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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-12-13
MADE ASSAULT ON WOMAN
Hens kerson enters home OF Mrs. Davis
Last Sunday Night

Last Sunday night about eleven
o'clock Hens Iverson, Swede who has
been employed by some of the con-
tractors on the Wenatchee Valley and
Northern Railway entered the home of
Mrs. w. L. Davis, located near the
coal sheds east of town, and entered
room occupied by Mrs. Davis and
Mrs Jennie Jordan. Mrs. Jordan was
lying in the bed on the side nearest to
where Iverson entered and he took
hold Of her. Her screaming aroused
Mrs. Davis brother, c. Mckinney,
who was sleeping in an adjoining room
and when he came Iverson ran away.
Nc Kinney came to town and Sc
cured the services of Deputy Sheriff
Platt and together they tracked 1verson
thru the snow to his lodging place.
He was brought to town and placed in
Jail. On Tuesday he had an exami-
ming trial before Magistrate Taylor
who fixed his bond at $1,000. He was
taken to the county seat on the same
day and placed in Jail. Iverson made
complete confession to two officers
and admitted his guilt. He came here
some three weeks ago to work on the
Wenatchee Valley Northern railway and
no one seemed to know anything about
him. He looked to be about 81 years
old.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-12-13

At the jobber's banquet at Spokane
this week w. D. Vincent, cashier Of
the Old National Bank, in a speech
declared himself heartily in favor Of an
other term as president for Mr.. Roose-
welt. The sentiment was heartily
cheered, indicating that the majority
of those present agreed with the
speaker.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-12-13
Parcels Post and Postal Savings Bank

In his recommendation recently pub
lished in the press, Postmaster General
Meyer recommended the enactment Of
the 11-pound rural delivery parcels
post, with the restriction that the par
GELS must originate on the route, thus:
Eleven pounds could be mailed at
Leavenworth for delivery at any point
between here and Wenatchee Lake or
any similar route. This was intended
to cut out foreign mail order houses
and at the same time prevent overbur-
dening the service with long-haul pack
ages at the same rate as the short haul.
1t would be manifestly wrong to charge
the same rate for carrying an 11-pound
package from Chicago by way Of Lea
wentworth to Wenatchee lake as on the
same weight package from Leaven-
worth to the lake.
Under the conditions recommended
by the postmaster general we favor the
establishment Of the parcels post. We
also favor the establishment OF the pos
tai savings bank. Congressman Jones
has declared himself in favor Of the
postal savings bank. Both these prop
ositions encounter opposition.
The postal savings banks are op-
posed by the same bankers who refused
to return their depositors money after
the recent financial furry, and told
them very blandly that cashiers certifi-
Gates was all they could get and abused
them to boot for wanting their money
at all.
The bankers pat the small savings
depositor on the back during good
times for the privilege Of handling his
money, and will even return his money
any old time if he will agree to forfeit
the four per cent interest they have
promised him.
The larger trade centers, such as
Spokane, Seattle and Tacoma, oppose
the parcels post because they fear that
the large mail order houses will estab-
lish branch stores in the small towns.
The Spokane chamber of commerce
is sending out circulars to the small
towns asking them to help oppose the
movement for the parcels post.
We ask all our readers who agree
with US to write short personal letter
to Congressman w. L. Jones, Washing
ton, D. c. Just say:
Il am in favor of the parcels post
and the postal savings bank as recon-
mended by the postmaster general"
John Jones, Farmer"
Do this today, so that MIR. Jones
will receive from fifty to one hundred
such letters from this vicinity. They
will help to counteract the effect of
resolutions sent by chambers Of COM
merce and such other organizations
from the large cities.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-12-13
Final Proof Notice.
Department of the Interior
Land Office at Waterville, Wash.
Dec 9th lNI

Land ONCE at Waterville. Wash.
Dec. 9th, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Abraham
s. Huffmaster of Leavenworth, Wash, has
filed notice of his intention to make final
fve-year proof in support of his claim, viz
Homestead entry No. 567S, made January
10th. 1903. for the lots l. and 8, and seq neH,
section q, township 70 N, range IL Il. w. M,
and that said proof will be made before ]. K.
Shore. u. 8. Commissioner, at his office at
Leavenworth. Wash. on wednesday, Jan.
18th, 1908.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation Of the land, viz: Joseph H.
Mitchell, Robert K. Nickles, William Gerfen,
and VIM. w. Burgess, all OF Leavenworth,
Wash. W.. II. HAYNES,
1852 Register.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1907-12-13
CARD OF THANKS.

