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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
The House of the Hens Feathers.


There is, OF used to be, in Picking a
wonderful institution known as the
Ri Mao Gan, or the House of the Hens
Feathers. This establishment is in re-
atty one vast hall, the floor of which
is covered with a thick layer of feath-
ers. Men, women and children are adj
mitted to this great dormitory, where
for a sum amounting to the value of
one-fifth of farthing they can spend
the night. Every one settles himself
Immediately he enters and makes his
nest as we'll as he can in this ocean of
down.
At one time single coverIets were pro
vided, but the authorities found that
the inmates concealed them and sold
them when they got outside. So extern
sive did these abstra ctions of the COW
erlets become that huge felt counter
pane was made, which is let down by
pulleys from the room of the building
The system by which the counterpart
is managed is delightfully."- simple.
When every one has lain down to rest
the coverlet is let down over the whole
assemblage, while large holes, through
which the inmatessput their heads, OBJ
viate the danger of suffocation.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
Said by the London Times to Hang
Upon the British Cabi-
net Meeting.
HOOTs FOR JOSEPH OHAMBERLAIN
Laborers on a Government Building
Joining in the Indignity.
Proceedings of the Council Not Made
Public and the London Editors
Are Making Guesses.

London, Sept. Is. - The ministers
kept secret the discussions Of yester-
days cabinet council so effectively that
the speculation as to the results is
almost nugatory, and the government
press organs this morning offer the
most conflicting accounts of what took
place at the meeting. The Daily Tele-
graph, which is probably the best in
formed, asserts that the cabinet crisis
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
Most Probably an American.

A woman went into a chemists liz
London recently and asked for some ar
ticle which is generally to be procured
at a shop Of this kind.
The man of mixtures, replying to the
customers inquiry, said: Madam, I
do not possess what you require.
am a chemist, pure and simple
II don't know anything about your
purity; there's no doubt about your
simplicity" retorted the disappointed
woman as she retired from the counter.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
A Celebrated Suicide

Hayden, the celebrated historical
painter and writer, overcome by debt,
disappointment and ingratitude, laid
down the brush with which he was at
work upon his last great effort, alfred
and the Trial by Jury" wrote with a
steady hand, Stretch me no longer
upon this rough world" and then with
pistol shot put an end to his unhappy.
existence.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18

For comfort, good service and low
rates, patronize the Nickel Plate Road.
Good road-bed, splendidly equipped
trains and first-class dining-car service,
meals being served on American Club
Plan ranging in price from 35c to S1.O0:
also service la carte. Three through
trains daily, in each direction. Rates
always the lowest. No excess fare on
any train on that line. Chicago city
ticket o14ce, Ill Adams St Depot, La
Sale ST. Station. corner Van Buren,
and LaSalle Sts., on the Elevated Loop.
% Oct IL
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18

Such Cases Are Serious SOmetiub PCS.
Late one evening a doctor received
note from couple of fellow practition-
ers saying:
"Pray step across to the club. We
are one short for a game of poker
emily, DEAR" he then said to his
wife, II am called away again. 1t ap-
pears to be very serious case, for
there are two doctors already in at
tendance
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
A Widespread Vanity.

In these days there seem to be as
many writer's as there are readers The
spread of authorship and it's egregious
pride is hit off in this dialogue from
the Fliegende Batter:
A guest at hotel table reading tie
bill Of fare says, your bill of fare is
greatp'
II am glad to hear it," replies the
head waiter. II am it's author
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
A Ouasnf Sort of Wedding.

When marriage takes place among
the Negritos, a people Of the Philippine
Islands, the whole tribe assemblies, and
the affianced pair climb two trees grow
ing close together. Then the elders
bend the branches that the young folks
are on till their heads meet. When the
heads have thus touched each other the
marriage is legally accomplished, and
there are great rejoicings. A fantastic
dance completes the ceremony.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
A Hollow One.

