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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08

sionary propaganda in ths desires of
for it in their necessities. AS little
as a dirty small boy desires scrub
bling, he still requires it; so with this
vast nation. Let me, after careful
investigation that has ranged through
many cities and villages, from remod-
eled Picking to little settlements in the
remote interior which have no place
on the maps, indicate few of the rea-
sons why, in the eyes of an ordinary
man of common sense, the presence of
the missionaries, those pioneers of
civilization, is justifiable in China
China is dirty. The first day 1
landed on her shores l said that her
greatest apparent and immediate
need was 40O,OO0,OOO cakes of soap
and an ocean of disinfectant. On this
point am writing to Incompetence
ing readers; for America can never
understand or imagine the unspeak-
able filthiness of the Chinese, in their
persons, in their clothes, in their
dwellings and in their streets. 1t is
almost impossible to hint at the true
state of affairs in any publication less
unlicensed than medical journal.
The tourist who "does" China, by
passing through the port cities stop
ping at the big hotels although these
are bad enough, in all conscience
can have no understanding of what
China's dirtiness means. Only those
who live or travel in the interior can
comprehend this. l have found many
reasons for admiring the missionary
body as whole; none of these is
greater than the manner in which
they maintain, amid such miserable
surroundings, the ideals and stand.
ards AID practices of cultivated Amer
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08

| lean life. To be lady in interior
China is to be heroine.
John Chinaman Too Much for Germs.
The germ theory is all upset by a
study of China. By all the laws of
modern medical science, the country
should be continually ravaged by de-
structive plaques. The Chinese seem
to grow fat on germs; they eat them
alive. as they also eat, in order to
get back their blood" certain I'M
namable creatures which they pick
by the dozen from their persons and
raiment. "China's millions" is a
good, reputable missionary phrase at
home; out here it is used to desig-
nate the uncounted guests with whom
you are obliged to share your bare
room in a Chinese inn, or your sleep
ing shelf on Chinese boat l can
scarcely imagine any power short of
a supernatural religion, that can clear
up the Chinese, even externally. AS
for his inward, mental and spiritual
filthiness, that must be passed over
in silence. To hear, and understand,
one Chinese as he reviles another is
to discover new and horrible world
of corrupt imaginings.
Making Sport of Suffering.
The first day we landed in China,
we saw some children having fine
sport in killing kitten by the gentle
process of jumping upon it. The i'm
preston then formed has been stead
lily deepened, that the Chinese are a
cruel people, cruel to dumb creatures,
but crueller to one another The
statement is almost warranted that
here is a nation without a sense of
pity or sympathy. A roadside death
is pastime for the bystanders. When
a coolie was cut clear in half by the
swinging of heavy steel plate
against the hatchway of ship at
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08

Hong-Kong, China.-EXclaims the
fervid missionary speaker, "China's
millions are crying for the Gospel
Rubbish!
Chinas millions would like to throw
Christianity into the Yellow sea, and
they would have a fete day in the
Punishment or murder of every mis-
sionary within the borders of the Mid
die Kingdom, if they had their way.
1t is only the fear of foreign gun
boats and armies that makes China
endure the missionary. Everybody in
China knows that, be he missionary,
merchant or legationer. The untruth-
fulness of the sort of sentimental
presentation of the missionary cause
that is so frequently INDUCED in
throughout christendom is clearly I'M
derstood and earnestly deplored by
every thinking missionary.
China does not want missionaries
or missions. Sir Ernest Satow was
right when he declared that China
does not desire the spiritual side of
western civilization. Not for a min
ute. From the shrewd, unforgetting
old tigress on the throne down to the
ignorant, superstitious, ox-like coolie
straining at horses load, the Chi
nese people may be said to be prac-
tically one in not desiring the Jesus
way" True, they now want the APP
pliances of western civilization, to
make more effective their old spirit,
as when the officials of North Central
China conspired by telegraph against
oreign-administered famine relief.
Put the principles of Christian civili-
cation they care for not at all.
Desires Versus Needs.
China does not want the western
religion. But does she need it? All!
that is another story. While there is
almost no basis for the enormous mis-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08

