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The Ely miner., 1901-05-24
A MOSQUITO FLEET.
Twenty New Torpedo Boat Destroy
ers and Torpedo Boats to BE Soon
Turned Over to Government.

Twenty torpedo-boat destroyers and
torpedo boats will be turned over to
the government by contractors within
the next four months, says special
from Washington to the New York
Herald. The destroyer Decatur will be
ready for her preliminary trial in June
and the destroyer Dale month later.
The Bainbridge, the Barry and the
Chauncey have been advanced to
about the same stage. The Lawrence
and the McDonough are about complet-
ed. The Perry has been tried, but
failed to make her speed, and her
screws will be altered.
The Paul Jones and the Preble are
well along toward completion, but
their trials will be delayed that their
sterns may be remodeled. The torpedo
boats Stringham and Goldsborough
have had preliminary trials, but on ac-
count of accidents will have to again
go over the official course. The Bailey
has successfully passed her prelim-
mary trial. The Shubrick will soon be
delivered to the government. The Bar
ney, the Biddle, the Blakely, the De
Long and the O'Brien. it is eXps cted,
will have their trials this summer.
The Ely miner., 1901-05-24
Settlers Win.

Judge w. II. Sanburn, of the Unit
ed States circuit court of appeals has
rendered down Il decision by which
Judge Lochreu is reversed and the
settlers at Ely lake near Eveleth are
upheld i'm their struggle against the
Cloouet Lumber Co. THIS case has
been expensive and has been on for
several years. The original govern
ment survey was made years ago and
it is supposed was made as the major
ity of surveys at that time were made
from a distance. Ely lake was
meanderad on the plat 1000 acres
larger than it really was. Several
settlers squatted on the lands between
the original lines and the waters
ed ge and have been in undisputed
possessions up to the time the Lum-
Der companies secured title OF the
lands surrounding the lakes and up
to the waters edge, as they supposed.
Last winter they cut timber from
their own lands and also the lands OF
the settlers and much trouble has en-
sued. The settlers refused to allow
the logs to be driven out of the lake
and one man has been shot over the
affair.
LATER: Since the above has been
put in type. it is learned that the
decision was wrongfully quoted and
that the lumber companies are win
ners. The settlers have not as yet
given up hope and will carry the case
to the United States supreme court
where they expect to win.
The Ely miner., 1901-05-24
Will Burn Them,

The state board of health of Wis
consin will in all probability destroy
by fire all the logging camps in the
northern part of the state. During
the past two winters the many camps
have been the breeding places Of
smallpox, and it is feared that the
disease will develop in more deadly
form next winter unless heroic mea-
sures are taken for its suppression.
This project has been in the mind Of
the Wisconsin board of health for
some time and has been broached be-
fore. The state board of this state
are also considering the advisability
of operating in conjunction with the
neighboring state and will in all
probability take similar measures.
The Ely miner., 1901-05-24
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

No amOnnt of evidence will con-
vince man that his enemy issincere.
lf the man disliked is Il church MEM
Der he is certain to be hypocrite: if
he makes Il mistake he did it inten-
tionally; if he is overcome by weak
ness it is natural depravity. In
the eyes of an enemy no man is ever
justified, no matter what may be the
explanation.
Three of '.the girls" were locked UP
Sunday by Chief LaBeau for occupy
ing rooms outside of their residence,
contrary to orders from the authori-
ties. They put up SO each for their
appearance Monday morning but fail
ed to appear and the bail was declar-
ed forfeited. The young gentleman
in the case dished up SIS and So costs
to Judge Bedford Wednesday.
G. III. Sipple and A. McGregor of
ST. Paul. Geo. Hopper and wife and
George Swap and wife Of Youngs-
town, Ohio and VIM. Westlake of
Fort Wayne, Indiana, were in the
city Tuesday and Wednesday looking
over the mines. The party had been
attending the Conductors conven-
tion at St. Paul. They were pleased
with everything here but the wea.
ther.
G. o. Bystlom of Tower is in the
city today.
Jos. E. Dennis was arrested in Du-
luth yesterday on the advice of the
authorities here. charging him with
deserting his family. A short time
ago Dennis was ordered by the court
to pay his wife SIS month for her
support pending the divorce suit now
on. but it seems he has failed to do So
He went to Duluth yesterday and his
arrest followed. Mrs. Dennis was
afraid he was going out of the state.
Geo. Hunter and wife are up from
Tower today.
Our office boy came in one day last
week heartbroken. Somebody had
said that the paper of that week was
poorly printed on the off side, and
didn't have locals enough. "Ah, my
boy" we said. ''you are too young
yet, and know but little of the world
and its ways and still less of some of
the ornery specimens of mankind who
live. move and have their being just
the same as people who are sensible
and intelligent" Then we told him
that the only way to get on in the
world was to go right along about
your business performing such duties
as you have in a way satisfactory to
Yourself and honorable with those
who deal with you, and never mind
what anybody says. 1t isn't the
level-headed fellow, the successful
business man, the useful citizen, who
spends his time criticising; it is the
drone, the fellow who cuts no figure
with anybody, the fellow who has
made failure in everything he has
undertaken. Never mind him he is
harmless, he has nothing left to do
and doesn't know any better.-Ex.
The Ely miner., 1901-05-24
NOTICE TO BUILD
SIDEWALKS.
Office of City Clerk,

