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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22

foul, he intimates that he was un.
fairly handled, and injured as a re-
suit. Rubin received the support of
his seconds in this stand, who say
that his was hopeless case after the
second round.
1t is estimated that there was some
thing over $4,000 realized at the box
office, and of this 621a per cent. di-
vided in purses of rs and 25 per cent
goes to the participants in the
event.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22
Jail for Newspaper Men.

Chicago, Nov. 13.-Judge Hanecy
Tuesday morning gave his decision in
the Chicago American contempt case
He fixes the punishment of Andrew M.
Lawrence, managing editor, at 40 days
in the county Jail, and that of H. :
Garfield, reporter, at 80 days. John C.
Hammond, assistant city editor, and
S. S. Carvalho, financial manager, were
discharged.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22
Cables Thanksgiving to Manila.

Washington, Nov. 16. - President
Roosevelt's Thanksgiving proclama-
ton was cabled to Manila Friday to
be published in the Philippine is
lands. 1t was found that the procla-
nation could not reach the Philippines
by mail until Friday when the new ar
rangement reducing cable tolls about
one-third went into effect.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22
Personal AND POLITICAL.

Matthew Stanley Quay, United
States senator from Pennsylvania, as
serts that he has retired from active
politics.
Mrs. Bridget Madigan died in Mari
nette, Wis.,. aged nearly 102 years.
Rollin NJ. Daggett, pioneer journal
list of the Pacific coast and eX-member
of congress from Nevada, died in San
Francisco, aged 70 years.
Zieppa E. Bradford Shaw, widow
of Henry w. Shaw, Josh Billings"
died in Saratoga, N. Y, aged 81 years.
Rev. Henry Bowman, aged 95 years,
the oldest Methodist preacher in ac-
tive work in the pulpit in Illinois, died
at Bloomington.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22

Delegations from commercial organ
izations urge President Roosevelt to
take up the subject of reciprocity with
Canada.
Severe earthquake shocks were felt
in southern Utah.
A bank Waterman at Minister, o.,
held gang of robbers at bay until
citizens came to his assistance and
drove them away after fight.
Newell C. Rathbun, confessed insu-
rance swindler, was transferred from
Louisville to- Jeffersonville, Ind,
where he must stand trial for murder.
The entire plant of the Aurora
Mining company was swallowed up
by a cave-in of it's mines at Oronogo,
Mo.
Imports of merchandise during Oc-
tober amounted to s1,411,S57 and ex-
ports to $145,6OO,45s.
An effort is to be made through
the Sunday schools in the United
States to secure pledges to abstain
from the use of cigarettes or tobacco
in any form until 81 years of age.
Burglars secured $4,000 from the
First national bank at Leroy, Ia,
making the eighth bank robbery in
the state in month.
Fire destroyed large dairy barn
at bingham, Mass. and 40 head of
cattle and seven horses were Gre
mated.
Brig. Gen. Robert III. Hall has been
1.cf ~
on account of age.
At the annual meeting in Indian
apolis of the Army of the Tennessee
Gen. Grenville M. Dodge, of New
York, was elected president.
Joseph D. Keith was hanged at
Michigan City, Ind, for the murder
of Nora Kifer.
Safeblowers secured $4,000 in bonds,
800 in cash and 5000 in stamps from
the post office at Rock Creek, o.
In fire at Sturgeon Bay, Wis.,, four
fremen were fatally injured.
Secretary Root has written a let
ter commencing the effective manner
in which Czolgosz' execution was car
ried out.
John w. Scott, one of Virginia's
and most eminent law
yers, was killed by highwayman
in Richmond.
Brewers in northern Wisconsin
were forming combine with $6,5OO,-
900 capital.
President Roosevelt announces that
civil service rules will govern his APP
pointments in the insular posses
sions.
A heavy snowfall was reported all
over the eastern states.
Earthquakes in Utah wrecked
in many places, causing
loss estimated at 100000.
An explosion in Il mine at Pocohon-
tas, Va, killed five men.
Thirty-five states were represented
at the opening meeting of the national
convention of the w. c. T. U. in Fort
Worth, Tex.
Directors of the Northern Securities
company elected directors in New York
for the $4OO,OOO,OOO corporation.
James j. Hill was made president.
The ZOO at Toledo, o., was burned
and 40 monkeys and many birds and
other tender animals were cremated.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22

o'clock Friday morning. President
Lillian M. N. Stevens, of Maine, was,
in the chair. After devotional exer-
cises the roll call disclosed the pres
ence of delegates from all states and
territories and from Cuba, Great
Britain, Switzerland, Mexico and Ha-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22
MANY VICTIMS.
Earthquake in Russia Kills Twenty
Two Persons and Destroys
Many Buildings.

