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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-05-25
EARTHQUAKE fixes
TYPE OF WATERWAY
MAJORITY REPORT FAVoRING
SEA LEVEL CANAL SUB
MITTED TO CONGRESS.
Objections to Earth Dam Proposed by
Minority Are Pointed out-Deep
Passage Will Take But Little
Longer to Build.

Washington, May 1S.-That the
earthquake which destroyed San
Francisco was an important factor in
determining the vote of the senate
committee on inter-oceanic canals III
favor of a sea-level type is apparent
from the fact that a feature of the ma
jority report is a discussion of the
effect such an earth wave might have
on locks and dams.
The majority report in favor of a
sea-level canal was submitted Thurs
day by Senator Kittridge. On the
subject of danger from earthquakes
on the isthmus and the possible effect
on the two types of canal proposed the
report says:
THAT the isthmus of Panama is not
exempt from earthquakes, conclusively
appears, and we can have no guaran-
ty that the canal zone will in the flu
ture be exempt from such disasters
Quakes Would Ruin Locks.
1.-The canal structures that would be
most exposed to injury by the passing
of an earth wave or violent move
ment of the earth's surface, are the
locks proposed by the minority, whose
walls, many hundreds of feet, or even
1000 or 5000 feet long, at Gatur,
would, at least some of them, be more
than rs feet high and entirely unsup-
ported on one side save for a part OF
the height Of water.
IF these walls should be moved at
all, the natural and probable result
would be in their leaning and so pre-
venting the closing of the gates. But
the most likely effect of such shock
would be the fracture of these locks, il
repairing of which much time-months
or years-might be Required.
Earth Dam No Safer.
can earth dam on an alluvial base,
as proposed by the minority, might be
assured if The earthquake passed the
locality, and if crack in the dam or
it's base should open, the dam would
go out, the lock DRAIN and the canal be
ruined What would happen to the
aqueduct, conduits, pipes and valves.
buried in the concrete walls, used for
filling and emptying the locks, cannot
be well conjectured."
The report says that the conclusion
has been reached that the following
propositions are irrefutable:
That the ideal canal is one at sea
level; that its construction would be
attended with no more, and probably
with less hazard than one with locks
and dams on doubtful foundations;
that the sea level canal is safer and
more convenient than one with locks;
that it would take but little longer
time to build; that it is the simpler and
the more economical in operation and
maintenance.
The majority report concludes that
the sea level canal would not require
more than two or three years more
than the lock type.
The minority report of the commit
tete favoring the lock type OF canal
proposed by the minority of the board
of consulting engineers will be made
early next week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-05-25

A story is going the rounds in Wash
ington about young high school boy
who has a kindly regard for automo-
biles because, he declares, one of the
red devil variety saved him from
fiunking in a recent examination. He
was rather shaky in his Latin, it is
said, and when he was called upon to
decline 'hic, haec, hoe" he got as far
as the accusative case hume" and
could go no further. Visions of going
up in the air foated before him when
the friendly auto horn in the street
sounded "honk! honk!" and he was
saved.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-05-25

Alfred Willard, cashier of the Unit
ed States National bank, Omaha, has
applied for the position of dogcatcher.
Mr.. Millard is head Of the local hui
name society and is reported to be a
millionaire and is one of the best
known society men of the city. He
takes the position that in the past
dogs have been mistreated by the city
dog catchers and says he wants the
job In order to show just how the
work should be done. The salary will
be given over to the society to ad-
vance its work.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-05-25
Must Die for Murder.

Tripoli, May 17.-Ali Shamyl Pasha,
former military governor of Scutari
and two boys were condemned to death
for the murder of Redvan Pasha, pre-
feet of police of Constantinople, March
"a. Three others accused of partici-
patton in the crime were condemned to
life imprisonment and others to vari-
Gus sentences of from 10 to 10 years
IMPRISONMENT
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-05-25
Heads Manufacturers Association.

