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The silver lance., 1897-10-22
Local Politics.

Too much partisanship in the matter
Of selecting county officials has been one
Of the persistent follies in this country,
bringing in it, train the theory and prac-
tics Of ITO tho victors belong the spoils. I"
The LANcE believes the best men should
be elected to county positions, irrespec-
tive 1t politics. and in tho present cam
paiGn has some favorites on zach ticket
in whose choice We think the interests Of
the county win be best served. Though
one may not agree with the policy Of any
national party 1t il not . sufficient reason
why sny good citizen should vote against
his own and the countys best interests
rathss than vote for man whose name
appsnss under caption he does not ap-
prove.
The silver lance., 1897-10-22

There is a screw loose somewhere in
the railway mail service supplying this
section Of the country, that reminds one
of the carly days Of Cleveland's first term
when the sweeping changes made in the
postal department impressed the public
with the importance Of civil service re-
form. We do not know where the blame
belongs, but do know that entirely too
many letters are delayed in transit, and
have reason to believe the service on the
star route at this end is not at fault. We
are in receipt Of a letter that required
nine days to come from the Missouri
river, and another was shown us that
had been eight days coming from Indian
apolis. The first should have made the
trip in three days. the second in five
days.
The silver lance., 1897-10-22

To California will be accredited one Of
the most novel attractions at the Omaha
exposition. Niagra Falls in their majes-
tic, rugged beauty, dashing, crashing and
roaring as they roll on their endless way,
will be reproduced by the California
winemakers. The rocks at the Falls will
will be represented in glass. as will also
the precipice, over which will flow 100,
600 gallons of red wine, wildly sweeping
on to the foot Of the cascade, where by
means Of hidden conduits the wine is
returned to continue its ceaseless course.
The silver lance., 1897-10-22
The Greatest Ride In History.

A territory Of 27l,O00 square miles.
comprising Washington, Idaho and Ore
gon as they are today. was saved to tho
Union by one man. He had the courage
and heroism to ride on muleback for
three thousand miles. The ride was
thrilling, the hardships marvellous. the
result glorious one. The whole story,
beautifully illustrated, will be given in
the November issue Of the Ladies Home
Journal, under the title, when DR..
Whitman Added Three Stars to Our
Flag the closing and most intensely in
teresting article in the Journals success
full series of Great Personal Everts.' :
The frst women to cross the Rockies
figures in the story. which proves beyond
. doubt that they preceded Fremont BY
Aixyears.
The silver lance., 1897-10-22

There is an especial interest just now
in tho carrier pigeon as a postal depart
ment. Messages have already been re-
ceived from the Klondike by means OF
homing pigeons, and undoubtedly the
first report Of Professor Andree's success
or failure to reach the North Pole will be
brought back ON the wings Of a pigeon.
A comprehensive and timely article on
Economical Homing Pigeons" is con-
tained in Democrats Magazine for
November:
The silver lance., 1897-10-22
AMONG THE MINES.
F1oet Picked Up Aressd tie Crystal DISTRICT ~
Echoes frsn the nAny Mines

Assessment work on the Ell Negocio on
Sheep Mountain is about completed by
A. R. Burnett and Geo. H. Tays.
Bob Wright is doing assessment work
on some claims on Bear Mountain near
the Trading Companys powder house.
Burnett, Smith & Tays are doing the
assessment work on the Silver King and
Copper King lodes, on Meadow Noun
tain.
VIM Melton Is still uncovering miner
al in the Finley. Work will be closed
down this week until whim can be put
in to hoist the dirt and ore.
Gothic and Scofield are both almost
down to winter population. Most Of the
assessment work for the year being done
and the shippers have cleaned up for the
season.
Murray and Ward report satisfactory
progress on the Lead King tunnel, and
we understand are about to put on a
third shift Of men, to push the work to
completion.
The Catalpa mine is preparing to make
another shipment in few days, Mrs.
May announces her intention to remain
in until December and get everything in
order to begin work early in the spring.
The Crystal Mountain Mine has made
a change in its force, John Baroni sue
ceeding George Garrett as machine help
er. The hard formation ls a terror to
the black smith, and between bent drills
and worn out bits he has plenty Of work
all the time.
The silver lance., 1897-10-22

1t is not necessary for man to be a
prophet or the son Of one, to foretell the
success Of Elmer Wiley at the polls in
the November election. He has made a
good officer, and Judging by the sentiment
we have heard expressed his record of
the past two years is appreciated by the
voters Of the county, and he will be
re elected by a plump majority.
The silver lance., 1897-10-22

