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

New York's German population Is
100000 and Chicago's 100000.
Holton. Mo-. with a population of
$500, has seventeen churches.
1t costs about s6,235 900 to operate
the government printing Office.
House of representatives costs 3d.
ooo,o0O year and senate 81, 400 900.
Nearly one-third of the 381, 200 in
habitants Of Cleveland were born in
Europe.
A child of five should weigh Al
pounds, be 411a inches in height and
nave chest girth of 231s inches.
me proportional increase in the
population of the cities was less dur
ing the last ten years than previously.
Twenty thousand young children,
daily and nightly, stand in the streets
OF London offering various articles for
SALE
The average age for men to marry
is highest in Sweden-31 years-and
the lowest in the United States-26h
years.
PAPER mache mushrooms and toad
stools are now made for the purpose
OF demonstrating the difference be-
tween them.
The production of Pennsylvania oil
in June aggregated S9,2S9 barrels a
day, which is 5,452 barrels above the
daily average.
fn1n -
the world is 5000 feet from pole to
pole, spanning the Susquehanna near
Lancaster, Pa.
In Lowell, Mass, there are $4,000
machine tending operatives who care
for $4,000 spindles and earn over
100000 a month.
There are 1,0S3,473 Odd Fellows in
the United States and Canada, 941,221
Freemasons and 928,O35 of the Ancient
Order of Foresters.
Miss Helen Miller Gould gave a
Thanksgiving dinner to a number Of
boys at Woody Crest, her home at Iry-
ington-on-the-Huds
Deaths from consumption are di-
vided by age as follows: Under As,
So per cent; As to 60, 20 per cent;
above 60, IL per cent.
In the opinion of the health depart
ment of Chicago every school in that
city should be provided with apparatus
to sterilize drinking water.
Smokeless powder, machine guns
and quick-fring rifles tend to make the
attacking of small states by powerful
ones more and more impossible.
At Washington five women are still
drawing pensions as widows of men
who served in the war of the revolu-
ton which ended 120 years ago.
The London county council now
makes $350,000 year from tramways.
Leeds corporation secures from a SIM
liar source an income of 100000.
A new typewriting machine returns
the carriage automatically when the
end of line is reached so that the
operator is not compelled to pause.
Senator Stewart, of Nevada, is the
only man in the senate who has never
been shaved. His beard began to
grow when he was 16 and has been
growing for 60 years.
The United States now produces
more hops than any other country. OF
the worlds crop of 1,760, 900 hundred
weight the United States furnishes
100000 hundredweight.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
HOW TO CUT A DRESSING SACK.

eiderdown flannel, trimmed with ribbon
and Misunderstanding. 1t takes one and
one-half yards of flannel. Turn half
inch hem on the right side all way around
the material, cut slit six inches deep
exactly in the middle of the length of the
material, and turn the edge over (as
shown in the diagram) to form the neck.
At x, turn the corners over and join
with ribbon bows. Feather-stitch hem.
and turnover portions in silk, matching
color of ribbon.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
THE DOOR OPENED AND A STRONG
MAN STEPPED IN.

scrape the cake dishes, an tried to keep
'em interested all the time, so they
wouldn't ask about their pa
when Big Dan an Joe got back, the
other men had great time riggin' up the
tree. We was afeerd they wouldn't be
able to buy Christmas tree candles in
Crystal City; but, my land! they got
about ten dozen of 'em, an no end O.
tinsel an shiny balls an things to hang on
the tree, an lot O. little flags to stick in
among the evergreen decorations. We
had no end o common taller candles on
hand, an the men were perfectly reckless
with 'em. l reckon they put as many
rs 200 of 'em up around the room.
An what did they do but go an rig
Big Dan up as Sanity Claus! They
wrapped him up in big bearskin one O.
the boys had, an put about quart o.
-four on his long, husky whiskers to
whiten 'em, an they put big fur cap on
his head, and he did look for all the world
like Sanity his own self Yes; an he had
a string O. sleigh bells they got at the
stage office stable; an them boys
ACCESSIBILITY cut hole in the roof so Sanity
Claus could come down through it! La
II you want things carried through re-
CARELESS, you let lot of Rocky Mountain
boys take it in hand. They won't stop at
nothin'. reckon they'd h'isted off the
hull roof If it had been necessary to make
the appearance of Sanity true to life. Such
fun as the boys had over it all! An Of
all the capers they cut up Seemed like
they were all boys once more! Me an
Ann Dickey an Mary Ann Morris were
the only women in the camp, an we hat
our hands full gettin' up the Christmas
supper we intended havin' after the tree
Mind you, there wasn't child in camJ
but just them two pore little orphans, an
all that fuss was on their account. If yo,
think rough miner boys can't have til,
kindest O. hearts, you just remembel
that Every man seemed to be tryin' tt
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Valuable Wine.

