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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
Will Hold Their. Positions

London, Oct. 27.-The Standard, in a
paragraph obviously inspired, an
nounces that Lord Salisbury will re-
tain the double Office of prime minis
ter and Secretary of state for foreign
affairs and that Mr.. Joseph Chamber
lain will retain the portfolio of secre-
tary of state for the colonies.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
Accidentally Killed.

!. Guthrie, Okla, Oct. 21-Walter ].
Drummer, secretary of the Drummer
Hardware company, Kansas City, Mo-,
while hunting in the Creek nation was
killed by the accidental discharge of a
revolver. The tragedy occurred about
100 miles east of this city
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02

The forthcoming orange crop in CAL
ifornia is reported to be in excep-
tionally fine condition. The compara-
lively cool summer has permitted the
fruit to develop fully and gradually,
and the warm days of September and
early October have advanced the rip
ening. Even the most conservative
shippers estimate that the crop will
be one of the largest and finest ever
picked in the California groves.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
Given a Life Term.

Champaign, H., Oct. 27.-George
Moore, of Chatsworth, was sentenced
Friday to life imprisonment for the
murder of John NJ Snyder, an Indiana
farm hand, two miles west of this city
last Thanksgiving day.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
Twentx-Fonr sailors prauned.

London, Oct. ga special dispatch
from Madrid says the French steamer
Faidherbe Qate ChigwelD, was sunk
Tuesday in collision with the French
steamer Mitidja, which was seriously
damaged, but succeeded in reaching
Alicante. The Mitidja rescued eight of
the crew of the Faidherbe, but "a other
members of the crew of that vessel
were drowned.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02

A new use for the photograph has
been found in New South Wales,
where a candidate who found it i'm
possible to visit all parts of the
sparsely settled region he wished to
represent in the legislature dictated
his speech into an instrument and
sent a number of copies about for his
constituents to hear, large picture
of himself helping the voters to know
whom they were voting for.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
Aged Printer Dend.

Prairie du Chen, Wis, Oct. ga.
w. Merrill, editor of the Courier, died
here Thursday night. aged IS. He was
the Oldest printer in Wisconsin, having
established the Milwaukee Sentinel in
1882. He came here from Milwaukee
in 1856, and began editing the Courier.
which he continued up to the time of
his death.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
bridegroom Kills Himself.

Z Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 27.-Gustave
Hurstberg, packing house employ sof
this city, was married Thursday night
to Miss Ida c. A. Schneider aged 81
years, of Burlingame, Kan, and on Fri
day he committed suicide by Shooting
himself in the right eye with revolver.
No Letter erAafy writing to explain why
.he killed himself was found. So
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02

The Germans make flannel under
clothing of the fiber of the pine need
les, while knee warmers, knitting and
darning yarns, cork soles, quilts, wad-
ding, pine needle soap, incense, and
even cigars made from the same ma
terial have been exported from Ger
MANY for wears
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
Forged to Reduce Prices.

London, Oct. 27.-The Scotch steel
makers, owing to the importation of
American steel plates, have reduced
their prices five shillings, making is
shillings reduction in fortnight.
These reductions, it is thought, will
fully meet the American competition.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02

If Il persons were to agree to dine
together every day, but never sit ex-
actly in the same order around the
table, it would take 100000 years
at the rate of one dinner day, and
they would have to eat more than
47o,0o0,00o dinners, before they could
get through all the possible arrange
ments in which they could place
themselves.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02

The Bolivian government has APP
propriated about $4,000 for the pre-
liminary study of three railway lines
from Oruro to La Paz and Lake
Titicaca, from Oruro to Cochabamba
and from Challapata to Colquechaca.
to the Argentine boundary
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
Caused Serious Loss.

Toledo, O., Oct. 27.-The wasteway
at the Erie mills lock of the canal in
Defiance gave way Friday, allowing all
the water in the upper level to enter
the lower one. Banks were oyerfowed
andwater entered the hoop mill factory
and yards, rusting machinery, destroy
ing hoops and stopping. work. Many
cellars in the business portion of the
town were flooded. ia
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
Population of. California.

