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The evening times., 1899-04-07
SUICIDE IN A CISTERN.
DesPOndent Maryland Miner Takes
His own Life,

Frostburg, Md, April Henry Seifort,
of Eckhart mines was found drowned in a
small cistern or reservoir made of two coal
oil barrels. one on top of the other. short
distance from his residence and near his
stable. He left the house yesterday morn
ing at $50 o'clock and was not seen until
found at O'Clock in the reservoir, which
contained five feet of water. He had plung-
ed into the cistern headforemost. only 4
short portion of his feet projecting from
the barrels.
coroner's jury rendered the verdict
that the drowning was suicidal. Mr.. Sci
fort was a miner in the Hoffman mine, but
was not in good health, and had not been
working for the past three weeks. He was
native Of SaxOny. Germany, fifty-fve
years of age, and came to America when
young. He served on the Union side in the
civil war. He leaves widow and four
grown children.
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THos. J. OWEN, Auctioneer.
TRUSTEES SALE OF DESIRABLE BRICK
DWELLING. No. 1872 TWENTY SECOND

TRUSTEES SALE OF DESIRABLE BRICK
DWELLING. No. 1872 TWENTY-SECOND
STREET NORTHWEST.
b; virtue of the deed of trust recorded in
Liber No. I7,i. folio i6l et seq. Of the
land records for the District OF Columbia. We
will sell at public auction in front Of the
premises on SATURDAY, APRIL Is. 1899, AT
$50 O'CLOCK F. NJ, lot 32 in Edward J.
iiannans subdivision of original lots IL and 10,
in square 81. with the Improvements thereon,
in the city OF Washington, ID. c.
Terms: Onethird cash and balance in two equal
payments. one and two years, respectively, after
day of sale, with interest and 10 lie secured by
deed Of trust on the property sold. Deposit Of
500 required at time of sale. Balance 10 be paid
and terms otherwise TO be complied with in ten
days from DAY nt sale; il not. the property will
he resold and risk OF defaulting purchaser
Revenue stamps recording. etc, at purchasers S
cost.
W CLARENCE DUVALL,
CHARLES C. RINGWALT,
ap5,1, .l3.lj Trustees.
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Rheuma,ism Cured.

Nv wife has used Chamberlan's Pain Balm for
rheumatism with great relief, and | can recon-
mend it as a splendid liniment for rheumatism
and other household use for which we have
found it vauable.-W. J. Cuyler, Red Creek.
n. Y.
Mr. Cuyler is one OF the leading merchants of
this village and one OF the most prominent men
in this vicnty.-W. G. Phippin, Editor Red
Creek Herald For sale by Henry Evans,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists. 93s F st NV.
ave. ne. %
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Digging New r.. 4 q. Tunnels.

Cumberland. Nd. April 7.-P. H. Irwin.
Railroad, has started force of men at
excavating for the new tunnels at Thomas
and Whitehall SUBMITS on the Pittsburg
and Wheeling Division of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. He says work on both
tunnels will be done simultaneously and
that about one year would be required TO
complete them.
The evening times., 1899-04-07
Norfolk rug Reported Lo.t.

Norfolk. Va, April THE loss of the
tug Maggie Jory, belonging to the E. B.
Freeman Lumber Company. of this city, is
reported. The tug is said to have sunk
with all on board in Albermarle Sound
last Tuesday. Though they have no def
mite information on the subject. officials
Of the Freeman Company doubt the au-
thenticity of the report.
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Allen G. Thurman,. Old Home.

Lynchburg. Va, April w. H..
Hughes. of Marion, Va. yesterday sold the
old house at sos Harrison Street. this city,
to w. r. Murphy for $500. The house,
which is an old landmark. is the one in
which the late Allen G. Thurman was
born Ii will be torn down
The evening times., 1899-04-07
SAPOl 10

arsenical poisoning Immediately after eat
ing breakfast. All recovered. Samples
of the food were taken by DIR. Wallace
McGeorge, but have not yet been analyzed
The result of the analysis will be reported
to the grand jury now sitting.
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AJCTION SALES.
Tnos. J. OWEN, Auctioneer, sls st. NV.

