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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
Protecting Trees from Rodents.

In protecting trees from rodents one
should use exceeding care. Many
things are recommended that have
been tried by a few people and found
successful, but have been tried by 9th
ers and found destructive. One is i'm
pressed with this fact at every horti-
cultural convention attended when the
question of the protection is brought
up. Some of the oil washes and tars
are deadly to trees at certain ages and
under certain conditions. The condi-
tons and ages vary so greatly that
the fact that wash has proved harm
less on one tree is not an indication
that it will prove equally harmless on
another tree. 1t is better to depend on
protecting the tree with something
wound around it than to paint it with
anything.-Farmers' Review.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
TO MEET STEAMSHIPS.
A New Service by the New York Cen
trail Railroad.

George H. Daniels, general passenger
agent of the New York Central and Hud-
son River Railroad, has added steam
ship bureau to the equipment of the passen-
ger service of the road. He has engaged
Captains Louis Ingwersen and F. A. G.
Schultze to superintend the bureau, and one
of their duties will be to meet all incoming
transatlantic and the principal coastwise
steamships to assist passengers who wish
to leave the city via the Vanderbilt system.
Capt. Ingwersen will have charge of the
American, Cunard, White Star, Atlantic
Transport, Wilson, Anchor and Allan-State
lines, and Capt. Schultze has been assigned
to the North German Lloyd, Hamburg
American, French, Rotterdam, Red Star
and Thingvalla lines.
They viii meet all incoming steamships,
and will be prepared to furnish railway
tickets, parEor and sleeping car aecommo-
dations and to assist passengers with their
baggage and check it to points on the line
of the railroad, after it has been passed
by the customs inspectors. They will also
furnish passengers with cabs operated by the
railroad company, and furnish time tables
and general information to passengers. The
two men have also been directed to assist
passengers who come to this city with
view of going abroad, and such passengers
will be met at. the Grand Central Station
on incoming trains and conducted to the
steamship. Their baggage will be attended
to, and steamship tickets can be procured
in advance by communicating with Mr..
Daniels.-From the New York Commercial
Advertiser.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02

into the soil with it's thin edge. A sin
gle horse should pull this leveler with
out difficulty, but, of course, one long
er and heavier could be constructed
which would require two-horse team,
doing faster and heavier work. Two
old pillow or cultivator handles can be-
utilized for this leveler while the
shoes can be made from two planks
from a wornout drag or stoneboat. A
triangular piece of plank nailed into
the angle between the plank leveler
and the shoe at either end keeps all the
parts united and in their proper place.
The dead burrows" that leave field
so unsightly and inconvenient to NOV,
can be leveled out by letting one end
run ahead of the other, using a longer
chain in one ring.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
Lime In Wood Ashes.

When wood ashes are applied lime is
unnecessary, as every 100 pounds OF
wood ashes contain about 40 pounds
of lime. Ashes vary greatly, as they are
produced from different sources, easily
absorb moisture, and their composition
cannot be determined without careful
examination. The most valuable in.
gredient in ashes is potash, the proper
ton being about six pounds to every 10t
two per cent. of phosphoric acid and
about three per cent. of magnesia. Coal
ashes are of but little value. WOOD
ashes give excellent results on all kinds
of crops, especially grass.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
LESSON FROM MARYLAND.
An Excellent Presentation of the
Economy Effected by the Con-
struction of Good Roads.