ed by fringe-for, by the way,
fringes of every kind are a feature
which many dressmakers will try to
revive. There is some sense in the
fringe, and tunic, polonaise, and prin-
cess effects are infinitely improved
when weighted with heavy silk or
chenille fringes.
Though there is no very startling
change to chronicle in the general
fashioning of furs this season, there
are any number of distinctive details
which will proclaim the wearer of the
really up-to-date coat or wrap. The
kimono continues to exercise on furs
the all-powerful influence which it first
displayed on cloths and satins, and it
as we'll as comfort, and as carriage
or theater wrap finds practically no
rival. It's wide sleeves also figure on
the sacque coates which are to be
very much worn, though, once again,
fashion has been most thoughtful of
her followers varying figures and re-
quirements, and so includes in her list
for the season a smartly simple and
short basqued coat, which fits closely
at the back and has straight, double
breasted fronts and long sleeves.
And now a word about the dresses
displayed in our illustrations. The
tailor-made shown in our larger pic
ture is made of reseda green cloth,
and is trimmed with braid in darker
shade, tiny brass buttons being used
most effectively as a final trimming.
The blouse is of coarse white lace,
while the hat is of white crinoline
with dark green and white striped
ribbon
The modified Empire style will still
be very much in evidence in evening
gowns, and l have seen some charm
ingly pretty bodices with just that
rounded fullness of effect which is so
much desired by the fair wearer. One
new model, in white Oriental satin, is
gathered below little chemisette of
chiffon and has all it's soft folds en-
circled by crossed bands of palest
green satin, set with clusters and
trails of wee pink chiffon roses and
green silken leaves, a border of the
embroidered flowers being the only
trimming for the plain, gracefully
hanging skirt. The design shown is
simple and yet beautiful. The waist
band can be either in souple satin or
silver and pink tissue, the ends crossed
in front and fastening with tiny flow
er-like rosettes. This waistband can
be lowered to the waist-line in front
if one chooses and still keep the up
ward Empire line at the back.
The hat pictured for you this week
is strikingly smart, and is of fine
quality of felt with a mushroom brim
raised on a bandeau, and it's attrac-
tiveness is enhanced by the fact that
the crown is very becoming large
shape trimmed with full bows of silk
glace.
The coat and skirt costume dis
played In our single column illustra
ton shows an effective style for those
who cannot wear those very fashion.
able long coats because of lack of
stature Fashion is delightfully."- ac-
commoiating this season, and every
ones figure can be suited if a little
discretion is used. The striped mate
rial will also tend to give YOU the eff
feet of an extra inch or So and as to
colors, purple or green and black or
dark blue and brown would be both
smart and serviceable, the color of
the stripe being repeated in the tel
vet OF collar and cuffs.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08
Seems Probable.

ma, didn't the heathens have god
for everything?"
eyes, my child
''Well, who was the god who ruled
over kitchens?"
Il don't just remember; but think
It was the great god Pam"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08

It's a fortunate thing that babies
can't say what they think Of the
baby talk women hand them.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08
Much the Same.

His Wife, see by the paper that
at a wedding in Oklahoma last week
the man promised to obey instead Of
the woman. wonder how the mar
riage will turn out?
Her Husband-Oh, about like any
other marriage. I suppose. He prob
ably didn't mean 1t any more than a
woman does when she says it.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08
How's ThiS2

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catsrrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known +. j. Cheney
for the last is years. and believe him perfectly hon
orabie in all business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made by his Arm.
WALDING, KINNAN q MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and surfaces of tho
system. Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08
His SUNDAY.

Have you devoted much time to
the study of political economy"
NO." answered Senator Sorghum
MY attention has been largely en-
gagged in keeping down campaign ex.
penses. have been studying econom.
icai politics."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08

BY nature God is worthy of every
pains to be acquainted with.-Plato.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08

There's no advantage in making
men weary with sermon inviting
them to rest.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08
High Cream Prices.

