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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-10-22
MILLIONAIRE GOLD BRIcKED.
Spends s25,ooo for SIS Worth Of Brass
in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Oct. 15.-H. F. Chaffee,
millionaire Dakota landowner, presl-
dent of the Armenia & Sharon Lana
Company, and heavily interested IN
the John Miller Grain Company, Min
neapolis, paid S25,O&00 in real money
to clever swindler who successfully
worked upon him the time-honored
gold brick trick In return for the
small fortune, Mr. Chaffee found him.
self the possessor of 80 pounds OF yell
low metal, probably worth about $l5.
The operators of the swindle were
John Armstrong" gray-hared min
er and the owner of a fictitious gold
mine of fabulous resources in old Mex
leo, and "W. H. Harper" Philadelphia,
archaelogist of wide repute and reli-
able assayer of precious metals, the
former occupying modest quarters at
the Beaufort hotel and the latter hold
ing forth in the finest suite OF rooms
in the Rogers hostelry.
Mr.. Chaffee met Armstrong three
days ago at Chaffee's home in Armenia,
N. D., where the swindler told story
that he was in search of an uncle by
the name of Chaffee.
Gold AS Security.
He told of the two golden ingots,
worth $4,000 at any government
mint, which he held in two trunks in
Minneapolis, ready to be placed as
security for the $4,000 loan.
Mr.. Chaffee was more than interest
ed and agreed to accompany the min
er to Minneapolis and look at the gold.
His son, E. w. Chaffee, himself an
assayer, accompanied him on the trip.
Armstrong, producing an auger and
steel drill, bored several small holes
in each of the yellow disks. The Chat
fees in the meantime scraped up the
metal shavings
When handful of these had been
secured, Armstrong placed them in an
envelope and the trio started out to
find competent assayer to compute
the purity of the gold.
At the store of J.B. Hudson & Son,
jewelers., Armstrong went inside
oiOhS' 1lO JOluGu luS 6lOup III SSN-
eral minutes with, card bearing the
names of two assayers, who he said
were highly recommended by this
firm. One was a st. Paul man, but
the other, w. H. Harper, was located
at the Rogers hotel.
The party went there and, in an
swer to card, Mr.. Harper sent down
word that, although he was rather
busy, he would see the gentlemen for
few minutes.
Applied the Acid Test.
Taking some nitric acid, which the
younger Mr.. Chaffee had thought it
best to purchase in person, Mr.. Har-
per applied it to the metal shavings
submitted to him by Mr.. Armstrong,
and after watching the action of the
acid, pronounced the metal to be of
the highest grade.
The next move was made at the Sc
curity National bank where Mr.. Chat
fee cashed personal check for $25,.
600. All three parties concerned then
returned to the Beaufort, where the
money, % crisp one thousand dollar
bills, was handed over to Armstrong.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-10-22

1t is daily life that tests us-the
manner of men we are.-Max Muller.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1909-10-22
THE SOURCE OF TR0uBLE

must be reached before 1t can be cured. Aliens
Lung Balsam goes to the root of your cough, and
cures it. Harmless and sure. At all druggists.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-10-14

Yates is the smallest county in the
state, and the tourist can cross it in
either direction before he gets very
thirsty without exceeding the speed
limit.-Utica IN. W Press.
When Hindo dies the relatives
shave the widows head and clothe her
in coarse garments. Henceforward
she may wear no silk, or gold, or sill
yer She takes her meals apart, and
is put i'll the lowest household work
Voluntary austeritics if she be con-
scientious, and involuntary, degrade
ton in all cases, are her miserable lot.
Her religion and social usages strictly
forbid remaraiage. Caste. and civil
law, condemns her, and is moro power
full than any imperial code. She and a
second husband, if she ventures, and can
discover IL man with equal courage, to
remarry become outcasts.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-10-14
The JUDGES Advice

Some years ago many farmers along
the line of the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas railroad brought suit against it
and engaged Il young lawyer named
Brown. Judge CAN'T, who was pre-
siding, was compelled to throw many of
the cases out of court because they
were improperly brought. g. .-
Brown was mad all over. Swelling
with Indignation, he arose and said,
your honor, will you please tell me
how it is possible in this court to get
justice against railroad companyp
Judge CAN'T quietly ignored the con-
tempt of court shown by the lawyer and
asked, do yon wish an answer to that
questsoD, Mr.. Brown2" . ....' .... .
4" eyes, sir,p defiantly replied the in
dignant lawyer-'yes, sir, and want
to know how farmer can get his case
into this court so that it will be heard.
Judge Can't smiled and said, well,
first, Mr.. Brown, I'd advise the farmer
to hire lawyer"
Brown wilted.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-10-14
Deafness Cannot be Cured

