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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-05-27

confused by her abrupt demand; then
a sudden light broke over his coun-
tenance. I believe. upon my soul, tbs
name wss Gordon. l was so interested
in what was evidently bit of family
history that l searched for the evil
dence of their identity, which l read
lily found on letters in the pockets.
remember writing up the incl
dent for the northern paper l was en-
that. Yes, l am almost positive tbs
name was Gordon, but can make sure
by referring to the article in my
scrapbooks at home. Any relative cI
yours, ma'am?' for grandmother was
still looking at him in an agony OF ef-
fort to comprehend all he was saying
"'Tell it to her again, said mother
in a low voice. They were her sons;
knew they could never harm one
another, my dear, dear brothers, and
mothers voice broke in low sob.
''He told the story over in clear,
gentle tones, dilating upon the ten
derness of that last embrace. Grand
mothers face grew white and at the
last word she tainted, something
which had never occurred during all
the dreadful days of her insanity. She
was like little child when she came
out of that long, deathlikc swoon. Her
mind seemed to have gone back to the
days when her sons were boys al
home together, and she talked of them
more naturally than she had since
that dreadful day when they were
brought home, and the nightmare OF
dread and terror which mad lowered
over her SO long seemed to be dis
PEELED almost entirely"
What a mercy" Mrs. Warner ex
claimed, fervently. But what of the
bullet charm? Your friend said it
was connected with the story"
Eyes, quite remarkably so. Here ii
is on my watch guard at this moment
souvenir so precious that nothing
could replace it.
Mr. Rolf told us that he had picked
it up but little way from where
my uncles were lying, and grand
mother seized upon the fact as proof
that if her boys, in the excitement OF
the battle, had really shot at each
other, Gods own hand had caught the
missiles and welded them together, as
the hearts of her sons were united in
their life and in death. Mr.. Rolf never
took back the charm but gave it to
grandmother, and she cherished it as
her most valued possession as long as
she lived"
Il do not wonder that you cherish
it." Mrs. Warner turned over the
curious relic reverently. The gold was
worn and the ring almost black with
age, but the leaden bullets, fiattened
by the force with which they had come
together, were perfect as ever and
worn very smooth with constant wear.
You said your grandmother never
fully recovered"
mo, not fully, but ner later years
were comforted. If she grew weary
and excited, the touch of the welded
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-05-27

the armies of 1876 have gone to their
long homes The youngest of those
who remain have gray in their hair
and beard, and springiness no longer
is in their step. Each year shows
diminishing numbers, and before a
generation more shall go by not a
score will remain of the more than
100000 who enlisted under the union
flag during the civil war.
1t is sad indeed to witness the
steady aging of the many, the steady
falling from the ranks of those touched
by death. 1t is difficult to identify the
bent forms and unsteady step of these
veterans with the gallant youths, full
of the fire of living and impulsed by
patriotic fervor, who charged the pre-
cipitous wall of Lookout mountain
and passed through the seething hell
of the Wilderness.
All! brave soldiers were these, who
met in saber charge, or with bayonet
thrust, men equally brave. What a
pity they might not have continued
ever young, the ensemble of sturdy
manhood, in whom hope runs high,
and the promise of the future is as
gold for richness.
Yet, after all, theirs is the lot of all
humanity; to gradually grow older and
finally to be lost to sight forever.
But though man be mortal, the deeds
of man are immortal. And though
these men show age and decay, their
hut
yesterday, and they will continue
green in mans memory so long as
heroism is supreme virtue and pa
triotism remains Hottest of sentiments.
The nation sets apart a day of each
year in which to recite 10 generation
these heroes and the principles for
which all risked their lives and for
which so many gave up their lives. The
graves of the dead are decorated with
flowers. Those who are living hear
each returning Decoration day the
nations estimate of their services pro-
longed through four years of almost
ceaseless carnage.
The conflict was irrepressible and
unpreventable The wisdom of Wash
ington, Hamilton, the Adamses, Jeffer-
son and Madison could do no more
than put off the evil day. Whether
this is a nation or mere confederacy
of states could not be settled by any
argument, OF debate, or compromise.
1t was one of those terrible knots that
might be cut only by the sword. These
soldiers of 1865 were called upon
to settle what the fathers of the coun-
try and the mighty statesmen who fol-
lowed after were unable to arbitrate.
Manassas, Antietam, Gettysburg.
Shiloh, Chickamauga and Appomat-
tox were inevitable. 1t required long
wars and a thousand battles" to
prove that this is nation and not a
compact of states.
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WHO WAS TIP SIZE DEMANDED.

