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The silver lance., 1898-01-07
AGAINST PENSION ATTORNEYS.
Commissioner Evans Would Like to De-
wise Some Means to Dispense With
Them.

Washington, ID. c., Jan. Com
missioner of Pensions Evans has been
giving some attention to n proposition
whereby the services of pension attor-
neys engaged in the prosecution OF
claims before the Office may be dis
pensed with and their work done by
officials under government supervision.
Informally he has been discussing the
matter with members of the House
committee on invalid pensions, but is
not yet prepared to outline the details
of his plan. The present system. he
says, is wrong, and should have been
done away with long ago. Discontin-
uing the services of the attorneys
would result in great saving to both
pensioners and the government, and
liability to frauds in issuing pensions
would be reduced to a minimum. Un-
der government supervision the Pen
sion Bureau would have direct control
Of the persons appointed to look after
the cases, whose business it would be
to see that all honest claims were
promptly and intelligently presented.
The commissioner notes the fact that
$13, 100000 has been paid out during
the past thirteen years to pension at
torneys by applicants for the prosecu-
ton of their claims.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07
DOYLE SELLS OUT,
Disposes OF His Interest In the Portland
Mine for 425O,OOO.

Mine for s25O,OOO.
Colorado Springs, Colo, Dec. 81
The deal for the Doyle interest in the
Portland was cOnsummated this morn
ing. Mr.. Doyle sold the whole of his
100000 shares of stock in the Port
land Company for a cash considera-
ton of $250,OOO, or 81 2-3 cents per
share. The purchasers were syndi-
cate of Colorado Springs and New
York people. The head of the syndi-
cate in Colorado Springs is James +.
Burns, the head of the Portland Com
pany. Associated with him at this
end are Mr.. Frank Peck, secretary of
the Portland, and Mr.. J. A. Hayes,
president of the First National Bank
of this city.
Later Mr.. Doyle's attorney was au-
thorized by him to make statement
which was in substance as follows:
He considers the amount realized from
his stock sufficient to make him inde-
pendently rich for life He has innu-
merable other mining interests in Grip
pie Creek, and proposes to invest his
Portland money in good interest-bear-
ing securities and to devote his sur
plus income to developing his other
property. There is considerable fric-
ton in the Portland Company and he
wishes to withdraw. The interests
are irreconcilable and the conflict was
detrimental to the best interests of the
company.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07

The career of the late Rev. DR.
Houghton of New York abounded in
examples of the truest sort of Chris
tian love and charity. He was known
the world over as the rector of "The
Little Church Around the Corner" yet
his becoming SO known was merely
the result of one incident of his kindly
ministration to all who came to him
A good story is told as characteristic
of the man. One of the foremost men
in his church was arrested for forgery.
DR.. Houghton hastened to his side and
received a confession of guilt He ad-
vised him to plead guilty, and within
three days the man was in Sing Sing
prison. During these days the rector
was with him almost constantly. When
the man was released DIR. Houghton
was the first to show his belief in the
genuineness Of his repentance, and
through the good rector's steadfast
friendship the former convict was en-
abled to rehabilitate himself with his
church and in the esteem and conf
dence of the community.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07
JOINT RELIEF WORK.
TO HELP THE kLoNDIkERs.
Canadians VIII Aid the United States Re-
lief Expedition-wm Go Over white

