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The Portland daily press., 1899-07-01
A TRANSFER.

tuc Onlteu STATES WIN my lhmliy. re-
Gently got telegram to the effect that
two months leave OF absence would be
granted me when my services could be
spared, for that purpose. This cablegran
came through Gen. Otis and was adj
dressed to Capt Mark l. Hersey, Ninth
infantry. recently promoted from First
lieutenant, 18th infantry.
The colonel wishes 70 continue me in
my duties as qusrtermsstsr Of the reRi-
ment however, aud have both ut his
request and In accordance with my own
inclinations. applied for q transfer back
to the 18th. hope TO efeot this transfer
with Capt. Fred Smith, now on duty rs
commissary officer In Chicago. he Is
near his majority and a transfer will
Affect him In name only. IL Is to be by
letter. however, and viii probably take
two months or more to accomplish.
Lizzie's beginning 70 improve COM
menced the very day she reached shors.
As long as she continues to do so well we
will not think Of going on shipboard,
20 whether take advantage of my leave
OF absence Is doubtful We think now that
we will go up TO japan for two months
when she is able to do so. Manila is very
much better than the popular idea In the
United states gives 1t credit for.
YANKEE PONY CART.
The heat Is by no means as oppressive
as Arizona. The luxuriance Of the yege-
tation Is beyond comparison with any
thing you see in the United States. Our
means of transportation are limitsd.
brought out our pony cart from jefferson
barracks, which has stood me In good
stead. but the ponies are so small here
the thills ride on the pony's back. For
transportation purposes we use native
bulls, slow moving creatures, slower even
than our oxen and they are driven by
jerk and nose ring. These bulls are
about half as large as the average OK in
the United Statoe. and their horna point
back on level They are gray In color;
the popularity OF them is, they have to
spend good portion Of their time per day
submerged In water, or they will go
crazy.
, The government furnishes Cinnamon
as laborers and saves our soldiers for their
legitimate use as much as possible. They
are very aggravating people to work with,
however, for as slow Ne we used to think
our soldiers on fatigue, one OF them is
worth at least four of the Chinamen.
They seem TO have no conception of obey
ing any one man and have no head,
that's the trouble. The Filipinos are bet
ter and more intelligent. Most every one
has at least one Filipino servant. They
can be hired for 81 per week Mexican,
which Is equivalent to 81 American. Tho
Filipino women. SO far as / have seen,
are very unattractive looking.
We received letters at Singapore and
Colombo, nowhere else, en- route, but
letters addressed TO Gibraltar and Port
Said were forwarded to us here.
1t is,time Co show some consideration
for the stenographer who is taking down
my rambling ideas.
Affeotionately, your son.
MARK l.. HERSEY,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-24
A Musical Treat,

A Music Recital will be given at
the Opera house, Tuesday, December
5, 1899. by Mrs. Stella Prince Stocker.
pianist; Emily Ellis Woodward, sop
rano, and Arthur Stocker, boy soprano.
In connection with the program, Mrs,
Stocker will give brief explanation
of each number, regarding the nature
of the piece and it's composer. Under
the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society
of the Presbyterian church. Admis-
sion Csc. Children, 15c. Reserved
seats, &c., on sale at the City Drug
Store.
The Musical Courier of New York
City says: "Stella Prince Stocker,
composer and director, occupies the
unique position of being the first
woman in America to write three
act romantic opera providing plot,
text, vocal and orchestral score. n
Mrs. Stocker is an active member of
the Chicago Manuscript Society and
her work has received cordial recog-
milton from musicians and musical
societies all over the country"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-24
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MIXED.

