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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
WHITE HOUSE THRoNGED.
President Receives 1000 Guests at
His Eirst OhiciaI ReceptiOn.


Washington. Jan. 20.-The first Of
fetal reception of the present admins
tration was given at the white house
Wednesday evening. Aside from the
fact that it was the first, interest in the
event centered in the new method of
distributing the invitations, so that
only certain portion of those en-
titled to the hospitality of the executive
mansion would be entertained in a sin
gle evening. The plan, so far as could
be judged from appearances, was an
entire success.
When the invitations were first issued
and it was seen that precedent was to
diplomatic corps as the especial guests
of honor, people wondered what would
be the outcome so far the foreigners
themselves were concerned, since it was
known that the corps individually and
collectively is a stickler in all matters
of official etiquette. AS it turned out
the diplomats were moved to put in a
protest on this score, with the result
that they were subsequently notified
through the state department that a
special concession would be made in
their honor, and. while the invitations
failed to name them the guests of honor
at the first card reception, as has here
tofore been the custom, they would
be accorded special and private recep-
ton at S:15 o'clock.
The other guests hidden to the reccp-
ton were invited from nine to eleven
o'clock, so that when the senators, rep
resentatives and society people invited
were at length ushered into the pres
ence of the president, Mrs. Mckinley
and the receiving party, the gorgeous
pageant of the diplomats in full court
dress, blazing with orders, was already
matter of ancient history. But the
diplomats were still there in all their
splendor, and everyone anxious to see
the array of gold lace and decorations
of honor which the foreigners wear in
such profusion was able to do so with
out inconvenience.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
Successful Meeting.

The joint winter meeting of the Fill
more county and Southern Minnesota
Horticultural societies has closed. 1t
was very enthusiastic meeting, and
the discussions were animated and
earnest. The following officers of the
united society were elected: President,
John c. Hawkins, Austin; vice presi-
dents, Jonathan Freeman of Moscow,
o. w. Moore of Spring Valley; Hin L.
Gregg of Austin; secretary and treas.
urer, Robert Parkhill of Chatfield.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
Changed His Mind.

George Williams, while in an intoxi-
Gated condition, wandered down by the
river at Minneapolis, near Fourteenth
avenue south. He was in detected
frame of mind, and the sight of the
river suggested to him that he might
end his troubles by drowning himself.
So he walked down the bank and out
onto framework which was used in
constructing a steering dam below the
Minneapolis Gas company's plant. Sc
lecting a place in the water which
seemed cleanest and least agitated by
the current, he jumped in. The water
was cold and he shouted Justify for
help. He was rescued
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
Village Officers Sued.

Papers have been served on the viii
lage of Fairfax in suit to recover S.
900 for the death of Theodore Edwin,
who burned himself to death in the
village lookup last fall. AS the SUI
preme court has decided that munich
pal corporations are not liable for the
wrongful acts of their servants, the
suit is brought to recover personal
Judgment against the village officers
for negligence while acting in their Of
fetal capacity.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
A New Industry.

An industry has just been discovered
in Crookston which solves the mystery
of the petrified man. There is in OPP
Grafton a factory for the manufacture
of petritied men and women. A negro
woman named Picnic Finn, who for a
few months has resided there, has a
cast of herself made, and quarrel en-
sued over the delivery of the goods,
thus divulging the secret. The woman
is now in La Crosse, Wis, but partly
decayed semblance of petrification re-
mains, which is easily identified as a
cast of the scheming Phenle.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
Merry Must Hang.

Chicago, Jan. 22.-The jury in the
case of Chris Merry and James Smith,
charged with the brutal murder of
Merry's wife, brought in verdict of
guilty against Merry and fixing his
penAlty at death. Smith was declared
not guilty, but was Immediately rear
rested on the charge of being an acces.
sorry after the fact.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
Not MT Home to Him Now.

She (arrayed for the theater)-- Sorry
to have kept you waiting SO long, MIR.
Spoonamore, but it has taken ne long
er than usual to get ready. look like
fright in this hat, too.
He (vaguely DESTROYS of saying some
thing comphmentary)-It isn't the-er
fault of that lovely hat, am sure,
Miss Hanl1inson.-Chic Tribune.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
Too mich Propress.