Canadians VIII Aid the United States Re-
lief Expedition-WnI Go Over white
Pass.
Washington, Jan. 1.-The arrange
ments effected by Mr.. Sifton in behalf
OF Canada and the War Department
contemplate that the Klondike relief
expedition shall be executed jointly by
the United States army and force of
the mounted police of Canada, which
constitutes the military arm of the Do
miniOn. The United States force will
proceed with the relief stores to Skag-
uay, where they will be Joined by the
canadian mounted police, about forty
in number, and the two forces will then
proceed together to the points where
the relief is to be distributed. The de
termination as to Skaguay is, however,
Still open. The Canadian officials con-
cede much latitude to the American au-
thorities in lie actual distribution, rec
ogn1zing that the expedition is fitted
out on this side, although a consider
able part of the work will be done on
the Canadian side of the border. No
duties will be imposed on the stores
carried by the relief expedition.
Mr.. SiftOn also held a conference
with Secretary Gage and discussed the
unsatisfactory condition of customs
regulations along the border and at
coast ports where goods are received
by one country for transportation to the
other country. 1t was the mutual feel
ing that an improvement of the sys-
tenn could be made. and negotiations
are in progress which are hoped to eff
feet changes advantageous to both
sides.
Mr.. Sifton says that the only prac-
tfcable route to Dawson City is what is
known as the White pass, or common
ly called the lake route, commencing
at Skaguay, on Lynn canal.
He states that they have eighty-five
men in the territory, and expect to have
fifty more at Skaguay on or before jan
uary 9Th. They have twenty tons of
supplies now stored at Skaguay for
transportation over the pass.
The Canadian authorities have post
at Lake Bennett. another at Tagish, at
which latter place twenty men are sta
toned; another post at Whitehorse
Rapids and two posts intervening be-
tween the latter point and Fort Sell
kirk.
1t is the intention of the Canadian
government to have a detachment of
250 men in the territory within the next
thirty days. Their detachment will be
ready to leave Skaguay on the 10Th
inst, but the minister has kindly con-
sented to hold the expedition that 1t
may accompany the expedition of the
War Department, which will leave
Skaguay on or before February list.
The government has kindly consented
to grant escorts to our expedition, pro-
vided the cooperation cannot be con-
summated.
The government duties upon all sup
plies sent in under military control
will be waived by the Canadian gov
ernment. The minister was over the
pass in October last. He stated that
the government would be very glad to
grant our expedition the use of their
posts on the route. and grant all other
facilities to the movement Of our ex-
pedition over their territory.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07

A Boston man advertises that he will
paint and interpret family coats of
arms" We take it as one Of many
signs that pride of descent, or mild
form of ancestor-worship, is growing in
America. This sentiment is honora-
able and useful, when it helps to pre-
serve worthy memories and to nurture
fine family traditions; it becomes a sill
ly affectation when it merely ministers
to the vanity which shines by light re-
fiected from former times. Did not
John the Baptist hit hard when he
said, Think not to say, We have Abb
raham to our father: for God is able
Of these stones to raise up children
unto Abraham" The truest descend
ants of dead heroes and patriots are
living heroes and patriots.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07

Round the world in thirty-three
days, at a cost of two hundred and
eighty-two dollars for the ticket, or
five hundred dollars for all expenses!
This is what is promised when the ST.
berian railway shall be completed, as
It is likely to be before the century
closes Yes. and there will be people
silly enough to take the trip-just to
say that they have done it In SO short
time. Half the time will be spent
in nocturnal whirlings through space;
during the other half they may catch
glimpses of the lands and waters over
which they pass. Round the world.
indeed! But how much will they know
about It?
The silver lance., 1898-01-07
TOBACCO AT HAVANA.
Reported That the Port Will be Reopened
to the Export Trade.

Reported That the Port Will be ReoPened
to the Export Trade.
Atlanta, Ga, Jan IA special to the
Constitution from Havana, via Key
West, says:
From a strictly private and yet re-
sponsible source comes the informa-
ton that the port of Havana will be
opened to expectation within twenty
four hours. The port was closed by
Captain General Weyler's edict of
May IA, 1896, for the purpose of cut
ting the tobacco industries of the
United States, particularly those of
Tampa and Key West, off from their
supply General Weyler did this, he
claimed, to insure permanent employ
ment to the discontented cigar makers
in Havana during the troublesome
times of the war, but it is known that
his special aim was to paralyze the
Cuban colonies of the United States,
from which was coming the fostering
strength which made the insurgents
formidable. There are about 10000
bales of tobacco now choked in the
warehouses of Havana ready to be
shipped to the United States the mo
ment the port. is opened. 1t is said
that the crop is promising, all of
which indicates that brighter days are
dawning for the paralyzed commerce
Of Cuba and the waning cigar facto-
ries Of the United States
The silver lance., 1898-01-07
GOLD PRODUCTION OF 1897.
Estimate of the Director Of the United
States Mint Shows an Increase Of
Eight Millions.

