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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
UTILIZING WINDMILLS.
Could Be Employ ed for the Irriga ii on
of Strawberries and Vegetables
to Good Effect.

In parts of Kansas and Nebraska
the farmers are utilizing their wind
mills to irrigate small patches of
ground near their homes for garden
purposes. In some cases indeed these
patches include not less than ten or
twelve acres of ground. There are
numerous windmills scattered
through the middle west that should
be more fully utilized than at pres
ent. At some of our experiment sta
tions irrigation has been tried on
Strawberries apd vegetables with
very good effect. Even a quarter of
an acre brought under irrigation
should give good results. This will
be found easily accomplished where
the soil is sufficiently clayey to pud-
die well. The cost should be small
as the water used is surplus water
that would otherwise remain unused.
In the states near the great lakes
the effort should prove effective for
the reason that the rainfall is usual
ly quite good and the supply of moist
ure in the ground practically mex
haustible. The soil water is within
few feet of the surface, while in
the regions west of the Missouri the
soil water is frequently rs or more
feet below the surface, and the prob
lem of lifting becomes great.-Farm-
ers' Review.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
SIZE OF DRAIN TILE.
Nothing Smaller Than FOur Inches
Should Be Used for Ordinary
Farm Purposes.

The users of drain tile are COM
ing more and more to use the larger
tile. For good many years farmers
have dug bitches for and used 2h-
inch, three-inch and 3a-inch tile.
Now they have come to see that four
inch tile does better service and costs
little more than the other. The small
err sized tiles are being discarded to
such an extent that some of the man.
ufacturers this year will make no tile
smaller than four-inch. The move
ment is step in advance. 1t costs
just as much to dig a ditch for
three-inch tile as for four-inch, and
that is the principal cost of the tile
drain. Small tile becomes easier
clogged with the sediments In case
the frost gets at it and chips off some
of the inside it is the easier to fill up,
especially where the fall is sufficient
to give considerable current, which in
turn washes into one piece of tile the
chips from many. The larger tile car
ries off the flood water much more
rapidly than the smaller tile and the
amount of air thus. drawn into the
soil is considerable. The men that are
going to put in tile drains this sum-
mer will do well to contract only for
large tile. Doubtless some of the
manufacturers or their agents will
have on hand small bore tile that they
will want to get rid of and will make
strenuous efforts to induce farmers to-
buy. It will be we'll for farmers in
such cases to remember that the other
fellows are merely trying to unload"
on them. Even a large reduction in
price should fail to induce intelligent
farmers to put in tile that will not
do the best of work-Farmers' Re
viovy
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
Mixed Emotfon.

To illustrate the feeling Of Ireland toward
the predominant partner, an actor who has
waiter in a Dublin hotel. When are YOU
going to get home rule in ireland, John!'
was the question. See We here, sorr," said
the old man, ''the only way we'll get home
rule for ould Ireland will be if France-an'
Russian Germany-an' AUSTRIAN
maybe Italy-if they would all join together
to give those blaygiards of English a rare
good hiding. That's the only way we'll get
home rule, anyway" Then, as he looked
cautiously around, twinkle of cunning and
smile of courtesy were added to the ex-
preston. And the whole lot of EN- showed
together couldn't do it, he said. "Oh-it's
the grand navy we've gotn-London Chron-
icle
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01

for orders were shouted, swads came
together, officers took their Places,
companies formed, and Tom WIS left
to himself for the sime being.
"As close to the general as I can
keep" he exclaimed. 81 am going to
see battlel"
Forward" he heard again from the
deep, cultural voice of the general.
"Our position is at the ridge. If they
carry that they will cut us up!"
If Tom had been trained soldier
he would have better understood, not
many minutes later, with what excel
lent skill the Cuban general was post
ing his small force.
He himself carried everything he
could find, and he hardly looked over
the ridge until he heard. the sound of a
bugle, followed by scattering rifle re-
ports.
"Guess they're coming!" he shouted,
and he climbed a rock to see.
Beyond the ridge was ragged bushy
slope of crumbling slaty shale, upon
which there were not many large trees.
1t gave good opportunity, apparently,
for the forward movement of body
of disciplined soldiers. They were
coming up the slope now, two regi-
ments of them. and certainly they
moved well. Their uniforms had a
bright, new look. Their FURNISHED
bayonets glittered in the sunshine.
They were in every way strong con-
trast to the ragged rebels, in no uni
forms at all, less. than hall their num-
bers, who now crouched behind the
frail barrier of the hasty breastwork
on the ridge, or behind the rocks and
trees.
Forward the howitzers!" ordered
Gen. Gomez. "Keep their muzzles hid
den!"
"He is going to give the Spaniards
surprise party" thought Tom. "I'm
told not to fire yet, but 1 belong to
this BATTLE
''Keep quiet, my boy" said Col. Gar
cia, walking toward him. "We are
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

