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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13
TRAINED BY MACHINERY.
New Way to Teach Elephants Some Cid
Tricks,


They are training elephants by mach
inery, says the St. Louis Republican.
1t is something they did not do in the
olden times; but then, people generally
have changed from the old ways, and
there is no reason why elephant trainers
should not do so.
Elephant instructors have devised a
new method OF imparting wisdom to
their charges In former years there
were as many methods as trainers, but
with the invention of machinery and the
progression Of thought a material
change has been wrought.
At the present time the elephant IN
structor goes about his work in pre-
cisely the same manner as does the con-
tractor of a sky-scraper. If the material
in hand is to be raised, the very quickest
and safest way OF elevating it IS en-
ployed. If ten-ton beam is fitted to a
certain position on the fifth floor, it IS
placed there in the shortest time pos
sible by the use of huge crane. If the
elephant trainer wants an exhibition of
head-balancing or walking he IS
enabled by the use of the crane to fur
nish a clue OF the most effective nature
in a minimum of time
Dangling at the end Of the huge der
rick the elephant is placed in any posi-
ton desired Once in this position, his
education is commenced from that point.
The new method of training is an e1l-
pertinent as yet but its success is as
sured at least as far as young elephants
are concerned. Recently a circus re-
ceived a consignment of a dozen or
more baby pachyderms from Ceylon,
Suramtra and India. Their ages ranged
from to II years, and their weight be-
tween 1900 pounds and ton.
Coming fresh from the jungies OF
their native country, the young elephants
possessed anything but a docile nature.
Hence, their training was accomplished
only with difficulty.
The beginner was taken into a ring
in the circus training barns and heavy
harness attached to a strong crane or
derrick placed around the beasts body.
The instructor then gave the command:
Stand on head and fOrefeet.'
This would be Greek. of course, to
the pupil, but the meaning Of the COM
mand gradually dawns upon the ami
mails instinct after being lifted into the
air and tilted forward or his head and
trunk sereval times.
Thus, in due course of time, the
youthful pachyderm is taught success
fully all the acts known to elephantine
wisdom.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

1t has been for long time under dis
cussion whether it is not better to teach
right-handed children to use their left
hand more, the idea being to increase
symmetry and uniformity in their de-
velopments, says Arthur Macdonald in
Eveyybody'S Maga@iHe. This theory
seems very plausible, but recent investi-
CATION tends to show that right-handed
ness is natural, and that its superiority
over the left hand increases with
growth, also that the brightest pupils
are, 50 to speak, more right-handed than
the others This suggests the modern
tendency to become expert in one thing
rather than be upon the surface of many
things. The left hand does best when
it supplements or helps the right hand.
1t is a general opinion that criminals
have not only more left-handed people
among them, but they are also more ex-
pert with both hands than people in gen
eral Sometimes the finger muscles OF
the pickpocket are cut, so that he can
apply either hand with greater deXterity.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13
female Bird Rules,

Among several species of the birds OF
prey a Difference for the female sex is
shown which is not met with in the
great majority of feathered kind, says
Mr.. Frank c. Kirkwood, an ardent stu
dent of the ways of birds and beasts.
He says:
Several Yeas, ago it was my fortune
to capture two young eagles of the bald
head species When meat was thrown
into the room where they were confined
the male showed plainly how great was
his desire to pounce upon it, but glance
from his sister was sufficient to keep him
rooted to the perch until she had I'm
ished When beef or other similar meals
were given them this easy victory for
the fair sex was the rule, but when a
fish was introduced it was only after
fierce fight that the female succeeded in
reminding her brother of the respect
due her.
"A pair of young breat-horned owls
which | at one time had also displayed
this female domination. | fed them prln-
cipally on live rats, and when they were
turned loose in the room, the male re-
tanned stoid and indifferent pose upon
his perch until the female had satisfied
her hunger, after which he would des
patch what was left Many other are
the instances among the eagles, hawks
and owls in which the female bird IS the
master of the situation. "-BdLhm0re
Sam
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

