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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-05-11

Spanish hopes are all wrapped up in
Manila.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-20

lived and where he was going and all
about himself. Then Tom VentUred to
ask her where she lived, and she told
him very far away across the sea In a
country called England, and that to reach
It one must sail for more than a week
over the ocean In big ship, and she
told him all about the ocean and the land
where she lived, till Tom thought her
very nice lady, and thought that he, too,
should like to go some day to England
and sail on the ocean in a ship.
In the afternoon the train came to a
large town which the porter told him
was Jersey City, where his aunt would
meet him.
The train stopped under a large shed
and everybody got of, but the conductor
had told Tom to wait till he came for him,
so Tom sat still. His heart beat loudly.
He was afraid his aunt would not be
there to meet him. He waited what
seemed Ia long time, and at last saw the
conductor walking along the platform
with woman who looked like a photo
grph in the album at home 1t was his
Aunt Sarah. Then his heart beat louder
and faster than ever. He was not afraid
Of her, but he was very much excited.
She took Tom and his bundles and
walked along with the crowd of people
under the shed, and the first thing he
knew they had walked upon boat which
was beginning to move, then Tom looked
out and saw a great bay Of water dancing
and sparkling In the sunlight and hun
dreds of little boats and big boats NOV
ing about in all directions.
(To be contlnued.)
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-20
Lenore DOster.

/ wish you could all know Miss Lenore
Doster, daughter of Chief Justice Doster,
she is such charming young lady,
know you would fall in love with her at
first sight, as / did.
Miss Doster has kindly consented TO
write a continued story for our page,
the first chapter Of which is published in
this issue. l am sure we will follow
"Tom-A Kansas Boy" and his varied
experiences in New York. with great
deal Of interest Miss Doster is emf
nently fitted to write Of New York life,
having spent four years in that city.
But story writing is not Miss DOsterS
sole accomplishment. She is an artist of
great merit The paintings which adorn
the walls of her fathers Office are gems
Of art. She has much histrionlc ability
as well as great liking for the drama.
But better than all she is an ardent re-
former and public speaker, having
taken part in the Bryan campaign In
New Jersey.
To crown 1t all she is the warmest-
hearted OF girls, entering into the play
Of the little folks with geunine interest.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-20
COnundrumS.
(To be contlnued.)

Why would dentists make good back
woods farmers? They can grub out a
good many achers in day.
When Is wine an eatable? When 1t is
little tart.
When Is a wave like an army doctor?
When 1t Is a surgin'.
II a man gets up on a donkey where
should he get down? From swans
breast.
What Is vinegar without a mother? 1t
Is orphan very poor.
What woman would be most likely %
give her husband a blowing up II he
irrltates her? Dnah might.
When did Abraham sleep five In bed?
When he slept with his forefathers.
Why are the days in summer longer
than the days In winter? Because 1t Is
hotter in summer, and heat expands.
In what place are two heads better
than one? In q barrel
What does stone become in water?
Wet.
What is that which everyone can d.
vide but cannot see where 1t has been
divided? Water.
When is a chair treated spitefulIy?
When you have 1t caned simply because
1t cannot bear you.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-20
FAST ASLEEP.

Backward and forward the rocker goes,
Waiting the baby to sweet repose.
Close by the cradle the mother croons
Lullaby, rockaby nursery tunes.
Dreamily singing she patiently tries
Sleep to bring to the baby's eyes.
Minute by minute the evening fits.
Still in the chair she drowsily sits,
Soothing and rubbing the aching gums,
Longing Tor slumber that never comes,
Rocking the baby that fretfully lies,
Filling the room with its nervous cries.
Weary with watching, the mother sings,
WoOing the god with the leaden wings.
Softer and softer the ditty grows.
Now the little ones eyelids close.
Sinking at last into dreamland deep,
Mother and baby are fast asleep.
Chicago Post,
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-20
HOW,s THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY e. CO., Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known +. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, Ohio.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testl-
monials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Advocate and news., 1898-04-20
Written for the Advocate and News.
TON, A KANSAS BOY.
BY LENORE DOSTER.
CHAPTER /.