Eight Millions.
Washington, Jan. 2.-The directors
of the mint from the information now
at hand say that there is substantial
evidence that the worlds product of
gold for the calendar year Of 1897 will
approximate, IL not exceed $24O, O,OOO,-
600, an increase of nearl 20 per cent
over 1896.
The gold product of the United
States for 1896 was 500, 100000, for
1897 it will approximate $61 800, 900,
an increase Of SO, 100000.
The product of Africa for 1895 was
$44, 400, 600 returns received up to De-
cember /, 1897, indicate that the gold
product of that country for the year
will be $5S.0OO.O0O an increase of $13,-
100000. Australasia for 1896 was
$45, 10000 for 1897 the indications
are that it will not be less than $751;
100000 an increase of $6,SOO,OOO.
Mexico for 1896 So, 33O, 600, for 1897
it is estimated that it will be $1O,O0O,-
600. an increase of $1,70OO0O.
The Dominion of Canada for 1895,
81, 100000, it is estimated for 1897 at
81, 100000, or an increase of $4, ,7O0,
600.
India's product for 1897 is estimated
at $1,5O0,000, an increase of 81, 400, 600
over 1896.
Russias gold product for 1896 was
S21 100000, for 1897 it is estimated to
approximate $25,000,OO0 an increase
| of $3,50O.00O.
The indications for the United
States are that Colorado will lead in
the production of gold for 1897, as it
is estimated that the product will not
be less than $20.0OO,000.
California will follow with a prod
uct of probably $19,000.O00. With the
exception of the South Appalachian
range, it is believed that there will be
an increase in every producing state
and territory Of the gold product over
that of 1896.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07
FAvORS POSTAL BANKS.
Governor Adams Refuses to Sign a Bank
ers' PrOteat.

cAS EOtosbs
Denver, Jan. LIN a letter addressed
TO Bradford Rhodes & Co. of the Bank
ers' publications of New York, Gov
ernor Adams stated in language both
positive a. I clear, that he was in favor
of the establishment of postal savings
banks. Yesterday he received a print
ed circular letter from the above firm,
calling his attention to a movement in
Washington to defeat the bill providing
for postal savings institutions, to be in
troduced in the present Congress, and
asked his cooperation. Governor
Adams declined, explaining his position
in the matter by the following letter,
which he mailed last night:
'As president of the Pueblo Savings
banks have been sent to me for answer
banks have been sent to me for answer
While l see some objections to postal
savings banks, the bulk of the argu-
ment seems to me to be in favor of
their establishment.
''The interests of the people appear to
demand that the government should
give them place of deposit that is be-
yOnd question secure. Believing this,
overlook my interest as an investor in
a savings bank for the larger interest
of those who would be interested in
postal savings banks.
Holding these views and being will
ling to do what / can to secure a pos
tai savings bank law, you can not ex-
pect me to indorse your proposition or
to follow your wish of using what little
influence I have to oppose postal saw
ings banks. / therefore cannot under
take to support your arguments against
a theory in which am firm believer"
The silver lance., 1898-01-07

The brother of the khedive Of Egypt
who gives up his chance for a cheap
little throne in order to marry an
American woman is not entitled to
large praise. AS the khedive he would
have very limited authority under the
control Of the English government, and
between the Office and the lady there
could be only one sensible choice. Who
wouldn't give up the toll and trial Of
that Office for an American woman?
The man is mighty lucky to have the
chance.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07
DEATH BLOW TO BUTTERINE.
Chicago Packers Compelled to Go Into
Other Business.

Chicago, Jan. 2.-Chicago packers
who manufactured butterine as a side
line are now in the butter and egg
business on a big scale. This is be-
cause the law prohibiting the color
ing of butterine struck fatal blow to
that business and caused stockhold-
ers to shut down their plants. Butter
merchants think the stock yards men
have started out on a campaign of re-
taliatiOn for the enactment of the law
which is generally credited to the
country legislator and the butter mer-
chant. The packers are advertising
their butter, egg and poultry depart
ment in produce journals and empha-
size their intention to pay cash and
make liberal advances on shipments.
1t is thought that the packers will ar
range facilities for the handling of but
ter on a large scale in their branches
throughout the country. If such
step is taken butter men think that
the eastern butter merchants would
suffer more than those in Chicago and
vicinity.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07
JUDGE oABsERT's SUCCESSOR
Judge Theron Stevens of Ouray Named
to FIJI the Vacancy.