TRUSTEES SALE OF HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS.
By virtue Of a deed of trust duly recorded in
Iiber No. 1890. folio 0s ct seq, one Of the Land
Records Of tine District of Columbia. and at the
request of the party secured thereby. will sell.
Al public auction, on the premises, on MONDAY
APRIL 10, 1899. at IL O'CLOCK \. NJ, a collec-
tion of household effects, described fully in
Schedule \. attached To said trust; said goods
contained in dwelling No Ills. :rh st.
ap7-3t-em 4. W. KELLEY
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AFTER USING
BEFORE USING

hoSing how bald have nine and ha full and fops
sight . -
=
% 2e phr the hair eSs 'esS C rof S found has found
to
O
by will $3.50 bottles
a
a
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MONEY TO LOAN on APPROVED coLLAT.
ERAL,-No delay. CHARLES A BAKER
Rooms 70 to n. Nefserott building. Illo , 4
3el3-u
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Uncle Sam Don't Wear

Truss, but he carries the Air
- Cushion Truss all over the United
:" States. Men, women, and children
wear and like them. The Air Cushion Pad holds
with comfort; nothing else will. Consultation
and two weeks trial free. Office, parlors, wait
ing and consultation rooms on the same floor
Catalogues free. THE RORICK AIR CUSHION
TRUSS COMPANY, 1924 F st. NV, I'd floor.
frl2-3mos
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I make this sworn state
ment for the benefit of
other people who are bald
or getting that way; I have
been bald for IA years. and
on the 18th day Of June
one year ago. i commenced
using Prof. Birkholz's Cure
for Badness. The picture
without hair on is q cor
rect one Of myself as have
been. and tho ore with the
hair on 10 as l am now
since l used the Cure. NY
hair firet commenced com
Ing out after overheatine
my head in a harvest feid
Soon after. my hair all be
gan coming out. and in 3 o:
4 years i was bald. The
remedy Ii nice to use, ano
after ! had used it 80 days
1. could see new hair. Peo-
pie addressing me will
please inclose stamp for an
swer. TOM HOLT,
$50 N. Sawyer Ave.
Chicago. Ill.
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or monthly payments to suit your convenience.
Private ofi,es and tusines strictly confidential
Get rates at other Offices and then call. see us
and convince yourself Of what We save you
COLUMBIA GUARANTEE CO..
613 Street N. W.
ialp-u
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MONEY To LOAN at = and ~ per cent In sums
Of q, 900 to $4,000 on d. c. real cStste: paJ
Of 5 and @ per cent mortgages and begin anew.
all transactions conducted with economical CON
alteration for borrower WAL H. SAUNDERS &
CO.. 1tN = st. NV. sc2i-tf-em
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MONEY advanced on goods left In storage with
the DISTRICT STORAGE CO.. SIS 9th st. NV
Clean. separate rooms. mha-u
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DR.. Ledtherman.
NINE. THEO

Medium and Card Reader washngton's n,o-t
famous Clairvoyant and Palnnist Consult her on
business, love, and family affairs: reuntes the
separated: removes spells; causes speedy mar
rfaees. and gives good luck. Open daily. German
spoken; 25c and SOC. 929 II st NV ap5-.t
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Sl.9S Skirts. Soc.

Sl.jS SkiFtS, JoC.
A bargain, too. Black figured bril-
liantine skirts. Well made and Q5C
finished. Worth s1.9S. For. ~
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We Will Lend You
Any Amount of Money

cn Furniture, Pianos.
and all kinds OF Per.
sonal Property, with
out REMOVAL, PUB
iIC1TY, or DELAY.
We make loans on th1
building loan assScia.
tion plan, allowing you
IN make small weekly
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The ''3 DAYS" Cure

(ior men) leads all remedies In this city;
prompt and perm anent or no charge. Con-
suitation free. DR.. McKEEHAN, SIG 18th st
NV. Office hours, to II e. m.; to p. m.
Closed Sunday. mhl4-lmo
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Tailor-made Suits. S7.9S.

Made of venetian, broadcloths, chev-
lots. serges. Scotch effects, cashmere
and novelty cloths. Shades-b!acks,
tans. royals, browns and all the lead
ing spring colors. Single and double
breasted REFER and tight fitting 2f-
fects. Some plain, others braid TRIM
med Silk lined jackets. skirts
made full. Worth Sl2 to SIS 81 QQ
for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 'vo
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Walters Toothache Wax.

instant cure. Price. 10c. All drugg'stk Ash
o. and insist on Walters SURE relief iez3-ame
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American Beauty Roses.
With bud foliage, made with rub &C
ber tubing. For.
The evening times., 1899-04-07

Ladies' Tailor-made Suits, 1915
These suits are made of serges, chew
lots and plain cloths. In all the new
shades, brown, green, tan, blue, and
black. Silk lined jackets. TS *
Worth Sl2.50. .~J.iJ
The evening times., 1899-04-07

Silk and Velvet Roses.
Imported punches of silk and velvet
roses. Two large roses and two buds
in a bunch. Rubber stems. All &C
shades and colors. Worth 39c. For. y
The evening times., 1899-04-07

Oldest established Clairvoyant: tells your busi-
ness, love Affairs, family troubles about lawsuits
DIVORCES, or anything you wish to know; brings
nps-ated together; causes speedy marriages, re-
moves family troubles. bad luck SPELLS or mys-
terious feelings; 10 to 10 daily. 3s9 st. sw
ap5-3t-em
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Three Trimmed Hats at Special Prices.

