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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26
The Coming Country.

The opportunity for the man of little
means is probably better to-day in the
prairie states of the Southwest than ever
before in the history of the nation. The
chance of pre-empting claims OF of TAX
ing up lands under government laws is
gone and will not return again. 1t is a
different kind of opening which lies before
the settler and its promise is of exceed
ing brightness. Its best opportunity is
shown in the great Southwest where the
Transformation is going on and where the
conditions of soil and climate are in har-
mony with the warm skies and temperate
winds. To the man who is not satisfied
with hf-condition, the Southwest has an
inviting future.
Along the lines of the Missouri, Kansas
d Texas Railway there are vast areas of I'M
improved lands awaiting willing hands to
make them yield the bountifuI crops of
which the land is capable. There is need
of stores, factories and new business of
every description. It is the finest kind
the United States. The Southwest is I'M
excelled for the variety and fertility of
its soils-for its climate. Ito people are
progressive and up-to-date, its religious and
educational facilities are as good as can
be found elsewhere
The NJ, X. & I. R'y has no lands for
sale, but is interested in building up this
productive country. 1t is believed that
the Southwest has brighter prospects and
offers better opportunities than any other
section. Seeing is believing. For that rea-
son the Southwest courts investigation of
the conditions as they exist. Anyone de-
sirous of learning more of the Southwest
will do well to address George Morton,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent. Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas R'y, Box Oil, St.
Louis, Mo.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26

ton is concerned, the island is cut off
from the world, and the mails are
brought across from Nicolaievsk on the
mainland by naESs or s1edges, har-
messed with long teems of Arctic dogs.
In addition to the Russians, accord
ing to Mr.. Halves, five different peoples
are to be found ON the island, these
including the Orochons, Anus, Gill
yaks, fungus and Yakuts. Which of
these were the aboriginies? Not the
fungus, for they have arrived since
the Russians. The Gilyak hunters
probably crossed over from the main
land before the Orochon, whose tradi-
tions testify that they found the Anus
in occupation on their arrival
Probably the Anus were refugees
from Yezo. The island is very sparsely
inhabited, so much SO that, during his
exploration, Mr.. Halves hes travelled
for days without seeing solitary per-
son or dwelling. There are altogether
about 5000 natives, of whom the larg-
est number are Gilyaks. There are said
to be 1900 Anus about $50 Orochons.
and couple of hundred fungus
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26
Japan and the Russian Convict
Island of Sakhalin ~ * ~
Japan Turns Out Victorious in the War Probable That This
Unattractive Spot Will Revert to HeWild Land People

The Russian occupation is practically
confined to radius of 80 miles round
AleXandrovsk, on the west coast, and
another smaller area round Korsa-
kovsk, in the south of the island. Alex
androvsk is the biggest prison center.
During Mr.. Halves stay there were
about 600 prisoners, many in chains
and most in idleness, not 100 Of
these were sent out to do log-hauling,
road-making, ETC., the remainder doing
absolutely nothing. The authorities de-
clared that these were such bad char
acters they dare not let them out to
work. Two prisoners were chained to
wheelbarrows night and day. The
stockaded prison is the center of Alex
androvsk, which place seems to exist
for the prison. The few merchants
stores and the iron foundry are for the
prisoners; the wooden houses are the
residences of the officials. Besides the
prison, the church in the main street
and the market place, there is not
much to call for attention. According
to Mr.. de Windt, who visited the south
ern portion of Sakhalin, there are 5000
criminal convicts located at Korsa
kovsk, only about 1000 of whom are
actually under lock and key. The
town consists of one long, struggling
thoroughfare, commencing at the land
ing stage and abruptly terminating by
the huge prison. Among the Gilyaks
the bear fete has been a sort of bank
holiday.
The vast majority of the convicts are
women as may be seen by the fact
that the male population of the island
IL, ], Fer. ~ I,Ht In
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26
Couldn't Stand for always"

A Scotch laborer who hadn't been in
America long enough to lose the brogue
got lay-off to get married. However,
he surprised his employer by turning
up and going on with his work just as
usual.
why, John, what are you doing
here to-day?" said the foreman. 81
thought you were going to be mar
ried."
$50 l was, guv'nor," he replied. But
last meet wor seriously thinking abaat
it, and it suddenly struck me it wor for
allus always, and that's more nor !
con stand, so it's off!'-Chicago Trib-
une.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26