Mr.. Chips Cooking up from the
paper)-The doctors have discovered
another new disease.
Mrs. Chipps-Well, wish they'd stop
looking for new diseases long enough
to find cure for my old rheumatism.
IN. Y. Weekly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
Fatal Accident.

John Husnick, farmer living near
Rice Lake, was fatally injured in an
accident at New Brighton. The acct
dent occurred on the road from Rice
Lake to New Brighton. Husnick was
driving into the city, when his team
took fright and ran away. The wagon
was upset and Husnick thrown out,
striking on his head and fracturing his
skull. He was taken home by neigh
Dor and died next day. He was about
SIS years old and leaves large family.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
No Cause for WORRY.

junior wonder where and under
what circumstances / shall meet the
woman who will be my wife?
Senior-Don't worry about that, my
dear fellow; the women will attend to
those little matters.-Boston Evening
Transcript.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
Broke All Records.

Washington, Jan. 90. = The foreign
commerce of the United States for the
year 1897 breaks all records in volume
and values. For the entire 10 months
the excess of exports over imports of
merchandise amounts to $356,561 900,
and adding $41,OOO,OOO net exports of
silver gives a grand credit balance for
the year of 1897 100000.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
A Choice of Evils.

Mamma during heavy thunder
shower)--Now, Ruth, l shall have to go
down anil take care of the baby but you
must not be afraid, for remember that
God is here and will take care of you!
Ruth calling down the stairs five
minutes later)-You come up here,
mamma, and stay with God, and will
come down and stay with the baby
n. Y. Truth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
Have to BE That Kind.

Blump-Are you one of those stick
lers who'd call fellow who happened
to be a friend of Us both, a common"
friend?
Plump-Yes, he'd have to be Internal.
ly common, don't you see, if he stood in
that relationship to you.-Up-to-Date.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
A Real Help-Mate.

when she married him, he was a
poor young oculist, but she's helped
him greatly"
"By economizingW
mo. By carrying her umbrella over
her shoulder all the time" Harlem
Life.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
Blew Out the Gas.

Henry Butcher, Money Creek farm
er, made the old mistake of blowing
out the gas when he went to bed at
the Merchants hotel at Winona. The
transom was open SO that the escap-
ing gas was discovered before any seri-
GUS results were experienced.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
He Wasn't sure.

lis your picture in the academy a sue
cess?'
That's what am wondering. Some
one said it was worth the price of admis-
on."-Tit- Bits.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26

Tommy Cat the dinner-table)-M
Johnson, are you blind?
Mr.. Johnson-No, my boy. Why do
you ask?
Tommy-Why, nothin', only sister
said you'd get your eyes opened if you
married that Grinder girl-Tit-Bits
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
Need. of Cooperation

"The meek, you know, are to inherit
the earth"
That's all right but they will have
to get the cheeky to collect it for them"
Chicago Record.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
A Definition.

what is a snob?' asked Galley, at the
club.
81 must confess really never knew"
What is a snob?" quoth Cynicus. why,
Cad.
To put it very briefly, you
Harlem Life.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
Left In had shape.

II see your son has turned out an art
ist, Mr.. Gibbs. How did that happen?"
81 dunno, sor, his mother thinks he
was left that way by the measles. IN.
Y. Truth,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
III He But Could.

If I could garner wisdom
From each foolish thing I've done
I'd be the wisest mortal
That walks beneath the sun.
Town Topics.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
A Paradox.

I've often heard 1t said,
And often seen,
That blackberries are red
When they are green.
N. Y. Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
Apt Suggestion.

Lady apparently very nervous at
bargain counter)-Oh, dear! l can't
think of what l want.
Affab,e Clerk-You'd better &C to the
notion counter, madam.-Philadelphia
Call.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
The First Attempt.

The parson gayly mounted his bike,
And Immediately fell on his head;
His sense of humor 1t seemed TO strike.
IN. Y. World
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26

Awkward Miss with an umbrella)-
Beg pardon!
Polite Gentleman-Don't mention it.
l have another eye left!-Odds and
Ends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
A Warming.

Don't bark back through the ages
For ancestors wise and great;
You might prove from history's pages
That you're degenerate.
Chicago Record.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
Anxious to Know.

