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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
LABOR FEDERATION.
Proceedings at the Twenty-Second
Session Of the Organization Held
in New Orleans.

New Orleans, Nov. 2O.-Theodore
Shaffer's charges against President
Gompers, of the American Federation
of Labor, were not sustained in the
hearing before the committee. 1t
was learned upon reliable authority
that Mr.. Shaffer testified that he had
never charged President Gompers
with disloyalty to the principles of
trade unionism.
New Orleans, Nov. 21.-President
Gompers has been completely exon
Grated of the charges of inidelity to
the principles of trades unionism,
said to have been made by Theodore
j. Shaffer, president of the Amalga-
mated Association of Iron, Steel and
Tin Workers. An attempt by social
lists to gain control of the American
Federation of Labor was defeat
ed by 400 votes.
New Orleans, Nov. 22.-The expon-
ents of "trade autonomy" and Sin
dustrialism" occupied the attention
of yesterdays session of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor. Long and
heated discussions were the rule.
The result of the action of the con-
vention may be considered draw, as
neither side gained victory.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
STANDS BY THE WOMEN.
National Grange Adopts Resolution
Favoring WOman's Suffrage
Strong Stand on Temperance.

Lansing, Mich, Nov. 22.-The Nation
al Grange Friday renewed it's recogni-
ton of woman's equality by adopting
the report of it's committee on good of
the order which declared that every
possible thing should be done ''to put
woman in possession of all those po-
litical rights and property interests
that the spirit of modern civilization
demands"
The duty of the grange was declared
to be to impress upon the farmer that
he is an American citizen with political
duties to perform and that the man
who neglects them because politics
are too dirty for him." is just as much
a criminal as the man who neglects to
drain a cesspool that threatens his
family because it is ill-smelling.
A resolution indorsing the initiative
and referendum was defeated by the
committee on resolutions by vote of
s to 6. The grange adjourned sine die
at noon.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
May Reach Agreement.

Scranton, Pa, Nov. 22.-The mine
workers and mine owners, through
their representatives, are said to
have agreed to attempt to settle
among themselves the differences be-
tween them, referring to the coal
strike commission only such matters
as they cannot arbitrate satisfac-
torily without the commissions help.
The agreement is in the nature of a
compromise and the lawyers think
that as a general proposition it will
succeed. The mutual negotiations
are expected to begin at once.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
THOUSANDS ARE KILLED.
Refugees Bring News of Terrible
Loss of Life in the Stricken
District of Guatemala.
ALL OF THE VICTIMS ARE INDIANS.
Asphyxiated or Buried in the Ashes
from VOlcanOes-MiIes of PIanta-
lions Are in Ruins and Planters
Are Ruined-Survivors in Danger
of Starvation.

San Francisco, Nov. 2O.-The first
of the refugees from the devastated
lands of Guatemala arrived Wednes-
day on the Pacific mail steamer City of
Para. They came from the districts
from the inland sea and Travelled over
a country laid waste by sand, ashes
and pumice before reaching railway
station. From the latter places they
made the journey by rail to Cham
perico and there took the steamer to
San Francisco. They sailed on No
vember Z, when the volcano was still
smoking and rumbling of thunder and
flashes of lightning gave evidence of
more eruptions to come. These people
fled from their plantations in fear for
their lives. They escaped to the sea-
side with little more than the cloth
ing they wore, transportatio being so
difficult as to preclude the carrying of
baggage.
Thousands Perished.
The refugees confirm stories of loss
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
Report of the Chief Examiner
of the COmmi ssion.

