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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31
Arrested Mt Paris.

Paris, Jan. 27.-Adolf Schmidt, the
fugitive director of the Cassel Treber-
Trocknung grain drying company, who
disappeared in July last at the time of
the failure of that concern, has been
arrested in response to Germany's re-
quest for his eXtradition.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31

One of the richest sulphur deposits in
the world has lately been discovered in
Transcaspia, Russia. The geological
formation is very similar to that in
which the Sicillian deposits occur. It
is only in recent years that sulphur
has been found in Russia.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31
Dix Being Taken West.

New York, Jan. 27.-Henry st. John
Dix, accused of embezzling s25 900 from
the Observation-Disclosures bank, of
Whatcom, Wash, and who was arrest
ed recently in London, arrived here
Saturday in charge of Sheriff w. j.
Brisbin, of Whatcom county, on board
the Steamer ST. Paul. Sheriff Brisbin
and his prisoner started Immediately
for the west
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31

Thomas A. Walker, wealthy Har-
din county, Iowa, stockman, landed in
New York City in 1888 with but "a
cents, and still possesses the identical
"a cents, which he will retain as a
valuable heirloom for his children's
cbildron
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31
Factory Burned.

New York, Jan. 27.-The factory Of
the Barrett Manufacturing company,
at Shadyside, N. j., opposite this city,
was burned Saturday. The loss was
estimated at $4,000.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31

Thomas. Fleming, a purser of the
Cunard steamship line, who is about
to retire after service of forty-six
years, has crossed the Atlantic 900
times and sailed a distance of $780,
900 miles. The company will give
him a life pension.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31
Counterfeiters i'm Porto Rico

San Juan, Porto Rico, Jan. 27.-The
United States marshallhas seized Sc. 900
in counterfeit silver, near Ponce. The
counterfeits were quarters, half-dol-
lars and dollars. Two men, Ramon
Rentas and Moreno Ontiz, were arrest
ed and jailed, after a hearing before
the United States commissioner. The
coins were almost perfect.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31

Most people think that France is the
glove-making country par excellence.
Germany, however, has the largest
number of concerns engaged in the
making of leather gloves of any colla-
try in Europe, the NUMBER being over
I Inn
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31

Admiral Dewey and Joseph Jeffer-
son, the actor, are inseparable friends
at Palm Beach. They frequently stroll
in the suburbs of the Florida resort,
and the other day were seen sitting
on a fence, swinging their feet like
two schoolboys, having a good old
fashioned talk about a lot of inter-
esting things, without being inter-
rupted
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31
Ottawa Hotel burned.

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. 27.-The Hotel
Cecil was burned early Saturday. The
hotel was owned by ex-Mayor David
son, who rebuilt it and had it newly
furnished about three years ago. The
loss is about 100000. Guests on the
fifth floor had to leave the building in
their night clothes, and some of them
had to be taken out of the windows
with ladders.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31

Mrs. Frances Tallmadge, of Sheboy-
session what is supposed to be genu-
inc portrait of Louis XVI. The pic
ture was presented to her ancestors
by Eleazar Williams, who claimed to
be the real Louis XVI
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31
Sweden and NORWAY

Christiania, Norway, Jan. PA pro-
posal has been introduced in both the
Norwegian storthing and Swedish
riksdag to appoint committee to con-
slider the question of the permanent
neutrality of the dual monarchy.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31
SCHLEY cH|CACO'S GUEST
Splendid and Hearty Greeting Ex-
tended to the Rear-Admiral
by the City.
CHEERING CROWDS LINE THE STREETS.
List of Receptions, Banquets, ETC.,
Which Will Keep the Admiral
and His Wife on the Go Con-
stantly.

Chicago, Jan. 27.-Somewhere in the
neighborhood of 10000 lusty-voiced
Chicagoans did the best they could
Saturday to show Rear Admiral Schley
what high place he holds in the hearts
of the people of the northwest. When
he got off a train in the Grand Central
station at $50 o'clock he found them
on all sides of him, cheering, saluting,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31

Colon, Colombia, Jan. 27.-The situa-
ton Saturday morning at both ends
of the isthmus was unchanged. The
General Pinzon has arrived here from
Savanilla with 600 troops.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31

The state food and dairy commits
sioner of the State of Washington es-
Inmates the number of creameries in
the state in 1901 at 317, and the pro-
duction of butter at 100000 pounds,
as against 1914 creameries IN 1900 and
an actual butter output of 3,736,7S7
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31
No Saturday Session.