Write us to-day for particulars and tags.
MILTON DAIRY CO., St. Paul. MINI.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08

Most married men do as they please
in their minds.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08

Finishing is the hardest part of
lazy mans job.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08

McMurray's Vanilla
Worth dollar drop, sold by all Gro
:ers at low price.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08

Hides, Pelts and Wool.
To get full value, ship to the old reliable
N. w. Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis, Mimi.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08
We Want Your Cream.

Write to-day for tags and prices. North
Star Creamery Co., Minneapolis, MINI.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1907-11-08

important to Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that it
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-29
The Walls of Jericho.

Prof. Sellin's excavations on the
site of the ancient city of Jericho
are yielding unexpected rich treas.
ures. In his last letters to the Vienna
Academy of Science the professor
writes that over hundred men are
digging at five different points. One
of the most interesting finds is the his
torical city wall, built of burnt lime
bricks. 1t was some ten feet in
thickness, rising from stone founda.
tion. On the western side of the
city the wall was nearly 40 feet in
width. At another point a private
house was found built over another
house of still earlier epoch. Other
discoveries include lamps, plates, cups,
needles, weights, mortars and mills
of bronze and stone, some of rough
and primitive handwork, and others
finely executed. In the inner city
remains of rows of houses have been
uncovered. The ancient Hebrew let.
tering proves that the old Hebrew
characters were in use. Prof Sellin
hopes to renew the excavating work
next winter. In the meantime he
says that the work already done has
opened up wealth of material for
the student of the pre-Israelite and
Canaanite period.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-29
WHAT THE WOMEN WORE.
OF Course the Story Teller Didn't
Really Mean just That. 3ti

A gentleman recently returned from
that quiet little Maryland resort,
Ocean City, has a tale to tell of con-
ditions that are really sensational.
And the worst of it was that he did
not know they were sensational at all.
He was out calling the other evening,
and the conversation started with the
shirtwaist man, who. the returned
wanderer said, was to be found in
great quantities at the summer resort.
Then he told about the habit every
body down there had contracted of
going without hats. This is the way
he told it to an interested company:
you see everybody down there
going about just the same. The men
never wear coats; they go about in
just their shirts and trousers, and the
women are just like them"
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-29

Sheer white goods, .a fact, any fine
wash goods when new. owe much Of
their attractiveness to the way they
are laundered, this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory If proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance Of your work.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-29
PUT Is IN COOP LIcHr.
Ono Comforting Thought In the Death
Of the Chickens.

A lady who had recently moved to
the suburbs was very fond of her first
brood of chickens. Going out one at.
ternoon she left the household in
charge of her eight-year-old boy. Be.
fore her return a thunderstorm came
up. The youngster forgot the chicks
during the storm, and was dismayed
after it passed to find that half of
them had been drowned. Though
fearing the wrath to come, he thought
best to make clean breast of the
calamity, rather than leave it to be
discovered.
Mamma" he said, contritely, when
his mother had returned, mamma, six
of the chickens are dead"
~Dead!" cried his mother. "Six!
How did they die?"
The boy saw his chance.
81 think-I think they died happy"
he said.-Harper's Weekly.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-29
VERY BAD FORM OF ECZEMA.
Suffered Three Years-Physician Did
No Good-PerfectIy Well After
Using Cuticura Remedies.

Il take great pleasure in informing
you that was sufferer Of eczema in
a very bad form for the past three
years. 1 consulted and treated with
a number of physicians in Chicago, but
to no avail. 1 commenced using the
Cuticura Remedies, consisting of Cuti.
cura Soap, Ointment and Pills, three
months ago. and to-day 1 am perfectly
well, the disease having left me en-
tirely. l cannot recommend the Cuti-
cura Remedies too highly to anyone
suffering with the disease that 1 have
had. Mrs. Florence E. Atwood, 1S
Crilly Place, Chicago, ILL.,, october 2,
1905. Witness: L. S. Berger"
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-29
BAD DREAMS
Frequently Due to Coffee Drinking.