No. 2. A dainty and
charming conceit-looks
like it came from the
other side. Worth IS
and and $40. $40; satur- S3.88
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No. 3. A revelation in
trimmed hats. A perfect
beauty the ladies' say.
Worth $40 and
sn;; slI; Saturday S4.88
The silver lance., 1899-07-21
Correspondents
Versus
Gen. Otis

The officers on the trail Of the New
Mexican desperadoes who held up a
Colorado g. Southern train Tuesday Of
than the Wyoming authorities chasing
Union Pacific hold -ups. Seven miles
from Cimarron the officers overlook the
bandits Sunday evening when a pitched
battle took place. One bandit was
killed and the sheriff Of Huerfano county
Colorado was shot by the robbers. dying
almost instantly. A posse or deputies is
on the trail and intend to avenge the
death of the officer.
The silver lance., 1899-07-21
SILVER .G014 LEAD s4.35
COPPER, $3.50.
From Washington and othel
Chances eastern points come reports

Chances eastern points come reports
of new pest styled the
kissing bug" Tbs Smithsonian Insti-
tute and numerous scientific investiga-
tors are striving to disclose to the NOR
bid gaze of the curios public the family
tree OF this latest member of the society
Hobsonia Just why this theory Of our
evolutionary editor has not before been
advanced by some cultured student we
do not understand. but it is probably a
correct solution OF this knotty problem:
About year ago an osculating Miss of
st. Louis kissed Lieutenant Hobson and
almost imme diately the power Of mind
over matter the little matter of kissing
became general to de ,ree so great
in eastern cities that all schedules for
receptions Of heroes had to be varied
according to enthusiasm of the oscular
participants. Now it is accepted as true
that mental influence extends to lower
forms Of organic life, and in view Of this
is it not fair to assume that some specie
Of insect in the chrysilis became infected
with Ho5sonia and its perfection has
been attained in the "Kissing bug"
The silver lance., 1899-07-21

Frequently it comes to
Cleanliness ones notice that no con
and dition is more attractive
Neatness to stranger than order
and precision. 1t does
not matter whsther it is great mine,
factory, Office or livery barn, neatness
aud cleanliness gives the visitor better
impression than anything else could do.
A short time since visitor to the LANCE
remarked upon entering the Office, "Why,
1 thought a printing Office was always
dirty and Uttered up, but this one is
neat and Clean We appreciated the
compliment. but it called to mind the
fact that many country print-shops are
not so well kept as they should be. The
home as well as the workshop should be
made pleasanter by the deft touches that
add so much to appearances though of
shght cost in labor or money. "Cleanli
ness is next to Goodness" and neatness
emoodies other Of the higher virtues.
crystal Is camp of order: at the plants
OF machinery at the mines every bit of
nrass is bright and steel is polished. In
homes the same rule prevails and our
visitors are charmed with the happiness
OF the people.
The silver lance., 1899-07-21
T
Great g!
Sport W

That would be a most inter
Great esting expedition to 90 out
Sport with. which leaves Laramie,
Wyoming, today. The expe-
dition has been brought together jointly
by the passenger department of the
Union Pacific and the faculty OF the
University of Wyoming. Professor Will
bur C. Knight has charge Of the party
the object beng to benefit geologists by
study of the sedimentary rock in nearly
complete series as well as the archea n
areas. Most fascinating will be that
portion Of the trip when the Bad Lands
rich in fossil forms Of the reptilian age
will be more fully explored than ever
before. 1t is expected some fine speci-
mems of the period when that section was
an inland sea will be unearthed. Bones
Of the dInosaur, plesiosaurs, ichthyso-
saurs and other saurians Of time when
the earth was Inhabited by creatures the
mind can scarcely conceive.
The silver lance., 1899-07-21

