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The silver lance., 1899-07-14
Native
Sarnoans

The ewriter OF this paragraph
Native has golden locks-which a
Samoans few misguided mortals are
vulgar enough to call red.
This statement is made to attract the
attention of other golden haired folks to
Apai, and the blessings in store there for
the favored. A sailor who was on board
the cruiser philadelphia" has the fol
lowing to say: "The Samoans are not OF
character or disposition like the natives
OF most islands OF the tropics. They are
industrious, frugal IN habits and live
happy. useful lives. In no country in the
world is virtue so universal or purity so
sacred. The people Of Samoa have black
hair, straight and usually worn long.
A person OF light complexion and with
red hair is the ideal OF beauty in Apia.
On the philadelphia, we had two boys
whose hair was red, and these two were
welcome to the best the land afforded
Every possible courtesy was shown them
by the people who wished them to re-
main" The sailor also gives it as his
opinion that there is no better place for
an American TO find extraordinary oploT-
tunity for investments.
The silver lance., 1899-07-14

There is much talk in the
Good State press just now of de-
Smelter sirable locations for large
Location smelters. With all due re
gard for the opinions of
others upon this question, the LANCE
rises to give expression to a location
idea. Carbondale is most favorably stu
ated of any point on the Western Slope
for a great smelter's operation. where the
ores of Aspen, Leadville and the Crystal
River section can all be brought togeth-
er with down hill haul. Reached by
both trans continental lines of railway,
within a few miles OF the greatest coal
fields in Colorado, with an abundance of
every needed requisite near, the place is
certainly unsurpassed as location for
such plant. Two years ago prominent
mining man pointed out to the writer
that some dav capital would recognize
the value of Carbondales position as a
smelter location, and predicted that it
would come when the arrogance Of the
smeiter people asserted itself In way
to arouse the people and attract the
notice of capital to the profits of the
business and to the fact that no sensibly
conducted smelter has ever made tinan-
cial failure. The interest of the people
has certainly been aroused, and capital
may also be interested, so we hope a
dozen new smelter stacks will be pouring
volumes Of smoke skyward within the
next twelve month, from Colorado hills.
The largest and best of these works
should be built where the waters of the
Crystal and the Roaring Fork converge,
and where circling smoke clouds would
cast fantastic shadows over busy scenes
Of the Gate City to that empire Of miner
al wealth, the Crystal River Country.
The silver lance., 1899-07-14

There is to be the National Bank OF
Manila. Chicago capitalists are getting
it up. That is significant notice. 1t
means that commerce is establishing a
new depot and trade a new Clearinghouse.
1t means an American bank in the posi-
BILE future commercial capital OF the
ORIENT, and the fact gives new promi-
nence to the American position in the
PhilIppines.-7SaH Lake Tribune.
The silver lance., 1899-07-14
Railroad
Fatalities

The other day at Colum-
Railroad bus, Ohio, occurred one OF
Fatalities those fearful disasters that
should not occur in the
operation OF trains through city. At
street crossing, presumably in the cen
trail portion of the town, an express train
struck a light carriage containing the
members of a family of seven. A boy of
fourteen is the only survivor. The press
report says high fence obscured the
view of the train. In California
another accident happened in which
party Of st. Louis excursionists were the
victims. Two women were instantly
killed and number seriously injured.
These disasters are terrible and make
us conjecture whether the same order Of
skill is demanded in every department Of
railroading. Blind crossings and incom-
petence in responsible positions seems to
be the cause of more fatal mishaps than
all other causes combined, The railways
generally are operated with almost abso-
lutte safety, and occasional accidents seem
the outgrowth Of circumstances that are
unfathemable. One accident like that
at Columbus would cost the railroad in
damages more than it would cost to
MAINTAIN a watchman for many years.
The California mishap was one Of those
which probably grew out of the conges
ton of excursion business for the N. E.
A. convention.
The silver lance., 1899-07-14

The "lopg felt want" of
An few publishers has been
Excellent filled by new ready print
Service house opening in Denver.
But if a better ready print
is supplied than the Western Newspa. er
Union furnishes its patrons it will have
to be a hummer The writer has no
fault to find with the Western Newspa-
per Union, aud considers their service of
a high order, the inside pages of this
number of the LANCE being fair aver
AGE of their weekly matter. So well are
the Offices of the Union equipped that
dozen papers can be supplied in one town
without duplicating line. The Denver
office is in charge of Mr.. }. S. Temple,
who has creditaby discharged duties OF
the local management for ten years, and
no man of the fraternity deserves to be
or IS more popular in the State. 1t VIII
require more than quotation from
dfsgruntled Texas publisher to cause the
Colorado publishers to desert staunch
friend such as the Newspaper Uuion has
been for long years.
The silver lance., 1899-07-14
When the snow was too
Dynamlte's deep to be pleasant, last
Force winter, all sorts of ques-

