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The silver lance., 1898-07-29
JOINT RELIEF WORK.
TO HELP THE kLonDrkERs.
Canadians VIII Aid the United States Re
lief Expedition-wiil Go Over White

Canadians VIII Aid the United States Re-
lief Expedition-wil 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
ognizing 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 oD 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-
TEN could be made, and negotiations
are in progress which are hoped to ef-
feet changes advantageous to both
sides.
Mr.. Sifton says that the only prac-
ticable 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-nve
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 pc
tween the latter point and Fort Sci
kirk.
1t is the intention of the Canadian
government to have n detachment or
$50 men in the territory within the next
thirty days. Their detachment Will De
ready to leave Skaguay on the loth
inst, but the minister has kindly con
sented to hold the expedition that IL
may accompany the expedition OF the
War Department, which Will leave
Skaguay on or before February Isl:
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., 1898-07-29
Railrnad InsOIyencY Figures.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-The Railway Age
makes the following statement of the
receiverships and foreclosures for
1897:
mo year since 1887 has shown so
few roads or so small mileage confess
ing insolvency, while, compared with
the record for any one Of the five
wears Immediately preceding 1897, the
list of new receiverships III the last
year is surprisingly small, in respect
to the number of lines. mileage AMI
capital involved. In 1898 no less than
seventy-four companies, with 20,350
miles of road and $1,7S1 ,0OO,0OO of
bonds and stocks, defaulted in their
obligations and were turned over tC
the control of the courts. In 1897 tie
number of similarly unfortunate roads
was eighteen, their mileage was 1887,
and their capitalization was less than
500, 100000. In 1896 the number of
roads was thirty-four, the mileage
5,441, and the capitalization $2,5, ,o91,- :
OOO."
The silver lance., 1898-07-29
DOYLE SELLS OUT.
Disposes of His Interest in the Portland
Mine for 125O,OOO.

hIne %~DO,OOOs
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 cash considera-
ton of $25O,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 f..
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 n 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., 1898-07-29

A Boston man advertises that he will
paint and interpret family coats OF
arms" We take 1t as one OF many
signs that pride of descent. or a 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; 1t becomes 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., 1898-07-29

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 it was ever accomplished with
20 little noise in the history of the
world. China is now the victim they
are all looking toward with covetous
eyes. The scramble is just beginning
and it looks today as though before
one year goes by every great European
power will demand a slice of from the
celestial empire. Unless the thieves
fall out there is no power that can
ave the dismemberment Of China.
The silver lance., 1898-07-29
TOBACCO AT HAVANA.
Reported That the Port Will be Reopened
to the Export Trade.

Reported That the Port VIII 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., 1898-07-29
ooLDPaoDucr,oN OF 1907.
E~timate of the Director of the United
States Mint Shows an Increase Of
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, II not exceed $2400O0,-
600, an increase of nearl 20 per cent.
over 1896.
The gold product of the United
States for 1896 was $50, 100000, for
1897 it will approximate $61 100000,
an increase of s., 100000.
The product of Africa for 1896 was
$44, 100000, returns received up to De
cember 1, 1897, Indicate that the gold
product of that country for the year
will be sos, ,OO0, 600, an increase of $13,-
6OO,OOO. Australasia for 1896 was
$45, 100000. for 1897 the indications
are that it will not be less than $51,-
100000. an increase of $6,S0O,OOO.
Mexico for 1896 $s,330OO0, for 1897
it is estimated that it will be $10,OO0,-
600. an increase of $1,T00,OO0.
The Dominion of Canada for 1895,
So, 800 600, 1t is estimated for 1897 at
$7,5O0, 900, or an increase of $4,7OO,-
600
Indias product for 1897 is estimated
at $7,500,000, an increase of $1,40OOOO
over 1896.
Russias gold product for 1896 was
$21 $50, 600. for 1897 it is estimated to
approximate $25,0O0,O0O, an increase
of $3,500,0O0.
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,O0O.
California will follow with prod
uct of probably $19,000,0O0. With the
exception of the South Appalachian
range, 1t 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., 1898-07-29
DEATH BLOW TO BUrTERINE.
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 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 a
step is taken butter men think that
the eastern butter merchants would
suffer more than those in Chicago and
vicinity.
The silver lance., 1898-07-29

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
a 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., 1898-07-29
FAvORS POSTAL BANKS.
Governor Adams Refuses to Sign a Bank
ers' Protest.

