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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-22
HON. WIN. YOUNGBLOOD.
Treasury Department,
Office of Auditor for Interior,

Washington, d. c., Dec 10, 1898.
The Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co., Columbus,
Ohio:
Gentlemen-I've often heard of your
great medicine and have persuaded my
wife, who has been much of a sufferer
from catarrh, to try Pe-ru-na and after
using one bottle she has wonderfully
improved. 1t has proved all you have
claimed for it, and l take pleasure in
recommending it to anyone who is af-
flicted with catarrh. Yours,
VIM. Youngblood,
Auditor for the Interior.
Catarrh in its various forms is rapid
ly becoming a national curse. An un-
doubted remedy has been discovered by
DR.. Hartman. This remedy has been
thoroughly tested during the past forty
years. Prominent men have come to
know of its virtues and are making pub
lie utterances on the subject. To save
the country we must save the people.
To save the people we must protect
them from disease. The disease that's
at once the most prevalent and stub
born of cure is catarrh.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-22
SONG OF The TRAMP.

With garments tattered and torn,
With eyes that were blear and red,
Remnants of shoes on his feet,
And the ghost of hat on his head,
On through the sunshine and rain.
Year in and year out he strobe,
And anon as he strayed by meadow and
glade.
He sang this song Of the road:
Tramp, tramp, tramp,
o why will folks try to be good?
Tramp tramp, tramp,
Why. would not work II I could;
Tramp, tramp, tramp,
oh, this is the life for me,
Tramp, tramp, tramp,
Toward the shore of eternity.
Tramp, tramp, tramp,
The appetite never flags,
Though know that they call me a scamp,
And look with disdain on my rags.
Tramp, tramp, tramp,
What do care for their jeers?
Give me the barn for a camp,
And what care for their sneers.
Tramp, tramp tramp,
By the farmhouse thrifty and white;
Tramp right up
To the back door and ask for bite.
Tramp, tramp tramp,
Comes the farmer and hands me kick,
Says that unless tramp,
He'll mellow my head with brick.
Tramp, tramp, tramp,
With a heart that is light as air;
Tramp, tramp, tramp,
And never worry or care,
All that want 1 have,
So let them call me scamp,
Riches and honor for some,
But for me the life of a tramp.
H. Tins, in Minneapolis Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-22
HANGING FEED RACK.
An Arrangement Which Keeps Sheep
from InjurlnE Themselves or
Their Wool.

The usual method of feeding sheep
has number of disadvantages. When
fed from the floor adjacent to their
pen, the lambs are quite sure to be
found walking all over the hay and
grain, and making themselves general
ly at home in the uttermost parts of
the barn. The sheep, moreover, wear
off the wool from their necks and dis
figure themselves when feeding
through openings in the side of their
pen. Where the fodder is thrown down
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-22
A Hazy Term Defined.

Miss Fondart-Jack, what do they mean
when they speak of a first-water diamond?
Jack-One that-um- fresh from
the whenever been soaked, you know
jewelers. Weekly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-22
$1,000 Per Week,

We will pay salary of SIS per week and
expenses for man with Rig to introduce Per
lection Poultry Mixture and Insect Destroy
er in the country. Address with stamp,
Perfection Mfg. Co., Parsons, Kansas.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-22

Some persons have done great deal to
run down cyclists and, on the other hand,
some cyclists have done good deal to run
down other persons.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-22

A new discovery in the form OF a salve,
called Grandma's Healing Salve, is curing
thousands of cases of frostbites, cuts, sores,
etc. 1t is prepared by the American Medi-
cine Co., of Hamilton, Ohio, and is sent by
mail for 25c. 1t is truly a wonderful salve.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-22
You Can Get Aliens Foot-Ease FREE.

