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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
NEWS FROM THE FRONT.
Gen. White Tells of Recent Fighting
Death of Gen. Symon
Announced.

London, Oct. 27.-The war Office
Thursday received the following tele-
gram from Gen. White:
'Iadysmith, Oct 26-Brig. Gen. Yule's
force has left Dundee with the view of
concentrating at Ladysmith. To avoid the
risk of life which long march would
have entailed, the wounded were left at
Dundee under medical supervision.
Yesterday Sir George White, having
ascertained by previous reconnaissance
that the Free State forces had moved
eastward from Bester's Station and were
attempting to gain the road from Lady
smith to the north, moved out in the di-
rection of Elandslaagte with the Fifth
lancers, Nineteenth hussars Imperial light
horse, Natal mounted volunteers, two
field batteries, one mountain battery and
brigade of infantry.
1.-THE enemy posted a battery two miles
south of Modderspruit and opened with
infantry fire at long range on the Brit
ish advance guard, consisting of the Nine
teenth hussars. This was followed by
artillery fire directed with considerable
accuracy against the British guns. An ac-
ton lasting six hours ensued at Rietfonteln
Friday. The enemy were driven from the
hills commanding the roads. Sir George
Whites object being accomplished, the
column returned to Ladysmith. The enc
my is believed to have suffered. Several
Beers own officially that they lost over
100 killed at Elandslaagte. Three hundred
prisoners, wounded and unWounded, are
in the hands of the British, including sew
eral of high position.
In the action at Elandslaagte October
q the Johannesburg force, with de-
tachment of the German corps, was COM
pletely broke up.
"All was well at Mafeking up to Octo-
Der 81
"Al was we'll at Kimberley up to October
%. The defenders are in good spirits
London, Oct. 27.-The death of Gen.
Sir William Penn Symons, the British
commander at Glencoe who was shot
in the stomach in the battle with the
Beers there October 20, was officially
announced in the house of commons
Thursday.
London, Oct. 2S.-According to the
latest account of the first battle at
Glencoe, the Boer army amounted to
1000 men, and about noon another
army, almost as large, under Command
ant General Joubert, advanced within
5000 yards of Glencoe camp and then
retired. The Boer losses were very
heavy, fully 300.
Cape Town, Oct. 2S.-A dispatch from
Buluwayo, Matabeleland, reports an en-
gagement on October II, when an ar
mored train was sent from Baluwayo
towards Mafeking and encountered a
party of Beers. In the fighting which
ensued the Beers lost eight killed, but
there were no casualties among the
trains crew.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
Sharp Engagement of Gen. Young
Otis Declines to Receive Fill
pinO Commissioners.

Manila, Oct. 2S.-Gen. Young's col
umn. which left San Isidro Friday
morning at daybreak, moving north
ward in the direction of Santa Rosa,
encountered the enemy strongly in
trenched just beyond the Tuboatin
river. A brisk fight ensued and the
rebels were repulsed. Two Americans
were killed and one wounded. Pursuit
was impossible on account of the
width and depth of the stream.
Washington, Oct. 2S.-The war de-
partment has received the following:
Manila, Oct. n. = Adjutant General,
Washington: Insurgent government sub
mitted application to send five com mission
ers to Manila to arrange difficulties attend
ing release of Spanish sick prisoners and
discuss peace conditions. Declined. No
negotiations necessary, we would glad
ly receive all Spanish prisoners at our
lines, welcome them from their cruel cap
tivity and labor for their welfare. Core
spondence by mail. OTIS"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
FOREIGN.

