townsite has been laid out at
the head of Steam boat river, on the
south side of Nudge lake. on the sur
vey of the Great Northern railroad.
The new town will be called Grace.
land. A saw mill, hotel and black
smith shop will be erected at once.
Roland II. Hartley has been appoint
ed private secretary to Gov. Clough,
vice Ta1ns Bixby, resigned.
Information sheet No. Q has been is
sued by the citizens committee of
Princeton regarding the thirteenth an
nual division encampment of the Sons
of Veterans, which will be held June
Is to 10.
Adeline j. Wigand, 10 years old, re-
siding with her grandfather, Philip
Bardon, at st. Paul. committed suicide
by taking dose of carbolic acid She
preferred death rather than life separ-
ated from a young farmer who resides
near Belle PLANE.
At the first sale of the South western
Minnesota Dairy and Produce exchange
at Mankato the result was very salts
factory to all present There were
$1,000 pounds offered and $50 sold at
12H cents to f. A. Rosen baum & Co.,
of New York, the highest bidder.
Saron Carlton, employed painting the
76-foot smokestack ut the Hennepin
Barrel company's shops, Minneapolis,
fell from his scaffolding to the ground,
distance of 66 feet, escaping with a
fractured forearm and numerous minor
bruises about the head and shoulders.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
Oscar Wilde Free.

London, May 20.-Oscar Wilde, who
was sentenced on May IS, 1898, with
Taylor, companion, to two years I'M
prisonment at hard labor, after having
been convicted of immoral practices,
was released from prison. Wilde, who
seems to be enjoying robust health,
goes to Paris Immediately. He intends,
however, to return to this city, to en-
gage in literary work. He says he does
not intend to hide his identity, but will
write over his own signature.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
THE PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.
DR.. jackson, Moderator, Is Given q
Gavel by Ex-President Harrison.

Gavel by Ex-President Harrison.
Winona Assembly, Eagle Lake, Ind,
May 21.-Alternate rain and sunshine
greeted the opening of the one hun
dred and ninth general assembly of the
Presbyterian church in the United
States of America. At the hour ap-
pointed for the opening session the plat
form was occupied by long line of
commissioners waiting to be assigned
to permanent seats. This feature, by
which delegations were seated together,
was an innovation. Fifteen minutes
late the assembly was opened with
prayer by DIR. Arthur j. Brown, secre-
tary of the board of foreign missions.
The devotional exercises were conduct
ed by DIR. John L. Withrow, the retir-
ing moderator.
There were but two candidates for
the moderatorship, DIR. Sheldon jack
son, the home missionary, and DR..
Henry c. Minton, the seminary pro-
fessor. Both represent the work of the
church on the Pacific coast, but the
rank and file of the commissioners raj
lied to the standard-bearer of the home
missions. The politicians of the as
sembly were treated to great sur
prise, and the election of DIR. jackson
by vote of 313 to 23S was characterized
by many delegates as breaking of
the machine" 1t was victory for the
more liberal branch of the church, and
was in line with the election of DIR.
Withrow last year.
Eagle Lake, Ind, May 22.-The Pres
byterian general assembly was opened
with devotional exercises led by DIR.
A. Forbes Irwin, of Hutchinson, Kan.
Before taking up the docket of the
morning session the gavel was present.
ed to Moderator Jackson by ex-Presi-
dent Benjamin Harrison on behalf Of
the Presbyterians of Indiana. The
moderator announced chairmen of
committees, and afterward first order
of the morning was made report of
committee of eleven on Presbyterian
building in New York.
The financial statement showed that 30
per cent. Of the office portion of the build
ing was already rented. On April actual
rental amounted to $S2,438 out of total
rental value In entire building Of SIPS, 1853,
or over 65 per cent. On above basis income
account showed credit balance Of $707 over
all expenses. When entirely rented there
will be a net income of $43, 900 or five per
cent. on investment Of boards on building.
The cost of the building was $1,760, 600.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
HOw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not bt
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
+. j: Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carr,
out any obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To
ledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucou,
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tic. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonial
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
HoPERFuL SIGNS.
UnmistakableE Evidences of Improve
ment In Trade Centers.

