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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-13
IMPROVE WEST POINT.
Board o. Visitors Recommend That
Academy b. Rebuilt.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1.-THE most
important feature OF the report OF the
board Of visitors to the Yves, Point
military academy is the recommended
lion that the academy b. rebuilt. The
report says 1T has been nearly one
hundred years since West Point was
founded and from the birth of the in
stitution nearly all improvements have
been on the patch work plan. There is
tu; one building constructed by the
government that is In harmony with
this day and generation. All others
are uncomfortable and entirely inade-
quate 10 meet present conditions.
Few of them are equipped with any
Of the convenIences, to be found in the
average public buildings in the coun-
try districts in many OF the state.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-13
SAME TREATMENT FOR ALL
Native Chiefs Assured OF Same CanOns
Of Justice as Britsaer-,

NEW YORK. Nov. PA disapteh to
the London Times and the New York
Times from Allahabad says that at
the inauguration OF the new North
west Province on King Edwards
birthday, Chief Commissioner Deane as
sured the native chiefs that the same
fanons OF justice that prevailed else
where in the British empire would be
applied to their province. The new ad-
ministration, he added. would bring
them nearer the central government.
The commissioners spee,h. says the
dispatch. viii have a good effect in re-
assuring the native chiefs Of the bor-
derland who feared sweeping changes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-13
ROUNDUP CONTINUES
Three More o, ESCAPED Federal Con-
yicis Taken In.

KANSAS CITY. Nov. i2.--Three more
n the % fugitive convicts from Fort
Leaycnworth prison were captured near
Cottonwood Falls. Kan, this after
noon by psnltens!ary guards after a
ngm IN which one Of the c5nvlcts was
shU, The captured men are Gilbert
Mullen Cwhltel. Fred Robinson CMulat-
tor. and Sol Sutherland Gndianl. Suth-
rrland was wounded. but not seriously
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-13
STILL AT IT.
Carnegie Made Another Donation OF
Two Million Dollars.

PITTSBURG. Nov. 12,-At a meeting
of the board of trustees of Carne-
gle Institute today, Andrew Carnegie
made the announcement that he had de-
cided to increase by 100000 his al
ready large donations: S1,OOO,COO to
Carnegie Institute. and sl,OOO.OOO to
School.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-13
TO CONFER WITH PRESIDENT.
Men Of the Country Desire
Closer Relations With China.

WASHINGTON Nov l2.-An inter-
view with President Roosevelt is to be
held tomorrow by the representatives Of
the Boston chamber Of commerce and
the business men from various sec
tions Of the country in behalf Of more
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-13
DISMISSED SUIT
Proceeding % Oust Parish Priest az
Seward. Neb.. Dropped.

LINCOLN, Neb. Nov i?-Bishop
Bonarum, of the Catholic Dloo.se Of
Lincoln. announced tnnlgh, thar he had
dismissed the civil suit whlch sought 70
Gus, Father william p Murphy. late
parish priest at Seward, from the
church property. Father Murphy was
eNoommunicated bv the bishop but re-
fused to vacate the church property
and in his refusal was supported by a
number % the Pensioners.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-13
WILLIAMS COLLEGE PRESIDENT
DR.. Edward Herrick Will Likely Sue
ceed DR.. Franklin Carter.

NEW YORK. Nov. l2-It is believed
in Baltimore that Dr.. Edward Herrick
Griffin. professor OF the History OF
Philosophy ana Dean Of the Faculty Of
the John Hopkins University will be
the next president Of Williams Col
lege, TO succeed DR.. Franklin Carter.
says a baltimore special to The Times.
At the recent meeting Of the trustees
in New York Dr. Griffin received five
votes out OF total Of Is cast.
DR.. Griffin says two months ago he
was informed that his name hai been
prop lsed for the presidency but he de-
clined the honor Now. however. his
name will remain and. although he viii
accept the presidency II sufficient in
ducement is offered. he says he Is re-
luctant to leave John Hopkins.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-13
EVERETT YOUTH sHANGHAIED.

EVERETT, Wash. Nov. 12.-Tom
Sercy. an Everett youth, has been
shanghaied in Seattle bv the crew OF a
lumber schooner bound for South Afri-
ca. He was allowed to write a letter
to his mother before the departure OF
the ship.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-13
MERRIAM RETIRED.