New York, Jan. 27.-There was no
session Saturday Of Recorder Goff's.
court in which Albert T. Patrick is be-
ing tried. The trial will be resumed
Monday,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31
Granted a Divorce.

Edinburgh, Jan. 27.-The court Sat
urday granted the earl of Rosslyn. a
divorce from his wife, who was Miss
Violet de Grey Vyner, on the ground
of desertion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31
Judge Edmunds Dead

st. Louis, Jan. 27.-Henry Littleton
Edmunds, who was judge of the Grim
inal court here for many years, died
Saturday from an acute disease of the
stomach, after an illness of several
months.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31
To Serve the Pope,

Rome, Jan. 27.-J. P. Farrelly, of
Nashville, Tenn, secretary of the
American college here, has been APP
pointed privy chamberlain to the pope.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31
Change In China.

Canton, Jan. 27.-The native GUS
toms will be transferred to the impe-
rial maritime department about Feb
ruary 20.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31
Ready for Political Union.

The members of the committee ques-
toned Col. Bliss on the details of the
proposed readjustment. In the course
of the examination Representative
Newlands, of Nevada, suggested that
without our political control of Cuba
there might be servile labor to COM
pete with American labor. He added:
care the Cuban people prepared to come
into political relations with the United
States?"
ct think a great majority of the Cubans
are ready to come in," Col Bliss replied.
''As a territory or state?" asked Mr..
Newlands
'They would be glad to come in as a
state, or territory, or under the military
authority-almost any way in order to
come under the authority of the United
States"
eff invited to come in first as terri
tory, then as a state, would this be ac-
cepted?'
II think it would"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31
A Hindrance.

Continuing on this topic Col. Bliss
said he thought commercial union with
Cuba would postpone political union.
Personally he was not convinced of the
wisdom Of annexation. The feeling in
Cuba was one of readiness to accept
any condition the United States might
impose.
Asked whether there was much pow
erty and distress among the Cubans
Col. Bliss said there was not. But the
condition was like that of bank about
to break and the people did not know
what would become of them three
months hence.
Col. Bliss gave the cost of producing
raw sugar in Cuba at about two cents
pound, the selling price in Havana
about 1h cents.
Not Prompted by Sugar Interests.
Mr.. Louis Place, head of the Cuban
delegation, made an earnest state
ment controverting the claim that the
reciprocity movement was instigated
by the United States sugar interests,
contending that the Cubans had long
urged and expected these concessions.
'Cuba is fighting its own cause on it's
| own merits" declared Mr.. Place.
Amendment to Constitution.
Washington, Jan. 27.-The senate
committee on the judiciary Saturday
authorized a favorable report on SEN
ator Hoar's joint resolution proposing
an amendment to the constitution of
the United States giving congress the
power to designate some one to act as
president in the case of disability of
both the president and the vice presi-
dent. The resolution is as follows:
''ln all cases not provided for by arti-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31
CUBA WANTS annexation
So Says Col. Tasker Bliss Before
House Committee on Ways
and Means.
HEARING ON RECIPROCITY CONTINUES.
Union, Col. Bliss De-
cIares, Will Postpone Political
UniOn-He Tells How the United
States Can Secure the Bulk of
Trade with the Island.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Col. Tasker
Bliss, the United States army officer
detailed as collector of customs at
Havana, was before the ways and
means committee Saturday concerning
Cuban reciprocity In opening his
statement he disclaimed authority as a.
sugar expert, and said his knowledge
was confined to that of an observer for
three years in an official position deal
ing with the trade of Cuba. This had
led him to hope that if there was any
change in the tariff it would be such IN
adjustment as would throw into the
hands of the United States the large
amount of Cuban trade now taken by
foreign countries.
Speaking first of the condition of the
Cuban sugar industry, he said it was
greatly depressed. The Havana banks
were refusing further credits to the
planters, and whensthis occurred it was
a sure evidence of the distress of the
planta tons. He roughly estimated
the sugar industry. of the island at
$2OO,OOQ,O0O, and said about three
fourths of the people were dependent
in one way or another on the sugar in.
dustry. 4.
Chairman Payne asked Col. Bliss to
specify what advantages the United
States could gain from Cuba, and Mr..
Payne. also called attention to the low
tariff rate Cuba imposed against the
limited States
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31
Can secure BuIk of Trade.