Although the conclusion of peace be-
tween Japan and Russia seems a long
way off, and the rumors regarding the
demands likely to be made by the gov
eminent of Toxic as a possible basis
of peace are more conflicting than
ever, there seerdE to be little doubt that
one result Of the war-supposing that
Japan continues to pursue her victor
ious course-w:n be the occupation by
the Mikado's troops of the islsaS of
Sakhalin. Meanwhile, there ar. not
wanting reports that Japan is already
preparing for its occupation NJ an
early date. The place bears terrible
reputation, more than half its popula-
ton being convicts, mostly murderers,
for it is not to Sakhalin that "politi-
calls" are sent. A glance at the map
will show why Japan should be desir-
Gus of retaking Sakhalin, over which
she hOisted the Japanese flag early in
the last century. Some fifty years later,
however, Japan handed the island to
Russia, in exchange for the Kurile is
lands. From its geographical position,
Sakhalin would seem naturally to be-
long to Japan, being the most northerly
of the Japanese group. 1t is only sep
arated from the northern island of
Yezo by the Perouse strait. The latest
reliable information regarding this
Russian convict island from an Eng
hsh source is to be found in Mr.. Halves
book, ''The Uttermost East lately
published in London and New York by
Harper Brothers. The author, young
Cambridge graduate, has given thrill
ing account of his experiences, both
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26

the island, and brought home strik-
Ing collection of photographs.
The island is $50 miles long, and
from II to 100 broad, and in 1898 it's
population was about 10000. The diff
cult and dangerous straits separating
1t from Japan are only about the same
width as the English channel between
Dover and Calais. For the most part,
the land is covered with primaeval
forest, so dense that the rivers are the
chief native highway, navigated by
dugouts in summer and crossed in
dog or reindeer sledges in winter. With
the opening of winter, the narrow
Straits of Tartary, dividing Sakhalin
from the Siberian coast. are frozen
over, and, SO far as water communica-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26

limbs were badly swollen. One doctor
told me it would finally turn to Bright's
disease. I was laid up at ore time for
three weeks. had not taken Doan 8
Kidney Pills more than three days
when the distressing aching across my
back disappeared, and L was soon en-
tirely cured"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26
Well Abroad.

An old lady on board a vessel OBJ
served two sailors pumping up wates
to wash the deck and, the captain be-
ing near, she accosted him as follows
We'll, captain, so you've got Wei
aboard, eh?"
yes. ma'am; always carry one, .
said the polite captain.
''Well, that's clever It's SO much
better than the nasty sea water, which
always dislike so. Tit Bits.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26
BY MR.. S. B. HEGE.
b. G o. n. r.. Passenger Agent, WASH
fngton, ID. c., Tells of Wonderful
Cure of Eczema by Cut1cura.

Mr.. S. B. Hege, passenger agent of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in washing
ton, ID. c., one of the well-known rail
road men of the country, sends the fol
lowing grateful letter in praise of the
Cuticura Remedies:
Thanks to the Cuticura Remedies,
| am now rid of that fearful pest, weep,
ing eczema, for the first time in three
years. 1t first appeared on the back OF
my hand in the form of little pimple
growing into several blotches, and then
6n my ears and ankles. They were ex.
ceedingly painful because of the itching
and burning sensation, and always raw
After the first days treatment with
Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Pills. there
was very little of the burning and itch.
ing, and the cure now seems to be com
plete. l shall be glad to aid in relieving
others suffering as l was, and you may
use my letter as you wish. (Signed) S
B. Hege, Washington, d. c., june 9. '04"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26
0Verworked People

and those who are suffering from Rheu.
matism, Pains, Weakness, Blood OF Merry;
GUS disorders, Indigestion, ETC., should
take Pusheck' s-Kuro. 1t is unquestIonably
eases, also for Nervous Debility, Insomn Z
and Stomach troubles. Try it. Insist upon
your druggist always keeping Pusheck's
Kuro on hand. DIR. Pusheck, Chicago.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26

ulcO CounJys
says: 1 suf-
fered with lxiG-
ney complaint
for eight years
1t came on nee
gradually. l
felt tired and
w e ak, W a s
short of breath
and was trop-
b l e d w i t h
bloating after
eating, and my
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26
Not Always Necessary.