WASHINGTON. Nov l:.-Brgallrr-
Gcncral ltenr,- c. Merriam will be
placed on the retired LIST tomorrow on
account of Az, His present command.
tho department N Colorado. VIII be
assumed temporarily by RrlgAdlcr. Gen
cral ] g, Bates, commanding the de-
parlmcnt ot the Missouri
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-13
FIRE DESTROYS TOWN
Over One Hundred Families Are Rem
dered Homeless

PARSoN, w. Va. Nov. 12.-Fire at
Thomas, this county, today destroyed
81 buildings and left over 100 families
homeless The loss is estimated at
Sl5OOOO to 100000. only one life is re-
ported lost.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-13
YANuTsE VALLEY PEACEFUL
Chinese Ar busy Manufacturing Arms
and Ammunitiln

LONDON. Nov ls -rclcRraphlnT
rfsn iIankaW, ,hc correspondent, % the
TIMES states iha, Dr Morris 80 saws
thr YanEynr valley Is nov peaceful,
and no doubt Ia entertained that the
cuur viii return 20 Pek!n. Trade 10
very active here Tho manufacture ~
arms ami Ammunition - prac"cd.ng on
gn,At scale al all private Chinese ar
nanala
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-13
steel rLArE COMBINE
Al thc American Mills VIII nc Con.
Holilatrd

SEw york Nov is-Thr Herald
prints tho following
!, a stated in trade circles that a
consolidation ~ stccl plate mills IL be-
ins planned and ,ha the deal II being
carried nn under tho dirN'lion ~ CAan
N Schwah prniirnl " the Uultcd
States Stccl Corporation Cpnfrrncra
have bc'n held In this city, the latest
unc NJ which lrhk place recently IN Mr..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-13
WANTS FURTHER DETAILS.

President Roosevelt Calls for All
Facts Regarding Arrest Of Iglesias.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 12.-Governor
Hunt OF Porto Rico has cabled to Pres
ident Roosevelt his report on the ar
rest OF Santiago Iglesias, the represent
ative OF the American Federation OF
Labor. who was arrested on a charge
of conspiracy at San Juan. The re-
port is withheld for a time. 1t Is be-
lieved that further details have been
requested by the president.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-13
OVERDOSE OF MORPHINE.

PORTLAND. Nov. 1S.-Dan Howe Of
the firm of Howe. Kilham & Davis.
died last night from an overdose Of
morphine administered by a woman.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-13
YESTERDAYS FOOTBALL.

WALI4A WALLA. Wash. Nov. H.
The football game here today resulted
Whitman College, 6; University Of Ore
gon. 0.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-13
FOUND GUILTY.

TTLLAMoOK. Ore, Nov. 12.-wm. H.
Heitmiller was today found guilty Of
assault with intent to kill Emil Arndt
last September. Sentence will be pass
ed tomorrow
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-11-13
APOSTOLIC DELEGATE,
Bishop Sharetti Reaches San Francisco
En- Route to Philippines.

NEW YORK. Nov. 12.-Bishop shar-
etti, of Havana, who has been appoint
ei special apostolic delegate to the
Philippines, arrived here today. He is
going to Rome before proceeding to the
Philippines.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-10

mite to have power to act on the
same. Motion carried.
Thos. Jury in the name Of the Ely
Fire Department verbally petitioned
the council to procure new uniforms
for the tiremen and it was moved by
Hughes supported by Knutson that
the purchasing committee look the
matter up and report at next regular
meeting. Carried.
Moved by Holmes supported by
Eisenach that the purchasing COM
mittee be empowered to purchase a
new hose cart. Carried.
Under the head of miscellaneous
business the Mayor made the follow
ing appointments. For chief of
police, VIM. LaBeau and for night
police officer, Barth Coffev.
The above appointments on motion
were confirmed by the council.
The compensation for street labor
was on motion of Holmes supported
by Hughes referred to the Mayor
with power to set the wages us his
! judgment directed.
Moved by Holmes supported by
Hughes that the city scavenger be
required to give bond in the sum
of $500 for the faithful performance
of his duty. Carried.
The light and water committee
asked for confirmation of the ap-
pointments made at the water works
viz: Barney Larson from fireman to
assistant engineer and the appoint
ment of AXel Carlson as fireman in
Mr.. LarSOn'S place.
On motion of Knutson supported by
Hughes the above appointments were
confirmed.
1t was moved by Eisenach support
ed by Smuk that Aldermen Holmes
be appointed as Inspector of the
foundation work of the water tank.
Carried.
1t was moved by Knutson supported
by Eisenach that the street commits
sioner receive $40 per month for his
services.
1t was moved by Holmes supported
by Hughes that the clerk be instruct
ed to procure dozen copies of the
special laws of Minnesota for 1891,
said laws containing the city charter.
Motion carried.
1t was moved by Knutson support
ed by Eisenach that the street and
sewer committee have power to hire
the services of civil engineer when
they think it necessary in the con-
struction or repairing of roads and
sidewalks. Carried.
It was moved by Holmes supported
by Hughes that the light and water
committee have power to make the
necessary repair on the buildings at
the water plant. Carried.
1t was moved by Holmes supported
by Hughes that hereafter all bills
against the city must be in the hands
of the city clerk not later than the
Saturday night previous to the night
of regular meeting, viz: The first and
third Tuesdays of each month. Car
ried.
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PROCEEDINGS
CITY COUNCIL.
Ely. Mimi, April 10, 1901
IOFFICIAL. |

