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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-09-07
Demand for Steel Caskets.

The unearthing of another gang OF
ghouls in New York came about in a
most dramatic way, and nearly drove
one of the innocent participants in
sane when he discovered his sisters
body on the dissecting table.
Such things as these were coming
to light every month in the early
eighties, and naturally created much
fear in the hearts of every one in the
state of New York. 1t was at about
this time that the demand was made
for a casket which would Withstand
the depredations of these fiends. At
first a cast-iron box was made, but
shortly after this the modern ghoul-
proof receptacle was evolved, with
springs which fasten securely on the
inside. Strict laws and saner meth
DDS on the part of the medical schools
in the east have made their use I'M
necessary here. But in the vicinity
of smaller and less scrupulous col
leges they are in constant demand.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-09-07

GERS patrol the vicinity and stand
guard over the place where they sup
pose he is, the residents do not ven
ture away from home, the children do
not demand the freedom of the streets
and at night the doors and windows
are securely locked against a possible
attack.
Mt. Elliott avenue is enjoying a real
reign of terror and prayers at night
include the wish that the officers will
succeed in capturing the man who is
making life unbearable in that vicin-
ity.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-09-07

Boston.-One need not have the
wealth of the late Russell Sage in or
der to purchase a ghoul-proof casket,
for the same thing, or at least one
equally burglar-proof, can be secured
here for from 500 to 5000. They are
not in great demand hereabouts, for
the same dangers do not exist as for
merly, or exist at all, save for men of
such prominence as this late eccen-
trio millionaire. said a member of a
prominent firm in speaking of this
type of sarcophagus:
Il cannot see how any such sum as
that mentioned in the newspapers
could possibly be paid for a steel cas-
ket. They can be secured for little
over 500, and even if made to order
could not be brought above cost OF
$1,000. They are of simple construc-
ton, consisting only of steel case
which locks from within with spring
locks. The ordinary kind cannot be
opened without the use of a steel
would have to be cut away.
"They are an absolute protection
for such as possess the fear of body
snatchers, but they are not used very
much here in the east. Now that the
medical schools are well supplied, un-
der the law, there is little incentive
for this type of criminal to operate.
In the south and west, however, they
are in quite common USE"
do you ever have a request for a
casket which shall be provided with
safeguards against burial alive?" was
asked.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-09-07
davers, grave robbing ceased in syria.
cuse.

udVOiS, 6io'C iODUiu6 OOooCo AA oyIH
cuse.
Family of Ghouls.
At about this time the country was
startled by the weird story which fol.
lowed tho arrest of the McNamee fam.
lily. Some three miles from the city
there had lived for five years the IA
Their, two sons and a daughter. But
little was known of them, although the
neighbors frequently speculated on
their means of earning livelihood.
One night farmer named Goodrich
was returning to his home late from a
visit to distant relative, when he
met in the dark road team. The
road was narrow, so that in passing
he was able to see the occupants of
the other vehicle. He recognized
them as the old man McNamee and
his daughter. He was somewhat sur
prised to notice that the girl was
dressed in mans clothes, but still
more surprised to see that a mufHed
figure sat between them. He stopped
and asked few commonplace ques-
lions, to which he received surly re-
plies. At this point McNamee's horse
started, and as he did so threw the
hat from the head of the third figure.
Goodrich nearly fell from his wagon
as he recognized the set features CT
young Wilbur Hill, who had been
buried few days before.
Goodrich, pale from fright, hurried
home and reused the neighbors. They
opened the grave, which had but late
ly been filled, and found it empty. A
search of the house of the McNamees
revealed spades, ropes and all the
other paraphernalia of grave robbing.
Further investigation of the grave
yard showed that many other bodies
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-09-07
No More BuriaIs Alive.

burial alive is an impossibility. To be
sure, there are some eccentric indi-
viduals who make odd requests, but in
my long experience 1 have never come
across one. This steel casket is as
far as they ever vary in their ex-
pressed wishes"
A member of the local branch of the
company, from whom it was reported
the $4,000 casket was bought, also
agreed that it would be impossible to
expend this amount of money on the
steel Enclosure. TIE said:
Our prices range from 500 to per.
haps $500, and should such thing be
made to order, of heavier steel and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-09-07

sick neighbor when he came for the
elderberry wine.
Investigation showed that the rats
had got into the vat only the night
before, and that the whole colony was
drunk when Mrs. Sibley went into the
cellar.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-09-07

