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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

It is quite possible. admits the New
York Observer, that in devoting itself
80 generally to scientific pursuits and
neglccting metaphysical studies, the
scholarship of the age has deteriora.
ted in intellectually. A writer in the
London Spectator declares that the in
tellect developed by the stress OF
modern life is mentality in the mass,
in the average man, where it does not
exist in a profound form. "What
seems most obvious to us in consider
ing the modern world" says this
writer, sis, first, the growing dearth
Of the rarer and deeper kinds of intel
lect; and, secondly, the pressure
brought to bear by the rising, eager,
democratic mass ON the few finer minds.
We do not produce to-day Kant or a
Spinoza, but clever critics who write
about these men, who have read every
thing, and can give us all the latest
views. We have not the deep, con-
structive mind whose operations move
in a vast orbit, but we have seen eager
minds which, comet-like, dart into
sight, astonish by their lustre and
quickly disappear.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31
Cut or His Own Leg to Save His Life.


Tattooing is not nearly as common
among savages as it was before the in
fluence of missionaries began to be
felt. Many of the natives of. the
South Pacific islands, however, still
keep up the practice. Every native
boy, when he reaches the age of eight
years, must submit to the needle. 1t
is peculiar fact that all Samoans are
tattooed alike. Devices representing
animals are never used. The tattoo
marks run from the waist to the
knees in intersecting lines resembling
the small checks sometimes seen in
cloth fabrics. The lines are so close
together that at distance nude na-
tive appears to be clad in pair of
blue knickerbockers.
As an illustration of the capacity of
the Samoan 80 endure pain, the fol-
lowing incident will suffice: A boy,
eighteen years old, named Mua, in
iured his foot on a jagged piece Of
coral. Gangrene set in and he real
ized'that his leg would have to be cut
off to save his life. No surgeon was
at hand and the boy decided to per-
form the operation of amputation him
self. He tied string tightly around
his leg above the knee, and, seating
himself on the ground, severed the
member at the knee with an ordinary
sailors jackknife. The rude flaps of
flesh were bound together, covered
with healing leaves, and, strange as it
may seem, the lad recovered. Sa-
means regard any exhibition of me
consciousness of pain as an evidence
of weakness,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

An eccentric Londoner asserts that
with machine he has just completed
he can write the entire contents Of the
Bible four times in space one inch
square. The writing point of the ma
chine is said to be diamond so small
as to be invisible to The naked eye.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

Over 100, 900 horses were imported
into Belgium during 1896 for food for
the poorer classes, 1000 being killed
in Antwerp alone for the twenty shops
where this meat is sold exclusively.
Large quantities are sold in Paris,
both openly and in disguised form at
cheap restaurants throughout the city.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

very low figures. 1t is now reported
that railway in Indiana is hauling
without charge, and dumping at any
designated point along its right OF way,
all the crushed stone needed by the
commissioners Of Green County. If
one will do it, others certainly will fol-
low.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

The expense of medical education
in Great Britain averages more than
in America. To obtain degree or
qualification in any medical school in
England, Scotland, or Ireland, course
of study covering a period of at least
five years is compulsory, and entails
an expenditure of a no less sum than
$1,000.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31
AN EPISODE.


HIS is a charming
spot-for two," he
said, seating him
self comfortably at
her feet.
"We are lucky to
fl II Il it unoccu-
pied" she said,
ESPECIALLY at one
of Mrs. Gurdon's
garden parties. She
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

In the German Reichstag recently,
Herr Hammacher said that in the COM
ing century European Nations will be
obliged to cooperate to preserve their
existence in the struggle with Amer
lea.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

A Maltese cat brought from Topeka,
Kan, to Shelbyville, Ind, walked
back to its old home, six hundred
miles away.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

In number of States the railroads
have shown a disposition to help the
cause of better highways by trans
porting material for road building sI
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31
The Cars Scepter.

