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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-10-18

He gained swiftly everything to be had
over a footiight. Within five years
he was richer than any other marquis
born in the villa at Sorrento.
More northern and colder blood
would doubtless. after these years,
have given UP the Virgin Of the
Mountain. and gone about enjoyment
Of its much goods, like that certain
rich man. But not so this blood,
brewed in it's sun-vat by the Mediter-
ranean.
All this was related in minutest de-
tail by the servant Pietro to Ran
dolph Mason. The occasion for it was
the finding of the Virgin of the Noun
tain. Not by the Marquis Mazaccra
nor the host of Italian servants in
New York, all commissioned by the
authority on the East side to search,
but by accident. An Italian paper
hanger, sent to help with the interior
decoration of house on East Forty
eighth street, had discovered the
painting rolled up in a closet Of a
room on the second floor whose door
he had opened to find place for his
paste pots. The house belonged to
Tolman Perkins, retired iron manu-
facturer. This man, like all those
who, having got a fortune by middle
life and having come to New York
to enjoy it, had found inactivity un-
bearable, and had gone wandering
over the earth. He was about to re-
turn from q three years sauntering
through the Japanese east, and the
caretakers were getting the house in
order for him.
The fame of Randolph Mason had
been carried by Pietro into the king
dom of New Italy. The authority
there wished to know how the pic
ture might be recovered and adequate
vengeance visited on Tolman Perkins.
Pietro laid the matter before Ran
dolph Mason one night after dinner.
Randolph Mason babe Pietro sit
down in a chair before him, and he
explained with great patience the
avenues Of redress. A suit could be
instituted in the circuit court of the
OhlICO otdICb Ny Iulo mdZdCCId, q
subject of King Victor Emanuel the
Third Of Italy, against Tolman Per
kins, to secure the painting and ade-
quate damages. The picture could be
taken, meanwhile into the custody of
the court by proper writ. This was
the direct legal plan available in such
case, and to be advised. II this
authority on the East side preferred
not to go with such matter into the
courts, then he would give 1t a plan
by which the matter could be adjust.
ed without the running Of any risk.
But first, Pietro should go back to
New Italy, state exactly what Ran
dolph Mason had said, and learn
which Of the two plans the authority
there preferred to follow.
But, in the meantime, the Marquis
Mazaccra had elected to follow his
own plan. Taking the place of the
Italian paper hanger who had found
the picture of the Virgin of the
Mountain, and disguised as that
workman, he went on the day follow.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-10-18
"oOOD STUFF"
A confirmeS Coffee Drinker Takes to
Postum.

A housewife was recently surprised
when cook served Postum instead Of
coffee. She says:
For the last five or six years have
been troubled with nervousness, In
digestion ard heart trouble. couldn't
get any berefit from the doctors med.
icine so finally he ordered me to stop
drinking ccffee, which did.
81 drank hot water while taking the
Doctors madeleine. with some improve
ment, Their went back to coffee with
the same old trouble as before.
"a new servant girl told me about
Postum-said her folks used it and
liked 1t IN place of coffee. We got a
package but told her I did not be-
lieve my husband would like 1t, as he
was great coffee drinker.
ITO my surprise he called for q
third Gus. said it was good stuff' and
wanted to know what 1t was. We
have. used Postum ever since and both
feel better than we have in years.
my husband used to have bad
spells With his stomach and would bs
sick three or four days, during which
time be could not eat or drink any
thing. But since he gave up coffee
and took to Postum, he has had no
more trouble, and we now fully be-
lieve 1t was all caused by coffee.
Il have not had any return of my
former troubles since drinking Pos
tum, and feel better and can do more
work than In the last ten years. We
tell everyone about it-some say they
tried it and did not like 1t. tell them
1t uiakes all the difference as to how
it's made. 1t should be made accord
ing to directions-theni it is delicious"
Fame given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read the book, "The
Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs. There's
q reason"
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF huzaaR
cnteresx, Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-10-18