He-"How was the singing at the
opera last night?" She-"H Heavenly"
"Oh, all of the stars must have been
out."-Yonkers Statesmen.
Sam-"How does this London check
suit strike you?" Dick-"Don't wear
it in the railway station, or they'll
throw you in the baggage car."-Town
Topics.
II wonder" said the absent-minded
professor, what did with that post
age stamp!" "You had it at your
tongues end moment ago." replied
his wife.-Youth's Companion.
Strictly, the rain no longer de-
sends upon the just and the unjust;
umbrellas are become so cheap that
it descends almost exclusively upon
the unwise.-Detroit Journal
Mrs. Wiggles-"Mrs. Rachel played
whist with us this afternoon" Mr..
Wiggles-"Is that so? What score did
she make?" Mrs. Wiggles-'sThre
hundred and eighty words a minute"
-Somerville Journal.
Mrs. Spenders-"My husband fire.
qeutly helps me when go to select my
bonnets." Mrs. Freefut-"Mine always
does" Mrs. Spenders-"What? Why,
he never goes with you'll" Mrs. Freefut
mo, but I know he'll pay the bill
afterward and ask no questions."-
Philadelphia Press.
"Quite a colony of Englishmen are
settling in that new suburban town of
ours" said the big real estate oper-
ator. ''I'm thinking of calling the
town Shilling" "That sounds rath-
er cheap" protested his partner.
swell, it's the British quarter, you
know Philadelphia Press.
Mrs. Jones-"And pray, Mr.. Jones,
what is the matter now?" Jones-'sI
was only wondering, my dear, where
you might have bought this fish,"
Mrs. Jones-"At the fishmonger's.
Where do you suppose bought. ito"
Mr.. Jones-'Well, thought that per-
haps there might have been remnant
sale at the Royal aquarium" Punch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
USES OF DEAD HORSES,
and Economy Every Part Finds
Profitable Use.

The leg bones are very hard and
white and are used for handles of
pocket and table cutlery, says the
Horse World.
The tail and name are especially
valuable, as from these are made the
hair cloth of commerce.
The ribs and head are burned to
make bone black, after they have
been treated for the glue that is in
them.
The phosphate of lime. acted upon
by sulphuric acid and calcined with
carbon. produces phosphorus for lu-
offer matches.
The short hair taken from the hide
is used to stuff cushions and horse
collars. thus the dead are made to
minister to the comfort of the living.
The hide furnishes a waterproof
leather known to the trade as cordo-
van, and is used for the manufacture
of high-class hunting and wading
boots.
There is an animal oil yielded in the
cooking process which is a deadly
DOlSOli, anu CHGCIS lilLO Tie COMPOSE
ton of many insecticides and vermi-
fuges.
In calcining of horses bones the
vapors arising are condensed and
form the chief source of carbonate
of ammonia. which constitutes the
base of nearly all ammoniacal salts.
The hoofs of the animal are re-
moved and after being boiled to ex-
tract the oil from them, the horny
substance is shipped to the manufac-
turers of combs and what are known
as Mikado goods.
The bones to make glue are dis
solved in muriatic acid. which takes
the phosphate Of lime away. the soft
element retaining the shape of the
bone is dissolved in boiling water,
cast into squares and dried on nets.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
Herbert S. Stone & Co.

