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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
REPUBLICAN CLUBS.
Twelfth Annual Session of the Ma
tiOnal League in st. Paul-GOv.
Roosevelt Guest of Honor.

st. Paul, Mimi, July 1S.-The Ma
tional League of Republican Clubs
convened it's twelfth annual session
yesterday, Col. George Stone, president
of the league, presiding. Gov. Roose-
welt, of New York, was the guest of
honor and at the evening session adj
dressed a large audience on the is
sues of the campaign.
He declared the election of Mr.. Bryan
would cause such financial chaos as to re-
duce this country to a condition of fear
full and acute distress. He denounced the
democratic policy as outlined by the Kan
sas City platform to be a policy of in
fanny, and said that a more wicked alb
surdity than the proposition for dealing
with the Philippines was never enunciated
by a political party. Expansion, he said,
does not bring war; it ultimately brings
peace. We are taking the only course con-
sistent with our national self-interest
President Jefferson secured the Louisiana
purchase just as President Mckinley Sc
cured the Philippines. He said 'the dem
ocrats have only So per cent. of faith in
their Ascent dollar" declared the Boxers
in China are the analogues of the Agui-
nalde rebels in the Philippines, dissected
the democratic platform, and defined para
mount issues of the campaign.
st. Paul, Mimi, July 19.-Isaac Mil
Ter Hamilton, of Illinois, was yester-
day elected president of the League of
Republican Clubs by acclamation-
The convention then adjourned sine
die.
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THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.
Enthusiastic Reunion Is Held at At
lanta, Ga.-Patriotic Senti-
ments Expressed.

Atlanta, Ga, July 20.-Five thousand
members of the Grand Army of the
Republic and the United Confederate
Veterans Justify cheered the command
ers of these two organizations-Gen.
Albert E. Shaw and Gen. John B. Cor.
don-as they sat together upon the
stage of the Grand Opera house at the
kindling of the campfire of the Blue and
Gray reunion here Thursday night
The occasion was the formal beginning
of the reunion of the surviving vet
Grams of the union and the confederate
armies, who fought in the battles around
Atlanta, in July, 1864. President Nc
Kinle,. Unable to be present, sent his
regrets l. the following telegram:
Executive Mansion, Washington, D. c..
July 19-HcA. w. A. HeeIpnal, Chairman
Executive Committee, Atlanta: 1 deeply
regret my inability to be with you dur
ing the reunion of the blue and the gray
in Atlanta this week. Such reunions are
gratifying evidence of good feeling and
comradeship. and give assurance Of the
permanence of our government, resting on
the patriotism of reunited people. Please
express to those who may be present my
cordial congratulations and best wishes.
WILLIAM M 'hlNLE4.
The presidents words brought the au-
dience to it's feet in burst of ap-
plause.
When Gen. Gordon, who was the first
speaker of the evening, was presented
tothevast audience by Col. w. A. Hemp
hill, master of ceremonies, the cheer
ing continued for several minutes.
Gen. Gordon said:
For more than a third Of century I
have earnestly and unwaveringly labored
for the realization of this era of American
brotherhood. All hail the power of an all
pervading Americanism which shall make
of us in truth as in name one people, in
spired and swayed by the one lofty and re-
sistless purpose to do justice to all ma
tions: but to see to it that the flag of this
republic shall be protecting power over
every American in all lands, even in
bloody and barbaric China. All hail the
day when with one accord we shall pro-
claim to all the world that every drop of
American blood shed by unlawful hands
shall be avenged by American manhood"
No less enthusiasm greeted Gen.
Shaw. He began by saying:
'In my recent visits throughout the
south my heart has been stirred by the evil
dence that we are to live hereafter in the
present. We understand each other now.
1t was untold sacrifice to learn the lesson
of the past and now let us learn the les
son of unity. Let us go forward until, as
Abraham Lincoln said, this nation becomes
the happy and united home of GOO, 900 of
cOntented people,"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
wOoLLEY NOTIFIED.
Candidate of the Prohibition Party
for the Presidency Told OF
His Nomination.