New York, May Or G.Dun & Co.,
in their weekly review of trade, say:
'Unmistakable evidence of Improvement
comes In the general increase Of commercial
loans, mostly for eastern merchants or
companies, though some well-known
houses In the middle west appear with con-
siderable rediscounts from the south. Not
for long time have commercial loans been
fully half the whole. The distinct change
gives proof that new business has been
larger than many have supposed. Receipts
of money from the interior exceeds ship
ments $1,500,0O0, mostly from the middle
west. Exports of gold have no influence
and only signify the willingness of Russia
to pay a price for the gold needed. The
excess of merchandise imports to answer
demands for half year to come involves
q greater excess of exports when the an
ticipatory movements end and crops begin
to move, which fact renders large outgoes
Of gold less likely, and gives the country
stronger position in international mar
kets. Meanwhile there Is continuing in
crease, distinct though gradual, in the vol
ume of business in demand for products of
manufacture. and, considering the time of
year, in movement of grain and produce.
Wheat again cheated hopeful buyers
and fell nearly four cents, closing 31a cents
lower for the week. Corn was a shade
weaker. Cotton once more hopefully adj
vanced to 7A cents, but fell back to tx
cents, with poor support here or abroad.
Both the volume of stocks and the condi-
ton of domestic and foreign markets for
goods hinder advance, and later acreage
reports are better The iron industry has
quite an increase in business, though not
in all branches. Part was due to the rup-
ture Of the steel beam pool, and the fall
in price from $1.55 to slips. The Carnegie
works are now turning out 5000 tons of
rails daily, nearly all on old orders, and
exports of finished products increase.
'Sales of wool increase, though still
greater than when all the mills were busy,
but manufacturers are doing scarcely any
thing, most of their possible demand for
months ahead having been supplied. West
ern holders begin to offer at to ~ cents
lower than of late. Wooden goods are dull.
but prices are firm. The strike of clothing
hands here somewhat restricts the new de-
mand. Cotton goods are without change
in prices, print cloths still at the low
est on record, and the demand is still in
different, with talk of temporary closing
of mills at the south.
Failures for the week have been 24S in
the United States, against 277 last year, and
81 in Canada, against % last year."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
American Ingenuity.

American ingenuity has always been a
wonder to foreigners. We know of no bet
ter illustration Of it than is displayed in the
manufacture of guns. For instance, the re-
peating shot gun made by the Winchester
Repeating Arms Co., New Haven, Ct,
which retails for about $50, will outshoot
foreign hand made guns costing 20 times as
much This has been demonstrated time
and time again. The leading shots of the
country appreciate this and have put aside
their expensive guns for the less costly but
better shooting Winchester The large
illustrated Winchester catalogue is sent
free upon request.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
Dishonored Drafts.

When the stomach dishonors the drafts
made upon it by the rest of the system, it
is necessarily because its fund of strength is
very low Toned with Hostetters Stom-
ach Bitters, it soon begins to pay out vigor
in the shape of pure, rich blood, containing
the elements of muscle, bone and brain. AS
a sequence of the new vigor afforded the
stomach, the bowels perform their functions
regularly, and the liver works like clock
work Malaria has no effect upon a system
thus reinforced.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26

Pittsburgh, Pa, May s2.-H. B. Rose
& Co., wholesale milliners of this city,
was closed by the sheriff. Executions
amounting to $4,000 have been issued
against the firm.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
Father Kneipp Dead.

London, May ga dispatch to the
Daily Chronicle from Paris says that
Father Sebastian Kneipp, famed
throughout the world because of his
water cure, is dead,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
Excurston to Free Homes In the Canad
Northwest.

