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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-12

EAR ADMIRAL CHARLES DWIGHT SIGSBEE
is on the retired list, and fine old seaman has
a landsmans berth for the rest of his life. The
name Sigsbee is inseparably connected with the
loss of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor
on the night of February Is, 1898 1t is, perhaps,
not generally appreciated that naval authorities
consider that in the writing of his first report of
the disaster to the Maine Capt. Sigsbee marked
himself as a commander of remarkable GOODNESS
and ability. The sentence in the report which
brought the Names captain the communication
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-12
comptrolIer's Office Spends a Large
Sum to Settle Small and Large
Issues.

Washington.-How the government
spends a large amount of money to
settle picayune claims as well as is
sues of larger importance and the
sweeping nature of the powers vested
in a single Office are demonstrated
by the daily work of the Office of the
comptroller of the treasury, which in
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-12
where any doubt existed.

where any doubt existed.
Where the comptroller's Office, on
request, advises head of department
or disbursing officer as to whether
payment of money may be made, the
latter is protected in making such
payment, whether it is legally right
or wrong.
If a department head makes pay
ment without consulting the comp
troller's Office, and it is subsequently
found that there was no warrant of
law for it, the payment is promptly
disallowed. Occasionally a claim is
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-12
She Could Not

with one wave of my wand" says
the fairy, 81 can make you grow young
again.
Excuse me-" replied the woman,
eff l decline your kind offer If you
can bring youth to me at my present
age, all right; but positively refuse
to travel back through typography,
the first stages of bridge. the habit
back, the straight front, balloon
sleeves, and all the rest of the fads
can remember"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-12
HANDLED OVER 1000 CLAIMS

many governmental matters is the
court of last resort.
During the last fiscal year the
comptroIler's Office has passed upon
more than 2,092 appeals from the &C.
ton of the various auditors for the
executive departments and bureaus
and services. Besides that, in numer-
Gus cases, it has advised cabinet Off
GERS and bureau chiefs as to their
rights in making payments of money
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-12
In the Same Boat,

A magazine contributor, being hard
pressed by his creditors, recently
wrote to his editor: please send
check at once, as my gas bin is due"
The candid editor replied in this brief
fashion: so is mine. God help us
ALL"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-12
A True Republic.

The only country we can think OF
where republican traditions ore prog
erly followed out is the little state q
Andorra, and there they have no pat
ticians; everybody works.-LondA.
Saturday Review.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-12

chase of fresh meats imported into
the Philippines is liable to pay the
customs taxes on these meats, under
the new tariff law, is ore of the most
recent decisions of the comptroller's
Office
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-12

Alexander H. Mccormick, who was IN
command of the ship, and Capt. clark
succeeded him. 1t was an unexpected
duty which devolved upon Clark. put
he met it in way that the world
knows all about.
The Oregon arrived at Rio de ia
Metro April 80, 1898, and it was there
that the captain received dlspatcn
from Washington stating that war nau
existed between the United States ana
Spain since the twenty-first OF 'ne
month. Capt. Clark mustered MS ere"
and made the war announcement. Inc
scene that followed was an inspiring
one. Lieut.. Eberle of the oregon, III
an article in the Century Magazine
eight years ago, describes 1T thus:
"Au hands were very anxious Tor
news. and memorable were the cheers
that greeted the news that war hao
been declared. In few moments our
band was on deck and between the
rounds of cheers the strains or Inc
Star-Spangled Banner and Hail, Co
Inmbia' f1oated over the Brazilian teet
and the crowds that lined the whar'es.
The crew uncOVeTeu anu o'oou "' "
tention during the playing OF the ma
tional anthem, and then followed more
cheers and the inspiring battle cry,
Remember the Maine!' a watchword
often heard about the decks as the meE
turned to the coal barges and worked
as they had never worked before. The
intense heat and the long, trying work
ing hours of those days and nightE
were borne without murmur."
1t was one of the Oregon's men wLo
wrote: eve loved our captain and had
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-12

