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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-27
LAT Err.

A sod school house at Perry, Okla,
collapsed the 23d, burying % children,
fatally injuring one of them.
James McTaige, a convict in the Au-
burn IN. W state prison, was burned
to death the gath. He had struggled
some naptha into his cell and was
using it for cooking purposes. when an
explosion occurred.
At midnight the 23d, at Minneapolis,
the thermometer registered 80 degrees
below zero, the coolest in several
years.
Fire destroyed house of i'll fame at
Regina, Man., the Cd, and two of the
inmates persisted.
A train on the Pittsburg & Western
railroad became unmanageable, the
23d, and plunged off trestle near Clair
ion, Pa, and killed Engineer Moriarity;
Fireman Beatty and Mail Clerk Capley.
Twelve passengers were bruised and
injured.
At. Lexington, Mo-, the night of the
23d, Martha Lacy, an aged colored
woman, was frozen to death in the
basement of an unused house where
she had gone for protectio. with her
two children.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-27
Proh,bitionists Won't Fuse.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 23.-After q
lengthy discussion the state prohibition
convention Friday afternoon declared
itself as opposed to any negotiations
toward a fusion with the nationaI
prohibitionists, who seeded last sum-
mer at Pittsburgh. The resolution
against fusion was framed by Prof.
Samuel Dickie, of Albion, chairman of
the national committee, and Rev. John
Russell, who is known as the father of
the prohibition party. The platform re-
iterates the Pittsburgh platform, and
asserts that features of the straight-out
party's platform need not debar the ma
tionalists from returning to their
former allegiance. In conclusion, it
points out the difficulties and danger of
fusion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-27
Dnnn Is Senator.

st. Paul, Jan. 25.-H. H. Dunn is de-
clared the senator from the Sixth sem
atorial district, consequently Frank
Day is retired.
This result was reached at Z o'clock
Saturday evening, after the three days
discussion and consideration by the
senate.
In lieu of the usual Saturday adj
journment, the senate spent the whole
day in discussion. Beginning at 10
o'clock in the morning the flow of ora
tory went on until long after the usual
hour of adjournment, only interrupted
by a short recess at noon. There are
plenty of good speakers in the senate,
and some not SO good but they all took
all the time they wanted to air their
views of the political, legal, constitu-
tional and personal aspects of the
Dnnn-Day contest.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-27
FOREIGN.

An earthquake occurred on Kishm
island, IN the Persian gulf, and the loss
of life was enormous.
One of the boilers OF the French
steamer Saghalien exploded while the
vessel was off the Chinese coast and II
persons were killed.
At meeting in London of the men,
bers of the Irish national party in parlia-
ment John Dillon, Nj. z. for East Mayo,
was reelected party leader.
No more bull fights. prize fights or
cock fights will be allowed to take place
in the state of Chihuahua. Mexico.
Several villages were destroyed by an
earthquake in Turkey and many people
persisted.
Edward j. Ivory, alias Bell, of New
York, charged with being dynamiter,
was acquitted in London.
Later advices say that $500 persons
persisted as result of the recent earth
quake on Kisham island in the Persian
gulf.
Nine workmen were shot and killed
by gendar1nes during riot at the roll
ing mills at ANNA, Hungary.
Gen. Weyler left Havana with 10000
men and intended crossing Havana
province and to march through Matan-
Zas towards Santa Clara.
The official report of the labor de-
partment of England shows that dur
ing the IL months ended December 81,
3,76S wage-earners were killed and So.
900 injured.
At cabinet council in Madrid Pre-
nier Canovas declared himself conf
dent of the speedy success of the Span
ish military operations in Cuba.
Capt. Gen. Weyler has ordered the de-
struction of all plantations and build
ings in the province of Havana that
would be likely to prove useful to the
rebels.
The reform scheme for the island of
Cuba has been perfected by the Span
ish government and will soon be made
public.
Sir Isaac Pitman, worldwide known
as the inventor of the stenogra phic
system that bears his name, died IN
London, aged 81 years.
The British steamer Salisbury COL
iided with an unknown steamer near
Illfracombe, England, and - of the crew
of the latter were drowned.
Floods in Spain have caused enormous
damage TO property.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-27
Wants the Death Penalty Extended.