other the blue, an officer, and what
was strangest of all they were locked
in each others arms, their lips al
most touching, as if in The very mo-
ment of death they had kissed each
other last, fond farewell
Grandmother tottered over to him,
trembling in every limb. She had
heard and comprehended it all, and she
grasped his arm, her poor face work
ing convulsively. Who was it?' she
demanded Tell me quick. Who
was it?'
Really. Mrs. Gordon he replied.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-05-27

HE beautiful Southern
cemetery was gay with
flowers and flags that
bright Memorial day. Not
even a lowering cloud had
crossed the perfect sky,
and the sun shone cheer
lily, and the soft breezeS
famed the cheeks of two
ladies sitting together on
one of the many rustic
seats. The procession had
gone and flowers were
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-05-27

everywhere, and especially on the
graves which were marked by the lit
tie flags.
There were many of them, for the
small town had been near the storm
center of those storm tossed days, and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-05-27

NE reads that Of all the
brave men who composed
the gallant army of the
war of 1925, there is but
a single survivor, a man
now more than one hun
dred years old, soon him.
self to die.
Much more than a gen.
Grafton has passed since
Lee met Grant at Apo
mattox, and more than
one-haIf of the heroes of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-03

ton of the country. Each morning aft
er opening up the store he has found
collected around the vase of the yes-
sci containing the peas quite an accum-
ulation of dead flies.
For the first day or so he regarded
the mass of defunct dipturous insects
as an accidental gathering in the neigh
borhood Of the flowers. but curiosity
prompted him later to watch the con-
duct of the few flies left in the store.
1t was observed when the peas were
freshly picked that Immediately after
their being placed in the vases those
flies in the vicinity swarmed upon the
petals and proceeded to fasten them
selves there. Shortly afterward they
fell from their positions, dead.
1t is presumed that the odor of the
peas attracted them first and that aft
erward they absorbed some poisonous
exudation that the flowers possess and
died In consequence. So far as known
the peas possess no toxic effect upon
the human being.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-03
FLIES VICTIMS OF SWEET PEAS
Illinois Druggist Accidentally Makes
important Discovery.

4 local druggist has found a new
agent for the destruction of flies that
for activity and effectiveness discounts
heretofore offered for that
purpose. And not only is il harmless,
but 1t is a thing of beauty as well,
says the Springfield Journal, After
selling annually thousands Of sheets of
fly paper of the sticky and poisoned
varieties, and a ton more or less of in
sect powder. the new antidote for the
pest bids fair to superseie all previous
methods with him and those of his
friends who are in on the secret.
For several days the druggist, who is
a lover of flowers. has had upon his
front cases punches of sweet peas of a
variety grown originally in California
and but recently cultivated in this Sec
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-03

Paul Morton, the new secretary of
the navy, has always been glutton for
work. says an article In Leslies Month
ly Magazine for September. Put a pile
of important papers on his desk and
his decisions come almost as fast as
shots from rapid-fire gun. He does
not drink or smoke and his head is al
ways clear.
in our trips over the road,' says one
of his subordinates, "he eats less in a
day than | do at a single meal. Work
never worries him. He throws it off too
rapidly Consequently he never wor-
ries or gets tired out. He hates details,
but has thoroughly mastered them. He
likes to handle big things--matters of
general policy. He is abrupt and short
in his manner. For that reason !, and
a lot of the men who work under him,
used to be afraid Of him. But that
was before we realized how kindly he
is at heart. He doesn't make great
many intimate friends, because when
he does he feels bound to stick by them
to the bitter end. I know one man
whose only claim ON Paul Morton Is
that they were railroad clerks to ether
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-03
HOW TO DRIVE.

