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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30
JOHNNY DRILLED HIS COMPANY.

in our lives, I've already got some
ammunition. Won't we celebrate,
thought"
"Are you going to get Winchester"
asked Robbie Taylor.
"a Winchester? What dye take me
for? I'm going to get Krag- Jorgen-
son, like Charley's!"
The days were full of errands, and
fuiI of happiness to Johnny Haulston
When his family had no errands for
him to do, he drilled the boys Once,
when they were out upon the high
way, going through their many move
ments, a gray-haired mar who was
passing, stopped, sat down upon a
stump, and remarked:
"Well, If 1t don't beat the Jews!
Getting ready for another war, boys?"
Eyes, sir" replied Capt Johnny, ''fa-
ther says we may be needed fore ten
years roll by"
Il hope not" said Amos Rollins,
but tell you, boys, you go through
the motions pretty well. Makes me
think of the days Of sixty-four and FIVE
when | was young and strong, and was
with the boys down south. We saw
mighty hard times, / tell you, but
never regretted enlisting, even when I
was taken to Andersonville Do you
know, boys, that though the civil war
lasted over four years, and the Span
ish-American war not four months,
much more was accomplished by the
last war than by the first? History
was never made so fast before! Johnny,
you ought to be proud of your brother,
Charley. I'd have gone myself" and
tho old veteran Strengthened himself,
pathetically, "but they only wanted
young men,"
I'm proud of Charley, sir; and I'm
going to be one Of the soldiers who go
to the next war. I'm saving my money,
now, to g.. gun to drill with. I'm
tired of this old broom-handle!"
Faithfully Johnny drilled his "com-
pany."
eve must get about perfect, fore the
Fourth of July" he said. ard be
ashamed to make mistake, after /
got my gun!"
The long, bright days of June sped
swiftly by. Johnny had saved his
money until he had 'the most money
| ever had at once in M life," he de-
clared. Visions OF the beautiful new
gun came to him by day, and filled his
dreams by night.
What If something should happeR, I"
he whispered, softly. to himself one
hight. II don't believe could stand 1t. "
Il feel SO sorry for the family" They
were the first words that Johnny
heard when he awoke the next morn
ing. "They are very poor, but be-
lieve If Mr. Rossman could have a
roller chair and get out Tito the air
and sunshine, he would get strong
again. AS it is. the doctor gives him
very little hope" 1t was his mother
who spoke. Then Charley answered:
Everything depends on him, too. Toes
1t not?"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30

lions followed, for Johnny delighted
in drilling his comrades, and he did
very well, for his brother had taken
no little pains in instructing him. As
the command to "fall in" was given,
each boy slipped quickly into line, and
waited.
!. Present rms! Order rms! Secure
'rms!" rang out on the morning air.
Charley Haulston had been watch
ing his small brothers performances
from a window.
Mother he said, "just watch that
boy! How wish l might place gun
in his hands, instead of that old broom
handle! Don't you think he is old
enough now, to use oae?'
Perhaps" said the mother, little
doubtfully. "He is 7ery careful in other
matters"
Charley insisted, and 1t was finally
decided that Johnny was to have real
gun, in the near future, provided he
would earn it, Pennies, nickels and
dimes accumulated rapidly. He was
paid for doing things for which he had
never dreamed of receiving pay, and
once Charles dropped {. big round dol
lar into his hand, as he offered him
the bride of his pet horse. "You had
such a chase for him, Johnny" the
big brother said, smiling down upon
him.
"Wh-e-w! Won't l get a gun,
though! Say, Charley, IL forgot to
thank you, but I'll catch Fan so times
for that" and away he flew to tell the
boys Of his company" of his good for
tune
''I'll get her fore the Fourth of
July, you see eff don't, Well jest
have the biggest time that we ever had
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30