Ely. Mimi, April 10, 1901.
A special meeting Of the City coun-
Gil, City Of Ely was called to order on
above date at O'Clock .p. m. Mayor
Gleason presiding.
The purpose for which said meeting
was called was the fixing of the bonds
of the various city officers.
At roll call the following Aldermen
were present, viz: Eisenach. Ellef-
sen, Holmes, Hughes, Knutson and
Smuk. Absent, none.
The clerk read the call and Alder
man Ellefsen moved and was support
ed by Alderman Hughes that the
city treasurer furnish IA trust bond of
$4,000. Motion carried.
Moved by Knutson supported by
Esenach that the city clerk furnish
a bond of $500, Carried.
Moved by Holmes supported by
Smuk that Fl. Van Blarcom and
Alfred Bedford as clerks of court
furnish bond of $1,000 each. Car
ried.
Moved by Hughes supported by
Knutson that each constable furnish
bond Of $500. Carried
Moved by Hughes supported by
Eisenach that council adjourn. Car
ried.
ID. BROWN, City Clerk
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Moved by Hughes supported by
Knutson that the Mayor appoint a
committee of three to investigate the
best means of obtaining a further
supply of water and repors at next
regular meeting. Carried.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-10

The Mayor appointed the following
as committee, viz: Messrs. Ellefsen,.
Hughes and Holmes also the Mayor
to act in conjunction with them.
1t was moved by Hughes supportedi
by Holmes that council adjourn.
D. BROWN, City Clerk.
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Tribune for bids to do the above
work and further that we have Sc
cured plans and specifications from
Mr. II. Nj. Hughes for the inspection
of auy contractor that may wish to
make offer for the accomplishment Of
said work.
Respectfully Submitted,
GEO. HOLMES. Chairman.
Moved by Hughes supported by
Knutson that the report be accepted
and ordered placed on file.
The electric light and water COM
mittee made the following recon-
mendation regarding the schedule of
prices for electric lights:
70 the Mayor and City Council.
The Electric Light and water COM
mittee do recommend that the
charges for electric lighting be fixed
as per this schedule:
Residences at % cents per month
for eight and Is candle power lamps.
and fifty cents for 80 candle power.
Barber shops at 80 cents per month
for s and 16 candle power lamps and
one dollar for 30 candle power lamps.
Stores and Hospital at the rate of
so cents per month for 8 and Is
candle power lamps and one dollar
for 80 candle power.
Saloons to pay s1.00 per month for
s and 16 candle power lamps and $500
for 80 candle power lamps.
Rate on meters to be at the rate of
one cent per ampere. We do also
recommend that residences or other
places having 5 lamps or less be
charged at fiat rates only same to be
based on the rate 25 cents per Is
candle power.
That the hotels to be put on meters
and the rate of same be at eighteenth
cents per ampere.
That livery barns be put on meters
at regular rate.
We do also recommend that the
rates for water be Z cent per cubic
foot.
Prices on arc lights to be same as
before.
GEO. HOLMES, Chairman.
A. d. ELLEFSEN,
JOS. SMUK.
On motion the recommendation of
the committee was adopted.
Moved by Smuk supported by
Eisenach that an arc light be put on
the corner Of 9th Ave. and Sheridan
street. Carried
Moved by Holmes supported by
Knutson that the purchasing COM
mittee be empowered to purchase a
pipe cover for the uncovered part of
pipe at water works. Carried.
1t was moved by Knutson supported
by Holmes that the purchasing COM
mittee be empowered to purchase a
car load Of lumber suitable for side
walk purposes. Carried.
It was moved by Holmes supported
by Hughes that the street and sewer
committee be empowered to advertise
for bids for hauling gravel whenever
required, bids to be filed by, Monday
the 18th day of May, 1901, the COM
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Ely, Mimi. May 7, 1901.