was sinewy and 1.-the to a degree.
There was not an ounce of fat on his
body, and his muscles were magnifi-
Gently developed. His neck was I'M
usually long, and surmounted by a
head that was remarkable. His fore
head was high and Intelligent, his
eyes deep-set and sparkling black. A
mustache of metallic blackness ap-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-09-07

with special arrangements, it might be
brought up to over $1,000, but scarce
ly more. have heard nothing to the
effect that Mr.. Sage's sarcophagus
was bought of our firm, but II it was 1t
is scarcely probable that any such
price as this was paid for it."
Have you in ordinary use especial
.angements like electric bells or
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-09-07

were missing, and some of these were
later discovered at Ann Arbor Medical
school. The McNamees were arrested
and imprisoned after speedy trial.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-09-07

base hits in the Eastern league this
season. The ex-Pirate has cracked
out IL such hits. Murray, of Buffalo.
Loudenslager, of Rochester, and
Thoney and Frick, of Toronto, are tied
for second honors with eight
Jesse Burkett is not back number
with the bat in the New England
league. He leads that organization
with hitting average of .317.
The Newark club has signed out
fielder Walter Brodie, late of Provi
dence, ana has released Pitcher
Clancy.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-09-07
Grave Robberies Common.


Although the danger from grave
robbing never became so acute in
Massachusetts as elsewhere, up to
within 20 years the crime was of COM
mon occurrence here. But in New
York a series of startling exposures
revealed the fact that there was a
we'll organized body of men engaged
in the work of supplying medical
schools with the necessary cadavers
for dissection. Until 1883, when the
so-called anatomy bill was passed in
that state, there was but this one way
in which bodies could be secured. The
prices paid for them were high, and
in consequence group of men about
Syracuse Medical college and the Buff
falo Medical college did thriving
business as "resurrectionists." Of
them all, no one was more famous
than DR.. Hervey w. Kendall, who at
last was mysteriously murdered.
In more ways than one DR.. Kendall
was a remarkable man. His temper
ament was such that he seemed to de-
light in things that Mortified other
men. He was a student at the medi-
cal college, where he was known as a
man who was not brilliant student,
but as one who could do things better
than most men when he made up his
mind to do so. To look at the man
was to see that he was out of the
common. One who knew him well de-
scribed him as follows:
eff Hervey had lived in the days of
pirates he would have been a rival to
Capt. Kidd. In the first place, he
looked the part. Nine out of ten men
would turn to get a look at him on
the. street Almost six feet tall, he
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1906-09-07

other means of safeguarding against
burial alive?"
mo; although, of course, such
things could be made, to supply a
within. The steel casket is common
enough, especially in countries where
remote regions where the grave can
not be watched"
If as big a sum as $4,000 was &C.
tually expended on the burial arrange
ments of Mr.. Sage, it must have been
in other directions than for the mere
Enclosure. Local undertakers doubt it,
and maintain it is absurd.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-28

J. J. Williams, the oldest living pso-
neer Of this section, gives the date OF
the first placer mining as 1876. On his
return to the Hills in January, 1875. he
found that two discoveries had been
made.
"On August 20, 1876" he said, "a six
horse coach with twenty armed guards
and between 100000 and 500 900
worth Of gold dust left here for Chey-
ennc. Some OF the guards were paid
as hingh as 800 for the trip, but others
went for their board, they were glad to
get away. There were the Chisholms.
Woodbury. and Hank Harney OF the
Homcstake. and Jackson, who came In
with me, and others | have forgotten,
and some OF them had more dust In
the coach than the Wheeler outfit. who
took out about $4,000. as / recollect
That sum rcpresentated about 100 days
work. and IL was all clear profit above
expenses. BLACK Hills Mining Re
view.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-28
Fancy pleatcd skirt.

There seems literally TO be NO linn
Ii TO the possibilities of the plested
skirt IL is constantly appearing In
some new guise or other and is seem
ingly always most attractive in the
latest, This one is perfectly smooth
over the hips, giving something of =
yoke effect at the same time that the
lines are long, graceful and becom-
ing. In the illustration il is made
of nut brown broadcloth trimmed
with bias bands of velvet and Is
stitched with belding silk. but trim
ming can be braid or anything that
may be liked or the skirt can be fin-
ished with "A stitched hem only. Again
IL gives a choice OF round or walking
length, SO that il becomes adapted
both to the street and tn indoor wear
while il is suitable f~ ,he thinner
materials, such as silk and yelling
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-28
MY OWN FOUR WALLS.

