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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-12
"CoPPERED" THE PROPHET.
Weather Man So Often Wrong It Was
Sure Thing to Bet Against
Him,

This is story of weather almanac
prophet, who may be called Thompson,
tells on himself, says the New York
Press. While recently visiting Jersey
town he went into a store to buy cigar.
He made his purchase and was about to
leave the store when the proprietor re-
marked:
'It's pity you have no umbrella, for
it's going to rain soon."
81 think you are wrong in your predic-
tion," replied Thompson. ut looks like
fine weather to me-
WELL" said the cigar store man, "I'u
bet dollar it will rain before noon"
Every good, I'll call in again to-day
and collect" said Thompson. After
leaving thestore he had gone only few
blocks when he was well drenched by a.
sudden shower. Thompson was struck
by the mans prediction, and being al
ways intSat on the interest of his alma
nae he went back to the store and was
received by the proprietor with broad
brin.
"You see was right after ALL"
eyes," admitted Thompson. Here's
your dollar, and I'll give you another if
you tell me how you knew of this rain"
"Why, the truth is have an almanac
called Thompson's Almanac, and the fell
low is such notorious liar that when
ever he predicts fine day always know
it will be the exact opposite. looked at
the almanac early this morning and pre-
pared for RAIN"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-12

We do not remember time when
coats were so various at one season as
now; the long coat is the thing, and so
is the short one; the tight-fitting is tho
mode, and the loose one hanging in
straight lines is by no means banished;
redingotes are esteemed, equally so th.a
clipped-off bolero. But certain points
are adhered to; sleeves largest above the
elbow, broad but not dropping shoulders.
One OCCASIONALLY sees coats with peck
cts, and snowy lace-trimmed handker-
chief peeping from the breast pocket Of
trim coat adds rather than detracts
from the ensemble.
If the coat pretends to fit it must fit
perfectly, have the tailored air. A num-
Der of long and three-quarter length
coats are of the Empire style, fit about
the shoulder and hang in straight lines
below.
Be sure and have one or more fluffy
white waists in your wardrobe and trim
it or them as daintily as possible; with
the smallest of tucks, the finest of in
sertien, the most delicate embroidery.
The shirt-waist girl Is with us, prim
and unadorned, but still~more is there
noticed of fluffy, feminine, ruff1y CO.'S
tuning. These waists can be gotten up
at home, and even if exquisitely fine
trimmings are used need not cost a for
tune. They are generally becoming,
welcome return to womanly attire away
| from the stiff mannish order introduced
decade or SO ago by that tyrant the
''woman's tailor"
It is hard to get used to the new hats,
they are so squat, so awfully old-fash-
toned, so decidedly queer. But every one
is buying them. 1t is almost certain that
we shall have to adapt the couture to
these intruders, the more's the pity.
Just as one gets used to doing the hair
low, along comes crazy looking hat
and demands the half-low style of hair
dressing. One good thing, this last man
ner is almost universally becoming, can
be worn by short and tall.
The short walking skirt is noticed not
only in the mornings but also with quite
dressy jackets for afternoon wear. The
French dislike it, but it is favored by
English and Americans. Everybody has
atleast one tucker" dress, gown with
chemisette.
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way, short shirt-waist suit much more
suitable.
And shirt-waist suits this season are
trim and neat as primrose, woman
that has one that fits well and is a good
color may feel well dressed no matter
how simple it is. The shops show shirt
waist suits ranging in price from dollar
up to 800, suited to all purses.
In choosing the color for ones negIi-
gees one may as well be governed by
the tints in style at the moment. We
would suggest for those that can wear it
Powered designs that have some little
OF the violet about them, all the puppies
now being in good standing. Certain
pink on the coral order is in favor, and
Parma blue. Light blue always looks
well with fiufiness, but seems a little
more commonplace than the tints men.
toned. ELLEN oSMoNDE.
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self-styled representative of God on

