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The Ely miner., 1907-02-22
EARLY NORTHWEST VOYAGES.
Some Account of the Arctic Trips
That Have Been Made.

Beginning with the American dis
coveries of John Cabot in 1897, the
search for the northwest passage was
for many years the object of rival ex-
petitions from Denmark, England,
France and Portugal, says A. W..
Greedy, in the Century. 1t was Frobish-
er, however, who in 1576-7S first gave
distinct national character to the
quest. John Davis of Davis strait,
followed in three voyages, 1858, and
then, in 1912, came the illustrious and
hapless Henry Hudson, whose motto
was that explorers should achieve
what they had undertaken or else give
reasons wherefore it will not be-"
The search for the Atlantic side
closed for two centuries with the voy-
age Of great seaman, William Baf-
fin, who, in tiny boat of 55 tons, with
Q miserable equipment, but an un.
daunted heart, attained, in 1916, the
highest north in the western hemis.
phere, " degrees As minutes N, and
discovered three radiating sounds,
Jones, Smith and Lancaster, the last
being the eastern entrance to the long.
sought passage.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22
PINE TREE BREAD.
kAMScHATKANS USE THE INNER
BARK OF PINE TREES.
Macerate It In Water and Bake Good,
Wholesome Bread-The Pine
Keeps the Blood Pure and
The Body Healthy.

In Kamschatka the people live in
earth-covered pits. Mr.. Kennan COM
pares the sound of their language to
that of water running out of narrow
mouth jug. Their bread is made from
the inner bark of the Pine Tree, mace
rated in water and baked without flour.
They are hardy race, the Pine keep
ing the blood pure and the various or
gans of the body in healthy condi-
ton. Consumption is unknown among
them.
A noted specialist in throat and lung
trouble, who established camp for
consumptives in the Pine Woods of
Maine, and whose remarkable cures
there have attracted great attention
from the medical world, says that one
half ounce of the Pure Virgin Oil of
Pine, mixed with two ounces of Gly-
cerine and one-half pint of good Whis-
ky and used in teaspoonful doses, will
heal and strengthen the lungs, break
up cold in twenty-four hours, and
cure any cough that is curable The
ingredients can be secured from any
prescription druggist at small cost
Inquiry at the prescription depart
ment of leading local druggist elicit
ed the information that the Pure Vir-
gin Oil of Pine is put up only in half
ounce Walls for dispensing. Each vial
is securely sealed in round wooden
case, with engraved wrapper, showing
the name-Virgin Oil of Pine (Pure)
guaranteed under the Food and Drug
act, June 80, 1906. Prepared only by
the Leach Chemical Co., Cincinnati, o.
plainly printed thereon. There are
many rank limitations of Virgin Oil
of Pine (Pure), which are being put
out under various names, such as Con-
centrated Oil of Pine, Pine Balsam,
etc. Never accept these as substi-
tute for the Pure Virgin Oil of Pine, as
they will invariably produce nausea
and never effect the desired results.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22
Fire Record for Last Year.

The fact that when a servant be-
comes master cruel foe is suddenly
developed is attested by the dreadful
havoc and loss of life occasioned by
fire in the United States within the
12 months covered by summing up
of these losses for 1905. This record
shows that nearly 1000 lives were
lost and more than $500. 100000 worth
of property was destroyed by fire dur
ing that period. In no other country
in the world is the fire loss, in bulk
or pro rata, anywhere near our own.
Last year, owing to the devastating
fire that followed the earthquake in
San Francisco, this loss was in great
excess of the average, but the average
for some years past has been $780,
000,0 a year.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22
Odd Remark Full of MEANING.

During the debate over the street
railway bill in the senate Mr.. Burkett,
who was trying to get an amendment
added to give the citizens of north
east Washington direct line to the
union station, asked Mr.. Gallinger if
bill providing for this route had not
been favorably reported by the dis
trict committee at the previous ses-
sion. "Yes," said Mr.. Gallinger,
quickly, 81 know all about that 1t
was reported by the committee by a
majority of one when tina committee
was half full" The senator halls
from a temperance state and Is him.
self a total abstainer, but these facts
did not lessen the laughter with which
his odd expression was received.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22
spr,u. Excur.ions to Mllw.uk,a

