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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07
TOLD IN VERY FEW WORDS.
London has $500 fires a year.

London has $500 fires year.
Dundee exports over 1900 tons of
marmalade year.
The English statute mile is 1,76O
standard yards.
Slow rivers flow at the rate Of
three to seven miles an hour.
Bob T'itzsimmons is now an Amer
ican citizen. He was granted papers
of naturalization in Brooklyn the 9TH
er week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07
Puzzled the Expert.

There is a strange body in your
aesophagus," said the expert manipulation
of the X-rays.
YES" said the subject 81 have felt
it there for week or two"
Il cannot tell, however," proceeded the
scientist, whether it is your missing false
teeth or one of your wife's biscuits. BAL
timore American.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07
Impertdnent Query.

He-Yes I'll admit that De Jones is a
handsome fellow, but he's awfully con-
ceited.
She-Well, wouldn't you be conceited if
you were handsome?- Chicago Daily News
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07

The footsteps of our forefathers have
been followed in SO much, and by such
crude, sloppy statesmen, that it is not al
ways easy to decide which way they point,
any more.-Puck
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07
Self-Acting Fame.

New York Drummer see a Philadel-
phia man woke up the other morning and
found himself famous.
Chicago Drummer-Well, that was
enough to make HIM famous, wasn't it?-
Yonkers Statesman
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07

"Dr. August Koenig's Hamburg Breast
Tea," writes Mr.. F. Batsch, of Horizon,
Wis.,, enabled me to get rid of an obstinate
cough; we feel very grateful to the discov-
erer of this medicine"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07

"It may be taken as formal notification
that the campaign is on" said the large
wasted philosopher, when the candi-
dates begin to say: This is on me- In
dianapolis News
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07

Years of suffering relieved in night.
Itching piles yield at once to the curative
properties of Doan's Ointment. Never
fails. At any drug store, so cents.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07
Making Reparatfon.

Customer Ito head waiter)-Here. sir,
this clumsy fellow spilled over half a cup.
full of tea down my back
Head Waiter Ito waiter, sterniy) Bring
this gentleman full cup of tea instantly
London Punch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07

Little Colds" eglected-thousands OF
lives sacrificed every year. DIR. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup cures little colds
cures big colds, too, down to the very verge
of consumption.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07
Difference In Degree.

What is the difference between mono
logue and dialogue, pa?"
"A monologue, my son, is mans wife
talking to him and dialogue is his wife
and her mother talking to him. Town
Topics
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07

Oars no good in kickin' case every rose
hab its thorn" said Uncle Eben. "Ef dar
was only jes thorns wifout no roses, it 'ud
be sumpin' sho' 'nough to complain about"
Washington Star.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07
DANGEROUS KIDNEY DISEASES CURED
Pe-ru-na Creating National Sensation in the Cure
of Chronic Ailments Of the Kidneys.

Major T. II. Mars, of the First Wiscon-
sin Cavalry regiment, writes from 1925
Cunning street, Chicago, Ill, the follow
ing letter:
"For years Esufered with cafarrh of
the kidneys contracted i'm the army.
Medicine did not help me any until a
cOmrade who had been helped by Pc.
runa advised me to try it. bought
some at once, and soon found blessed
relief kept taking it four months,
and am now we'll and strong and feel
better than 1 have done for the past
twenty years, thanks to Peruna. "---
r. II. Mars
Mr.. John Vance, of Hartford CITY,
Ind, says: "My kidney trouble is much
better. l have improved SO much that
everybody wants to know what medi-
cine am using. recommend Peruna
to everybody and some have commenced
to use it. The folks all say that if DR..
Hartman's medicine cures me it must be
great. John Vance.
Mr. j. Brake, of PefroEea, Ontario,
Canada, writes: "FOur years ago
had severe attack of Brighf's dis
ease, which brought me so low the
doctor said nothing more could be
done for me. began to take Peruna
and ManaIin, and i'm three months /
was a well man, and have continued
SO ever since. "---J. Brake.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07

As far as this world is concerned, spot
less character is often worth less than the
ability to arrange the spots artistically.-
Puck.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07
Where II Origfnated.