New York, May III. w. Van
Cleave, of st. Louis, was Wednesday
elected President of the National asso-
citation of Manufacturers at the annual
convention in session here. The new
president in an address stated that he
is ready to fight tor the interests of
the association, with an axe, If neces-
sarN"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-05-25

Addison could not write his best -
less no was well dressed.

A0ulSou cou4o mol Wits Az oeSS -
less no was well dressed.
Every man and every womap fssl1
the innuenes of clothes and appoarancs
upon conduct
Indeed, in a millennium Of free
clothes of the latest fashion We shall
all be Srchangels.
You have heard OF the lonely man in
the Australian bush who always put
on evening dress for dinner, SO that
he might remember he was . gentle
man.
Put q naughty girl into her best
Sunday clothes, and she. VIII behave
quite nicely. Put blacksuard into
khaki and he will be hero. Pu;
an omnibus conductor into uniform
and he will live up to his clothes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-05-25
Farmer Kills Wife and Self.

Mandan, N. D., May 21.-Henry A
Brandt, a prosperous farmer living Is
miles northeast of New Salem, shot
and instantly killed his wife and then
committed suicide.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-05-25
Rank Robber Breaks Jail.

Clinton, Ill, May 18.-George Schroe-
der, charged with robbing the bank at
Kennedy, escaped from Jail here. The
sheriff discovered his escape in time
to prevent a general Jail delivery.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-05-25
Kentuckian Dead in New york

New York, May 21.-Charles Math-
ews, prominent tobacco dealer of
Louisville, KY, die1 Saturday night CT
heart disease at the Hotel Aston.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-05-25
Shock Causes Death

Kewanee, ILL.,, May 21.-With her
baby in her arms, Mrs. Francis Bob
let's dropped dead on hearing that a
woman friend was i'll.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-05-25

You have to understand human IA
ture mighty well to know that other
people aren't any bigger fools than
you are.-N. Y. Press.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-10-27
For Sale.

The Hord homestead, on Wash
ington street near 9th, price $3.50.
Also the DR.. Smith homestead
on St. Charles, street, between Sth.
and 9Th. streets. price $3.50.
See JOHN w. HOYT.
Soft words will ease the balm of
a wound, forgiving will cure it.,
and forgetting will take away the
scar.
1t is nothing less than ignoble to
shrink from every effort that is
necessary to your success.
Great men are to be measured
by their critics, just like you meas
ure the tower by its shadow.
More are drowned in the wine
cup than in the ocean.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-10-27
Notice to Taxpayers.

I am now ready to receive all
taxes assessed on city property for
the year 1906. Please call at my
Office and pay your taxes before
YOU are placed on the delinquent
list and become subject to the
penalty prescribed by law.
SANTOS VALDEZ,
CITY Assessor and Collector.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-10-27
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that no
more shooting will be allowed be-
tween the freight and passenger
depots along the railroad track or
within range of houses in the city
limits. GEO. CoNNoR,
Chief of Police.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-10-27
LOCAL ITEMS.

