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Fictitious.

It is very seldom that we pay much at
tention to reports circulated In reference
to the virtue of patent medicine, as we
have always considered that reports OF this
nature were more or less fictitious and got
ten. up for the purpose of creating a demand
from the public. But the publication in
various papers of the wonderful results OBJ
tanned from using that famous remedy St.
Jacobs Oil, and from the fact that 1t is
remedy for outward application only, led
us to make trials of it in our own family.
One, case of lumbago of long standing
which had previously resisted every form
of treatment, was permanently cured by a
few applications of the Oil. Another was a
sprained ankle, with severe pain. This
was instantly relieved and permanently
cured in few days by the use of st. Jacobs
Oil, while for se- ere toothache and neuralgia
it acted almost ike magic, so quickly did the
pain depart after the Oil was applied. Our
own experience in using the Oil, as above
indicated, was so highly satisfactory that
we determined in the interest of the gen
eral public to make a thorough local inves-
tigation among dealers and others who have
sold and used st. Jacobs Oil. Recognizing
Messrs. Taylor and Co. as headquarters for
all proprietary medicines, we called at their
Briggate Store, and on making known the
object of our visit to the general Manager,
he stated that their three stores in Leeds
were selling more than thousand bottles
of st. Jacobs Oil every week, and the trade
was constantly increasing-that. it was the
most popular remedy sold and was highly
spoken of by everyone who used it. The
Manager said he had heard hundreds OF
people say they had been permanently cured
of rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, and SIM
liar complai nts by the use of this famous Oil.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18
A Glance Mt the Future.

Prof Collins, Pennsylvania scien-
tific agriculturist, some time ago was
recommending to Berks county
farmer powerfully fertilizing man
ure in which he was interested. after
some discussion the sagacious farm
err declared that he had no faith in
the manure, Nas the proposed quantity
was too small to be of any use.
"My dear sir" said the professor,
"such are the wonderful discoveries
in science that l should not be sur
prised if in the near future we carry
the manure for acres of land to the
field in the pocket of our coat
THAT may be so" replied the
farmer, ''but in that case Pm inclined
to think you would carry back the
crop in the pocket of your vest."-N.
y. Times.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18
LOVE WILL FIND A WAY.
How q ResOurceful Sutton Managed
to Win Over an Obdurate Papa
to His Way of Thinking.

Another young man might have
given up in despair when he learned
that the parents of the girl who had
plans for her, but this young man
was resourceful and determined. He
went to see lawyer, relates Lippin-
colts Magazine.
Sir" he said to the lawyer, ST ask
pardon for taking up the time of a
ter that must seem trifing to you,
but it is of vital Importance to me,
and you are the only man [ know in
whose judgment 1 have absolute con-
fidence.'
"My dear young man. replied the
great lawyer, affably, Il am fattered
by the trust you repose in me. Fur
thermore, it is not as if we were
strangers. You have been a guest at
my house, 1 believe"
81 have" returned the young man;
otherwise / would not venture to
call on you in this emergency. The
fact is, sir, 1 have been deprived of
valuable piece of property, and l
seek advice as to the best method of
recovering it,
LET us have all the facts" said the
lawyer, settling back in his chair.
"This property was in your posses
sion at one time, I suppose?"
Absolutely and unequivocally,
SIR answered the young man.
"a,
possession" suggested the lawyer,
inquiringly.
LESS than a week ago, SIR" assert
ed the young man, earnestly, II held
it in my arms"
''In your arms" repeated the law
yer. 81 infer from this that it is per-
sonal property"
Decidedly personal" said the
young man.
"There was no protest, no question
as to your ownership at the time?"
"None whatever. While I held it
every one was perfectly satisfied, so
far as could judge
did you hold it under bill of sale
or by right of contract"
"It was mine under a contract, sir"
Properly executed"
"No detail was neglected. 1 per-
sonally placed the seal where it be-
longed-not once, but 20 times in less
than that number of minutes"
Entirely Unnecessary comment
ed the lawyer. "Once was enough"
Possibly" admitted the young
man, 'but I enjoyed it, you know"
That's queer" said the lawyer.
However. it is quite immaterial.
The point is that you claim title to
the property and it is not now in
your hands,"
"Arms," corrected the young man.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18

