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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
GOT HIS SOBRIQUET EARLY
"Honest John" Kelly Proved His Right
to the Title Long Before
Manhood.

There have been many stories about
the manner in which Honest John"
Kelly, the ex-umpire, first got his nick
name. Mr.. Kelly himself, according
to a New York letter, holds that 1t
came to him naturally, for even as
small boy the purity of his soul shone
through his face. IT think the first
time / was ever called Honest John
was when I was quite a youngster,
said Kelly. "a man engaged as an
ambulatory salesman of tinware OBJ
served the ingenious countenance l
presented to the world and hailed me.
You look honest, boy" said ne. What
might your name be?' JOHN said /,
quite simply. John'-just like that.
Then hold my horse while go in
the saloon and get drink said he.
And so I held his horse while he went
in the saloon and got drink. But
this was on lower Ninth avenue, in a
day when the avenues honors went
to the man who could clean the most
cops in a given time. By and by the
gang came along and beheld that
wagon full of tinware. The peddler
was detained within by sore thirst,
and they took the tinware. And then
they came back and took the cush-
ions off the wagon. Eventually, be-
coming daring, they unhitched the
wagon and took it away. True to my
trust, stood there, holding the horse.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
Now About Clean Food
Another Splendid Opportunity
IN acts
Bring Out Fact

He testified the workmen were frst-class
high-grade and inspected by the Co.'s phys
clan to be sure they were all in proper phys
ical condition; also testified that state reports
showed that Co. pays better wages than the
average and he thought higher than any in
the state.
F. B. Martin. Asst. Supt., testified Grape
water. Anything else? "No sir" Postum
made Of Wheat, Wheat Bran and New Orleans
Molasses. Statements made on his expert
ence OF about 10 years with Co.
Testified bakers are required to wear fresh
white suits, changed every other day. Said
had never known any Of the products being
sent out that were below the high standard
Of inspection. Asked If any one connected
with the Postum Co. had instructed him how
10 testify. Said, mo, sir"
Horace Brown testified has been with Co. 8
years. Worked in Grape-Nuts bake shop.
Testified the whole of the flour is composed of
Wheat and Barley. Attys. tried to confuse
him, but he insisted that any casual visitor
could see that nothing else went into the flour.
Said machinery and floors always kept clean.
So these men were examined by the week
~" lawyers hoping to find at least one who
would say that some undergrade grain was
put in or some unclean condition was found
somewhere.
But 1t was no use.
Each and every man testified to the purity
and cleanliness.
As sample, take the testimony of Luther
w. Mayo
Testified been with Company about 10 years.
Now working in the bakery department max
ing Grape-Nuts. Testified that the ovens and
floors are kept clean and the raw products as
they 60 in are kept clesn. Also that the
wearing apparel of the employees has to be
changed three times q week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
Another

When the weekly" which sued US for libel
because we publicly denounced them for an
editorial attack on our claims) was searching
for some weak spot" they thought best to
send N. Y. Atty. to Battle Creek, summoned
rs of our workmen and took their sworn state
ments before Commissioner.
Did we object? No. On the contrary, we
helped all we could, for the opportunity was
too good to be lost
Geo. Haines testified he inspected the wheat
and barley, also floors and every part Of the
factories to know things were kept clean.
That every 80 minutes sample of the pro-
ducts was taken and inspected to keep the
food up to standard and keep out any impur-
tiles, also that 1t Is the duty of every man in
the factories to see that anything not right
is Immediately reported. Has been with the
Co. 10 years.
Edward Young testified had been with Co.
Is years. Inspector, he and his men exam
ined every sack and car of wheat and barley
to see they were up to standard and rejected
many cars.
H. e. Burt, Supt, testified has been with
Co. over 13 years. Bought only the best
grain obtainable. That the Co. kept a corps
of men who do nothing but keep things clean,
bright and polished
Testified that no Ingredient went into Grape
Nuts and Postum except those printed in the
advertising. No possibility Of any foreign
things getting into the foods as most of the
machinery is kept closed. Asked If the fac
tory is open to the public, said Eyes" and "ft
took from two to three guides constantly to
show visitors through the works" Said none
Of the processes were carried on behind closed
doors.
At this point attys for the weekly" tried
to show the water used was from some out
side source. Testified the water came from
Co.'S own artesian wells and was pure.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
CHASE IN CLASS BY HIMSELF
Winter Regarding Relative
Merits Of Leaders.