When Tom was 10 years old great
sorrow happened to him, the greatest sor-
row that can happen to any boy, his
mother died, and he and his father were
left alone. Then 1t was decided that Tom
should be sent to live with his aunt far
away in New York city.
Tom had always lived on farm in
Kansas and had never seen any larger
city than Wichita, where his father had
taken him one day to see circus. He
had seen, on the map, that New York
was far away and he had been told that
it was very large and grand place. Now
Tom had often thought, as he hoed up
and down the long corn rows in the hot
sun, that he should not be farmer when
he got big, but would go to a city and
clerk in store, for he thought that the
young men who clerked in stores looked
and dressed as If they earned a great
deal of money. So when Tom heard he
was to go to New York he was so very
much pleased that he forgot to feel lonely
over the loss Of his mother. He told the
other boys about 1t and showed them the
new suit of store clothes which his father
had bought for him to wear, and then
they went out to the barn, where they sat
in the hay NOW, and talked Of all the
sights Tom would see in such a great
and wonderful place as they thought
New York must be-.
Now in the town near by Toms father
knew Mr.. Smith who was going to St.
Louis and who said he would take Tom
along with him that far and there put
him on sleeping car in charge of the
conductor, who would see that he reached
New York safely. Then the day came for
Tom to leave, but when he was at the
depot where the train was waiting and
his father gave him big hug and said
in voice that trembled, Now, Tom, try
not to give your Aunt Sarah any trouble,
but be good boy" Tom began to be al
most sorry he was going away; there
was lump in his throat and feeling
something like he had had when his
mother died, and he had to gulp real
hard to keep back the tears. But when
he was on the train and Mr.. Smith began
to tell him about the many queer things
he would see In New York the lump went
away.
Tom liked to ride on the train and
watch the fields and fences whiz past just
as If they were really running, but every
little while he would think about his
father and wonder If his father wished
he hadn't gone. Toward night they came
to big town which was very smoky and
had many hills with houses built all over
their sides, and street cars which ran
up and down hill Can you guess what
town that was? After they had passed
this town the lamps were lighted in the
car and Tom was getting sleepy, but he
was afraid to close his eyes for fear he
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16
HAS INVESTIGATED THE
 MISSISSIPPI FLOODS
A Senate Committee Reports in Favor of Constructing Substantial
 Leyees

WASHINGTON. Dec 15.-The Senate Committee on Commerce to-day agreed on the report of the subcommittee ap- pointed under the resolution of March. lS9S, to investigate and report upon the floods in the Mississippi River and their causes and prevention. The sub-commt- tee, consisting of Senators Nelson, Elkins. Vest, Mcbride, Gallinger, Berry and Caf- fery, has visited many points on the Mis- slsslppi and it's tributaries, taking testi- mony at various points and altogether giving the subject very careful attention me report was prepared by Senator Nel- son, chairman of the subcommittee.
 The committee presents quite a com prenensiVe historical sketch of levees and Jetties in the Mississippi. With reference 10 the levees, they say that the experience or lSy( indicates that a complete inclosure or all the river basins will require to be ralSed rom three to four feet in Iouisi- ana ana from four to six feet on the Va zoo.
 The committee concludes that no sub Stantlai relief from the floods can be ob- tdlleu py means of outlets; hence the fur ther conclusion that only through prop- erly constructed levees can the uroper re- llef be secured. The committee furnishes an estimate of the cost of completing inc IeVee system, putting the figure at from SIo,oOO'OOU to SEQ 900 and the time neces- sary at from four to five years. The onin lon IS expressed that with this exnendi- ture levees sufficiently high and strong Io alIord complete protection could be as.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16
OF INTEREST TO THE COAST.
Hilborn's Bill to Deepen the Ap-
 proach to Mare Island.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Congressman Hilborn to-day introduced a bill to dredge the channel from Golden Gate to Car quinez Straits (through San Pablo Ray). This is intended to make deep water for shlps steaming to the Mare Island dock It has been claimed that the approach to Mare Island drydock is not deep enough. This was a serious obstacle to obtaining an appropriation for a new dry the Bureau of Yards and Docks in lis annual report alluded to the lack of depth in the channel leading from Mare Island to the drydock. Hilborn hopes to get an appropriation from this Congress if the river and harbor bill is passed. He Is aware that certain parties are endeavor- ing to have the new drydock located else where, but as Congress said 1t should be at Mare Island he hopes to have that channel dredged so as to accommodate vessels of deepest draught
 Senator Perkins to-day introduced a Dill granting monetary relief to Arthur l.. bisli. who was a surety on the bond of A Eoschke, contractor for the estuary at Wilmington harbor. Boschke failed to finish the work at the stipulated time and Fish completed the work at a financial loss to himself.
 Pensions have been granted as follows: California-Original, William P McDer- mott, San Francisco, $S; Andrew J. Sherry, Soldiers Home, Los Angeles SS; Andrew D. Simpson, San Francisco, s: Frank Allaire, Soldiers Home, Los An geles, $6; William Jackson. Veterans Home, Napa, S6; Joseph T. Darling, Ma laga, $6. Original widows, etc.-Minors of Israel Grisinger, Woodland S14
 Oregon-Increase, Henry Myers, Siletz,
 hington-Original special, December ', Charles w. Young, Tacoma, $6.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16
CHICAGO PLATFORM
 DEM0CRACY'S CREED
Ex-Governor Stone of Missouri Says Those Who Repudia.c It Are
 Renegades

