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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-15
Was First Governor,

Colorado Springs, Col, Feb. s.-Rob-
ert W. Steele, the first territorial gov
ernor of Colorado, died at his home
here, aged 81 years. His wife died
the previous day.
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Lord, lift Thou up the light of Thy
countenance upon u.s."
Bride and Groom Exchange Rings.
After the chaplain's address, and
after the nuptial benediction had been
pronounced, the bride and bridegroom
exchanged gold rings, according to
the Dutch custom, and the wedding
party then proceeded to the recep-
tionroom, attached to the church,
where the queen tenderly embraced,
first her mother, and then her hus-
band. The queen mother, too, kissed
the latter. The bridegroom then
kissed his bride and his own mother.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-15
Church in Ashes.

Oshkosh, Wis, Feb. THE First
Baptist church, wooden edifice valued
at $4,000, was totally destroyed by
fire Wednesday night. The insurance
10 Sill 900. It will be rebuilt.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-15
Michigan Democrats.

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 6.-The demo.
cratic state central committee met al
the Hotel Normandie here Tuesday and
decided to hold the democratic state
convention at Grand Rapids March 6.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-15
Five Children Cremated.

Milwaukee, Feb. An the absence
of Andrew Luetke and his wife fire de-
stroyed their home in this city and
burned to death their five young chill
dren. A lamp explosion caused the
fire.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-15
Fires in January.

New York, Feb. 5.-Fire losses in
the United States and Canada dur
ing January amounted to $16,574,950,
against $11,775,55O in the same month
in 1900.
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Available for Military DUTY,

Washington, Feb. Secretary Root
reported to congress the number of
men available for military service in
the United States is 1O,432, 043, and the
entire enlisted force is I13,96S.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-15
A Hilarious Scene.

At night the populace was like a
multitude of happy children. Thou
sands swarmed through the principal
streets, which were nearly impossible.
blowing horns, singing the national
hymn. following the bands and smash
ing hats and lanterns. Aged house
wives with their husbands from the
provinces joined hands with stylish
city folk and danced to the music of
street organs. There was considera BILE
mild hilarity inspired by wine. but n o
offensive drunkenness. Sailors, fisher
men and farmers wore their usual
quaint costumes. and a few soldiers
mixed with the crowds.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-15
Army Bill Now a Law.

Washington, Feb. 4.-The president
signed the bill for the reorganization
OF the army at 1870 p. m. Saturday.
1t is now law.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-15
War Hero Dies.

Bethany, Mo-, Gen. B. M. Prentiss,
hero of the Mexican and civil wars,
died at his home here. aged 81 years.
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Mrs. Nation Hit.

was struck on the right temple by the
Ratchet, but the blow did not disable
her and she at once seized the Ratchet
carried by Mrs. White. She turned over
two large slot machines and smashed
the glass in front of each. She soon
made a wreck of the large refrigerator
and after that turned her attention to
the liquor and fixtures behind the bar.
A key of beer came in the way of her
Ratchet and the contents completely
drenched the skirts of Mrs. Nation.
Finest in the City.
The Senate saloon which was
wrecked was one of the handsomest and
most complete in its equipments of any
in the city. 1t is fitted up with hand
some cherry bar and the great mirror
which hung on the north side was
valued at fully $500. Probably $500
worth of property, mostly made up of
cherry bar and handsome fixtures, was
destroyed.
Mrs Nation was arrested Tuesday night
ona warrant sworn out in the city court
by Kelly & Lyle, who owned the Sen
ate saloon. She is charged with ma
licious destruction of property. Her
bond was placed at $500, and she was
released till Saturday, at which time
her trial will take place.
Appeals to School Children.
Mrs. Nation Tuesday issued the fol-
lowing proclamation to the school chill
dren of Topeka:
'My Precious Little Children: I send you
greeting and ask you to help me destroy
that which is on the streets and protected
by the police and city officials to destroy
you, my darlings. I want every one of you
little ones to grab up rock and smash up
the glass doors and windows of these hell
holes. You will do your duty and enroll
your names on the pages of undying fame
and place yourself on the side of God and
humanity.
your loving friend,
CARRIE NATION"
Joints Warned.
Harper, Kan, Feb. GA committee
of the leading women of Harper Wis
tied the joints and insisted that they
be closed at once. 1t is expected that
Mrs. Nations tactics will be resort
ed to if the request of the women is
not granted.
Joints Closed.
Topeka, Kan, Feb. 7.-Topeka joints
were closed yesterday, aside from a
few side doors, and the keepers have
promised the city and county Off
Gals that they will get rid of their
stocks of liquors.
Closed Their Saloons.
Concordia, Kan, Feb. This city is
dry again. The six jointists, who have
been paying monthly fines of 500 each
to the city, refused to pay Wednesday,
and all closed their saloons as a re-
suit.
In Kansas City.
Kansas City, Mo-. Feb. 9.-Mrs. Car
RE Nation was received with cheers on
arrival here. and announced in speech
that every saloon in the United States
would be smashed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-15