throug1 the window, l noticed Pietro
enter the back gate OF the house with
an italian fruit vender.
1 ooh, Mr.. Mason" he said, "a ter
rible thing has happened! The Mar
quis Mazaccra is lost!"
Then. hurriedly, gesticulating with
his hands and shoulders, he poured
forth the whole story: How q wax
impression of the lock on the Forty
eighth street house had been taken
for the Marquis Mazaccra after the
picture of the Virgin had been
brought away, and key made; how
with this key the marquis had admit
ted himself to the presence Of Toll
man Perkins in his library, seized him
from behind as he sat reading by his
table, and visited upon him this ghast-
ly ordeal of retributive justice; how
Tolman Perkins, contrary to every hui
man possibility, by reason of blood
clot forming in the wound, had lived
long enough to tell who had killed
him. The Italian janitor at the hos
pital had made copy of his dying
statement; the Marquis Mazaccra was
instantly notified, and by the direction
of that authority on the East side, Of
whom I have spoken. had come in
stantly, disguised thus, to Randolph
Mason, He was there by the door.
Let me see this statement" said
Mason.
Pietro handed him a piece Of wrap
ping paper containing these lines in
pencil:
"It was that Italian, the Marquis
Mazaccra, who did it. When l get
well / will kill him."
"You will at once" said Mason to
the marquis, abandon this absurd dis
guise, and Immediately return to your
usual life at the Dresden, conducting
yourself there as though nothing un-
usual had happened. Refuse to be in
terviewed. If you are fortunate
enough to be arrested. decline to
make any statement whatever and
send Immediately for me-"
Sir" he said, 81 never in my life
have been accustomed to take direc-
lions from any man; but since have
come to you for directions, I shall i'm
plicitly obey them"
Then he picked up his basket from
the floor and went out Of the room,
followed by Pietro.
From the great newspapers OF
America nothing can be hidden; mel
Their flight on the wings of the morn
ing nor a dwelling in the uttermost
parts of the sea provides adequate
cover. On Monday morning the whole
story Of Tolman Perkins killing was
laid in detail before the world under
headlines inquiring who the Marquis
Mazaccra was.
Friday, Saturday, week passed,
and the Marquis Mazaccra was not
yet taken into custody.
The people, waxing vitriolic, began
now to speculate; conjecture to wag
its double-pointed tongue.
In the mean time the district attor-
ney remained as silent as the unmo-
Tested, singing marquis. However, ten
days after the death Of Tolman Per
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-10-18
Explains the Undertaker's Gro

Explains the Ondertaker's Grouch.
who is that fellow sitting bumped
up and muttering to himself out there
on the horse block?"
Jaw, that's Ezra Toombs, the under
taker," replied the landlord of the
Skeedee tavern. He's feeling sore
over the way his business has been
going of late. You see, the doctor
gave Judge Feebles two weeks to live;
that was six weeks ago, and the Judge
Is up and around now and figgerin' on
marryin' again. Every time Ezra
meets the doctor he asks him, How
about it, hey!' and they have row.
And now he's sittin' out there watch
ing a tramp painter gliding the wealth
sr vane of the church across the
street. Ezra says, by Heck, he's about
ready to move away, things is so dead
here" kansas City Star.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-10-18
Mother Goose In Poultry Trade.

Mother Goose In Poultry Trade.
ct is reported that the following oc-
Cured in small poultry store
kept by the widow Of the deceased
merchant.
II should like to see a nice fat
goose" said customer, entering the
shop.
Eyes, sir" replied the boy. Moth
er will be down directly. "-Woman's
Home Companion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-10-18
Wise Young Man.

That was very wise Cambridge
student of whom the London story
tellers were talking some time ago.
One of his college friends finding him
self without funds, went to this Sob
onion of students to borrow. He found
him in bed. Selling him by the shoul.
der, he shook him.
II say" he said, "are you asleep?"
"Why do you ask" queried the
other, sleepily.
81 want to borrow a sovereign"
YES" said the other, turning over
and closing his eyes. I'm asleep"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-10-18
UnsophlstIcated.

Darling" said the fond youth. pro-
ducing ring, which is the right fin
ger?"
For goodness sake, Algy!" re-
sponded the maiden, don't you know?
Nineteen years old and never been,
engaged to a girl before!"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-10-18
Call to Arms.

"Bang!" Gent the rifles at the ma
neuver5.
10000" screamed the pretty girl
nice, decorous, surprised little
scream. She stepped backward into
the surprised arms of young man.
"Oh," said she, blushing, 81 was frighr-
ened by the rifles. l beg your par
don"
mot at ALL said the young man.
Lets go over and watch the artil-
lery."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-10-18
Palllatinu News.

ooh, dear, officer, was my poor hus-
band shot when you got him to the
station?"
"No, madam; only half shot"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-10-18
Mean Hint.

