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whom apply for Hostetters Almanac for 1852.
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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24

DR.. Wakefield, of patent medicine
notoriety, who was here last week,
was very much infatuated with what
he saw in our camp, and bonded three
Of our most promising mines. He is
from Bloomington, ILL.,, and we'll
known throughout the United States
by his manufacture of patent medicine,
from which he has derived an i'm
mense fortune. The Doctor is only
the advance guard of hoard of capi-
talists who will be here this spring.
We are glad to welcome such class OF
men to our camp, for they are always
sure to invest their money, after
seeing our numerous true fssure veins.
There is no doubt but what Ruby
Camp will attract more capital the
coming season than any other mining
camp in Colorado.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24

The grand billiard Tournament for
the State champion cue commenced
last night at the Mint Billiard Hall.
The contestants are J. NJ. Rathbone,
Joe Selig, Dick Roelf, Lester Gilpat-
ric, A. E. Bartlett, c. M. Kirkpatrick,
L. c. Trowbridge and D. w. Rogers
players. They play two at a
time, one hundred being game. Gil
patric and Roelf played the first string
together. Gilpatric scored 9S, Roelf
100, the latter winning the game by
two points. Rathbone and Selig
played next, the former scoring 90,
while the latter made 100. Both of
these games were played very closed,
and bets were freely made on both
sides of from S to $50, there seeming
to be no odds. The hall was crowded
with spectators and the players were
frequently applauded, the excitement
being SO great that it had a tendency
to unnerve the players, so much so
that Joe Selig before he could
make his last shot had to take a drink
of water. Tonight Bartlett and
Kirkpatrick, Rogers and Trowbridge
will play.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24

Friday night the ladies surprised
Mrs. Judge Miller with a dancing
party, not zen mask" as in some OF
our large cities Of the east, but ego
as you please affair."" la mode de
mining camp. In point Of pleasure,
the great desideratum Of party goers,
it was the crowning effort thus far OF
the season. As far as we could learn,
every lady in town, who dances, ex-
cept two, was present and many came
Who do not dance as general thing,
but who did on this occasion. Many
Of the guests played cards, preferring
that kind of amusement to dancing.
Tie refreshments, cake, confections
and lemonade, were furnished by the
lady surprisers and handed around.
Extreme jollity prevailed during the
entire evening. For want of space
in this issue we cannot mention the
names Of those who participated in
this entertainment, but we must say
! word for Mrs. Judge Miller, who
exeTted herself to her utmost to make
everybody at home and for her efforts
has tie united thanks and praises Of all
hef guests.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24

Alexander H., car of Russia, was
slain in the streets Of his capital, the
13th inst, by the explosion of a
bomb thrown from the hand of a
Nihilist. The car was returning in
his carriage tom parade and was
near the royA stables, when the at
tack was made. Two bombs were
thrown. by parties on either side r
the street. The first she'll explodII
UNDER tbecarriage doing much dam
age, when the car jumped out. The
second she'll exploded at the cars
feet, shattering both legs and inAict-
ing other injuries from which he
shortly died. Alexander II. was born
April g, 1878, and became car March
2, 1855.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24

There seems to be an impression
among some of our eastern readers
that one can obtain correct idea of
a mine from very cursory examina-
ton, just as an estimate can be made
Of a quarter section of prairie land by
simply driving over it in a buggy.
There is wide difference, however.
In the case of fssure vein, the sim
pie appearance of its outcrop furnishes
but an unsafe criterion of its value.
Nothing but actual exploration and
the delicate chemical tests furnished
by assays Of the ore can be absolutely
relied upon, and these prove mineral
veins to be so variable in detail that
no two are alike in value. 1t is pretty
we'll proven that contiguity furnish no
clue to the value of mineral veins.
Rich and profitable lodes may exist
adjacent to others that are worthless,
although the character of mineral
often appears to be influenced by To-
cality. Approaching a lode because OF
its proximity to some valuable mine
is very thin system of white-washing.
and this is a rule that can be used
both ways.-Ea.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24
BAuARD'S BODY FOUND.
The Remains Discovered " The Party in
Quest About two Miles from Silver
Basin Under Tie Snow.