One of the common symptoms Of
coffee poisoning is the bad dreams that
spoil what should be restful sleep. A
man who found the reason says:
formerly was a slave to coffee. l
was like a morphine fiend, could not
sleep at night, would roll and toss in
my bed and when did get to sleep
was disturbed by dreams and hobgob-
Inns, would wake up with headaches
and feel bad all day, so nervous l
could not attend to business. My writ
ing looked like bird tracks, had sour
belchings from the stomach, indiges-
ton, heartburn and palpitation OF the
heart, constipation, irregularity Of the
kidneys, etc.
Indeed, began to feel had all the
troubles that human flesh could suffer.
but when a friend advised me to leave
of coffee felt as II he had insulted
me. l could not bear the idea, 1t had
such a hold on me and l refused to
believe 1t the cause.
But 1t turned out that no advice was
ever given at more needed time for
finally consented to try Postum and
with the going OF coffee and the COM
Ing OF Postum all my troubles have
gone and health has returned. / eat
and sleep well now. nerves steadied
down and write fair hand las you
can see), can attend to business again
and rejoice that am free from the
monster coffee"
Ten days trial Of Postum in place OF
coffee will bring sound. restful, re-
freshing sleep. There's Reason"
Read 1.-THE Road to Wellville." In pkgs.
Some physicians call It "a little health
classic"
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-29
IS WORTH OWNING
ACRE OF NEW YORK GROUNC
.... BRINGS 100000.
hact on Which Fifth Avenue Hotel
Stands Sold at That Figure
Once Bought for a Few
Glass Beads.

In Fifth avenue, New York, between
Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth
streets, facing Madison square, a
just been sold for $7.25O.OOO. The
old Fifth Avenue hotel, which occupies
this plot of ground, is to be torn down
and colossal office building is to
take it's place. Since the present build
ings are to be removed, their value
does not enter into the selling price,
which is simply in payment for the
exclusive and permanent use of an
acre of Manhattan island.
The first time that this tract Of
land was sold it's value represented
only a few beads out of one of the
strings of glass beads paid to the In
dians who were in possession of Man
haitian Island when the white mel
came here.
After that there were successive
sales, each one at a higher price,
until in 1859 Mr.. Emo bought the
roadhouse that then stood on the cor
ner and the yards and stables around
it and spent 100000 erecting what
was then the most costly and the big.
gest hotel in the United States
In 1900, after Mr. Eno's death, the
hotel property was sold at public sale
for $4,225.000. This sale to the Of
flee building syndicate is the third in
so years.
Long before the Dutch founded the
village of New Amsterdam on Man
haitian island this tract of land was
here. Since the geological changes
which diverted the Hudson from the
west of the highlands to its present
valley, ever since there has been an
island bounded by the North, East
and Harlem rivers, this plot of land
has existed in exactly the same dimen-
sions and area.
For the purpose of raising crops it
is not as valuable as it was then.
Its intrinsic value has been further
diminished by cutting down the great
trees which grew there
Why is this land worth so much?
Because it is in the center of Man.
haitian island.
And the area of Manhattan island
is worth so many billions of dollars
because so many millions of people
live and work here. If there were
fewer millions of people here the
land would be worth fewer billions of
dollars. If the millions of people here
continue to increase by further mil.
lions. the value of the land will con-
tinue to increase by further billions.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-29
No Peace Conference.

"Are you going to strike. MAJ
asked the little boy. as he tremblingly
gazed upon the uplifted shingle.
That's just what I'm going to do
Cant we arbitrate. ma, before you
striker"
Il am just going to arbitrate," she
said. as the shingle descended and
raised cloud Of dust from the seat
Of a pair of pantaloons-I am jus,
going to arbitrate, my son, and this
shingle Is the board of arbitration"
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-29
An inherited Tendency.