se1f-styled representative of God on
earth, are to be given credence.
When testifying in behalf of Senator
Reed Smoot, Joseph F. Smith declared
under oath that he had never received a
revelation. 1t is cardinal principle
of the Mormon faith that the head of
the church is in constant receipt of COM
munications direct from God. When he
repudiated having received these mes
sages the devout among the Mormons
began to wonder if it were possible that
he could be all that he was supposed
to be.
Admits He Lied.
The mutterings became SO general
and so insistent that the president of
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bolero is close-fitted, draped to outline
the figure. The waistcoat and girdle are
of blue velvet, the collar of white silk
trimmed with gold braid; the sleeves
puff at the top, fit closely lower down,
are of three-quarter length and end in
frill of batiste.
Another gown is Of red cloth, the skirt
on the new bell-shape order, and
trimmed at the bottom with wide band
The short jacket has two short basques
which are attached under a narrow
band-like girdle. The fronts may be
turned back in revers, have facings of
white silk edged with narrow black
embroidery. The waistsoat is of black
and white checked tatieta, the collar
and cuffs are of black velvet. The black
and white tone down the color of the
cloth, give added style to very effective
toilette.
A gray costume was made with the
basque coat, which had belt of gray
suede, and the hat worn with this was of
soft red trimmed with much ribbon of
the same shade. A very fetching Co.'S
tune was of mauve and violet checked
wool, made with plated skirt, and a
Louis XIV. corsage trimmed with black
silk gallon. Flat braids are seen on in
Vulnerable dresses, as rule matching
the cloth in color. AS pretty gown as
we have to chronicle was made of
violet cashmere with trimmings Of
checked violet and white taffeta; the
skirt fitted smoothly over the hips, then
fell in voluminous fullness; the corsage
was on the popular LOUIS XIV. order. A
gray gown was relieved of colorlessness
by means of collar and cuffs of green
taffeta.
The introduction of contrasting color
in collar and cuffs is in favor; light
gray is charming with such touch in
soft violet. Another well-liked trim
ming is the addition of velvet. Frills of
batiste give daintines, and will be seen
great deal this summer on outer
wraps.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-12

oSFW lOuuSluS COSIuuc. 4AC1C
~ will come day or two now
and then when one will want to discard
all the garments possible, and if the
cool negligee be wanting in the ward
robe one will be in sad lack indeed.
These little trifies that count for SO
much at certain hot weather periods, can
really be gotten up for song; especially
if made at home. The model here shown
is suitable for linen, cambria, many OF
the thin cottons. 1t is in the popular
Empire style, feature of this particu
lar design the gathers that at intervals
confine the fullnes and which give a
more graceful appearance than the Or
binary Empire, which is apt to make the
wearer look more or less shapeless.
Where skirt and waist are Joined,
soft scarf, matching the embroidered
border, is folded, and is finished in
front with a rosette and long ends.
It may be comfort to the woman too
busy, or not able, to make wrapper or
dressing-sack, that the shops now offer
an infinite variety of summer negligees
at very reasonable prices. While the
designs may not be just suited to indi-
vidual taste, these ready-made garments
have much style, enough mayhap to es-
cape the criticism from members of the
family that express distaste for loose ap-
parel even about the house. AS a rule
they are not finished very carefully, but
that can be done by oneself at the cost
of only fraction Of time. Among those
noticed as low-priced were very pretty
colored lawns trimmed with borders in
contrasting color, or with border in a
sort of Persian design.
Long, loose summer negligees come in
dotted swiss and in light-colored dimi-
ties and mulls; these are trimmed with
lace insertion and lace ruff1es, and
fasten with ribbon streamers. They are
very voluminous. OF course these are
merely for lounging, not for practical af-
fairs. For hours of labor wrapper of
any sort is delusion and snare any
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-12

