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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
pITH AND POINT.

Visitor-"Have you ever seen the
sea serpent?" Boatman-"No, sir;
I'm a temperance man."-Punch.
One loses his breath by running,
and catches it quickest by standing
still.-Elliott's Magazine.
Ethel" Mamma, aren't those SOL
diers delicate?" Mamma-"Delicate,
indeed! No, dear" Ethel''Then
why do so many of them have nurses
with them ?"-Sketchy Bits.
Hattie-"So you really think George
is in love with you?" Edith-"Oh, l
am sure of it. You should hear some
of the mean things he says about you
and the rest of the girls in our set"
Boston Transcript.
Visitor-"What was the matter with
the man they just brought imp" Doc
tor-"Stuck his head through a pane
of glass;" Visitor-"How did he
look?" Doctor-"His face wore an
injured expression" Baltimore News.
Deacon Sanity Ito wife, as congre-
cation assembles)-"Where is Mrs.
Fashuns this morning? She is usual
ly among the early Corners" Mrs.
Saintly-"She will be late to-day.
saw her buying new hat last week."
Baltimore American.
"One word, Emile! Would you
mind if l tell you that I love you to
distraction, that I can't live without
you and that I'll kill myself if you
refuse to listen To me9o HYeS T
should mind, for I can never care for
you!" "Then 1 won't say Titus
tige Blaetter.
She-"To think that you once de-
clared that you would love me as
long as you lived! And now, hardly
year married, and you care nothing
at all about mel" He-"But you see
when I told you I would love you as
long as l lived I wasn't feeling very
well, and I really didn't think I would
live long."-Boston Transcript.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
THREE MEN KILLED.
Two kentuckians Settle an Old
Grudge In a Hotel Lobby at
Frankfort.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. IA hundred
persons in the lobby of the Capitol
hotel Tuesday afternoon saw a duel
to the death between Col. David g..
Colson and Lieut.. Ethelbert Scott. The
duelists lodged about among the
panic-stricken throng trying to get
range of each other, firing at every
opportunity. Scott was killed, Colson
was badly wounded, two bystanders
were slain by stray bullets, two other
noncombatants were wounded and a
seventh man suffered fractured leg
as the result of a collision with Lieut..
Scott when the latter fell lifeless down
the street stairway of the hotel. Fol-
lowing is a list of the dead:
Lieut. Ethelbert Scott, Pulaski county.
Charles Julian, stock trader and politi-
clan, Franklin county.
Luther w. Demaree, assistant postmas-
ter at Shelby county.
The injured:
Col. David G. Colson.
Capt. Ben. B. Golden, Knox county.
Harry McEwan, Louisville.
o. D. Redpath, travelling man, Michigan
City, Ind.
The affair grew out of difficulty In
a cafe at Admission, Ala, between ex-
Congressman David G. Colson and
Ethelbert Scott, both of whom were
at that time in the volunteer army.
The men on that occasion drew revolv-
ers and Colson, who was colonel of the
Fourth Kentucky regiment, was shot
by Scott, lieutenant in that COM
mand.
Colson surrendered to the city au-
thorities Is minutes after the shoot
ing and is now in Jail. He is one of
the most prominent republicans in
Kentucky. He has served two terms
in congress, leaving his seat to par
ticipate in the Spanish-American war.
Scott was a nephew of ex-Gov. Bradley
and stood high in social circles.
At the coroner's inquest Wednesday
the jury returned a verdict to the effect
that Scott, Julian and Demaree came
to their death by pistol shots fred by
David G. Colson.
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GIVEN NO REST.
Otis Sends Dispatch Showing the Ac-
ivity of Americans Against
FilfpinOs.