Washington, Nov. 1S.-The annual
report. of A. r. Server, chief examiner
of the civil service commission, shows
that during the last fiscal year there
were 6O,55s people examined in and
for the classified service. of whom
4o,5O9 passed and 1929 were appoint
ed, promoted or transferred. In adj
dition 1,174 persons were examined
for the Philippine service, of whom
4sO passed and 694 failed. The local
boards of examiners specially desig-
mated for the custodian service were
discontinued. On June 80 last the
total number of local boards of ex-
aminers was 1,12S, with a total mem
berShip of 3723
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
PRAISE FOR THE ARMY.
Inspector General Breckenridge in
His Annual Report Commends
the Troops in the Philippines:

Washington, Nov. 1S.-In his annual
report to the secretary of war, Gen.
J. c. Breckenridge, inspector general
of the army, discusses in detail each
branch, each department bureau and
command in the army. The general
heartily commends the course of the
United States officers and men in the
Philippines and declares that the
army is laboring patiently and faith
fully to solve the difficult problems.
The charge that cruelty is generally
practiced on the Filipinos by the Of
ficers and men is vigorously refuted.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
HANGED BY A MOB.
Negro Who Had CriminaIIy Assaulted
Two White Women Lynched by
Indiana Farmers.

Sullivan, Ind, Nov. 21.-James Dill
lard, alias Moore, the Indianapolis
negro who attacked Mrs. Mary Davis,
of Sullivan county, and Mrs. John
Lemon, of Knox county, on Tuesday,
was hanged to telegraph pole near
John Lemons farm at eight o'clock
last night by mob.
The governor had ordered out the
Vincennes militia company to pro-
tect the negro, but his instructions
were received too late. After hang
ing the negro the mob quickly dis
persed. 1t was composed mostly of
farmers, but was largely augmented
by citizens of Sullivan, Oaktown and
other towns of this county.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
Noted Lawyer Dead.

Salt Lake City, Nov. p. - Judge
Jabez c. Sutherland, formerly one of
the most prominent lawyers of Utah,
and author of several standard works
of law, is dead in Berkely, Cal, after
long illness, aged II years. He was
a member of the constitutional con-
vention of Michigan in 1850, mem
Der OF the Michigan state legislature
in 1860, and for seven years circuit
Judge of the Tenth district of that
state. He also served as congress-
man in the Forty-second congress.
Judge Sutherland came to Utah in
1879
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
Interesting Question.

Washington, Nov. 22.-The state de-
partment has been informed that
Godfrey Hunter, Jr., SON of the
United States minister at Guatemala
City, on Friday shot and killed Will
liam Fitzgerald, of Grand Rapids,
Mich. Hunter has taken refuge in
the legation, and an interesting ques-
ton has arisen as to his exemption
from arrest.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28

A member Of the London geological
society, during visit to the Malay
called the lantern fly, which makes
great leaps without the aid of its
wings. 1t was some time before he
could find out where its leaping power
lies, but he at last discovered queer
projection on the front of its head, like
a nose, and this it bends back under
its abdomen, and then suddenly re.
leases it, the effect being like that Of a
Epringboard, which accelerates the To-
comotion of the little insect.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28

A portable street light of great IL
Eliminating power is the device of the
Westminster county council for les
sening accidents from London fogs.
A cylindrical tank IS inches in dame
ter and feet high is charged with rs
gallons of petroleum, and compressed
air forces vapor from the oil into a
standpipe provided with burner. On
igniting the torch flares up Is inches
to feet, with power of 1000 can
dies.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
The Exodus to Canada.

Toronto, Ont, Nov. 21.-Thirty
thousand American farmers settled
in Canada in IL months, an increase
over 1901 of so per cent, the Dako-
tas, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ne
braska and Kansas furnishing the
bulk of the exodus. The oath of al
legiance to King Edward is required
for free grants.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28

Chinese ladies always have a large
number of servants, and they talk
very Familiarity with them. The mis-
tress of the house and her daughters
always supervise the meals, in which
they set us a good example. Girls
learn to cook nicely; they make sweet
cakes and various dainty dishes. Then
the embroidery of her wedding clothes
is supposed to be the brides handi-
work, and it is so elaborate it often
takes years to finish.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
Anti-SaIoon Sunday.

