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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12
CHlCAGo'S JUNK SHOPS.
They Are the Universal Providers Of
the Big and Windy City.


the Big and Windy City.
Two manufacturers sat before the big
fireplace of Chicago hotel recently,
and as they enjoyed their post-prandial
cigars and stretched their legs toward
the fire exchanged ideas on business,
touched upon general topics, and final
ly drifted into discussion of the city
itself.
Said A: 'A man has right to be
proud of Chicago. It's the coming CEN
ter of American life. We have every
thing here--great manufactures, fine
parks, immense interests of all kinds"
"True," said B, land there is an
additional source of pride among us
that vast majority overlook"
"And that is"
sour junk shops"
Areceived this information with so de-
risive laugh that B turned in his leather
chair, and said: "Friend A, was only
half in earnest when 1 spoke, but
mean it just the same; and to prove my
words l will tell you what will do. I'll
wager $25 that you cannot come with me
now to a junkshop know of in this city
and ask for any three things that a
man might reasonably want and not be
at once supplied from the stock on
hand"
"Done," said A promptly, and they
at once got into their overcoats and
started out on the quest.
At little dilapidated store on Clark
street B paused with his hand On the
latch. "All ready?" he asked, tenta-
lively.
"All ready" returned A. II have
been cudgelling my brains on the way
down here and l count that money
won."
Behind a counter heaped with knick-
nacks of almost every description stood
little weazen-faced man in a blue
waistcoat and roundabout, who smiled
cheerfully on the men as they entered
and remarked brightly upon the cool
ness of the weather. "And what is 1t
to be tonight, gentlemen % he inquired
with professional brevity.
81 am in search of Rose Noble of the
time of Henry WILL" said A. Have
you any in stock?"
"Ah, how fortunate! Only one. But
here it is, and don't believe you could
found another in town."
Thanks" said A, "but 1 am not
through yet. Just give me nose-ring
of a Zambesi warrior. / need one to com.
plete my Indian cabinet"
with pleasure, sir. Anthropology is
my speciality. Would you like triangle
or the ordinary ring?"
'The regular thing will do me-" this
rather CURLY. "But 1 have to trouble
you once more"
A drew himself up for the final eff
tort, shot side glance at smiling B,
and said, slowly: BE good enough to
show me secondhand altar CLOTH
B trembled for his $25 and turned in
alarm to the junk dealer. The little
man was somewhere under the counter
searching among the debris that filled
the room.
with lace upon it or plain velvet OF
plush? Here is beauty with lilies OF
the valley in silk, and here is French
cloth worked with golden fleur de lis
Have you any preference?"
"None whatever" returned A dryly.
"Here is your money, but you may keep
the goods. 1 have reward enough in
confirming former suspicion that my
friend is an authority on junk-shops."-
Chicago Tribune.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, :.
LUCAs COUNTY 90.

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F. j. Cheney
y Co., doing business in the city of Toledo
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dol
cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrl
Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. d
1856. A. w. GLEASON, .
Seal Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally anc
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials
free. +. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12
Cheapest and Best,

Very few shooters load shot gun shells
now that factory loaded shells can be
bought so cheap. 1t is cheaper and easier
TO buy than to load shot shells, and there is
no question that the machine loaded are
better than the hand loaded. The shells
loaded by the Winchester Repeating Arms
Co, New. Haven, Ct, are the standard of
the world for reliability, uniformity and
strong shooting qualities. They are used by
all the best shots in preference to any others
Winchester loaded shells can be bought of
all dealers in all gauges and loads. Results
show them to be the best on the market.
Send for large illustrated catalogue free.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12
A Dangerous Lethargy.

The forerunner of train of evils, which
lethargy of the kidneys Not only is Bright's
disease, diabetes, gravel, or some other dan.
gerous integral disease of the organs them
selves to be apprehended, but dropsical
diffusions from the blood, rheumatism and
govt, are all traceable to the non-remova
from the blood by the kidneys of certain i'm
purties. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters de
purates the blood, renders the kidneys ac
tive and prevents their disease
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

Not to be provoked is best; but, if moved,
never correct till the fume is spent; for
every stroke our fury strikes is sure to hit
ourselves at last.-N Y. Weekly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12
1t Is a Very Cheap Trip.

