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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-22

The latest appearance of the evil
minded microbe is on playing cards,
and persons addicted to the progress
sive euchre or poker habit are warned
by doctors that they are in danger OF
acquiring things less desirable than
prizes or jackpots if they will persist
In playing. Pleasure is an uncertain
quantity these scientific days.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-22
Father and Son Killed.

Amboy, ILL.,. Feb. 15.-William Kreit-
er and his five-year-old son were both
instantly killed by a north-bound ILL
nois Central express Thursday even
ing one mile south of here, at Petit,
CREWS crossing. They were crossing
the tracks in cutter.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-22
Urged tn Join.

ST. Louis, Feb. 15.-Commander in
Chief Leo Rassieur of the Grand Army
of the Republic urges all men who
fought in the civil war who are at pres
ent outside the ranks of the G. A. r.
to Join the organization
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-22
Died Suddenly.

Chicago, Feb. 16.-While finishing
a prayer of thanks after supper at
the home of a friend, Rev. E. p Good
win, who for 80 years was the pastor
of the First Congregational church,
was suddenly taken sick and died in
few moments. He was 60 years of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-22
Hanged by u Mob.

Paris, KY, Feb. 12.-George Carter
(colored) paid the extreme penalty of
his crime of assault upon Mrs. w. E.
Bold about three weeks ago, at the
hands of mob here, who took him
from the Jail and hanged him.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-22

Carbonate, ILL.,, Feb. 13.-Fire de-
stroyed the largest business block in
Murphysboro, entailing loss of over
$4,000. The fire originated in the de-
partment store of Sharpe & Roberts,
where an electric wire passed near
some cotton goods.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-22
A Lively Rumpus.

st. Louis, Feb. 12.-In a fight in
front of the polling place at No. 1910
Linden street three negroes and Po-
lice Sergeant Quinlaven were wound
ed and the ballot box was stolen,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-22
Numbers Decreasing.

Philadelphia, Feb, 15.-At the annual
meeting in this city of the League of
American Wheelmen the secretary said
that the membership had decreased to
less than one-half that of last year.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-22
Died SuddenIx

Salt Lake City, Utah, Feb. 13.-Judge
Jacob B. Blair, surveyor general of
Utah, died suddenly at his home
here, aged 80 years. He twice rep
resented West Virginia in congress.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-22
Big Mills Burned.

Appleton, Wis, Feb. 1.-THE Kim
berly & Clark Paper company's mills
here, were damaged to the extent Of
100000 by fire and Chief E. L. Ander-
son, of the fire department., was suffo-
Gated.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-22

Mr.. Tesla has caromed from the
planet Mars to a diffused electric light
equal to the sun. The pathway of this
ardent inventor is strewn with theo-
retical stardust.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-22
Is Still in Prison.

London, Feb. 12.-The officials of
the home Office say there is no
foundation whatever for the report
that Mrs. Florence Maybrick has
been pardoned.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-22
Smashing THE SALOONS.
Mob of Angry Citizens at Winfield,
Kan, Destroy an Elegant
Liquor Dispensary.
AXES, REVoLVERs AND SHOTGUNS USED.
Several Persons Are Injured During
the Fracas-The Fight for Temper
ance Is Sweeping Over the State
Saloon Element Wreck Fine
Church in Winfield.

