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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02

To show the manner in which silk is
adulteraCed, an English chemist re-
Gently analysed piece of silk with the
following results: Real silk, %; water,
IL; ash (mostly tin oxide and silica),
1880; organic matter, not silk, 40.
Such silk becomes shabby in few
weeks, but so rapid are the changes of
fashion that it is said to be preferred
by MANY purchasers
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02

THE ministry of finance in France
recently instituted an inquiry to learn
the amount of gold in circulation. 1t
has ascertained that there is $500, 900.
900 worth bearing the French stamp in
circulation. 1t is claimed that this is a
record amount. 1t is stated that the
United States has $72O, 900, 900, Ger
many $3.50, 900, 900, and Great Britain
and Russia 5000, 900, 900 each
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02

ANOTHER Roman villa has been dug
up at Boscoreale, on the slopes of We
suvius, near Pompeii, where the great
find of silver ornaments was made two
years ago. The walls are covered with
beautiful frescoes, chiefly landscapes
and marines. One represents bridge
over a river, with an angler fishing
with line. Four wine jars were in
the cellar and seven skeletons have
been found in the excavation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02

are simply amazed and indignant at the
idea that Spain would ever consent to
sell Cuba. The suggestion would ex-
pose the monarchy to an irresistible
movement of popular feeling, shared by
the army and navy. From financiers
viewpoint it is equally impossible, be-
cause the price suggested would not
half cover the Cuban debt, which is al
most entirely held by Spaniards.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02
Presbytertan. Celebrate.

Trenton, N. j., Feb. 25.-The two hun
dred and fiftieth anniversary of the
adoption of the Westminster confession
of faith was celebrated by the presby-
terry of New Brunswick in the First
Presbyterian church, of this city,
Thursday. Addresses were made by
Rev. DR.. Patton, president of Princeton
university, and others.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02
CHARLES SMITH, state coachman fol

CHARLES SMITH. state coachman for
Queen Victoria, who recently died,
during his long service drove the prin-
cess of Wales when she came over from
Denmark to London for her wedding,
the Empress Frederick when she was
married, the king of the Belgians, the
sultan of Turkey and other monarchs.
He was the recipient of medal from
the queen for faithful service, and she
has visited him at the quiet little villa
in which he lived since his retirement.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02
Judre EIliott Anthony Dead.

Chicago, Feb. 25.-Ex-Judge Elliott
Anthony died at his home, 225 Hamilton
street, Evanston, at one o'clock p. M.
Thursday. Mr. Anthony was known as
one of the founders of the republican
party in Illinois, as he was also OF the
Chicago public library and the Chicago
law institute. He had been resident
OF this city As years.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02
Daughters of the Revolution.

Washington, Feb. 25.-The election of
officers of the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution assembled in congress
here, was not finished Thursday night.
The vice presidents-general and his
torian-general remain to be elected.
Mrs. Daniel Manning was elected presi-
dent-general, she receiving 396 votes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02

AS result of a special trip to Flori-
da and investigation of its agricultural
resources secretary of agriculture Will
son is reported as expressing the opin-
ion that straight farming will be of
more value to the people than the rails
ing of tobacco, sugar cane, vegetables,
etc., and that the staple industries of
the state would be dairying, cattle rails
ing, sheep raising, bacon hog raising.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02
UNITED STATES FLEET IN TORTUGAS BAY.

ready for shipment. Barring adverse
political conditions, it is believed here
that the fall in New York exchange and
the demand for gold will be quite tenn
porary, but of course it is recognized
that any outbreak of war would prob
ably mean heavy drain of gold to New
York.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02
Cruiser Minneapolis rIoated.

Philadelphia, Feb. 25.-The United
States cruiser Minneapolis was success
fully foated out of the dry dock at the
League Island navy yard at high tide
Thursday afternoon. The floating OF
the cruiser was witnessed by nearly
1000 people.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02
KILLED Her Father.

Nebraska City, Neb., Feb. 24.-Mary
Kuwitzky. II years old, while her father
was asleep at an early hour Wednesday
morning, blew his head off with shot
gun. The father had come home drunk
the night before and chased the fam
lily out of the house with butcher
knife and threatened to kill them.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02

London, Feb. 26.-The Paris CORE
spondent of the Times says: Certain
correspondents of foreign newspapers
have been warned that it is advisable
for them to leave France.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02
Promoted.

