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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18

The pope's army is but small
contingent turned out for a review
at the vatican recently there were
but 300 all told. There are five di-
visions-the Guardia Mobile, so young
aristocrats from stanchly clerical
departments, 100 so-called Swiss
Guards, some of whom are Italian
mountaineers; 100 apiece of the
Guardia Palatina, and the Papal
Gendarmes and 80 firemen.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Small Change,

"You know I feel just like counterfeit
BILL" observed young man to friend with
whom he was walking, stopping in front of
a barroom.
..'Why?" queried his partner.
81 cannot pass" the other explained, wav-
ing his hand toward the. entrance of the
place. ~
fsOh," remarked his friend, "don't let that
feeling worry you; you know I'm somewhat
accustomed to showing the queer" and he
took the man with thirst by the arm and
Scimitar.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Killed by n Convict.

Auburn, n. Y. Jan. 1O.-Archie W.
Benedict. guard of Auburn prison,
was murdered Wednesday by convict,
Clarence Egnor. Benedict had threat
ened to report Egnor if he did not con-
duct himself properly. Egnor was I'M
der sentence of five years for Jail
breaking. He had previously served a
term in the Elmira reformatory
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18

1t is asserted that the emperor has
decided to signalize his recovery by
repeating many of the most oppres-
sive laws and DEGREES against the
Jews, of whom there are more than
100000 in Russia. Both the empress
and himself ascribe his preservation
from death to the cleverness and care
of his principal physician, DR.. Hirsch,
who is not only a member of the He
brew race, but likewise processing
lew
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Improvement Continues

Washington, Jan. 12.-It is stated at
the white house that the president con-
tinues to improve and that no fever or
other unfavorable conditions have ap-
peared. If the present rate of i'm
provement continues there is no doubt
that he will be permitted to leave his
bed early in the coming week
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18

Farmers and veterinarians through
out central Missouri are much con-
cerned at present upon the effect
which the decayed ends of corn are
having upon horses and cattle. It is
believed that the ends of the ears
contain some parasite which crazes
the animals. In Pettis county hardly
a day passes that some fine animal
is not reported dead from the effects
of the corn
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18

An inventor has hit upon method
of putting stone soles on boots and
shoes. He mixes a waterproof glue
with suitable quantity of clean
quartz sand and spreads it over the
leather side used as a foundation.
These quartz soles are said to be very
flexible and to give the foot a firm
hold even on the most slippery sur
face
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18

There is a church bell in Salt Lake
City, Utah, which seems to have pc
culiar effect on dogs. On Sunday
morning, as soon as the bell begins
to ring, the CANNES within hearing
distance start in single file for the
church, in front of which they keep
up bowling chorus until the bell
stops ringing. No other bell in the
city has the same effect.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Many Court-MartiaIs.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Special orders
emanating from the department of
Cuba contain the records of % court
martials of privates charged with
drunkenness, absence without leave,
forging passes and other offenses ito
the prejudice of good order and mill
tary discipline
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18

Women in China have the privilege
of fighting in the wars. In the re-
bellion of 1850 women did as much
fighting as the men. At Marking in
1858 100000 women from the various
parts of the country were formed
into brigades of $4,000 each, under
female officers. OF these soldiers
10000 were picked women, drilled
and garrisoned in the city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Trains Collide.

Detroit. Mich. JAM IA Pere Mar.
quette passenger train on the Saginaw
division met a freight engine in head.
end collision at Plymouth and Engineer
Moore and Firemen Blische and Ken
nedy were killed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Kansas Is Prosperous.

Topeka. Kan, Jan. 9.-The Kansas
legislature met in biennial session and
Gov William E. Stanley in his message
said a general condition of unusual
prosperity prevailed throughout the
state
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Illinois LEGISLATURE,

Springfield. Ill, Jan. 1O.-The legis-
lature met yesterday and organized
by electing L. Y. Sherman speaker of
the house and John j. Brenholt presi-
dent pro tenn. of the senate. Gov.
Tanners message was read in both
houses.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Grin In Chicago.