he storm and night is on the waste,
Wild through the wind the herdsrss
calls,
As fast on willing nag haste
Home 10 my own four walls.
Black, tossing clouds, with scarce a slin.
mer,
Hnyelop earth like sevenfold pals:
RW wlfekln watches, coffee pot doth sl1-
rer,
Home in my own four walls.
A home and wife | too have got.
A hearth 10 blaze whateer hefalls;
What needs a man that | have not
Within my own four walls:
King George has palaces Of pride.
And armed grooms must ward tho.
halls;
With one stout bolt safe abid.
Within my own four walls.
Net all his men may sever this:
10 yields to friends, not monarchs calls
Ny whinstone house nv castle is,
j have my own four walls.
When fools or knaves do make rout
With gigmen, dinners. balls, cahals,
urn my back and shut them out
These are my own four walls.
1he moorland house. though rude il be.
Nav stand the brunt when prouder fall
1wIl screen my wife, my books and me,
Al IN my own four walls.
Thomas Carlyle.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-28

handsome and altogether elaborate
effect, but the foundation is Just the
plain little Eton shown in the small
view. In this instance the material
= hunters green broadcloth and the
collar and the wider bands are made
OF velvet, the collar being overlaid
with lace while the trimming con-
sists OF fat braid In two widths and
OF soutache braid applied over a
stamped design. All suitings are ap-
propriate, however, and the model
will be found especially well adapted
TO velvet aud velveteen as well as TO
broadcloth, while IL can be made far
simpler by being trimmed on differ
ent lines. For example, IL the hori-
zontal strappings were omitted alto
gether the garment would still be an
attractive one or the narrow braids
In fronts and back could be dispensed
with, still leaving a dressy garment.
The Eton is made with the back.
the side-backs, fronts and side-fronts
Both the side-fronts and side-backs
are cut 10 form extensions at the low
er edges and these extensions are
Tapped over onto the fronts and
backs, so providing a foundation for
the braidlng, which gives the effect
of a band The back IS slightly long
er than the side-backs and Is attached
10 the belt, over which It blouses.
The fat collar finishes the neck and
the closing Is made with buttons and
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-28

loops OF braid. The sleeves are Ia
the fashionable three-quarter length
with bands at the lower edges.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is three and one
quarter yards twenty-seven, one and
three-quarter yards forty-four or one
and one-half yards fifty-two inches
wide with tive-eighth yard OF velvet
for the collar and wide bands. ak
yards of medium width. ten yards OF
narrow braid with soutache, accord
ing TO design used, with one yard OF
lace
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-28
Ininuc Town.

A Philade phia business man, dur
ing the fine weather a few weeks ago,
decided TO make horseback tour OF
Maryland After being out for a
few days he was struck with Ine
number of towns in that State which
had claim TO historic interest. The
principal brag of the various villages
through which he passed was that
Washington at one time or another
had been "A guest Of the leading citi-
zen, or that the first President had
spent the night at the local tavern.
The claims OF the Marylanders be-
came so monotOnous 20 the phila-
GcIuhian that when one evening, af-
Ter a long days ride, he was about to
dismount from his weary horse, he
noticed opposite the hotel that ne
had picked out an ornate bronze tab
let with the name President Wasn-
.ngtOn,' I'm big. raised letters on IT,.
he was moved 20 ridicuia. Turning
TO the proprietor. who was standing
near he curbstone, he said: You
Maryl nd people make me tired with
your everlasting claim TO have been
visited b. Washington. Why, every
town / have been in lately was once
his home" With a quiet smile, the
hotel man told his prospective patron
to read the inscription on the tablet,
which. much 20 the yisi IS aston
ishment, was: This is the only town
in Maryland that President Wash
lngton never visited. ."-Philadelphia
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-28
Footwear For All Occasions.

AS every one knows the dressing
OF the foot and leg is an all important
part OF any child's costume.
Tan and black are the standard
colors In stockings as in shoes, but
where economy Is not closely con-
sidered there are many variations
from these standards.
Stockings that match the frock and
shoes that harmonic are the deslr-
able thing from fashion standpoint.
Low shoes and slippers In ooze
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-28

quite as well as cloth and other sui
ings.
The skirt is made in nine gore-
that are cut with extensions below
the plain yoke portion, which pro-
yides fulness and flare, while at tho
back are the inverted pleats that are
so universally becoming.
The quantity OF material require.
for the medium size IL eleven and
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-28

The grocer was unable TO overtake
him. so after a chase OF hundred
yards or so returned, breathless.
lie found the first man gone. The
shop was empty. So was the till.
Once more the oatmeal dodge had
succeeded Tit Bits
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-28
Ib,sIice Of Rumes.