to try PerunS. Edward Laws.
A Prominent Singer Saved From Loss of
Voice.
Mr.. Julian Weisslitz, 176 Seneca street,
Buffalo, n. Y, is corresponding secre-
tary of The Sangerlust, of New York; is
the leading second bass of the Sanger
lust, the largest German singing society
of New York, and also the oldest.
In 1899 the Sangerlust celebrated it's
fiftieth anniversary with a large cele-
bration in New York City. The follow
ing is his testimony:
"About two years ago l caught
severe cold while travelling and which
settled into catarrh of the bronchial
tubes, and so affected my voice that l
was obliged to cancel my engagements.
In distress, was advised tOtry Peruna,
and although l had never used a patent
medicine before, sent for a bottle.
Words but lily describe my surprise
to find that within a few days | was
greatly relieved, and within three
weeks I was entirely recovered. am
never without it now, and take an oc-
casional dose when feel run down.
Julian Weisslitz."
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18
A CATCH IN HIS BACK.

Palmer, Oregon, April 14th.-W. J..
Uppendahl of this place has had great
deal of trouble recently with his back.
Every time he went to do the least bit
of lifting he used to have what he
called "a catch" in his back. He says:
''It did not have to be very hard work
to give me such a severe pain that I
could not move.
81 suffered quite long time before
/ heard of Dodd's Kidney Pills. used
four boxes and now can work as hard
as any one and my back is as stout and
strong as it ever was.
''My wife used some of the pills too
and she thinks there is nothing that
beats them.
ST can positively recommend Dodd's
Kidney Pills to anyone who has pain
in his back for I know they will
cure it,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18

81 did not mean to be interpreted
literally" explained the lawyer. do
you know what the present posses
ser intends to do with the property?'
81 do. The intention is to dispose
of it elsewhere-to some foreigner
of wealth and title, who has admired
it, think"
"Well," the lawyer said, thought
fully, sin that case prompt action
would seem to be necessary, and if
your title is good and you once had
actual possession 1 do not see why
you should not get out writ of re-
plevin and secure it that way"
'Will you attend to the matter for
me?'
Gas matter of friendship, yes.
Such apparently trivial things are
hardly in my line, but in this in
stance 1 shall be pleased to help you.
Kindly give me a description of the
property"
Fair; blue eyes, curly hair; teeth
that"
as all this fuss about a pet dog?"
Indignantly interrupted the lawyer.
"Sir!" replied the young man,
haughtily, 81 was about to give you a
description of your daughter. Do
you wish to take the case, or shall ]
apply to some one else?"
''I'll take the case," answered the
lawyer after a moment of reflection,
"but Til not go into court with it.
AS your legal representative will in
terview the girls mother and see if
we cannot effect satisfactory set
Element without legal proceedings
Personally, I may say that I should
regret to see such masterful ingenu-
ity as you possess lost to our family
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18
RANDOM NOTES.

Ivory may be rendered flexible by
sleeping it in solution of hydrochlor-
ic acid.
China is geologically part Of, the
North American continent, but not ge-
geographically.
All the wrestlers of the world pro-
pose to form a football team to play
an 1904. Their strength will probably
be in flake" plays.
Joseph j. Mcintyre, of Brooklyn,
has invented destructive war rocket.
1t is fired by dynamite and the bomb
scatters steel bullets among the en-
envy and is calculated to dislodge any
opposing forces who are in conceal
ment
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18
LITTLE ODDS AND ENDS.

Britain's daily cup of tea consumes
100000 pounds of the leaf.
Britain as whole has 1877 rainy days
in the year; but London only $50.
Charing Cross bridge is the longest
of London bridges, being 1,365 feet.
The silk-worm cocoon is from one
inch to 11a inches in length, and of a
bright yellow color.
During April no less than 1924 tons
of eggs were sent to England from Bull
garia.
In 1882 there were only $4,000 per-
sons who could ride bicycle in Eng
land
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18
IMPURE BAKING POWDER
SEIZED.
The New York Board of Health Find
1t Contains Alum and Rock,
Declare 1t Dangerous to ~
Health and Dump 1t In
to the River.