the Halloween party.
FOR sALE-Bright, fresh alfalfa
Inst received. NJ. BRsTEIRo.
Rooms for rent in Combe build
ng, southern exposure. 9-17-tt.
Weather: Tonight and Sunday
fair; colder; light to fresh north
west winds.
See the witches and black cats at
the Halloween party next We'd
nesday night.
There will be hop at the opera
house tonight by the younger social
set of the town.
An evening OF Halloween fun
for CSC U. S. Cy. on Wednesday
next-don't miss it.
For SALE:-A handsome lot OF
house hold furniture, practically
new. Will be sold cheap. Apply
at residence Lon w. Evans, Bru-
l., oo++ooe 1-week
We were in error yesterday IN
stating that the street near the
Leahy was being repaired by Lon
G Hill. The material is being
furnished by Mr.. Hill, but Geo.
Conner, chief of police. is having
the work done.
Persons at the ferry report that
great many flowers and wreaths,
many of them very beautiful, have
been crossed over the river in the
last few days preparatory to cele-
brating All Saints and All Souls
devs. next Thursday and Friday.
The wise Oldham from Brownsville
Who ALWAYS used at his free VIII,
The old reliable Rubber Paint,
As he saw houses without taltlt'
# certainly is the best in the land
As YOU see it used on every hand
So if paint your are i'll need
Satisfaction is guaranteed.
And if YOU are not able to walk
Use phone eigth-fve to make your talk
Considerable bananas and or
anges are being brought to Browns
Vile from Matamoros. All OF
this fruit is grown in Matamoros
and the oranges are as good as can
be found anywhere; the bananas
are not so good but are first class
for cooking purposes. Why cant
we raise all Our bananas, hgs,
lemons, oranges and grapes?
Aa enjoyable time is reported
a high.fve party given last
night by Miss Celeste Billingsley
in honor of Miss Rosa Hooks.
Those present were Misses Rosa
Hooks. Gladys Rentfro, Celeste
Billingsley, Mrs Fletcher; Messrs.
Edgar Hicks, Gus Kowalski, Emile
Wise and Jesse Dennet. Refresh
ments of cake and punch were serv-
ed.
The entire office force of THE
HERALD was enlivened and enter
tanned yesterday evening by the APP
pearance and subsequent maneuv-
ers Of a visitor who CHANGED along
and seeing our door open, casually
dropped in and took look at things.
A Young chicken about half grown,
he was, and for disreputable APP
pearauce and blase demeanOr, we
have vet 10 see his equal. He step
ped I'D on the door sill and gave
US a rowing glance of a duration
about equal to that bestowed or
various other articles of furniture
p. ranged about the room and on the
8 wall-clearly took us to be part o
the furniture. Observing the doc
OF the press room open, though
politely, and otherwise, requested
to extend his visit no further, h
sauntered in and proceeded to max
an inventory.in his mind s eye o
the contents of the room, not fail
ing to observe the smallest details
such as bolts and nuts on tn
presses, type-cases, scattered typ
on the floor and even the murs
decorations. He marched leisurel
through the room on his deliberai
and critical tour of inspection an
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1906-10-27
PERSONALS.


W. A. Mcneil of Santa Maria is
in town today and reports every
thing lovely up his way.
For SALE-A brand new up
right Royal piano. Will sell reas-
enable. Mesdames Collins and
Fromme 17-1w
Inspectors of Customs, Ross and
Yznaga returned this morning
from an eight days scout in the
back country.
Misses Voltz and Rousset were
passengers up on the Point train
this morning, having come in
from their several schools to spend |
Sunday.
c. S. Clark came in this evening
from Lonsboro. where he is doing |
engineering work on the Yoakum
canal, and will remain over Sum
day with his wife.
Frank B. Armstrong, wife and
little daughter, left this morning
for San Antonio where Mr.. Arm
strong will look after some bust
ness and the family will take in
the fair.
Lee Campbell, a contractor who
has been here for several days for
the purpose of securing laborers to
work on the railroad near Brazoria,
will leave Monday. He wanted
so men but says he thinks he will
do well to get IS, so scarce are
they.
Rev. H. L. Ross, pastor of the
, Presbyterian church in Matamoros
was a visitor in town this evening,
having but yesterday returned from
a four months trip into the interior
of Mexico where he has been study
ing the language and customs OF
the people.
Samuel o. Tansill, prospector
from Missouri, left for home this
morning and expects to bring this
e home back with him about Dec. l..
: He bought SO acres of land yester-
: day from c. Lindsey, near Olmito,
f at $50 per acre and will return in
S December and prepare his land for
4 a crop of truck next spring.
Mrs. Fannie D. Putegnat left
, this morning for Corpus Christi to
= see her daughter Addie who, in com
> pany with Dr.. and Mrs Spohn, has
Just returned from Colorado where
d they spent the summer. Mrs
It Putegnat will return Monday and
y Addie will go to Houston where
). she will resume her studies in
a school.
t A. P. Wright was an arrival in
;. town last night. Mr.. Wright
{ comes here from New Braunfels
/ where he has been for the last
four years in charge of 200 acre
irrigation farm belonging tc
E Landa, the man who owns New
r Braunfels. He is a man of wide
J. experience on matters pertaining
: to market gardening, being a maj
g of some so years and having fol
V lowed the business all his life. He
;. says he has raised all kinds o
/, stuff since he mas been in New
J. Braunfels, but that there l.
e positively no comparison between
J. the soil of the Comal and TIL
e Rio Grande so far does the latte
n surpass the former in productive
n ness. Mr., Wright says that Mr.
re Landa has decided to give nj
lie market gardening for the simpl
Of and sole reason that he canno
Or compete with the Brownsville
h country. Their spring comes a
ID least month later than ours ant
lie they can winter nothing there
&c having already had frost this fall
of Mr.. Wright comes here to tax
IL charge of the farm at Santa Mari
IS, recently sold by c. E. Harmon
he to Joseph o. Chenawith of 81
pc Louis. We welcome him to TIL
al country and wish him all manue
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-16
SOUTHERN RAILWAY co,
ScheduIe In Effect April %. 1906

