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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-03-26


SENATOR STEWART hasintroduced
the following resolution in Congress
which is the initiatory step towards
abolishing the unjust system of let
ting star mail routes to non resident
contractors:
Resolved, That the Postmaster
General be directed to inform the
Senate what was the aggregate
amount of money expended during
the calendar year for carrying the
mails by the use of horse or other
animals over what are commonly
known as star routes; how much OF
the money so expended was paid to
the sub, contractor, Also whether
any original contractors obtained
more than one contract which he
sub-contracted. If SO give the name
and number of contracts which each
person received and sublet and the
amount that he received from the
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-03-26
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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-03-26

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or PC
II c. G. c. fail TO cure, druggists refund money
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1898-03-26
FORTUNES ARE MADE oUICkLY.

made in legitimate peculatons An opportunit
the California days of 40 Will sit idle and
i'll be Of the people II had the opportunity
1.-The opportunity and
additional million dollars within the next sixty days to develop
the ground hooryou be OF the
the share OF stock It's nl face value viii he sold
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23
NOTED WON EN-

Nine. Patti delights in the game Of
billiards, and is a slsillful player. Her
billiard-room at Craig-y-Nos is one of
the handsomest in existence.
Sarah Bernhard is total abstainer
from all alcoholic drinks, and to this
she attributes much of her wonderful
energy and mental power. Her favor
lite beverages are milk and water.
"Ouida' has beautifully formed
hands and feet, and to keep the latter
from being distorted by unnatural pres
sure on the bones she wears open,
backled shoes, summer and winter
alike, instead of boots.
Nine. Melba never suffers from stage
fright. She attributes her calm repose
to a simple diet, and believes that the
frequent cause of nervousness among
singers and actors is indigestion,
brought about by careless or self-indul-
gent eating.
The princess of Wales has no par
ticular liking for outdoor games, ex-
cepting croquet, of which she is very
fond At Sandringham, and also at
Fredensborg, the good old-fashioned
game is great favorlte which per-
haps accounts for its coming into
vogue again. 1t is now often played at
smart garden parties in preference to
tennis.
Nine. Wagner is nothing If not active
and possessed of exceptional foresight
Already she has taken time by the
forelock and has drawn out the pro-
gram of the Bayreuth festival for the
initial year of the next century. In
1901 will be given an exceptionally
grand performance of "The Flying
Dutchman," one of Wagners early
operas. The maestro's widow speaks
of mounting the work in style hither-
to quite unheard of with any piece that
has yet been produced at the Bayreuth
"festspielhaus."
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23
A GREAT TIDE OF PROSPERITY.


Written OF.
Probably in the history of the con-
tinent there never was such a tide of
prosperity enjoyed by any country as
the Dominion of Canada is being IA
vored with. That portion OF Canada
known as Western Canada Is attract
ing thousands OF people. who are seek
Ing homes on the arabic lands of that
new but rapidly developing country.
Possessed of exceptionally good rail-
road privileges, the best school sys-
TEN in the world, churches in every
small settlement, while in the towns
and cities all denominations are rep
resented. and with markets in close
proximity to the grain fields, most OF
the requirements for comfortable ex-
istence are met. The development
that is now taking place in the min
ing districts gives an impulse to agri-
culture, and good prices, with good
crops, bring about a state of affairs
that the crowded districts of more
populous centers are taking advan-
tage of. The Associated Press dis
patches a few days since had the fol-
lowing telegram:
Toronto, Feb. 4.-(Special)-Loan
companies that made advances on
Manitoba property years ago report
that the returns from the west during
the past three months have exceeded
expectations. One company has taken
from Manitoba over $4,000 interest,
and discharged mortgages, many of
which had been written off year ago.
Directors of leading loan companies
are taking greater interest in busi-
ness of their institutions, and are in
quiring into many properties on which
advances have been made.
The climate in the western provinces
of Manitoba. Alberta. Assiniboia and
Saskatchewan is excellent, there be-
ing no healthier anywhere. The Can
adian government is now offering spe-
cial inducements for the encourage
ment of settlers, and they have their
agents at work throughout the United
States for the purpose Of giving in
formation and distributing literature
Among those going to Canada are
many ex-Canadians, who have failed
to make as good living as they ex-
pected in the United States.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23
AN OPEN LETTER 70 MOTHERS.

AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.
We arc asserting in the courts our right to the
exclusive use OF the word .'CASTORlA, and
"PITCHER'S CASTORIA." as our Trade Mark.
I, DR.. Samuel Pitcher, of Hyannis MassNchu-
sets. was the originator of "PITCHER's CAS-
TORIA." the same that has borne and dos now
bear the fac-simile signature OF CHAS, H.
FLETCHER on every wrapper. This is the
original PITCHERS CASToRIA" which has
been used In the homes of the mothers OF
America FOR over thirty years. Look carefully
at the wrapper and sec that it is 1.-THE kind you
have always bought" and has the signature OF
CHAS. H. FLETCHER on the Wrapper No
one has authority from me to use my name
except The Centaur Company OF which Chas
II. Fletcher is President,
March s, 1897. SAMUEL PITCHER, NJ D.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23

For some time the Baltimore and
Ohio Southwestern Railway company
has been experimenting with crude
oil for kindllng fires in locomotives, In
place of using cord wood, and the re-
suits obtained have been so satisfac-
tory that it will hereafter be used on
the whole line. During the month of
November, 1897, at the company's
shops. which are located at Washing
ton, Ind, and Chllllcothe, Ohio, 1925
fires we're started with crude oil at a
cost Of $17.32, or 1.41 cents per fire.
To have started the same number of
fires with wood the cost would have
been $4,000. or 24.96 cents per fire.
This represents a saving of $2SS.6S,
and is very satisfactory.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23

For use in cleaning WINDOWS a new
ladder has steps set at an angle to the
upright side pieces, with two clamps
at the bottom to fit over the windows
sill, the top of the ladder being held in
position outside the window by cross
bar placed inside the building and
having rods extending out to the top
of the ladder.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23

Crescent Hotel, Eureka, Springs, Ark.
Opens March list. In heart of Ozark Noun
tains, climate mild and bracing, scenery
wild and beautiful. Unequaled medicinal
waters. Excursion rates, through sleepers,
VIA Frisco Line. Address Manager Crescent
Eureks Springs, or Geo. 4. Nicholson, G.
p A, Frisco Line, st. Louis, Mo.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23

49, ~ f-N ~ - 49,
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duoed, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
9AR FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK, MI
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23

Conservative Investors can largely increase
their income by placing their accounts in nv
hands Twenty years of Wall street expert
ence. IN addition to reliable INSIDE INFoRMA-
fully, Write for particulars which are
interesting to those having money to invest
CHARLES HUGHES, Investment Broker SO Wall
Street New York City.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23

1t doesn't seem right for the Elmira
Gazette to call Carl Schurz a hip-fop.
Mr. schurz doesn't hip-he merely
flops.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23

1t is doubtless true that the Yale
victories are celebrated by revels. as
the Voice says; but how much stranger
it would be If that part of the regular
programme were to be omitted.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23

my wife made an awful fuss last
night because was out late" why,
1t wasn't unusual, was it?" "Oh, no.
But she happened to be in when ] got
home
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23

Upon the well-being of women, es-
peclally of working women, the whole
welfare of society rests.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23

A good way to get along with some
people is to have nothing whatever to
do with them.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23

When you have nothing to do never
go after help.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23
READY FOR A FAST.
DR.. HENRY S. TANNER SAYS
HE MAY TRY AGAIN.

Talks of tho Forty Days-A Small Boy
with Pench Figured Largely at the
Moment That He Broke His Long
Abstinence.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23

Illustrated pamphlets, giving expert
ence of farmers who have become
wealthy in growing wheat, reports of
delegates, etc, and full information as
to reduced railway rates, can be had
on application to Department Interior,
Ottawa, Canada, or to DR.. Richardson,
Houston, Texas, Agent for Canadian
Government.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
refund the money iftfails 70 cure. Zoe
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23

The man with grievance always
proves a grievance to his friends
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-02-23

"A great klar demonstration
against any furlner agitation of the
Dreyfus case" is Partisan proposition
good enough for an Irish bull.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-07-21
QUEER INSURANCE CASE.
The House Wa. Set ON Fire by the
Bathtub. and the Bathtub
by = Pouittce.

Fire insurance companies have to
deal with many queer cases." said a
travelling agent of one of the Hartford
(Coun.) companies TO Washington
Post man. II have just been told she
story of case thai came uuder the
notice of our company not 80 long
ago. and which was certainly one OF
the straDgesi fires In history. The
story is perfectly true aud is vouched
for by men OF integrity. II was in u
western city and the house was set on
fire BY bathtub and the bathfub was
set on fire by poultlce. The owner
was suffering from o bad cold. II seems.
and acting under the doctors orders
his wife prepared a pouliice for his
chest. When she started 10 apply IL II
was found TO be too strong, too hot
having been heated in the oven. Sc
the wife took the poultice to the bath,
room to cool. She placed Il on the
tub. which was very lins affair. be-
ing iined with celluloid insiead OF the
customary enamel. Well, The heat of
the plaster set the inf,animnbie ceilu-
Ioid on fire and the bathiuh was soon
mass OF flames. The room c;iught and
the house was partially dss foyed. fol
all of which the company had TO pay
Everyone knows how c.iluioid burn
and SO the company did not contest the
case"
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-07-21
AUsTRIA's DECADENcE.
There IL No Place In the TranquiI
Empire for Great Men. says
Mark Twain.

