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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-09
LATER.

The pressmen employed in the San
Francisco newspapers declared strike
the 9TH, and as result the first edi-
tions OF the papers did not appear.
The steamer Crooten burned off the
coast of New England Nov. /. Twenty
two of her crew were saved and five
persisted.
A semi-official note from Paris says
the government has resolved not to re-
tain the Marchand Mission at Fashoda,
adding that this decision was arrived
at by the cabinet after an extensive
examination of the question.
Both branches of the Vermont legis-
lature passed joint resolution approx
ing the presidents demands for the re-
tention of the Philippine islands.
AT Buffalo, N. Y, the Marion, big
sank the Staracca, freighter belong
ing to the Erie railroad.
The United States courts have or
dered foreclosure sale of the Chicago,
Fort Madison g. Des Moines railroad.
The road operates in Iowa and owes
it's bondholders 81, 312, 900,
The plant of the American Wired
Hoop company at West Superior, Wis,
was destroyed by fire.
Thomas G. Campbell. of the law firm
OF Campbell & Hancc, New York City,
was arrested upon the charge of grand
larceny.
The British war vessels at Victoria,
b. c., have been busily engaged in
coaling and preparing for hostilities
The board af control of the Joint
Traffic Association decided to dissolve
the organization. This was done be-
cause of u recent decision by the SUI
premc court of the United States that
the efforts of the association to control
rates very illegal.
The Spanish commissioners, in the
course Of two hours session of the
peace conference the 4th fatty refused
to accept Mondays proposition by
the Americans to take the entire Phil
ippine and .o.reimburse Spain for her
Pacific expenditure there" The ne
gative action was expected. The
Spaniards held that the United States
had no ultimate rights in the Philip
pine island, and could have none save
by the consent of Spain in these nego-
tations, and upon terms satisfactory
to her.
The international troops have oc-
cupied the fortress of Canea, Crete.
1t is aeported at Manila that the
priests are instigating a faction to
support Artachic a bitter opponent of
of Aguinaldo.
An explosion and fire the 9th wrecked
the supreme court room on the main
floor of the capitol at Washington.
The damage is enormous. The explo-
sion occurred in a gas meter under the
room The library of the supreme
court located Immediately under the
court room, was badly damaged by
smoke and water.
The English war Office has ordered a
mobilization of forces.
Arthur Wilson, a negro under arrest
for murder at Welborne, Fla, was
taken by mob and lynched.
The New Wonderland building, a
partially finished structure in Detroit,
Mich, collapsed without warning,
burying a score or more of workmen
in the ruins. Fourteen were killed
and u number are missing.
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KILLED BY THE CARS.
Two Women Meet Death While Try
ing to Cross Railway Tracks
at Lan@don, Md.

Washington, Nov. Airs. Florence
George and Miss Kate McAtee, both of
this city, were killed by Il Baltimore &
Ohio railroad train Wednesday night
at Langdon, Nd, about four miles out
of town. They had been attending
party and were crossing the tracks to
take train for Washington when they
were struck by an express train and IN
stantly killed
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-09
Monv pied During the Voyage.

Cadiz, Nov. 3.-The Spanish steamer
Montserrat has arrived here from San,
tiago de Cuba with repatriated troops.
There were 90 deaths on board during
the voyage and 800 of her passengers
are sick. The Spanish newspapers are
venting their spleen on the Americans
by publishing fictions to the effect that
the United States sanitary officers at
Gibara insisted upon the embarkation
of dying Spanish soldiers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-09
'T'HE WEEKS NEWS
Happenings of the Past Seven
Days in Brief.
ROUND ABOUT THE WORLD
Casualties and Fires, Personal and PO-
litical Notes, Business Failures and
Assumptions, Weather Record.
INTELLIGENCE FROM ALL PARTS
WAR NEWS.