n. B.-Folowing schedule figures pub
lished only as information and are not
guaranteed.
g. Ammo 8S. for Atlanin Mnshlng-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-16
cothran G. Co.'s Cotton Letter.

From all appearances the market is
discountng census report of $500 900
bales, as the probable amount of cotton
ginned TO November Il. In fact there
has been heavy buying by large oper-
ators ON prospects of the report showing
not more than 100000. for the reason of
reported light ginnings in Texas and in
Georgia, and OTHER states of the belt be-
tween November / and a.
From the viewpoint OF bulls showing
of S.5OOOO0 by reason of 1t comparing with
9,'S1'0O0 bales in 1904, to same date, would
Indicate n crop of about 12,411 900 bales.
and as England's authority on consump
ton. Mr.. Ellison, says the world wants
of American cotton this season r. 800 600
bales, all sub-surface features in con-
nection with next census bulletin are be-
ing ignored.
On October IS of this year ginnings
Showed deficit of 100000 bales. COM
pared with the ginnings to same dale
IN 1904 100000 against 6,4f7, 900 bales. tho
shortage being charged. not to small
crop. but to late picking. and ginning
season on account of the incessant rains
in the central and esatern belt during
September and the early part of Oc0to
Der. Notwithstanding such handIcan
1t is possible the next census report will
show about S.5Oo000 bales, which will
compare with 9,7S70 year before last
and this would show a relative increase
in ginnings from October Is to November
IA. of about 221.000 bales, when compared
with the big crop year of 1904. Shorts
commended no matter what the census
will show ginned to November IA. this
ratio of increase in ginnings, about 221
600 bales per month in excess of 1904 will
be maintained until the end of the sea-
son. if, indeed. 1t does not increase. which
would be the case If more than $500 600
bales wero glnncd to November IA.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-16
New York Cotton Futures.
Daily Cotton Movement.

