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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-05
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NOTICE

We have moved Our office to
front part of annex and kindly ask
all those who are indebted to the
store to call and make an early
settlement. Our heavy fire loss
compels us to send out this earnest
appeal to Our customers.
r. S. MILLER.
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ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR
LICENSE TO SELL LAND.

ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR
LICENSE TO SELL LAND.
State of Minnesota, In Probate Court
County of St. Louis 80
In the Matter of the Estate of Obre Basta.
The Petition of Moritz Helm as representa-
tive of the above named decedent, having been
filed in this court, representing among other
things that for reasons stated in said petitisn it
is necessary and for the best interests of the
estate of said decedent and of all persons inter
ested therein. to sell cestain lands of said de-
cedent in said petition described and praying
that license be to him granted to sell the said
land
1t is ordered. That said petition be heard
before this court, at the Probate Court Rooms
in the Court House. in Duluth in said County,
on Monday the 10Th day of September, 1913.
at ten O'Clock a m. and all persons interested
in said hearing and in said matter are hereby
cited and required at said time and place to
show cause. if any there be, why said
petition should not be granted.
Ordered Further. That this order be served by
publication in the The Ely Miner according to
law, and by mailing a copy of this order to each
heir and interested party at least fourteen days
before said date of hearing.
Dated at Duluth, Mimi. August 29th, 1913.
By he Court.
S. w. GILPIN. Judge of Probate.
Attest:-A. R. MORTON. Clerk of Probate.
(seal of said COURT 9Ss9l9
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-05
A TURN OF PHRASE.

Cigar Smoker (facetiously)-
Still studying the sea, professor ?
You must know it upside down by
now.
The Professor (feelingly)-say,
rather, inside out!-London Sketch.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-05
NO CASH NEEDED,

"You can have that property for .
song"
''You don't mean that literally"
eyes, do. I'll take your notes"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-05
NOT so FAR WRONG.

"This BOBBY has been telling me
about an aviary meeting he attended
lately"
"Well, it was a meeting Of bird
men, wasn't it?"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-05

For SALE-All furniture in 3
rooms. Compile to move into.
Chance for any newly married
couple. $500 buys it all. Call
at 22 Chandler ST., upstairs. VIM.
Harris. ADV.
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WHY SHE ENJOYS GOLF.

edo you enjoy golfr"
every much. 1t keeps my hus-
band out of my way most of the
time"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-05
POOR KIND OF SPORT.

"Rogers is bit of sportsman,
isn't he?"
eff going off on wild goose chases
makes fellow one, he is"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-05
SWEET.

Mollie-How many Jumps Of
sugar shall put in your coffee3
Chollie- oh, have your own sweet
way, as usual, dear.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-05
PAW KNOWS EVERYTHING.

Willie-Paw, what is war indem
uity?
Paw-Alimony, nv son.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-05
Old : FASHIONED GIRL
BY ROB M'CHEYNE.

The eastern express rushed into the
little western junction and stopped
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lCopyright. lsQs. By W. y. %

STUMPAGE FOR SALE L have
several choice pieces of frewood
stumpage in the near vicinity for
sale at reasonable prices. Anton
Kotchevar ADV.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-05

Doyle-Do yez get tn flavor Of
thot cigar, Boyle?
Boyle-Sure, 1 could smell tn
weed wild me eyes shut.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