at was sad day for Brazil
kaeap when the Empire fell and the
money Republic was inaugerated,'
said Mr. Julian Haugwitz to
pne LAME. Brazil is Republic in
name only and 1t Is my opinion will be
bankrupt within two years. Our house
Is IN the coffee trade and invested largely
ID buenos Ayres near the close of the
'ast Empire and today the property is
worm about one fourth the amount we
Invested. The machinery of government
rs dishonesty handled by few politi-
aos' tt Q nj ass Of Il g opu alton being
Nenseiy ignorant and the government is
}" 'ual military. With only 100000
reputation regular army of 5000 is
Jun aimed. Finance of Brazil has de-
p'eciated steadily for several years be
o'use when irrevocably involved the
so'efnment settled by giving four dol
.a's In fiat currency for each dollar of
.aaeoeedness ~ and naturally the credit of
~ 4' country and values Of its properties
.'"inished in the sams ratio" No sys-
''" OF finance dishonesty applied is 4
success. Brazil has the gold standard in
ui' out in practice has a monetary
''s'eia that issues fat currency.
The silver lance., 1899-07-21
Says the Salt Lake 7'ri-
Easily bune: Edward Atkinson's
Satisfied last pamphlet has picture

Of the American flag at
halfmast and below it IS this inscription;
In memory OF the brave soldiers whose
lives have been sacrificed in a war for
the subiugation OF the Philippine islands
and the effort to deprive the people of
their liberty" The old liar and ass does
not know what liberty means.
But the old party press, Of which the
Tribune is late recruit, did not talk
that way a few years ago whom this same
"liar and ass" was talking for the gold
standard. Therefore we must be par
doned for saying that his present talks
suit US first rate. He seems to have
learned something at last.-Gunnison
Champion.
The Bryanesque Gunnison editor il
easily pleased. There is class OF mar
row w-guage politicians in this country who
conceive the false notion that party 10y
atty consists in upholding every idiot
who attempts to embarrass the opposing
party, irrespective OF whether such action
IS aimed at political party or at the
highest principles Of government: Acts
OF treason against the government ought
not be considered commendable stuff for
any self-respecting party to praise. The
Salt Lake Tribune has never been guilty
OF mistaking treason for yarty fealty.
The silver lance., 1899-07-21
The Colorado S
Eight t-Hour


E;pst-fiour Court has found the new
Day eight hour law invalid,
being declare unconstitutional Though
the law is disposed of, the fact remains
that the public and workingmen agree
that eight hours Is long enough day
for any man who works to accomplish
days labor. The smelter strike Is stiil
unsettled and the managers might just
a, well accept the inevitable now as in
the future when compelled to do so
by the conditions shaping themselves to
an adjustment. Many operators VINO
have adopted the eight-hour schedule
in she past month are satisfied with the
superiority of the short day and conpar-
atively few will return to the ten or
twelve hour day.
The silver lance., 1899-07-21

Every mining man in the state should
give the Mining Record support, for its
advertisers can testify to its influence,
and is the only daily mining journal in
the world, and brings the mining events
Of Colorado together in the best form
There ia nothing insipid about the Record
save its insipid stock list. which might
easily save the investor the price Of
several subscriptions.
The silver lance., 1899-07-21
Kindly
Criticism

Kindly HE who tooteth not his
Criticism own horn the same shall
not be footed" and Self
praise is half scandal" both Of which
contain thoughts for newspaper people.
The practice of either alone is bad form
if carried to extreme, but the former is
the better editorial motto. This kindly
method Of spanking naughty Joe Holmes
is adopted by w. e. Pabor in the last
number of Western Colorado: I'VE
suggest to our good brother Holmes of
the Glenyood Springs Acaldnche Echo
that it does not tend to the uplifting of
the standard of the State Editorial As5o-
citation to characterize its members as
"Hobo editors even though in spirit of
levity. In the issue of June 22ud this
was the Echo's opening paragraph:
MANY of the hobo editors Of the state
will arrive this evening to attend their
annual pow-wow which meets tomorrow"
At home this statement will pass as
having been written in a merry mood.
Abroad 1t may be accepted as an iDdica
ton OF the editorial standing Of the state.
Let us not belittle ourselve or others
may accept our rating as true.
The silver lance., 1899-07-21

Walla Tonka, the famous Indian muir
derer was executed at the capital Of tho
Choctow Nation the other day, though
an order OF the judge Of Federal Court
had been issued to prevent the sentence
being carried out. His death was by
shooting and was horrible; The sheriff
who shot the condemned man made a
bad shot, and the victim lived for an
hour in terrible agony.
The silver lance., 1899-07-21
The Gunnison Champion
extra closes two-column article
session on the question of an extra
Ia'k session with these pertinent

