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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-30

kinds OF stumbling blocks in our way.
Hence the loss of love. Be that as it
may, Taylor is the wrong man for
deputy and hundreds of homesteaders
will tell you the same.
1t is now about time the citizens of
this city were looking up the matter
OF several changes in the city charter.
There is no question In anyone's mind
but what the Ely charter needs
changing and needs it bad. The SUBJ
ject Of a suitable salary for a city
clerk and treasurer should be brought
up and discussed. The city clerk of
the city city of Ely today receives less
salary than any other clerk who &C.
composites the same work in any city
in the state Of Minnesota, The city
treasurer is also much underpaid.
The treasurer must put up bond of
$40, 900, and why not make his salary
commensurate with the amount of his
bonds.
About year ago there was an in
junction suit brought against the city
Of bly, and the city clerk enioined
from drawing more than $3.50 a
month as h!s salary. The suit YVES
brought by party whose motives
were wholly personal under the guise
that the affair was inangurated for
the benefit of the taxpayers. The
clerk at the time received as extra re-
enumeration for extra work the sum of
81, 80, in excess Of his salary as pre-
scribed by the city charter. The sal
airy of the already underpaid official
was cut down to $3.50. God knows.
the city clerk does 800 worth of work
a month and should have pay for the
same.
The city attorney of this city re-
ceives $500 a year, the lowest figure
allowed by the charter for his services
which in the aggregate in a year do
not amount to one months salary.
There are many towns in the state
which do not possess such luxury as
a city attorney and they also exist
and prosper and why should Ely pay
$500 a year for attorneys services
when it is not needed. Pay the clerk
and treasurer what he earns and take
it from the attorneys salary.
"Sour Grapes" will, of course, be
the cry raised by the gentlemen who
who have held this position for years.
| We do not care a continental what
their opinions are. The majority of
the citizens of the city are for the
curtailment of these attorney expens-
es. The only way if can be done is by
getting a new charter and steps
should be taken to secure the same as
soon as possible, if not sooner.
There is no wonder an attorney has
soft snap in Ely. The salary from
the city alone is enough to furnish
sustenance, and man would be a poor
'sstick' who could not make a few
dollars on the side. Our Austrian
citizens are continually at law and
their money is good, as it is collectable
from the Chandler Iron company's
Office. Board bill garnishees are gilt
edge and there is money in it,. There
is no subsidy in the shape Of $50 a
month furnished to any other business
man and why should the attorneys
have it? Let us revise the charter
and pay man for what he does and
not for what he is supposed to know.
There is a question in regard to our
city schools which we will also briefly
touch upon. During the past few
weeks, the teachers have had all kinds
of trouble in holding the larger class
of scholars under subsection. There
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-30

What reasons the M. I. G. had for
their election actions, we have been
at loss to ascertain. The sample
ballot racket did not go in Ely how
ever.
The reasons why John Lind was
elected governor of the state of Min
nesota is, as J. Adam Bede In his
Budget pertinently puts it: Old
soldiers voted for him because he was
a soldier, Swedish voters supported
him because he was born in Sweden,
Americans voted for him because he
was raised in America, good peo-
pie voted for him because he
was "honest john" bad people sup
ported him because they heard he was
Spaniard, cripples voted for him be-
cause he had lost one arm, we'll peo-
pie voted for him because he was a
military hero. fusionists voted for
him because he was genuine fusion
list, republicans voted for him because
he had always been republican, and
old line democrats chung to him be-
cause his name has liquid sound.
In short. he was all things to all men
and with the dice loaded at that.
And now comes George Chester. the
newly elected clerk Of the court and
makes A. ]. Taylor, formerly register
of the Duluth land Office, his chief
clerk, Had the voters known this,
before election, there is no doubt but
what Mr.. Chester would have been
severely showed under. A. j. Taylor
can never merit the respect of St.
Louis county people outside of a few
politicians In Duluth. His actions
while in the land Office were such as
to create an:abhorrence for him which
he can never live down.
Hundreds of homesteaders through
out the district have reason to re-
member Taylor only by his meanness
towards them. His record on land
matters was too strong for anyone and
should memorial be erected to him
after he has shuffled of this mortal
coil, it would read, "Here lies the
poor homesteaders foe." The timber
and stone contestors may inscribe
their monument with Here lies our
TOOL" which would only be a fitting
epitaph to his duplicity in playing in
to the hands of the Minneapolis lum-
Der kings. The poor homesteaders
who had lived in the wilderness for
years paid the freight.
Right here we will say that Taylor
is nobody and Chester will not make
friends by the appointment. We are
sorry for the new clerk of the court
and he will be sorely handicapped by
his clerk. There are many people on
the ranges whom.a pleasant look for
Taylor would be sacrifice. And to
tell the truth, they cannot be blamed.
Even Receiver Ryan, who was Tay-
lor's partner in the office held that
"his highness" was the meanest man
in existence.
There will be some questions as to
the propriety of The MINER
making these assertions. Taylor al
ways held that we opposed his in
terests and therefore he was opposed
to ours. The reasons for all this
luminosity can be explained III a few
words. During our connection with
| the Tower Journal we had occasion
| to come in touch with his dirty
schemes and fool-like we published
them even going SO far as to produce
one Of the contracts made by the Twin
city contestors. In these contracts
Taylor showed up in poor light and
he became wrathy. He remembered
our name and when we came to Ely
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-30