Tiflis, Russia, Nov. 16.-Erzeroum
has again been visited by an earth
quake. Altogether there were SO
shocks, ten of them being very vio-
lent. Twenty-Five persons were
killed and many buildings destroyed.
The panic-stricken populace is camp
ing in the fields. The public offices
are closed. Severe shocks have also
been felt at Khyniskalah and Hassan-
Kaleh
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22
Liverpool Free from PLAGUE.

London, Nov. 15.-The medical au-
thorities declare that Liverpool is
free from the plague. All those who
are suspected of suffering from the
disease have recovered.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22
Another Iowa Bank Robbery.

Leroy, Ia, Nov. 15.-The First
national bank of Leroy was broken
into Wednesday night and $4,000
taken. No one was awakened in time
to see any of the robbers or secure
a clew. All the cash was taken. This
makes the eighth bank robbery in
Iowa within a month.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22
End Reunion with banquet.

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 16.-The So
ciety OF the Army of the Tennessee
Thursday elected as president for the
ensuing year Gen. Grenville NJ. Dodge.
of New York. A banquet was held at
the Denison hotel in the evening.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22
The President,. POLICY

Chicago, Nov. 1.-the Record-Her-
AIDS Washington correspondent, Wal
ter Wellman, asserts that one of the
keynotes of President Roosevelt's
Forthcoming message will be mo Eu-
ropean encroachmnt upon the soil of
America, either by direct acquisition
or the purchase of coaling stations"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22

Topeka, Kan, Nov. Statistics
collected from official sources show
that prairie dogs occupy and render
worthless, or nearly so, for agricul-
tural purposes 1,224,S54 acres of land
in Kansas. All efforts to exterminate
the dogs have failed, even with the
cooperation of the department of gri-
culture
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22
killing Frost. in Texa.

Dallas, Tex, Nov. 16.-There was a
killing frost over northern and CEN
trail Texas Thursday night. The inGi-
cations are that it precludes. further
growth of the top crop of cotton.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22
WHITE RIBBONERS MEET.
Twenty-Eighth Annual Convention
of w. c. It. U. Opened at Fort
Worth, Tex.

Fort Worth, Tex, Nov. 16.-The
twenty-eighth annual convention of
the w. c. T. U. began its sessions
in the First Baptist church at nine
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22
PANAMA Not Cnptured.

New York, Nov. L3.-Passengers ar
irving on the steamship Orizaba con-
firm the news that the city of Pana-
ma has not been taken by the rebels.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22
TWIN CITY MARKETS.
Minneapolis, No

Minneapolis, Nov. 16.
Wheat-No. 1 northern, rec; No. 2
northern. roc; Dec. 744c. Oats-No.
3 white, SOC. Corn-No. 8, Gle. Rye
No. 2, sac. Barley-No. 2, ACC.
Flax-$1.45. Butter-Creamery, ex-
tras, 22@23c; creamery, firsts, 2O@21c;
dairy, fancy, 2O@21c. Poultry-Tur-
keys, s@9c; chickens, rose. Hay
Upland, fancy, $11.OO.
ST. Paul, Nov. 16.
Cattle-Steers, So. OO@4. 90; cows, So. 60
@3.O0. Hogs - $5.50@5.sO Sheep
Muttons, $500; lambs, $500.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22
Gift to- santos-Du,nont.

Rio Janeiro, Nov. 1.-THE Brazilian
congress has voted $4,000 to NJ. San
the teronaut.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22
Naval Station in Porto Rico,

The secretary announces that the naval
board appointed to examine the coast of
Porto Rico. with a view to selecting a suit
able site for naval station, recommends
that 1t be located or the shores of San Juan
harbor, and that its recommendation also
includes the construction of a dry dock.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-11-22

In connection with the subject of naval
personnel, Secretary Long makes num-
Der of important recommendations as fol-
lows: The revival of the grade of vice ad-
miral; an increase of SO per cent. in the
number of cadets at the naval academy;
an increase of the marine corps by $50 men;
increase in the corps of naval constructors
and of civil engineers, and no further ap-
pointments to the office of professor of
mathematics.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-05-03
The Dude and the Artist.