A Cleveland society woman gave a
party to nine friends of her young son,
aged six. To add to the pleasure OF
the occasion she had the ices frozen
in the form of a hen and ten chickens.
Each child was allowed to select his
chicken as it was served. Finally she
came to the son of a prominent poll.
tician.
which chicky will you have, Ber-
tie?" she asked.
"If you please, Mrs. H., think I'll
take the mamma hen," was the polite
reply.-Lippincott's.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-29
Nature,s Gift Wasted.

A Scotchman who recently took the
street car trip on the gorge route, the
New York side of Niagara river. was
much disgusted with the hawkers of
views and Teddy BEARS" who make
the afternoon hideous and do their
best to spoil natures grandeur. AS
he alighted from the car he looked
angrily at the shouting venders and
then at the Whirlpool rapids. What S
the use of having big river like
that" he asked, ''if you don't drown
those fellows in it?"
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-29
No More Cotton Powder Cases,

Cotton powder cases are to be
abandoned by the American navy to
guard against the possibility OF igni.
tlon by spark. This was the cause
of the recent fatal accident on the
battleship Georgia. Powder cases
for eight and twelve-inch guns will be
made of silk. The fabric combines
remarkable strength with close warp
and woof and when ignited 1t burns
with n feeble, reluctant blaze which
often goes out at the slightest breath.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-29
Punctured his EIoauence.

A lawyer in Johnstown, N. Y, while
defending little boy who had been
apprehended in the act Of making a
surreptitious entrance under the fair
grounds fence, drew for the jury a
most pathetic picture of the prisoners
poor old widowed mother with the
tears streaming down her face and
her gray head bowed in sorrow at the
thought of her little boy being incar.
cerated." The youthful offender cut
in at this point with Please, sir, Mr.
Lawyer, my mother amt a widow
Shut up, darn you," said the lawyer
I'm trying this case, not you."-Law
Notes.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-29
SORE SHOULDERS

would like very much to personally meet every
reader OF this paper who any horses that have
sore shoulders and tell him about Security Gall
through the paper.
You and I both know that horses working with
sore shoulders are in pain and that they can't do
as much work without running down = when they
are free from pain ! also know perfectly well thrt
Security Gall Salvo will these shoulders, but
You do not know It, II you did you would buy a boz
Of your dealer nt once and them up, for you
have doubt often wi shed that you knew of some
snlns you could rely on You can rely absolutely on
or IL you prefer to try IL frst 1 will mall you :
sample can free. Just write for it-t will To you
Also want to tell you that Security Antiseptic
Healer Is as good for barb wire cuts Security
Gall Salvc Is for ha arness CALLS Dealers carry them
in DC, Soc and o. 90 sixe. Use them your needs;
guarantee you perfect satisfaction.
Frank Il. Dennie President.
SECURITY REMEDY co. Minneapolis Mimi.
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-29
Different In Her Case.

Time is the Great Healer" said
the Woman to the Girl. Leave every
thing to Time and you will be cured
of every trouble, of every mind trou.
Bile, | mean. and that's the worst kind.
II you think back, young as you are,
you will wonder how you could have
grieved over the things that have hurt
you most. So don't grieve. Leave the
healing to Time"
rs that the way you do?" asked
the Girl.
NO" said the woman. "You know
me. You know 1t isn't the way |
do. But it's the way you must do"
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-29

Starch, like everything else, is be-
ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market rs years
ago are very different and inferior tc
those of the present day. In the lat
est discovery-Defiance Starch-all in
furious chemicals are omitted, while
the addition of another ingredient, in
vented by us, gives to the Starch a
strength and smoothness never ap-
preached by other brands. HD
Gilpin observer., 1907-08-29
fH-f - - y s't'"sHft 'e 80 ~
1mpudence Of Hoi PolioI.

A noted English artist was standing
at the edge of the road, waiting for his
horse, and he was dressed in his
usual peculiar style-mustard-colo
riding suit vivid waistcoat and bright
red tie. A man, who had evidently
been reveling, happened to lurch
round the corner of the street. He
stared at the famous artist for a min
ute in silence, then he touched his cap
and asked in tone of deep commiser-
alton. beg pardon, guv'nor, was you
in mournin' for anybody"