To all the friends who so kindly as
sisted US in our bereavement we wish
to extend our heartfelt thanks, hoping
they may all find as ready sympathy in
time of need.
48 Mrs. F. NJ Ewell and Family.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23
What They Think.

The Aurora News has the following
to say of the Tournament
"'The firemen's tournament held
late last week in Ely should have re-
ceived more attention than it did.
Fire fighting should be "a prime con
sideration on the range, where insur
ance against fire loss is all but prohib-
tive. Such affairs increase the inter-
est upon the part of the better grade
of firemen, and therefore every village
should have been represented. The
tournament will next year be held in
Park Rapids, and we sincerely hope
that every village on the range will
send representatives. The tournament
at Ely, as compared with past gather
ings of the association, was an entire
success, but should, as we say, been
more generally recognized and patron
led -
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23
ChippeWas in Luck.

Each member of the ChippeWas in
Minnesota within d few years will re-
ceive from the federal government at
least 1900, according to the report Of
former Senator William O'Neil, of
Wisconsin, who for some years has
had charge of the timber operations
on coded lands in Minnesota. His
headquarters are at Cass Lake. His
report shows that during the past
three years 2O,OOO,OOO feet of timber
has been cut from Indian lands valued
at S3,20O,OO0. Pine on coded lands
that is sold totals $50, 900, 900 and there
is 1000, 900 feet standing aud as yet
unsold. There are in Minnesota $500
Chippewa Indians. The aggregate
value of their coded lands and the
timber left standing on them is esti-
mated at Sl2,OOO,O0O. Adding the
value of the allotted lands to this.
gives a wealth of 1900 for each of the
$500 Indians.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23
NO QUARANTINE
State Board Issues New In
structiOns.

Beginning January /, the homes of
smallpox patients will no longer be
quarantined, but notices will be
posted on the buildings as before, as a
warning to those who wish to avoid
the house. The new rule relating to
the regulation Of smallpox was
adopted at meeting of the state
board of health last week, and will go
into effect January /, 1908. This action
was taken by the board as result of
the belief .of members that quarar. :
tine has but little effectin preventing
the spread of the disease, and that the
financial burden imposed by tue quar-
antine rule was not warranted by the
results obtained.
1t is the belief that the members of
the board, based on the history of the
disease in this state and elsewhere
that vaccination is the only effective
preventive for smallpox, and in order
to make it possible for everyone to
avail themselves of this treatment,
the board contemplates arranging to
produce the vaccine for free distribL-
ton among the municipalities of the
state. Prior to the creation of the
state sanitary live stock board, the
board of health had charge of the
work of preventing the spread of dis
ease among cattle and horses; and at
that time building was erected at
the state university, where diseased
cattle were placed under the careful
scrutiny of the department experts.
1t is probable that this building will
be Used by the hoard in which to
house the cattle from which the vac
cine will be taken.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23
HID HIS MONEY IN HIS TIE.
But the Cautious Farmers Secret Was
Guessed by Detective.

"You have often heard the question,
Where a mans treasure is, there will
his heart be Also" said a detective.
81 saw in illustration of that not long
ago on railroad train. A detective
employed by the railway company and
l were seated near a countryman who
adjusted his necktie every few min.
utes.
That tie bothers the old man.
said to my companion.
Don't think it's the tie,' replied
the railroad detective.
Then he leaned forward and said
to the farmer, Better take your
money out of that necktie'
"'Who told you had money in my
tie? demanded the farmer.
'The detective then explained that
his actions in adjusting his neckwear
led to the supposition. The farmer
admitted that he had chosen the tie
as the hiding place for a number of
bills.
ellis idea was all right concluded
the detective, but he couldn't keep
his hands off the cravat"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23
Rats as Judges of Ivory.