CHICAGO, Dec. 15.-Ex-Governor wi1- liam J. Stone of Missouri was in Chicago to-day, in consultation with Democratic leaders He left tonight for New York. In an interview he said:
 IL has been stated-and the statement mas been persistently reiterated in the 1ace of positive denial-that I had en- tered into some horrible scheme with Mir. Croker and others to have the next Ma uonal Convention repudiate the Chica go platform and do divers other dreadful things. As a matter of fact, I never saw MT. Croker in my life and have never had any communication with him. If I ever SnouId nave any occasion to see MT Sroker or any other man I will see him put so far as know I will have no occa- sion to see him.
 All talk about abandoning the wgiiI-uin,derstood wei T, and established principles of the Democratic party. so clearly and accurately enunciated in the Chicago platform of 1896, emanates only rom those whose wish is father to the thought Among those of us who sun- ported the platform-that is among the loyal Democrats of the country-all such talk Is regarded as absurd. which ii is. The Democratic party of the United states Is composed of those who sS,0nort- ed MT Bryan and who still stand on the platform of that party. There are no other kind of Democrats"
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16
MRS. IDA MORRILL, SMITH
 DYING IN A HOSPITAL
Niece of Vermont Governor Aban- doned by Her Family, but
 Struggled Bravely.

kEOKUK, Iowa, Dec. 15.-Mrs. Ida Morrill, Smith, daughter of ex-Legislator Morrill, of Nauvoo who was a personal friend of Abraham Lincoln, and niece of Senator Anson P. Morrill, and Governor Morrill, of Vermont, is dying tonight at a hospital here as the result of a surgical operation 7 performed yesterday. Mrs. smith was woman of refinement and ed- ucation, but owing to an unfortunate mar rage had been discarded by her family. While, keeping hotel in Sacramento
 Cal. her husband was convicted as ac- upon herself the mission of clearing him. He was finally released by the Supreme Court. but died before leaving prison. Mrs: Smith then returned to her old home at Nauvoo with her two daughters. Until her health broke she supported herself and daughters by working In factory.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16
CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE.
Colonel Mansfield to Be a Member of the California Debris Com
 mission
mission

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The Senate to-day confirmed these nominations:
 Colonel B. M. Mansfield, corps of engi- neers, member of California Debris Com mission; J. A. Ockerson of Missouri. mem- Der of Mississippi River Commission.
 ]. S. Hendricks, Appraiser of Merchan- disc, district of Willamette, Oregon: F. W. Peck of Illinois, Commissioner Gen. eraI B. D. Woodward of New York, As sistant Commissioner International Ex- position at Paris, and F. Bracket of Maryland, secretary of the commission to the Paris Exposition.
 Collectors of Customs-John Morgan. Southern district of Oregon; c. B. Crosno, District of Yaquina, Oregon.
 Postmasters: Idaho-R. N. Dunn, Wal lace California-S. J. Brun, Stanford University. Oregon-S. s. Train. Albany. Washington-L Duboise, Vancouver.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16
BARON NEWTON IS
 CALLED BY DEATH
Served With the Twenty-frst Fusi leers in the Crimean
 War