Men are what their diet makes
them"
you must have been eating great
deal of sheepshead fish lately"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-10-18

For the legal principle In
voIved in this story see Green
leaf, o. any textbook on evil
dence.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-10-18
Blq Difference.

did you have any osculatory enter
tainment at your party?"
mo; only some kissing games"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-23
Aid for Starving Millions.

New York. Ian. 2O.-Steps to faclii-
tate the sending of relief to starving
millions in China, sufferers from the
war and Hood conditions, were taken
At a meeting of W~cll-knOWn New
Workers, with Bishop Greer Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church. today.
The bishop was authorized to appoint
2 committee, Of which he viii be
chairman, to visit Washington and
consult with the president and Off
Gals of the American Red Cross So
ciety TO decide upon plans OF cooper
alton, by which relief can be brought
about as quickly q. possible. The
committee is expected 10 visit Wash
inGton not later than next Netiyes-
si:4r.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-23
COLONEL WEBB FORECASTS 1912
TO III; GOOD TOBACCO YEAR.
t%Southern Tobacco .Jnurnal.)

tCDtlLI1tIN iODACCc ,JhUIltal.)
We are Of the opinion that 1912
will be u good tobacco year. There
will be a stronger effort than eve to
sell the manufactured article, and
this fact alone Will help to Increase
the demand for ali kinds OF manu-
featured tobacco.
= larger crop than usual will be
planted, il conditions should be. ia
vorable. While prices may not re-
main as good as they are now. We
are inclined to believe that bacc
viii! sell we'll. AS to the small mar
ketS. we do not know. It looks very
much AS il many Of them would
have to go out Of business. If they
should. then the larger markets would
he benefited. At any rate taking lll
things into consideration, we are In
clined to believe that the trade will
he in good shape. Or course we all
have politics to reckon with. and
this is to be d political Year, such rs
we perhaps have never G The
politician, the chop fellow, the loud
mouthed kind will be at the bat in
many of the political games and he
is the undesirable kind Of a man
who would destroy business in order
that he may receive applause OF the
dissatisfied class.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-23
tEy the Associated Press

r n Associated Press.
Havana. Jan. 2o.-That the Gomez
administration has successfully passed
the crisis resulting from the veteran
lSta agitation appears reasonably GER
tain from assurances given by leaders
Of all factions who attended the ON
Terence at the palace last night. The
terms of an agreement to which are
appended the signatures Of the lead
ers We're announced officially tonight,
as follows:
r1rSt, the Association Of the Vet
ran of the War Of Independence will
COnfine it's activities to such purposes
as are defined in its constitution and
bylaws.
Second the National Council Of the
Veterans OF Independence will
choose whether the existing revising
commission engaged in the eNamina-
ton Of complaints against Office hold
ers accused Of hostility to the cause
of Cuban independence shall now dis
solve--in which case its duties shall
deNolre upon the various members
Of the cahinet-Or shall continue opar-
alton.
Third, in either case All prosecl-
ton Of ofice-holders of this class
shall cease on February -.
"Fourth-The President sfla then
renNeSt Congress TO evoke the sus-
pension OF the civil service law.
"Fitth-The veteran leaders and all
the members OF the association pledge
themselves to act as the guardians Of
tho moral and material peace of the
country, and to aid tbs government TO
this enu.'
The agreement concludes with the
statement that the government is now
assured that those who fou~ht for
independence will devote themselves
to removing any excuse for Amer
lean Intervention, closing with the
declaTation: "The Cuban people, re-
pose faith in the honor, loyalty aud
patriotism Of the American nation to
protect their liberty and rights"
ia agreement was fully ratified al
a meeting Of the veterans this even
lngp. The Cuban Secretary Of State
Senior Sanguily, has been instructed te
inform tie American minister. Arthur
. N. Baupre, OF The terms of the agree.
nlent.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-23