Galveston-Firm; middlng, 1Ohc: net re-
eeipts, 2i,395; gross receipts, 2i,395; sales,
1885, stock, 3S5, 139; exports to Great
Britain, 120l; exports to the continent
$500; exports coastwise, 545S.
New Orleans-Firm; middling 10 3-16c
net receipts, 1886: gross receipts, 1856;
sales, 1916; stock, $50. 039; exports to Great
Britain, $500.
Moblle-Firm; middling, 97sc; net re-
ceipts, 1902; gross receipts, 1902; sales,
800; stock 51,6So; exports coastwise, 800,
Savannah-Steady; mlddling 915-l6c;
net receipts, S6O2; gross receipts, S6o2
sales, 1901; stock 1679S4; exports coast
wise, 46O3.
Charleston-Frm; middling. 15-1Gc; net
receipts, 953; gross receipts, 953; stock,
,756.
Wimington-Firm; middling. Ice; net
receipts, 2349; gross receipts 2349; stock,
Ia, 456.
Norfolk-Firm; middlng, 1O$4c; net re-
celpts. 1903; gross receipts, 2G0S' sales,
SAC; stock A., $50; exports coastwise, 1917.
Baltimore-Nominal; middling, lO1ac;
gross receipts, 1000; stock, 967S
New York-Steady; middlng, 1890; net
receipts. Sc; gross receipts, 2lof; sales.
1sOO stock, 1o65l9; exports to France,
80; exports to the continent, 29i.
Boston-steady; middlng, 1890; net re-
ceipts, 81; gross receipts, 4il2; exports to
Great Britain, 24i0.
lphia--Steady; mddling, lis;
stock, 5f4S; exports to Great Britain,
4732
Port Townsend-Net receipts As gross
receipts, 345; exports to Great Britain,
1896; exports to Japan 3O45.
Newport News-Sross receipts, 1868.
Miscellaneous-Net receipts, II; gross
receipts, 7lo0
Savannah-Deduct 2S3 bales from ex-
ports to the continent this week
Total today, at all ports. net-G1, $50;
exports to Great Britain 1851 exports
to France. 30; exports to the continent,
$751; exports to Japan. 3O45; stock, 1866
GA.
Consolidated, at all ports. net-3i6.343;
exports to Great Britain, 1I2,256 exports
to France, 2S.220; exports to the CONT
nent. 3S,0ss; exports to Japan, 30i5.
Total since September |, at all ports.
net-3 424.192; exports to Great Britain,
eS6536; exports to France, 273'9l5; exports
TO the continent, 916552 exports to ia
nan 81 024.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-16
COTTON MARKET IS
ACTIVE AND STRONG
Close Steady at Advance of 9
to % Points
SALES WERE 100000 BALES
Unsettled Weather In the Eastern Belt
Helps the Market on an Advance,
But Firm Holders Are Re.
ported in the South.

New York, November 15.-The cotton
market was very active and strong again
today with the close steady at net
advance of 9Q23 points.
Sales for the day were estimated at
400 600 bales. The opening was steady at
a decline of 7d9 points, owing to some-
what disappointing cables, and prices
sold off during the early session to
net decline of about 1904 points under
heavy realizing and local bear pressure.
There was continued support from some
of the big spot people at the decline and
covering of nearby shorts, however, and
the market rallied as soon as the line
of the scattering longs had been reduced.
to the reports of stronger southern spot
markets and rumors that there was a
big short interest in the nearby posi-
tions in the local market and while the
demand was not so extremely active,
there was little cotton offering until De-
cember reached 1920 and January 1913,
or about 20a22 points net higher. At
this level the market eased off under
realizing and a renewal of selling for
turn but lost only a few points of the
advance with the close relatively firm,
in the near positions, particularly Novem-
Der, which showed the extreme advance.
The weather being unsettled in the east
ern belt. helped the market on the ad-
vance but the main influence appeared
to be the reports of very firm southern
holders and the talk of squeeze in the
near positions.
Receipts at the ports today, 61,2S9 bales,
against 5i,996 last week and 1873 last
year For the week, 100000 bales, against
SO last week, and 39l,919 last year.
Today's receipts at New Orleans, IT,
956 bales, against 14,505 last year, and at
Houston, 1897 bales, against 6294 last year.
New York Cotton Futures
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-16
Metal Market.