LONDON, Dec. 15.-The death Is an- nounced of William J. Leigh, Baron New ton.
 Baron Newton who was born on De- cember 19, 1928, entered the British army in 1S4S, served with the Twenty-first tu- sileers in the Crimean war. and went upon the retired list with the rank of captain. He was created Baron Newton of New the United Kingdom), in 1892 being the first Baron. From 1859 to 1865 he sat in the House of Commons in the Conserva- tive interest for South Lancashire, and from 1862 to 1865 for Cheshire. He Is suc- ceeded in the title and estates by his eld- est son. Hon. Thomas Wodehouse, who has represented the Newton division of Lancashire in the House of Commons in the Conservative interest since 1S66
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16
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 THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.

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The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16

S Resolved, By the House, @ the Senate concurring, that
 o as the chosen representatives
 o of the people of Georgia, we
 - desire to express our high ap-
 = preciation of the eloquent and = enthusiastic address delivered - in the presence of this Gen = eral Assembly in the hall of S the House of Representatives S yesterday by his Excellency S William Mckinley, President t' of the United States. c Resolved, further, That c President Mckinley, by his c ready recognition of Southern c ability and Southern worth c in military appointments e made at the outbreak and c during the recent Spanish C American war, won a warm c place in the hearts of all our
 . people and endeared himself Q to the country at large. c ReSolVed,' further, That we c desire especially to commend c and applaud the generous and c soldierly suggestion made by c his Excellency that the Forth C should share in the care of c the graves of the Confederate e soldiers.
 2 Resolved, further, That the
 Q secretary of the Senate and e the clerk of the House of Rep
 2 resentatives be instructed i'm Q mediately after the adoption
 S of these resolutions to have 2 copy of the same enrolled and 2 duly attested, and that they p deliver the same to his Excel 2 lency the President, in per ? son, before he leaves the capi- 1 tai of the State. - Rtsolut. or |. .4alabfed g<sfeydap tp tbE GsOrgfa ? LsgislaturF.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16

the late Chris Sieber took place this after noon. The attendance was unusually large and the ceremonies the most imposing witnessed here in a long time Many peo- pie were present from Marysville, Sacra- mento and elsewhere
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16
Trunks and VaIises.

We have the best line of nice trunks and valises suitable for Christmas pres ents in the city. Alligator, seal, grained calf, etc. Sanborn, Vail & Co.,, Al Mar ket street
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16
To Department of the Lakes.

CHICAGO, Dec. 15.A special to the Times-Herald from Washington says: It is rumored that General M " Sheridan will be assigned to the command of the Department of the Lakes, with headquar- ters at Chicago. He will be succeeded on the staff of Major-General Brooke by Gen eral Chaffee.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16

Inn D. COOIbrith and Oscar Well have written the words nnd music of beautiful Christmas song for the Christmas edition of The Call, out next Sunday, December IS.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16

Onyx tables, lamps, shades and globes. Beautiful Christmas presents at Sanborn 6 VaU's
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16
COUNTRY REUNITED
 FOREVER" MCKinley's Words at
 Atlanta. SOUTH AND NORTH ARE ONE CLOSE OF THE HISToRY-MAKING VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT. Great Parade in Which the Blue and Gray Mingled and a Notable Banquet Were Features of
 the Peace Jubilee.
SOUTH AND NORTH ARE ONE
CLOSE OF THE HIsToRY-MAKING
 VISIT OF THE PRESIDENT.
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Special Dispatch to The Call.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16
S4.98.

merely naahe mention ot these f0 items Of full Frday Saturday aOays special the big store and ere special things Mitory Capes for boys girls; special prices i Top Couts ers Retsrs foct ohoJe
 oor 70O square feet filled uoith bright pretty sueSestions for .iuUeniJss
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16
T0No EDEE to Santa Claus
 O 0 \ MIL Juvenile Patrons
Friday and Saturday Christmas Specials.