Robbins-I didn't think you had any idea
of marrying the widow.
Newlywed-I didn't; it was an idea of
hers.-Smart Set.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07

1t doesn't make any difference how some
people do things, they always get them
wrong Indianapolis News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07

Some people seem to think that industry
consists of telling other people what to do.
INDIANAPOLIS News
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07

Possibly frankness would not seem SO
brutal if we were more accustomed to it,
Indianapolis News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07

One trouble with the pursuit of happiness
is that other people do get in the way
Puck
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07

Silence is wisdom-how few ever find it
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07

the escape of serum from the blood.
Peruna stimulates the kidneys to
excrete from the blood the accumu-
latlng poison, and thus prevents the con-
vulsions which are sure to follow if the
poisons are allowed to remain. It gives
great vigor to the hearts action and di-
gestive system, both of which are apt to
fail rapidly in this disease.
Peruna cures catarrh of the kidneys
simply because it cures catarrh wher-
ever located.
1t you do not derive prompt and sat-
lsfactory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving
full statement of your case and he win
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
Ohio.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-07

N1 N loAc.y
trouble, PEI
runa should
be t a k e n.
Thisremedy
st rik e S a t
nee t h e
very root of
the disease.
1t at encere-
lieves the ca
tarrhal kid
neys of the
s t ag ma n t
blood, pre-
v e n t j n O
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-01-05

freeiv express to the wearer opinions upon
tbe quality and cost. II the dress meets
,,ith the disapproval Of one, she has no
besitation about saying so 10 the owner OF
such dress who retors as she sees ut.
Sometimes open quarrels ensue at
t,,e.e sessions because some woman has
49,, too bold in her criticism. Before
thev 60 home they take vote on
The dresses, and the owner OF the best
Il crowned leader Of fashion Tor Ehe
uext week, and all must refrain from
criticising her dress. During the ensuing |
week there IS a great race to outshine her
Garments. and this is generally accom-
nlished. no matter how hard she may have
striven to hold her place in the lead Inc
sonaws do not have to work as hard as IS
generally supposed. They do little outside
their houses, as the Indians who have an
;ncome from the United States do not farm.
All of the money due the women IS paid
direct 10 them, ard they spend 1t to please
their own tastes, which means Tor dress.
THE fashions they follow are amusing 10
the people, but with them II IS serious
business. and the women are as much inter
ested in their shopping as a white woman
would be at the counter Of one OF the largest
| millinery houses in New York.
Civilization is steaolIy klOWi"6 "i'N
these people, and the ways OF the whites
show in many matters besides those OF
dress. Most of the young married couples
of the Kiowa and Comanche tribes have
comfortable houses instead of tepees. They
are well educated, having been forced 10
attend government schools. To these new
manners Of life the young men and women
take kindly, but the older class Will nave
none of them. They continue TO live IN
tents as do full bloods Of other southwest
tribes. The young Indian wife OF today Is
clean, a fairly good cook and tidy witn heI
house. She is not yet well veTsed IN
the art Of decoration and red and green are
predominating colors in all her rooms
whether in harmony or not The hous'
has good furniture but it is strangely ar
ranged The lounge is a favorite piece
furniture, and one sees it in every lndlai
household, always in the parlor. II IN
g, indians have a piano or organ it goes int
the bedroom. The young bucks best sad
? die goes into the parlor and in many house
{ II is hung upon the wall. Red ribbons ar
tied 10 everything, even the tail Of the ca
e for no Indian household is complete viii
out cat and dog.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-01-05
A SQUAw'S ATTIRE.
some Wear Suits Worth Thousand
Dollars Indian No-
men Among the Most Extrava-
giant Dressers I'm America.