Chicago. Jan. 9.-This city is in the
clutches of the grip. According to
rough estimates made by physicians
there are 100000 cases in Chicago at
present
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18

Experiments have for some time
been made in England with smokeless
coal. This peculiar fuel may be burn
ed either in an ordinary CRATE or in
a basin in the middle of the room
without developing any perceptible
odor or smoke at any time. The
fire looks like the finest coal fire, and
the flame is white and blue.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Rather Ancient.

Criteek--"That western Napoleon OF
finance whom you have written up in to-
days paper must be man of enormous
longevity"
Editor-"Why?"
you say, He is reputed to have made
Sc, 1000, 600 in as many years. '"-Philadelphi
Record.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18

New York, Jan. 12.-William L. Tren-
holm. who was comptroller of the treas
ury during Cleveland's first admins
tration. died at his home in this city
Friday of pneumonia.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18

San Francisco, Jan. 7.-The steamer
Iaqua, which left here for San Diego,
was wrecked on Duxbury reef. just
outside the Golden Gate, and 30 per-
sons were drowned
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Is n Mystery.

Chicago, Jan. 1O.-Clarence Shedd,
the 1S-year-od son of William j.
Shedd, was found dead in Washington
park. The police think he committed
suicide. His parents declare it a
murder
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
A Cautious Husband.

Excuse me, sir" said the man in the next
seat, but your cigar is burning hole IN
your paper"
THAT'S all right" responded the other;
II am just burning out the price of those
electric seals at to-morrow's bargain sale.
You see, l take this paper home. '-Phils'
delphia Record
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Entire Family Burned.

Lockport, N. Y, Jan. s.-The resi-
dence of Edward H. Taylor at Model
City, near here, was burned and
Taylor, his wife and three small chill
,dren persisted in the flames.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Refuse to Sign.

Picking. Jan. 12.-It is now said that
the Chinese authorities have refused
to sign the powers joint note and de-
lay action in hope of getting better
terms
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18

EIeCtOrUI COIIeSe CHHHSeS.
The new electoral college will con-
sist of 476 members, and 239 will be a
majority thereof. In the states carried
by Mckinley and Roosevelt last year
10 members of the electoral college
are gained, while in the states carried
by Bryan and Stevenson the gains are
ten. Of the gains II are east of the
Mississippi river and IL west. States
south of the Ohio river Gncluding Mis-
souri) gain nine votes, and those
north of the Ohio Gncluding West Vir-
ginia) 20 votes. Changes in the cleo
toral college will be as follows:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
|BUR[E|GH. BILL IS PASSED
The House Reapportionment Meas
ure Is Adopted by the Senate
Without Amendment.
MEANS INCREASE OF 20 C0NGRESSMEN.
Table Showing the Gains by Various
States-NOne Lose a Representative
Under the Plan-TabIe Showing the
Changes That Will Be Made In the
Electoral College.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The reappor-
tionment bill passed by the house last
Tuesday received the Endorsement of
the senate late Friday afternoon, and
now all that is necessary to make it
law is the approval of the president.
Of this there is no doubt, hence the
provisions of the Burleigh bill will
form the basis of representation dur
ing the next decade.
While the provisions of the measure
have been pretty generally advertised,
its effect on the several states will not
be realized till the redistricting proc
ess is begun.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Two Negroes Hanged.

Washington. Pa. Jan. 1O.-George
Ward and James Jones (colored) were
hanged here for the murder of Samuel
Wustlich September 20, 1899.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Hanged.

Camilla. Ga, Jan. 11.-Will Hines, a
negro. was hanged here Thursday for
the murder of Minnie Walker (col-
Ored).
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Eight Lives Lost.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. Flight
men lost their lives by the burning of
the Har ard house in this city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18

He-"Pve lost a wealthy aunt" She
"By death?" 'No. Her neice Tilted me-
Town Topics.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18

I ISIS FRANCES M. ANDERSON,
Corresponding Secretary of the
Higher Educational League, writes
from the Astoria" Washington, D.
II O. the fo1lowinp.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Electoral College Changes.

No state loses representative III
der this plan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-01-18
Gains by Various States.


The gains made under this bill al
as follows:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
Pale Eaoe--Meak Nerves.