Willis-This cigar ! am smoking 10
the first out of a box my wife gave me.
Wallace-What are you going to do
with the rest Of them Harlem Wife.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26

TIC HUNT Tot ChHHDpfHess.
IT'S folly to be wise
Where ignorance is bliss,
But suspicious women who
Search their husbands pockets through
Never think, alas, of this!
Chicago Daily News
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
A Rich Offer.

For some time the University of
Hamline has been hampered in its
work by debt, which to some extent
has impaired the full plans of the trus-
tees. Recently President Bridgemen
called upon President James j. Hill,
of the Grert Northern Railway COM
pany. in regard to the university, and
Mr.. Hill announced that he would give
$50, 900 to Hamline university for the
purpose OF raising the debt, provided
other friends of the institution would
raise the remaining $4,000.
These terms President Bridgeman
gladly accepted. That he will succeed
in making up the sum there is no
doubt. An effort will be commenced
Immediately.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
A Sumner.

Mother-Johnny, you shouldn't do
that; it's wrong to bolt your food.
Johnny-Then why do you lock the
jam up, MAN. Y. Evening Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26
MINNESOTA STATE NEWS
A Strange Transaction.

A strange financial transaction, in
which Winona pioneer was interest
Ell, has been made public by the visit
OF a Chicago detective to Winona. In
administering the estate of Mr.. Latin,
Chicago millionaire. note for ST., 900
has been presented by the Chicago at
torney Tor collection. This note pur-
ports to have been given by Latin to
Henry ID. Huff, about the time of the
great Chicago fire. in 1871, and was to
run seventeen years, with interest at
~ per cent, principal and interest to
DC payable at the end of this period to
Huff or the bearer
The present value of the note is $685.
600. 1t was Enthusiastically written by
Huff, and Lafiin's signature appears to
be genuine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-01-26

do you know him, Katie?"
"Yes! And the idea of his flirting like
that when he knows l know he's en-.
gagcd."-N. Y. World.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-03
THE HOLD-UPS.

Notwithstanding dilligent search
has been made by Sheriff Mourn
ing, undersheriff Putnam and others
and numerous clues have been run
down nothing definite has been
learned of the bold hold-ups who
so successfully robbed Kings store
on the evening of Oct. 25th. Ihe
community is divided in its
opinion of the hold-ups, but is
generally settling to the belief
that they were outlaws well skilled
IN robbery and were passing
through the country. Mr.. hlng'
now that the excitement has sub
sided somewhat, is able to recall
the brief three minutes he was IN
the power of the robbers, and Is
positive they were old hands al
the business, and in support oil
his theory recounts the GOODNESS
and deliberation of the hold-ups'
They made six demands and be-
fore each demand there was an
impressive silence of five or SIX
| seconds that under the trying
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-03
chenoweth Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Maui and
family spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Elsner.
Rev. Gilkey preached at Biiou
Hall Sunday afternoon.
Mcssrs. Taggart and Haley are
surveying north of here this week.
Miss Lamb is better and able
to be out again.
Mr.. G.. G. Baker will build and
finish new house for one of our
old neighbors down the Conan che
creek.
Mr.. Edw'd. France, of Pitts
burg, Pa, is visiting "the Shady
side ranch" this month.
We are sorry to state that Mrs.
Jones is quite i'll with severe
cold.
Messrs. Deiteman were again
in our neighborhood. Buying
more stock.
A very pleasant party was
given at Mr.. L. M. Jones last
Tuesday evening. Many young
people were present.
After spending five days in this
neighborhood with friends, Mrs.
Head and son returned to Denver
last Thursday.
MESSENGER.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-03
CALHAN GLEANINGS.