John e. Brothers, next to Smith L.
Whip, will probably have the easiest
race Of any candidate on his ticket. He
has been tried and found worthy any
Office within the gift Of Gunnison connty
citizens, and if merit in public servants
counts for anything, he deserves to be
elected.
The silver lance., 1897-10-22

The two candidates for commissioner
are both reputed to be able men, neither
of whom are political spoilsmen, and if
we may judge by their conduct of indi-
vidual enterprises, either ought to make
a good officer. 1t would appear that like
the man who met the bear, there is a
chance for pretty fight il no one inter
feres
The silver lance., 1897-10-22

The snowfall at Gothic the past week
was about eight inches, and at the divide
eleven inches. On the West Maroon
trail apout eighteen inches fell at the
highest point, and at Marble none at ALL
In Crystal the fall was heavier than at
Gothic.
The silver lance., 1897-10-22
Some Deaver Postscripts.

Inc new pneumatic mdu tuDeS NJ NOW
York were tested by sendinga cat through
them. A male cat, OF course.
In a greatest man" contest among
Kansas school teachers, old John Brown
is running away ahead OF the ticket.
1t is scarcely probable that IN the event
of his acquittal Mr.. Luetgert will ask
another woman to link life with his;
The King OF Siam is putting his mill
tary armament on a war footing. He has
ordered a large consignment OF type
writer's.
From Cleveland paper we learn that
Senator Hanna has moved into q new
suit Of clothes. No doubt OF a check
pattern
Luetgert says he will 60 into the show
business il acquitted. His friends great
ly fear tho news may reach the ears OF
the jury.
In a southern Colorado town a man
was fined o249 tor a misdemeanor. Tho
Official who inflicted the fine must have
been a woman
In Switzerland there 10 q clock made
entirely Of bread crumbs. The item
does not so state, but cheese is no doubt
its motive power.
Walter Wellman writes that HANNA
will win the Ohio senatorial race hands
down. Down in his cash pockets he
means, no doubt.
Once again the footballist with chrys-
anthemum hair jumps into the arena
with a college yell that would rouse
railway sleeper from its bed.
A Philadelphia minister says he would
rathsr see a rattling prize fight than
college football game. Well. its . moro
enjoyable affair, that's true.
Anew Orleans paper says . prominent
resident of that city was stabbed in the
French quarter. That must mean that
the blade penetrated the frog in his
throat.
Inc Iammduy CauuIunto hOr Hoyof os
Greater New York saved a woman's life
the other day. As women do not vote
back there. no selfish or political signif-
cencea should be attached to the heroic
act.
Jerry Simpson has declared his inten-
ton to go to New York and make . few
speeches for Henry George. 1t has here
toforu been believed that the two distin-
guished. gentlemen were on friendly
terms.
There will be six eclipses next year;
something never known under . Demo
cratic administration. We may yet be
compelled to admit that wonderful
things are being accomplished under
Hannacratic rule.
Nine. Dis Debar says she can live on
water. II she thinks she could live un-
der water the great masses Of the wear
led American people would be pleased to
have her dive down into the deep blue
sea and file on a homestead among the
mermaids.
The silver lance., 1897-10-22
The Days Of the Week.

In the southern countries of Europe,
the DAYS of the week were named after
the gods Of the Greeks and Romans, But
in our country, and some OF the countries
OF Northern Europe, the gods OF the
North have given their names to the
days.
Sunday and Monday received their
names from the sun and the moon-the
radiant lamps that light the earth by
day and by night.
Tiw is the god Of honorable war. the
son of Odin andsFrigga. the earth moth
er. His emblem is the sword, and in
olden days the people did him great
homage. Tuesday, the third day OF the
week. was named in his honor.
Wednesday was called Woden's day
in honor Of Wodin or Odin; the king oi
the gods. He was often called the All
Father.
Thor, the son Of Odin, is one OF the
twelve great gods of northern mythology
whenever he threw his wonderful ham
mer," they used to say, "the noise oi
thunder is heard through the heavens.
He is the only god who can not cross
from earth to heaven upon the rainbow
for he is so heavy and powerful that the
gods fear it would. break under his
weight" Thursday was ssacred to Thor
II am the thunderer!
Here in my Nortbland.
My fastness and Fortress
Reign l forever"
-Longfellosc.
Friday was the day sacred to Frigea,
queen Of the gods.
Saturday received its name from Saeter
god of the harvest--Tolcd0 Blade.
The silver lance., 1897-10-22

B. Clark Wheeler, the veteran editor
oi the Aspen Times, announces his in
tention Of gong to Klondike in February
and to return in time to occupy his seat
in the 18th General Assembly.
The silver lance., 1897-10-22
week reached our table.

week reached our table.
To remove any doubt that may still
linger in the brain Of the addle -pated
editor Of the Post, the LANCE will state
that the paragraph was complimentary.
The silver lance., 1897-10-22
Canned Goods.

