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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-16
ELIZABETH CRADDOCK
and her Infant Child
July Is, 1916

There was a lilac bush in full bios
som on the grave, and beside it lay a
worn Book of Common Prayer, open at
the burial service.
you're a good man, Muster
Reckitt," said Craddock, slowly. you
you understand. I loved henry
'Lizabeth-an' 40 years don't make no
difference. I've come here every Sun
day these 40 years, and read them
same words over her, an l can't yet
say that prayer bout thankin' God it
hev pleased Him to take her
"This is the Prayer Book we read
together the night before we was mar
ried. That's why I don't come to
church. I come where she is, an
Godll understand, an not be hard on
me. You'll keep my secret-eh?"
For answer the curate took Grad
docks rough hand in his. GOD bless
you, Craddock," he said softly. He
picked up the Prayer Book, and read
the prayer for all sorts and conditions
of men, laying special emphasis on the
words, "those who are in any ways
afflicted or distressed in mind, body or
estate; that it may please Thee to COM
fort and relieve them, giving them pa
thence under their sufferings, and a
happy issue out of all their Affections"
The lark sang overhead, and the
sound of the sea and the fragrance of
the lilac mingled in the spring wind.
Craddock stood with bowed head, and
felt for one hushed instant the pas
sage of an angel Of peace upon the
air.
Editors Note-This story is taken from
William J. Dawson's volume of short
stories, entitled Thro' Lattice Windows.
Published by the Doubleday & Mcclure
Company, New YorS
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-16
TRAVELS OF COINS.
Some Old Pieces Could Tell Remark
able Stories of Their Wan
behring's.

eff an old coin could only talk what
strange adventures it might tell, re-
marked a Canal street druggist, twirl-
ing silver piece he had just received
from a Gust omer. "Now, this half dol-
lar was coined in 1913, the year the
great gold craze began in California,
and 1 should say by its looks that it
has been in pretty constant circula.
ton ever since. Think what volume
of trade that represents. If it pur-
chased its face value only once day,
which is certainly modest estimate,
il has done well on to $4,000 worth
of business in the half century it has
been going the rounds. That's quite
q record, isn't it? And I dare say that
curious things have happened to it in
it's journeyings. 1t has been borrowed
and stolen and lost and lent; it has
been boarded by misers and squan-
dered by prodigals, and who knows
how often it has been the last coin
in the pocket of a suicide? 1t must
have lain on gaming tables and rat
tied in church boxes and held down the
eyelids of the dead. There is no tell
ing in what far countries it has trav-
eled, and what fantastic foreign things
it may have bought. Inever finger one
of these old coins without certain
sense of awe and an inclination to
stop, no matter how busy [ may be-,
and do little day dreaming over its
history"
Gall that reminds me-" said a gen.
tleman who had listened to the drug
gist's homily, "of queer experiment
I made years ago. l was specializing
one day on the possible wanderings of
coins, and just to test the matter l
had small steel punch made with my
initials cut in the end. BY bringing it
down sharply on a coin l could leave
the letters indented on the surface.
Well, for long time-over a year.
in fact--I stamped every scrap of hard
money I got hold of-nickels, pennies
and all. I suppose at the very lowest
estimate / turned adrift 400 or 500 sep
arate pieces wearing my sign manual,
meanwhile keeping my eyes open for
the return OF any of the wanderers.
1t was ill 1851 or 1882 that I began work
with the die, and in all these interven-
ing years 1 have never yet received
coin bearing my stamp. Looking for
the initials has become such habit
with me that I do it instinctively al
most every time receive any change.
Several years ago l was cashier in
a good-sized retail house here, and
handled great many fractional coins.
Hundreds of them had been marked,
but none had my particular stamp.
This certainly shows how widely
money becomes scattered. A young
friend Of mine tried the same expert
ment, and after considerable lapse
of time found one of his coins in some
change given him in store in New
York. He had ring put in the piece
and wears it on his watch chain."-
n Times-Dpmocrsf
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-16
She Had Her Fears.

Chappie-I was all broke up over
that little girl at one time.
She-Are you sure you didn't lose
some of the pieces?-Puck.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-16
Horses of a Famous Regiment.

The horses of the rough riders"
sold for $31,070, little less than hall
what they cost.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-16
IgIy5l;}3s CURED

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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26
A PHILIPPINE CYCLONE.
Daring Exploration of the Crater of
Tael by DIR. Kane.