Winfield, Kan. Feb. IA mob OF
200 men and women, armed with axes,
revolvers and shotguns, totally demol-
ished Schmidt's saloon, the finest in the
city, at an early hour Wednesday
Some one fired half dozen shots with
a. shotgun through the front door that
started a general onslaught with rocks
and guns on the windows and doors.
Emma Denny received a pistol ball in
her face and was slightly hurt. AL
though this was an accident, it served
to. enrage the mob, and the crusaders
swarmed into the saloon. There they
found Charles and Henry Schmidt.
After driving them from the building
through the rear door the mob created
havoc right and left. Cigar cases. mir
rors and pictures were smashed, and
those that could not be reached with
axes were shot full of holes. The ma
hogany bar was hacked to splinters
and all the bottles and barrels were
smashed.
Mrs. Nation in Chicago.
Chicago, Feb. 14-Mrs. Nation trav-
ersed the city all day yesterday, hurl-
ing her bolts at city officials and Sd
loon-keepers alike. The mayors office,
the chief of policies office, saloons and
Willard hall all afforded opportunities
for vigorous language and actions. In
the evening she attracted big crowd
to her grandson's saloon on the
'levee." There she made her last public
appearance of the day. She left at temp.
m for Topeka, saying she has received
new inspiration, and returns more de-
termined than ever to wipe the liquor
traffic off the face of the earth.
A Church Wrecked.
Winfield, Kan, Feb. 15.-The tables
were turned here Wednesday night, and
instead of prohibition element
smashing saloons the element in favor
of saloons met in the night and wrecked
the United Brethren church. The dam
age exceeds $1,000. Sixty panes of
stained glass, the church pulpit and
pipe organ suffered from the mob's
vengeance. The personal identity of
the wreckers is not known.
Raid Perry Saloons.
Perry Kan, Feb. 16.-Fifteen deter
mined women, armed with axes and
hatchets, moved upon the saloons
here, and when they had done with
them the fixtures were reduced to
kindling wood and the street ran with
whisky and beer.
Peck Saloons Closed.
Peck, Kan, Feb. 16.-About 100 pro-
hibitionists, men women and chill
dren, living mostly outside of Peck,
raided two joints in this town and
closed them. The citizens looked on
in Indifference, little excitement pre-
vailing.
Topeka Is "Dry."
Topeka, Kan, Feb. 16.-Friday was
the limit fixed by the citizens COM
mittee for the jointists of Topeka to
be out of business. AS far as can be
ascertained. the orders of the citizens
h ara baap obcorvoI
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-22
Rear Admiral Dead,

Washington, Feb. 11.-Rear Admiral
Peter A. Rearick, who retired about a
year ago, died here Saturday morning.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-22
Topeka Is "Dry."

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 16.-Friday was
the limit fixed by the citizens COM
mittee for the jointists of Topeka to
be out of business. AS far as can be
ascertained the orders of the citizens
have been observed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-02-22
Peck Saloons Closed.

Peck, Kan, Feb. 16.-About 100 pro-
dren, living mostly outside of Peck,
raided two joints in this town and
closed them. The citizens looked on
in Indifference, little excitement pre-
yailinT
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-21

more salubrious than most of the sta
tons In India Yet there was another
reason which, doubtless, had much more
10 90 with his decision. Near his native
heath is the charming little town of
Hlllsboro. From this place a few years
before young man went to China who
must rank among the first, If not in fact
the very first of the student interpreters
When Mr. Brown made his choice that
other young DoWnshire man was already
wen forward on his way to distinction
In China-and he is still there working
as hard and as faithfully as ever He
organized and for many years has been
at the head Of the imperial customs of
China Queen Victoria, long years be-
fore her death recognized his merit and
raised him to the order Of knighthood-
his name is Sir Robert Hart.
Assigned to Pel1in, young Brown found
himself in close touch with some of the
worlds brightest diplomatists, as well as
with the leaders of the Chinese govern
nIent. A hard worker, a dtligent stu
dent, making the most Of his opportun-
tiles. he speedily ripened and qualified
himself for amy work pertaining to the
Orient and its Monaghan race and cfviliz
alton. When Arson Burlingame, United
states minister resident, was appointed
by China as her representative in extra
ordinary mission to the Western nations.
he invited the services of Mr.. Brown as
MS secretary. That he might accept the
place thus offered the British government
gave him an unlimited leave of absence
IL Is well known that Mr. Burlingame
died before his mission was Completed
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-21

'the fruitful vineyard Of the stranger -
The city of New York should not be
ignorant Of it and its traditions says the
Tribune of that city, for the late A. T.
Stewart was born there.
Beneath the shadow of that parish
church young Brown grew to manhood.
In his veins coursed the blood Of the
Hamptons-a family of churchmen and
soldiers-one of whom was an archbishop
Of Armagh and primate of all Ireland.
Naturally he looked forward to holy or
ders as his vocations. With this end in
view he made his preparation for college.
But insuperable difficulties arose, and he
changed his mind, and read with a view
to following some secular pursuit. The
was called the corps Of student inter-
prefers" for the purpose Of expediting
the intercourse Of the English ambassa-
doris with the chiefs of nations to which
they were accredited-more especially in
pagan lands having difficult or barbarous
dialects. Appointment to this corps was
had by college men after competitive ex-
aminations. The competitor OF high
standing received his choice of field with
in certain limitations, and then, with
his associates, was sent abroad for a
three years course under native teach
ers in the language Of the land in which
he was to serve. The privilege Of choice
was the lot of Mr.. Brown, and he selected
China.
There were several reasons known TO
friends for this preference. China IN
those days was more open TO western
ideas than Japan-and it was certainly
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-21
MRS. MARTHA ANEES DEAL|
WIDOW OF LATE DIR. A. e. AMEs
EXPIRES AT ADVANCED
AGE
DUE TO SENILE DEBILITY
She Was Mother Of the slayor and
Leaves Several Other SONS
to Mourn Her De-
mise.
DUE TO sENILE DEBILITY