Fresh oysters in any style at Jos.
Losey's, 49,. -. .. .-.
H.sC. Kelly spent a few days in Du-
luth the past week,
Mrs. H. Logan conducted services
at Soudan last Sunday. -
Mrs. VIM. Mack and Mrs. P. Schae-
fer are in Duluth today.
Mrs. Sam Rapson and son went to
Duluth this morning.
VIM. Trebilcock of the Zenith made
visit to Duluth Monday.
Mrs. Jos. Sheraton and daughter
went to Tower this morning.
Thos. Jury spent several days in
Duluth and Eveleth this week.
Mrs. c. G.. Shipman returned Sat-
urday from her trip to Chicago.
VIM. Faulkner and wife of Two
Harbors were In the city Monday.
O. w. Hustled of the Equitable Life
Insurance company, is in the city.
Chas. G. Miller of the Duluth Paper
& Stationery Co. is in the city today.
Three rooms in the new school houe
will be ready for occupancy by Dec. 1.
All the new books and novels for
sale or rent at Sam Rapson's.
Miss Sadie Childers of Soudan is in
the city visiting with relatives.
S. Sapers, the enlarged picture fakir
is again in the city from Chicago.
A. N. Thompson. the Singer Sewing
machine agent, of Virginia, is in the
city.
T. f. Cole, superintendent Of the
Oliver company was in the city this
week.
Thos. Dyer is moving with his fam
lily to the Hood house on Harvey
street.
emily Ellis Woodward took the
audience by storm. Salt Lake
Herald.
The flag on the city pole is at half
mast in memory of Vice President
Hobart.
II. B. Sturtevant and Chas. Ora
bowsky of the Pioneer were in Tower
Monday.
Next Thursday is Thanksgiving and
the citizens here have much to be
thankful for.
Jos. Losey constantly receives fresh
oysters and is prepared to serve them
in any style,
P. M. Parker returned to Rice Lake
Friday morning after a visit to his
store in this city.
Mrs. Jas. Nettell and daughter of
Soudan. are in the city visiting atthe
Smith residence.
The choicest candies in the market
at Sam Rapson's. Received fresh
direct from the factory.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-24

VIM. Fromhartz and crew went to
Tower Monday to conduct eXplorat-
ions at Mud creek. \ ,-;.a. ..y.2.
The "Kid" band is now under the
direction of John Kinsman and is
making good progress.
Geo. Hunter, manager for the Iron
Range Brewing company, Tower, was
in the city on business this week.
Rev. Belden of Tower will conduct
Episcopal services at Matthias hall
next Sunday morning and evening.
"Arthur Stocker is delight to all
who hear him."-News Tribune.
Two Harbors has for months been
the center of typhoid fever epidemic.
The water is claimed to be the cause.
John G.. Brown was in the city Fri
day from Duluth and in company
with Judge Van Blarcom visited sect
ion 80.
John Urquhart has removed from
the Hood house to the Cowling resi-
dence recently vacated by VIM. Ire
bilcock.
Fred Wirth has accepted position
with Ed. Harris meat market. VIM
Bnrley is now employed at Brownell's
market.
j. j. Stone and wife, of Bear Head
lake, were in the city Tuesday. Mr..
Stone is conducting business at the
new mill
Chas. M. Leith returned Monday
evening from Oreilla, Can, where had
been called to the bedside of his seri-
ously i'll mother.
NelS Coffman and crew of surveyors
in their car have been in the city in
tile work of setting a grade in the
Pioueer yards.
Ii. W. Kidder was in the city from
Ishpeming Monday to finish up the
business of the Lake Angeline COM
pany on this range.
G.. G.. Firoved, Of Duluth, deputy
grand master Workman, was in the
city this week inspecting the local
order of A. 0. u. w.
The Assembly dance Friday evening
while rather slim in attendance was
nevertheless pleasant event and en-
joyed by all present.
The Ladies Aid society of the M. E.
church will serve turkey dinner and
scpper at the church on Thanksgiving.
Everybody is invited.
Service in the Presbyt erian church
Sunday at 1890 a. m. and 1870 p. m.
Morning subject: Christ as Saw
ior." Evening subject: The Salts
factions of Heaven"
Emily Ellis Woodward late of
Boston. the noted Soprano is return
ing from Salt Lake City. ~ This
artist in point of sweetness of voice,
compass, strength and culture stands
prominently in her professio on" y
Denver News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-11-24