The ivory dealer pointed to a hall
dozen rats gnawing among the yellow
heaps of tusks and ivory fragments
in the garnet.
''They are quite tame, you see," he
said "Why shouldn't they be SO?
The fact is, they are on my payroll
They work for me. Their wages are
a pound of cheese and a loaf of bread
a week.
Ivory dealers like rats, for rats are
ivory's best judges, and without their
help we should often want higher
price for bad tusk than for fine
one"
He took fragment of ivory from
the floor and pointed to certain small
burrows in it's surface.
"The rats did that" he said. "Those
burrows are a proof of the iyory's ex.
cellence. Rats gnaw the ivory that
contains animal glue, or gelatine, 9
substance of which they are fond. And
this substance it is that makes ivory
excellent, yet mere man can't tell
whether a tusk contains it or not.
'"The rats can tell. They are ivory
experts, and they work so cheap
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

1t is now claimed by authorities on
fish culture that the reason why so
many fish fry are lost after planting
is that the water into which they are
dumped is not suitable; in other
words. there may be too much or too
little oxygen in the water for the par
ticular kind of fish planted therein.
1t is thought that ere long it will be
part of the program to test the water
and decide what species of fish will do
best therein. 1t is claimed that the
planting of some species of fish in GER
tain waters is an absolute loss of time
and money.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23
Hurt in Runaway.

A. Void, travelling for the Stone
Ordean company of Duluth, had his
leg broken Tuesday in a runaway be-
tween here and Winton. 1t seems the
horse he was driving became fright
ened and overturned the buggy prec-
ipltating Mr.. Void in the ditch with
the result as above stated. He was
brought to the Shipman Hospital
where his limb was set and on We'd
nesday morning was taken to Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23
Corn and Wheat Food.

1t is matter of custom rather than
of reason that we should use so much
wheat and so little corn in our daily
ration Practically all the wheat pro-
duced is converted into food for man.
1t is probable that not one bushel of
corn in so raised in this country goes
upon the table. That is regrettable
anomaly when we consider that two
bushels of corn can be produced to
every bushel of wheat on a given area
and that the national corn crop is four
times the national wheat crop.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23
A merchant may keep neat store |

A merchant may keep a neat store
and make tasty display of his stock,
vet no one knows what he has except
his regular customers. If he is salts
fed with simply holding his own, it is
unnecessary for him TO spend either
time or money through other forms of
advertisement, but if progressive. and
desires to increase his business, as any
healthy, wide-awake, up-to-date mer-
chant should. he must reach the man
who is not his customer, and there is
only one way to do that, and that is
by liberal newspaper advertising.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23
M. E. Church Notes.

Midweek service next Wednesday
evening at 1880.
The pastor breaches at Sellwood
tonight.
The pastor was at Winton Tuesday
looking up new arrivals and new men,
bers.
Subjects for Sunday mex: Morning,
1.-THE Life of Self-Denial and Sacrifice
the Path to Glory and Honor" Eve
ming, the Triumph of Sin and Grace"
Special music.
Seats free. A cordial invitation to
all.
G. Ii. BLAKE, Pastor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23
REAL SPEED OF THOUGHT.
Limited by Rapidly with Which Nerve
System Can Act.