Judge Theron Stevens of Ouray Named
to FIJI the Vacancy.
Denver, Jan. 1.-Governor Adams
yesterday accepted the resignation Of
Judge William II. Gabbert as judge
of the Seventh judicial District and
appointed Judge Theron Stevens of
Ouray to succeed him. Judge Stevens
will occupy the bench for the unex-
pired term of Judge Gabbart. which
expires a year from now. Judge Cab
bert's letter of resignation, rendered
that he might accept the position as
one Of the justices on the supreme
bench, to which he was elected last
fall, was received by Governor Adams
Wednesday, when he announced that
he would appoint his successor the
following day.
Immediately upon making his selec-
tion Governor Adams wired Judge
Stevens. The news soon gained cir
culation not only in Oura.y, but the
state at large, and Judge Stevens soon
commenced to receive telegraphic
congratulations from all sections.
The residents of Ouray lost no time in
calling upon their honored citizen and
congratulating him in person.
This is the second time Governor
Adams has appointed Judge Stevens
to 5udgeship, and under similar cir
cumstances. 1t was during Governor
Adams first administration that
Judge Elbert was on the supreme
bench. He resigned, and Judge Ger
ry, who was at that time a district
judge, resigned that he might be ap-
pointed to fill Judge Elbert's place,
and Judge Stevens was appointed to
fill Judge Gerry's place.
hn s-1
which Judge Stevens will preside,
comprises the counties of San Miguel,
San Juan, Ouray, Mesa, Gunnison and
MOntrose.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07

The great European powers, Eng
land. France, Germany and Italy, have
cut the continent of Africa up into
pieces and each taken a share. Moth
ing like 1t was ever accomplished with
70 little noise in the history of the
world. China is now the victim thew
are all looking toward with covetous
eyes The scramble is just beginning
and 1t looks today as though before
ono year goes by every great European
power will demand slice OF from the
celestial empire. Unless the thieves
fall out there is no power that can
usve the ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of China.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07
Heavy Freight Business.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-The volume Of
west-bound freight that is passing
over the western roads is SO great as
to astonish the traffic officials. There
is usually little traffic at this time of
the year, but now the roads are hav-
ing all the trade that they are able to
handle. The amount of business will
cause an increase of earnings of near
ly every western road, notwithstand-
ing the demoralized condition of the
freight rate, both east and west from
Chicago.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07
Emporla Has No Water.

Emporia, Kans., Dec. 31.-Emporia's
water supply has been exhausted, the
bed of Neosho river having been
drained for six miles above the water
works dam. The last one of the pools
was pumped dry yesterday. Every
cistern in the city has been drained,
and as there are only a few wells 1t
will be necessary to haul water from
the Cottonwood river, a mile south of
the city. If fire should start It. could
be stopped only by tearing down.
threatened buildings.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07
Scrofula and
All other blood
Diseases are promptly
And Permanently Cured
By Hoods Sarsaparilla.
If you suffer from
Any form of Blood
Disorder, you should,
Take Hoods and
Only Hoods.
Replantlng Forests.

In Wisconsin an effort is being mada ..
reforest the cut-over pine lands of the stats
Some Of the great umbermen have concInd.
ed to replant their cut-over lands with year.
old trees. If the state will strictly enforce
the fire law regarding forests IT ia esti
mated that the planting can be done at !
cost of So per 1000 trees. and LOCO trees
ing of our fast-disappearing forests were at.
tempted. and careful enforcement OF the
fire laws in both new and old forests is most
necessary. 1t will be a good many wears IL
ever, before such work can be taken un in
Colorado, for the reason that the land pri
marily is owned either by the government or
the estate.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07
Prize of s1, 900 for Composers.

Cincinnati, o., Dec. 29.-The North
American Saengerbund will celebrate
its golden jubilee in this city in 1899
Fred H. Aims of this city has offered
a prize of 81 900 for the best compost
ton, to be sung at the opening concert
of the festival by the United Singers
of Cincinnati. All composers are in
vited to compete for thus prize. Ed
Berghausen, 307 East Second street,
Cincinnati, is to receive the manu-
script before August 1, 1898
The silver lance., 1898-01-07

her lips as he would child, and after
about two weeks of effort the lady
suddenly partially regained her voice
and with constant practice has now
entirely recovered the use Of it. DR..
Storer is a native of Madison, Wis
consin. He has been most widely
known heretofore through his work at
Mercy Hospital, Chicago, the Maurice
Porter Memorial Hospital and the
Daily News Sanitarium for Sick Ba-
bies.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07