Washington, Jan. 2O.-Some interest
ing facts concerning train-w-ecking
were presented to the judiciary COM
mlttee of the house Tuesday by Repre-
sentative Hubbard, of Missouri, who
has introduced bill to provide the
death penalty for the crime. Mr.. Hub
bard showed that the number of train
"hold-ups" in six years had been 1S3,
IN which 70 persons were killed and So
wounded by shots. The record for 1896
was % hold-ups, in which 80 passengers
and trainmen were killed and many in
jured, four robbers killed and two in
iured. The bill is very severe one and
fixes the death penalty or imprison-
ment for not less than ten years Tor all
"hcld-ups" or attempts at train wreck
inc
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-27


United States sen tors were elected
as follows: Illinois. William E. Mason
trep.); North Carolina, j. c. Pritchar6
(rep.); Connecticut. Orville q. Plat
(rep.).
Mrs. Martha Maria Harris, wife Of
United States Senator Isham &. Harris,
died at her residence in Paris, Tenn.
Robert l.. Taylor was inaugurated as
governor of Tennessee. succeeding Peter
Turney.
Michigan prohibitionists In state con-
vention in Detroit declared against
fusion with the national prohibitionists,
who seeded last summer at Pittsburgh.
Ex-Congressman Edward L. Martin
died at his home in Seaford. DEL, of
heart disease.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-27
THE QUEEN HEARD.
British Parliament Formally Opened with
Customary Speech.

British Parliament Formally Opened with
Customary Speech.
London, Jan. 2U.-1he third session
OF the fourteenth parliament was for
mally opened by royal commission at
two O'Clock Tuesday afternoon. The
function was observed with all cue and
customary ceremony.
The queens speech, which was read
to the house of lords, was in substance
as follows:
my Lords and Gentlemen: NV rela tions
with all the other powers continue to be of
friendly character.
THE appalling massacres which baus
taken place at Constantinople and in other
parts of the Ottoman dominions have called
for the special attention of the powers sig-
natory OF the treaty Of Paris Papers will
be LAID before you showing the considera-
tons which induced the powers to make
the present condition of the Ottoman en-
pire the subject of the special consultation
with their representatives at Constanti-
nopie. The conferences which the six am
oassadors have been instructed to hold
are still proceeding.
My government has discussed with the
united states, acting as a friend of Vene-
zuela, the terms whereunder pending oues-
lohs OF tie disputed frontier between that
repuoilc and our colony of British Gull
''~ 'A"J pS SquitdUly submitted TO arOt-
lratioh ana an arrangement has been ar
rived al with that government which I
interests OF any Of the colonists whose es-
trust VIII effect an adjustment of the con-
troVerSleS without exposing to risks the
tapllshed rights are in the disputed ter
ritory.
1t Is with much qualification thar r
nave concluded treaty for general arbtra-
t1on with the president Of the United States
whereby, trust, all differences which NAV
arise between US may be peacefully adjust
ed nope this arrangement NAV have a
further value in commenting to other now
ers the consideration OF a principle where
by the danger OF war may be notably
abated."
1T Is with much regret and feelings of
the deepest sympathy that I have hea rd
that owing to the failure of the autumn
rains and scarcity famine affects a large
portion of my dominions In India"
After referring to the measures taken TO
mitigate the suffering from famine and
making reference to the bubonic plague
at Bombay. the speech says:
II have directed my government to take
the most stringent measures to eradicate
1t.
The speech concludes with referring to
the proposed bills for relief Of voluntary
schools, employers liza bility, adding to the
efficiency of the military defenses, to es-
tablish an Irish board of agriculture and
various commercial bills. including the ex-
ciusion Of goods manufactured in foreign
prisons. and bill to establish reforma-
tories for inebrates.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-27
Refused Right 10 Keorganize.