J. c. Ballard's body was found by
the party who went in search for it,
headed by Nj. J.W. Sayles. on the
morning of the 23d inst, about one
mile from the camp Of Mr.. Sayles, in
the Silver Basin. The body was not
more than FIVE feet from the trail, and
was under a copse of dead and green
trees, which seemed to afford good
shelter from storm. There was
plenty of deadwood withineasy reach
of which to make as large fire as
could possibly have been needed, but
Mr.. Sayles only noticed that a single
mediums sized bough had been broken
off. The body was completely cover
ed with snow except one hand, which
slightly protruded. Mr.. Sayles did
not disturb the body at all, even in
the slightest manner, but hastened
Immediately to Irwin to bring the
intelligence.
/ A bundle of clothes was beneath the
protruding hand and the point of a
snow-shoe and a guiding stick was
sticking out of the snow. This morn
ing Mr.. Sayles left camp with the in
tention of either bringing the body to
town, if possible, or taking it to his
camp. If neither can be done, it will
be buried where it lies. At present
the surmise is that Ballard was tired
out, stepped few feet from the trail
with the intention of kindling fire,
but was overcome by sleep and froze
to death.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24

SANITARY

Eds. Pilot:
Knowing you are ever ready to
right wrong, trust you will publish
the following communication. Last
season our health officer found it nee
essary to change the course of Ger
tam stream where many families OBJ
tanned water, alleging that in passing
so many cabins and tents it was liable
to become the depository of refuse
matter therefrom, and so work serl-
GUS injury to the health of our town.
Accordingly, at the expense of the
town it was removed to such a degree
that it might pass within few feet OF
our sanitary reformer's kitchen door.
A few prejudicial persons insinu-
ated at the time that individual con-
venience had more to do with the
change than it ought. These same
unreasonable Cd persons now find a
grievance in the fact that upon the
days when it is found necessary to
renovate the family linen in our said
health officers house, persons living
at a point below are either obliged to
obtain their aqueous fluid at some re-
mote spring or imbibe that SO impreg-
mated with wash water that it is quite
unpalatable, however sanitary" it
may be. "a word to the wise," etc.
SUFFERER.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24

On Wednesday evening, the roth,
the Y. M. S. c. of Irwin gave anoth-
er one Of their social hops, and we do
not think we are exaggerating too
much when we say that this particular
one eclipses any that has been given
this season. The music was excellent
there being new instrument added
to the orchestra IN the shape of a sec
ond fiddle. The dancing was enjoyed
by all present, and among the ladies
that we recognized were Mrs. Tom
Scott, Mrs. Judge A. ]. Miller, Mrs.
Isaac Baney, Mrs. John Russell, Mrs.
Sam'l Powell, Mrs. Jordan, and 4 host
of others whose names we failed to
learn, as the ingress into our town
among the society-going people is so
rapid that nobody but temperance
lecturer or sewing machine agent
could keep track of it. At II O'Clock
mine host, Capt. Townsend, invited
the guest to table loaded with deli
cacies that would have tickled the
pallet of the most fastidious epicure.
The most luscious California fruits
were on the tables in great abundance.
After the feast the guests repaired to
the hall when the dancing recon-
and when the small hours be-
gan to grow larger denoting that Old
Sol would soon make his appearance
again, the terpsichoreans then were
10th to depart. Only for the want of
space we refrain from giving the names
Of the male guests, and we regret
very much in filling to obtain the
names of all the ladies present.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24
Dr r T Eorb,n vh

DR.. T. J. Forhan, who has an.
nounced himself as a candidate fol
mayor, is a graduate of Rush Medical
college and the Cook county hospital
of Illinois. He is 4 gentleman of abil-
ity and dignity, and will doubtless, il
grace the mayors chair to
the satisfaction Of our entire comnu-
nifty. In fact, the contest between
himself and Mr.. Cu1aon will resolve
itself into question Of personal pop
ularity, since both are able men,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24
Il CARD.
Editors Pilot

