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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-02-20
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

Washington clergymen are averse
to marrying a person who has been
divorced to another unless they are
assured that that person was an inno-
cent party in the decree.
The late DIR. Joseph Parker, of Lon
don, economical in every possible way
for years to pay the entire sum for
which his father had failed, and he
had the satisfaction of doing it.
A Gilbertian state of things obtains
at Tenby, in Pembrokeshire, England,
where the parish clerk, by six votes to
five, has been elected mayor. AS re-
suit of this the rector of the parish
becomes chaplain to his own clerk.
Of the 1904 teachers in the public
schools of Indiana, 1875 are graduates
Of colleges and universities, 1874 of
state normal schools and 1,165 of pri-
vate normal schools. The number that
have had no training above the COM
mon schools is ais.
There are 3,700 pupils in the Baptist
schoolsin Burma. Schools are planned
with view to reach other than Chris
tan homes, and they are patronized
by many who are not Christians.
There are eight Baptist high graded
schools, well filled with students their
total enrolment being 1900.
An English physician suggested not
long ago, on sanitary grounds, that big
school houses should be given up and
small ones built accommodating 40 pu-
pills each. A writer in the Lancet
thereupon figured out that this would
mean 10000 schools for London alone,
with 45,79O teachers in addition to
those now employed.
In four cities. Toledo, o.; Albany,
N. Y; Auburn, Me-; Defiance, o., with
in the past few months, volunteer
visitors from the federated churches,
numbering over 1000, have engaged in
a house to house visitation. Other
declarations plan similar work, and in
some cities systematic and frequent
visitation is carried on, by which every
unchurched family is discovered with
an outstretched hand of welcome and
sympathy.
1t is an odd fact that in the schools
of Chicago there are fewer pupils en-
rolled in the grammar schools than in
any other large city, there being 40
pupils for each teacher. In New York
there are so pupils enrolled for each
teacher; in Philadelphia, SO; in Boston,
so; in Baltimore, 81; in st. Louis, So;
- A.. -, Golo -. -, Co
Francisco, AZ, and in Cincinnati, 46.
In Washington the number runs as low
as Al, while in Milwaukee it is 46.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-02-20
UncIean Creamerles.

Starting discoveries of unsanitary
conditions surrounding creameries
have been made by inspectors of the
state dairy and food commission. In
several cases creameries are located
where it is impossible to drain away
the waste products, which are accord
ingly deposited in cess pools. 1t has
been found that in many instances
these pools are sunk in sandy soil or
loose strata of rock and drain directly
into the wells from which the cream
cries draw their water supply. The
utensils are washed in this foul water
and the butter worked and washed in
it. Samples of the water have been
sent to the state chemist for analysis.
Where the water is found to be pol
luted, these creameries will be requir-
ed to cement their cess pools or go out
of business. Great care will be taken
by the inspectors, who will send in
samples whenever there is any rea-
son to suspect the wells are contami-
mated
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-02-20
Governors STAFF.

Governor Van SAINT announced APP
pointment on his military staff. Nearly
all were reappointlnents of men who
have been members of his official fam
lily for the last two years.
The Few appointments were as fol-
lows: Oscar Italian and Theodore g..
Walthers, ST. Paul; P. D. Boutell and
Joseph P. Morris of Minneapolis, aides
de camp with the rank of colonel.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-02-20
GRAFTER'S FERTILE FIELD.
There Il Much Revenue for Vendors
of Electrical Frauds in New
York City.

