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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
TRAIN IS HELD UP IN TEXAS
AMATEUR BANDITS MAKE A
BUNGLING JOB OF 1T.
Dynamite the Express Car, But Secure
Nothing-One of the Thieves
Evidently Hurt.

Houston. Tex, July 18.-Train No. 5,
on the International & Great Northern
railroad, has been held up at Keechi, a
small station about 80 miles west of Pal
estine. There were five bandits in the
party, all young men, and apparently
very much amateurs. They dynamited
the express car without detaching it
from the train and blew in the end of the
second-class coach, but without injuring
any of the passengers. One of the rob-
bers was apparently badly hurt, as the
explosion appeared to be premature, and
he was observed to be covered with
blood The robbers secured nothing,
not molesting either the express or the
mail, and getting away as fast as pos
sible after their comrade was hurt.
Fireman Hiram Muse jumped from the
locomotive as the train slowed down,
ties having been piled across the track,
and hurt his shoulder, but not seriously.
None of the passengers was mOlested.
The adjutant general has been notified
and special train with Sheriff Henry
Watts, his dog and posse left Palestine
early Saturday morning for the scene OF
the hold up. A squad of rangers is sta
toned near the scene of the hold up and
it is probable that they will be put on
the case at once. 1t is anticipated that
arrests will be made shortly as the ban
dts are probably country lads raised in
| the neighborhood.
Austin, Tex, July 18.-Although sew
eral posses are securing the country
near Palestine, in an effort to apprehend
the bandits who held up train on the
International & Great Northern railroad
Friday night, nothing has been seen OF
heard of the fugitives.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
BIG COMPANY IN TROUBLE.
The Virginia Passenger and Power
Company Placed in Receiv-
ers' Hands.

Richmond, Va, July 18.-The Virginia
Passenger and Power company, embrac-
ing the Richmond Passenger and Power
company and the Richmond Traction
company, was placed in the hands of re-
ceivers Saturday by Judge Waddill, of
the United States district court, upon
petition of the Bowling Green Trust
company. William Northrup and Hen
ry T. Wickham were named as receivers.
Neither has yet qualified, and Mr..
Wickham hesitates to accept. The Vir-
GINA Passenger and Power company is
capitalized at $15,000,000 and operates
in three Virginia cities-Richmond
Manchester and Petersburg. Frank Jay
Gould is the majority stakeholder.
A suit brought by George e. Fisher,
of New York, for a receivership is now
being argued in the state circuit court
at Petersburg, the defendants claiming
that there is no necessity for receiver
ship.
Richmond, Va, July 18.-The explana-
ton of the application to a United States
court for the appointment of a receiver
in the case of the street car properties is
that it was made by the Gould interest
to prevent, as they claim, the disinte-
grafton of the properties. The receivers
as appointed have accepted and quail
fed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

A number of Bryan democratic
leaders, who are dissatisfied with the
presidential nomination made by the
democratic national convention, will
hold a conference soon to decide on
some line of action during the coming
campaign.
President Roosevelt, Senator Fair
banks and National Chairman Cortel-
you at Oyster Bay discussed plans for
the campaign.
An authoritative denial is made In
Esopus of the report that Judge Parker
had telegraphed Hill about a gold
plank and that Hill had held up the
message.
DR.. C. A. Alfonso Smith, associate pro-
lessor of the chair of English at the Uni
versity of North Carolina, has declined
the offer of the presidency of the Uni
versity of Tennessee.
The national democratic campaign
will be largely conducted from Esopus.
Actual plans for the campaign have not
been completed. Judge Parker will adj
wise on all questions of Importance
WHICH, SOlhC up uuiihS thS SSAAA
paign.
In a statement Bryan says he will
support the democratic ticket because
on some issues the platform and NOM
inees are preferable to the republican;
charges that the nomination of Judge
Parker was secured by crooked and in
defensible Methods and that Wall
street is in temporary control of the
party. He declares that Immediately
after the election he will begin move
ment for reorganization in preparation
for the campaign of 1908.
Judge Parker declines to comment or
the statement issued by Mr.. Bryan.
Mayor Cyrus w. Davis. of Water
vile, was nominated for governor Of
Maine in the democratic state conven
ton, held in Waterville.
Judge Parker, democratic nominee
for president. made speech at ESQ
pus to nearly 1000 persons, but
avoided politics.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
FOREIGN.

