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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-08
The Pig Iron Bounty.

A. I'll. Comstock, president of the
Marshall Wells Hardware company in
Duluth while speaking on the pig iron
bounty bill before tile committee at
st. Paul Friday said: Cheap pig
iron is the basis of all cheap iron
manufacture. If the pig could be pro-
duced at Duluth, or any other point
within y state at low price, il
would make it dossible for manufac-
turers to locate all over Minnesota.
This was the case with tho Ohio val
ley. And it is for this reason that
4he friends Of this bill are disposed
to insist that it is of stare wide i'm
portance. In no sense can it be in
terpreted as a local measure. It may
mean much for Duluth, but no one
man can controyert the statement
that it will mean much more for the
state at large. We are justified
think, in claiming that it will add
wonderfully TO the resources of the
state: that it will result in an increase
Of the property subject TO tax tion
and that it will afferd wonderfully
impetus to various lines Of manufac-
tory. 1t may be expected also that ii
will enlarge the market for labor al
that. There are few industries which
pay better than the manufacture OF
iron and steel. Andrew Carnegie
declared in a recent address at Home.
stead, Pa, that the average paid meL
and boys and common laborers ia his
employ was over s900a year. AtPull
man, H., the mount paid all classe:
of labor does not average over $500 g
year.
| 1t is estimated the material benefit
tie people of this state would derive
4 from the Inauguration of the smelt
ing industry, it should not be over
looked that a large proportion Of tn,
price of pig iron represents the labo
In its manufacture. The curren
price per ton of pig iron is something
under 81, and of this amount il ma,
be conservatively said that over 8
goes to the laboring man"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-08
Ore Pool Broken.

A dispatch from Cleveland, says:
The combination Of iron-ore miners
that for the past half dozen years has
governed the price of bessemer ores
and has allotted to each range and
every mine the amount it could sellin
the market, is broken.
It got together last month in Cleye-
land, bnt the interests failed to agree
on an allotment and the whole thing
broke up. Before the break, however
the pool managed to make price on
ore for the coming year about 20 cents
above that of last year.
1t is not psehahie that any pool
that fixes prices, but has not the
power to regulate sales, can hold its
prices long, and there will not be
much following of the pool figures
during the year.
Contrary to the general result when
pools are broken there will probably
be no decline when the prices arrang-
ed by the agreement are changed, but
an advance. 1t was the fact that
some interests thought the pool
prices too low that caused the failure
of negotiations for an allotment
agreement.
Most ore miners think that when
all the products from iron are advan-
cling ore should have a good advance.
too. As it is, the 20-cent advance al
lowed by the POOLS not much more
than enough to pay increased costs.
1t was the great steel making and
combined mine interests that kept
the advance at so small range and
caused the disruption of thepool.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-08
VIII Build q Mill.

On good authority it is learned that
the Tower Logging Railway company
has decided to erect a large saw mill
on Bear Lake in CHA. The mill will
will be built by spring so it is said.
The company own large tracts of
standing pine in that vicinity.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-08
The Local Paper.
interest

The local paper is not or ought not
to be a charitable institution, says
The Walker Pilot. is, or ought 10
be, purely business proposition, and
ought to stand on its own merits like
any other business. In fact if it does
not stand it will sooner or later top
pie over for want of a foundation.
However, while every established bus
mess in town or county is d matter
Of public interest aud advantage. yet
more than almost any other business
is the local paper the property of its
patrons. 1t is common carrier" a
spokesman, an agent, an attorney and
general factotum of the people it rep
reseDts. as such general representa-
tive it ought to have financial en-
enlargement. Not as charity, not as
a sort of aims. but on the principle
that the patron gets fair return. for
his investment. And in lookjpgs fss
returns there are several ways to look
That is very poor article of a local
paper that doesn't pay direct value
for its small subscription price in some
sort of special valuable information
during the year, besides a largs
amount of general news. Every local
business that is a business can bt
helped by judicious advertising in thi
local paper. Anyone that experiment.
ed and failed to gain returns may
blame themselves, and not the paper
The fault is with the user and no,
with the tool. But besides the direct
benefit there is the general benefit
A newspaper in all western towns i:
recognized to be OF equal necessity
and Importance and convenience With
schools, churches or other public in
stitutions. Everybody in town wants
a good, live, newsy local paper. An6
we can guarantee that any town oil
any size can have such paper if they
will pay for it. But don't think thai
a dollar or two for subscription or &
few more dollars for advertising OF
job work is charity. II having a loca
paper is no object, if you get no new:
of interest or value from its columns
if the advertising doesn't pay, don'1
spend your money,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-08
The RAINY Lake Country.

