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The western recorder., 1898-05-05

The above cut is from our own
artists snap shot" work and rep-
resents John Jones, who lives four
miles south of Elizabeth. Mr..
Jones is one of Elbert county's
oldest citizens. He was born in
Wales in 1885 and is therefore Ga
years of age. He settled in New
York in 1S41 and moved to Iowa
in 1859 but only remained there
one winter, and in company with
his present nearest neighbor, Thos.
Williams, crossed the plains ss.
Colorado in 1850. After looking
over the country they concluded
that the place where each of them
now lives WAS good enough for
them, and their names and homes
have becn guide and shelter for
traveller end settler during the en-
tire history of Elbert county from
its birth to the present day. Mr..
Jones, like all Of the old timers, is
unpretentio,ls and unassuming. 1t
takes about an hour to get real
well acquainted with him, but af-
ter that you have him complete.
There nre no frills or tucks about
him. Ho can crack joke us good
as anybody and. always makes his
visitors feel at home. The hard
ships of life in a new country are
now showing on him some, but lie
drives his own big fat horses to
sulky plow, feeds his own stock
and gets around on the farm tho
same as though lie was rs young
as he used to be,
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
New Mining Projects.

During the coming season, and
for tho first time in Colorado,
dredges for placer mining will be
used in our streams. They will be
piacod in the Blue River Valley
in Summit county. The valley
lands of this river vary in width
from a half mile to a mile or more,
and are many miles in length. The
approximate depth to bedrock is
from forty to fifty feet. The fall
of the stream is so slight that or
dinary placer work is impossible.
The gravel is rich, increasing in
value from surface to bedrock; ON
bedrock some exceedingly rich
spots have been found, and the in
dications are that the gold is not
all confined to old channels, but
that tits distributed all about the
bedrock. That old channels do
exist, which will be found unusu-
ally rich, is almost certain. Shafts
have been sunk and drift mining
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
How to Choose a Wife.

Boston Traveller: "In selecting
Wife" said n man whose success
in such selection hns been conspic-
uous, always go by the mother Of
the girl. It's good rule, and I've
never yet known it to fail. There
is a-good long stretch of future
before most people who mako up
their minds to get married, md for
a considerable portion Of that
time tho girl will be much more
like her mother than like herself
It's easy cnopgh to choose n wife
so fai as the present is concerned,
but If you want to know something
of your wife for the future you
should tako her mother into me-
count. When you sec q truly
charming mother you mny be prsi-
IS sure that her daughter is to be
depend ID upon when she reaches
the same nge. Long beforc I was
more than aware OF the existcp 70
of my wife l thought her motlior
was ono of the lovclicst women in
the world. l was only little chap
and she, a brilliant young matron,
was of course unaware of my de-
votion, but when l grew up 1 very
promptly fell in love with the
daughter OF the womnn / had so
long admired. have great faith"
concluded the man, 'in the doc
trine that calls mothers warnings"
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
Editorial Afterthoughts.
lFrom G:obo Dsmocrasl

Admiral Eowey liz a Manila
rapper.
Admiral Dewey believes that the
better the day. the better the ceed.''
If everybody goes to war the
fall elections may as we'll be de-
clared of.
The surprise" tho Spanish
promised US seems to be the ease
with which we can lick them.
Banquets, glory and gold-hend-
ed canes await the man who shall
effectually silence General Weyler.
Americans are well satisfied with
the cnemy's view as to what con-
stitutes a GLORIOUS day for Span
ish arms"
The long-continucd friendship
of France for the United States
has at last been called in for noe
essary repairs.
Some of the names of Spanish
towns look and sound rs if thsy
had already been up against the
mosquito feet.
Spaninrds who contemplate land
ing in Florida may expect warm
reception and . chance to return
home on cooling-board,
There is this important differ
ence between France aud the Uni
ted States: one clnims to be q re-
public and the other is republic.
A now cure for snake bite has
been discovered, but it is going to
bc very hard to educate the public
to the point of giving up the old
remedy.
Gen. Blanno claims that there is
still a bright future ia store for
Spain, but as he neglects to mem
tion the place of concealment it is
presumed to be in one of the stores
that does not advertise.
None of the Greek soldiers who
have offered to help us should be
accepted until sfter our own vol
untecrs get well to the front. The
Greeks have not whipped anybody
for SO long time that ii is doubt
full if they ,ould stand the shock
of being even within hearing dis
tance of an American victory.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
Colorado is All Right.