The Jobbers and Manufacturer Asso-
citation has arranged for three Mer-
chants Excursions to Milwaukee during
February and March:
Any merchant in the Northwest Is en-
titled to a rate Of one and one-ffth fare
for the round trip, not alone for himself
and wife, but for anyone actively inter-
ested in his business.
You can buy tickets to Milwaukee az
follows:
oath, and return home February 18th to
March 9th.
Second Excursion, March I'd to 10th,
and return home March 4th to Goth.
Third Excursion, March 18th to oath,
and return home March 18th to April Sd.
Purchase a ticket to Milwaukee only,
at full fare and at the same time ask
for a certificate (not receipt for fare
paid. This certificate will entitle you to
one-fifth fare to return home If validated
at the Secretary's office, 45 University
Building, at any time within the dates
fixed.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22

These figures give total of over
$4,000 suicides in England and Wales
in 20 years-a number larger than
the casualties on both sides in the
great battles of Blenheim, Austerlitz,
Sadowa, Wagram or Gravelotte, and
far exceeding the deaths at Water
loo.
To an American representative
Gen. Booth said:
''The act of self-destruction is a
violation of the sacredness of life, the
law of the land and an outrage upon
the moral sense of the people. Sui
eide is indefensible.
"Yet it is on the increase in every
land and among all classes. Modern
civilization cannot claim that it has
fostered and developed the bonds that
bind men to just appreciation of
life. Statistics of suicides are alarm
ing, especially in such countries as
Denmark, Bavaria and several parts
of the German empire. But, no doubt,
many more perish by their own act,
whose names never appear on the
statistical roll of suicides.
"The offense is either committed in
a way that battles human skill in it's
effort to determine the cause of
death, or means are found by infiuen-
tial and wealthy friends to hide away
the crime.
"But if so many with suicidal intent
find courage for the sad deed, who
can calculate the number. who would
cut the sacred thread which binds
them to this world if they dare? Nay,
how many of the gay, laughing
crowds around us have at one time
Or another contemplated suicide, and
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22

The Salvation Army, which has oc-
ligious and social reforms in the past,
has entered upon new campaign.
This time it is the suicide who is the
center of the army's solicitude, and
Gen. William Booth, the aged leader
of the organization, has just opened
up in London a special bureau whose
mission shall be to snatch from the
brink of self-imposed death those who
would plunge over The bureau is in
charge of two Salvation Army officers
of wide experience of life, to whom
those who have come to the conclus-
ion that their difficulties are insuper-
able and that life is not worth living
may apply for advice. The office will
be at 101 Queen Victoria street, E. c.,
and applicants may either call be-
tween 10 a. M. and $3.50 p. m. or
write. The following rules have been
laid down by Gen. Booth:
Condolences will be rigidly kept and
secrecy inviolably preserved.
No inquiries into the antecedents
or private circumstances of appli-
cants will be made.
Nothing will be committed to writ
ing without the express permission of
applicants.
No financial assistance can be
promised.
All those living in any part of the
United Kingdom who are in serious
difficulties are melted to apply. They
will be certain of getting counsel
which will check them on the path
which leads to self-destruction.
The need for such an experiment
lies in the fact that suicides in the
United Kingdom have increased by
200 per cent. in so years and by $50
per cent. in 25 years. In 1904, the
last year for which official figures are
available, 2,529 men and S22 women
took their lives in England and Wales
alone, while the total in the Metro
politan police district was $50. At
least an equal number of persons
were prevented from accomplishing
their intention.
How rapid has been the increase
during recent years may be seen from
the following official statistics of sui
cides in England and Wales since
1885:
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22
Treasures of Methodlsm.

The Derbyshire (Eng.) Wesleyans
have become possessed Of some al
most priceless Methodist treasures,
including the minutes Of the first Wes-
leyan conference, from which the
original preachers books were de-
rived; copy Of letter given by
John Wesley to John Bennett, with
founders note and signature attached,
being dated 1852; and also original let
ters written by Mrs. John Wesley,
Mrs. Charles Wesley, Mrs. George
Whitefield, and John BENEFITS diary
from 1748 to 1852. These valuable
documents have had their home in the
Peak district for more than $50 years.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22
DREADED TO EAT.
A Quaker Couples Experience.

