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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-22

II is not quite so easy as it may ct first
seem to Gnd new and practical ideas for
school girls winter blouses, since SO
many of the prettiest notions of the sea-
son, with their elaborate lace insertions
and openwork hair-pin stitching, are
quite unsuitable for bodices, which, aft
er all, must necessarily submit to GER
tain amount of rough usage and hard
wear. For the making Of those two pref
ty blouses. which our artist has specially
designed for the benefit of the girls, Gull
material, partly because it is absolutely
unshrinkable, and partly also because
durability is one of its many virtues.
The new designs this season include a
wide variety of dainty patterns in pale
colorings as well as in dark useful
shades, so that there need be no difficulty
in finding something to suit eyerybody's
taste.
OF the two blouses sketched the one on
the left might be in cream viyella, spot
ted with crimson, or white utility has
to be considered, dark navy blue spotted
with white. The tucked yoke gives
very becoming effect to this blouse.
while the neck is finished with turn
over collar in hemstitched linen, and a
pretty tie of soft black satin ribbon, ar
ranged in two bows, one some little dis
lance below the other. The second
blouse, on the righthand side of the pic
ture, might be made in any kind OF fig
ured or even tartan viyella, of which, by
the way, various shades have been
brought out especially for winter wear.
The pretty fichu effect Of this blouse is
brought about by the introduction of two
nat tucks, or crossway bands, sewn on
to the front of the bodice, with herring
bone stitch in floss silk. These bands
narrow down almost to point at the
waist, where the blouse is allowed
to pouch slightly over a soft belt
of black satin ribbon. AS a finish
to this blouse there is a pretty collar of
embroidered lawn, cut out in scallops,
over black satin ribbon tie.
In the matter of walking skirts, the
miss will do well to provide herself with
something useful either in black or navy
serge, made with box plaits, stitched
down firmly from the waist to the knee,
and then allowed to flow out, with GER
tain amount Of fulness, but not made
longer, of course, in any case, than ankle
length Another pretty skirt is gathered
very slightly into the waist all the way
round, and then finished near the hem
with three fiat tucks of the material,
each tuck headed by a narrow band
closely stitched. AS finish at the waist,
no matter what the skirt may be, moth
ing is prettier at the moment than those
belts which are made in very soft suede.
These bands are left quite wide in the
center, but not folded or draped in any
way. They are simply allowed to ruck
themselves, as it were, round the figure,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-22
BY THE BRO0KS|DE
Fond Memories That Cling to the
Little Meadow Stream.
DEAR TO The HEART OF ALL
Every Country 10y Is Familiar with
Its Many Mysterics-Birds and
Animals That May BE
Studied There.

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Va EHEN the mind of the country
&YASX born city man wanGers back
kSMAEN TO the scenes of his childhood
kjzQASi it turns more often than else
" GU where to the brooks that
wound their way through the
old farm. To these men,
worn with business cares from which
there seems no relaxation, We doubt if
there is any object of the old, free life
Citations with it. In the most intimate
of all parting songs Burns makes the
two friends recall with fervor how I'VE
twa hae padded in the burn, and pu'd
the gowans fine" We would not give
much for the school boy who had not
spent whole days by the brook, and, in
deed, one of the first objects of his Gu
riosity is to know where it comes from.
To trace its course backwards through
the plowlaEd and pasture of lowland
county is one of the most delightful Of
childish adventures, and in the act of
doing so many fact of natural history
is acquired that would not have other
WISE DCSA hEoWu. WIN llS dl0 VI q
brook, especially if it be one with edges
of rushes or tall flags, it is possible to APP
proach the shyest of wild creatures. You
have only to take off your boots and
stockings, tuck up your trousers, and
walk up the middle of the channel. The
cover is perfect, and the water destroys
the scent. In this way it is possible to
stalk the creatures that come to the
brook, and their names is legion, for the
water side holds attraction to creatures
of every kind. The heron, so difficult to
approach in the open, comes to the little
sandy bays where shoals of minnows
congregate, and, standing on one foot,
watches chance to impale his prey.
The worst of it is that he is generally in
the direct line of approach, and his keen
eye soon apprises him of the strange OBJ
ject moving upward between the reedy
margins of the rivulet. With one or
two flaps of his wide long wings he floats
over the corner of the field to another
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-22