Mrs. Trotter and daughter,
Miss Mary, went to Colorado
Springs on Saturday.
Miss Landus, Miss Kerns and
Miss Lax, of Glen. were visitors at
the Palmer House on Sunday.
Harry Jones. who is now night
clerk at the Gayer Hotel, Good
land. is in town for a few days
visiting with friends.
Mr.. W. A. Pettey is taking
lay off and has gone to Pueblo
where he hopes to lay aside the
the constant cares of busy life
and thereby improve his failing
health. Mrs. Pettey left on Satur-
day morning to join her husband.
l.. M. Peck county road super
visor and force of men have
built new bridge over the creek
at Lone Star and are now engaged
in doing other much needed work
on the roads leading into Calhan,
and will no doubt be appreciated
by the travelling public.
Miss Townsend commenced
school at Washington ON Monday,
with II scholars. Miss Lipe
commenced the same time at Lone
Star, with 13 scholarsin attendance
while Miss Nero commence at
Greenway with IL present. Soon
as work is done all the above will
have larger attendance.
The dance and supper given by
the Messrs. Wade, on Friday
night, was one of the most pleasant
sociable and successful gatherings
it has been our pleasure to attend.
Between one and two hundred
persons were present, among whom
we noticed may prominent people
of the community. Dancing COM
menced early in the evening and
continued "early in the morning
and if anyone failed to enjoy
good time we failed to hear of it.
A most excellent supper was served
at midnight to which the writer
did ample justice. After supper
dacing was resumed by the young
people while the older ones en-
joyed social rennion. They then
departed for their homes agreeing
that the Wade's are the kind of
entertainers we sometimes read
about.
The Fusion Rally held at the
school house on Wednesday night
was well attended, and among the
audience we noticed many Re-
publicans, Pops and Democrats
however predominated. l.. w.
Cunningham, candidate for Coun-
ty Judge was the first speaker.
After paying compliment to the
postmaster proceeded for one hour
to skin the republican party both
local, state and national charging
them with about every crime from
petit larceny TO murder. MIR.
Ammons followed and made an
ernest effort to show that his
record in the State Legislature
was the proper thing and beyond
Iouestion. Another fusion rally
will be held on next Saturday
night, Nov. 9TH, and will be ad-
dressed by Prof. Woodside, of
Falcon.
Mr.. William Sandy received a
Telegram on Wednesday informing
him of the serious illness of his
son Will, who is employed at the
d. & R. @. depot. Mr.. Sandy left
for Pueblo at once and has since
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-03

informed his family that he found
his son very low, unconcious, and
not expected to recover.
Since writing the above letter
has been received from Mr.. w.
NJ. Sandy conveying the sad news
of his sons death which took
place ON Friday morning at $50
and he was buried at Pueblo
cemetery the following day. Will
Sandy was a peaceable well
disposed young man and much
respected IN this community and
the news of his death comes as a
messenger of sadness to his as
sociates and friends here, and tho
sympathy of the community goes
out to the parents In their hour
of severe and sad affection.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-03
ELBERT EBERr THURSDAY NOVEMBER a. 1893

circumstances can never be for
got'en- Every move they made
and every word they uttered was
so determined and deliberate tha.
II would have been folly to resist.
He believes if he had ATTEMPTED 10
escape or resist both Mr.. Moulton
and himself would have been
instantly killed. The whole town
is now well supplied with firearms
that are kept handy.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-03
fstonviIIe Items.

B. Baker, of Denver,
a pleasant visit at the
ch. Mrs. Geo. Hanna>
lso been visiting there
ped to Denver Wednes-
Fouks and daughter from
are now occupying the
Formerly owned by Mark
Path of the drug store.
Pks daughters health is
nee their removal from
p Colorado.
m. Highly is having al,
pullt TO his fine residence
'rth part of town. His
is now the handsomest
.Eastonville and with the
lnon will present a still
er appearance. George
ping the work.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-03
DECLINES THE
NOMINATION.

Rev. A. T. GiIkey has declined
the nomination for county judge
in the following terse language:
CHENowETH, Colo,
Oct. 26, 1898. !
To the Populist Committee on
Vacancies:
Gentlemen: ! hereby respect
fully decline the nomination as a
candidate for Judge and direct that
my name be not allowed to appear
on the official ballot.
A. L. GnKEr.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-03
TRAGEDY AT EASTON-
WILLIE.
Mysterious Death of Victor
Upton.
From Eastouvilic World.

