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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25

EATHLRINE rushed from the house,
u hurried down the steps and ran to
the corner, gesticulating eXcitedly to
an approaching car. She hurried into
the car, and sank with little sigh
of relief into a corner seat.
When she had paid her fare, I'M
fastened her fur collar, carefully -ad-
justed Ter veil and arranged the red
rosebuds a little more securely in the
front of her jacket, she gave her att"n-
ton to her surroundings. Catherine
always found in the street cars unfail-
Ing demands upon her interest and
curiosity.
A woman, shabbily attired, her face
dull and weary, sat opposite, holding in
her arms pale little child. The child
was asleep, and leaned heavily against
her mother, who sat almost motion
less, with heavy, unseeing eyes fixed on
the car window. Catherine gazed in
tently at the child for moment; then
she crossed the cay and sat down be-
side the woman.
"Is the little girl ILL.," she asked.
gently. Her cousin frequently COM
planned that Catherine was continual
Iy doing things of this kind; that she
had absolutely no idea of social sci
ence.
The woman stared at her, but Cath
crime smiled in a friendly manner.
Catherine took many things for grant
ed, among them was universal good
will toward herself She was gentle
to everyone. She expected every one
to be gentle to her, and almost every
one was.
'Is she ill?" she repeated.
'N-no. Her pas in the drink good
deal, and she don't get much as usual
to eat those times. Her pas all right
when he's hisself; but when he's in the
drink-he amt SO good
Its too bad he-does drink" said
Catherine 1t was an inadequate re-
mark, but she remembered that the
man was the woman's husband.
"Yes," said the woman, "tis, but
those things happen, miss"
"Yes, l suppose they do, but it is
a pity. How pretty yoIr little girl is!
Are her eyes dark? I've always longed
for dark eyes,"
The woman smiled with pleasure.
Yes, they're dark; but you've got nc
cause to be wantin' prettier eyes yer
self miss she said.
GATHERINGS eyes were quickly noting
the child's shabby brown dress and
soiled little green jacket.
''On, but | have!" she said brightly
You see, 1 never can wear red, and
I'm so fond of red. Now your little
girl would Look sweet in red. Does
she ever wear it?"
"She wears wat she can get, miss
sometimes it amt much" the woman
said, so YEARLY that Catherine hastily
turned her face away to hide the pity
ing tears that she feared might of
fend. GATHERINGS uncle was of thu
opinion that his niece had sufficien
diplomatic ability to steer the ship o
state. She certainly was beautiful.
considerable of the dignity and the sen
sibiIities of those persons who had les
to give than herself.
"My little sister wears red. She ha
brown eyes. and she looks pretty IL
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25
1hE STORY . ! !. TkllfS
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"JoHNNY-oN-THE-SPOT."


The world has many golden gifts tbs
eager to bestow
On enterprising mortals who are not too
sly or slow
To ste D right up and wiz their share Of
prizes when they can.
But, oh. the worlds too busy, quite. to
seek tne absent man.
And those who mean to do so much next
week or month or year,
Away OF in some misty CLINE, instead
of now and here,
May some Cay rouse themselves and ina
a score oil them have not
As much true get there" as has one
brisk 'Johnny-on-t
When shy Miles Standish sought to win
the fair Priscilla's hand
BY couytin,, her by proxy, t isn't hard
to understand;
The conlciy Plymouth maiden said she
really would prefer
John Oldef. who possessed the spunk to
come and speak with her.
That old, cGt-quoued piece of fudge which
says that ".hbseEce makes
The heart & ow fonder'' must be classed
with lose absurd mistakes
Which blunt slang-using folks would say
are ali a bit of rot"
The chap hat wins the lady is the
''Johnny- on the-spot."
The men Who framed our nation fought
against tremendous odds;
They neg rr could have won had they been
slow. veal; hearted clods.
Each mothers son of them seemed glad
to risk his precious neck;
WhereVer duty called him, there it found
him. right on deck
Brave WASHINGTON was at the front, MS
country's course to guide,
With Adams, Franklin. Jefferson and
Hancock at his side.
No proxies could have done the work
of that Immortal lot
Whose every man was what you'd call
Johnny on-the-spot."
In love or war or politics. or whatso' er
you viii.
The wiser nan is not the one to send a
boy to mill:
Oh, no! he taxes the grist himself, and,
like 4 prudent man,
He makes the miller give him back the
best return he can.
And genius" properly defined, so sages
all declare,
Means being at the proper when" just
at the proper where
So, of the many varied gifts the gods to
men allot,
The rarest ones are sure to fall to
Johnny on-the-sDot."
Nixon Waterman. III Success.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25
Somewhat Doubtful.