st. Louis Globe Democrat: Ex-
travagunt predictions MS to the
amount of gold that will come this
spring from the Klondike region
have subsidized to an estimate of
about $10,0OO,000, and this may
he beyond the mark. The yield
will be disappointment. Colorn-
do alone produces twice us much
gold in one year. Travels over the
winter trails to Dawson city have
been more difficult than was SUP
posed, and hundreds gave up in
despair. sold their outfits and re-
turned home. The tide of pilgrims
to Alaskn has greatly declined. In
another month She ice will run out
of the Yukon and the trip to Daw-
son may then be made by steamer.
On the whole, the rush thus far
has entailcd more toll and hardship
thnn the results in sight justify.
1t will require a yield of sl0,0O0.-
600 this season to cover the cost of
getting it, to say nothing of the
tremendous physical struggle of
the argonauts, some of whom fell
by disease in the cheerloss Arctic
wastes. Nearly all reports agree
that gold is widely distributed in
Alaska, but is exceptionally liard
to get at, and also uncertain in its
quantity and location.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

dcrer, and had no mems OF secur-
ing supplies, provisions or repairs
for his ships. He had been sent
out from the harbor at Hong Kong
by tho British In their effort to
enforce tho neutrality laws. and
therc was no nenrer port nt which
he would be allowed to enter than
That of San francisco, several
thousend miles nwny. ncross... the
whole breadth of the Pacific ocean.
Under such circumstances he did
what truc-hearted commander
might be expected 10 do--he struck
straight ut the heart Of the ont my
and forced landing in tho vory
center of the port. In SO doing lie
not only won the success which
came from the defeat of his enc
mics, but also glory which came
for accomplishing that defent in
the most DIR rlmatic manner possible.
The rnce Of American heroes OH
land and sea is by no means ex-
tinct. Commodore Dewey hns add
ed his nnme to the proud list where
Farrngnt, Footo and Decatur shine
rcsplendcnt, and there are doubt
Less many more young and old un-
der the American dag on land and
sea to-day who only need such an
opportunity as was given to the
commander of our feet in Asia to
achieve an honorable distinction.
Colorado Springs Gnzctte.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

Globe-Democrat: Two thousand
American provincial troops in 1852
assisted 1000 British troops un-
der Lord Albemarle to capture
Havana. Israel Putnam, after
ward famous as "Old Put" COM
manded one of the American regi-
ments. The army landed in June,
Morro Castle was s.ormed July 30
and Havana surrendered August
IL. 10000 Spanish soldiers aud
sailors took part in the defense,
but wore completely overpowered
by mn army half as large. Twelve
Spanish e-of-battle ships we're
in the harbor, three of which were
sunk to block the entrance. The
British captured property worth
S14.OO0,OO0. At oae time during
the siege an immense number of
the British were sick. England
made a great mistake when year
later she traded Havana back to
Spain.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