while the latter Well, he had heard
he could not tell for his life how or
where-that Mile intended making a
new deal, as to escorts, and had her eye
on Jack Kennedy. With this exasperat-
ing gossip in mind he had called on
Mile the evening before. He had found
her under the cherry tree by the front
gate, looking as innocent as Madonna
while she gathered the crimson fruit
He thought she grew trifle nervous
as he pumped himself into the rustic
seat and said:
81 presume you are all ready for the
show tomorrow"
81 am awfully sorry, Ben," she be-
gan, "but cannot CO."
"Why?" he exclaimed fiercely. He
was expecting this and was prepared
"Oh," she answered, then you
haven't heard that Aunt Minerva
mo! l haven't heard, neither have
you:" he almost shouted; for, although
Miles old auntie was no favorite of
Ben's, he was not going to have her
saddled with this subterfuge.
Its no fault of Minerva Radcliffe's
that you've Tilted me at the last minute
for that upstart of Kennedy; Of course
noti'
Flushed and irate he then swept down
the summary lane, leaving Mile no
chance of explanation.
Like cyclone" she said, but her
eyes were full of pain and astonish-
ment, while the cherries dropped un-
needed at her feet.
1t was not pleasant to remember 1t
now; but he had begun the trouble and
he meant to see the end.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30
John Adams Foretold Our Noisy Celebrations

from letter written by him to his wife
from Philadelphia on July 8, ITS, "a
hours before old Liberty Bell had pro-
claimed to an expectant nation that its
representatives had thrown off the yoke
of the tyrannical George III.
Thus it is that President Adams is the
inventor of independence day celebra-
tions. Thus it is that the American
boy has his first and most prominent
authority for his hilarious observance
of this, the greatest day in our history.
President Adams was a comparative
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30

ly young man when he wrote this let
ter, being then but Al years of age. He
lived to be more than 80, and before his
death saw this great day celebrated as
he wished it celebrated over practically
all Of the civilized portion of the con-
tinent south of the Canadian line. His
death occurred on July 4, 1926, and on
the same day, and at almost the same
hour, there died also Thomas Jefferson,
colleague of Adams on the commit
tee which drafted the famous document
declaring American independence.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30

did they?" he queried.
Eyes; was in the Hilton Darlor when
you invited them"
Your" in establishment.
Eyes; l went over to gSa the basket
phaeton, as auntie could fide best in
that. drove to Fairview to-day" she
ended, sadly.
''Millie," cried Ben, ''ars you too dis
gusted with me to take me back?"
Back home? o, no. l planned as
much with the Hiltons this morning.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30

her that it is Independence day in more
ways than one!"
This outburst, which did not augur
we'll for Ben Easton's Fourth, was
but a continuation of yesterdays chap
ter, and he doubted not but that it would
be a serious affair at the finish. How
ever, he meant to maintain his dignity
to the end, now that he had begun.
Yes; 'the had begun" but he had ''just
cause and provocation," as old Squire
Prebles would quote, and so he CHR
ruped to the FESTIVE bays triumphantly.
He had meant to take the new turn
out and Millicent Radcliffe to the Pent-
water picnic; but the former was shut
up hearse-like in the carriage house,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30
Johnny Haulston' $
Fourth
By MINERVA B. BOND

WISH | had been
big enough to go
to the war;" said
Johnny Haulston,
with a sigh. Then,
drawing himself
up proudly, he
a d d e d: "B u I
Brother Charley
went, you know,
and since he got
home he's taught
me lots about SOL
diering. I'll be
ready for the next
W ar, a n y b o W,
Come on, boys,
let's drill"
A s e r 4 e 8 o t
military" evolu-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30
Of Wide Interest.


Breed, Wis, June 26.-Special.- Chas.
Z. Peterson, Justice of the Peace for
Oconto Co., has delivered judgment that
is of interest to the whole United States.
Put briefly, that Judgment is, "Dodd's
Kidney Pills are the best Kidney medi-
cine on the market to-day"
And Mr.. Peterson gives his reason for
this Judgment. He says: Last winter I
had an aching pain in my back which
troubled me very much. In the morning
l could hardly straighten my back. l did
not know what it was but an advertise
ment led me to try Dodd's Kidney Pills.
After taking one box / can only say they
have done more for me than expected as
l feel as well now as ever did before"
Pain in the back is one of the first
symptoms of Kidney disease. If not
cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills it may de-
velop into Bright's Disease, Diabetes
Rheumatism or some of the other deadly
forms of Kidney Disease.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30

boy. Not only did he believe it to be
every boys inalienable right, but his
patriotic duty to burn his fingers with
gunpowder and to deafen the populace
with noises of all descriptions on the
nations natal day. That such was his
belief is proven by the above extract
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30
Ancient Egypt
Knew the Virtues Of the
"King of Foods