Office of City Clerk,
Ely, Mimi, May 10th, 1901.
In accordance with a resolution of
the City Council OF the City Of Ely
passed June 18th, 1891, notice is here
by given to all owners and occupants
of any and all lots or parcels of land
abbutting on the south side of Camp
street from 4th avenue east to 7th
avenue and the west side OF 7th ave-
nue. from Camp street, south toSheri-
dan strret, City of Ely, to construct
a sidewalk on said street adjoining
their lots at their own proper cX-
pense and charge, within 20 days from
May 10, 1901. being the day of the 1st
publication of this notice.
Owners and occupants of said pro-
perty having sidewalks adjoining
their lands must make them conform
to the lines and grade as established
by the specifications.
Said sidewalk must be constructed
in accordance with the requirements
of section 2 of Ordinance No. 16 of
the City of Ely, entitled can Ordin-
ance relative to the construction of
sidewalks" If the said owner or
occupant fails to construct said side
walk within the time above designat-
ed or if the work or any part thereof
is not done in accordance with the
requirements of said ordinance the
city council of the City of Ely will
cause the same to be done at the eX-
pense of the lots or parcel of land ad-
joining said sidewalk.
By order of the city council.
DAVID BROWN, City Clerk.
The Ely miner., 1901-05-24
WARNED BY RATTLESNAKES,
Maryland Mans Pets Flee to Him fol-
Protection When Fire Breaks
Out.

Levi Dorton, aged rs years, sturdy
mountaineer, yet straight as an ar
row, and noted as rattlesnake tanner
had an unusual experience at his lit
tie home in an unfrequented spot in
the Alleghenies a few miles west OF
Grafton, Md, the other morning.
About sunrise he was awakened by
the fierce rattling of a swarm OF
snakes about his door.
He could not account for the un-
usual conduct of his pets, but upon
opening the door he discovered roar.
ing forest fire eating up his fences anG
outbuildings, and almost leaping il
his door. The reptiles, with whom
Dorton often played, terrified by the
fire, glided in the door and coileC
around his legs as if pleading for pro
lection. He pacified them, coaxed
them to uncoil, and then by hard work
eXtinguished the fire.
The Ely miner., 1901-05-24
The State Fair.

Premium lists for Minnesotas great
fair are being distributed. A copy
can be seen at this office or can be
secured by postal card requst TO
Secretary E. w. Randall, Hamline,
MINI. The fair will be held upon the
state fair grounds, midway between
the twin cities, during the week of
Sept. 2 to I, and it is evident that the
splendid growth of this institution is
TO be continued. Expansion is the
order of the day. The prize list has
been revised by generous hands and
the exhibits will be varied and COM
prehensive. special attention being
given to live stock and to field, garden
and orchard products. The Amerl-
can Shorthorn Breeders Association
and the American Hereford Breeders
Association will each conduct their
next national exhibit and sale at this
fair. each association paying $1,000
in premiums. This will add two
most important and useful features.
Not ONLY are the exhibition depart
mepts being strengthened, but the
amusement features are being better
ed also. Twenty thousand dollars
are offered in purses which, insures
racing of the highest order and some
of the best special attractions, 1.-THE
Bicketts,' "Lionel Legare." and
Others have already been engaged,
rounding out Il day programme Of un-
usual eXcellance. We are assured
also that night programmes of the
most brilliant character will soon lie
announced.
The Ely miner., 1901-05-24
Advanced The Price.