Prof. Charles W. Shields writes OF
"The Arctic Monument Named for
Tennyson by DR.. Kane and inciden-
tally gives sketch OF the latter in the
August Century. Prof. Shields says
1t was at Luzon, the largest of the
Philippine islands, that this adventur-
Gus spirit, though under a scientific
impulse, passed the limits OF prudence
In his far-famed exploration OF the
crater OF Tael, volcano on the Pacific
coast OF the island. in region in
habited only by savages Crossing
over to the capital city OF the island
during one OF the long delays Of Chi
nese diplomacy, he procured an escort
OF natives from the archbishop OF Ma
Mia, and, In company, with his friend,
Baron Loe, relative of Metternich's 8,
penetrated the country to the asphaltic
lake In which the island volcano is
situated. The gentlemen at first de-
scended together until they reached
precipice oyerhanging the cavernous
gulf Of the crater, when the baron saw
further progress to be impossible. But
the doctor, in spite OF the remon-
strances OF the whole party. insisted
upon being lowered over the ledge by
means Of a rope made OF bamboos.
and held in the hands OF the natives.
under the barons directions. until he
reached the bottom two hundred feet
below. Loosing himself from the cord.
he forced his way downward through
the sulphurous yapors. dipped his
specimen bottle into its waters. re-
turned to the rope, several times
stumbling, almost stified, with the
one of his boots charred almost to
coal, he succeeded in again fastening
himself, and was hauled UP by his
assistants. and received into their
hands. exhausted and almost insen-
sible. Remedies brought from the
neighboring hermitage were applied,
and he was so far restored that they
could proceed on their journey. But
rumors spread before them among the
pIgmy savages on the island of the pro-
fame invasion that had been made into
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26

was too dark for Cook, who began tc
demur. About this time pistol shots
were fred all around and near by
Roser fell as il dead. while Cook made
haste TO get away. After going several
squares and in his haste leaving Roser
on the field Of battle, Cook caught a
street car and came back to the city
The jokers soon joined him and efforts
were made to impress him that Roser
had been seriously wounded, but Cook
had caught on" ere this and though
somewhat discounted, took the whole
matter good-naturedly. = Henderson
(Ky.) Journal.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26
ACUINALDO'S AMBITION.
It Knows No Bounds and Like as Not He Will
Insist On Ruling the Philip
pine Islands.

The most perpicxing question OF the
war with Spain "a yet to be met. This
y the disposition OF the Philippine Is
lands and incidentally the disposition
Of Aguinaido and his bands OF insur-
gents That the leader OF the insur-
gsnts has been playing fast and loose
with Dewey since his return to Manila
on the Olympia has been fully demon
strated upon several occasions. and II
ID fact that for the past three weeks
be has been the chief cause OF concern
70 both Admiral Dewey and Gen. Mer-
rift. They have prepared themselves
for any trickery on the part OF Aguin-
aldo and have been keeping a close
watch upon him, In consequence OF
which he had been so far kept in check.
But how long will he remain passive?
His declaration appointing himself die
tAtor WAS not received by Admiral
Dewey with the enthusiasm that the
insurgent leader hoped for. In fact. he
was rather put out by the way the ad
miral took II. Since his declaration
he has been getting his forces together
and now has several thousand men
armed with Mauser and Remington
riEse. together with several hundred
thousand rounds OF ammunition.
His forces are now at the very doors
OF Manila and daily and nightly the
roar OF field artillery and magazine
rifles may be heard from the suburbs
OF the city. So resolute has been the
steady advance that the water supply
IL now In the hands Of the rebels. who
ut any moment have the power to leave
the garrison and the civilian popula-
tion without water. Agulnaldo is no
fool. He knew he must get his arms
from the Americans. After securing
them he dropped his mask and became
openly insoient. While he has kept
up friendly front he has issued secret
orders to his men not to permit the
Americans to secure necessary horses
or other equipments.
Aguinaldo. who looks like Japan
csc. has been the cause OF more trou-
BILE to Spain than probably any other
OF her subjects At one time there
was an offer OF $25 900 for him dead or
alive. Although but 26 years OF age.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26
Making Him Acquainted.