When you hear a woman say she
would like to be man, it's a pretty
good sign she is full of bottled cuss
words.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-11-12

b eo;+h IN him as gentleman and scrapper after
orr ou-n hearts that we ready for any kind or
fight with him as leader
Rear Admiral Charles Edgar Clark went upon the
retired list of the at an age two years younger
than by the requirements of the law an army officer
must leave the ranks. Why the naval law sends the
sailors into while the soldiers OF the same
age are still on the fighting line one knows.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18
HAD TISITED SNE4D.
Mrs. Martin Seen IN CaHada
Last June.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

st. Catharine's $, Ont, Dec. 1.-THE pub
hcation of the picture OF Mrs Caroline Mar
tin in to-days paper revealed the fact that
Oh June IS last Mrs. Martin visited her
scn-in-law, Fletcher W. Snead, at the New
Murray Hotel, here where he was then
employed as dish washer. A clerk in the
hotel and dining room girls recognized the
picture at once.
When Snead was told that there was a
woman in the hotel who wanted to see him
he became nervous and wanted 70 be as
sured that it was an old and not young
woman. After receiving the assurance he
went to the womans room. She remained
at the hotel for three days, and when Snead
vas not in the kitchen atterHling TO his
duties he vas visiting in the room with
her. The woman did everything TO conceal
her Identity. always wearing q heavy veil
when she went out. This was so strange
that the hotel clerk demanded that she re-
veal her face to him. After she had de-
parted Snead explained that she was his
aunt.
he engaged NJ J. McCarson 10 look after
his interests. He will fight extradition il
demand is made that he be returned TO the
United States He says he doesn't want TO
go back that he knows nothing about the
affair, and as far as he is concerned Fletch-
er W Snead is dead and will stay so, for
he is going to call himself John Lucas.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18
PAINT CHAPEL RED.
Princeton TOzcn Hall Daubed,
TOO-Girls SOLUe Riddle.

/ BY Telegraph 10 TIE Tribune.
Princeton. y. J.. Dec. IA scandal which
aroused consterna ton among the students
and faculty of the Princeton Theological
Seminary was brought TO light this morn
ing when It was discovered that Miller
Hall the chapel and one of the finest build
.ngs Of that institution, had been literally
smea ed with red paint. The columns and
side walls of the building bore such cpl
thets as '-Twenty-three for you, oh, you
Seminoles," AMI "Oh, you kid The nu-
merals of the freshman class of the uni
versity were also much in evidence, and
this fact led TO the belief at first that the
work might have been done by Princeton
students.
The red paint did not stop at the semi
nary, however, and the newly erected bor-
ough hall which has not as yet been Occu-
pied. received a goodly share. This aroused
the town officers. as well as those Of the
seminary. and a thorough search for any
clew which might lead TO the capture Of
the cuIprits was started The secretary of
the seminary offered $50 reward for the
capture and conviction Of the painters.
II possible a greater sensation was
sprung tonight, when two young girls.
each bout thirteen years old. confessed
that thev had done the painting. The girls
were Elizabeth Howe. daughter Of Emer-
son fIowe. a prominent citizen, and kath-
crime 'T-rowbridge daughter OF Professor
Trogbridge. OF Princeton University The
girls seized last night as the best oppor-
rr1nity. as their parents were out of town
They said they did it for fun and thought
the affair would be hushed up.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

broidery on the house gown and fur on the
street suit, is all that is needed.
The skirts OF tailored suits must be short,
say the authorities. This is in direct con-
stderstion for the broad band of fur cover
ing the hem, which suffers so severely
from. contact with the floor and the pave
ment The skirt is close fitting. whether
worn with a long paIetot or a short jacket
fitted snugly over the hips.
All coats are trimmed with fur, no mat
ter what the style may be. If II is the
Russian blouse a small band encircles the
throat and is brought down the left side
front where the coat is fastened With the
short jacket resembling the 1890 style coat
a broad ''empiecement'' or shawl collar
effect OF fur is worn, as is the case with
the full length semi-fitting coats The
sleeves are long and tight. ending in a
band Of fur.
With black velvet long haired peIts
should be used; skunk. fox, bear in black
or silver fox, which shows off to great ad-
vantage on this background. Velvet hats
trimmed with the Same must accompany
the street suits.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