If you want fresh oysters served in
any style, call on Jos. Losey.
Sam Rapson's confectionery and ice
cream parlor will necessarily be NOV
cd to other quarters by reason Of the
advent of the bank to his present
quarters. ...
Miss Emma Wilson arrived Friday
evening for visit with her sister
Mrs. A. j. Fenske, and incidentally
look up matters in connection with
her claim.
"After the storm of applause which
greeted Arthur Stockers 1.-TWO Sold
iers"-Tribune.
A. d. Davidson, of Duluth, was in
the city this week making arrange
ments for opening new bank in the
building purchased by him opposite
the Vail Hotel.
Patronize the dealer who advertlzes
and invites you to come and trade
with him. Look over the ads in the
MINER and be guided thereby in MAX
ing your purchases.
Alfred Pihlgren and Bror. Magnuson
returned Saturday evening from their
stock buying trip to Duluth and other
places. Their new store will open las
soon as the building is finished.
There will be services in the NJ. e.
church on Sunday at 1870 a. m. and
at 7:30 p. m. Morning subject: The
Success of Failures. Evening subject:
Our Part in Securing Life Eternal.
It. H. Tarrant a gentleman of leisure
who has made the saloons about town
his headquarters for consider
able time was taken to Sheriff Sar-
gents retreat by Officer Garrison
Wednesday.
The Cedar Leaf Reading Circle met
with Mrs. Chas. Grabowsky Tuesday
afternoon Mrs. A. S. James leading in
the absence of Mrs. A. ]. Fenske.
Russian History was the subject.
The Circle meets with Mrs. A. S.
flames next week.
We are under obligations to the re-
gents of the state university and the
author. Mcmillan, of handsome
| volume entitled Minnesota Plant Life.
The book is credit to any library
and we sincerely hope the donors will
kindly member us in the future.
| John Swanson, an old farmer, living
near Tower, has been missing since
Saturday. Grave fears are entertain
ed, as the old gentleman is 60 years of
| age and nearly blind. He went to cut
wood about half mile from his
home. Searching parties ARE scour-
ing the woods.
The register and receiver of the
United States land Office has handed
down decision in the case of Patrick
| J. Mcclure, contestant, VS.. 0. John
Olson, contestee, involving home
stead entry made by Olson Feb. 8, 1898
for the southeast quarter of 27-55-1l.
Mcclure alleges that Olson did not
live on the land after making the entry
nor improve the property. The of
| ficials find that Olson has not compli-
ed with the homestead law and re-
commend that the entry be cancelled.
The times., 1899-12-28
sToCKs
cake y Potomac -....... 20
wanna. a................ IS
MISCELLANEOUS STOCKS
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Wheat Dull, But Firm, With Corn
and Onts Selling on.

CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-Wheat was dull but
firm. Local traders were bearishly in
clined and sold rather freely, but the mar
ket maintained a fairly strong tone Liver
pool was up 1-4G3-8d Paris was lac up.
Primary receipts were 4OS,0OO bushels.
CIearances were 218. 600 bushels. The sea-
board reported a fair enquiry today Were
cars obtainable here considerable cash
business could be done. as our market is
on an export basis.
Corn lost 1-SGl-4c, and at times there
was a widening out Of the discount of the
deferred futures. Elevator people were
talking larger Western purchases. Liver
pool was easy, and there was little squirt
in local arrivals. Shipping sales here did
not exceed 10000 bushels. The seaboard
reported % loads for export. Seaboard
clearances were $4,000 bushels.
It took very little selling OF oats futures
to depress the price a small fraction, De-
cember closing at % and May at % Us
The export business in this grain has been
disapp0intingly small. Receipts We're $50
cars with 100 estimated for tomorrow. The
all-Tail business here in round lots IS less
than 100000 bushels. The contract stock,
only 64I 600 bushels, is practically where
il was q week ago
Provisions were active and higher, and
closed firm at a substantial advance One
OF the leading packers bought large lines
OF lard and ribs, and there was a good in
yestment demand.
The times., 1899-12-28
DISTRICT HEALTH STATISTICS.
An Increase in the Number OF small
unx Cases

