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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Renews Recommendation.

In it's nineteenth annual report, the
state railroad and warehouse COM
mission renews its recommendations
that the state enact law making
it illegal for any common carrier to
advance it's rates for transportation
of any class of freight or commodity
without first having obtained the
written consent of the commission
The subject and the necessity for such
a law is strongly urged, as needed
restraint.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Court Names Surveyor.

Judge Brooks of Minneapolis, has
filed an order in answer to the petit
ton of NJ. H. Hegerle in which George
H. Budd is appointed as civil engineer
to survey the county in connection
with proposed drainage ditch asked
for in the petition for the town of
Minnetrist, Hennepin county, and the
town of Lake, Carver county. When
the route for the proposed waterway
has been surveyed, the civil engineer
is asked to make report to the court.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Made DoubIy Sure.

The body of an unidentified man
was found in the woods near Fridley
park. The body was frozen and COW
cred with snow and had the appear
ance of having laid in the woods near
ly week. Coroner Ewing of Anoka
county, who was called to the scene,
decided that the man had taken car
bolic acid and then made sure of his
work by hanging himself, for one
end of the rope was around his neck
and the other was attached to a small
tree. There was nothing about his
person to indicate his identity.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Champion Butter Maker.

M. Sondergaard of Hutchinson, ma
tional champion butter-maker, made
scoring contest conducted by the
state dairy and food department. His
sample was graded 81. j. w. Koop-
sail of Lewiston, Winona county,
came in second with a marking of
96A, and Alfred Schroeder of Lafay-
cite, Nicollet county, who took first
place in November, came in third this
time with marking of 90.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
ADMIRAL SCHLEY
ENDORSES PE-RU=NA.
Pe=ru=na Drug Co., Columbus, Ohio:
Gentlemen: 81 can cheerfuL!y say that Mrs. Schley
has taken Pe=ru=na and believe with good effect
W. S. SCHLEY-Washington, d.

opposition and has won its way to the hearts
of the people, The natural timidity which
so many people have felt about giving en-
dorsements to any remedy is giving way.
Gratitude and desire to help others has
inspired thousands of people to give public
testimonials for Peruna who heretofore would
not have consented to such publicity.
Never before in the annals of medicine has
it happened that SO many men OF national
and international reputation have been will
ing to give unqualified and public endorse
ments to proprietary remedy. No amount
of advertising could have accomplished such
a result Peruna has won on its own merits.
Peruna cures catarrh of whatever phase or
location in the human body. That is why it
receives SO many notable and unique en-
dorSementS.-
Address The Peruna Drug Mfg Co., Co
lumbus, Ohio, for free literature on catarrh.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Serious CHARGES.

Some of the commission merchants
of the Twin Cities are said to have re-
ceived illegal consignments of game
and fish, and, after selling them to
firms in Chicago and other cities, to
have notified the original shippers
that the game and fish were confscat-
ed by the state commission. In this
way, it is said, the firms have sold
large quantities of game and fish
without making any returns to the
shippers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Champion Liar Found.

The Manila American has discovered "the
champion circulation liar" He is acting as
editor of the Laundering Dawn, a Buddhist
organ just started in Tokyo. Here is his
greeting to the public:
This paper has come from eternity. 1t
starts its circulation with millions and mil
lions of numbers. The rays of the sun, the
beams of the stars, the leaves of the trees
the blades of grass, the grains of sand, the
hearts of tigers, elephants, lions, ants, men
and women are its subscribers. This journal
will henceforth flow in the universe as the
rivers flow and the oceans surge"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Secure Small Sum.

Camden, N. j., Dec. 14.-Five masked
desperadoes appeared in Pavonia, in the
eastern section of this city, about mid
night Friday, and, after holding up the
bridge tender and a Waterman, blew
open the safe in the Pennsylvania rail-
road station at Pavonia, escaping after
q running duel with two policemen. The
station was wrecked by the force of the
dynamite explosion. The robbers Sc
cured about $40 from the safe.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18

