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The Ely miner., 1903-07-24
Lake County Beauty.

The chief forest fire warden, who
by law is required to investigate the
forests in the state furnishes the
following in regard to his trip into
northeastern Minnesota:
Favored by perfect July weather
my recent trip into the wilds of Lake
county was through region that
could we'll be called Minnesota's Ad-
irondackS.
"Embarking four miles east Of Ely
in two modern canoes with all expert
enced canoemen for eaclI with a
photographer, the route was via the
Cashawa and Birch rivers, Gabbro
and bald Eagle lakes, the Isabella
river, Lake Bellissima, Elbow and
intermediate lakes to Cross river
thence to its mouth at Lake Superior
traversing parts of eleven townships
five Of which are unsurveyed, and
most Of the country being in the pro-
posed Lake Superior forest reserve.
The surface is undulating with ele-
vations varying from 1900 feet to 2200
feet above the sea.
"Granite ledges are frequent and
granite boulders often fringe the
banks uf lakes and streams. The
country generally is a handsome
primeval forest, with some swampS
of dwarf spruce interspersed, the pre-
vailing kind Of trees being spruce,
balsam, jack pine, white birch, poplar
cedar and tamarac. There is but
little of white and Norway pine. The
ash, elm and maple are seen in the
more fertile spots, but not frequent
ly. A few spruces and cedars were
seen that were little over two feet
in diameter, breast high but general
ly the trees are not of large size so far
as could be judged in travelling many
miles through the woods in the 20
portages-some of which were diff
cult.
sThe region is rich in lakes and
streams. Bald Eagle lake which is
about three miles in length and wide
in proportion has handsome sloping
shore and fine islands. Ballissima
lake is still larger, with more islands.
and beautiful. There are many large
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So PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
line lakes, some Of which are stocked
with white fish.

fine lakes, some of which are stocked
with white fish.
over dozen moose were seen on
the trip always near water, and
nearly as many deer. Also ducks
and partridges were seen. The
country is fairly we'll stocked with
fur bearing animals such as the black
bear, marten, lynx, otter, beaver and
fox.
IF set apart as forest reserve the
region would prove great game and
fishing preserve and no doubt a favor
ite resort for tourists There is any
amount of water power in the rivers,
especially in Cross river where the
spruce could be made into pulp.
"The Forest reserve law encourages
the utilization at it's fair value of all
merchantable timber in a reserve,
but not for shipment out of the state.
1t also donates all the timber that
miner may need in developing his
mlne. If any considerable area of
agricultural land il found in a forest
reserve it is to be restored to the pub
lie domain. A few good tracts of
stock farms could probably be found
IN each township but as whole the
country is more suitable for forestry
purposes than for agriculture. If it
were good agricultural land it would
long ago have been taken for, such
purpose. Whether it will be set
apart as q forest reserve will depend
On Il future careful examination by
the United States forestry bureau.
IF it should be established as a
forest reserve just this thing will
happen-the best tracts OF timber
will be picked up by spectators
under the stone and timber act at
$3.50 per acre and under the home
stead law (through false affidavits) at
Sl.25 per acre and then sell to logging
companies at very big profit, 1t is
the speculator only who objects to
the forest reserve"
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spectfully submitted,
C1as. GrabOwSky,
John E. Porthan,


John E. Porthan,
Finance Committee.
Moved by Ellefsen supported by
Skala that report be accepted and
clerk instructed to draw orders for
the various amounts. Carried.
Resolution by Alderman Knutson.
Resolved. That the public good re-
qutreS the construction of sidewalk
ON the following streets of the City of
Ely: The west side Of Second and
Third avenues between Chapman and
Harvey streets and on the east side
Of Third avenue between Sheridan
and Camp streets.
1t is therefore ordered that the
property owners along the lines of
those avenues cause sidewalk 8 feet
wide. made of 2 inch pine plan Sc
curely nailed upon three AKA inch
stringers to be built within thirty
days after the due publication of the
notice required by law to build the
same and that the city clerk be
directed to issue said notice and
cause Its publication Immediately.
Maved by Knutson supported by
Grabowsky that resolution be adopt
ed and it was declared adopted on
the following vote: Yeas. Ellefsen,
Grabowsky, Knutson, Porthan and
Skala. Nays, none.
Communication from the Board of
Control of State Institutions regard
ing the keeping of a Leck-up register
ed, also extracts from the general
laws stating manner of keeping same
and penalty prescribed in case 1T is
not kept, were read.
Moved by Grabowsky supported by
Knutson that the Mayor instruct the
City Marshal to take possession OF
the Lookup register which is now in
the possession of the Judge OF the
Municipal Court of this city, prepare
place in the city jail where it shall
be kept, and to hereafter keep a
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record therein Of all persons confined
in the City Jail. Carried.