Springfield Ill, Nov. 18.-Recom-
mendations have been sent to every
pastor in Illinois and to the secre-
taries of preachers meetings by the
Anti-Saloon league advising all
churches of action takeA by Spring
field ministers, asking that Sunday,
January 25, be set aside for the dis
cussion of the liquor question in Hi
nOiS
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28

life was small. The number of lives
lost from documented vessels was
only 10, while 6 were lost from
smaller craft. Fifty-four vessels of
over 1000 tons burden-of which
number 33 were steamers-suffered
disaster. The loss of property
amounted to $2,267,79O and $12, 125, 22O
worth was saved. The net expendi-
ture for the maintenance of the
service during the year was 81, 654, 1892.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28

When person can sit at keyboard
similar to that of an ordinary type.
writer, and, by playing upon the keys
at the same rate of speed acquired
by an expert stenographer, cause lit.
tie instrument a hundred or five hun.
dred miles distant to print the words
in plain type on roll of paper as rap.
idly as the letter keys are pressed, it
would seem as if perfection in tele.
graphy had been attained. This, how.
ever, is being done between the cities
of Berlin and Hamburg, in Germany,
and it is thought 1t will become in
general use soon.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28

One of the most unique specimens
of the deer kind ever bagged in this
country has just fallen prey to the
hunter in the woods of Cow Caly'n
Creek, near Grants Pass, Cal. The
animal is snow white and has pink
eyes, and so far as is known, is The
only one of the kind ever taken. The
deer was killed by G.. w. Donnel,. vino
says that it was with two ordinary
deer when shot. In size, form and al
other points save color, it is identical
with the ordinary kind.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28

President Roosevelt has received
from Rev. DR.. Thomas H. Haggerty, OF
st. Louis, walking stick made from
wood from tree on the battle-ground
of Wilson Creek, tree on the Look
out mountain field, trees at Gettys-
burg, the frame of the Liberty bell,
Grants log cabin, Sherman's house,
the house in which Lee surrendered,
the Springfield house Of Lincoln, the
MORO castle at Havana and the cruis-
er Christina Regina sunk in Manila bay.
Rev. Mr.. Haggerty was chaplain In
Sherman's army.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28

Prof. Gobel, commissioner to the
peninsula of Kola, reports that the
Laplanders are fast dying out because
they are wholly incapable of appre-
.ciating the benefits of civilization the
government is trying to introduce
among them. Only 25 tribes are left,
each reduced to from 60 to 70 heads,
men, women and children. The COM
missioner says they are slowly dying
by dirt and disease due to extreme un-
cleanliness
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
LIFE-SAVING SERVICE.
Work of the Government in This I'm
pOrtant Department During
the Past Year.

Washington, Nov. 2O.-The life-sav-
ing service report for 1902 shows that
the number of disasters to vessels
within the scope of the service dur
ing the last year was greater than
ever before, with the exception of the
years 1898 and 1901, yet the loss of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28

JEFF Seaton, coal operator located
near Shelbina, Mo-, has opened two
mines-one for union and one for non
union men-so that the miners can
take their choice. Eleven men have
commenced work in the non-union
mine and fifteen have gone to work
in the other The same scale Of pay
is in effect at both mines.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
Vents Her Rage.

New York, Nov. 21.-Mrs. Carrie
Nation created sensation at the
horse show yesterday. She harangued
the great gathering on the evils of
overdressing, attempted to break
bottle of champagne, and finally was
elected from the building by the po-
lice
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
Two Hundred Perish by Fire.

London, Nov. 20.-The ST. Peters
burg correspondent of the Daily Mail
telegraphs that fire lasting three
days has destroyed the town of Resht
in Persia. Fifteen hundred houses
and many warehouses were wiped out
and 200 persons persisted
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
MiIIionx Exnended.