undertaken, hut in all cascs, so far
Ia- va. h----,x. the cost, especially Of
pumpiny water, nas Dceil 100 grcuv
to allow of much profit.
From nm engineering point of
view, it looks rs il the drc,lge sys-
tenn can he made successful. But.
to be such, it must be undertaken
on lnrgc scale, with tho most
perfect machinery, and frst-class
skill. Such dredgcs ms are in use
AMI have been used on the Chica-
go drainage canal, with capacity
OF almost, if not qssts. 2,00o cubic
yards per honr, ARE warranted on
this groln,,. Contractors taking
contracts for dredging amounting
to less than 81 100000 have erected
dredging plants costing 100000.
Certainly if such plants are war
rnnted there, under those circum-
stances, til, y are far more warrant
cd in I've valley OF the Blue. AS
an Illustration of the power Of
some of these dredyes may be stint
ed The fact that we have secn the
steel edge of these scoops cut
through a granite boulder wcigli-
nig probably 800 pounds as knife
you'd cut through cheese. Just
such thing MS that is needed on
Lhc Blue; aud the territory which
may be worked at a profit may be
extended on to the Grand River.
Men on the drainage canal OK
pended 100000 for such dredges,
where they knew that their total
receipts would not exceed 81, ,000,-
900. out of which would be paid
other enormous sums for labor and
other expenses. We believe we
are conservative when We say that
the certnin rewards for well dircct-
cd dredging, placer mine efforts on
the Blue arc much greater than
any ever offered to contractors on
the Chicago drainage canal. Still,
there are a thousand men who are
rendy to invest fortune in such
contract, whore there is ono who
viii consider this infinitely better
chance. or certainty, of greater
profits, ON better dredge invest
ment. This section is reached by
the South Park Line.-Tho Min
ing Industry and Review.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
Died.

VIM. Hall of Fondis, aged Gi
years, died Of hemorrhngc OF The
lungs last Sunday night and his
remains were forwarded TO Denver
for burial Tuesday. Mr.. Halls
death was rather unexpected as he
had nevsr Ind a hernni;rhasa ,,..i;i
Inst Friday; and though advanced
in years he was not iu poor health
until a few days before his death.
His neighbors and friends sympa-
tllize With Mrs. Hall in her loss.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
The Victory at Manila.

For the first time in moro than
30 years the American people have
TASTED of the joy which comes from
n victory in battle.
The destruction OF the Spanish
feet at Manila by the ships of
Commodore Dewcy's squadron was
performed under circumstances
which appeal very strongly to the
enthusiasm Of all Americans. The
victory was not unexpected, for it
has been believed all along that
the naughty boasts of the Span
Iards were only cloak for their
weakness and that they could not
stand before tho Ere of tho Amer
ican guns. md American snilors.
But the victory at Manila with NIL
its completeness was the m ost graf
flying proof that the American
hopes were not upfounded and the
American people rejoiced, n one the
less, because things have turned
out as they expected they would do.
The victory was won under diff
cult circumstances. The apparent
inferiority Of the Spanish ships
was more than balanced by the aid
which they received from the bat
teries on shore, and by the advan-
.age of permanent base of sup
plies. Admiral Dewey was wan
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
Measuring D'.t.ne..-

A traveller in Florida says that on
being asked how far = certain place
was. o native replied. wall. reckon
hits bout two whoops. P'raps hit may
be some furdcr." he continued. refiec-
lively, Tbut Tow hit ain't more'n two
whoops an q hoiier." In Arkansas
they win tell you hit is two looks and
so-by. meaning you are to pass two
houses and ind your destination just
beyond the next. In other parts Of the
west. It Is said. the natives measure
distances in "chaws" OF plug and win
tell you your destination ia about two
chaws" AWAY The Scotch way IL to
say. its far cry" meaning II Ia about
as FAR as ono can shout. while In many
cases distances Is measured in time.
the German ''stundo" doubtless having
is origin thrs.--Hsr York Tribune.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

MYRoN Reed thinks that if he
could drop large bomb in Russell
Sage's back yard and make his es-
cape he would he only too willing
to do so. Mynsn is just about this
kind of preacher, and five of his
type of citizenship were hung at
Chicago long time ago; his preach
ing is never elevating. In fact he
was really unfit to oven appear Oh
the democratic ticket for congress
10 or II years ago.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
Aunrmo IN ov,,ss nouns.
fss x.-y-c cssss R.sss n ~ Dsv>ua
r.~u<s yfftx zx~.n A.