w. l. BUCHANAN
(First Minister to the New Republic of
Panama)
nation of the state department. 1t is
understood that his assumption of du-
ties is not to be permanent, for he sac
rificed large business interests to I'M
dertake the work.
The new minister was originally from
Ohio and represented the state as an
agriculturist commissioner at the
worlds fair at Chicago. He was ap-
pointed by President Cleveland United
States minister to Buenos Ayres. His
record at that point was so satisfactory
that President Mckinley continued him
at his post for several years after his
accession to Office.
Final Steps -al<en.
The state department has been in
formed that final steps have been taken
for the formation of permanent repub-
lican form of government in Panama.
The news came in dispatch from Con-
sui General Gudger dated Panama Sat
urday, as follows:
Ll6CJlOu III COAN
ton called for January A. The conven-
ton meets Goth January"
This action is taken, it is believed, to
meet the suggestions from Panamani-
ans here that criticism of the new re-
public would be largely disarmed and
the status of the new treaty improved if
the final notifications could be exchanged
by the United States with permanent
and regular form of government on
the isthmus. The territory of Panama
is so small that, according to the belief
here, the elections can be completed
within week after the date named
January 4. The conveation is expected
to follow generally the outlines of the
Cuban constitution, which is regarded
as the most modern and complete model
of such documents.
To Learn Truth of Reports
The navy department has received a
cablegram from Rear Admiral Glass an
nouncing that he is making every effort
to run down the various reports regard
ing Colombian expeditions to the 18TH
mus. He has ordered the Mayfower to
the south of the Atrato river to make a
thorough investigation, and, if neces-
sary, a reconnaissance of that region
also will be made to definitely ascer-
tain whether there are any Colombian
troops in that section. The Atlanta also
has been ordered to patrol the northern
coast of the isthmus on the same mis-
sion. The commanders of both vessels
are under instructions to conduct their
investigation with all possible dispatch
and return to Colon so that the navy de-
partment may have full official report
of the exact situation
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Lord Abinger Dead.

Paris, Dec. 14.-Lord Abinger died in
a hospital here Saturday as the result of
injuries sustained in falling down the
stairs of restaurant. He was born in
1871 His mother is a daughter of the
late Commodore Magruder, United
States navy.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Branded as a Fake.

DR.. Fl. L. Williams and the athletic
authorities at the university branded
as fake, pure and simple, the story
which appeared in a Minneapolis pa
per to the effect that Minnesota au-
thorities were negotiating with Rob-
ert Fitzsimmons, the prize fighter,
with an idea of bringing him to the
university as trainer for the football
squad.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Mistaken for a Burglar.

McKeesport, Pa, Dec. 14-Mrs., Sarah
Langley, aged Sc, widow residing in
this city with her son, Edward, aged
"a, was mistaken by her son early Sat-
lrday for a burglar and was shot at
by him three times. One bullet took
effect, and the woman is in serious
condition.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Commissioner Proctor Dead.

Washington, Dec. 14.-Civil Service
Commissioner John R. Proctor suffered
severe attack of neuralgia of the heart
while at the Cosmos club Saturday and
died about 2:35 O'Clock.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Homeseekers and Settlers Rates to
the Sunny South.

On first and third Tuesday of each month
to, and including April, 1904. Write Jno.
M. Beall, A. G. P. A., Mobile d Ohio K. r.,
St. Louis, Mo-, stating to what point you
wish rates.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18

Tess-"He was pleased to say | sing like
bird" Jess-''l heard him say that to
you, and just after that he began to talk to
me about owls and their habits. '-Philadel-
phia Press.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18

Mr. Trucker-'1 think l shall give up my
business, my dear. | might as well have
some good out of my money" Mrs. Truck
er-"Oh, not yet, Samuel! But when one of
us dies, | shall give up housekeeping and
see little of the world Town and Coun.
try.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18

Kwater-"It's more or less true that, as
the old saw has it, Charity covers multi
tude of sins" Hardhead-"But never if
it's our charity and other peoples sins. -
Philadelphia Record.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
,r free Pe=ru-na Almanac for 1904.
1t Sometimes Happens

"Of course" says the shoe dealer, there
are times when it is necessary to stretch
the truth trife.'
Eyes, sir" answered the head salesman,
"and often fellow has to stretch lie
81 don't see how"
"Well, when a woman with No foot
declares that No. shoe is just her size and
asks you to put it on the shoe stretcher over
night just to make tee instep little higher.
That's one of the tines. IN. Y. Times.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Grateful Woman.