Gen. Oku, with an army OF 10000
men, is reported advancing from Kali
chow and strong Japanese forces are
converging on Siadiama, half way be-
tween Kaichow and Tatchekiao.
The car of Russia, by an imperial
decree, has abolished exile to Siberia
by administrative process without judi
cial trial.
One thousand seven hundred wound
ed Russians have been brought into
Port Arthur since July 8, according to
reports brought to Chefoo.
A Mukden dispatch says the japanese
attacked positions near Port Arthur
and were repulsed with enormous losses,
caused by Russian mines, 10000 men be-
ing killed or wounded.
The electors met at Mexico City,
Mex, and announced the election OF
Perfirio Diaz as president of Mexico
and Ramon Corral as vice president
The election took place two weeks ago
The term is for six yeras.
The Russian and Japanese eastern
armies are face to face at the Liank
river, % miles from Liaoyang, preparing
for desperate battle when the islanders
BEGIN crossing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
LATER.

The New York board of health will
appoint commission of medical experts
to investigate the causes of respiratory
diseases and suggest remedies.
Hold-up men, in silk hats and kid
gloves, riding in carriage with liv-
cried coachman, sandbagged and robbed
a wealthy victim in New York city.
The will of Charles P. Dewey, whose
son figured in stockmans feud in Kan.
sas, was filed for probate in Chicago
and disposes of property valued at $685..
900.
The candidacy of President Roosevelt
for head of the Union League club, o.
New York, has precipitated a revolt ant
William G. Rockefeller and other mem
bers have declined to serve on the cam
paign committee.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
OYSTER BAY PREPARATIONS
GETTING READY TO RECEIVE
NOTIFICATION COMMITTEE.
Both Democratic Candidates May Be
Notified at the Home of Judge
Parker at Esopus.

Oyster Bay, L. l., July 18.-President
Roosevelt and Secretary Loeb are per-
fecting arrangements for the cere-
monies incidental to the presidents
formal notification of his nomination,
which will occur at Sycamore Hill on
the 9th inst All of the details have
not yet been worked out, but the prep
arations practically have been COM
pleted in a general way.
The ceremonies will not be elaborate
or ostentatious. Indeed, they will be
marked by simplicity. About 100 peo-
pie, including the members of the ma
tional committee, will be present
Speaker Joseph Cannon, chairman of
the notification committee, will be
liver to the president the committees
announcement. To this the president
will respond at some length.
AS now arranged, the president and
Speaker Cannon will address the little
assemblage from the veranda of the
| Sycamore Hill home. The ceremonies
will take place about one o'clock in
the afternoon. At the conclusion of
his address the president will enter
tain those present at luncheon, which
probably will be laid on the wide YER
anda which encircles half of the
house.
The members of the committee and
the invited guests will be driven from
Oyster Bay to Sycamore HILL and aft
er the luncheon will return to the
village in time to catch the afternoon
trains for New York, as accommoda-
lions in the village are not adequate
for a crowd of 100 people.
Esopus, N. Y, July 18.-Judge Park
er has received from Henry G. Davis,
the vice presidential nominee, dated
Elkins, W. Va, his acceptance of the
| judges invitation to visit him at
Rosemount. No date is mentioned in
Mr.. Davis letter, but he is expected
early next week. His coming adds
impetus to the talk of a double noti-
fication at Rosemount of both candi-
dates, but there is no real confirmation
of the report up to this time.
Judge Parker said Saturday that it
was correct that if he did not resign
his position as chief judge of the court
of appeals before August 8, his sue
cessor could not be elected at the No
vember election, and in that case the
vacancy would have to be filled by ap-
pointment by Gov. Odell. The judge
would not discuss the matter beyond
setting forth the constitutional point.
1t is considered most likely that he
will not resign until after he has been
formally notified of his nomination.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
The Batavian bank. of GAINESVILLE, Wis.