When the snow was too
Dynamite's deep to be pleasant, last
Force winter all sorts of ques-
tions were discussed in
Crystal, from the Philippine affair to
air ships. One day great deal of gray
matter was wasted in deciding in what
direction nitro -glycerine exerts greatest
force. Those who contended that 1t Is
downward, and would not be convinced
otherwise, may find the following article
from the Mining d: Scientific Press, OF
interest: "There is current theory that
dynamite, or any nitro powder, "exerts
its explosive force downward. and not
upward, as in the case with black pow
DER This is an error, Dynamite and
all compounds of nitro glycerine, as well
as black powder, exerts its explosive
force equally In all directions, and VIII
produce the greatest apparent results
where there Is the least resistance.
When confined in a hole drilled in rock
it fractures the rock along the lines OF
least resistance, and its downward force
is often evidenced by the pulverized con-
dition of the rock surrounding the bot
tom of the hole. II the explosive force
was exerted wholly downward, that por-
ton Of the drill hole would not be shat
tered aud torn away. Black powder
being much less powerful than nitro
powder, shows little of its explosive
effect downward, simply because 1t lacks
the necessary force. When an explosion
occurs at a magazine or powder works.
a large hole in the ground generally
marks the site OF the disaster, and this IS
Ioin.ed to as indicating that the exph
sive force uf nitro powder is downward.
The fact is. as previously stated the
force is equal in all directions but tire
upward force is expended upon the iran
building and upon the air, and its erect
in that direction cannot be measured
The silver lance., 1899-07-14
Several weeks have gone
Awaiting by since the smeltermen
The went out and from day to
Tomorrow day settlement has been


annouced for tomorrow"
or next week.. Still the furnaces are
cold and no clouds of smoke rise from
the smelter stacks The owners of the
great smelters are Of the best financial
people of Colorado and of those who have
most decried the injuries done the state
by labor troubles. Now, the state is con
fronting an injury which need not have
been long continued but for che obstinacy
of the smelter managers who have per
sistently refused to arbitrate differences
with their men. The day of settlement
seems to be the tomorrow" to which
Myron Reed used to refer. The State is
anxiously awaiting the finale of this first
game of freeze-out which the mighty
trust is playing to the great crowd of
Colorado citizens and to the cost of our
industries.
The silver lance., 1899-07-14

W. J. Bryan delivered lectured at
the Texas Colo, Chautauqua this week
on Pending Problems" The Pending
Problem with the cultured Nebraskan
is whether the Democratic National Con-
vsntion next year will place his name at
the head Of their ticket or not
The silver lance., 1899-07-14

President Angus Cannon OF the Nor
mon church has been arrested on the
charge OF practiciDg polygamy, contrary
to the laws of Utah. The prosecution is
called persecution by the members Of
the church, but the charge would hardly
have been acted upon by the courts with
out some strong evidence behind 1t.
The silver lance., 1899-07-14

The opening event OF Denver's new
Olympic Club took place Tuesday night
when in twenty round match George
Dixon the colored feather-weight cham
pion won on points from Denver's pride,
Tommy White.
The silver lance., 1899-07-14
1t was memorable occasion
Honor when the boys of the First
The Colorado marched away from
Boys home and friends to far-away

Bows home and friends to far-away
Luzon to prove, with the boys
of other Western States. the failacy of
the oft expressed opinion of some foreign
military attache that volunteers would
not make good soldiers. When they
we're borne away over the Pacific many
of us wished we might have been of their
number, for there is charm in the CLINT
and glitter of trappings of war that is
alluring almost beyond any descriptio n.
On the fields of Philippine battles some
of those whom we bade God speed have
fallen; others have breathed the last sad
messages to Red Cross nurses in hospital
sick wards. But they have all been
faithful in performance of duty and brave
facing the Tagal armies. Their renown
has made the name of Colorado known
around the world for the bravery and the
perfection of her men, all peoples know
that "brave men and beautiful women
are Of the same race" There is no DIS
tinction too great, within the power of
Coloradoans TO confer upon the members
of the First Colorado, United States
Volunteers. The presentation of suit
able bronze medal is fitting and will be
a substantial form, but parchmeuts nor
medals can communicate to the boys a
tribute SO eloquent and pleasing as the
spontaneous enthusiasm with which the
Colorado public will receive them.
The silver lance., 1899-07-14