The pretty things ore tue things that. you 1O0ut for your little n1a7a for Christ n10s. We thiok 1Oe haUe strAcb the proper key note to 1Ohnt mothers, fond mothers, 1O0nt to dress their little man i7o, in tue s1tit Ue picture opposite, for chaps betUeen tue ages of 3 0nd 8. The fnbric is of 117oe blue cloth, trimmed just eIactly ds yoW see u m tue picture, 1Ulth con- tr0st trimmings. The Tdno O Shanter tue little ch0p is Weari7a9 is U1 blue to match, 1Uith three stars Worked n gold or siJUer bullion, 0s you no0y prefer.
 'IGs C hi6h- cIass sUit, O hiSh-cl0ss h0t;: ordinarily theyd be $6. Our Christ mas Special 1Uilt 1i1ad this suit and hot, and C liberal selection to select from. For these high-cl0SS 0rti- cles, both,
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16
S3.49.

.Now these ore specials. You Wamt to come qmicb for thene. i because they're 0lt high-cl0s ass
 articles and they represent just about bo1f price. !
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16

Borne to the Grave. WOODLAND. Dec. 15.-The funeral of
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16

fl S7.5O Top Coat-thofs whot tue picture 0boUe iJ1Ustrotes-in the Tan CoUert Cloth, siIb veJvet collar. Th0Fs tue sWeU idea. For chaps betWeen tue 0ees of 4 GDd 12 W'e boUeD't too n10,sy of 'en1, so come earJy for 'enn.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16

fl Uarn1 ULster-u $6 UJster- made jn tue highest sr0de ofi Scotch CheUiot, pretty coJorines, for chaps from 8 to 16 years. It Uil1 beep the little fetLoUs os U0rD1 as toast. Broad storm collar. NeUer under 01y cir. cunastonces hoUe listers Ji6e these been sold under $6.
 Friday and Saturday they WjU be sold nt
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-16

have gloriously helped to defend its ST spot t. its shining stars. That flag has been planted in two hemispheres, and there it remains, the symbol of liberty an ana ;tS laW' draw if from the people over whom 1t floats in proteo ting folds? Who will haul it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-15
BRAZILIAN CRUISERS PURCHASED.
a Couple OF Hest. Tirs; should Make Ihci,
MARI 70 Called Iron.

Washington. March ia weeks
negotiations closed yesterday with the
purchase by the navy department in
London OF the two fine cruisers built
and building at Elswick for the Brazil
Ian government. Possibly the officials
took more pleasure In closing I'D the
business In this manner because Of the
knowledge that the Spanish agents
had been striving 90 secure these very
ships, to whom II is said they would be
Of much greater value in case OF trouble
than 10 the United states. The United
states fiag viii he h0isted over the new
shirs within a week. probably, and lust
as soon as the crew can be put aboard
the Amazonas she VIII start for the
United States. The other. vessel will
follow at the earliest possible moment.
The terms Of sale are secret. The
availability % the two Brazilian ships
wac first brought 20 the attention Of the
navy department. by Mr.. Laine. agent
% the Maxim-Sorienfeldt company.
who was authorized 60 dispose OF th, se
SHIPS building at Eiswick and two o:h-
ers In course % construction IT, France.
These two vessels are steel sheathed
ani copperel. with twin screws. and
viii Dc the first % the cruisers In our
navy 20 cmbOdy that most useful feat
ure Of naval construction. sheathing.
The Amaronss Is rated a, 3.e00 tons
Displacement. with an Indicated horse
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-15
BALF0UR IS ON DECK.
Leader in the British Commons
Now Has Charge of the
Premier's Business.
SALISBURY Is LAID UP FOR REST,

Being Declared United by Illness for Eis
Work-Ordcred by His Doctor TO the
South OF France for Dayitt
Asks Some Questions Regarding the Pro-
posed Ianko-John Ball Rapprochs ment
-Iurtler at Johlnnesbur:.
London. March l5.-It is officially an
sounced that the Marquis Of Salisbury,
the premier and minister Of foreign af-
fairs. was greatly fatigued Ivy Fridays
cabinet council. and a return Of the
weakness from which he has suffered
following the attacks Of influenza su-
pervened. with the result that Sir Will
lam Broadbent, his physician, advised
the premier TO take q complete rest in
iSe south of France. a. =. Bal.our, the
first lord OF the treasury and govern
ment leader In the house of commons,
so far as necessary is now dealing with
the foreign Office business. The Press
Association says IL is authorized to de-
clare that the rumor that the Marquis
OF Salisbury contemplates resigning
either Of his offices is absolutely ground
less. The marquis starts for Beaulieu
In about a weeks time and will stay
there about a fortnight.