Chicago to Nashville via the Big Four
Route to Louisville and stop at Mammoth
| Cave. For full particulars address j. c.
| Tucker, G.. N. A., or H. w. Sparks, T. p
| A., Big Four Route, No. 234 Clark ST., Chi
| cago.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

Over 00,0O0cured. Why not let No-To- Bac
regulate or remove your desire tor tobacco ?
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed, SOC and 81 90, all druggists.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

When bilious or costive eat Cascaret,
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed. l0c, Csc.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

Do brides put piece of their weddin
cake under their pillow to dream on?-
Atchison Globe.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

Juliet-"Did you ever study the stars
Romeo-"Tve understudied them."-Yol
kers Statesman.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

When man gets beat in game of cards
he always tells how he is out of practice
Washington Democrat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

People kick when show is too long and
also when it is too short. Washington Dem
Ocrat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

Bed is bundle of paradoxes; we 60 to it
with reluctance, yet we quit it with regret.
N. Y. Weekly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe, Zoe.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

Slipped and fell; bad sprain. Neve
mind. st. Jacobs Oil will cure it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12
"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, 1897-05-12

If stiff and sore, St. Jacobs Oil will cur,
you. Won't lose day. The cure is sure.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

After physicians had given me up, was
Transport, Pa, Nov. %, 1893.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

Some people are proud because they once
had lot of money and squandered it,
Washington Democrat
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

Boys who are always waiting for the high
est wages are generally out of a job.-Wash-
ington Democrat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

A good laugh is like sunshine to the soul
IN. Y. Weekly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

Saving does not make nearly everybody
rich-Washington Democrat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

When rich mans boys don't succeed
people always enjoy Washington Dem
ocrat
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

The pain of sciatica is cruel. The cure
by St. Jacobs Oil is sure. 1t penetrates.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

1t may come last, but st. Jacobs Oil is tn
best to cure sprains. 1t ought to be first.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

Every time man looks thoughtful as
long as two minutes at time, his wife be-
gins to wonder what is on his conscience
Atchison Globe.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12
Caution. CRITICISM at Putney.

Intelligent Waterman Ito inquisitive
stranger)-You wants to know which l
think'll win?
Inquisitive Stranger-Yes; and hear
you're a good judge.
"That oughter be. But may 1 Ak
if you belongs to Hoxford or Cam.
bridget"
Neither; but take great interest
in the race"
well, then it's my hopinion there's
hevery likelihood of another dead eat"
London Punch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

Not all the great buffers are poker pla
ers.-Atchison Globe.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

1t is said we pay the most for what
given us.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

Years of rheumatism have ended wit
cure by St. Jacobs Oil. Cures promptly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

Just try lOc box of Cascarets candy ca.
thartic, finest liver and bowelregulator made
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

Anything first -class is hard to equal
Washington Democrat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

A pair Of scissors is always lost.-Atchison
Globe.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

ANY ache, from toothache to backache,
st. Jacobs Oil will cure.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-05-12

Italy had 10,450 white troops en-
gagged at Adava; of these 3,o97 were
killed in the battle.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-20
NICARAGUA NETTLED.
A Steamer Puts Two Shots Across the
Rover's Bow.