New York, Feb. 25.-Francis M.
Bunce, commandant. of the navy yard
here, has received from Washington his
as rear admiral. His OIL
cial rank up to Thursday was that OF
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02

the country" and warns the nation
against the ''hypocritical Yankee policy
which really aims at the independence
of Cuba"
The Paix frankly declares that Cuban
independence is imminent.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02

AT the birth of a Japanese baby q
tree is planted which must remain un-
touched till the marriage of the child.
When that hour arrives the tree is cut
down and a skilled cabinetmaker
transforms the wood into furniture,
which is always cherished by the
young couple as the most beautiful of
the ornaments in the house
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02
Gold Imports.

New York, Feb. 26. = The Evening
Posts London correspondent cables as
follows: There is strong demand for
gold for New York here and in Paris.
More than e 100000 has been bought al
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02

lished his charges against the conduct
of the Esterhazy court-martial, was
condemned to four months imprison-
ment and to pay 5000 francs fine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02

so absolutely false and ridiculous that 1t
could only have originated in the minds
of those persons anxious to incite the evil
passions of both nations for their own mis-
cradle ends. 1 consider the very sugges-
ton of such thing an insult to Spain.
The yizcnya Sails.
New York, Feb. 26.-The Spanish
cruiser Vizcaya, after spending week
in this port on friendly visit to the
United States, got up anchor at lao
o'clock Friday afternoon and started to
sea. Her destination is Havana. There
were no ceremonies or incidents OF any
kind connected with the vessels depar-
ture. The naval tug Nina and the police
boat Patrol accompanied the ship as far
as Fort Wadsworth, when they saluted
and went about. The loud and deep
steam whistle of the Vizcaya gave them
three long blasts-the marine farewell.
Forts Tompkins and Wadsworth soon
were left astern, and when the ship en-
tered the tortuous main channel-at
times at full speed, then at half speed,
again stopping-Pilot Lockman took
no chance. He keenly felt his response
bility. When the vessel left her an
chorage, her flags were at half mast
for the Maine and a guard of the ma
rine infantry were drawn up in double
files aft. They were in full service uni
form. Once well outside the Hook,
more than a marine league from the
shore, the flags were hoisted home. But
the guard stood steady. Officers in uni
form paced the deck.
The Wreck Sinking.
Havana, Feb. 26.-The wreck of the
Maine is slowly but surely sinking into
the mud. Before the hull could be
raised it would be necessary to move
the guns and deck debris. For lack OF
proper appliances practically nothing
in this line has been accomplished.
Late Friday the paymaster's safe, with
$22, 500 and his papers, was taken from
the wreck.
Administrators Policy Unchanged.
Washington, Feb. 26.-In spite of the
stories that come from unofficial
sources in Havana as to sensational de-
yelopments in connection with the work
of the divers in the Names hull, the
administration remains firm in its
statement that there is no credible EVIL
dence one way or the other as to the
cause of the disaster, and holds to It's
purpose to await the conclusions OF the
investigation now making by the court
of inquiry.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02
Onnose Sale of Cuba.

London, Feb. 25.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Standard says: Span
ish statesmen of every shade of opinion
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02

completed 1t is considered the strongest
magazine on any United States fortifica-
tiOn'
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-03-02

so absolutely false and ridiculous that 1t
could only have originated in the minds
of those persons anxious to incite the evil
passions of both nations for their own mis-
cradle ends. / consider the very sugges-
ton of such thing an insult to Spain.
The silver star., 1898-02-03
a Solar Engine.

A solar engine has just been COM
pleted In Boston, which will be tried
for the purpose of generating power
for pumping in Arizona or New Mexi-
co in IA couple of months. This engine
is In the form of half barrel, with
framework of iron, 15x15 feet. with
coating of mirrors on the inside. These
mirrors concentrate the rays of the sun
upon copper boiler, covered by thin
class, fifteen feet four inches long and
eight inches In diameter. The base of
the mirror frame Is on Il cog wheel that
runs OH roller bearings. Is TO be con-
nected with powerful clock work,
which will turn the machine so MS to
keep the mirrors directly opposite the
sun during the day. This engine Is ex-
pected to generate power enough to
run n five-hOrse compound condensing
engine placed in n shed near by.
The silver star., 1898-02-03