A report recently made by the high
way division of the Maryland state
geological survey affords an excellent
presentation of the economy effected
by the construction of good roads. The
report shows that the cost of building
extensive roads is exceedingly small
compared with the saving effected by
the reduced cost of transportation.
The main country roads of the state
are $500 miles in length, and the cost
of thoroughly improving these roads
being placed at $4,000 a mile, which will
provide the best kind of roads, the
total expense to the state would be
$6,OO0,0O0. A computation is made of
the cost of hauling freight from the
farms to the markets. The report
states that "the average distance each
ton of freight is hauled to or from the
Maryland farm is 6.7 miles; the aver
age cost is &c cents mile per ton, or
STA ton for the whole haul. There
are about 100000 acres of farm land
in Maryland, and there is about one
ton of freight hauled annually per
acre to or from each farm. The total
cost, therefore, of the transport ation
is over Ss,5OO,0Oo year. The cost Of
hauling in New Jersey has been re-
duced one-half since the roads were
improved. Therefore, by improving
Maryland roads one-half of this sum
could be saved"
This calculation makes it appear
that the construction of good roads
would effect an annual saving to the
Maryland farmers of over $4,OOO,COO
every year, whereas the total cost of
building 1900 miles of improved roads
would be but 100000. The returns
on this investment would be tremen-
dous. This calculation as made in
Maryland applies equally well to Wis
consin and other states. The money
put in good roads pays enormous
dividends. Sentinel.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
Hard on the Doorkeeper.

On the opening day of the session of the
stumbling of gait, with 'high-water'' trou..
sers, slouched hat mashed in any old way,
and an overcoat that needed brushing, pre-.
sented himself at the center door of the
house of representatives. He started to
walk right in, but was stopped by one of the
doorkeepers, who said to him, testify: "Say,
don't you know you can't go in there?" mo,
COULD" he said, mildly Nobody but mem.
bers allowed in to-day. "Well, I'm mem
Der; Congressman Cushman, of Washing
ton" ooh! 1 beg your pardon; walk right
in" AS Mr.. Cushman strobe into the hall
the astonished doorkeeper looked after him
for moment, and then, turning to his as:
sistant on the door, said: "Say, Bill, did
you see that? Well, after that / amt got the
nerve to stop anything. "-Criterion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

with Local Applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order
to cure it you must take internal remedies
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years,
and is regular prescription. 1t is COM
posed of the best tonics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting direct
ly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
IT WAS CRUEL.
A Smart Young Man, a Timid Maiden
and q Cute Little
Cox.

She was really very timid.
And was he quite sure it would not hurt
her?
1t was so annoying to be suddenly fright
ened.
A dead open and shut brace game Of Sc
curity from harm?
How nice! No, she did not understand
exactly, but as she had never, never seen
a real live, red bat, she might take just
one peep, just peep, into the cute little
box he had in his hand.
Would the bat really wink it's twinkling,
batty, beady buges at her, and speak a
little squeak squirt of squeak! How funny
he was
Mercy! Don't open the box yet.
Give her time to prepare herself
Yes, he could hold her hand as an assur-
ance of his presence, and support, if neces-
sary.
No squeezing though.
Now, open the lid so carefully that the
little bat cannot fly out, and tear her fluffy
fuffiets.
And she was sold as Greek slave in the
market place of the streets of Cairo by 4
brickbat.- Washington Star.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
ROADS ABOUT MANILA.
They Are Reported to Be About as
Bad as in Some Parts of Our
Own United States.

When the troops first came to Ma
Mia the Pasay road was full of mud
holes and it was almost impossible to
move the troops from Camp Dewey to
Fort Malate in the rainy season.
When the dry season came and the
sun couldpenetrate between the hedges
of bamboo into the narrow lane the
road was better, but still the wagons
went splashing through the mud. One
hole in particular grew deeper and
broader and rougher with the wear of
the wheels, but no one ever raised a
hand to fill it up.
The Fourth cavalry was brought in
from the line during the latter part of
August. Capt. Hugh j. McGrath was
in command of the three troops sta
toned at the barracks, and it was he
who first conceived the good-roads idea
and obtained permission to hire a
gang of Chinese coolies to do the work.
The work began at old Fort Malate,
and the chinos were quartered along
the stone walls of the fort and ate their
meals there until the road had crept
along past the quarters. Then they
moved their half roofs to the south
and were ready for another lap. Bam-
boo poles were carried by the chinos to
the places where they were needed, and
the bottom of the road was first made
on these bamboo poles. Over them
was piled stone and clay, and then a
surface of sand from the beach was
laid on. Afterward heavy roller was
dragged up and down until all was
solid.
Shortly after the road was built to
the trenches at Pasay the cavalry was
ordered south to join Gen. Schwan on
his raid of the southern towns, and it
was succeeded by the Thirtieth volun-
teerS.
Under Maj. Hartigan the road build
ing has gone far toward San Pedro
Macati. And if the volunteers are left
there long enough there is reason to
believe that the highway will be fin
ished.
Good roads are badly needed in this
island. Probably the worst road in all
the territory through which the wag-
ons have to go is from Mololos to Quin-
qua. The distance is about five miles,
But it takes the better part of day to
get through. But from Quingua to
Baliuag there is good road that has
been in existence for many years. The
value of it is known to the quarter
masters and the commissaries who are
compelled to take supplies and pro-
visions over it. Up to date the engi-
neering department has not built any
roads.-Harry A. Armstrong, in Chica-
go Daily Record.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02