The American people, according ia
the late Phineas T. Barnum, like to
be humbugged. Many persons can
be made to believe that an electric
generating machine always resembles
two large spools of green silk set ur
On end. If they learn differently
they are amused at their former be-
lief and proud of their get-ative-
ness. Electricity is such mystic
rious thing, with something of the
black art about it, that nothing
seems to be too marvellous to be ac-
complished by it, and many imposters
have reaped, and for that matter are
still reaping, rich harvest by max
ing use of the ignorance and almost
childish confidence which the invest
ing public has in old and new and
startling discoveries in electricity,
says a correspondent of the Pitts
burg Gazette. The electro-medical
appliances which usually can be "writ
down" as frauds, with the exception,
possibly, of the X-ray, are too many
to detail. They are no worse than
quack medicines, except that they
cost more. Inasmuch as they are
not taken internally, excepting,
again, the subtle beam through the
human frame of the powerful induc-
ton machine, they can do little harm,
and may do good. The modest dealer
win ask you $50 for a medical cell
which, it is declared, will deliver an
electric current by being placed on
cracked ice; little neck CLAIMS on con-
gealed water would give better re-
suits. The wonderful thing about a
medical battery I saw worked" the
other day is that it required but one
wire to convey the current, there be-
ing no return wire or ground con-
nection. The cell, with its adjunct
of frappe, is to be placed on the
carpet and the victim on hair mat
fresno better insulation can be
desired. Oh, it is great graft.
Electric combs, electric corsets, cleo
trio rings, pins, brushes and what
not are found in the holiday adver-
tisements. It would be unfair to sup
pose their dispensers were, in all
cases, trying to ''do" the people into
believing their wares contained or
were capable of generating an Edi-
son or Westinghouse current. The
word electric" used in such connec-
ton, must be considered as an adjec-
tive expression of delight accruing
to the purchaser. 1t is as tangible an
lovers kiss over the telephone.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-02-20
MINNESOTA BRIEFS.

DR.. Frank E. Moody of Minneapolis
has been reappointed as a member
of the state board of dental examin-
ers. He is the only Minneapolis mem
Der of the board.
The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
A. Robertson, Moorhead, was entered
and valuable gold watch belonging
to Mrs. Robertson, was stolen.
The Atlantic Elevator company is
building a new elevator on the site
of the one destroyed by fire a month
ago at Elbow Lake.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-02-20
"Insite-Out of Site,

Until day or two ago pride in the
anticipation of citizenship and his
business prosperity have been about
equal in Antonio, an upper west side
bootblack, with street stand and a
basement annex. A new pride has been
growing in him, however, through OBJ
servation of the effects on his patrons
of sign card devised by himself as
the result of his study of English un-
der the tutorship of the boys who
play about, his corner. The sign was
posted with the advent of cold Gather,
and reads:
"Shine insite-Outof site."-N. Y.
Times
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-02-20
Two Boards Appointed.

Two state boards were appointed
by the governor today-the state for
estry board and the state board of ex-
aminers in practical plumbing.
The forestry board consists of A. C.
Wedge, st. Paul; Sidney M. Owen,
Minneapolis; M. M. Williams. Little
Falls; John Cooper, st. Cloud; Freder-
ick Weyerhaeuser, St. Paul; o. M.
Lord, Minnesota City, and Frank H.
Murray, st. Paul. All are reappoint-
ments except Mr.. Murray, who sue
ceeds Berlah Magofun of Duluth at
the recommendation of the game and
fish commission.
The plumbing board includes A. L.
Potts of ST. Peter, Samuel Hunter Of
Minneapolis, Joseph E. Kreager of Du-
luth, master plumbers; John o. Wat
son of Minneapolis, journeyman
plumber; P. ]. Cobb of st. Paul,
plumbing inspector.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-02-20
The Voice of Experience.

II don't care to marry-at least
not yet said the fiirt.
'Why not?" asked the matron.
Because as matters are now have
the attentions of half dozen men.
while if 1 married, / would have the
attentions of only one"
"Huh!" exclaimed the matron,
''you wouldn't have even that."-Chi-
cago Post.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-02-20

British
England brought difficulties that and the
the most notable of the this ocaled right
British
hauled the American ship commanded by
his vessel be searched though he in condition to fire
broadsides
Chesapeake killing and woundng number of her and she
storm of protest America and then only verted by the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-02-20
plenty of Slot Machines.

Twenty-four and half tons of cop
perpetual to 54,525-were collected
during the last year from penny-in-the-
slot gas meters az Huddersfeld, Eng
lapd.-N. Y. Times.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-02-20
Severely Injured.