Washington, Oct. 25.-The population
of the state of California was an
nounced by the census bureau Wednes-
day. The population of the state in
1900 is 1,4s5,o53. as against 1,20s,l30 in
1890, representing an increase since
1890 of 276,923, or 22.9per cent.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
Bank Robbed.

Lawrenceville, ILL.,, Oct. 27.-Burglars
entered the store of Seeds Bros, gem
eral merchants and bankers, at
Bridgeport, and, after placing three
charges of dynamite, blew up the safe
and secured about $4,000 in money,
notes and iewelry.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
Fishermen in Holland k;,l all -esh

Fishermen in Holland kill all fish
as soon as they are landed, while
French fishermen, on the contrary,
allow them to die of suffocation. The
: Dutch custom is the right one, be-
cause fish that are properly killed are
in better condition for the table.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02

A method of utilizing iqueied air
on warships has been discovered
which will render the explosion of a
magazine, even when the ship is in
action, almost impossible. The meth
cd is to so place the liquid air that
it will freeze the ammunition to sew
eral hundred degrees below zero. In
that condition it could not explode,
even if shell should burst in the
MAGAZINE
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
confesxe. to o,her Murt.r.

Vancouver, B. c., Oct. ,27.-Yip Luck,
a Chinaman under sentence of death
for the murder of Chief. of Police
Main, of Skveston, has confessed that
he killed an Indian on the Fraser riv-
er several years ago and a negro
named Yale, also on the Upper Fraser.
Both murders were committed with
an ak and were mysteries to this time.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02

The number of sheep in the prin-
cipal countries of the world is no.
100000. Great Britain has 30,500,OO0;
France, 21,5OO,OOO; Germany, 11,O00,-
600; Russia. 44,5oO,OoO; Spain, 1885,
600; Argentina, 74,250,O00; United
States, 39,oOO,OOO; Uruguay, 1O6,25O,-
900; Australia, 11O,5OO,OOO.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
At Highest Point.

Washington, Oct. 27.-The gold in
the treasury on Friday amounted to
$451, AIT, 4o4, the highest point ever.
reached since the foundation of the
government. This is said to BE- the
largest gold fund in the world.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
1t is believed that the trades unions

1t is believed that the trades unions
of Pennsylvania will not take an APP
peal to the supreme court against a
recent decision of lower court in
declaring unconstitutional the law
protecting employees in their rights to
belong to labor organizations, but
will go to the next legislature and
have law enacted on lines indicated
by the Judges objections
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
Bic Reward Onered.

New York, Oct. 27.--A reward of
$4,000 has been offered by the First
national bank for the arrest and de-
tention of the teller, Cornelius L.. AL
word, who is defaulter to the extent
of $500. 900.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
Tobacco smokers Barred.

Moscow, Oct. ga dispatch from
Abyssinia says that the Negus MeneliS
has prohibited tobacco smoking in the
country and has had all stocks of to-
bacco seized, ordering the exchequer
to compensate the dealers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
Beckham Signs the Bill,

Frankfort, KY, Oct. 25.-Gov. Beck
ham Wednesday approved the nom
partisan election bill passed at the
extra session of the legislature, which
adjourned Monday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
death OF JOHN Sherman.
Former Member of Two Cabinets,
Senator and Representative,
Expires in Washington.
ais EVENTFUL LIFE ENDS PEACEFULLY.
Brain Exhaustion, Due to Old Age, the
Immediate Cause OF His Demise
President Deeply Affected and Is
sues n ProclamationABrie Sketch
OF the Statesman's Career.

Washington. Oct. 23+Hon. John
Sherman, former representative in the
house, for long term a member of
the senate, and twice holding cabinet
positions, died at his residence in this
city at quarter before seven o'clock
Monday morning. in the seventy
eighth year of his age. His death had
been expected for some days, and iov-
ing friends gave him their unremit-
ting care and attention to the end.
The immediate cause of death was
described as brain exhaustion, Incl
dent to extreme weakness due to old
age and to several attacks of sickness
from which he had suffered for the
past year and half.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
Children Cremated

Montreal, Quebec, Oct 24.-The FIVE
children of Arthur lie Blanc were
burned to death in, a fire that de-
stroyed their home here.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
vote for Allotment.