got a barber to clip and scrape me and
put do-good on me, and then 1 went
to a clothing store and got an outfit
that it seemed to me ought to have COM
manded respect, if not reverence. After
1 had insinuated myself into these gar
ments 1 went around to Johns office in
Dearborn street.
snow I want to tell you that am
man of large affections. I hadn't seen
any of my kin, as they say in Missouri,
for ten long years. I figured out that
1 was going to hug John until his ribs
cracked and slap his back until 1 had
knocked the breath of life out of him.
1 didn't suppose he would come any
where near knowing me at first. I
would sort of dawn on him gradually
and then he would return my slaps and
whoop line or two and order up the
fizzly stuff"
''Did he want to put you off with the
common beer of commerce?" asked the
civil engineer.
NO." replied the satisfactory own
er. He didn't. Far from it. I'll tell
you how it was. I opened door and
found myself in little railed-off bull
pen, with two or three desks on the
other side and a lot of maps and plats
on the wall. Brother John was point
ing out something on one of the plats
to heavy man in a light overcoat who
was sitting in revolving chair. 1 was
going to break in, but a superior being
with two lead pencils stuck in her back
hair came and tried to head me off. I
got past her, though, and I was haul
ing off to give John the opening slap
when he looked round and saw me.
"'How are you, Richard?' he says.
Just get in? Sit down. Now, can let
you have that inside property at $40
the front foot, and the corner, which is
| fractional, at 1000. But if I were you
I'd keep away from that proposition en-
tirely, although it would pay me bet
ter to unload that on to you than it
would to put you nearer the east line of
| the addition. Mind you, I don't say that
| it would be bad proposition; you'll
double your money on that before the
| season is out, if I'm any judge of land
| values, but I'd sooner see you in Al or AZ.
know you'll be kicking yourself if you
don't and blaming me for not. Don't
be in hurry, Richard
"T'll come in some time when you're
not so busy I says.
blaming Inc for not putting you
next. Come in about two o'clock, Rich
ard. I'm glad to see YOU he says
Every thing in 43 is sold and I've sold 9
ten-day option on Az
Rather chilly" commented the civ.
engineer.
at strikes you that way, does it?
asked the satisfactory owner. swell
thought it was myself" Chicago Dan.
] Record.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02

don't suppose they were what were
left over from the original batch"
''Do you think I'd get out and throw
stones at an aged imbecile from the
county poor farm now?" asked the
civil engineer. Can you imagine me
tying a can full of stones to the tail
of shivering, whimpering, half
starved and wholly miserable little dog
and shrieking and whooping with de-
light as the unfortunate beast streaked
it up the street? Would you suspect
me of setting fire to a wagonload of
hay or believe that l was once the
most earnest, unfiinching, straightfor-
ward and plausible little liar that was
ever held up with Ananias as a hor-
rible example to the village?"
The satisfactory owner coughed be-
hind his hand. I'D just as soon you
didn't ask me, Harry" he said. 81
don't see that there's anything to be
gained by going into all that. Please
don't insist. If you are tolerated in
good society and people are disposed
to be charitable, why not let it GO at
that? You were saying something
about revisiting boyhood's scenes
awhile back. What was it?"
Il was asking you if you had ever
gone back to the old homestead to
gaze with swelling heart upon the
weatherbeaten clapboards and moss
grown roof that once rupg and echoed
to your happy, boyish laughter"
mo, 1 haven't" replied the sash
factory owner. 1.-THE nearest l ever
came to that was when | came here to
Chicago to surprise my brother John.
81 might have known better than to
have tried it," continued the sash-fac-
tory owner, settling comfortably back
into his chair and stroking his beard
refiectively. John was an unemotion-
al chap even as boy, and always suf-
fered from cold feet; still, I guess, we
got along as well as most brothers do
that is, liked him first-rate when l
hadn't seen him for month or two, and
I fondly hoped he had the same tender
feeling for me. Anyway, left home
when I wasn't much more than a kid
and went west, and 1 stayed there for
ten years. Then 1 came to Chicago to
grow up with it-partly because I
heard that John was already here in the
real estate business.
81 realized that 1 was looking little
woolly and hard to curry when I came
in, and 1 made up my mind that 1 wasn't
going to subject John to any unneces-
sary humiliation on my account, so ]
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
A Competent Defense.