Since the earliest annals of Old
Egypt, wheat has been recognized
as the king of foods.
1t has held its sway down to the
present day, Notwithstanding the
fact that in many forms of making
wheat into food products, some OF
the best elements are lost.
Bread has been aptly termed,
"the staff of life as it alone OF
known foods has all the elements
that are needed to sustain life.
Egg-O-See contains all the best
elements of wheat in far more
healthfu1 and delicious form than
any bread, crackers or ordinary
wheat foods. In addition to the
best whole wheat delicately faxed
and crushed, it is made still more
digestible by the addition of refined
diastase, the highest grade of malt.
There are no premiums or gifts
in the Egg-O-See package; moth
ing but full measure of the highest
| grade of cereal food in the world.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30

It not infrequently happens that the
friends of the self-made man suffer from
over-production.-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30
The Cheerful Idiot.

"When l was on the farm" began the
Cheerful Idiot, who had been hummlng
"Annie Laurie"
''Where you ahould have stayed indefn-
itely," remarked the Tired Citizen, with
considerable heat.
the c. l., calmly, eve had donkey we
called Max Welton, because his brays
we're so bonny. Ha, ha, ha, ha, hal
Baltimore American.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30

Bad habits have been known to grow
on people who never even had warts.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30

A farmers wife may have to work hard,
but did you ever see a farmer try to firt?
He usually brings some of the children to
town with him and they keep him busy.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30

Reduced Rates to Buffalo, N. z, Acct.
Annual Meeting B. P. o. Elks,
July fifth to 18th. The Nickel Plate Road
offers low rates with long Limit and Stop.
over at Chautauqua Lake, N. Y. Full
information of Agent, or address j. Y.
Callahan, General Agent, Ill Adams St.,
Chicago, Ill.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30

In way the common people deserve to
be called the herd, and in a way they
don't. They stampede at shadows, while
real dangers don't disturb them; but, on
the other hand, no herd can be skinned
again and again-Puck.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30
Ben Easton S Fourth
By MANDA L. CROKER

E stepped lightly into
the two-seated canopy
top and, flecking a bit
of dust from his sleeve,
took up the ribbons with
a lordly hand. "I'll show
Miss Mile a trick
it seemed there was
more emphasis than was
necessary - 'T'll show
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30

above all, a woman who has had
more experience in treating female ills
than any living person,
Over one hundred thousand cases of
female diseases come before Mrs. Pink
ham every year, some personally,
others by mail, and this has been GO
ing on for twenty years, day after day.
Surely women are wise in seeking
| advice from woman of such expert
ence. especially when it is absolutely
free
Mrs. Pinkham never violates the con-
fidence of women. and every testimo-
| NAL letter published is done SO with
the written consent or request of the
writer, in order that other sick women
may be benefited as they have Been.
Mrs. Fred Seydel, of 412 North saith
Street, West Philadelphia, Pa, writes:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
"Over year ago wrote you letter asking
advice, as | had female ills and could not
carry a child to maturity. / received your
kind letter of Instructions and followed your
advice. am Lot only well woman in con-
sequence, but have beautiful baby girl. l
wish every suffering woman in the land would
write you for advice, as you have done so
much for me.n
Just as surely as Mrs. Seydel was
cured, will Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound cure every
woman suffering from any form of
female ills.
No other medicine in all the world
has such a record of cures of female
troubles as has Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. Therefore no
prudent woman will accept any substi-
tute which druggist may offer.
n
Lynn; Mass, for special advice. 1t is
free and ALWAYS helpful
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30
IN STRICT CONFIDENCE.
Women Obtain Mrs. Pinkham's
Advice and Help.
She Has Guided Thousands to HEALTH
How Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound Cured Mrs. Fred SeydeI.

