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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-12-30

ice, but even to reach the edge is
difficult journey. At Jakobshayn per-
suaded sailor to come with nse, char
tered skin boat with native crew,
and set off at three o'clock one sunny
morning. Our way led southwark, past
the mouth of Jakobshavn ford, where
a shoal about the size of London is
covered with damned and stranded
bergs. Some Of the spires are said to
Of ice was certainly more than 200, and
for further particulars see the account
of the Heavenly City in the Book of
Revelation. Beyond it We had to car
ry the boat over two ranges of hills,
then travelled one days march along a
ford, and finally the sailor and I, with
guide, set off afoot upon four-mile
walk. The land was hilly, of broken
rock with layer of moss on top, so
arranged that one sinks through the
moss into unseen holes full of pain
The land is not nice for cripples, and
yet there were compensations, for I
found native silver and precious
stone called Divine, besides many love-
ly flowers, including the bluebells of
Scotland. There were also mosquitoes
in great plenty. Five hours of climbing
brought us to the top of Damned
mountain (Krakrapatak), and after l
had dutifully photographed my COM
panions we sat down to fight the
mosquitoes and try to enjoy the
view.
After leaving Jakobshavn, the Thor
valdsen called at an outpost northward
of Disco island, where we picked I'D
the governor of north Greenland and
some officers of the staff, taking them
on to Upernayik, the most northerly
settlement. From thence the governor
went by boat on cruise of some hun
dreds of miles through the archipelago.
inspecting outposts, and he was kind
enough to take me as his guest. Even
in skin clothes and heavy winter furs
we suffered some discomfort from the
cold, as, travelling night and day and
spreading our sleeping bags in the boat
for rest, we threaded amazing channels
choked with bergs. So we came at last
70 TassiIsak, the most northerly house
on earth. The photograph shows its
tenant, Nielsen, the Dane in charge,
under whose guidance We ventured an
other 16 miles into the wilderness.
There Is the camp of the native agent.
the last in Danish Greenland, situlted
near the "a degree parallel, and the
name of the place is too long to crowd
into this record.
ROGER PocoCK.
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SAYS HE WAS ROBBED.
Pugilist Battling Nelson Swears Out
Warrants Against Former Man
ager and Trainer.

San Francisco, Dec "a. - Battling
Nelson, the pugilist, believing that he
has been defrauded of the bulk Of the
receipts of his recent glove contests,
Friday swore out complaints against
his manager, Ted" Murphy, and Eddie
Santry, formerly his sparring partner,
accusing them of embezzling $7,271. The
warrants were issued from the police
court, and bail in each case was fixed at
$4,000 bonds, or $4,000 cash.
Both Murphy and Santry were placed
under arrest in Stockton on their ar
rival from this city eastward bound.
They will be brought to this city to an
swer the charges.
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-HE report that Ambassador

-HE report that Ambassador
eG4HM Choate may not remain much
E,k longer in the post now &C.
.GA " cupied by him, brings to
SL,NS mind the fact that the United
~ States ambassador to Eng
land is a person of much i'm
portance in English society, position
quite apart from that held by other am
bassadors of great nations. Mr.. Sidney
Brooks, writing in Harper's Weekly,
says the average Englishman, one with
decided interest in political affairs, may
not even know the name of the head or
the London embassy from Russia, Ger
many or France, but that he never fails
to be familiar with the name Of the
American ambassador. Mr.. Brooks
goes on to say one reason for this is that
the American ambassador is not for
eigner; he is greeted from the start as
kinsman; and, if he is able to do his part,
presently he is prominent man in So
cial and literary life as well as in Off
cial circles.
Wherefore, according to the writer
above quoted: ''Englishmen would
hardly know what to do if the United
States sent them anything short of her
best, a tongue-tied, unsociable, narrow
gauge American ambassador has become
unthinkable to this country (England).
Englishmen take 1t as matter of course
that the representative of the United
States whoever he may be, will not fall
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-12-30
KILLED FROM AMBUSH.
Lieutenant and 81 Native Scouts Are
Slain by Pulajanes on Is
land of Samar.