Code, Elfelt & Co. Peaches. 8 cans. 100
Apricots, =. 100
Pears, cans for. 100
Schalls Extra Select Pine
Apple, s cans for ....-.... 100
Anderson Ass't'd Jam, Q cans for. 100
Hamburger Gal. Apples, 3cans for. lbs
Ass't'd GAL Pie Fruit. 3 cans for... 1.-3
Halls Gal. Regent Maple, per can... 80
Quarter Gal Extra Fine Pure
Maple Syrup, per can, ...... As
Eagle Condensed Milk, 5 cans for. 100
Crown cans for. 100
st. Charles Z cans for. 100
Economy leans for. 100.
The silver lance., 1897-10-22

Cupid Tomatoes. Z cans for ...... .e1.00'
White Owl Corn, 8 cans for ........ LOO
Empson Daisy Peas, 8 cans for. -. LOO
Hamburger Early June Poas.
9 cans for. ............... 100
N. J. Sweet Potatoes, 8 cans for. :. LOO
Lewis Baked Beans, 4 cans for. ... LOO
Van Camp Pork & Beans, cans for LOO
Hub City Baked Beans, cans for. 100
Field Cove Oysters, s cans for. $50. 100
Harrington h Salmon, Gems for. 100
2b Rex Corned Beef. 4 cans for .... LOO
3b Rex Roast Beef, 4 cans for. 80. /. 100
Ketchup, Gallon Cans, por can. .... .75
Mustard Sardines, 8 cans for. .. 80
Domestic Sardines, 8 cans for .. so
The silver lance., 1897-10-22
THE SILVER LANCE.
PUDLIsHsD BvERY FRrDAY AT CRxsrAr
GuNNIsos CounrY, CoIoRApo.
0so. C. EArox, FRANK 1. WHITE.
Editors and Publishers.
Entsrsd e the Crysta. Post Ofics for tr.ns-
mission throagh the mails - aecond -clase msfter
Subscription $3.50 a Year

A mark across this notice signifies that
your subscription has expired. The pa
per will be continued to all subscribers
unless We are otherwise notified and un-
til all aFrearages are paid up.
The silver lance., 1897-10-22
OUR SALTED PLACER.
Washed From the Rich Deposits on The Lance
Exchange Table.

Reports from Marble City are to the
effect that the new smelter recently
erected there is running full blast and
that several car loads Of coke we're de-
livered from Cardiff last week. 1t twould
seem that the experiment is success
and will result in a similar enterprise
being started at Crystal next season. II
there is any section of Colorado that
ueeds smelling and railroad facilities that
section is around Marble and Crystal
Aspen Sun.
The silver lance., 1897-10-22

At Irwin the prospective building Of a
Beam process reduction works with a
capacity of 25 tons per day, has given
renewed life to the camp. The dumps
of the Forest Queen and Ruby King will
be treated and they alone will keep the
mill up to its full capacity for months to
come. Should this enterprise prove the
success it seems certain to, it means much
to Irwin as well as the entire district,
for few mines are to be found in this Sec
ton but what run something in gold.
What is true Of Irwin mines holds
equally well over the entire Elk Noun
tain section--es especially is this true OF
Gothic and Crystal. -Gunnison Tribune.
The silver lance., 1897-10-22
Washing Preparations.

Red Seal Lyc, 4 cans for. ..........e 80
White Russian Soap, Is bars for. 100
Denver Best Soap. IS bars for...... LOO
Ivory Hoap-Large Size. 10 bars for 100
The silver lance., 1897-10-22

Creste Butte was the scene Of q fats9s|
mine accident Saturday night, in which
two lives were lost
The silver lance., 1897-10-22
Coffees aud Teas

McLaughlin's xxx Package
Coffee. 6 packages for. ...... e1.00
Arbucklc's Coffee pkgs. force. loo
Mocha and Java (extra fine) ~ lbs. 100
b. F. Japan Tea, per lib .....-...... 80
Gunpowder Tea, per lb...-........ 20
Early Breakfast Tea, pea lb. ....... 80
Oolong Tea, per lb.. b................ 30
The silver lance., 1897-10-22
ATTORNEY AT LAW
MINING PATENTS SECUTED.
Crystal, Colo.