1t is a great
satisfaction for a
woman to feel that
she can write to
another telling her
the most private
and confden tia
details about her
illness, and know
that her letter will
be seen by a wo-
man only, a wo-
man full of sym
pathy for her
sick sisters, and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-06-30

)HN ADAMS, a signer
of the Declaration of In
dependence, and second
president of the United
States, was the stanch
friend of the American
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-26
PROFESSIONALS
 AGAIN ID FRONT  General Public Not Interested
 in Market STEEL STOCKS ARE TAKEN
  Reports From West Show Hardening Tendency In the Money Market There-Many Factors Tend to Discourage Activity.
STEEL STOCKS ARE TAKEN

New York. July 25.-Today's stock mar l,et had clearly enough fallen back into the hands of smaller professional ele- ment which trades at the board room day in and day out the year round as against the element which embarks in extensive speculative campaigns with in terval sway from the stock market. 1Ae latter element is indulging in vacation likeness at this period. The general pub lie shows no sign of interest in the mar ket. The buying movement of Monday to cover short contracts put out on Sat urday was carried over into the early part of today and small speculative par ties operated for an advance in one or two stocks in which there was plausible motives for an advance. Reading re- bounded sharply from Saturdays attack owing to the disclaimers publicly ex- pressed by the president of the mine workers of the alleged danger of strike. The United States steel stocks were taken in anticipation of a strong showing to be made by the quarterly report of net earnings which was not expected to be published, however, until after the clos ing of the market. The bear attack of last Saturday is cynicaly attributed in the comment current about the stock ex- change to the account of a large bucket shop interest, the customers of which had made extensive commitments on the long side entailing the deposit of large marginal security in the hands of bucket shops.
 The demand for stocks was not ex- tended largely beyond the needs of the uncertainty of crop estimates at this season of the year and the irregular movements of stocks likely to tumble about discouraged activity The recovery in the price of wheat today was accom- panied by some trival black rust reports from the Washington wheat region. The glaring discrepancy between the tenor of these reports and those of the weather bureaus crop bulletin did not deprive them of influence both in the wheat and stock markets, and the late reaction in stocks was largely attributable to this cause Reports from the west spoke of a hardening tendency in the money market l there, and the expectation of higher rates within short time owing to the 1 ioaned-up condition of the banks, and the prospects of active business conditions l as the crops are harvested. The New l York money market was called easy but 1 principally from the lightness of the de- { tnand the funds offering showing no notabIe increase in volume. The stock ,timarket of the latter part of the day fell 1 Into almost neglect, but the decline was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-26
Loveman 6 Co.'s Market Letter.

There was more or less realizing by longs on the furthed advance to 11.25 for October today and the market sold off some 29 points, October declining to 10 .96
 finally closing at II 01d11 .02 Weather
 over night was not altogether favorable, additional rains being reported from the Mississippi Valley and from Texas. also from the east Gulf and South Atlantic states. Liverpool was up to requirements. spots and futures closed g points up and spot sales were QUO bales, middling and futures closed points up and spot sales were 5000 bales. middling GOT The week. ly weather and crop bulletin published by the government about met expecta- tlons, the report being a mixed one. and as result of the late rains showed little or no improvement in the condition of the growing plant. As this is the last report to be issued from which the agri- cultural department will draw conclu- sions when framing the crop condition report dated today and to be issued next Thursday week, August 3, we here with give the summary In full: Although improvement is indicated in parts of nearly all of the cotton states 1t Is neith- CT general nor marked. While the staple
 has grown rapidly and is generally fruit
 ing well in sections of Georgia, Alabama Texas and missouri, complaints of un- satisfactory fruting are received from the Sarolinas mississippi, Tennessee and Oklahoma, and rust or shedding from all sections. Insects are causing consider
 able damage to cotton in localities in
 Texas. but generally no great injury is re- ported The crop is opening in the sou thern portions of the belt and picking is
 ! under way in Southern Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-26
TRADING IS ONLY
 FAIRLY ACTIVE Cotton Market is Very Ner- vous and Irregular UNSETTLED NEAR CLOSE Active Selling Near the Days End Was in Part Attributed to the Leading
 BuIIs-saIes 6oo,ooo
 Bales.

