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The Ely miner., 1915-08-06

the bids. The Chair appointed Alder.
man Knutson to act as chairman.
Recess declared. Meeting called to
order and the following report of the
committee of the whole was read:
We. your committee of the whole TO
whom was referred the matter of con.
siderlng bid for coal requirements for
the ensuing year. beg leave to report
that we have examined the various
olds and recommend that the City of
Ely enter into contract with the
Pittsburgh Coal company for an
proximately 23OO tons (more or less) of
Youghiogheny Screened Lump coal "a
3.15 per ton and same to be handled
through Frank Veranth, local dealer
OLAF KNUTsON, Chairman.
Moved by Alderman Knutson, sup.
ported by Alderman Gasperlin that
the report of the committee of the
whole be accepted and filed. Carried.
Communication from A. j. Thomas
regarding the proposed plat by Robt.
B. Whiteside. of Whiteside's Park
Addition to Ely, was read.
Communication accepted and order
ed fled
The following resolution was offered
by Alderman. White, who moved it's
adoption, the motion to adopt was
seconded by Alderman Buccowich.
RESOLVED that whereas Robert B.
Whlteside, has presented plat which
is designated "Whiteside Park Ad-
ditiOn to Ely" properly certified as to
dedication of the blocks, lots, streets,
avenues and alleys, and stating the
purposes and uses for which such
dedication is made, together with the
certificate of the surveyor who sur
veyed said plat aud as provided by
Chapter sixty-four (64) Laws of 1913,
which certificates are properly
authenticated.
That from the examination of the
proposed platS, the certificates at
tached, the certificate of title pre-
sented, with an abstract thereof
which in all things are in form and
as required by law.
LII ER EFORE be 1t further re-
solved, that said plats be approved
and that the CITY clerk be authorized
and directed to certify on said plat as
required by law that said plat and
dedication is approved by this council
The motion to adopt the foregoing
resolution was declared adopted after
a call of the roll, all members voting
yes on the question of adoption.
Moved by Alderman Buccowich,
supported by Alderman Preshern that
the city clerk advertise for bids for all
that part of the uncompleted D. H.
ClOugh & Co.'S. contract consisting of
% blocks of sidewalk. 10 driveways, %
crosswalks, curb and combined curb
and gutter according to the city
engineers estimate, bids to be opened
August 17th. Vote as follows: Yeas,
Aldermen White, Somero, Gasperlin,
Preshern and Buccowich. Nays,
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
Notice to
Sidewalk
Contractors

Sealed proposals will be received by
the City of Ely, Mimi. until o'clock
P. M. August l7th, 1915 for the con.
struction of approximately:
35,S2S square feet of cement side
walk.
5,l2O square feet of cement drive.
ways.
5,4OO square feet of cement cross
walk.
100 lineal feet of curb (only).
5000 lineal feet of combined curb
and gutter.
1920 cubic yards of earth material.
60 cubic yards of rock.
$40 lineal feet of four inch tile
drain in place.
Plans. Specifications and form of
proposal are on file with the CITY
Clerk, of the City of Ely. a copy of
which can be procured from Chas. A.
NuLter. City Engineer, Ely, Mimi. on
deposit of five $500 dollars, said
deposit to be returned to bidder on
receipt of plans and specification in
good condition.
All bids to be based on the above
approximate quantities, bids to be
sealed and addressed to City Clerk,
Ely, Minnesota. A certified check in
the amount of five (5) per cent of the
proposal made payable to the City
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06

Alderman Knutson. Motion carried.
Communication from the North.
western Electrical Equipment Co.
regarding part payment on generator,
switchboard, EXETER. etc. in the
amount Of Sl5l5. 13, was read.
Moved by Alderman Knutson, sup
ported by Alderman Preshern that
the city clerk be instructed to issue
an order for that amount. Carried.
Moved by Alderman Knutson, sup
ported by Alderman Somero that the
city engineer be instructed to investi-
gate the condition of the septic tank
and place in sanitary condition.
Carried.
Moved by Alderman Preshern, sup
ported by Alderman Buccowich that
the Council adjourn. Carried.
ARTHUR KNUTsoN,
City Clerk
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
SECOND CHOICE is INVALID
Minnesota Supreme Court Declares
Provision Void.