Mr.. Hoover's friends in both Gunnison
and Garfield counties will be somewhat
put to It, in finding out just whore to
vote II Crystal people think best they
might get Mr.. Hoover's name on the
Gunnison county ballot by petition, IL 1t
b not already there, and thus be able to
cast their votes in Mr.. Hoover's home
county.-Glenscood Springs Post.
For the information Of tho Post and
the dsmo-popocrat wire pullefs Of Glen
wood we will state that Garfeld Is Mr..
Hoovsr's "6ome county" and that il they
will make enquiries at Austin they will
dnd that Mr.. Hoover has voted there
right along. From our own personal
knowledge he has persistently refused to
vote in Gunnison county for the past
seven or eight years, and has travelled to
Austin to cast his vote. Mr.. Hoover il
heavily interested in this section and
spends portion Of each year hsre look
ing after his mining interests. but that
docs not disfranchise him in Garfield
county. According to tho reasoning Of
the Post man from Garfield county
who advertises in Gunnison county must
in consequence betome residen3 OF the
county in which the paper Is published
What foolish reasoning! *+* Mr.. Hoover
isan able. upright man and is the peel
Of any candidate for the ofice he WA
nominated for. He has not been banker
ing for oflcs. and the voters Of Garfield
county could not do better than clec'
him--Narble Zimes.
The LAHcn i pleased to note tho per
tinent reply to the Post. BY Bro. VII
liams. The editor of the Post, after pub
fishing his silly pfattle Of comment upol
the LANCE paragraph, failed in the Gus
tomary courtesy among newspapers, T.
sead copy Of the issue containing tn
comment to ", hence We were unawar
o8sSs-pubhcation until the TjWsss af las
The silver lance., 1897-10-22
Dried Fruits

Evaporated Apples, lbs for. ......e so
Evaporated Peaches, 4 lbs for. .... 80
Evaporated Plums. 4 lbs for. ...... 30
Evaporated Apricots, 4 lbs for. ..... 80
Evaporated Pears, 4 lbs for ..... so
Prunes, lbs for or................. so
sultana Seedless Raisins, 4 lbs for. so
Three Crown Raisins, lbs for. 80. so
The silver lance., 1897-10-22
Sene Oosawood 0arbllag.

c. ]. g. Hoover has been nominated
for clerk Of Garfield county. Too bad
Crystalites can't vote for him.-SnvER
LANCE.
II y not plain whether the wish OK
prsosd by the LANCE is complimentary
TO the sstimable gentleman referred to or
pot, But this is not the point IN ques-
ton. Mr.. Hoover has resided in Gunni-
son county up to within few months,
and advsrtises himself ~ q professional
man doing business in Gunnison county
st the present time, ~ shown by the
following card, which appears in the
Marble City Times. published in Marble
Gunnison county. Colorado:
C.J. 8. HOOVER,
The silver lance., 1897-10-22
Breakfast Foods.

Victor Rolled Oats (very fine)
2Ib package, o for. e1.O0
Rolled Oats, (Bulk) 25ibs for. LOO
The silver lance., 1897-10-22
ADVERTISING RATES +:
p mo.I2 mo. rs mo.I6 mo. / yr

Special rates auotsd ON application.
The advocate., 1897-06-16
Better Prices Needed.

The american, Wharton Barker's
paper, says prosperity cannot grow out
OF starting up our mills, for such start
ing up will not bring our farmers
better prices for their products and
will not make the demand for manu-
faCtured goods, without which 1t must
be quite impossible to keep the mills
In operation. The demand must be
built up before the mills can stsrt up
with safety to their owners, and that
demand will not be built up until we
lessen the severity of the competition
our farmers and planters have to meet
In Europe and enable them to get
better prices for their products. And
this we can accomplish In just one
way. The severity Of the competition
to our farmers, a competition severe
to them but not to their competitors,
has risen ont OF the fact that their
competitors enjoy a bounty, in the
shape Of premium on gold, Of 100per
cent. or more. Thns our farmers and
planters are handicapped and 20 re-
move thlp handicap we mlst puIldCWr
The advocate., 1897-06-16

kind. This is as true Of pure.bred or
registered stock ss Of common cows.
1t is better to pay $500 for three excel
lent cows than to pay the same for
four good cows or dVe which are only
fair. A really superior dairy cow of a
superior family, with pedigree which
gives assurance of calves equal to the
dam, IL not better, is always worth a
large price. Such an animal adds
much to the average value Of any dairy
herd. In buying registered cattle deal
only with men of reputation as breed.
ers and of stVlct integrity; "the best
part of a pedigree ia the name of the
breeder"
ITO be cOntiaUed)
The advocate., 1897-06-16
STATE OF ONO, CRY OF TOLEDO, |
LUCAS COUNTY.
o 40 in no other way.

Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
the senior partner Of the firm OF f. j..
Cheney & Co., doing business in the city Of
Toledo, county and State aforesaid, and
that said firm win pay the sum Of One Hum
deed Dollars for each and every case Of
Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use Of
Halls Catarrh Cure. FRANZ j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence, this 9Th day of December, A. d,
1885. A. w. GLEASON,
rsEALl Notary Public,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system Send for testi
monials; free.
j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists, rs cents.
Halls Family pills are the best.
The advocate., 1897-06-16
care Of Apple Orcharda,

An experienced apple grower in New
York gives the following useful aug-
gestions and information concerning
the care OF old apple orchards to the
readers Of the AmericGn CUltt0Gtor i.
"The treatment Of old apple Or
chards, or those having been planted
for @ period Of thirty or thirty-hve
years, and allowed to remain In grass
or pasture for q term of years, has
long been a subject of discussion.
Flowing an old orchard under such
conditions has been opposed by many,
who contend that In effect there would
be too much root pruning, causing q
permanent injury to the trees. My
own experience In the past two yeas,
In the matter OF plOwing an old or
chard, may be OF In tereGt To those
having such TO care for.
AEaEly in the spring Of 1895, ag d
The advocate., 1897-06-16
Horrors Of Dyspepsia
Sour Stomach, Heart PaIpita-
ton, Nervous, Sleepless
Mow Able to 20 All the HOUsework
What Cured Her.

The excellent qualities Of Hoods
Sarsaparilla as u stomach tonic and
appetizer enable it to relieve and cure
dyspepsia even when cure seems hope
less. Read Mrs. Willetts letters;
&c. /. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass;
wGentlemen:--I have been sick for
about six years with dys-
e++er pepsia with all its horrible
Nightmares, such as sour
No. I stomach, flatulency, paipi-
tatl0n of the heart, insom-
mia, ETC., and all that time have tried
almost every known remedy and the
best doctors in the state, but nothing
did me any good. / was very
Weak and Nervous.
About five months ago commenced
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and after
using five bottles l am able to do
all my homework and feel better
than / have in several years. Also,
my husband had pneumonia last win
ter and his blood got very bad; he
had rheumatism and could scarcely
walk. He commenced to take Hoods
Sarsaparila and in a short time he
was better in every way, his rheuna-
tism has left him and is in better
health than for n long time" Mrs.
W. j. WMLETr, Mt. Holly, n @.
The advocate., 1897-06-16

matter of experiment, One-third Ofa
ten-scre orchard, having served as a
pasture for o term Of years, was lightly
plOwed, the fuTrows being turned
toward the trees. Aside from cutting
and breaking many Of the roots, large
and small, the work was compare
lively easy for two horses, the turf
being moist and pliable.
subsequent cultivation during the
summer consisted Of frequent stirring
of the soil with q sprlng-tOOth harrow
until the month Of August, when
crimson clover was sown, which latter
proved a partial failure, owing to the
severe drought that followed. A
notable feature connected with the
summer cultivation was the large
amount Of apple tree roots collected
at each narrowing, causing 1t to
be a question of doubt In my own
mind as to its being the proper course
to pursue.
GAS the season advanced, however,
1t was observed that a notable change
was being wrought, The foliage Of
the trees in the plOwed portion pre-
sented q more heslthful and vigorous
appearance. Although no fruit Of Inn
portance was grown, yet the treatment
for the season was considered favor
able.
"The next season, during 1895, the
same portion of the orchard was again
lightly pIOwed, and the small Can
ada pea aown at the rate of two
bushels per acre for field crop.
Several days before they were in
condition to harvest In the usual man
ner, my hogs and pigs, twenty In num-
ber, were turned In and allowed to
harvest the crop In their own way,
"The notable appearance Of this por-
tion Of the orchard was again sub
ject Of favorable remark by the pass.
ers by. The strong, healthy growth Of
foliage afforded striking contrast TO
the very stunted and sickly appear
ance Of that in the unplOwed portion.
Fruit in abundance was grown in both
portions of the orchard. In the Cul-
tivsted part, however, the fruit, par
ticularly that of the Baldwin, was of
larger size, ripened later, and held to
the tree much longer in the season
than In the unplOwsd portion.
81 am so well pleased with the fore.
going results that the same treatment
will be repeated the coming season,
and an additional amount Of the pas.
ture orchard will be treated as above
described. The remaining three acres
of low, unsuitable land for an orchard
will be allowed to remain as @ con.
Venient and permanent pasture"