Col. Bliss said the average ad va
loren rate was about 81 per cent, and
he presented tables designed to show
how a tariff readjustment could throw
practically all of the Cuban trade into
the hands of American producers. At
present, he said, Cuba bought $66,000,-
600, of which the United States fur
nished $2S,475 900, and the balance of
about $37 100000 came from foreign.
countries. On many articles, such as
fresh beef, railroad iron,> and other
specified articles, the United States had
a practical monopoly of the trade. But
on many other articles, totaling about
$45 100000 the United States had but
$10.00O,0O0 of the trade.
"By a reasonable modifica ton of the
Cuban tariff" said Col. Bliss, eat least
sc per cent. of this trade can be thrown
to the United States."I
He submitted a List of differentials
on which about 33 per cent, favora BILE
to the United States as against other
countries, would give us the trade. In
reporting on this to the war depart
ment the condition had been imposed
upon him not to reduce the revenues of
Cuba. Under such circumstances he
thought it would be necessary first to
raise Cuba's tariff rates for the pur-
pose of revenue and then readjust them
with sufficient differential to give the
United States control of the trade.
This he put forward tentatively as one
of several plans proposed to the war
department.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1902-01-31

have felt at the magnificent greeting
given him by the people along the
streets. 1t is unequaled in the history
of the city.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-01-16
leh-Handedness.

Luddeckens claims that this is not
habit, but is always due to physio-
logical causes, often an expression Of
the influence of heredity. Normally
the blood pressure is greater in the
left cerebral hemisphere than on the
right side. When this pressure is
stronger upon the right side, left
handedness results. In one case re-
ported, in which the pressure was
equal in both hemispheres, an alter
mating preponderance of one or the
other side occurred, depending upon
blood pressure variations. The term
left-handedness is unsuitable, since
phenomena are noted upon one entire
side of the body. as Luddeckens no.
ticed in the case OF his young son.
The Philadelphia Record tells Of
little Sunday school boy who always
receives a nckle from his father to
place in the collection plate at the
church service. Last Sunday his
father gave him two nickles, saying,
Zone is for the Lord, and the other ia
for yourself" AS it was too early TO
start for Sunday school the little boy
sat on the porch steps, playing with
the two nickles. After a while he
dropped one Of them. and it disap-
peared down a crack. Without
moments hesitation and still clutch
ing the remaining coin in his clinchsd
fst, he looked up at his father, eIclaim-
ing, "Oh, pop, there goes the Lords
nickle."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-01-16
NEW VOL. 37.---NO. 8.

be had been told and said: General.
We will stand by you" Forrest
thanked him, but said /: THE man
does not know me, therefore cannot
have any quarrel with me. 1t is all
talk and I am going to remain in this
car"
The train slowed down for the sta
ton and the crowd surrounded the
platform. No one could tell what the
next few minutes would bring forth.
AS soon as the train had stopped
the big bully burst open the door and
smashed the glass in the upper part
of it as herald of his approach.
He strutted down the aisle, calling
for the rebel to stand up. General
Forrest was eating an apple, and the
only person il the car without evil
dencss Of excitement. The bad man
finally sized him up and made to-
ward him, cursing and charging.
General Forrest, quick as a fash.
grasped him by the throat and in less
than two seconds had thrown him
headlong from the platform Of the car
to the ground. The General made
the air blue fer an instant, and when
the bully regainsd his feet be was on
a dead run. Forrest quickly realized
the righteousness of the affair and burst
into laugh.
The train soon pulled out and the
crowd which had assembled to gee the
rebel dragged through the streets
was waving hats and handkerchief'
and giving cheers for Forrest,-Netc
Orleans Picaytne.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-01-16
Mems Suits and
OverCOats |

