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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-20
NOTABLE DAY IN SENATE.
Session Lasts Far Into the Night
A Sensational Incident.

Washington, April 16. - After the de-
bate had continued for eight hours in
the senate Friday an effort was made to
reach an agreement to begin the vote
upon all of the pending resolutions at
seven o'clock, and in the confused col
lcquy among senator's there was made
manifest for the first time disposition
to filibuster. Senator Gallery Oa.),
although disclaiming any intention to
delay action unduly, objected to any
agreement to the fixing OF. time to
vote. The debate then proceeded, but
in few minutes Senator Wellington
(Md.) entered a motion to adjourn.
This was defeated by the decisive vote
of 81 to 10. At eight o'clock Friday
night another effort was made to reach
an agreement and adjourn, but it, too,
was unavailing.
Friday will pass into history as one
of the great days of the senate.
Thronged galleries looked down upon
the half-circular chamber below, where
were assembled scores of men who had
written pages of American history.
With one exception every member of
the senate was there, and the exception
(Senator Walthall, of Mississippi) was
confined to his bed i'll. Among the dis
tinguished audience were hundred or
more of the members of the house of
representatives, justices of the supreme
court, members of the presidents cab
met and others eminent in the life of
the country. In such circumstances it
is not surprising that the brilliant ora
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-20

juries and burdens for which Spain is re-
sponsible has eliminated in the destruc-
ton of the United States battleship Maine
in the harbor of Havana, and in the death
of 266 of our seamen,
Resolved, ETC., That the president is
hereby authorized and directed to intervene
at once to stop the war in Cuba, to the end
and with the purpose of securing perma-
fishing by the free action Of the people
thereof a stable and Independent govern
ment of their own in the island of Cuba;
and the president is hereby authorized and
empowered to use the land and naval forces
of the United States to execute the purpose
of this resolution"
The capitol was again like a be-
leaguered citadel. Thousands upon
thousands swarmed into the corridors
and galleries to witness the scenes and
to hear the stirring oratory. The gal
leries of the house were a solid mass
of humanity, and on the floor members
in excited groups were discussing the
situation.
Only 40 minutes were given for de-
bate, and special rule was required to
get the resolutions before the house.
The minority resolutions, which de-
clared for the recognition of the exist
ing government of the insurgents, were
voted down-147 to 190-but they Sc
cured the votes of three republicans.
Some stirring and patriotic senti
ments were voiced during the debate,
which lifted the galleries and the mem
bers to high pitch of enthusiasm.
Mr.. Adams (Pa.), acting chairman of
the foreign affairs committee, and Mr..
Dinsmore (dem., Ark.) the senior mem
Der of the minority, were the only
members who had an opportunity to
speak directly to the resolutions, but
Gen. Henderson Qa.), Mr.. Bailey (Tex.)
and Mr.. McMillin (Tex.) each made
speeches under the special order.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-20
Denied by Wexler.

Madrid, April 16.-Lieut. Gen. Wey-
Ter authorizes the statement that re-
ports published here as to a supposed
statement by Consul-General Fitzhugh
Lee respecting a letter Gen. Weyler adj
does and mines placed in the port of
Havana during his (Weyler's) command
and respecting a subsequent dispatch
from him begging Guzman to destroy
the letter, after the catastrophe that be-
fell the Maine, are entirely without
foundation
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-20
A LiberaI Proposition.

New York, April Is. = The American
Express company has notified such of
its employees as are members of the ma
tional guard and naval reserves of the
several states that, if called upon in
case of war with Spain, they will be al
lowed half pay during such service, and
upon their return to duties with the
company will be given their former pay
and positions.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-20
Bitter Feeling in France.

Paris, April 16. = The feeling here of
both the press and the public is very
strong against the United States, espe-
cially since President McKinley's mes
sage. Mr.. Mckinley is compared to
Pontius Plate, and the American con-
gress is accused of a buccaneering
spirit, which it is feared will extend to
the possessions of other nations as well
as those of Spain.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-20
Killed by a Policeman.

A man giving his name as Harry
Stafford was shot and killed in Mime
apolis by Policeman Zimmerman.
Stafford tried to sell a cheap ring to
an old man in saloon for 81. so; fail
ing he left the place. Zimmerman was
notified of the transaction, and locat-
ing Stafford started to arrest him.
Stafford started to run as soon as he
saw the officer approaching him, and
had gone but short distance before
he received a bullet IN the back that
passed through his body, causing
death. The officer claims he fired a
warning shot, and then attempted to
shoot Stafford in the legs. Bystanders
contradict this statement.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-20
disappointment.