Minnesota Supreme Court Declares
Provision Void.
The second shoice features of elec-
tion laws in Minnesota are unconsti-
tutional, according to an opinion OF
the supreme court.
The court holds that an elector is
entitled to one vote, and has no right
to influence the election of another
candidate by expressing an addition
al choice. The decision does not af-
feet the general election laws of the
state, as the second choice feature
was repealed by the 1915 legislature,
but it does affect those cities with
home rule charters, which have the
second choice feature.
According to the decision Duluth
has been governed by Illegally elected
commissioners and her municipal JUS
tice administered by illegally elected
judges for two years. The charter
came into effect in 1913 and the first
election under it, April 1, 1913, estab-
lished the commission form of gov
ernment and chose the new commits
sioners under the preferential sys.
tenn of voting.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
ABOUT The STATE.
News Of Especial Interest to
Minnesota Readers.
MINING COMPANIES MUST PAY
Governor Hammond Says Hibbing
Concerns Cannot Defy Law In
Matter of Taxes.

'The mining companies of Hibbine
will have to pay their taxes" said
Governor Hammond to Mayor Victor
Power of Hibbing following a two
hour conference at the capitol at St
Paul relative to the iron range situa-
tion which has brought the village of
Hibbing to a point where its funds
are exhausted.
These companies cannot defy the
law" the governor said. "The village
officials evidently are acting within
their rights and will be supported by
the state"
Mayor Power and Rupert Swinter-
ton of the Hibbing council met the
governor for the purpose Of deyising
plan by which the government of
Hibbing may be continued until the
mining companies can be forced to
pay the $750,OOo taxes due the vii
lage this year
For three months the village has
been running on a credit basis and
it has reached the point where it can
not continue without cash.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
ST. PAUL PIONEER is DEAD
Captain Philip Pottgieser Lived There
Fifty-five Years.

Captain Philip Pottgieser, a resi-.
dent of st. Paul for more than fifty
five years and member of the police
force for nearly twenty-five years, is
dead in that city after long illness.
He was sixty-four years old.
Arriving in st. Paul directly from
Germany, his birthplace, when but a
mere child, Mr.. Pottgieser saw st.
Paul advance from small frontier
city to one of the leading cities of the
United States. Growing up, he joined
the police force. On Oct 1 last he
was pensioned, leaving the depart
ment because of failing health.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
EDITOR USES WRONG MEDIUM
Mails Carry Threats to Duluth ItaI.
ians and Writer Is Convicted.

Vincenzo Cimino, editor of the
Courier, an Italian newspaper pub.
lished in Duluth, has been found
guilty in United States court of at
tempting to obtain money by illegal
methods through the United States
mails. Conviction carries with it a
maximum penalty of five years in a
federal prison or fine of $1,000, or
both.
Cimino, it was charged, attempted
to force prominent Italians of Duluth
and st. Louis county to contribute to
the support of his paper, sending them
letters in which he threatened them
with newspaper attacks if they failed.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06

1OUdl.- 300.
Respectfully submitted,
MIKE SoMERO,
PAUL BUCCOwICH,
JOHN PREsHERN,
Finance Committee.
Moved by Alderman Buccowich
supported by Alderman Gasperlin that
the report of the finance committee
be accepted and the city clerk be
instructed to draw orders on the city
treasurer in payment of the various
amounts. Carried.
Report from the City Engineer
showing plans and specifications and
form of contract of all that part OF
the uncompleted contract of D. Fl.
Clough Co., consisting of % blocks of
sidewalk, 10 driveways. % cross-walks.
curb and combined curb and gutter:
the estimated cost being Sll 1884. so,
was read.
Moved by Alderman Knutson, sup.
ported by Alderman Somero that the
report of the city engineer be accepted
and filed. The vote was as follows:
Yeas. Aldermen White, Somero and
Knutson. Nays. Aldermen Gasperlin.
Preshern and Buccowich. There be-
ing a tie the Chair voted in favor of
the yeas. Motion carried.
Liquor license bond of Fred St.
Marie for the required amount of
$4,000 with the Southern Surety Co.
with sureties thereon, was read.
Moved by Alderman White, sup
ported by Alderman Preshern that
the bond of Fred st. Marie be ap-
proved and filed. The vote was as
follows: Yeas; Aldermen White,
Somero, Gasperln, Preshern, Knut-
son and Buccowich. Nays, none.
Liquor license bond of Louis Larson
in the required amount of $4,000 with
the Southern Surety Co. as sureties
thereon. was read.
Moved by Alderman Buccowich,
supported by Alderman Preshern that
the bond be approved and filed. Vote
as follows: Yeas. Aldermen White,
SOmero, Gasperlin, Preshern, Knut-
son and Buccowich. Nays. none.
Bids were read for coal requirements
for the ensuing year.
Moved by Alderman Kuutson. sup
ported by Alderman Buccowich that
the council 60 into committee of
the whole to consider the matter of
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
Application forLiquor
License.
State of Minnesota. =
GAunfu Of St nuir :