Washington, Jan. 20. = The war de-
partment Friday received the follow
ing cablegram from Gen. Otis:
Manila. Jan. 19.-Hughes reports from
San Jose de Buena Vista, western coast
Panay, that he crossed mountains north
westerly direction from San Joaquin,
southern Panay, 18th, struck enemy cross
ing antique river, capturing rified cannon
ana Nordenfeldt, pursued insurgents
through Antique, Egana and Sibalom,
their capital and marched to San Jose:
casualties, one wounded; enemy's loss con-
sloeraDle; entire population fled to noun
ta1ns' heat oppressive
macarthur reports17th in that IS rifles
surrendered at Floda Blanca: hat at Man
loaug, McRae, Third infantry, captured
three lnsurgent officers, wife of Gen. Mes
cardo, considerable insurgent property, and
liberated three Spanish prisoners; that at
Galang, captured ten insurgents, burned
seven tons of rice and insurgent barracks:
that sullivan, Thirty-fourth infantry,
near San Jose surprised insurgent force,
captured SIX rifles and considerable live
STOCK; that Lieut., Houle, Third infantry,
captured near Malolos one officer. 25 men
ana SIX rifles; that Van Horn, Seventeenth
infantry, struck Ladrones at Santa Cruz
killed II, wounded five, captured Is, and
nine rifles; Macarthur reports 18th inst.
strong mounted position West Mabalacat.
occupied by Gen. HiZon and so men, cap
tured yesterday by McRae. Third infantry.
enemy left lieutenant and four dead men
IN trenches; McRae captured captain, one
man, 100 rifles, several thousand rounds
OF ammunition, destroyed arsenal, guam
THY OF rice, casualties, one man wounded
Bates reports that Schwan's column cav
airy renting at Batangas to move east
ward on 18th; infantry now moving in that
direction, enemy retiring suffering loss in
men and property, our casualties few
mostly slight wounds; that portion of
Wheaton's troops will enter Lemery and
Taal tomorrow, now meeting opposition in
mountains, which impedes march, Six Off
GERS. "a enlisted men. four civil employees,
IL friars, all Spanish prisoners, released
by Schwan, arrived from Batangas last
evening, nearly 200 arrived Manila day be-
fore, via Calamba; Young at Vigan, re-
ports number of successful skirmishes In
mountains. with remnant of insurgent or
ganiZa tons and robber bands with slight
casualties among his troops; Kobbe expe-
dition Randolph light battery Forty-third
and Forty-seventh infantry conveyed by
navy vessels Helena and Nashville, sailed
for Albany province and Satar and Leyte
islands yesterday"
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MINNESOTA NEWS.
State Agricultural society.

The State Agricultural society, at it's
recent meeting, elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: President,
John Cooper, st. Cloud; first vice presi-
dent, Chester. r. Smith; second vice
president, Thomas III. Shevlin, Mime
apolis; managers for three years, c. N.
Cosgrove, LIE Sueur; j. NJ. Underwood,
Lake City. With the exception of Mr..
Shevlin all served last year.
In the absence of President Cooper,
Manager Liggett read the formers an
nual report.
The report of Secretary Randall was
submitted to the association.
+. w. Durant of Saltwater. for the
society, in behalf of the Minnesota Ter
ritorial Pioneers, requested that the
association be given permanent site
at the fair grounds and permission to
erect log building thereon. The ap-
plication was referred to the incoming
administration with favorable recon-
mendation.
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A TERRIBLE DEED.
Martin Bergen, of Boston Baseball
Club, Kills Wife and Two Chill
dren and Commits Suicide.

North Brookfeld, Mass, Jan. 90
Martin Bergen, the catcher of the Bos-
ton baseball team of the National
league, killed his wife and two chill
dren and committed suicide at his
home here. An ak was the implement
used in taking the life of Mrs. Bergen
and one of the children, while razor
was used to cut the throat of the other
child, little girl, and of the man him.
self.
1t is thought the action was due to
insanity. 1t has been suspected for
some time that Bergen was a victim OF
mental arrangement. In fact, some Of
his actions in connection with his
baseball managers last season led to
the supposition at that time.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
FASHION NOTES.

A novel pen wiper of chamois has a
wishbone of silver gilt fastened there
on. A large imitation amethyst is set
at the intersection of the prongs.
A novelty in a scarf pin of gold repre-
sents serpent in green enamel coiled
around large pink pearl. Diamonds
serve as eyes for the serpent.
A handsome brooch of gold represents
a bee. The back is set with large sap
phire. Diamonds and emeralds are
freely used in the wings, while two
rubies represent the eyes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
A Tale of ChiyaIry.

Sir Launcelot on his mailed steed
rode up to the great gate of the castle
and hit it a resounding thwack with
the hilt of his sword.
"What, no, within there" he shout
ed.
"What. no, without there" came the
answering cry.
81 want to come in," thundered the
knight.
"WeI, you can't do it now," called
the same voice, "we've just opened ?
jack pot. Detroit Free Press.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26

Washington, Jan. 20.-The pension
appropriation bill, carrying $145,245,-
$50, was passed by the house Friday.
1t was made the vehicle of an attack
upon the commissioner of pensions by
Mr.. Curtis (rep., Kan.), who was sec
onded by Mr.. Lentz and Mr.. Norton
CO., and Mr.. Robinson Qnd.) and other
northern democrats. All inveighed
against the lack of liberality in the adj
ministration of the pension laws. The
commissioner was ably defended by
a score of members from both sides of
the house.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
ACROSS THE RIVER.
March of British Army to Relief of
Ladysmith-BOers Evncu-
ate COlensO.