Fort Worth, Tex, Oct. 27.--The gen.
eral council of Raw Indians has voted
almost unanimously in favor of the
allotment of their lands
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
|B|g COAX STRIKE ENDS.1
Miners Ordered to Resume Work at
Galleries Where Advance
Has Been Granted.
MITCHELL GIVES OUT OFFICIAL NOTICE.
While Some of the Companies Have
Not Assented, 1t Is Not Believed
They Will Hold Out-Whole Mining
Region Hears the News and 1t
Causes Rejoicing.

Hazleton. Pa, Oct. 26.-The mine
workers strike has been declared off
against all companies which have com
piled with the strikers demands, and
the strike viii be coHtinued against
those companies which have not grant
ed the Scranton conventions demand.
The strikers will return to work Mon
day at the places where the tie-up is
ended.
The following statement wassgiven
out for publication Thursday night by
President Mitchell, of the United Mine
Workers. 1t is signed bysPresident
Mitchell and Secretary Wilson. of the
United Mine Workers of America. and
the presidents and secretaries of the
various districts: a - sM
To the Miners and Mine Workers Of
the Anthracite Region-Gentlemen After
carefully canvassing the entire strike sit
uation. we, your officers district and ma
tional. have concluded that your victory
is SO nearly complete that no good can
pc served by continuing the strike longer.
The contest has been in progress for 80
days and..the ~companies employing you
nave, with few executions, Signified their
Willingness to pay the scale of wages
formulated by the Scranton convention of
October II and 13.
while it is true that you have not
secured redress for all your wrongs:
| while 1t Is true that the increase in your
earnings will not fully compensate you
for the arduous labor you are compelled
tosperform In the mines. you have estab-
Hshed a powerful organization, which, If
maintained and conducted on business
principles, will Aenable you to regulate
your employment less hazardous and
more profitable than before the strike be-
gan. - -
s'rhe companies agree, in their notices,
20 take up with their mine employees all
grievances COMPLAINED Of We would
therefore advises that when. work is re-
sumed committees be selected by the mine
employees and that they wait upon the SUI
perintendents of the companies and pre-
sent their grievances in an orderly, bust
nesslike manner and ask that they be cor
rected.
AS there are some few companiesswho
have neither posted, notified nor signified
In any other manner their Willingness
to pay the ten per cent advance in wages
and suspend the sliding scale we would
advise that unless the men employed by
such companies receive notice before Mon
day that the advance will be 5paid, they
remain away from the mines and con-
tinue on strike until the companies en-
ploying them agree to the conditions Of
fered by the other companies; and the
employees of the companies who have of
fered the advance of ten per cent. and
abolished the sliding scale are hereby au-
thorized to resume work Monday morn
ing, October 20. and to be prepared. If
called on, to contribute a reasonable
amount of your earnings for the main
tenance of those who may be compelled
to continue on strike" - sfi{ ffl
- Miners Rejoicing.
Is Hazleton,. Pa, Oct. 27.-The temina-
tion of the anthracite coal miners
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
Miners Rejoicing.

- Hazleton,. Pa, Oct. 27.-The temina-
tion of the anthracite coal miners
strike is not yet general, several of
the operating companies having failed
to post notices granting the increase
which the men demand, and on the ac-
ceptance of which the great majority
of the $4,000 men who engaged in the
struggle will return to work Monday,
but nevertheless the whole anthracite
region is filled with Joy.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
President Deeply Moved.

mediately communicated to the pres
ident, who had been extremely solic-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-11-02
Took Their Own Lives.
An Imperial Edict.

Peking, Oct. 27.-Prince Ching and
Ii Hung Chang have communicated to
the diplomatic body an imperial edict
asking the foreign ministers to state
explicitly what Chinese officials de-
serve punishment and what degree of
punishment they should receive.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17
Marvellous Gift of a Blind Boy.