spring has double the number given
above. and when the season comes
that they show their greatest strength.
they are frequently put at from 10000
to $1,000, etc. | am slow to believe Il
colony reaches this number, and 1
think that half the above number will
cover the average colony. 1t is very
true that exceptional colonies can be
made to reach an immense number by
preventing swarming.
A hive may be doubled in number
and may be made to reach $4,000 read
lily by preventing it from swarming,
and even these figures may be in
creased. but this is not a natural col
ony and should not be taken into con-
sideration when the usual estimate is
given of a normal colony. A good
swarm of bees are said to weigh six or
eight pounds. There is also said TO be
about 5000 bees in a pound, if they are
not filled with honey. but as bee can
carry its own weight of honey, it
would then seem that if filled with
honey there would be half the num-
Der, which would be about 1900.
Almost every swarm carries with
them as much honey as they possibly
can, and we all know they are loaded
down to the lowest capacity, so that if
we deduct one-half for honey, we have
a total of one-half the number of
pounds, which is from three to four
pounds, or about 10000 or $1,000 bees.
Such a swarm of bees will, when
hived, seem to be fair-sized colony,
with exception of the combs being
filed with brood, Of course.-A. II.
Duff, in Farm, Field and Fireside.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13
Newest Bed Sets.

The very newest wrinkle in bed sets
is to match the chintz or cretonne
window hangings and furniture COW
ering, en- regle for bedroom use at
the present time This is done by cut
ting out the largest and most promi-
nent blossom of its huge floral de-
sign and applying them in border
fashion to a white centre of a material
like plain swiss. AS the cutting must
be done by hand its attendant expense
keeps the idea desirably exclusive, the
nearest approach to it being a printed
border in which much of the original
effect is lost.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13
The New Frames.

Photograph frames of old brocades
and embroidered silks are usurping
the place of the long-loyed gold, sill
yer and dresden frames. One intend
ed for a little childs portrait is worth
describing. 1t is large panel size
in palest blue satin. Up the right
side is a tall, dark pine, of which the
long trunk, the cones and branches
are exquisite1ySembroidered in natural
colors, and right across the other side
is a fight of doves in white silk and
silver thread with tiny ruby eyes.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13
Comfort In Gardens.

I was born and brought up in the
city. but my folks had quite large
garden just outside the city walls, and
a little bit of a garden back of the
dwelling house, and our neighbors had
gardens and yards of their own, too,
and in every one of these gardens,
large and small, there was at least one
summer house, vine-clad and shrub
surrounded. These summer houses
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13
To Soften the Hands Quickly.

First wash them in tepid water till
every vestige of dirt is removed. Then,
before drying, we'll rub in glycerine
and lemon juice mixed in equal pro-
portions. Thoroughly dry with soft
towel, then quickly wash again with
cold water and any good soap, keep
ing them in the water as short time
as possible. Again dry thoroughly and
powder with oatmeal.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

The number of bees in colony va
ries greatly considering all the four
seasons. Perhaps in early spring a
fair colony viii not contain over 1000
or 1900 bees. There is no doubt that
tine number of bees in a colony has
been to some extent over-estimated.
Many have it that colony in early
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

At a high altitude. where the air is
rarefied, water boils at a lower tenn
perature than it does at lower place.
Tea and coffee cannot be made, nor
can vegetables be cooked by ordinary
rules, because the water boils at such
a low temperature it will not cook
food. Water must boil at the tenn
perature Of PIP degrees Fahrenheit to
do the work
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13
A99A1 S&21AA~a<
FARM And GARDEN.
pasturage Cheap Cow Feed.