The steel corporation is bidding IS
cents on iron ore from the head of
Lake Superior on season contracts
running to Oct. Is. This is an ad-
vance of 5 cents over the price on
which little business was done last
week. 1t is the best rate yet offered
for this business. The week opened
with tonnage in good demand and the
market is stronger than at any time
since the s, rt. Wild boats are want
ed and shii, ,ers are taking vessels
now on their way up the lakes for a
second trip. Coal cargOes are offered
freely and Lake Michigan shippers
cannot get any tonnage. All coal
rates are unchanged.
The Ely miner., 1901-05-24
"R. & L. +"

The Duluth, South Shore & Allan
tic Ry., again offers to Northwestern
people an unusually attractive ar
rangement of "Rail & Lake Trips
Let us plan your Pan-American Ex-
position trip via Train & Steamer
Routes. No dust-no heat. Service
the best, and at reasonable rates.
For full particulars, rates, reserva-
tions, ETC., apply to M. ADsoN, Gen'l.
Agent, D. S. S. & A. Ry., Duluth,
Mimi.
The Ely miner., 1901-05-24
'sPut Me Off at Buffalo"

The great event of the first year of
the twentieth century will be the
Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo,
which opened May 1st. If you go via
Minneapolis, st. Paul and Chicago.
the Burlington Route offers superior
accommodations. Ask the railroad
ticket agent to send you by that line.
A grand opportunity to see a great
exposition and visit Niagara Falls.
The Ely miner., 1901-05-24
Another Prospective State

The Indian Territory, which in
creased in population from 100000 in
1890 to $4,000 in 1900, is an aspirant
for the same territorial representa-
tion in congress as is now given to
its neighbor, Oklahoma, formerly a
part of it. The white population of
the Indian Territory is largely in
creaSing
The Ely miner., 1901-05-24
Rice Culture in the South.

There will be between $4,000 and
100000 additional acres of land de-
voted to rice culture in the south
next year..
The Ely miner., 1901-05-24

Sam Rapson makes speciality OF
ice cream sodas. All flayors.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-12

next year will be very much less than
this. The levy, four and a half mills
for general purposes, amounted to $43,-
346.16- This leaves a deficit at the end
of the year of SO, 754.89. AS have fire.
quently stated to the commissioners
heretofore, it is a clear and affirmative
violation of a positive law for the com
nissioners to issue warrants in excess
of the levy. But following q long estab-
Hshed custom in the county the COM
missioners have issued the warrants
and paid the bills of the county, not
Withstanding the fact that they have
been in excess of the levy In my judg-
ment this ought not to be done. The
fair, open and honest thing to do is 20
make a levy which will cover the ex-
penditures and to then keep the expen-
ditures within the levy. I believe this
can be done If the corners are closely
watched. There are a considerable
number of large items over which the
board has but very slight control. But
if all the small items are expended ju-
diciously and carefully the expenses
can be held within the limits of the
levy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-12
NORTH TOPEKA.

ITEMS intended for this column should
be left at the Kimball Printing company.
Kent Raub win leave Monday for TT.
W. 7. Rodgers of ElmOnt was in town
today
Born. to Mrs. and Mrs. Joe Maze Of
East Gordon street, son.
Miss Abbey Dearborn was in from
silver Lake today shopping.
Lew Berry of Shorey has gone to
Atchison to visit his mother
Frank Fogwell has taken a position POSITION
in the drug store of Petro & Woodford-
Esaear q. Arnold will leave tomorrow
for an extended outing at Grand Lake,
Col.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bayse of Shorey
are the parents of son born TINS
morning
Mrs. S. Trayme and family have NOV
ed here from Kansas City and are Nv
ing at 1927 Harrison street.
Attend the SC sale beginning tomor-
row morning at eight o'clock
COSTLEY & POST
Mrs r, p Kennedy, of North Topeka,
mas been appointed a seamstress at the
Winnebago Indian school. Nebraska
Mrs. C. c. Reardon of Needles. Cal,
arrived last evening to visit her sister
fn-law. Mrs. Austin Malone OF S4S Quln-
cy street.
Robert Weir ana sister. Miss Anna
x1IeS1. ~-il1 90 to #. sill Monday and
will probably make their home in this
new country.
8 Yards of calico for SC for 8 minutes,
beginning at a. m. Saturday morning
COSTLEY & POST
! Miss Della Brown returned last even
ing from Las Vegas, N NJ. where she
mas been for several months doing
stenographic work
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Schmidt Of San
ford, Texas, win arrive next week to
visit Mrs Schmidt's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Heber of Monroe street
Misses Myrtle and Daisy Olinger have
returned to their home in Horton after
a visit of a few days to Miss Maud
Wilson and other Topeka friends.
Master Kelsey Petro, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. A NJ Petro, returned yesterday
past six weeks visiting his grandmoth-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-12

