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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
DAMAGE BY PRAIRIE FIRES;
FARMS IN WESTERN MINNESOTA
ARE LAID WASTE.
Boys Playing with Matches Causes
the Trouble. Damages iEsti-
mated at $4,000.

GAINESVILLE, Mimi, Oct. 19.-The
worst prairie fire in years is devastat-
ing the northeastern part OF Wllkln
county, and seems to defy all efforts
to check it's progress. Three large
farms have been entirely wiped out,
and there seems no question but that
others will go. The damage done
thus far is estimated at not less than
$50, ZOO.
The fire was started by boy who
was playing with matches on the
farm of Charles Fundscock, and all
the buildings on that place, including
the house, barns, graneries ana sheds
were destroyed. The wind was light,
and the people living in the path of
the flames had ample chance to es-
cape, no lives having been lost as far
as is known.
The entire region is very dry, and
the flames spread rapidly. Ten large
haystacks, containing between 800
and 900 tons of hay were destroyed
in an hour.
The old Lavally farm and the Ev-
dis pldC0 dIC III IulllS, dlid UllC lui III
ers throughout the region which is
burning are working hard to check
the conflagration by blowing up the
country. The lack of wind is the on
ly feature in favor of the farmers, as
the absence of rain for days past has
converted the prairies into huge tin
der fields.
Considerable alarm was felt for the
town of Lawnsdale on the Great
Northern line, as it was directly in
the path of the fire but the town es-
capped without damage though the
country all about it was laid waste.
No other places will be reached until
the flames have travelled several
miles and it is hoped that enough
ground can be broken up to check
the fires progress.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
AUSTRIAN EMPEROR WORSE
PASSES RESTLESS NIGHT, DIS.
TURBED WITH COUGHING.
There Is An Absence of Fever, But
General Condition Is Consider
ably Worse.

Vienna, Oct. 19.-The news received
here from Schoenbrunn castle Friday
morning regarding the health of EN-
peror Francis Joseph was less salts
factory than in recent days. He pass
ed restless night, being frequently
disturbed by bad attacks of dry cough
ing, which prevented him from taking
much sleep. Therefore he arose earlier
than usual and when the doctors ar
symptoms were somewhat worse than
during the preceding days, that the
coughing was more frequent and
more violent and that there was not
sufficient eXpectoration. In addition,
the patient as a result of the bad
night was weaker, but the doctors
hope that his satisfactory appetite
will help him to overcome the pres
ent signs of weakness.
One favorable symptom is the alb
sence of fever since Thursday after
noon. The general condition of the
emperor, however, again requires the
utmost care. The attending physi-
clans are worried by his majesty's I'M
willingness to restrict his work. He
sits for several hours daily at his
desk, thus aggravating his malady. He
does not yet realize that he is III and
says that IAN old soldier must not
notice cold in the head"
In spite of this the emperor has as.
scented to the doctors proposition not
to receive in the near future any OF
his other relatives who had planned
to come and see him, and consequent
ly the visits of his grandchild, the
Archduchess Elizabeth, and those of
his daughters, the Archduchess Gisela,
wife of Prince Leopold of Bavaria,
and the Archduchess Maria Valeria,
wife of Archduke Francis Salvador of
Austria-Tuscany, have been post
poned.
By the end of the week, the en-
peror's physicians declare, his illness
probably will show a more decisive
development than at present. There Is
no reason to refer to the emperor be-
ing in danger, but it's is admitted that his
condition Friday is more serious than
during the preceding four days.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Grain Inspection.

Washington, Oct. Ex-senator Nc
Cumber has returned from his trip to
North Dakota and has begun his cam
paign for the passage of his national
grain inspection bill during the COM
ing congress. In anticipation of the
arrival of President Roosevelt from
his hunting trip this week, Mr.. Nc
Cumber is gathering lot of detail on
the subject for presentation to the
chief executive in the belief that some
mention will be made of the subject
in the annual message to congress in
December
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Cumnins Fights a Fire.