Mason City, Iowa, has produced a
wonderful musical prodigy in the per-
son of little Cecil Emsley Gale, f.
yearol child who WAS born totally
blind. Cecil has never taken lesson
in music, but when he was but 16
months old he began to pick out har-
monious chords upon the piano. Be-
fore he was 2 years old he startled
his parents by playing through with
out mistake IA Hot Time in the Old
Town." Almost simultaneously with
his first achievement he began to play
many popular airs and hymns. If he
hears a selection once, whether vocal
or instrumental, he reproduces it upon
the piano. He now plays 60 different
hymns and songs, and has never had
a hint or suggestion from an instructor
or his parents. What he does he does
by instinct; the rhythm of his child
ish soul directs the tiny fingers and
they glide gracefully over the key
board, producing perfect harmony,
while the handsome little fellow pratt
ties on about his dog and toys, appar-
emily unconscious of the music.
Many musicians have visited the
home of the child genius to see and
hear him play. and many have begged
for the privilege of training him.
Others have sought the consent of his
parents to make tour with him. But
his parents are carefully harboring
his strength for the future, when they
will give him every opportunity to de
velop his remarkable genius. If his
present power is at all prophetic he
will become one of the musical mar
vels of the age. Chicago Times Her
nlI
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17
THE GREAT DESTROYER.
SOME STARTLING FACTS ABOUT
THE VICE OF lNTEMPERANcE.

Eard Cider-an Episode Which Reveals
the Utter Heartlessness OF the Aver
age Rum Selier-Opened His Bar to n
Drunken Man Despite p Wife's Plea.
What ails that man? He walks with q
swagger
50 very pronounced 1t is almost stagger;
Now, that he is tipsy don't ever be thinking,
For how can that be when he's only been
drinking
Hard cider?
What makes him sullep. so savage, and
cross, ~
And for words Of profanity ne'er at loss?
What makes his breath so offensive and
strong?
He doesn't drink anything all day long
But hard cider.
What makes his face such q cardinal red?
Suggesting the thought that he ought to be
bled;
His eyes look exactly like ripe melon seeds,
And to cure all these ailments 1t must be
he needs
More hard cider.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17
Driftwood as Fuel.

Ocean driftwood is quite the fad for
use as fuel in open fireplaces. 1t is
impregnated with copper and ocean
salts, and when burned gives out the
most brilliant colored fEmes. 1t is
asserted that New Be lford dealer
has orders for the wood from all parts
of the country, and even from Eu-
rope, and ships hundreds of barrels
of it yearly. Various attempts have
been made to initiate this wood y ar
ti6cial processes, but without sue less.
Long submersion to the sea water is
necessary to produce the brilliant
flames. s.-Philadelphia Record.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17
Sale of Brandy Drops Stopped.

The snle of candy, with the innocent out
side appearance OF an ordinary chocolate
drop, but containing, 1t is said, brandy, in
stores in the neigaborhood OF Public
School 81, Lee avenue and Van Brunt
street, Brooklyn, has aroused the activi-
ties OF the W. G. Il. U. A crusade against
the sale of these brandy drops has just
been successfully finished, aud no longer
is this particular brand of confectionery
allowed to be sold In the vicinity Of that
school. 1t is said that the sale OF the
brandy drops was stopped by two of the
seventy-two special deputy sherilfs ap-
pointed by Sheriff Walton at tho request OF
the W. G. T. U. aud other allied organiza-
tions. The shopkeepers have sent the
candy back to the Wholesale dealers.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17
The Crusade In Brief.

The liquor devil Is the same old devil.
Wine has drowned more men than water.
The Society OF Total Abstainers, inst
formed in Vienna, is the first ever estab-
lished In Austria.
Under the "Indiana plan" thirteen paid
"evangelists' are devoting their entire
time to prohibition party work in the
Hoosier State.
The Board of Aldermen of Kenosha, Wis.,,
recently passed an ordnance compelling
saloonkeepers to post In their saloons Il list
of the known habftual drunkards OF the
town, to whom no Intoxicating liquors
must be sold under anv circumstances.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17
Drink Stay. More Than Battle.