The Batavian bank, of Janesville, Wis,
has been merged into national bank
and has increased its capital stock from
$500, 900 to 100000, with 100000 sur
plus, making it the largest bank in Wis
consin out of Milwaukee.
Chicago banks report that no call has
been made from the west for money to
move the crops, and the movement is not
expected to start before August.
CLOSED shop" contracts between Ia
Dor unions and employers are declared
unlawful by Judge Ludwig in Milwaukee,
in a decision against the tailors' union.
The New York supreme court declared
that decree of divorce granted Lillian
Nordica valid and dismissed allegations
of fraud and collision.
President Roosevelt's secretary ex-
plains, in connection with the failure OF
a miners delegation to see the president,
that appointments are required. He says
the president was unaware of the lnten-
ton to visit him.
Final reports of the New York police
place the total number of dead by the
Slocum disaster at 95S.
Big packing centers report the indus
try tied up by the strike. Supplies OF
meat are sufficient for a week or more.
The funeral of Mrs. Samuel l..
Clemens, wife of Mark Twain. was
held at the home. of her brother, Gen.
Charles ]. Langdon, in Elmira, N. Y.
Belated reports of the losses caused
by the heavy storms in various parts
of the state of Oregon now show that
the damage will amount to about $780,
900.
A movement is on foot for the cree
ton of a monument in Mount Vernon,
O., to the late Daniel Decatur Emmett
author of the song Dixie" who died
a couple of weeks ago.
The finest aquarium in the world. II
is reported, is to be established in Col
den Gate park by Henry Tevis as
memorial to his father, the late Lloyd
Tevis.
There will be no change in the cos
tunes of the Igorrotes at the st. Louis
exposition.
Charles w. H. Carter. wealthy
Brooklyn manufacturer, died in cat
while riding with mysterious woman
who disappeared without disclosing
her identity.
Union leaders and packers held &
long conference in Chicago, but failed
to agree on conditions of arbitration
Union men fear an effort to disrupt
their organization, but will make
another peace offer. Serious riotins
occurred in the evening.
Chicago & Eastern Illinois railroad
officials, after an Investigation of thu
wreck at Glenwood in which 10 per
sons lost their lives, say the blam'
rests on Engineer HoXey, of the freigh
train, into the rear of which the ex
cursion train crashed. 1t is charged
that he violated general order il
backing down a track in the WRONG
direction without special dispatch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
BODY OF LOOMS
Washed Ashore
FOUND BY A LABoRER ON THE
SHORE OF BIGBURY BAY,
ENGLAND.
is BEING HELD TO
AWAIT THE INQUEST
Cards Bearing Mans Name Found in
Pocket of Clothes-State Depart
ment at Washington Takes Steps
to Make Identification Complete.

London, July ia body, supposed
to be that of F. Kent Loomis, was washed
ashore Saturday morning at Bigbury
Bay, Devonshire.
The body was that of a well dressed
man, five feet six inches in height. at
tired in a gray overcoat and dark blue
suit. In the pockets were found card
with the name "F. Kent LOOMS" Amer
lean and English coins, American notes,
a gold watch, etc. The body, which was
discovered by a laborer, was in a state
of considerable decomposition. 1t was
removed to a neighboring farm build
ing to await the inquest.
Bigbury Bay is ten miles southeast
of Plymouth, where the North German
Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II. ar
rived June 20 from New York, having
on board F. Kent Loomis, brother of
Assistant Secretary of State LoOmis.
Mr. Loomis was missed at one o'clock
that morning and has not been heard
from since. He was charged by the
authorities at Washington to convey to
, Abyssinia the treaty Of commerce con-
Guided between the United States and
Emperor Menelik. Mr.. Loomis Travelled
with William H. Ellis, of New York
who, in view of the disappearance of the
former, took the treaty, which was
found in Mr.. LOOMS baggage, to Ads
Abeba, the Abyssinian capital.
Washington Hears News.
Washington, July 18.-It is stated al
the state department that ever since the
! disappearance of F. Kent Loomis quiet
! but far-reaching investigation has been
energetically conducted and is still be-
! ing carried on. A great many details
/ have been ascertained, but no fact:
| tending to indicate the exact time OF
, manner of his disappearance from the
steamer of Mr.. Loomis.
AS soon as the press dispatch from
London was handed him, the assistant
secretary of state, Mr.. Francis Loomis
cabled to the American consul genera
at London, Mr.. Evans, requesting hin
to have the body carefully examined fol
any marks of violence. The number Of
the lost mans watch already has beer
sent to the consul general, and if i
comedies with that found on the bod!
the Identification will be considered
complete and arrangements for sendin.
the body home will be made.
1t has long been the theory of the rela
tives of Kent Loomis that he went upol
the hurricane deck to get a glimpse O
the English shore and accidental!
stepped overheard.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
Two Receive Death Sentence.