rbs x.~y- cetns n.sss \ ~ Dsrauo.
n.-nss yffsx .xeap 49,
The rulas -ycgardlng the kou1l u
work Of the government employog -
'he departments" says one Who form-
nrly served hin country in the capacity
" a clerk. according to the Washing
ton Star. are quito different from
thoto Ia vogue half century ago
What would You think n I were 70 tan
yea thet nnt@r she CID vesims have
known clerks to take their fovlinE
pieces TO their Offices and af.er pxr1i>-
Ing the old rntslltgencer. Or some oshsr
paper. asoertAininx the show Tor work
coming 10 their desks and ~alh'ns
over to the pint near wiU.S ~
monument n now, o. south Of the Pros
dents mansion, nnd shooting . few
hirda- ] have known clerks to 90 cnn-
ming IN oflee hours. but usually thcss
who thus acted werc Ca sh-,ts sud
succsszfal In bringing down ths.bsfRs.
roor tpurtnucu oc1ou1u x<r~s< 49,, pv->>&-1
icgc. but II vas untcrs ood III = ual
that all that WIS iccs~aary VA that
The work shouid oe kert up. have on
many occasions strolied hIcng the Ass-
nuo or worked about my home for
hours whom my Office work was we'll
up and nothing was SAID. Thee wera
svon mesgcnEsrs who occssi-n-l,y 10 x
Fscnch leave.
"on ono occasion one Of thIs claa
Joined In q prcces' lon and the follow n:
day ho npoiogizcd % his chez. reinar,-
ing. I waited 10 ash peruissinn for ao-
scnting myself yesterday. but you hti1
not arrived when my company vHs
about 10 form. 20 I took leave and nov
come to ask for ~ That was rish..'
said tho chief. always tnkc n holiday
when you want TO. unless you SEQ a
rush Of business coming. and yeu will
BE- nure to have II. Only ask for tbs
leave aftcrward TO make II all rish.
But do not be cxtrnyagant. Spend your
leaves for some good purpose. This
wns when tho entire force in the cx-
scutive departments waz not as larg1
as some Of the present bureaus. phrn
tho business of the government was a
nero fraction Of tho present eusru'.
There was no need then Of ironcia1
rules and 10 long a. you kept your
work up thoye was no complaint"
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

Ben Talbott's dog, on his ranch
near Kioya, wns bitten by Dig
three weeks ago, and on Monday
showed such strong signs of being
mad that he was shot in Elizabeth.
AS the dog that bit him, and other
dogs of 4 suspicious character, ME
yet at large, there is quito mn
dog scare in the Elizabeth neigh
borhood.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

r. NJ. Grifiin's sale passed cfl
smoothly Tuesday; there WINS q
fairly good attendance, though the
weather was bad aud sloppy. Ev.
erything was sold at reasonable
price, and the why farmers availcd
themselves of the 10 per cent dis
count for cash would indicate that
this territory is not bankrupt by
any mcaus.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
one of the large baking houses

One of the large baking houses
of Denver was set to running full
blast ono day this week by the war
department. A big order for hard
bread Was the cause Of the unusual
commotion in the bakery. The
bread consists of water crackers
about the size of dominoes, the
latest development Of the hard
tack SO widely known at the time
of the civil war. The little crack
crs are placed in cartons Of one
pound each, covered with water
proof paper. The bread now be-
ing baked in Denver will be issued
10 Colorado soldiers in few dnys.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
- r..,r.e,. -.

