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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-05-19
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE. LEADvHLE, CuLo.

March %, 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the following named set
tier, Charles BUSHNELL has filed notice Of his inten
ton to make final proof in support Of his ca and
from the date Of this notice, viz on THURSDAY, May T.
1881, before the county Judge of Gunnis,n county
Colorado His claim is made by his D. S filing No
1922 and is for the q, Sc a, INV and ta se Of
sw Il sec g tp IA range No. S6 west, andhe names
the following his witness, viz: John W. Scott,
W, Bushnell, Peter O. Anderson and William Thomp-
son, all of Gunrison county, Colorado
n45-5w JNO. J. HENRY, Register.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-05-19
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE,
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

TO re- Doughe:ty, A. B. Hutchinson, c. Cadle, jr, and
Smith & Barnard or Ballard:
fou and each Of you are hereby notified that have
expended one hundred dollars in labor and imprnye
mens upon the Edwin lode situated southwestery from
the Milwaukee lode. in the Ruby mining district of
winch the location certificate is found in Book s. page
w. IN te oce OF the Recorder of said county, in or
der to hold said claim under the provisions of Section
5i OF the Revised Statutes Of the United States con,
cernng amount of labor upon mining claims being the
amount required to hold said lode for the period ending
pee ai 1850 And if within ninety days after this no
flee by publication You fail or refuse to contrnt
proportion OF such expenditure as coowners, YOUR in
erests in said claim will become the property of the
subscriber 10y the terms Of said section
N-n36. L. u CHRISvOpUEp
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-05-19

+" Elizabeth !" shouted brakeman
as the train glided into the New Jer-
sey station of that name. "Yaw,"
responded a mild and pleasant look
ing German in the corner Of the car,
"dot ish mine sister, but she doand
vas on dis Car already"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-05-19

1t is generally conceded, that John
Bull got the wrong pig by the ear
when he tackled the Beers.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-05-19

When married woman buys pug
dog for low price, she gets bargain
and her husband something to kick.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-05-19
THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1881.

Excursions to Pixies Peak have
~ ../'.s ta.
commenced.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-05-19

-S-------------.
Boston Corbett,-w shot Wilkes
Booth in the barn in Southern Mary
land, in which he had taken refuge
after assassinating President Lincoln,
is said to be living now in or near
Philadelphia, and is extremely poor.
Corbett is something of fanatic, was
such while in the Union army, and
his trouble actual Or imaginary, seems
to have partially unhinged his mind.
He declares that he has never had any
peace or prosperity since he killed
Booth, although he is very proud of
having done so, and entirely conf
dent the Lord inspired him to shoot
the murderer and even directed the
bullet. Otherwise he could not have
struck Booth exactly in the same
spot where he struck the president.
He believes he has been, and is still
prosecuted because he obeyed the will
OF God. The officers in command of
the soldiers sent in pursuit of Booth
had given orders that he should be
taken alive, and were naturally pro-
voked at Corbett for disobeying them.
They had intended to have a grand
State trial Of the murderer-so the
avenger avers-and to be conspicuous
figures thereat, and their disappoint-
ment through his impetuosity angered
them greatly. He says that the pistol
with which he killed Booth was stolen
from him the very same night, as we'll
as his share Of the reward-the day
he got it. The officers and his fel-
low soldiers treated him with con
tempt, the Government neglected
him, and he has been in constant ad-
versity. He sserts that he is in con-
slant dread of assassination; he is con-
stantly receiving threatening letters;
always sleeps with a revolver under
his pillow and preaches-he is an
amateur pulpiteer-with pistol in
his pocket. Everybody shuns him he
complains; no one will give him en-
ployment, and at times he has not
enough to eat. Yet he is, by his own
account, a good halter; industrious,
sober, amiable, trustworthy-a model
christian, in short. He thinks that
the ought to have pension or a
Government Office, and he has instead
been so shamemlly overlooked as to
be pathetic example Of the ingrati-
tude oftefublies.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-05-19

The compost II of the lthlca Es-
byess, to whom an account of a ball
there, was given, and who set it up,
"Her dirty feet were encased in ferry
~boats'' instead of "her dainty feet were
encased in fairy boots" lives only IN
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-05-19
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To. Z. Eorah, and all others whom it may concern:
You hereby notified that we have done the requi
site amount of labor for the years 1879 and 1880 on the
Tiger lode, situated in the Ruby Mining District Gun
nison county, Colorado, viz: hundred dollars (210O)
Unless you, the said J. 4. Bora pay to your share
of said work within ninety days. yonr interest in said
lode will be forfeited to the undersi gned.
WILLIAM HOLDEN,
Il. w. WARE,
April 14-no4 C. C. LEWIS
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-05-19