John Seberger committed suicide at
his residence in St. Cloud by shooting
himself through the head. He was a
candidate for appointment on the po-
lice force, and the mayor did not see
fit to name him. He worried so much
over the disappointment that his mind
was temporarily deranged. When
found the revolver was still smoking
in one hand, and letter addressed to
the mayor in the other, in which he
was accused of failure to keep his
promise. He also severely denounced
him. The mayor claims he never
agreed to appoint him. Seberger was
46 years old, married, temperate, and
well liked.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-20

Columbus, o., April IA. The legisla-
ture has repealed the Dams election law,
which prevented the name of any candi-
date appearing more than once on the
official ballot. Under this law w. j..
Bryan's name was excluded from the
populist ticket on the official ballot in
1896.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-20
Sales of State Lands.

State Auditor Dunn has arranged the
dates for the spring sales of state
lands, and it is expected that in every
case the sales will be large, as they
are to be held in counties where the
demand for land is especially strong.
On this account, the bidding should be
lively and good prices will undoubtedly
be secured. The first sale will be in
Otter Tail county, at Fergus Falls, on
Monday, May 16. The second will be
at Breckenridge, on Tuesday, May II;
the third at Wadena. Wednesday, May
IS; the fourth at Detroit, Thursday,
May 10, and the last at Moorhead, FRI
day. Nav 90.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-20
spant.h Cruiser. Sail.

London, April is. 1t is reported at
Lloyds that the Spanish cruisers Viz
caya and Almirante Oquendo sailed
April from Puerto Rico with secret
instructions"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-20
The State Fair.

The board of managers of the M in
nesota State Agricultural society an
nounce that the annual state fair and
exposition will occur upon the grounds
at Hamline, midway between the cities
of Minneapolis and St Paul, COM
mencing Monday, Sept. 5, and closing
on Saturday, Sept. 10, thus embracing
one full week and affording ample
opportunity for exhibitors to display
and visitors to inspect the various
products.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-20

Chickamauga, Maj. Gen. j. r. Brooke.
in command of the department Of the
lakes with headquarters at Chicago,
was chosen. The command of the army
will devolve upon Maj. Gen. Nelson A.
Miles, who is now at the head of the
military branch of the government.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-20
Sugar Beet Seed.

Two carloads, or 10000 pounds, of
sugar beet seeds, costing $4,000, was
received by the Minnesota Beet Sugar
Manufacturing company at its st. Louis
Park plant from Domaine Volkstedt,
Germany. The seed will be sold to
farmers at Is cents pound. The ma
chinery will be placed in the plant
within week or two. Meetings to in
terest farmers in sugar beet planting
are being held in all parts of the state
with encouraging results. Thus far
5000 acres of land have been contract
ed for.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-20
They Receive Commissions.

Gov. Clough has issued commissions
to the following officers of the Ma
tional guard: DR.. Franklin Wright, as
sistant surgeon of the medical corps,
with rank of first lieutenant; c. ii.
Blake, first lieutenant Company B,
Second infantry, located at Faribault;
j. o. Voter, second lieutenant Com
pany b. Second infantry, located at
Faribault
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-20
News In Bret.

c. M. Schaeffer, of Minneapolis, a
veteran of the civil war, graduate of
West Point. has applied to the gov
ernor for command in the first regi-
ment sent out of the state.
The house occupied by I. Fletcher,
at Dodge Center, was burned with all
its contents.
At the last meeting of the state board
of investment, school district and town
ship loans to the amount of 500, 374
were approved.
A sale of 10000 acres of land in Will
kin county has been effected with an
Iowa syndicate. They will populate
the land with actual settlers.
Owing to low water in the Red Lake
river, the work of driving logs to the
mills will be delayed this season.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-20
Good Showing.

The records of the United States land
Office at Crookston for the month of
March show that 1T filings were made,
40 of which were on coded lands of the
Red Lake reservation; % final proofs
were made and three cash entries were
made. This shows that actual settlers
took land during the quietest month in
the year to the extent of nearly 2, 600
acres.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-04-20
Now with Congress.