.bS focal applications, asthey, cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There Is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and That Is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused byhan
infamed condition Of the mucous
lining of the E1stnehian Tube
When this tube is infldIned you have
u rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when 1t Is entirely closed,
Deafness Is thefesult, and unless the
inflammation con he taken ont and
this tube restored, to It's normal G6yn-
dition, hearing will be destroyed Tor
ever: nine cases out OF ten are caused
by Catarrh, which Is nothing but an
inflamed condition OF the mucous
surfaces, ~ 3D. c,.iltfUs 'rsz..4 III
!, We will give One Hundred Dollars
for; any case OF Deafness (caused by
catarFh) that cannot be cured by
HalPs Gatarrh Cure. Send for cir
cuiays, Tree ,..-ies ~, ,,s".I..y,..
=, +. j. cheney & Co.. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family pills for con
stipation.:
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-10-14
FOrty-Six Years Ago

A number of teams left this city yes
terday freitghted for Reese River said
the Nevada City Transcript of October
Z, 1863. During the last month the
Nevada Touring Mill has shipped more
than hundred. tons of flour to Nevada
Territory and the mill is now kept
running day and night to supply the
demand, Rich & Stiles have kept all
hands i'll their large establishment
growing lumber for use in the Terri
tory. Freight is eighteen cents pound
from Virginia City to Reese River
(Austin) and is no higher from this
place to the same point of destination
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-10-14
A Pleasant Afternoon

The Woman's Guild met on Wednes-
day afternoon at the residence of Mrs.
j. B. Fitzgerald and had an enjoyable
time. IT, ss.. .. '...... ..,.'-. ill.,.
Mrs. Dorsey, in behalf of the Guild,
presented the retiring president, Mrs.
Brown, u cut glass toilet article, in
appreciation of her good work for the
past year. .. .... .s- ...
After the regular business, refresh
ments were served in honor of Mrs
Brain and Mrs Mitchell who leave
shortly for California for the winter.
The ladies received many kind wishes
for pleasant trip.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-10-14
Business Locals.

Furnished room to rent in good To-
cation and suitable for a gentleman. In
quire at this office.
Save those natural teeth, thereby re-
tain your facial expression. DR.. GILL;
land the dentist" Office over the Drug
Store. Elko \
House for rent or for sale. Good
location; city water; opposite Com
mercial Hotel. The J. D. Able property.
Inquire on the premises.
Bath robes and Night robes, a new
line at Engler Co.'s,
New silk petticoats, Crepe and Silk
Kimonas at Engler Co. s.
Furniture for sale:-One white oak
antique bedroom set, two rockers, three
chairs, carpet, rugs and one Singer
sewing machine. Call at the John
Hunter house, just east of w. T.
Smiths residence.
The Dorcas Society of the Presby-
terrain church will give Halloween
Box Social on the evening of October
30th.
Any lady can easily make from $l8 90
to $500, per week working for me
quietly in her own home locality. This
is o bonafide offer-one which will pay
you to investigate, even if you can only
spare two hours per day. No invest
ment required. e" Turn your spare time
into money. Write me at once for
particulars. Address Harriet NJ Rich
ards, Box 30. Women's Building, Joliet,
Illinois.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-10-14
Warning

All persons are hereby warned moi to
fish or hunt on my premises on Smith
Creek under penalty of prosecution to
the full extent Of the law.
r. G. BELLINGER.
Elko Nevada, August 10, 1909.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-10-14
To The Public

All persons are hereby notified not to
credit my wife, Mrs. Jake Minola, as l
will not be responsible for any debts
contracted by her from and after this
date.
JAKE MINOLA.
Elko, Nevada, September, 16, 1909.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-10-14
Bucks For Sale

Fifty-fiye Ramboulett bucks, and 3
years old in good flesh. Price reason
able. For further information inquire
of. VNEIL &c CAPELL,
Wells, Nevada.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-10-14
WARNING

All persons are hereby warned not to
fish, hunt or trespass upon either of
my ranches, above and below Carlin,
under penalty of prosecutiona.to the
limit.
I... THoS. GRIFFIN,
Carlin, Nevada, May 4. 1902
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1909-10-14
Roses and Kittens.