Write to-day to Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
N. Y, for FREE sample of Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
cures chilbains, sweating, damp, swollen,
aching feet. 1t makes tight shoes easy.
Cures Corns, Bunions and Ingrowing Nails.
Alldruggists and shoe stores sell it. IS cents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-22
AT Cross Purposes

Ec>@->>->
Mrs. Crushington "a widow, &c., Flor
ence Crushington cher daughter), IS; Tit
tums cher KITTEN, months; Hon. George
Hilton, IS.
Scene: Mrs. Crushington's drawing
room. Mrs. c. and her daughter are chat
ting.
MRS. Gle hasn't called yet. He
ENl can't be going to disappoint us!
And 1 told them to say l was not at
home to anyone else.
Flor.-How nice of you, mother dear!
Mrs. C.-My dear child, you are very
good tossay SO, even when there is dan
ger of our not admitting Frank Romer.
Flor.-I don't care for Frank Romer.
Mrs. C.-Don't you, really? Then you
needn't have given him four dances at
the county ball.
Flor.-Now, Madame Propriety don't
throw stones, or 1 shall bring you to
book for dancing two sets of Lancers,
and-yes, actually-one waltz with the
Honorable George at that self-same
ball. At your age, too! I'm quite
ashamed of you. When he calls this
afternoon l shall give him a good
scolding.
Mrs. C.-Florence, you are too flip
pant.
Flor.-So is Tittums, and so are you.
We're all fippant? Aren't we, Tittums
Tit.-Mew! new!
Mrs. C.-When George Hilton arrives
perhaps you would not mind leaving us
alone for a few minutes?
Flor.-I was just about to ask you
whether you couldn't find some pretext
for being called away.
Mrs. CT?
Flor.-Well, you know, it's difficult
when the dragon is present.
Mrs. C.-The dragon-dificult What
on earth do you mean?
Flor.-I mean that he might feel awk-
ward even before you, dearest. Give
me ten minutes.
Mrs C.-You absurd child! Ha ha, /
begin to see. And so you actually have
the effrontery to presume that our eX-
pected caller is coming here to propose
for your hand?
Flor.-Well, what else could / as
sumo? If not, why all this planning
and scheming to get him here alone?
Mrs. C.-Florence, / am widow.
Flor.-Yes, and very respectable
one. You'll be antique presently.
Mrs. CT am on the sunny side of
forty.
Flor.-The days are getting terribly
short. don't you think?
Mrs. C.-My glass tells me that am
still not devoid of attractions.
Flor-Matronly attractions.
Mrs. C.-You yourself need fathers
advice and counsel.
Flora husbands.
Mrs C.-No, fathers. I hope to be
able to present you with such father
in
Flor.-George Hilton?
Mrs. C.-The same.
Flor-You absurd mother! Now ]
begin to understand. And so you ac-
tually have the effrontery to assume
Mrs. C.-Silence, will you!
Flor.-No, won't!
Mrs. C.-To have ones child turn
upon one! It's unnatural!
Flor-That mother should try to
mar her daughters prospects-it's
abominable.
Mrs. CA mere chit like you!
Young enough to be his daughter!
Flor-And you might have been his
mother!
Tit.-Mew, new!
Flor.-What does it want, the dear?
Mrs. C.-Your kitten thinks it's near
tea time. You can have yours in the
breakfast-room.
Flor.-I shall have mine here.
Mrs. Csc you insist?
Flor.-I do insist.
Mrs. C.-You will spoil the game for
us both.
Flor..-I didn't know Mr.. Hilton was
a pheasant!
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-22
VVeVS
Obstacles.

''Ha, hal" laughed Desdemons, derisively.
"Do your worst'
For, it being a one-night stand, the pillow
borrowed from the hotel certainly wasn't
large enough to smother anybody.
Think not to escape me, wretched wom-
AM" cried Othello, deity telling her with a
chunk of cord wood.
Thus art rises superior to obstacles.-De-
troit Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-22
The SOrehead.