Mrs Martha Ames. widow of the late
Dr.. Alfred e. Ames, died at her residence,
5104 Clinton avenue, yesterday morning,
at $3.50. Mrs. Ames was eig1ty-tWo years
Of age last January, and her death re-
suited from complications attending old
age and incident neuralgia Of the heart
She had been i'll for several months. Of
the members Of her family of seven sons,
four survive. The oldest, Ezra B., living
at Osceola, Wis, will arrive today; Cur
lis B., of Rockford, Mimi, is In poor
health and will not come to Minneapolis.
The others are Albert A. Ames, mayor
of Minneapolis, and Fred W., superin-
tendent Of police.
Three sons have died. Charles, in 1859,
at the age Of nine years; Martin, who
was next to the Oldest, died in Illinois
before the family came to Minneapolis;
James A, next younger than the mayor,
died some years ago at Fergus Falls.
Mrs. AmeS leaves grandchildren to the
number of about forty She was men,
Der Of Gethsemane church. The funeral
will be held Monday afternoon at the
house Mrs Ames was an transformations
woman, and by her request the funeral
will be private, except to friends.
Mrs. Ames was closely connected with
the early history of Minneapolis. She
had lived in the state longer than any
other white woman above Fort Smelling.
Mr. and Mrs Ames came to Minneapo-
lis from Rosco, ILL.,, in 1852. Col. Stevens,
DR.. Ames and two or three early citizens
got the land released from the govern
ment on which the west side Of Mime
apolis now stands, and they laid out the
townsite. DR.. Ames built the third house
on the west side Of the river, near Eighth
avenue south and Fourth street, and 90
cupied it until the time of his death.
It will be remembered also that Dr..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-21
NEW HOSPITAL ASSURED
NoRwEGIANs DECIDE TO PUR-
CHASE .M'QUILIeAN PROPERTY
ON EAST TENTH STREET
WILL BE READY BY AUGUST l
Stock Company VIII Make the Pur-
chnse and Transfer Property
to Hospital AsSOcia-
ton.

The establishment of a Norwegian hos
pital in St. Paul, which has been under
consideration among some of the prom
inont Norwegtans of this city, for the
past two months, is now a certainty and
by Aug. l next, St Paul will have a
well equipped Norwegian hospital.
This decision was, arrived at at a meet
ing of the board of directors of the Hos
pital association, at the Merchants hotel
last night, at which II. l.. Lohrbauer
presided. 1t was decided to purchase the
McQuillan property at S97 East Tenth
street near Grove street. and to remodel
the three story frame dwelling on this
property, so as to make it suitable for
a hospital.
The directors last evening, also decided
to organize a stock company for the pur>
pose of buying this property. which will
in turn be- transferred to the Norwegian
Hospital association. A majority of the
board Of directors Of the Hospital asso-
citation care members Of the Norwegian
Lutheran senate. It iS' not the intention
of those interested, however, to make 1t
a church hospital. but the hospital viii
be run as a charitable Norwegian insti-
tuition.
Already a number Of signers for stock
in the stock company, have been secured
and the work is well under way
The board has an option on the prop
ertv in view and the work of remodelinS
viii commence as soon as the deal is
closed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-21
.STATE N)RNAL SCHOOLS
DESPITE BLUNDER IN ACT, WILL
BE UNDER BOARD OF
CONTROL
NEW BUILDING AT DULUTH
Considerable Financing Needed to
Tide Over the First Hear-Dr.
BohannOn, OF MankatO,
Elected President.