The message closes: 1.-THE issue Is now
with congress. It is a solemn responsible
ity. / have exhausted every effort to re-
lieve the intolerable condition of affairs
which is at our doors Prepared to exc
cute every obligation imposed upon me by
the constitution and the laws, I await your
action"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-22
THEY WE'RE ENGLISH.
And That Is Why They Believed Mrs
Hethcrington's Fairy Tale.

"Take Gordon into tho smoking room
with you, George. I'll go out here on tho
porch and finish the book l began about u
week ago" Saying which Mrs. Hother-
ington seated herself on tho broad piazza
of q certain hotel in Mount Clemens.
Gordon Hcthcrington is 6 years old and
as bright u little chap as you ever saw.
Mrs. Hctherington knows his ovcrwhelm-
ing admiration for his father, and she likes
1t. She doesn't foist tho youthful Gordon
over o nNthc patcrnal side Of the house to
get rid of him-she is too good q mother
for that-but simply because she knows
the child had rather be with his father
than with her.
But to resume. Mrs. Hctherington sat
In ono of the big porch rockers just out.
side the smoking room window. Sho
could SEQ Gordon inside with his father,
tho latter putting Justify ut n black bricr
pipe and playing with the child.
a little way from Mrs. Uothcrington
sat two ONO Their eyes haG u density
of expression and their fnccs II rigid con
tour that showed they were not Scgeta-
rians. They were stiff and wocfully proper
in their quiet department, and before
opening her book Mrs. Hethcrington OBJ
served them kcenly. She motioncd to Mrs.
nor at,out;on to ,hn,, Ny m Wv I'll,
ne thonnh eho ,n1m w. ',a
.ro rcnra '"o an" """lViou
Me- ,o,,aa
Aftcr ho,f an Snnn " ~ -.
foaad $500 rnsn r. w. ~ W 4o"t
tmrrcd 70 nnt,r tho hotn, Tho mra ~" wy
rarno coInht s,,ht - Iit.,o ron1n, matb
ar,,,n.o, e. ,hn IT, io',
,1nan1oa nrh ,.,,h Lanne, Ioai Ja"
CO.. H. rai,.od hin, n,t 60 bpn Nv
nnd saidi 80 ,hirL ~ a. M nhtii
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-22

obliged to retro to obscurity, since tho
fronts, so largely curved and cut away,
leave tho wcarer much exposed to the in
clemencies of the temperature. Meanwhile
they are suitable for autumn gayotics and
when made of the same goods as the gown
they form "A pretty finish TO autumn cos
tunes when u light wrap Is required.
Very narrow velvet ribbon, answering
to baby ribbon in width, is Immensely en-
ployed for trimming purposes. 1t is black
or of q dark color and serves to separate
puilings, insertions OF Ruipure or lace and
to pnss through cyclct holes or edge ruflles,
and is used chiefly on light stuffs with
which it forms n contrast.
The sketch illustrates a bodice of mouse
gray cloth completely covered with stitched
straps Of the same goods. 1t opens VITA
revers of white surah which form coquillc1
and are edged with white lace over n
guimpc of white tulle. The collar is of
white surah, the crayat of white tulle.
The belt is of white grosgrain, with a jew
clcd buckle. JUDO CHoLLET.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-22

and well boned with thin, supple, tough
w~halebones. The bones are placed at all
the seams and under the left side of the
front.
Sleeves grow tighter and tighter, the top
expanding very slightly in a little fullness
which widens the shoulders. The wrist Is
elongated to extend upon the hand, tcrmi.
mating in "A point, around or bell shaped
cuff. Sleeves shirred lengthwiso are seen,
but the stirring is scant II is used for
thin goods alone. The trimming which
d~ecoratos the skirt and bodice OF the gown
Is often separated down the length of tho
sleeve, and u nttle trimmed cap is placed
at the shoulder.
Collars are very high and straight for
bodices, very much curved for wraps.
The illustration shows q design for an
autumn hat. The wide brimmcd frame is
plainly covered with black velvet, and the
brim is faced with shirred pink satin. a
pink satin bow yelled in paler pink nous
sclinc is placed in front with two groups
of feathers, and u torsade of the pink satin
and mousseline cncircles the crown Choux
of the same materials are placol under the
brim OH each side. JUDO CHoLLET.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-22
TO BEOR MOTTO BE
This Question Has to be Answered Can
didly by Burlington People.