According to some tests made at the
Minnesota experiment station. compar-
ing the cost of producing butter by
means Of silage and pasturage, the
sllage is shown to be the more expen-
alvc feed, the difference amounting to
81 50 per acre.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

Nazareth has now its telegraph Office,
where an American operator, in ordln-
airy European dress, keeps the village
community in touch with the great
world.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

A rattlesnake's bite. it is said,
equals in Doisonousness the combined
bites of $500 mosquitoes.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

Science is now trying to demonstrate
that a man can get on without a stem
ach but it has not yet closed up any
restaurants.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13
o<Aa gagEge zG|S2>g
IIt-755Tg5NOftS AND CONHfN8SS5?3g
5za@l q 81 zs=A -

What makes the tramp problem worse
is that the tramp himself never does
any work toward solving it,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

A new species of mountain sheep
has been found in Alaska. It is known
as the "saddle-backed' or "piebald"
sheep. Its head. neck and breast are
of snow white. The other portions
of the body are brownish gray.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

bility of the bridge. Such a bridge can
be built strong enough to drive over
with heavy loads. - F. o. Sibley, in
Ohio Farmer.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

At Essex. Conn. the other day
wampum belt with a history brought
$500. It should comfort any aboriginal
ghost to find that the old Injun currency
IS still ready money.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

A Boston woman, who appears to
have it in for authors, characterizes the
United States as a land flowing with
ink and money" 1t is possible that the
authors get more OF the former than the
latter.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

A Partisan dentist has conceived the
idea of administering music and gas at
the same time to a patient in the dental
chair Small photographic transmitters
are placed one in each ear of the sub-
ject, who drops off into pleasant Dreams
with none of the ordinary symptoms Of
distress.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

A submarine electric arc light will
soon be experimental with to aid in
the sponge fishery off the coast of
Florida. At present. the sponges are
obtained only from a comparatively
small depth, as the sponge fishers at
present can only see to limited dis
lance by the aid of water, and if this
distance could be increased larger
areas would Immediately be opened up
where sponges have been growing I'M
molested for years.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

1t is well known that the sun ap.
pears larger when it is near the hori,
zon than at its meridian transit NJ
Reimann has determined the ratio OF
the two comparing the apparent
diameter of the sun seen through a
colored glass with the apparent size
of hole in piece of pasteboard at a
distance from the eye. and finds that
the apparent diameter of the sun
on the meridian at an altitude of SIS
degrees is to its apparent diameter at
setting as l to 1872. The true dia-
meter does not vary. and hence these
numbers have only a physiological
meaning and show that the form of
the celestial vault conceived by US is
that of a fattened ellipsoid. The ap.
parent diameter of the sun is sub,
stantially proportional to the length
of the ray which traverses our at.
mOSDhere
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

In spite of the legislation in a number
of States, the sweat shop still fourishes
Its continued existence is largely due to
the bargain instinct of the American peo-
pie A Chicago investigator has pre-
pared tables showing the average weekly
wages of dressmakers, seamstresses,
pants makers and kindred workers to
be $24S, and their average earnings in
a working year of thirty-one weeks to
be $1,000.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

Measures to secure the placing of
shower baths in the new school build
ing6 OF Chicago are now occupying the
attention of many of the women's clubs
and philanthropic societies there 1t is
believed that their efforts will succeed
since many of the city officials appear in
favor of the plan.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

A Chicago man. learning that some
stocks he had ordered his broker in
Wall Street to purchase had declined,
fell in a swoon, and upon recovering
found out that it had advanced and he
was richer by $4,000. Luck's fortune.
and this mans experience proves it.
Had he not been relieved of the strain
by swooning, he might have filled
suicides grave
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

The empire to which Victoria acceded
in 1887 covered one-sixth of the land
surface of the globe the empire to
which King Edward has acceded covers
nearly one-fourth. 1t is 6fty-three times
as big as France, ifty-two times as big
as Germany, three and half times as
big as the United States without Alaska
and the island possessions, and three
times as big as Continental Europe.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

Light travels from Jupiter's satel-
lites at the same rate as it does from
our gas lamps. A few years ago, says
a London newspaper, a star suddenly
came into sight, burst into first order
brightness, and then in five or six
weeks died out of sight. Difference
of opinion existed between spectre
scopists like Higgins and Lockyer, as
to what it meant, but there was gener.
al agreement that what we saw was
something that happened in the time
of Queen Elizabeth. only that the
light had taken 500 years to reach us.
1t was the --latest news in fact, from
that part of the heavens The rate Of
transmission no one questioned
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