While party of young country folks
In a bobsled was crossing street car
track in Winona, a car running at full
crashed into them. The party consis-
ted of two men and eight women. All
were injured, two so severely they may
die.
Mary Cummings was hurled into the
air and struck on her head, receiving
injuries of grave nature. Mary Black
was thrown from the sleigh directly in
front of the car and was dragged by
the fender distance of 100 feet. She
was seriously hurt internally.
The box of the sleigh was overturned
and Ada Lemay, aged 16, was beneath
it and held a prisoner.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-02-20
Found Dead.

After calling for her daughter to re-
turn to the house several times, Mrs.
George Ploof of Fairwater went to the
rear of the house and found the dead
body of the girl lying in the snow,
The child, who was Is years of age,
had just returned from school, and af-
ter removing her wraps, had gone out
of doors. She was apparently in the
best of health, and a physician who was
called reports that he can give no cause
for her sudden death. An investigation
will probably be made.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-02-20
MINNESOTA. NEWS.
Attempted Murder.

Walter Trip, "a years of age, en-
ployed by the Brooks-Scanlon Lumber
company at Scanlon, sixteen miles
from Duluth, left his boarding place
with rifle under his arm and pro-
ceeded directly to the residence of NJ.
S. Peterson, where lived Nellie Tan
ner. aged %, with whom Trip had
been keeping company.
He knocked at the door and she re-
sponded.. The family were at supper,
and there was little light in the front
part of the dwelling. Without word
Trip, after crossing the Threshold,
raised the gun and fired at the girl.
She screamed and ran toward the din
ing room. Trip aimed at the girl
again, but she lodged behind door.
Trip evidently had some compunc-
ton about shooting any others by
chance, and he lowered the gun. He
then, with disappointed but very de-
1iberate air, whirled the gun around
so that the >muzzle pointed at himself,
and, placing the muzzle at his fore
head, shot himself dead.
The shot which Trip fired at Miss
Tanner pierced her left hand, making
a painful but not serious wound.
Trips parents reside in Portland,
Oregon. Miss Tanner and Mrs. Peter
son are sisters.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-02-20
Brief Notes.

The ST. Vincent bank opened for
business. j. Bikholz is president; T.
M. George, vice president, and r. E..
Bennett, cashier.
While James Drew, an engineer of
the Chicago Great Western, was buck
ing snow at Claybank, he was seri-
ously injured by being struck by the
handle of the reverse lever which sud-
denly flew backward.
Mrs. Florence Sorenson, the 19-year-
old wife of Oscar Sorenson, photo
grapher of Minneapolis, ended her life
by taking two ounces of carbolic acid
during a, fit of dependency.
Attorney General Douglas has sign
ed the pardon of Cole Younger, which
is now complete, and Mr.. Younger will
probably bid final farewell to Min
nesota and leave for his old home
some time this week.
The new town of Nashwauk held
a special election to vote on the prop
osition to issue bonds for the pur-
pose of making road and bridge inn
provements. The proposition carried.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10
Delightful Dance.

Thoroughly delightful was the ball
given at Rosenthal Hal last Light
under the skilful auspices OF tie TEN.
pie Aid society. There was 4 large at.
tendance OF mirthful dancers and
many came TO look on while the grace
full pastime held sway. rho society
dissolved itself into a committee Of
the whole to see that The gnests lack
ed nothing In the way Of attention.
Saul Rosenthal ~oficiated as door man
ager in his usual competent manner.
The music vas excellent. The gay
gathering In holiday garb and holiday
humor. enjoyed the fleeting hours until
more than two or three had chased
each other into the dim void OF the
past, Today the charming affair Is
the chief topic Of conversation anong
those 50 fortunate as 10 have been
there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

The El Paso News, In describing
the last game Of the III Paso-Albuquer-
que series which closed with the
0 Of 3 to 2 In favor Of the Albu-
%querqueans, and which the paper as
serts was the best game ever seer on
the local diamond. says concerning
the pitching Of Charlie Rhodes at the
beginning Of the fourth inning: AT
this stage Of the game Rhodes intro
dnced to the home sluggers a new,
unique and highly fantastic up.shoot.
He doubled himself over like 4 man
no goes after a grounder and the
ball seemed to leave his hand Just as
It dipped in the dust Of mother earth.
AS the ball went swiftly up an IN.
cline the puzzled batter made d down
ward swipe, and the result was OBJ
yious. He only pounded empty air.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