TRADE MORAL = Advertising
prominence in this paper is to
you, Mr.. HONS Merchant, what
steam is to an engine.
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Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. A. NUTTER,
City Engineer
4, Moved by Alderman Knutson, sup
ported by Alderman Hodge that the
plans and specifications and estimate
on sanitary sewer as read be filed
Carried.
Moved by Alderman Toms. sup
ported by Alderman Hodge that the
council resolve to committee of the
whole to take up various matters re-
ferred. Carried.
Recess declared. Alderman Knut.
son being appointed to act as chair
man.
During the recess Alderman Toms
asked to be excused.
Meeting called to order and the fol
lowing report of the committee of the
whole was read.
To the Honorable Mayor and Com.
mon Council:
Gentlemen:-We. your committee
of the whole to whom was referred
the matter of regulating the lake
level water supply, beg to report as
follows:
That this matter be referred to the
light and water committee with pow.
er to act.
That the petition Of Peter Jerich
and others for the extension Of water
main and installation of hydrant and
street taps, that the city engineer be
instructed to prepare plans and esti'
mated cost of such extensions and
installations and report as soon as
prepared.
Respectfully submitted,
0. KNUTsON, Chairman,
Com. of the Whole.
Moved by Alderman Buccowich,
supported by Alderman Somero that
the report of the committee of the
whole be accepted and filed. Carried.
Moqed by Alderman Knutson, sup
ported by Alderman BuccOwich that
the city engineer be instructed to col
lect all material on the streets be-
to X. S. Johnson and put it
in place of safety and report to the
Carried.
Moved by Alderman Hodge, sup
ported by Alderman Buccowich that
the council adjourn. Carried.
1. visited, JR., City Clerk.
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Respectfully SuDHllGteu,
(Signed) A. Tons,
0. KNUTSON.
MIKE SoMERO.
Committee.
Moved by Alderman Buccowich sup.
ported by Alderman Knutson that
the report of the finance committee
be accepted and the city clerk be in
structed to draw orders on the city
treasurer in payment of the various
amounts. Carried.
The Finance Committee report the
following:
We your committee to whom was
referred the matter of regulating the
city scales beg to report as follows:
We recommend that the scales be
placed under the supervision of the
city clerk and that he be empowered
to charge l0c per load for weighing
same.
respectfully submitted.
A. TONS. Chairman.
Finance Committee.
Moved by Alderman Knutson. sup
ported by Alderman Hodge that the
report be accepted and the recon-
mendation be concorded. Carried.
Alderman Toms offered the follow
ing resolution and moved its adoption
which motion to adopt was seconded
by Alderman Knutson.
RESOLVED, That whereas the city
engineer has filed estimate which has
been presented to this council and
approved, showing the amount of
work performed and the amount earn
ed by X. S. Johnson. on his contract
with the City of Ely and payable to
him. that said amount payable to date
is 3,274.40 dollars which estimate has
been approved by the council. There
fore, be it further resolved that the
amount of Seven Hundred Ninety
Seven and 27-l00 dollars, be paid to
K. S. Johnson, said amount being
with the amounts already paid, one
third of the amount earned less the
fifteen per cent. provided for in the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1913-09-05

Moved by Alderman Toms, support
ed by Alderman KnutsOn that the
estimate as read be filed. Carried.
Requisition for supplies as sub
mitted for the month of September
was read.
Moved by Alderman Knutson, sup
ported by Alderman Somero that the
matter of supplies as read be referred
to the purchasing committee with
power to act. Carried.
Moved by Alderman Toms. sup
ported by Alderman Buccowich that
the matter of incandescent lamp con-
tract be referred to the purchasing
committee with power to act. Car
ried.
The City Engineer reported the fol-
lowing:
To the Hon. Mayor and Common
Council, City of Ely, Minnesota.
Observation-Disclosures to inStruc-
tions from your Honorable body, l
have made the necessary surveys and
prepared plans, specifications. form
of contract and estimated cost Of the
proposed sanitary sewer and water ex-
tension AUDITING and benefitting
blocks Is and % of Wniteside's Ad-
ditioh to the City Of Ely, Minnesota.
The estimated cost itemized as fol-
lows:
Earth excavation ---------Sll5.2O
Rock 320. Is
Lin. TT. of 8 inch pipe in place,
305- 81 80
Manhole $500
Total 20
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Observation-Disclosures . !.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14
CONVICT PARQL[D
At TER HARD FIGHT
TO OBTAIN LIBERTY
Raymond Jordan Placed on Pro-
baton by Justice Who Sen
fenced Him.

Raymond Jordan. colored, convicted in
1911 of shooting Ken;lworth grocer
named Wilson in an alleged attempt to
rob the store and sentenced December s.
1911, to serve ten years in the peniten-
tiary. today was placed on probation by
Justice Anderson, who imposed the SEN
tence.
A vigorous fight has been waged by
friends of Jordan to keep him from go
ing to the penitentiary, il having been
urged that his conviction was mis-
carriage OF justice. At the trial Jordan
attempted to prove an alibi, but it was
not believed by the jury.
Wilson positively identified Jordan as
his assailant. He said Jordan came
along after he had closed the store for
the night and wanted him to open the
place again so he could purchase a loaf
of bread He told the jury that as soon
ais Jordan got inside ne began to shoot,
once in the mouth,
Following the conviction of Jordan.
the case was carried to the Court of
Appeals and his since been on appeal.
Former United States Attorney d. W.
Baker and others, including members OF
the South Kenilworth and Hampton
Park Citizens Association, interested
themselves in the case. Jordan has al
so written several letters to Justice An
derson pleading for clemency.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14
FIGHT IS BELIEVED !
TO HAVE RESULTED !
IN DEATH OF CROSS
Details Of Violent Death Of
Machinist Show Peculiar
Circumstances.