The District Attorney at Denver has
discovered that the Cannon prize-fght
law was not legally enacted.
The silver lance., 1899-07-14
THE COLORADO TRADING
& 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 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 COLORADO TRADING
e. pEVELOPMEN co.
Crystal, Colorado.
The silver lance., 1899-07-14
An Aspen man says that the
Talking mining men OF Aspen are
of saying and thinking more OF
Crystal Crystal than of any other

wonder he said, II looked at fifteen or
twenty prospects around Scofeld and
between there and Crystal and every one
has ore. Most OF the ore seemed to be
low-grade which saw, but all OF it ap-
pears to be good milling stuff. You see
Aspen people have pretty fair knowl-
edge Of how profitable low grade stuff is
where 1t is found in large quantities and
when the mill at Scofeld demonstrates
what can be done there will be a number
of mills spring up
The silver lance., 1899-07-14

Entered at the Crysta. Post Office for trans
nission through the mails second-class matter:
The silver lance., 1899-07-14
THE SILVER LANCE.

PuBL1sHED EVERY FRIDAY At CRYSTAL
GuNNrsoN County, CoLoRADo.
The silver lance., 1899-07-14

GEo. C. EAroN, FRANK 1. WHITE.
Editors and Publishers.
The silver lance., 1899-07-14

Special rates quoted on application.
The silver lance., 1899-07-14

The Bull -Domlngo property on Italian
Mountain has about 500 tons OF fine lead
ore which will be shipped at once, This
ore will run nearly 80 per cent in lead
and carries low values in gold and silver
The product has 10 be packed seven
miles and hauled twenty miles before a
railroad is reached.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-21
ATTALLA

Quite a crowd of the Alfalfa and Gads-
den young people won't fishing yesterday,
the place selected being only few miles
away at the old Shahan mill. AT nlghtfall
they came in town with nice string of the
"finny tribe"
The construction OF the electric car line
between here and Gadsden is nearing COM
pletlon, and 1t is reported that the first car
will run today.
The old furnace that is being put In shape
for running at this place has got part OF
the machinery in good running condition.
Captain Joe Williams conductor on the
Southern Railway, has bought out the
"Abtalla Mirror and, with @. M Holden
as managing editor, Is turning out one oil
the best weekly newspapers of any town
of this size in tho south. Mr.. Holden is an
! experienced newspaper man. and is making
an up-to-late pager out OF It,
J. II. Magness, who has been in Call
fornia for the past few months, has re-
turned to his business here in Alfalfa. Et
was called to California owing to the i'll
ness Of his sister.
Miss Copeland OF Benton is spending sew
eral days here with her brother, Rev. Theo
Copeland.
Robert Nesbitt of Benton is in town this
week on business.
to see his parents the first of the week.
]. NJ. Grim of Calera is spending several
days in this place and Gadsden.
Quite a successful protracted meeting is
being carried on at this place.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-21

by the faculty and graduating class of the
Birmingham seminary, June to in
elusive. The programme Is as follows:
Friday, June 2, 1920 a. m.-Entertainment
by Juveniles
Friday, June 2, $3.50 p Man evening
with the elocution and physical culture
classes.
Saturday, June 3. p. m.-Junior con-
cert.
Sunday, June 4, II a. m.-Beccalaureate
sermon, First Methodist church, by Rev.
DR.. Geo. B. Eager, of Montgomery, Ala.
Monday, June 5, $3.50 p. m.-Annual con-
cert.
Tuesday, June G, $3.50 p. m.zDelivery of
diplomas, and baccalaureate address, by
Rev. DR. j. G. Murray, of Birmingham
The following young ladies will receive
diplomas this year:
Misses Maud Allen, Margaret Benners,
Lillian Butler, Hattie Camp, Louise Clisby,
Lena Edmundson Carrie Emerson, Lola
Gamble. Bessie Hamilton Estells keyes'
Annie Moore, Maudie Peace, Halle staten
Maude Stephens, Maude Strong, Maple
Townsend, Fannie Thomas Webster
Daisy Whatley.
Miss Eva Lee Summers has returned
from school at Montevallo.
w. o. Wilcox, formerly business mana
ger of the News left yesterday for his
old home in Cleveland, o. Continued i'll
health caused him to leave Birmingham.
Mrs. e. Lesser will go to VALPARAISO
Ind, tomorrow, to visit her sister
The annual meeting of the Birmingham
Free kindergarten association, VIII be heio
at the Commercial club rooms TUESDAY
afternoon at 5 o'clock. Annual reports VIII
be read, and officers for the ensuing year
will be elected.
The Little Jokers will hold their final
meeting Wednesday evening at $50 O'Clock
at the home Of Miss Pearson. The final
score for the past season was won by Miss
Pearson on a cut with Mrs. Rudolph at the
last meeting.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-21
GADSDEN