going to have pretty desperate affair.
If we are beaten take to the woods with
our people. They may find you a
chance to get away. OH"
"Oh. Senior Garcia!" exclaimed Tom,
springing forward, "are you hurt?"
Dead, senor," responded a Cube n
soldier, STOPPING to examine Garcia.
''Killed by their first volley. Through
the heart!"
"I'm so sorry!" groaned Tom, feel
ing as if his best friend were gone.
But now 1 will fight!"
Up to that moment the Cubans had
withheld their fire, but now there came
an establishment to the advancing
Spaniards. Not from old muskets and
shotguns, but from the very best and
latest rapid-fre, chambered rifles,
came upon them continuing shower
of well-directed lead.
"Charge!" shouted their command.
err. "Storm the ridge! No quarter!
| Kill all!'
His soldiers were brave enough, anc
they obeyed, but their first rush
brought them within howitzer range,
and the four short-barreled, plymouth,
ed pieces roared together, hurting a
storm of grape shot among the charg-
ing ranks. Then deadlier, faster
worked every Cuban rifle, and it was
| too much for any man to endure.
"They have artillery" exclaimed the
| Spanish commander. "We are de-
| ceived! They outnumber us!"
But down he went at that moment
and his next in command shouted
panic-stricken orders for retreat.
eve have beaten them!" Tom heard
behind MIN in Spanish. "But, oh, Gar
cha! My best friend! What shall ]
| do without you'll Men. bury the dead!
| Care for the wounded! They will re-
| turn with requirements tomorrow
We must be far away when they come
Senior Rut.edge, you have fought for
| Cuba!"
"My cartridge box is empty, general
was all that Tom could think of; but
the general was looking sadly down
| into the face of Col. Garcia.
| "Our freedom costs a heavy price,
he said. my own life may be the next
to be paid. So be it! I am ready to
die for liberty!"
| He looked very brave, and Tom
thought that he was handsome, but
now he raised his head.
"Senor Rutledge," he said, "you dc
not go with us. Your return parcel OF
| papers will be brought to you in the
cavern. Take it and deliver it to your
father. Cuba thanks you, my brave
| young friend. Some day you may have
to fight for your own country"
s'I'll be ready" replied Tom. "But
I'm awfully sorry about COL Garcia
go at once!" commanded the gen.
| eral. "This man Polo will be your
guide. The ship you came on has in.
structions concerning place where
it may pick up messenger. Good-by
God bless YOU"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01

guides at their ends, through which a
rope will wind and unwind The
method of making is plainly shown in
est assistance where heavy articles
are to be lifted for weighing or other
purposes. The arms are just as con-
venient to use as they would be if
doubled in number, and rim put
upon the outer ends, and are much
easier to make. The longer the arms
the greater the power. of course. but
this form of lifting machinery is.very
powerful in any circumstance, and
quite adequate for raising any ordi-
nary weight.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01

Oh, but wasn't tired! Why, the wa
ter comes away on into the cavern!"
So it did, long, narrow sheet of it,
ripping gently as it arose and fell
along it's sandy edges. The cavern was
long and wide rather than high. It's
gloom was diminished partly. by light
that was diffused through a low rugged
entrance seward, and partly by fires
around which Withholding figures
were busy with coffee pots and the
broiling of fish and beef. Tom knew
what it was by the fragrant and APP
petizing odors.
"Small boats or pretty big ones with
out masts could pull right in here at
low water" he thought. "but that en-
trance would be almost corked up by
a high tide. 1t was tip-top hiding
place for buccaneers"
1t was just as good for Cuban pa
triots, but Tom was shortly informed
that they never remained here long.
st is too near strong posts of the
Spaniards," explained Col. Garcia, as
he and Tom were busy with broiled
fish and coffee. SIT can be attacked
from the sea. There are others like it
here and there on the coast, and more
and larger caverns among the islands.
The Caribs and the colored refugees
know where they are. but they tell no
body. Here comes Gen. Maxine Co
mez, and your errand in Cuba, and
mine, is done better and quicker than 1
hoped for"
Tom sprang to his feet and bowed re-
specially to the foremost Of several
military looking men who were APP
preaching. A very polite response was
giveI him, but Tom hardly felt like
saying anything. This whole affair
was too much for him. He had never
read anything to beat it, in any novel.
The Cuban leader did not seem to be
large man, but he had an exceedingly
vigorous, peremptory way of moving
and of speaking. He wore gold epau-
lets, but his uniform was only blue
flannel blouse, and Tom noted that his
spurs were tremendous. His sword
and sash were handsome, but his hat
was a common Panama without any
feather. His dark face was now lit up
with pleased expression, while he told
Tom how much he and Cuba thanked
him and his father and their friends
in New York for this venture of the Far
ragut.
SNOW" he said, 81 must mount and
ride. Come out and take a look at one
of the armies of Cuba, with which we
are defeating 100000 of the regular
army of destroying Spain"
"Come," said Garcia; but at that mo-
ment black man came hastily in and
said few words to Gen. Gomez.
"They are here!" shouted the gen
eral. $50 quickly? They were informed
from the man-of-war. We will fight!
Forward"
Out of the cavern, on run, went
every man; but there was no confusion,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
Free Government Lands.