L..
The New York papers report that
the Health Department of that city
has seized as dangerous to health
nearly two tons of cheap mixtures sold
for baking powder, and dumped them
into the offal scow to be destroyed.
More of the powder was found in
Sixth ave. department store. The
report of the analysis of the Health
Department stated that it was IAN
alum baking powder" containing alum
and pulverized rock.
The different Health Authorities
seem to have different ways of repress-
ing the sale of bad baking powders.
In England they have prosecuted the
grocers under the general law and
broken up the traffic. In Missouri the
sale of alum baking powder is actually
prohibited by law. In New York they
seize the unwholesome stuff and cast
it into the river, without any discus
sion. The latter way is certainly eff
fective.
The alum baking powders are usual
ly offered at a low price, ten to twenty
ceHlS d PouHu, ol Will sumo prlZe, dS
q temptation to the housewife.
Consumers can protect themselves
by buying only high-grade baking pow
der of established name and reputa-
tirn. Do not be tempted by the grocer
to take something else as "just as
good" or "our own brand" for the
trials show that the grocer himself is
often deceived by INSCRIPTIONS max
ers and is selling an alum powder with
out knowing it.
There are several good powders on
the market; let the housekeeper insist
on having what she knows is right, and
not be induced to risk the life of the
family for an imaginary saving of a
few cents
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18
Old Clothes for Clients.

A celebrated barrister was on his
way to the law courts one day, with
his bag full of briefs, when he was
accosted by funny friend, who
asked him if he had become a dealer
in old clothes.
'No," replied the smart barrister,
"these are all new suits" -Housebnld
Words.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18
Gave New Life and Strength

Mr.. Edward Laws, Crown Point, Ind,
writes the following:
g 1 must tell you what grand help
Peruna has been to me. For over two
years L suffered with catarrh of the
lungs and throat, and although l doc
tored for it, nothing brought ne relief
until l tried Peruna. One bottle helped
me greatly, and three more effected a
complete cure, while at the same time it
gave such new life and strength to
my whole body that I feel like new
man and ten years younger.
Il hope that my testimonial may in
duce others who are similarly afflicted
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18

Peruna preventive ana cure for Colus'
Mr.. C. f. Given, Sussex, N. B., Vice
President of "The Past-time Boating
Club" writes:
Whenever the cold weather sets in
have for years past been very sure to
catch a severe cold which was hard to
throw off, and which would leave after
effects on my constitution the most OF
the winter.
"Last winter I was advised to try
Peruna, and within five days the cold
was broken up and in five days more l
was well man. / recommended it to
several of my friends and all speak the
highest praise for it. There is nothing
like Peruna for catarrhal afflfcfiOnS. Ii
is well nigh infaILibIe as a cure, and
GLADLY endorse ii. '---C. F. Given.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18

Briefly, monarchy is the system of NAM
ing eras for the persons who do about the
least to make these illustrious.-Puck.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18

Some people take great deal of pains to
choose the lesser evil when they could get
along without either-Puck
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18

The Public Awards the Palm to Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar for coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18

The procrastinator Furnishes himself
Wellspring.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES are cas-
Ter to use and color more goods brighter
and faster colors than any other dye.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18

When jealousy claims woman, Love and
Hate shake hands.-Town Topics.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-04-18

Poison is not antidoted by golden cup
Rams Horn
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1t cures swollen, aching, tired feet. At all
Druggists and Shoe stores 25c. Sample sent
FREE. Address A. s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-11
MEDICAL. examiner
OF the United States Treasury Recon-
mends Pe-ru-na.
The Women Also Recon-
mend Pe>ru>na.