women tellers Miss Sadie Glare has been
paying teller for five years, while Miss
Marie McClusky has served as receiving
teller for an equal period, and the presi-
dent, Louis Windmuller. said yesterday
that he had never had occasion to regret
this departure from precedent. The bank
was obliged to econOmize, he explained.
and had engaged the women because II
could not afford TO pay the wages usually
demanded by men, but the women had
been found to do the work Just as we'll as
their predecessors
We have had no cause for complaint in
five years" Mr.. WindmilIer said and
that can hardly be said of the men who
were employed previously. The women are
always pleasant and always ready to an
swer questions and there never has been
any occasion to apply TO their bondsmen to
make up shortages They have become ex-
perts in the Identification of signatures, and
no discrepancy ever escapes them"
Mr. Windmuller doesHt believe in votes
for women. but says he believes in giving
credit where il is due.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18
Nesa,s of the Markers

and Florida reds are the same pr;ce and
brussels sprouts are Is cents a ouart
CauIHowers are 20 to 25 cents each. French
artchokes are % cents apiece and mush
rooms are % cents a pound California
caH'eioupes are 81 each pumpkins % cents
elephants 20 cents, oyster plants 10 cents
ana hothouse cucumbers 10 cents. New
Jerusalem artichokes are Is cents a quart.
California tomatoes are Is cents and hot
mouse tomatoes 40 cents a pound Gram
berries are 10 cents a quart and are pIen
tifuL Lima beans are so cents a mound
wax beans Is cents a quart, stringed beans
10 cents and Florida green peas IS cents
a quart.
FRUITS.
The West Indies are represented AT m.
fruit stalls at present by sapodillas at 81
dozen, mangoes at % cents apiece and a
species OF eggplant. called melongene.
"hlch is sold at 10 cents each. Van Dyk
Lindsay are showing a small sample
shipment of Australian passion fruit. the
nTst seen in New York. Alligator pears
are 10 cents each, grape fruit 10 cents
Florida pines 25 cents and upward. sugar
pines 30 10 20 cents and pomegranates IL
cents apiece. Strawberries are 81 a small
basket and raspberries 81 a pint Cali
fornla tangerines are 40 cents a dozen
Japanese persmmons % cents a basket
French figs 70 cents a dozen and kumquats
% cents a box. Spitzenberg apples are =
cents dozen Jonathans 60 cents. Oregon
reds. wnesaps and Newton pippins 60
cents dozen and Ortly apples 75 cents and
81 dozen. Florida oranges are 80 cents
and naval oranges SO cents TO 81 % a dozen
Forreil pears are 81 a dozen. CuInls pears
from 81 To 81 a dozen and priekly pears
% cents a dozen. Tokay grapes are g.
cents pound, Niagaras 10 cents, Concords
and catawbas % cents a pound and sweet
cornichons IS cents a basket.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

The old idea that in order to be beautiful
il is necessary TO suffer is pretty thor
oughly exploded in these days. There may
still be found exponents of beauty who
soemnly warn the beauty seeker 10 fee
the seductions of SOFT cushions and COM
Portable chairs, who advise her whenever
she feels the insidous sweetness OF indo-
lence taking possession OF her soul TO rush
off somewhere ana do exercises But every
intelligent beauty doctor knows that in or
der TO be beautiful it is necessary to be
supremely comfortable.
There is only one artist who can round
woman's shoulders like that" remarks
the Devil in the play of that name, and on
being asked to name the artist he answers,
Prosperity" This artist. unhappIIy. re-
ceiyes few sitters. but there is no reason
why those who are left out should not treat
themselves to any ease and luxury that
may come their way.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

Meat is higher this week than last and
there is no indication that prices will fall
before the holidays Racks OF lamb are
"a and % cents a pound, and even chucks
are II cents pound. Poultry remains
stationary for the present. though turkeys
are going to be higher for Christmas than
they were for Thanksgiving, es the supply
does not equal the demand. The present
season promises to be a brisk one for
rabbits. which are plentiful and in good
condition and are selling for 90 cents a
pair The supplies OF rabbits come prin-
cipaIly from upstate and Pennsylvania.
FISH AND BUTTER
Smelts arc very high this week, 25 cents
a pound a shortage OF supply is given
as the reason, only about seventy-five
boxes a day being received. where five
hundred boxes should be available. Frost
fish, which are just in. and will be abun-
dant throughout the winter are 10 cents
a pound Whitehsh and yellow pike are
% cents a pound, Spanish mackerel. hall
but. striped bass are 30 cents. red snapper
and yellow perch are 10 cents, while
founders, cod. English whiting, haddock
and carp are 10 cents a pound Haddock
roe sells at 12 cents a pound. Lobsters
are up again TO 30 cents a pound; scallops
are so cents quart. Sea bass are IS
cents and blackAsh u cents a pound.
Butter is rs cents a pound this week,
and eggs are still 40 cents dozen. Sweet
butter is AZ cents a pound.
VEGETABLES.
French asparagus is 81 % a bunch, Cali
forna 90 cents a bunch and asparagus
tips (Chlcago) 25 cents a bunch. Spina
is Is cents a half peck and celery is 20
cents a bunch. California rhubarb is just
in; it sells for Is cents for three lunches.
each bunch containing three stalks. Sweet
potatoes are 10 cents a quart, Bermudas
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18
WOMEN TELLERS.
Why They Supplanted Men in
Maiden Lane Bank.