The Russian scepter is of solid gold,
three feet long, and contains among
its ornaments 26S diamonds, $50 ru-
bies and fifteen emeralds.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

II every boy ana every girl,
Arising with the sun,
Should plan this day to do alone
The good deeds to be done;
Should scatter smiles and kindly words,
Strong helpful hands should lend,
And to each others wants and cries
Attentive ears should lend;
Ii every man, and woman, too,
Should join these workers small
On. what a flood Of happiness
Upon our earth would fall!
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

The value Of the churches and the
land on which they are erected in this
country up to July l, 1897, is esti.
mated at $3.50, 200, coo.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-01-31

How many homes would sunny DO,
Which now are filed with carel
And joyous, smiling faces, too,
Would greet US everywhere,
-.
do believe the very sun
Would shine more clear and bright.
And every little twinklinS star
Would shed a softer light.
But we, instend, oft watch to see -
If other folks are true:
Aud thus neglect so much that God
Intends for US to do.
Lutheran Observer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-10-12
Trout Netting in BURNSIDE,

1t is reported on very good author
ity that BURNSIDE lake is literally
covered with nets and that trout are
being taken in large numbers, This
country is not now in possession Of a
game warden. the nearest being at
Virginia on the Mesaba range. We
would respectfully call the attention
of Game Warden Fullerton to the eX-
listing state of affairs and would fur
ther ask that these waters be pro-
tected by the appointment of a
deputy warden in this vicinity. 1t is
only too true, that in regards to en-
forcing game laws. this country has
not been treated with any degree of
fairness. One warden, with terri
tory embracing over hundred square
miles is entirely inadequate for gro
lection as all can readily see. The
excuse is made that it costs too much
to keep warden here. The same
excuse probably goes for the other
towns and in consequence there are
no wardens anywhere. The money is
spent however, the state appropriation
of SIS. 900 year always being used up.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-10-12
Duluth Humane Society.

The AGENTS Annual report shows
that he has investigated 142 cases,
prosecuted 10, received a conviction
in all but one case, Two children
were sent to the Industrial school at
Red Wing, four for abuse of animals,
one for selling liquor to minor, one
for husbands assault on his wife, one
for unlawful Capitalization and one for
cruelty to child.
The agent reports that he has taken
eight children from improper homes
or those having no homes and placed
them in the .Childrens Home Society
of ST. Paul, not enc coming under the
care or expense of the state or county.
Their nationalities were as follows:
One Polish, one Italian. two Swedish.
one colored, one Finlander and one
American.
The agent says the Childrens Home
Society is practical religious organ
izatiOn but not sectarian and he most
sincerely thanks the uperintendent.
The Rev. E. p. Savage, for the kind
ness he has rendered him in aiding
him to locate the little ones that
have come under the care of the
Humane Society during the past year.
The agent says he has done with
the limited means of the society what
he could for all classes without regard
to color. nationality or religious belief
and in conclusion he says in his judge
ment a humane society should be
religious not sectarian, political not
partisan, American not foreign.
He desires to thank the executive
committee and members for their
kindness to him during the year. the
press Of Duluth and ST. Louis county
for their notices, comments, and
criticisms, the clergy for announce
ments. The railroads in responding
favoraby to all requests made Upon
them. The mayors and police depart
ments and citizens generally in all the
towns throughout st. Louis county.
The mayor of this city and police de-
partment in rendering him valuable
assistance at all times and under all
circumstances.
Ae also says they need your friend
ship, your influence, your moral and
financial support. They have done
we'll ia the past but should do better
in the future.
Yours respectfully,
III. c.. WITHROw,
Agent Duluth Humane Society,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-10-12
Ore Sales