Ths csas q Russia = . vsr7 snse
eetic monarch. for ~ goss out eysry
n.osnins dircctiy Il ssas hght, ana rsnr
a verst-ahons threo-nfths nl a y9us-
skh miis-in order e keep him
self IN good form. He carries
hts watch In his hand a ths
time, IN order 70 80 that there
4 no falling o6 In tho matter os spesi
day after day. Like his DanfsA fsla-
tives. the car = very keen cycitst,
and be might almost maks his llvins
a. trick rider " The Nihilists hy any
chanos drove him out oe his empire
He y fond Of shooting whiis on ~
wheel. and can bring down bird vhop
going 1t good speed.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
a s.srs,-r ess.p.,,...

There Is n celebrated cook in Lon-
don about whom Il is said that h,
maisns nm income Of over ten thousnn /
dollars q year. He is attached to n,
house, but In his own troughLra
sets out toward evening for the
house Of some rich man VIII.
Ia going 10 give . dinner.
at which overy dssh must be above
eritieizm Here he aiishts, and, MAJ
ing for the kitchen. goes through the
puansas Il tasting ALI tho ss,sps, sasrSz
and made dishsa-advising whom h.s
palate suggests intio more salt hAzx.
a piach of herbs there, . dash q sugar
m this sntree. . suspicion OF onion Ia
that aaimis. 60. This done, be rocks' I
me foo q twensy-fvs dolIaSs and drive.
on to tho next dinner-sivins patron
who has bidden him 70 his feast 4,
this strange fsshion. His nightly III
comprises MANY houses eli through ~
London season. -, ,-'a..''-. : !!
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
Will Fight with Roosevelt.

A telegram received in the city
from the secretary OF war yester-
day indicates that tho department
has determined to place the squad-
ron of cavalry from this state in
the regiment to which Teddy
Roosevelt has been assigned. And
pothing could please the Colorado
men better than to go to war un-
der such gallant commander.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
n. Arishps&.~ c..,..A

Al recent sehool sxaminati~a in
London an inspector was dstoyminsd
10 get a correct answer from . phe-
nomsnally dull boy. So he said: III
your teacher gave you two rabbits and
gave you one. how many would you
havef" -Four sir" replied the lad.
Impossible" replied the inspector,
getting impatient; two and one can
not make four" Please. SIR" said the
little fellow. 1--WE got one already"
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
m, ore.t Aubleao..

Mn. wederly--I don't know vhs< =
the world no are going v do with Tom
ny. He's getting to Be just aEful--
10. Wedesly-Why. uhats be bosa
do'ngr Aira Wedsrly--Hs psts hig
little sister mp 70 doing ~ manpas =
thiugs sad then comes % me WIN :
long story about H. Nr. Wedsriy-
"oh. g,sss Tommy's Al right. He'D
probably fitting hImasis fns , pIanp -
the reportorial star oe . NGv TOSS
daily NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dgsua
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
or..slrgs 70 sh. or...,

When . great man passes Chimes
dismounts and Hindoo prostrates
himself In the presence OF his superior.
A Japanese removes his scandals,
crosses his hands and cries: Spare
mer In Siam man throws himself
on the ground and then waits to SEQ
whether he is to be raised up and well
coined or kicked out Of the way. A
south sea islander sroets . friend By
ninging jar Of water over bis hcad.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
MA ~ n,.ne..,.

Ins snnsh = . paaos whess . braach
= rsoalias suit IL practically unknown.
Sn<rs women are not husband hunt
ers. ana where divorce u iufreQuent.
There is no such thing in the south
a. . waiting for . rich man 70 die and
thcn springing sensational common.
law marriages. nor has there been rare
y fIer . eIptp made by Jskyli and
HYDE women Tor rich mons estates.
Como south and nee from designing
wofnanhood: come vhers there Il no
need for bachelor or nonmarriaxs
clubs. and fall willing and easy VIC
Tim. ~ you inevitably viii. to Gods
best hcndlwork. . true southaru vosu-
(cal baunsx.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

WHEN ex-confedcrate and ex-
federal soldiers sit down among
the "skeeters- Of chicamauga and
eat hard tack together it's pair
that Spanish As can't beat. We are
from Missouri. and they've got to
show us.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

IT looks just a little inhumnn to
hold those Spanish soldiers at Ha-
vana without supplies until they
can take their stomachs and wipc
their chins with them, bnt they
can throw up their hands when
they get enough of it.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
4 sss.r p1er,. 1Is.,-.