Roses and kittens is awful like
each. other" said Tommy. "They both
have too many thorns on 'em for me"
Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-30
MORAN vs. MuRPHY.

NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-Owen Mo ran, the clever En giish featherweigAt, and Tommy Murphy. the New York lightweight. are to appear in the star boxing bout of the entertainment to- night at the National Athletic club. They are Scheduled to fight ten rounds.
 No bout scheduled Icr the metro politan district in a long time has rauosed so much interest among the sporting fraternity as the matching of Moran and Murphy. Long negotia- tions were necessary before an agree ment between the two was reached. The matter of weight furnished the principal point of dispute. Moran s at his best at about 12e pounds. while Murphy prefers to fight at about 133 pounds. It was finally agreed to fix the weight at I30 pounds at o'clock.
 If Moran wins over Murphy he will be in direct line for the championship and those at the top of his division can scarcely afford to ignore his chal- lenge. Since his arrival on this side the little English fighter has engaged in numerous bouts and with unvary- ing success. Murphy is about the hardest proposition he has faced. The two are regarded as pretty evenly matched and it is expected they will furnish one of the fastest and hard est bouts seen around New York m a long time.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-30
UTAH WANTS SLICE
 OF ARIZONA

TUCSON, Jan 2S.-A we'll known local attorney. when seen yesterday, said: Perhaps you have not noticed tat the fight Utah has been making for years for the ceding to that state by congress of the strip of Arizona lying just north on the Colorado river, is not ended. for one of Utah's con gressmen has introduced another bill asking for this grant and the boards Of trade and commercial bodies of the Mormon state are urging the passage of the bill The cemand for this strip of land by Utah is about as aD- surd as would be demand from Idaho for the cession of all that part of Utah lying north of the Great Salt Lake To add to it Utah would simply make Washington county. Utah, of the same relative size as Mojave and the peo- pie living in the south part, along the Colorado river. would be jus. as far from the seat Of government as they are now. No advantage could be gained by the people living in the strip and but few of them desire the change.
 The country Is an asset Of Arizona and Arizona intends to feht any at tempt to change her boundaries at the present time. Not even a sale of the strip should be codntenaneed, but if Utahs wants that piece of land and must have it, let her pay the price"
Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-30
FOR SALE.

Old papers, 25c per hundred al Il Review.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-30

he slrFen1er include arms and muni- lions of war. of which It is known they were rbsrally supplied The so- called late surrender has to say the least, a widespread air of insincer'ty ing fin the Yaqui country. and this fact is heightened by the non-arr,val and surrender Of cshers Tn the meantime. as many precautions will be taken against surprise by depre- dating Yaquis as there were six months ago.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-30
HE YAQUI PEACE
 IS D|SCREDITED
The NOn-Sunender of Arms To the Mexican Government
 Occasion DiSquietude.

TUCSON. Jan. 2S.-Rumors of "a qui disqu etude continue to float to tae surface and althougl there may De no trouble e ther present or future. there is still a shade of uncertainty concerning the entire so-called peace t-a.1e actions, and this is expressed lcrecfully in a letter received in this city from a Tucson man. Q witness to a part of the so-called surrender. He says in substance:
 On January 17. 1905 Yaqui Indians and their famil es surrendered to the federal trops at the little town of Pitajalla. This particular band of In- dians dad DO arms of consequence or Eind at the time of surrender. From ? tajalIa they were taken to Elm galme, loaded on the north bound rain and put off at different points along the line of the Sonora railroad, at places nearest to their homes.
 Prior to the last treaty made with
 hese Indians a demand was made for tacr guns. but no guns were sur rendered that were in any manner 5erViceable as weapons of war. all working war machinery having been transferred to the Indians still on the war path or cached in the mountains for future use. Tais being known. the question that naturally arises Is tse disposition of. the Indian guns. and the cause of their non-surrencer 10 the Mexican authorities. Further more. If there is. as reported. clause in the treaty with Chief Bufs by which the Yaquis are privileged to keep their guns. why do they al- ways present themselves unarmed? If these people were acting in good faith
Bisbee daily review., 1909-01-30

In the Foreign P ~o at tn Alaska Yukon-Pacif.c Exposition al Seattle this year. will be exhibits from England. France. Germany, Spain. Holland, Sweden. Russia. Aus 'ris. Bu1gary. Switzerland. Turkey I'aly. PerSia. Greece. Netherland, In dia, Belgium and San Marine.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-16
and Dress Goods
==LO ONION las S:REAI SATURDAY SALE-=
LONDON HAS @
SOC 36-Inch Wolfe