A country doctor who was attending
a laird had instructed the butler Of the
house in the art of taking and record
ing his masters temperature with a
thermometer.
On repairing to the house one morn
ing, he was met by the butler, to whom
he said: well, John, l hope the
birds temperature is not any higher
to-day"
The man looked puzzled for mo-
ment, and then replied: well, I was
just wonderin' that myself. Ye see,
he died at twal o'clock. Archibald
Geikie's "reminiscences.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25
Sad Domestic Blow.

The honeymoon hadn't even begun to
shoot the chutes when he came home one
evening and found her crying as it her
heart would break.
why. darling, what in the world is
the matter?" he asked.
ooh, -J-John," she sobbed, I'm so
d-discouraged d-don't know what to
do"
What is it, little wifle?" he queried
as he gathered her into his arms.
81 w-worked all a-afternoon making
c-custard pies b-because you are so
f-fond of Them" she replied, land t-they
all t-turned out s-sponge cakes. Boo
oo-oo!"-Chicago Daily News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25

it, amt she?" she said. walk over
there, Seville, till see you! Now It's
real stylish you're lookin'. An it's me
as thanks you, miss"
I'm glad to see it on anyone to
whom it Is so becoming. Oh, by the
way, mama sent that basket of thanks
giving things. Mama is always happy
when she is giving away things, and
l think she ought to be happy on
Thanksgiving day. If you can't use
them, just give them away. And un-
Gle John sent this silver dollar to Sew
lille. He never before has known any
one named for story-book heroine.
and he was so interested. And
brought one of grandma's pumpkin
pies. She makes such good ones, and
l couldn't resist bringing one" Cath
crime put the basket on the table as
she spoke, and gave the dollar to the
woman.
The woman was almost overwhelmed.
This girl had such pretty way OF
giving! She evidently did not guess
that the little pantry was almost
empty. Soft tears came into the
mothers eyes.
81 don't know what to say to you,
miss. You've done that much for me.
It's hard times I've had, but you're
like a friend-an' you lady and me
poor woman"
I'm just woman, too," said Cath
crime. "We have just lived differently,
don't you see?"
81 guess we have, miss, I guess we
have"
In the silence that followed, Cath
crime heard heavy breathing in the
room beyond the kitchen. She in
| stinctively looked at the woman.
tits my husband. He's sleepin' of
the drink" said the woman.
"Oh!" said Catherine. "You will let
me be your friend, won't you? And
| let me make hard times easier for you?
| You would for me, know, and I'd let
YOU"
can it's glad I'll be to let you, miss.
| You've been blessin' this day. Now
it's cup of tay you'll let me be maxim
for you?"
"T'd love it! And we'll eat some Of
mama's cake!" Catherine heartily re-
| piled. The hesitation, mingled with
eager hope. in the woman's suggestion
was very touching, and Catherine un-
de1stood the brightness Of giving.
She asked no questions, but over the
thick cups and the broken teapot the
woman told her how hard the times had
been, and the girl seemed to under.
stand. "Now am your friend" she
said, "and you must let me help"
| When she went, the little girl, ar
rayed in the red cloak, accompanied her
leaning on the table. The sound OF the
heavy breathing in the room next the
kitchen fell upon her ears, and the
shadow came again to her face. the
shadow of the too heavy burden that
will not be banished from human faces
until every person in the world re-
members to do the little or great SER
vices for others that he may do, that
it is his privilege, his birthright to
do.
The woman bit her lip. Her misera.
BILE eyes were dull and heavy. Sudden
ly her glance rested upon GATHERINGS
roses. The shadow lightened. The
woman's thoughts strayed to the girl
She recollected GATHERINGS words
about giving thanks for special bless.
ings. Again soft tears filled her eyes
She bowed her weary head on the table
and whispered:
"God, I specially thank you-fol
maxim that girl"-Youth's Companion
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25
WITH DUKES AND THINGS.
Newcomer in Society Who Got Mixed
Up with Persons Of
Title.