Sales of ore continue to be made in
such lots as are usual with the close
of navigation but few weeks ahead.
The condition of Lake Erie dock
stocks, meantime, indicates that ore
is getting somewhat better handling
than at this time last year. Ore
freights are on a basis of 60 cents
from Marquette. with Is cents asked
from the head of the lakes, while
Escanaba is nominal at IS cents, no
tonnage being offered. September,
1897, was a month of heavy ore ship
mentS, and while all official figures
from upper lakes are not at hand. the
indications are that the record for
last month will show slight falling
off.-IrOn Trade Review.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-10-12
;. $500 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE,

the ALI Wise-Ruler of the universe to
interfere with my terrestrial career:
that have in fact been removed
from our midst" Neither will have
black bOrdered hand bill distributed
around town advertising my untimely
taking good news travels fast
enough. And lastly, but not least,
my grlef-stricken relatives will confer
a great favor by not having card of
thanks, signed by the family to the
nielghbors who so generously aided us
In the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. or
course these customs are launched in
to use with the best and kindest of
motives, but the fifty or more years
OF hardship to which they have been
subjected, has reduced them to cold
stereotype formalities, meaningless
and useless.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-10-12

evangel of the ''free and unlimited
coinage Of silver at the ratio of l6 to
l." John Lind may be most excel.
lent citizen, but it is not the person.
atty Of John Lind, or John anybody.
which constitutes the point at issue.
Political parties stand for principles,
and persons count for little or nothing
during great political con tests A
state no less than man is known by
tue company it keeps. and solid old
Minnesota has not yet gotten down to
the plane Of principle of which Kansas
and Kentucky have grown ashamed.
Hennepin and Ramsey counties con.
tain the two great cities of the com.
monwealth. For six long years this
twin center of the business life of Min.
nesota has suffered more from the ex-
listing conditions Of trade and com.
MERGE than any other section of the
state. The laboring men, the me.
chanics, the merchants have suffered
equally with the professional men, the
bankers and the spectators All the
political signs point to the fact that
there is no disposition to try further ex.
periments in the business Of life by
putting at the helm of the ship Of
state men who support the financial
vagaries of John Lind, Ignatius Don.
nelly & Go. The public is Confronted
with condition, and neither ST. Paul
nor Minneapolis are inclined to make
the effort to rectify existing evils by
chasing wild, fantastic, Quixotio theo-
ries. Ramsey and Hennepin counties
will, therefore, vote very respectable
majorities for the straight Republican
ticket.
CosMo POLITE.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-10-12
New Election Districts.

The government has issued a proc
lamatiOn establishing four election
districts in organized districts of ST..
Louis county.
Three of the election districts are
the same as those established by the
board of county commissioners at it's
last meeting. The election polls in
these districts are at Vermilion Dam,
in 63-17: at the Tower Logging COM
pany's camp In CHA, and at lower
end of the Crane lake road, near Hard
ing, in GILT.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-10-12
OUR MINES.
Chandler Shipments Almost Completed.
to Close with $50. 900 Tons in Stock.

to Close with 100, 900 Tons in Stock.
Contrary to early expectations, the
Chandler will winter with about 15O,-
600 tons in stock. At the beginning
of the shipping season it was expected
the entire stock and summers hoist
would go forward. Up to October /,
the Chandler had shipped 635, 200 tons
and before the end of the season the
more, 10000 tons from Nos. and
j. stockpiles and the balance from
the pockets. This will complete the
Chambers allotment of 1000 tons.
Men are constantly being put on by
the Chandler, the preference being
given to the old hands. While
the mine will go into stock with $780,
600 tons, Manager Pengilly informs
the MINER that full crew will be
worked all winter. The Chandler re-
cogniZes worth in employees and their
system of taking care Of their men
and in particular the married ones
who make their homes here, is very
comendable. The disposition to
work both shifts all winter means
considerable. The double crews ag-
gregate something like 700 men. At
present the mine is employing little
oyer 400.
The Chandler shovel is temporarily
employed in loading gravel from the
pit about four miles south of the city
for use On the railroad ballasting,
changes and extension work now 60
ing on in this vicinity after which it
will return and finish the shipments,
The shovel has made record this
year for small concern. 1t has al
ready handled 100000 tons this season
and its work is not yet finished.
At the Pioneer, several important
changes have taken place during the
past week. The water problem is
meeting with most happy solution,
the balers and the large pump hand
ling this obstacle in the most salts
factory manner. The water has now
receded below the eighth level and is
steadily going down, The eighth level
is claimed to be the larger one and con-
tanned the bulk of the water. The
work of cleaning up the levels is being
carried on and the cars loaded with
ore and refuse are beginning to arrive
at the surface. Only the ore is being
raised which is encountered in the
cleaning up work but already several
carloads are on the dump The bail
ers have handled large amount of
water and have done wonderful work
when the large territory drained is
taken into consideration. The
Pioneer, owing to its depth and locat-
ion, drained the Chandler and Zenith
mines and large amount of waste
land in it's Immediate vicinity.
The steam shovel has completed it's
work on the main stockpile and is
now working on the second grade
pile directly east of the shaft house.
A bout a weeks work will be had
here after which the shovel will go to
the pit to load gravel for filling in
the depression in the stockpileground
which has now been thoroughly clear
ed out. Men and barrows are now
finishing loading the ore left by the
shovel at the stock.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-10-12
Takes Charge November 1.