Louisville, KY, Jan. 23.-Comptroller
Eckels has appointed Robert H. Court
ney receiver of the suspended German
national bank. Mr.. Eckels urges that a
part of deposits appearing on the banks
books are fictitious. The comptroller
has declined to forward President Nc
knight papers for rcorganiza ton and
SAYS the arrested bank officers shall
have nothing more to do with national
banks. Mr.. Eckeis also said that Nc.
Knight had. been elected president
against his warning.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-27
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Gov. Charles A. Culberson and Lieut..
Gov. George Il. Jester were lnaugurated
at Austin. Tex.
United States senators were elected
as follows: Indiana, Charles w. FAIR
banks trep.); Colorado. Henry Nj. Teller
(fusion); Missouri George q. Vest
(dem.); Arkansas, j. X. Jones (dem.);
North Dakota, Ii. e. Hansbrougb (rep.);
Pennsylvania, Boise Penrose (rep.);
New Hampshire, Jacob Gallinger (rep.);
New York. Thomas Z. Platt (rep.).
Ebe w. Tunnel was inaugurated gov
ernor of Delaware at Dover.
Aunt" Fondren (colored), the oldest
person in New Orleans, died at the age
of 100 years, leaving 10 children and q
total progeny of nearly 700.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-27
COAST DEFENSES.
Resolutions Adopted by the Convention
at Tampa, Fla.

Resolutions Adopted by the Convention
at Tampa, Fla.
Tampa, Fla, Jan. 23.-In the coast
and harbor defense and improvement
convention Friday the committee on
resolutions submitted its report, which
was adopted without debate. The reso-
lutions provide that the convention shall
not submit any suggestions to the gov
eminent looking towards the appro-
priation of any specific sum of money
for the national defense, leaving the
natter entirely to the recommendation
of the proper authority. The army or
ganiZation or Lamont bilP' is fully
endorsed, and an early consideration
of the same bill by congress is urged,
and its passage recommended. An in
crease in the annual appropriation for
the state militia of the United States
and the distribution of the Springfield
rifles turned in by the United States
army among the militia or national
guard of the various states is recon-
mended. Congress is urged to enact
such legislation as will give proper aid
to the naval reserves of our country.
The yearly addition of fighting ships
and torpedo boats to the strength of the
navy is recommended. The attention
of congress is called to the necessity of
immediate protection to the seaboard
of the country.
The convention closed it's session Fri
day. The committee on resolutions fur
Their recommended the organization of
a national defense organization and
that the following gentlemen constitute
the officers of the permanent association
for the first year: President, Gen,
Horace Porter, of New York: secretary,
Col. j. A. Frye, of Massachusetts,; first
vice president, Gen. j. E. Gordon, of
Georgia; second vice president, Gen.
Lew Wallace, of Indiana; third vice
president, Hon. A. X. Mcclure, of Penn
sylvania; fourth vice president, Gen.
X. A. Alger, of Michigan; fifth vice
president, M. fl. De Young, of Califor-
mia; sixth vice president, Gen. William
Miller, of Florida; seventh vice presi-
dent, John C. Popes, Massachusetts. 1t
was also resolved that the next conven-
ton be held at Washington, D. C.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-27
UNABLE TO HELP.
Life-Savers Powerless to Assist
Crew Of Sinking Schooner.
The Vessel Goes TO Pieces on the Long
Island Shore, and Her Crew OF
Nine Persons Lose
Their Lives.

New York, Jan. %. - The schooner
Nahum Chaplin, of Rockland, Me-, was
wrecked near Quoque, l.. l., DUNG the
early morning and the crew of nine men
persisted. The names of the nine VIC
Tins are:
s. E, Arey, captsin. Maiden, Mass.
A u. Davis, first mate. Maiden. Mass.
L. A. Maddox. second mate. Cambridge,
Mass.
John Nieber.
Albert Dove.
r. o. Anderson.
Victor Strachen.
Oscar Oscar.
Antonio Aucyantch.
The residences OF the seamen are not
known. They were shipped IN Bos-
ton last November.
The vessel came ashore during what
is reported to be the severest storm of
the winter. She was first seen on the
outer bar about four o'clock by u patrol
man from the Quoque hte-saving sta
ton. About eight o'clock the vessei
began to break up, parts OF her COM
ing ashore, and in less than four hours
from tine time she struck she went to
pieces, the masts falling into the sea,
carrying the crew, who were clinging to
them, along.
Before the schooner broke up six men
were seen clinglng to the foremost and
rigging and three others to the jibboom.
but owing to the heavy surf and strong
wind the life-saving crew was unable
to launch the lifeboat to render assist
ence. The name of the schooner was
learned from pieces of wreckage which
| were washed up on the beach,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-27

Compiled From Late Dispatches.
CONGRESSIONAL.