Mrs. Porkdollars has not as yet got over
the novelty of riches. At the same time
she is not inclined to admit this, and it il
her great desire, relates London Answers
that the society with which she is now
entitled to mix by virtue of her hus
bands wealth shall think she was born
in the purple.
Recently she was at big DINNER party
and as she was being piloted from draw.
ing-room to dining room, sne noticed q
marble bust on one Of the pillars in the
hall.
DO you know who that is?" she in
quired of her cavalier.
That is Marcus Aurelius," was the an
swer.
"Oh, is it, now calculated the lady
But can you tell me-" she added prompt
y, whether it is the present marks OF
the late marks? | do get 80 mixed W
with your dukes and things!"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25
Good News for All,

Bradford, Tenn, Nov. 81 (Special-
Scientific research shows Kidney Trouble
to be the father of SO many diseases that
news of discovery of sure cure for it
cannot fail to be welcomed all over the
country. And according to Mr.. j. A.
Davis of this place just such cure is
found in Dodd's Kidney Pills. Mr.. Davis
says:
"Dodd's Kidney Pills are all that is
claimed them. They have done me more
good than anything l have ever taken.
l mad Kidney Trouble very pad and after
taking a few boxes of Dodd's Kidney
Pills l am completely cured. l cannot
praise them too much"
Kidney Complaint develops into
Bright's Disease, Dropsy, Diabetes, Rheu-
matism, and other painful and fatal dis
eases. The safeguard is to cure your
kidneys with Dodd's Kidney Pills when
they show the first symptom of disease.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25
New York & PHILADELPHIA,

cannot be more pleasantly or convenient
ly reached than by the Grand Trunk-Le-
high Valley Route. Solid .hrough trains,
magnificent scenery, all trains run via
Niagara Falls. Descriptive literature sent
free on application to Advertising Depart
ment, Grand Trunk Railway System, 1876
Adams St., Chicago, H., Geo. w. Vaux,
A. G. p. & T. A.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25
Calamitous.

He-Look, look! think that man
out there is drowning.
She-Oh, heavens! and I've left my
camera at home.-Nt-BitS.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25
Something Coming to Him.

Maisie-Funny, isn't it. that Algernon
doesn't smoke?
Daisie-Well, he will, soon. over
heard papa say that he was going to
fire HMM. Y. Times.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of
as a cough cure.--J. w. O'Brlen, 322 Third
Ave., N, Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 6, 1900.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25
Time to Move.

II was moved once by the notes of a
little bird, said the romantic young man.
so was l., spoke his friend.
Canary bird?''
mo, cuckoo. | was calling on my girl
and when the cuckoo called ii times
knew it was my moye."-Chicago Daily
News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25

A mans curiosity never rivals that of
woman until some one casually remarks
that his name appeared in yesterdays pa
per.---Smiths Weekly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25

The secret of happiness is not to let
-FOUR troubles bother you any more than
they bother your frends.-Puck.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25

The less tenderness man has in his
nature the more he requires of others
Rahel.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25

The man with grievance is grievance
10 others.-Chicago Daily News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25
Lowest Rates Ever Made to Florida,

For Midwinter Exposition and South
Florida Fair, Tampa, Fla. Tickets will
Re sold beginning November 18th, 1904,
with final limit of 81 days. See that your
ticket reads via Seaboard Air Line Rail
way, the shortest and best route to and
TIN ough Florida.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25

A woman can forgive her husband for
being bear at home if he will only
make love to her when they are out in
company.-Chicago Record Herald.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-11-25

The man who thinks he IS the boss of
the house because he is the bread winner
should be taught that he has not half the
Tough of the bread baker.-Chicago Jour
nal.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1904-01-28
SAY THERE IS A SHORTAGE,
BOndsmen of CrookstOn's POST
master Take Action.