The American steamer Rover, which ar
rived at New Orleans, May IL, reports that
she was fired upon by the Lucy b., Mic
araguan steamer. The Rover arrived at
Puerto Cortez, Honduras, May G, and ran
down to Omad, seven miles distant.
Near the latter point she sighted the Nc
araguan steamer Lucy b., which fred a shot
across the bow Of the Rover and followed 1t
by q second shot, which fell short OF striking
her amidships. On the Rover's coming to
she was boarded and searched by Reyes's
forces, under strong protest from her cap
tain.
He was told he ought to be THANKFUL he
was not sunk, as the Americans, including
the consul mt Puerto Cortez, were warning
against Bonillo. The Rover proceeded to
Omad and loaded with fruit for New Or
leans.
Coming back she ran close to Puerto
Cortez and saw the Lucy b. lying near the
shore, with pilot house and portions OF up
per works shot away and apparently disabl-
ed by the firing from the insurgents.
1t wns reported that the American consul
ut Puerto Cortez had been killed. The Row.
er's captain saw several ships on the way to
attack Puerto Corte2. but he does not think
1t can be captured, As most Of its defenders
are Americans. aud they had cut OF all
modes OF approach from the interior.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-20
'FlTM DISASTER II III ORE NINE.
TEN WERE KILLED.
Men and Boys Crushed 70 Death Under Q
fippls.

A terrible disaster occurred at the Pink
ney, Tenn, ore mines, 80 miles from Flor.
ence. Ala. The tipple, or ore dump. 60 fee,
high, fell, killing 10 white men and boys out.
right, and seriously injuring several others.
The killed are: Jose Remington, Cal Xii.
burn, viii kilburn, Jim Brown, an ll-year-
old son OF Jim Brown. Cal Harris, Landin
Harris, Richard Hardwick, Mat Crow and
Jim Crow.
The seriously injured are: Bill Sims,
George Gamble, Cype Gamble, Alex O'Dnl,
Will Fitzpatrick, Joe Newton. Donny Brown,
two McElmores and NJ. Christian.
OF the killed, Reming, on, Cal Kilburn,
Brown, Harris and the two Crows leave
wives and from one to Ave children. Those
who are seriously injured have broken arms
and legs and crushed hip bones and internal
injuries. AT least half Of those who are In
jured will die, but their names cannot be as-
certained. All OF the killed and wounded
were on top Of the tipple when 1t collapsed.
Only two escaped without serious injuries.
One young man. seeing his danger In time.
jumped 20 feet to a tres and received slight
scratches, and another jumped to the
ground, turning over several times and
alighting on his feet, only spraining his
ankle.
The cause OF the collapse Is unknown. The
dump was new one, and was tested with 20
cars OF ore less than month ago. There
was only small weight on IL when Il fell
The mines where the disaster occurred be-
long to j. Craig McLanshan. Drs. Arnold
and Bramlette went to the scene on special
train and cared for the Injured.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-20
A FREE MONONGAHELA.
Secretary Agsr Accepts thc Viewers Award
and Tolls Will Soon b Abolished

Secretary Alger has accepted the award
made in the case of the Monongahela Navi.
CATION Company, and has requested Attorney
General Mckrnna to take the necessary steps
TO have the title of the property transferred
to the government OF the United States. The
secretary is Of the opinion that the award Of
s3,I6l, ,6l5 46 is u fair one end as tho com
pany has agreed to accept the award, he will
DO so on behalf of the United States.
As soon rs Attorney General Miller advises
him that the title is perfect, and that the
property has been transferred to the United
States, he will draw a warrant for the sum
named in favor OF the company. 1t is ex-
pected that there will not be much further
delay in the matter, and that there will soon
he free Monongahela river.
The tolls that have been collected yearly
by the navigation company represent to each
shipper immense profits. ana the shippers
calculate that with the tolls converted into
their own pockets and their business man
aged on the same or even more economical
lines they will be able to run the mines
steadily and compete for. am nindsinite Nme
with the kanawha district operators.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-20
GARCIA WAS TOO SHREWD.
He Turned the Tables and Cut the spauiards
Almost to Pieces.

