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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14

thousand francs upon transVersale
Of the last six numbers.
"Trente-deux! Rouge, pair ct
passed." cried the croupier, almost
next instant.
watched his face. Although he
had won, no smile of satisfaction
played about his thin lips. His was a
gray, ashen countenance from which
all hope and all desire seemed to have
aed.
His winnings five thousand francs,
| were pushed towards him, but he
twisted the notes together and thrust
them into the outside pocket of his
jacket with as little care as though
they were circulars. His manner had
was now pale to the lips, whereas he
had been rudy and healthy looking,
and his pallor was heightened by his
white silk cravat secured by gold
ring. Again and again he played with
unvarying success, until with sudden
resolve he transferred all his winnings
to an inner pocket, and then tossed
single fve-franc piece upon the Gen.
ter dozen.
The ball fell upon number eight. He
lost. Then, with some muttered words
Of discomfort, he turned away. 1t
seemed as though, having won thou
sands of francs, he begrudged the
loss of single silver coin.
I did not follow him, for the mys-
terry irritated me, and I had already
several other important matters on
hand.
Nearly a week passed before saw
him again. He was playing at the
table where we had first met, and his
personal appearance had considerably
improved. This time l resolved to
speak to him; therefore I went to my
room, slipped on smart tweed coat
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14

disguise / felt confident, but what 1t
was l could not imagine.
When he got out at Nice he had
taken off his ovefcoat, and, carrying
1t over his arm, walked erect in nat
ural attitude. followed him down the
Avenue de la Care, across the Place
Massena, and on to the Promenade,
where he disappeared into the Hotel
des Anglais. He had given an incor-
rect address, and it was strange that
first-class hotel should care to take
in man who wore such shabby trus.
ers. After 20 minutes or so I in.
quired at the bureau of the hotel, and
discovered that the stranger who had
thus aroused my curiosity was known
ss Mons. Tessier, and that in the reg
lister he had Inscribed himself as a
landed proprietor, living near Bay
onne. l took my dinner leisurely at
the Helder, afterwards returning to
Monte Carlo, utterly mystif1ed
Next day l had many affairs to at
tend to and completely forgot the
curious incident, until about four
o'clock in the afternoon, when cough
behind me sounded familiar, and there
l saw the mysterious stranger stand
ing at the right-hand roulette table
just within the entrance. Attired
gayly in suit of light gray, with a
pink carnation in his lapel, he was
watching the play intently. 1t was
strange how that cough attracted me-
1 reasoned with myself. but could not
account for it. True, had only first
heard it on the previous day, yet it
now seemed .curiously familiar.
From his nervous action l saw thar
he intended playing; therefore, in
order to watch him more intently, ]
whispered word to the chef de par.
tie, and took his place on the high
chair behind the croupier.
The ball was already in motion
when the stranger placed a note for
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14

and vest, which kept in readiness for
emergencies, and lounged back to the
table, taking up my stand behind him.
When he played I also put down my
modest five-franc pieces until he dis
cerned that I was following his play,
and glanced back at nae inquiringly.
"Msieur has good fortune" | OBJ
served, quickly.
eyes," he answered, with a laugh
'But my luck has changed. See, Eve
just lost" and he nodded towards a
five-franc piece beneath the croupier's
rake. Together we turned away.
"Msieur is to be congratulated"
said. ct is remarked in the rooms
that he never loses"
81 lose sometimes" he answered
with dry, harsh laugh. Give just lost. >
''But it is only five francs, whereas
while 1 have been standing with
m'sieur he has won twenty-eight thou
sand francs" observed.
You count it-eh?" he snapped
well, 1 don't. A loss is a loss. II
might have been maximum instead
of minimum"
But you have won, and you should
be content"
81 am" he answered. 1--WE just lost
five francs on Twenty-Five, a number
which wins always if 1 stake upon it;
therefore play no more"
l offered him cigarette as we
strolled up and down over the tes
selated pavement of the atrium, and
endeavered to obtain from him some
facts regarding himself, but to all my
artful Inquiries he carefully remained
dumb. ] had assumed the character
of garrGlous tourist and gabbled on
about myself; of course, telling Tin,
a fictitious story.
1t was near the dinner hour, and al
my invitation we dined at the HoteI
de Paris opposite. My mysterious
friend was, l found. an educated man
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14
MET ON HIS OWN GROUND.
Dishonest Politician Gets Little Salts
faction from Promise.