Spearman's Farm, Natal, Jan. 49,
Gen. Lyttleton's brigade, with how
itzer battery, crossed the Tugela river
at Potgieter's drift on Tuesday, jan
uary 16. The water rose above the
waists of the men. The Beers fired
two shots and then recalled their
forces to the trenches, the passage be-
ing uninterrupted. The British adj
vanced in skirmishing order, and the
small kopjes on the SUBMITS were oc-
cupied by $3.50 p. m. During the night
it rained heavily.
Wednesday the Boer trenches were
vigorously shelled in front of Mount
Alyo, while the British remained IN
possession of the kopjes and plain.
Heavy mists enveloped the hills, but
the naval guns and the howitzer bat
terry made good practice, thoroughly
searching the trenches. On the Boer
right a breach was made in sand
bag emrlacement, where it is supposed
Boer guns had been placed. The can
nonade was heavy and continuous and
The Beers were observed leaving the
trenches in small parties. The hill
facing the British position was shelled
LeXt.
London, Jan. 20.-A Durham special,
dated Thursday night, says: 1t is re-
ported here that Lord Dundonald has
smashed Boer convoy. Gen. Butler is
said to be within IL miles of Ladysmith
and Gen. Warren to be about six miles
to the rear.
London, Jan. 20.-Gen. Butler has tel
egraphed the war Office from Spear
mans Camp, under date of Thursday
evening, as follows:
"Lord Dudonald, with body of mount
ed troops. came into action this afternoon
with force of Beers west of Acton Homes
After a hight he occupied several kopJes.
which he is still holding. Field Cornet
Heilbium killed and 20 burghers were
killed or wounded and Is prisoners were
taken. Two British soldiers killed and two
wounded"
London, Jan. 2O.-The Daily Mail
publishes the following dispatch,
dated Thursday, from Spearman's
camp: 1t is rumored that the Boers
have evacuated Colenso in order to re-
enforce their troops here. Heavy gun
fire was heard from Ladysmith Ibis
morning.
The Standard publishes the follow
ing, dated Thursday, from Spearman's
farm: 1t is reported that the Beers
opposite Colenso on finding that Gen.
Butler had outmaneuvered them
crossed to the south of the Tugela
on Monday and set fire to all the
houses in the village. AS the force
from Chieveley advanced the Beers re-
tired before them to the trenches On a
hill in line with Colenso. Our infan-
| try advanced to the attack in Skin
mishing order. followed by supports
and reserves, our cavalry scouting on
the right close up to the river. The
Boer forces at Colenso must have been
considerably weakened by the dis.
patch of large requirements west.
| ward to meet Gen. Buffers advance
and they now hurriedly evacuated the
river trenches and the kopjes opposite
the village and scattered before ou1
shrapnel. By evening none of the enc.
my was left within rife shot of Co.
1enso. The British force then retired
to Chieveley.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
Statue of Webster Unveiled.

Washington, Jan. 10. : A distin-
guished gathering of public officials
including President Mckinley and his
entire cabinet, representatives Of the
senate and house of representatives,
the judiciary of the United States su-
preme court, and other branches Of
public life, participated in the exer-
cises attending the unwilling of the
colossal bronze statue of Daniel Web
ster, executed by the italian sculptor,
Trentanove, and presented to The
United States by Mr.. Stilson Hutchins,
of this city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
To BE Retired.

Washington, Jan. 2O.-Brig. Gen. T..
M. Anderson, commanding the military
department of the lakes with headquar-
tiers at Chicago, will be retired to-day.
His retirement has been already antic-
ipated by the appointment of Gen. Will
liam Ludlow as brigadier general. Gen.
J. F. Wade, commanding the depart
ment of Dakota, has been ordered, in
addition to his present duties, to take
temporary charge of the department of
the lakes until permanent assign
ment can be made
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
Immense Canal Trade.

the commerce of the Portage lake shiI
canals for 1899 has been made by Maj
Clinton b. Sears, in charge of the gov
eminent work on Lake Superior. The
total freight movement of the canal:
was 1,5s2,569 tons, as compared with
1,367,6S5 tons in 1898. The value Of
the commerce was $54. 1914, 4S3, as com
nared with S39. 254.415 in 1898.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
Osman Digna Captured.