A letter from Spanish officer at Manzan-
lilo to friend in Hayana tells OF tremend-
Gus defeat suffered 10y tho Spaniards near
there.
1t appears that General Lono, command
ing the Manzanillo division, knowing that
the insurgents attack all conveys going to
Bayamo on dead mans road" as 1t has
Loen nnmed prepared scheme to entrap
the insurgents. He ordered the departure
OF n great convoy under a small escort, and
with force OF 500 men took a roundabout
course, with the intention Of falling upon the
insurgents rear as soon as the usual attack
was made on the convoy
Whether Garcia, noting the palpable In
sufficiency OF the escort, suspected u trap, or
had been previously informed, is not known,
but at any rate he thwarted the Spanish. He
detailed a part OF his force to capture the
convoy and with the remainder, about GOO
picked and well-armed men, awaited Lono's
arrival In strong position.
Lono, surprised by the unexpected attack
fell back, despite the superiority o! his num-
bers, and tried to gain the conveys road, but
Garcia, by q clever flank movement, prevent
ed him from even retreatinH to Manzanillo.
The result was that Lono after six days Of
desperate fighting and retreating, arrived
with only remnant OF his force at Spunta
Portilio, east Of Cape Cruz, where he escaped
being thrown into the sea Dy the arrival Of
the steamer Reina de Los Angeles. that had
been sent iro m Manzanillo to his assistance
The Spanish loss Is net stated, but II must
have been considerable. since the affair Is
considered the most momentons Of the war.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-20
MUST STAND THE LOSS
Railroad Company Responsible for $40, 900
Oyerissued Stock

The supreme court Of Ohio decided In
favor OF the bank In the case of tho Cincin-
natl. New Orleans h Texas Pacific railway
vs.. the Citizens National bank OF Cincinnati,
in tho matter Of overissue OF stock to the
extent OF 400 shares by George +. Dough-
ty, deceased, who was secretary OF the
company prior to his death in 1888 Those
shares fell into the hands OF the bank,
and the railroad company is now judi
cially required to stand the loss. The
capital stock Of the company was S3,O0O,-
600 In $4,000 shares Of 800 each. After
Doughty's death, the overissue coming to
light, some Of the holders, the evidence
showed. had made inquiry OF the president,
Theodore Cook, who said the bonds were all
right. Other holders had taken Doughty 8
word that the issue was all right. All Of the
holders claimed the issue to have heen sign
ed by the legitimate officers, which was true.
Some OF the courts below made a distinction
between holders who had not inquired and
holders who had. giving judgment to those
" no made inquiry.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-20
PERILS OF THE SEA.
Two Ships 60 Aground and l07 People
Face Death.


The French brgan.ine Crosine, from
Bayonne for st. Pierre. with valuable gen.
eral cargo, went aground near Lamaline,
New Foundland. A heavy sea was running
and the crew succeeded only with the great
est difficulty In launching the boats, which
were almost swamped by the breakers. They
rowed all day and all night but were unable
to find the land. They had no provisions.
so hurried was their start from the vessel
aud they suffered greatly from the cold and
drenching sea. About noon Sunday they
heard the fog horn at the entran,e Of the
harbor Of st. Pierre. and making their way
towards the port, were picked up by pilot
boat. Tho crew numbers %. and most Of
them are greatly exhausted from hunger and
rowing.
The German steamer Arcadia, laden with
grain and bound from Montreal for Liver
pool, went aground Sunday morning near
Cape Ray, on the southern side OF the Gulf
OF St. Lawrence, In a dense fog. Her pas
sengers, numbering 25 and the crew OF "a,
had desperate experience In trying TO
reach land Three men attempted to swim
through the surf with the lifeline, but fail.
ed. The fourth, however, succeeded, and
attached the hawser to the rocks In favor
able position, so that all were safely landed
after hard struggle. Neither passengers
nor crew saved anything. The vessel is
likely TO become total wreck. as she lies on
Jagged rocks with u big hole in her bottom.
steamer will be sent for the passengers.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-20
THE SULTAN TURNS D|cTATOR.
NAMES HIS TERMS.
The Forte Makes An oficial Reply to the
Powers.