record therein Of all persons confined
in the City Jail. Carried.
Moved by GrlbowskY supported by
Ellefsen that clerk have properly out
lined ON the blue print plat showing
Right of Way for Force main to
the proposed pump house site" a
right of way for spur line from the D.
& [. r. track to the said proposed site
and to submit the same to Mr.. Semer
for his acceptance. before closing
the deal for the property to be pur-
chased from him. Carried.
A recess was here declared by
Mayor Weinzierl that council might
determine action necessary TO be
taken that work on the proposed new
light and waterplant be commenced.
Council called to order and Alder
man Grabowsky moved that the City
Engineer, in connection with the
Light and Water committee. be in
Structed to prepare set of prelimin-
plans of the the proposed Light and
Pumping Station and to submit the
same to the council at the next
regular meeting. Motion supported
by Ellefsen and carried by vote of
council.
Moyed by Grabowsky supported by
Skala that council adjourn. Carried.
L. j. White, City Clerk.
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Bowling Alley Open.

The bowling parlors were opened
to the general public Wednesday and
has been very busy since. Manager
Winchester announces that Friday
afternoon will be Ladies' day. and
that everything for the comfort of
the fair sex will be done on that day.
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The School Election.

In another column will be found
the official proceedings of the annual
school meeting held Saturday even
ing. The minutes explain them
selves but are rather vague on the
inside workings for the election of
clerk.
A. J. Thomas had announced him
self as a candidate early in the week.
Judge Van Blarcom came out just
before supper but a few of his faith
full followers had arranged things to
a nicely. The result Of the ballots
showed the Judge and his followers
allowed no grass to grow under their
feet. A remarkable occurance was
the number of ladies voting.
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PROCEEDINGS
of the
CITY COUNCIL
of the
CITY OF ELY.
(OFFICIAL.)

Ely, Mimi, July q. 1908.
The regular meeting Of the City
Council was called to order at s o'clock
P. NJ. by Mayor Weinzierl.
Roll Call = Present Aldermen Ell
lefsen, Grabowsky, Knutson, Skala
and Porthan. Absent, Alderman
White.
Minutes of previous meetings, July
I andS were read, and on motion of
abowsky supported by Skala they
were approved as read. Carried.
Applications for liquor licenses
John Sajatovich in the lower front
room Or building located on lot /,
block s,-Martin Skala in the lower
front soom of building located on lot
II block 3 in Whitesides addition to
Ely, were read. Moved by GraboWsky
supported by Ellefsen that applicat-
ions bs accepted an licenses be grant
ed on applicants filing the required
bondsI
Liquor license bond of Martin
Skala presented and read. Moved by
GraboWsky supported by Skala that
same be accepted and filed. Carried.
Communication from Anton Ko-
betichasking for position as fireman
at theCity Water Works presented.
Moved by Ellefsen supported by Por-
than that same be referred to light
and water committee. Carried.
Petition from Andrew Watilo and
others asking that sidewalk be con-
structed on the west side of First
avenue between Chapman and Conan
streets presented. Moved by Knut-
son supported by Porthan that same
be accepted and clerk advertise for
bids for the construction of same.
Carriea.
Finance Committee Report read as
follows.
Ely, Mimi, July q, 1903.
To tle Honorable Mayor and Com
moHagaunclis@-----Aa
We, your finance committee, to
whom is referred the matter of audit
ing accounts against the city, report
that we have examined the following
accounts, find them correct, and rec
ommend their payment:
Grant McMahan, lumber .$454. S3
Duluth Paper & Stationery Co.
letter file. 80
Consolidated Stamp and Print
ing Co., stamp, ,......... 800
Oliver Iron Mining Co., drill
steel, ... 2.17
Marshall Wells Hardware Co.,
pipe and fittings. ........-...... 36.32
Northern Electric Co., brushes. 3.12
4" '' Transformer, $500
Harry Chinn, Secretary, Ia men
at practice. ........-......... l4.O0
M. G. Palmer, Register of Deeds
recording deed, ,............-......... 1.25
John Bedford, team with sur
veyors, ... 1850
r. e. Patterson, inspecting
four boilers, ................ -. $3.50. 12.OO
Respectfully submitted,
C1as. Grabowsky,
IN ~
The Ely miner., 1903-07-24