There are some matters in connection
with the estimates which may be pre-
scented a little more in detail
Assessments-This estimate has been
made practically upon the basis of the
amount which has been expended in
making the assessment of personal
property this year. While It IS true that
the assessment of real estate must be
made next year. believe that the
whole assessment can be made within
the estimate if the work is done stead
lily, industriousIy and economically.
am satisfied that the county has paid
enough this year to cover the work of
listing and assessing both real and per-
Sona1 property.
THE stationery and supplies bill for
the county for the last year was $4.-
424 10 In my judgment this is too
much. For a number of years past it
has been the practice to let contracts
for printing blanks and blank books
upon bids By a singular coincidence
one or the other of two local bidders
has been awarded the contract each
year for a considerable number of
years. One house gets the contract one
year and the other gets it the next
There can be but one intelligent infer
ence from this. It can hardly be sup
posed that the bids are in any sense
actually competitive. I am strongly in
clined to believe that the commission
ers can buy stationery and blank books
in the open market at least as cheaply
as they now buy them by contracts
made under this sort of system. As
there is no law requiring the commits
sioners to let contracts for stationery
TO competitive bidders, I would re-
spectfully suggest that they try the
plan Of buying in the open market next
year. This will give all printers and
stationers, large and small. an oppOr-
tunity to come before the board and
exhibit their wares and sell them on
their merits for what they are worth
I may be mistaken, but I have very
strong impression that at this time
there are some things which we buy
under contract that cost US more than
a private individual would be compelled
to pay for them over the counter in
small lots. This is all wrong. The
county is large buyer and should
have the benefit of prices which are or
dinariIy made to large buyers
'"rhe total valuation of all property
as returned by the assessors for this
year is found to be SIG, $50. 425. A levy
of five mills upon this amount will
raise $50, 1922 I recommend that this
levy be made. Although the aggregate
of all the estimates fall somewhat with
in this sum it is more than probable
that some of the estimates may be ex-
ceeded, and believe that it is proper
for the commissioners to levy the
amount OF taxes which they are prac-
tically sure to require in conducting
the business of the county For the
year ending June 30th, 1900, the current
expense was 500, 1870. During the past
year the county has expended $34, 101 .05.
It is not probable that the expense for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-12
MOLBY-AXTELL WEDDING.
A Beautiful Wedding at Blue Rapids
With Many Guests

Blue Rapids, Kas-, July 12.-George
H. Molby, of Barnes, was married last
night to Miss Chloe Frances Axtell. at
the residence of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Axtell, of this
place, Rev. H. M. Mason, of Junction
City, officiating. over one hundred
guests were present. The gifts. mostly
of silver, were numerous and fine The
house and spacious grounds were
beautifully decorated, and the bridal
pair stood under a large wedding bell
of white carnations and asparagus
fern. The bride was lovely in white
chiffon, deliberately tucked and frilled,
and with a point lace yoke. She carried
a shower bouquet of white carnations,
little Miss Hazel Axten preceding the
bride, carrying flowers and prettily
gowned in white. The young couple
will reside in Barnes.
The out-of-town guests were: Mr..
and Mrs. c. D. Molby, of Barnes; Mr.
and Mrs. George Ely and daughter Iva,
Kansas City, Kas-; Misses Mary and
May Axtell, Topeka; Misses Stella and
Winnifred Maynard, Centralia Mr..
Mrs. E. Johnson and daughter, of
Axtell; Mr. and Mrs. Felts, Barnes;
Mrs. Ballard, Ballard Falls; Mr.. and
Mrs. Ingeman. Barnes; Mrs. Steven
son and Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Nc
Kelsey, of Waterville; Dr. Axtel and
Miss Guthrie, of Irving; Mr.. and Mrs.
M. w. Street, Marysville.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-12
START A BEER GARDEN
Hundreds PatrOnizing a Tent
Saloon Near st. George.