The Spanish regular troops in Cuba
ere now scattered and number about
SORTS.
The wives of Gems. Brooks, Sheridan
and Grant arrived in San Juan on the
transport OLDHAM from New York.
Commander Snow, who is to relieve
Admiral Schley as commandant of the
San Juan naval station, sailed from
New York.
The American peace commissioners
have informed the Spanish commits
sioners that the latter must complete
their work in few days.
The customs receipts in Santiago in
October under American management
amounted to $69.600, an increase over
October. 1897. of over $4,000.
The Illinois naval reserves who are
still in the service have been ordered
home to be mustered out. There are
about 100 of them.
The Spanish steamer Montserrat ar
rived in Cadiz from Santiago de Cuba
with repatriated troops. There were
9S deaths on board during the voyage.
The Sixth Virginia, negro regiment,
mutinied at Knoxville, Tenn, because
white officers superseded negro officers,
who had resigned under pressure.
The Spanish authorities are prepar-
ing to close all matters of the admins
tration of the island of Cuba during
this month.
Adjt. Gen. Corbin announced that the
war department would proceed at once
to bring back to the United States the
remains of such soldiers as have died in
Cuba, Puerto Rico and at Manila during
the late war.
The American commissioners went to
the Colon cemetery in Havana and
placed flowers on the graves of the vic
Tins of the Maine explosion.
The Spanish military commissioners
in Havana notified the American COM
missioners that the province of Puerto
Principe would be evacuated before No
vember %.
Admiral Dewey cabled the navy de-
partment that the Charleston had sailed
from Manila for Iloilo, on the island of
Panmy. This is the last seat of Spanish
power in the Philippines.
ne cruiser Bu1falO lett brooklyn Tor
Manila with 700 bluejackets. who will
replace the men In Admiral Dewey's
feet who have served out their terms
of enlistment.
Direct evidence connecting Gen. Wey-
Ter of Cuban fame and memory with
the wholesale footing of the Philippine
treasury has been unearthed in Manila
The gunboat Helena, Commander
Swinburne, has left the Boston navy
yard for the China station by way of
the Suez canal.
Secretary Long says that the govern
ment will take no further step to raise
the rest of the Spanish warships de-
stroyed by Admiral SchIey's fleet off
the coast of Santiago.
The transport Pennsylvania with he
Fifty-frst regiment of Iowa volunteers
Oh board sailed from San Franciscof for
Manila
1t was reported that Premier Sa
gasta had instructed the Spanish peace
commissioners in Paris not to give up
the Philippines.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-11-09

The only change of importance IN the
public, was the payment Of SIS, ,962 or
the Pacific railroad bonds. The remain
der of this loan outstanding. on June 80,
was $14133,560, all Of which Will be payable
after January !, 1899
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

A thrilling hunt for a man-ea;lns
shark took place In the harbor of Key
West last week ana came very near re
sulting fatally for those engaged.
The shark was first seen swimming
IN shallow waters, and three boys start
I'd out In a rowboat to capture It. They
were armed only with a small harpoon.
They managed TO get close to the shark
without attracting attention, and plant
cd the harpoon securely In IT'S back.
The big fish plunged forward when II
felt the Iron. and In moment the boat
was spinning through the water like
~ express train. Several attempts were
made 10 loosen the rope. but In vain.
Meanwhile they hesltated to cut the
rope, for fear they might lose the shark.
The boat was lowed in this fashion
more than an hour. AT times he shark
would turn so suddenly as to greatly
fndanger the boat. though keeping all
the time In comparatively shallow wat
tr.
The boys began to shout for help, and
a yacht was sent to them. Just as the
yacht came alongside the shark made
G dive for the boat and tore big hole
n the side. AS the boat filed the yacht
came up and took of the boys, and the
shark was killed with a rife. 1t meas
ured IS feet in lcngth.--New York
World.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

There are many alternatives and
makeshifts in household economy, -
saiaa well-posted matron at one Of our
elpl5khe other day, ''but the most
IPro6tJkss aud foolish one that l know
ipyfhing sbout IS the use of what is
saiiosi cirsl,i;.e1 butter hold as an
axiom Eat if butter is not good
enough 10 eat ON my bread, It is not
good enough to pnt in my cake or my
stewed tomatoes aud peas. Poor but
ter spoils more good food than almost
anything else in the line Of cooking.
II is to this Ingredient more than to
any other that cooks often complain
that their food seems stale and
greasy and everything tastes as
though it had been cooked in ia,
same pot. 1t is better to use no but
Ter at all than the rank high-favored
article that is sold as cooking butter.
"Dwellersin cities who cannot readi-
ly obtain cream, which is a most ex-
,ellent substitute for butter, often use
salad oil instead. Indeed, the demand
Tor table oil is rapidly increasing, so
many ways are there in fine cooking
where it serves an admirable purpose.
Housekeepers who are careless Of
economy use it for frying crullers,
croquettes or oysters. 1t is, of course,
lar superior to all other fats, but tee
costly for ordinary purses. There
are few persons who do not relish
the flavor Of olive oil, but they very
soon learn to become extravagautly
iond of it. The Ledger.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