Cairo, Jan. 2O.-News was received
here Friday night that Osman Digna,
principal general of the late Khalifa
Abdullah, had been captured. 1t had
been known that he was in the neigh
borhood of Tokah (Tokar?) six days
ago, and several expeditions were or
gained from Suakim under Capt Bur-
CESS, with the result that Osman Digna
was taken unhurt in the hills. He will
arrive at Suakim to-day.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
Will Fight for Their Rights.

Louisville, KY, Jan. 1.-THE repub-
licans, under the leadership of Gov.
Taylor and Lieut.. Gov. Marshall, deter
mined at conference at the Gait
house to fight for the offices they were
elected to and for which they hold the
certificates. This stand has been taken
irrevocably.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
Saws ReheIs Mnst Soon yield

Madrid, Jan. 19.-The released Span
ish prisoners who have arrived in Bar
celona from the Philippines say that
the ultimate victory of the Americans
in Luzon is assured. The Filipinos.
they declare, are at the end of their
resources, the fighting men are in
sufficiently nourished and the natives
are hopelessly divided by factional diff.
ferenceS.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
Killed the JaiIer.

West Plains, Mo-, Jan. 1s.-County
Jailer Alfred Henry, while feeding the
prisoners in the Howell county Jail,
was overpowered and killed by two
prisoners, Ben Richardson and Ed
Grady. Richardson was under SEN
tence to the penitentiary for burglary
and is an escaped convict from the
Tennessee penitentiary.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
BY Direct Vote.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-The house
committee on election of the president
and vice president has agreed on IA
vorable report on the joint resolution
for an amendment to the constitution
for the election of United States SEN
ators by direct vote of the people.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
Mills shut Down.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 19.-The
United States Milling company, some
times known as the flour trust, has
shut down three of it's mills in this
city indefinitely. At this season it is
explained the demand will not warrant
the running of the mills with not the
best of euuipment
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
In Contempt.

Milwaukee, Jan. 1S.-Mayor Rose,
City Clerk Schuengel and the "a alder
men who voted for the street railway
ordinance are in contempt of court.
This is the substance of a decision
handed down by Judge Ludwig.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
Will Advance Wages.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. IS. : Firemen
and possibly conductors and engineers
all over the Baltimore e. Ohio railroad
system proper are to be the subjects
of substantial wage advance dating
from January 1. The advance will be
close to ten per cent.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
Too Small Type.

The state dairy and food department
is about to inaugurate a crusade
against the dealers in imitation butter,
the fight in this instance being direct
ed against the Armour Packing COM
pany of Chicago. Commencing with
the new year, the latter sent out a
large number of calendars for its Gus
toners, on which is printed in small
type the words ''Butterine used here
as a substitute for butter" This cal
endar is posted on the wall. and it IS
supposed to allow an evasion of the
law, which requires that in all eating
houses where oleomargarine or any
other compound other than butter is
used notices must be posted on all of
the walls in large type, and also print
ed on the bill of fare.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
Baseball League.

Decatur, ILL.,, Jan. 1S.-The Illinois
Indiana Baseball league, as reorgan-
lied here, is composed of Terre Haute
Danville, Bloomington, Nation, De-
catur, Peoria, Quincy and Jacksonville
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
At the Fish Hatchery

Trout Matching has begun at the
state fish farm. Already there are in
the Matching tanks at the Willow
brooks hatchery more than 1000, 900
eggs and newly Matched fish, and there
will probably be another million be-
fore many days, for there are still a
number of breeders at the hatchery to
be stripped. 1t is expected that the
hatchery will send out more than three
million trout of the various varieties
in the spring. The distribution will
probably begin in May and it will take
several weeks.
Last year 2,110,0OO trout were dis
tributed, and this year the output of
the hatchery will be about 100000.
About 100000 will be brook trout,
and the rest will be Scotch, California,
or rainbow and steel-head trout. The
state commission has never put any
steel heads in the state, although the
government has put out good many.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
Teachers Certificates.

After hot tilt between the state
high school board and the state normal
board at the state capitol, it was de-
-cided that hereafter holders of state
professional certificates will be allowed
to teach in the high schools, it being
understood that these certificates can
only be obtained upon examination, or
presentation of diploma from col
lege in good standing. Normal school
graduates are to be given credit in
these examinations for those studies
which they actually completed in nor
NAL, but will have to pass an examina-
ton In all others.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
No Carnival.

