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The Appeal., 1903-11-21
THE APPEAL,
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full. They, or their descendants, now,
however, are depressing some of the
people who were born in this country
as sorely as they themselves, or their
forefathers, were oppressed Still we
suppose we should be thankful that
the oppression is no worse So let us
give thanks too. We cannot thank
God too much for the many blessings
He bestows upon us.
The Appeal., 1903-11-21

It seems that the doors OF the Brick
layers Union No. 1 at Washington, D.
c., have been opened to the AFRO
American bricklayers but so far they
have shown no disposition to go in
but want a union of their own That's
a strange way of settling the color
question.
The Appeal., 1903-11-21
BARRIERS WANTED.

Two good sober BARRIERS, young men
preferred, may obtain employment
Wages, $12 per week and half over
$22. Good steady jobs for men of in
dustry and principle. Apply to r. b.
Anderson, Marshall, MINI.
The Appeal., 1903-11-21

Some people have queer ideas about
fun. At La Crosse, Wis, recently
some one sent an undertaken with en-
balming fluids ready to prepare the
dead for burial to house where no
one was even i'll. Later funeral flow
ers were brought to the house and as
a result a mother and her daughter
are both seriously ill., This is hid
eous joke and is wholly inexcusable.
A person who would perpetrate such
a "joke" deserves severe punishment.
The Appeal., 1903-11-21
Next Thursday is THANKSGIVING

Next Thursday is Thanksgiving
Day it is to commemorate the land.
ing Of the Pilgrim Fathers in this
country, where they hoped to be freed
from the oppression they suffered in
the land of their birth. They were
freed, and have a right to be thank
The Appeal., 1903-11-21

President RoOsev still stands by
his guns and last week again sent to
the senate the name of DR.. w. D.
Crum as collector Of the port Of
Charleston, S. G.. The president is
right and being right should be up
held by right thinking senators, and
we hope he will be and the nomina-
ton OF DR.. Crum promptly confirmed.
The Appeal., 1903-11-21

The latest color line is down in
North Carolina, where a judge has
decided that hereafter the court must
use separate Bibles for swearing white
and colored witnesses Think of it
separate Bibles and this is called a
Christian country!
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Senator Hanna has called the Re-
publican National committee to meet
December II and 12.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-25
THE REVOLT
OF BOBBIE ~ ~
By TOM MASON

Now, Bobbie, Christmas is almost
here, and if you are real good little
boy, Santa Claus may do something for
you."
Bobbie-You mean that you will do
something for me, pop. That old Santa
Claus racket is played out.
Bingo-Do you mean to say you
don't believe in Santa Claus?
Bobbie-No, sir, don't. I hope, pop,
you don't expect me to hang up my
stocking the night before?
Bingo-Why, certainly l do.
Bobbie-And l suppose you think
am going to crawl out Of a nice warm
bed about four o'clock in the morning,
and sit by the chimney-place in my
bare feet? No. sir! Just give me a
list of things you thought of getting,
and I'll check it off and let you know
what I want.
Bingo (petrified)-Well, this is a
pretty pass. You don't think there's
any Santa Claus, Ell?
Bobbie-I know there amt. I've
known it for three years; but 1 just
hated to hurt my parents feelings, so
l have caught cold every Christmas
morning, just to please you, until l
am tired of it.
Bingo-But, Bobbie, consider. There
are relatives of mine coming to spend
Christmas with us. What would they
say if they thought you didn't believe
in Santa? Think of Aunt Jane. Why,
she would never forgive me. Think OF
the talk 1t would make.
Bobbie-I can't help it, pop. This
has got to stop. l can't go on deceiv-
ing people any more.
Bingo-Haven't always been good
to you, Bobbie?
Bobbie-Yes, sir.
Bingo docking the door)-And would
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-25
To the Credit of IA
By WILLIAM j. LAMPION

