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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13
resolution was adopted,

resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Thomas here took his seat in
the meeting.
The committee on finance pre-
sented the assignments of the con-
tracts of Jno. Bedford for transpor-
tation and hauling coal to R. j.
Coffeen, and the bonds of Mr.. Cot
feen in the amount of $1475 90 with
A. S. James and P. T. .Brownell as
sureties for the faithful perfor-
nance of the terms of the
contracts and on motion duly
carried the assignment was accept
ed and the bonds approved and
ordered filed.
The same committee reported
that they had examined bills for
supplies, fuel, insurance etc.,
amounting to S1133.06, found them
correct and recommended their
payment ard on motion duly carr
led the report was approved ordered
filed, and the Sec'y instructed to
issue warrants for Indifferent bills.
On recommendation Of the com
mittee on buildings and grounds
the Sec'y was instructed to order
600 pounds flre-proof paint for use
in the High school attic.
On motion duly carried it was
decided that the district pay livery
bills of the teachers from Winton
and White Iron for attending
teachers meetings for the balance
of this school year.
On motion duly carried the meet
ing adjourned until 2:30 p. m. on
Fridays January Is.
THos. E. MILLER, Sec'y.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13
Approved. f. B. DIRECTORY
Report on Sewage Disposal and
Water.Supply of Ely. Frederic
Bass, Dec. 7. 1910.

This report is based on the inspect
ion report of Mr.. Childs, appended.
Ely is provided with sewer system
which empties into a creek running
directly to Lake Shagwa, one-half
mile distant. There is no publication
plant. The city also takes its water
supply from the lake. There is an
uneconomical water publication plant.
If the polluted creek were the only
source of pollution of the lake, it
should receive immediate attention
on that account. There is large
amount of pollution from other
sources. such as mine drainage, storm
sewage, etc. All of these need
attention, so that the law in regard
TO lake pollution may be observed.
The pressing problem is the water
supply. The publication plant needs
remodeling and until this can be done
hypochlorite plant should be put
in service. The hypochlorite plant
can be put in operation one week
after the order for it has been given.
Its cost will be less than 800.
A permanent hypochlorite plant
should be installed when the filters are
| remudeled.
| The nuisance created by the sewage
in the creek can be obyiated by con-
Quoting it in separate pipe to the
lake where an appropriate purificat-
ion plant should be constructed.
This problem is one which should be
solved by the Engineering Division of
the Board. with an engineer employ
ed by the city to work out the plans
in detail. When the city of Ely is
ready to do this. the Engineering
Division is ready to do its part as in
dictated.
According te the law, all of the
mine drainage, all of the storm water
from the streets and the sanitary
sewage should be thOrOly purified so
that no pollution shall enter the lake.
am unable to recommend, from the
viewpoint Of an engineer and san
itarian that this be done for there is
not enough money in the treasury Of
ten such towns as Ely to do this and
there is no one at present in Mime
sofa who could build and operate
sewage publication plants which
would prevent pollution from entering
the lake. | believe that partial puri.
fication is desirable,
f. B.
Director.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13
Heart and Brain.

Don't let us be afraid of enthusiasm.
There is oftener lack of heart than
brain. The world is not starving for
need of education half as much as for
We agree with the Indian who, when
talked to about having too much zeal,
said: 81 think it is better for the pot
to boil over than not to boil at all"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

George ]. Ferguson, convicted
of murder in Itasca county in 1899
and sentenced to life Imprisonment,
has applied for a pardon from the
state board. Ferguson was known
by many readers of this paper both
in Minnesota and Wisconsin when
he originally lived at Medford
He was convicted of a particularly
atrocious crime.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Billy" Smith was up from
Tower Wednesday evening bring
ing up the forms of the Tower
News and run the paper on the
MINER press. Mr.. Burgess, the
editor of the News has gone to St.
Paul to purchase new machinery to
replace the plant destroyed by fire
last week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