Paris is laUg hing over how an artist
got even with "A dude who. having sat
for his picture. was SO dissatisfied with
the result that he refused 10 pay for it.
The Count de Y. recently had crayon
picture of himself made, which he
afterward pretended to find fault with.
ut does not bear the slightest resem-
blance to me-" he said, land | will not
take it," The artist protested, but all
to no avail. All right, monsieur" he
remarked finally, 'if it is not at all like
you. Of course can't reasonably eX-
pect to get paid for it," After the
count had gone the painter added TO the
portrait a magnificent pair Of ass ears
and exhibited it TO the gaze Of the
curious public. 1t had not been long
so exposed when the count broke into
the artists studio in a towering rage
and finding that threats availed him
nothing. at last offered to buy it at
considerable advance upon the original
price.
1T was not strange that you failed
to recognize your resemblance TO the
picture at first" said the painter. de-
termined to be revenged for the slight
put upon his work. But | knew you
would notice the likeness as soon as
added those ears"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-05-03
Something In n Name.

The advantages that fall to the lot Of
a man whose surname occurs early in
an alphabetical list are well known. AS
a candidate for office upon an Austria
liam ballot. for example, man named
Abbott has a far better chance than
the most eminent Zweigler. But the
benefit that comes from the possession
Of a short name has not heretofore been
generally recognized. Not long ago the
promotion Of one Of the auditors Of
the treasury department at Washing
ton created vacancy to which, upon a
formal recommendation to that effect
the candidate having the shortest name,
being also a competent man, was ap-
pointed. His chief duty is to afiix his
signature to accounts, and as he needs
to make but six letters in signing he
can do twice as much in a day as a
man whose name contains IL letters
Youths Companion.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-05-03
He Was SuperstitiOus.

He was a big, hearty workingman,
and when a spare, thin little man en-
tered the tram car, stumbled and sat
upon him he said in reply to the little
mans apologies:
Don't trouble, sir; it's all right.
There's no arm done"
When we saw the big man a week
later, we were shocked at the change
in him. He seemed to have shrunk to
half his former bulk.
"Why. whatever's the matter?' we
exclaimed.
you remember that little man wot
sat on me in the train last week, sir?"
yes"
"Well. it's all through i'm I'm wastin
away like this!"
Preserve usv' we cried. "How?
Why"
The shrunken giant wrung his hands
in despair.
81 found out next day." he groaned.
that e was the coroner. An e sat on
me! I'm shuperstishus, an it's lookin
ahead am. Oh, '!'-London Mail.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-05-03
How She Settled the Question.

The question of precedence at dinner
and at social functions at Washington
is a weighty one in official circles, but
once upon time there was a western
senator whose wife thought very light
ly on this subject. She was in Wash
ington for good time. and she re-
solved to have it without bothering
about precedence.
This fearless little woman gave
dinner on one occasion, and when it
was time to get her guests from the
drawing room into the dining room she
said:
There is some precedence about all
this. but don't know what it is. Just
shoe out to dinner every one of you,
and sit down anywhere you please"
This stroke Of western diplomacy
worked rfectly.-EXchange
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-05-03
1.-THE FRENCH SHORE"
Where Misery, Squalor, Hunger and
Cold Rule In Newfoundland.

Misery, squalor and wretchedness,
accentuated by an almost ceaseless
struggle with hunger and cold. are the
portion of the, inhabitants Of the
"North Shore" in Newfoundland.
Their little hamlets are perched in the
riffs in the almost unbroken hills, and
the fierce storms sweep the surface
almost 10 their doOrsteps, while for
seven months Of the year their coast
off from all communication with the
outside world.
The only industry Is codfshing, and
cod is the sole medium OF exchange.
The people rarely see money, and bar
ter is the system OF trading, quintal
of cod being the unit of value. The
needs Of the fisher folk are only sup
piled by the itinerant trader, his
schooner being laden with provisions,
clothing and fishing appliances Thus
have these people lived for generations.
They are ignorant, for the means Of
education are nOnexistent. the children
being content with what satisfied their
fathers. The common objects of every
day life are unknown TO them. They
have neither horses nor cattle. Only
a few of the older folk who have ven
tured south have any knowledge Of
these things
There are no roads and therefore no
vehicles. Travel is by boat during
the summer and over the ice foes dur
ing the rest Of the year. The few let
tiers for the clergy and others who can
read are conveyed to the settlements
by dog teams during the winter, and,
save for the fortnightly visit of the
mailboat during the period Of open
navigation, steamer is never seen
by the residents.
With such marvels as electric tele-
graphs, telephones and electric light
they are of course unfamiliar, and
their standard Of intelligence is best
indicated by stating that it is not I'M
usual to find justice Of the peace who
cannot write his own name.-Cham-
bers' Journal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-05-03
NAPOCEON'S EYE.
One look From 1t Explained His
Power Over Men.