Freddy-What's reformer, pa?
Cobwigger-He's a man who failed to get
a nomination on the machine ticket-Judge.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-22

When we hear of fire where the organ
was saved, we don't know whether it is al
advantage or a Washington
Ua.) Democrat
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-22

Hil.-Because l don't care for dane
ing now. Mr.. Romer dances we'll,
doesn't he?
Flor-Pretty well.
Mrs. C.-Now that's not fair, Florrie.
You never dance second time with
bad dancer, and with Mr.. Romer you
Flor-Mother, there's a spider in
your hair.
Mrs. CA spider! o!
Hill don't see it.
Flor.-It's off now.
Hil.-Mrs. Crushington, I want you
to do me favor.
Mrs. Cit is granted.
Hil.-It may seem great liberty to
take on so short an acquaintance.
Mrs. CHAD not Florence better
leave the room?
Hil.-Why should she? My favor
concerns her as much as yourself.
Flor. (aside)-I said so!
Mrs. C. (aside)-I knew it!
Hil.-Do you love this kitten very
much?
as to love kitten!
Flor-Of course not. It's a pretty
plaything, that's all.
Tit.-Mew, new!
Hill know some one who is diving
10 possess such kitten as this.
Mrs. Gle may have this one with
pleasure.
Hil.-Then you would really not mind
parting with it?
Mrs. C. (aside)-What has this to do
with it? (Aloud) Not in the least.
Anything to oblige you, dear Mr.. Hill
ton.
IIil.-How delightful of you! Then
will send Tittums out to Australia, if
may, by the very next boat. hope you
won't mind the voyage, Tittums!
Tit.-Mew. new!
Mrs. C.-Send her wherever you like
TO the north pole or the equator.
And now, what is your favor? l am
dying to grant it.
Hil.-You have granted it.
Flor.-What, Tittums?
Hil.-1es, Tittums! Don't you think
that's quite enough to ask for one after
noon, you generous beings?
Mrs. Csc that's all?
Hil.-Quite.
a strained and desultory converse
ton follows for about five minutes.
Hilton rises to 60.
Mrs. Good day, Mr.. Hilton.
Flor.-Would it be too inquisitive to
ask who is your Australian friend?
Hil.-Not at all. hope to introduce
her to you both some day.
Mrs. CHER!
Hil.-Yes, Miss Calthorpe-my fan
Gee.
Mrs. C.--Your fiancee!
Hil.-Didn't you know I was en-
gagged? Well, it is rather secret.
But 1 don't mind telling you. She's
the sweetest girl in the world, and I'm
the luckiest man!
Mrs. c. Gcily)-How charming! Good
| afternoon.
| Flor.-Really, Mr.. Hilton, it seems
terribly ungracious, but l don't think
| could part with Tittums. She is my
own little kitten, and has wound her
self round my heart. Haven't you,
darling?
Tit-Mew, new!
Hil.-As you please, Miss Crushing
ton; but wish you hadn't raised my
hopes 10 dash them. Good afternoon.
(EXit.)
Flor.---Raised his hopes to dash them,
indeed!
Mrs. C.-My dear, the mans beast!
Tit.-Mew, mew!-Black and White.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-22

Set all things in their own peculiar place
and know that order is the greatest grace.
Dryden.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-22

McGonigle- candidates voice has
played out!" Heeler-"Well, he can still
sign checks, can't he?"-Philadelph North
American
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-22

A bad player and bad piano make bad
NATURALIZATION Globe
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-07-06
THE PRINCETON UNIoN:E THURSDAY, july g 1899