BY reason Of the defect in the title of
the act creating the state board of con-
troll the state normal board is technic-
ally beyond its mandate, but at a meet
ing yesterday of the members it was de-
cided to ignore the blunder and conform
with the provisions of the act as passed
by the two houses
In line with this determination a con-
ference was held with the members of
the board of control which resulted in
the adoption of a resolution expressing a
desire to cooperate with the new board
a committee of three was appointed to
take such steps as might be proper to
effect 4 thorough understanding with
the board in all matters pertaining to
the financial affairs of the state normal
schools.
The committee named consists of Dr.
srectors y. T. Ankney, j. w. Olson and
NJ B. Mitchell. They will visit the sew
seral schools throughout the state and as
certain their needs in a financial way
so as to be prepared for the change,
which comes with Aug. l.
The new Duluth normal school, which
suffered from fire some months ago, was
q matter OF lively speculation. and the
problem of making the appropriation of
$4,000 meet the first years expenses re-
ceiVed considerable discussion. President
Director Phelps is confident that the
school viii be ready by July /, the re-
pairs having progressed to an extent
that is assuring. Mr. Phelps rep rt d
that the insurance of $4,000 VIII be
available May 20, to which can be added
so 'SU Of the original appropriation. On
Aug. l the new appropriation Will bring
&,o00 for furniture, $500 blackboards, 81 coo
light fixtures $1,000 plumbing. and $4,000
contingent expenses
Committees were named for the five
state schools, and they were authorized
to prepare plans and specifications and
receive bids for any repairs or improve
-ments required They are as follows:
Moorhead-Directors Nye. Norby, Ank-
St. Cloud-Directors Mitchell, J. w. Oh
son. Ankney.
GIankato--Clark, Hammond, Ankney.
" lno33a-9Morey. Hammond. Ankney.
Duluth-PheIps. NOrby. Ankney.
The summer schools this year Will in
all probability be held only at Mankato
ana St Cloud. Directors Mitchell. Clark
ana Nye were selected as a committee
to confer with Supt. Olson regarding
them and arrange for their reception.
In view of the number Of applications
eno the struggle for the coveted posi-
ton Of considerable Importance was the
election Of president for the new school
at Duluth. The place goes to DR.. e. w.
Bohannon, now superintendent Of the
training department the Mank8to school
In ell twenty-five were applicants for
the position, and the selection was made
With much difficulty. DR.. Bokannon is a
gracuate Of the Indiana state normal
school I'd received his degree in tte
Indiana state university He has b en-
connected with the Mankato school for
three years The position is worth s.. 500
year
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-21
BREVITIEs BY WIRE.


StocI1holm-The king, the queen and the
crown prince have returned here.
William II. Pope, of Santa Fe, N. NJ.
has been appointed special attorney for
the Pueblo Indians.
Berlin-The Reichsanzeiger publishes a
decree levying duty on logwood and
supplementary duty on coffee and cocoa
from HaytL
Phillipsburg, Kan.-Joseph Hinton, who
IN February last shot and killed Miss
Maggie Shurtz at Logan, was today
found guilty and will be given a life SEN
tence.
Wasiington-The president has appoint
ed William M. Jenkins, Of Oklahoma ter
r1tory, to be secretary Of that territory,
and James w Reynolds. of New Mexico.
to be secretary OF the territory of New
Mexico.
Berlin-Some Of the papers here print
special dispatch from New York. setting
forth that the police here has discovered
a plot against the life of Emperor VII
liam, and that one Of the leaders, a man
named Romagnoli, has been arrested.
The story is not confirmed by the Berlin
criminal police.
Kansas City, Moan elaborate pro-
gramme for the reception OF President
Mckinley during his stay in Kansas City,
from the evening Of Juno s to noon of
June TO- includes illumination and decora-
ton in a splendid manner, and it is
planned to expend more than 81 900 on the
one Item Of music.
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich-F. H C1egue,
vice president Of the Lake Superior Power
company, states that the Detroit dis
patch describing the building of large
steel works at American Sault, under
the auspices Of the Lake Superior Power
company, is without foundation. He says
the statement that this company Is CO.
operating with an English syndicate to
that end is untrue.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-21
]. MI. BROWNS CARER
SOMETHING OF THE RAN WHO is
RUSSIA'S STUMBLING BLOCK
IN KOREA
WAS BORN IN COUNTY DOWN
Boasts the Blood of the HaTnptons
One of Whom Was an
Archbishop of Ar-
maGh.