The porte has replied officially to the note
of the powers and declines to agree to an ar.
mistice until the following conditions are
accepted:
The annexation OF Thessalv, an indemnity
OF fl0, 200. 900 Turkish and the abolition o!
the capitulations. The porte proposes that
plenipotentiaries OF the powers should meet
at Phsrsalos to discuss the terms OF peace
and declares that II these conditions are de-
clined the Turkish army will continue to sd-
vance.
The demand for the annexation OF Theesa-
ly Is basel upon the fact that the province
was originally ceded to Greece on the advice
Of the powers with the object Of ending bri.
gandage and Greek incursicns into Ottoman
territory, the porte believing at the time that
the cessation would attain these objects, but
the recent incursions OF Greek bands and the
events Immediately preceding the war have
proved to the contrary. This is the sub
stance Of the reply.
The Ambassadors met to consider the
Porte's answer, which is regarded as raising
an extremely grave issue. II is believed tha,
representations will be made to the sultan
personally TO induce modification OF these
terms. but II is foreseen that this will be very
difficult, owing TO the attitude OF the power
fui old Turk war party.
II the ports should prove obdurate q
European conference IL not improbable,
although at present Russia is opposed to
this. 1t is regarded as quite certain that the
powers will not consent to retrocession OF
Thessaly. Even Germany is believed to be
Tesolute on this point because it would in
volve violation OF the Berlin treaty and i'm
peril the peace ofthe Balkans. Altogether
the reply OF the porte has caused the greatest
surprise. 1t appears that during the discus
sion Of the note from the powers by the
council Of the sultan's ministers. news reach
cd the council that 5000 Greeks had landed
at Palona and were marching to Janina with
forces from Arta. This created bad impress
sion among the ministers.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-20
URUGUAY REVOLT CRUSHED.
Fighting Was Hot ald Deaths 1ssshsd into
Hundreds.

Recent mail advices from Uruguay state
that the revolution has been checked after q
bloody battle at Tres Arbales, In which q
large number Of revolutionis,s were killed
and their leaders driven to the frontier.
At the same time the government has seen
nj to allay public discontens by taking into
the Ministry several leaders who heretofore
have been regarded as leaders in the sedi-
tious movement The Minister Of War. Gen
eral Diaz. gave way for this purpose to
General Perez, who was acting president OF
the committee officially denounced as sedi-
tious and revolutionary. This Is accepted a.
the first step toward u aking terms with the
revolutionists, although strict censorship
OF the press prevents any construction
being placed on the course OF the Govern
ment
The fighting has been bloody, the deaths
reaching into the hundreds. The President
has Issued proclamation congratulating
General Muniz on his last success In dis
persing the revolutionists and dress sword
is to be presented to him. The Government
forces have been reinforced by mobiizng
the National Guard. made up OF 6,000 men,
and large consignments ot arms and ord
nance haye been received from Belgium.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-20
AFRICAN ATROCITIES CONTINUE.
No Effort to Stop tho Awful Barbarity on
the Upper Kongo

A representative of the Associated Press
had an interview with Rev. Mr.. Sjoblom. of
the American Baptist Mission In the Upper
kongo, who has just returned TO London.
lie said
when left in February, matters in the
Upper kongo were "a bad us ever. The
commission which the King OF the Belgians
appointed 10 inquire into the atrocities com
mitted. the victims being natives has had al
most no result The officials are indisposed
10 act on missionary evidence, and only u
few cases OF barbari,y were punished. The
iniQuitous rubber traffic continues. When
the natives are unable 10 obtain rubber the
state troops burn the villages, murder the
natives and cut of their hands. which are
afterwards smoked and sent to the state ofll-
c!als. Parts Of the EquatorsvlIe district are
IN state Of open warfare"
1t is understood that the statements OF the
Bev. Mr. Sjohlom will be made the subject Of
u question in the House Of Commons.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-05-20

A dispatch from Capetown, Africa, says
that th. reply OF the Transvaal government
20 the beligerent note OF JoseIh Chamber
lain. British colonial secretary, insisting
upon observance OF the London convention,
is defiant In tone. 1t insists upon the right
Of the Trausynal TO demand arbitration Of
the questions In dispute and also upon It's
right 10 pass the nliens immigration law,
aud asserts tha, ~ this right Is disputed ar
bitra,ion IL the best means Of arriving at u
settlement OF the question.
Another dispatch from Cnpetown an
nouncps that serious engagement has
taken place In Bechuanaiand. Chief Toto has
been captured and six volunteers have been
killed.