Des Moines, Oct. 23.-Fire which
started early in the basement of the
home of Governor A. B. Cummins
was extinguished by his excellency
himself. The governor was awak-
ened by the smell of smoke, and
rushed down stairs, attacked the
flames with water and rug and had
them under control by the time the
department arrived. The damage
was about $500.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Great Northern Earnings.

st. Paul, Minn.-The report of the
Ct. Northern railroad for the fiscal
year has been presented to railroad
commission. 1t shows earnings of
$50, 2OS,035, an increase of $4,000, QUO
compared with previous year. The
Minnesota earnings were SCI, 246. 1863,
an increase of $1,00O,O0O over 1906.
The report shows the earnings of Min
nesota passenger traffic to have been
$2,055,900, compared with $1,965 900
the previous year.
This increase is remarkable in view
of the fact that for four months of the
past fiscal year the two-cent passen-
ger rate law was in effect
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25

According to the latest Chinese of.
ficial investigation the total number of
Chinese in other countries is as fol-
lows, not including the atudents: jap
an, 1853; Russia Asia, $4,000;
Hongkong, 314,391; Siam, 2,755, 500;
Burmah, 134,560; Java, 1,S25,70O
Australia, 34.465; Europe, 1.76O;
Korea, 11,200; Formosa, "A, SOC; Malay
STA, 1.023,500; AMMAN, $4,000; the
Philippines, S3.7S5; Africa, $500;
America, 272,829. Total, 6,793,531.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25

The director of the Trans-C Caucasian
railway, Col. Neigebauer, has issued
the following curious order: I'm the
course of six months of the current
year 80 officials Of the Trans-Cauca.
sian line have persisted by violent
deaths. Ten among them were of the
highest ranks in the service and 20
in the lower ranks. Although it has
now become customary to ascribe
these appalling murders to revolu;
tionary organization, there are grounds
for suspecting a majority have been
caused by a desire to see situations
vacant. In order that such villainous
proceedings may bring no profit to
their authors, l have found it neces-
sary to order that all vacancies on the
line which have resulted from officials
having suffered violent death shall
not be filled by candidates from among
local officials, but by persons trans
ferred from the railways in European
Russia. 1 give this notice as a guide
to future action
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
At LAST ROOSEVELT
SLAUCHTERS A BEAR
PRESIDENTS GUN BRINGS DOWN
BIG GAME AFTER MANY DIS
APPOINTMENTS.
SUCCESS REVIEWS
INTEREST IN HUNT
Executive Goes Into Thicket to Sc
cure His Trophy, Which Is Fe-
male of the Black variety-Ex-
celIency of New Dogs Thanked.

STEAMBOAT, La, Oct 19.-President
afternoon. Few details of the presi-
dents exploit are known, except that
it took place after he and the other
hunters with him had followed the
dogs in the chase through the jungles
for four hours The beast was a fe-
male of the black variety and was
beyond the average size. The fact
that it was secured at all is attrib-
uted to the staying qualities of the
new dogs.
Working for Brilliant Finish.
The news was brought in by a cour-
Ter who arrived from Bear lake Fri
day morning. The exploit has given
heart to the camp and the hunters
are now working with renewed vigor
in the hope of making a brilliant
finish.
News Reaches New Orleans.
New Orleans, Oct 19.-News of the
killing of bear by President Roose
welt reached New Orleans Friday
morning in telegram to John NJ
Parker, one of the men who invited
the president to hunt in the state and
who himself was a member of the
hunting party until business required
his returning to New Orleans several
days ago.
Went Into the Thicket.
The telegram was signed by Leo
Shields, another member of the party,
and read as follows:
President Roosevelt killed a great
big bear Went into thicket after
him"
coIored Man Got First Shot.
Two days ago several trails were
struck, but only once did the dogs
come upon the bears, and then it be-
came necessary for negro hunter
in the party to kill the bear imme-
diately in order to save the dogs.
To President: Kill Our Bears.
Williamsport, Pa, Oct. 1S-Farm-
ers residing in the vicinity of Buck
Horn mountain, Is miles from here,
have sent an invitation to President
Roosevelt to hunt for bears in Ly-
coming county and assist them in ex-
terminating the pest that is destroy
ing corn. Many farmers are obliged
to guard their fields each night
The farmers have issued public in
vitations for the hunting of bears in
their lands. Fred Apker of Wallace
Run, while hunting pheasants, shot a
large bear with bird shot.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Saw Ii Come Out of a Cow.