Cf1IEF CoIICE JUN M<AfNof1<AII.
dicial machinery of the government
was stilled, and everywhere eloquent
orators paid tribute to the great work
and faultless character of the most
famous expounder of the constitution
this nation has known.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-15

of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. was carried
out at 1880 a. M, in accordance with
the programme
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-15
A HAPPY ROYAL COUPLE.
Marriage of Queen Wilhelmina of
Holland to Duke Henry Is
Consummated.
CIVIL AND CHURCH CEREMONIES over.
Chaplain in Address to Bride and
Groom Takes Text from Fourth
Psalm Brilliant Sunshine and
Happy People Mark the Occasion
"A Hilarious Scene.

The Hague, Feb. s.-The city Thurs
day bore it's most festal appearance.
Vast crowds were in the streets early
and trains poured in thousands from
all parts of the country. The route of
the royal procession to the Groote
Kerk was decorated with large baskets
of green plants, lightened by orange
blossoms and white roses, tied in large,
white knots.
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AGAIN USES HER RATCHET.
With Three Companions Mrs. Ma
ton Wrecks the Finest Sa-
loon in Topeka, Kan.
ATTACK MADE EARLY IN The MORNING.
In a Scuf1e with the COlOred Porter
She Is Wounded and After the
Smashing Is Arrested-An Appeal
to school ChiIdren-Warning from
Sioux City and Chicago.

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 6.-Mrs. Nation
launched her crusade against the joints
at an early hour Tuesday morning.
She rose at 80 and soon afterward
started on a tour of joint smashing.
Accompanied by Mrs. ]. P. White and
Miss Madeline Southland, she attempted
to enter the place at $50 Kansas avenue.
The man who was on duty at that early
hour was taken unawares, but man
aged to disarm Mrs. Nation and bolt the
door before any of the party could en-
ter. Mrs. Nation said her friends
caught hold of her arms and prevented
her going in through the window. The
next place visited was ''The Senate"
at 406 Kansas avenue. The women en-
tered without resistance, but colored
man quickly seized Mrs. Nation and
took her Ratchet away.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-15
The Civil Ceremony,

The civil ceremony of the marriage
of Queen Wilhelmina to Duke Henry
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-15
In Kansas City,

Kansas City, Mo-. Feb. 9.-Mrs. Car
RE Nation was received with cheers on
arrival here. and announced in speech
that every saloon in the United States
would be smashed.
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Closed Their Saloons,

Concordia, Kan, Feb. This city il
dry again. The six jointists, who have
been paying monthly fines of 500 eacl
to the city, refused to pay Wednesday
and all closed their saloons as re
suit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-03
Mrs. Dambmann Not DlvoTcsd
When She Married Second Time
SUITS HAVE BEEN BROUGHT.
Mrs. Dambmaan Claims That When She
R,nlsd a Second Tine She Believed
Her First Husband Was Dead.