How many persons dread to eat their
meals, although actually hungry near
ly all the time!
Nature never intended this should
be so, for we are given a thing called
appetite that should guide us as to
what the system needs at any time
and can digest.
But we get in hurry, swallow our
food very much as we shovel coal into
the furnace, and our sense of appetite
becomes unnatural and perverted.
Then we eat the wrong kind of food
or eat too much, and there you are
indigestion and its accompanying
miseries.
A Phila. lady said, the other day:
"My husband and I have been sick
and nervous for Is or 20 years from
drinking coffee-feverish, indigestion,
totally unfit, a good part of the time,
for work or pleasure. We actually
dreaded to eat our meals.
'We tried doctors and patent medi-
cines that counted up into hundreds of
dollars, with little If any benefit.
"Accidentlly, small package of
Postum came into my hands. I made
some according to directions, with sur
prising results. We both liked it and
have not used any coffee since.
THE dull feeling after meals has
left as and we feel better every way
We are so well satisfied with Postum
that we recommend it to our friends
who have been made sick and nervous
and miserable by coffee" Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Read the little book, ''The Road to
Well'tlle." in pkgs. There's Rea-
so.i.''
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22

We are known as the largest growers of
Grasses, Clovers, Oats, Barley, Corn, Po-
tatoes and Farm Seeds in America. Oper-
ate over 5000 acres.
FREE
Our mammoth 14S-page catalog is mailed
free to all intending buyers; or send
SC IN STAMPS
and receive sample of perfect balance ra-
ton grass seed," together with Fodder
Plants, Clover, etc.. etc., and big Plant
and Seed Catalog free.
John A. Salzer Seed Co., Box w, La
Crosse, Wis.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22

how many this very day would hurry
away from the present stage OF being
but for an indefinable dread Of the
future? l believe the number is lar
ger than most people have the slight
est conception of.
''As to the causes that lead to sui
eide, they are numberless. No doubt
temporary insanity the reason com,
monty assigned by the gentlemen who
are so often called upon to inquire
into the matter, is frequently the cor
rect one. For who, not worked up to
some terrible pitch of excitement,
tantamount to mental arrangement,
would commit so foolish deed?
But how does that arrangement
come about? What is behind it?
"The reasons commonly suggested
are drink, speculation, dissipation,
gambling and similar follies. These
things lead, it is said, to all sorts of
disappointments and veXations, un-
der the influence of which weak, ill
balanced, passionate and unassisted
minds reel and give way, ending only
too often in the deadly resource to
poison, the water, the revolver or the
rope.
But farther back in the string OF
causes for this melancholy transac-
tion l should say there too frequently
lies a sense of failure in the struggle
of life; especially is this the case
with those who have come down in
the world With many, 1 believe, the
step is taken in the struggle to be
good-in the vain effort to master
some hated evil habit with the sense
of utter friendlessness.
mo one is at hand with sufficient
sympathy or sense to understand
them to whom the poor, bleeding
heart can be laid bare. So the fatal
step is taken.
Suicide in 80 cases out of 100
must be the triumph of despair.
"Is there any remedy? Like the
antidote to every human sorrow, the
remedy must begin with pity. 1t is
true that self-murder is an evil thing.
But it is only so many degrees worse
than other evil things men do, by
which they kill themselves as surely
as does the man who, reeling beneath
the weight of his distress, in frenzied
madness filings himself beneath the
wheels of the roaring railway train.
For example, what about the peo-
pie who drink or eat or idle them
selves to death?
But will not argue about causes.
suicidal tide from rising? That is the
practical question. And it seems to
me that we must supply the friend
less with friend, the broken in heart
with comfort, the dazed, bewildered
creatures with guide, the momen-
tary maddened slaves of folly with
thoughts and hopes that will steady
them to the arms of him who is still
saying, Come unto me all ye that la,
Dor and are heavy laden, and I will
give you rest
II am aware, of course, of the diff.
culties-perhaps dangers-connected
with anything like an organized ef-
fort in this direction. 1t will be open
to abuse. But I will lay down hard
and fast lines of guidance for these
officers. On no account will they be
permitted to promise financial assist
ance. No inquiries will be made into
the antecedents or private circum-
stances of those who seek advice.
Condolences will be rigidly kept, and
unless person gives permission moth
ing will be committed to writing
likely to cause the slightest trouble
or sorrow to anyone. Secrecy will be
inviolably preserved"
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22
photographs Sent by Wire.

Prof Korn, of the Munich univer-
sity, has greatly improved his appara-
tus for transmitting photographs over
telegraph wires. He has succeeded in
sending photographs and sketches six
or seven inches square in this manner
from Munich to Nuremberg, a distance
of 100 miles, in from 10 to Is minutes.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22
II Cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for
hot, sweating, callous. and swollen, aching
feet. Sold by all druggists. Price 25c Don't
accept any substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22
How to Trap Wild animals.