The bodice composed entirely OF
narrow rufies Of lace, laid one above
the other on well-htted lining, IL a
charmingly fluffy evening waist.
Wide bands OF Cluny pass from shoul-
ders 70 waist, crot-'ns At the bust.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-28

The women Of Sumatra wear costly
iresses. many Of them being made
4 pure gold and silver After the
metal is mined and smelted. IL b
'ormed into fine wire. which Is wo
zen into cloth and afterward used for
rCssos
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-28
THE OATMEAL TRICK.
An Ingenious swindle That was
Worked on a Shopkeeper.


Worked on a Shopkeeper.
II reminds me of the oatmeal dodge,
said the detective. He was sSeahlhs
OF an ingenious swindle that mad been
worked successfully on shopkeeper.
The oatmeal dodge, he continued, was
worked on a grocer In the suburbs. a
man entered the shop and engaged the
grocer In conversation. While they
talked a youth came in.
do you sell oatmeal?" the newcomer
asked.
Yes" said the grocer, THE very
best. How much"
But the man interrupted, Il JUST
wanted 10 know" he said Good day,
and he walked ont
The grocer. looking little disap-
pointed. resumed his conversation with
the stranger. in few minutes q
second youth appeared.
do you sell oatmeal?" he asked
YES. the grocer answered.
Thank you Good day"
And this young man also disappear
ed.
well. what the dickens" exclaimed
the grocer. But. as we were saying
he resumed. and the interrupted con
yersation went briskly on.
Soon a third youth entered the shop
He said, 90 you sell oatm eal?'
YES" the grocer snapped.
Thank you. Good day"
And this young man departed--on 2
run. For the grocer, thoroughly en-
ragged al last. had rushed upon him
- had iowr.rr q c!rau pair uf tr.i
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-28

leather with embroidered motifs, as
well as shoes Of kidskiD and satin in
self colorings, are worn for dancing
classes and similar juvenile festivi-
ties.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-28
Feather Rrcast For Tsrha rs.

The soft feather breasts So much
used for natty turbans are beautiful
ly matched in wings.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

New York ity.-Elaboration ap-
pears 10 be the one all pressing de-
mand tor the season and almost ev-
erything except the tailored suit of
the severest. most useful sort is braid
trimmed. here is a most charming
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-28


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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-12-28

disparity and the other disparties most OF
which (except impinge on II somewhere comes the
great daily question associates The world luckily Is
people different geDders and manners and unequal
fortunes and abilities all of whom arc ours to know and
play with But cannot play with them all;
many. We must choose and be chosen. Some
measure selection becomes inevitable In every society
-nnn lLa nLmhnra nnnmgh afford
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-29
vIetus. Falkland. Fox Hunting.

Victus, Falkland, FOX 6unLlhB' AHS Laurel, Lansdown ran. ,- FIesher. 1O7 (NLcoD. g to 5, won; Demo 105 (Aubuchon). 4 to 1. third. Time, 1:17 3-5. Liphardt, Nedra, Quintilla, Agra, Zena, La Thorpe, Bona Venture ard Princess Marie ran.
 Third race, six furl0ngs-Sorrel Top, 100 (Obert), II to 5, won; inspector 1T Eiude, 100 {Tayior?. 5 to l, third; Tine I:16 4-5. Speedmaker. Eva Jean. Dr. Black Art, Poetry. Norwood Ohio ran:
 Fourth race, handicap, five and half furlongs-John English, III CSeder), 7 to 1, won: Miss Doyle, 102 (Perrettl, 21 1-2 to 1, second; Mlltladess ioe tNl- M coD 6 to 5, third. Time 1;zs go Fat GrisWold, 70 1oi (NicoD. even. won; sain- rida, l04 (Keys), IS to 4, second; Mar morean 1O4 (PerretD. to 1, third . Time, i:1O 2-5. Poitiers, Pretty Boy, Doad, Anvil Chorus, Deacon, Mary Orr, Druian and Dulsura ran; IS to 1, won; Loretta H, s6 (Taylor(, i5 to l. second; Sherrill 9s (Andress). to 1. third. Time, 1:4S 1-5. Galme- I Fiagstone. Early Boy, Gamester, Lawson, Jenmol, Gladiator ran
 Entries for Today.
 First race, mile-Globe Runner, Myrfh, Sallie B. B., 96; Sago- sonny, R1binon. osterman, D: G; TayloT. sS naeSSR 1S4; Royal Legend. 1O7; Pacihco. lOa; Lansdown, III; santon, Kleinwood. ll@.
 Second race, five and one-half fur lcngs; sellinR-Early Spring, 102; Tan
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-29