Mrs. Casey-Yistiddy was Mrs Ma
Longs birthday, an her ould man pra
sinted her wild silver taypot.
Mrs. Murphy-Solid?
Mrs. Casey-Sure, yez be jokin'. How
could she put tay in it if it wor solid?-
Kansas City Journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
Rucklen,S ArniCa SaIye

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures 1t surpasses any other salve, To-
ton. ointment or balm for Cuts, Corns,
Burns, Boils. Sores, Felons, Ulcers,
letter, Salt Rheum. Fever sores. Skin
Eruptions, Chapped Hands; infallible
for piles. Cure guaranteed Only Csc
at Perry & Doty's, druggists.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
Death of Prof. Snyder.

San Diego, Cal, Sept. 10. = Profes,
.sor Edward Snyder is dead He was
born in Poland 6S years ago. He was
professor in the University of Illinois
for twenty-eight years.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
Echo of the Coal Strike.

Morristown, Pa, Sept 15.-Harry
McElmoyle. q Lehigh Coal and Navi
CATION company's deputy during the
recent anthracite coal strike, was
placed on trial here for the murder of
Patrick Sharpe, union miner, which oc-
Cured during the strike at Nesquehon-
ing, Carbon county, Pa.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
Compromise Is Most Likely.

Amidst these conflicting reports an
agreement is found in the most au-
thOritative quarters OH one point, name
~ that Premier Balfour has again sue
ceeded in inducing his colleagues to
agree to some sort of compromise which
will keep the present ministry i'll Of
fee though it will probably be slight
Iy reorganiZed, and that this comprO-
mise is most likely a continuance of
the policy of inquiry" Any action
on the fiscal question will thus be
shelved and for the details of the com
promise it will probably be necessary
to wait for Balfours promised speech
on Oct l.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
what Is Life?

In the last analysis nobody knows
but we do know that it is under strict
law. Abuse that law even slightly, pain
results. Irregular living means derange-
ment of the organs, resulting in Consti-
patton. Headache or Liver Trouble. DR..
Kings New Life Pills quickly readiusts
this. It's gentle. yet thorough. Only 70
cts. at Perry q Doty's drug store.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
COn1plinnc ntary.

1rate Daddy suddenly coming upon
a highly emotional love scene in cozy
corner)-What! Kissing my daughter!
Is this the way you reward my conf
dence and respect for you in admitting
you to my home?
Young Man (calmly)-It strikes me
that am paying you the highest COM
pliment possible. American.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
Easily Doubled.

Goodart-Here's a brand new five
dollar bill, old man. I'll lend you that
Boroughs-Oh, say; can't you double
it?
Goodart-Sure. Here goes! l double
it-so!-now I double it again-thus.
In this shape, you see. it fits snugly in
my pocketbook. SO long!-Exchange
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
Died Suddenly While Hunting.

Redfield, S. d.. Sept. 15.-W. III. Mil
Ter of Sterling, ILL.,, a wealthy banker
and owner of Chicago property inter
ests. died suddenly of heart disease in
his hunting tent, twenty miles south of
here He had made a practice for
several years of visiting this section
to hunt.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
Some Hone.

Whiting-Since my son has been at
college the things he has learned are
perfectly marvellous.
Biting-I've no doubt of it, but l
wouldn't worry He'll forget them all
after q few Years
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
Filling q Vacancy.

Mrs. Newrocks-Yes Tessie, your I'M
Gle made his money before you were
born.
Her Niece-Did he? Well, it's good
thing to have somebody in the family
who was born rich, isn't it, auntie?-
Exchange
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
Not Sufficiently Strenuous.

The Friend-And so you don't trust
your lawyer?
The Farmer-No, sir! He and the
lawyer on the other side are too awful
ly polite; don't call each other no
names at all.-Kansas City Independ-
emf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
Business Sure Enough.