Editors Pilot:
Inasmuch as the Kansas agitators
are still fiinging their imaginary
grievances before the public, we will
take pleasure in stating at an early
period, such facts in the case as are Of
general interest. Mr.. Parker has
asked for all the facts, but it will be
seen he is the last man in all the
world that wants them known. 1t is
enoug h to say now that the whole
camp seems to believe in the honesty
and integrity of the miners in pos
session of the property in controversy,
as shown by the sympathy they have
received in their efforts to resist the
repeated attempts of Parker and his
"snide" outfit to obtain forcible
possession by every species of scoun-
drelism that could be invented. O.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24

Colorado is now probably the
largest bullion producer in the world.
1t surpasses all other American states,
md even the product of Australia,
the most important foreign mining
country, is said to have fallen off to
$50, 900. Of the heavy gain of
1880, some $4,000, 900 of it came
from Leadville, the production of that
district having increased about 90
per cent. Summit county has also
gained nearly half million, mostly
coming from one mine. Gunnison
and Custer counties gave about all of
the remaining increase. Some sections
such as San Juan, lost, and others
remained stationary. The gold mines
around Central City yielded about
$4,000, 900. The Leadville product OF
1880 was between fifteen and sixteen
millions. Six years ago Colorado was
fifth on the list, being behind Mon
tana for several years, while for year
or more Utah exported more bullion.
With the close of this year the states
total mining product exceeds $11s,-
10000, OF which gold and silver
have each had very nearly SIS, ,ooo, 900.
Silver, however, is far in the ascend
ant now. Colorado's product in 1875
was only $s,43+378; in 1873, $ro.-
oo8, 116, and in 1880, $4,000, 900.
.SaGdd Mx<y.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24

Now that the political cauldron is
bubbling away at full heat, we intro
duce to the public for its consideration
the name of ]. L. Powers, as candi
date for City Clerk and Recorder.
We have known Mr. Powers for sew
eral years and can vouch for his ability
and respectability, his integrity and
his Honesty.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24

Messrs. Editors
There has been some criticism made
in regard to ladies riding down hill
on toboggans with gentlemen. The
same criticism could with equal justice
be made about dancing, about walk
ing home from prayer meeting, about
kneeling on the same cushion in
church or singing out of the same
hymn book or sitting on the same
seat. l would like to see the Turkish
style introduced in this country and
have the women all kept in harems
and herded by Ethiopian eunuchs.
l wonder if the critics understand
the motto: Hon; so.f Qu NAL y bense.
UNO.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24

We are authorized to announce the
name of Smith Cullom as candidate
for Mayor. Mr.. Cullom is one of our
most substantial citizens and if elec-
ted to the office, will do his utmost to
fill the position to the satisfaction Of
the citizens of Irwin.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24

Be sure and 60 to the convention on
Saturday night, for the ragtags and
bobtails, crown heads and red heads
will all be there, and the rings will all
get a beautiful "settin' down on"
Hurrah for our side
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24
MINING INTELLIGENCE

Messrs. Edward Copley, Mike Law
ler and Mike Cowley, did 1S feet Of
work on the venango tunnel, in two
days last week, and wheeled the rock
ITO feet.
Superintendent Hart informs us
that work is progressing finely on-the
Crystal lode and by the time the snow
is gone he will have large quantity
Of ore on dump ready for shipment.
D. G. McNeill is working two
shifts on the Little Nellie lode, owned
by Spencer & Co. The shaft is down
about twenty-three feet and is look
ing splendidly. The two feet pay
streak improves every foot it is sunk
upon.
The Minnie Ha-Ha lode, owned by
Riley, Scott & Trowbridge, situated
between the Crystal and Bullion King
lodes, is being worked now by the
owners. 1t has ten-foot shaft and
contract has been let for fifteen Get
more. There is every evidence that
this mine is on the same vein of the
Bullion King.
There are number of mines in
this camp that have been worked all
winter. Naturally enough they have
large ore dumps, and the question is
asked every day, When will we have
any reduction works in operation here?
The most of these mines are worked
by men who are not able to expend
thousands of dollars without seeing any
income. There are number of mines
here that have got thousands OF dol
lars laying on their dump in the shape
of ore. But what can they do with
it? They can't hire labor with it nor
buy bread and meat with it? 1t is
true the ore is worth from $50 to $500
and $1,000 per ton !; but then it cost
about 500 per ton to ship it, and to
business man it looks as though he
had rather wait until reduction works
are in operation and save fifty per.
cent in expenses.
During the winter Mr.. Edward
Copley, representing Colorado
Springs company, has been vigorously
prosecuting work in the tunnel of the
Allevou, one of the company's
claims situated in Elk basin,
which has frequently received favor
able mention in these columns.r This
tunnel has been worked for the pur-
pose Of cutting a cross vein. Last
Saturday Mr.. Copley's labors were re-
warded by his unclosing the vein
with fve-inch pay streak of ruby
and brittle silver, which is improving
in quantity and quality as the work
progresses. The tunnel is now 100
feet in length and has gained like
distance in depth. Mr.. Copley is
highly ela.ed and says he has the best
mine in camp, which, if not strictly
true, does not miss the mark very
far. We congratulate this gentleman
and his company upon their success
and hope in the hour of their pros
perity the PILOT will not be forgotten.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24
THURSDAY, MAR. a., 1881.