In 1887, while working in London as
q curate to the Rev. Canon Fleming,
was called in my wears absence to adj
minister a religious service to an old
admiral in Eaton square. The admi-
rails name was Eden. After the serv-
ice was over he took my hand and
said: "ShaEe hands with me, young
man. There are not many alive who
can say what can say. You are talk
ing with man who has talked to Ma
poleon the Great" sir" | said, that
is history. May | hear moreY The
old admiral then told me that he was
once returning with the feet think
from the West Indies, but Of that am
not sure-and touched at st. Helena.
The admiral said, 81. am going up to
Longwood to pay my respects to Napo-
leon, and the senior midshipman comes
with me-"
II was the senior midshipman," said
the old gentleman, land so | went. We
waited for Napoleon in an outer room,
and you must imagine how eagerly |
expected his entrance. The door was
tHTOWH open Ut last, anu III nc Culuc
He was short and fat and nothing very
attractive but for his eye. My word
sir, l have never seen anything like 1t.
After speaking to the admiral he turn
ed to me, and then understood for the
first time in my life what was the
meaning Of the phrase, a born ruler Of
men, / had been taught to hate the
French as | hated the devil, but when
Napoleon looked at me there was such
power and majesty in his look that If
he had bade me lie down that he might
walk over me | would have done it at
once, English MILDLY though | was.
The look on Napoleon's face was the
revelation of the man and the eXplana-
ton Of his power. He was born to
command"
Such was Admiral Eden's version to
me Of an incident which at 90 years old
or thereabout seemed to him as fresh
as If it had happened only the day be-
fore.-Rev. John Rocker in London
Spectator
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-05-03
A MAN AND HIS VIOlETS.
The story Of the VivaciOus Maid
Who Received the Flowers.

Eyes, it was a lovely bunch of vio-
let's" sighed the girl who received
them, but wish they had never come
to me- You see, it was this way: The
man who sent them is one Of those aw"
fully nice fellows who bore you to
death-the kind you feel SO glad to see
talking to some one else, don't you
know" she ended appealingly.
"Yes; I've seen the type" sympathet-
ically replied her auditor.
well, on my birthday he sent that
lovely bunch of violets-perfect beau
ties they were-wth a dear little note
to the effect that he had to go out Of
town, but would be represented by
these little purple clad messengers, so
like my eyes and whose fragrance al
ways reminded him of me. | thought
the note rather nice" she concluded
pensively. "and put the flowers in the
parlor on the center table, writing back
that | had done So Why in the world
was | so prompt she walled.
ut was no more than polite"
ooh, much more! My dear, it is al
ways idiotic to go into details like that
Well, he did not go out of town, Du.
was fortunately detained and came
around after all to tell me so. And
those wretched violets"-
Surely they were all right"
81 had loaned them to Annie to wear
to the Blanks dinner. OF course
had to tell him that the heat of the
room was too great. and l had put
them in the icebox. Just as he was
going and | was congratulating myself
on my escape in sailed that miserable
girl, violets and all! If he had only
gone, as he said he would, it would
have been all right. Men are so unre-
liable!-New York Mail and Express.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-05-03
Animal Peculinrities.

If a female fox (vixen) gets caught
in n steel trap and is discovered by
the male or fox dog. it is said he inva-
riably kills her, although | have not
heard it stated that the vixen would
kill the dog fox or another vixen or the
male another male.
If a COW becomes impaled on fence
and groans with pain, the whole herd
instantly rush wildly to the spot. fight
and apparently do their best to destroy
her If not beaten off.
a hog confined with others in pen
breaks out and on being returned to
the pen is at once set upon and bitten
by the others.
Why, with all the instinct animals
possess, is the desire so strong to in
jure or destroy rather than to help or
rescue New York Sun.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-05-03
WHEN TWO MAKE ONE.
The Twins. the Confident Mother and
the Astute Conductors.