There are still thousands Of acres Of gov
eminent lands in the states Of Washington
and Oregon, also prairie and timber lands
near railroad or water communication that
can be bought for $500 per acre and up
wards. Finest climate in the United States.
No failure of crops. If you wish to raise
grain or the finest stock on earth, you viii
find locations in these two states where
you can do this to perfection. Take your
choice. have no lands for sale. but if you
want information where it is best to locate.
call on me when in st. Paul. or write me at
cor. Third and Rosabel Sts., st. Paul,
Mimi. r. e. Workman.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
binder Irvine at Low Prices.

If you want special inside price on bind
er Irvine, either Sisal, Standard or Manila,
cut this notice out and mail it to Sears, Roe
buck Il Co. Binder Irvine Department., Chi
cago, stating about how much Irvine you will
require and how soon you will want it, and
they will save you money by quoting you a
compel the party who supplies you to sell to
you at lower price than he otherwise
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
How MagCh
You Eat

Is not the question, but, how much you di-
gest, because food does good only when it
is digested and assimilated, taken up by the
blood and made into muscle, nerve, bone
and tissue. Hoods Sarsaparilla restores to
the stomach its powers of digestion. Then
appetite is natural and healthy. Then dys-
pepsia is gone, and strength, elasticity and
endurance return.
Stomach TroubIe-"My mother had
very bad stomach trouble. She weighed
only Ill pounds. After taking four bottles
of Hoods Sarsaparilla she weighed 1876
pounds. She took it again after the grip and
one bottle got her up" Miss Otie Mccoy,
52S Lafayette Ave-, Lebanon, Ind.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01

Inc NUMBERS, III. 81, %, ETC., Indicate
lengths. in feet: r r. ropes: P. pole: H
load of hay.
ty well up. There are four ropes. 6:
feet long. three-quarters of an inch
Three of these are used for stay
ropes; the fourth to draw up hay
The swinging yardarm is a stout,
forked branch, rounded to fit the main
pole with iron band attachment bolt
ed to main pole. We use three pull
leys, double harpoon hay fork and
"a stout, trusty horse to draw up hay.
The horse is goou to back or halt in
stantly. 1t takes one good man to
stack, one to load harpoon, and a
small boy to lead or ride the horse.
From Is to IS tons of hay can be
easily stacked in a day.-hendall Per-
ry, in Ohio Farmer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
STRONG HAY DERRICK.
Labor Saver and Always
Works Smoothly.

The accompanying cut shows a hay
derrick which has been used for years
on our farm. and borrowed by our
appreciative friends. 1t is great Ia
Dor saver and works very smoothly,
unloading a large load of hay at five
forkfuls. Double harpoon used now
instead of forks. The center pole
(raised with horse) is 80 feet long,
eight-inch base, holding its size pref
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
91g,5S~-o ]
I ARf\S!G.A'R'D,!E.N.
:, 49, saH ~
HOSTING APPARATUS.
1t IL of the Greatest Assistance Where
Heavy and bulky Articles Have
to Be Lifted.