NOrthWeSt.
Those who are paying rent or carrying
mortgages, or young men without prospects
of getting home where land is high in
price, should note that the Canadian Gov
eminent has a large area of fine farming
land which it gives to persons over 10 years
OF age. Soil produces all staple crops. Gil
mate similar to this. Good stock and dairy
and Minneapolis, Wednesday, June %,
1897, and monthly thereafter. to ex-
anime these lands. Don't be mlsled about
far-awaY places you know nothing about,
but select while the chance is open FREE
FARM OF 100 ACRES, to which the railway
fare is low and will not eat up large share
of your capital. For publications and fur
Their information address Benjamin Davies,
Emigration Agent, Canadian Government,
l54 East Sd St. st. Paul, MINI.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
statue to Girard.

Philadelphia, May 21.-The statue of
Stephen Girard, the philanthropist and
founder of Girard college, was unveiled
Thursday afternoon with imposing
ceremonies. The statue stands on the
west plaza of the city hall, and was
erected by contributions of the college
alumni.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
Ten Tons Per Day.

Orders for prison made binder Irvine
are coming in at a rapid rate, and the
orders booked aggregate 100 car loads.
The prison will be able to supply about
1000, 900 pounds this season, and with
the object in view of supplying as
much as possible the machines are OPP
Grated 1919 hours day, giving them
an output of 20. 600 pounds daily.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
Struck a Babe.

Passenger train No. 6, of the Omaha,
struck Baby Shelter, near Jordan, and
the child will die or be crippled for
life. This train was approaching the
station of Jordan when the engineer
noticed the little girl on the track. 1t
was too late to stop the train, but the
engineer did the best he could. The
child was thrown a considerable dis
lance by the cow catcher. She was
living when the general officials re-
ceived the last report regarding her.
Baby Scheffier is a year old.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

Over 4OO, OOOcured. Why not let No To-Baec
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco!
Saves money, makes health and manhood
Cure guaranteed, SOC and $l.00, all druggists
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26

Fond Mamma" Bobby, Bobby, whatever
makes you so restless" Bobby-"Having
to keep still so much, suppose"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
Dairy and Food Laws.

The state dairy and food department
is getting out pamphlet containing
all of the laws relating to that depart
ment. The new laws of the late ses-
sion are given, together with amend
ments to old laws. The dairy and food
people now have four new classes of
work. In addition to looking out for
skim milk cheese, and seeing that it is
properly tagged, they must inspect
food jellies, spices and linseed oil.
Very little skim cheese is on the Min
nesota market, the commissioner says,
and there is no filed cheese in the
state
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26

The trimmings on the summer hats are sc
heavy that woman now says she weighs
so-and-so with my hat on"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26

Some people would rather be deceived by
their children than be told that they dis
obey washington Democrat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
$4,000 In Gold Given Away.

This will be given to the subscribers of the
american Home and Garden" Write for
particulars to the Editor american Home
and Garden" IS Ninth St Minneapolis, Mimi.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26

Remember that people care nothing for
your misfortunes or sorrows: they are in
terested only in your successes.-Atchison
Globe
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26

The world is full of miserable people who
are SO by reason of trying to get more than
the world gives.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26

Till man can Judge whether they he
truths or no, his understanding is but little
improved; and that men of much reading
are greatly learned, but may be little know
ing.-Locke.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
"Star Tobacco"

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. 1t is not only the best, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26

Thankfulness is always becoming. Most
people have at least 100 reasons for being
thankful to one for being sad and melan-
choly.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26

Any wife can make her husband tremble
by saying she ''has heard something about
him-Atchison Globe.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26

Boys carry their grips conspiculouslv, so
people will ask them where they are going.
w Washington Democrat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26

A mechanic has great contempt for any
body who cannot do the same bit of work
as well as he does.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26

If stiff and sore, st. Jacobs Oil will cure
you. Won't lose day. The cure is sure.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26

The weakness of others increases our con.
bdence in ourselves.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26

The wasted mental force would do all
the work in the world.-Ram's Horn.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26

1t may come last, but St. Jacobs Oil is the
best to cure sprains. 1t ought to be first.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
A Case In Point,

w. A. Gates, of the state board of
corrections and charities, has already
an illustration of the careless methods
which have prevailed in this state
about committing the insane to the
state institutions, without proper in
quiry as to their residence. The rela-
tives of John Henkel, of Colby, WIS,
have been inquiring for him. because
he left home some weeks ago, and had
not since been heard from. He was
found at the Rochester asylum, in this
state. Mr.. Gates will have the case in
vestigated, and it is likely that the au-
thorities of his own state will be re-
quired to look after him.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
MINNESOTA STATE NEWS
The Farmers win.