septic tank be built, informed then
that l was not at that time prepared
to give specific advice as to whal
degree of publication would be heces
sary in their case, as / wished TO tall
the matter over with Mr. Bass. tolc
them that report wonld be sent
latter which would outline what
should be done
Recomme ndation.
A comparatively large amount of
communicating material in now enter
ing Shagwa Lake in the form OF mine
drainage and street washings which
undoubtedly contain pathogenic or
ganisms and which it would be prac-
tically impossible to purify ION ac-
count of the enormous expense which
would be involved.
There is fall of nearly 70 feet be-
tween the present sewer outlets and
the surface OF Shagwa Lake Some
Of the houses in Ely are so located
that it is impossible for them to be
connected with the present sewer
system aud if they are to be provided
with sewer connection, a new sewer
will have to be built with an outlet
much lower than the present one. A
10 inch intcrcepting sewer should be
constructed connecting the present
outlets and carried to a point below
the outlet Of any future sewer.
The sewage from the city could be
carried by means OF a 10 inch or IL
incn sewer pipe and discharged under
water without any previous puriticat-
ion, without causing any offense, and
without adding any element of danger
TO the water supply which would not
be there were the sewage treated in
in some other way.
A deposit however. might form
around The end of the sewer outlet.
which while it would not be in any
way offensive from odor, or danger
Gus, should if possible, be prevented.
A small settling tank and screen
chamber would effectually prevent
any such deposit. The publication
plant should be built at this point.
aud the effiuent could be discharged
directly into the creek at this point
or else piped to the lake and discharg-
ed beneath the surface. The latter
arrangement would be preferable.
Water Publication,
Special Note as to Plant:
A short inspection was made at
this time, of the water publication
plant and samples of water collected.
The settling tank in this instance
is of rather peculiar type it being
circular wooden tank holding between
so, 600 and 10000 gallons. The water
enters near the bottom and in such a
manner as to give rotating motion.
This tank is not of a proper shape to
act as sedimentation basin. Mr..
TOal, the electrician stated that at
some Times during the summer, there
was so much vegetable growth carried
over onto the filters that they could
not be run for more than an hour
without washing. This would not be
the case with a properly designed
settling tank.
| recommended thata hypochlorite
plant be constructed and operated in
conjunction with the present filter, as
no mechanical filter can without
some form of disinfection, be depend
ed upon to produce at all times an
effiuent free from pathogenic bacteria
when such are present in the unfilter-
ed water, as they possibly may be in
| this instance.
j. A. Childs
Assistant Engineer.
Il
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13
REPORT
On a Visit to Ely, Mimi. by
A. J. Childs Nov. 20, 1910.
Purpose of Visit.