One cannot drive without sitting
down. and that position should, from
the first, be correct, easy and firm. Sit
squareiy down on your seat, or cush
ion; not on the end Of your spine with
your feet stuck far out In front as II
rowing boat, but upright, and with
the legs forming an angle ut the base
of the spine, which will make you. for
comforts sake. hollow your back, and
which position, in turn, will give you
feel" to wrist. forearm and hand
which you never knew before
The reins are held in the left hand.
the lest OF nign rein coming over the
first finger and thence through the
palm; the right or off rein coming be-
tween the second and third fingers and
thence through the palm. thus separ-
ating the reins by the width Of two
fingers, and enabling quite a wide range
In direction to be made by merely turn
ing the hand and wrist
Do not tug at the horses mouth. but
always drive as If any sudden pull or
sharp jerk might greak the reins. How
ever dull he may be, always have
enough feeling of the bit to have him
under control, and keep him up to II to
that extent. At any hole, gutter or
sudden elevation be sure your hand ana
arm freely follow" his mouth, and
do not let them administer a sudden
jerk to it as the vehicle drops or rises
When starting, just feel the steed's
mouth an instant before you start, as a
signal to him that you are about to re-
quire Of him motion, and this should be
done whether you mean to go forward
or backward; it enables him to tighten
his muscles and collect himself. phys
ically and mentally, to obey your in
structions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-03
An AII.Round Useful Hint,

Here is the most all-round useful
hint ! have learned in years, being APP
plicable to the worker coming home
with a headache, the tired and over
heated housewife, the mother nursing
feverish child, or that most mIsera-
BILE of all persons one who cannot
sleep. Almost everybody owns a rub
Der water bottle. Fill this with water.
either as cold as can be drawn from
the hydrant, or ice water prepared in
pitcher, cover the rubber bag with
a big, soft handkerchief or piece of
linen and lie down with it under the
head.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-03
Features Of Alaska Trade.

Some unusually interesting details
of stfle Alaska trade appear in the lat
est monthly summary, published by
the department Of commerce. Not
only was the fiscal year which closed
June 30 the biggest year in the Alaska
trade, but some of the goods shipped
to the territory were of kind almost
unknown in Alaska a few years ago.
The list gives some idea of the re-
markable development of the northern
country.
one of the most significant things
in the record of the years commerce
is that at least one moving machine
was shipped to Alaska, for this item
appears in the official records: Now
ers, and parts of, $65. Altogether
agricultural machines and implements
to the value OF 1924 were shipped
to the territory during the year. An
other significant item in the list of
shipments to Alaska is, Nursery
stock, s405." The fact is, the people
Of southeastern Alaska have learned
that fruits can be raised in the region
south of Skagway, and it is probable
that orchards will not be an unusual
sight in that part Of the territory in
a few years. Apples have already
been raised at Wrangel.
Another sign of development in the
far north was the shipment during
the last year of Cars for steam rail-
ways, $19,SOS," and of rails for rail-
ways, $1O7,S95. Bicycles to the value
of 1861 were also shipped north.
Among the notable increases In
northbound shipments during the Lass
fiscal year, as compared with the ship
ments of the fiscal year 1908, are the
following: Wheat -four, increased from
s132,4s7 to $175.64S; drugs, chemicals
and medicines. from s124.so7 to $751;
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-03
;; cotton goods. from slSs,ssa to

sSS: cotton goods. from s1SS.SSs to
Se5S 9e9; manufactures g ie&shes, iron;
Sl0a,50I to s147057; mineral oils, from
si5s.74S to ses7.s4s; vegetable oils,
from $Sss7 to sll.s67; paper, from
S7S.s44 to sss,S7S; provisions. from
Ss6s.77S to sl,i65.s7I. malt liquors
from S1os,lls to s1es.sSs; distilled spir-
its, from sas6.007 TO Se54,Saa, wines.
from SS60.S57 to S4i1.Sl6. manufactures
Of tin from s4s0,sl6 10 s61S.465. tohac-
co. from ss07.54e To $s4S.Sss. and WOOL
en- goods from sS4S.s5S to $S6s,04t.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-03
Fearful Odds Auainst Him