Chicago, July 21.-John G. Woolley,
candidate of the prohibition party
for the presidency, was notified of his
nomination last evening in Central
Music hall, Samuel Dickie making the
speech, to which Mr.. Woolley respond
ed in part as follows:
"Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the
COMMITTEES: I accept this nomination, not
as the leader of a forlorn hope, but as a
color-bearer In the next and greatest for
ward movement of humanity For it seems
well within lines of the most studious
moderation to believe that organized con-
science, as represented by the church, and
organized greed, as represented by the
liquor traffic, are forming rapidly in Amer
lean politics, for the greatest pitched bat
tie of the ages, and in that fight he is the
chief of billiards who cannot pick the win
ner.
II seem to see that, although no vote be
cast for us in the electoral college, yet
many party, elected and reelected, may
have to walk behind ours, when the lines
of fame are formed according to true prece-
dence.
you are the picked men of the churches
the braveSt of the brave in politics, and
would rather be the humblest private in
the ranks with such as you than to be pres
ident of the United States and feel Obliged
to touch my hat to the saloon.
IF the safety of the people is the SUI
preme law, the prohibition party brings to
the ballot box the greatest issue ever
framed in politics; no far-away, imprac-
teal fanaticism, either, but real thing,
close, importunate, reasonable, universal
Would you strike for life, liberty and hap
piness? Then train your guns of civil
rights upon the license system, that sells
short leases to bad men and weak men
and ignorant men, to spread death, slavery
and misery in every land Would you up
hold the constitution? Then tear down the
organized disunion OF the liquor traffic
that establishes injustice and breeds do
nestle turmoil; that undermines the COM
mon defense, promotes anarchy, disease
idiocy, vagrancy and crime, and makes the
blessings of liberty a sham and lie to
millions of us and our posterity! Would
you be true to our island dependencies
Spare their people the brain-rot of the
American saloon! Would you make sure OF
honest money? Refuse the bloody mil
lions of the liquor traffic; shut down the
distilleries and breweries; shut up the sa-
looms; shut out of the ports foreign alcohol
in every form. and open up the windows OF
the conscience of the country to the voices
of the dawning century!
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
Death in the Alps.

Berlin, July 2O.-The annual chapter
of Alpine accidents has begun I'M
usually early this year. Within a
week seven citizens of Berlin, includ-
ing two ladies. have met their death
in the Alps. William Wiegand, a we'll
known teacher of gymnastics in a
number of Berlin institutions, fell
with Moser, the most famous guide in
the Tyrol, while climbing Koenig's
peak.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27

When Trinity college, Dublin, con-
fers the degree of doctor of divinity
upon Rt. Rev. William Croswell Doane,
according to its announced intention,
it will make the third time the bishop
of the diocese of Albany has been hon
ored by educational institutions in
Great Britain. He now holds sim
liar degree from Oxford, while Cam
bridge has dubbed him doctor of laws.
Bishop Doane is son of Boston, hav-
been born there in 1892.
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Laid to Rest.

Burlington, Ia, July 19.-TNe flu
neral of Senator John III. Gear took
place Wednesday afternoon in the
First NJ. E. church, which was
crowded. In the audience were many
people distinguished in the state and
nation. The ceremonies were i'm
pressive and entirely BETTING the life
and memory of the late senator. Rev.
DR.. William Salter, an ageu friend of
the deceased, and Rev. r. F. Hubert,
pastor of the church, conducted the
services. Hon. Thomas Hedges, mem
Der of congress from the First dis
trict. delivered an eloquent eulogy.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27

The magnificent granite state cap
itol at Austin, Tex, has become in
tested with centipedes of great size.
These poisonous insects are to be
found in every department of the
state government. A few days ago
one was seen in the governors private
office and after a lively chase it was
killed. 1t measured III inches. The
cause of this sudden pest of cent?
pedes is unknown. They are particu-
larry fond of damp places and large
numbers of them have been seen
about the sinks and lavatories of tbs
building.
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One of the most striking objects at