40-page trap book illustrated, picture 46
wild animals in natural colors, also bar
ometer & calendar, also gun & trap catalog,
also prices on raw furs. All sent post paid
for lOc stamps or silver. FREE to those
who ship to, or buy of u.s. Address Fur
Dept, N. w. Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22

Lord Iveagh has one Of the most Gu.
rious hobbies in the world. 1t Is
the collection of old silver potato
rings, which are large silver sockets
in the form of rings, into which the
wooden bowl used for potatoes used
to be fitted. They are much priced
by bric-a-brac hunters.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22
Transxaal,s Gold Yield.

In the Transvaal the average yield
of gold is half an ounce to the ton.
The expenses are, roughly, 1925 ton
Of ore.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22
Laudable Ambition.

Myrtle-Why is Helen to marry Mr..
Muchwed? He has already had three
wives.
Jack-I don't know. I suppose she's
marrying him to reform him.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22

Money refunded for each package Of
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES if unsatis-
factory. Ask your druggist.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22

Garfield Tea insures a normal action of
the liver, overcomes constipation, and
keeps the blood pure. Drink before retir-
ing.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22

Take Garfield Tea, the mild Herb lax
ative, to purify the blood, eradicate dis
ease, and maintain Good Health.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces In
fammation allays psin cures wind collie 25c bottle
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22

Some men blame their wives every
time it rains.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22

Experience teaches us how to make
other kinds of mistakes.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22

The soubrette has the laugh on the
comedian who gets none.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE''
That is LAXATIVE BROMO Quinne. Similarly
named remedies sometimes deceive The first and
original Cold Tablet is WHITE PACKAGE with
black and red lettering and bears the signature Of
Z. w. GROVE. 25c.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22

PILES CURED IN TO IL DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case
of Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protrudng Piles in
to IA days or money refunded. Soc.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22

Prickly thistles have their uses
without doubt, but that doesn't justi-
fy you in becoming one.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22
Clover G. Grass Seeds

Everybody loves lots and lots of Clover
Grasses for hogs, COWS, sheep and swine.
The Ely miner., 1907-02-22

A young man always sneers at the
love affairs of a widower.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-15
NeIst n--Osburn.

Shannon Park, the beautiful residence
of Mr. and Mrs NJ o Rouss-the latter a
sister of the bride-was the scene of a
very pretty wedding on Wednesday af-
ternoon last, Miss Virginia S Osburn
daughter of Mr. Logan Osburn. being
given IN marriage to MIR Walter G Mel
son, of New York. The parlor where the
wedding took place was artistically
adorned with cut flowers. autumn leaves
and cut grasses. and floral arch lighted
by wax tapers. under which Rev John H
Alfrlend. who officiated. aud the bridal
couple stood during the marriage service.
Mrs R Griffen rendered the wedding
marches with violin accompaniment BY
Mr. Griffen The bride, who was given
away by her father, wore lace gown
over taffeta. with long tulle veil caught
with orange blossoms, and carried pink
flowers. She had an array of pretty attend
ants, her sister. Miss Mamie Osburn,
being maid of honor. with the following
bridesmaids Misses Helen Hardesty
and Octavia Thomson. of Summit Point,
Anna Clabaueh, of Baltimore. and Alice
Osburn, sister of the bride The groom's
best man was his brother, Mr. George
Nelson. of New York. The groomsmen
were: Messrs Elmer Webb, of Brock
lyn; David Allen and Bowles Lippitt, of
Clarke county. and Howard Osburn, of
K r.ol A reception with refreshments
followed the ceremony. the bride and
groom leaving for We ddng trip imme-
| diately afterwards. MIR and Mrs Nelson
W il live i New York.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-15

Mr.. EIon o. ffenkel and Miss Julia K.
Henkel, sister Of DR.. A. ID. Henkel. OF
Winchester. were married on Tuesday
afternoon in New Market. Va, at the
home Of the brides mother. Mrs. Maria
Henkel. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. E. L. Wessinger. pastor Of
Emmanuel Lutheran Church. and was
witnessed by large number of relatives
and friends of the contracting parties.
The attendants We're Mr. Ambrose L.
Henkel. "a brother of the groom. and
Miss Mamie Henkel. of Baltimore.
Shortly after the marriage Mr.. and
Mrs. Henkel boarded the afternoon
train for Washington. from which city
they will 60 to Jamestown and eastern
cities, returning home in about two
weeks. Mr.. Henkel is son Of the late
Rev. DR.. Socrates Henkel. and is a mem
Der of the well-known publishing firm OF
Henkel & Co, at New Market. Mrs.
Henkel is daughter of the late DIR. S.
|P. 9. Henkel. in his day one of the
physicians OF note in this section of Vir-
gina. She is young woman of culture
and numbers a large circle of friends.
Winchester Star.
The happy groom above named is a
cousin of Miss Katie E. Rowe. oil
Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-15
Tells How to Mix 1t.