Belmont, N. Y, July 1S.-The whole
story of the murder of John Van Gorder
and his half sister, Anna Farnham, at
the Van Gorder homestead near Agelica
on the night of May 8, was told on the
witness stand by Giuseppe Versacia, one
of their slayers. Versacia made a des-
perate effort, by putting the brunt OF
the crime on Antonio Glorgia, who was
convicted Thursday to secure life sen.
tence, but after Is minutes deliberation
the jury returned verdict finding him
guilty of murder in the first degree
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
Called to Chicago.

Peoria, ILL.,, July 1S.-Alf the employees
of the local branch of the Cudahy Pack
ing company were Saturday called to
Chicago, except the bookkeeper and one
driver They were not notified as to
the purpose of the call, but the pre-
sumption is they are to be used in the
packing house there. At the Armour
plant it was stated their men are be-
ing called in from all over the country
though no orders had been received at
the Peoria branch yet.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
Santos-Dumont Not to Fly.

New York, July 18-Santos-Dumo
the aeronaut, has definitely decided not
to return to America for the st. Louis
air-ship competition, according to a Her.
aid dispatch from Paris. There is only
one firm. he says, who can repair the
damage done to the envelope of his bal
loon by vandals. After an interview
with the head of this firm Santos-Du-
mont announced that the repairs could
not be made within six weeks or two
months, leaving insufficient time to ship
the balloon to ST. Louis for a trial before
the close of the worlds fair. Hereafter,
he declares, he will limit his expert
ments to Paris.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
Will Make Few Speeches.

Elkins, w. Va, July 18-Former Sen
ator Henry G. Davis, democratic nom
inee for vice president, does not expect
to make any formal speeches during the
campaign, except that he will follow the
Mckinley porch policy and receive dele
cations. He expressed his approval of
the Mckinley method. If he cannot
avoid it, he will make few speeches
but under no circumstances more than
sly
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
Victim of "Loop-the-Loon. ,,

jamestown, N. " July IS. = Miss
Ethel Boyd, of Cleveland, died Friday
evening as the result of injuries re-
ceived in an accident on the loop
the-loop" at Celeron. Miss Irene
Broadwell, also of Cleveland, another
victim, is in dying condition. The
coroner and the district attorney have
begun an investigation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
Glass Workers Merge.

Cleveland, O., July 1S.-Committees
representing the glass workers of Amer
lea and the glassworkers' association,
after numerous conferences covering
the entire week, Saturday practically
reached an agreement whereby the or
CARNATIONS will be merged. The two
organizations will have equal repre-
sentation in voting for officers. The
headquarters of the union will remain in
Cleveland
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
Mourning for Kruger.

Pretoria, Transvaal, July 18.-Gen.
Louis Botha, former commander in chief
of the Boer forces, has publicly request
ed all officers, officials and burghers of
the late South African republic to OBJ
serve July IL as day of mourning for
the late former President Kruger. He
also expressed the hope that all the old
inhabitants would don mourning for a
month. Gen. Botha pays tribute to the
ex-president for his energy and his sac
rifices to make the African people ma
ton.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
Body Found.

Grand Rapids, Mich, July 18.-The de-
composed body of John w. Brown, a
travelling salesman, of 7S0 Thirty-sec-
ond street, Milwaukee, was found Fri
day il dilapidated shack near Reeds
lake. A revolver held in his right hand
and bullet hole in his right temple
told story Of suicide.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
ARMY Prisoner Shot.

New York, July 1S.-Three soldiers,
imprisoned on Governors Island for de-
sertion, have tried to escape in row
boat. One of them, Private Alfred Bost-
wick, was shot by a sentry. The bull
let passed through Bostwick's jaw, and
he will probably die. His two compan-
ions, when they saw Bostwick wounded,
promptly stopped rowing. They were
overhauled, taken back to the island and
put in the guardhouse.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
Investigation Ended.

Bedford, Ind, July 1S.-The grand
fury, which has been investigating the
murder of Miss Sarah Schafer, reported
Saturday to Judge Wilson. The two Tow
brothers and David Beasley were in
dicted for the murder of Charles and
James Rout in the field at Bryantsville.
1t is believed the Official investigation
of the Schafer mystery is ended.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
Two Men Drowned.

ST. Louis, July I'D. c. Boyd and
Robert L. ONeill were drowned early
Saturday morning in a slough in the
railroad yards in East st. Louis. The
men were night telegraph operators en-
ployed by the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy railroad and were taking mid
night swim when they lost their lives.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
Fire in MICHIGAN VILLAGE

Ironwood, Mich, July 18.-The village
of Kimball, including the Kimball &
Clark mill, large stock of lumber and
nearly every building in the village was
destroyed by fire Friday. The loss is es-
timated to be $75 900.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
One Killed.