Mother-Do yo' 'spect that young
Jackson means. business?
Daughter - Suttinly! He's already
painted a washin' and ironin' sign.-
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18

Berlin. Sent. ia dispatch to the
Tageblatt from Constantinople reports
that the Russian monastery at Jerusa-
lem has been sacked by Moham
medan mob and that all of the monks
there were murdered.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys'; If it stains
your linen it is
evidence of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass II or pain in
the back is also
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18

If people do not naturally appreciate
you, do not insist that they shall. 1t
only makes matters worse.-Atchison
Globe.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out of order.
What to Do.

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort in The knowledge SO
often expressed, that Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy fuIfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. 1t'corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
it, or bad effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to go often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 'ltstands the highest for its Won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
If you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and 81. sizes.
You may have sample bottle of this
wonderful t,. discovery g.
more aboutit both sent s :s:::ss:s
absolutely free by mail 1919 Sl 1:l:::ksEss9
Address DR.. Kilmer & Home of swampRoos.
Co., 6inghamton, N. Y. When writing MEL
ton reading this generous offer in thispaper.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
Another Editor; Another View.

The Daily Telegraph also scouts the
idea of royal commission being APP
pointed to consider the whole fiscal
question. The Standard, on the other
hand, asserts with equal positiyeness
that the fiscal inquiry was finished and
that the adjourned meeting will deal
with the foreign policy. 1t understands
that the question of imposing prefer
entail tariffs or of an innovation il
Great Britains fiscal policy has been
shelved until an appeal can be made to
the country, and that during the eX
istence of the present parliament the
action of the ministers will be confined
to discussion and inquiry.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18

To live long it is necessary to live
slowly.-Cicero.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
HOW To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours;
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-09-18

was postponed until this evening, and
that the discussion of the fiscal ques-
ton will be continued at the resumed
meeting today, but that whatever may
be the upShOt Premier BalfOur will
neither resign, dissolve parliament nor
summon an autumn session.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-04-10
Tuesday was election day.

Tuesday was election day.
This fact was forcibly impressed on
several candidates that also ran.
tbs result of the ballot was a sur
prise to many and to others it was
not. EARLY Tuesday it was estimated
thai 600 votes would be cast and the
result shows that the estimate was
close, 595 ballots being cast in three
wards, viz: 303 in the first, 90 in the
second and 1876 in the third.
The day began rather raw and
chilly but nevertheless early in the
morning knots of men were congre-
gated on the streets discussing the
relative prospects of the various can
didates and when the polls opened at
9 o'clock, quite concOurse Of voters
were present at the several wards
prepared to do their duty as they saw
| it.
Up to noon it was confidently eX-
pected by the friends of Capt. Trezona
that the election was going their way
and the friends of Judge Van Blar
com kept this rosy view until the
votes were nearly all counted, when
it was plainly seen that both men had
no show of winning, Tfe friends of
Mr.. Wenzierl and Mr., Cosgrove, were
sure of their men from the start.
The bettors on the result were num-
erous and considerable money chang
hands. The Pioneer mine was closed
all day and the Chandler shut down
at noon.
Two bands were out all day and ma
| terially helped to enliven the occas-
ion. The count was finished before
ten O'Clock in all the wards, and it
was a credit maIk to the efficiency
of the judges and clerks in the several
wards who handled the count. In
the first ward G. j. Mott, T. f.
Bearinger and John Jockman acted
as judges and T.. Broekway and Lewis
White as clerks. In the second ward
John Dennis, Thos. Wakefield and
Jas. B. Sheridan were judges and
Oscar Skogland and Louis Johnson as
clerks. In the third ward John Kins-
man, Harry Chinn and Jos. d. Conan
were judges and Ed. Powers and c..
A. Rothoff clerks.
The vote by wards and the totals
were as follows:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-04-10
MIKE WEENZEERL,