RatrqoIniiz1es, RqoIniiz1es, O'Briea's barber shop
and bath room, under the Bank of Ir-
YIN. ..Aa }%, At9tN.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-05-19

- The rates for local notices will be twenty-five
cents line for IT,, first insertion and fifteen cents n
line for each subsequent insertion, and from these rates
We will not dcviate
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-05-19
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To George Weber
You are hereby notified that have expended one
hundred dollars in labor and improvements upon the
America lode situated in Ruby Mining DISTRICT, Gunni
son County, Colorado for the year ending January ls
publication, you fail or refuse to contribute YOUR pro
portion OF such expenditure coowner your inter-
ests in said claim will become the property Of the sub
scriber by the terms Of said section
vl-n41-mr2i RODERICK A. GITRIEY
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-05-19

:; The young ladies cfWest6eld, New
York, according to the Rochester,
Democrat, have held public gather
ing of theirsex apropos to the unfortu-
nate fate Of the Iowa girl who died Of
excessive shugging, and adopted rather
skeptical resolutions declining to be-
lleve the story. The resolutions de-
clare the belief of the fair resolvers
that such an event is impossible, and
that, despite the gloomy telegraphlc
reports, they will still favor the Gus
tom and take all the risks. Of course
a copy Of tile resolutions will be franz
ed land sent to the girls family in
Iowa. W y - -tA
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-05-19

','H He was an entire stranger to the
>girls present, and the boys were mean
and would not introduce him. He
finally plucked up courage and step
ping up to young lady,requested the
pleasure of her company for the next
>dance. She looked at him in surprise
and informed him that she had not
the pleasure Of his acquaintance.
''Well' responded he "you don't take
any more chances than | do"
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Personal.

Mr.. Jas. 1. Byers, representing
the Metropolitan Clothing house, lS4
West Baltimore St, Baltimore, was
in town this week, and was warmly
greeted by his many friends. lie is
as fat and jolly as ever.
Mr.. William Turner, graduate
of the INDEPENDENT office, left for
Cincinnati, Ohio, Thursday, where
he expects to take lease" He is
a first-class young man in every re-
spect, a good printer, faithful and
steady, and we wish him abundant
success. We heartily commend
him, and he will commend himself.
Mr.. Fred Keisecome, who has
been running as Express Messenger
on the G. V. r. r., for two years
past, has been transferred to the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad. be-
tween Harrisburg, Pa, and Waynes-
burg, Va.
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On Easter Sunday morning, in this
city, HENRY G. SMALL, aged rs
years, 5 months and IL days.
He had been in declining health
for several years, but the last few
months showed that he was rapidly
approaching the end of his days.
How suggestive the fact that at the
very hour when his brethsen and sis
ters in Christ were gathering in the
house of God, where he often met
with them to worship and celebrate
the love of their crucified and risen
Lord, he passed sweetly away from
earth to the 'house not made with
hands, eternal in the heavens" to
join in the communion with the
saints in glory. Several of the last
years Of his life were clouded with
sorrows, and storms of adversely
beat around his weary body; but
these were sanctified to his eternal
good, and by the Grace Of God were
only fitting him for the blessed rest
VI dbbGtCiiulCiib w tllC
Lutheran church, of which he was a
consistent member for many years,
was strengthened with advancing
years. AS he approached the end of
life he longed for the summons to
call him to his heavenly home; and
while his mortal remains repose in
the silent tomb, we indulge the con-
fident hope that his happy spirit
rests with God. M. L. CUTLER,
Sacred to the memory of FLOR
ENCE j. infant daughter of VIM. L.
and Mary l.. Siler, died April 18th,
1881, near Tomahawk Springs.
Again the pale horse and his rider,
Have sommoned loved one away;
And the place where Florence now
dwelleth,
Is in realms of endless day.
She's not the first Of the family
To enter the portals of bliss;
r or we know that an angel sister,
Would greet her with an heavenly kiss.
May the two little boys who yet lin
ger;
With their parents they love SO we'll;
SO live, that when life's cares are end !.
ed,
They may meet in the bright-some-
where. e. w. III.
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MAKING WATCHES.