The coming year is looked forward
to by the people of the Rainy River
district, says the Toronto Globe, with
great deal Of hope. Preparations
are being made to carry on mining on
scale much beyond anything that
has yet been attempted in that count
nv. Capital is flowing in from Sall
commercial centres to assist in the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-08
Our Boys in the 18th.

All the members of Co. L are under
arrest and their arms have been TAX
en- from them. All the companies OF
the 18th are under arrest with the eX-
ception of Co. E. who are guarding
the regiment with loaded arms. This
condition was brought by the action
of mob composed Of members of all
companies but E, who started for
Augusta, to aveDge the shooting OF
one O'Connell by a barkeeper in that
city, Co. L. had only one man in the
mob so the boys say, fhe was crazy
Englishman from Eveleth, named
VIM. Williams" 1t seems rather
hard to arrest a whole company for
the actions of one drunk who does not
know how to behave. O'Connel who
was shot was recognized as worth
less character. What the outcome OF
the affair will be no one knows. By
private letter we are Informed that
the boys take their disgrace rather
hard as Co. L is the crack company
in the regiment.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-08
Tower Election.

The Tower election passed off
rather quietly although the feeling
was hot. Mayor Murphy was re-
elected, defeating NJ. f. Woodland.
Judge Campaigne WINS also reelected
over w. N Sheppard. Other officers
elected were: Albert Rohrer, treas
urer: NJ. F. Marion, recorder; John
Blake. special judge; Geo. Kinney.
assessor: E. f. Chalk. John Ohles and
n. j. Benson, aldermen.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-08
Our Father who art in Washington.

Mckinley be thy name.
Thy kingdom come thy viii be done.
In Cuba as ii is 10 America
Give US our daily sow-belly and harc
tack
And forgive Us for foraging as we
forgive Coons who steal our Washing
Relieve us from this life and send
us TO our homes in Minnesota.
And we will be thy voters for
ever and ever. Amen.
"A PRIVATE in 18th MINI.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-08
Ground Hog and the weather.

mr.. Ground Hog saw his shadow
Thursday and according TO the Moth
r. Goose and other lore, we viii have
tx weeks more of winter. In looking
,Yer the records ForecasteT Richard
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-08
Ore Shipuente.

The tabulated statement issued by
the Iron Trade Review shows that
the Chandler mine has shipped the
past year us, 919 tons; the Minnesota
mine at Soudan. 426, 040 ton: the sPio-
neer, l23, 1873 tons, The Zenith did
not ship last year. The grand total
of shipments from the Vermilion
range the beginning, or 1884 when the
first ore went from the Minnesota
mine, is IL, 763, 1858 tons divided as fol-
lows:
Chandler. ......-...-..... 4, e41 ,29l
Minnesota. ..-...... 6,lSl ,30l
Pioneer. .......-.. o4U,zsS
Zenith 49,
The Mesaba range which began
shipments in 1892 has sent out to Gate
26. 994, I58 tons. Only one mine in the
entire Lake Superior country led the
Chandler in shipments last year, this
being the Cleyeland-Cliffs on the
Marquette range which sent out $685.
49, tons.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-08

development Of the region. Already
several stamp mills have been ordered
and they will be in operation before
many months have passed. The
steamship companies having boats on
The Lake Of the Woods, Rainy river
and Rainy lake are making special
arrangements for shipping bullion
the coming summer. Several Of the
Gamers are 10 be supplied with fire
and burglar proof compartments for
the safekeeping Of the gold. Already
a tremendous business has been built
up by these companies in taking in
mining supplies, but the coming sea-
son is expected to show much extern
ded traffic.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-08

The Russell Comedy company are
billed to appear Saturday evening.
The company have never favored this
city with visit before but from
notices received we should Judge they
were good company.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-08

On Washington's Birthday, FEB.
%. the Rebekah's give THEN Annual
Ball at the Vail hall. This year The
ball will be in the nature Of a masqu-
Grade. A cake wake will be one of the
prominent features. and in all prob
ility Di Marcos orchestra, of Duluth,
will furnish the music. Lunch Will
also be served. Tickets SOC for each
person.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-08

The Alice A. mine will shortly
change hands so it is said. Col. Hill
lyer is at present on his way to Eng
land to negotiate a SALE Several
gold bricks were taken to London by
Col. Hillyer. The Alice A. has order
ed another so stampa.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-08

Another rich find has been made in
the Manitou country by the Mosher
boys located on Dog Fly lake. The
find is reported as very rich.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-02-08
Coming Events.