In the famous cellars of hotel at
Bremen there are dozen cases of holy
wine which have been preserved for $50
years. If the cost of maintaining the
cellar, payment of rent, interest upon
the original value of the wine and 9TH
er incidental charges are considered, a
bottle of this choice wine has cost
$2,OO0,OOO, each glassful $27O,0OO, and a
single drop could not be sold without
loss under 5000.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Well Remembered.

Valley City, N. Oak, Dec 1.-two years
ago Mrs. Matilda M. Boucher of this place
suffered great deal with dizziness in her
head. She was cured of this by remedy
called Qodd's Kidney Pills, and has not been
troubled since
Shortly afterwards she had bad bilious
attack and for this she used Diamond Din
ner Pills and was completely cured in
short time.
In January, 1903, she had an attack of
Sciatica of which she says:
Il was almost helpless with the Sciatica,
but remembering what Dodd's Kidney
Pills and Diamond Dinner Pills had done for
me before, l commenced a treatment of
these medicines and in three weeks was
completely restored to health. l have
great faith in these medicines for they have
been of so much benefit to me-"
Dodd's Kidney Pills are very popular in
Barnes County, having made great many
splendid cures of Sciatica, Rheumatism and
Kidney Troubles. Many families use no
other medicine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
UNIQUE JEWELRY BOX.
One That Will BE Greatly Appreciated
by Any Woman as a Christi
mas Present.

One of the daintiest little Christmas
presents one woman can give another is
little jewelry box made from nothing
more elaborate than tin cup. Prop
erly doneit makes an attractive article for
her dresser, and into it she can drop Der
pins, her cuff buttons, her rings, and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
"she lives at Philadelphia, doesn't
The Old Standbxs.

Mrs. Cobwigger-Here is Printed
list of suitable presents for wife to
give her husband. Mark the ones you
would like best.
Cobwigger (after reading lisD-I
think would be satisfied, my dear, with
anything that was not mentioned here.
Judge.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18

are stamped with the names OF the IA
vorite magazines of the person to whom
it is to be presented, and the lettering
may be embroidered in or painted on
depending on the talent of the worker.
One of the most important things to be
considered in this case is the choice OF
colors and material. We would sug-
gest leather cloth (not real leather),
denim, linen, or canvas. Tan and
brown, brown and yellow, brown and
green, all would be very soft and rich,
and unobtrusive enough so as not to
grow tiresome.
In homes where different magazines
are regular monthly visitors such a
present will be greatly appreciated.
When designing a case of this kind for
a particular person it is well to keep in
mind some particular spot in some par
ticular room where it will fit and make
it's colorings such as will be harmoni-
Gus with it's surroundings. 1t will be
all the more appreciated if this is
done.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
AN EXPERT.
He Wanted a Confidential ClerkshiD
Because He Could BE Very
CONFIDENTIAL.

Secretary Shaw says that shortly after he
assumed his duties as head of the treasury
department he was called upon by an old
gentleman from his own state of Iowa, who
wanted an appointment as confidential clerk
to one of the assistant secretaries of that de-
partment.
In spite of the fact that / was very busy
at the time" says Mr.. Shaw. AZ gave the
lowan the better part of an hour, for he was
as pleasant and entertaining an old chap as
one could meet-bright, clipper and witty"
On account of his age, the secretary felt
that he could not comply with the request.
So, gently but firmly, he informed him that
ne did not see his way clear to give him the
appointment. This did not dampen the old
gentleman's spirit in the least.
Now, sill" said he, ''as feel myself pecu-
liarly well qualified to fill one of these con-
fidential clerkships, l hope that you will con-
slider my application further"
Then, wagging his head most impressively,
he added earnestly:
''Oh, sir, could be so confdential!"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Chorus