Nice-Coasul-General Fanaucr, at
Frankfort-on-Main, Germany reports
that the railroads of Hungary, owned
and managed by the Government, COW
ering 5000 miles, earned during the last
year $43,ooo,ooo, leaving a net income
OF 5 per cent. as compared with the net
earnings Of 1899.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

The statement made that with the ex-
ception Of the pumpkin and few grapes
and small fruits, few forage plants,
grasses and native drug plants, every
crop required for the manifold needs OF
diversified farming industry and
grown on a commercial scale in the
United States has been introduced from
foreign countries.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1901-06-13

Recent reports from Dr. Sven Hedin,
who is again exploring Central Asia,
strengthen the impression which his
previous explorations have given of
the extraordinary character of that
part of the world. Salt lakes. dried
UP lake-beds. abandoned habitations
and temples and interesting people,
hitherto almost unknown. are among
his discoveries. He also reports that
the Tarim river in Eastern Turkestan,
which he has surveyed for a long dis
lance, is the largest river in the in
terror of Asia. Over a part of its
course the river is simply a multitude
of small interchained lakes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-06
Published Every Friday.
Subscription $2per Year

SAYS E1itor c. G. Knepper, of the
Crookston Peoples Press: 81 heard a
pretty good story the other day about
John Lind. 1t is conceded, of course,
that john Lind is a very brainy man,
and. by the same token a very popu-
lar man. as none know better than
some of the Republicans. A Swede
VINO was ii strong supporter of John
Lind and an American who was an
equally strong supporter of Van SAINT
were discussing the relative merits of
the two men. Il will tell you what it
is said the Swede, John Lind is a
great deal smarter than Van SAINT.
oh. yes. said the American, L sup
pose you think lie is Il smarter man
than Mckinley or Roosevelt I
course lie IL said The Swede, The is
heal and all ,ulders above thenl.'
" ell, said his adversary, snow 20
you think he compares with tile
Lord?' 'Oh. we'll, replied the Swede,
you must remember that John Lind
is young man yet"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-06

Gov. WANT SAINT Of MINES ia an
nounces publicly that lie will use his
personal funds to fight the latest rail
way trust in case the legislature soon
to be called in extra session refuses TO
make in appropriation. This sort of
talk has not been heard since 1862.
when Gov. Oliver p. Morton of In
diana borrowed on his personal note
IL larged sum to put down treason in
his own state after the legislature had
refused to vote money for the pur-
oSe.-POru.and Oregonan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-06

A SPECIAL i'm the Evening Wiscon-
sin says the AragOn Mining company.
at Norway, Mich, is having great
difficulty in getting enough men tn
operate it's Zig mine. 1t is due TO the
alleged fact that several miners going
up from work saw Il ghost going down
in the other cage. The matter caused
great excitement and it is said that a
large number did not 20 down the
next night and many others are in
clined to remain on the surface.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-06

Ely Lodge No. 22O, elected officers
last Thursday evening besides iniLiat-
ing two candidates into the mysteries
of Odd Fellowship. Coffee and sand
wiches were passed after the initia-
ti0n which met with the approval of
the members present. Cigars and re-
marks occupied the time until nearly
II O'Clock, The officers elected were
as follows: N. G., Thos. f. Miller;
V. g., VIM. Kevern; Sec, Henry
Logan; Treas, w. e. Pike; Trusle -,
J. E. Thomas.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-06

We don't want TO be unkind, but
il we are always to he remembering
the one or two little things that Eng
land has done for us and throwing it
up as reasons for bowling down TO her,
let us remember what France did for
us; what England did against us
several times. especially when she
was ready to interfere during the
civil war and only the presence of Il e
Russian fleet bearing friendly mes
sages and. as afterwari shown, ready
to fight for us. prevented her doing
it. 1t is well to remember all tie
truth Observation-Disclosures JOurr-
al.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-06

TIE rep 'lGable advertiser is the one
to patronize. The adve tiser invites
you to bay and if goods are not sat is
factory. he is ut the old stand ready
to meet you in settlement. The adj
vertisers in the MINER are all good
business men and worthy of your
patronage. Their home is in Ely,
they help support Ely and their sup
port has made Ell, the best town on
the ranges. Not so with the NAL
order house. The next time you feel
like buying. just visit the local mer-
chants and see how well you can do.
It is dollars to dOughnuts you will
buy at home where goods ale in plain
sight and the merchant is present to
back the sale.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-06