Next Friday evening the Ely City
band will give their masquerade ball
at the Vail hall to which you are cor
daily invited. The work of preparing
costumes by the various people about
town is progressing and while none
will admit Of their being present,
everyone will be there however. The
band boys have taken particular pains
TO make this most enjoyable event.
Good music will be in attendance.
Maskers will have the floor TO II
O'Clock after which the dancing will
be general. Admission SOC each per-
son. Lunch will be served. Be pre-
sent and help the boys along.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
Open Evenings till 9 p. nj.

weighed forty-flve pounds. On July
20 of the same year he became the
fifty-mile champion, covering the dis
lance on the track at Crystal Palace in
2:i3:5S So. This was the best record in
the world. His record for forty-six
miles of 2:30:33 rs, made on July 2, 1882
at Crystal Palace. was also a world
beater. Falconer represented the top
notch of amateurism in the days when
the sport was purest. He was con-
temporary with II. l.. Cortis and Jack
Keen, and by special invitation de-
livered several lectures on the sport.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

A little over year ago we advertised
that We would sell one stove OF our make
70 anybody as low as dealer could buy
carload. Then our trade was limited to
Virginia and North Carolina. Since we
advertised this we have shipped them to
every State from New York to Florida,
and as far West as Ohio-right in the
heart Of other stove manufacturers.
Nothing but praise comes from these
States for their baking qualities and ex-
cellent finish. The celebrated Fitz. Lee
Cook Stove is destined to be In more
homes in more States. than any other
stove ever made. Write for information
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
STRONG FOR BRYAN.
OPINION OF A DISTINGUISHED
NEW YORKER.
The following is taken from yester-

OPlNlON OF DISTINGUISHED
NEW YORKER.
The following is taken from yester-
days Richmond Times:
Hon. Elliot Danforth, of New York,
is at the Ieffersnn, and ! found him in
conversation with Mr.. Norman Mack,
Times, the Democratic organ OF West
ern New York.
SAID MIR. DANFORTH.
"There is no doubt" said Mr.. Dam
forth, that William Jennings Bryan
will be the Democratic candidate for
President In 1900, and that the Chicago
platform with the additional planks,
antitrust and anti-imperialism, will
be the platform upon which the Demo-
cratic nominee will stand next cam
paign.
"There are many Democrats who
voted for Palmer and Buckner
support the regular Democratic NOM
inee this time. and we, in New York,
will make 1t the fight of fighters.
ANXIOUS FOR THE FRAY.
1--WE are ready and anxious for the
fray. and l think New York will give
a much larger Democratic vote than
she did in 1886. OF course you know
New York is considered in the doubt
full" column, but you will remember
4 that in our last State elections we
made the fight on State issues alone.
With few exceptions, every county
Democratic convention re-affirmed the
Chicago platform.
II am of the opinion that Mr.. Nc
Kinlcy will be renomirated and that,
as l have said, MIR. Bryan will be his
opponent. Mr.. Bryan is unques ion
ably the lep der of Democracy in the
United States to-day
Mr.. Danforth is regarded by many
as the most eligible person for second
place on the National Democratic
ticket and is probably the strongest
Democrat in New York to-day.
A POPULAR MAN.
In the guebrnatorial campaign Mr.
Danforth was the candidate for Lieu
tenant Governor and polled 1900 more
votes than Van Wyck, the Democratic
nominee for Governor. For some days
the result of the election was in doubt
and for q while 1t looked very much
as If Col Roosevelt and Mr.. Danforth
would be the successful candidates.
Mr.. Danforth expressed himself as
confident that both Croker and Hill
would bury the Ratchet and work side
by side for the good Of the party in the
coming fight.
Mr.. Danforth Is accompanied by, Mrs.
.Hanfort., and viii so to, Raleigh. y. c..
to- day. where they wIl hc tho. guests
of Hon. Ed. Chambers Smith.
Getsthe henef3t NJ the chean rhr,st
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

Get the benefit of the cheap Christ
mas rates and two weeks tickets by the
Seaboard Air Line. IS 81. s.9 q.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

Hon. Elliot Danforth, OF New York,
is at the Jefferson, and found him in
conversation with Mr.. Norman Mack,
editor and proprietor Of the Buffalo
Times, the Democratic organ OF West
ern New York.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-13
yschtxmen In Chicago.