II has lust cropped out in social circles
that the Oklahoma Indian women are among
the most extravaganza dressers in America
The fact is worth presenting to those who
look to Paris for their fashions. There may
come a time when Paris looks to Oklahoma
If things 90 on in this way. It is fact very
narrowly known that many women OF the
Kiowa. Comanche, Arapahoe and Ponce
tribes have dresses costing from $3.50 10
ST 500 apiece. They are not made IN what
we should call the latest styles; the decora-
tions are what count.
The sauaws' money is nearly all spent IN
purchasing costly ornaments Tor their cloth,
ing These ornaments are in the shape OF
iewelry and precious stones, elk teeth ana
nearls. II is nothing out of the common to
see an Indian girl walking around over her
reservation with $500 worth of elk teeth tied
10 her dress in decorative style. Again, a
tu,o-karat diamond is no curiosity to these
dpskv bellies Most of the dresses are made
from soft buckskin lined with silk or satin.
red satin is great favorite for dress lin
ing and shirt waists among the Indian
,vonnen yellow silk is another of theft
gavorites but violet was the prevailing coloi
tbia wear Next year the Indian woman
who Leads the fashion will decree new auc
aaslv color to be the up-to-date thing, and
Of course, all of the women will follow
her. Society, as we name 1t, IS
thing unknown among the reservation
indian women but they have certain
/ envy of social standing just the same
when they come to the small towns on.
trading days there may be assembled severa
hundred Of the women from various parts
Of the country, and they gather in tn
agency and talk over events among them
selves, gossip upon the scandals and raj
against the whites for hours at time. j
is during this function that they may b
seen in their best dress, and each one trie
10 outdo her ueighbor in ornaments. Ih
more elk teeth one has on her dress tn
more popular she is at these weekly mee'
ings at the agency buildings. They e1
anime each others dresses carefully an
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-01-05
A Grave and serious Error.

WASHINGTON, D. c., IanRayy 7, 1909.
Col. W. J. ELLIOTT.
DEAR SIR: In your article of the GLOBE
of last Sunday you made grave and serious
error. In your article on the United States
-iail YOU state the chief engineer works ten
ar twelve hours day, which is false. He
comes on duty after o'clock in the morn
inc and goes away at p. m. His repairing
of locks don't average three week, an
bour and a half's work. He gets every
svrdav off and every holiday, The as
sistants only get holiday When it happens
on their day off. You send a reporter out
and let him talk 10 any Of the officers and
thev will answer him truthfully, but don't
let them know he is connected with any
paper.
doing.
Respectfully, B. o. A. z.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-01-05

"sunset" Cox was, up to his death, the
special friend Of the letter carriers in Con-
gress, and his mantle seems to have fallen
upon Representative McAudrews, OF
Chicago, who has introduced a bill provid-
ing for increasing the pay Of these Federal
employees He proposes that those who
have been employed three years or over
shall receive a salary Of 81 400 a year, and
those two years $1,000 a year, those one year
ssoo and when 6rst appointed 5000
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-01-05
nlnh 60 Hear Of Honorable BurIaI.

Editor Sunday GLOBE.
wish to call your attention to an article
in your Sunday paper in reference to the
burial of William Gugler He wasnot, 'as
vou saw" buried in Pottersfeld. have
good reason to know this, as was one OF
three G. A. r. men who helped to lay him
awav with his departed comrades in beaut-
full Arlington, and the simple but impress
sive ceremonies Of our order were then
performed. / do not know in what man
nner he would have been buried had 1t not
been for the G. A. r.. l had known him
for several years. He had a good military
record and deserved an increase Of pension,
hat that ia now saved to the Government
and we hope he is where hunger is felt no
more OLD SOLDIER.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-01-05
unkIssed kiss.

Last week the FIRST doctors degree ever
upon lady In Bohemia was OBJ
tanned by FranIein DR.. Cabot at the Prague
university. At the promotion Of this young
lady to the rank of doctor Of philosophy it
was found necessary b6 the Senate to alter
the form Of admission at the conclusion Of
the address, which runs thus: Receive
this kiss as a sign of close union aud conf
Dental friendship"
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-01-05

We are perfectly satisfied with the ez-
planation Of that diplomatic ofair New
Years Day. "Pauncy" had the goub you
know" and the gallant German stepped
into the breach. The Germans are ever
ready aud watehful Of their Engliah cousins
mishaps in trade as in diplomacy, Now
that the GLOBE is satisfied we presume the
incident is closed Il looked serious flor
several minutes
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-01-05

Let il be remembered that Marcont can
not operate in the United States his system
of wireless telegraphy, The Dolbear pat
ent, owned by the American Wirelesa Tele-
graph Company, elfectualiy bars him out.
Besides, in the yacht races the American
company demonstrated that their system
was superior TO that Of the Italo-irishman'
Marconi
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-01-05
Low Rundinga in Japan.