ers' Protest.
Denver, Jan. LIN q letter addressed
to Bradford Rhodes & Co. of the Bank
ers' publications of New York, Gov
ernor Adams stated in language both
positive a. \ 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 movement in
Washington to defeat the bill providing
for postal savings institutions, to be in
troduced in the present Congress, and
asked bis 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 n place of deposit that is be-
yond question secure. Believing this, l
overlook my interest as an investor in
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 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
theory in which am a firm believer
The silver lance., 1898-07-29
JUDGE oABBERT'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.-GOyernor Anams
Yesterday accepted the resignation Oh
Judge william II. Gabbert aS Juuse
of the Seventh Judicial DtstIics ana
appointed Judge Theron stevens OF
Ouray to succeed him. Judge Stevens
will occupy the bench for the uheH sa,-
pired term of Judge Gabbert. wh1ch
exnires n wear 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 thc
following day.
Immediately upon making his selec-
tion Governor Adams wired Judge
Stevens. The news soon gained CIR
culation not only in Ouray, but the
state at large, and Judge Stevens soon
commenced to receive tele2raphlc
congratulations from all sections.
The residents of Ouray lost no time IN
calling upon their honored citizen ana
congratulating him in person.
This is the second time Governor
Adams has appointed Judge stevens
to Judgesh1p, ana unuer sliniiar VII
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 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.
The Seventh Judicial District, over
which Judge Stevens will preside,
comprises the counties of San Miguel,
San Juan, Ouray, Mesa, Gunnison and
MontroSe.
The silver lance., 1898-07-29
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 sre 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., 1898-07-29
Empor,a 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., 1898-07-29

Olive Logan returns to life for 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
Is glad to. see one case wherein the
woman is not stamped in the mud,
even If 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., 1898-07-29

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., 1898-07-29
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.
Replanting Forests.

In Wisconsin an effort is being mada ..
reforest the cut-over pine lands Of the st.. 70
Some Of the great lumbermen have conos,.ss' sa.s'
ed to replant their cut-over lands with vnaa
old trees, II the state will strictly enyeen,-
the fre law regarding forests. II Is ~,
mated that the planting can be done az
cost OF % per LOCO trees. and 1000 trees
VIII cover an acre 1t is time that replant.
Ing OF our fast-disappearing forests were 81
tempted, and careful enforcement on n.
fire laws In both new and old forests is most @
ever, before such work can be taken nn 3 IL II
Colorado, for the reason that the land M 4
marily is owned either by the government or
the estate. VT
The silver lance., 1898-07-29
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
terms,
The silver lance., 1898-07-29

The brother of the khedive Of Egypt
who gives up his chance for 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. .H+n- ....s.
The silver lance., 1898-07-29
Prize of $1,000 for Composers,

Cincinnati, o., Dec. 29.-The North
American Saengerbund will celebrate
it's golden Jubilee in this city in 1899.
Fred Fl. Aims of this city has offered
a prize of $1,000 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 this prize. Ed
Berghausen, 3O7 East Second street,
Cincinnati. is to receive the manu-
script before August 1, 1898
The silver lance., 1898-07-29
Taught Her to Speak.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-By patiently teach
ing the use of the lips for utterance,
DR.. Willis D. Storer, staff physician
at Augustana Hospital. has restored
the power of speech to Maggie f.
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 a sound.
DR.. Storer trained Miss Lauf to use
The silver lance., 1898-07-29

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-
lon, is not theological fiction, but a
practical truth.
The silver lance., 1898-07-29

ber lips as he would a 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 1t. ID.
Storer is a native Of Madison, Wis
copsin. 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., 1898-07-29

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-
Der 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., 1898-07-29
Tremendous Exodus to the K,ond,r.

Despite the warnings of those who haxa
been on the spot. and predict suffering IL
the klondike region thousan nds Of adyentnr
Gus Americans are vending their way tbith.
erward. All of them should be provided
with that medicinal safeguard. Hostetter's
ishes the system. and prevents malaria
rheumatism kidney trouble, besides remedy
ing liver complaint. dyspepsia and constips
riOn.
The silver lance., 1898-07-29

ssWhat is a cosmopolitan "a cosmopoll.
tan is a New Yorker who has been con.
vinced that there is something going on out.
side of his own town"
The silver lance., 1898-07-29

''Dickie did you get anything on Christ
mas besides skates?'' ''Yes'm got III
Group"
The silver lance., 1898-07-29

They are talking now of making
Seth Low governor. Why not make
him king CT England?
The silver lance., 1898-07-29

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
Druggists refund the money If it fails cure go
The silver lance., 1898-07-29

'sHow gracefully your daughter touches the
piano!' "Huh! you ought to see her touch
me for holiday money!
The silver lance., 1898-07-29

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
lOc 25c. IfC. G. G. fail, druggists refund money
The silver lance., 1898-07-29
a DEAD SHOT FOR RHEUMATISM

Horsehead Ark, Nov. I3, loH
SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE CO, loI
Dearborn St. Chicago. Ill: Thank the Lord, |
am on foot once more. The - DROPS knockeo
the Rheumatism in the head and put me on my
crutches so / kept taking it, and now have
thrown away my crutches and walk about IKE
q man. May God bless the man that got up the
.'5 DROPS" it is a dead shot for rheumatism
and Gravel Three different doctors gave me
medicine and treated my case. Besides nave
bought and used every remedy 1 ever heard ol
All did me no good. One dose of IS DROPS"
was worth it all 1t stopped the pain and am
now able to go about. i have not the time 70
day to fully state my case but will gladly write
you q complete statement at some future time
l. T. STAMPS
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-11-29
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