Hibbing is fixing for carnival to
commemorate its tenth anniversary
and big time is in prospect. The
carnival will be held Aug. 26, q and
2S.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-01-21
HEINZE ADHERENTS ARE
UNABLE TO TURN TIDE

With neither time nor money limit the
house committee on privileges and cleo
tions is authorized to probe the alleged
fusion frauds in Silver Bow county. The
Heinze people were unable to turn the
almost unanimous opinion that there
should be full, free and impartial investi-
cation into the election of the Butte dele
CATION. That they realized the desperate
ness of the situation was manifested when
the house met this morning.
1t was known that there was no check
ing the committee report, which recon-
mended thorough inquiry and the Silver
Bow members, pale and excited, held hur-
ried conferences. State Senator Kennedy
was summoned to the house chamber to
take part in their talks and Mr.. Schwend,
labor, Deer Lodge, was agreed upon to
champion their fight against the action it
was certain the house was about to take.
Seeing the inquiry was sure to come the
delegation of contestees agreed to ask for
an unlimited inquiry both as to time and
money expenditures.
1t is their plan to drag the inquiry out
TO such great length as to prevent any
report being made before the session ex-
pires but the republicans, depending on
Chairman Rice of the committee, were con-
fdent that no dilatory tactics would be
allowed and were practically unanimous in
the proposition to give the committee free
rein.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-01-21
COMMITTEE CLOTHED
WITH ABSOLUTE POWER

They clothe the committee with abso-
lutte and unlimited authority to investigate
the fusion election frauds.
Be il Resolved, BY the house OF repre-
sentatives of the state of Montana, that
the committee on privileges and elections
OF the house be. and it is hereby author
ized empowered and directed to thor
oughly investigate. ascertain and report
10 the house, with its recommendations
thereon, all the facts, circumstances and
conditions involved in or connected with
the right and title Of all representatives
from Silver Bow county to seats in the
body.
And for any and all purposes relating
10 such investigation said committee is
authorized TO send for persons and papers
examine witnesses inspect ballot boxes
ballots, stamps and records, and in the dis
cretion of the committee TO hold sessions
in Silver Bow county for such or any Of
such purposes as committee or through
q subcommittee may select
The chairman or presiding officer OF
said committee or any Subcommittee
thereof. shall be, and is hereby empowered
TO administer oaths in connection with
such investigation
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-01-21
LITERARY BUREAU OF
THE M. 0. P. WllTED

Mr.. Vale conducted the cross-examina-
tion that wilted the literary bureau of the
NJ. O. p.
"Mr. O'Farrell," said he, in that gentle,
soothing. pleasant voice OF his, how
long have you been associated with Mr..
Heinzei"
About seven years"
I'm what manner have you been asso-
ciated with him."
"Oh, during those seven years | have
had political and business relations with
him."
What was the nature Of the business
relationsi"
oh" said the witness arily, business
relations. Just business relations. Mining
business chiefly" t
What else 2"
mining business" repeated Mr. O'Far-
rell, beginning to get red in the face and
decidedly uneasy mining business and"
here he paused and considered for sew
eral seconds and finally completed the
sentence with a show of pomposity-"and
generally promoting Mr.. Heinlc's success
in a business way"
That extended" asked Mr.. Naile, "aiso
to political and judicial mattersl'
mot to judicial said the witness
shortly.
WAS not your association principally
connected with judicial mattersi"
mo, SIR"
"You have close, confidential relations
with Mr.. HeinZe 7"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-01-21
SPECIAL TO THE INTER MouYTArv.

Helena, Jan. aI.-The house this morn
ing unanimously adopted the report of
the committee on privileges and elections,
recommending an investigation of the
Silver Bow election frauds The twelve
Silver Bow members did not vote upon
the motion. The report reads:
Your committee on privileges and cleo
tions. to whom was referred the petition
presented by the contestants to the seats
OF the members in Silver bow county, beg
leave to report that we have considered
said petition and that we have passed on
the objections raised by the contestees in
this contest, viz: That under the stat
utes the contest is not legally before the
legislature, and we beg leave to report as
follows
Frst-That we have decided, after
hearing legal arguments from each side.
that this contest is legally before the as
sembly.
Second-We recommend that the petit
tion submitted by the contestants be read
at length.
The following resolutions, offered by
Aaron Connor of Ravalli. were adopted
by vote of 81 to S, the Silver Bow mem
bers not voting.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-01-21
Mr.. 0'FARRELL HERE
GETS IN A SMILE