Mike WeinZierl, or mike the Jewel
Ell" as he is famillarly known, the
newly elected mayor. owns the proud
distinction of defeating strong can
didate. Mr.. Weinzirel has been a
resident Of Ely since the infancy of
the town having been engaged in the
jewelry business here up to about six
years ago when lie added dry goods
and furnishings to his stock. He is
a German by birth and enjoys i'm
mense popularity among the people
of our city as can be seen by looking
at tic table of votes on this page. He
is conservative business man and
whit this is his first venture in the
dizzy whirl Of politics there is no
doubt but what he will successfully
carry out the duties of his rather
heavy position. He has successfully.
managed his own affairs and there is
no reason to suppose that lie cannot
successfully manage the affairs of the
city. With the assistance of the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-04-10
THE ELECTION
Several Surprised by the Result of the
Ballot Tuesday.

newly elected council, four members
of which, out Of the six, are re-elect-
ed members, it is to be supposed the
city will enjoy a healthy administrat-
ion. We join with hosts of friends in
wishing him all the success and pleas
ures the office can grant.
The picture of Mr.. Weinzierl order
ed has not arrived. We will give it
next week.-Ed.
The defeated candidate for mayor,
Chas. Trezona. takes his defeat philo-
sophically saying it was the will of
the people and that Notwithstanding
his local political downfall. he will be
good citizen of this enterprising
town. He desires to express his
thanks to his supporters for their
work in his behalf
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-04-10
THE ALDERMEN.

All the officers named above have
considerable to do with the success
full maintaince of Il town, but upon
the aldermen deyolves in a great
measure the active paIt of keeping
theimachine in motion. They are
the steam, SO to speak. The mayor,
treasurer and judges are at sea with
out the aldermen. In the selection
of the council, the citizens have been
wise and their judgment will be
abundantly commended in the COM
ming year Of great necessities and
improvements in this the best regu-
lated town of the ranges.
Alderman Eilefsen and White of
the first ward have had experience on
the council and have proven them
selves capable to handle public affairs
and alive to the interests Of the city.
The first ward can congratulate them
selves in having chosen these men
20 represent them.
Alderman Knutson of the second
ward is also one of the old men on the
council who has been tried and found
true. As partner he has John e.
Pofthan, who this year for the first
time tried his baud at politics. Isis
the manager for The Finnish Stock
company and q business man OF I'M
questioned ability, Together the
two will make 4 team that will work
well in harness and give the second
ward deserved representation TO be
proud Of.
Alderman Grabowsly i'll the third
ward, reelected and Martin Skala.
elected Tuesday leaves nothing TO be
desired. Mr.. Grab0wsky has during
the past wear served on the council
and knows the ms and outs Of official
duties to a dot. He was during the
past year one of the most valuable
men ON the council Mr.. Skala is a
young conservative gentleman who
will take active part in. the CONDUCT
ion of affairs The third ward has
nothing lacking in their end sof the
governing body,
Space is too limited and the holi-
days too numerous this week TO give
the out going officers their just dues
but we serve notice right here and
now, that the.outgoing officials of the
city of Ely will receive their Just dues
in next weeks issue. In the mean
time let us assure the readers that
the city has been very fortunate in
their selection of officers,
All the candidates, both success
full and unsuccessful are hereby noti-
fed that the laws compel statement
Of their expenditures. Blanks for
this purpose are to be had of the city
clerk and the statements must be
filed within thirty days. The sue
cessful candidates are also notified
that no certificate of election can be
issued until this statement is filed
with the city clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-04-10

sIssssssssssss
AS an advertising medium, the
MINER ranks among the best on the
ranges. Results are attained by the
ads in this journal Try an adj
esesssssseesss
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-04-10
F. l.. COWEN.