One of the most striking objects at
the military service institute mu-
scum on Governors Island, N. Y, is
the identical black charger, Winches-
ter, on which Gen. Philip Sheridan
took his celebrated ride during the
civil war. The animal is stuffed, of
course, because he died in 1876, but
the taxidermist has done his work so
ural as in life. He was prepared and
mounted at Gen. Sheridan's own ex-
pense and presented by him to the
museum.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27

Fifteen-year-old William Van All
man, while picking berries west of Al
toona, Pa, was nipped by a rattle
snake, which he failed to observe
under a bush. The fangs of the reptile
caught one of the boys fingers near
the end. First killing the snake, the
lad drew his pocketknife, and, with
Spartan courage, cut off the injured
finger at the second joint. He bound
the wound with his handkerchief and
FASTENED to Altoona, where the in
jury was dressed. The physician say
he is in no danger.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27

On bet of $4,000 James Clayton, of
Gulf Mills, Pa, has started to tour
the United States awheel. He must
not use any other means of progress
not even walking unless the road
shall be absolutely impossible, and
must return by March %, 1901, hav-
ing meantime visited every city of
100000 inhabitants or over, getting
the signature in each city of either
the mayor or chief of police. Mr..
Clayton is not an expert rider.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27

Thirty-one cases of divorce, separa-
ton or annulment of marriage, there
being no defense in any of them, were
disposed of by Justice Andrews, of
the supreme court, New York, few
days ago at an average speed of ten
minutes to the case. The character
of the evidence in a number of the
cases favored expedition. Several de-
PENDANTS appeared as witnesses for
the plaintiffs and admitted their guilt.
Evidence in some of the cases had
been taken on commission in other
states.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27

Baron Hayashi, the new japanese
minister to the court of st. James, is
regarded as one of the ablest among
japanese junior statesmen. He
passed the early part of his Of
fetal career in the department
or public works, but he was
subsequently transferred to the
rank of vice minister, holding that
post throughout the war with China
and receiving patent of nobility for
distinguished service.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
Killed His Wife.

Burlington, Ia, July 21.-S. P. Dahl
man confesses that he killed his wife
in ST. Louis On the night of March
81, 1897, by smothering her with a
pillow. She was ill, and he was watch
ing by her bedside. She asked for a
drink, and he gave it, then put the
pillow over her face, holding it tight till
she was dead. Remorse compelled him
to confess to the authorities here.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27

Cutting the sud- on the Upper Nile
has released mass of long-stagnant
water which is working its way down
the river, killing the fish as it goes.
At Assounan, where the great dam
is being built, the dead fish have been
cast ashore in millions and the odor
is unpleasant. The Nile water is all
the workmen have to drink, and
though, when filtered, it seems to
have no ill effect upon them, cells
plunged into the filtered water are
suffocated in a few minutes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27