that are eminen3ly suitable, and there
fore becoming. Such healthy, outdoor
lives as those which are led by the
typical American school girls Of to-day
would be utterly out of the question if
they were the miserable victims of tight
lacing, by night and by day, as some
people nowadays would have us believe.
A certain amount of support in the
way of a corset, preferably one which is
arranged with shoulder straps, is I'M
doubtedly advantageous in the case OF q
growing girl, but anything in the way
of pulling-in at the waist should be most
carefully avoided, since, quite apart
from any consideration of the injury
done by compression to the respiratory
organs, Fashion has decided in favor of
a straight and natural figure, rather
than nippedin waist, so that absolutely
nothing is gained by this foolish habit
of tight lacing. At the same time, there
is no need at all for girl to allow her
figure to be slovenly or untidy in appear
ance for she can be perfectly neat and
trim, and yet allow herself ample
breathing space.
And this brings me to the considera-
tion of one of our sketches, wherein may
be seen a smart afternoon frock for a
miss, very chic and up to date, and yet
emphatically graceful and comfortable,
since there is nothing about it to impede
the wearer's movements in the least de-
gree The material chosen is one Of
those fine soft cashmeres or woollen ia
brics of the zibeline kind, and which
are really ideal fabrics for young girls
gowns. AS far as color is concerned, l
would suggest warm tone of deep GRIM
son, as being a shade which will suit
both dark and fair alike. The deep point
ed yoke and the long cuffs could be made
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-22

fishing station. Yet he is not so wary
have a chance of getting him before he
goes. Another bird that the writer OBJ
served closely from brook is the raven.
In lonely valley through which trickled
a small tributary of an English river a
pair used to make their nest in days that
are long gone by. The land is one Of
fail dykes" as they are called, and the
raven, exactly as described in the old
ballad, used to come down and chatter
there. 1t was very easy to image when
two of them were together that they
were holding deep discourse, their ges-
lures were so solemn and significant. In
that neighborhoOd there still are ravens,
but they have changed their home, and
now delight the owner of grouse moor,
who has shown them hospitality and for
bids his keepers to interfere with their
comfort.
The kingfsher has increased in num-
bers during the last ten or 20 years, and
his fish-bone nest is no longer rarity.
The bird himself is not one of the shyest,
and his exquisite plumage can never be
seen to as much advantage as when he
is perched, as he loves to be, on the rail
of some hand-bridge across the brook.
There, glancing up and down, he is on
the lookout for fish, and does not easily
take alarm at the stealthy figure creep
ing up the bed of the stream.
The dipper, in sense, is even more in
teresting, as, though his colors have not
the charm of the other, he files from
stone to stone, and wags his tail in the
manner of his cousin, the wren, and his
movements are even as graceful as they
are lively. During the summer it is very
interesting to lie concealed and watch
the little woodland songsters pay their
visit to the water. The yellow-hammer,
the linnets, and the finches alight at
some pleasant shallow. They drink the
cool waters with their bills, and then, as
If not satisfied, step in and flutter their
wings and splash it all over themselves.
in evident enjoyment of the bath. Nor
do they seem to choose the place at ran
dom, because moderate acquaintance
with the stream reveals the fact that
the little birds have their favorite spots.
It is easy to fancy that some of them
have grown weary of sitting on eggs,
and while their mate is taking a turn,
rejoice in drink and cool bath.
The wood-pigeon and the larger birds
have their places also. They do not re-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-22
Turks Terrorize Beirut. Syria.