W. 7. Cooley OF III Paso. who Is
visiting his parents here, says that the
Pass City will make a big effort to
capture the next convention Of the
National Irrigation congress. A large
delegation Of the representative bus
mess and professional men OF FL Paso
Will 80 TO tho convention at Ogden
70 push on the fight for the southwest.
ern city. El Paso Is the only city in
the section that Is In the field for the
country and she can depend upon the
support Of the entire southwest. She
has also strong friends in other parts
OF the west. Her chances OF securing
the important convention are thought
to be exceedingly good.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

Frank J, Buck. the consulting engl
neer Of tho two companies which are
building copper mills In the Tecolote
region, was In the city yesterday and
reported everything MS progressing In
a most satisfactory manner. The
machinery for both the Pettus and
San Miguel Copper Cos. mills Is ex-
pected to arrive daily. in fact part Of
It has already arrived and Il will not
be long until Las Vegas will have an
other industry from which 10 draw
trade.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

p. T. Lynn while out hunting the
other day succeeded in killing four
birds which resembled curlews very
much. but which upon examination
proved not to be that well known bird.
They were brought to town and after
much discussion by the sports, all Of
whom gave up the problem, 1t was
ascertained that they were what is
called a Glossy lbes. belonging to the
curlew family. II came to light dur.
ing the discussion that n Of these
birds had not been killed here for
over twenty years past. Some OF our
local hunters had killed one at a near
by lake in 1882 and not being aware
OF what specie Of bird II belonged TO
he sent 1t east for information as to
Its identity and was Informed that It
sported the above name and II was
this hunter that informed Lynn what
he had killed. Over twenty years
has elapsed since the first bird Of this
description was killed In this vicinity
so 1t Is safe to say that 1t Is d rather
scarce article In this neighborhood
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

There Is an ordinance against
leaving manure and other trash In the
alleys but despite this fact there are
several parties in the city who con
tlnuc to ignore the law and still dump
their rubbish into the alleys. The city
marshal will soon begin d cleansing
war against all these parties and II
they Will not employ the garbage wag-
on to haul their trash away he will
endeavor to take measures to compel
them 70 comply with the city ordi-
nance
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10
il il rnrsy,ha ond IN

EETU
D, r. Forsytho and J. j. Ian.
bach left this morning for an extend.
Cd soIonrn IN the vicinity OF the Rock
lakes IN search Of bear and other wild
animals. II Is said that liquid refresh
ments were strictly dcharred from tic
camp laraer. Several friends OF thu
hunters are anxioasly awaiting their
return with mouths watering. as they
are, ono and all, very fond Of bear
meat. but when that is not available
they will be satisfied with the juicy
meat % the relative % a curlcw
which was recently discovered In this
vicinity ~ the nimrod, Pete Lynn.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

Mrs. G. +. Hummcl entertained 4
number Of friends last evening at q
euchre party al her residence on
Main street. Ahont twenty gathered
there TO enjoy the vail known hospiI
iaiity u he lady. "A Al Mntoney was
fortunate enough 10 secure tie irigc
for gentlemen while Mrs J.. Il York
was awarded the ladies' Prize i was
a late hour when the assembled guests
departed for their respective homes nc.
ter enjoying a very pleasnnt evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

&M
The Fraternal Brotherhood has
leased the commodious second stol y
Of the Schmidt stone building on
Grand avenue and will At II up as q
hall. The brotherhood will have the
finest hall in the city when the lnl.
proye.nents have been completed. In
addition TO It's main purpose as a
lodge room, the hall will be available
for %socials. dances. etc. The broths.
hood Is in excellent condition. The
financial outlook is good, the men,
bership is large and increasing every
week. The order Is one Of the best
and most iiourishing In the city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

Mining Il becoming a very familiar
theme upon the streets Of our city
these days and Il begins to look as
though Las Vegas Is on the verge Of
a mining boom. The mineral is here
without doubt and all Il needs Is u
little intelligent development and a
process to work the ore that is econo-
mlcal and a man who thoroughly un-
derstands his business and can leach
ore economically, to make this one Of
the most productive mineral regions
In New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