From Eastonville World
A tragedy which has shook our
town to its very foundations oc-
CURED last night. As II result of
qurreling and fighting Victor
Upton, young man 20 years
old, lies cold in death. From
natural causes his death might
have resulted last night, but il is
not the generally expressed opin>
ion that such is the case.
Last evening the X. p. lodge
gave a social dance which was
attended by most all the young
people in Eastonville. Every
thing progressed nicely until about
midnight and all were enjoying
themselves apparently in the best
manner, Notwithstanding the fact
that within a few short hours
death would assert itself, and, that,
too, in way that will take the
verdict of coroner's jury to bring
to light.
Just before the dance closed it
appears that Victor Upton had
some hot words with Ralph Flee
ner, Upton being the aggressor.
Fleener resented the insult, if
such it was, striking at Upton,
who had struck at Ralph first.
They were parted, however, but
in all such instances one word
brings forth another and in the
end result seriously, as has proven
true with young Upton.
After the dance closed the
quarrel was renewed at the foot
of the stairs that led up to the
opera house.
Upton did not attend the dance
as participant, but as a specta-
tor, and in justice to those who
are implicated in the trouble, we
will say he made himself very
disagreeable, SO much SO that he
probably brought on his own
death.
After fighting near tho foot of
the stairs for few moments the
crowd surged around the corner
of the building to the north side
and the fighting renewed, where
it was said this morning blood
could be seen in the road, but a
close investigation by the citizens
failed to discover any traces of it,
There are no marks on the dead
mans face to show that any wea-
pom had been used.
Upton was taken to room in
the rear of Mr.. Garrity's shoe
shop shortly after the trouble last
night and was reeling. 1t required
the assistance of two men to hold
him up. He was conscious when
taken to the room and placed on
the floor, but from the looks and
stiffness of the body this morning
it is evident that he died shortly
after being placed there. Rumors
are atioat as to the cause of his
death. A coroner's inquest will
be held sometime today.
Victor Upton was 20 years of
age, was a kind hearted young
man, but like many Others had his
faults. He was the son of Mr..
Johu Upton, highly respected
farmer living northwest of town
6 miles. For the past two or three
years "Vic," as he was generally
called, has not lived at home but
worked out for different ranch
men On the divide. He was in
dustrious and had many friends
who will regret to learn of his
demise in early manhood just
when entering life that might have
been a successful career.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-03
A Delightful
Winter
Climate.

escape from the rigors of our
more northern climate. There are
so many charming places in the
south desirable for winter resi-
dence, each having its own par
ticular attractions and possibilities
for pleasure that almost every
taste, and indeed every purse, can
be suited. The Union Pacific,
Denver & Gulf railway, the great
highway between Colorado and
Texas, has arranged 4 list of the
more attractive of these resorts
and prepared a schedule of rates
quite as attractive. If you are
contemplating Il trip this winter
we would be glad TO give the
benefit of our knowledge upon the
subject.
T. L. FISHER,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt., Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1898-11-03
ual Reasons Why
of Colorado Should
The Republican
Ticket.

Republican party
American standard
be American work.
will protect Amerl-
degradation to the
other lands.
because the Repub-
the only party which
n has demonstrated
settle the intricate
problems now pre-
country for solution.
cause we believe
the cause of silver,
Ter great interests Of
bid be benefited by
because by its elec-
build be given to the
hile true to the cause
m, Colorado is not
lone upon its silver
speritY.
cause the educational
be state will be under
bent of a most able,
! experienced woman,
in the city and state,
Scott
cause prosperity has
| this nation or state
Republican admins
/ Because Mr.. Henry
Is well aud favorably
ghout the country as a
bess man, and the
rests of Colorado will
er his administration.
|ecause the Republican
nominated excellent
klnty tickets, and we
fitness for office should
4 considered by the
be state in exercising
! suffrage.
|ecause every material
pr state, the cause of
rnent, and the return
y demand its election.
Ilthough Colorado has
to be a manufacturing
ggregate of her in>
unit to many million
Denver alone recent
W that there are an
D persons employed
factories, to whom
$3.50, ,7S1, and the
the manufactured
}, ',45l,701, exclusive
Manufacturing is a
lustry to which many
Ig men and women
Republican party
one of its most vital
protection of our
J.
This party desires
ton be so restricted
e the wages of our
from the competition
d labor, and society
Ision of the ignorant,
'auper classes.
The production of
state has, since 1898,
: advanced. When
congress and presi-
lssed the defeat of the
asing clause of the
our people bravely
!, leir efforts in gold
il . this year the gold
II Colorado will ap-
lrty millions, as cons
S7,4S7, 900 in 1898,
lteeing steady en-
thousands of more
ere ever engaged in
ming history