State OF Minnesota. l
County OF ST. Louis
Notice is hereby given that applica-
tiOn has been made i'm writing to the
city council of the City of Ely and
filed in the office of the city clerk
praying for license to sell intoxicat-
ing liquors in the lower front room
of the building situated on lot II,
block 3, of the Whteside's addition
to the Original Plat of the City of
Ely, and to the following named
person. tO-wit:
MARTIN SKALA,
for the term of one year. beginning
Aug. 20th, 1915, and ending Aug.
18th, 1916.
Said application will be heard and
determined by said city council at
the council chambers in the city hall
in said city, county and state on
Aug. 18th, 1915.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said city, this 29th day Of July, 1915.
(seaD ARTHUR KNUTsON,
7.3O 6-13 city clerk
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
FUNDS TO IMPROVE ROADS
Minnesota Highway Commission Will
Spend $131,5OO.

WInHSSotd r1i9nWdy commission VIII
Spend $131,5o0.
State highways aggregating fifty
miles in length have been ordered
improved at cost of $131, 500 by the
state highway commission. In Nicol-
let county $3O,5OO will be spent in
graveling twelve miles of road north
west from Mankato, a link in the
Chicago, Black Hills and Yellowstone
trail, and in the Mankato, ST.. Peter
and New Ulm road system.
A link in the Minneapolis, Aber-
deem and Yellowstone trail will be
built in Yellow Medicine county,
where $4,000 will be spent in the i'm
provement of an extension eighteen
miles long running west from Granite
Falls.
In Aitkin county eighteen miles of
road will be partially graveled at
cost of $4,000, to form link in the
highway from the Twin Cities to the
Guyana range.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
Application for Liquor License
State Of Minnesota

Application for Liquor License
State of Minnesota. GO
County of ST. Louis S.
Notice is hereby given that applica-
tiOn has been made In writing to the
city council Of the City of Ely and
filed in the office of the city clerk
praying for license to sell intoxica-
ting liquors in the lower front room
Of the building situated on .ot 3,
block 6, of Whiteside's addition to
the Original Plat of the City OF Ely,
and to the following named person,
to-wit:
JOSEPH SMUK,
for the term of one year, beginning
Aug. 18th, 1915, and ending Aug.
14th, 1916.
Said application will be heard and
determined by said city council in
the council chambers in the city hall
in said city, county and state on
Aug. 14th, 1915.
Witness my hand and the seal of
said city, this 10th day Of July. 1915.
(SeaD ARTHUR KNUTSON,
1923 8-6 city clerk.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06

Treasurer of the City Of Ely. MINI.
will be required as a guarantee OF
good faith, to be forfeited to the City
II the contract shall be awarded to
anyone making a proposal and they
shall fail to enter into contract with
the City within ten QO) days from
awarding of contract.
The City of Ely reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
BY order of the City Council.
ARTHUR KNUTSON,
o-6 Ii City Clerk.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
SLAIN BY BOX CAR BANDITS
One Of Five Harvest Hands Resists
Robbers.

The police authorities of Belle
Plaine are seeking two alleged bandits
who held up five harvest hands in a
freight car near there, robbed them
of small amount of money and shot
and killed James Miller of st. Louis,
Mo-, when he resisted the attempt to
search him.
The men answer the description of
robbers who took part in holdup in
we railway yards in Mankato recently.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
WOMAN THROWN FROM CAB
Probably Fatally Injured Returning
From Funeral.

Pitched headlong from a cab drawn
by runaway horses that had taken
fright when that vehicle was struck
by an auto truck while returning
from the burial service of her brother
in-law, Swan A. Peterson, Mrs. Charles
Peterson of st. Paul, sixty-four years
old, received probably fatal injuries
Three others, her husband and
daughter Edith and a nephew, Ray
mond Shogren, who also were in the
cab, suffered serious injuries.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
INJUNCTION is ASKED FOR

Move to Reopen the Saloons In Indian
Country.
A move to reopen the saloons in
Bemidji, Grand Rapids and other
towns where saloons have been af-
fected by the Indian treaty of 1855
has been started in Grand Rapids.
A hearing on petition for an in
junction to prevent the government
from closing the saloons in that terri
tory will be had before Judge c. w.
Stanton Aug. II.
The grounds Of the petition are that
there are not enough Indians in the
territory to make the treaty provi-
sions binding.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
Lacks Rent; Ends His Life.