A well-known authority on Rheuma
tism gives the readers of a large New
York Daily paper the following valuable
yet simple and harmless prescription
which any one can easily prepare al
home:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-hal1
ounce, Compound Kargon. one ounce
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces.
Mix by shaking we'll in bottle. and
take a teaspoonful after each meal and
at bedtime.
He states that the ingredients can be
obtained from any good prescription
pharmacy at small cost. and. being of a
vegetable extraction. are harmless to
take.
This pleasant mixture, if taken regu.
larly for few days, is said to overcome
almost any case of Rheumatism. The
pain and swelling, if any. dimiuishes
with each dose. until permanent result.
are obtained, and without injuring the
stomach. While there are many so
called Rheumatism remedies patent
medicines. ETC.. some of which do give
relief. few really give permanent results,
and the above will. no doubt. be greatly
appreciated by many sufferers here al
this time
Inquiry at the drug stores of this
neighborhood ELECTS the information
that these drugs are harmless and can
be bought separately. or the druggists
here will mix the prescription for our
readers If asked to.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-15
Faulkuer--Durkee.

The wedding of Mr. Charles James
Faulkner, Jr, son of former Senator {,
Faulkner. of Martinsburg. and Miss
Elizabeth Durkee. of Chicago, was sol.
emnized at the home of DR. and Mrs Par
sons, No 5000 Madison avenue. Chicago.
at s: 80 o'clock Saturday evening. Mrs
Parsons is sister of the bride. The. event
was notable one, and more than zoe
guests were present at the wedding re-
ception. The maid of honor was Miss
Amy Spencer, of Chicago. The ceremony
was performed by Rev DR. Bixby, of the
Episcopal church. The bride wore 6
beautiful robe of lace, while the maid Of
honor was gowned in yellow liberty satin
The reception that folowed was bril-
liant one. The groom is prominent and
rising young lawyer of Chicago and is :
member OF the legal tlepartme Mt OF Ar
mour & Co, one of the great packing
firms of that city. The bride is beautI
full and accomplished belle of Chicago
and very popular in her social set.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-15
Church items.

Rev. E. T. Mason is conducting revival
meetings in the Baptist church at Leetown.
Rev. R. A. White is holding an all week
service in Middleway. Communion next
Sunday.
Communion services will be held in the
Presbyterian church next Sunday. Prepar-
atory services Friday and Saturday proceed
ing.
Rev. J. T. Williams preached in the M e
Church Sunday night on the life of Joseph
as business man, and ON next Sunday night
will preach on another phase of the character
of Joseph, ''Pharoah's Prime Minister
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-15
Health Notice.

At meeting OF the Board of Health RI
OF Jefferson ounty West Virginia. he'd at
the cfliee OF u son q Campbell on Saturday.
September u, 1907. al OF the members of n. :
Board being present, the following resolution
was passed and ordered to be published IN
the newspapers of Charles Town, and in the
Sbepberdstown Register:
Whereas, This is the season FIR the ger
mination of typhoid fever and dipfhefis. and
IN view of the prevalence of typhoid fever.
property owners and occupants are requested
to have their properties thoroughly eapcd.
disinfected and put in sanitary condition. >
J. NJ. MILLER, NJ. d..
A Copy
q n CAMPBELL, Secretary.
October SIT
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1907-10-15

To check c. Id quickly. get from your
druggist some little Candy Cold Tablets
called Preyentics. Druggists everywhere are
now dispensin Prevenfics, for they are not
only safe, but decidedly cert ain aid prom pit,
Preventics contain TO Qninine no laxative,
nothing harsh nor sic'.ei ing Taken at the
sssneeze stage" Preyentics will prevent Pneu-
nionia. Bronchitis, La Grippe, etc. Hence
the name, Preventics. Good for feverlsh chill
dren. 4S Preventics 25 cents. Trial Boxes 5
cts. Sold by Millers Pharmacy