A little city boy and his sister
Dorothy were taken to the country
for the first time.
The two children were happy as the
day was long. In the late afternoon
they watched the COWS come home,
heard with delight the tinkling cow
bells, and the little boy even went to
the barns to see the milking done.
At supper, just as Dorothy was lift
ing her glass to her rosy lips, the boy
cried out:
"Oh, Dotty, don't! You mustn't drink
that milk It's not fit to drink. 1t
came out of cow; I saw it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Mems Beauty Show.

The beauty show for men at the
Victoria pier, Folkestone, continues to
be the chief subject of conversation
In the town and it's vicinity, says the
London Mail There are many aspir-
ants and many inquiries, but with the
execution of courageous few the
would-be exhibits hesitate to face a
great audience even for five minutes.
Councillor Forsyth, who is RESPONSE.
BILE for the show, has decided that
only facial beauty can be considered
In the matter of awarding prizes. IN
view of this, he has arranged for
huge gilt frame draped with black
velvet to be erected. In an opening
IN this frame only the head and face
will be allowed to appear. Councillor
Forsyth, in answer to inquiries by the
Daily Mail, wishes 1t to be widely
known that, with the full approval Of
his colleagues, he has decided to make
the competition open to all England.
The judging will be by the audiences,
and the scrutiny of votes by women.
Several local beauties" in order to
gain chest measurement, are training
with dumbbells. Others are giving
over flesh for fruit diet, and many
are taking course Of Turkish and
other baths in order to get into form.
The greatest obstacle to many is the
lack of moral courage to face an audi
ence.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
WHAT Is PE-RU-NA?
Is it a Catarrh Remedy, or a
Tonic, or is it Both?

Some people call Peruua a great
tonic. Others refer to Peruna as .
great catarrh remedy.
Which of these people are right
Is it more proper to call Peruna q Ca
tarrh remedy than to call it tonic?
Our reply is, that Peruna is both .
tonic and q catarrh remedy. Indeed,
there can be no efectual catarrh rem
edy that is not also a tonic.
In order to thoroughly relieve any
case of catarrh, a remedy must not
only have specific action on the mu.
cous membranes affected by the ca
tarrh, but it must have a general tonic
action on the nervous system.
Catarrh, even in persons who are
otherwise strong, is q weakened con.
dition of some mucous membrane.
There must be something to strength.
en- the circulation, to give tone to the
arteries, and to raise the vital forces
Perhaps no vegetable remedy in the
world has attracted so much attention
from medical writers as HYDRASTIS
CANADENSIS. The wonderful eff.
cacy Of this herb has been recognized
many years, and is growing in its hold
upon the medical profession. When
joined with CUBEBS and COPAIBA
trio Of medical agents is formed in Pc
runa which constitutes a specific REM
edy for catarrh that in the present
state of medical progress cannot be
improved upon. This action, rein
forced by such renowned tonics as
C0LLINS0NIA CANADENSIS, COR
YDALIS F0RM0SA and CEDRON
SEED, ought to make this compound
an ideal remedy for catarrh in all its
stages and locations in the body.
From theoretical standpoint, there.
fore, Peruna is beyond criticism. The
use of Peruna, confirms this opinion.
Numberless testimonials from every
quarter Of the earth furnish ample
evidence that this Judgment is not
over enthusiastic. When practical ex-
perience confirms well-grounded the
ory the result is a truth that cannot be
shaken.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
PARDON HIS ONLY HOPE.
Former Faribault, Mimi, Banker De.
MED RetriaI by Supreme Court.

Washington, Oct. 22.-The supreme
court denied the application for a
writ of mandamus to the United
States district judge of Minnesota to
compel him to issue writ of error in
the case of Thomas B. Clement form
er president of the First National
bank of Faribault, Mimi, who is now
serving on eight year sentence for
violation of the national banking
law.
There was no written opinion filed,
Chief Justice Fuller simply making
oral announcement from the bench.
This disposes of Clement last chance
for release, short of pardon by the
president.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
TO ENJOIN CANAL TRUSTEES.
Government to Take Immediate Ac
ton Against Chicago.

Washington, Oct. 19.-The war de-
partment has arranged with the de-
partment of justice for the immediate
institution of legal proceedings to en-
join the work of excavation being con-
Quoted by the city of Chicago authori-
ties at the Calumet sag canal in con-
nection with the project for diverting
the flow of the Calumet river out of
instead of into Lake Michigan. 1t was
stated at the war department that the
excavation is in direct violation of the
orders of the secretary of war. The
department action is based on the re-
port of army engineers that the di-
version of the Calumet would be detri-
mental to the navigation Of Lake
Michigan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Cost of Milk.