What do tho people Of Burlington think
of the statement published below? Can any
citizen ask for moro convincing proorof the
merits claimed by the article under dis
cussion? What is there lacking In such
evidence? The most superficial invcstiga-
ton will corroborate it. 1t is Burlington
proof for Burlington citizens. The most
cxactlng cannot ask for anything more.
Read. This:
Miss Mary McKenna, of JOS South
Champlain street, says:-"Aftcr 10 years
of suffering and misery from backache,
! got rid Of it by using Doan's Kidney
Pills. / was actually tired OF taking mcdi-
cine for no good resulted from 1t. | wore
plastcrs constantly for they afforded
some relief. STOPPING, any kind of work
that required bending, in fact, was always
accompanied with pain. Colds, change
able weather, or over eXcrtion always
aggravated 1T. | grew worse. I could
neither Sit. stand or lie comfortably. We'll,
Doan's Kidney Pills were brought to my
notice and with very little faith IN them
! got a box at Z. =. Stcarns drug store.
II helped mo and ] got Il second. | was
soon cntircly' well. To n woman who had
tried everything like l had and who was
almost in despair relief such as l OBJ
tanned cannot be adequately expressed in
words"
Goan's Kidney Pills arc for sale by all
dealers. Price 80 cents per box, or sent
ny mail on receipt of price by Foster
Milburn Co.. Buffalo, n. Y. Sole agents
for the L. $. Remember the name Doan's
and take no other.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-22
Settled An Old Grudge,

An old man-of-war's man took q seat in
a passenger car ono day, attracting constd-
cradle attention by his dress and tanner.
An indisoreet neighbor vcntured the qucs-
ton, "In the navy, chY"
The sailor nodded atlirmativcly.
"Well," went on tho other man, 81 nm
not exactly in tho navy myself; l am IA
contractor-that is, l furnish cheese to tho
navy"
"Oh, you arr, ara your" said the sailor.
you arc just the chap w been looking
for" And accordingly he knocked tho
aspirant for naval honors over the car seat
and added as he looked around, Snow
show me the son Of q gun that furnishes
butter. pa Man-o'-War."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-22
Cut by His Own Dog.

In James Freeman Clarkc's "Nino.
teerth Century Questions occurs tho fol
loving amusing dog story:
At II time my dog was fond Of going
TO tho railway station to see tho people,
and I always ordered him to go home,
fearing he would be hurt by the cars. He
easily understood that II no vent horo 1t
WAS contrary to my wishes. ' So
whenever he was noar tho station, II he
saw mo coming, he would look the other
way and pretend not to know ne. II he
met he anywhere else, he always bounded
to meet mo with great delight. But at the
station it was quite different. He would
pay no attention to my whistle or my
call. Ho even pretended to bo another dog
and would look me right In the face with
out apparently recognizing me. lIe gave
me the cut direct in the most impertlnent
manner, the reason evidently being that
he knew he was doing what was wrong.
and did not like to he found out. Possibly
no may have relied a little on my neal
sightednoaS :" "iG vancouver.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-22
CHANGE MEETING IN BATTLE.
Two Men From Opposing Armies Rush
Into Each Others Arms.

Two Men From Opposing Armies Rush
Into Each Others Arms.
Get an old soldier started, and he can
reel them of by the yard. This II is
from the same source:
During Stonewall Jackson's first val.
ley campaign and the day before the bat
tie Of Cross Keys | was standing" said IN
OK. Confederate officer, with several other
officers Of Elwell's division under the
shade of a clunp Of trees in an old field
overlooking a deep cut In tho road through
which the troops were marching. Sud
denly | observed Major Bob Wheat. the
famous commander Of Wheat's battalion
Of Dick Taylor's Louisiana brigade, look
ing i~ntently forward at n lot of Federal
prisoners approaching under guard Wheat
was n most magnificent specimen OF man
hood, and, guided by his intense gaze, l
soon singled out among tho prisoners tho
object OF it, a man of like proportions to
himself. In a more Wheat had
rushed down the bank with outstrctched
arms, N~xclaiming:
"'Oh, yes, - you! l thought that
was you giving us so much trouble
The prisoner opened wide his arms and
rushed to meet Wheat in an embrace which
showed to us onlookers how tender must
have been their relations in tho past and
how great their friendship still. After II
long embrace Wheat told his friend to
march IN to Richmond, and he would sec
that no was we'll cared for and soon OK.
changed. Then, turning to us, Wheat ex-
planned that the Federal officer was Col
oncl Windham, an Englishman, who had
served with him on General Abusana's
staff in the Garibaldian struggle for Ital.
ian Freedom.
"Old civil war days were famous for
pleasant meetings like that. "-Philadel'
phia Times.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-22
EVENING TOILET.