sy D., pr. Frank. Electorine zena, 1O7; All Aolaze. Bush Thorpe. Bosserian,
 Third race. mile-Tarp. s4: Terms Rod; Coruscate, 97; Hector. 92; Miss Doyle, lOS; Don Domo. 99.
 eourse-St. Volma. 13O; Frank Nc, 1855; Cunning, 14S; Blue Mint. 149: Profit able. l55; Battle Creek, 130.
 Firth race, six furlongs; selling Maurean 80; Miss Anxious, A; Dr.. Burch, 96; I4acene. 9S; Woolsoap Loupy, 9S; Rossessa, Dorasette. Martha Celia. Minnie Johnson, I01; Oak Grove, 102; Mayor Johnson. TOT; Potter. 110.
 Sixth race. six furlongs; selling Stella Eichburg, 100; Ripple Mark. Miss Kitty, Alma Gardia. Problem. len La Esterre, Miladilove, Optional. 112; In fiammable Fiasco. IA; Whoa Bill. os- tego IT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-29
Cation states League.

MobIle, Aug. Z8.-ISpecIaI - " HaI promised to be an interesting game
 was spoiled this afternoon for the large gathering which assembled at Monroe Park to see Mobile clinch the Cotton States League pennant
 Mckenzie did his very worst as um- pire, and while 1t Is understood that Mobile would have won handily, still his work was so miserable the visitors lost all heart after the fourth inning. Robinson went in for the visitors and was putting the balls over, but Mack could not see them, and after Kinloch was injured in the fourth and Hall who replaced him at first, lobbed | the balls over. In the sixth Tommy ] ple had an opportunity to take on a | large dose of disgust. Schmidt pitch
 ed good ball and was given great sup port.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-29
TOOK BOTH GAMES
TRAVELLERS PROVED EASY FOR
 MULLANEY'S MEN.
Maxwell Allowed Hut Four Hits in First Game, and Malarky Was Even More Effective
 in Second.

Little Rock. Ark, Aug 2S.-Mont-
 gomery won both games of double header from Little Rock today. In the first game the visitors batted Allen hard and they won the second game on Keith's wiidness, Little Rocks errors and the inability of the locals to hit either Breitenstein or Malarky. Alter Breitenstein filled the bases on balls in the second inning of the second game he was taken out and Malarky substi- tuted. By agreement only seven in-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-29
NOTICE

NoE-UNIoN BRICKMAsONs AND ME-
 CHANICS. We the non--union Brlckmasons of Mont xouery, do appeal to the eOntracfOrs that 1ss are nrepared to carry on any Job of brick yvork saFd c1fr furnish 90 brick Masons. In formation will Do furnished by any Of the following officers:
 n A Shaw, President.
 n w Royal Viee-President. J PorterfieId. Secretary.
 Fl C Cummings, Treasurer. o- r c. ". shaw. General Manager SVd E' Grove Street.
 King Thomas. Walking Delegate. EIIIs Davis, Deputy Marshal. s Walker. Grand Chief.
 sam Cook. C0mmitteeman. Gabriel Lewis. Door Keeper. Ina Jackson, Floor Marshal. Wns shackelferd. Outdoor Marshal. n Shaw Special Officer. u Office 200 So. Holt 3treet. 'Phonts zoa. and 2S79.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-29
FULL OF WRANGLNG
BIRMINGHAM AND MEMPHIS HAVE
 HOT TIME.
Castro, Walters and Clark Chased from the Field and Manager Babb Is Fined S25 for Delaying
 the Game.

Memphis. Tenn, Aug 2s.-Suggs's
 pitching and a enchanted catch and
 double play unassisted by. Meeks of the visitors. retiring the local team
 with the bases full. were the especlal features today of the most exciting game played here this season. Clark was ordered from the game because or language deemed offensive toward the umpire. Castro and Walters were re- moved from the game for disputing de- c1sions Owens retired because of an injury and Ma~ager Babb was fined S25 in the last inning fo. delaving the game. Memphis won by timely batting in the seventh and eighth innings.