Architects id Japan make it rule never
TO construct a building over four stories IN
height, for fear it will fall during an earth
Quake Earthquakes are frequent there.
Sometimes we have two in one month bat
the damage is seldom great
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-01-05
EVANS SCHEMES
TO Beat the Pensioner, His
Widow and His Orphans.
the INSANE CASES clIEO

Aa Proofs Of His Deadly Hostility
Toward the Veteran - Instead OF
Administering the Laws of Con-
aress He supercedes Them With
schemes or His Own-The Spider OF
,be Pension once Disgrace 20 the
Administration
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-01-05
VILE OUTRAGE
For Which the Land Office Is
Responsible.
ROBBED AND IMPRISONED.

An Honest Veteran and His Wite
Thrown Into Jail, Their House Torn
Down ana Their Property Confis-
Gated - The Manipulations OF the
Land ORce-HOn. Dennis Flynn anu
Others Blamed Nv Mr.. Kinman.
Sunday Washington globe., 1902-01-05

The jolly columns Of the Times shows
the capacity Of department officials for
''taFy." II Is simply euormousl
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-08-07

The above gallon glass which will be
filled with and given by the O. F. Sawyer Dry
Goods Co. 1t will be filled with gold silver. paper
all denominations nckes pennies
dollar bills There will be nothing
moneygood The jar will be placed in their
opening night which will September
given half
should be than guessing the
it this half will be divided equally between them The
other half will go the public library
Every fifteen agew be to
each in the
noor-from the opening night till Chaistmas This
privilege Of guessing will nothing 1t will absolutely
free. You will have anything anything
the opportunity Every will be carefully recorded
book kept for that special purpose at this
While in the employ of The O. F. Sawyer Dry
of in the jar yet to avoid complication
possible dissatisfaction employed by
identified with will be allowed participate
The jar will be filled and sealed of the banks
The be disturbed for the Banks will
the Ribbon holding the stopper place. No will know
of the the proprieors of the
the who will fill it and will know until the
Christmas holidays when will be opened
City.
to induce ladies possible visit their this fall
that they become acquainted with them
opportunity show them of their goods and prices
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-08-07

Mrs. Norton came home fror a call
one day in such disturbed condition
that ii was evident tears were not "a :
in the background. She lost no time Ia
beginning her explanation.
John" she said to her husband. Il
am so mortified | don't know what TO
do
"What is the matter. my DEAR" asked
Mr.. Norton.
Il have just been calling on Mrs.
PeverIl. You know her husband. Ma
jDr PcverillF'
Yes"
"Well. | have just learned today. to
my horror, that major isn't his title
at all. Major is his lrst name"
"Why. certainly. I've always known
that. What is there SO mortifying
about itE''
Nothing" said Mrs. Norton, with a
groan. only that I've been calling him
major every time I've met him for
the last six monthsr'-London An
swers.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-08-07
Fearless and Independent.

The Chicago Record Herald is a
conspicuous example of the success
with which the public rewards fear.
less non partisanship in ;he columns
of great metropolitan paper. 1t is
an independent newspaper, in which
men and measures are invariably
viewed wholly from the standpoint of
the public good and not from that of
the interests of any particular politi.
cal party. IL is the very reverse of
neutral-fearless and outspoken on all
the great questions of the day. but pre-.
sentiug its editorial opinion upon in
dependent Judgment and entirely re-
gardless OF political affiliations. Par.
tisatnship is barred as strictly from
the news columns ss from the editorial
page. All political news is given
without partisan coloring. thus en-
abling the the reader TO form correct
conclusions for himself In the or
dinary PARTISAN newspaper political
news is ordinarily colored TO such an
extent as to make il difficult if not
impossible for the reader to secure n
sound basis for intelligent Judgment.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-08-07
Unexpected Applause.