"Fares," demanded the jefferson ave-
hue car conductor.
The tall, thin woman handed out s
cents for herself and two youngsters.
Three cents more, please" reminded
the conductor.
They are twins" she explained,
"and only equal to one child"
The conductor scratched his head
and tried to remember his instructions.
Evidently he recollected nothing gov
erning twins; but, being something of
a philosopher, he pondered and said:
"Twins are out of the ordinary, there
fore singular. Perhaps you're right,
and yet you spoke Of the twins as
they That's plural" and he gazed
around triumphantly.
The fat man nodded. He was bach
elor and detested children.
NO" spoke up the comical man; 'she
is right. They have only one birthday
between them. If they equaled two
children, they would have two birth
days"
Il guess that's So" acquiesced the
conductor. Anyway III look it up"
'They take up two seats" growled
the fat man.
The conductor paused and forgot to
hand back D cents change. Say" at
last he broke out, whats their
names?'
wilbur and Marie" replied the
mother pertly, failing to see the Delvet
trap she was walking into.
Huh! Boy and girl, eh? Well, I'll
have to have another fare. You can
figure on boy twins equaling one boy,
but half boy and half a girl don't add
up"
She paid.
Hes diplomat" whispered the fat
man in admiration. 'He ought to be
down in the legislature. dorchester
Post-EXpress.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-05-03

"When I was younger than I will
ever be again." said the professor with
n three story head and eyeglasses Of
the telescope order II was the victim
Of such intense mental abstraction
that | removed myself entirely from
the world of practical affairs. | was in
the boundless realms of thought and
paid but fleetlng attention TO the active
field Of human action. 1t was neces-
sary to notify me when should attend
my classes, eat my meals and even
when should retire.
81 was at one time requested to lee
ture in New England village and
agreed to do SO. The theme was one
that had received my best thoughts.
and the mere prospect Of delivering ii
was a physical pleasure. When | ar
rived at the depot my thoughts were
concentrated upon the prepared adj
dress. realized that my train was an
hour late and that | must hurry, but
beyond the mere fact Of hurrying did
not grasp a detail.
"'Drive FAST shouted to the driver
of n dingy locking vehicle as | sprang
in and handed him a 50 bill. Spare
neither horse nor whip.
away we went with plunge. The
carriage rolled like a ship in the trough
Of the sea, Street lights seemed a
torchliCht procession moving rapidly
by the other way. COnstables shouted,
dogs harked. small boys chased us and
business ceased th It people might stand
on the sidewalks and gaze. Up one
street and down another we dashed
madly. We took corners on two wheels
grazed telegraph poles and knocked
over such movahles as ash barrels and
dry goods boxes.
after half an hour Of this bewilder-
ing experience ! stuck my head out OF
the window and shouted. Are we near
ly thereT
"'Whpre did yez want TO 60. sirT
came the edifyng answer. "-Washing-
ton Star.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-05-03
Wood That Causes Sneezing.

Among its many curious products
South Africa includes the "sneeze
wood" tree, which takes it's name from
the fact that one cannot cut it with a
saw without sneezing, as the fine dust
has exactly the effect Of snuff. Even
in planning the wood 1t will sometimes
cause sneezing. No insect, worm or
barnacle will touch it. 1t is very bitter
to the taste, and when placed in water
it will sink. The color is light brown
and the grain very close and hard.
For dock work, piers or jettes it is a
useful timber, lasting long while un-
der water
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-05-03
What Hurt Her.

Mrs. Heartless-Just to think my
husband fell and broke-and broke
Mrs. mpythetik-There, dear;
heard all about it. The poor man broke
his leg. It's great affection, know,
but
Mrs. Heartless-Oh, didn't mean
that! You haven't heard the worst. He
was carrying my new Venetian vase
when be fell, and broke it too.-Ohio
State Journal.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-05-03
A Good Ruuner.

Hello, hello Is this the gas CON-
pany's Officer
Eyes: what Is itY'
"When do the entries for the next
race openT'
1--WE don't know anything about the
races. This is the gas office"
Correct; but thought you could tell
me-"
"Why, what do you want to know
forT'
"Oh, nothing particular. have
gas meter would like to enter, that's
all."-Tit-Bits.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1901-05-03
Where the Shoe Pinche

Young Girl (glancing at her pedal ex-
tremities)-Oh, dear! Ny feet are so
awfully big!
Practical Auntie-But you stand on
them all right. don't you?
Young Girl-Oh, yes. but so do other
folks too.-New York Tribune.