Constantinople, Jan. 1S.-Mutinous
Turkish troops have been terrorizing
Peirus, Syria, for several days. The
mutineers, who number about 300 men,
were landed January II from Yemen,
Arabia, and Immediately besieged the
governors palace, demanding the pay
ment of about $4,000 in arrears, and
threatening otherwise to sack the town.
The governor succeeded in pacifying the
men. and made them daily advances,
borrowing from the branch of the Otto
man bank until Thursday, when the
bank was closed owing to it being a
holiday. The latest accounts received
here said the mutineers were threaten
ing to sack the bank.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-22

and are then drawn in to fit the waist In
front by a cunning arrangement of small
straps and buckles in firmer kind of
leather.
Great variety is permissible just now
in the matter of millinery, and there are
many neat hats, both in hard and in soft
felt, which are specially suitable for
girls. The three-cornered marquise
shapes in felt are very generally becom-
ing, and need little in the way of trim
ming beyond a binding of velvet or silk
braid along the edge of the brim, and
a smart cockade rosette on one side, sur
mounted by brush aigrette.
But to turn for a moment from the
modes for girls of school age to the de-
butants gowned in the best that papa can
afford, and making her bow to the social
world at evening entertainments. let us
look at the dainty evening coat of fig
ured silk. The picture tells the story of
this dainty garment better than words
can, but we can say that it is trimmed
with lace ruching and chiffon roses and
finished with velvet and zibeline tails.
ELLEN OSMONDE.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-22

enemy, the weasel, though not PAL ;icu-
larly fond of water, often makes his
home close to the brook, and it is
curious to observe that only occa-
sionally do these creatures come to
loggerheads. Just as foxes, badgers,
and rabbits all dwell in the same colony
in peace, so do the weasel and the vole,
but the truce is always in danger Of
being broken. One day the badger
rises in bad temper and Stays the
young foxes, or the young foxes playing
among the rabbits suddenly discover
that the latter are edible. 1t is the
same with the weasel and the vole.
When out fishing have watched many
a battle royal between them, though
knowing all the time that for the
greater part of the year they lived in
amity. The weasel usually gets the
better of the yole in such encounters,
but l remember once seeing a battle
with a far different result. An old
grey rat encountered a weasel on the
trunk of decayiEg willow lying half
over the water. They fought almost as
long as Falstaff said he did at the battle
of Shrewsbury, but in the end the rat
got his fangs well set into the back of
the weaseps neck and finished him.
Such result is very rare, for the weasel
and the Stoat are capable of holding
their own at any time against creatures
much beyond them in weight.
The fox is another animal given to
frequenting the brook. He is extreme
ly fond of water birds, and prowls about
in search of the moorhen, the coot, the
mallard and other aquatic birds. When
tired he very often curls himself up
among the rushes and goes softly to
sleep, in this respect showing a great
difference in habit between himself and
the badger, as the latter scarcely ever
sleeps out. 1t is difficult to reason from
effect to cause in the case of wild crea-
lures, but in this instance very plaus-
IDLE explanation could be offered. The
nocturnal badger is in his habits clean
ly to a degree, and his earth is always
kept sweet. Probably he has been
taught this from his habit of sitting
within doors all day. If his earth were
fouled it would not be possible to live
in it without disease. The fox, on the
other hand, takes no thought about
sanitary arrangements, and his den is
simply filthy. When it gets too bad for
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-22
KAISER IN EXCELLENT VOICE
Reads Speech from Throne Opening
the Prussian Diet.
Enters Hall in UnwOnted State-Ex-
presses Thankfulness for Restored
Health-Cheers Tardily Given.