must take passing notice Of another
point in the government's measures for
maintaining tranquility. says Mark
Twain. in Harper's Magazine. Every
body says 1; docs not like - gee any in
dividual attain to commanding infiu-
ence in the country, since man can
become a disturber and an inconveni-
ence. Eve have as much talent as the
other nations" says the citizen. re-
signedly. and without bitterness. "but
for the sake OF the general good Of the
country we are discouraged from maxi
ing it over-conspicuons, md not only
discouraged, but tnctfully and slillful-
ly prevented from doing II, il we show
too much persistence. Consequently
we have no renowned men; in centuries
we have seldom produced one--thnt is.
seldom allowed one to produce himself.
We can say to-day what no other nation
OF first importance in the family OF
Christian civilization can say: That
there exists no Austrian who has made
an enduring name for himself which is
familiar all around the globe"
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-07-21

One of the feats of the season was
successfully accomplished on Thurs
day by G. d. Kaye and family and their
guest, Miss Belle Kennedy, of South
Bend, Indiana. Miss Kennedy was
anxious to see the Royal Gorge both
from below and above, also to have a
taste of real mountain climbing. So
the plan was laid for Mrs. Kaye with
the two children to drive to the top
with dinner, while Mr.. Kaye and Miss
Kennedy explored the Gorge from be-
low. Arrangements were made to
meet on the top for dinner, hence the
task of making the ascent lay with
the party below. Miss Kennedy, full
of adventure, led by the experienced
mountain climber, Mr.. Kaye, picked
the route and never had to retrace a
step.
Miss Kennedy made heroic climb
for the first attempt and felt well re-
paid for the undertaking. About two
hours We're necessary for the trip,
not all in climbing, but in exploring
as well. Who can beat it?
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-07-21

A Cripple Creek special in the Dem
yer Republican last Sunday contained
the following paragraph:
George II. Proctor of New York,
the chief promoter of the Pixies Peak
tunnel scheme, left here early this
morning for New York, where he will
meet representative of an English
firm recently interested in the projects
of his company, and will return direct
to Colorado with his visitors. The
Pixies Peak Tunnel Company has been
reorganized under the name of the
Finance Company, limited, incorpora-
ted under the laws of New York state,
and Mr.. Proctor is authority for the
statement that the bonds of the COM
pany are now being underwritten in
London. Among the more immediate
undertakings of the company will be
the completion Of the projected Canon
City and Cripple Creek railroad and
the construction of big reduction
plant for the treatment of Cripple
Creek ores at Canon City. The tun-
mel is to be later consideration.
While the latter scheme may appear
chimerical according to Cripple Creek
idaaa. Mr.. Proctor ia certainIv very
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-07-21
A PROPHETIC NAME.


The name of Lake ePontchartrain bears
lin it a curious prediction. as il were, of
what should be witnessed on it at the
present day, almost exactly 200 years
after Ibetville named H. says the New
Orleans Picayune. Count Pontchartrain
and Count de Maurepas were two min
listers of Louis XIV, under whose aus
pices Iberville and Bienville sailed from
La Rochelle. in France. in 1868, to es-
tablish the first colony in Louisiana.
and Iberville. in honor of these patrons
of his enterprise. named Lakes Maure-
pas and Ponichartrain. Pontchartrain
is combination of three distinct
French words, viz: Pont. meaning
bridge" char. meaning car" and
train, meaning train The prediction
in the name lies in the fact that al pres
ent, in a single glance. one may see OIL,
Lake Pontchartrain. where the North
eastern railroad crosses it. a "poni"
(bridge), a Char" tcar), and strain,
(train), thus interpreting he prediction
name of Lake Pontchartrain into Lake
with bridge. a car and a train of cars
Equally noteworthy is il that the word
Pontchartrain, as here elucidated. cen
tains very clear prediction of the dis
covery of steam power the invention
of the steam engine. and the utilization
of the locomotive and the steam rail
road train as means of transporting
freight and passengers in the day of en-
lightenment Of he nineteenth century
In fact in the single word Pontchar
train. as given by IberviIle TO the Lou
isiana interior lake near New Orleans.
was involved aprediction. unconscious
ly proclaimed by lberville, of "a vision
of the future and the world that was 10
be-" The world is crowded with Horn
tios of the Hamlet variety, whose dim
philosophy fails utterly TO grasp the
innumerable number of things that are
in the heavens and upon the earth
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-07-21
Hurrah for the Girls.
B. F. SHAFFER, P. NJ.