Some people don't seem to know
the inevitable when they see it. These
not infrequently, succeed greatly
Puck.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26

Art can hardly hope to compete with
nature as long as Nature continues to
work "A hours a day.-Puck.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26

-Bighedde always has his
clothes made too large for him. Wagg
Yes, but he gets so stuck on them
that he swells up with pride until they
fit
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26

| am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.Z-zMrs. Thos.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26

Some men spend so much time in get
ting ready to die that they make a dismal
failure of life.-The Commoner.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26

Dolliver-Mrs. Grimes says her hus-
band is the best man that ever lived.
Wicklow-Maybe he is, but he isn't
the best man that ever died, for that
man was my wife's first husband.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26

"Deah me, Chawley, heah's a scien-
tific French fellow who says that the
future man, don't you know, is going
to be legless as well as brainless."
Good gwacious! and I've just gone
and invested in silvah plated trow-
sers stretchaMi"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26

Strayner-My heart goes out in
stinctively to the cry of distress.
Budge-Well, that's the cheapest thing
you can let go out; that's some con-
ISOLATION.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26

Don't believe the fellow who tells YOU
what he would do if he were in your
place.-N. Y. Times.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26
NUGGETS OF NONSENSE.

Does he get much for his work p
"All that he's WORTH Il don't see
how he can live
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26

See that man? Well, sir, he landed
in this country with bare feet and now
he's got millions" Gee whiz! he must
be a regular centipede."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26

Difident Customer-Beg pardon, sir,
but are you the proprietor Of this
store? Masterful Man-No. sir; I am
not the proprietor; I'm fioorwalker.
Difident Customer hope you'll par
don me; l assure you, l meant no
offense
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26
ANOTHER LIFE SAVED.

Mrs. G. w. Fools, of Salisbury. Md,
wife of G. w. Foolxs, Sheriff of Vice.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-26

Even an electric button won't accom-
plish much unless it is pushed Philadel-
phia Record,
Holbrook argus., 1905-03-18
Hottest Place on Earth.

Perhaps the hottest inhabited locality on earth is the shore of the Persian Gulf, at and in the vicinity of Bahrein, Arabia. Death Valley in Southern Califor- nia has been given this distinc. tion by many, but statistics are said to prove that the mean an- nual temperature of the Persian Gulf furnace is eleven degrees higher than that ofDcath Valley. A little brackish water has been found in Death Valley, but at Bahrein none at all Is to be found on land within radius ofnearly two hundred miles. Very few people live III Death Valley, but Bahrein has population of sev- eral thousands. They are a stun ted specimen of mankind. Water is obtained from springs on the bed of the saline gulf a few hun dred yards from the shore. The water is secured by divers, at a depth of about thirty feet. It gushes up in considerable volume and is caught in goatskins. The springs are supposed to have their origin in the hills ofOsman, over five hundred miles inland. This is probably the only place on earth where drinking water is secured thus from the salt sea. Food is brought to the people in boats and traded for a fertilizer which they dig in the desert.
 D l. Abel, a wellknown mer- chant of Albuquerque, committed suicide at the St. James hotel in Denver, last Saturday, using a razor to end his career. His es- tate will amount to over eighty thousand dollars. No motive can be assigned for the rash act.
 The estate of the late Adolph Solomon was probated Monday in the country court at Solomon vile. The estate will approxi- mate some $75, 1000. The deceased a short time before his tragic death had made will in which he bequeathed a large portion of his wealth to charity but the greater part goes to his widow, who lives at Fl Paso, Texas. Judge Mashbir as attorney rep resents the executors of the es- IdIe.-OuaTu1an.
 Major Alex. O. Brodie has been assigned to duty in the Philip pines and will leave Washington for Manila about May 1st.
 Calcutta, Mar. 1O.-Deaths from the plague last week num- bered 34,OOO. Statistics show that deaths from the bubonic plague in India within a few years has reached nearly 3,OOO,- 900. In 1900 the martality in India from the plague alone was 85O,OOO. The number ofdeaths recorded last week is not unpe-
Holbrook argus., 1905-03-18
Standard Oil Dividends