New York. August 3.--When Louis j.
Dambmann. a politician and city. office
holder, married Mrs sarah Hommel, who
was sixteen years his senior. but who
had considerable property, be believed
she was a widow.
Now, he says. nc has discovered her
real husband, so he demands a divorce,
Mr.. Iommel aiding him in his project.
panibmann after being married only
year. says he discovered hat he had
been trcked into the marriage with his
boarding house mistress, who had four
children, Mrs. Dambmann. notvthstand-
ing the fact that her first and second
husbands are enlisted against her. is de-
Tending the suit and has also brought an
action for an absolute divorce. charging
her young husband with having trans
ferrod his affections to a pretty girl
named Elizabeth Monroe. Mrs. Damb-
mann says her husband is anxious TO
marry the girl and for that reason has
brought the suit
Dambmann In his sworn complaint
SAYS he boarded with Mrs. Hommel for
several years. and was induced 10 marry
her in June. 1900 In April last he hunt
ed up Mr.. Hommel who told him he had
never been divorced. During the last six
years he has been living in Brooklyn and
has not seen his wife for four years.
Mrs. Damhmann is now living at No
Ss7 Brook avenue, In the Bronx. She
deucs all her second husbands allega-
tions and says he was we'll acquainted
with her first husband for years prior 10
their separation She says Dambmann
frequently implored her on bended knee
TO marry him, hut that she always de-
clined so long as she thought her hus-
band was living. Not having heard from
Hommel for several years. and believing
him dead. she married Dambmann.
After they had been married for several
months Mrs. Dambmann says her hus-
band began TO remain away from home
al night. She followed him one evening
and found him calling on Miss Monroe
She says she took him by the car and
dragged him home, where he got down
on his knees and begged forgiveness
Next morning he was missing and his
wife says she has not seen him since.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-03
HELD ELECTION.
Narrsgansstt Terrace AssacIa-
tIon Selected Board Of Officers

The adjourned meeting of the Nara
gsnsett Terrace association which is
composed of residents OF the terrace, was
continued in the chapel at that place
last evening at $50
Herbert Almy OF Providence called the
meeting to order, and Secretary John w.
Case OF Providence, read the minutes Of
the last meeting. which were approved
After speaking briefly upon the benefits
to the residents of the terrace from the
Terrace association, Chairman Almy call
ed for an election of officers.
Mr.. j. Fletcher nominated Herbert Almy
of Providence as president OF the sssocia-
in his favor, John w. Case was elected
secretary and +. A. Follett OF Pawtucket
nominated j. M. Cushman of Taunton
as treasurer. Executive committee. John
w. Wiimarth Frank. Esser, Il. Il.
Thatcher and w. r.. Thompson.
Secretary Case said that Manager Dex-
ter Of the park was repairing the board
walk that runs through the terrace.
The chairman then called for the regis
tration OF all the cottagers who wished TO
become members OF the association upon
the payment of one dollar
The majority signed their names. Mr..
Crocker made a motion that the consti-
tuition Of the association be presented 70
every cottager for signature. but this mo-
tion was lost. Secretary Case then moved
10 adjourn the meeting.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-03
0LNEYvILlE.