That f. l.. Cowen has been per-
fectly acceptable us treasurer was
certainly proven in this election. No
opposition developed against Mr.
Cowen for this important Office and
the vote cast Tuesday certainly prov
ed he was the right man in the right
place. He has held the treasurer
ship for four years and his conduct
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-04-10

the Oliver company in this city think
much OF Mr.. Cosgrove and outside of
the miners he stands we'll with
large number, as the vote Tuesday
plainly shows. He is educationally
fitted for this high position and is
credited with Judgment. two import
ant factors in handling the honorable
position Of judge. We could not
secure Il likeness of the newly elected
Judge for our article and therefore
our readers will need be content with
these few words introducing him.
Mr.. Cosgroye has requested us to ex-.
press his heartfelt thanks for the
liberal support accorded him.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-04-10

trust at the hands of the people. He
has served as alderman and city clerk.
He is a fit man for this position and
no doubt lie will fill it to the salts
faction of all.
Mr.. Childers, the defeated candi-
date, has been a resident of Ely for
several years and during that time
has made many friends. Had lie been
elected lie would have filled the office
satisfactorily. He takes his defeat
easily and says he is thankful to his
supporters for their efforts in his be-
half.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-04-10
JOHN COSGROVE.

The election of John Cosgroye to
the office of Municipal Judge was a
surprise to the friends of Judge Van
Blarcom. Mr.. Cosgrove has been en-
ployed as timekeeper at the Pioneer
minef for several years and during that
time has made friends with large
number of people. The employees of
the Pioneer and the other mines of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-04-10
THOMAS JURY.

Mr.. Jury has held the position OF
assessor for several terms and on
Tuesday was reelected for another
year without opposition, Mr.. Jury
has handled the position in business
like manner. The Office Of assessor
is no sinecure and reQuiresconsider-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-04-10
DAVID BROWN.

The newly elected special judge,
David Brown is too we'll known to
need much introduction. lie has re-
sided in Ely since the beginning of
the town and during his residence has
held several important positions of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-04-10

ion Of the office was all that could be
required. The salary of the treasurer
has been only 5000 a year heretofore,
very insufficient remuneration for
the amount of work required to fill
the position. The new charter calls
for salary of $500 for the treasurer
which will make a more equitable
salary.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-04-10

able tact to adjust affairs to meet the
opinions Of the different interests.
Mr.. Jury has this tact and his asses
sing has been based on an equitable
plan. The people made no mistake
when they reelected Mr.. Jury.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

ways been lnexpHcable how anybody
who knew and studied the licensees OF
Washington could ever for a moment
suppose that Ceraccm's busts resem-
bed Washington 10 any respect he re-
turned 20 Europe during the reign OF the
first Napoleon, invented an Internal ma
chino. made the acquaintance Of coll-
pie OF his countrymen who were rank
anarchists, and the gang attempted to
assassinate the first consul Ceracchl
was arrested and executed ROBBED in a
toga, he went to his doom in chariot
with brayado and ostentation, II &c.
racchis busts were licensees Of Wash
ington. Peale's, Houdons and Stuart's
likenesses were not.
Antonio Canova received an order
from the state Of North Carolina for a
statue OF Washington. The figure Is OF
the ancient Roman school and Is seat
led. STYLUS In hand There Is toga on
Washngton's shoulder and sandals on
his feet, and his appearance is that Of
a Roman soldier A sword lies on the
pinth As a work of art the statue has
great merit. but nobody would ever
suspect It was intended for Washing
ton unless they were 50 Informed, A
notable statue after this classic style
is that by Greenough which stands in
front OF the capitol at Washington ard
for which congress appropriated $4,000
Notwithstanding all adverse opinions,
the American sculptors Of the latter
half Of the nineteenth century have
produced statues Of Washington far
superior TO any designed since his
death. The heads Of all successful
statues have the Houdon head, with a
slight modification Of the hair The
statue Of Washington on Wall street,
New York, by ]. O. A, Ward is beyond
all question superior TO any statue of
Washington that has yet appeared ex-
cept the Houdon The Ward statue
stands on the stone upon which Wash.
inston stood when he first took the
oath of Office as president OF the United
States IN New York Another splendid
work Of Wards is the heroic bronze fig
ure Of Washington which stands on a
granite pedestal in the town Of New