nrst layer has the grain running from
rlgnt to left; the second layer has the
gram running up and down, and the
tnird and fourth diagonally, cross.
Wise and every other direction. The
result Is that the ''built-up" board can
neither crack, split, warp nor twist
Moreover, 1t is lighter than nny solid
hardwood board, more flexible and,
durable. anu
This "bnilt-up'' idea of wood orip,.
mated In the shops of America. and r.
mas been worked here more generallv
than abroad, although all of the Euro
pean factories now avail themselves
OF the system. 1t is really the old
idea of veneering improved and deyel.
oped. 1t was first discovered and en-
pioyed in the manufacture of the old
three-ply chair and car seats. The re-
markable durability, strength and fIex-
ibility Of these seats were apparent Mt
once, and they have been in vogue
ever since. They were made by &C.
mentlng together three thin yeneers of
some strong wood, such as maple. ash
or oak, with the grains running in on
posite directions. The amount Of
strain these wooden seats would stand
was beyond belief.
The silver star., 1898-02-03
BETTER THAN A SILVER NINE.

The editor estimates that the In.
crease in yields had by the American
farmer by planting Salzer's Potatoes
and new creations in Wheat, Oats.
Corn, Rye, Grasses and Clovers the
past year amounted in round numbers
to $5O,O00,0O0. The reason of this is
Salzer's farm and vegetable seeds are
bred up to big yields. Salzer is the
largest grower of grasses, clovers and
farm seeds in the world: 100000 bar
rels potatoes. $1.5O barrel and up.
just Send This Notice with 10 Cents
to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse.
Wis, and get their great catalogue and
IL packages farm seeds, positively
worth $40, to get a start with. w.n.g
The silver star., 1898-02-03
y. and o. Pre,Idents.

Ine recent annual meeting of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company,
which was its seventy y-first, brings to
mind the fact that the b. & o. has had
ten presidents in seventy-one years
as follows: Philip E. Thomas.
Louis McLane, Thomas Swan, WILL
lam c. Harrison, Chauncey Brooks.
John w. Garrett. Robert Gar
rett. Samuel Spencer, Charles f. May
er and John X. Cowen. The line was
put In operation to Harper's Ferry in
1884, was built to Winchester, Va, in
1886. and to Strasburg in 1870. West
ward 1t went to Cumberland in Novem-
ber. 1912. and on to Wheeling. w. Va.
by Jan. 1. 1853. The Parkersburg
branch from Grafton to Parkersburg
was opened May 1. 1857. 1t is the only
great railroad company that is being
operated under its original name and
charter.
The silver star., 1898-02-03
NOVEL TRADING.
Arcols Man who Exchanged Sandwiches
for y Horse.

Arcols Man Who Exchanged Sandwiches
for = Horse.
Frank Devore of Arcola, ILL.,, was the
owner Of a horse. wagon and harness
which he had used for doing odd jobs
OF hauling, says the St. Louis Post
Dispatch. A few nights ago Devore
drove the rig up in front of John Sheas :
restaurant on North Oak street. Shea
came out and jokingly bantered Devore
for trade or offered to purchase the
outfit outright. providing a satisfactory
agreement could be reached. Devore
asked Shea to make him an offer, which
he did. Il will give you five ham
sandwiches Off my lunch counter for
the OUTFIT" said Shea. Its a trade. .
was Dev0re's laconic rejoinder, and the
property was exchanged. During the
night the horse got loose. broke into
the corn bin and ate more than his
cash value. putting corn at 20 cents.
The next morning Shea became sick OF
his bargain. sent for Devore. and of
fered him 25 cents to take the animal
OF his hands. Devore was conde-
scending and took the horse and wag-
on and 25 cents. Shortly afterward nc
drove the outfit around on Main stree,
and disposed Of II to a peddler for one
dollar.
The silver star., 1898-02-03
.Hartirol,eu purnh..ea ).

1t is better, l think. to give them
away than to sell them. Those that
have tried to sell clothes know that
not even books descend In value quite
so rapidly. Five minutes wear makes
a coat second hand and reduces Its
worth by some 80 per cent. Nothing
Ii quite so disseminating a. the offer oil
the dealer who looks over ones war
drobe. II is cataclysmic in its pau
city. Finding dealer should be nm
easy matter to the peruser OF adver-
tisements. "Wardrobes purchased" is
one Of tho commonest lines to catch the
eye, and every one knows the ambigu-
ous wording Of the announcement
"Mr. and Mrs. Rcsartus respectfully IN
form the public that they have left-oiY
clothing Of every description. Inspec-
tion invited. ."-Cornhill Magazine.
The silver star., 1898-02-03
American Apples for Germany.