DR.. John T. Farrell was huriedly called
to Esrnsciiffe mills at SEQ last 5vening
TO care for Miss Jennie Bassett. who had
narrow escape from being killed. She
was employed i'm the twisting room and
she had reached under the machine 10
adjust and pick up some attachment of
the machine. when her long hair caught
in the fast moving machinery. The hair
on the right side of her head was pulled
out by the roots and the she was other
wise injured She considers herself quite
fortunate TO escape as she did. The com
pany had her taken to her home on Har-
ris avenue I'm carriage.
The Socialist Labor party held a mass
meeting in Textile hall last evening and
addresses were made i'm reference 10 the
recent reduction OF prices by the Ameri-
can wooden company. The trend of the
talk indicated that no general reduction
in wages was looked for or at least not
for the present. but big boom was look
ed for which certainly will be welcomed
by the merchants and professional men
of this place.
The program of the Banda Napoli this
evening is as follows: Overture, Semi
ranide," Rossini: selection, Runaway
Girl" cake walk. Coon, Coon, Coon"
selection, "Cavalleria Rusticana;" pic
colo solo. "Cinenefoil," @. f. Caponc; in
termezzo, Malta" Delibes: |" Paderewski
Minuet." Little bit off the Top" Chi
nese Cake Walk, G.. f. Capone.
The Savoy Band S rehearsal In their
rooms last evening was quite as good as
a concert
Capt. Leavitt of the Ashburton street
station was on the square for a few min
utes last evening and received quite an
ovation.
DR.. Henshsw of New York is visiting
his old college chum. Dr. j. j. Dwyer, for
a few days.
william Keenan,. one of the overseers
al the Delaine mills, has returned from
his vacation.
Patrolman Tucker chased young man
on Academy avenue last evening who
dropped about six feet OF new lead pipe
which no doubt had been stolen from
some building.
Lawyer G. H. Lee, who for many years,
has had an office on the square, has
taken his departure for good another bit
of evidence that olneyvile is not what
IL used TO be-"
DIR. Murphy was called to the De-
laine mills late yesterday afternoon to at
tend an operation.
st. Anthony's Society will meet tomor-
row afternoon.
Patrolmen Sullivan and Moan OF the
Chaffee street station have returned from
Block Island where they spent their va
cations.
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ments Of installments upon two judg-
ments held by Sampson, Rheims & Co.,
and by Charles Mannheim also the pay
ment OF dividend OF 80 per cent. TO
l0i creditors who have become parties
complaints TO the actions brought against
the countess. These payments aggregate
$4,000 and si006o1 Is feft In the hands of
the receivers 20 be applied TO the liauida-
tion OF other debts.
Justice Lacombe. while not directing
payment allowed the claims OF Fischoff
and l05 other creditors OF the countess.
amounting 10 81 10000 The largest claim
is that OF Isidor Seiglcr for sl9S $50. Other
large claims are those OF. Charles Eu-
gene Leger. Sl79 9T3. and Laurontine II. B.
Camille, si442 296. FlschOff.S claim is only
$o2g6. All these claims are in addition
TO that OF Asher Wertheimer OF London.
for 100000 which has heeu disputed.
During yesterdays proceedings the
creditors OF the Castellancs We're rem
resented by former Assistant District
Attorney Lorenzo Sempte. while the in
terests OF IN Gould family were looked af-
ter by ex-Judge John r. Dillon.
Mr. Semple said that the payments Will
be made from an accumulation OF money
belonging 10 the countess. Her income
he said is about $500 200 a wear or this
sum the court allows her s250.OOo a year
for her expenses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-03
SON GETS
BULK OF
ESTATE
Mr.. Lucas Cut Oft His Dsugh-
tMs With a BeQusst Of
$4,000 Each.

New York, Aug S.--As her share OF an
estate valued at $500. CO., Mary. the favor
tie daughter of Michael Lucas and one
or his three children. will receive $500 and
= house accordin 10 her fsrthcrs viii
Jane. the second child. Jared the same as
her sister while Francis the fourteen
yesr-old son, IL 10 get the residue OF the
estate. valued at more than S'5e.oc1
When The contents OF the will were
made known yesterday the sisters were
bitterly disappointed. They we're at a
loss TO account for tho action Of their
father in cutting them on until the foi-
lowing clause was observed In the VIII
1T is my Wish that my daughter Mary
shall not marry Thomas Essan or maIn-
tain or employ him In her home.
Eagan Is d cousin OF tho Lucas chill
dren and lived al the Lucas home, No. 115
street until a short time before the death
of Mr.. Lucas. three weeks ago. Michael
Lucas was member of the firm OF Lucas
Bros. OF No e2SS Third avenue. and Eagan
was employed in the store.
Mary Lucas, who is twenty-one, was
surprised one day TO learn that her cousin
had been ordered out OF the house by
her father. She never had an explans-
tion OF the act, and the clause relating TO
Eagan i'm the will only serves to deepen
the mystery.
Mary is to get the home OF the family
I'm addition 10 the $500. and her sister the
house at No. H6 West one Hundred and
Twenty-sevenih street.e Small bequests
were made TO Father Pover and Father
Crowley of All Saints ". c. church on
Madison avenue. and to Father Mullen
of the Church of the Sacred Heart, High
Bridge
Miss Lucas was reluctant 10 discuss the
terms OF the will at her home last night.
but intimated that when the instrument
was offered for probate in September her
sister would join her In contesting IL.
She said there was no reason for her
father TO believe that she would ever
marry her cousin who now lives at. No.
sos ST. AIMS avenue
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-03
Court Orders Payment of Ten Per
Cent, Which Amounts to a Total
of $23O,00O-- Mortgages to
Be Cared for First.