ANY lack of iron in the blood shows In
the face Pallor Is the sign. Panor also
means much more, It means starved
nervous system, debiltated condition OF
the vital organs, poor circulation and i'm.
paired digestion. The nerves the muscles
and all the organs Of your body get their
energy and all the materials for their re-
pair from the blood, Pallor shows that all
these are losing vitality. Not a day should
be lost In restoring the richness and purity
Of the blood Get Iron, get 1t by taking
the kind of iron your blood requires. the
iron In DR., Harter's Iron Tonic is the per.
feet kind. 1t goes rom your stomach d..
rectly Into the blood without any change
An hour after you take it, It has become
part or your blood and Is doing good.
In addition to iron this time tried rene.
dy contains other ingredients almost as bad.
ly needed by those who are sick or debll,
itated.
1t helps to build up nerve and muscular
dy contains other ingredients almost as bad
you to get the good OF the food you eat.
DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic will build YOU I'm
and make you well from head to foot. with
the new health will come strength ami ylsor
that may have been missing for years.
This remedy has been Endorsed by physi.
clans and the public for forty-nve years.
Made only by the DR., Harter Medicine
Co., Dayton, Ohio. Sold everywhere.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
4. AN OLD WELL UNCOVERED.

Bones OF Humans and Cattle Were
Found in 1t.
Nacogdoches. Texas, September 1S,Ihc
city authorities are having ditch cut on
Fredonla street for a Brick sewer at the
east end of the stone fort. Where the
ditch crosses Main street and near the cen
ter of Fredonia street the workmen struck
n we'll. 1t is Il wonder that the well did
not cave, as only a hard crust of enrth
about two feet thick covered it; below the
crust the earth was soft as the workmen
made rapid Roadway, thinking of the old
story of hidden wealth so much talked of
as being buried near the old stone fort.
Bones OF cattle. horses and human beings
were found. but no find of money rewarded
them for their labor
There Is but one person living who has
any recollection Of this well, and he is
an old negro commonly known as Uncle
Ned; Ned Simpson is his name. Uncle Md
was born In 1910 and and came to Nacog.
doches with his master, John j. Simpson,
In 1920 He says his master owned
tavern (Which stood where Mayer &
Schmidt business house now stands I'm
1884 and 1895, and all the water used for
the tavern was from this well. He says at
that date that It was an old well end Is
supposed to have been dug by tic Mexlcans
about the time the old stone fort was
erected The well is three feet In diameter
and round.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
ASSOCIATED PRESS MEETING.
Directors and Officials for the Ensuing
Year Were Elected.

Directors and Officials for the Ensuing
Year Were Elected.
New York, September io-At the meet
Ing Of the Associated Press, which was
convened in this city under the bylaws
the following were elected members Of
the board Of directors;
stephen - leara, Boston Journal; White
law Reid, New York Tribune; w. l.. Nc
Lean, Philadelphia Bulletin; Albert j. Barr
Plttsburg Post: George Thompson. st. PAU
Dspatch Victor f. Lawson, Chicago Daily
News Charles W. Knapp, ST. Louis Re
publlc Charles F. Taft, Cincinnati Times
Star; Harvey w Scott, Portland tOre)
Oregonian: Frank r. Noyes, Washington
star Thomas c. Rapier, New Orleans Pica-
yuney Herman Kidder, New York stats
Zeitung; NJ H. De Young San Francisco
Chronicle: Charles H. Grnsty, Baltimore
News Clark Howell Atlanta Constitution,
The board of directors met subsequently
and elected the following officers Frank
B. Noyes, president; Horace White OF the
New York Evening Post, first vice presl-
dent; William II. Nelson Of the Kansas
City Star. second vice president; Melville
f. stone secretary; Charles ). Dteu, as
sstant secretary; Valentine +. Snyder,
treasurer.
The following gentlemen were elected as
an executive committee: stephen o Mcara,
Victor f. Lawson, Charles w. Knapp,
Whitclaw Reid and Frank B. Noyes.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
Cut His Throat.