It was Christmas eve. The man sat
shiverfng in his bare little room,
friendless and alone For 20 years he
had struggled against the fate that had
taken the plenty which should have
been his and given it to others. For 20
years he had struggled and suffered,
and those who enjoyed what was his
knew of his privations, but offered no
relief. Broken in health now, and in
spirit, he sat in his cherries room and
cursed the world A blanket from his
bed hung about his shoulders, and q
crust of bread lay on the table by his
side. Near it was an unreceipted bill
for the rent of his wretched abode.
says the Washington Star. How could
he pay rent? He could beg for food,
or he could find it in garbage barrels,
but rooms were not to be had for the
asking, nor were they cast out into the
alleys as unfit for human use.
Some water stood in cracked saucer
by the bread, and there were teeth
marks on the hard crust, as if the man
were not entirely Indifferent to the &C.
mands of his stomach. He might have
gone out and replenished his fare from
the barrels, but it was so cold, and nc
was very, very feeble. At nine o'clock
he was aroused from an uneasy sleep
ger boy entered in response to faint
come in" The boy hesitated as ne
saw by the dim light of a smoky lamp
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-25
A MAGAZINE CASE.

with described is intended for a file OF
the same periodical, but of course could
also be used as receptacle for different
magazines. The material may be OF
denim, leather, linen or silk; there is
now such variety to choose from one
suffers from an embarrassment of rich
es, but the palmer, heavier goods are
quite as much approved as the more del
ieate silk. The linens shown in the
shops to-day are beautiful in both tex,
ture and coloring and work up into the
most artistic fancy work. In making
the case, cut the tops and bottoms of
heavy cardboard, and cover with ma
terials selected. The straps may be of
broad elastic, or of ribbon, arranged to
tie in bows. The case being so open, one
can easily lay hand on any particular
number desired. Tan and green, wood
brown and green are very good COM
bination to employ for this library
adjunct.
If you have a lover Of current liter
ature among your acquaintance, espe-
cially one who has favorite magazine,
be assured they would appreciate such
a Christmas remembrance as this mag
azine case.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-25

nothing to his sister, showing each day
an increasing interest in the accumulat-
ing presents in the locked room, and
finally, on Christmas eve, late in the
day, going back to the store where he
had made his purchases to ask what
had become of the doll and the war
ship. 1t took long time to find out the
right man, but at last a very polite
clerk who had been answering questions
an fast as dozen people could ask them,
turned to him and said:
Murdoch What address? Penrose
street or Penrose avenue?"
"Are there both?" asked the colonel,
as the possible blunder dawned on him.
Eyes; one on the West side, one on
the South side. Where did you wish
your goods to go?"
OF course, Penrose avenue is on the
South side and Penrose street is on the
West side, and Col. Battersiy had HIM
SELF made the mistake. The goods had
been receiptsd for. the clerk told him.
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HOME MADE
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
A DAINTY CATCH-ALL.
vt Makes an Attractive Christmas
Present for the Tidy
Housewife.

When attempting to solve the perplex-
Ing question of Christmas presents for
your friends, among whom you no
doubt number more than one tidy house.
wife, do not forget the utility and ar
tisticness of the little catch-all, that may
be easily made at home, and yet become
source Of genuine pleasure throughout
the year to the person to whom it is
given.
There are, as rule, so many to be re-
membered at Christmas time, that it is
impractical to make extravagant pur-
chases for each, and then, besides, the
little homemade remembrance is often
much more appreciated, as it represents
more Of the giver than does the present
that is bought ready-made at the store.
It Is for such that this catch-all is sug-
gested, and to make 1t one needs nothing
more extravagant than three of the or
binary Japanese paper fans, bow of
ribbon, and bit of red silk for lining.
In selecting the fans, be sure that you
get pretty ones, as there is great differ
ence in the artistic qualities of them.
Tie them firmly together with the bow of
ribbon and adjust to the proper angle, and
when the silk lining formed into bag
IA in place. 1t will be found that they
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-25