Berlin, Jan. 1S.-The newly elected
Prussian diet was opened Saturday by
Emperor William, as king of Prussia
who read the speech from the throne
in a full resonant voice, which was
heard clearly throughout the spacious
white hall of the castle.
The emperor introduced a cere-
monial not previously used by him
or by his predecessors at the opening
of the diet. He entered the hall pre-
coded by two tall heralds, wearing
tabards checkered with the royal arms
and quarterings in white, black and
blue and red and gold, one of the
heralds bearing banner on which
were emblazoned the Hohenzollern
arms, and the emperor, carrying ban
ner showing the arms of Prussia. A
train of princes followed, including the
crown prince, Frederick William,
Prince Henry of Prussia and Prince
Albrecht of Prussia, and Chancellor
Won Buelow.
The speech, which entirely con-
cerned domestic affairs, said the king
thanked Providence for his speedy res
toration to health and expressed graft
tude for the warm sympathy shown
him by the people.
Continuing, he referred to the i'm
proyement in the economic situation
in Prussia, to the augmentation of the
revenues, whereby the financial year
of 1909 would show surplus, and
added that the estimates of the rev.
enue and expenditures for 1904 would
balance.
The proposed legislation includes the
completion of the Berlin-Stettin wa
terway, the conversion of a portion of
the Oder into a canal and the improve
ment OF the Oder and Vistula water
ways.
The emperor, at the conclusion OF
reading the speech, placed his he'll
met on his head and waited a mo-
ment for the customary three cheers
for the king, which it is the privilege
of Herr Schaffner, the oldest mem
Der of the diet, to propose. Herr
Schaffner, however, forgot to do SO,
and, after an awkward pause, the en-
peror walked toward the door, fol-
lowed by the princes and ministers.
Some one thereupon prompted Herr
Schaffner, and he proposed the cheers,
which were then heartily given.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-22

his nostrlls, what he does is to change;
and even vixen with cubs is in the hab-
it of removing from one home to
another at frequent intervals. The fox
probably knows that his home is not
very attractive, and so he will go to
sleep whenever he finds himself COM
Portable outside. He will climb pol
lard and curl himself up in the crown Of
it. He will drop down among the
rushes by the water side, or fall asleep
in growing crops, as if he looked upon
a rest in the fields as luxury and re-
garded his den only as place of refuge.
These are the topics that suggest
themselves to ones mind wandering by
the brookside, yet every little stream has
its own peculiar associations. and the
thought and recollection of the writer
can only suggest what is similar in the
mind of the reader.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-22
Car Fare In Berlin.

The American woman in Berlin pays
about $1.50 month for q street car
ticket. This bears her photograph and
must be shown on demand The bearer
can board car as often as she pleases
and at any point in the city where the
cars pass. The ticket is good for the
month. If she does not take $1.5O
worth of rides it is her own lookout
and if she takes more it is all one to
the railroad company.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-22
To Construct q HarbOr.

New York, Jan. 1S-The president of
the republic has sent a message
to congress, cables the Herald's
Valparaiso (ChilD correspondent, ask
ing authorization to open tenders for
the construction of the port of VAL
paraiso, according to surveys and plans
made by Jacob Kraus, director of the
Polytechnic school, of The Netherlands.
This work, which will cost about SILL
100000, will be of immense benefit to
central Chilli and the neigbboring
provinces of Argentina after the open
ing of the Panama canal and the con-
struction of the Transandine railway.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-22
Keeping Ahead of the Procession.

"Why don't you try to get ahead in
the world?"
Mister" said Meandering Mike, 'ft's
a terrible ting to lead a percession.
I've seen de drum major steppin' along
grand an gorgeous an lookin' like de
whole outfit was his willin' subjecks.
But de truth is dat he's got to keep
movin', for If he ever gifts tired dat
whole procession is goin' to march
right over his PROSTATE form, wit de
band playin' Hail Columbia jes' like
not'in' had happened OATS why amt
ambitious. Me for de tail end, wit de
push carts an de grocery wagons, ey-
cry time. "-Washington Star.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-22
Apply to Cancellation Board.

Hazleton, Pa, Jan. 18.-T. D. Nichols,
secretary of the Cancellation board, Sat
urday sent request to Judge George
Gray, of the Third judicial district, for
the appointment of an umpire to decide
five grievances from the Wyoming and
Lackawanna districts.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-22
FASHIONS FOR GIRLS
Some Pretty Garments for the
Misses School Age.
NO USE FOR TIGHT LACING
Seasonable Modes Are In Keeping
with a Straight and Natural Figure
Attractive FrOcks and Blouses
A Debutante's Coat.