Congressman Longworth, at din
ner during the Republican convention
in Chicago, talked about honest poll
.ics
Honest politics alone pays in the
end" said he. "Your dishonest poll
:ician comes out like Lurgan of Gin
cinnati. Lurgan was canvassing for
votes. He dropped in at a grocer's.
"'Good morning. he said. L may
count on your support, l hope?
why, no, Mr.. Lurgan, said the
grocer. I've promised my support to
your rival
'Lurgan laughed easily.
"'Ah, but, in politics. said he,
promising and performing are two
different Matters
"In that case,' said the grocer.
heartily, I shall be most happy to
give you my promise, Mr.. Lurgan.'
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14

lemonade. BY the manner in which
he ordered it l at once knew that he
was acquainted with the Casino, for
every stranger orders whisky OF
brandy, in ignorance that no intoxi.
cants are sold. Having swallowed it
at gulp he turned and made his way
back into the rooms.
We'll" l asked Grenat, few mo-
ments later, whats his name?"
Emile Tessier," was the reply.
At once 1 entered the bureau of the
administration, and from the register
discovered that a card of admission
had that afternoon been issued to one
Emile Tester, who had given his ma.
tionality as French, and his address
at the Hotel lies Britanniques at Men.
tone.
Again went into the gaming rooms,
where l found him standing watching
one of the center roulette tables.
Through the remainder of that aft
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14
He'd Pull Hard,

Senator Folker, who journeyed to
Albany at the risk of his life to cast
the vote that doomed racing in New
York, had collected a number of in
stances Of race-track trickery," said
an Albany legislator
Discussing, one day, the way jock
eys so often sold races, he said that
there was a Gloucester jockey once.
the rider of favorite, who was over
heard to say in saloon, the night
before the favorite ran:
"T shan't win unless the reins
break"
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important to Mothers.

The desire of riches does not pro-
coed from a natural passion within us.
but arises rather from vulgar, out-of-
doors opinion of other people.-Plu-
tarch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14

A king ought to shun the company
of the vicious, for the evil they COM
nit in his company is accounted his.
Plato.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14

Broken spsctacIes G. Eyeglasses
Easily duplicated Save pieces. Mail to
Moreau Optician GIG Nicollet Ave. Mpls.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14

A little learning and little widow
are dangerous things.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14
Your Druouist Will Tell You

That Murine Eye Remedy Cures Eyes.
Makes Weak Eyes Strong. Doesn't Smart.
Soothes Eye Pain and Sells for SOC.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14

Each man has his special duty to
perform, his special work to do
Smiles.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14

FITS, St. Vitus. Dance and Nervous Diseases per-
manently cured by DIR Kline's Great Nerve Restorer
Send for FREE SEQ trial bottle and treatise. DIR.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14

WE PAY HIGH PRICE FOR CREAM,
The Crescent Creamery Co.. ST. Paul.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14

When any calamity has been
suffered the first thing to be remem-
bered is how much has been escaped.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14

WE PAY TOP PRICES FOR CREAM.
Miller &c Holmes. ST. Paul. Minnesota.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the gums reduces In
Illumination, sllays PAIN cures wind collie. Csc bottle
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14

1t Cures While You Walk
d Aliens Foot-EaSe for and bunionS hot sWeaty
callous aching feet. 25c all Druggists
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14

The most important of all is the
education of the will.-F. w. Farrar
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14

Back pay is usually slow about com
ing to the front.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14
THE MAN WITH
THE CT WIS.