It's tough job picking the star OF
stars for every position in baseball.
but fans are at it all winter long.
When it comes to first basemen it il
hard to see wv there can be any argu-
ment. Chase is in class by himself.
but there are many National leaguers
who argue that Chance il . more
valuable man.
Second base Is the position that
produces more arguments than any
other on the diamond. There are sew
eral great players in this position.
Johnny Evers, Eddie Collins and big
Map" Lajoie all have a following.
The Frenchman on account Of his hit
ting and graceful fielding should be
given the preference over the first
two.
Devlin, Baker, Moriarty, Grant AID
Byrne are the men usually picked in
the argument on the third base posi-
ton. Several years ago when Jimmy
Collins was in his prime there would
have been no argument. The rightful
successor to Collins laurels seems to
be Byrne of Pittsburg. His speed and
general all-around work should wiz
him all arguments.
At shortstop Wagner and Bush give
rise for argument. Since Honus has
gone back many insist the crown
should be passed to DOME.
Catchers? The National league
seems to have it on the American in
this position. King has always been
regarded as the king pin, but he has
teammate, Archer, who is not far
behind. On the work this year 1t
seems as though Gibson Of Pittsburg
has it on both of them. Sullivan,
Street and Criger are about the best
in the American league, but they don't
class with the Nationals stars.
In the outfield there may be room
for argument in left and right. but Ty
Coko is surely the greatest center
fielger. Speaker of Boston is also a
star Of the first magnitude, and with
him in right and Magee of the Philliea
in left any manager would have an
ideal outfield.
Who is the best pitcher in either
league? That is great question, and
at quick conclusion most people
would pick Walter Johnson Of Wash
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06

ington. But there Is a man on the
Athletic team who is pitching about
as well as any pitcher in the country
this year. His name is Jack Coombs.
And "Chief" Bender is not far be-
hind. The National league stars are
Miner Brown, Mathewson and Moore.
1t seems that team composed of
Chase, La Joie, Wagner, Byrne, Magee,
Cobb, Speaker, Gibson and Coombs
OF Johnson would be almost invinc-
ible, and still there would be days
that an ordinary team would beat
them. The all-star aggregations are
not, as a rule, as good as we'll
balanced nine which displays great
team work.
The best All-National team would
be composed of Chance, first base;
Evers, second base; Wagner, short.
stop: Byrne, third base; Magee. cen.
ter field; Wheat, left field; Holman,
right field; Gibson and King, catch.
ers; Brown, Mathewson and Moore,
pitchers.
The all-star American nine should
be composed of Chase, first base;
La Joie, second base; Bush, shortstop;
Moriarty, third base; Milan, left field
Cobb, center field; Speaker, right
field; Sullivan and Street, catchers;
Johnson, Coombs and Walsh, pitchers.
Two teams of this sort in a post.
season series could take in the big
cities and draw enormous crows and
would furnish some interesting con-
teStS
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06

| looks like shock of alfalfa that has
been dyed black.
The new speaker usually wears a
long black coat and black string tie
completes the sombre effect. 1t is
only when the Albert Lea man gets
into action that the sombreness fades
away and then he Is all fire and action.
Mr.. Dunn is native of Minnesota.
His fathers people were Scotch-Irish
and his mothers people came from
Virginia, which possibly accounts for
Mr.. Dunn's typically Southern appear
ance.
The man who will be speaker, up-
less the unexpected should happen,
was born in Jackson county, Mime
sofa, Oct. 20, 1876, 43 years ago. His
parents were pioneers. Mr.. Dunn was
born in sod shanty and he still owns
the old farm on which he was born in
Jackson county, and the sod shanty
is still standing.
Mr.. Dunn went to Fairmont, where
he practiced law for six years, and
made his first entrance into politics.
Frank A. Day, head of the Democratic
organization, had become lieutenant
governor, when Governor Knute Mel
son became United States senator and
Dave Clough became governor.
Mr.. Day was president pro tenn of
the senate and the claim was made
that he was no longer a senator and
Mr.. Dunn was elected to his place.
Both Mr.. Day and Mr.. Dunn were Re
publicans in those days.
In 1898 Mr. Dunn went to Albert
Lea and formed a law partnership
with the late John L. Lovely. When
Mr.. Lovely was elected to the supreme
court Mr.. Dunn took over his law
practice, and after Mr.. Lovelys re-
tirement the partnership was resumed.
After Mr.. Lovely's death Mr.. Dunn
continued the firm
Frank, Open Fighter.
The man who will be speaker has a
reputation for being frank and for be-
ing a fighter. He was elected in a
county option stronghold, telling the
electors frankly that he was opposed
to it.
He pursued the same tactics when
he became candidate for speaker.
He did not dissemble his views on
county option, but he told the legis-
latofs and promised the public that he
would appoint a fair temperance COM
mittee and he pledged to report bill
to the floor of the house.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
GIBBONS CASE is NEAR END.
Summing Up for the State and De
Tense in Hastings.