II should say s0,' said Nr. O'Farrell,
and broad smile came on his counicnance
also.
Then Mr.. Ieinze was not absolutely
subject 10 your instructions and judg-
mcntf"
Not entirely" said the witness with
touch Of sarcasm.
Mr.. Vale wanted 10 know more about
this matter OF Mr. O'farrelrs compensa-
ton. After several pressing questions on
the subject, Mr.. O'Farrel said II will
be frank with you and say | leave the
matter Of compensation entirely with Mr..
Hcinze."
Then you trust entirely to his gcner-
ostyY"
Not exactly This was where the
courtroom smiled again and Mr. llcinze
looked wcaried.
"Do you make demands on him for
money!"
When want money for expenses
ask him for it,"
Then il is not IN the nature OF a de-
mandf"
well, when ! need money ask 70. it,"
"Do you always get ii p
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-01-21
EVEN F. AUGUSTUS HAD
TO SMILE A SMILE

Il should say so'
shadow Of smile fitted across the
face of Mr.. Heinze, who sat near by, at
this answer.
Very soon after your discovery of the
telegram in June. 1902. you published an
article concerning this matter in the
Reveillei"
"Yes," replied Mr.. OFarrcll, II print
ed such an article in the Reveille in Au-
gust"
What was your connection with the
Reveille?"
Managing editor, | should say"
In view of the testimony given by Mr..
O'Farrell in this same regard last fall be-
fore Justice O'Connor in Walkeryille in
the famous libel proceeding, this statement
is decidedly interesting.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-01-21

which carried on this enterprise from Mr.
Hcinze?"
This did not strike Mr.. O'Farrell as a
nice question at all to ask a gentleman. He
bridled and shifted and twisted and finally
after considerable mental debate he said
1T came from the company"
"Oh, is there a Reveille Publishing com
panyl"
mo, from the Montana Ore Purchasing
company"
so the Montana Ore Purchasing com
pany furnished the money on which the
Rcveille was runf"
Yes ! will explain. Mr.. Browse and
had an arrangement by which we sold the
papers to the Montana Ore Purchasing
company at so much a thousand
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-01-21
DOES NOT KNOW WHERE
HIS OWN OFFICE is

With extreme scll-conidcnce Mir O'Iar-
rcll said the Office was at No. a. Nassau
street lie insisted that II was there
through several questions until Mr. Nailc
succeeded in showing that Mr. O'farrcll's
recollection OF his own office was indis-
tinct IN the extreme the fact being that
the Office was across the street from the
place described by MIR. OFarrcll Then
II came out that the office was the office
OF the Montana ore Purchasing company
What position did you occupy IN that
Office, then, Mr. O'Farrcllt" asked Mr..
Vale when this had been determined
"Oh' said the witness, taking on an air
Of nonchalance generally promoting Mr..
lIenze's business"
Did you have a salary"
No"
Did you receive no compensation z"
Il had u certain business arrangement
by which ! received compensation.
may tell you that | have certain commits
sion to promote Mr.. Heinze's business i'm
teresis. | am not working on salary,
but on commission"
Docs Mr.. Ileinze direct your efforts p
No, ! am the judge oi what shall be
done in the publication end OF the bust
ness
Mr.. lIeinze, over on the jury bench,
smiled sadly TO himself at this point
"Did Mr.. lIcinzc have no power Of
vetof" Then the courtroom joined Mr..
HCiuZe in the smile
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-01-21
HERE WAS WHERE HE
BEGAN TO GET UNEASY

"Was Mr.. lleinzc interested III the
Reveille!' was the next question which
put Mr. O'Farrcll to the bad again lie
was slow in answering and the reply was
the one word, Indirectly"
Then he was your hacker Z" went on
Mr. Nailc.
II presume so"--sulkily.
Was this paper circulated gratutously
IN the campaign OF Ioo2i'
"Hes, except to those who paid subscrp-
tions"
From what source came the capital
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-01-21
HERE is WHERE Mr..
HElNZE SMILED AGAIN