in doing this. Friday morning the state
department received telegram from Con-
sui General Goodnow at Shanghai, saying:
The governor of Shantung informs me
that he has received to-day cipher mes
sage from Conger of the 18TH
"A few minutes later Minister WI ap-
peared at the state department with tele-
gram from Taotai Shang dated July 20,
which had been received by Minister WI
at $50 o'clock Friday morning, reading as
follows:
Your telegram was forwarded and as
requested l send reply from the tsung-li-
yamen as follows: Your telegram of the
18th day of this moon 9th JULY received.
The state department telegram has been
handed to Minister Conger. Herewith is
Minister Conger's reply to the state de-
partment:"
In British legation. Under continued
shot and shell from Chinese troops. Quick
relief only can prevent general massacre
This reply was in the state department
cipher and it is regarded by the state de-
partment as genuine inasmuch as forgeries
seem under the circumstances impossible"
Powers Urged to Act.
Washington, July 21.-Secretary Hay
has transmitted Minister Conger's
cablegram to all our ambassadors
abroad, and has instructed them to
which they are accredited to coope-
rate in the immediate relief of Pc
king. Secretary Long sent cablegram
to Admiral Remey urging that relief
be sent to Picking at once.
Special Cabinet Session.
AS soon as Minister Conger's cable
gram had been translated, cabinet
council was called in the Office of the
secretary of state.
The consultation brought about no
pronounced change of policy, for it
was felt that already every energy
had been bent toward meeting the sit
uation, and that there was absolutely
nothing more that could be done.
After all, the cabinet officials felt, and
so stated, that the message was an
evidence of friendliness and good
faith of the proforeign element of the
Chinese. and that wisdom dictated a
course which would continue to util-
ize this friendship.
Dispatches from Fowler.
Washington, July 21.-The secretary
of state Friday received telegram
from Consul Fowler. at Chefoo. dated
afternoon of the goth, saying he had re-
ceived the following telegram from the
governor of ShanTung dated ten
o'clock:
Received flying express from the tsung-
li-yamen forwarding cipher telegram
dated July is. from American minister Pc
king. which / have transmitted. and by
which you will see that the newspaper ac-
counts are entirely rumors."
The state department also received a
dispatch from Consul Fowler. dated
night, July 20. in which he communi-
Gates the following message, tele-
graphed to him that day by the govern
or of Shan-Tung:
"I have Just received definite information
that the various ministers in Picking are
well and the proper Chinese authorities
are devising measures for their rescue and
protection"
This message is signed by Yuan, the
governor of Shan-Tung.
London Press SkcpticaI.
London, July 21.-The London press
is skeptical over the Conger message
and regards it as another clever Chi
neSe trick
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Nebraska POuuliSts.

Grand Island, Neb., July 21.-The
middle-of-the-road populists of Ne
hraska organized here under the
name of the populist party and NOM
mated an entire state ticket, includ-
ing presidential electors. Taylor
Fleck, of Custer county, is the NOM
inee for governor. Wharton Barker
was Endorsed for president.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
Want to serve in China.

Springfield, Mo-, July 90 Col. Fred
w. Fleming, of the Third regiment, M
N. g., now in encampment here, in
letter to Gov. Stephens has author.
lied the latter to tender his command
to President Mckinley for service in
China. The men lined up in company
streets and polled were almost unani-
nous in their desire to do service in
tha orient
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
Long Illness Ends in Death.

Akron, O., July 2O.-Hon. Sydney
Edgerton, aged So, died here Thursday,
after long illness. He was the first
justice of the supreme court of Idaho
and the first governor of,Montana, hav-
ing been appointed by President Lin
coin. He was twice elected congress
man from this district.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27

The insurance people will soon take
up the matter of having cotton baled
in the new-fashioned round bale, in
stead of the old square bale, which
has always been more or less of a
finder box. The new style is almost
proof against the careless use of fire,
and the increased cost of baling is
not worth taking into consideration.
No doubt the necessary legislation
will be forthcoming soon.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
Struck by n Train.

Springfield, ILL.,, July 17.-While
crossing the railroad track in buggy
in driving rain Monday morning, Miss
Eva Finfrock and her brother, resid-
ing near Waynesville, ILL.,, were struck
by an Illinois Central train. They
were brought on the train to Clinton,
where both died of their injuries.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
Many Vessels Icebound /.

st. Johns, N. F., July 20.-The latest
reports show that the Straits of Belle
Isle are still blocked with ice foes. AL
most 1000 fishing vessels are icebound
and unable to reach the Labrador
fishing grounds. AS some 10000 fisher
folk are involved in this and in the fail
ure of the fishery, the most disastrous
results are likely to ensue.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
Fired by Lightning.

Chicago. July 17.-Lightning set fire
to the Vehmeyer building in Michigan
street, and it was destroyed; loss, $780,
600. Nine persons were injured by fall
ing walls, one fireman may die of
broken back and the body of an uniden-
titled man is thought to be in the ruins.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
Young Girls Drown.