Washington, Nov. 22.-The commits
sioner of Indian affairs estimates that
the United States has spent $845,275,-
200 in subduing and controlling the In
dians, and $24O,OO0,OO0 for the educa-
ton and care of their children.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
Treaty of Peace,

Panama, Nov. 22.-Consul General
Gudger landed from the Wisconsin at
four o'clock Friday afternoon, bring
ing the news that a treaty of peace
was signed Friday afternoon by the
revolutionary Gen. Herrera and the
Colombian government commission
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28

Des Moines, Ia, Nov. 22.-The fed
eral grand jury returned an indict-
ment charging the Adams Express
company with selling liquors without
a government license. The charge is
based upon the delivery at Birming-
ham, Ia, of liquors sent c. o. ID. to
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28

W. F. King, chief astronomer Of the
Dominion of Canada, has been appoint
ed by the British government COM
missioner to mark the forty-ninth
parallel from the Rock mountains to
the Pacific coast Otto H. Tittman,
superintendent of the United States
coast and geodetic survey, has been
appointed by the United States gov
eminent a commissioner for the same
DurDOSe
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
0hf'Oss Vnfe.

Columbus, O., Nov. 19.-The official
count of the vote cast at the recent
election in Ohio shows total of
S3O,131 ballots were thrown. The to-
tai vote cast for secretary of state
was s11,467, Laylin (rep) having a
plurality of 9O,465
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28

The German war department actual
iy keeps in stock duplicates Of all the
bridges in the empire considered like
ly to be damaged or destroyed in case
Of war; and, what is more, 1t has du-
plicates Of good many French bridges
and of other countries in which it is
Interested
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28

The controversy between continental
papers as to the origin of the waltz
was settled by the discovery that the
waltz was first danced at the French
court on November 9, 117S, when 1t
was announced as the composition Of n
French courtier who called it ''Volta."
Heretofore it has been generally as
sumed that the waltz originated on the
blue Danube or thereabouts.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28

The number of twins and triplets
born in Berlin has steadily risen since
1925. Out of nearly 100000 children
born within that period twins were
born 22,441 times, triplets 229 and
bankruptcies 3 times. During the same
period in London twins were born A.
600 times, triplets 75 times and quad
rup1etS twice
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
m.de an Assignment.

Montezuma, Ia, Nov. &c. c. Big
Ter & Sons, of Hartwick, Ia, the
largest fine stock breeders in the west,
have assigned. Liabilities are $780,
600. assets, 100000. The creditors,
SIS in number, are mostly fine stock
breeders in Indiana, Illinoois and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
bishop Thompson Dead.

Jackson, Miss, Nov. 19.-Bishop
Hugh Miller Thompson, of the Protes-
tant Episcopal diocese of Mississippi,
died at his home here of cancer of the
throat, aged " years.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
Takes n ReceSx.

Washington, Nov. 1S.-The United
States supreme court on Monday
took recess until Monday, Deem
Der 1. The interim will be. largely de-
voted to the consideration of cases al
ready presented to the court.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
Rank Safe Robbed,

Sioux City, Ia, Nov. 19.-Robbers
cracked the safe in the Farmers Loan
& Trust company's bank at Arthur,
Ia, and secured $4,000 in cash. There
is no clew
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
Live Stock Perishinr.

Denver, COL, Nov. 2G.-The Colorado
Humane society has received reports
that live stock is perishing in various
localities in this state where the
drought of last summer left the ranges
bare of grass.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
Electrocuted.

Auburn, n. Y, Nov. 19.-John Truck
was put to death in the electric chair
in the state prison here for the MUIR
der of Frank w. Miller at Virgil,
Cortland county, March Il, 1899.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
The Fifth Time.

Greensburg, Pa, Nov. 1S.-The pow
der mill of Love & Sunshine, located
at Sewark station, near here, blew
up, killing Joseph France and Will
liam Norris. This is the fifth time
tie mill has blown up within three
years.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
Sank In Gale.

London, Nov 21.-The steamer
Bosnia sank in gale in the Black
sea and her crew and passengers,
numbering $50, were drowned.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
EXTENDS WARM WELCOME
Memphis Enthusiastically Greets
President Roosevelt on His
Arrival in City.
SPEAKS 1t BANQUET IN THE EVENING.
Praises Gen. Wright's Work in the
PhiIippines-AIsO Pays High Trib-
ute to the Services of the Soldiers
Says the Islands Have Never Been
as Peaceful as Now.