Look; isn't that masniAosul ~.
keyr asked the huusorinf ~ ~ frisn1,
the proofreadsr. q thsy Wers pasaino
through the market. 'Yas.- ropiiad
tho proofrsadsr. -and dou't you kncw
! always envy . esrksy.- why =
your asked the faAny mnn. -
cauae.- was NE ruply. '-thsy axe ueses
stuffed With chestnn<s unefI aoas
death. Chicago Nevs.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

HER majesty tho queen regent
o. Spain t9legrsphs toe pope to
bless the Spanish soldiers. This
ID all unnecessary. If she will
send thcm down to Havana Samp-
son will do it by machinery.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

THIS little brush with Spain
VIII cause Uncle Sam to place
himself on a navnl footing within
The next fiYs or ten years with any
country on the face of the globe,
and fix us for doing things with
out the aid or consent of any other
nation on earth"
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

GENERAL James R. Lincoln, who
will probably command the Iowa
troops, served in the confederate
army. This is still another exam-
pie Of completely butying the old
hatchet. Let the eagle scream.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

james Murray met with pain
full, though not serious. accident
last Monday. While driving with
milk to Sherman Epler's, the netk
yoke to the wagon came down and
in the scuffie Jim was thrown from
tho wagon against the handle of a
can, which cut entirely through
his chin.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

1T is reported that the terrible
Wind at Havana is the reason that
sampson has made no decisive
move on MORO. Perhaps if some
body could get chance shot in on
blanco they might be able to pune
turo the wind bag.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

THg Spaniards claim that in the
bombsrdment of Matanzas "Samp-
BON slew mule" He can now ex-
tract the jawbone and slay his
thousands in Havana.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

IT b said that roast monkey is a
plicious dish and q sort of COM
Fomise between pheasant and rab-
i no, thanks. ne, thanks, no
orel' etc.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

PoRrueAL wns just a triHo slow
p declaring neutrality, but it's all
|ight now, and the famous "Oporto"
Fiii not havc to be boycotted by
'ur Uncle Samuel.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

THE difference between hunting
squirrels in Missouri in the spring
Time and hunting Spanish ships
IN war time is that you can't see
The squirrels for the leaves, while
'nsis ships seem to leave the seas.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

ERou the way Dewey aanihilat-
the Spanish fleet at Manila,
|erc isstrong suspicion that they
bre made of Manila paper.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

GENERAL Blanco sits at Havana
day after day, whiting a pine
tick and gently, but unconcious-
y perhaps, cumming the old song
'Oh, where am 1 at?"
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
r.lIs. tls,.

Wayvorn Watson-~Izsrs = o. q
these story vrlters vho says IN ne -
pers that genius Is nothing but har1
work" Perry Patettio--''No No@hin' ~
hard workf And TO think that : useA
% have great respect for thau hlIqg1
sho could vritsir-cinc1nna31 unonir.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

WITH the Oregon to join Samp-
sons already strong feet at Cuba.
it looks as If Spain would not Hav-
ana possessions in fhe western
hemispheresoon-maybeto- to- Moro.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.
F. e. Bean spent several days
in Eastonville this week.

George Huber and Albert Ner-
man of Elizabeth were taking in
the sights of this great metropolis
Wednesday.
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

WHEN Dewey was sent out to
B a thing he andou5todi, intend
4 to do it If he had to do a whole
|panish regiment. That's why
es Dewey
The western recorder., 1898-05-05

1T costs just about as much to
keep the army mobilized as to keep
them fighting, SO if it's all right
with you, Blankie, "give us some
thing quick and dcvilish."