waxahachie, Texas September 1s.--Yes-
terday morning about 10 o'clock Wiley J..
Nutting a prosperous young farmer living
four miles north Of Midlothian, made des,
perate effort to take his own life. He had
been 10 Midlothian to Sell horse ami was
on his way home. When near his house
he stopped by the roadside and deliberate
ly cut his throat with a razor. The cash
IL an ugly one and extends almost from
ear TO ear, lie assigned no motive for the
rash act, hut II Is generally. believed that
the loss of some money a few years ago
has since been preyiug upon his mind 10
such an extent that he had become tenn
porarly insane. Physicians say he can
not recover.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20

Der yards to grow up around k-pntil the
location is an undesirable one for
church; then. too, they have enough money
for new church and want location N
keeping with the church they expect to
build. Work will begin at once clearing
the lot
The Federated Ladies' rest room on
Main street was brought into play ye1er.
day for wedding, Mr. W. c, Tyler ana
Miss Theodicla Robertson We're the contract
ing parties AS I happened. quite mum
Der Of the Federated Ladies were present
and they were more than pleased with
their success 10 the rest room, from the
matrimonial standpoint to-the real rest
purpose
Today was observed In Temple as Is set
forth In the different nroclamntons In
honor of the dead president. Services were
held at the Episcopal church and q union
service was held at the First Baptist
church.
The Gentry dog and PONY show played
In Temple yesterday and last night to
good, crowds each time. Next week the
Curtis Comedy company will play an all
week engagement, with the Sells Bros. &
Forepaugh circus to follow on October 10.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20

opinion that the resolution IL unconsttu.
tional, he can use his veto prerogadve.
WHEN THE SAM HOUSTON NORMAL
was under fire in the house yesterday
and It's enemies were trying to cripple
II, Representative Adair came to sthe
rescue and with the other friends Of the
school they lined up, organized their
forces and changed the tide OF battle, so
to speak. He warmly defended the in
stitution against the charges made by
Representative Cole of johnson county
that its curriculum was no better than
that of the ordinary high school and re-
futed the assertion that the graduates
were so insufficient they could not secure
positions as teachers. The result was
that MF. Adalr prevented any change in
that section Of the bill dealing with the
Sam Houston normal
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
A MISSOURI CONSOLIDATION.

Several Railroads Merged and the Frisco
Has an Option on Them.
st. Louis, September 1s.-Artlc!es have
been filed in the office of the secretary of
state consolidating the st, Louis and Mem.
phis Railroad company, the Memphis and
St. Louis Railroad company and the St
Louis Charlottesville ana Memphis Rail
road company under the name of the st.
Louis and Memphis Railway company, with
a capital of S1,1S.000.
Referring to thS consolidation the Globe
Democrat says that 1t Is generally under
stood In railroad circles that the Frisco
has an option on the three properties
named, which are located In Southeast Mis-.
souri, on the Arkansas border. and 1t is
the intention of the Frisco management to
establish short line between st. Louis and
Memphis
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
WORK Al DAYTON.
The Guffey Well Is to Be Bailed Thor


CbII'Es
Dayton. Texas, September 1g.-Drlling Mt
the GuIey we'll was suspended yesterday
after penetrating about fifteen feet into
the rock struck Tuesday Today has been
occupied In drawing the four-lnch drill pipe
in order TO remove the drill, and in reset
ting II as permanent CASING
The well viii he thoroughly bailed TO-
morrow and then drilling will be resumed
using two-nch tubing
Mr.. w r. Grifhths, who arrived this
morning and has charge OF the well for
the j. NJ. Gufey company, stated that he
regretted having TO reduce the diameter
OF the well at this point bat that II was
forced on him by the cavey nature of the
strata recently penetrated
Much more abundant traces OF OF! than
nave ever before been observed at this well
could be seen coating the water brought
up by the pumps, but whether the ownlrs
OF the we'll believe that they will find oil
In paying quantities under this stratum OF
rock or not could not be learned
1t seems evident that the we'll Is not
SO deep ms has been previously reported,
Us present depth being very close TO 1925
Among the strangers in town who were
interested spectators OF the work at the
well were Mr.. #. j Clemenger of Penn
sylvania. Mr. Art Fox of China, Mr.. W.
d Avery Of Beaumont and Mr.. c. w
Manager r j. Wood of tn, Crescent oil
company Was alse among this morning
arrivals
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
orann. Relinions Nems.