E describe a few typical cos
tunes, and you may draw
your own conclusions.
A costume of blue cloth,
for afternoon and street
wear, is made with a bolero,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-12
being forced into this attitude by it's own
lcuUcIo.
Discon tent Crows.

members.
Discomfort Grows.
According to impartial observers, the
discomfort within the church is growing
rapidly, and it is said this same discon-
tent is manifesting itself in way to
hurt the president in the most sensitive
place-the pocketbook. Already it is
stated that the tithing is falling off
heavily.
Thinking men among the Mormons
are backing up Elder Smurthwaites de-
mand that an accounting be made for
the tithing. They object to giving up a
tenth of their incomes as an Offering to
the Lord" when it is being demonstrated
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-12

strained to make explanations in the
tabernacle.
These explanations have involved him
in contradiction, and there is much won
derment among the adherents of his
church whether the statements he made
under oath when testifying before the
senate committee on privileges and
elections in Washington are to be be-
lieved, or whether his public statements
on the platform In the tabernacle. as the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-12

tiles in Utah against the political activ-
ity of the church has been so great that
the hierarchy is fearful of the next is
sue. The anti-church sentiment has
been crystallized in the American party
of Utah.
Entrenched behind the wall of state
hood, which was obtained by false pre-
lenses on the part of the Mormon
church, the hierarchy is bidding def
ance to the nation at large and to its OPP
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1905-05-12
Some Pretty Summer Neg1igees

VERY woman, no matter how
energetic, and perhaps espe-
cially the energetic, should
see to it that she has at
least one comfortable thin
lounging costume. There
will come a daY or two now
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-08-12

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. J E, Welsh
of zeal Odessa a daughter.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-08-12

to whom it permits great power ara
returned to it by Mr.. Rockefeller.
For Mr.. Rockefeller has none Of these
to give. he has nothing but
money, and there never was a more
striking example of the impotency Of
money. He has neither taste o
cultivation, ideals nor potent person.
alily. He is not q great man, not a
human man. He is a machine-a
money machine stripped by over
whelming passion of greed of every
qnality which makes man worthy Of
citizenship. He has not made good.
He cannot make good. 1t is not in
him. He has nothing the aspiring
world needs. On the contrary,
that for which be does stand is 2
menace to our free development not
only or chiefly our free development in
commerce, but, vastly more important,
our free development in citizenship
and in morals From Miss Tarbell's
sketch Of Rockefeller in the August
McClure's.
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The Meaning Of ROckefelIerlsm.

Rich indeed should be the returns
to the public for what it has cost to
build up a fortune like MI. Rookie
feller's. But what has Mr.. Rookie
TELLER given the public in return for
the code Of business principles he has
taught it, in retucn for the havoc their
enforcement has cost, in return for the
hYpocracy aud cynicism he mas
fostered? A great business organiza-
tion-one of the greatest the world
has ever seen-a demonstration Of the
possibilities of combination. True,
bul to build bis organization he was
obliged to perpetuate and expand,
secretly, by force, bribery and trick
cry a vicious business system the
country at large was striving to over
throw, and whose perpetuation aud
expansion has brought us into n OF
the most serious public situations since
the Civil war. Has that paid? . >
He has built hospitals and colleges
and endowed schools. True, and
those helped have become his open
apologists, by taking what they call
the 'slarge view" or the ''charitablt
view, -" or by deliberately stunning Q
consideration of the subject, quietly
not seeing in it a subject for discussion
Does 1t pay to have those who are en-.
trusted with the very sources Of oul
intellectual and moral life blinded Of
silenced to the ethical quality Of thu
practices Of our daily lifeP Will il
pay our colleges to put over thel
doors the teaching of one of our pres
emit day morslists, "Never discus
politics or religion il you woulC
succeed"
He has led q life devoted to CHART.
and the church. True. And tb,
principles of the religion be professe
are so a|ntagonistic to the principles o
the business he practices that the yer.
world which emulates him has beel
turned into hypocrites and cynic
under his tutelage. = 4 Not onl
has charity been tainted by the hypoC
; risy OF his life, the church itself ha
| been polluted aud many a man ha
turned away fir IN its doors because @
the servlle support 1t gives to The me
t of whom Mr.. Rockefeller is he mos
q eminent type. Does all this payP
q There is no sinking the answer.
s does not pay. Our national te is o
every side distinctly poorer, uglieI
meaner for e kind of influence b
exercises. FioM him we have rC
ceived no impuise 10 public duty, Onl
a lessons in pvadIug it for private greed
no stimulus 20 nobler ideals, only
q lesson in the further delft alton
" gold; no example of enlarged al
!. noble living, only one Of concealmel
IS and evasion no impulse TO free thin
ing, only a lesson in observing Wit
ethical issues by dressing them in Il
garbs Of p,e'y and genorosi v, No
of those higher things which the pub
has a right to demand from the mi
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me Star-