Mr.. Edward A. Cook has lived in
Henderson for several months past
He has made many friends, but some
seemed to think that he had not re-
ceived the proper degree of introduc-
tion to the merry side OF life So sew
eral Of them, led by some of his next
door neighbors-Messrs. Roser, Able,
Levi, Clay and others-indicted him a
missive as from lady friend, asking
that he compliment her with a basket
Of fruit. In the generosity of his heart
Cook sent the fruit, which was appro-
priated by the cruel jokers. A tender
missive from the same jokers induced
Cook to accept Roser as his escort to
the fair grounds last night. Arriving
there they entered the grounds, but Il
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26

the mysteries Of the Tael, and an
was only dispersed by one or two pistol
shots and the timely arrival of the
padres. The trophies of the expedi-
ton were some valuable mineral speci-
ments, bottle of sulphur water. Sc
rles of graphic views from recollection.
In his sketch book. and written de-
scription Of the volcano by one OF the
friars. which after many wanderings
was put in his hands as he sat at the
home dinner-table twelve years after
wards.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26

chairs. an old grand piano several feet
taller than the modern make, and a
large hat rack of fanciful design. The
only signs OF war are the ends OF
sword chains that peeped through holes
In the Bingham coats OF the officers in
attendance. and a metallic standard
holder that leaned against the hat rack.
The court OF the dictator Is not impress
sive. A chamberlain was Identified as
boatman, and there were other
touches OF opera bouffe. Aguinaldo's
present concern Is the defeat OF Angus
Il and he will not discuss the future OF
the islands. Aguinaldo seems to pos
sess real ability but none OF his fol-
lowers shine In the estimate OF the Am
orleans here. They are OF u rather low
order rs rule. and generally ignorant
and illiterate and Aguinaldo himself
has not completely proved his strength
and character.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26

his life has been one OF daring and
desperate deeds.
He was the leader In the last rebel
lion. but terms were finally made With
the Spaniards by which AEuinaldo and
his chief followers we're paid an indem-
nifty OF 100000 ON their leaving the
ISLANDS forever. All the insurgents
imprisoned got their freedom. and re-
forms were granted for which the ma
tivex had asked
Aguinsldo. with his companions, ex-
ecuted bis part OF the agreement by
leaving the Philippines. but the Span
isrds paid only part OF the indemnity
and peyer carried out the promised re-
forms. Their chief object seemed TO
be to get rid OF Aguinaido. When.
therefore Admiral Dewey destroyed the
Spanish squadron and biockaded Ma
Mia, Gen. Asuinaldo reported nrst TO
thu A@sricau Consul General Pratt.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26

That Gen. Merritt fully realizes
the situation In Manila is best told in
his own dispatches to the home gov
eminent. in the last OF which he su&-
gested that his forces be increased to
$4,000. With this force he will be In
q position to meet any emergency. In
the meantime the 10000 troops under
him are camped under the protection
OF Admiral Dewey's fleet. Until con-
fdent OF his force Gen. Merritt will
probably make no move. But II at
tackled or forced to attack Aguinaldo's
forces there will be inauguarated a
campaign the end OF which no one can
foresee.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26

at Singapore, and later to Consul Cen
eral Wildman, 1T Hong Kong.
An agreement was soon reached by
which he was permitted to go to the
Philippines Upon his arrival he first
submitted his plans and wishes to
Admiral Dewey and then proceeded to
organize his forces for active opera
lions. With the ammunition found in
the arsenal. arms secured from other
places and few small field pieces, he
put several thousand men upon the
tracks OF the Spaniards.
His scheme is to form republic,
with himself as president, and in this
he tried to secure Admiral Dewey's
support. But, although the Americans
have received the insurgent leader
kindly, gave him two modern field
pieces. 900 rifles and plenty Of ammuni-
ton, Dewey has proved himself too
subtle diplomat to commit either
himself or the government to any wild
scheme. Fancy a republic OF some
5000. 900 people, of whom one-half are
sayages, and the rest, not more than
about $4,000 excepted, with such civil
ization al Spain chose to impart. OF
these 100000 not more than per
cent can read. The Spaniards and
Filipinos-that Is. natives OF the Phil
ippines OF Spanish parents -number,
perhaps, 100000. To establish a re-
publican form OF government under
these conditions would mean to plunge
them at once into barbarism.
And yet this is what Aguinaldo is
lighting for and which may cause a
clash OF arms between him and the
United States forces. II they do come
together. however. the insurgent leader
will quickly learn that the methods OF
the United States troops are different
from the Spaniards and may soon find
himself with his arms tied before a
firing squad
He has established himself In fine
house at Cavlte, where. surrounded by
his officers, he conducts the campaign
against the Spaniards.
He has modern desk, backed by
huge bevel-edged mirror, a couple OF
large iron strong boxes for the dicta-
torial treasury an abundance OF easy
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26
a NEoHo.s PRIVATE .cons.
Attended to His Share OF spsniards Ne
fore Being Wounded.