The wheel and shaft that is found
in many farm buildings to aid in rails
ing heavy weights is decidedly con-
venient; but wheel is not easy to
make. A simple substitute for the
wheel in this hosting arrangement
is shown in the cut, where the wheel
is replaced by four arms that have
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
should Honor Their Calling.

In order that the farming industry
may be raised to its proper place, as
head of all others, it is necessary that
the farmers themselves should think
more of it and give increased atten-
tion.-Prairie Farmer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01

Mother (sternly)-"He kissed you twice,
to my knowledge, and / don't know how
often after that" Daughter-"Neither do
l, ma. | never was much good at mental
arithmetic. '-Phladelphia Press.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
Think of your Ancestors,

The farmer who complains that
farming nowadays is hard work.
should think of his grandfathers, with
their scythe and cradle, when he is
sitting upon his moving machine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
Quite q loot.

Forty-hve trumpeters accompany the
king of Abyssinia wherever he goes. Here
IS one man at least who doesn't have to foot
his own horn to be heard of-San Francisco
Bulletin
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
Horrible Thoughts.

Gen. Botha is said to be farmer.
The Chicago Record says that Butler
is probably wondering what would
have happened to him had the Boe-
leader been a soldier.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01

Remember that Glenn's Sulphur Soap
presents all the advantages of sulphur
baths. Try it.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, Black or
Brown, Soc
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01

THE next morning sun did not dawn
upon Tom Rutledge at ALL He was
awakened by a shake of a strong hand
upon his shoulder, and he stood up at
once, for he had neither undressed nor
gone to bed. He had slept well, how
ever, upon heap of gray moss and a
blanket.
Good morning!" he exclaimed.
~Col. Garcia, has anything happened?''
Nothing but breakfast" replied the
colonel, laughing. ''We are all safe
IN here. You'll soon have some friends
to talk with. Come"
Tom paused for moment to look
around him.
''We came here through the woods
by torch light" he said to himself.
All L could do then was to lie down.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
$40 Per Week

We pay 500 per week for man or woman
with rig to introduce our Poultry Mixture.
Send stamp for terms. Excelsior Mfg. Co.,
Parsons, Kan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
iaE STORY !. ! Y.TkllfS
s. s
; The Death Of Garcia
BY William o. Stoddard.
IA1A3A0A1A1;ANA0A1A

William O.. Stoddard's latest book Run
ming the Cuban Blockade published by
Herbert S.. Stone & Co., Chicago, is a
story for boys, dealing with the exciting
times in Cuban history just before the
breaking. out of war between Spain and
the United States. Tom Rutledge, a bright
American boy, goes with filibustering ex-
petition to Cuba, that he may bring back
with him important dispatches for friends
of the Cuban cause in this country. With
him on the voyage is Col Garcia, of the
Cuban army. and just after the landing of
the expedition the portion of the Cuban
army under Garcia and Gomez is attacked
by the Spaniards The following extract
from the book tells the story of that battle,
and of the death of Col. Garcia:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
A Girls Estimate of Men

A girl may have ten brothers. out her
opinion of men is derived from reading of
those in novels-Atchison Globe.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01

Love may laugh at locksmiths, but then
later on, not infrequently, SO does the wolf
at the door. Puck
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
You VIII Never Know

what good ink is unless you use Carriers. It
costs no more than poor ink. All dealers
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01

Calling terms-telephone rates.-Philadel-
phia Record.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
Loves Ambiguous Catechism.

s'Did you love me then as now?"
"Less, think"
''Then you love me more?"
slow can II"
..Darling!"
81 mean how can I. when I can't ?"-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01
The question of Dessert

Is easily and simply solved with package
of Burnham's Hasty Jellycon. 1t is only
necessary to dissolve package of it In boil
ing water and set away to cool. The result
is delightfully."- pure jelly, and an ideal des-
sert. The favors are orange, lemon, straw
berry. raspberry, peach, wild cherry and the
unflavored 'calfsfoot" for making wine and
coffee jellies. All grocers sell it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-06-01

The numbers. 10. 80. 65. ETC.. indicate
lengths. in feet: r R. ropes: p. pole; H,
load of hay.