tBy Gable to News and Observer.)
Picking, Jan. 2e.--It is unlikely that
the foreign Powers Will permit the
latest demands Of the Republicans.
which include the ahdication OF The
Throne ~ the surrender Of its
sovereign powers, exclusion OF the
ManchuS from participation III tho
pIuyislonal government and Premier
Yuan Shi kai's elimination from the
provisional government until the Re-
public has been recognized, to De full
flied without protest. It is even pos
Sinic there will be intervention.
Should the throne comply with the
iinpup!lcan ultimatum and apdicaIe
without delcgating any authority over
h Northern provinces, the foreign
legations here fear chaos will ensue
and that foreign lives will be endan-
gered in the interim between ahdi-
cation n the extension Of the Re-
publican administration to the North
supported hv a sufficient army to
suppress the Nanchus troops and
people.
The Chinese soldiers who, hitherto
have rcn,oincl loyal to the Imperial
government. might transfer their al
l~agiance, but the Manchus soldiers,
forming = me- jority Of the Imperial
army, III and near Peking, may IT,,
expected TO use their arms.
Indeed il is u question whether
Yuan Shi kai will be able to restrain
Them in event OF the hbdication Of
the hrOne
Northern Provinces Would BE I.eft il
Bad Condition
The foreign legations have no de.
sire to transgress lily. They
seek only to prevent the Norther;
provinces being left to the mercy al
the laWleas soldiery.
PROMISES RETIREMENT OF
PRESIDENT Sun.
The Republican ultinlattIm
promises that President Sun Vat
sen will retire from his position
and that Yuan Shi kai, although
ne will not be '9rn1tttf,d TO have
control of the Provisional gov
shall be nominated for
Permanent President OF the Re-
public.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-23
TRADE AT HOME.

Ii is better for your pocke, and
your PATRIOTISM to trade al home.
The Wilkeshoro Chronicle says that
ranges in that county. and il adds
with good sense:
And all 81 this none is sent out OF
the county or. out Of the reach OF our
own people, who badly need It, while
these ranges could be bought for half
the money here at nome and the
money would be left here IN reach
OF our own people to help build up
Wilkes cOnntE.'
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-23

+. l.. Andrews, who is at tn" mead
OF the syndicate that IS trying 10 COLI
lect the repudiated Republican bonds
asks the independent retail tobacco
dealers TO pull the ches'nuts out or
the IRE ful tho holders Of these els
honest bonds. Tnese dealers have
good grounds 10 proceed against the
trust. but they will not make com
mon cause with the holders II his-
honest bonds.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-23
This Feature of UitimatiOn Of
Republicans Of China Not
Entirely Acceptable
INTERVENTION BY THE
FOREIGN POWERS is
REGARDED PROBABLE

The Uifjmatum BE accepted
PcrfOrCs,. Chaos Is Alleged to BE
Probable, With Danger to Lives OF
Foreign Residents, As One OF the
Immediate RcSultS.-The Premier.
In l;ctirin2, May Not BE b to
influence Radical Element of I'M
Irrial Army.-The Ultimatum Sets
Up Premier Yuan Shi Kai in DIR.
suns plals, as President.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-23
TncrOaclEmcntS ON Scenic Beauty Of
Niagara Falls.

Washington. aIua 2u.-Jalles
". Spencer rf Cleveland, an engineer,
who has watched the s~puiiation OF
Niagara Fails for many years, dis
played photographs and diagrams be-
fore the HouS. Comnhttee on Foreign
Affairs today TO show the steady en-
CrOachnlent on the scenic beauty or
the falls resulting from the diversion
Of water fer power purposes.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-23
National Meeting Woodmen OF the
World.

Chicago. III, January 20.-Elght
hundred delegates representing 1,2o0,-
600 members OF the Modern Wood
me- of America, will meet in Chicago
next Tuesday TO decide upon a new
schedule OF life insurance rates 70
be charged bv the order. This nas
been rendered necessary by legisla-
ton regulating fraternal insurance in
= nl,uf.r .f States.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-23
Meeting to Settle Railway Strike.

ogden, Utah. January 20.-Persis-
tent ru1lors that q meeting will DC
held il the East, probably in Chicago,
within h next few lays. to settle
the Hartman railroad strike, Uere
current today. though they couIa not
be verified. As the general strike stu
alton is entirely out Of the hands OF
the local railroad officials and under
the jurisdiction OF Julius kTuttschritt
OF the Hartman system.
It is understood the strikers Will
arbitrate. although the railroads 50
far have held S,eadfAStly to their
first stand IN not recognizing the
strike organization.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-23