beaten by only 146 and the larger part
OF which was the result OF the Mime
sofa Iron company's efforts atSoudan.
What reasons the M. I. G. had for
their election actions, we have been
at d loss to ascertain. The sample
ballot racket did not 60 in Ely how
ever.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-30

kinds OF stumbling blocks in our way.
Hence the loss of love. Be that as it
may, Taylor is the wrong man for
deputy and hundreds of homesteaders
will tell you the same.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-11
Embroideries From Greece

Attention Is being turned to the handi-
work Of Greece, and those of the Thessa-
liam school of embroidery, established in
majesty's minister there, have now found
their way to London. They are unique,
most of them worked on the cotton crepe
of the country. The needlework is bright
in color, but not garish. and very finely
wrought, the stitch being cord-like and car
ried out in silk or occasionally In colored
cottons. There is only limited supply and
most Of the patterns testify to the simplic-
ity of antique work. The articles are suit
able for afternoon tea cloths, toilet tables,
cushions, antimacassars, table centers, or
book covers. They are nearly all the work
of refugees. Some of the pieces are merely
embroidered with finely designed border;
but some Of them have conventional leaves
all over and a few are worked in filoselle.
Some of the pieces have pretty, open edges
A table center embroidered in the cross
over stitch in red, green, blue and other
colorings seems to have been inspired by
Turkish models. Some of the embroideries
are in dull red, edged with black. Greece
is also famous for its carpets, its gauzes
and its laces, which are now to be had in
London; and some trade Is done in Greek
rugs and leather work, olive honey and
sponges. The royal family at Athens and
the Princess of Wales are all much inter-
ested in Greek depot that has been estab-
lished in London, where there are some
covetable silver ornaments and trinkets
to be had.-St. James Gazette.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-11
California at the Capital

WASHINGTON, July Ex-senator Per
kins and Representative Barham will
leave for their homes tomorrow afternoon
Senator White will leave on Sunday. Judge
Hilborn has been requested to remain in
this city for an indefinite period by Secre-
tary Long and will probably not leave fol
several weeks.
California pensions have been granted
as follows:
Original-Simon Donohue. Veterans
home, &C. Widows-Minor Of Charles H
Mosher, Stockton. $40; Mary E. Fisher
Stockton, IS. Mexican war survivors-Wm
McPridgeon dncrease). Angels Camp, s.
to s12; Samuel Mitchell (reissue and in
creased, Modesto. IS to SIP.
c. NJ. Palmer was appointed today post
master at Bagdad. San Bernardino county
CAL, vice George L. Andrews, resigned.
The contract for carrying mail from San
Mateo to Pescadero, Cal. has been award
ed to Gardner Powell at $144O per annum.
California postoffices established: ST.
Louis, Sierra county, Rose Coghlan, post
mistress: Workman, Los Angeles county
Wright F. Green, postmaster.
Reuben A. Edmonds was today commits
stoned postmaster at Bakersfield and VIM
H. Friend at Oakland.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-11
The Holland subma rine Boat