The kingdom of Korea within the last
week or ten days has become, so to
speak, the diplomatic storm center of
the world. AS usual in such cases there
is one man more conspicuous than his
fellows. This time it is John McLeavy
Brown. director general of Korean Gus
toms. deposed from Office, as alleged. at
the imperious demand of Russia-who
has thus become what may be termed
an international incident.
A British subject. but not an English
man, he was born in the parish Of Mag
heragall, In the County Down, not many
miles from Belfast, ireland. In lineage
he comes Of that sturdy Scotch-Irish
stock which has made the province of
Ulster famed for Drawn and brain both
at home and abroad. Those northern
men had the courage of their convic-
tions-'their rights they knew, and
knowing, dared maintain them to the
death. Magheragall, the name Of his ma.
tive parish, means in tho Celtic tongue
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-21

A celebrated Fort Wayne physician has
discovered the most wonderful cure for
Syphilis or Blood Poison ever known. 1t
quickly cures all such indications as mu-
cous patches in the mouth, sore throat.
copper-colored spots, chancres, ulcera-
tions on the body and in hundreds Of
cases where the hair and eyebrows had
fallen out and the whole skin was mass
of boils. pimples and ulcers, tn S wonder
full specific has completely changed the
whole body into a clean, perfect condi-
ton of physical health.
William McGrath. As Grjlford street,
today. where a year ago l was a total
wreck Several doctors had ia / d II re
me of syphilis. | was rid of nv sores
in two weeks. and after completing the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-21
BIG STORE REACHES OUT
SCHUNEMAN & EVANS COMPANY
HAVE ACQUIRED THE MI
CIIAUD PROPERTY
BUILDING TO BE ENLARGED
Nearly $4,000 VIII BE Spent, of
Which Nearly Half Is Devoted
to the Building
Alone.

BY the close of deal made this week,
Schuneman & Evans, proprietors of the
department store at the corner of Sixth
and Wabasha streets acquire the prop
erty adjoining their place of business on
the latter thoroughfare. The finishing
touches to the deal were completed yes
terday and by May l contractors will
prepare for it's Incorporation into their
present block.
the Michaud block owned by Achille and
Charles Michaud and is at present occu-
pied by the Eureka Candy company and
Terrett'S restaurant both of whom have
received notice to move. The ground is
owned by the Diocese of st. Paul, the
members of the board OF trustees at
their meeting Friday agreeing to the
transfer.
The Improvement means an expendi-
ture of nearly $4,000, Of this amount
$34 OGO entering into the purchase of the
building alone. The remainder will he
used in running the building up to the
height of the present structure and pre-
pairing it for several new departments
that the firm will add. The architecture
and trimmings of the annex will be as
near like the present building as pos
sible
The new addition has a frontage of go
feet and runs back to the alley. nearly
It's feet This viii give an addition OF
1900 square feet Of floor space. making
the entire capacity of the two buildings
.0O0 square feet. A passenger and a
freigth elevator will also be features OF
the new annex.
While a number of new departments
will be placed in the new addition che
enlargement is principally for the pur-
pose of taking care of many of the pres
ent departments which have become
crowded TO an unusual degree. They will
be extended and the aisles made wider A
complete new cash and bundle carrier
system viii be installed.
AS the present building Of three stories
will be retained, only an addition of two
extra stories will be necessary, and
Mcssrs. Schuneman and Evans hope to
have the entire building ready in few
months Orders have been placed for
store fittings and fixtures so as to not
delay the work.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-21

treatment there was not a sore or pirn-
pie on my body, and today am absolute
ly well. 1 give you permission to use my
name, and 1 will answer all inquiries from
suffering men"
Every rail cad rum ng into Fort Wayne
brings scores of sufferers seeking this
new and marvellous cure, and to enable
those who cannot travel to realize what
truly marvellous work the doctor is
every sufferer a free trial package of the
remedy, so that everyone can cure them
selves in the privacy Of their own home
This is the only known treatment that
cures this most terrible of all diseases.
Address the State Medical Institute. PAS
Elektron Building, Fort Wayne, Ind
Do not hesitate to write at once and the
free trial package will be sent sealed in
plain package.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-21
LABOR NOTES.


The Iron Molders' union held meeting
at Assembly hall last evening of mutual
interest to the unions Of the Twin Cities
work in conjunction. but the Minneapolis
union is demanding a nine-hour days
work, while the st. Paul union is asking
day off on Saturday. which amounts tti to
about the same thing Up to midnight
the difference had not been settled
The Stationary Firemen's union meets
this afternoon in Assembly hall. and
Monday evening, the Building Trades
council, BARRIERS. Leatherworkers. Boiler
makers and Dressnakers' unions hold
meetings.
The (igarmakers' union, of Duluth. is
now circulating letter among the bust
ness men of that city asking their pat
ronage for Duluth made cigars.
The Coremakers union held a special
meeting last night to consider a scale
which was submitted to the Iron Mold
ers' union.