Crookston, Mimi. Jan. 25.-The
arrival of Postofice Inspector Nor
ris last evening and the examina-
ton of the Crookston postomce and
Postmaster Eiken's books, dis.
closed mixed up condition of af-
fairs and the bondsmen of the post
master, at the request Of Inspector
Norris, have appointed E. G. Gil
dersleeve of this city to take charge
OF affairs until a thorough examina-
ton of the books is made.
The affair has created consterna-
ton among Crookston business
men, as Mr.. Eiken has always been
considered thrifty and conserva-
tive business nan, with few, if any,
faults. ..c -. ~ = 49,.
From hasty perusal of the
books, considerable shortage was
revealed, but Postmaster Eiken
says he has more than that on de-
posit in the banks to the postofice' S
credit. Pending thorough examina-
ton, the Office will be in the hands
of Mr.. Gildersleeve.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1904-01-28

of Comstock. He was an industri-
GUS man, but the use of whiskey
kept him from prospecting. After a
visit in town he would usually 90
home full of liquor, and, it is said,
when in that condition he would
abuse his wife and children. Last
summer Mrs. Eggimann started .di-
vorce proceedings, but dropped
them upon the husbands promise
to reform. This he did not do and
last fall he left his family. He
drifted out west, and it is supposed
that despondency over the lack of
funds and his inability to quit
drinking caused him to take his
life.
Mrs. Eggimann and the children
still live on the farm six miles east
of the city. = =. g.. '.'
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1904-01-28

Two, lively basket ball games are
in store for the lovers of that sport
tomorrow night. ..r5.
The Crookston girls and boys
teams will be here to meet the like
teams of the Warren high school.
All players have had hard prac-
tice and lots of it, and will come on
the floor with blood in their eyes.
Considerable rivalry exists between
the athletes of the two cities, and
good, steady, hotly-contested games
can be looked for, ..-
The first game will be called at
7:20 p. M. on, the new court in the
opera house. Admission will be
Is cents. Foot ball tickets will be
honored for their remaining value.
The lineup will be about as fol-
lows s. - -. .>-.%' ~.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1904-01-28
Observation-Disclosures.

j.. Norwegian-Lutheran.
Services at Warren next Sunday
II. a. m. and at Melo 3 p. m.
Melo congregation continue it's
annual business meeting at the
church, Monday, Feb. LIST, at 1 p.
m. ...- ,.
The Ladies Aid society of Zion, Of
Union church, will meet with Mrs.
Sivert Hoff Tuesday, Feb. End.
The Ladies' Aid society of
Scandal and Scandal congregation
will meet at Christ Olson's Friday,
Feb. 9th, at p. M. "
The confirmation class of Gran
vile and Union congregations will
meet at Halvor Gtunderson's Satur-
day, Feb. 9th, at 3 o'clock p. m.
: Services at Granville church Sun
day, Feb. 9TH at IL a. M, and at
Bigwoods church the same day at 3
p. m.
The confirmation class of Big
woods congregation will meet at the
church Monday, Feb. 9th at 10
o'clock a. m.
The Ladies' Aid society of Snake
River congregation will meet with
Mrs. Bergan's Thursday Fed. 18th.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1904-01-28
FOUND DEAD IN GUL6H. |6R00KST0N.'-W H(RF[RF2E[,NN
FORMER Marshall County Farmer Shoots
Himself in Head Near Tacoma,
Washington.

Tacoma, WASH, Jan. 25-With a
bullet hole in his forehead, the de-
composing body of 6. Eggimann
was found in a gulch near Oldtown
yesterday. Beneath the rotting
hand, was a revolver with one emp
ty chamber. , ... ,
Two note books were found in his
pocket bearing on their covers the
name of an agricultural implement
house OF Warren, MIMI, and in
each was written g. ~Eggimann,
Warren, Mimi" Receipts for cattle
medicine indicated that the man had
been a farmer and stockman.
The above telegraphic dispatch
tells the story of the death Of a for
mer we'll known resident. he came
to Marshall county a couple years
ago and bought farm in the, town
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1904-01-28
!. HANSON IS MAYOR. ).
City Council Appoints Mayor
Of Thief River ,.:.G,@
Falls. ri

Thief River Falls now has a
mayor and it is neither Richardson
nor Kratka. ..s@. 4
At meeting of the city council
Thursday the resignation of Rich
ardson was accepted and the city
council decided to settle the ques-
ton of whether the city had a
mayor or not by appointing one Of
its own selection: Louis Hanson
was selected, much to his own sur
prise; .sz .5s
Mr.. Hanson took the oath Of Office
the following evening, and the citi-
zens hope there will be quiet for q
little while at least. 1922. .
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1904-01-28
500 Road Goes Through Erskine

The 500 surveyors we're in town
yesterday and they informed us
that they had started a new survey
from point near the Gossen post
Office, and that they were coming
direct through Erskine and would
cross the Great Northern at the
east end of the switch. They also
stated that the reason the change is
being made is that a curve would
have to be made and deal Of ex-
pensive work done in order to 60 to
Mcintosh. The crew, which con-
sists Of seventeen men, will be
camped in this village by Tuesday.
|-ErSkine Echo.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1904-01-28
ARGYLE Student Wins Honor.