Miss Mathilde Biibro has returned to Bir-
mingham.
John D. Dunlap and bride have returned
from Rio Janerio, Brazil, where they went
on their bridal tour.
Miss Eunice Meeks attended the closing
services of the industrial school at Monte
vallo.
Miss Annie Ward, of Center. is visiting
relatives here.
r. L. Crouch and little brother are visit
ing relatives in Birmingham.
Miss Addie Mitchell, of Rome, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Geo. e. Turren-
tine and Miss Lille Mitchell
Mrs. Joe 9. Moragne is visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. M. Stewart, at
Spring Garden.
NJ. M. Hughes has returned from Melsr
win. Ga.
Misses Alice Camp Nellie Meeks and All
ma Leek have returned from school at
Montevallo.
wyley Gilmore and wife have returned
from Birmingham.
Mrs Mitchell has returned to her home
at Rome, aftersa visit to her daughters,
Mrs. Geo. e. Turrentine and Miss Lille
Mitchell.
Judge j. A. Green, of Ashville, spent sew
eral days in the city this week.
O.. r. Goldman has returned from bus-
mess trip to Admission. 4
M. L. Foster has returned from meeting
of the knights Templars at Mobile.
Merrdith. the little son of Mrs. F. WI
Belinger, is quite sick.
Misses Harratson, of Fcrt Payne, WIS.,
tied relatives here this week
Herbert Davis has returned from Mont
gomery.
Tom Conner is visiting his parents at
Tailadega.
Mrs. Hugh Carlisle, of Guntersyille, spent
several days in the city this week.
Herbert Meeks attended the Farmers
Day exercises at the Albertville school.
Robert P. Rails gave birthday party
to his little friends at the home of his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Rails. on Sixth
street, Tuesday, in honor Of his seventh
birthday.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-21
WOMEN And SOCIETY.
Continued from 18th Page.)

Mrs Davis, of New York, is visiting her
father, George Jackson, on the South
Highlands
Mrs. Wills, of Atlanta, and Miss Arm
stead, of Richmond are visiting Mrs.
Leath on the South Highlands.
The following officers of Pelham chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy, were elect
ed during the past week: Mrs. A. G.
Smith, president; Mrs. j. A. Rountree,
vice-president; Miss Alma Rittenbery, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. A. A Clisby,
treasurer; Mrs. r. G. Lewis, recording
secretary; Miss Virginia Ruffner historian.
The meeting was held with Miss. Ruffner
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Scion
Jacobs.
The following clipping is taken from the
Rome Georgian:
1T is with very great pleasure that we
copy from the Birmingham Age-Herald
beautifully written and scholarly paper on
Religious Cult" in club life, by Mrs.
Bruce Harris, formerly of this city, and
valuable member of the Womans club.
Mrs. Harris has a fine style, and every
thing she writes is worth reading"
Guy H. Mallam, Jr., who is on his way to
his home In. Kansas City from Bingham
school, is spending a few days with his
grandmother, Mrs. M. E. Mallam, in
Eighth avenue.
Miss Mary Dibrell and Miss Monte
Cheney, of Nashville, will arrive tomor-
row to be the guests at Mrs. S. Hine at
Woodward
Invitations have been received to the
commencement exercises of Stuart school,
Washington, on May 49, Birmingham has
a fair representative in the graduating
class of this school in the person of Miss
Gertrude Worthington.
James Bowron has gone from New York
to England to attend to important bust
ness.
Mrs. w. B. Edmondson, who was visit
ing her sister, Mrs. E. 7. Taliaferro, has
returned to her home at Collierville.
HANDSOME invitations have been sent cut
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-21
JOE WHEELER"
Carried Everything Before Him at New
Orleans Horse Show