Two Rivers, Wis, July 21.-Mabel
Jarvies, aged II years, of Milwaukee,
and Beatrice Pearson, aged ~ years,
of St. Paul, were drowned in the river
here Friday evening. They were walk
ing along the boomstick when they
both fell in the water, and as the cur
rent was strong they were carried
down
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
NominalIy a Republic.
Decorated,

Paris, July 21.-Mr. James Hyde, of
New York. has been appointed a cheve-
lier of the Legion of Honor. This
decoration has been conferred upon
him in recognition of his work for the
advancement of French literature in
the United States through the Cercele
Francois of Harvard university.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
break. world,s Record.

Salt Lake City, Utah, July 19.-In a
professional bicycle race at the Salt
palace saucer track liver Lawson broke
the worlds mile handicap record of
1859 3-5, made by w. F. Simms, at Wash
ington. D. C.. Lawson made the mile in
1859 fiat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
Bathers Perish,

West Superior. Wis.,, July 20.-John
Douglas. aged 10, and Arthur Swanson,
nine years of age. were drowned in
the bay while bathing. Swanson took
cramps. and while Douglas attempted
his rescue both drowned.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
Leaves for Canton.

Washington, July 2O.-The president
accompanied by Secretary Cortelyou
the presidents nephew, William Bar.
bour, returned to Canton Thursday
night, leaving here at 7:15 in a special
car attached to the regular Pennsyl.
Yania train
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27

The oldest living recipient of an
honorary degree from Harvard is eX-
Gov. George S. Boutwell,, of Massachu-
sets, who received the LII. d. degree
in 1851, when it was the custom to
so honor the governor of the state,
a custom which stopped with the cleo
ton of BENJAMIN F. Butler.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
In the Philippines.

Manila, July 16.-During last weeks
scouting three Americans were killed
and two wounded. and 35 rebels were
killed Fifty rebels were captured,
and IS rifles and IA tons of powder and
ammunition taken.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
President Clark Reelected.

London, July 1s.-The report of the
worlds secretary at the convention of
Christian Endeavorers showed $780,
900 members. President Francis e.
Clark and Secretary Baer were re-
elected
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
Kentucky Republicans.

Louisville, Ky. July 1s.-The repub
lican state convention on Tuesday
nominated for governor Hon. John w
Yerkes, of Danville, adopted a plat
form declaring the issue of the election
to be the Goebel election law and ad
iourned within three hours.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
Dewey Out of Politics.

Washington, July 2O.-Admiral Dew
ey says he is out of politics, and he re-
spectfully declines to discuss or even
consider the suggestion that he might
have presidential nomination at the
hands of those who refuse to accept
either Mckinley or Bryan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
Offer of Troona.

Indianapolis, Ind, July 1s.-Gov.
Mount Tuesday telegraphed President
Mckinley, offering the services in China
of three regiments and three batteries
of Indiana for protection of Americans
in China.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
Well Equipped for the Mission.
Likes the Plan.

London, July 2O.-The Washington
idea of sending Mr.. Rockhill to China"
says the Standard, editorially, sis an
excellent one, and might advantageous
iy be initiated by the British and other
governments" The Standard then pro-
ceeds to comment upon the great ig-
norance prevalent in Europe, not only
of recent events, but of Chinese affairs
generally.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27

In San Diego county, California, re-
Gently, there died, at the great age
of 1913 years, Augustine, chief of the
Sequola tribe of Indians. He has
ruled the tribe over 100 years, and in
all that time had never been incapac-
itated by sickness for more than one
day at time.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
Three Brothers Drowned.

Gallipolis, o., July 19.-Three broth
ers, Andrew, John and Charles Not
tingham, living near Glenwood, w.
Va, were drowned Tuesday evening
in the Ohio river. All were young men,
One of them was seized with cramps
while bathing and the others attempt
ed to rescue him, when all went down
together.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27

In the manufacture of tobacco St.
Louis has long led all the rest of the
world. From the Missouri district,
chiefly in its principal city, the gov
eminent draws far more revenue from
tobacco manufacture than it does
from any other quarter in the coun-
fry
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-07-27
victims OF TrichinOsis

Belmont, Ia, July 2O.-Two children,
aged two and four years, of H. S.
Sternblock,, at Klemme. IA miles north
of here, died Thursday from trichi-
nosis, caused by eating affected pork.