R. F. Mutt, a student from
Argyle, was the winner of second
honors in the Manchester college Or
atorical contest at Manchester on
Saturday night. Should Robt. O..
Thomas, who won first honors, fail
from any cause Mr.. Mutt will repre-
sent the college at the interstate
contest with wa.-Crookston
Journal. III
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1904-01-28
Germantown.

~
Germantown, Jan. Goth, Mrs.
Bonley and daughter have returned
to South Dakota, taking Miss Celia
Lovestine with them. 80 =. :. s:.
Mrs. John Olson's brother, OF
Grafton, has been here looking over
the country. i. ]. 81. ~. ~.
Ham Schookstad has bought a
team. .@....
Peter larson starts for Washing
ton Monday to look over that coun-
try. II, =
Miss Minnie Benidickson is on
the sick list. 49,, f.? a..
Miss Sarah Vaughn has gone out
to the. ranch for a few days.
Tom Hovalsas had the misfortune
to fall and sprain his arm few
days ago. +. -. ~ :.
The Ladies' Aid society will have
an auction sale in the church Feb.
3rd. ...r. -,
Mr.. Tabison is keeping bache.
lors' hall with Mr.. Gillfoz.
Rumor has it that Mr.. Lovestene
has gone to South Dakota after q
carload of horses. ....:
W. "A. Murphy, Of Thief River
Falls, has been stopping at the
Scandal for three or four days. !
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1904-01-28
Will Put on Mail Car.

Rumor amongst the railroad boys
has it that a mail car will be added
to the international limited and that
the mail will be picked up along the
route at small stations with the as
sistance of mail crane. It is also
rumored that the flyer will not stop
at St. Vincent as it has been doing
heretofore, but that it will save at
the least fifteen minutes by giving
that town the go-by. The customs
business will be transacted enroute
and will be in charge of Messrs. F.
A. Hart on the Canadian side of the
line and Thurston for this side.
All baggage consigned to St. Vim
cent will be transferred at Hallock
and will be picked up by the local
train at noon. While the change
will be a good one so far as mail is
concerned, the people along the line
will not like the change at St. Vim
cent. -Hallock News. E
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1904-01-28

Until our fire loss is adjusted
our temporary office will be with
Attorney Julius Olson. Any one
wishing to pay accounts or fix up
papers will find US at above men,
toned Office ready to attend to
that part of the business.
" Yours truly,
.a y, The PEOPLES TRADING Co.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1904-01-28
A Very Close Call.

Il stuck to my engine, although
every joint ached and every nerve
was racked with pain" writes G.
w. BeIlany, a locomotive fireman, of
Burlington, Iowa. IT was weak
and pale, without any appetite and
all run down. AS I was about to
give up, l got a bottle Of Electric
Bitters, and after taking it, I felt as
we'll as I ever did in my life. -
Weak, sickly, run down people
always gain new life, strength and
vigor from their use. Try them.
Satisfaction guaranteed by r. F.
WHITNEY. Price SO cents.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1904-01-28
Wonderful Nerve,

Is displayed by many man en-
during pains of accidental Cuts,
Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Sore feet
or stiff joints. But there is no need
for it. Bucklen's Arnica Salve will
kill the pain and cure the trouble.
It's the best Salve ON earth for
Piles, too. 25c, at E. F. WHITNEY
Druggist.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1904-01-28
Nj. e. Church.

The subject of the sermon Sunday
at 1890 is, "Carnalityin Believers"
In the evening at 7::3O, ''The Natur-
al Man, No Spiritual Insight. Sun
day school at 11:45, Epworth League
at $50. Topic, christian Stew
ardship." Leader, Chester f. Slice.
Geo. E. Tindall, pastor.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1904-01-28
Correspondence Delayed.

correspondence Delayed.
Owing to the late arrival of cor
respondence from Eckvoll and Lin
coin, it will not be published until
next week. Correspondence should
reach here not later than Tuesday
to insure publication in. that weeks
issue. 4