man, wiping his mouth on his coat
sleeve as he lowered the bottle. care
yer maxim game Of me or what the \
DO I look like q chap that fooled o.
snarled Bowers, angrily. Il amt tibet
kind. I know some chaps as has got a
few, hundred pounds @ the yaller stuff
all dug, an if had two or three good
men they'd whack up the swag with
me- ,.s@,
"I'm yer man!'' exclaimed the other,
looking him full in the eye. II amt
scared of little blood. I'm desperate
and I'll join yer!" >S l
"Know another good man we could
trust?" asked Bowers. s'I've got q
white-livered cuss with me as I'm goin'
to cut loose from pretty quick. Three
will be plenty ter do the job"
"Plenty ter divide with. too. Why
can't we manage it between us?"
"Course we kim" said Bowers, Fan
the fewer in it the. better. Two good
men is better'n twenty fer such a job.
Will yer stick ter me, no matter what
happens?" s5>@-.
II never went back on chum yet"
was the prompt reply. Ts4
"All right. Now, what's yer name,
pard ?" II
"My names Turner" 800
"Wall, Turner, let's finish this Ticker
the fust thing" -
1t did not take long to accomplish
this, and then Bowers said: 1T
I'll furnish the outfit an take yer
where the game is ter be played. You
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-07-06

s5F5A ntIT patience was rewarded WnenS
late one afternoon, they saw Dick Tay-2
Tor riding along to the. north, leading
string of horses behind him. 4
Our time is most up now" said Bow
ers, grimly. Hell fetch the mine by
to-morrer. Them two chaps with him
I've seen round Dyea, They're rich
chaps, I've heard. He's picked 'em up
an is goin' ter sell out
"How many will there be of them ?"
asked Turner, "an' how's the trick ter
be done when they git here? Dyer
reckon a regular holdup, or what?"
1--WE might do it in tibet way" said
Bowers, "an' stan the risk O gittin'
wiped out, but it won't do ter risk it.
Therell be too many of 'em. I've got a
scheme I'm goin' ter spring on EN-
Let's git back under cover an I'll tell
yet what it isl
When they reached their rude shell
ter and lighted their pipes he outlined
his plan as follows:
Upon sighting the party Rider was to
conceal himself in the woods near the
hut. Bowers himself was to remain in
the hut on the boughs which served
him for a bed, while Turner's part was
to meet the travellers and play the role
of a. decoy.
~They all know my phiz," said Bow
ers, IAN some O. them knows Rider.
You are the only one they don't know.
OF course, Taylor will remember meet
in yer the other day when he was goin'
in, an yer can tell him you've met a
chap as is shot himself by mistake, an
is almost dead. Ask one of 'em ter
come an see if there's any chance fer
him, or sumthin' like that. One of 'em
is sure ter come, an when he gifts in
side the shanty we kin hold him up
|darned quick"
"But what about the rest of them p
asked Rider.
"Why, yer chump, when this one
don't come back it's ten ter one thet
another feller'l come lookin' arter
him, an we'll fix him too. Then if the
rest don't come we'll go out with our
guns all of sudden an hold 'em up.
Well take all thar guns an horses an
light out lively fer Dawson City.
They'll be sure we've gone ter Dyea an
we'll git off clean with the gold. It's
higher ter Dawson anyhow, then it is
ter Dyea. We kin git down by water
an then take ther steamer fer Seattle,
while they're lookin' fer US round Dyea
or Skaguay. See 2"
"Great head" said Turner, senten-
tiously, while even Rider began to be
impressed with the clever scheme. It
was also a great relief to know that
there was to be no bDoodshed, for, bad
as he was, he had not the heart for such
deeds when he was sober.
After carefully discussing every
phase of their villainous plot and ar
ranging the details the trio stretched
themselves on their rude beds and were
soon sleeping as soundly as though nc
guilt rested on their minds
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-07-06

ward the. other quickly and laying his
hand on the butt of his own weapon.
Before Turner had time to reply
Hank Bowers and Obed Rider sprang
from behind a neigh boring tree with
weapon in each hand. The formeae
shouted .4. ~
Hands up!"
Avery obeyed instantly and Rider at
once disarmed him.
Turner sprang to the tent occupied
by the capitalist and before the latter
was fairly awake he was disarmed and
helpless. .-
The first shout had awakened Tarbox
and Taylor, but without weapons they
could make no resistance, and in less
than two minutes from the first sound
the four men were seated on the
ground, their feet secured with rope,
while Clara Avery was bundled un-
tremendously into one of the tents and
roughly ordered to stay there.
To attemptto describe the feelings Of
the prisoners would be a hard task.
They, were like men stunned. The
whole thing had been accomplished So
suddenly that they could hardly realize
It was not some fantastic dream.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-07-06
CHAPTER XVI.
ROBBED.