Manila, Dec. 24.-The Pulajanes
on the island of Samar, lieutenant
and 81 enlisted men OF the Thirty
eighth company of native scouts. Two
thousand Pulajanes, it is reported,
threaten the town of Dolores, and the
situation is said to be critical. Lieut..
Abbott, in command of the scouts, has
requested that aid be sent him.
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below the standard of Mr.. Lowell and
Mr.. Hay, that he will be first-class
after-dinner speaker, and able and will
ing at any time to read paper, deliver
an address, or unveil monument. :.
their interests have so manifestly
stretched beyond the humdrum game of
protocols and dispatches"
Although the ambassadors days are
by no means entirely given over to at
tendance upon afternoon teas, after-din-
ner humor, or literary digressions, Am
bassador Choate, for instance, is called
a prodigious worker, spends enough
time at the rather dingy offices Of the en-
bassy in Downing street to satisfy even
the most querolous taxpayer, wont
TO scott at what there is OF
fuss and feathers in our diplomatic serv-
ice. And although the official part of the
duties really are not equal to the social
relations, it is hoped our representative
will maintain with the mother country,
there is nevertheless a considerable Of
flee routine to be followed. Mr.. Choate
opens all the letters addressed to him
v,
f., the secretary in whose department it
seems to belong.
of course, no mere man could give uni
yersal satisfaction in the delicate post
of ambassador, and Mr.. Choate has been
occasionally found fault with for So
called exclusiveness. But, in justice to
our genial and hard-worked representa-
tive. it should be added that there is
very large class of unreasonable people
that expect the agent of their country
To look after the general details OF their
lifs abroad-''to direct them to the best
hotel. to present them at court, to in
troduce them to his tailor, and, if neces-
sary, to lend them money"
It is, indeed, big compliment to be
asked to act as representative to the
court of St. James, for this is a post
where the predecessors have been men
Of the rarest ability. Mr.. Hay and Mr.
Lowell, though of great distinction, are
not the only famous Americans that our
country has sent to England. Look at
this list-Franklin, Irving, Bancroft.
BENJAMIN Franklin was colonial agent
for Pennsylvania in England 1882 and
1896; and negotiated with England
the treaty of Paris Q7S3). Washington
Irving, secretary of the legation at Lon
don, was an American greatly appreci-
ated in England, one that did much to
bind the two countries together in re-
membrance of their ties of blood. George
Bapcrsft, historian and statesman, acted
as United States minister to Great Brit
ain 1869, and the years of his resi-
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Found Guilty.

Nashville, O., Dec. 24.-Nathan Ed
ward Spencer was found guilty of the
murder of William G. Tanner on August
10. The motive for the crime was rob-
berry. Tanner is said to have formerly
lived in Newark, N. j., and was civil
war veteran. Spencer has not yet been
sentenced. Spencer beat the old man
over the head with hickory club.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-12-30

.HOA ENG resolved upon visiting
Greenland, l found that
III ~ some little difficulties had
X first to be overcome. No
eHSNM private vessel plies there
@0SSS either with passengers or
cargo from any port of the
world. OF the whalers very few
remain, and if they happen to take
fresh water on the Greenland coast,
their stay is limited-a matter of
hours. Ten years ago some fishing
schooners of Gloucester frequented
the Greenland banks, but after a
couple of seasons found that the hall
but catch was not to be relied on. In
1894, the Miranda, an American steam
er, attempted cruise with tourists,
but was wrecked at the first gate of the
first harbor she tried to leave. She
foundered at sea, but one of the fishing
schooners brought her people home.
Apart from Arctic expeditions, no 9th
er foreign visitors have risked a voy-
age for about two centuries. The whal-
ing ships are handled by experienced
men, yet the Vega was nipped last
year, her people barely escaping. For
Arctic expeditions, one ship lost in
each 20 measures the scale of risk
Fog, ice-pack, bergs, currents and
death-trap reefs bar out all casual ship.
ping on pain of death. That was the
first little difficulty.
Rut there also exists an excellent in
ternational treaty, whereby most Eu.
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Death of an Author.

New York, Dec. 24.-Seth Stoddard
Wood, well known as writer on social
economies, has dropped dead on the
street at Passaic, N. j. In 1869 he es-
tablished a household magazine which
gained considerable circulation. For
many years be contributed frequent
articles to various periodicals.
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News in Brief.