ESSIEURS, faites vos
jeuX!"
Above the jingle OF
coin,. the rustic of
notes, the click of the
tiny ivory ball, and the
hum of many voices,
that monotonous stri-
dent cry which has en-
ticed so many to ruin
and so few to fortune,
rings ever in the ears
of those who fall be-
meath the fascination
of that most eXacting
of mistresses, Dame
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14

Nothing can atone for want Of truth.
-Ruskin.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-14
SING, BIRDIE, DoN'TI

Miss Yellem (about to sing)-What
is your favorite air, professor?
Professor-Fresh air-and plenty OF
It! Good morning!
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-06-03
kOKI CASE MOVES PER-
CEPTIBLY IN ITS COURSE

The United States expects to finish
the presentation of it's case in chief in
the trial of Koki, today. Postoffice In
spector Hare, who has been the prin-
cipal witness for the government was
released from the stand yesterday after
an examination, a examination,
and a redirect examination which
lasted for days.
A. w. T. Bottomley was the next
witness called, he being called to tes-
tify as to balances and remittances
by draft and check on the bank of
Bishop & Company.
United States Attorney Breckons ex-
poets to finish the presentation of his
case in chief today, perhaps calling
only one more witness. though more
than a score have been subpoena ed.
These may be used on rebuttal. if nee
esSary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-06-03
LEE LET CASE ON FOR
HEARING THIS MORNING

The Lee Let case will be called this
morning in Judge Robinson's court.
Lee Let was indicted for attempting to
bride Chief of Detectives A. P. TAYLOR
to permit gambling for a regular
monthly payment The case attracted
much attention at the time and has
been brought into prominence since by
the fact that it was not brought to
trial. 1t was in charge of the County
Attorney for a time, but finally the
Attorney General has taken it I'D to
bring it to trial
The case will be prosecuted by Dep
uty Attorney General Larnach and Dem
uty Attorney General Sutton.
The defendant is represented by
Frank Thompson.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-06-03
A BILL IN EQUITY.

Emma NJ. Silva, widow of James
Walsh, has filed a bill in equity against
William L. Walsh, a son of James
Walsh. She alleges that she conveyed
her interest in some PaloIo property
to William l. Walsh on his promise
to convey his interest in some Bere-
tania avenue property to her. He has
failed to make the conveyance and
now she asks that he be required by
the order Of the court to make the
conveyance.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-06-03

McElroy. a regular attendant at the
police station. found a lady's purse on
the street yesterday. He turned it
over TO the receiving clerk. The purse
contained some change and a receipt
which will Identify the owner.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-06-03
Furnished COTTAGE
For Rent

MODERN COTTAGE, 1913 Makiki
street, near Kinau street. Water and
sewer rates paid by owner. House
contains parlor and dining-room COM
bined. Large lanai, two bedrooms,
bathroom. kitchen, pantry and kitchen
closet. Modern plumbing throughout.
Outbuildings, servants rooms, SER
wants bath and closet. Carriage room.
feed room and horse stall Grounds
planted with trees.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-06-03

Judge Lindsay yesterday granted a
divorce to Julia A, Macfarlane from
c. W. Macfarlane.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-30
We want land
Call, Write or Phone
The Upton RealtyCo.
l552 Welton st., Denver, Colorado
Main 1909
Death Was On His Heels.

Jesse p. Morris, OF Shippers, Va, had
close call in the spring Of 1905. He
says: IAN attack Of pneumonia left me
SO weak and with such fearful cough
that my friends declared consumption
had me, and death was on my heels.
Then / was persuaded to try DR.. Kings
New Discovery. 1t helped me immedi-
ately, and after taking two and a half
bottles l was we'll man again. found
out that New Discovery is the best rem
edy for coughs and lung disease in all
the world" Sold under guarantee at
City Drug Store. Soc and $1.00. Trial
bottle free
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-30
zone Touch Of Nature Makes she
Whole World Him."

When rooster finds big fat worm,
he calls all the hens in the farm yard to
come and share it. A similar trait of
human nature is to be observed when a
man discovers something exceptionally
good-he wants all his friends and neigh
bors to share the benefits of his discoy-
cry. This is the touch of nature that
makes the whole world kin. This ex
plains why people who have been cured
by Chamberlains Cough Remedy write
letters to the manufacturers for publica.
ton, that others similarly ailing may
also use it and obtain relief. Behind
every one Of these letters is warm
hearted wish of the writer to be OF use to
someone else. This remedy is for sale
by Fred Long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-30
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior,
Iyuifad Gfafaa L mud q.