Memphis, Tenn, Nov. 20.-Although
the festivities for Wednesday cele-
brated the home coming of Gen.
Luke Z. Wright, vice governor of the
Philippines, it is no reflection upon
the warmth of the welcome extended
to him to say that President Roose-
velt's presence was the overshadow-
ing feature of the day. Excursion
trains were run into the city, and
quite number of distinguished peo-
pie were present to participate in the
celebration. Among them were Gov.
Benton Mcmillan and Gen. Joseph
Wheeler. The programme was long
one.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
Tour Aba ndoned.

Brussels, Nov. IS Gems. Delarey
and Botha have decided to abandon,
their proposed tour of the United
States.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
Large Death List.

San Francisco, Nov. CIV. j.
Campbell, who arrived here from
Guatemala, brings additional details
of the damage caused by the recent
volcanic disturbances. In an inter
view Mr.. Campbell said:
"There is no clear idea yet of the
loss of life resulting from the vol
cano's eruption, but from what ]
could gather before leaving I believe
that 5000 natives have been killed."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
ShOrtens His Life.

Scranton, Pa, Nov. 21.-Physicians
who have practiced- for years in the
anthracite region testified before
strike commission yesterday in re-
gard to the effect OF work in the col
workers. They declared that the oc-
cupation of the miner tends to short
en- his life, that few of the workers
escape serious ills such as asthma,
rheumatism, lumbago and sciatica,
and that fully 80 per cent. of them
are anaemic.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
Danger of Starvation.

The refugees state that It is not the
crater of Santa Maria that is in action,
but a smaller mountain rising from
one of the western slopes of Santa
Maria, called Ell Rosaio. Bands of rob-
bers are now swarming the desolated
sections, robbing and numbering
refugees on the road and footing the
abandoned and desolate plantations.
The people left behind on the planta-
tions, it is said, are in danger of death
from starva tion, for the food supply
has been cut off, and there is no way
to send in supplies to the afflicted dis
tricts
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
In Washington Again.

Washington, Nov. 22.-President
Roosevelt arrived here at eight
o'clock yesterday morning over the
Southern railroad. AS he left the
train he shook hands with the en-
gineer and fireman and thanked them
for the safe run they had made.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
Never So Prosperous.

"But the islands have never been as
orderly, as peaceful, or as prosperous
as now; and in no other oriental coun-
try, whether ruled by Asiatics or Eu-
ropeans, is there anything approach
ing to the amount of individual lib
erty and of self-government which
our rule has brought to the Filipinos.
The nation owes a great debt to the
people through whom this splendid
work for civilization has been
achieved, and therefore on behalf of
the nation l have come here tonight
to thank in your presence your fell
low townsman, because he has helped
us materially to add a new page to
the honor roll of American history.
Gen. Wright, l greet you, thank you,
and 1 wish you WELL"
At midnight the presidential party
left for Washington ever the South
ern railroad. Col. L. S. Brown, gen.
eral agent of the Southern, was in
charge of the train.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28
Mitchell's Fourth Day,
Ends His Evidence.

Scranton, Pa, Nov. 2O.-After be-
ing on the stand for Az days, Prcsi-
dent Mitchell, of the miners union.
completed his testimony at noon YES
terday before the anthracite strike
commission. He was followed on the
stand by Rev. Peter Roberts, d. D.,
OF Mahanoy City, Pa, Congregs-
tional minister, who has studied the
anthracite coal industry and has
written book on the subject. Ills
testimony was of general character,
regarding the economic and socio-
logical conditions in the anthracite
coal country
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-11-28

of life. They say that the victims for
the most part are Indians. They had
not heard of any white people being
lost. Thousands of Indians were as
phyxiated or buried in the sand.
Miles of plantations are under ashes.
and absolute ruin is the lot of many
planters whose all was invested in the
fincas. One refugee comes from
within a half an hours ride of Gen.
Barrillos- and brings information that
the general and his family are safe.