The homeliest man in congress is Eddy, of
Minnesota. He rather glories in the distinc-
ton of ughness, especially as all his other
characteristics are enviable. During his last
the enemies of Mr.. Eddy charged
him with being double-faced. He met the
charge in manner that disarmed all crit
icism. "Great heavens" said Mr.. Eddy to
his audience. "do you think that if had two
faces would wear the one am showing you
?"-Argonaut,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
CHICKEN ROOM UNDER caves.

light studding is set up as suggested,
being nailed to the rafters for the roof
of the chicken room. Simply lay boards
in place for the top, and fill in the space
above with hay. Board up in front,
leaving openings for doors. Cover the
floor with chaff, and put the hens and
their chicks in here during February
and March, and April, too, in the case
of some states. The broods will. do
much better here than on the GOLD, wet
ground.-Orange Judd Farmer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02

Within the past four years over
has been appropriated for con
structing turnpike roads in Monrot
county. Ind. Similar work has beer
done in Lawrence. Green and Over
counties. Six years ago there was no.
a mile of improved road in Clay coun
ty. and now there are nearly 1873 mile
of gravel and macadam roads.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

is known everywhere and
thousands of women nave
been cured of serious Kid
ney arrangements ny 1t.
Mrs. Pinkhas7sSS METH
Oas have the endorse
s,senf of the mayor the
postmaster and others Of
her own city,
Her. medicine mas the
endorsement of al, sxn-
numbered multitude of
grateful women whose
letters are constantly
printed in this paper.
Every woman should read
these letters.
sMS:S. Pis,Itk5a7s advises
suffering women free Of
charge. Her address Is
lynn, Mass.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
Cause for Complaint.

City Editor-Mr. Strong has been in to-
day, and he had murder in his eye. How in
time did you come to speak CT Mrs. Strong's
"alleged husband in that paragraph about
her accident?
j. Fresh-I did it to steer clear of libel
suit You know you told me always to say
"alleged thief" "alleged murderer" and
that sort of thing.-Argonaut.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
For wireless Steering,

An English invention for steering any craft,
whether submerged or otherwise, by means
of an ether wave on the wireless telegraph
principle has been perfected. In naval war it
is expected to make the torpedo boat al.
most infallible. In this respect it will equal
the great American dyspepsia cure-Hostet.
ter's Stomach Bitters-which never fails to
cure constipation, indigestion, dyspepsia,
malaria fever and ague. Every.
one needs it and all druggists sell it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
HANDY LAND LEVELER.
Just the Thing for Farmers Whose
Premises or Rough Fields Re-
Quire Some Grading.

The cut shows a handy, homemade
continuance for grading about ones
premises, or for leveling rough fields,
that are to be laid down to grass. 1t
is very important that grass fields be
assmooth as possible, to make machine
work in haying as easy as possible.
This leveler is plank 12 feet long,
mounted on two shoes inches wide,
to keep the plank from cutting down
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
Suggested by the l..

Teacher-Now, Johnny, you know the
eagle stands for America. What animal
typiies Great Britain?
JOHNNY dunno.
sob, yes you do. Think for moment;
it begins with L."
Eagerly Lobster!'- Catholic Stand
ard and Times
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
At the Front.