Iorc bein8 Woundsd.
Wandering about the post In suit
OF pink pajamas Is a Titanic negro,
six feet tall and of like proportions,
says Fort Monroe correspondent Of
the Chicago Record. His name is
Americas Jackson, and he is a private
in the Tenth regular cavalry. This
Buffalo, as the colored soldiers of
the army are Familiarity called, sought
the bubble reputation at the cannons
mouth" at Ell Caney, and single hand
ed succeeded in overcoming a squad OF
the enemy and capturing a six-pound
rapid-fire gun, shot three Spaniards
and knocked four senseless with the
butt of his carbine and the rest ran
away In terror. Johnson was twice
wounded, one ball passing through his
left shoulder and another through his
left leg, but neither remained in his
body and no bones were broken. He
speaks Of his wounds CONTEMPORARY
as pin holes" They are healing rap
idly and he will soon be able to re-
turn to his home in Texas and receive
the honors due the brave He has al
ready received a great deal, and l
grieve to relate that glory and adj
miration are confusing Johnson's mem
DRY. He is becoming somewhat in
accurate and Inconsistent in his state
ments. He sits all day long under
the shade of tree in his pink pa
jamas, like the sultan of Senegambia
and relates the story of his achieve
ments over and over again to throngs
of colored people and struggling
whites, who stand with both their ears
and mouths open, paralyzed with awe.
Like the editors of the yellow journals,
Mr.. Johnson has discovered that the
public taste demands something hot
and bloody, and he does his best to
crafty that craving. BY the time he
gets to Texas Johnson will have cap
tured an entire battery, perhaps cap.
tured MORO itself.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26

That" said Maud. as the distin-
guished stranger entered the room. is
the Victoria Cross rs it?" inquired
Mamie. In a tone of great interest.
How many century runs must you
make 70 get one7"--W Washington Star.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26
berlin. Bird Catcher.

Berlin pays salary to profession.
al bird catcher. who keeps scientific
institutions supplied with birds, nests
and eggs. He is the only man in the
empire permitted TO do so.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26
Whsat 20 Cent? 3 BushsL

How to grow wheat with big profit At 70
cents and samples of Balzer's Rcd Cross 80
Bushels per scre) Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats,
Clovers, etc, with Farm Seed Catalogue
for cents postage. JOHN A. 6ALZER
SEED CO., La Crosse, Wis. w.n.u-
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26

For . perfect complexion and q clear
healthy skin, use COSMO BUITERAlLK
SOAP. Sold every whore.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26

Twenty-Five per cent Of the shares in
American railways are owned In England.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26

Our daily output of powder is $1,000 tons
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26

''ToE-GUM +" CURES coRNS
Or money back. lie 1t all druggists.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-08-26

In Portugal married women retain their
maiden names.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-18
THE DAY IN STOCKS.
GAINS MADE WE'RE FOR THE MOST
PART ONLY FRACTIONAL.
Disduieting Reports from Key West
Had Temporary Effcct-Bond
Market Closed strong.