The Standard Oil company has just declared a dividend of IS per cent. for the current quarter. From 1891 to 1895 this company paid 12 per cent. a year. It's divi- dends increased to A per cent. i'll 1903 and they were 36 per cent. in 1904. The dividend for the current quarter would indicate a present earning equal to $6O on every share of the stock, or a to- tai of $6O,OOO,OOO on the capi- talization on $1OO,OOO.0OO.
 These enormous profits on their face prove, says the Mining World, that the oil trust is actu- ally monopolizing all the profits of the oil business, which equita- bly, should be distributed to the fee owner, the operator, the re- finer, and also, incidentally it is evident that a considerable DOT tion of this enormous profit is made up from excessive prices to the consumer.-Globe Silver Belt.
 Tokio, Mar. 13-Oyama report ing today says: "prisoners to the number of over 4O,OOO, including General Nachmoss have been talk en. The killed and wounded of the enemy is sestimated at 90, ,OOO. The enerny's dead left on the field number 26,O0O. The captured spells include sixty guns, sixty thousand rifles, 15O ammunition wagons and much more mis- cellany, the amount of which is increasing momentarily.'
 District, Attorney w. P. Geary was a business visitor here today.
Holbrook argus., 1905-03-18
WEALTH IN THE TlBER

w
 mass of buried treasure as does the yellow Fiber. The Govern ment Inspector ofItalian Nation al Monuments, Professor Nipsl- Landi, says that many ancient statues, coins, and other valua- ble articles are still to be found there where they have been thrown in past ages in conse- quence of the vicisltudes of war, religious VOWS. floods, and acci- dents. Most interesting indeed is the Inspectors belief that the sacred candlestick of Moses, to- gether with the two golden and seven silver trumpets, and the golden bottles and cups mention ed in the ancient chronicles have lain in the Fiber since the year 546. He explains that his belief in this matter is based on the careful study of the Scriptures, Josephus, representations in the Arch of Titus and in the Cata- combs, on the traditions of the Hebrew priesthood, and on the reports of Giuseppe Petrini, the celebrated inspector of antiques under Plus VI. and Plus VII. 1t is known that the golden statue of the Emperor Cladius II. was thrown into the river to save 1t from the Barbarians. There is scarcely any end to the expecta- tions that await possible reali- zation when, some day, the old project of diverting the river so as to lay open it's ancient bed shall be carried out. Signor spi-Landi laments that he has not been able to get government warrant for this great under taking. Much money could be obtained in various lands for this work. The Professor says in London magazine that he is daily addressing his VOWS to the God dess of Hope. The Italian Gov ernment does not want the river opened until Italians can do the work and control the results. This is natural, but it keeps the world of scholars and curiosity hunters impatiently waiting.- World Events.
 A Valparaiso dispatch of March 9th states plague is spreading over Pisagua, many corpses are unburied and half the population has abandoned the city panic stricken.
 The Secretary of the Interior has awarded the contract for the construction of the Tonto dam to l. M. O'Rourke & Co.,, of Gal weston, Texas. The contract price is $1, 100000; they will be- gin work at once and the project must be completed within two years according to contract.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-01