United States Land Office
Pueblo, Coo March %, 1908
sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
In this office by Clarence A: Binkley. contestant
against Homestead entry No. 1851, made July
8; 1905, for E.l NwA; VIZ NEA Section 81.
Township 13 South, RiInge SO West. by Lue
Hutchson, contestee, in which it is alleged thai
said I.ue Hutchiron has wholly abandoned said
land for over six months last past. that he ha-
not maintained a residence said land and h4e
not cultivated or occupied eaid land in any man
ner, and that said defaults exist OF date hereof
and that said alleged absence from said land was
not dne to his employment in the army, navy OF
marine corps OF the United States as private
soldier, officer, seaman marine, during the war
with Spain or during any other war in which the
United States may be engaged
Now. Therefore,
said parties hereby notified to appear, respond
and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10
O'Clock a. m. on May II, 1905, before the
Register and Receiver at the United States Land
Office in Pueblo, Colo.
The said contestant having, in proper affidavit
aled March H. IeuS. set forth facts which show
that after due diligence personal service of this
notice can not be made 1t is hereby ordered and
directed that such notice be given by due and
proper publication. S. A. ABBEY, Register.
First publication April 8; last. April 80 zoos.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-30
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

In the Matter OF the Estate of Charles H. Clark.
Deceased
Notice lie hereby given that on Monday the 11tb
day of May, A. d. 1908. being one of the regular
days of the May term of the County Court OF Ell
bert county, In the State OF Colorado, i, Dora ".
Clark. Admnstratrix of said estate, will appear
before the Judge OF said Court, present my final
settlement such Administrative, pray the ap-
charged as such Administratrix. AT which time
and place any person In interest may appear and
present objections to the same Il any there be,
Dated at Colorado Springs, Colo, April Sd, 1908.
DORA V. CLARK,
Administratrix of the Estate of Charles II.
CLARK, deceased.
G. NJ, LASATER, Attorney.
First publication April o; last April 80. 1908.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department OF the Interior,
Land Office at Denver, Colo, March 10, 1908.
Notice Is hereby given that w. THURMAN
RILEY of Mattison, Colo. has filed notice of
his intention to make final Communication proof In
support of his claim. viz: Homestead Entry No
"a $40, made November %. 1905. for the SEA Sec
ton 30. Township 10 South, Range 58 West, and
that said proof will be made before the Register
or Receiver at Denver, Colo, on May IS, 1903.
He names the following witnesses to prove hir
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of the
land, viz:
George B. Hanscom of Maitison, Colo.
Thomas Fredric Butler of Mattison, Colo.
James Dunlap, of Mattison, Colo.
John w. Meaders of Mattison, Colo
G. d. FORD, Register.
First pub. Mar. 26, last Apr. 80. 1905
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-30
PUBLIC LAND SALE.

PUBLIC LAND SALE.
Denver, Colo, Land Office, April q, 1905.
Notice ie hereby given that, ms directed by the
Commissioner of the General Land Office. under
provisions of Act of Congress approved June "a,
1905, Public No. 3o3, we will offer az public sale.
to the highest bidder. at II o'clock a M. on the
18th day OF June. 1905 next at this Office the fol-
lowing tract Of land, to-wit:
SWA MEX sec 8, Twp. 10 s.. Range 81 West
Any. persons claiming adversely the above
described lands advised To file their claims,
or objections, on or before the day above desig.
c. d. FORD, Register.
HUGH TAYLOR Receiver.
First pub. April 20. last June 4 1909
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.

Department OF the Interior,
Land Office AT Denver. Colo. April 25, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that HARRY NJ. KEE-
YER, of Fondis. Colorado, has filed notice OF his
N En- To make MAJ ys year n II T
made January 16 1903, for the SwA Section 20,
Township South, Range 81 West 9th p. NJ and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk of
the County Court OF Ebert County at his office at
kiowa, Colo, on June II, 1908.
He names the following witnesses to prove hia
continuous residence upon, and cultivation OF the
land viz:
Oloff Olson, of Norton. Colo.
Henry Bremen of Norton, Colo.
James +. Woodland, of Ramah. Colo.
Joseph ]. McFarliD, Of Fondis, Colo.
c. d. FORD. Register.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-30
Boys will be boys

and are always getting scratches, cuts,
sprains, bruises, bumps. burns or scalds.
Don't neglect such things-they may re-
suit serious if you do. Apply Billiards.
Snow Liniment according to directions
right away and it will relieve the pain
and heal the trouble. Price 25c, Soc and
81 co. Sold by City Drug Store.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior.

Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Denver, Colo, April 25, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that DAVID A. MEA-
DER, Of Fondis, Colorado. has filed notice OF
his intention to make final five year proof In sup
port of bis claim, viz: Homestead Entry No.
0,399 made October %, 1901, for the NWA Sec
tion 2S, Township South, Range 81 West 9Th p.
NJ. and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk OF the County Court of Elbert county ut his
office at Kiowa Colo, on June II, 1908.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of the
land. viz:
Henry Rasmussen of Kiowa, Colo.
William McCully, of Fondis, Colo.
Robert W. Olsen, CT Elbcrt, Colo
James Call, of Kiowa, Colo.
G. d. FORD. Register.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-30
LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice for Publications isolated Tract).

PUBLIC LAND SALE
Denver, Colo. Land Once, April "a. 1905
Notice Is hereby given that, az directed by the
Commissioner Of the General Land Onlce under
provisions of Act of Congress approved June a.
1905 Public-No. 3U3, we will offer at public sale
to the highest bidder. at II o clock a. M, on the
nth day Of June, 1905 next at this Office the fol
lowing tract of laid, to-wit;
9Th P.M
Any persons claiming adversely the aboye-de-
scribed lands are advised to file their claims OF
objections, on or before the day above designated
for sale.
G. D. FORD, Register.
HUGH TAYLOR, Receiver.
First pub. April 80, last June l. 1875.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-30
War with Japan

could not possibly make so many Grip
pies as rheumatism does every year.
And yet there is no reason why this dis
ease should cripple anyone, if all suffer
ers will rub the affected parts night and
morning with Ballard's Snow Liniment
Cures all aches and pains. Sold by City
Drug Store.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-30
The End Of the World

should it come tomorrow would find
fully n of the people suffering with rheu-
matism of either slight or serious nature.
Nobody need suffer with rheumatism
for Billiards. Snow Liniment drives away
the trouble, relieves the pain instantly
and leaves the user as we'll and supple
as a two-year.old. Sold by City Drug
Store.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Of the Interior,

DGpaftneHt Ur tut InterlOr,
Land Office at Denver, Colo Mar. 10. 1908.
Notice Is hereby given that Louis A. TAYLOR
OF Ramah, Colo, has fled notice of his intention
to make final Communication proof in support OF his
claim, viz: Homestead Entry No. 23,093. made
Sept 2s, 1905, for the NE4 Section 28, Township
10 South, Range 81 West 9Th p. M. and that said
proof VIII be made before % Judge County Court at
He names the following Witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence apon, and cultivation of the
land, viz:
Carl Lamm Of Ramah, Colo.
Edd L. Tripp Of Ramah. Colo.
Dan Tweedy, Of Ramah, Colo.
James w. Harper of Ramah, Colo.
c. D. FORD, Register.
First pub Mar. 26, last Apr 40 1905
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior,
Land Office at Denver, Colo, March 10. 1908.
of Mattison, Colorado, has filed notice OF hir
intention to make final Communication proof in sup
port OF his claim, viz Homestead Entry No.
p, ,36S made November %, 1906 for the SWia Sec
tion 32, Township 10 South Range 5S West, and
that said proof will be made before the Register
or Receiver, at Denver, Colo, on May Is, 1905.
He names the following witnesses TO prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF, the
land, viz:
George b. Hanscom, of Mattison. Colo.
Thomas Fredric Butler, of Mattson, Colo.
james Dunlap, of Mattison, Colo.
John W, Meadors, of Mattison, Colo:
G. d. FORD, Register.
First pub. March 26. last April 80, 1905.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-30
Homeseekers' Rates South.

One fare plus 800 to certain points in
Texas and New Mexico and return; lib
eral limits; stopovers; via Colorado a.
Southern. Full information on applica-
ton. T. e. Fisher, General Passenger
Agent, Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-30
S34. 80 Denver to Mexico.

The Colorado & Southern will sell be-
tween March 9Th and April Both one
way tickets via Ell Paso to Mexico City
at above extremely low rate.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-04-30
Only $50. 90 from Denver.

The Colorado & Southern offers be.
tween March 9th and April Both this
very attractive rate to California, Arizo-
ma, Nevada, Oregon and Washington
points; also Mexico Certain points,