All unconscious OF the snare ahead of
them, the successful gold hunters rode
cheerfu1y along over the trail, their
gold secured on their animals and their
hearts filed with natural thanksgiving
at their success. They were rich-rich
beyond their widest hopes, and it had
all been done in a few short weeks.
They had registered their claims in
Dyea, but there was considerable doubt
whether they were located in. American
or British territory, as the boundary
line was not exactly known This, how
ever, had been fairly explained to the
purchasers, who declared their willing
ness to take the risk. This they could
well afford to do, for they had bought
the claims for about one-quarter their
actual value, and we're well aware of
the fact They had only to register
them in Dawson also to make them
selves safe.
Their progress was necessarily slow,
for each horse carried not only rider,
but large amount of gold as well.
Where the trail was very rough the men
were forced to dismount at times, SO
that it was nearly night on the second
day when the party drew near the piece
of woods where Hank Bowers and his
rascally confederates were hidden
Taylor was leading the way as they
reached the first trees. where already
the frightening shadows were stretch
ing across the trail. The others were
struggling along behind him, while Tom
and Clara Avery rode side by side in
the rear.
In fact this had already become his
usual place, and his devotion was so
apparent that the others had come to
regard it as a foregone conclusion that
the young couple had met their fate in
each other.
Taylor was some ten yards ahead of
his party when suddenly man hur-
ried out of the woods at his left and
came directly toward him, shouting:
"Strangerl Hold on!''
Checking in his horse, Taylor allowed
the man to reach his horses side and
then exclaimed:
who are you and what do you
want?"
By this time the rest of the party had
reached the spot and halted.
''There's a man back in the woods a
little way here that is hurt bad" re-
piled the newcomer. won't one O. yer
come an see if sumthin' can't be did
fer him? He's in bad way" -.
Taylor looked hard at the stranger.
He was apparently about 40 years old,
rather tall, a scar across his thin nose,
which made his eyes seem close to-
gether It was not face to inspire
confidence, but Dick Taylor had not the
slightest suspicion of danger as he
asked: @ * ~.
"Who is the man and where did. he
come from? What's the matter with
him p .=-.@ =. =
Hes a sailor sort of chap an his
horse throwed him, he says. Then his
pardner skipped off an left him ter kick
ther bucket alone.'' s4 5
As the man spoke Tay Tor suddenly re-
membered his face.
Didn't ! meet you not long ago on
this trail?" he demanded. 81
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-07-06
CHAPTER XIV.
AN UNHOLY COMPACT.

When Hank Bowers read the derisive
message which he had found in one of
the dummy bags of gold his rage was
frightful. Dashing his clenched fist
against his head like a mailman, he,
fairly screamed: '-."-
TOO smart for me! Well see! I'll
have my revenge il I live! Your gold
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-05-13

The observance Of a day devoted to
the extension Of the school library was
successfully conducted at the Lincoln
school, South Salem, Friday
About 80 volumes were brought in,
aud 1920 in money was received, More
books are still TO come In. A program
Of music and speaking by the children
was we'll executed, and the Sonth sa-
lem teachers aud pupils seem To excel
in all such undertakings.
Miss Griinth had arranged beautiful
Maypole exercise that pleased all. The
number Of visitors was No large that
many were turned away. The flag was
raised la honor Of the event, An inter.
estlng address was delivered by John
McCulloch, and r, l.. Davidson, Of the
board of education, spoke 10 the parents
and children In his usual homely, happy
and practical manner
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-05-13
Notice 10 Contractors