administered to my dear husband in his
fatal sickness" Leavenworth women adds,
in her card of thanks "And especially the
accident insurance agent, Mr.. Fairlock, who
assures me that congestion of the stomach
comes under the head of accidents. Kan
sas City Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
TARIFF FOR PHILIPPINES
Senate Committed AuthOrlEe Fa-
vorRbIe Report on Bin Passed
by the House.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The senate
committee on the Philippines today au-
thorized a favorable report on the Philip
pines tariff bill, which recently passed the
house, but with important amendments.
The house bill carried a uniform reduction
of the tariff on Philippine goods Imported
into the United States, making the rate
only rs per cent OF the rates imposed by
the Dingley law. The senate committee
amended the bill so as to provide for the
admission OF all Philippine-produced
articles free Of duty except sugar and to-
bacco, and on these two commodities fixed
the tariff at 50 per cent of the Dingley
schedules. This change was made to meet
the objections OF the sugar and tobacco
producers Of this country, who have claimed
that a duty rate Of only rs per cent on
those articles would result in Iuinous COM
petition.
The committee also decided to recon-
mend an amendment to the bill admitting
into the Philippines all material used in
the construction and equipment Of steam
and electric railroads duty free for the
next FIVE years, at the discretion of the
commission.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
SMITH BOOSTS UNITED STATES
Late Postmaster Says America stands
for Liberty and Humanity and
World.

CHICAGO, Jan. 22.-Over $50 prominent
advertisers and publishers were present at
the annual banquet of the Agate club. which
was held at Kinsley's tonight. The princi-
pal address OF the evening was made by
ex-Postmaster General Charles Emory
Smith, who spoke on THE Greatest Of Ma
tional Advertisements"
Mr.. Smith said in part:
Our moral influence is equal to our ma
terial strength. The great powers of Eu-
rope are engaged IN a rivalry OF contention
as TO which is the best friend Of the United
States. England and Germany combined
against Venezuela, but both declared be-
fore they began that they would enter upon
no violation of the Monroe doctrine.
The United States speaks out for arbitra-
ton and they both respect its voice and
accept its win. Our State department pro-
tests to the signatories of the Berlin treaty
against oppression in BONANZA and our
remembrance is needed and the ameliora-
ton of it's proscriptive laws already begins.
We demonstrate against too severe an In
demnity from China and the allied powers,
exacting as they may be, are constrained 70
moderate their terms. We stand for moral
right, we stand for magnanimity, we stand
for Justice among nations and the righteous
influence OF our position makes itself felt
throughout the world.
We have a mission in m and in
civilization, we embody the spirit of lib
erty and humanity and we have no right to
let our light be hid.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
SAYS RATES ARE TOO LOW
Railroad Mans Opinion of Live Stock
Charges from Missouri River
to Chicago.

CHICAGO, Jam. 22.-Vice President Bird
Of the ST. Paul road today answered COM
plants of the Chicago Live Stock exchange
as to rates. by declaring that the present
rates for carrying live animals from Mis-
souri,, river points to Chicago are too low
rather than too high. "Under present
rates" he said. live stock does not bear
its share Of the general CHARGES"
Mr., Birds testimony was given before
the Interstate Commerce commission. He
thought that without reference to present
competitive conditions. rates on finished
products should be higher than on live
stock, and he admitted that the contrary
rule is in force on the St. Paul road, prinr
cipally because of the example set by the
Chicago Great Western line last August.
This exampleJ was followed by most OF
the western roads and was the cause OF
the present investigation. sf:
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
FlREMEN FINISH UP WORK
Election of Omcers Convention
Winds Up with n Hall and
-s, banquet.