Details of the manner in which Harry
H. Cross, a machinist. formerly en-
ployed in the navy yard, was killed
Wednesday night near Martinsburg, w.
Va, were received in washington to-
day.
With the back part of his skull crushed
as though by some blunt instrument,
frozen stiff from lying on the ground
all night. the body was found yesterday
morning. The Martinsburg authorities
believe the man incurred his injuries In
a fight. as SIS in his pocket was not
disturbed Jere Nolan, another laborer,
is held as a witness for the coroner's
jury.
went to Martinsburg, where he OBJ
tained employment as laborer with
construction gang. working near the
west Virginia city. His widow. Mrs.
Margaret Cross, lives at so F street
northeast. while his mother and sister,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14

A.
Miss Mary Cross. reside at 1871 New
Jersey avenue northwest. He was about
forty-five years old.
Nolan said he was on his way back
to the construction camp late wednes-
dav night. and when he reached the
place where Cross body was later
found. he stopped along the road to
warm his hands at fire which had
been built by two men he didn't know.
while he was warming his hands, he
says. one of the strangers felled him
with blow on the mead, and robbed
him of his money. He was Knocked
senseless. and when he revived some
time afterward he found he was lying
beside man. He spoke to the man,
and when the latter answered he recog-
nized the voice as that of Harry Cross,
he said. He had not seen Cross before.
he asserts. Cross told him, he. too. had
been beaten up.
Nolan says he again lost conscious
ness. and when he woke up at daylight
discovered that Cross was dead He
then started up the road, he said. and
stopped at house and informed the
occupants what had happened.
Arrangements have been made to
have Cross body brought to Washing
ton after the inquest which will prob
aoly be held this afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14
Japanese Envoy Here
Suggested for Cabinet

TOKYO. Feb. H.-Viscount Sutemi
Chintia. Japanese ambassador at Wash
ington today, WIS recommended for the
portfolio of foreign minister, in the new
cabinet now being formed by Premier
Ysmamato, who succeeded Prince Taro
Katsura, resigned. - -
The arrival in Toyko of Dr.. Sun Vat
Sen. the man who n1ede the China re-
public. coming on the heels of the anti
Bureaucratic riots, caused a deal of
speculation.
Wonder was expressed as to whether
DR.. Sun was ambitious to spread among
the disaffected japanese the doctrines
that overthrow the powerful Menchus
in his own country, and the conserva-
tive press devoted much space to the
arrival of the distinguished Chinese.
In official circles ii was stated that
DR.. Sun came to Tokyo on a diplomatic
mission.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14
Is CENT sDANDfRINf''' FOR FALLING
HAIR AND DANDRUfF---CROWS HAIR
Don't pay SO cents for worthless hair toncs-Use old
reliable, harmless "Danderine"-Get results

Thin. brittle. colorless and scraggy
hair is mute evidence Of a neglected
scalp. of dandruff-that awful scurf-
There is nothing 50 destructive to the
hair as dandruff. 1t robs the hair of
its luster. its strength and its very
life; eventually producing a feverish-
ness and itching of the scalp, which IL
not remedied causes the hair roots to
shrink. loosen. and die-then the hair
falls out fast.
A little Danderine tonight-now-any-
time-will surely save your hair.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14
Prominent Persons
Observe Birthdays

Florence Roberts, popular Western
actress, was born in New York CITY,
February IA, 1871. and is today ceie-
brating her forty-second birthday. In
1890 she was married to Lewis Morrison,
with whom she starred for more than
ten years in Shakespearean drama and
Faust She has played scores OF
leading roles throughout the Pacific
coast cities, and in 1910 she was selected
for the all-star casts that produced re-
vivals of Jim the Penman" and d.
plomacy'' in New York city
Carl Mari, an American painter resi-
dent in Germany, is fifty-five years old
today, and waidemar Lindgren. chief
geologist of. the Geological Survey. IS
celebrating his f1fty-third birthday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14