Shortly after Mr.. Wilson Barrett
Joined the theatrical profession he be
came member of company perform
ing at the old Theater Royal. Dublin.
His part. naturally. was small one.
and, greatly to his surprise. his first
speech was greeted with round Of
applause. This unlocked for tribute
elated the young actor. and he exerted
himself to sustain the good impression
he appeared TO have made. Just us lie
was leaving the theater one OF the
scene shifters grinnlngly accosted him
and said, Sure, it's got about among
the bhoys that ye're Il brother OF the
man that was hung" Fenian named
Barrett had that morning paid the e1.
treme penalty of the law
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-08-07

Should you have friends in the East
who contemplate trip to Colorado
this summer, the following may be of
interest TO them:
The Rock Island Route will ON
June lst TO 2lst, and 25th TO 3Oth, in-
elusive; August 10 to % and % to ~.
inclusive, and Septmber II to IS in-
elusive, make rate of s3i. so from Chi
cago to Denver, Colorado Springs or
Pueblo and return: from Missouri
River common points, sig. The re,>
turn limit will be October 3Ist. Ieo/
On June % TO %. inclusive; July
to lS, inclusive; August 2s. 2i, 30.
81, and September to 10. inclusive,
the rate from Chicago to Denver,
Colorado Springs or Pueblo will be
s25; from Missouri River common
points, els. Final return limit Octo-
Der 3lst. 1909. The Rock Island is
the bcs, and most direct line.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-08-07
His Sight Threatened

Will" picnicking last month my
il-year-old boy was poisoned by some
weed or plant" says W. II. Dibhlc.
Of Sioux City, la. He rubbed tine
poison off his hands into his eyes and
for while We werc afraid he would
los" his sigth. Finally neighbor
recommended DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. The first application helped
him and in n few day he was as we'll
rs ever. - For skin disease. cut.
burns. scalds wounds, insect bites, DE
Wits Witch Hazel Salve is sure cure.
Relieve piles at once. Beware of
counterfeits. Palace Drug store. Geo.
Pcdley.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-08-07

A drummer named Peck put up at a
hotel in Oklahoma, the landlord Of
which was the president of the school
toard. The Landlord, who was a jolly,
whole souled fellow. suggested that
they visit the schools, the president Of
the board first putting on long tailed
coat. saying:
-She adds dignity. an then ST hides
my gun, which are bad example
'afore them children. don't approve
of anybody under fourteen carryin' a
gun"
After returning to the hotel from the
visit of inspection the president of the
board. now transferred into a land
lord, said:
Peck. you're good Teller. You
amt goin' to let your light be hid un-
der a bushel. Peckf''
mo, l amt" said Mr.. Peck, rather
dubious as to the compliment.
"Well, | tell you what I'm goin to
do fer you. Bein' as you're good fel-
Ter. I'm a-gOln' to have clean sheets put
put OH your bed. dad me If ain'tw
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-08-07
An Absurd Custom In Vienna.

In Vienna every mans home is his
dungeon from 10 p. III. 10 q n. IN. Vienna
is city Of flats. and at 10 p. m. the
common entrance door Of each block is
closed and bOlted. Thereafter persons
passing in or out must pay fine of
twopcnce to the concierge until mid
night and fOurpence from that hour to
n. III. To 20 out to post letter costs
twOpcnce and the same amount to re-
turn. To prolong visit to friend
after 10 p. IN. means twopcnce to get
out of his house and twopence more TO
enter your own. natural result OF
this Irritating tax is that OF all capital
cities Vienna is earliest to bed.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-08-07
IMPORTANCE OF FAIR

II is very important that this conn
ty be represented at the Colorado State
Fair in Pueblo with an exhibit which
will show TO the outside world the
varied resources Of this vicinity. The
state law gives the county commits
sioners power TO appropriate sum
not to exceed $500 TO prepare an ex.
hibit for the State Fair and power Is
alos granted to appoint proper per
son or agent 10 20 to the Fair with
the exhibit. This is matter which
should be taken up by the commission.
crs at once.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1902-08-07

One of the most peculiar features
about manufactured silk is the rustlins
sound familiar to every woman. In
the silk trade they call it the cry" or
sometimes the "scroop." OF all textiles
silk is the only material which pos
sesses 1t.
As everybody knows. III sound Il
heard especially when silk is subjected
TO friction. What is not SO generally
known is that the quality is found in
silk yarn before 1t is woven. 4 skein
Of silk, unless 1t has been So treated as
TO kill this property in IL. will when
opened up emit the noise slightly.
When the skein is squeezed in the
hand. the sound becomes quite audible.
The cry is considered very desir-
able quality in silk. Dyers try to de-
velop 1t as much as possible.