Col. Battersly, nmt having seen his
sister in ten years decided to spend
Christmas at her hoi Use. A desultory
aware of the fact that her husband, Cal
vim Murdoch, had grown rich, and that
she had two children, a boy and girl.
But he was not prepared for the luxuri-
ant conditions which he found upon en-
tering their splendid home. He was
never estranged from his sister, but
when she married Murdoch the soldier
brother had made UP his mind that his
sisters husband was not ''hix kind"
In frontier barracks and foreign camps,
Col. Battersly's life had been lonely.
He was silent, elemental, passionate
man, whose rigid habits gave cold and
even hard exterior to a nature essential
ly tender.
But the Murdocks gave Uncle Batter
sly grand welcome. His sister kissed
him, the two children gave him their
hands with trained graciousness, and the
head of the house said: Welcome to
tho warrior-see, the conQuering hero
comes!" This made the old campaigner
Ill at ease. He bluShed like girl, ana
thereafter found restraint in the, to
him, artificial atmosphere Of the grand
house.
When the Christmas presents began
to arrive, and his sister showed them to
him, the colonel suddenly realized that
he must buy something for the children.
He said nothing about it, but spent half
Of the next day buying for his niece
French doll, with a complete wardrobe,
and fully equipped steam battleship
for his nephew. 1t was a soldiers
choice-love and a child for the little
woman, power and war for the little
man. "He was very careful about the
address, Mrs. Murdoch, 2441 Penrose
street"
He wondered why his gifts did not
soon appear in the grand array, but said
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-25
TWO PRETTY COLLARS.

with simple hemstitching or drawn
work, is equally effective.
Lace and insertion may be turned into
collars by the simple addition of neck
band; and as one can pick up bargain
remnants in these lines, several pretty
presents can be obtained for small ex-
penditure. This winter everything il
the costume is supposed to match, and
she that prefers hand-embroidered COL
lars should choose embroidery silks with
reference to the color of the costume.
Forget-me-nots with waist of pale blue,
maiden-hair fern with green costume,
black French knots and scallops, with a
black-and-white toilet; and so on.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-25
BY JOHN HI. RAFFERTY,.