its power and control. The narrow
escapes which they have recently ex-
perienced determined them to so to the
limit. and this they have done in the
amendment, which contains nearly all
OF the objectionable features of the
laws of the far southern states.
Injustice Is found in the first of the
three tests provided for suffrage. an
injustice so apparent as TO call for the
severest condemnation on the part of
the governor. II was this first test that
led him to tell the party managers he
would not give his approval TO the
measure. Under 1t the registration
Judges are made judges of an appli.
cant's ability to be able to read any
section of the constitution of the state
and to give a reasonable explanation
thereof. II Is obvious what unlimited
power over the suffrage this would give
to the registration officers, who are
also judges OF election, and who are
frequently men of very limited edu.
cation themselves, BY securing the
appointment OF avowed party workers
to these positions, the democratic man
ayers could put themselves in posi-
ton of wellnigh absolute control OF
the Maryland suffrage.
The law also includes the notorious
"grandfather's clause" which puts a
premium on ignorance among whites
and ban on similar ignorance among
blacks. Under its provisions all are
exempted from the educational clause
who had right to vote on January 1,
1869. of whose fathers or grandfathers
possessed such a right, The ingenuity
shown in the devising of this clause
would be entitled TO some admiration
were 1t not for the fact that 1t is such
a constituencies invention. Under ii
almost any native white man can vote,
no matter how illiterate he may be-
while the native colored man must
stand a test to be applied By men who
sees his disfranehisement.
The courts decision In sustaining the
of the amendment as passed
by the legislature is the signal for the
opening of what promises to be the
fiercest campaign ever waged in Mary
land, in which party lines will be OBJ
liberated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-01
CRISIS IN MARYLAND.
Gorman's Amendment to Disfrsnchise
Negroes Must Be Voted On.

Baltimore, March Ex-senator Cor
mains constitutional amendment for
the wholesale disfranchisement of the
$4,000 negroes in Maryland, which, the
state court of appeals has just decided
Governor Warfield must promulgate
so that it can be voted on by the citl-
zens next November, will again line UP
the independent democrats with the
republicans against the democratic
machine.
Although Governor Warfeld is In
favor of the disfranchisement of litter
ate negroes, he refused to approve the
amendment, and Attorney General
Bryan, another democrat, vigorously
defended the governors position before
the courts in the suit instituted by
Chairman Vandiver Of the democratic
state committee, for mandamus to
compel the governor to promulgate the
amendment.
1t is a desperate effort on the part OF
the German machine to perpetuate
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-01
Stated That President IS Selected
As Mediator.
CESSATION or H0sTluTlES
DISPATCHES Announce That Russian ana
japan Have Selected President
Roosevelt TO Arrange Terms OF Peace
and an Armissiee Will BE Declared

New york. March si.-Repeated an
nouncements in regard to the proAaisi'
,,v Of peace are confirmed It Is as
serted in q dispatch from o Times cor
rosnonient at ST. Petersburg, oy IN
eorn,at;on from what is called an uh-
,mneachable source. showing that Rus
s,a and Japan have selected president
poosaya,t as mediator, that negotia-
lions are already In progress, and tha'
eve s,snansion of hostilities shortly
may be expected.
After detailing reports as 10 ehe
negative conditions Of peace, laid oowi
by Russia and set forth frequently IN
the dispatches to the Associated Press
the Times correspondent says:
"The selection of President Roose-
yelt as mediator, which was due &c
Japanese initiative, is regarded here as
evidence OF excellent discrimination,
The Japanese thereby secure a firm
friend who at the same time will make
it a point Of honor to bring the nego-
'tiations to a successful close and who,
therefore, would not be likely to have
accepted the difficult post of mediator
if the japanese intended to present ex-
orbitant demands"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-04-01
Elaborate Supplemental System OF
Underground Railways.
EATST RlVERTO BE TUNNELED
Project viii Be Done by Capitalists
and the City VIII Not Be Called Up.
on to Loan Its Credit In an Enter.
prise That viii Cost Millions.

New York, March Si,-An elaborate
supplemental system OF underground
railway lines In Greater New York
which il constructed on the plans sug-
gested. will entail an expenditure OF
hundreds of millions OF dollars, IL out
lined In report submitted to the
rapid transit commission by the COM
missions committee on plans and con
tracts.
Fourteen separate routes are pro-
vided for in the plans. They include
two additional suhways extending the
fun length of Manhattan island, one OF
them reaching into the Bronx; several
lines through Manhattan above Forty
second street and Il number Of cross
town lines between Fifty-ninth and
One Hundred and Fortieth streets, a
tunnel under East river connecting
Manhattan with the borough OF Brook
lyn: subway loops connecting the will
liamsburg and Brooklyn bridges and
an elaborate system Of tunnels extend
ing to various points In the borough of
Brookly@
The committee says that II has re-
ceived assurances that more than one
interest is prepared to construct and
operate rapid transit railroads without
calling upon the city to advance Its
credit.