A man just convicted of murder in
the first degree was asked the usual
questions by the court official. To one
inquiry he replied: Il have no reli-
gion." Subsequently he said, mot be-
lieving in anything, l never thought
much Of killing, SO long as l did't get
caught" The relation Of belief TO
conduct, in this condemned mans opin-
ion. is not theological fiction, but a
practical truth.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07

Olive Logan returns to life Tor the
purpose Of rejoicing over Mrs. Lang
try's financial success. She does not
love Mrs. Langtry and abhors her al
legged relations with the prince Of
Wales and some other men; but she
IL glad to see one case wherein the
woman is not stamped in the mud,
even II the man is coddled and for
given. There is something in that.
and Thomas Hardy and Hall Caine
ought to be obliged to think of it.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07

In the United States court at Paw
nee the other day four Pawnee chiefs
were granted divorces from their wives
on the ground of gross neglect. Pipe
Chief testified that his wife wanted to
spend all his money on fine dresses
and that she sought to ignore all of
the Indian customs. The final straw
was laid when she refused to attend
the sun dances on the ground that she
wouldn't associate with squaws who
were dirty.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07

The advent of cooler weather put an
end to the yellow fever epidemic in
the southern states. and by the last
week Of November quarantine restrict
ions were removed. The whole num-
ber of cases reported during the prev
alence Of the epidemic was 4,2S9, OF
which 446 proved fatal. This is an un-
usually low rate of mortality.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07
Taught Her to Speak.

Chicago, Jan. by patiently teach
ing the use of the lips for utterance,
DIR. Willis D. Storer, a staff physician
at Augustana Hospital, has restored
the power of speech to Maggie E.
Lauf. Thirty years ago Miss Lauf's
nervous system was shattered by u
stroke of lightning. Since that time
and up to about six weeks ago the
lady had been unable to utter sound.
Or. Storer trained Miss Lauf to use
The silver lance., 1898-01-07
Bryan in San Antonio.

San Antonio, Tex, Jan. 2.-Hon. W.
]. Bryan arrived here this evening
from his tour of Mexico. He proceed
ed at once to Austin, where he will
spend one day as the guest of Gov
ernor CulbersOn. Mr.. Bryan stated
that he had not changed his opinion
ON the free silver question. He com
plimented President Diaz and the hos
pitality Of the Mexicans in the highest
The silver lance., 1898-01-07
Tremendous Exodus to the Klond,k..

Despite the warnings of those who have
been on the spot, and predict suffering in
the Klondike region. thousands of adyentur
Gus Americans vending their way thifh
erward. All of them should be provided
with that medicinal safeguard, Hostetter's
Stomach BitteIs. which warns and nour-
ishes the system. and prevents malaria
rheuma tism kidney trouble, besides remedy.
ing liver complaint. dyspepsia and constipa-
ton,
The silver lance., 1898-01-07
A DEAD SHOT FOR RHEUMATISM.

Horsehead Ark, Nov. 13. lsW
SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE CO, iW
Dearborn St. Chicago, ILL.,: Thank the Lord. !
am on foot once more. The ''5 DROPS knocked
the Rheumatism in the head and put me on my
crutches, so kept taking it. and now nave
q man. May God bless the man that got up the
rs DROPS" it is dead shot for Rheumatism
and Gravel Three different doctors gave me
medicine and treated my case. Besides have
bought and used every remedy ever heard 9!
that was recommended for Rheumatism, and
All did me no good One dose of ''5 DROPS"
was worth it all 1t stopped the pain, and am
now able to go about have not the time 70
day to fully state my case but will gladly write
you a complete statement at some future time
L I. STAMPS.
The silver lance., 1898-01-07

They are talking now of making
Seth Low governor. Why not make
him king CT England?
The silver lance., 1898-01-07

s'Dickie. did you get anything on Christ
mas besides skates?" "Yes'm; got tn
Group"
The silver lance., 1898-01-07

s'What is a cosmopolitan "a cosmopolI.
tan is New Yorker who has been con.
vinced that there is something going on out
side of his own town"
The silver lance., 1898-01-07

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets An
Druggists refund the money If it fails to cure 2c
The silver lance., 1898-01-07

..How gracefully your daughter touches the
pianor' ..Huh you ought to see her touch
me for holiday money!
The silver lance., 1898-01-07

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic cure constipation forever
IOc 25c. IfC c. c. fail, druggists refund money.