A laudnble attempt on the part 3 "
Noting II..i clergyman to practlcail
Illustrate to the working class portion
of his flock the combined benefits Of
religion and a tankard Of beer has, we
regret to heas. proved unsuccessful.
The Rev. Prebendary Denlson started,
4 Sthe social pleasure Of his congrega-
ID, a club, where the reverepdsgen.
A.sfnansor his curate wenhw ~ dis
penslng Theological pabuldm in the
church, and served the members with
sbct and other corporeal refreshments.
She idea was to keep them away from
public houses and to afford them hon
est recrsailgn with a reasonable amount
of tlnple. by the rules no man could
he served with liquor more than three
times ID the course of night. But the
clergyman was unaware of the degree
If not of original sin at least of bibulous
ingenuity among the rougher classes Of
Noting Hill. They eyaded the rule
by clubbing together their twopences
and treating each other. so that in the
course OF the evening a member was
able to obtain half a dozen. or even
more, drinks, instead Of three. The re
snlt was sometimes unpleasant, and
IN Is7s.~dary has therefore reluct
t'ned TO give up the expert
w a Pea Telegraph.
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until o. last the blood began TO course
freely aud vigorously through hts body.
Soon he was restored 10 hts old time health.
A reporter for The Monitor recently
callcd on Mr.. prteh aRnin and WIS told:
you may say there i ne doubt as to my
cure being permanent. I am in better
health than whom ] gave you tho first In
sorvicw and ccrtalnly attribute my cure to
DR. Williams Pink rlils Tor ralo People.
. 70 th''.sc pits d.Ec isy release from the
living death, md I shall always bless the
day ] was induced TO take thom.v
such il tho history Of one OF the most re-
marknblo casts r. modern TINES, In the
face Of such Testimony. can anyone say
that DIR. Williams Pink rllls arr not en-
titlrd TO the carrfnl consideration Of every
sudercr-man. woman or child? o. not the
case, in truth, q miracle OF modern mcdi-
cine2
These pills arc sold by all druggists and
are considered by them 60 be one Of the
most valuable remedial cgents known to
science,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

To restore TO their original appear
ince antique pieces of furniture which
nave become unsightly on account Of
100 frequent vanishing or bcsnear-
,ng by unskilled hands. the following
method is employed: Take equal
carts Of strong alcohol aud good oil
II turpeutine aud heat this mixture
n bottle by placing it in hot water.
With this warm liquid paint the arti-
sle, whereupon the old varnish will
dissolve at once. The varnish is re-
moved by scraping and wiping, and
ihe spreading, scraping and cleaning
8 repeated as often as necessary until
he surface has become entirely clcan
again, so that the object may be rem
iered glossy or dull as desired. This
process is especially recommended,
since it does not change or attack
The color of the wood, as is often the
case il I've is used.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

The dog in harness as applied to the
traction of the cycle is a novelty which
will rightly never be tolerated in the
British isles, but the Belgian has adj
vanced the idea of using canine trac-
ton for neck and collar work III draw
ing the bicycle up hill, aud at Stras-
burg the strong mastiff may be seen
performing the same service for the
tricycle.. As tot the Belgian dog. when he
has done his work he receives his re-
ward He jumps up behind like
smart groom and shares with his mas.
ter the Joys Of the descent. Not SO
the Strasburg hound he is always on
duty f; he is harnessed behind the ma
chine, but his face is toward the guild
ing wheel and he does not lib. He
can not go in front. for he would inter
fere with the steering, but the t,icy-
clist declares he rejoices to pull be-
hind. There is no donbtthe dog docs
show some sense Of gratiiied pride in
working in harness. In Belgium and
in Switzerland one may often see the
free and unattached dog trying TO
fhove behind the baud cart as vol
unteer pushing when be may not pull.
But in spite of his good will, the fatal
result shows itself in the curved bae k
and distorted legs. Pail Mall Gazetts
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