Tho Proceedings Of the Second Session.
The army appropriation bill was passed
In the senate on the 18th and the military
academy and the bill making appropria-
tions of $2l. 729 .255 for the legislative. ex-
ecutive and judicial expenses of the gov
eminent for the year ending June 80, 1893.
were reported. The Nicaragua canal bill
was discussed. In executive session the
nomination of David R. Francis, of Mis-
souri, to be secretary of the interior was
confirmed. LIN the house bills were passed
TO prohibit and punish the sale of liquors TO
Indians and to amend the existing patent
laws.
The Nicaragua canal bill was further dis
cussed In the senate on the 18th and the
legislative appropriation bill was also con-
sidered. In the house the whole day was
devoted to the consideration Of private
pension bills and of the 800 on the calen-
dar 50 were disposed of. Bills were intro
duced providing for taking the twelfth CEN
sTs of the United States under the direction
of Carroll ID. Wright, and providing for
the naturalization as United States citizens
OF the Alaskans living on the Annette
islands who can prove five years resi-
dence
The senate on the Goth considered further
the Nicaragua canal bill. The legislative,
executive and judicial appropriation bill
carrying approximately $23.0OO,0O0 was
passed. LIN the house the conference re-
port on the army appropriation bill was
agreed to. The Post-Tucker contested
election case from the Tenth Virginia dis
trict was deba ted. but no action was taken.
In the course of a discussion in the SEN
ate on the 21st of laying electric conGuits
In the Washington streets Senator Hill
IN. W spoke against trusts and monopo-
lies in general. Senator Turpie concluded
his speech against the Nicaragua canal bill.
The credentials of John Edward Addicks.
claiming the vacant seat as senator from
Delaware. were presented. The bill pro-
hibiting the sale Of intoxicating liquors to
Indians was favorably reported. In the
house the contested election case of Yost
versus Tucker from the Tenth Virginia
district, was decided In favor OF Tucker.
bill was introduced embodying the recon-
mendations made by the national irrigation
congress, recently held at Phoenix, A. T.
In the senate on the 22d Senator Turpie
Und) spoke in favor of Cuban indepen-
dence. Senator Hoar (Mass) resented pub
lice interference In the new arbitration
treaty, and a letter was presented from
Mr.. Rodriguez, the minister of the Great
er Republic of Central America" protest
ing against the Nicaragua canal bill. LIN
the house private bills occupied the entire
day and at the evening session several
pension bills were passed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-27
To prevent flag Dissertation.

Albany, N. u, Jan. Ex-senator Grady
introduced bill which is intended to
prevent the Dissertation, mutilation or
improper use of the United States or
state flags. Its introduction was
brought about by the use of the Ameri-
can flag by the republicans during last
falls campaign. The penalty fixed is
u year Imprisonment or fine of $3.50,
or both such imprisonmenta and fine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-27
Oscar Is Gratifed.

Stockholm, Jan. 2O.-The riksdag, or
state assembly, met Tuesday. In the
speech from the throne opening the
session King Oscar referred to the
Anglo-American arbitration treaty and
said he was highly gratifed by his
selection to act in certain contingencies
as umpire in disputes which may arise
between the two nigh contracting pow
orc
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-27
Wins Suit Against Won der Abe.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. 21.-A verdict
for $2,525 was rendered for the plain
tiff in the case of Mark Baldwin against
Chris Won der Abe.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-01-27
DOMESTIC.