At 3 p. m. Tuesday, July 26, the
Bloomer Girls Champion base ball
club will play picked nine of male
ball players at the bicycle grounds in
this city. The Bloomer Girls have
played all the crack mines of the
north and west, winning a large per-
centage of the games, and it will be
quite a treat to the people of Canon
City to see them play.
An admission of 35c will be
charged, with 15c extra for seat
in the grand stand. AS the young
ladies bring portable fence with
them, there will be mo- opportunity of
seeing the game without a ticket, SO
buy one early and avoid the rush.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-07-21

During his recent absence from
the city Mr.. G. r. Shaeffer engineered
a mining deal involving a transfer of
fifty thousand dollars. Nearly all OF
the money comes from New York, and
as the property is a silver PROPOSE
tion, it is clear indication of the
loosening of the purse strings of "old
money bags"
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-07-21
Fruit jars at Tanners.

A picnic party composed of Mr..
and Mrs. W. S. Dunbar, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. II. Ray, Mr.. and Mrs. S. N. Handy
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Ray
and daughter Elsie, Mr.. J. G. Hersh-
ner, and Mrs. S. J. Williams and
daughters Nellie and Daisy, of Leba-
non Kansas, made an excursion to the
top of the Grand Canon Thursday.
An enjoyable time is reported by all.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-07-21
LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining in the
Canon City postoffice uncalled for
week ending July II, 1898:
Anderson, Marion
Arnold, Samuel E
Bolin, ] M
Cane, Miss Emmy
Cuney, Roy C
Drunert, HC
Hill, Albert
Hitler, Mrs Frank
Jenning, Chas 2
Wehrman, E C
White, Farnk G
White, Miss Metteta
Il II SHAEEER = NJ
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-07-21

Have you ever desired to have your
windows fixed with weights? We can
fix them with our ratchet and pully
system just as good as weights and
save you the trouble and expense of
tearing out old windows and putting
in box frames. 1t is good, service
able and inexpensive.
Q3-tf.) II. l.. ADAMS.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-07-21

Last Saturday afternoon few
young ladies were entertained by Miss
Mingay and Mrs. Mingay- Smith at
their home on Greenwood avenue. The
occasion was in honor of Miss Dale's
friend, Miss Hopkins. AT 5 O'Clock the
ladies' were conducted to the dining
room, taking seats at the table sig
nified by souvenir cards bearing the
lady's name, and quaint conundrum.
To this was tied cluster of flowers. In
guessing the answers there was no
lack of amusement. The table was
spread with white linen, a large palm
in the center, covers being laid for
eight. The menu was very delicious
and daintily served. The rooms were
tastefully decorated with pansies and
sweet peas, giving a most pleasing
effect. During the afternoon punch
was served. The guests were Miss
Hopkins of Pueblo, Miss Beade of
Denver, Misses Dale, Lowther, Cooper
and La Grange.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-07-21
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends for
their kindness and help in our sad be-
reavement, the loss of our daughter
and sister. G. A. SHEEK,
JANE SHEEK,
FRANK SHEEK,
WALTER SHEEK.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-07-21

Perhaps no party more intent on
pleasure and hilarity ever boarded a
picnic wagon than the one that left
Canon Thursday evening for an outing
below Four Mile. The occasion was
an event in which the gentlemen
might show their proficiency in the
culinary department, they furnishing
(and supposed to have previously pre-
pared it themselves) anti serving a
most appetizing and substantial repast.
To say that it was enjoyed is but poor
praise, therefore, suffice it to say that
the greater part of the evening was
spent gathered around the spread"
and the remainder in story telling.
The party returned at a late hour,
the ladies' declaring the boys perfect
entertainers" Those participating
wer Misses Dunfee, Dicken, Mary
Kier, verna Ashton, Covel, Mabel
Ashton, Rose Kier, Duncan, Holland,
Mills, Kent, and Miss Robson, Of
Great Bend. The gentlemen: Messrs.
Dickep, Mann, Ritter, Anderson, Boyd,
Hardenbergh, Noble, Baird, and Tom
and John Dunfee.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1898-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Minor, Mrs. Min
ME Polly, Mrs. X. NJ. Marshall, son
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Taylor
and daughter, Mrs. Robt. Ballenger
attended a public installation of
officers by the Rathbone Sisters at
Florence Saturday night. The Rath-
bones are auxiliary to the Knights of
Phythias and their entertainment is
is reported as being right up to the
highest standard.