Biff Bang! a mile minute
No other method of travel is in it
| want to go ripping, skipping and tipping
Away on the Limited Train
These lines are not original with me. They
are taken from tuneful little ditty sung
in George AIDES comedy Peggy from Paris. -"
The jingle danced through my brain the
other day as we lay on the siding at Prairie
Junction, or some such place, to let the
Santa Fe's west bound California Limited
90 by. 1t was a gorgeous train OF palace
cars, and behind the plate glass observation
windows beauty and fashion and youth and
old age were lolling among the luxuriant
cushions, some visiting, some reading, some
pleasantly doing, some making wreaths OF
cigar smoke, some gazing dreamily through
the windows at the passing cities, and
fields, and forests and rivers
l stood on the rear platform of the last
car of our train and watched the California
Limited as she faded away toward the gold
en- west. And l thought OF the difference
between travel now and travel IN the days
of 40, when it took the gold-seeker half
long, weary year, filled with all kinds Of
hardships, to travel the distance that is now
covered in three days. l thought of the
slowly moving wagons, the dust, the stones,
the jolting, the thirst, the hunger, the
homesickness, the snail-like crossing of
the weary dragging weeks, the never ending
trail.
In these palaces that had just glided by
were people going to the same place to
spend the winter months where the climate
is perpetual summer. And they were not
to endure a single hardship on the journey.
When night came they were to he IN beds
whose soft embrace makes sleep luxury.
and in the day time the velvet cushions of
their seats were to be made deeper still by
pillows-and thy were to spend a delightful
dining car, where every dainty that ever
tickled the palate is enticingly served-in
short, they were to have on the trip all the
comforts of home-and of the best kind OF
home.
| stood there and watched them pass out
of sight while my soul was consumed with
envy. But l derived some consolation out
of resolving. that sometime l, too, wo etai
see California, and l promised myself that
if / ever did 90 there it would be over the
Santa Fe. JOHNNY DRUMMER.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Unexpected Reply.

The chronic bachelor finally turned
to the quiet man who had taken no
part in the discussion.
would you, sir" he said, marry
the best woman in the world?"
81 did," was the reply.-Jrdge.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18

negligee that she can slip into easily and
quickly, and some ladies include several
in their individual wardrobes. The one
shown in the accompanying design is
very pretty made of pale blue or pink
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Ont of the HurIy-BarIy.

Jane-I never had such miserable
Christmas month in all my life.
Martha-What's the matter?
''Why, I got a silly fit, and did all
my Christmas shopping two months
ago."-Detroit Free Press.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
stiu Something to Do.

HAS your wife finished her Christ.
mas shopping?"
Eyes. She expects now to be able
to put in all the rest of her time look
ing at things she might have bought
for less money if she had only known
it."-Chicago Record-Herald.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
A DRESSING SACK.
One That Is Easily Made and Is Never
Inappropriate as a Gift.

0 n e can easily
m a Ike a dressing
sack, and this is a
gift that few would
consider inappropri-
ate. Almost every
woman and girl oc-
90 cioDal1v Ooadc a
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Great COMPOSER.

Ethel-Who was that man you just
bowed to?
Penelope-That was Dobson, the
great composer.
Ethel-A composer, did you say?
Penelope-He manufactures soothing
syrup.--Tit-Bits.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18

Has the doctor given up all hope" ooh,
no; he thinks the estate will settle the bill
if his patient dies.'-Cincinnati Times
Star
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Subtle Revenge,

KATE never liked my brother-ina
law.
Laura-Why don't you knit him q
Somerville Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Close Quarters.

Jaggles-Why are you storing SC
much of your furniture?
Waggles-I live in a flat and am
trying to make room for the Christ
mas tree.-Town Topics.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
The Fuel bly,.

The melancholy autumn days return,
And many an erstwhile gay and festive
soul
Who seemed in summer to have cash Il
burn
Is worrying now about the price Of coal
Washington Star.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
He Was Surprised.