OF spirituous liquors in the Philippines is Il
new and growing business. One of our
contemporaries says: "It is probably not
untruthful to say OF the deaths OF the
brave boys who have gone there from
homes In every State OF the Union, ont half.
excepting those killed in battle, have been
from the use OF intoxicating drinks taken
in United States ships, sold by men from
the Uuited States under the protection of
the American flag The Evangelist, New
York,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17

partners room that gentleman was
seated at desk absolutely bare of all
papers save the cablegram that had
arrived the previous day. Mr.. Cole
man was the son of the founder of the
firm and man of about As. He came
little into contact with the general Of
fee staff, as most of his orders were
conveyed through Bunting, and he
made it q rule not to interfere with his
managers arrangements. His manner
was sharp and decisive, but the clerks
who had been in the employment of
the firm for some time had great
respect for him as an upright and fair
dealing man of business.
~What's this Mr.. Bunting tells me
about the cable from Alvargonzalez?"
he asked. You refused last night to
translate and send off my reply, [ un-
derstand?"
eyes, sir, did,"
"And why, pray?"
because it was not true"
"You speak boldly, Mr.. hinde. Do
you not consider it your duty to obey
the orders given you by the firms
manager?"
mot in all circumstances, sir.
"Then, do 1 understand you still
persist in your refusal?"
must, sir. l cannot do other
wise," said Hinde, firmly.
"Then presume you are prepared
to accept the Consequences" de-
manded Mr.. Coleman.
'' am, SIR"
Mr.. Coleman up to this point had
regarded Hinde sternly, and the young
man had met his gaze fearlessly.
Now there was silence between them
for nearly minute, while the senior
partner bent over his desk and seemed
to be studying the cablegram closely.
Suddenly he looked up.
How long have you been with us?"
he asked.
Five years last month, SIR
"Ah! What is your salary now?"
"Two hundred and twenty pounds
per annum."
"That's pretty good for a young
man of your age, Mr.. Hinde. l sup
pose you're only about 2o?"
mot SO much, sir. l was 25 last
birthday"
Indeed! so young? You look older.
Then you still adhere to this line of
conduct, eh?"
II do" was Hinde's reply, as he
wondered to himself how long this
badgering was going to last.
WELL" said Mr. Coleman, "by
your action You will lose this COOL
salary" He paused; then rising from
his chair, he went forward to the
young man.
You will lose it," he continued,
"but you will gain larger one. [
shall give instructions to the cashier
that from the first of last month you
are to be paid at the rate of f26O per
annum.
"Shake hands, Mr. Hinde, "he said,
cordially. 81 am glad TO think our
firm has the privilege Of being served
by man of your principle, and hope
we shall long retain your services: I
was Just leaving last night when Mr..
Bunting brought in that wire, and in
my haste I understood him to say the
goods had left, although he now says
that what he told me was that the
order was completed. You will pardon
me for putting you to a further test
this morning"
Hinde took the outstretched hand
of the senior partner, and coGfusedly
began to try TO express his feelings.
The unexpectedness of the turn that
events had taken was too much for
him, however, and he could only
stammer forth his thanks.
There! there" said Mr. Coleman,
laying friendly hand Oh his shoulder.
" By the way. l heard casually the
other day that you were thinking OF
getting married soon. Remember
that shall expect to be invited to the
wedding"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17
Alcohol, tho Skin, and the Heart.

Nevada encamped at spot above the snow
line. Some OF them took u good deal Of
spirits before going to sleep, and they lay
1own warm and happy; some took mod
crate quantity, and they lay down some
what but not very cold; others took none
at all, and they lay down very cold and
miserable. Next morning, however, those
who had taken no spirits got up feeling
quito we'll; those who had taken little
go. up feeling cold and wretched, those
who had taken a great deal did not get up
at all; they had perished from cold during
che night. Those who took no alcohol
kept their hearts warm at the expense OF
their skin, and they remained we'll; those
who took much warmed their skin at the
expense Of their hearts, and they died.
DIR Carter
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-05-17

An hour later Hinde was sitting in
the cosy little drawing room of a