Manhattan, Kan, July 1.-THE tenn
perance people of Manhattan are great
" aroused over the action of a party
opening up a beer garden in a tent by
the roadside in a corn field just over
the line in Pottawatomie county on the
road between here and St. George.
He has a tent large enough to seat a
thousand people. From the flag pole at
the top of the tent floats old glory in
all her splendor, half as large as the
one on the dome of the state house.
Talk about business. People from Man
haitian drive out in the evening. Farm
er boys who have spent the day in the
harvest fields sojourn to the camp
meeting, as they term it, and look on
the foam when its white.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-12
BIG BRICK COMBINE.
Various New York and New Eng
land Companies to Unite.

New York, July 1.-THE Journal of Com
merce says: Plans are now under way
for the organization of a large brick con-
solidation to take over various brick COM
panies In New England and New York
including the New England Brick COM
pany, which was organized last year as a
consolidation of manufa cturers in eastern
Massachusetts, The new company, it II
understood will be known as the Inter-
of $1,000. 900 and a bond issue of 81, 750, 600
A circular which has been sent out in
connection with the deal says that the
plan is as follows:
Proposed capitalization, $5,O00,O 00 Of
brick concerns in Connecticut, Rhode Is
land, Massac husetts and New York, di-
Vided as follows: Preferred, So, 900, 900;
common 81. 900. 600. The output will amount
to $40 600, 600 annually.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-12
That Is How County Finances
For Past Year Stand.
County Auditor Hamilton Dis
cusses the Situation.
OUTLAY is REDUCED.
Expenses About $4,000 Less
Than Previous Year.
Levy of Five Mills Recommend
ed by the Auditor.

The report OF County Auditor Hamil-
ton for the year ending June 80. sub
mitted to the county commissioners this
afternoon. shows a deficit for the year
of $10s754.S9 The tax levy for the year
was S73.346.1O and the expenses from
the general fund $s4101.O5. The esti-
mate submitted for the coming year is
for 5 mill levy for the general fund.
which is the limit, and which will bring
into the general fund sS3, 0O0 The esti-
mate for expenses is $s2,60O. Last year
County Auditor Pagan recommended a
mill levy but the commissioners re-
duced it. The deficit year ago was
$19. 955.27.
The following is from Auditor Hamil-
toms report:
July IL. 1901
To the Honorable Board of County
Commissioners of Shawnee County.
Topeka, Kansas.
Gentlemen: Attached hereto I submit
my report of the current expenditures
of Shawnee county for the year ending
June 30th, 1901. In order that you may
compare the various items of expense
for the year ending 1901 with the ex-
penditures for the preceding year, I
give you the following detailed state
ment for each year:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-07-12
TO BAR CERTAIN PRINTS.
Postmaster General Smith Continues
Reformation in Postal Service.


New York, July IA special to the
Press from Washington says:
Postmaster General Smith has taken
up the question of reform in second
class mail with Attorney General Knox.
These two cabinet members agree that
there is sufficient warrant in existing
law for the rigid enforcement of orders
against fake publications which have
been admitted to the mails as second
class matter 1t was at first thought
that the postmaster general would is
sue an order setting forth the views of
the department and denying second
class rates to certain publications 1t
now seems probable that such will not
be the course of the department.
Investigation has shown that there
are so many publications which offer
bona fide premiums that a sweeping
order would be almost impossible of
execution. Instead of laying down a
broad rule the department viii conduct
its Investigations in relation to differ
ent publication and determine upon
its action In each specific case. It is ex-
planned at the postoffice department
that it is not the intention to refuse
second class rates to legitimate pub
locations. They have not constituted
a burden upon the postal facilities of
the country
The departments action will be aim
ed against cheap publications, which
make offers of premiums evidently of
more value than the publication itself.
Inc pOSrOf1ce department does not
wish to injure the business of those
publications that give value received
for their subscription price, and yet
operate premium schemes. 1t only aims
to correct abuses which, for instance,
have developed in offers of merchandise
worth 81 and a practical worthless pub
lication whose subscription price os-
tensibly is 81.
Since conference with the department
of justice the postmaster general feels
sure of his ground and VIII begin bar
ring certain prints from second class
privileges within a week or ten days.
the department to act arbitrarily and
all persons affected Will have hearings
IL desired