Four graduated from the normal
school at Winona.
The election of Alderman d. P. Jones
to the mayoralty chair has been con-
ceded by Mayor Haynes of Minneapo-
lis who announced that he had decided
to give up his contest.
Fred Stake, who has been running a
threshing machine near Hastings with
John Rosongren, of WEIGH, is missing
In the belief that the state aid can
be secured for the erection of wom-
ans building on the university cam
pus, a movement has been started by
members of the Woman's league to Sc
cure such legislation.
State Auditor Iverson distributed
So, 99S to the counties in settlement of
wolf bounties The money represen-
ted the scalps of go wolves and cubs.
Douglas county led the list with $500
for ninety-one animals.
Wages in the woods are lower just
now than for some time. It happens
that there were for few days more
men than jobs.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-12-30
Deluge of Grain in Chica 90.

Chicago, Dec. "a. = An unusually
early movement of grain catches rail-
roads unawares, and Chicago is del
uged with between 100000 and
100000 bushels of cereals, vainly
awaiting transportation to the sea-
board and intermediate distributing
points More is on the way and the
urgency for cars is great.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-12-30
Work of Robbers.

Chicago, Dec. 24.-Two expert safe
blowers entered the store owned by
Bankes & Collins, at Willow Springs
Friday, and after blowing open the safe
securing their booty they entered a
buggy awaiting them in front of the
store, and made their escape on Archer
road toward this city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-12-30
Iowa Rank Chased

Sioux City, Ia, Dec. "a. = The DIED.
ham savings bank of Dedham, Ia, has
been closed and the president, j. G.
Cation, who left ostensibly for funds,
cannot be found. He is said to be
short about $4,000 and the bank has
commenced suit against him for the
amount The bank had 100000 in de-
nOSitS
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Literary Man Dies.

Boston, Dec. 24.-The death is an
nounced of Henry O'Meara, for many
years a Boston newspaper man and
writer OF poetry. For some time he was
a coworker with John Boyle O'Reilly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-12-30
Good Records.

The legislature committee of the
county good roads associations of the
state were in session at the Minneapo-
lis Commercial club rooms. The vari-
Gus county associations of the state
were represented in the session and a
discussion was made of the bills to pre-
sent to the next legislature seeking the
establishment of better roads through
out the state and placing the construc-
ton of roads in the hands of capable
and responsible men. George w. Coo
lev, president of the State Good Roads
association, acted as chairman, and g.
A. Will, president OF the Hennepin
county association, acted as secretary.
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MINNESOTA NEWS.
OMcia1 Figures.

Governor-elect John A. Johnsonh
majority over R. c. Dunn in the cleo
ton is 1900 based on Official returns
received by the secretary of state from
80 of the SO counties and unofficial fig
ures on Wright, the county not heard
from by the secretary of state. MIR.
johnson polled l47, 500 and r. c. Dunn
140, 179.
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considered one Of great importance.
Much time had been consumed in the
trial and he felt that it was only fair
to the defendant and to the state that
every effort should be made by this
jury to reach an agreement of some Kind.
He would not under any circumstances
even suggest that any one CT the men
holding an opinion which he believed
to be just should change that opinion,
but at the same time he believed it would
be advisable for the jurors to return to
their room, and, if necessary, to review
the evidence of the case, and to discuss
and attempt to decide points upon which
their contention was based.
Foreman Expects No Results.
In replying the foreman said that he
was convinced that an agreement was
eral of his associates were not sus-
ceptible to argument. All the evil
dence in the case had been carefully
considered and thoroughly discussed
and he was convinced that the opin-
ions of the jurors had been firmly
Ilc that lnC NC
sired to do everything in their power
to reach an agreement, and upon the
suggestion of the judge they would re-
tire and give the matter further con-
sideration, but at the same time he
was certain that it would be fruitless
task.
Showgirl and Her Father.
Miss Patterson, gowned entirely in
black and with heavy black veil con-
cealing her features, walked with a
firm, strong step to the chair beside
her father before Justice Davis ar
rived AS she sat down she placed
one arm across her fathers shoulder
With the other she raised her veil
and kissed the cid man in ali affec-
tionate way. Of the two the father
showed in far greater degree the
strain under which they had been for
many hours and for time the girl
turned comforter. A deadly pallor
spread over her face when she bent
toward her father. This evidence OF
weakness was apparent for only mo-
ment, however, and from that time
until court officer touched her on
the shoulder she sat bolt upright, hel
lips firmly compressed and gazing
straight into the faces of the II mer
in the jury box
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Patterson JURY
Fails TO AGREE
PANEL IN FAMOUS TRIAL IS DIS
CHARGED AFTER BEING
OUT "a HOURS.
DEFENDANT FAINTS
AT ANNOUNCEMENT
Vote Said to Have Been Six to Six All
the Way - Actress May Not Be
Tried Again-The Audience Dis
appointed at No Verdict.