( Get a Is cent bottle OF Knowlton >
Danderine from any drug store or toilet
counter. and after the first application
you will say It was the best Investment
you ever made. Your hair will immedi-
ately take on that life, luster and lug
uriance which Is so beautiful II wilI
become wavy and fluffy and have the
appearance of abundance: an sjncom-
parable gloss and softnesss~ but whit
q few weeks use, when YOU VIM actual
~ see a lot OF fine. doWny hair--new
hair-growing all over the scalp.-Advt-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14
JURY TO
HEAR Of CH|LOREN'S
DEATH IN FLAMES
Tots Cremated in Beds While
Their Mother Lay Asleep in
Same Room.

ROCKVILLE, Md, Feb. 14.-Justice
Arthur NJ. Mace, of Rockville, acting as
coroner, will conduct an inquest at Ken
sington today over the bodies of Lucy
and John Pratt, colored, aged eighteen
months and four years, respectively,
children of Zachariah Pratt, who were
burned to death in their home near Ken
sington late Wednesday night After
making an investigation yesterday,
Sheriff Howard and Judge Mace sum-
moned a jury to meet today.
While the children were asleep, their
bed caught fire, and when their mother.
who was asleep in the room, awoke the
bed was in flames, and the children ap-
parently dead. The mother ran across
the road for assistance, and the neigh
bors who responded succeeded in saving
the building. The mother thinks the
bed caught fire from stove.
Hilary Simms, colored. who was
brought to his home near Rockville Sum-
day from Georgetown in a critical con-
dition as a result of burns and other
injuries mysteriously received, died yes
terday morning. The attending physi-
clan, DIR. George E. Lewis, inclines to
the DSl1eI tndt lne IIldH . ucdtH was
due to carbolic acid, and that the burns
on his legs were caused by such acid
1t is thought the man may have met
with foul play in Washington. and the
Washington authorities were notified by
States Attorney Spates.
Detective Vermillion, Of Washington.
was in Rockville yesterday making an
investigation. He talked with DR.. Lewis
and others and frop what he gathered
he thought an autopsy should be held
and ordered DR.. Lewis to perform it to-
day.
Something happened to Simms in
Georgetown about ten days ago. but Just
what it was, or who caused 1t, Simms
was unable to tell States Attorney
Spates and Sheriff Howard, who went to
see him Immediately upon being noti-
fled of his condition. The man was
brought to his home on the farm of NJ.
D. Knight, near Rockville, Sunday by a
relative who received letter from
Washington informing him of Simm's
condition.
Miss Eloys Hall Thompson, daughter
of Mrs. Mary d. Thompson, a former
resident Of Rockville, and ]. Randall
Connell, an attorney of Idabel, Okla,
were married recently at Idabel the
Rev. DR.. Teel, Of that place. officiating
The BRIDE whose home was In Kansas
City. was visiting in Idabel at the
time and the marriage was a surprise
to her friends. The brides father. who
died several years ago. was Frederick
Gaithersburg.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14
RABIES FATAL TO
ALEXANDRIA BOY
Raymond Strude Eight Years DID, Dies After Suffering In
tensey for Several Days. as Result Of Bite From
Mad Dog Last December.

aside, but the motion was overruled by
Judge Barley, who granted a stay OF
Judgment for thirty days.
The jury was out only twenty min
utes. Their decision was great sur
prise to all the parties in the contest
as ii was not thought that it was pos
sibie to obtain jury which could agree
on a verdict because of political differ
ences in Alexandria.
At the meeting of the Grand Lodge of
Masons, which was held in Richmond
this week. Henry X. Field, of this city.
was reelected grand senior deacon of
the Grand Lodge. OIL the Alexandria
members who attended the meeting of
the Grand Lodge have returned.
The police depa rtment has been no
titled that thieves. some time last night.
went into a wagon at the Old Dominion
mills. two miles west of Alexandria, and
stole between 900 and 700 pounds of
meal and flour A few nights ago a
large quantity of meat and hams were
stolen from a meat house IN the same
Alexandria. are becoming alarmed at
the increasing number of robberies in
the neighborhood.
Imperial Representative E. E. Down
ham. accompanied by G. Ben Carlin,
James Z. King. and Harry Hammond,
left today for Richmond to attend the
valentine party to be given tonight by
Acca Temple. Mystic Shrine, in honor
of William j. Cunningham, of Balti-
more. imperial potentate of the Uni
ted States. -.
At the regular communication Of
Alexandria W ashington Lodge of Ma
sons. last night, the retiring master,
Edward Fl. Kemper. was presented with
: handsome pastmaster's Jewel by a
class of twenty he had raised during
the past year. The presentation speech
was made by Edward s. Fawcett and
Mr.. kemper responded in an appropriate
manner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14
Knights Of Pythias
Plan Lecture Series