is worn over q washable shirt waist, and
n mans tic and linen collar. Ii is essential
to perfect ncatncss that the blouse and
collar of u bicycle suit should be easily
%laundercd, for exercise always induces
moisture, and tho articles which are meas
the skin become quickly defsced. The
sailor or alpine hat is worn and regula-
ton bicycle boots or low shoes.
Bicycle exercise is beneficial to nearly
everybody in moderation, Persons having
a weak heart action should, however, boz
ware of the amusement.
Round hats are worn tipped down in
front, but not excessively so, as too greas
an inclination has u vulgar effect.
The cut illustrates an evening gown Of
white crepe do chine over n lining of blue
taffeta. There are two skirts, each trims
med with ruches of white tulle, Tho dos
collete bodice, crossed in front and at the
back, is edged with tulle ruchcs, and there
are tulle choux at the shoulders. The belt
Is of black velvet. JUDO CHoLLET.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-22

most elegant women do not lace, but wear
the corset just tight enough to insure q
well fitting gown.
Corscts which are not made 10 order ara
almost invariably too fun in front below
the waist, and thus interfere with tho
proper III OF the front Of the skirt. This
defect may be rcmcdied by taking in a
dart at each side of the front i'm the I'M
boncd part Of the material. Tho dart be-
gins at nothing ut the waist. increasing
downward until AL the extra fullness -
taken mp.
The tailor made gown illustrated is If
pearl gray cloth, the shirt having a bias
band of white cloth around the foot, on
which arc tabs of gold galloon fastened ~
gold buttons. The close bodice, which -
pointed in front and has square tails It
the back, is trimmed to match, and there
Is "A plated vest of pale blue mousSclinc do
sole. A gray and gold motif, with cords.
connects shc rcvcrs. JUDO CIioIIET.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-22

1t certainly looks like 1t, but there is
really no trick about 1t. Anybody can try
1t who has Lame Back and Weak Kidneys,
Malaria or nervous troubles. We mean
he can cure himself right away by taking
Electric Bitters. This medicine tones nm
the whole system, acts as a stimulant Ia
the Liver and Kidneys, is a blood purifier
and nerve tonic. 1t cures Constipation.
Headache, Painting Spells, Sleeplessness
and Melancholy. 1t is purely vegetable, a
it's natural vigor. Try Electric Bitters
and be convinced that they are a miracle
worker. Every bottle guaranteed. Only
soc a bottle at J. w, O'Sullivan's drua
store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-22
THE MODE.
Bloomcrs and Skirts For Bicycle Wcar-A
Pretty Evening Gown.

Although American women, rs n rule,
prefer tho skirt for bicycling wear, French
woman still employ the boomers or n diyiU-
ed skirt. With the former great fullne,S :
seen at the lower edge, which Is gathered
In ut the knee, or rather just below, whiio
the top Is rather close about the hips, Tho
divided skirt is ample, but does not dis
guisc the figure 50 much as the wcarcr
usually believes. since The slightest hro-'e
ir even tho movement of wal!.irG is a
~ disclose the pcculiaritics Of Is struc-
turc. The ordinary short skirt, worn over
trousers of :he Same goods, is probably
the most satisfactory for women who wish
to combine conyentiOnality with entire
convenience
The holero, straight sack or short coao
forms the upper part Of the costume, WHICH
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-22
His Pick In the Elondike

Eager Inquirer-Are there any good
mining locations still open up thcre9
Returned Klondikcr-I should say so.
You can go there and take your pick.
Eager Inquirer-Great Scottl If / can
go and take my choice
Returned klondiker-I didn't say that.
! said you could tako your pick, bat
you'll have to use 1t in somebody's e,so's
1iggings.
Eager Inquirer - Oh!-Chicago Tr!b-
ana
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-22

A recent issue of the Hardoman (Tenn. J
Free Press contained the following para.
graph; ''We wish to- explain our lack OF
editorial this week. We was down to Mem
phis, and u smart Alec at tho tavern put
train oil OIL u greens and said 1t was
vinegar. OF course we wero horse dow
aombaw for three days, and now that we
arc able to talk our language Is not ut Ton
publications.