New York, Dec. 24.-The jury in
whose hands the fate OF Nan Patterson,
alleged slayer of Caesar Young, was
placed by Justice Davis Thursday noon,
reported twice Friday that it was un-
able to agree upon verdict, and has
been discharged. Its first disagree
ment was reported at 1927 a. M, when
the court asked that further delibera-
ton be had by the panel. At 12:51 p.
m. Foreman Harmer reported further
discussion useless, and the jury was dis
charged without being polled. This
brings the trial to an end for the sec
Ond time
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Nav Obolish Grand Juries.

Totals .....14O,179 1898 17S.5Ss 47.6S!
unofficial.
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w. J. Irwin was around last week TAX.
ing the school census.
There is a lately arrived son at the
home of Paul Mennarth.
Born. on the 9th of June 1904. to Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Tully a son.
Mrs. Mcconnell and her daughter Miss
Minnie, visited northward on Monday.
Early seeded crops are looking well.
Many patches of land are still submerg.
ed.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fraser of St. Thomas
paid visit to this neighborhood short
time since.
The school children IN the care of
Miss Hart are preparing to give public
entertainment in the near future.
Messrs. Miller and Taylor of St. Thorn.
were in the vicinity the other day using
their interest regarding the projected
ditch.
The other day certain well known
Pembina county gentleman had some ex-
perience Of what our roads can be in wet
weather. Said gentleman however, with
his usual energy put his sh. ulder to the
wheels and soon overcame all obstacles.
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Want your nloustache or beard,
| : beaatifal brown Or rich blscki Use
|buCkINGhAM'S DYE
t,.r CT: q sspos.snes . ): lAlL O. SlsapA i. .

Sunday school. y \
Magnus Stephenson was up last Sun
day from crystal, where he is employed
in Wings store. y
Ellis Thorwaldson, Swain Johnson and
T. Halldorson attended the directors
meeting at Cavalier Saturday.
Mountain played return game at Mil
ton last Saturday with the Milton Juniors,
resulting in score Of 4 to 8 in favor Of
our boys.
Our ladies' basket ball team desires tc
get game with some amateur team or
the 18th. For terms address ]. S. Born
son, Mountain.
The rush for Foam Lake, Assinaboia
has been something phenomenal these
days. Looks as if the town is going tc
get depopulated.
Mundi Gislason, formerly clerk Al
H. H. Reykjalin's, was shaking hand:
with friends here Friday and Saturday
Mundi has been out to the coast the pas
winter-and looks better than ever.
The following are delegates to the
lcelandic Synod, which convenes il
Winnipeg June oath, (Eyford and Mount
ain). Thos. Halldorson, ]. Jonason, Arm
Kristinson, ]. S. Bjornson, S. Gestson.
AT mass meeting held last Sunday i
was decided to celebrate independence
Day at Mountain and a committee of fit
teen set to work to make the celebration
a success. 1t will pay to come to ou
town to celebrate. The country is yer,
beautiful and no efforts will be spared K
make the Fourth grand gala day thi!
year.
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A Startling Test.

To save life, DR.. T. G. Merritt, Of No,
Mehoopany. Pa. made startling test
resulting IN a wonderful cure. He says:
"a patient was attacked by violent hem.
orrhages, caused by ulcerationl Of the
stomach. had often found Electric Bit.
tiers excellent for acute stomach and liver
troubles, so ! prescribed them. The pa
tient gained from the first andl has moi
had an attack in IA months" /. Electric
Bitters are positively guaranteed forlDys.
pepsia, Indigestion. Constipation and
Kidney Troubles. Try them. Only soc
at T. R. Shaw's the druggist.
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TONGUE RIVER