An Increase In the Number OF small
pox Cases.
The report OF the Health Officer shows
that during the past week there were 104
deaths in the District as against ia in
the week previous, OF those who died 60
were white and Al colored. The annual
death rate for the whites was 1851 and for
the colored, 1884. The rate for the whole
population was 1881 for each thousand.
The principal feature Of the health condi-
tions was d decrease in mortality from
heart diseases from 13 to 10, as compared
with the last report and an increase from
il to 20 In that from acute lung attacks.
There were 4 fatal cases of diphtheria,
of typhoid fever, and l of whooping cough.
There were 80 cases Of diphtheTia under
treatment at the close OF the last report.
During the week 26 new cases occurred and
80 were discharged. leaving "a cases in
isolation in 81 premises
''Of scarlet fever there were 81 cases
in quarantine at the close Of last report.
During the week IS new cases were re
ported and IS were discharged, leaving
65 cases in 4S premises with warning cards.
"Of smallpox there We're 4 cases in hos
pital at the close Of last report. During
the week new cases developed and no
cases being discharged, there We're 6 cases
under treatment at the close of this report.
The mean weather conditions prevail
ing during the week We're: Temperature Of
the air. 80 degrees; barometer, 1925. and
relative humidity 80. The rainfall was
0.I3. with southerly winds averaging
miles per hour The thermometer regis
tered p degrees on the 18th, rising 10
5S degrees on the 18th. -
The times., 1899-12-28
80, 0rIennA Rnces.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 27.-TTack slow.
First raee-For tuee-year-olds and upward; sell
ing; seven iuriongs Dr. Walmsley QDupee), 3
t. D Won; Brown |eil 0Haldo), II 10 ], second;
Col Cassid, NcCann). 3 to j. third Time. 81
second race--For twu-yeaCelds, selling; one
mile. Tom Gilmore (WcddersjTsudJ 20 l. won,
Indian lW jones'. , TO 2. second talschoud
GNewcom), 20 % J. thiId. Time, 1t.
Third race ~teepIechasc Haudirap; for three
year-olds and upward short course Brakeman
tW Wililms), TO 3. won Van Brlnt tEgger-
souJ, y 10 I, second; Three Forks tAllmart), s
10 l. third Time, 3,2gl2.
Fourth race Handicap; for an ages siN fur
longs Gold or (Wedderstraud), 3 10 J, won;
Himtimc tBoiaudJ, to ., second; Compensation
lCIswsH), : TO 1, third Time l;l64-
Iifth racc-For thrce-ycar-olds and upward
selling. ono mile and seventy yards Elkiu tNan
DuzonJ, to L. won; Prince Of Orange CBulb, 30
10 D. second; Nubs Dam Ralph, 10 D. third.
Time 80
The times., 1899-12-28
Ncv orIe,ns Entrics

NEW ORLEANS, Dee. ~ Track heavy.
First race For tluee-year-oids and upward;
selling: six fmIongs Plymouth Lord Neville. l04;
Jim Conway. Howitzer Chiffon Duchess OF York,
I0l; old Fox, Leila Smith, lJe; Corillo, 90;
Mouzeltof Tortugas, gs; Tophei. Martha Fox, 96-
Second race For wo-Hem-olds selling; five fur
longs. Lucille, III: III Caury, fos; Ia Vega,
Loyab!e l04; IA d. Arthur Behan, l0$, DR..
Fannie, lulcok. ClrdeuJs, taoutChouoiuc, l02;
Amelia slraihmore l0i Minyon, 9t; Profit, May
Iavis o..
selling; one and cup-eighth mies-Forbush, ll2;
Nulkcasnaw. 100; Adrne,us. l05; Traveller, IH,
Doua Rita, lOl; Joe shelby, 99; Bida, Babe
Fields, %.
Fourth race Handicap: for an ages; one mile
Al Fresco, ll4, Laureate, Str5ugcst, los; FoTbush
ag Miss Mae Day. 50: Dsfnmtc. s.
Fifth race For threc-ycar-old,; selling; six iur-
longs Natcrcrest I0s: Agitalor, l0G; Froutmau,
l0l; Bcngica Fewness, sedan TuAer, Ssutame,
J. A. Grey, Little Billy Tie Brewer, lol Fin
tan, MarclhoS, %.
The times., 1899-12-28
wnre & LeInnd,s Letter.