Purpose of Visit
Ely was visited upon a request from
DR.. o. w. Parker. health officer, the
purpose being to investigate the sew
erage problem which now confronts
the city and also to take samples or
the city water both before and after
passing through the filter.
Conditions Found.
The.sewer system of Ely comprises
about two miles of sanitary sewer
which discharge through four outlets
into a small creek which runs through
the western portion Of the city. The
natural drainage of the city it exceil-
ent, the surface water being carried
by the street cutters to the same
creek into which the sewage is dis
charged.
This creek after leaving the city
flows In northwesterly direction for
about half a mile to Shagwa Lake.
Shagwa Lake has surface area of
about 81 square miles and maxium
depth of 80 feet, was told. The
creek itself drains comparatively
small area and in dry weather the flow
is as low as II second feet which is in
sufficient to dilute and dispose of the
sewage it receives without nuisance.
As there are number of residents
along the creek below the sewer out
lets, the present conditions should be
remedied so that these people may not
be annoyed by the offensive adors
which at present arise from this pol
luted stream.
Shagwa Lake is fed by springs. by
drainage from several swamps, and by
the BURNSIDE River which connects
BURNSIDE and Shagwa Lakes. AT
the time of this visit there was nc
perceptible current in the BURNSIDE
River.
The outlet of Shagwa Lake is at the
eastern end through the Shagwa
River.
Between the creek which carries
the sewage and the Shagwa River two
mines the Pioneer and Savoy, dis
charge large quantities of mine water
into the lake.
The water supply for Ely is taken
from Shagwa Lake, the Intake pipe
extending to distance of over zOO(
feet from the shore. The outer end is
about half mile from the point
| where the creek enters the lake.
1t was stated by several people in
| Ely that the current from the Burnt
side River would sweep any pollution
brought down by the creek, away
from the water works intake. This
may be true at times when the Burnt.
side River is in in flood but this
certainly was not the conditions at
the time of my visit, for as has been
stated above, the flow in the Burnt.
side River was negligible.
Advice Given.
At the request of DR.. Parker | met
on the evening of Nov. %, with the
following persons:
Mr.. Olof Knutson, Mayor of Ely
Mr.. John Seraphine, Alderman
Mr.. James White, Alderman.
Mr.. John Cosgrove, Alderman.
Mr.. Maxi. Alderman.
Mr.. A. J. Thomas, Legal Adviser.
Mr.. r. w. Toal. City Electrician.
Mr.. B. Strachan, Engineer Steel Co.
Mr.. O. w. Parker, Heath Officer.
Ispoke briefly about the different
stages in the processes Of sewage puri
fication and what could be expected
from each. / also explained the diff
ference between the settling and eptit
tanks and advised them that II
publication plant were constructed
that settling tank instead OF
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Virginia is laying its plans for
the 1912 meet of the National Ski
Club. An eighty-fve foot steel
slide is being erected on the Au-
burn hill and a delegation of rooters
will be sent to Stoughton, Wis. to
work for the meeting in Virginia.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Lionel Ayres, civil engineer of
Duluth was in the city Monday in
consultation with the city council
on the storm and sanitary sewer
proposition.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Last chance to get a good home
stead. Fort Berthold Indian Reser-
walton information Bureau, Ryder,
N. D. will furnish you information
regarding the opening of same.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

F. L. Cowen was up from Duluth
Sunday and Monday for the first
time siuce removing from this city.
His many friends were pleased to
see him.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Louis Eisenach received word
Saturday announcing the sudden
death of his brothers wife, Mrs.
Alex Eisenach, of Neenah, Wis,
which occurred at Green Bay,
while the lady was visiting her
daughter. She was a lady much
beloved in her home town and
leaves a husband and three child
rem.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

engagement of their daughte, Elisa,
to Mr.. Clement Tramontin of
Chisholm. Both of the young
people are well known here and
many friends wish them success in
the step they are about to take.
The marriage will take place at the
Catholic church in this city on
Feb. 8.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Edward Hatch will probably be
the next postmaster of Eveleth,
word to that effort having been
received it is stated. Five candi-
dates were after the place.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13
The Hiqhhyers.

Mrs. Ultra-Swell-"Yo have named
your aeroplane after your husband?"
Mrs. DeSail-"Yes, indeed, but not as
a compliment" Mrs Ultra-Swell-
"Then why?" Mrs. DeSail-"Because
ii smokes so much, can't be depended
upon and half the time it is unman-
ageable."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Tonight the City Band masque-
rade takes place at the Turf hall.
Prizes are offered for the best
dressed lady and gent and most
comical lady and gent.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13
When Conservation Began.

No stranger shall transport beyond
seas any pilchard or other fish In
cask, unless he does bring into the
realm, for every six Turner's two hum
dred of clap-board fit to make cask,
and so rateably upon paine of forfeit
ing the said fish.-Law of Queen
Elizabeth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Stories of several woodsmen hav-
ing been touched on the bowery
have been afoat this week. No
arrests have been reported.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Sundays train required two
engines to pull it through from
Two Harbors on account of snow
and even with the two engines
came in an hour late.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

A Finn, name unknown at
tempted to cut his throat with a
razor at the Osterberg drill camp
near Tower. Bystanders interfered
with the fellow and saved his life.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

P w. belong, the popular
travelling man had the misfortune
to slip Tuesday evening and sprain
his arm. The injury was attended
to by DR.. Ayres.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Emil Sandberg, more Familiarity
known as "Smalley" was up from
Aurora Tuesday evening consult
ing with Manager Graves of the
Elco. Mr.. Sandberg is putting in
moving picture show at Aurora.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Mrs. Shepherd of Morris, MINI.
is in the city visiting with her
daughter, Miss Ethel Shepherd of
the Ely Schools.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