New York, July 25.-The cotton market was very nervous and irregular wlth trading fairly active. sales being esti- mated at 6OoOoo for the day. The open ing was firm at a decline of l point on August, but generally to points higher on firm cables, further crop damage re- ports arising from rains in the central and western belt and covering of shorts in connection with bull support, attracted by expectations of bullish crop report from Washington at midday. There was same irregularity shortly after the open Ing. but the market ruled firm in the maln and just before midday was about 20 to 22 points net higher.
 The weekly report proved less bullish than expected, and was followed by a decline of about last nights prices under nor that revised acreage tomorrow would be issued by the bureau of statis- tics at noon tomorrow, caused bulge of about 10 points. But this was followed by reports tending to discredit a new acre age statement in the immediate future. and the market in the late trading was very unsettled, and weak under active selling, part of which was attributed to leading bulls. The close was easy and at the low point of the session, net decline of to points.
 Receipts at the ports today were 24,S43 bales, against 5,209 last week. and 1921 last year. For the week (estmated), 110,- GOO bales. against 3792 last week. and 14,- 33S last year. Todays receipts at New Orleans 37SS bales, against 965 last year, and at Houston 6747 bales, against 67 last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-26
smoIIen 6 Co.'S Market Letter.

The stock market showed considerable strength during the early part of the ses- slen but became weak during the latter part Of the day. The trading was of holiday character this in itself naturally causing a sagging market. Rock Island gained "A per cent during the morning, while Union Pacific, after selling at 12sA. declined to 1271s. Big steel lost + from the high point. and Tennessee Coal and Iron %. Republic Steel. preferred, gained over 1 per cent on comparatively small trans actions. Rock Island should he bought at the present figures-sO1z- Locomo- tive and Republic Steel should be bought on a scale down from the present level.
 The cotton market ruled much higher again today, and should be bought on all reactions.
 September wheat opened off 1 cent and then allied ? cents. The weekly weather report was not considered good, as a great deal of rust was reported Buy Sep tember wheat and also some Sepetmber corn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-26
New York Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Movement.

Gayveston-Tone. steady; mlddling 11c; net receipts, 9371; gross receipts, sSll; sales, S76; stock, sS,S69; continent. S13.
 New Orleans-Tone, quiet mddling, 10 15-16; net receipts. sSSs; gross receipts. 8sSs; sales, $50; stock, 74,2l5; continent, S942.
 Mobile-Tone firm; middlng, 1Ossc; net receipts, 147; gross receipts, 147; sales, 15O; stock 730S; coastwise, S06.
 Savannah-Tone, steady; middling, 10%c; net receipts, 5451; gross receipts, b451; sales, 23sS; stock, 56179; eoastwise, 3149.
 Charleston--Tone, firm; mddling, 10ssc; net receipts. 303 gross receipts, 3O3; stock, 5290 coastwise, 4s5.
 Wilmington-Tone nominal; net re- ceipts, 1s5; gross receipts, 1s5; stock, 14369
 Norfolk-Tone. firm; middling, He; net receipts, 1891: gross receipts, 1891; sales, 4SS; stock, 25,091; coastwise, 2604.
 Baltimore-Tone nominal; middling, 11Ac; gross receipts, 275; stock, sS49.
 New Yorlx-Tone, quiet; middling Il 40c; net receipts, 54; gross receipts, 366S; sales. 116; stock, 13,403; Great Britain 2376; con- tinent 3331.
 Boston-Tone. quiet; middling, IT. 4Oc; net receipts, 54; gross receipts, APO; Great Britain. 1897.
 Philadelphia-Tone, steady; middling, 1.65; net receipts, 50; gross receipts, 50; stock, 1194
 Port Townsend-Net receipts, 1757 gross receipts, 1757; Japan, 1757.
 San Francsco-Net receipts, 1892; gross receipts, 1192; Japan. 1192.
 Total today at all ports-Net, 24,343; Great Britain, 4073; continent, 13,086; Japan, 2949; stock, 427 409
 Consolidated at all ports-Net, 55,972; Great Britain. 16,124; France 20S6; con tinent, 15,924 Japan, 2449
 Total since September at all ports Net, 9,90S921 Great Britain 3S93 O63 France, S19,O99; continent, S,144O93; Japan, 310,197; Mexico, 29,332.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-26

The citiz ,ns of East Lake, Woodlawn, West End, Pratt City, Ensley, Avendale. Wy lam, and those using our electric current outside of these municipalities, parti- cipate equally with the oiti- zens of Birmingham in the reduction in price from 16c to l2c DOT kilowat, effective July 1st, and all of these cities using our current for street lighting will enjoy the reduc- ton from S8O. % per arc per annum to &75. .Oo per arc to be made to the City of Birm- ingham August lst.
 B'ham By. l.. & F. Go.