The Gunnison Remezo appears on
the "half she'll" no more, but now
appears in folio form.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24

Kelly Cookson says, he wants a
guard to keep the candidates away
from him. He says, he's re-adjuster,
he is.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24

Nr. T. c. Goudy, of Silvertoa, has
been appointed district attorney for
this district.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-03-24

Pitkin is wild over the carbonate
hnds. We hope that they may prove
all that is represented, and even more.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-03-17
Stntns of the Worlds Fair.

NEW YORE, March l5.-The ETecu-
tive Committee OF the Worlds Fair
Commission to-day adopted the follow.
Ing resolution:
Resolred, That the members OF the
Commission aud the Executive and FL
nance Committees agree TO complete the
first 81 ,O00, 900 either by personal sub
scriptions or by subscriptions which
they obtain from others by
the fifth of April on condition
the transportation companies subscribe
to the capital stock 81 100000, aud that
the citizens OF New York not represent
ell by the companies and connected
with the Commission, and other than
the subscribers now on the books, will
subscribe sl,OO0,O00. II the amount
specified is not raised by April 18th, it
is likely the project will be abandoned.
The total sum now subscribed is 1885,
500.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-03-17
A DOUBTFUL FUTURE.

A Foolish Girl Releases the Author of
Her Ruin from Prison by Marrying
Him.
ST. LOUIS, March l6.-A rather sad
and peculiar circumstance transpired at
this city jail this afternoon. 1t was the
marriage OF Thomas Lawrence to Dora
Hirschhauser. At ten o'clock this morn
ing Deputy. Sheriff Walters lodged the
groom in Jail on the charge OF debauch-
ing the person OF the bride. He was
there but few minutes when he ex-
pressed his willingness to make the wo-
man lie wronged his bride. He is a
young man OF anything but attractive
appearance, and the bride is a sincere,
quiet looking young woman OF about
TWENTY-FIVE.
Justice Monahan was sent for, and
the sObbing bride sat in the office await.
ing his arrival. Lawrence WAS released
from Jail and escorted to the office by
Deputy Sheriff, where he met the wo.
man in a few minutes to be his wife.
Without a sign or sautation he reluct.
antly gave his hand to his bride during
the ceremony, and stubbornly answered
the questions propounded. The bride
shed tears, and when the police asked
him to kiss his wife he positively re-
fused, and the two left the Jail together
The warrant will be withdrawn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-03-17
SOUTHERN SPARKS.