George G, Phillips has returned from New
Orleans, where he carried of many prizes
at the horse show recently held in that
city.
Mr.. Phillips was accompanied to the
Crescent City by Mrs. Phillips and his 1s-
year-old son, John A. Phillips, both of
whom were also successful in winning
prizes.
Mr. Phillips principal winnings were
made with Joe Wheeler" an 8-year-old
geldlng trained by himself joe was
bought on the streets by Mr.. Phillips about
one year ago for $45, and has proven a good
investment. The horse was trained in high
stepping and jumping, and was entered In
q number of classes at the New Orleans
show, winning the following prizes:
Class best single round about horse,
with action; city broke; suitable for lady
First prize, SIS.
Class 7-Best single horse tn eover4
wagon, or gentleman trap, all round action
and conformation. First prize silver euo.
CLASS 12-Best high jumping horse with
conformation, up TO carrying 1870 pounds
after hounds. Second prize, $45.
Class H-Best tandem to cart conforsna-
non and action considered: six entries.
First prize, SIS.
Class lS-Best mare or geldlng suitable
Tor hunting tandem, must have an round
action, and a jumper. First prize SIS.
Glass 22-Best saddle horse, walk, trot
eanter, jump and all round action; must
stand still in harness, also when rider is
mounting. First prize, 500.
Class S5-Best mare or gelding with ac-
ton, suitable for up-to-date park driving
must be weM manned and safe. First prize
| $40. p'4Ne
CLASS 42-Best mare or geiding, with oil
round action, suitable for doctors phae-
tons. First prize, fine whip.
LASS 4i-Best mare or gelding, with
knee and hook action, suitable for eastern
sadie horse, hunting field and harness
nI9sl De shown in each class at request OF
'urses, FIRST price, set of harness.
ne following prizes were also won with
| zoe Wheeler" by Mrs. Phillips In the Ia
| dies class: 80 s'- -
lass SO-Best turnout, lady driver, COW
cred wagon and appointments shown in
| actlon. Horse to count 80 per cent, ap-
! pom tments 80 per cent, and driving 40 per
cent. First prize, silver tea set.
CLASS 31-Best up-to-date lady driver.
! manner, style and craftsmanship to count.
! First prize, gold medal.
John, the bright little son of Mr., and
Mrs: Phillips, held up the family reputa-
tion by winning the following prizes, gain
| ing Tor himself the distinction of being the
youngest living steeplechase rider:
| Class 52-Best boy rider under Is years
| OF age, over regulation jumps and hurdles
FIRST prize, silver cup. Riding Joe
| Wheeler"
Class 54-Best rider over a flve-foot bur-
die Open to all. First prize, saddle and
bride. Riding "Pickwicl"
| At the close of the show Mr. Phillips
sold Joe Wheeler" to a Kansas City firm
at fancy price.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-21
MUSICAL WORLD
OF BIRMINGHAM
work on tho Opera Chorus


Miss Daisy Rowley reports most satis'
factory progress on the part of the chorus,
which has been hard at work for some time
on her opera, Terra Sorts, OR the Land
of Fate There was full rehearsal last
night. The chorus has mastered the first
act and has made good progress on the
second. There are only two acts.
John Gregory, who has the bass role
Herr Burgermelster van steiner-has come
all the way from New York to sing In the
opera. He was at last nights rehearsal
and was exceedingly complimentary to the
chorus. This gentleman is one of the bsst
professionals on the comic stage and is a
member of the Castle Square company.
The opera will be given in about two
weeks, at date yet to be announced
There will be two night performances.
The solo quartette is unusually strong;
Miss Alice Fallon, soprano; Miss Norma
Scholar, alto; Justin Thatcher, tenor, and
John Gregory, bass. All Birmingham
knows and admires Miss Falqon, and Mr.
Thatcher is a great favorfte here now.
Mr.. Gregory, as stated, is a member of a
popular New York troupe. Those who
have been attending the rehearsals speak
in the highest terms of Miss Scholar. She
is a Birmingham girl, still in her teens,
and this will be her first appearance on
the stage. She has a decided talent for
acting, and as her role carries a lovely
aria her debut will be brilliant one.
Miss Fallon has an extremely beautiful
aria, and the quartette songs are very
fine.
The proceeds of the two entertainments,
as has been stated, are to go to the ST.
Vincent Charity hospital.