Aspic jelly, which is still terribly
ing name 10 many amateur cooks, is
made in a few minutes, and il ncces-
sary, ont Of that emergency material,
jar of beef extract A half box OF
gelatine is soaked for twenty minutes
in four tablespoonfuls Of cold water.
In this is simmered slice Of onion, a
bit OF celery, bay leaf, aud a few
peppercorns. When the gclaiineis dis
solved, 1t is added, the whole strained
md set away ina square-rimmed basin,
preferably, in order that il may be
easily cut up into blocks. A little Of
shis garnishes cold meats or veal loaf
md other potted or pressed meats,
md is effective, too, around forms Of
salad. II is occasionally served with
.eituce aud French dressing, as a
,alad by itself.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

The same unnasonlng defiance Of
mathematics that makes possible the
success Of The lottery shark and The
poolroom, sends thousands to the bleak
wastes Of the Alaska gold fields and
will continue to send them, Though the
chances Of success are proved even
Simmer than It now appears they will
be. In nothing in the world is the old
saw. Haste makes waste" trues than
IN money-maklng, but people, particu-
larry the American people. cannot be
brought to believe II.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

spread OF the English Language.
Mr.. Gladstone lately expressed him
self as believing that English IL to be
the language OF the future. Mr. Glad
stones reasons are based on what has
happened within bis own lifetime.
When Mr. Gladstone was born English
was spoken by 30,oc0000 Of people. Il Q
now spoken by l2o,0000o0. The finml
Der Of people in the earth who spca 4
English Is doubled every forty years|
This forms the basis Of a very simplf
calculation IS to when the entire popt'
l1tion of the earth shall speak English.
The two great Engllsh-spcaking coun-
tries are Great BritpiiisaDd the United
States. Wherever Great BritDfa goes
she carries the EfStssh langsdse, and
whoever comes 70 the unlged States
learns 1t.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

Somebody has cleverly claimed soup
as "a table diplomat, either exciting
an enneiita for the good thing to
come, or SO fully satisfying inward
cravings RS to make diners totally in
different 10 what follows" says Table
Talk. II is safe to conclude that
these opposite results depend upon
the quality Of the soup and its proper
service In connection with menu. II
the dinner is limited and rather in
sufficient for the probable demands Of
appetite, the soup that begins 1t
should be nourishing. On tho cou-
trary, the elaborate meal Of many
courses requires light soup as slim
liant only. and not as food proper.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

The following ease was printed originally
In TIE Moaitor. a newspaper pnbllshol At
Mealor1, Ontario. Doahta warc rllsel as
TO It's truthtulaes. co,s'ricliiy a closr
watch was kept on the cas1 for two years
and the original statement has now been
completely verified.
Nj. Petch bad been hopclcsl paralyti,
for nvs years. HIS casc has hgi wi lc at
tention. He was conn1cd to his bod. was
bloated almost beyond recognition. and
could not take solid food. Doctors called
tho diseaso spini sclcrosis and all snid he
could not 1.-Two. The Canadian Mutual Life
Association alter q thorough examination,
paid him his total disability claim Of
81 $50. regarding him as forever incurable.
For three years he fingered In this con
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STRONG STATEMENTS.
Three Women Relieved of Female
Troubles by Mrs. Pinkham.

From Mrs. A. w. SMITH, 50 Summer
St, Biddcford, Nc:
For several years / suffered with
various diseases peculiar to my sex.
Was troubled with burning sensation
across the small OF my back, that all
gone feeling, was Respondent, fretful
and discouraged; the least cxertion
tired me. | tried several doctors but
received little benefit. At last | de-
cided to give your Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound a trial. The eff
feet of the first bottle was magical.
Those symptoms of weakness that l
was afflicted with. vanished like vapor
before the sun. ! cannot speak too
highly Of your valuable remedy. 1t is
truly boon to woman
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Recipes.