A Manila dispatch says that Aguinal-
mands and an aggressive campaign was
promised. Filipinos who harassed the
Americans at Calambia and Angeles
were driven away and many were killed.
Mrs. Louise Stockwell, of New York,
was robbed in a London hotel of 1000
in money and jewelry valued at $4,000.
A Cape Town dispatch says that Glen
coe and Dundee have been evacuated by
the British force under Gen. Yule, who
has effected junction of his forces with
those of Gen. White north of Lady
smith. Gen. Joubert's column of 5000
men from the Transvaal was advancing
southwark, apparently with the inten-
ton of hemming in the British.
Ex-President Harrison was enter
tanned in London by the prince of Wales
and visited the house of commons.
1t is announced that France and Rus
STA will not permit England to annex
the Transvaal or the Orange Free State.
Russia has agreed to arbitrate with
the United States the claim resulting
ring sea, which has been pending eight
years.
The British government has placed
an immense order for ammunition with
the Union Metallic Cartridge company
in Bridgeport, Conn.
Advices from Iloilo state that band
of rebels which recently crossed over
from Panay island to Negros has been
driven out of the latter island. Col.
Byrne's forces struck one band of the
rebels, killing ten and capturing 13.
The native troops attacked another
band and killed six. There was no loss
on the American side.
The latest news from the war in
South Africa is to the effect that in a
skirmish near Ladysmith the British
lost IL killed and 80 wounded. The
Beers have taken Kripdam, north of
Kimberley, and were supposed to be adj
vancing on Douglas. A whole squadron
of the Eighteenth hussars has been cap
tured by the Beers. 1t is said the Beers
have 100000 men in the field, and that
they will fight to the last man for lib
erty, preferring to die rather than
come under England's sway. Martial
law has been proclaimed throughout
Natal.
Michael Davitt, member for South
Mayo, announced in the British house
of commons his resignation as pro-
test against the Boer war.
Col Pando has been elected president
of Bolivia.
1t is reported that Senior Antonio
Regidor. now in London, will sail for
the United States within three weeks
and as a fully accredited representa-
tive of Aguinaldo will present to Pres
ident Mckinley new terms for ending
hostilities and reconstructing the gov
eminent of the islands.
Charles Grant Allen, the noted novel
list and man of science, died in Lon
don. aged 81 years.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Brig. Gen. Guy V. Henry, U. S. A, late
military governor of Porto Rico, died
in New York of pneumonia, aged 60
years.
rector of Trinity Presbyterian church
in Buffalo, N. Y, died suddenly in the
rectory.
Hugh Henry Osgood, at one time gov
ernor of Connecticut, died in Manlius,
n. Y, aged rs years.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
Is n Great Pest,

Deadwood, S. D., Oct. 26.-The raw
ages of the small bug that is boring into
the pine trees of the Black Hills have
become very serious and steps are be-
ing taken to present the matter before
the general land commissioner at Wash
ington. The insect is bug that bores
into a tree under the bark. The sap is
absorbed, and there are many places in
the Black Hills where the forest has
been totally destroyed. These places
spread ont until several acres are
covered
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
MARKETS..
Minneapolis, Mimi,

Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. IS.
Wheat-No 1 northern, 67@6Sc;
No. 2 northern, 65@66c; Dec. 6636.
Oats-No. 3, white 23c.
Corn-No. 3, 29c.
Cattlc-Steers, $4. 00@4.50; cows, SIS. 90
@3.75.
Sheep-Muttons, $3.50; lambs, 1878.
Hogs-$3. 75@4.20.
Butter-Creamery. extras, 21@22c;
creamery, frsts, 20@21c; dairy, fancy,
10000.
Poultry-Turkeys, s@1Oc; spring
chickens, 12c.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03

Mason May Resign.

Chicago, Oct. 27.-William f. Mason,
junior United States senator from Hi
nois, declared Thursday at the Grand
Pacific hotel that he would resign his
toga if the republican national conyen-
ton in 1900 did not declare against
criminal aggression" in the Philip
pines. Then Mr.. Mason proposes to
stand for a reelection, to see whether
the Illinois general assembly sides with
him or with the policy of the Mckinley
ad administrations
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
Tragedy in Indiana.

Plymouth. Ind. Oct. 25.-Thomas APP.
pie, aged about 60 years and resident
of Inwood, six miles east of here, shot
and killed his divorced wife Tuesday
couple were divorced on Monday and
trouble arose Tuesday when the woman
attempted to move some of her effects
from the house. Many persons wit
messed the affair, but could not inter
fere in time to save either.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
Prominent MiIwaukeean Dead.