~ UCKY young people indeed
are the girls of the present
MN day, since Fashion at all
I'm M events so far as they are con-
8 cerned, seems to have ranged
herself on the side of every
thing that is dainty and pretty, and yet,
at the same time, sensibly comfortable
and hygienic in the best sense of the
word. One reads sensational stories in
the daily press from time to time con-
corning school girls who are tortured by
tight lacing, but judging only from ones
own general observation, the school girl
Of to-day is perfectly healthy young
creature, and absolutely innocent of any
thing so foolish as tight lacing. She dis
tinguishes herself in the gymnasium,
she plays basket ball, swims and rows,
wearing for all these exercises garments
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-22

SMAKl AZ lEKNOON fROCh FON GiHL,
either in the material itself, drawn up on
cords, or in soft silk, matching exactly
the color of the cashmere. Little rounds
of the gathered silk or material are also
sewn on to the yoke and cuffs at in
tervals, while the two fiounces which
adorn the skirt are only very slightly
full, and are both headed with gather
ings drawn up on cords. The wide soft
waistbelt should be of Louisine silk rib
bon, some shades darker than the ma
terial itself. The way in which the yoke
is arranged to extend over the shoulder,
giving almost an epaulette effect, should
be noted as one of the prettiest and most
novel features of this charming little
dress.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-22
Defeat for Insurgent Forces.

Buenos Ayres, Argentina, JAM 49,
The Uruguayan troops are reported to
have defeated the forces of the insur-
gents under Gen. Saraivas near Nico
Perez
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-01-22

Swakopmund, German Southwest
Africa, Jan. 18-Martial law has been
proclaimed here and at Karibib 1t
was announced from Berlin January
13 that the threatened rising of the
Hereros tribe, numbering from 10000
to 10000 men, news of which had been
telegraphed there from Windhoek,
Damaraland, German Southwest
Africa, excited some apprehension at
the colonial bureau and foreign office,
as the German forces on the spot were
inadequate to deal with widespread
instruction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-30
sEMl-ANNUAL REPORT.
American Trust and Savings Bank
 Makes Gratifying Showing.

At a meeting of the board of directors of the American Trust and Savings Bank held on yesterday Cashier Urquhart sub mitted his semi-annual statement, which was gratifying to the members present.
 The report showed that during the six months savings deposits have increased upwards of s50.0OoOO and active deposits more than 130,OOOOO with net earnings for the six months amounting to ap- proximately s7,500.OO. When we take into consideration that the American is com paratively a new bank, hardly more than a year old the growth as shown by the semi-annual report is phenominal
 This report showed deposits of nearly se00 O000O and net earnings since organ ization of $14,000, out of which $6,OOO.0O has been returned to share holders in the way of dividends, s3.000.00 of which, according to resolution of board, will be payable July 1, to stockholders of record. This bank has one of the strongest boards of directors of any banking institution in the city and in connection with the per- sonel of the officers in direct control is an evidence of continued growth and judicious management
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-30
BAN REMOVED BY
 EAST LAKE COUNCIL
MERRY-eo-RoUND AND OTHER AMUSEMENT ENTERPRlSES WILL BE PERMITTED TO RUN ON SUNDAY.

Beginning next Sunday all the amuse- ment enterprises at East Lake that are now being operated will be open to the public. This has been made possible by the action of the East Lake city council in declaring that the merry -go-round and the roller coaster will not be prohibited from running on that day.
 For several years the question of Sun day amusements at East Lake has been a bone of contention in East Lake poll ties. and the recent decision is consid- cred quite important, as it means much for the amusement loving people of the Birmingham district. Last year the ban was placed on the shoot-the-shutes at the lake, so that no attractions more strenuous than boat rides and band con- certs have been permitted at the lake this season.
 Manager Semon announces that he will avail himself of the permission granted by the East Lake council and beginning next Sunday there Will be plenty of amusement for patrons of the lake. The merry-go-round will be running and work will be pushed with all possible haste to get the roller coaster completed so that it may be started up at an early date. In addition boating bathing, band con- certs and other attractions will be offered. The theatre alone will be closed.
 Work on the amusement enterprises at the lake is going forward rapidly. The merry go-round has been completed for some time and Is extremely handsome. It Is an elaborate affair and has been much admired by visitors from the east, who pronounce it one of the finest struc- lures of the kind they have ever seen. When finished the roller coaster will be a great attraction. The huge frame work of the figure is now about completed.