Il have never been refused yet" Even
Mr. iieinze cheercd up at this bit OF in
formation.
How is this commission you speak Of
paid"
III has never been paid"
"Do you keep book account Of the
commissions you earn 7"
NO"
How long has this commission business
been running
"Oh, about seven years"
Has Mr. licinzc kept book account 7"
II suppose 50 he is a business man.
TO further questions OIL this line Mr..
D'Farrcll said he was not in hurry for
his money, had kept no data on the sub
Ject and was leaving the whole thing to
Mr.. Ileinzc.
rs this arrangement based on a verbal
agreement !" asked Mr. Vale.
Yes a verbal agreement said the
witness.
What is the general basis of the agree
ment"
The witness went ON to explain al some
length, saying in substance:
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-01-21
LOST TRACK OF THE
QUESTION IN DISPUTE

for the previous question and when It was
put, not a voice was heard This caused
hearty laugh at the expense of the republi-
cans, who had lost track of the matter be-
fore the house in the spirited debate the
resolutions had occasoned. 1t was again
put and agreed by an overwhelming vote
to pass upon the resolutions.
a roll call was demanded.
Chairman Rice this afternoon frankly
and openly declared himself as fixed in
his determination to accord the Silver Bow
members every fair opportunity and ad-
vantage and to permit of no unnecessary
quibbling or improper practices in the con-
duct of the investigation. Counsel for the
CONTINUED on Page Nine.)
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-01-21
SCHWEND SAYS IT OUGHT
NEVER 10 BE IAKEN UP

Borrowing the legal arguments of the
fusionists, the Deer Lodge member quoted
court decisions in defense of the con-
testers.
Nelson Story Of Gallatin interrupted
to call the member TO order. but the
speaker ruled he was within bounds in
making his defensive argument.
Mr.. Schwend spoke of the enormous
task before the house and declared it never
should have been begun. There were 50
precincts to investigate, and probably
10000 ballots, an appalling undertaking, he
said
Anticipating far into the future the re-
suits OF the inquiry, he declared it was
common rumor that the Silver Bow dele
cation would not be unseated, but that
the contest must be prosecuted as a politi-
cal measure.
On behalf of the Silver Bow members,
Mr.. Duggan said their only interest was to
see their rights protected. He believed
the contests were only the result of politi-
cal differences, and begged of republicans
an honest investigation and decision.
Mr.. Connor answered, charging that the
contest was for political capital and as
serted il was a question of right between
man and man. II was not a republican
contest and not the result of any republi-
can desire. Justice would have TO be done.
Mr.. Rice, Choteau, chairman of the cleo
tion committee, resented the accusations OF
their motives and declared all nine OF the
committee. excepting Mr.. MacGinniss. who
did not vote, were of one mind that the
contests should be heard. II had been
averred that ballot boxes had been opened
and tally sheets removed. Talk of the
sacredness of the ballot" said Mr.. Rice.
Il assure the house that this committee is
of one intent and purpose-to meet out
justice as they see IT,"
Lynch, in a pyrotechnic display, appeal
ed to the majority" for the minority" for
full Justice" and hoped the poll box
would be brought to Helena and free
unimpeded investigation be given.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-01-21

"Yes."
"And you have been conferring with
Judge Harney frequently, have you not in
fact, at every recess 7"
Il have talked TO him"
And Mr.. IIeinze has done the same,
has he not Z"
Il have seen Mr. Heinze talking TO
him"
Have you both not talked 10 Judge
Harney every day about the case"
Yes said the witness, but in too great
anxiety TO show his pure motives, he add
ed, but not about the evidence he was to
give"
Further questions brought out the fact
that both Mr.. Heinze and Mr.. O'Farrell
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-01-21
HIS AGREEMENT WITH
HEINZE ON THE DEAL

Seven or eight years ago | came here
to Butte and had a long talk with Mr..
Heinze and induced him to go into bust
ness in British Columbia. | told him then
! would do certain things there for him in
a political and newspaper way and secure
certain railway charter and a certain
grant Of land from the British Columbia
government. | also told him at that time
that would do all that | could TO promote
his interests. It is under this arrangement
that we have since worked
While the witness assented to
the idea that much of Mr..
Heinze's interest in British Columbia
is now closed out, he maintained
that there were considerable inter-
ests still standing there he witness tur-
ther said that this commission was to be
paid when the whole matter is cleaned up
and that he, in the meantime, draws ex-
penses. Mr.. O'l'arrell said further that he
had devoted most of his time to Mr..
Heinze's Montana interests in the last lew
years.
80 this matter of compensation" said
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