Bedridden, alone and destitute. Such
In brief was the condition of an old
soldier by name Of ]. J. Havens, YER
sailles, o. For years he was troubled
with Kidney disease and neither doc.
tors nor medicines gave him relief. At
length he tried Electric Bitter. II put
him on his feet In short order and
now he testlfies: I'm on the road to
complete recovery" Best on earth for
liver and kidney troubles and all forms
Of stomach and bowel complaints. only
5Oc. Guaranteed by chas. Rogers,
druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-03
Ran Machine Into Telegraph Pole
TO Avoid Running Over
Newsboy.
THE AUTO IS A TOTAL WRECK
Mans Arm Broken and With
Wife He Is Thrown to Side
Walk Lady Slight
ly Injured.

Chicago, Sept. 2.--ln saving news
boy who had run in front Of his au-
tomohile. Robert f. Fouse mas driven
his machine into telegraph pole. His
left arm was broken and mis- vehicle
wrecked.
Mr.. Frouse is president of the llli-
nois Sausage Casing Company and
was on his way to visit friends. His
wife occupied .the rear seat. At the
north approach TO the Bush street
bridge the small boy ran in front of
the automobile, which was going too
fast to be stopped. Without hesitation
the owner turned il to the sidewalk and
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-03

it rammed into the telegraph pole The
front part of the machine was torn
away and both occupants were thrown
to the sidewalk. Mrs. Fouse was only
slightly injured. Her husband was
taken home in an ambulance.
The newsboy ran away without Civ
ing his name.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-03

back in the '7Os. He has lost five or
six positions which Morton got for him,
but Morton still keeps on finding him
new jobs and trying 10 brace him up
He is taking TO Washington as his
private secretary the same young man
who served his father in that capacity
in Clevelands cabinet
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-09-03
''BIjIL BIjIL00D
Columbus, Ohio. NAV 10. I,


Some four years ago was suffering
from impure blood aud general run.
down condition of the system. had nc
appetite, was losing flesh, and had an all.
gone tired feeling that made me misera.
Bile. l began the use of S. S. S, and
after taking seven or eight bottles my skin
was cleared OF all eruptions aud took on a
ruddy, healthy glow that assured me tina,
my blood had been restored to It's nor.
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Iincreasedin weight, and that tired feel.
ing" which worried me so much disap.
peared, and was once again my old self
l heartily recommend S S, S. as the
best blood purifier and tonic made, and
strongly advise its use to allthose in need
Of such medicine, VICTOR STuBBrNs.
Cor. Rarthman and Washington AYES,
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Wheeling, ". ", May as, 1905.
Ny system was run down aud my Joints
sched and pained me considerably, l had
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was, so purchased bottle Of ii and have
taken several bottles and the aches and
pains are gone, my blood has heen cleas.
ed and my general health built up. | can
testify to It as blood purifier and tonic
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The colored American., 1904-04-23
Topeka, Kansas.

Mr.. Curtis stands high in the councils
of his party, is consulted on all import
ant questions and his opinion IS given
the fullest consideration. A courteous,
genial gentleman he is easy of approach
and kindly in his manner to those
brought in contact with him in the tran
saction of public business. Companion
able and thoroughly appreciated by his
intimates, he has a reserved dignity that
commands respect although thoroughly
free from a combative or belligerent ten
denCy.
To such a man his friends are loyal,
his enemies respectful and his relations
with his constituents close and cordial,
and all men regardless of class or color
are benefited when represented by men
of sterling integrity, unhinching loyalty
and unwavering devotion to right.
The colored American., 1904-04-23
COLORED AGENTS WANTED