Milwaukee, Oct. 26.-EX-Mayor John
Black, one of the most prominent and
wealthy men of Milwaukee, died
Wednesday night at his home in this
city of Bright's disease. He expe-
rienced an acute attack of the disease
about five days ago and was conscious
several hours before his death. Mr..
Black was II years of age.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
Given Twenty Years.

Chicago, Oct. fisherman Humid
hansen was sentenced to 30 years inn
prisonment by jury in Judge Bakers
court as an accomplish of Richard
Hcneck for the murder of Walter +.
Koelier. who was stabbed to death ut
his boarding house the evening of Sep
TENDER = while lying i'll in bed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
Agreed ON n scale.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 26.-After "a
conference between General Manager
Schaff, General Superintendent Van
Wrinkle, of the Big Four, and the fire.
men an agreement on wages was
reached Tuesday, though the scale is
kent secret
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
Price of Coal Advanced

Pittsburgh, Pa, Oct. 2S.-Prices of
coal have been advanced about Is cents
a ton. The Pittsburgh Coal company,
the railroad combination, has made
this official announcement to the trade.
1t was unexpected at this time, as the
rumor current several days ago that
an advance was to be made was Off
cially denied. No reason is given for
the advance.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
Indicted for Murder.

Cleveland, O., Oct. 27.-The grand
jury has indicted Ralph Hawley for
murder in the second degree. Hawley
wasa nonunion conductor on the Broad
way line during the street railroad
strike. On July "a, during an attack on
a car, he shot and killed Michael Korn-
SWEET, boy who was riding by on o
horse
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
Struck by n Train.

Detroit. Mich, Oct. 27.-Shortly be-
fore midnight car No. Is of the Mount
Clemens Rapid Railway Suburban Elec-
trio line was struck by a Michigan Cen
trail freight train at the corner of
Gratiot and Bellevue avenues. killing
Conductor Schneider and injuring %
men and women. two of them fatally.
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Accidentally killed.

Youngstown, O., Oct. &c. = Philip
Stambaugh, son of Capt. and Mrs. d. B.
Ssambaugh, of this city, was accident
ally killed Wednesday near Venetia,
Pa, while trying to adjust some ma
chinery with a bar of iron, the bar
striking him over the heart. He leaves
a widow and two children. Mr. SIAM
baugh's mother is a cousin of President
Mckinley
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
welcome Rain,

Burlington, Ia, Oct. 27.-There was
heavy rain Thursday. 1t broke the Sc
we're drought and will save pastures
and provide much needed water for
stock all over this part of the country.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
Victim of Paralysis.

Boston, Oct. 2s.-John Goldman Ropes,
a lawyer of this city and widely known
as writer on historical subjects, died
from paralysis, Friday night.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
silver for Europe.

New York, Oct. 2S.-The steamship
Etruria, sailing for Europe to-day, will
take out sos, 1000 ounces of silver.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
Death of FIorence Marryat.

London, Oct. 2S.-Florence Marryat
(Mrs. Frances Lean), the well-known
authoress, died in London Friday morn
ing
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-03
REBELS REPULSED AGAIN.

WILLIAM M'KINLEY."
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-29

e. ID. Shorey is active in his work.
and keeps keen eye upon the milk sell
lers 1t is always among the poorer
classes of customers that the dilution
of milk takes place, and it is these that
need protection the most. Mr.. Shorey's
activity will bring about good results:
for the milk seller will become afraid of
diluting his milk if he finds himself
landed in the police court. If any one
has any doubts about the milk sup
piled, or the ,genuiness of any other
food supplied, it is now very easy to
have the doubt cleared up by analysis.
According to the report at the meeting
Mr.. Shorey is turning his attention to
butter, and reports that some of it con-
tains coloring matter. 1t would be very
interesting to know what becomes of all
the 'butterine" which is imported here.
During the year 1898 the customs sta
tistics showed that 6,71O pounds and 500
kegs of this valuable lubricant were i'm
ported, but what became of it, no one
knows. 1t never appeared on the local
market under the name of 'butterine"
1t must have dropped three letters on
the way from the custom house to the
importers warehouse, and have then
come forth full-fledged butter A study
of customs records might be of assist
ance in throwing considerable light up
on the peregrinations of "butterine."
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-29