Ordered by his landlord to move
out of his home and respondent over
his inability to pay the rent, John
Miller, a Mankato laborer, committed
suicide by hanging himself in his
barn. A widow and six children sur
vive.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
Boat Safety Test Fatal.

Rocking a boat claimed another
victim when Bernt Augestad, thirty
nine years Of age, laborer, was
drowned in Fishtrap lake. Three 9th.
ers saved themselves, two by swim
ming to shore and the other by cling
Ing to the boat until rescued. The
owner Of the launch rocked it to show
1t could not be capsized, and it sank
stern first. only the bow remaining
above water.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
CARRIES ITS OWN INSURANCE
State of Minnesota Places $11,55s, ,5s1
in Risks With Itself.

The state, through S. d. Works, in
surance commissioner, has placed $11,-
55S,581 in fire insurance with itself,
following the states policy to carry
its own insurance on state institution
al buildings.
The amount set aside out of the
legislative appropriations by way of
premiums on this insurance is ST.
01S.
The state is still carrying about
$370,000 worth of insurance in stock
companies which still has some time
to run before expiration.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
Notice to Defendant.
To Materz Gram, Defendant:

To Materz Gram, Defendant:
SIR:-Take notice that Garnishee Summons
OF which the above is true copy. and which is
herewith served upon you, was personally served
upon Oliver Iron Mining Company. the Garnishee
named therein. by delivering a copy thereof to
William Olds. Jr., cashier of the said Garnishee
at the City of Ely, in said County. on the 2Sth
day OF July 1915. and that at said time and place
the said Garnishee paid in advance the sum
OF. SLIP fees for one days attendance and
mileage.
Now. therefore. you are hereby required to ap-
pear and take part in said examination, to be
held at the time and place specified in the above
Summons.
A. w. NELSON
7-3O 8-l3 Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
CHILD PUSHED INTO FIRE

Victim Dies of Injuries Suffered While
at Play.
Pushed backward by a playmate
into a bonfire in the rear of her home
in Ironton, Mileva Rajicich, four-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Rajicich, suffered burns which re-
suited in her death at the city hospi-
tai.
A bonfire was surrounded by small
Austrian children who merrily sang
as they pushed each other about. A
little boy pushed Mileva in the direc-
tion of the pile of burning twigs. She
fell into the flames.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
K0OCHICHING COUNTY WET

Drys Beaten In Option Election by
About 800.
The option election in Koochiching
county resulted in victory for the
vets by a majority of about 800.
International Falls gave the vets
more than twice the majority it gave
at the local option election last
spring.
Big Falls and Mizpah were the
only places going dry by large ma
1orities.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
FIGHT OVER NICKEL MAY
HAVE FATALITY.

: Axel Bockmark is lying in
the Minneapolis city hospital
: in very serious condition
: as the result of quarrel
; and shooting match over 5
; cents and a bottle of pop. He
went into store to quench
his thirst and afer he had OBJ
tanned the pop a quarrel arose
over the payment of the nick
ell. The shooting followed.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Minneapolis Dentist Pinned Beneath
Car When II Turns Over.
DR.. L. w. Nevius, a prominent dem
tist OF Minneapolis, lost control of his
automobile while he was returning to
that city from the Interlachen club
and it turned over.
DR.. Nevius was pinned beneath the
car. He was taken to the Eitel hos
pital, where he died within a few
hours.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
Notice for Publication
Department of the Interior.
U. S. Land Office at Duluth, Mimi,

U. S. Land Office at Duluth, Mimi,
July go 1915.
NOTICE is hereby given that Esa Tapola
OF Isabella, Mimi. who on April 10th, 1910 made
Homestead application Serial. No. O82O7. for
Lots 6. and SWA SEA Sec. 8, and Lot 8.
Section g. Twp. SO M Range West. 4th p. NJ,
has filed notice of intention to make Final Five
Year Proof to establish claim to the land above
described. before Register and Receiver of the
United States Land Office at Duluth. Mimi. on
the l4th day of September, 1915
Claimant names as witnesses: Anti Erickson,
Arthur Crondahl. John Punkka and Charles
Ahlberg all of Isabella, Minnesota
JOSEPH WINCZEwsKI. Register.
FRANK o. PELTo, Agent for Claimant.
2Ol Torrey Building. Duluth. MINI.
SO 1910
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06
SUMMONS.