The arrival of 64,53S barrels of
American apples in one day at the
port of Hamburg affords n new source
OF anxiety to the German agricultur-
lists. The crop of 1896 in the United
States was large and prices were low.
American apples We're sent in great
quantities to Germany, and created a
market. The crop of 1897 was small
and prices are high. but the German
taste demands them even at the in
creased cost. The German newspapers
are sounding the alarm. They are
telling the fruit growers of that coun-
try that they are losing their market
for choice apples to the Americans.
The silver star., 1898-02-03
a sENEFAcrREss. KIND ACT.
From the Evening News, Detrott. h

Mrs. John Tansey, of 1870 Baker Street,
Detroit. Michigan, Is one of those women
who always know just what to do in all
trouble and sickness. One that is mother
to those in distress. To a reporter she said
II am the mother Of ten children and
have raised eight of them. Several years
ago we had serious time with mydaughter,
which began when she was about sixteen
years old. She did not have any serious
illness but seemed to gradually waste away.
tHaving never had any consumption in our
Scotch stock, we did not think it was that
Our doctor called the disease by an odd
name which, as afterward learned, meant
lack of blood.
"It is impossible to describe the feeling
John and had as we noticed our daughter
slowly passing away from us. We finally
found, however, q medicine that seemed te
The silver star., 1898-02-03
BUILT-UP WOOD.
A venesring Process That Makes substan-
tlnl Furniture.

thai Furniture.
II may come as n revelation to some
to learn that the veneered table, side
board or other article of furniture
with n core of white pine Is more dur
able than the solid pieces of our fore
fathers. In n high-class store. where
antique furniture Is kept, close eX-
animation of the various articles will
show that most OF them have some de-
fects; the wood is warped. checked or
cracked somewhere. This Is one of
the inevitable mishaps to hard woods.
no matter how carefully they are
cured and preserved. In about nine
cases ont OF ten the wood will show
defects before half a century old. The
old veneered furniture has Its defects
also; but they are In the form OF chips
and pieces knocked out. This can be
remedied by veneering over again, but
the cracks In solid wood cannot well
be repaired, says the Boston Tran
script.
The so-cnlled system OF building
up" lumber IL now employed In the
manufacture OF most OF this handsome
furniture. This IL n great improve
ment over the Old-fashioned One-lnyer
veneer work. and II IL the most durn-
bic ever made. II consists OF cement
Ing together thin vcncers OF different
woods transverscly with the grain.
The yeneered wood runs In thickness
all the way from one-sIxteenth OF an
inch to half mn inch. Generally only
hard woods nre used for venccrs, but
n core of soft and light wood IL nearly
always employed. On this core OF
pine the veneers are cemented. The
The silver star., 1898-02-03

The attention of our readers is call
ed to the advertisement of the John
A. Salzer Seed Co., which appears else
where in this issue. Those who expect
TO make any seed purchases will make
a mistake not to write this concern.
They are thoroughly reliable, and are
The largest seed growers in America,
It is advisable to make seed purchases
without further delay, as the season is
rapidly advancing. The John A. Sal
GER Seed Co. will send their interesting
catalogue for 5 cents in stamps to de-
fray the postage. They have made
numerous offers this year, which de-
serve consideration.
The silver star., 1898-02-03
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS

We are asserting in the courts our right to the
exclusive use of the word "CASTORIA." and
''PlTCHER'S CASTORIA." as our Trade Mark
I, DR.. Samuel Pitcher, of Hyannis Massachu-
setts, was the originator OF 'PITCHER'S CAS-
ToRIA," the same that has borne and does now
bear the facsimile signature Of CHAS H.
FLETCHER on every wrapper. This Il the
original PITCHERS CASToRIA" which has
been used in the homes Of tho mothers Of
America for over thirty years. Look carefully
at the wrapper and see that 1t is .'the kind you
have always bought" and has the signature Of
CHAS. H. FLETCHER on the Wrapper No
one has authority from me to use my name
except The Centaur Company of which Chas-
II. Fletcher is President.
March 8. 1897. SAMUEL. PITCHER NJ d.
The silver star., 1898-02-03

help her, and from the first we noticed .
decided change for the better, and after
three months treatment her health was SO
greatly improved you would not have re-
cognized her. She gained in flesh rapidly
and soon was in perfect health. The medi-
cine used was DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People. 1have always kept these pills
them to many people. / have told many
mothers about them and they have effected
some wonderful cures.
Every mother in this land should keep
these pills in the house, as they are good
Tor many ailments, particularly those
arising from impoverished or. diseased
blood, and weakened nerve force"
The silver star., 1898-02-03
A linstx CnnclusInn.