Defective Watch Gases are o7e of the
chief causes of so many watches not
being good time pieces. The cases be-
ing thin and not fitting well, admit
dust and dirt to the movement, which
soon interferes with the running parts
ofthe watch necessitating cleaning, re-
pairing, &c, and the amount thus paid
out if applied toward buying good
case in the beginning. would have
saved all this trouble and expense. We
have recently seen case that meets
These requirements, it having been
carried for over twenty years and still
remains perfect. We refer to the JAS.
BOSS PATENT STIrFENED GOLD
CASE, which has become lone of the
staple articles of the Jewellery trade.
possessing as 1t does SO many advanta-
ges over all other watch cases being
made of two heavy plates ofsolid gold
over plate of composition. and we
advise all our readers to ask their
Jeweler for a card or catalogue that
will explain the manner in which they
are made.
1t is the only Stifrened Case made
with two plates of gold, seamless pen
dants and center, solid joints, crown
pieces, &C., all of which are covered by
letters patent. Therefore buy no case
before consulting Jeweler who keeps
the JAS. BOSS Patent Stiifened Gold
Case, that you may learn the difference
between it and all limitations that claim
to be equally as good.
For sale by all responsible Jewellers
As to see the warrant that .acconn pa
mics each case, and don't be persuaded
that any other make OF case is as good.
Apr.2-ly
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A GARD.

The last legislature fixed upon the
third Tuesday in May as the time
for holding the election for the diff
ferent school offices. That time is
near at hand, and as the inquiry has
been made by friends in different
portions of the county whether |
would again be a candidate for the
Office of County Superintendent, |
take this method and opportunity to
answer in the affirmative. In plac-
ing myself thus before the public |
deem it duty which / owe my
friends, the friends of the free school
system and myself, to deny a report
which has gained a limited circuIa-
ton in this portion of the county, to
the effect that | am not a friend of
free schools. This is merely report
without foundation; a chimera which
had its origin in the fertile brain of
some kind friend with whom the
quality OF roracity exceeds that of
reracity. l have taught in free
schools, send my children to free
school, and no act of mine, as Super
intendent of Schools, can possibly be
tortured into the construction that
| am unfriendly to the system.
During the time | have occupied
the position, | have endeaored to
faithfully and impartially discharge
its incumbent duties. leave those
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A Look Ahead.

COMING EVENTS CASTING THEIR
SHADOWS BEFORE AND GROWING
TO BE THE MOST INTERESTING
OF ALL QUESTIONS.
The interest in the summer and
fall elections is commencing to crop
out, and within a month the chances
of the different aspirante for the
suffrage of the sovereign people will
be discussed pro and con with con-
stantly increasing animation. The
all potent argument as to the party
probabilities will be the figures of
the last contest, and none will be
more earnestly canvassed than those
of the Congressional struggle, and
this being the fact, the new B. and
0. Red Book Congressional edition
becomes almost indispensable. No
publication of political statistics
ever made equals it in extent of in
formation given, or in comprehen-
sive arrangement. 1t shows not
only the rasult of the election of
1880, but the result as well of the
election Of 1878. The Republican,
Democratic and Greenback vote for
the two elections is presented separ-
ately and comparisons made Of gains
and losses of the different parties.
Total votes are also the subject OF
comparison, and this exhaustive
showing is made of every congress
sional district in the Union by coun-
ties The book is one of one hundred
and twelve pages, is marvel of
typographical beauty, being printed
upon an elegantly finished paper,
and the cover is one of the most ex-
quisite things in the way of artistic
design issued for many year. The
Red Book is b. and o. publication
intended for something above the
ordinary circulation, and to this end
is sent only where requests are made
to G. X. Lord, G.. p. A, Baltimore,
Nd, for it by mail and enclosing q
three-cent stamp. The Red Book
will thus be mailed to all who may
write to Mr.. Lord for it, and GER
tainly those who receive it will not
part with it for almost any money,
SO exceedingly valuable a text book
is it for all who are interested in or
or care aught for political statistics.
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UNCLE TOMS IN.-This dra-
ma was put on the stage at Feller's
Hall, Wednesday night, by the Bos-
ton Ideal Company, and was admira-
bly, rendered. The "cast" is the
best we have ever seen in a travelling
tronpe. 'Little Eva" was simply
Incompatible, and every part was
well done. The hall was crowded to
its fullest capacity of sitting and
standing room, and the audience
gave the most demonstrative evil
dence of their appreciation and de-
light.
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ANOTHER FREE LECTURE.-The
last of the series of free lectures un-
der the auspices of the Y. M. G. A,
will be delivered on Friday, April
Doth, at s o'clock, by Hon. William
L. Wilson, of Charlestown; subject,
"The Roman Senate" Mr.. Wilson
needs no eulogy from the Martins
burg press, as he is well known to
our people as a gentleman of high
culture, and much force and attrac-
ton as speaker. The selection of
Mr.. Wilson as the lecturer, insures
the closing of this enterprise in a
manner that will be creditable to
our city, and in accord with the able
and interesting discourses that have
constituted the series.
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SHORT STOPS.
Book beer now bucketh.