Hastings, Mimi, Jan. 4.-The case
Of p. j. Gibbons, on trial for the MUIR
der of Father E. ]. Walsh at South
st. Paul on May 20, proved decidedly
interesting, notable insanity experts
on the part of the state testifying in
a technical manner, and there was
sharp clashing by counsel on both
sides.
DR.. Haldor Sneye, of ST. Paul, testi-
fed that he was graduate of the
medical college of Dayton, O., for
merly assistant superintendent of the
Institution for the insane of that city,
and at present practicing physician
and professor of mental and nervous
diseases at the University of Mime
sofa. He defined insanity in it's vari-
GUS forms and gave his opinion. after
hearing all the testimony in the case,
that Gibbons was suffering from a de-
fusion at the time of the homicide, but
whether an insane one or not he was
unable to say. There was evidence of
chronic alcoholism, with tendencies to
produce unrest and nervousness, and
to cause a homicidal idea.
DIR. A. M. Adsit of Hastings testi-
fled that he was a graduate of the
Columbus Medical college of Ohio, a
practicing physician in Hastings and
surgeon at the state asylum. He had
made a special study of mental and
nervous diseases. At the time of the
homicide, in his opinion, Mr.. Gibbons
was suffering from chronic alcoholism,
but he knew the nature of his act.
DR.. Sneve, recalled answered GER
tain technical questions, but was un-
able to give all the ingredients of the
compound tablet administered by the
attendant on the day of the murder.
The state and defense then rested
Senator Albert Schaller will sum up
for the state and S. ]. Donnelly for
the defense.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
Young Age Pensions.

Young-age PENSIONS! Why not? II
ties, honors, riches. pensions and most
other good things are, as a rule, post
poned to period of life when the ca.
pacity for enjoying them has been
blunted. Australia was one of the
first countries to adopt old-age pen
sions, and now Labor member of the
commonwealth parliament proposes a
complementary scheme of young-age
pensions. He would start by pension
ing the fourth child at birth. The fact
that three had previously been born
showed that the parents were doing
their duty and deserving well of the
state. The young-age pension would
reward industry and encourage the
birth rate."-London Chronicle.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
The Primitive Man.

Zones is so dreadfully primitive. !"
What's his latest?"
"Why, we were at the opera house
the other night and a stage hand re-
moved table and Jones yelled 'Supe!
supe!' We were dreadfully mortified. .
81 was at dinner the other night
and Jones sat next to me. When he
saw the row of spoons and forks and
knives beside his plate he beckoned to
the waiter. Say, boy, he hoarsely NUT
tered, 4 guess you spilled the spoon
holder!'"
We'll, it's lucky he's rich"
"Ain't it?"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
IOWA WIFE SLAYER is CAUGHT
Recently Released From Asylum and
May Be Returned.

Keokuk, Iowa. After shooting
and killing his wife in a fit of in
sane rage at New Boston and keeping
deputy sheriffs at bay for hours,
Christian Schock, farmer, was cap
tured and was brought to the Keokuk
JAIL Schock had recently been re-
leased from the insane asylum at
Mount Pleasant and probably will be
returned to the hospital.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
His RuIino Passion.