@. ~. Diits was unable 10 open his
bowling alley on Railroad avenue last
night on account OF the lack Of lights,
hut this morning several local bowlers
enjoyed a few games Of the strenuous
amusement The alleys will be open
tonight and everything is in readiness
to handle a large crowd. so all those
who have q desire to increase their
muscular power can do 80 by calling at
the alley and rolling a few.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

Ray Morley OF Datii. New Mexico,
the famous coach Of the Columbia mi.
verslty foot ball team. was a passen.
ger through the city today on his
way to New York. where he will At
odce begin work with the team. Nor
ley as In his college days considered
the finest half back In America. This
honor was disputed by Harold Weeks.
another New Mexican who attended
Columbia. but IN injury to Weeks, left
Moslsv IN possession Of tho rank.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

ID. c. Winters has had replaced the
large front window which was demol'
ished Tuesday by a couple OF hombres
well loaded with The oil OF jolii,y. who
precipitated themselves through the
aforesaid window. Ten dollars for the
window ana seven dollars costs was
about the extent Of the damage which
the exuberant spirits were required to
dig up.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10
All those who have dogs that tn

All those who have dogs that they
are particularly fond Of and upon
which they have so far failed to pay
the required tax are warned to call on
the city clerk AT once and do so. az
the city marshal has announced his
Intention Of disposing Of all dogs
which he discovers roaming the
streets without the license tag at
tached to them. "A stitch IN time
y nine" SO pay your license and
save your canine.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

II is time that Las vcgas should be.
gin to prepare a baseball team 10 par.
ticipato In the games At the Territorial
fair at Albuquerque. next month.
There Is plenty OF good material here
which when thoroughly organized
would without doubt stand n very
good show Of winning one Of the
prizes offered.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

Mrs. Jennie Boomer Of Ration. who
Is known throughout New Mexico as
the head Of the grand lodge OF the
Eastern Star. has purchased the Han
ford residence In Las Vegas and will
move to the city In a few weeks. The
Hanford house is now occupied by NJ.
w. Browne and family. and orders TO
quit have already been received.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10
Mon.enorc Compensation

Regular Sabbath services Friday
night at 5 o'clock and Saturday morn.
ing at 10 o'clock, Subject, Of Friday
nights sermon, "A Years Retrospect"
All are cordially invited d Nj LIEF
Royits, rabbi.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

The Harry corson Clarke company
arrived from the north this afternoon,
and this evening viii appear ut the
Duncan in the screaming farce come.
dy. Ills Absent Boy. a good house
Is assured Tho company comes fresh
from notable triumphs III Denver and
other Colorado cities.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

Col Head exhibited today a sheai
Of oats from watrous which measured
six feet In height and a bundle Of third
cutting alfalfa which was thirty inches
tall. These are specimens Of New
Mexico soil win produce when mixed
with sufficient water.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

Yesterday T. y. Walton appeared in
Judge Wooster's tribunal In a replesla
suit for the recovery Of a horse from
Martin Bias, The suit was success.
ful. ANN
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10
Generally fair tonight and rrIda,

Generally fair tonight and Friday.
except local showers In south portion.
Warmer in north portion tonight. was
the weather report for this section Of
the country today. The temperatures
rs taken for yesterday were Ms fol.
lows: Maximum. So; minimum, 81;
precipitation. .oI Of m Inch; mean hu.
mildly. IS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

Prof. +. A. Jones, director Of the
mineral exhibit for New Mexico at the
st. Louis exposition passed through
the city yesterday on HIS way To Lend,
8. D.. where he win represent New
Mexico in the mining congress now ln
session there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

The fascinating Margaret Dale
Owen is lending lady in the Harry
Corson Clarke company which appears
u the Duncan this evening In "His
Absent Boy"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

The machinery for The big min Of
the San Miguel copper company ar.
rived last night and today Il Is being
hauled out to the mill site, The build.
ing has been completed and II all
goes well the machinery should be In
operation by October 4 Bully.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-10

J. A. Baker, the mining expert left
this morning for the scene Of his latest
discovery. Mineral Hill, where he Is
confident that he has the greatest gold
discovery Of late years and the assays
no far secured to s~nbstantiatc
his judgment.