Chancellor Commander L. II. Berg
man, Of Mt. Vernon Lodge. No. 5.
knights of Pythias, has arranged a
series of lectures, with illustrations, and
entertainments for the members of the
lodge and their friends. On Wednesday
night the regular meeting will be begun
at z o'clock in the eyenine instead ~
the usual hour. This Is necessary be-
cause Of the meeting of the grand lodge
on that night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.


After suffering agonies for several
old Son of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Struder.
of 23l South Peyton street, died at the
Alexandria Hospital at Ais this morn
ing of hydruphobia.
Young S.ruder was bitten by bull
dog. said 10 have been owned by John
W. Entwistle, q druggist on King street.
December u. last. A warrant was
sworn out for Mr.. Entwistle's arrest
and before he could be brought into
court on the charge of harborinS VI
cious dog, he died in his apartments
over his drug store.
The boy was bitten about the bods-
arms and head. He was taken to the
Alexandria Hospital where his injuries
were dressed and after a weeks treat
ment he was permitted to return home.
Within the last few days signs OF rabies
appeared and yesterday afternoon the
lad was again taken to the hospital
He was visited by a number of physl-
clans. but they were unable to do any
thing to save his life.
Announcement was made this morn
ing by Gardner L. Boothe, counsel for
Julian Y williams. a member of coun-
ell from the second ward, who was
yesterday tried before a jury on the
charge of having removed from the
city of Alexandria and was therefore
not entitled to a seat in council. that
an appeal would be taken to the SUI
preme Court from the verdict of the
Jury, which found Mr.. Williams guilty
as charged in the quo warranto proceed
inss instituted by six members of coun-
GIL
After the jury had returned verdict
against Nj. Williams yesterday MI.
Boothe moved that the verdict be set
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14
Mississippi Society
Will Hold Reception

The monthly meeting, of the Missis-
sippi society will not be held tomorrow
night, but in its place a reception will
be given Thursday evening, March 6,
in honor of the States new Senator.
James K Vardaman. and the incoming
State governor, Early Brewer The re-
ception will be held in Confederate Me-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14
Virginia Brooks IN Race
For Justice Of Peace

crusading reformer of West Ham
mond. H.. came out today as candi-
date for Justice of the peace against
yustfce Frank Green and a bitter po-
litical war in the town was started.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14
"ASky Guns"

: LONDON. Feb. H.-Touring over Eng
land in aeroplanes will be an unpopular
pastime as a result of an order of the
government establishing ''sky guns"
along the coast
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14
Private Kills Corporal.

LISBON, Feb n-Released from two
days imprisonment for sleeping on
duty, a private In the fiscal guards shot
and killed the corporal who reported
him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14

Only One "BROMO QUINJNE-
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QCININE. Look
- the signature of z. W. GROVE. Cures a
Cold in One Day. Cures Grip in two days. Sc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14
Louis Lspiue Quits as
Paris Police Protect

PARIS. Feb. 4ALosris Lepine. pre-
feet of police of Paris. since 1885, ~
signed today. The report Of his resis-
nation and its acceptance was officia.-
~ confirmed. Lepine entered the gov
eminent police service in 1871.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14
Receives Entire Estate.

Miss Gabrielle Claud In named as the
sole beneficiary and executrix In the win
of her mother. Mrs Therese C1aud Cav
1904
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14
Warm Lined
Shoes for Men,

$3.50 grade warm flannel
lined high or low cut leather
foxed shoes-for motorInen and
others outdoors in this cold
Snap
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1913-02-14

Any of the seasons popular
shapes in Button and Laced
made Of the well known
BLACK RAVEN Tan and
Black Leathers-which wear
as well as those in many q
good $3.50 shoe.