New York. Aug 3-Creditors OF Anna
Gould. Countess de Castellane. werem ade
happy yesterday by court orders distrib-
uting among them s230.oOO which is
10 per cent. of their claims. The creditors
are oil Europeans, and the money will be
sent across the ocean TO liquidate a
portion of the Castellaine debts
The orders were signed by Justice La
combe. in the United States Circuit Court,
and direct George j. Gould. Howard
Gould, Edwin Gould and Helen Miller
Gould to make payments speciefd as ex-
ecutors and trustees of the estate of Jay
Gould.
When Eugene Fischof, a Partisan art
dealer, brought his suit. George, Edwin,
Howard and Helen Gould were appoin-
ted receivers Of the surplus income OF
their sister, and the first of Justice La
combs orders direct them 10 pay the in
stalments and interest past due upon
three mortgages on property belonging to
the Countess la France. This property
includes the magnificent Castelianeg res
idenec In the Bois de Boulogne I'm Paris
and the Chateau Morals, which formerly
belong TO the Duchess de Noailles. The
payments amount TO 90 se7
Justice 1.acombe also directs the pay
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-03
IN REGULAR ARMY
Earl C. Pierce Of Woonsucket
Appointed TO a LieutsnanCy,

Among the list OF appointments 20 the
regular army made by President McKin-
ley is that OF Earl c. Pierce as second
native OF Woonsocket and at present liv-
ing with his father. III. Calder Pierce. I'm
that city.
When the Spanish war broke out he was
member OF Company A. Sons Of Vet
erans Guards, OF Woonsocket. and also
advocate OF the Rhode Island divi-
sion, s. OF V. He enlisted in Company l.,
First II. /. ". at Woonsocket. and was
appointed by Capt. Card az second SER
geant I'm the company. Upon the promo
tion OF First Sergeant Burgess he was
made sergeant.
gcsnt major. attracting the attention OF
Iieut-COl Cook. Sergt Pierce joined
the Twenty-sixth regiment after his own
company vas mustered out. joining IL at
Plattsburg, n. j.. as sergeant major.
lie served In the Philippines. being sta
toned at the Island OF Panay. lie stood
at the head OF the non-commissioned of
ncers, and was one of the first 10 receive
an appointment. lie received his promo
tion upon the death OF Lieut.. Fernald,
Immediately after his discharge nc San
Francisco he took the preliminary exami-
nation at the presidio aud was later or
dered TO report 20 Gen. Brook at Govern
tlons as 20 his htness for a position In
the regular army.
Lieut.. Pierce is a years old and comes
from family that has held military hon
ors since the Revolution. His service In
the Philippines will he y great help 70
the islands, always showing great cool
ness In such circumstance
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-03
HOTEL BURNED.
Geneva Hotel Destroyed al a
Late Hour Last Night.

An alarm from box 27G. located at the
corner of Branch and Douglas avenues.
was sent out at HAS O'Clock last night by
William Donovan. The fire was over the
hne IN the town Of North Providepce. The
building was known as the Geneva hotel,
and was unoccunied, except for bar
room on the lower floor The structure
was OF wood two and half stories high
The building was doomed by the time
the hremen arrived. However. they could
do nothing 20 save II because the struc-
ture was outside the city limits
Inc building was owned by Morris Glist-
man. The IRE Is thought 20 have orig
mated I'm the harrocm.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-03
A MONUMENT
To Be Erected by Masonic Order
IN Honor Of Late Grand Secretary

Ever since the death or Edwin Baker.
who was grand secretary OF the NJ. w.
Grand Lodge OF Rhode Island for 90
years, IL has been the desire OF the Ma
sonic fraternity TO erect monument
embematic Of Masonic architecture above
his grave.
A few months ago a committee was
appointed 10 raise the funds necessary.
After doing this the committee was ap-
pointed permanently 20 see that the mon
ument was raised. Consequently n is
probable tina: work will be commenced
within short time.
The committee I'm charge OF the ar
rangefncnts Is made up as follows: NJ.
w. Ellery III. Hudson, r. w. William n.
Scott NJ. w. Frederick G.. stiles and
Howard X. Stokes. secretary.
The members of the honorary and sd-
visory committee are: NJ. W. william
Crawley Of Warren. n. w John J.. San
born Of Newport. r. w Joseph w. Free
man OF Central Falls. r. w. w Howard
Walker Of Pswtucket. II. w. Albert n
Spicer OF Westerly. W. Samuel T.. Carpon.
ter OF Ionsdale. w Fred w Arnold OF
Wocnsocket w. Frederick b. Cole OF
Wickford. w. Henry r. Simmons of Prov
ifsncc and w. Thomas NJ. Holden OF
Riverpcint