CHICAGO. March fs.-=ftsprEe Il.
GoodefhAfn. rear commodore 81 the
Royal Canadian Yacht club. Is Ia
Chicago. lie has settled a few minor
matters with the Chicago Yacht club
IN regard a. tue coming rice be-
tween the Chicago Yacht club and
the Royal Canadian Yacht club for
the Canada cup. which they have
had under discussion.
Commodore s.ooferhsm does not
eunine himself u yachting. He has
the best string u horses in Canada
and Is also the owner Of the Norfolk
dos kennels. the largest kennels IN
America. and has carried or slns
ribbons all over the country. lie
vas the nrst 10 subscribe 10 the
stock 81 the Canada. and Il II the
cup won ~ that yacht that the
Chicago Yacht club - nos anxious
70 secure. The cup waH donated b
the Royal Canadian Yacht club.
The following regatta committee
Of thrchlcago Yacht club has been
appointed by Commodore Morgan
for ts9. Harry Z. Ftruey. chair
man. Marshall y. wiiber. G. A. Bur
ton. Frank J. Howell and William
Harrlek
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-13
The Best Air Temperature.

The conditions affecting the tenn.
pcratute OF the body other than
those due 10 physiological conditions
Hrc very numerous. First ana most
obvious u the temperature Of the
surrounding atmonphere. IL In a
well established fact that an aver
age temperature OF the,hir or "a de-
srcea Fahrcnhcit IL best adapted 10
the public health. for az that tenn.
pcratnre the decomposition OF AMI
NAL and vegetable matter II Hlighi
and normal temperature IL most
easily maintained. Every degree
Of temperature above or below that
point requires a more or less effort
81 the hca, regulating power 10
maintain the proper equilibrium.
Even mere potent Va eiexaiing the
bodily temperature IL the introduce
tion into the blood. whether by res
piration or BY direct inlectien. If pH-
tfld fiuide aud the gases Of decpfn-
posing matters. II this Injection Is
repeated Rt short intervals, death
viii occur with a high temperature.
Popular Science Monthly.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-13

ITHACA. ". ". March fa.--srhe
members Of the Varsity baseball
team and supporters OF the Corneii
nine Ia general are greatly pleaHed
and encouraged as result Of n
law class smoker last night by
Coach ituEhey Jennings 20 the effect
that he win probably enter the coll
lcHe 81 law az Cornell next year for
n thrce-year course Jennings said
that he had been contemplating the
plan OF leaving the diamond FOR the
study Of law. He n 50 greatly
pleased with Cofneil that he knows
81 no better niees 60 try for bits
degree. The announcement was re-
ceixed with great enthusiasm, as IL
will mean that jennings viii be back
to take charge Of the baseball nine
next year. lie would undoubtedly
be retained IN the capacity Of coach
Tor the three years thpa he would
be here.
A member of the Varsity nine in
speaking ~ the matter here today
said 1t would be a great adynnt-
axe Tor the team 10 have such a man
a. Jennings here throughout tho
year OF course. he could not play
with ua. inaamueh as he has already
forfeited his smateuf standing hut
no would be Of great assistance both
Ia fail and spring practice. lie ~
very popular with the men. aud they
all hope Ga see him here nest year.
| think that there Ia a strong prob
ability that he will enter with the
freshman class next year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-13
he TELLS STORIES
Lewis Morrison Rsls,ss Two
interesting Incidents.