CRETE. Neb., Jan 22.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The~ twenty-hrst annual convention
Of the Nebraska Volunteer Firemen's as
sociation is at an end. 1t proved TO be an
interesting and profitable meeting and in
point OF numbers the largest held In re
cent years. AT the morning session the
question raised yesterday regarding the
holding Of the convention ih connection
with the tournament was disposed Of by be-
ing indefinitely postponed.
Several amendments to the constitution
and changes in tournament rules were
unanimously adopted. One creating and de-
filming classes "a and "B" in the tourna-
ments is of interest to teams of the state.
1t provides that in the hose races any team
which has a record Of SO seconds or less in
the regulation race and of 81 seconds or
less in the s~traightaway canno enter class
"B;" also, that in the hook and ladder
races any team having a record OF Al or
less in the regulation race and 80 or less
in the straightaway, is barred from class
"B." John T.. Schiek OF Beatrice was
chosen as state delegate TO the National
Firemen's convention. u-
The afternoon session convened at 2
o'clock and after transacting miscellaneous
business proceeded to the election of Off
OCiSs - n. I1dTiloTu VI NOTlOlh was CuubSn
president by. reclamation. Other officers
elected were: Mike Bauer of Nebraska
City, first vice president; John Mckay of
Blair, second vice president; E. A. Miller
Of Kearney, secretary. and George N.
Youngson Of Minden, treasurer.
AS no invitations were. received the
choosing Of a place for holding the next
state tournament was referred to the board
of central. The Fremont DELEGATION had
little difficulty IN capturing the next. con-
v~ention. This practically ended the bust
ness and after the installation Of the new
president in office the convention adjourned
sine die. y
Business over the fire fighters gave them
selves over to pleasures for the remainder
Of the day, very few OF them leaving town
tonight.
The annual ball was held this evening. In
connection with it a sumptuous banquet
was spread.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
PUTS BLAME ON CATTLE MEN
Great Western President Alleges Chicago
Live Stock Association is UIuriOuS'
DECLARES c0MNsSoNsA ARE OUTRAGEOUS
Roads Receive only sixty Per
Cent More for Hauling Freight
Tha Arraigned body Col
Iects in windy City.

CHICAGO, Jan. s2.-At today's meeting
Of the Interstate Commerce commission
A.. b. Stickney, president OF the Great
western, appeared to defend his action In
making a s~evenIyear contract with the big
packers on the basis OF greatly reduced
rates.
Mr., c%Stickney's defense was coupled with
ansattack upon the Chicago Live Stock ex-
change and has competitors, chasing the
former as barnacles and the latter as ORR
entail savages. y-t t"
In his criticism Of the Chicago Live Stock
association he declared that company,
whose assets were a few chairs and a
office desk, collected commissions during
1901 amounting to So ISL 900 against an in
come Of 81, 451, 256 received by the Union
Stock Yards company. These commissions
amounted TO over 40 per cent Of the total
freight charges upon the stock brought
into Chicago.
MIR. Tomlinson of the exchange showed
that the commissions collected amounted
to 81, 154, 2S6, while the freight charges
were $14, 1853, 400. about Is per cent instead
Of 40. In speaking of the 20 per cent con-
tract packing house rate made by the Great
Western, Mr.. Stickney declared that as
soon as 1t became known three OF his COM
p%etitors, in order to wreck a sort OF ORR
ental vengeance, made q 12-cent rate on
Livestock between the Missouri river and
Chicago. which left them a net rate Of be-
tween Z and s. cents per 100 pounds for
hauling, the traffic 500 miles, and which in
jured no one but themselves.
He followed the lead of other railroad
officials, in asserting that the rates as at
present adjusted favored Chicago, and went
further by giving figures to prove that the
Missouri river points and st. Paul were
entitled to slaughter about 40 per cent OF
all the hogs and cattle raised in the coun-
try,,b, .5s --~f +.rr --.
a &C. Bird, third vice president of the
St.. Paul road, declared that rates on live
stock were too low and did not bear a
juFt share of transportation charges. e.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
PRAYER IN A JURY ROOM
one Member Asks for Supreme Guild
ance while All ReverentIy
Knee1.

CHICAGO, Jan. PA session Of
prayer" preceded the deliberations OF a
Jury in Judge Chetlain's court, which re-
suited in the acquittal Of Patrick Deenan.
charged with the murder Of John Linden.
When the twelve took their places around
the table, William H. Deitz said: "Gen-
tlemen, this is a most serious duty. A
human life hangs in the balance, awaiting
but a word from us to be made free or to
De ended. This is such a colemn duty
that I almost fear to approach It. and l
think that we ought TO ask for courage
and for light. Won't you gentlemen join
me in prayer Let US kneel here in the
jury chambers and ask divine guidance
in the duty we are undertaking."
The twelve men in the jury chamber
dropped to their knees and bowed their
heads as the one juror offered a prayer.
in which he petitioned for supreme guild
ance.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
ASSESSMENT UP IN THE HOUSE
After some Debate the McCIay ResO-
luton IL Tabled as Being of
NO enent
CFrom a Stan Correspondents