He was newspaper man. 'Late war news
kept me downtown" he stammered, as he
entered the house at $50 a. m.
.Humph!' ~ replied his wife. ''Well, we'll
make little more war news right here for
a late edition" And the battle was on
Philadelphia North American.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
An All-Yenr Resort.

The Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Ark,
opens March l, 1900. A most desirable, at
tractive and convenient resort for health
and pleasure seekers. Ideal climate, pure
sparkling water, best accommodations.
Through Sleepers via Frisco Line. Write
for particulars to Manager Hotel or to any
representative of Frisco Line.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
Potatoes. s1.2O per BbI. and Up.

Salzer beats the world on prices. Largest
Growers of Farm and Vegetable Seeds, and
Potatoes on earth! Millions of pounds OF
Onion seed, Cabbage, Radish, Peas, Beans,
Corn, Potatoes, ETC.! Prices dirt cheap!
Send this notice and Sc. for catalog. John
A. Salzer Seed Co. La Crosse. WIS. Ikl
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
He Fell Into the Trap.

Wife-Did you mail that letter gave you
this morning?
Husband-Of course, did.
elbow provoking! l wanted to add post
scrip
(Producing the letter)-''Well, here it is.
Why didn't you tell me that in the first
place ?"-Chicago Evening News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
FOR EARLY CHICKENS.
How to Fit Up a Room for Them in
the Barn, Stable Loft or in
an Outbuilding.

In barn or stable loft one can fiji up
a warm and sunny room for early
chicks, as shown in the cut. Low win
dows are put in under the caves, and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02

Yes, he brought out his history of the
regiment for private circulation" Indeed.
That's strange" 81 don't think so. Every
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
State Ala for Good Roads.

In Minnesota last year the constitu-
ible state aid in road construction,
nd now Wisconsin and Michigan pro-
pose TO do likewise.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
Points to the New Man.

A shopkeeper named Danger moved across
a street and put up this notice:
81 Danger, from over the way"
Another man, who took the premises, put
up this notice:
"This is safe shop; no Danger here
Answers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02

Growells (angrily)-"You know that a
fool can ask questions that wise man CAM
answer, don't you?" Howells-"I've heard
so, but never knew it until boston
Traveller.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
w0za,ass,s
Kidney
~ HaOggbAeS

Why fsIfIe with health
when the easiest and
suresf help is The best
known medicine in the
world 2
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02

Write today to Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy,
N. Y, for FREE sample of Aliens Foot
Ease, powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
cures chilblains, sweating, damp, swollen,
aching feet. 1t makes New or tight shoes
easy. A certain cure for Corns and Bun
ions. All druggists and shoe stores sell it, 25c.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02

Use PUTNAM FADELESS DYES. Solo
~ all druggists.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02

It is not necessary to die to prove friend.
ship; just refuse to tell all you know on a
man.-Atchison Globe.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02

I could not get along without Piso's Cure
for Consumption. 1t always cures.-Mrs.
E. C. Moulton, Needham, Mass, Oct ~, ,94.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02

What the public call failure is often
simply an unrecognized success.-Town
Topics.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02

Hustle can always beat bustle.-Chicago
Dispatch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
To Cure n Cold I'm One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
refund money lift fails to cure. Csc.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-03-02
"Charty Begins
At Home. ="

Be kind to your body. Re
member tt Is fed not by
thoughts of qvhat you think
you'll do, but by The strong
polun,e of Uital force vhich the heart
distributes. Treat your Hfe,s blood euen.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is a medicinal sister
of charity. and aids to Keep you in good
health as nothing else can.
Pure Blood" My bloodvas poor.
I had headaches and but little appetite.
Since taking tzvo bottles of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. the headaches are gone. my blood
is in good condition and haze good ap-
petite. c. A. Hoffman. $50 broadway.
Long Island City, ~ Y.
Nody SaaaabmiM
Elazaasl Iz:fl23;zuzv
Hoods Pills cure liver ills; the non-rrtating and
only cathartic to take with Hoods sarsaparilla