How long does it take to think?
Prof. Helmholtz argues that the whale
probably feels wound near it's tail in
about one second, and requires an
other second to send back orders to
the tail to defend itself The reason
why the time occupied by this prep
hration seems to us so infinitesimal
lies in the fact that we are unable to
perceive more quickly than our nerve
system can act, and thus the intervals
required for it's operations appear to
IS imperceptibly small. Astronomers
vary in their estimation of the mo-
nent at which a star crosses the web
of their telescopes by more than a
whole second, while the estimates of
any individual taken by himself agree
within one-tenth of a second if fire.
luently repeated. Still more surpris-
ing is the difficulty of determining
whether the beats Of two gently tick
ing watches coincide or fall between
each other if held to either ear, while
nothing is easier than the same de-
termination if both are held to the
same ear. Helmholtz pictures the
matter to himself in this way: "The
two perceptions of different organs
can be estimated only as regards their
time relations, when there is suffi-
cient interval between to reflect. Now
that you have perceived one, but not
as yet the other" Our thought is not
so rapid as we usually believe, as has
proved by his experiment of taking an
electric shock at any point on his
skin and then trying to move his hand
as quickly as possible.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

Prof. Hall of the Minnesota Uni
versity, in company with several
others, has been in this vicinity for
some time, studying the geological
formations. The party made trip
to Hunters Island, and several other
places north of here. Prof. Hall was
pleasant gentleman to meet, and ex-
pressed himself as very much pleased
with his visit.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23
Hard Heads Matched.

Among the songs of Robert Burns
is one upon whistle used by a Dane
who visited England in the retinue OF
Anne of Denmark. This whistle was
placed on the table at the beginning
of drinking bout, which was won
by whoever was last able to blow it
The Dane conquered all corners, says
the story, until Sir Robert Lawrie OF
Maxwelton, latter three days and
nights hard contest, left the Scandi
navian under the table,"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

rest he was stricken with typhoid
fever, but, being unable to read or
write, did not acquaint the officers OF
his regiment with his misfortune OF
ask friend to dc so. The conse
quence was that when his furlough
expired he was posted as a deserter.
and while on his way to rejoin was
arrested.
At Aldershot he was tried by court
martial and sentenced to be branded
with the letter 3D."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23
Cut Flowers,

To preserve cut flowers small
lump of ammonia should be placed in
the vase. This will not only keep
them fresh, but will also help to de.
stroy the unpleasant odor that so
often arises from flowers whose
stalks have a tendency to become
Shiny. Flowers of this description
should have wee bit shipped from
their stalks every time the water Is
changed and also before arranging
them for the first time
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

A well known society woman of
Duluth recently announced "White
Elephant Party" Each guest was to
bring something that she could find
no use for, but which was too good to
throw away. The party would have
been a great success but for an un-
looked for development which broke
it up. Eleven out of the eighteen
guests brought their husbands.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23
Detroit and Return $1,000.

Via the South Shore; tickets on
sale leaving Duluth. September Sth,
11th, 18th and Goth, connecting at st.
Ignace with the elegant steamers of
the d. & G. N. Co. To Buffalo $500
higher. Limit three weeks. For
sleeping car and steamer reservations
apply to A, j. Perrin, General Agent,
Duluth, Mimi. SIG 9-20
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

Mrs. And. SimOnsOn and children
returned last week from Ely, Nevada,
and will again make their home here.
Mr.. Simonson will remain in the
Nevada town for some time longer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

CnD CHA frst-class merry-go-
run OHLE round with full equip
ment. The machine was at work
here during the tournament. The
original cost was in the neighborhood
of $4,000. Will sell for $1,000. A snap
at this figure. Inquire at this office,
or of Frank Sherlock, Aurora, Mimi
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

JOS. Verderber. aged 81 years, father
of Mrs. John Osterman,. died Tuesday
of chronic nephritis, and was buried
Wednesday from the Catholic church.
He was well known in the city and
leaves many friends.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

Sheriff Emil Nelson of Two HarbOIS
was in the city Tuesday, in company
with others, and left for the lakes
north of here on a fishing trip. Louis
Larson went with them.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

Miss Bertha Bergleen of Rock Creek,
Mimi, who has been the guest of her
brother. Peter Bergleen, for several
weeks, returned to her home today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bergleen also had as
their guest Miss Della Holmes or
North Branch, Mimi. who departed
for home this morning.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23
Branded as a Deserter.