The commission of P. r. Vail as
postmaster Of Ely has arrived and he
will take charge of the Office on Nov.
l. Louis White, his assistant, is now
in the office with Postmater Van
Blarcom fol the purpose of learning
the ropes. Mr.. Van Blarcom will re-
main until the last of the month to
help the new incumbent.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-10-12
Ely Boy Wounded.

Herman Antonelli, one of the, old
Ely boys and who will be remembered
by many, was one of the soldiers
wounded last week at Bear island in
the fight with the Indians. Herman
joined the regulars at Fort Smelling
about six months ago. His wounds
are not considered dangerous being
shot in the leg.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-10-12
A Correction.

By error we announced in our last
issue that Swan Anderson E. J. Nor
com and WI. Cowling were appoint
ed Judges of the Second ward. The
name of Olof Knuteson should be sub
stituted in place Of Anderson. The
various election boards will meet next
Tuesday for the purpose of making
a list for posting of qualified voters.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-10-12
The Editors Wishes.

eft this world should be so unfor-
tunate as to lose me, l intend to have
it understood before / go that the
eight lodges to which | belong shall
not publish resolutions in each Of the
city papers, nor furnish copy to the
bereaved family, informing the public
and my loved ones that it has pleased
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-10-12
Quarterly Conference.

The first quarterly meeting of the
NJ. u. church of this city will be held
on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. % and
70. Presiding Elder Rev. r. Forbes,
will be present and will preach morn
ing and evening on Sunday. AT the
close of the evening service the sacra-
ment of the Lords supper will be ad-
ministered. Preaching at O'Clock
on Saturday evening followed by
quarterly conference.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-10-12
Married.

Saturday, Oct. 8, at Soudan, Rev.
Clulow, of the M. e. church, united
in the holy bonds of matrimony. Mr..
William Harfield, of this city, to Miss
Kate Harerin, of Tower. Mr.. Hart
field is prosperous farmer of this
vicinity and his many friends wish
him and bride success in their new
undertaking.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-10-12
Political Address.

Congressman Morris will address
the people of this city on thepolitical
issues on Friday evening Oct. 81.
Turn out everyone and give our con-
gresham rousing reception.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-10-12

Honor bright, now-does any man or
woman who is full grown and possessed
of average common sense believe for
one moment that all the great and
small business men of this city would
have gone to the polls and worked as
they all did work for W. Fl. Eustis last
June, and thus made his nomination
certain at the approaching state con-
vention, if he had been the Common,
vulgar rascal which the Democratic.
Popnlist outfit are today proclaiming
him to be?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25
MURDER MOST FOUL
George W. Horton, Former Police
man, Kills Jane Nicholson.
SLASHES her THROAT WITH 4 KNIFE
Fiendish Cruelty Practiced in Com
mission Of the Crime.
HORTON IN THE LOOKUP