Sealed bids Will be received by the
county court Of the county OF Lincoln,
Oregon, uutll II o'clock "a, IA, June 5
1899, for the erection and completion
of frame court house according tU
the plans aud speci nUatiOns prepared
by Charles a., Burggraf, architect,
salem, Each bid must Oe accom- pa led
~ certified check for nye per cent
~ amount OF bid, which check will be
forfeited 20 Linc0ln county IA ease
the bid Is accepted aud bidder fails tu
enter into contract aud give bOpd
lur completion Of said work, The
successful bidder will be required Ia
furnish an approved hond 10 the full
amount of contract, Plans may be
seen 40 county clerks ONCE az Toledo,
Oregon, or al the afchltect's ofive,
Salem,
AN bids must be hled with the
oonnty clerk, The court reserves the
right 10 reject any Of the bids.
by order OF the comfy court.
j. II, lUTx, Clerk.
Toledo, ore, May ., ls09, 5lS I'd.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-05-13
You Can't os, Rested.

Because That Tired Feeling is not
the result Of exeJtl0n. 10 II due 60
the unhealthy condition OF your blood
This vital fluid should give nOurlsh.
ment % every organ, nerve aud
muscle. Hut IL cannot do this unless
Il II rich aud pure. That Is what you
want TO cure That Tired Feeling
pure, rich blood Hoods Sarsaparilla
VIII help yod get rested IL will
give YOU pure, rich blood, give you
l,s9' anu N'tallty 9nu ofaSe you up
the coming summer, 10 you have
never tried Hoods Sarsapafilla, do so
nov, aud see how u enerRiEes aud VI
tali1es your whole system
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-05-13
WEATHER REPORT.
Tonight and sunday probably fair,
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

Mrs. D. l.. Power returned to hel
today.
Prof. Reed, Of Weston, one Of tn,
great" educators Of Oregon IL In town
James Elliot, appointment Polk county
farmer near Dallas, was salem visitor
today,
DR.. Byrd and Geo. bingham left today
for an entended ashing trip In the cost
range.
Mr.. r. Draper lei, Tor Portland today
having spent few days at the homo OF
Mr.. r. II. Lloyd.
n. l.. Fenton, treasurer OF Polk county
drove over from Dallas this ioenoon and
deposited with the state treasurer the
necessary funds Of state taxes.
w. T. Rigdon left today for McMinn.
VILE where he delivers the address on
the occasion Of Maeoabee memorial
service in honor Of ono Of the volunteers
at Manila
Mrs. n. A. lynds and children ~.
turned 20 their homo in Portland after
q three weeks visit with her parents,
Mr.. aud Mrs, y l.. Sanyain Of Twenty.
second and Mil street.
General Compson aud General VIII
llams oi Portland were Ia town today,
the former on private business and the
latter on business connected with the
foreclosure on the old swar.s farm east Of
town.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1899-05-13
Stearns -, S35.
An Importunt Cut

We have just received some rather
cheerful news from the Stearns Co..
They are now putting up a 80 wheel
brand new Ia every way, with all the
new Wparts, handle bars, pedals, rims,
spokes, cranks, etc, etc, 90 sell at the
extremely popular price OF SIS. Ii
can't even hc called "A q. 'aS improved, -
for IL bran new wheel from end 10
end, the only similarity being in the
shape ~ the rear STAYS which are mod.
eled after last season = handsome lines.
We will have these wheels Ia the house
Ne think ON Monday, next, la both la
dies and gents black and yellow. These
prices talk, Place your orders now.
Ia connection with this We have some
very interesting prices ON the regular
90 model nov in stock drop in Ven
turprise YOU.
SnCONp HAND WHEELS.
Well les Doing business too. Sold
five the last two days. Maybe We can
do you gOOd,
=. A, MIu0INs,
No, M5 Commercial street.