United States on the 18th was:
Wheat, 52,459.O00 bushels; corn, 2l .522,-
600 bushels; oats, 13,621.0O0 bushels;
rye, 3,443, 900 bushels; barley, 3,S77 900
bushels.
Mrs. Sarah Dick, the only female ma
tional bank cashier in the United States,
was for the twenty-fourth consecutive
time chosen to that position in the
First national bank of Huntington, Ind
The doors of the German national
bank at Louisville, Ky, were closed
with liabilities of $26O,O0O.
The First national bank of Newport,
KY, closed its doors with liabilities of
100000.
indianapolis Tillie Anderson made Al
miles 10 laps in two hours, which il a
new worlds record.
H. N. Coffin berry, a banker at Garrett,
Ind, charged with forgery and EN-
bezzlement, fell dead from heart dis
ease as the sheriff was about to arrest
him.
Fire destroyed the business portion
Of the village of Statfordville. Conn.
A heavy wlndstorm at Huntington,
Ind, blew the roof off the county in
Urinary and damaged other buildings.
The Minnesota savings bank at St.
Paul suspended payment with liabili-
ties of $23O.COO.
1t is announced authorize lively that
eX-Gov. Long, of Massachusetts, has
been rendered and has accepted the sec
retaryship of the navy in Mr.. McKin-
ley's cabinet.
Arthur Palmer. Of Mamaroneck, a..
Y. during a fit of insanity shot his
mother, his sister Gertrude and his
brother Leonard. and all were in crit
ical condition.
The Nevada Legislature convened in
eighteenth session at Carson.
The Boston stock and grain exchange.
with offices in nearly all the principal
New England cities, has closed Up bust
ness.
Sam Palatka has confessed at At
lanta, Ca, that he caused the great Ca
haba tAla.) bridge disaster. which sent
IS persons to death and wounded a
score more.
A distinct earthquake shock was felt
at Red Hud. I'll.
Hunters on private shooting grounds
near Crown Point, Ind, were fired into
by q Waterman and Theodore Profit,
Frank Kosti Alvin Boutwell, and Charles
Profit were fatally wounded.
The third session of the Fourteenth
parliament OF the Victorian era opened
in London by royal commission with the
usual formality.
S. E. Carothers, aged 81, proprietor
of the National hotel at McKeesport,
Pa, was found drowned in a shallow
well.
Fred A. Kueh, of Arlington, s. D.,
freshman at the University of Wiscon-
sin in Madison, was drowned while ice
boating on Lake Mendoza.
Rev. Thomas j. Conaty. ID. D., was in
stalled as rector of the Catholic Univer-
sity of America in Washington.
North and east Texas had their first
snow of the present winter and the fall
was the heaviest for years.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
"THE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL"
Letters From Our Readers on Topics Of Current
Interest
President Jordan's Views on State Duties.

Editor The San frao Call Before make some deductions @ from the
permit communication stated that % verbal
oflnac
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The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19
JUDGE MORROW.

The appointment of Judge Morrow to
fill the vacancy in the United States Cir
cult Court caused by the retirement of
Judge McKenna is not a surprise to the
people OF California, inasmuch as it
was confidently predicted by our
Washington correspondent three weeks
ago, but is none the less crafty
ing. While the appointment was ex-
pected, it is pleasant to have it made so
as to have an end 10 all uncertainty. The
President has once more shown the excel
| lence OF his judgment in the selection of
men to fill high positions By the choice of
one who is so well fitted for the Office that
the appointment will be greeted with sp-
proval by men Of all parties.
The Hon. William W. Morrow came
to this coast while yet a boy and has
been identified with it since the far
off times before the war. He has served
the people of California in many ways
and always with fidelity and distin ction.
His legal learning has given him rank
with the foremost iurists of the country,
his career in Congress attested his deyo-
tion to the public welfare and his sagacity
as legislator, while his record since he
has been on the bench is one which has
confirmed public confidence in his judicial
impartiality and his conscientious regard
for the rights and interests of every liti-
giant who comes before him.
The appointment of JUICE Morrow is in
the fullest sense a response TO the ex-
pressed wishes of the people of California.
His selection was urged upon the Presi-
dent by the California delegation in
Congress, by the Bar Association of San
Francisco. by the Cham ber of Commerce,
and by every influential organization or
body OF citizens among US. He enters
upon his office therefore as the choice of
his fellow citizens as well as of the Presi-
dent, and has the satisfaction of knowing g
that the popular appreciation of his past
services is the basis on which rests public
confidence in his ability to fill with honor
to himself and with benefit to his coun-
trymen the higher Office to which he has
now been called.
The San Francisco call., 1897-05-19

maintaining the existing order. The other
class believes that the law OF evolution
and development has not yet ceased TO
exert its force among men, and conse.
quently that what was right yesterday
may not be right to-day. This latter
class admits that Spanish government in
Cuba may have been good in times past,
but cites the existing war and struggle in
that country MS a conclusive proof that it
Is no longer good either for Spain or for
the Cubans. This class advocates freed ON
and liberty in order that the law of de-
velopment may have room for growth.
1t is to this class that the term jingo has
been applied. 1t must accept the name
since in our time language is free. but it
will not accept the definition given it by
hidebound conservatives of the Yelling
ton type. 1t believes that right can be
done without war, but all the same it
would not shrink from war in the per-
formance of duty if that alternative
should be imposed upon it.