George W. Horton, an ex-policeman. muir
dered Jane Nicholson with horrible brutal
ity in Armory Square about 1870 o'clock last
evening. Horton plunged a knife in his-yic-
TINS neck and then slashed her across the
face. While the knife was in the wounds
he twisted it, as If anxious to increase her
physical suffering and at the same time
make the murder complete. His knife al
most severed her head from her body.
When placed under arrest he coOlly con-
fessed the awful crime in a manner which
indicated that he was glad he had accom-
plished 1t. Then he went to the sixth pre-
cinct with blood dropping from his fingers,
and in this condition he extended one of
his hands in greeting to Lieut.. Kelly, whom
ne had known when be was on the force.
Horizons victim was the widow of Frank
Nicholson. who committed suicide several
month ago by taking Rough on Rats"
the act being the result Of liquor drinking
and the alleged misconduct of his wife,
whom he charged with being intimate with
Horton.
Just after committing the crime last night
Horton drank some harmless fluid from a
bottle and announced he had taken cyanide
of potassium, but the police, who knew
him best were certain he could not mus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25
Coroner.s Jury Summoned.
AT BELMAR.
New Boardwalk for PrOmenaders and |
Stone Roads for Wheeling. |

New Boardwalk for PrOmenaders and
Stone Roads for Wheeling.
Correspondence of The Evening Star.
BELMAR, N. j., June "a. $685.
Probably no resort on the whole Jersey
coast has been so immensely improved
since last season as BelmaI, situated on
thu south bank of Shark river, famous for
its grabbing and fishing grounds. Last sea-
son the terrific storm practically destroyed
the ocean boulevard. and what was left of
it was finished by the surf last winter. The
ocean ate far back of the plank walk,
which it annihilated, and rendered the
ocean driveway almost useless. This spring
the avenue has been completely remade
and macadamized, so that it is now in per-
feet condition. This resort and Spring
Lake have been connected with stone
roads. SO that the bicyclist now has a most
excellent route all along this coast. There
are no more sand beds to impede his prog
r,ss and tantalize his temper. The plank
walk has been reconstructed on q much
larger scale. and while not quite broad
as Founder" Bradley's esplanade at AS
bury Park, it Is just as long, and perfectly
adequate for all the visitors that could be
accommodated hers.
There have been very important improve
ments at most Of the hotels, too. The Co
lumbia, which for several years has been
under the management of NJ. Lindsay, has
been remodeled. A fifth story has been
added and many modarn interior improve
ments for the comfort of the guests. New
bath room suites and a passenger elevator
are among the improvements which make
the hotel complete and up-to-dats in every
respect, and which place it among the best
inns on the coast.
The Rhode Island Point has been open
for fortnight and is already attracting
crowds of people to it's clam bakes. This
resort Is located just west of Belnar and
on Shark river, and Its Rhode Island clam
bakes have spread its fame throughout the
state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25
Noises Gone, She Hears.

As m instance Of the cure of deafness in chill
dren Doctor Cowden presents for the first time the
ease Of Grace Harrison. 4o1 18th st. sw. Her
grandmother says:
Grace has been deaf since she was three years
old; her trouble caused by Catarrh In the
head She suffered from IL constantly; had pains
In her head. and was so stopped up that she could
scarcely talk-talked through her nose: she COM
planned Of her hurting her, and when she
slept the noise she made In breathing was terri
bic. When she was at her and in
school the teacher complained to US that she Was
stubborn anC would not answer when spoken to.
We told her that it deafness and she then
noticed her condition. In her play she was hard
10 make understand. and when we talked to her
at home, at the table and around the house she
would look at US in dazed manner. and did not
seem TO understand what said-she knew
were talking 70 her, but could understand what
was said; we would have to talk loud to make
her hear
Ne took her to doctor. who gave something
Tor her, but 1t didn't help much Then took
her TO the hospital. but the treatment never did
her much good. Afterwards sent her to Doctor
Cowden, who was treating her little cousin for
the same trouble She did not have to be treated
very long and now she hears plainly We do not
have TO speak louder than In ordinary tone to
maze her hear. The noises at night have stopped.
She Is getting along nicely at school. We have
tested her with the clock and watch and she can
hear them plainly. We began to notice the change
in her in little while after she began treat
meQt.