All of our readers are more or less familiar
with the Holland submarine boat with
which 1t is possible to go about from point to
point completely under the water. Thus If
the enemy have big warship lying at rest
in strongly fortified harbor, the small
Holland boat can be submerged and make
it's way under water to the ship, place a
powerful explosive under 1t and blow it to
pieces without once appearing above water.
While the Holland boat secretly destroys
great ships of the enemy, Hostetters Stom-
ach Bitters likewise attacks and overcomes
dangerous diseases in an almost impercept-
ible manner. A few doses will give much
relief in any stomach, liver or blood disor-
der. The Bitters not only cure the sick, but
prevent the we'll from becoming sick They
should be taken by all who need strength
ening tonic, mild laxative and blood pur-
ifier.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-11
DAY OF MOURNING
HAVANA Is NO LONGER QUITE
so HAPPY
Blanco's Dispatches Take q Somber
Tone-Details Of the Destruction
Of the Alfonso

HAVANA, July 10, 10 p. m..-On July 6
the Produce, Money and Stock exchange
suspended operations, observing the day as
one of mourning for the loss Of Admiral Ger
vera's feet. The inhabitants of Guira
Molena, province of Havana have sent a
telegram of coincidence to the president Of
the colonial cabinet over the loss Of the
fleet.
On July s, 1888 sailors and officers Of the
different ships Of the fleet. including Lieu
tenants Manuel Gustament and Jose Cab
allero and Naval Cadet Raymon Navarro,
arrived at Santiago. They reported all
the crews Of the warshps Almirante Oquen-
do and Infanta Maria Teresa were either
killed or wounded.
While party Of guerrillas were reconnoit-
ering betkeen Aliquizar and Canas, q dyna-
mite bomb exploded, killing fifteen men,
bers of the party.
Colonel Orderz, the inventor Of the can
non bearing his name, was wounded twice
during the engagement at Santiago. Col.
Escario, who recently arrived at Santiago
with reinforcements, after heroic march
from Manzanillo, has been promoted to the
rank of brigadier general.
The French cruiser D'Estainge arrived
today from Fort De France, Island of Mar
tiniuue. Some Of the members of the crew
of the steamer Alfonso XIII, which was run
ashore and burned at the entrance Of Mariel
harbor. in preference to letting the Ameri-
can ships capture her, have reached here
The colonial government will give its I'M
conditional support to an active and ener-
getic campaign against the American forces,
adopting all means within their command
to repel the invaders.
The Spanish mail steamer Alfonso XIII
was pursued off Cienfuegos by three Amer
lean cruisers. When eight miles from Ha-
vana she was intercepted by three Ameri-
can warships and was run ashore at the
entrance to Mariel, with the object Of
saving her cargo After grounding, the
steamer was fired upon by the American
ships, number Of projectiles from their
guns falling on board Of her. While the
work of removing her cargo was going on,
the Alfonso XIII was approached by an
American boat, evidently with the inten-
ton of blowing her up by1 means of tor
pedoes. The boat, however. was driven
away by a revolver shot from aboard the
steamer and the fire from the shore by the
Spanish soldiers. The ship was subse-
quently destroyed by fire. caused by the ex-
plosive bombs from the American vessels.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-11
FALL OF THE BASTILE
Celebration for the Benefit Of the Red
Cross Society

The executive committee of the celebra-
ton of the 18th of July at its last meeting
elected a committee Of twelve ladies to
act jointly with the ladies of the Red Cross
society to complete arrangements for the
celebration of that anniversary. A meeting
OF the joint committees will be held today
at 8 p. m, at the Red Cross rooms, Brad
bury block. A special number of a news
paper entitled lie IA Juliet will
be published under the auspices of the
executive committee. The noted baritone
singer, Vargas, of the Carl Martens Opera
company, will sing La Marseilaise." An
American lady, will sing 1.-The Star Span
gled Banner" The Mexican band has
volunteered their services, and the dance
music will be furnished by ten of the best
musicians in the city. The entire proceeds
Of this celebration will be donated to the
Red Cross society. the French colony pay
ing all expenses. Hazards pavilion has
been engaged.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-11
THANKSGIVING SERVICES
Episcopal Church Reopened-Rev.
James Kelso's House Burglarized