81. Petersburg, Jan j. 2O.-A
dispatch from kulja, Eastern
~Turkestan, says hat the Revolu-
tionaries have decided to send a
detachment OF 1000 men with
three guns on Monday to occupy
Tolkino Pass, where they expect
to meet the Chinese government
forces which are advancing from
Ehumptsi, north of the Tian
Shan mountains. II the negotia
tons fail a battle is inevitable.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-23

sale Of Nine Bales of Cottnn-Hc-
i. Tbonp>on-Hau just Had Check
CaShed at Commercial Bank-<e2ro
Took Money From Victims Pocket
Has Not Yet Been Captured.
one Of the boldest roDheries Eyer
committed in this city, especially IL
the broad daylight. occurred on vii
street yesterday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock when an ne
gro GRABBED 1875 from Mr.. T.. +.
Thompson. a prominent farmer Of
Wake county, and SO far made good
his escape.
Mr.. Thompson. who lives about
H~ven miles from the k5ty in st.
Mary's township, had just had a
check cashed for the money, which
he received from the sale of nine
bales of cotton. The negro approach
ed him just before casning the check
and asked him if he was going TO
have hat check caShed. meaning the
one of 1915. Mr.. Thompson replied
that he was and the negro then told
him to go to a restaurant. where he
Gould have no trouble IN obtaining
the money, the banks at that time
'>itAo y u ~ "
q rear door Of the Commercial Ma
tional Bank and there had the check
After getting the money he
went across The street ana was waiting
for his brother, when the negro up
preached him again.
Took Money Out Of Pocket.
The negro then asked hirn ii he had
gotten the money and Mr.. Thompson
told him that he had. The negro
then asked him for 4: drink Of Whis-
key. Mr.. Thompson replied that he
had none, Whereupon the negro
brushed against him and hen saying
that he was in q hurry suddenly left,
first starting at 4 brisk walk and
then later running at full speed. Just
as soon as the negro left him in such
a peculiar manner, Mr.. Thompson put
his hand in his pocket and found that
his entire wad Of bills nad been stolen.
He at once notified several persons
near him OF had occurred and
later notified the police. Search was
instituted at once for the daring thief,
but at midnight no trace Of hiHl had
been found. Mr.. Thompson stated
that the thief. who was not known tc
him, was a small yellow negro, and
appeared to weigh about lao pounds
The money stolen was not the
property of the victim. but belonge,
to his brother, Mr.. ". i. Thorn pson
OIL anime BraHcN IL
had only brought the cotton to town
for him and was waiting to deliver
the as when the robbery occurred
The money represents almost the Ell
tire last years cotton crop OF the IN
fortunate farmer and as said before
was almost the total anloun received
for nine bales OF cotton. Mr.. Thomp
son brought the cotton to the cit,
yesterday morning and sold it to Bar
) hnn e. ~ nnftn, rovcInrfC III
, total nine bales weighed 4,O53 pound
and the price paid was $37b.17.
; The robbery occurred on that par
Of Wilmington street where it is al
ways crowded or Saturday with peopl
i doing their shopping and it is inlpos
: sibIe Go see how anyone could hav
: been bold enough to cOC1Ell such
e robbery in day time. Yet that va
Q done and SO far the negro has mad
his escape.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-23
RAlNiHh Cotton Market.

iKep0Ftrd by Parker Bros. and Com
Receipts yesterday, HN bales.
Good mildling, 9"e.
Strict Iniddling. ~.
Middliny. S7a.
Low grades. has
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-23
THE CUBAN CLOUD
IS DISAPPEARING
Demeanor of Brad
gard Head of the Disturbing
Veterans Organization
TEXT OF TERMS SIGNED
AT THE CONFERENCE

All Prosecution of Officc-Ho!dcrs of
this Class shall Cease" and Gomez
Shall then Request the Cuban "COn-
gress 10 Revoke the Suspension If
the Civil Service LaW"-Agrecment
Was Fully Ratified at Meeting of
Veterans Last Night American
Minister Notified.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-01-23
BOLD ROBBERY
BY UNKNOWN NEGRO
MIR. J. |. Thompson. of St.
Mary's Township Had 1915
Stolen From Him
ROBBERY OCCURRED ON
VII MINGTON STREET

Taken Was Received IIun
sale Of Nine Bale of (ot1nn-He-
lOnged TO Nir1iTn's Brother. Mr.. W.
j. IbOInp>On-Hau just Had Check
CaShe at Commercial Rank-<e1ro
Has Net Yet Been Captured.