well, the loot-that is, picked 'em up
appreciate them more as they grow
older"
Murdoch walked away without an
other word, but that night the woman
! told her brother, softly and with evil
dent desire to be grateful, that papa
was so scrupulous, he didn't want the
children to receive such presents"
So the brother, f1uohing red, took baok
his barbaric gifts and went to bed. In
the morning, soon after breakfast, he
went out Of the house, called cab, and
babe the driver take him to 2441 Penrose
street. The doll and the battleship had
not arrived, and he was going after
them. He got out of the cab in squalid
street, and went into the only house in
| the block. 1t was dirty, tumbledown
cottage, built below grade and with a
sign For Sale" nailed to the rickety
fence. A thin women, in an old, faded
wrapper, came to the door.
81 came to see if"
ooh. knew somebody I'D come" she
interrupted him. 81 knew they wasn't
| for us, sir-won't you come in?"
He stepped into the dingy room and
saw big-eyed, frail girl of seven fond
| ling the great French doll.
"You see, SIR" said the woman.
breathless to explain, ''the things come
while was out work over at the shoe
factory, and-my name is Murphy, sir
and when the things come nobody was
home. sir, but Mamie and the boy. He's
mine, and he's out there now playin'
with tn steamboat, and when the wagon
came. Mrs. Tracy, she lives in the next
! block, she seen it, and she ran over and
signed book, and the driver jumped
on his wagon and went away, an, of
course, the children seen the bundles
an nothin' would do but they must open
'em. That's all, sir; we didn't want to-
I hope you don't think we'd steal 'em. +"
She was out of breath now, and the
two children-the boy, a sturdy lad of
ten, had come in-were staring, fright
ened, at the colonel He looked at them
moment and then at the mother.
81 don't understand you, madam" he
said. 81 called to look at the house. It's
for sale, you know"
He saw the look of anxiety pass from
her homely face. The children, delight
ed with the reprieve. ran back to their
| splendid toys. He made show of look
ing through the stuffy rooms, and when
he was going gave each of the little
ones a coin.
"Good-by, madam" he said to the
mother. you have two fine children. :"
And when he was in the cab again he
stroked his gray mustaehe and
chuckled:
"It was a lucky blunder, after all. I'll
go down to the store in the morning and
tell 'em it's all right. Chicago Record.
Herald.
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you go back on your father for a little
think like that? It's only little
thing ask of you. You wouldn't dis
grace your poor father and mother,
now, would you, Bobbie?
Bobbie (firmly)-Don't try to move,
me, pop. 1 can't do it, that's all.
Bingo Preaching for strap)-You
can't, Ell? Well, we'll see about that.
(Whack.) I'll teach you not to believe
in Santa Claus. (Whack. whack)
Bobbie-Oho! aw! aw! Please
stop!
Bingo-I'll show you (whack) the
duty you owe (whack, whack. whack)
to your loving parents. How do you
feel now? Any more like believing!
Bobbie (boo-hoo)-Yes, sir.
Bingo-That's right. And are you
going to hang up your stocking
(Whack.)
Bobbie (promptly)-Yes. sir.
Bingo-And get up at three o'clock
as you always have done?
Bobbie-Yes, sir.
Bingo-And are you going to talk to
those relatives of mine about dear,
good old Santa Claus, and wonder What
he's going to give you, and clap your
hands together, and get excited like a
genuine innocent little boy?
Bobbie-Yes, sir, am.
Bingo (releasing him)-Well, you
see that you do, or I'll give you the
worst licking you ever had in your
! life.
Bobbie (half an hour later, standing
on the corner with Willie Slimson)-
You see that man passing by cveI
there?
Willie-Who? Your father?
Bobbie-Yes. Well, Willie, there goes
the biggest liar that ever drew breath
Harlem Life.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-25
A DAINTY cATcH-ALL.

will stand easily. If one wishes to go to
trifie more expense, the projecting cor
ners of the bag may be decorated with
little brass or gilt rings or tassels. Still
another method Of finishing these cor
ners is to fasten to them coins Of the
current year, either pennies. nickels or
dimes, thus ever keeping the receiver in
mind Of the year in which it was
given.
If it Is preferable to hang it to the
wall, it may be so arranged by attaching
a loop of narrow ribbon or small ring
to one of the fans, bit in such case be
sure that it is fastened securely.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-25

made of stiff canvas, the petals
Of velvet stiffened with canvas, and
the center (the cushion) is of
frayed rope, covered with a net or a
crocheted silk cover Green silk rib
bon is wound around the stem, and the
leaflets are of the same silk. To carry
out the semblance of flower, put light
markings on the velvet petals. In max
ing, finish the center cushion part before
joining it to the body of the flower. Draw
the net well over the rope part, so it will
be trim ard neat when attached. Put a
ring at the back by which to hang 1t. as
1t will serve its purpose better If fas.
tened firmly than if allowed to swing,
as it would do if suspended from ribbons
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-25
A MESSENGER BOY ENTERED.