PASADENA. July 1O.-(Office of The
Herald, SIS East Colorado street) In ac-
codance with the proclamation by Pres
ident Mckinley, all the churches held
thanksgiving services this morning in cele-
bration of the victories of the American
troops.
The services at the Episcopal church on
North Euclid avenue were doubly signifi-
cant, being the first held in the church since
the Improvements have been made in the
interior. Rev. VIM. Mccormack, the pas
tor, conducted the services. The sermon
was delivered by Bishop Johnson, from the
text: "And this is life eternal, that they
might know thee, the only true God. and
Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent" The
sermon was very strong one and was
listened to by congregation which more
than filled the seating capacity of the
church. Bishop johnson said that Christ
was not sent on earth to preach system
of ethics simply. The mission of all of
Gods representatives Is not alone to preach
platitudes upon philanthropy and benevo-
lence, but to lead men to God. Religion
means bound to God. The ministers stand
at the gates of heaven and bring the con-
gregation into it. The bishop also spoke of
the improvements which have been made
in the church, and congratulated the con-
gregation upon them.
The home of Rev. James Kelso at ISL
South Madison avenue was burglarized this
evening, while the family was away at
church. Mr.. Kelso and family left at 715,
and upon their return at o'clock found
that some parties had entered the house by
way of the kitchen. A window had been
broken enough to permit the entrance OF a
hand to unfasten it, The burglars then
went upstairs and secured an old-fash-
toned gold watch. of small value. which
belonged to John Kelso, and also medal.
Strangely, enough. many articles OF value
which might have been easily taken were
not touched, and 1t is presumed that the
burglars must have been frightened away
JIpstairs in a drawer, which bore signs of
having been ransacked, was pasteboard
box. containing a considerable sum OF
money. which belonged to church society.
A bedtick was removed and a search made
under 1t by the burglars, but nearby bed
tick. under which there was purse con-
tanning cash, was not disturbed. guam
tity of silverware also escaped. The police
have no trace of the burglars.
Prof. Hieronomus occupied the pulpit In
the First Christian church this morning, in
the absence of the pastor, Rev. J. w. In
gram. The church was filled. This even
ing the Christian Endeavorers took charge
of the services, and there were remarks by
Prof. Hamilton of the First Congregational
church, w. S. Windham. president of the
Y. p. S. C. E. union, and by Mrs. Worden.
The funeral of the late Mrs. T. ]. Rigg
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-11
The Victoria Election

VANCOUVER, B. c., July 1O-Yester-
days provincial election was the closest one
in the history of the province. Returns re-
ceived up to noon today show that neither
the government nor opposition has secured
a working majority. Several outlying pre-
cincts have not been heard from Under the
most favorable circumstances the govern
ment will not have majority of more than
four. The opposition claim a majority of
two and possibly three. Two independent
candidates who during the campaign
adopted a platform practically opposed to
the government were elected. 1t is stated
that the government will make overtures
to secure these votes, offering one of them
q seat in the cabinet
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-11
A DESPERATE SITUATION
Europe Growing Tired Of Spanish OBJ.
stinacy and Spanish Honor

PARIS, July 10-The Madrid correspon-
dent of the Temps says:
The end is impatiently awaited, even the
government no longer attempting to dis
guise its conviction that after the fall of
Santiago the time will have come for think
ing about overtures of peace, especially as
all the European chancellors advise this
course
The meetings that are being held at Bay
onne, in the provinces of Navarro and along
the Pyrennean frontier greatly disturb the
ministry. The partisans of Don Carlos are
making no secret of their intention to rise If
the terms upon which peace is conducted
should entail loss of territory
General Blanco cables that 1t will be i'm
possible for achievements to reach San
tiago to aid in the defense, the duration of
which will depend upon the supply of food
and ammunition, unless the garrison at
tempts a desperate sortie
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-11
Proverbs for Club Women

"Club proverbs" are the latest develop
ment among a certain persuasion Of women.
Here are some samples:
It's poor state that has no Sorosis.
Half bonnet is better than no club.
Don't cross the executive board until
you're a member of 1t.
Hitch your bonnet to a tree.
It's a long extemporaneous address that
has no ending.
Vote for others as you would have others
vote for you.
A blackballed member breads the club.
A scattered vote gathers no office.
She who votes the proper way may live
to fill the chair some day.-New York Even
ing Sun.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-07-11
THEY TOOK THE TOWN
TURNER'S HOLD THEIR ANNUAL
FEST AT San JOSE
Splendid Exhibitions Of Turners' Work
by Home Vereins-Singing Yes
terday, Shooting Today