Miss Blanch Grey, TIA Alabama street,
Memphis, Tenn, = society woman OF
Memphis, writes:
ITO q society woman whose ner-
vous force is often taxed to the utmost
from lack of rest and irregular meals
know of nothing which is of SO much
benefit as Peruna. took it a few
months ago when I felt my strength
giving away, and it soon made itself
manifest in giving me new strength
and health. ~ Miss Blanch Grey.
Mrs. \. Schneider, 2409 Thirty-seventh
Place. Chicago, Ill.,, writes:
after taking several remedies with
out result, l began last year to take
your valuable remedy, Peruna. was
complete wreck. Had palpitation of
the heart, cold hands and feet, female
weakness, no appetite, trembling, sink
ing feeling nearlyall the time. You said
l was suffering from systemic catarrh,
and believe that l received your help
in the nick of time. / followed your
directions carefully and can say to-day
that am well again. l cannot thank
you enough for my cure.
ed. Peruna is not q guess nor an expert
tainty Peruna has no substitutes-0o
rivals Insist upon having Peruna.
A free book written by DR.. Hartman
on the subject of cafarrh In its differ.
ent phases and stages, will be sent
free to any address by the Peruns
Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Catarrh is a systemic disease durable
only by systemic treatment. A rem
edy that cures catarrh must aim directly
at the depressed nerve centers This is
what Peruna does.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, Pesident of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, 0.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-11
Help Of q Fathers Hand.

1t is a pleasure to a strong-arme(
and loving father to take the hand Of
a child whom he loves, and who, in
his weakness and timidity, feels the
need of help. And what a comfort
it is to the child to be sure OF strong
support and protection, as he holds
the firm hand and leans against the
strong support in the presence or
dread of peril. Our heavenly Father IS
more loving, and more ready, and
surer in time of need, than ever was
or is human parent Note his help
full assurance through the Prophet:
Il Jehovah thy God will hold thy
right hand, saying unto thee, Fear
not; l will help thee" What q God
is ours! OF whom shall we be afraid?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-11

for each other after INDUCING Ii . 1T
tie bout that tho alguasils Of old g.
VILE put q. stop 70. One thing 10 cor
tain, II this French count and his Rus
sian ally push me against tho wall too
hard, they may take sudden voyage
up Salt River--and Jones. he pays the
freight"
Merrick confessed that his interest
had deepened and that he felt more
DESTROYS than ever to be the comrade
of Jones In tho search for the Golden
Fleece. for such the valuable docu-
ment, IL ever found, would be to those
lucky enough to possess It,
you are curious to hear about OAR
ragh, and how evil fortune befel him
after he seemed to hold the world In
his grasp.
The night he brohs the SanS his
wealth was utterly unknown. but that
was not the worst. Had it been an &C.
cident they would have raked it all In
again and much more with the turn
Of the cards, but they knew as we'll as
others that Darragh had complex
system that had actually proven infal-
lible, and that the whole of Monte Car
10 was at his mercy.
That night Darragh was kidnapped
Il don't say who did it. but they got
his money, and failing to find he pa
per containing diagram of h.j Won
derful system of play, carried him
away far off from France and Italy, on
a yacht to Algiers. In succession he
was taken to Russia and Austria, Italy
and Spain, but they could not force
him to tell his secret, and the paper he
declared he had destroyed, though
there was a copy of it somewhere hid
den away.
Even torture proved unavailing and
at last it was decided to dispose OF
Darragh in order that he might never
appear against them.
He was sunk in the harbOr Of Sc
vile, but fortune allowed him to break
loose from the bag and reach steam
er Just leaving for Mediterranean
port. He lowered between life and
death, and was put ashore at Naples
where he recovered his bodily health
but never his mind until an accident
! in the streets laid him up for good.
ut was l who picked him up and
had him taken care of. For weeks lie
fingered. His memory returned in full
and knowing that his time had come
he told me the wonderful story of his
life.
Before Darragh died he gave me all
the information he possessed concern
ing the duplicate of his system, and !
legal document by means OF which
could claim it when found. My hunt
has since been widespread, for the doc
ument was on the person OF one who
little knew what treasure he carried
At last I have traced it here to Paris
and this night you shall go with me tc
scare it, despite the count and such
Russian assistance as he may figure
on. Is that a bargain, my boy?
IF it's good enough for the Joneset
it's good enough for me-" said Mer
rick, promptly.
To Be Continued.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-11
Styles In Stockings.