An embroidery hoop is not exactly what
one would expect to see the other side OF
bank teller's window, but that Is pre-
oisely what one is likely to see any day of
the week II one goes 70 get a check cashed
or to make deposit at the Maiden Lane
Savings Bank Maiden Lane and Broadway.
The hoop has been there for the last five
years. and 1t has never been observed that
business suffered in consequence.
There are times when there is no line Of
depositors at the windows, and during such
intervals there Is no reason why shining
moments should not be improved.
AS matter OF fact. the bank employs
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18
WITHIN AT WoMAN's FORUM.
Outlines Difficulties of Checking the
White Slave Evil.

Miss Helen Varick Boswell president NJ
the Womans Forum, opened Yesterdays
meeting of that organization at No. %
West i4th street by remarking that no
body seemed to get beyond the point Of
talking about the white slave" traffic. and
she thought it was time they did some
thing. Then everybody in the room pro
ceeded TO talk about it. Frederick II
Within, secretary OF the Committee OF
Fourteen, gave the address of the day
and outlined the difficulties which the next
Police Commissioner would find himself
up against. An animated discussion fol-
lowed
Mrs. Gabrielle Stewart MUlliner told
the club what she had done toward form
ing the Society OF Women Taxpayers
which. when Il is Incorporated, is ex-
pected to make things lively for the man
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18
MISS HERO GETS $1,000.

II viii cost DR.. Anibal Zelaya S,Vo TOT IN
dulging his 'fanciful mood, by Whlch term
the Young Nicaraguan designated his
love for Miss Juliet Hero. She sued for
x10o 600 damages for breach of promise. and
after a trial of several days. the jury yes
terdav gave her a verdict for $1,000. Miss
tJsro expressed her satisfaction with the
verdict. which she said vindicated her
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18
REIGN OF VELVET
Black Costumes Worn by
Maids as Well as Matrons

The popularity of velvet is at It's height.
As the manufacturers are able to supply
II in all weights. from the lightest mirror
to the heaviest velours, 1t can be used in
every conceivable way-for street suits,
house gowns. evening dresses or opera
coats.
The favorite color-if one may call 1t So
is black. 1t is TO be worn by the debutante
as well as by her mother, though the
green's, browns and grays are generally
considered more youthful.
As velvet is a decoration in itself little
trimming is necessary. A bit of real lace
on the corsage or as berthe with the
evening gown, jet or gold and silver en-
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18
Y. W. C. A. CHRISTMAS SERVICE

The Young Women's Christian Associa-
tion OF the City OF New York, No. East
18th street, will hold its Christmas service
Sunday. December 1S, at $50 D. m The
chaplain, Miss Doheny. will conduct the
service. Mrs. J. H. Knowles will give the
Christmas lesson. The Star In the East"
The music, conducted by Mrs. Read and
Miss Emma K. Denison, will include two
carols by II. B. Judd, The Birthday of
King" by Neidlinger, and anthems by
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18
STANDARD OFFICIALS APPEAL

An appeal has been fled with the Hudson
County Tax commissioners by the officials
OF the Standard OIL Company agaIrst the
valuations placed on it's Bayonne plant by
Tax Assessor Henry Hinse, of that city.
Mr. Hinge raises the valuations this year
from s3600oO to Sl3.J73.0s The company
asks that the valuations be cut down S.
26l o7s and II the board confirms Mr.. Hinse's
assessment the company will appeal TO the
state Doll d.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18
MRS. sNEAp's BABY IN FIRE.