the bent and blanketed figure at the
table. But messenger boys are accus-
toned to the singular and unconven-
tional. He looked about the squalid
room for an instant and came up to the
light.
els this fer your" he asked, holding
the telegram under the light SO that
the address might be seen.
The man saw the name, his name,
and caught eagerly at the yellow en-
velope, but the boy drew it away
hastily, being experienced in delivering
messages on which there were charges.
cts mine; it's mine; give it to me-"
stretched.
There's so cents extra to pay on it;
we've been to so much trouble flndin'
you," said the boy, backing still fur
Their away.
The mans hands dropped listlessly
at his sides, and his head fell forward
on the blanket punched under his chin.
81 haven't the money he gasped.
"Then you'll have to come to the Of
fice," said the boy, and he went away.
The mans head fell forward on the
blanket under his chin, and he
breathed stertorously. What word
might have been in the message did
not concern him now. He could not
buy it, as he could not buy the great
hotel, as he could not buy any one of
million things others had. His head
sank lower, and he seemed to contract
in his chair. Presently the boy re-
turned, and entered without knocking.
The man sat with bowed head as when
he first came in.
Say, boss" ventured the boy, hesi-
tatingly; but the man gave no sign.
Hello, you!" called the boy, and
laughed, half afraid.
The man raised his head slowly, and
lily at the intruder.
Here" said the youngster, extend
ing the dispatch. 1--WE got half dol
lar the old party over the way give mo
fer Christmas, and I'll pay fer tho
Message. Mebbe you've got some
Christmas in it, and l guess you're
needin' it more than 1 am" and the
boy laughed doubtfully.
The man, unthanking, took the prof.
fered dispatch, and, with trembling
fingers, opened it. He held 1t close to
the dim light and read it through.
These were the words it brought to
him:
"Your uncle died last night, leaving
you 100000. What disposal shall be
made of it,"
"Hully gee!" exclaimed the boy, who
had stood where he could read the
message. You're in luck"
The man looked at the boy and
smiled. 1t had been SO long since he
had smiled that the wan face was SLOW
in adapting itself to the unaccustomed
expression. He stood up straight. as
if to feel that he we're man once more,
and, gasping, clutched with sudden
ferceness at his throat.
"a pencil, quick" he said to the COY.
land your name and number"
The astonished messenger handed
him pencil and told him his name
The man, with sudden closing of his
lips and fiercer hold on his throat,
stopped and wrote on the back of the
message he had received:
John ]. Clark. Attorney, Chicago:
place it to the credit of Frank N.Y.
ers, A d. T. messenger 224.
HENRY NORTON"
He took his hand from his throat.
the blood gushed from his mouth, and
he dropped into his chair dead.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-25
TURNOVER COLLARS.
They Are Particularly Appropriate
This Year as Christmas
Presents.

Fancy stocks and turnover collars
are most welcome additions to the
wardrobe Of the average woman and
girl. AS the dainty turnover COL
lars and cuffs are very much worn
this winter, sets of them are par
ticularly appropriate for this years
Christmas gifts. The designs shown in
the cut are very pretty, the embroidery
done in colors; but the all-white collar
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-25
Knitted Article. Tor Christma..

Knitting has come into fashion again,
and hand-knitted articles are very much
the thing; sweaters, auto-jackets,
shawls, head-coverings for evening wear
out of doors, vests, golfstoclings,s slippers,
purses, what not, but knitting has rival
stronger than itself in bead-work, and
this years Christmas tree will be loaded
with Indian work-chains, chatelaines
and fobs.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-25
BEDROOM SLIPPERS.


tom of the chain which makes the top
of the first row. In the seventh stitch of
the second row, put in two extra stitches
and finish row. Crochet the next plain,
and so on, increasing two stitches every
second row until you have q rows, then
Increase four stitches three times, and
you have 80 rows. Crochet Is stitches,
turn and make six rows, increase one
stitch at the center every second row for
nine rows, then work six rows without
increasing. This makes altogether 30
rows, and is the half of one side of the
clipper.
On the first row for the frill, put the
thread dice over the needle and make
one stitch for every second row of the
bottom, having chain of two stitches
between. Make the next row in plain
stitches. Take up loop through the
hole, then twist the wool once over two
fingers before pulling through. Make
six stitches in each hole. Put in elastic
at top of slipper.
There are several classes Of women to
whom such a present would be most ac-
ceptable. The mother of small children,
who has to be up with them at various
hours Of the night, will find them nice
to slip on and off easily. The invalid ap-
preciates them, and also the grandmoth-
er, who wishes relief from her stiff
shoes either during the day or evening.