You will find our entire stock sur
prlSlngly distinctive and original and at
such Low Prices, considering the good
qualities, that will leave no room in your
mind for doubt that this store is emf
nently the best TO be clothed from.
We are making greater showing of
the FAMOUS "NITALS" BRAND CLOTH
ING than ever before, because we find
that it gives far better satisfaction than
any ether make. 1t has more style, is
tailored better and keeps its shape long
er and above all, is permanent perfect
fitting.
This Clothing is made on entirely diff
ferent lines TO any other make of ready
towear, because the greatest care and
thought is displayed on the insides
CNlrALS') where every safeguard is
found to give the garment solidity to
withstand the elements and long service.
Wear the "NITALS" BRAND and
you will not be bothered with pockets
sagging, the coat wrinkling or curling,
seams ripping or buttons falling otf-a
common complaint with ordinary ready
tO-wear clothing.
If you pay our store visit we will be
more than pleased to show you these
details. Your investigation will not on
ly prove interesting, but profitable.
It's great source of satisfaction to
know when you wear our clothing that
it is absolutely correct and made as per-
feet as clothing can be, land furthermore,
does not cost penny more than other
stores ask for the inferior kind.
We look forward with con fdence TO
gaining your valuable patronage this
fall.
7. E. LINE,
Clothier, Furnisher and Halter,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-01-16

"Oh, I'm so glad to see you, she
cried out ecstatically; 81 thought l
never should see you again. went
to the old farm, but you had gone
away, nobody knew whitherl''
Aud she hugged Miss Comfort more
enthusiastically than ever, with bright
tears sparkling on her eyelashes.
why" demanded the bewildered
spinster, "who are you?"
I'm Essiel Don't you remember
little Essie Bell that you gave the
fve-dollar bill to in the twilight by
the wild rose bushes, when"
"Oh-o-o-hl" exclaimed Miss
Comfort. "You don't mean to say
that you're that"
And here she stopped, nearly
stIangled by Essie's renewed en-
braces, while she listened to the story
of how grandpapa had adopted her
and how she was surrounded by all
that luxury could devise or art in
vent.
81 have longed to see you again, "
added Essie, "for if it had not been
fol your kindness papa never could
have lived to reach his home. And
you shall live with me always now,
and be my darling old friend"
No." said Miss Comfort gravely,
shaking her head. I've come to ap-
ply for a situation as housekeeper,
and if you won't give it to me, why |
must go elsewhere"
And Essie was obliged to consent.
But mind" said she, nodding the
golden masses of her curly hair. 81
shall give you what wages l please f?
Grandpa always entrusts those things
to my management"
SO Miss Comfort Fsirhaven stayed
nominally as housekeeper-really the
trusted and revered head of the es-
tablishment, and her declining years
were surrounded by peace and lux
ury she never had dared to dream Of
in her loftiest aspirations.
Miss Comfort Fairhaven had invest
ed the FIVE dollar bill advantageOusly'
She had cast her bread upon the wa
ters, and after many days it returned
to her.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-01-16
WHICH ROAD?

Ifyou could go back to the forks Of the road.
Back the long miles you have carried the load,
Back to the place where you had to decide
By this way that through your life to abide;
Back Of the grieving and back Of the care,
Back to the place where the future vas fair
Ifyou were this day that decision to make,
D. brother in sorrow which road would you take
Then suppose that again tol the forks you went
back.
After you'd trodden the other long track
After you'd found that its promises fair
Were all delusion that led to a snare
That road you first travelled with sghs and unrest,
Though dreary and rough, was most graciOusly
blest.
With balm for each bruise and charm for each
ache
o, brother in sorrow which road would you take =?
NIXON WATERMAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-01-16
Forrest and the Bully.