A Pen-knife Did It-A Family Poisoned.
ST. LOUIS, March l6.-An old German,
named August roerster, who has been
in the Alexian Brothers hospital, at the
extreme lower part Of the city, some
days suffering with disease, cut his
throat with a pen-kniie last night and
bed to death.
A mysterious case Of what seems to
be poisoning came to light to-day. A
very poor family of Bohemians, consist
ing OF four people, ate fresh pork, kraut
and apple sauce yesterday and shortly
aiterward were taken violently sick, and
one OF the children has since died. Sew
eral physicians have examined the case,
but can not determine the cause. They
state, however, that they can find no
trace OF mineral poisoning, and an ex'
animation OF the meat discloses no trich-
inu
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-03-17
.nall-rala pair Of Boots

Canton, o., March l6.-Nr. and Mrs.
Archie Siivers are Old residents here.
lately Mrs. ). has suspected her hus.
hand Of being false. Accordingly IN
SATURDAY. afternoon she FOLLOWED her
husband when he left the house AMI
meandered abou, the city. At as, he
entered the house on Ninth street Of the
roDan whom She suspected, AMI con-
vinced OF his unfaithiulness, shortly
followed him in, and heard HIN vita
th, woman in the next room. Seeing
his boots at the door, she quietly and
nnobseryed took them and wen, home.
TSs, night. when Mr.. $. came home
with new boots on, she asked him Why
he was always buying boots. tie said
some person had stolen the other pair,
and she at once acknowleIeel She was
the thief and showed him Tie boots
The scene " mich followed may De easily
imagined. The boots are kept safely for
testino in a divorce trial.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-03-17
An Army Reunion.

CMCrNSATI, March l6.-The Four
teenth reunion OF the Society OF the
Army of Tennessee TO be held here
April 9th and 9TH is engaging much et-
tentlon on the part ofthe local executive
committee and others engaged in
making preparations. Pixies Opera
House has bsen chosen as the place OF
meeting. but owing to the evidences OF
a very large attendance the committee
have been considering the propriety OF
holding the meetings at the Music Hall.
The pleasing feature Of the reunion will
be unveiling the statue OF Gen. Nc
Pherson. The beloved commander OF
the Army of Tennessee. who was killed
July 22nd, 1854, before Atlanta The
statue is by the same artist who made
the Equestrian statue now in Washing
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-03-17
SOME DOUBTS
As to Who Killed the Czar-An Attempt
to Learn the True Story.


New YORK, March l6.-A Paris dis
pstch says: Rochefort and Oliver Paine
left for Geneva Yesterday, to obtain au.
thentic details OF the assassination OF
the Car from their Nihilist correspon-
dent. A French communication from
this person is published to-day in the
L,transigicdntS. which warns the public
against attaching too much credence to
the kilograms from st. Petersburg, and
declares positively that the young man
Roussakoff, could not have thrown
the first bomb. The real criminals, ac-
cording to the correspondent, were
inside of one OF the mansions. border
ing on Rue Millione, but the Russian
officials found it convenient to let it be.
1t is supposed the shells we're thrown
by persons in the crowd. None OF the
assassins have been arrested.
The inference drawn from this state
ment is that the Emperor was mur-
dered by members OF the Nihilist irater-
nifty holding high office. The cores.
pondeRt further atfrms that the bombs
were not inclosed in glass as stated,
and only five seconds elapsed between
the two explosions. The last statement
is interpreted to upset the picturesque
story about the Car getting out OF his
carriage to attend the wounded.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-03-17

%, nays 80, Mr. Malone not voting, and
was followed up with a motion to pro-
ceed to the consideration OF Executive
business. Lost; yeas 80, nays 81, Mr..
Malone voting in the affirmative.
Another dilatory motion having been
voted down, Mr.. Cameron, of Pennsyl-
vania, moved TO 90 into executive ses.
sion. Alter a short debate the motion
was lost.
Mr.. Beck said as there was a Rspub-
lican President backed by Republican
House, it might be better for the Demo-
cratic party that he also had the Senate
at his back, and had the credit OF all that
was good and the responsibility OF all
that was bad. Therefore he Beck was
net attempting to hold on to few priv
ileges, and he thought the Senate might
as well adjourn, and made motion TO
that effect, which was agreed to. Ad-
journed.
Edgerton and Frye.
Senator Edgerton, OF Minnesota, takes
his seat tomorrow.
Governor Plalsted telegraphed Sena-
tor Frye the announcement OF his cleo
ton and that the credentials had been
forwarded. This official announcement
will be offered in the Senate tomorrow
and, Hthere be no objection, Frye will
take his seat.