A decision has been made in what
are known as the Russell Sage lands.
In which the farmers living on tho
lands have won. The cases decided
were in the nature OF a test, and will
doubtless be carried up. The especial
cases decided are those of E. A. Waller
and S. j. Larson as defendants, for 100
acres in one and 40 in the other.
Some SO farmers living on these lands
were in Morris, called by the cases.
They have been living on what is
known as indemnity lands and have
had undisputed possession for from
seven to twenty-seven years. The
lands were on the Hastings and Da-
kota land grant and the road lost its
rights by passing into other hands, but
seeks to recover by Russell Sage, and
has attempted to GUST the settlers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-26
Good Sales.

The second sales day of the Mlnne-
apolis Dairy Board of Trade was even
more of success than was the first
day, which surprised both buyers and
sellers. Three hundred and five tubs
of separator extra"-the only brand
of butter sold on the board-were list
ed, aggregating in all Is, 800 pounds,
1856 tubs of which were sold. in all about
IA. 100 pounds. while so tubs did not
reach the limit asked by the creamery
offering it. Secretary Fred o. Tllton
stated that he knew that the rate
would be accepted by the creamery.
The rate offered was IS cents, the buy
ers being the Minneapolis Cold Storage
company and E. P. Stacy & Sons.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-10-01
Stands at the Head.

Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist
of Shreveport, La, says: DIR. Kings
New Discovery is the only thing that
cures my Cough, and it is the best
seller | have" j. T. Campbell, mer-
chant of Stafford, Ariz.. writes: ''Dr.
Kings New Discovery is all that is
claimed for il; it never fails, and is a
sure cure for Consumptioa, Coughs
and Colds. cannot say enough of its
merits" DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Cough and Colds is
not an experiment. 1t has been tried
for quarter of century, and to-day
stand at the head. 1t never disaEk
points. Free trial bottles at j. H.
riplon's Drug Store.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-10-01
]. H. DUNAVANT & CO., Special Agents
Cupid's Capers.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Jennings was the scene of pretty
wedding Sunday evening at $50 o'clock
the contracting parties being Robt a.
Myers and Miss Nettie Pearl Taylor,
Father McQuaid officiating.
The parlors were tastefully decorated
and with the blending effects of tie
beautiful colors worn by the lady
friends of the young couple, lent an
air of beauty, refinement and grace to
the occa sion.
The bride is the step-danghter of
Mr.. Jennings. and is one of the city's
most charming and worthy young
ladies.
Bob Myers is one of natures noble.
men-popular, energetic, affable, and
is deserving of the fair bride. He is
the valued employe of the firm of IL.
A. Knight " Co.
TIE TINES cast the shoe" after the
young couple on their voyage of life.
and wish their path strewn with roses,
whose thorns be hidden by life Of
love and prosperity.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1897-10-01
The Crops.

From reliable sources we CLEAN the
following as the condition of the crops
in st. Francis County:
More corn is raised than last year
and in better condition. If distributed
would be ample for the wants of the
county.
Potatoes Irish and Sweet), turnips.
and vegetables. generally, are failure,
while of peas fair crop has been
yielded. and more pea hay saved than
for years.
Pastures are burnt and water for
stock very scarce, and many wells and
clsterns dry, the people being COM
PEELED to haul the water from dis.
lance.
Cotton is. opening fast and picking
will soon be finished on hill land
There is very little top crop on the
table land, but the yield will probably
be "A little. better than last year.
No rain has fallen since the 18th OF
July, and heavy rain now would
damage the cotton crop. but would
help gardens, pastures and "A vast deal
of good otherwise The roads are al
most impossible on account of dust.