New York, November 15.-There was an
advance of 5010s In the lead tin market,
with spot quoted at G195 and futs at
e1.96 los. Locally. the market was quiet
with spot quoted at si2. 6O@42 so, the inside
price being bid. Copper was firm and
higher in the local market. with Lake
quoted at $220Oae2 so; Electrolytic, s21 .5Oa-
22.00; Castings, s2i25n21.75. The English
market was higher also with spot quoted
at e1.00 and futs at c 1.01 los. Lead 5s
lower at e19 IS, Cd in London. Locally
unchanged, quotations ranging from $3.50
SIS.
Spelter unchanged at s63566.40 in the
local market and e27 5s in London; iron
higher in the English market with stand
ard foundry quoted at 56s, Sd and cleve-
land warrants at SIS. Sd. Locally firm
with No. 1 foundry northern quoted at
$25. 25a26.25; No. foundry northern,
$24. 75@25.75; No. foundry southern, $3.50
@27.50 and No. 2 foundry southern, $500
Q27.0O.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-16
LIVERPOOL cotton Market.

Liverpool. November 15.-Cetton spot
good business done, prices s points higher;
American middling fair, 633: good mid
ding, $50; middling, SO; low mid
ding, 557; good ordinary. 81; ordi-
nary, 497. The sales of the day We're
0,OOO bales, of which 1900 were for spec
ulatlon and export and included 1000
American. Receipts 1890 bales. all Amer
lean.
Futures opened easier and closed steady;
American middling G.. o. e. November,
549lhe; Novem ber- December, 5.4slae; De-
eember-January. SALE January February,
5,4Olhc February-M March, 5.421ac: March
April, 5.4rac; April-May. 547c; May-June.
5l9ike; June-July 5511ac July-August,
bose; August September, 5.47.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-16
Live Stock Market.

Chicago, November 15.-Cattle receipts
about 1900. Market dull Common to
prime steers, s4.00d730; cows. s2.6544.75;
hefers S2.6Od5.00 bulls, So 40a4.50; calves
81 00qS.00; stoekers and feeders, s2.40d450
Hogs receipts about 1900. Market
strong to &c higher. Choice to prime
heavy, $6.30md,40; medium to good heavy
S6.15a6.25; butcher weights, $6,25664O good
to choice mixed $605@815; packing, $500
@610; pigs, $55O@6.15.
Sheep receipts about $4,000. Market
strong. Sheep, sS.25d5.75 yearllngs $685.
@6i0; lambs. $5.50@760
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-16
Bonds.
Money on Call.

New York, November 15.-Money on
call firm, 21s@61a per cent; ruling rate,
8 per cent; closing bid and offered at
2 per cent. Time loans easier; sixty days,
7dS per cent; ninety days, per cent; six
months, 6d61a per cent.
Prime mercantile paper, 6Q6la per cent.
Sterling exchange firmer, with actual
business in bankers bills at S4s5. 754is5 so
for demand and $3.50, 35M4S0. 40 for sixty
day bills Posted rates, s4s1iad4S61s, Com
mercial bills $47924 m4797s. Bar silver, 1lss
Mexican dollars. 55ls. Government bonds
easy; railroad bonds steady.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-16
Interior Movement.

Houston-Steady; middling. 10 S-16c net
receipts. 1897; gross receipts. 1887; ship
ments. 11,147: sales. 1927; stock. 77,246.
Augusta Firm; middling, 10hc; net re-
ceipts 1850; gross receipts, 2906; ship
ments. S472; sales. S97; stock, $3.50.
Memphls-Quiet; middlng. lose; net re-
ceipts, 5li6; gross receipts, 1909; ship
ments. $3.50 sales, $500; stock, 95.26l.
st. Louis--Steady; middling. 10asc; net
receipts. 1910; gross receipts, 1884; ship
ments. 2065; sales, %; stock, 1913.
Cincinnati-Net receipts, sos; gross re-
ceipts. Cos: shipments. 719; stock, 1888.
I,ouisville-Firm; middling 103sc.
Total today-Net receipts, 1881; gross
receipts. 1884; shipments. 21,9l2; sales,
5451 stock 24.137