LINCOLN, Jan. a2.-(special.)-Fes-
TONED with holly, ivy and ferns. dotted
here and there with pretty potted plants
and deliberately decorated with the Amer
lean hags, In anticipation OF the reception
tonight to the new minister to Brazil, Hon.
ID. K. Thompson. Representative hall pre-
scented a beautiful appearance when
Speaker Mockett this morning called the
house to order.
The house referred to the railroad COM
mittee his petition. introduced by Hoy of
Polk county:
We, the undersigned residents OF Jeffer-
son county and citizens of Nebraska re-
spectively represent: hat the railroads
traversing the state OF Nebraska invaria-
bly, fail, refuse and neglect TO furnish OF
provide cars when requested so to do by
farmers or others who desire to ship grain
to he markets independent OF eVatoI
men and regular grain buyer
Wherefore, we petition your honorable
body to enact such law or laws as will
provide an adequate remedy for the evil
herein complained of, to the end that the
farmers and the Independent shippers OF
grain may be ~guafanteed equal rights and
privileges with the elevator men and reg
ular grain buyers, n providing a penalty
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23
BUTLER PLANS FAKE ROBBERY
Fires pistol ana Guards MtnIonhfre's
House In Hope OF H6AOrs
ana Reward.

NEW YORK. Jan. 22,--on the night Of
January 15 the home Of August d. Juplard,
in the millionaire District" OF, West Fifty
seventh street, was supposed. to have been
entered by burglars. 20
Pistol shots aroused the n~eighbors and
when the police, arrived. James Reilly, the
second butler, wat guarding the house. re-
volver In hand. s
Today the police arrested Reilly and he
confessed that he had arranged a fake
burglary so that he might be compli-
mented for his bravery and receive the
emoluments thereof. Reilly confessed that
he had stolen many articles. of value from
Peter whitney, whose second butler he
used to be. o.. -s.-. g. .-s,.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-23

%, in regard to establishing township or
ganization.
Gihen OF Dawson moved to suspend the
rules and pass sthe foli6Wfng resolution.
which was done.
Whereas. An Investigation by the irriga-
ton experts OF the Unified States Depart
ment Of Agriculture has been planned for
the benefit of those using water from the
Platte river in the three states through
which the stream flows; and,
whereas, The said irrigation experts
have made arrangements for carrying this
work to completion, and,
Whereas, We believe that the funds APP
propriated for this kind of work In former
years have been repaid to the government
and to the irrigators of the country many
Resolved. That we respectfully request
and urge that when the agricultural APP
preparation bill is under discussion on the
the secretary. of ag iculture and the director
OF the office of experiment stations relative
to this Investigation, be t~horoughly endorsed
state of Nebraska in the senate and In the
house of representatives; and be II further
senate be Instructed 10 ADDRESS forthwith
a. copy of this resolution to, each member
of the Nebraska delegation In congress.
The senate accepted an invitation to
attend a meeting Of the Farmers Cooper
alive Shipping association at 2, o'clock, to
be held at the court house. s. ~.
A telegram from the legislature Of Ari-
zona asking tho senate to urge the Me-
braska senators to vote for the omnibus
statehood bill was read. s, u
The senate went into committee OF the
whole, with Marshall Of Ot0e in the chair,
to consider II. r. %, providing for an APP
preparation to pay the expenses of the
legislature. The committee reported favor
ably.
The committee on employees reported to
employ G. c. Edwards as fireman. Carried.
The senate adjourned at 11:1O o'clock
until 10 o'clock Friday morning.
Bills on first reading:
S. F. 100, by Sloan of Fflmore-To repeal
section 5S4 of the Criminal Csde, relating
to grand juries. g, .. .i y
s.. f. lOl, by sloan of FfImore-To amend
sections $50. e61 and 662 Of the Code OF Civil
Procedure. relating to juries.
S. FLOP, by Brady of Boone-To require
railroad companies and common carriers to
erect and maintain a side track, or switch,
extending a reasonable length, the outer
edge of which shall be at least within
feur feet of the outer edge of the right. OF
way, to any elevator or elevators erected
by any firm, corporation. association, per.
son or persons, for the purpose of buying,
storing and shipping grain at any station
within this state, and providing for, a
penalty for the violation thereof. 80