Orange, Texas, September 19.-The South.
east Texas Baptist association will con-
vene at Green Avenue Baptist church In
Orange tomorrow morning and large num-
Der of visitors are expected to he present,
some of whom have already arrived The
association will be in session until Sunday
night.
Methodist church at this place for the cur
rent conference year Will he held here
Saturday and Sunday next by the presiding
elder, Rev. j, w. Johnson
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
Texans in New York.


New York September t9.--The following
Texans are registered in New York:
Houston--Mss H. A. Jones. Miss e.
Jones, Miss c. Jones, Murray Hill.
Sherman Miss Louise Taylor; Murray
Hlll Miss II. o. Head. G.. Head, H, w.
Head Park Avenue.
Gatesville--J. X. Parks, Albert.
Dallas Miss Fannie Oliver, Normandie.
Beaumont--J. j. Nathan, Mrs, j. ]. Ma
than. Miss Estella Levy, St Denis.
DenSon-Francis HlckoX. ST. George.
Te2as-R. A Strlngham, Morton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
Notes and Personals.

Galveston, Texas, September 19.--Pat
Barry returned this morning from vaca-
tion spent in Michigan.
Mr.. and Mrs Il. j. Rice of Plano arc
among the visitors in the city.
Ben Bonart has returned from an extend
ed trip North.
c. G. woucu of Houston was in the city
last evening.
John wahrcnbcrgcr of conroe is in the
city
Mrs, John Ncis left yesterday for New
York
j. I. Lindley OF Madlsonville is in the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
TEMPLE TOPICS.
Christians Have Secured a Site for The
Church.

Christians Have Secured Site for Their
Church.
Temple. Texas, September 19.-The Chris
tian church people. who have been trying
for several months 10 get a suitable loca-
tion for a new church. have AZ last sue
ceeded In getting most desirable lot 1t
is on the corner OF Third street and Adams
avenue, and is at present the home place
Of the Brlce family, who have resided
there since the early DAYS OF Temple The
consideration paid was S1S09 for the bare
lot the present house TO be moved on by
Mr.. Brice. the Christian people have a
church building which was located q. num-
Der Of years ago, but which has had ium.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
San Antonio's Bid for the School.

San Antonio. Texas, September 1s-Mrs
Elinor A. strlbling of this city announces
that she will donate to the State fifteen
acres Of land inside the limits Of San An
tonic as a site for the State Industrial
school for girls. provided the school Is
located on the property. Tue land is In
what is known ms the west end and worth
al least $1,000 per acre. The Business
Mems club will take the matter up and lay
II before the proper authorities, supple
mented by other donations
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
Badly Cut.

Hllsboro, Texas, September 10. a difh.
Guilty occurred last night between r. E.
Dowlen and Paul Dato, superintendent Of
water works, in which the latter was dan
gerously cut across the stomach A cash
about six Inches long was made across his
stomach. The trouble grew out OF n ques,
tion of water rents
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
eonzaIes County 10 Rulld Rridnes.

Gonzales, Texas. September 1s.-Returns
from all boxes in the county except four or
FIVE small ones not heard from yet show
that the bridge bond issue will carry nv
about 4T5 majority. The vote was light
all over the county. as people were busy
and II was generally known that II wonld
carry. Several of the bridges contracted
BILE that the contract will be let for three
more large bridges.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
Water Works for Mineral Wells.

Mineral Wells, Texas, September 49,
Mcssrs G. E. Turner and d. NJ, Howard of
Mineral Wells and Mr. Worsh m o Fo t
Worth. at called meeting Of the city
council here last Monday night signed a
contract 10 purchase the city water work
paving $1,000 for same, guaranteeing IN
abundant supply Of water for ali city pug-
poses by May /, 1902
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
Badly Hurt While HUNTING.

Denison, Texas, September 10.-George
Carver, n prominent business man, and
wife met with terrible accident today
while out hunting.
A charge of shot DESTROYED the left eye
Of Mrs. Carver and mutilated her face
Mr.. Carver was badly injured in the arm,
which may have to he amputated.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-09-20
&C. c. c." on Every Tablet.

Every tablet of Cascarets Candy
Cathartic bears the famous C. c. C.
Never sold in bulk. Look for it and
accept no other. Beware of fraud.
All druggists, Ioc.