With the aid of the Star we have
made arrangements by which we can
supply patrons with the paper much
sooner than heretofore aud we re
spectfully solicit the patronage again
OF those who discontinued on account
Of the late traius. We are now get.
ting the paper on the Wabash. arriv-
ing in Lexington at 1880 p. m. Sub
scribe by the month, saving you and
myself time 10 collecting. Those
who remained with me | wish to thank
for their patience and indulgence.
Respectfully,
G.. r, EDMONDs,
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SOOTHING AND COOLING.

The salve that heals without a scar
is DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve. No
remedy effects such speedy relief. 1t
draws out inflammation, soothes, cools
and heals Affects burns and bruises.
A u r cure for Piles and skin desease,
DeWitt's is the only genuine Witch
Hazel Salve. Beware of counterfeits,
they are dangerous. Sold by Cren-
shaw & Young.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-08-12
LOCAL BRIEFS

Arch Hix Of Chrrlton, Iowa, is Wis
iting here.
j. G. Shelton went to %Hlgginsville
Tuesday morning.
W. P. Cole went to Kansas City
Tuesday morning.
Henry Winkler and wife spent Sun
day in Coucordia.
Harry Farmer, of Kansas City,
spent Sunday here.
Trebor Smith, Of Kansas City. is
visiting Henry Chiles,
Misses Pearl and Abbie Bour spent
Sunday in Kansas City.
James and Fletcher Bray of Wav-
erly were here Tuesday.
T. C. Sawyer returned from indie
p%endence Monday night.
DR.. Fl. f. Silverstone went to Kan
sas City Monday morning.
Mrs. G. P. Warren went TO Hic-
glnsville Tuesday morning.
T. S. Burke and Noah Mignery, oil
Sedalia, spent Sunday here.
Miss Kate Drysnale returned from
Sweet Springs Monday afternoon.
Rev l.. NJ. Cobb returned from
Sweet Springs Monday afternoon
State Senator John f, Morton wa;
the guest of S J Houston Sunday.
Mrs. George Nuremberg returned
from Hiawatha, Kas., Monday night
Ben Roberts and wife of Indepen
dence spent Sunday and Monday here
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hord ant
George Hord spent Sunday in Kansa.
City.
Mrs. Harry Myers went to Inde
pendence for a visit Monday after
noon.
Robert Berrie and wife returne'
from a stay in Kansas City Monda
night.
Miss Miriam Mitchell r. turne'
from a stay 10 H|igginsville MOnda
afternoon.
Miss Laura E. Davis went to Kar
sas City Sunday morning for a fe1
days stay.
Misses Pearl and Birdie Silverston
went to Kansas City for a visit, SUI
day morning.
Mrs. Clara Smith, Of Kansas City
spent Sunday with the family {
j G. Shelton.
f Zeysing, Henry Hockensmith an
Henry Corbin of Dover were in lie.
ingtcn Tuesday.
Misses Ola and Este Foster T
turned Monday afternoon from a Wis
In Higglnsvllle.
Rev. Paul Fl. Linn left for Fo
Worth, Texas, Monday afternoon +
a two weeks stay.
John P. Gordon returned Sundi
morning from a fishing trip in Viii
River, Arkansas.
Mrs. G. @. Kist returned to Kans
City Monday afternoon, after a Wis
with friends here
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-08-12
oURFS SCTATIOA.