Our regular soc quality. 36.iuch Chiffon Volles
always popular. Shades Pearl gray. navy
blue. wine and black. Saturday, 1En
per yard OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES wv
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-16

DIVER. Colo. April l5.--"Be
FcaiaF Encourage freakiahneHsf
~ this country every man has 10
e AFTER TIE manners Of the ma jor.
" y theh old countries men are
seoafased % follow their own
- There ars hardly any Pc
tvliAh nsu IN America. There
~ loads Of them abroad.
Vns u the most valuable
q.'sisious IN the growth Of child
hs ability 10 FIGHT and not 70
- i too seriously. One of the
arguments ! know for Rooae
~ ! Doctrine u large families Is
80 4 gives the chlidren n chance
81 W battle royal among
nemselyea
Ihese are some 0f the assertions
80 are being made 10 mothers aud
s.eaisrs throughout Colorado by
&s'anehson y Libby. Ph.D. profas-
n q philosophy and chairman OF
aish school committee tn the
s.s'eIsity Of Colorado.
~ ~ Libby - q keen student Of
ehild' its needs and growth. He
nsseA hat one Of the crying
~ q NE age Is Individuality.
- acquire this. two essentials
required. he declares aFTrnt.
saila should be allowed 10 follow
natural bent and be trained for
hiehe nature Intended IT,
800 ilsaklshneas and the lnai
~. 49, WITH pecuiiarities should be
....0afased rather than squelohed. /"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-16

OK PEOPLE MAKE THE
SACRIFICE FOR
CHRISTOPHER.
Local Doctors VIII Soon
Graft New Skin on
Hospital Patient.

mA residents OF this city. five
80 ana one woman. have agreed
! rive . portion Of their skin Tor
rsfssns purposes. 10 save the life
An Christopher
Christopher tried 90 cxtlngulsh
,srrsns lamp last New Years Day
"a was 80 severely burned that
4 hrxe portion 81 the skin on his
,Aanmea and about the groin was
hsirosed
fsr some time be has been In
A eisy emergency hospital. SUI.
hang terribly. and vita apparently
4 ckanca 10 get we'll unless the
nVeonH could secure some nsw
NJ to replace the burned arca.
ance the article published IN The
s.r last week. telling og the mans
nsAesie plight, slx people have
suae sorward and offered 20 do.
ssss pieces Of skin 20 be grated
3 Christopher
Kssp Their Identity Secret.
Ara stranger than all else Is the
rhusai a. all six Of these solun.
ssrs n the cause of humanity 10
sscw their names 20 b. used for
E1Ac2tion purposes They want
/ gise up some Of their own skia
= help fellow heing. but do nos
sxnt 10 BE- talked about In the
nsrspaperx
Il Il certainly a brave thing for
Asse people 20 give up some OF
exr 0~n skin 20 help out Cristo-
As. said Health Commissioner
e~kton today. and their one re-
Uxs Il that we DO not give their
sxzes 10 the papers
SO course we wiil only take a
snan piece % akin from each per.
81. and these sill be scattered
shout over the burned area on
cristopher's body. In time. the iit.
A. plecse vii grow together. ana
% entirciy res skin will form over
Al q The burned surface Of the
nxns body.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-16
35c Mercerized Henrietta Sateer

Guaranteed 70 wash and retain rs finish and
color. % inches vide. perfect in every re
arct black only Saturday, per t0n
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-16
soc Wool Batiste

Washes and wears we'll Regular val
Every wanted shade and black.
Special Saturday per yard ....t....,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-16
MYSTERY SOLVED

-. thF Nntt~4 fPFAast
WIFI. Cal. April Belief Il
Fpisssed here that the human
nnt found in the West Oakland
hiroad yards Monday vas that of
t1raham Likes. a farm hand. Who
~ kiiied a. N0rd Sunday night
hkeS was run down and killed
cae train and later run over b.
seHshbound Oregon express
F1ltn .dfagsed bis body several
unared Iarda ana badly INITIATED
This train raa directly 70 Oak.
me right hand Ia missing from
NJ BODY and e - believed that
vas carried ~ the trala from
kefd % Oakland. a distance o. 20f
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-04-16

Bring &c Back TE 1g D fS. s,64. + 7
and wide for it's progressive policy regarding
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE

Increasing attention is being given
to Sunday School work. 1t is beng
recognized as never before what an
important place the Sunday School
occupies in the training of the young.
But if this Institution is to hold it's
rightful place it must keep up with
the times. T his too is being recog-
nized. And a systematic attempt is
being made by religious leaders to
eliminate the apparent weaknesses,
and to apply up-to-date pedagogical
principles to the conduct of the
modern Sunday School.
With this object in view an Insti-
tute, under the auspices of the unit
ed Sunday Schools of the city will be
held III the Baptist church this week,
lasting from Friday afternoon at 1:30
until Saturday evening. The pub
lished program promises both instruc
ton and inspiration to all who will
attend. The Secretary of the State
Associa ton and several other ex-
perienced workers will take part in
it. Delegates are expected from the
different Schools of the County, and
cordial invitation is extended to the
public to attend the sessions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
SPRING WEATHER
Is NOW HERE

The tJobber and Retailer" had
the following sentiment on their
cover page in their last number. 1t
reflects the condition of every fisher
man in this city The boys in this
office are anxious to get out and get
their rod and reel and fish. We
may have to shut up shop, the
fever is SO strong:
We've preached a good deal about
sticking to business and going after
business. With old Sol shining out
Of cloudless sky, the birds sing
ing, all nature looking glad, we've
come to the conclusion that perhaps
there may be such a thing as too
much business.
When a man stays in his store
ten CT twelve hours a day through
long winter, he's apt to get out of
sorts with himself and with other
people. Then he needs medicine.
The best kind of tonic we know
of is the vacation kind-where you
put on a pair of overalls and a big
straw hat. T hen you go out back of
the woOdshed and dig some worms
and get the old bamboo pole and go
down through the meadow.
After you've been there awhile
you forget about soap clubs and cat
houses and dead beats and things.
When you get back to the store
after week Of this, things won't
look so bad; perhaps you II discover
the. country isn't going to the dogs
after ALL
Ebert Hubbard said: Get out
or get in line
We say: Get out and get your
line -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
Mrs. johanna Rop hia Brandsteadt

Mrs. Johanna Sophia Brandstedt
died on Monday, May 3, after a
lingering illness of years or more
duration, the cause of death being
internal cancer. Her maiden name
was Phil and she was born in Bar,
narp, Sweden on May Is, 1S48 and
was 81 years of age at the time of
death. She was married to Claus B.
Brandstedt in 1863 and lived in Bag
burger, Sweden, until 1867 when they
came to America and settled on a
farm in the town of Rudolph, this
county Her husband died in 1889
and the family moved to Grand Rap
ids in 1884. Seven Children were
born to them, only two of them sur
viving her, Edward of Rudolph and
Frederick of Sylvania, Washington.
Mrs. Brandstedt was loved for her
many excellent traits of character
and was des3ted mother, friend
and neighbor. During her prolonged
illness she was patient and bore her
ills with Christian fortitude. The
funeral took place Wednesday at
ten o'clock from the Congregational
church, Rev. Fred Staff officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
CAREY CONCRETE CO.
ELECT OFFICERS

y Tuesday the stockholders of the
Carey Concrete Company held a meet
ing to elect officers, with the follow
ing result:
Presidential S. Boles
Secretary-R. L. Nash.
Treasurer-F. J. Wood.
The company is capitalized at $10,-
900, which is fully paid. They will
make a speciality of concrete brick,
both common brick and many design
of face brick. T hey expect to begin
operations at once and will be ready
to sell the brick by the 1st of June,
if not sooner. They have a complete
equipment for the work. The bricks
will be put under $4,000 pounds of
pressure and will be steam cured
ready to lay into the wall forty
eight hours after they are made. The
company viii be located near the
Carey gravel pit at the south end of
the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
SECURED ANOTHER
LARGE CONTRACT

Messrs. Jacobson and DeGuere
architects, have secured another
large contract from the Menasha
Paper Co. Of Menasha to erect a
twenty-five ton sulphite plant. Also
an eight grinder pulp mill at Lady
smith, where this company already
has a large paper mill. This and
other large contracts this firm have
is crowding the work in their offtc-
es in this city. They have large
crew of draughtsmen and workmen
that are kept very busy drawing
plans and specifications for the
many mills they now have under
way. This already popular firm are
establishing an excellent reputation
for the splendid construction work
that they are in charge of in this and
other states.