THERE is deadly rivalry between
the hunters of Maine and Wisconsin
as to which wik Kill the most men
before tie season closes. The Badgers
are likely to win by large majority
their score being seventeen shot TO
date against only twelve by the Pine
Tree state. 1t is evident that some
thing will have to be done to mai e
hunting in these states less dangt r
Gus than it is. The question arises
what is the value of human life in
deer meat.-Eau Claire Leader.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-06
) AINTON HAPS.
News Notes from our Neighbor.

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issr,ert ila. saru il confined to his
bed with IL serious attack of pnet..
m mia.
fhe st. CruiX company are laying u
line of pipe from the pump to The
planning mill.
Geo. Torinu> is confined 10 his room
from the effects of il sDrained ankle
) ,S,ained few days ago.
Rnbl. Ma heSon OF South 81 illwal er
arrived here this week To work on IlIe
mill of the ST. CroiX company.
j. Matcliner met wit paiufutac-
cidcnL one da, this week in having
the little finger of the right hand dis
located.
f.. Pislnerand family left on Thur; =
da morning fora months visit ia
his parents ia the southern part of
thu state.
j. ID. Murphy, mayor of Tower, aud
| MIS-. Murphy were guests vi MT. anu
| Mrs VUss over Sunday. They attend
ed the dance on Saturday evening.
| Tie BARRIERS here have decided not
to continue to violate the state law in
regards To keeping their shops open
on Sunday and af, er Jan. 1. will clu>e
for business on each and every SUI
day.
The dance given by the FOreSters
Saturday evening was Il decided sue
cess both financially and socially. A.
usual Il large number OF lovers /
,erpsichOrean exercises from e ,
gIided lightly over he glass-like f1"ol
TO lie strains furnished by members
of the Finnish orchestra.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-06

% Hunters" published by Auditor
1alden and given to hunters secur-
ing licenses and have freely comment
I'd thereon. Hllden should also be
given credit for the non-i iSuance of
licenses to minors in this state. Sew
aral other notable measures whose
luthorships is claimed by State Off
Gals are the direct result OF the popu-
lar auditors efforts.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-06

The Americau-Caiiadi Gold Min
ing company. which has had its geli
eral offices i'm Superior, has moved
them to Duluth aud now occupy
rooms in the Torrey building. Al %,
the companies in which the Hillyers
are prominently interested will HAY,
their headquarters in Duluth here
after.
A. A. Campbell had Il remarkable
accident last week at the Mis>ab,
do ks at Duluth. He was on top o.
a Car of ore. when the ore trap sprtlnl
uu .Xpectedly and he shot downwar
with tile ore. passing through Iii.
pocket of the dock and the spout in
the mold of the steamer. Il distance .
about one hundred feel. lie WA
terribly bruised and almost smothereu
but Will recover.
The ticket as made up for Tower t
the coming primaries is composed
many good men aud the fight for II e
nomination promises TO be IL Warni
one. Myron g. Woodland is the nnly
one up for mayor. Clas Sclleatfr
and NJ. +. Marion for recorder, Tho>
Taylor and 0. w. Ackerson for treas.
urer; A. ID. Fuller for judge and "
H Coon. Steve Nicholas and Chas. {
Opel FIR aldermen.
a Finn who became too numerm $
on the streets Sunday morning early
was taken into custody by Office
GIode after considerable hard wnrk
The fellow paid Il fine and was relea>
ed Monday. Monday night anOtlri
secured too much Lamgle-foOt and VIA:
landed i'm the bastile. When broug
up before Judge Van Blarcom Tur,
day and fined. he remarked he thought
this was a free country, he having
been here three weeks.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-12-06

THE shortage in potatoes and vege-
tables and in apples and cranberries
is followed now by the announcement
of Il probable shortage in the peanut
crop. If providence had only seen fit
to accumulate these shortages on the
c twing gum crop what fawless
world this would be!-PiCneer Press.