Rev. w. L. Riley, L. L. D. Cuba,
New York, writes; "After fifteen
days of %excruciatnig pain from sclatic
Rheumatism, under various treatments,
/ was induced to try Billiards. Snow
Liniment; the irst application giving
my first relief and the second entire
relief. car give it unqualified rec
ommendation. 25c, SOC, 81. Sold by
Crenshaw & Young.
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constipation.

Wellington News: Mr.. Louis Roedel
and Miss Martha Gausman we're mar
Thursday, August 3, at 1880 a. m.
at the home of the BRIDES parents,
Mr.. Chas. Gausmau and wife, three
miles east of Wellington. The Rev.
1. Th. Seybold performed the marriage
ceremony. Both the bride and groom
are we'll and favorably known and
have many friends, as is apparent from
the fact that over 100 guests we're pres
at the wedding,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1905-08-12

DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED
By local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only n way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an lnflamed
condition OF the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
iniamed you have a rumbling sound
or imperfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed, Deafness is the result,
and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to It's
normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out OF
ten are caused by Catarrh, which is
nothing cut an infamed condition of
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness Caused by
catarrh) that connot be cured by Halls
Oatarrh Cure. Send TOR circulars,
free. f. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, y,
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills fol
constipation. S.5m1
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WANTED Salesman with ability and
business experience to sell High Grade
Lubricating Oils, Greases and Paints
on commission. Man owning horse
aud buggy who could call on owners
Of threshing machinery preferred.
Liberal terms. References required.
The Federal Oil Co.. Cleveland, Ohio.
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HERRINE

Renders the blood more fluid and thus
helps the blood to flow; it affords
prompt relief from biliousness, indi-
gestlop, sick and nervous headaches,
and yer indulgence in food and drink.
G. L. Caldwell, Agt. NJ, X. ct. R. R.,
Checotah, Ind. Ter, writes, April IS,
1908: 81 was sick for over two years
with enlargement Of the liver and
spleen. The doctors did me no good,
and l had given up all hope of being
cured when my druggist advised me to
use Herbine, 1t has made me sound
and WE'LL SOC, Sold by Crenshaw
4 Young. 8.5ml
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DANGER SIGNALS.

No engineer would be mad enough TO
run by the flag which signaled danger.
1t is different with the average man
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For KENT,-A farm of about 200
acres, about 14O acres in cultivation,
About so acres for wheat. Adiolns
the county farm. See JOHN M. RICE,
Amile east Of Wellington. 8.12t4
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1t from your medicines am glad to say few
words that 0 may use for publication"
writes Mrs. ]. r. Downes, Crystal Lake, Conn.
Had been troubled with a complication Of
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liver bothered me most. some OF my worst
ailments. were headache. frequent pains
around heart and under right shoulder
blade. Ny hands and feet were cold nearly
all the time, and had such chilliness be-
tween shoulders. Some days cared but littla
for food; / lost flesh; felt SO tired and mis-
cradle II seemed / couldn't do any house,
work. Took medicine from my phynician,
but received no benefit. Bought 4 bottle OF
Golden Medical Discovery and after taxi
ing IL l felt SO much better we determined TO
give Il q fair trial. Appetite soon improved
and gradually the disorders disappeared un-
til now | am WE'LL
A Great Doctor Book Free.Send 81 one
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N. X, TO cover cost Of mailing only and
he will send you q free copy Of his 1908
page Common Sense Medical Adviser,
paper-covered. ~Cloth-covered 81 stamps.
DR.. pRrce's Pellets Cure Constipation.