The young man waited for the mill
ionaires reply.
IT don't blame you for wanting to
marry my daughter" said the latter.
And now how much do you suppose
you and she can worry along on?"
The youth frightened up.
IL think" he cheerfully STAN
mered, that 100000 well invested,
would produce sufficient income"
The millionaire turned back to his
papers.
very WELL" he said, 81 will give
you 100000, providing you raise a
similar amount
And the young man went away sor-
rowing.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
Francis Hayden Passes Away.

Chicago, Ill. Francis A. Hay
den, author of number of volumes
on Masonry, died at his home here,
aged 76 years. Mr.. Hayden was made
a Thirty-third degree mason in Wash
ington, d. c., in 1866.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
BREAKING II Gently.

Callahan was stopped on the street
by Father Clancy. The good priests
countenance took on sad express
sion.
whats this, I hear, Callahan"
asked he, about your breaking Ho-
gan's head last night? And the two
of you friends for years."
Callahan seemed somewhat taken
back. "Sure, was compelled to do
it, your reverence" he explained apol-
ogetically, "but out of consideration
for that same frindliness, I broke it
gintly, your reverence. "-Lippincott's
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
Aged Mail Clerk Dies.

Kingston, New York. = James S.
Dean, said to be the Oldest railway
mail clerk in active service, died here
at the age of 76. He was a Grand
Army veteran and had served on the
stats of several national commanders.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
TAFT ENTERTAINS NATION
New Years Reception MARRIED by Un-
pleasant Weather.

Washington, D. c. = The New
Years reception at the White House,
when the doors of the historical man.
sion are thrown open to the humblest
citizens who may care to pay his re-
spects to the chief magistrate of the
nation, was held under weather con-
ditions that tended to materially cut
down the number that usually passes
the receiving line in the blue room.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
N. Y. VILLAGE SWEPT BY FIRE.
Half Million Damage Done in Gran
vile, Near Troy.

Troy, Jan. The entire village of
Granville, Washington county is
threatened with destruction by fire.
The confiagration which started yes
terday evening already has destroyed
several blocks. The village is prac-
tically without water Appeal for as
sistance has been sent to nearby
towns. The loss at a. m. was esti-
mated at 100000.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
A Young Philosopher.

Time is a relative quantity. Some
minutes seem like hours, and some
hours seem like minutes. How to con-
troll this fight is beyond most persons,
but the little boy mentioned below
seems to have progressed pretty well
for youngster.
The teacher was surprised to see
that he remained perfectly idle all
through recess, and accordingly asked
him why he did not play.
Cause" he said, slowly, at makes
recess too quick if 1 play, and want
it to a-a-ast!"-Youth's Companion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
De ORC Wins champIonsbin.

Alfred De Orc broke his own worlds
record of seventy-nine balls for a con.
tinuous run at pool the other night in
winning the worlds championship
from Jerome Keogh in New York He
ran five straight frames and part of
the sixth for an 81. The match for
the worlds title was in three blocks
of 200 points each. making total Of
600 points.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
Same ThIno.

Joakley-You're right; most people
worry over what they haven't got.
but know certain people who worry
because of what they have.
Coakley-That so? What have they?
Joakley-Nothing = The Catholic
Standard and Times.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
Hard-Hearted Judge.

Hard-Hearted Judge.
The Sympathetic Pal-Wotchers
Bill! You looks bad; been laid UP? Z
BILIOUS, sort of. 'Aven't been
outer doors fer free munfs.
The Sympathetic Pal-Wot was the
matter wiz yer?
Bill-Nuf1n'; only the Judge wouldn't
believe 1.-THE Sketch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
viii Have New Hospital.

Mason City, Iowa. = The reorgani-
zation of the City Park Hospital COM
pany, the purchase of lot at Wash
ington and Sixth streets, and the pro-
posal to erect building to cost $751;
900 was announced by the members
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
Cornell Gets Third Victory.

Chicago, Ill. = The Cornell uni
versity hockey team made it three
straight victories over Yale here when
it won the final game Of the series,
to 2. The contest was the toughest of
the series.s
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
The Limit.

do you have much trouble with
your automobile?"
Trouble! Say, couldn't have more
If I was married to the blamed ma
chine."-St. Louis Star.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces in
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
/ Letter to
DR.. Kilmer q Co.
Blnghamton, N. Y.