SAN JOSE, July 10.-San Jose was in
vaded today by large delegations of Turn
ers from various parts of the state, come to
attend the kriestfest Of the Pacific Coast
Turnverein. The San Francisco morning
trains brought 500 delegates to the late ma
tional convention. They were received by
the local committee and generally looked
after.
At o'clock a procession OF the Turner'S
was formed and marched to Agricultural
park, where a fine program Of entertain
ment had been arranged. The pavilion was
handsomely decorated. and over 1000 people
were present when the exercises opened.
Various turnvereins represented went
through mass exercises. L. e. Weber,
turn instructor OF this city, was in charge
Of the mass swinging, and the evolutions
performed by the 120 stalwart young men,
all dressed in regulation gray uniforms,
called forth many bursts of hearty APP
plause. Many intricate movements were
given and we'll executed.
After this the classes were taken to the
smaller pavilion, where the contests among
the various classes on the coast for the
championship took place. The judges APP
pointed were H. Suder, Otto Schmidt and
Emil Groener of Chicago and VIM. Reuter-
of Davenport, Iowa.
The classes and number Of men taking
part, with the instructors, were: San
Francisco T. ", 26, Robert Barth, instruc-
tor; Los Angeles T. ", "a, Charles Ross;
Mission T. ", II, j. Fuhrberg; Eintracht
T. ", 20, H. c. F. Stahl; Anaheim T. ", !,
Carl Ross; Vorwaerts, 7, N. Frankenberg.
In the afternoon prize athletic exercises
were held. The best high jump was made
by w. B. Leisner of the Los Angeles Turn
verein Germania, SIS feet. Carl Goellner of
the same verein and Albert Kuenzie of the
San Francisco Eintracht tied for the best
broad jump, making 1872 feet The best
shot-put, with a 16-pound weight, was 32.2
feet, made by w. Huitz of the San Fran
cisco Verein. A grand concert and enter
tainment was given at Turn Verein hall
this evening, consisting of mass chorus
singing. club swinging, pyramids by the
Eintracht society Of San Francisco, and
singing by the singing section Of the Stock
ten Verein, the Vorwaerts Turn Verein Of
San Francisco, Anaheim Turn Verein, San
Jose Turn Verein, Harmonic of San Jose,
Harmonic Of San Francisco, Alpenroeslie
of San Francisco and Roethmenner Lied
erkranz of San Francisco.
Tomorrow morning the shooting sections
will have their turn.
The announcement of prizes will be made
tomorrow evening. The fest will last over
Wednesday, with a new program for eacn
day.
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Placer Mining Stopped

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1O.-The Call
saws: "For the first time in the history of
placer mining in the state, the miners OF
the northern counties have been compelled
by lack of water to close down at this early
date and await the time to begin operations
next spring. Several well-known mining
men have arrived in San Francisco to dis
pose of their gold. They bring very I'M
satisfactory reports of the results of this
seasons work, but state that 1t is not the
fault of the mines, but the consequence of
the unusually light snowfall. which forced
the mines to shut down for lack of water"
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Los ANGELES HERALD. MONDAY MORNING, JULY Il, 1898
BIG GUNS BOOM
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neer and artillery officers are positive that
they have located accurately the Spanish
batteries which were so destructive in the
earlier fighting.
The troops which came yesterday will
be used as a reserve and not sent ahead too
rapidly. The addition to the supplies
brought by the transports will be very
srrviceable.
Refugees Causing Worry
The refugees from Santiago are becoming
a serious military problem. There is a
large settlement of them at Caney, but
that was not sufficient and hundreds have
spread beyond Siboney. Rations are
served to them.
The most intelligent Of the refugees say
that only small number of Spanish SOL
dfers have recently entered Santiago-not
more than 1000. Discussions continue be-
tween Gen. Toral, the military governor,
and Gen. Linares. Caprites, the civil gov
ernor. wants Toral to surrender without
further bloodshed, but the military fac
ton Is stubborn.
The reports of the bad health Of the
American troops in the field are exagger-
ated. The chief suffering has been from
malaria and ordinary camp ailments,
which yield to treatments. Some Of the
regiments have also suffered from physical
exhaustion because too much labor was
put upon them in digging trenches and
rifle pits.