Extra closes a two-column article
Session on the question of an extra
Iaik session with these pertinent
paragraphs, and as Rawalt
has studied conditions from a Represent
ative's chair at 81 per and perqs his
opinions ought to be considered:
"A revision Of the revenue laws of the
state is very necessary.
"a regular session can never accom-
plish it.
"Such revision must be made if made
at all in the in the interests of economy
as well az increasing revenue.
"A sinking fund should, indeed must
be established to pay the debts, the
damnipg evidence of mismanagement,
with.
New methods of raising revenue must
be devised that do not increase the pres
ent taxes of the people.
The taxes of even the corporations
should not be raised until certain prop
erty, at present actually exempted, is
given a touch of high life
question, manner OF expenditure as well
as methods of raising the same, can be
opened in the call, then it will be far
better to let the matter rest until dire
disaster forces action along intelligent
lines.
This list is written with express refer
ence to those late utterances that if
special session was called it should be
limited to single measure outlined by
the Governor which would raise enough
money to tide the state over its present
distress"
Gunnison's representative charges dis
honesty in methods and conduct of state
institutions, particularly those of the
charitable order.
The silver lance., 1899-07-21

The Denver Times has a cartoonist
who deserves to be given all the chance
possible 10 exercise his powers. He is
doing some rattling good work lately and
if he continues his present licks will soon
be numbered with ths scratch men OF
the picture producing element, whose
arguments are the most eloquent and
efcctivc OF modern Journalism,
The silver lance., 1899-07-21
Bryan's
Philippine
Ideas

Ideas a stable government could
be established / believe
further, that our nation should protect
the Filipino republic from outside inter
ference while it works out its own desti-
nation: in other words believe we should
treat the Fillipinos as we have treated
the people of Mexico and the people OF
South and Central America. No one
proposes to withdraw the soldiers until
stable government is established, but it
will be easy to establish a stable govern
ment when it is known that our occupa-
ton of the Philippine Islands is only
temporary" Thus has William Jennings
BRYAN given expression to his opinion on
the Philippine question. We are glad
the grsat silver champion sees the neces-
sity of United States asserting its power
to form a stable governmnnt for the
Islands and that the western man in no
wise agrees with the Atkinson ilk to dis
grace the nation. Bryan is fine type OF
the American, whose individuality com
mand admiration of political opponents.
The silver lance., 1899-07-21

The newspaper push
Correspondents at Manila has sent
Versus round robin" to
Gen. Otis the government at
Washington charg
ing the commander OF the Eighth Army
Corps with Incompetence and with not
having permitted the correspondents 10
cablo reports OF the true condition Of
affairs. That Gen. Otis has been 'indis-
Greet in having gained the ill-will Of the
correspondents we know, but sensational
journals are indulging lot Of rot about
the conduct Of the campaign in Luzon
that is absolutely idiotic. Otis may be
at fault in many things but the hanging
of the accused before trial is not approx
cd by modern ideas.
The silver lance., 1899-07-21
cvo C. EATON, FRANK l. WHITE.
Editors and Publishers.

ro,sred at the Crysta! Post Office for trans
lion through the mails IA aecond-class matter:
The silver lance., 1899-07-21
THE COLORADO TRADING
g. DEVELOPMENT co.

The season of active mining op-
erations has again come to the
Crystal River country, with new
evidence of the values in these hills
to strengthen the faith of the miner
and prospector.
Thanking the many miners and
prospectors for their patronage in
the past. we assure you we are bet
ter than ever prepared to supply
your wants. We can fill your or
der of supplies for a prospecting
trip, better and cheaper than you
can buy elsewhere and ship in. Our
stock is fresh, clean and well select
ed, and we can furnish your wants
in Powder, Fuse, and Caps, Picks.
Shovels, Steel, Sledges, Hammers
and Handles. Staple and Fancy
Groceries. Shirts, Neck-wear, Un-
der Garments, Hats, Caps, Gloves,
|Overalls, Jumpers, Blankets and
Bedding Boots and Shoes.
We have your favorite plug and
choicest favors in TOBACCO and
CIGARS.
Lumber, Building Material, and
in fact every sort of supplies.
The silver lance., 1899-07-21
THE SILVER LANCE.

prartsHEp EVERY FRIDAY AT Crystal
GuSSIsoN COUNTY, COLORADO.
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Subscription $3.50 a Year

mark across this notice signifies that
,o,r subscription has expired. The pa
oar will be continued to all subscribers
a,less we are otherwise notified and un-
Ill all arrearages are paid up.
The silver lance., 1899-07-21

Special rates quoted on application.
The silver lance., 1899-07-21

Il favor the Bacon resolu-
rs ton, which promised the
pine Fillipinos Independence as
S a stable government could