Emporia, Kan, July 18.-A freight
train ran down handcar Friday on
which four young persons were return
ing from the country. John Owens was
killed and Arthur Denham, Mae and
Pearl Miller were fatally hurt.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
Boat Upset; Four Drowned.

Pittsburg, Kan, July Is. - Four per-
sons, all of this city, were drowned Fri
day night in Spring river, Is miles east
of here. The dead: H. A. Stamm and
wife. Miss Katie Stamm and Louise N.Y.
ers. They were rowing, and approached
too near a mill dam, which upset the
boat.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
Live Stock.

Chicago, July 16.
CATTLE-Choice to prime beeves, Sc. 100
$40; good to choice heavy steers, 90;
medium beef steers, "a. 1904 80; inferior and
plain steers, So. s004. so; good to fancy cows
and heifers, s425@5.50; calves, common to
fair, 81. OOQ4. 25; calves, good to fancy, "a. 500
$50; corn-fed western steers, So. 90Q62 20; fed
Texas steers, fair to choice, A.25d5.65.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
Will Start the Fires.

Pittsburg, Pa. July 16.-Eight OF the
largest window glass factories in the
country will be placed in operation on
September 10 by the American Window
Glass company.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
Dispatch Boat CAPTURED.

London, July 16.-The Morning Posts
Shanghai correspondent, cabling July
Is, says that the Chicago Daily News
dispatch boat Fawan has been seized by
the Russians and towed into Port Arthur.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
Off for Europe,

New York, July 18.-United States
Senator Alger, of Michigan, and Mrs.
Alger sailed for Europe on the steam
ship Minneapolis.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
THE MARKETS.
Grain, Provisions, Etc.

Chicago, July 16.
WHEAT-Higher. Cash No. red, 81 .02
CLOS; July, 95A@97c
CORN-Firm. Cash No. 2, 491zd50c; Sep
TENDER, 4Ss4@491ac.
OATS-Strong. Cash No. 2, &c; Septem-
Der, 32A@3Sc
BUTTER-Steady. Creameries, per h..
12d17c; dairies, 12d15c.
EGGS-Market firm. Fresh eggs at mark,
cases returned, 14Q1524c per dozen; prime
firsts, 171ac.
LIVE POULTRY-Marke steady. Tur-
keys, per h., &q11c; chickens, fowls, 11Q
111bc; ducks 9@14c.
POTATOES-New Unchanged Tri-
umphs, choice Tennessee, per bu. soc; He
bronS, small 40c.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22
New York, July 16.
FLOUR-InactiYe,

FLOUR-InactiYe
WHEAT-Opened unchanged, later eased
off, finally rallying. September; 9O1sG90s4 C |;
December, S9h@S91zc.
RYE-Nominal. No. western, nom
, inal
CORN-Dull and featureless.
OATS-Nominal
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-22

st. Petersburg, July 18.-There is a
persistent rumor in circulation to the
effect that the protected cruiser Novik
has joined the Vladivostok squadron.
The admiralty has no information on
the subject 1t is admitted that it is
possible, but improbable, in view of the
inadvisability of separating the Port
Arthur force.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-30
Observations Of Rev. Gabe Tucker.

North Carolina Baptist.
You may notch in on de palms as a
mighty ready plan
To make your judgment by de cloe's
dat klvers up man;
For hardly needs to tell you how you
often comes ercross
A fifty dollar saddle on twenty dol.
lar hess.
An, walkin' in de low groun's, you dis
kiver, as you 60,
Dat de fines shuck may hide de meanes
nubbin In a row
I think a man has got mighty slen-
der chance for heben
Dat holds on to his piety but one day
out o. seben;
Dat talks about de sinners wild a hear
O. solemn chat,
An nehher drara a nickle in do mis-.
sionary hat:
OATS foremost in de meetin' house fol
raisin' all de chunes,
But lays aside his 1igin wild bis Sun
day pantaloons
1 nebber judge O. people dat l meets
erlong de way
By de places whar dey come fun an
de houses whar dey stay;
For de bantam chickens awful fond o
roostin' pretty high,
An de turkey-buzzard sails above da
eagle in dc sky
Dey ketches little minners in de mid
die OBJ de sea,
An you finds de smalles' 'possum up
de bigges' kind o. tree
j. A. Macon.