The idea of connecting the Islands by
Marconi's wireless biography is by no
means new, its feasibility was shown
In the columns of The Star a few weeks
ago. 1t appears as if F. ]. Cross has
put the matter into definite shape, and
that the business community is pre-
pared to support him. 1t may be added
that Independently of Mr.. Cross, other
parties have been in correspondence
with Marconi, so that evidently the de-
sire to do something with Marconis
system has entered several minds. Mar
conf is stated to have said: Give me a
Flagstaff, high enough and I will tele-
graph across the Atlantic without
wires" If that contention is correct,
and not mere gasgonade, it should be
quite possible to telegraph from Oahu
to Kauai With two such mountain
masses as Kaala and Waialeale, the
proper elevation should be easily reach
ed.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-29
USING OUR POWER.

The utilization of the water power on
these Islands for the production of cleo
tricity is only in its infancy. The econo-
mics which will be made, and the ad-
vantages which will be reaped are
hardly dreamed of at the present mo-
ment. The proposition now before the
Cabinet to utilize the water power at
Waiahole, on the Koolau side of the
Island is an excellent one. According
to the figures supplied by the Superin-
tendent of Public Works, there would
be large saving at once The work.
ing of the power line per annum he
reckons at, $2420 per annum, though he
gives no details as to how the money is
spent so that one cannot judge whet-
her the estimate is too much or too lit
tie. But there can be no doubt that
1886 tons of coal at 81 so per ton
amounts to $1O,752, and that is not all,
for men are required to shovel the coal
into the furnaces and their wages
amount to considerable. during the
year
The Island of Kauai could have the
"@OiS VI 10 iiabSiilhSiy run ny eleClfIcal
power, and the scheme has been taking
tangible shape. On the Koolau side of
Maui there is practically inexhaustible
water power. Between Nahiku and
Huelo, there are some magnificent wa
ter falls, which have never been dry in
the memory of man. Their waters thun-
der over the mountain cliffs and find
their way, uselessly. to the sea. This
will all be harnessed to the electric mo-
tor, and take eventually the place which
steam has so long occupied.
dPeople who only see the outer edges
9ti th!a Islands, as it were, have little or
noidea of what wealth OF. water which
cAlSlbb VtllizeA doH power. there isltoibe
found in the upper valleys. The lower
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-29

streams may be dry, for the water fire.
quently sinks into the porous earth as
it nears the sea, but the upper parts of
the valleys are never without water.
There is a great future in these waters
Our people are only just beginning to
turn their attention to the matter. It
is good thing that the government is
making the attempt, and acting as pio-
neer, the example will be quickly fol-
lowed by many others
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-29

The formation of the Bar Association
Of the Hawaiian Islands is distinctly a
step in advance, and brings the MEM
bers of the Hawaiian Bar into line with
Such an association is calculated to
have an excellent influence upon the
legal fraternity, and to enable them, to
speak with the authority of an aggre-
cation, instead of as stray units, upon
many questions which are vital to their
own interests and in a measure to those
of others
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-29
THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1899.

The Board of Health is taking very
proper precautions with regard to the
plague. That the very greatest care
doubted. The Board of Health has very
great powers delegated to it, against
which there is no appeal, it is but right
that the board should so carry out its
precautions that the entry of the dis
ease into the Islands shall be rendered
practically impossible.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-29
Mechanics
Tools
Builders
Hardware
AT COST
We make this announcement in the
face of a rising market.
Why? Because we want the room for
other goods more strictly within our
lines.
Shelf Hardware
and Nee haniCs' Tools
WILL BE SOLD AT COST.