The Mothers Club meets at the
Central School building next Fri
day. A program has been pre-
pared. All are invited to attend.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

After a vacation of nearly five
months caused by sickness, Jack
Seraphine, forman of the MINER is
again on the job. His friends will
again be pleased to greet him at the
old stand.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

LosT-A roll of music some
where between the depot and the
residence of A. J. Thomas. Leave
at this office and receive reward.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13
A Distinct Lack of Repose

He is one of the most impulsive
men ever saw in my life," said the
Boston girl. What" her friend asked.
has caused you to form such an opin-
lon of him?" He tried to kiss me
without taking off his glasses or Civ
Ing me time to remove my own"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Chas. G. Miller of the Duluth
Paper Co. and Dad" Dean of the
Peyton Paper company called on
local customers Tuesday and
Wednesday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

The Snowshoe Club meets to-
morrow with Mrs. Ayres and Mrs.
Barnes and after hike" lunch
will be served at the home of Mrs.
Ayres.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Jos. Martinetti has secured the
agency for the Peerless Laundry
and is prepared to call for and
deliver laundry weekly. The
Peerless is one of the best laundries
in the northwest.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Walter Eisenach is home from
the u" for few months and is
employed in the Forest Service.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

T. E. Miller of the Busy Store
made a trip to Duluth and the
southwestern part of the state Fri
day returning Tuesday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Supervisor J. A. Fitzwater of the
Forest Reserve force is spending
the week in Grand Marais.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Thos. Mclaughlin has gone to
Ridge where he has taken charge
of a train for few months.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

M. ]. Murphy returned Wednes-
day from a visit in Michigan and
Wisconsin.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Eight inches of snow fell here
Sunday morning. We now have
between 16 and 20 inches of snow
on the level.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Andrew Hotter has been ap-
pointed postmaster at Hotter on
the Mesaba range vice A. A.
Hotter resigned.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

A prize masquerade ball is being
advertised for the Labor Temple
for Saturday night next week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

The St. Louis County court
house commission went out of ex-
istence Monday. The commission
showed that it had held down the
expenditures on the new building
$133. 90 below the 81, O0O,00O APP
propriated for that purpose, an
unprecedented proceeding on the
part of building commissions.
The commission was made up of
w. c. Agnew. John Sundeen, L.
D.'Campbell, P. ]. Ryan and Neil
McInnis.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Adolf Herranen and Edith Maria
Hantasyrja secured license to wed
Wednesday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

M. E. Gleason was Michigan
visitor several days the first of the
year.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Jas. Hodgon leaves Monday for
the Whiteside mine of the Shenan-
go Furnace company near Bull
where he will take the position of
mining captain. Mrs. Hodgon
will follow as soon as a residence
is secured. Mr.. Hodgon spent
Monday in Duluth in consultation
with General Manager Savage OF
the Furnace company.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Martinetti
have issued cards announcing the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13
Frank Bracco and Fred Bystrom
were Tower visitors Friday.

Albert Kitto was up from Tower
Monday on his fur buying trip.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-13

septic tank be built, informed them
that was not at that time prepared
to give specific advice as to what
degree Of publication would be heces.
sary in their case, as | wished TO talk
the matter over with Mr.. Bass. / told
them that a report wonld be sent
latter which would outline what
should be done.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-05-18
AN OLD SONG REJuvENATED.

/ cannot wear the old hair
wore some months gone BY,
I'VE laid it on the topmost shelf
With many a weary sigh.
No longer are they wearing puifs,
And rats are quite de trop;
l cannot wear the old hair
Oh, what cruel blow.
/ cannot wear the old hair,
For which good gold paid.
Red hair is SO expensive when
One gets the proper shade.
l felt so dreadful when it was coiffed
All little puffs and curls:
But l can't wear the old hair,
Alas for Fashions whirlsl
II cannot wear the old hair.
-Four switches I must buy,
And wind them round and round my
head,
AS flat as they viii lie.
My face is far too plump for this;
Ny nose is much too long;
But ! can't wear the old hair,
It's altogether wrong.
-Lippincott's.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-05-18
PEACE DAY REFLECTIONS.