The regular meeting of the city
council was called to order on the |
above date. Mayor Gleason in the /
chair. At ron. call al al Of the Alder
men were present.
The minutes of nrey;"-
were read and on Jus meeting
supported D. lotion of Eisenach
-preve' y Hughes same were ap-
as read.
A petition from VIM. Bateman and
other residents in blocks l, 2, g. 6, I
and s, Whitesdes Addition to Ely.
was read praying the council to build
sidewalks from Il point commencing
at 9TH Avenue and Sheridan street
block north, thence west to join with
the side. walk on the southwest Ger
ner Of Camp street and Fourth ave-
nue., or such part thereof rs had not
already been built
1t was moved br Holmes supported
by Eisenach that said petition be re-
ferred to the street and sewer com
mittee. Carried.
A communication from ThoS. Owens
;anent the Telephone franchise was
read and on motion Of knutson sup
ported by Ellefsen same was referred
to light and water committee.
The bids for printing .- thea
opened and read The bid of Peter
Schaefer follows: Publishing council
proceedings at the rate Of % cents
per folio. Legal notices, etc. at the
rate Of 30 cents per folio for first in
sertion and IL cents per folio for sub
sequent insertions, said work to be
performed in The Ely Miner, news
paper empowered to do all printing of
this nature. also to do all job printing
for the city at current rates less 10
per cent.
Following is the bid of Rogers &
Corey: To publish council proceed
ings for the sum Of 20 cents per folio
Ordinances. liquor license applica-
tiOns, notices for bids, ETC., at Is
cents per folio for first insertions and
cents per folio for subsequent inser-
tions, same to be published in the
Ely Times. Job printing at % per
cent off current rates.
1t was moved by Holmes supported
by Hughes that the contract be let to
the lowest responsible bidder. Car
ried.
1t was moved by Eisenach support
ed by Smuk that the finance COM
mittee determine which bid on print
ing shall De accepted as responsible.
Motion carried.
The bids for hauling coal from cars
to city water works were then opened
and read as follows:
Anton Kotchevar.. 3S cents per ton.
Jacob Pete, .,.35 - y
Jas. r. HOusley 40 - - -
VIM. Scott. ....... .33 - - -
Moved by Hughes supported by
KnutsOn that VIM Scott as the low
est bidder be awarded the contract.
Motion carried.
The bids for doing the scavenger
work were then opened and read as
follows:
John Lindbeck $50 per month.
John SkantZ .. 80
Jacob Pete ... 80
VIM. ScOtt 80
Anton KOtchevar.. 70
Ed. Nixon. ...... So
Moved by Ellefsen supported
by Eisenach that the bid of Anton
Kotcheyar being the lowest be accept
ed. Carried.
The bond Of VIM. LaBeau as police
officer was presented and on motion
of Ellefsen supported by Smuk same
was accepted and ordered placed on
file.
The bonds of III. Van Blarcom as
ex-officio clerk of the Municipal court
was read and on motion of Eisenach
supported by Hughes same was ac-
copied and ordered placed on file.
The bond of Nels Nyhus as con-
stable was read and on motion of
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WAS accented and placed on file.

was accepted and placed on hle.
The bond Of David Brown as City
Clerk was read and on motion of
Knutson supported by Smuk same
was accepted and ordered placed on
iilc'
The bond of Alfred Bedford as eX-
afficio clerk of the court was read
and on motion of Hughes supported
by Eisenach same was accepted ana
ordered placed on file.
The bond of John Pakiz as consI-
able was read and on motion or
Ellefsen supported by Smuk same was
accepted and ordered placed on file.
The following bills and accounts
against the city were then read:
n G.. Erickson. street labor for
April. 1901 ..--..---- - . bowl
Polydore Aubin. hauling hose cart.
-.---..-. Low
VIM LaBeau. meals for prisoners l4.oO
Dan Garrison handouts. star and
lonSS.-..------- -.-5-.------.------- law
Dan Garrison. boarding prisoners 1910
d. & L. R.. freight, S121.24. less refund
49,
tricl Anderson wood for city hall 3.25
David Brown. extra service, serving
notices on aldermen Tor special 90
meetings. postage and eXprcsS..-- oo.oo
John Barton, checking city books 5.oo
M. E. Gleason fireman services at TWO 40 90
fires -.----.-.--- Iio'oo
Ohio Coal Co coal - 1913. 81
Thos. jury. card case for fireman and
erecting booths for election-.----...-- Io.O'
Westinghouse Electric Co., supplies 6.e9
Duluth News Tribune. pub. notice for
bids 500
Duluth Paper & Stationery Co.. files
and Hu1d o''o
1t was moved by Ellefsen support
ed by Knutson that the bills just
read be referred to the finance com
mittee with power to act. Carried.
The report of Municipal judge for
the month Of April was read and on
motion of Knutson supported by
Hughes same was accepted and order
ed placed on file.
The finance committee made the
following report:
To the Honorable Mayor and Common
Council of the City of Ely. MINI.
The Finance committee report the
auditing of bills submitted to them
at the last regular meeting and order
ed the same paid with the exception
of the bill for wood from A. Kotche-
var, which was placed in the hands
of the Purchasing committee for an
itemized statement and has not been
returned as yet.
THOMAS M. HUGHES, Chm.
GEO. HOLMES.
JOSEPH SMUK.
Moved by Eisenach supported by
Smuk that report be accepted and
ordered placed on file. Carried.
The light and water committee
made the following report:
Ely, Mimi, May 6. 1901.
To the Hon. Mayor and City Council.
Gentlemen: We, your committee,
to whom was referred consideration
of extending the city water mains
from 4th An. to Chapman St., one
block north to Sheridan st. and
thence three blocks east to Seventh
avenue, respectfully beg to report as
follows: That we have advertised in
the Ely Miner and Duluth News
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Tribune for bids to do the above
work and further that we have Sc
cured plans and specifications from
Mr.. II. Nj. Hughes for the inspection
OF auy contractor that may wish to
make offer for the accomplishment of
said work
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-18