Asparagus Soup-Stew bunch OF
asparagus until tender; cut off the
tops an inch and press the rest
through a colander. Heat a quart of
milk. Add the strained asparagus.
Rub tablespoon of butter aud two
Of -four together and stir in the soup.
When boiling add salt, Pepper and as
paragus tips, and serve.
Peach Jelly Boil the skins from
the peaches for marmalade in little
water, letting them steam until soft.
Add the juice to that saved from tho
peaches and dozen peach pits cooked
in cloth. Measure and add sugar in
three-fourths proportion. To each
pint add juice of one lie non aud two
oranges. Boil until ii hangs in drop
from the spoon. 1t is excellent for
Jelly cake or tarts.
Blanquette of Yeal-Two pounds
Of lean veal, cut in pieces about one
inch square. Soak in cold water a
few moments and dry in cloth. Put
butter the size of an egg into a sauce
pun WIEN II tuVlco pophtul VI bout uliu
when the butter is hot, stir it half a
minute. add the veal, stir again, Just
cover with water and salt and repr er
to taste. Cook slowly for two hours.
stirring occasionally. Beat one egg
with teaspoonful of water, stir in
and serve.
Butterei Eggs aud Kidneys Gut
three sleeps kidneys into thin slices,
then into strips. Dnst with salt and
pepper and saute in little butter or
fresh beef dripping. When Drowned
set aside where they will keep hot.
Into a shallow saucepan break six
eggs, beat just enough to mix, add
three tablespoonfuls of butter cut into
bits, one-quarter Of teaspoonful Of
finely chopped parsley and four table
spoonfuls of cream. Stir over the fire
until nearly set, add the fried kidneys,
turn out on hot platter and garnish
with toast points.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

From Mrs. MELISSA PHrILIPs, Lex
ington, Ind, TO Mrs. Pinkham:
Before began taking your medicine
had suffered for two years with that
tired feeling, headache, backache, nonp-
petite, and rundown condition of the
system. | could not walk across the
room. have taken four bottles of the
Vegetable Compound, one box of Liver
Pills and used one package of Sanative
Wash, and now feel like new woman,
and am able to domy work"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

The New York Ledger is now successfully
sold ly bright boys and sifls. who thus earn
many valual.l, premiums. Two cents pr nj
ON zach cory sold. No money required in
advance. send name and nddrrss for COM
Ileic outfit. including Premium List, to
Robert BoHncr's Sons, Ledger Building, 100
William st., N. Y. City,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

Ella,Iack. dear, do fou think you
can stand NJ IN the battles hriint7
Jack-Oh. yes: have become lniie
accustomed TO face powder.-New
YORK Evening World.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

Ife-That must be n very Interesting
book you are reading.
shc-Oh. It's awfnily excitinsi The
heroine changes her gown six times 10
the first chapter,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netIc. full OF LIE. nerve and vlgor. take Eo-To-
Bac. tho wonder worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, zoe or q. Cure guaran-
tecd Booklet aud sample free Address
Sterling hemedy Co, Chicago or New York
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

From Mrs. MorLrE E. HERREL, Pow
ell Station, Tenn:
''Forthree years suffered with such
weakness of the back, could not
perform my household duties. l also
had falling of the womb, terrible bear
ing-down pains and headache. have
taken two bottles of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and feel
like new woman. recommend your
medicine TO every woman know"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

Halls Cntarrh Cure IL liquid and Is taken
internally. and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. Write for
testimonials. free. Manufactured by
r. =. CHENEY & Cc., Toledo, o.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

Clouds more generally form In the upper
regions OF the atmosphere because It is
normally colder In the higher regions.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

Fits permanently cured. No ilts or nervous-
ness after first days use Of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. Sstrial bottle and treatise free
DIR. X. II. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
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ST. vITTS' DANCE. SPAsNfs and all nerv-
rus diseases permanently cured by the y. of
rs REi hlia Z, 4, FRET ,s, Scrye Rsssprcr
r. H. Kline, Ltd. SCI Arch tsret. t'nila.. Pa.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

Cancer. Tumor Malignant Ulcer, Scrofulous
Blood, Rectal Diseases, cured II home, witioHt
knife or plaster. Mostdiflicult cases conquered.
Write forfree book and advice TO Mason Medi-
cal Co., LII w. 42d St. Dept q, n. Y. City
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

dition. After
taking some
OF DR.. Will
Jams PINK
Pulls for Pale
People there
was a slight
change, q
tendency to
sweat freely.
Next came a
littlc feeling
IN his limbs
VI,ia awfrusf.
Cd, followed
BY apricklnE
sens atton.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

Melancholy is lllndcd he5c, hnAtlng for
her sister, Happiness
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

lightning bugs never shine IN the day
Tim 1t is the night which makes their brill
liaEcy possibl..--Ham's Horn.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1898-06-10

A covetous heart is like Pharoah's lean
kline, 1t devours all.