Prove What Swamp-Root Win Do For You
Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for sample bottle. It will
convince anyone. You will also receive
a booklet of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing, be sure and mention this paper.
For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty
cents and one-dollar.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
The Cache,

The Cache.
Knicker-We are told to do our
shopping early.
Bocker-I know it; my wife has al
ready concealed a forty-nine-cent tie
in the top bureau drawer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
FADELESS DYES
%

And by and by the peddler came out
of the saloon and sized up the situa-i
ton. WELL said he warmly, you're
Honest John. all right You saved the
horse.'"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
Quick as Wink.

If your eyes ache with a smarting, burn
ing sensation use PETTIT'S EYE SALVE.
All druggists or Howard Bros. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06

The more solitary, the more friend
less, the more unsustained I am, the
more will respect and rely upon N.Y.
self.-Charlotte Bronte.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06

To add a library to a house is to
give that house a soul.-Cicero.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06

1t is right to be contented with what
we have, but never with what we are.
Sir James Macintosh.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
Answered.

How can I keep a husbands lover
"Have you tried cold storage?"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06

Q. Do you use Postum or Grape-Nuts your.
self at all?
A. Yes, use them at home
Q. II from your knowledge Of the factory
which you have gained In your ten years at
the factory you believed that they were dirty
or impure in any way, would you use them?
A. do not think I would. No.
Asked II any one on behalf Of the Company
had asked him to testify In any particular
manner. Stated mo"
All these sworn dispositions were carefully
excluded from the testimony at the trial. for
they wouldn't sound well for the Weekly"
Think OF the fact that every man swore to
the purity and cleanliness 30 that the Atty.
for the Weekly" was forced to say in open
court that the food was pure and good
What disappointment for the "Wseklyl.
But the testimony showed:
All Of the grain used in Grape-Nuts, Postum
and Post Toasties Isl the highest Standard
posslble to obtain.
An parts Of the factory are kept scrupulous-
~ clean.
None Of the workmen had been told how to
testify.
Most Of them have been from 10 to Is years
with the Co and use the products on their
tables at home.
Why do their families use the products,
Grape-Nuts, Postum and Post Toasties, that
they themselves, makef
There's a Reason"
Postum Cereal Co.. Ltd.
Battle Creek. Mich.
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nHFEMT0 Watson E. Coleman, Wash.
YEA M i u ington DC Books free. High,
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1900 INDIAN LAND-Poultry, fruit, dairy and
stock farms soon to be sold by Government. Free
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06

"What luck, my boy?"
ooh! pretty fair. got six winders,
two lamp posts and one silk hat al
ready"
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MORPHINE RELIEVED PAIN---THE
GREAT KIDNEY REMEDY RE-
STORES TO HEALTH

For the past few years suffered great
" from what three physicians called neu-
ralgia of the stomach. The doctors treat
ed me without any success and called in
fourth doctor, who pronounced my dis
ease gall stones. suffered intense pain
and the only relief the doctor could give
me was by injections of morphine. I was
so completely discouraged that had al
most given up hope when neighbor told
me about DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root.
decided to try it and began its use at
once and after taking nine bottles was
completely cured, not having spell of
sickness in over two years.
I have so much confidence in Swamp
Root that never fail to recommend it to
my friends who may have kidney trouble
of any kind. I feel certain that DIR. Kill
mer's Swamp-Root saved my life, why
should it not do likewise for others who
take it in time?
You are at liberty to use this testimony
ct any time.
Yours truly,
MRS. ELLA HENRY,
Sl6 Schaefer Ave.
Kansas City, Mo.
e etsss Of j M 5sss.en SIS.
On this 2Sth day of July, A. D. 1909,
personally appeared before me, Notary
Public within and for said County and
State, Mrs. Ella Henry, who subscribed
the above statement and made oath that
the same is true.
HENRY G. EMERY,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06
A Native Son.

When Speaker Dunn stands up in
his chair" in the house, his head will
be somewhere up in the dome. He is
probably the tallest man that ever oc-
cupied that chair
If there ever was an abe" Lincoln
type of man in Minnesota politics, H.
H. Dunn is the man. He is as tall as
the rail splitter and just as thin. His
face is smooth shaven, and his fea-
lures are keen and rugged. His bushy
black hair falls over on one side and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1911-01-06

G. EMERY,
Notary Public.