This CLEARANCE SALE will COM
mence on TUESDAY, JUNE 20, and
will continue until the entire stock
is exhausted.
The goods are marked in plain figures.
You will find few samples in our
large window. The stock is on our
second floor. Take the elevator,
You will find a salesman in charge
of this special department.
Come cary before other dealers buy it
out.
We want our customers to get this
benefit.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-06-29

Topics
Honolulu, June 1, 1899.

Honolulu, June 1, 1899.
Settled conditions in the manage
ment and working force has been ac-
complished and in looking over the
stock the following articles are found
which deserve special mention, as be-
ing of merit and will be sold at COM
petitive prices.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-22
STARTED IN A DARK ROOM
Burton Residence Completely
! Destroyed by Fire.
EVERYTHING WAS LOST
When Discovered It Was So Far Ad-
vanced as to Be Beyond Control
A High Wind Was Blowing
at the Time.

Great Falls, Jan. 21.-Further particu-
lars of the Burton fire have reached this
city. The fire completely destroyed the
residence of q. T. Burton, together with
nearly all of his household goods
clothing, provisions, the company books
and about $100 worth of postoffice sup
plies. Mr.. and Mrs. Burton were then
in Helena, and the two daughters. Ad-
die and Mrs. Mitchell, with her two
children, We're the only members of the
family at home when the fire broke
out
The fire is supposed to have originat-
ed in closet used by Miss Addie as
dark room for developing negatives,
and when discovered was so far adj
vanced as to be beyond control. They
at once gave the alarm and in a few
minutes 25 or 30 neighbors We're on
hand, bnt so fierce were the flames in
the high wind which was blowing at
the time that before anything mucn
could DO gotten out and saved the whole
interior was a flaming mass of finder.
Fortunately none of the other buildings,
which are close by, caught fire, though
had the wind been little more south
every building on the premises must
have been destroyed. The family took
refuge in building across the way, but
night found them almost destitute of
clothing and provisions. The loss was
some $4,000 or $4,000. The insurance on
the building had but recently expired
and was not renewed. This is the first
calamity of the kind to occur in the
Burton settlement.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-22
POLICEMEN ACCUSED.
Four st. Louis Patroimen Indicted by the
Grand Jury.

Grand Jury.
St Louis, Mo-, Jan. 21.-Indictments
charging grand larceny have been re-
turned by the grand jury against four
officers of the st. Louis police force. The
accused are Henry Simon of the fifth
district, John Fleming of the third and
William Meany and Tony Andreano of
the central. The charges grow out of
numerous thefts that followed the fire
in the Mclean sporting goods house in
Fourth street last October
The officers mentioned We're stationed
at the ruins to prevent thieves from
carrying off exposed property. The firm
reported that Is shotguns, valued at
from $45 to $50 each. and fishing tackle,
a bicycle and sundry articles. We're
missing. Louis Busch a porter at sa-
loon near by, was arrested on suspicion
of knowing something about the theft
Three guns were found in the place
where Busch worked. The prisoner de-
MED having stolen them and said they
We're brought there for safekeeping by
policemen. His statements implicated
the four officers and an investigation
was started.
Busch said the officers came into the
saloon through a rear door and when
he entered they were discussing the
merits of the guns. On the testimony
adduced before the grand jury the bill
against Busch, who was in Jail for a
month, was ignored and true bills We're
returned against the policemen, who
deny their guilt. Bench warrants will
be issued tomorrow
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-01-22
Got What He Deserved.

Great Falls, Jan. PA few days ago
while young man by the name of Bit
ner was sitting quietly in a certain re
sort in town minding his own business,
burly 1rishman named James Kelly
approached him and, jamming Bitners
hat down over his head, commenced to
cuff him right and left. Bitner. who
has been sick, was unable to cope with
his assailant and was pretty hardly
used. A warrant was sworn out for
the arrest of Kelly and this morning ne
was taken before Judge Race on
charge of assault and battery. Kelly
pleaded guilty, but claimed that he was
only playing with Bitner and had no
idea of hurting him. although the lat
ter's face is still swollen from the cuff
ing he received. When his honor sent
him to Jail for 40 days Kelly objected
plenty and thought it was hard sem
tence to give man for what he called
"a little play