David Pollock Snead, the four-months-ol
baby OF the East Orange IN. j. bathtub
victim was one OF number OF babies
who were endangered by fire in ST.
Christopher's Hospital fer Babies. al No.
2e3 Hicks street. Brooklyn. last night. The
baby was removed from a cot when the fire
was discovered in an upper floor. The hos
pital stan extinguished the flames before
the damage exceeded 500.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18
SEEN IN THE SHOPS.

A silver tipped sewing set in a satin lined
box sells for g. II has scissors. daruing
ball and so on
Sterling silver matchboxes In varied de-
signs sell for 81 80 and upward silver
folding pocket mirror is & 70 A silver cigar
case for three cigars Is "a. and pocket sat
cigar cutter and knire-is s2 IS.
Silver and mother-of-pearI baby rattIss
sell for from 81 10 IS.
mink shopping bag. with head and tiny
paws for decoration and with rnouutings IN
gold. is SIS 90
Chiffon wells in holly boxes sell az 81 each
and come in all the popular colors.
Chiffon beaded wells three yards long ars
new and sell for SIS They are white. with
crystal beads
White chiffon wells. with cloth OF silver
borders and big polka dots. are SIS Those
OF black and gold are the same price
The new shaded wells OF rainbow effect In
all the delicate colors cost s. %
Suede opera bags. stirened for the pro-
lection OF the glasses and having a chanss
pocket on the outside. come in gray and
tan and are s. 80 each
Steel and jet bags and crystal and steel
bags, finished with fringe at the bottom
and mounted in silver. sell for 81 and up
ward.
Leather backed writing pads TO hang up
sell for . cents each Those more elabo-
rate are 30 cents and 81
r Three troUscr folding hangers come IN q
box or in a suede bag at 81
New necktie rings-a stirrup with o
leather strap-sen for from 81 10 s.
Folding wooden hat stands. four In Q
leather case sell for 81 30.
Hatpiu holders OF little silver canoes
cost 81 25.
Pale green quilted silk English slippers
sell for s. cents
German silver cigar jars with raised hs-
ures sell for 50 75
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

Some women after having been enthused
by glowing picture OF the benefits OF ths
cold bath will plunge the next morning
into a tub of cold water and straightEay
they will conclude that the cold bath IS
not for them. Yet cold bath can be taken
by almost any one If it is taken in ths
proper way. Even an invalid can stand in
hot water in a warm room and pass cold
sponge over her body. and this IS a good
way for every woman to begin cold bath
ing From this point she may gradually
work up TO the cold shower or tub, taking
care always to have the room warm. IL
the cold bathing Is begun in summer the
body will have become so accustomed 10
il by the time the cold weather comes that
IT can usually De continued without in
convenience.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

Mendelssohn and Gounod- The organ num-
Der viii be The March OF the Magt
yuletide theme.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

silver tipped sewing set In satin lined
box sells for S II has scissors. daruing
ball and so on
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

Sterling silver matchboxes IN varied de-
signs sell for 81 30 and upward silver
folding pocket mirror is g 70 A silver cigar
case for three cigars Is 81 and a pocket sat
cigar cutter and knire-is s2 10
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18
Of Inferesf to Women

whose fate It is to be Controller OF New
York at that time.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

Silver and mother-of-pearI baby rattls
sell for from 81 20 S.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

Chiffon wells in holly boxes sell az 81 each
and come in all the popular coIors-
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

mink shopping bag. with head and tiny
paws for decoration and with mountings N
gold is SIS 90
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

White chiffon wells. with cloth OF silver
borders and big polka dots. are SIS. Those
OF black and gold are the same price.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

Chiffon beaded wells three yards long ars
new and sell for SIS. They are white. with
crystal beads
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

The new shaded wells OF rainbow effect In
all the delicate colors cost s. 75.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

German silver cigar jars with raised as-
ures sell for g 20
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

Suede opera bags. stirened for the pro-
lection OF the glasses and having a chanss
pocket on the outside. come In gray and
tan and are s. 30 each
New-York tribune., 1909-12-18

Steel and jet bags and crystal and steel
bags. finished with fringe at the bottom
and mounted in silver, sell for 81 and up
ward