"And I'll tell you another thing"
shouted the exasperated wife; you will
never see me cooking as long as live in
this world"
Gracious, dear" said tie amiable hus
band; "do l understand that you expect
to go where you will cook in the next
world ?"-Yonkers Statesman.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
FOR A CHILD TO MAKE.
4 Dainty Little Christmas Present
That Is Within Their
Limitations.

The children al
ways want to help
at Christmas time,
and for several rea-
sons they should be
allowed to do their
part; t h a t their
awkward little fin
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
Santa Claus Jokes
Merely a Suggestion.

Dimmick-Is your mother-in-law at
your house now?
Kickshaw-Yes, and I don't know
what to get her for Christmas pres
ent.
"She lives at Philadelphia, doesn't
she?"
eyes"
"Then why not buy her a ticket
home?"-Harlem Life.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
WALL CASE FOR MAGAZINE.
An Appropriate Christmas Gift for
Anyone with a Library
or Den.
Not many home

Not many home
made affairs are suf-
ficiently decorative
to place so conspic-
uously on the wall;
but if the suggested
Christmas gift here
described be care
fully constructed, it
will pass muster for
library or den as
we'll as fill its pur-
pose of utility. 1t
is lnt6QQeQ as u CASE
for magazines, for
the different peri
odicals that come
into the house. AS
shown in the pic
ture, it is long and
narrow in shape and
would fit in we'll in
some narrow space.
Its several pockets
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18

They who court fame never win it,
Rams Horn.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli-
BILE medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w.
Samuel, Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. II, 1900.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
stops the Cough

You may follow luck to ruin, but not to
Euccess.-Garfeld.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18

Did she return your affection?" eyes,
unopened. Detroit Free Press.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18

Sometimes, as many find to their cost,
something venture, nothing have-Puck.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18
ON THE ..DUDE, TRAIN.

Johnny Drummer, Who Is Side
Tracked to let the Limited go by,
expresses his sentiments regard
ing that superb Train.
at has been my dream of joy supreme
To ride in plush and velvet splendor
Parlor car for a swell tailender
Platform fenced with swell brass fender
On the Regular Limited Train
Electric bell right under your nose
Porter to come and brush your clothes
Grub in the diner the best that grows
A downy bunk for nights repose
On the Regular Limited Train
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18

Putnam Fadeless Dyes cost but 10 cents
per package.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18

and works off the cold Laxative Bromo
Quinine Tablets Price Is cents
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18

In Dragging of the seed don't forget the
soil.-Judge.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-12-18

Bff! Bang! mile minute
No other method of travel is in it
/ want to go ripping, skipping and tipping
Away on the Limited Train
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-01
THEATRICAL NOT ES

All day yesterday the extraordinary
demand for seats for ben Hur" contin-
ued At the special box Office In the theatre
lobby. where the advance sale is being
conducted. and long line waited from
the hour Of opening the ticket office until
the wicket closed last evening. The sale
will be conducted later this evening for
the accommodation Of those who cannot
conveniently buy seats during the day.
and the management Of the Providence
Opera house announces that the ONCE
viii be kept open until 10 y. m.
Although the demand is unprecedented
IN the history OF local theatricals-six-
teen pcrformances-and only a small pro.
portion OF the entire capacity has been
disposed OF. Plenty OF good seats OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-01
IN THE DISTRICT COURT.

In district court yesterday morning
Philip Mackey was fined 81 and costs for
drunkenness. Bridget Bannon was ar
raigned on the charge OF assaulting Mrs.
Mary A. jerks. matron at the police sta
tion, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced
TO the Providence county jail for three
months
James Holt, Jr., the eighteen year old
con Of James Holt. station agent for the
" Y. ~. VI. & Hartford at Woodlawn,
died last evening at the home OF his par
ents. Hts death is mourned by large cir
Gle OF friends.
The installation OF officers OF st. Marys
Catholic association will take place this
evening In Its hall on George street
The vacations OF the police begin today.
Officers Bontems and Hand are first on
the list for ten days
a supper and entertainment was given
by the Girls Fraternity society In Music
Hall last evening. The AFFAIR was largely
Attended. A musical nroKram was render
ed after which the floor was cleared for
dancing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-01
PAWTUCKET.