sonntg 0 o s seais Municipal cfo t
Anton Yokic,
Plaintiff,
Materz Gram
The State of Minnesota to the above named
Defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint of the plaintiff in the
above entitled action. whose complaint has been
filed with the said Court. and to serve copy of
your answer to said complaint on the subscriber
at his oftce in the City of Ely, in said County
and State. within ten days after service of this
summons upon you. exclusive of the day of such
service, and if you fail to answer the said COM
plant within the time aforesaid. the plaintiff in
this action will take Judgment against you for
the sum OF Sl92. 90 with interest at the rate of 6
per cent, per annum since Oct. 18TH 1913 on
5000 March 10th. 1914 on $4,000; March 15th
1915 on 5000; April 15th 1915 on S32 90, with the
costs and disbursements of this action.
A. w. NELSON,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Ely, Minnesota.
nnntS state of n Mianfsoa i, Municipal Gourt
Anton Yoke,
against
Materz Gram, Garnishee
Defendant, Summons.
Oliver Iron Mining Company, a
corporation,
GarniShee.
The State of Minnesota to the above named
Garnishee:
You are hereby summoned and required to ap-
pear before the above named Court at the City of
Ely, in said County on the oath day of August
A. ID. 1915. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and
answer touching your indebtedness to the De-
fendant above named, and any property money
or effects of said Defendant in your possession or
under your control.
A. w. NELSON,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Ely. Minnesota.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-06

State OF Minnesota. Sc Municipal Court.
County OF st. Louis, 90 City of Ely.
Anton Yokic,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-02
Collins School of
 Dancing Will Be
 In Masonic Temple

A beautiful new home for the Col Iins School of Dancing has been acquired by c. J. Collins. the dancing instructor and the fall and winter season will open shortly. MT Collins instead of being in the Masonic Tenn pie this year will be in his own pri-# vate ball room, located Sin the Davis & Savard building on Bridgeport's busiest corner, Main street and Fair field avenue. The Collins school will occupy the entire second floor above the store and provides 4,0oO square feet of space which will be entirely devoted to the ballroom, reception and rest rooms of. the dancing school The carpenters and decorators are busy on the hall getting it into shape for the opening of the school which takes place Monday evening, October 18, when the general class will begin to be followed on Thursday evening. October 21, by the married couples class and Friday afternoon from to T o'clock by the high school class All classes are private and are now forming. Any information concern ing enro11ment in these classes will be gladly given if MT. Collins is ad- dressed at 57 Washington Terrace or by te1ephoning 284s or 256e.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-02
WANT DEAD LINE
 DRAWN FOR TRAFFIC.

The ordinance committee of the common council will ask that body to instruct the director of public works to mark off at tGe principal street corners, a. ten foot line back of which vehicular traffic must stop at the command of the traffic officer. The matter will come before the council on Monday night.
 This is in accordance with the sug- gestion advanced by Traffic Officer Gouldenf who appeared before the committee Thursday at the hearing for one way traffic at Main street and Fairfield avenue. Officer Gou1den explained that such lines were used in other cities and that it enabled pedestrians to keep within the proper limits while crossing streets and ~en- enabled traffic to proceed with less likelihood fof accidents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-02
Judd Renews Fight
 To Gain Possession of Motherless Son

The contest between Nelson D. Judd of this city and Mrs. Margaret /Gilson of West Haven for the custody of Judd's little four year old son, Clifford Earl, will be renewed in the probate court. Mrs. Lucia, Watrous of Strat- ford who was appointed guardian of the child six months ago, has resigned.
 At the time of her appointment Judd relinquished his rights as natural guardian. Now through his attorneys, Foster & Morgan, he has filed a peu- ton to have them restored. Attorney Daniel E. Brennan represents Mrs. Gilson. She is the foster mother of the late Mrs. Judd, mother of the child:
 Mrs. Judd was killed in a sensa- tional automobile accident at West Haven several years ago, while riding with her employer, John L. Somers, a painting contractor of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-02
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
THEsCITY EXPRESS.

One of the ..instf tutions7 of our city "a handy and convenient one. too, is swans City Express, and we are glad to know that the business of it. is steadily increasing At every railroad and steamboat arrival may be seen the flowing beard of MT. Swan, ready to transport to any part of the city, east, west. north or south, as quick as horsehesh can do it, trunks, packages, luggage, in fact, anything light and movable. He has several stopping places on this and the oth
 CT side of the river. at which he calls three or afour times daily. and all who have entrusted him with their errands, have found him prompt, ac- tive and obliging. Success to him..
 lTraye yers Swan died in 1889, having been injured during the great blizzard on the South ayenale railroad cross ing The business of which his fath- CT was one Of the pioneers in this city is still continued by Seymour Swan, 45 John street, who possesses an oil portrait Of his father done by the late Calvin Curtis of Stratford, which for many years was in, the public Ifbrary.-Ed. note.1