In the summer of 1868 the Tennes-
see delegates to the National Demo
cratic convention which nominated
Mr.. Seymour for the Presidency met
at Nashville and proceeded in a body.
General Forrest was delegate from
Memphis, and it wa. the first time he
had gone North since the war.
Sectional feelings were intense at
that period, but no one OF the party
felt any concern for the safety ofeven
General Forrest.
The war had ended and there was
no occasion for alarm. Reaching
Louisville, the Kentucky delegates
Joined the Tennesseeans, one Of whom
was Gen. Basil Duke. General Duke
had not before met General Forrest,
but after making his acquaintance the
two sat opposite in the sleeper chat
ting pleasantly over the events Of the
past.
While in Louisville General For
rest telegraphed the ticket agent at
Cincinnati, asking him to reserve
section for his use in the New York
sleeper. The operator, like every one
else at that time, was familiar with
the name of Forrest, and gladly shared
with his friends at other stations the
news which would afford them an op-
portunity of seeing the great cavalry
man. At one Of the stations there
lived a man who had been for some
time a terror to his neigbbors. He
was known to have killed several men,
and everybody at his home gave him
the right Of way.
he was man Of Herculean build
and wore a scowling expression. He
preferred war to peace and sought ev-
cry opportunity to pick quarrel.
Thi, desperate fellow happened to
hear that Forrest would pass on the
train, and went from place to place
telling those he met that he intended
to take the rebel from the train and
drag him through the streets. Fully
1000 people collected at the little de-
pot to see him do it.
The big rufian grew more furiou,
as the crowd was augmented, and the
operator who gave out the news
deemed it wise to notify General For
rest and suggest that he remain where
he was and await the night train.
The conductor on a southbound train
was told to state the facts to the con-
ductor on the train bearing the dele
gates, and say that great mob had
already assembled to witness the hu-
initiation the bully proposed to infict,
and to urge General Forrest to turn
back. These facts were communicated
to General Duke, who felt much deli
cacy in relating the story to Forrest.
but deemed it his duty. and therefore
explained the situation to him.
The train was nearing the station,
and whatever was decided on must be
done quickly. The conductor sc-
companied General Duke and urged
General Forrest to get off; that be
knew the man to be very desperate.
! General Duke simply stated what
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-01-16

Il know I'm pretty old to be look
in after situation, said Miss Com
fort Fairhaven, "but l cant starve
and won't beg, SO what's there left
We had a good farm once, but my
brother couldn't rest until lie specu-
lated it all away, and now he's gone
and I'm all alone So, if you know Of
good place as hOusekeeper, or mat
ron in an asylum, or general over
seer, l don't much care where"
The intelligence Office keeper, with
slight shrug of his shoulders, broke
in on the torrent of Miss Fairhaven's
explanatory elOqnence.
"What wages did you ask?"
81 amt particular about that 80
long as it's good home"
Heres place that might perhaps
suit you-housekeeper wanted at Mr..
Duponceau's s No. Fifth Avenue. You
might try it, although 1 hardly think
person like you would suit"
~ amt young, l know" said Miss
Comfort, with sigh, "but there's
deal of work left in me yet. Give me
the address, shan't give up and
starve without tryin for it"
Yet, in spite of all her philosophy,
Miss Comforts heart, like that Of the
queen of Sheba of old, grew faint with
in her as she sat in the luxurious re-
ception room of the Fifth Avenue
mansion, surrounded by silken chairs.
gilded tables, flashing mirrors and
pictures, whose radiant skies might
have been painted in liquidized gold,
go rare and costly were they.
"I'm Almost sorry I come" thought
Miss Comfort. Il don't fairly be-
lieve l can give satisfaction here.
While the thought was passing
through her mind. the door swung
open, and tall young lady in blue
silk morning robe entered-a young
lady with golden brown hair looped
after the fashionable style over her
brow, and deep blue eyes.
Miss Comfort rose and dropped a
stiff little courtesy.
1--WE called to see" she began,
but to her amazement the rest of her
speech was abruptly checked by the
young lady's arms being thrown round
her neck.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-01-16
I SNYDER PUBLISHER.
Our Great Preparations for
Fall and Winter
Are Worthy Of Fame !

Our Store offers you the fruits of our
tact and good judgment in gathering the
best and most reliable
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1902-01-16

did Jack tell you he thought /
had heavenly voice2'
"Well, he said you had an unearth-
ly voice"