New York, February 1.-THE most import
ant feature in connection with the days stock
market was that the heavy liquidation OF YES
terday was not resumed There was agrees.
I've pressure by the bears at times. but thov
fetrained from leaving their contracts open
ana their covering before the close brought
prices back e near the high level of the day.
Gains We're fractional for the most part. hut
extended to point in some cases.
Quotations received this morning from Lon
aon show liquidation OF Americans, but thar
simply meant that the declines were not fully
reached yesterday afternoon to meet tho d.
ciines here. Buying in London, which served
70 sustain prices. was on cables from Nav
YORK and covering OF shorts put out In this
market.
me opening here was at or above the Lon
aon parity but prices yielded Immediately AZ
'er the opening on liquidating sales through
commission houses. Support was fcrthecn.nr
Ds'ofe taey fell to last nights close, and tho
market rallied but fell 10 the lowest baforo
noon on the disluieting reports emanatins
from Key West that evidence had beep Az.
so.ieu 70 snow that the Maine had been de-
saoseu oy torpedo explosion from outside
'ne SNIP The selling on this report was oui,s
...s. ana me level Of prices was carried sub.
s s,,n,y below last nights close. but ,ho
w ayseYaent rally indicated that these sales
their position. 'S'e MY sure OF
do,h, nnys' me whole days market reflected =
uiat,yn frame Of mind on the present spec.
waiting p poIisy ana deposition 70 pursue
nuraingtcn dividend rate and The Ina, s,e ene
,hs i,r .ne purchase OF the Kansas Pacific hw
Which n ~as pss sI,n reosssnl.on eonmiies.
!. sns speoulati, market was rejected n ns
'T Th q intense dullpess during The dsy' W.
natrv p s,,t markst showed weakness. il syn.
49, "NA sus midday break In stocks, but
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-18
t'oFE'EE.

New York. February l7.--cohee4--t)ptiopr
opened NJ unchanged prices. ruled quiet. with
inward tendency, closed steady, with prices
Soo. spot--ouiet; no. :. e,s: No. Z jobbing.
On mid. steady cordoga 7,.Si5. Totai
warehouse deliveries from the United states,
York stock today, GAS, AS, United states stoek
sfisiS aiioat for the United States. aSsooo'
total visible for the United States, i,1iG, sas
against $50 last year aud iss isO in 1886
higher: sales, 1900.
Santos, February l7.~rCofec-Firm. soos
average Santos, 500 refs per 100 hiius. re.
ceipts, 1000; stock, SCI 600
Hamburg. February observation-disclosures u
pfg lower. sales, 1000 y
Rio. February i7.--coffee--st Steady. Ma =
Rio s,7a rris per 100 kiius; exchange. 4 81 sea.
receipts, 1900; cleared for III, llnired s,a,s.'
1000: Europe, 6O0Q. stock. ani 600 -, ',asess
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-18
COMMERCIAL BRIEFS.

Lcndon -Consols for money n2x: for ~
account 112a. Mexican ordinary 23X; Mexl.s
per ounce; money 2ieG2N per cent: rate q
discount In the open market for short buh
ga. TO- three months bills 2ss per cent M
Paris-Three per cent rentes 1881 2ltc ~
the account.
shares including Sugar 81, 1858, Burlington y.
$50. Northern Pacific preferred 1873. st Pau
Sc 100
Kansas City-Reccipts- $4,000, CO..!
HOO, oats 10000. Shipments-Whcat 2LsN
corn $780, oats 1000.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-18
Indcncu.,,nt r,oNcc ,dr,

\ recent San Francisco dispatch says. In
reference to The report which was brought
sicrr nom Valparaiso. chtic, by steamer, sud
which WAS sent 10 The state department by
sMniser Wilson, details have long been
1 Nlown here about Tho negotiations pending
apet*sen eotiee men in chilo and vesseR
! Several coffee importing firms have been I'M
/. able TO get coffee brought from Central Afnsr-
/. can ports except when II suited the managers
~ the Poetic Msii, Coffee intended Tor tba
I 'scinr coast and other points west OF Chicago
s1as been s'ibordipated to vaIsueB Tor Eslrope
Z inn New York via tho Pan-Amoric;ir railroad
hpNfsii owners protested they were told that
Eshiprlents would be taken when couyanlent.
Following this came protests from Mexican
shippers,
II Aduto Canal. Costa Ricap consui wrote 10
j. Frtsttnt plag asking him 10 AiIbsdiEe
Chilean line, He received a favorable reply
md other Central American consus did like
! sSsc. while n number OF California merchants
lSili subscribe ssp0oo yearly TO aid tho linr
irhr schedule Of The run will be from valpa-
fiaiso, touching at Peruvian, Central American
gand Mexican ports, San Francisco. caiijpg ut
San Diego, where coffcr and oiiicrfcareoes for
points east vii; be- taken by the Santa Fe
tscad. Tho development OF the trade cf the
s'acifn coast aud of the west coast os South
America will necessarily follow. II Is prob
sible that the old firm OF CJstle bros. agents
III the line. VIII control biz coffee trade.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-18

spots closed With demand fair aud pr,c.s
UNCHANGED; ssles 5000. Of which ;SoO were