The president of New York dairy;
concern gives the following itemized!
statement of the cost of milk: I'VE
have been paying the farmers three
and one-half to four cents for milk,
and after the first of October will
have to pay four to four and one,
quarter. 1t costs cent a bottle
freight to bring 1t from the farm to-
the city. 1t costs half cent bottle
for cleaning, filling and icing. 1t COSTS
another three-eighths of a cent a bot
tie to haul it from the depot to the,
wholesale house. That means that 1T
costs practically six and one-quarteri
cents a bottle to put the milk in the
delivery wagon. Out Of the balance
we have to pay drivers, inspectors and
bear other expenses. There is really
little or no money in the milk busi7
ness" He might have added the cost,
of bottles that customers fail to re-
turn and fatty refuse to pay for-an
item by no means small. The wonder,
is to people who read such a hard
luck tale as this-and producers and
dealers of almost any variety of farm
product that can be named can put up
story to match it-that all agricul-
tural pursuits are not abandoned.
Somehow or other, though, they go on,
with everybody concerned showing
signs of prosperity. Queer. isn't it?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Dead Body Found.

New Richmond, Wis.-The badly
decomposed body of man was found
in shallow water in Apple river, six
miles from here. Two holes in the
back of the head, apparently inflicted
with a blunt instrument, would indi
cate murder. Supt. T. d. Wheeler
of the hospital. examined the body
but was unable to identify it. He re
ports the body was stripped of cloth.
ing. No marks appear whereby iden.
tificatica could be made. The body
had evidently been in the water a
long time and the case is surrounded
in mystery.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Attempted Suicide.

Minneapolis, Oct. 23.-Arthur Will
liams, fifteen-year-old boy, rather
than go to the state training school
at Red Wing attempted to shoot him
self through the head with a 32-cali-
bre revolver in the juvenile court in
the presence of Judge John Day
Smith, who had just finished his ex-
animation of the lad. The prompt
action of George A. Copeland, proba-
ton officer, in knocking the weapon
upwards, alone prevented tragedy
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25

Salt water, so strengthening OF.
dinarily, is most weakening when too
warm. On most ocean boats there is
An abundance of warm water in the
bath rooms, and the daily salt bath
is great tonic, but beware of getting
is too hot. 1t will turn you faint if
you do. even if you are accustomed to
an equally high temperature in fresh
water at home.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Woman Kills Editor.

Flaxton, N. D., Oct. 17.-Editor I.
P. Neal of Columbus, twenty miles
west, was shot and instantly killed by
Mrs. r. G. Rasmussen, the wife of a
prominent banker and merchant.
At night Neal discovered fire in a
threshing machine and ran to the
Rasmussen house for an extinguisher
and entered the back door breathless.
Mrs. Rasmussen thinking him bur-
glar, fired, the bullet passing through
his body.
Mrs. Rasmussen is nearly crazed by
the mistake, as Neal and she were the
best of friends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Fairbanks Had to Paw.

Vermillion. 8. D., Oct. 22.-The an
ti-pass law in South Dakota proved
it's effectiveness here when Vice Pres
ident Fairbanks, or rather his private
secretary acting for him was refused
the privilege of sending a telegram
over the Western Union line on a
frank" The secretary had never
encountered this obstacle before, but
did not care to argue the point and
paid the toll.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
The Sinful Human Heart.

A clergyman was addressing a
youthful class in Sunday school. To
illustrate the idea of regulating the
sinful human heart he took out his
watch and held it up that all might
see it.
"See this watch" he said. "Just
imagine that it does not keep good
time-that it goes all ways but the
right way. What ought 1 to do with
it?'
Instantly a little boy held up his
hand.
81 know" he shouted Sell it to
q friend"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Canada to Entertain ROYALTY.