The St. Paul winter carnival is off.
At meeting of the association it was
concluded that it would be impossible
to carry out the plans of the proposed
carnival on account of the warm
weather. This is the second time in
the history of st. Paul that a winter
carnival has melted away. 1t is about
10 years ago since an association was
formed for the purpose of holding a
carnival, to embrace an ice palace,
with winter sports. It was conducted
quite successfully one year, but the
following winter the weather proved
traitrous, and the idea was abandoned.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-01-26
No Extra session.

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 1s.-Gov. Tan
ner will not call special session OF
the general assembly to make amend.
ments to the present revenue law.
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Money in BeetS.

The officials of the Minnesota Beet
Sugar factory are busy making ar
engagements for the coming season, and
they have seven canvassers in the
country at the present time making
contracts with the farmers, who will
grow beets for the factory this year.
About 1900 persons were engaged in
the work last year, with a total acre
age of about 4, 900 acres. 1t is expected
that not less than 5000 acres will be
devoted to beets this year. The culti-
walton of beets was found to be very
profitable last year, large number of
the farmers making from $50 to SIS an
acre, and some making as much as SlO0.
Very little trouble is found in making
contracts this year as result.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-06-19


Editor Believing you
to be a man ofliberul views. and one
that wishes success 10 our couary and
State, IS we'll a Wholesome laws to
govern our people, desire through
the columns OF your paper to inform
the voters and tax PAYERS Of our
county, Of the man whom I think To
he the proper one irrespective OF
party affiliations to elect At the No
vember election to represent Calhoun
county, in the legislative halls, in
the year 1901
The gentleman 10 whom I refer is
"a strictly moral man. just the kind
Of a 'ue we want in the Legislature.
lie is man we'll qualified 10 frame a
bin. or draft resolution and then
have The courage to back up the
same bv argument, as h. Is an orator
ofno mean type. he Is also strictly
honest and courteous to all. A man
reared in our midst and IS perfectly
familiar with the people IF our coun-
ty and would we'll know how to Legs
late in behalf Of the Interests
Some persons may object to this
man because Of his high standing as
a reformer for he IS Revereaed.)
but As a citizen and taxpayer I would
say in regard 10 the selection IF men
to frame laws for US to be governed
by,above all things else. let us have
honest, true, moral and intellectual
men to fill such high positions, then
We may at their hands expect whole
some laws.
The gentleman to whom refer is /
Rev. i. y. Connolly, whom j. known
throughout the entire county and
we'll might the citizens Of old Cal |
houn be proud To- send Il man like
him to IegisIate FIR them.
CITIZEN.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-06-19
DemOeratfe Committee Neetinc.

II - 0'Il M 'U'V HtVUIi-S.
In cortormity with resolution
adopted by convention Of the Dem
o'ratlc party Of Calhoun county,
held ut Grautsville, in said county,
on Monday the llth day OF June,
1900, the county executive commit
tee OF SAID party f"r said county. Is
called {" assemble a. rhe school house
mt Arno'dshurg, in said county, or if
1he 'ch""l house can not be o5taina-
able for that person, at some ether
Convenient place IN the town If Ar
hoi"snurE, ON w ednestav the 2Ith
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-06-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For House or Delegates.

hereby announce 20 the Democracy of
Calhoun county, my candidacy for the Dem
ocratic nomination for House OF Delegate,
The next wiz be IN important session OF the
West Virginia Legislature. q ana elected
| will be happy to work faithfully To- advance
the interests OF this good county.
Very Truly Yours
A. T. EENSEY.
We a. authorizai to announce Alpheus
j. Hoal az candidate for che jiou-e of
Delegate, subject TO such method as the
Democrats may adopt for the nominating Of
candidates in the year 1900.
At the solicitation If many friends, I an
nOunce myself candidate for the uomiua-
ton for House OF pelegutc~, for Calhoun
county, subject to the dec;-iou Of the Demo
cratic party Respectfully.
r. G.. kNoTrs
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1900-06-19

Mrs. f w. Early, Mari Ind
who has been iii for years writes. II
was tired could not sleep Of eat and
was rapidly going into dechue. Doctor
called 10 blood disorder. dlt could not
cure me. I am now iu perfect health
and give all the credit 60 Beggs Blood
Purifier.