All over the country to handle our great
Remedy of all kinds. Write at once for
particulars. The remedy sells rapidly.
A good hustler agent can make big
money-the only colored medicine house
in the United States that furnish agents
with all kinds of medicines cash or on
commission and pay 40 cents on the dol
lar. Our mix outfit that we send first
to agents sells for $40 we will send pre-
paid to agents for IS with order. We
will treat any kind of diseases one
month for $3.50 by express.
Address DR.. c. @. GONOND,
III Harmond Court, CHICAGO, Ill
Lawyer James II. Hayes, Of
Richmond, Va, sOjOurned a few
days in this city this week.
The colored American., 1904-04-23

So many inquiries have come to this
Office lately wanting to know what had
become of the Jane Moseley" operated
by the cOlored people last year on the
Potomac, that a representative of The
COlOred American was sent out to make
an investigation. He met a few mem
bers of the Freedman'S Land and I'm
provement Co., but was unable to OBJ
tain a satisfactory explanation He then
called on Mr.. Lewis Jefferson the man
ager of the Jane Moseley last season.
Mr.. Jefferson operates coal and wood
yard, owns and manages truck garden
and is one of the largest fertilizing deal
ers in the District of Columbia. He
owns considerable real estate and is a
heavy tax payer. He readily consented
to an interview. He said:
This steamer was purchased from
the Jane Moseley Steam Boat Co., of
Baltimore, Md, by the Freedman Trans
portatiOn, Land and Improvement Co.,
of Washington, D. c., for the sum of
$4,000. This amount was to be paid
in installments under penalty of forfeit
ure if any payment was not paid when
due.
"The F. T. L and Imp. Co., paid
$1,000 on the steamer in 1902. Another
payment of $4,000 was due in June, 1908,
which was not paid by said Co. The
Steamboat Co. of Baltimore notified the
F. T. L. and Imp. Co., that if the pay
ment was not settled they would certain
ly take charge of the steamer At a
meeting of the F. T. L. and Imp Co., the
situation was discussed but the amount
due was not raised, there was not any
money In the hands of the company.
Il being General Manager, thought it
best to see the owners in Baltimore and
try to get more time IN which to meet
said payment. I explained to them that
we had not done any business as yet
and the time was extended to June 18th.
The time expired and still there was not
any money in the hands of the F. T. l.,
and Imp. Co. was compelled to prom
ise that 1 would pay all bills if our Co.
failed to pay them. had to place in the
hands of Mr.. Isaac ). Tilbert, President
! of the Jane Moseley Steamboat Co, of
Baltimore, the sum of SI,34o.75. My do
The colored American., 1904-04-23

The denomination of Hon. Charles
Curtis, of Kansas, for his ninth term in
Congress is a great victory for himself
and friends. His career is an interesting
one and shows the possibilities of an
American boy who has brains, pluck and
industry His early life is not unlike
that of the average boy.
He was born in what is now known as
North Topeka, January IS, 1860; was
educated in the public schools, studied
law with A H. Case, Esq, at Topeka,
was admitted to the bar in 1881, enter
ed into partnership with Mr.. Case in
1881, remaining with him until 1884.
Elected County Attorney in 1884 and
reelected in 1886; elected to the 1854
55-56-57 and So Congresses.
Such in brief is the remarkable Ca
reer of one of the brilliant men in Con-
gress. From humble beginnings nc has
risen rapidly by reason of his worth and
the confidence reposed in him by his
constituents, and there is no question
that when the opportunity presents It
self but that the Senatorial tOga will fall
upon his shoulders
His popularity is due to his unswerv-
ing fidelity to every interest with which
he has been entrusted and his unt1rlng
labor in behalf of his constituents with
out regard to race, color or condition.
He is strongly Supported by all the
leading colored men of his state and has
won the earnest cooperation of the col
ored voters by his unhinching defense of
their rights Recently appointed on the
Ways and Means Committee, the most
important in the House, he is admirably
fitted for effective work as a member by
reason of the twelve years of service IN
Congress and his wide acquaintance with
all matters pertaining to the public ser
vice. He has recently introduced bill
providing for a u. S. Minister to San
Domingo, at a salary of $1,000, to re-
place the present Consul General. This
when passed will afford an opportunity
for the appointment of some well quail
ned colored man.