Attorney-You say you had called to see
Miss billings and wns ut the house mt the
time tho burglary was committcdF
Witness-Yes, sir.
..Then how did II hnppen that when the
prisoncr dashcd into the room and assaulted
Won. you lcapcd through the window and
went home, making no attempt TO defend
tho lady or give the alarm
~ thought It was her fnthcr.
The silver star., 1898-02-03

There is more Catarrh in this section
sf the country than all other diseases
put together. and until the last few years
many years doctors pronounced 1t q local
disease. and prescribed local remedies. and
oy constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced II incurable. Set
ence has proven catarrh to be a constitu-
.ional disease and therefore requires con-
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by r. j, Cheney 4
Co.. Toledo, Ohio. Is the only constitu-
.ional cure on the market. It II taken
internally In doses from 10 drops to 4
teaspoonful 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the sys-
tenn. They offer one hundred dollars for
any case II fails to cure. Send for circu-
ars and testimonials. Address
F. j. CHENEY & CO..
The silver star., 1898-02-03
A New GRAVY Sect In Connecticut.

A lot Of fanatics In the state recently i'm
mersed nm old rheumatic woman bodily In
nearly died In consequence. How much bet
ter It would have been to have treated the
poor old woman for her innrmlty with Hos
tettcr's Stomach Bitters. which not only
cures rheumatism. but prevents kidney COM
plnint and remedies dyspepsia. constipation,
liver trouble and nervous prostration. GIVE
II n systematic trial.
The silver star., 1898-02-03

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty withoutit. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
tic cleans your blood and keeps 1t clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
banish pimples, boils, blotches, ,blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets, for ten cents. All drug
Eists. satisfaction guaranteed, 10c, Csc, 60c.
The silver star., 1898-02-03
Nh lmnraxamaat

Humorist-"It is impossible for me
to think and operate the typewriter At
tho same time" Editor-"Then you
are no better OF than when you used
a pen."
The silver star., 1898-02-03

The Denver Tent a. Awning Compan,
nave recently removed to 1910 Arapaho,
street. very central and commodiou.
ocation. Any of our subscribers wishing
anything In their line will do well I,
The silver star., 1898-02-03

"Do you ever use postal cards for priyat,
'orrespondenceT' "Whnt nils you? Moth
ng written on postal card could possibi,
'e private correspondence"
The silver star., 1898-02-03

"When you employed me you told me ]
was to be your right-hand man." "well
you are, aren't you?'' eyes: but you didn't
tell me you were left -handedl'
The silver star., 1898-02-03

THE GRAND CENTRAL, Denver 18th St..
near Union Depot, newly furnished throughout.
Caters to Colorado business. European plan. Rooms
&c. 75c and Sl.U day. II. A. BEARD, Manager.
The silver star., 1898-02-03

"Have you noticed how idiotic have beer
acting latelyT' "Yes; what ails your" 90
am cutting wisdom tooth"
The silver star., 1898-02-03

81 know why people are so In
.re.iulous about nIrshlps.." "well. why
tr .They have had 80 much experienc
With air castles"
The silver star., 1898-02-03
Don,t Tobacco spIt and Smoke Your LIia Ax,x.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full Of life, nerve and vigor take No-To-
Bac. the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC. or 81 Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York
The silver star., 1898-02-03

"Do You believe In the good effects OF
aughterT' "Of course; IL can get a mar
@ laughing can nearly always borrow 8.
from him."
The silver star., 1898-02-03

"Do you think the modern girl needs
chaperon" mot always; but think tn,
chaperon generally needs a modern CIR
along"
The silver star., 1898-02-03

"Jones has married his cook" "well he
is hxed for good meals the rest of his days -
Perhaps; he married her to keep her from
cooking"
The silver star., 1898-02-03
Smoke sicdgc Cigarettes, 20 for s ct,

DO you lend money ON furnltnrey' "No
,ouye got Into the. wrong place; We lem
urnlttre on money"
The silver star., 1898-02-03

"Simpkins writes good poetry. and he
lever seems to get ont of inspiration" "Oi
.Ourse not; he Is bOokkeeper In a brewery. =