LReported daily 70 Ferry d Wood Brokers,
1885 T Street upstairs; phone 1881
CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-Wheat at Liverpool
II higher; London 3-S higher; cargoes
firm; Paris wheat 10 lower; flour 10 higher.
Antwerp unchanged Berlin IA higher:
Budapest IA lower. Liverpool cabled
Worlds shipments this month are 80 per
cent under average for last seven years
This strengthens holders Latest reports
from Russia, Hungary, France, and Ger
many complain OF dry weather and but
little snow protection. RoumanIa pros
poets good Some damage in certain sec
tlons by rain in the Argentine Increas-
ing consumptive demand IN the United
Kingdom. Worlds visible supply decreased
753, 600 cIearanCes, 275, 900 Ocean freights
have advanced IA cent Primary receipts.
400 600; shipments, 17G 600 Contract
stocks here. -, 4CG coo, an Increase Of 33S,-
600. Winter wheat farmers are holding
back. They sell but sparingly. The same
can be said generally in Northwest among
farmers who are out Of debt. Exports
from Oregon and Washington Will fall
much short Of the last two years as buy
ers' prices are unsatisfactory TO farmers.
II was holiday market and fluctuations
were confined within a narrow range but
showed a good bit of steadiuess. Com
tie change in values may be expected until
the market is over into the new year
Operations will be largely Of scaping
character Many feel friendly TO wheat
on all dips.
Corn -CIearances. cor 600; contract stock
here PSI, 900 an increase Of 50 900. worlds
visible increased $4,000 shipping demand
here light There has been considerable
changing over to the deferred futures
number of local talent who have been quite
industrious on the bull side were letting
90 today and the market worked of Many
would not be surprised to see values work
of tomorrow.
Provisions Hogs closed easy Liverpool
unchanged. Shipments OF lard 400 coo
pounds Meats, 1890 900 pounds While
the market did not close at the higher
point all kinds of products ruled very
steady.
/ Chicago Grain and ProVision Market
The times., 1899-12-28
Commissioned Po,,derI, Misnuoted.

Commissioner of immigration Powderly
in regard to a reported interview which de-
fined his attitude toward a decision of The
Secretary Of the Treasury in the matter
of deportation Of imported labor as one Of
censure. said that ne never said one word
to anyone regarding the matter. II IS
not very likely that would censure ary
action OF the Secretary, he having per
feet right to reverse the opinions and ce-
cisions Of thoss under him" concluded Mr.
PoWdeTiv.
The times., 1899-12-28

Yesterday S stock market was strong ali
Gay continuing the advance begun last
Saturday The close OF the day showed
9 net gain of one 20 FIVE points, and was
generally al or near the highest prices o.
The day Sentiment everywhere vas much
better. the belief in conservative quarters
seeming 10 be that the extreme depression
is over and the outlook now good for
gradual Improvement Continued ease Of
money rates. the large interest and div
idend payments TO be made during the
The times., 1899-12-28
BosToN AND ALBANY LEASE.
The Stockholders Rntify the Action
% the Directors.

Of the Directors.
BOSTON, Dec 27.-The stockholders Of
the Boston and Albany Railroad this af-
terncon voted to lease that road to the
New York Central and Hudson River Rail-
road for the term of ninety nine years,
from July l, 1900. and TO contract to sell
to the New York Central certain real and
personal property, excepted from the lease.
for the sum Of S55OO,00O payable in the
8 IL per cent 1O0-year debenture bonds
Of the purchasing road. The result of the
count was 1862 shares in favor Of the
lease and contract, and 1871 opposed.
About 300 stockholders were present. but
there was considerable voting by proxy.
The lease will now go to the Legislature
for final ratification, where it is said a
strong effort will be made to defeat it.
The times., 1899-12-28
A RAILWAY PROPERTY SUIT.
An Action Involving s1O,oOO,OoO on
q TnN Asseskmenf ReRnn