Lewis Morrison. the actor. believes
that a COED story II next TO square
meal. and during the performances
OF Saturday night ut the Seattle
theatsr. told two very interesting
experiences he has had while aasum-
Ing the role OF the devil
n was playing an engagement In
Chicago" sald he. and one morn
ing. going TO my breakfast. as usual.
noticed that my friend. the negro
waiter. looked at me very tsmidiy.
] ssid. We'll. put my order down.
and when want you I will send for
you
- send for me- he cried. Well, Mg.
Morrison. went to your show Iast
night. and In that last act I looked
mighty hard. but I didn't see no
negroes Ia he'll"
He related another one which was
rs follows: II was playing In New
York. and az IL IL necessary for me
20 disappear down the trap door be-
fore the ascension scene can take
place. a sad mistake occurred. BY
some cause the trap did not work.
and the top Of my head and feather
stuck out and the space was 90
small I could not get down any fur
Their. Someone In the audience be-
came amused. and shouted
- Huiiy oees Hades IL 80 fun the
devil cant get I'M
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-13
Electrical runkah Pulling.

Electricity la 10 be the light OF
Asia In the near future. Calcutta II
Jtast now sxpendins { Ice 600 on y
municipal Installation. bombay IL
DESTROYS ~ following suit. and being
the NEST advanced city in the East in
respect 20 municipal government. II
Is not likely to las behind for a
long time. IN spite Of an impoyeriHh-
81 treasury.
An tho most Important streets OF
Calcutta will be lighted with eiec-
trsciiy. also many 81 the principal
buildings Clubs. banks and private
Residences are 20 ioln in arr-liEhts.
II - hoped that the installation VIII
be completed thia month.
The supply II 90 be continuous Tor
Ia. e hours aud win be- employed for
a novel purpose. Purkahs VIII be
uulied by electricity. Special pun
kahr viii be hired out and coolies
hsnrefnrth dispensed with. The nav-
Ing which thla change VIII effect In
mental wear and tear can only be
realized IS any one who has spent
4 apei - hot weather In the plains
~ Iitndnstan.
In Madras there h an electric
tramway GA the overhead system.
IL aa ve-g popular Institution Win
the natives = the country tahpA
aud private houses IN the city on
the coromandel coast are also III by
electricity. Many u the palaces OF
,strrss and rnaharafahs are dnx-
mag glitter II electric light. In re-
sweet 10 electricity India YIN soon
be abreast. u not ahead. OF Eng
ana II .nnaon Daiiy Mail
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-13
Picture Cleaning.

II theirs " any aubleet IN which TIE
average picture collector II Interest
"a Il " that ~ the proper eisanslnN
of pictures Prof. Church, 60 whom
has been iutruried the cleaning 81
the pictures IN the houses - parils-
ment IN London. has ! nfeuied a
navel and curious apparatus for tbs
purpose. In the London Atmosphere
pictures are attacked b. f1e. aopi.
suiphurla acid and other products q
coal combustion. which Fvach even
pictures that are under glass. Pro-
fsnsor Church's treatment 10 To- blow
upon rhe spoiled pictures perfect
cloud % bread crumbs Two erumb-
ed up anartsfn leaves aFe pat INTO
his machine. which l. run ~ com
pressed air. and which discharges
the crumbs through n tubs upen any
part % tire picture. This Il no douot
an effective way of removing scot
ana art. bus II IL obvious that u the
treatment te continued too IONS. u
NAV remove some % tbs painting
Aina. The trials ~ Ear made. how-
ever. seem 70 be aatisfaetory.--ATt
Amateur.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-03-13
A "RlCH" DID IT
II Struck Town Sunday and
Spoiled the Weather.

THAT van a maat unfortunate ae-
ridenf." exclaimed Weather Director
Salisbury "a star reporter this
snornlnr. "Yau Gee. it was uuavoid-
able. \ high Rpt loose some
where cot IN the Pacific or Van
eouver. and came sweeplnE down
upon Seattle sunday morning.
Knocking out AZ one blow the timid
spring weather that No kad dried
and turned lu1se On Saturday night.
II was no fault u the weather de-
partment that things went wrong.
Those highs are often uncomfortable.
/ sometimes suspect that there IL q
vicious method In their eapers.'
How about those sunday hats
that got soaked The ladies say
that the government guaranteed the
weather"
enc. sir. ID aid not. We never can
guarantee Puget sound weather un-
IN the pncife hiEha are brought un-
der Wholesome restraint. All that
the weather department can do, is
10 arrange for sunny days n Seattle
when they are most needed, and then
walt and soc whether they come"