TONGUE RIVER
Mrs. S. H. Stull returned to her home
in Glasston on Thursday.
Mrs. Cake Of Ontario is spending the
summer with her brother, Robert Sim
ons.
Our school has been closed during the
past week as the school house has been
surrounded with water.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hodgson are re-
lceiying congratulations on the advent Of
: baby daughter 10 their home.
The free mail delivery running thru
the southern part Of this settlement is
giving good satisfaction TO its patrons.
"a Mrs. VIM. K. Walper and son Norman
expect % visit Chicago, the Worlds
Fair and othes points 10 the near future.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
The 18th annual convention OF Sun.
day School Association will be held al
Cavalier on Tuesday. Wednesday, June
81 and %, 1904.
A splendid program is ready and a
good attendance expected. We hope to
have large delegation from each school.
The people of Cavalier are preparing
to royalty entertain all delegates, and we
know from past experience that they are
fully capable of doing so.
Pastors, superintendent and teachers
especially requested to be present.
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.s,ouNlTlIlllS,:

4 They r. S. md ! neeaing "A supday
Ilast sss q s 5sS5 X Hss
b Joh9 Hornson. 4 farmer from BoIakss.
Ward connty i. 4 home fog 4 viai yfth
49, \,
Johason M utpn
i1pti = 4 nsw Is Is q v
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TO Cure La Grippe in 4s Hours.

No. remedy equals Warmers White
Wine Of Tar Syrup for this terrible and
fatal disease. If taken thoroughly and in
time, it will cure case in 4s hours, and
for the cough that follows La Grippe it
never fails to give relief. Price Is and
80 cents. For sale by T. R. Shaw, the
Druggist.
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Young men to learn Matchmaking, en-.
craving optics, Iewelrv work. Money
made learning. Minneapolis School Of
Engraving, Matchmaking, Commercial
Bldg, Minneapolis. $3.50
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aaraeo Ghuse1a, Fsna1eaaas.
Sunday School 1t II O'Clock. EvensonE and
Sermon 1t 7:a0 p. M. Choir Practice on Friday
evening Ut $50. 4
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Porab1ae. Ghaptor NE. Al, o1aer
Eaat04n Star.
Meets in Masonic Hall LIST and 3rd Wednesdays
of each month. Visiting members cordially In
yited. ELIZNRETH HARVEY, w. M.
EMILY r. QUACKENBJSH, Sec'y.
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Prosbyteraan Church.
4 sunday School at $3.50. Christian Endeavor at
$50. Evening Service at 1880. Prayer Meeting
Tor Childfed Wednesday at 4:80 and for both old
and Young Thursday evening ct 8. Everybody
cordially welcomed at these services.
REV. G. T. DOANE, Pastor. Z
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a6staaeaisf Epaseepsl Ghureaa.
suNDKY sEKyIcEs. Epwotth lsa&as Il
Q. =, Sunday School u n. Preaching 790p
FAY iSAYE fsS 1H each Thulslay sysains
- ! 8 REV. a. KARI. Pastor.
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Degree ct Eonor..
Meets every Second and Fourth Wednesday.
M.s. W. j. KNEEsHAw, mrs. N. J.sWIrsER
Q. ofH. Recorder.
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rszan.aa eamp. oa77. NJ W. a.
Meet every Second and Fourth Monday. vi
citing neighbors cordially invited.
W. 3. CoATs, '' =. ~. Ai = =
Clerk. ~ "
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Brosherhood Of Americas Ysomen.
Meets every second .nd fourth Friday Of each
n. 3. Booxsn, f. n. K1ne,
Correspondent. Foreman.
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!. House i!
Fu|rnis !'ll,lngs.

Everybody wants something
new after cleaning. We
have a full line Of Carpets.
Mattresses, Linoleums, and.
Mats, at all prices, ranging
from
26c to 81. 40 avd
Arizona republican., 1904-09-16
We'll Earned by Russia s
 and Jdpan'S Armies
PORTARTHUR THE CENTER
It Is Expected at St. Petersburg That Startling News Will Be Heard From That Source ShOrtly-Japanese Are Satisfied With the Lena Decision.

There has been no renewal of fight ing since the retreat of the Russian army under General Kuropatkin to Mukden. Conditions there. both within the Japanese and Russian lines, indi- cate that a month may elapse before the great armies in central Manchu- ria will again enter upon a general enga cement.
 At St. Petersburg the expectation is that the next conflict of moment will occur at Port Arthur where there has been a respite from heavy fighting for several weeks. The spirit of the Rus sian troops at Mukden, which was greatly depressed following the reverse at LiaO Yang, has been restored and business in the city is reported to be recovering. The Japanese are said to be entrenching on the Taitse river and the bridge over that stream, which the Russians wrecked as they retreated from Liao Yang, has been rebuilt.