Today, May IS. Is being celebrated
Is Peace Day IN various places
throughout the Civilized world. By de-
cree Of the Peace League.
Upon cali Of the Car Of Russia The
first great peace conference was held
1t The Hague in 1898. Eight years
later upon the initiative Of President
Roosevelt the second conference was
held in the same city and out Of the
deliberations Oft hat great meeting
grew an embryonic Sspreme court Of
the world and kind OF world legisla-
tive meeting every eight years. A
Palace Of Peace has been erected al
The Hague as a permanent home for
the peace-makers.
The Anglo-American treaty, the
terms Of which have been agreed upon
makes war practically impossible be-
tween the two great EnglIsh-gpeaklng
nations. and other agreements Of the
same kind are pending
The peace movement steadily grows
and it Is not too much to hope that 1t
win nor be long tin the battle flags
are furled in the parliament Of man
the federation Of the world.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-05-18
4 SMILE or TWO.


mop ~ tHAN1 N~tNiH
~Whatg" roared Hop o. Ny Thumbs
Wicked Uncle when the lad turned up
again after be thought be had lost
him in the forest. ~You here again."
yes" Hop replied with broad
grin.
Il told the chauffeur 10 lose you in
the woods" the Wicked Uncle said.
How did you find your way backg"
4 smelt my way along the gasoline
trail, returned Hop. proudly "and 50
saved myself from destruction BY the
wild beasts Of the woods" !.
Whereupon the Wicked Uncle gave
up the task Of getting rid Of his ward
and put him on 50 liberal an allow
ance that the famous youth asphyxiat
ed himself while trying to burn it.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-05-18
WHERE IS CIRCUIT RIDER7
Oid-Fsshioned ltInerant Preacher
Seems to Have Vanished From
Present-Day Warld.

What has become Of the old circuit
nder7 He seems to have gone, to
have vanished entirely from the pres
ent-day world. although to the older
generations he figured in the lives OF
the people to whom he ministered.
In their day the circuit riders knew
little OF home or rest, for each had
from seven to fifteen parishes. miles
apart from each other. When night
overlook the circuit rider and his
horse-this was the minister's usual
mode Of travel-he stopped with some
member OF one Of his parishes. And
be it said It was great honor, indeed.
to have the great fortune to entertain
the minister at a meal or over night
Probably the much overworked
man would get to spend one night in
a week at home. perhaps not that. His
life was uncertain and wandering. but
his faith was that which 'passeth IN
derstanding." But his days we're num-
bered and are gore. probably never to
be revived. He was a figure, however
that is typical or the pioneers Of Amer
ica-he knew his duty and was faith
full in the performance Of it,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-05-18
; %4+%++ %+$%% %$+ ,
} REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. =
Compiled by the Grady County =
Abstract Company, fos !
North Third Street. !

S s Chandley and wife to n
Downs 1911, 81. W 50 # lot 3; lot 4,
blk 141 Chix.
FM Downs and wife to Racine Sat
tley Co, 4-10-ll, $40 same.
Paul p Pinkerton trustee to same
12-2S-i0, same
P r Brown and wife to w J John
son 5-2-l1. $1,000. Lots ! TO y blk 30
Sparks lst add to chix.
JB Sparks and wife % Mabel g De.
Kinder 1-is-O9, ST. Lots ] to 6 tlk 9
sparks Isa add and ne NV NV 32-7-7.
Mrs Cora G Robinson and husband
10 j NJ Luginbyhl 4-22-li $1,000 W 50
ft lot 2; lots. 6, " 50 # lot DIX 1873
chix.
F NJ Luginbyhl and wife to Mrs G
c Robinson 4-22-1l. $4,000. se u
5 y ne; s4-8-7.
Arlington Wade to Clarence ] Crock.
ett s-l5-iI $40 S Y sw NV; Sc NY
NV sw: 1895 NV ne ne: 1886 n = nws
n k sw NV 1886
Sam Downing aud wife 70 p y