II simplicity might be called the
keynote of summer footwear fashions
this word surely cannot apply to
stockings, because they are anything
but plain in design. For the daytime
and outdoor wear stockings are gray,
tan or black, to match the shoes, and
while they may be fancifully OPEN
worked there is seldom seen contrast
in bright colors.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-11
Better Than Not Doing Wrong.

What we cannot do, or what we
ought not to do, need not occupy our
thought in comparison with what we
can do, and what we ought to do. And
if the latter has its proper place with
us. the former need not have any place
in our thoughts or conduct. The law,
given of God on Mt. Sinai, made prom
inent the commands Thou shalt not. ;"
But the dutiful Jew understood, and
Jesus confirmed and reafarmed the
truth, that the declarations Thou
shalt love God" and Thou shalt love
thy neighbor" fulfilled the whole law.
If we pay due attention to the Thou
shalt" we need not concern ourselvea
with the Thou shalt not" Right per-
Torrance is always better than the
strongest prohibition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-11
Ornamental Challis.

Challis were never prettier, and in
addition to satin stripes display the
daintiest OF floral patterns or cash
mere designs in delicate colors. The
white challis with tiny floral designs
are very popular for little girls after
noon frocks, and these are trimmed
daintily and simply with satin baby
ribbon. With them are frequently
worn guimpes Of null or lace or Of
all-over embroidery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-11
Sentative Tsstpaper.

The extremely sensitive testpaper
of X. Dietrich is made by painting al
coholic solution of shellac and fluo-
rcscein. on black background. The
slightest trace Of alkali causes a
characteristic green fluorescence, one
part Of ammonia in 100000 being de-
tected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-11
Prevents Collision with Dsrsliots.

The water kite" of Sjostrand,
Swedish inventor, is novel shoal-
water indicator, consisting of an
aluminium plate, held by two wires,
and so balanced by weights as to swim
beneath the vessel at practically
uniform depth with speeds of five to
fifteen knots. II an obstacle is struck,
one wire is detached, causing an alarm
bell to ring.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-11
ticket, o IL. West.

faomoeoekoPt rtekete % tns Wss1
Homassekers can buy excursion tick
.ta Via the Great Northern Railway to
points in Manitoba. Montana, Wash
q gtou and the West. ut about one fare
Tor the round trip. on frst and third
tuesdays OF July. August, September
and October. Tickets and information
from all Railway Ticket Agents. or +.
I Whitney, G. P. 4 T. A., st. Paul
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Saved the 0aby.


New Providence, Iowa, July 7th.-
Little Helen Moon, the three-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. v.
Moon of this place. had a narrow es-
cape from death.
Her mother noticed she semed to
be very clumsy and complained when
she was rocked. Her limbs and face
were bloated badly.
A doctor was summoned but she
got no better. He said she had Kid
ney Trouble in the worst form.
Two other doctors were called IN
and they agreed that there was very
little, If any, hope. She was bloated
all over, her eyes being completely
closed and her abdomen bloated I'M
til it was purple.
They bought six boxes Of Dodd' $
Kidney Pills and she commenced to
improve at once. She had used nine
boxes before the Dropsy was all gone.
The treatment was continued and
now she Is as we'll as ever.
Dodd's Kidney Pills certainly saved
the little ones life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-11
Recomme nded to Travellers.

IN The Iowa Central Railways new
sleeping car service from St. Paul and
Minneapolis to Kansas City, st. Louis
and Peoria appeals, to travellers seek.
ing quick time and conveniences. See
local ticket agent. 4$ n y ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-11

Charity covers q multitude Of sins,
1ust as dyspepsia Is the scapegoat for
many an ugly disposition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-11

There's a difference between having
something to say and having to say
something.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-07-11

What has become of the old fashion
ed man who spat on his hands before
beginning a piece of work?
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In the stock market the man who Is
ION" hopes soon to be we'll off.