CHARLESTON, S. c.. Dec. 27.-A suit
involving the matter of the entire assess
ment Of railroad property in North Carolina
was begnn on rehearing before Judge ST.
monton in the United States Circuit Court
here today.
There is a difference of opinion between
Judge Simonton and the Supreme Court Of
North Carolina of exactly $10.000000, and
a bitter fight is being waged between the
railroads and the corporation commission
of the State The commission fixed the
value of the railroad property at $42, ,0OO.
O0O, and Judge Simonton, by his former de-
cision, cut it down to $32, 000 600.
The rehearing begun here was sought by
the corporation commission on the ground
that the recent decision OF the State Su-
preme Court in the case of Abbott VS.. We'd
dingfeld holds that the commiss on has e
power to fix the tax value of railroad prop
erty, Shortly before this Judge Simon.on
gave an opinion taking exactly an opposite
stand a number of arguments were made
today.
The times., 1899-12-28
4 Girl ln PnIiremcn.

The Commissioners yesterday approved the re
commondation Of Major Sylvester that the amount
Of the check Of $50 less 20 per cent presented to
the police OF the Seventh precinct for their
services at the fire OF the Academy OF Visitation
last week be paid 10 these policemen. The
amount deducted is for the purpose OF making
repairs to poioemcu's clothing damaged in the
performance OF duty.
The times., 1899-12-28
Children Made Happy.

Tie guild room Of Epiphany Church, in C
STREET was the scene Tuesday evening. Of a
happy gathering Of children. who were treated
to Christmas tree by the Ready Circle of King s
Daughters and Sons. Two large coaches were
provided by the Ebbiu House and conveyed
thirry-fyc children TO the church pleasant
evening was spent, and each child Was given a
present as well as an orange and box Of
The times., 1899-12-28
Selections.

First Lord Neville Plymouth Maltha
Fox.
second race-Profl. Ia cga. IA Za
Third racc-Doua Rita, Admerus, Traveller
Fourth racc-F Forhusn. Jolly Roger. Diseolutc
Fifth rsce-Fewne-s, Little Hily, D. a. Grey.
The times., 1899-12-28

10 3-S; Washington Loan and Trust 100
157, 2G15s 10G156; Arlington Fire Insur-
ance: 10d149; Capital Traction: 24OGg3,
10Q93 Is; Washington Gas; 2FD56, Mer-
genthalsr Linotype: 10d*195 Is; Lanston
Monotype 2Odt5 "a 1Ood15 IS; Ameci-
can Graphophone, preferred: 5612 1-2
The times., 1899-12-28
Washington stock Exchange.

saIes-U. S. As. registered. 1907: $50
OOOq114 -; U. s. As. registered. 1895:
sl5oGIs4; u. E. As, coupon $IOOGlS4 u.
s. s's. registered: s2oOG110 S-s. $1,000
l10 S-s 8. b. U. s. s's, coupon 5,OO0g
The times., 1899-12-28

Sugar advanced to above 130 and closed
al 100 - within Z fraction Of the top
ana several points above the close OF
Tuesday. Gossip on the street is bullish
regarding Sugar but it is thought that
some reaction may come after the quick
advance
The times., 1899-12-28
BULL MARKET. In STOCKS
Advancing Prices Under Favorable
Conditions for Trading.

The Upward Tendency Of Industrial
shares and SpcciaItic~ Very Pro-
nouBced - Gains of One or Two
Points in the Railway List-W eaiS-
ness Of Brooklyn Rapid Transit.
The times., 1899-12-28

Chicago Gas yesterday went above par
for the first time since the break below
that figure last week The stock was
buoyant ali day and advanced TO 102 10.
closing at the top price The buying Of
this security below par has been Of ex
cellent character
The times., 1899-12-28

An application was made yesterday for
an injunction against the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit Company 10 prevent its paying out
S25. 600 as reward for information egarl-
ing the malicious l1ories circulated about
the company last week. II Is coutended that
the company has no right % eXpend money
for such purposes TIE suit is regarded as
part Of the bear campaign, of which tEe
malicious stories themselves were one Of
the chief features. il IS considered some
what Of a joke in the street but had the
effect OF depressing the stock yesterday
nevertheless. After declining 3 points or
more Brooklyn advanced slowly. but clcsei
With a net decline, one OF the few on the
entire list.