Ottawa, Ont, Oct 19.-Gov. Gen.
Grey has unofficially announced that
members of the royal family will visit
Canada in connection with the CEN
tenary of the landing of Champlain.
Whether it will be the king and
queen or the prince and princess of
Wales he did not disclose, but the i'm
preston created in the minds of those
who heard his remarks is that it will
be the king and queen.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Issue Fraud Order,

Washington, Oct. 21.-Orlan Clyde
Cullen of ST. Paul and Washington
is regarded by officials of the post
office department as a star performer
in his line. Complaints against him
have been pouring in to the depart
ment for some time but so far Mr..
Cullen has succeeded in eluding pur-
suers, and although the inspectors
failed to serve papers on him a fraud
order has been issued barring him
from further use of the mails.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
New York to Have a Giant Bank.

New York, Oct. 19.-Plans of the
National City bank for remodeling
the old custom house at Wall and
William streets, in the heart of the
financial district, into gigantic bank
ing house, have been outlined by
Vice President Frank A. Vanderbilt.
The bank expects to gain possession
from the government not later than
Nov. 1, and the work of remodeling
will begin Immediately thereafter.
The building, ready for occupancy,
will probably be turned over to it's
new owners early in the fall of 1908.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Barn Burns.

Watertown, s. D., Oct. 21.-Arthur
Way farmer living ten miles north
west of here lost his barn and con-
tents, including horses, cattle, hay
and grain, in fire set by an over
turned lantern. The fire spread so
rapidly through the immense struc-
ture that the three men who were do
ing the evening chores barely got out
with their lives.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25

Sir Thomas will have to do better
than 6S-foot boat If he wants to do
any Americas cup racing. 1t is prob
able, however, he could be accommo
dated on a proposition to race gasO
lehe launches fox purse.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Mine "creep" Wrecks a City.

Sydney, N. s. w., Oct. 1S.-Dis.
patches from New Castle state that
a serious creep" has occurred in the
old mine workings under the residen-
tial quarter of that city. Buildings
on an area of Is acres are affected,
and the damage SO far is estimated at
$500. There have been no casualties.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Three Die In Carolina Wreck.

Greensboro, N. c., Oct. 19.-Three
persons were killed and 10 injured in
collision between northbound
Southern railway passenger train and
a freight train at Rudd, N. c., eight
miles north of here.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Fatal Accident.

Madison, Wis, Oct. 22.-Albert
Schultz, teamster was thrown from
his wagon here and instantly killed.
Martin Oran died as a result of being
struck by a Northwestern freight.
The accident occurred between here
and Waunakee.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Rohhed of LIZ Cents.

Waterloo, Iowa, Oct. 12.-William
G. Cummings, laborer. aged seven
ty years was held up and robbed of
II cents, it is alleged by two Italian
tramps.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Report of a Bomb for Taft.

Manila, P. l., Oct. ia report
reached the local police from a priest,
that an attempt was made to throw
bomb at Secretary Taft, while he was
attending a reception in his honor,
given at the Jesuit college.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Six Die: MANY Hurt In Crash.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Oct. ia
street-car collision occurred on Harri-
son avenue early. Reports say six PER
sons were killed. Ten were seriously
injured.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
Killed by Riding Horse,

Sturgis, s. D., Oct. 22.-Word was
received that the nineteen-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder of Dazell,
Meade county, was thrown from a
horse and killed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25

1t is lot better to be a model hus-
band and get the dinner when wife is
at her club than to be a shocking ex-
ample of the other kind of husband
who shows up in the divorce court and
has a weakness for throwing dinner
plates at his life partner.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
John Brown Juror,

Williams Abrams Martin, the soli-
tary survivor of the IL men who con-
victed John Brown, is still living in
Virginia. He has celebrated his
seventy-fifth anniversary.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
South ST Panl Dot O

Cattle-Steers, $3.50 and Sc. so:
cows $3.50 and $500. Hogsl$5. 90
and 5000. Sheep-Muttons, SIS. rs;
lambs $3.50.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-10-25
TWIN CITY MARKETS.
Minneapolis. Oct. 8

1HIHIedPUIIS, OCC. Y.
Wheat-No. northern, 81 .Os; No 2.
northern, $1.O4. May 1.1O1a. Oats
No. 3 white, 80 C; Corn-No. 8, CSC
Barley-No. 4, goo. Rye-No. 8, Sic
Flax seed-No 1, $125. Butter
Creamery, extras, 29c; firsts, &c;
dairy, fancy, zoe. seconds 25c:
Poultry-Turkeys, 12c, chickens 1Oc.