Last evening another unsuccessful at
tempt was made by the school committee
to elect a superintendent of schools. 1t
was special session and when the roll
call was made II showed exactly the same
situation as on Tuesday evening, Mr..
Hervey receiving four votes. Mr. Ken
nedy the same and Mr.. Kelaghan one.
AT THE CITY HALL.
Real estate conveyances-Susan r. Bates
10 Louis l. Bessette lot of land with inn
provements thereon at the corner OF
Broadway and Benefit streets; considera-
tIon $40. William II. Brennan and wife
sold TO Louis I. Bessette land with i'm
provements on easterly side of Broadway;
consideration $40
Mortgage deed OF real estate-John
Goodfellow to Slater Trust company, land
and building on the westerly side OF Gar
den street; $50.
Discharge OF real estate mortgage
Daniel Brennan 40 William H. and Mary
". Brennan, land and improvements OH
easterly side OF Broadway; $3.50.
Intentions OF marriage-Lorcn Leslie
Swindells OF Providence and Emma Kee-
nan OF this city; Simeon Joseph Bardsley
of Dover, ~. H., and Mary Ellen Mullin
OF Somersworth. N II.
Hoseman John ]. Tierney. who has been
n member OF the fire department for the
past six years, has rendered his resigna-
tion 10 take effect May Is.
James +. Clark OF this city graduated
yesterday from the Baltimore Dental Col
lege.
Francis V. Mcvay. a student at the
Baltimore Dental College. Is at home for
the vacation period.
Coroner Vance yesterday continued the
inquest into the death OF Joseph 5. Mil
lette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-01
A Beautiful Pony Given Away

June lst to the Boy or Girl Guessing Nearest to h
Evoc
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-11-06
a Case of 1t
Many More Like 1t in clarE.suzg.

The following case is but one of the
many similar occurring daily in Clarks-
burg. 1t is an easy matter to verify its
correctness. Surely you cannot ask for
better proof than such conclusive cvi-
dencc..
Mrs. S. n. Mcclaskcy, wife of S. \.
MeClaskey, carpenter, of IA Mulberry
street, says: -For some time Mr.. Nc
Claskey complained of pain in his back
and other symptoms of kidney com
plant. Often tho pain was torturing
10 stoop or lift and IL he even remained
long in one position dull aching, very
difficult to describe and harder to en-
dure, cnsued. As time passed each sue
eceding attack was more prolonged and
more pronounced until they continued
for week or ten days ut time. rem
dering Mr.. McCiaskey unable to go about.
Learning about Deans Kidney Pills, he
went to Wells & Haymaker's drug store
for box and tried them. This remedy
acts directly upon the kidneys. You
can tell that from the action and condi-
ton of the kidney seretions. When
they are rendered normal bacl<ache ccas-
Is, at least, this is the result 70 my hus-
bands experience with the remedy.
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster lilb,rn Co., Buffalo, n. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the -Doan's- and
take no substitute.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-11-06
A Remarkable Case.

One OF the most remarkable cases of
cost, dcep-seatcd on the lungs, causing
pneumonia, is that OF Mrs. Gertrude Z.
Fcnner. Marion. Ind. who was entirely
cured by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure She says: ~Thc coughing and
strairing owcakencd me that i ran
down in weight from l4s to % pounds.
l tried number of remedies to no avail
until ! used One Minute Cough Cure,
Four BOTTLES of this wonderful remedy
cured me entirely of the cough. strength.
encd my lungs and restored me to my
normal weight. worthless connterfcits
Sold by Wells s Haymaker.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-11-06
me as trustee BY Susie G. Henry and

me as trustee by Susie G. Henry and
Edward w. Henry, her husband, bear
ing date on the sOth day of June, in
the year 1902, and of record in the of
flee OF the clerk of the county court of
Harrison county, West Virginia, in Trust
Deed Book No. 'sr," page 62, to secure
a debt to Jasper S. Kyle, for the sum
of seven hundred and forty-one and
76-l0o dollars, originally payable in eight
semi-annual payments, and default of
payment of the notes and interest as
they have become due, having been made
by the grantors in said trust, shall.
as such trustee, on Saturday, Novem-
Der the l4th, 1908, at o'clock p. M,
Mt the front door of the court house of
said county of Harrison, sell at public
outcry, to the highest bidder, the house
and lot mentioned and described in said
deed OF trust, which lot is situate in