| ner, which 10 also corner No. 1 of
| amended Survey No. 114l. a granite stone
with mound Of earth alongside and
marked 1-6s77 for corner No / of this
survey from which the 4 section corner
on the south boundary Of section Z. town
ship north, range 7 west, bears south
) degrees Is minutes west 676S feet and
running thence north . degrees IS min.
utes west 260 feet: thence north 80 de.
f:recs As minutes east sos feet: thence
south 8 degrees 25 minutes east 200 feet:
thence south 50 degrees Is minutes west
$50 feet to corner No. l. the place of
etgirning. containing an area of O,3Q
acres from which .OO2 acres in conflict
with survey No. COG and 1928 acres in con-
fiict with surver No. III are excluded
and not claimed. Net area claimed. II
acres.
The location OF this claim Is recorded
IN Book Up" on page 40. records OF Sill.
yer Bow county. Montana.
Adjoining claims on the south, survey
No. 1898. the Combina ton Lode, lot No.
eel, William J. Mcnamara applicant on
the west amended survey No. 114l. the
Parnell lode. lot lao. John Purtle ct al
applicants. and conflicts on the north
east and southeast survey No. III, the
Manitou lode. lot No. $50 end survey No.
CSC the Shannon Lode. lot No. 62. Charles
X. Larable. applicant for both.
GEORGE d. GREENE, Register.
II. I. Beker. U. s. Claim Agent.
First publication August Is 1901.
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west. 1885 feet and running thence south
- degrees 15 minutes east, 70 feat:
thence north 80 degrees 50 minutes east.
dl9 feet: thence south 6S degrees west.
426 feet to corner No. the place Of be-
ginning, containing an area Of Ole
acres.
The location Of this claim IL reccl ded
In Book "A" on page $50 records Of Sill
yer Bow County. Montana.
Adjoining claims. on the southeast
Survey No. 1880. the Sarsfield Lode. lot
No. 1870. James A. Murray. applicant. on
the northwest Survey No. 1893. the Lii
lie Lode. lot No $50. Edward Hickey, ap-
plicant. and on the southwest Survey
No. .NS, the Wilson Placer. lot No. Eli,
Carries Wilson ct a.. applicants.
GEORC II ~. GREENE.
Register.
NJ. I. BAKER. United States Claim
Agent.
First public ton Sept. II. 1901.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

MINING APPLICATION no. 44l3.
United States Lsai Office. Helena.
Montana. September II. 1901.
Notice is hereby gwen. that Michael
Boran, whose pOstottice address IL
Butte. Montana, has this day tlled his
application for a pa .ent for 10 acres of
the Molly Placer upon which notice
of the intention to apply for patent was
posted September 10th. 1901. situated in
unorganized min:..g district. Silver Bow
County. Montana, designated as Survey
No. 631S in fractional township north.
range west, and being more particu-
larly described as follows. to wit:
Beginning at the west corner which
Is the point of intersection of the south
end line Of Survey No. 1888 with the
easter;y boundary OF Survey No. 1915. 4
stone 10x8x5 inches above ground.
marked 1-G31S for corner No. I. with
mound of earth alongside from which
the northeast corner to Section no. II in
fractional township north. .ange
west, bears north Is degrees Is minutes