An army pension has just been
granted to ]. Tomlin, of Nottingham
England, who is now 81, and his
medals, granted for Sevastopol, have
been replaced.
It seems that he was invalided home
from the Crimea and granted Q
months furlough. While enjoying HE
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

The Duluth & Iron Range have in
prospect the erection of new four
stall round-house on the site of the
one now standing. The plans show
the building of brick, with offices and
all necessary conveniences. 1t is ex-
pected that the same will be built this
fall
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

w. Nichols and family have re-
turned to this city from Ely, Nevada,
having had their satisfy of the west.
They were anxious to return, and
their many friends welcome them
back.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

DR.. Lockhart has begun the erection
of Il residence on lots recently pur-
chased from DR.. Shipman, on the cor
ner Of Third avenue and Chapman
street. opposite the hospital Con-
tractor Thos. Jury will do the work
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

Sunday 3 wind was one of the fiercest
propositions ever experienced in this
country. The lake was running high,
and many who were caught out had to
remain until morning.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23
IilIman,s Good Definition.

A reporter asked Senator Tillman
rather maliciously what he thought
of a certain opponents speech.
my boy" said the senator, sit was
like fire bottle Of champagne
"Yes?" murmured the reporter.
rather taken aback
Eyes," said Senator Tillman; '1ots
of froth and very dry"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

Advices from Walter Eisenach state
that he is enjoying a cruise on the
Atlantic in one of Uncle Sans vessels
in company with other students of
Annapolis.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

Prof. VIM. Wigger, formerly one of
the faculty of the Ely High School,
but now of Wahpeton, N. ID ), is in the
city fer a short time visiting with
friends and enjoying the lakes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

w. A. McCurdy returned Monday
from visit at Houghton, Mich, he
was accompanied on his return by his
sister, Miss Elizabeth McCurdy, who
will visit here for week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Lorenz of Duluth have
been visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. Fen
Ske the past week. Mrs. LOrenz is d
sister of Mr.. Fenske,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

The berry crop is being generally
harvested at present. both blueberries
and raspberries being plentiful this
summer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

Mrs. Ed. Robinson and daughter,
who have been up from Duluth for
week or more visiting, returned to
their home yesterday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

S. p. Ireland, formerly of Winton,
but recently of Hankinson, S. D., has
been renewing acquaintances here
this week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs w. a. Wagner and son
of Duluth and Mrs. Drummond of St.
Paul were visitors in the city several
days this week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23
Students at Manual Labor.

There is scarcity of laborers in
Sweden but plenty of college students.
Three hundred young men from the
University of Upsala have accepted
employment in the fields for this years
harvest season
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

Mrs. w. Messner and son, who has
been visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Rapson for several weeks, returned to
her HON in Calumet, Mich, Monday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

The two-months-Old son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Pluth died Monday of
cholera infantum, and was buried
Tuesday,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

Jack Klobucar and son left Wednes-
day for Bull, where they will visit for
a few days with Mr. Klobucar's daugh-
ter, Mrs. John Pasich.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

Thos, Harri came up from Eveleth
Monday for few weeks at home. In
a party with several others, Tom went
out on.the lakes for fishing trip.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

Misses Maher and Pfeiffer, WHIT have
been up from Tower visiting with
friends, returned to their homes
Thursday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Ellick of Oma-
la, Neb., are in the city enjoying a
visit to the various lakes in this vi
oil
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

Mr.. and Mrs. John Glode, son and
daughter, left SUNDAY for visit with
friends and relates in Milwaukee.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

Mrs. Henry Chinn and children left
Monday for Lake Linden, Mich.
where they will visit friends for some
time,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

rnD eur-Four Lots, 6, I, s and 8
run SALC block "a. Harvey street
with three residences thereon, for sale.
33B feet to lot with residence. In
quire of Grant McMahan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

f. B. Spellman was up from Duluth
several days this week, looking over
his water power interests.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-08-23

e. Is. Fulton and j. III. Fulton of
Kansas City relatives of Mrs. G. Ii.
Blake are visiting at the home of the
latter.