Book beer now bucketh.
Garden sass will be late this spring.
Street sass we have all the time.
"Did you get summons z" was
the morning salutation among the
young men this week.
The farmers are still laying on
their plow-handles, waiting for the
ground to dry off.
The Grand Jury caused ''rattling
of the dry bones" in the haunts of
vice and immortality.
The ticket office at the c. Y. r. r.
Depot has been enlarged, and is now
quite convenient.
A Hagerstown confectioner has
thrown his soda-water sign to the
breeze. If the weather in that local
ity is such as here, we think he is a
little ''too previous"
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who have been interested in the per-
Torrance of those duties to Judge as
to whether | have succeeded. As a
candidate for reelection i respect
fully solicit the support of the peo-
pie of Berkeley county of all politi-
cal parties, and promise, if elected,
to give that attention TO the duties
of the office which the law requires,
and which the advancement of the
cause not only needs but demands.
Very Respectfully,
j. p. STUMP.
GFRARDsTOWN. Anril is. 1881.
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COMPLIMENTARY. - A commit
tee-John J. Farrin, Jr., A. S.
Golden and j. Z. Acknowledgment
by St. Patrick'S Benevolent Society,
presented to j. B. O. Reilly, of Har-
per's Ferry, a very handsome smok-
er's cabinet, as a mark of the high
appreciation they held him in whilst
here among them in the faithful dis
charge of his duties.
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I'm in the field again, bigger than ev-
er, and am determined to sell goods
cheaper than ever at the old stand |
have also large yard and stable at
tached for the use of my customers,
free gratis. hope all my old patrons
will call and give me their country
produce in exchange for goods.
S-m q. w. DEGRANGE.
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LYCEUM.-The closing services Of
this Society for the winter, will take
place on Monday night, April 25th,
commencing ali II o'clock. The fol-
lowing is the order of exercises
Orator-Austin Rhoderick.
Reader-James Thompson.
Declaimer-Grant Pitzer.
Debate-question Resolved, That
the inequalities existing in society,
favor mans higher development.
Administration A. Young and
J. McC. Duckwall.
Negative-Dennis Kilmer and j.
T. Pauling.
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New White Goods.

Persian Lawn, India Linen. Tage.
ton and Piques, also Hamburg Edg-
ines and Insertings, Torchou Val,
Vermicilli and Laugurdoc Lace. Edg-
ings and Insertings in great variety,
and beautiful patterns. Ladies please
call and see them. G w. HOKE.
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Y. NJ. c. A.-The children's meet
ing will be held tomorrow Sunday
afternoon at - O'Clock. At 81
O'Clock devotional meeting. led by
David Speer, will be held, and will
include a bible reading subject, "a
personal account, and how to meet
it, 1t will be necessary for the
audience to bring their bibles, to in
sure successful and interesting ser
vices.
The Tuesday night meetings for
business, preceded by short devo-
tional meeting, have been revived.
These meetings will be open to the
public, and will begin at u O'Clock,
until further notice.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-23

THE ball given in Feller's Hall on
Monday evening by the Young Hi
bernian Pleasure and Social Club,
was a most enjoyable affair. There
was large attendance of both ladies
and gentlemen, and the exercises
were kept up until a late hour, all
enjoying themselves to the fullest
extent. The managers displayed
good judgment in all the arrange
ments, and nothing occurred to mar
the pleasures of the evening.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-23

THE enterprising firm of Mason q
Rice, carriage manufacturers, have
just added a large new building to
their establishment on German
street which will enable them to
supply the demands of their increas-
ing business. They turn out work
of the very best kind in every respect,
and are building up large trade.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-23

DEAD LETTERS. Swallowing is a
list of letters remaining in the Post
Office of Martinsburg, West Va,
Apr. Is, and will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office April 80, if not called
for. Persons calling for these letters
will please say advertised:
Mrs. Annie Bender, Mrs. Eliza
Branon, VIM. M. Everetts, Miss
Mollie Whitley, Mr.. f. t. Smith, u.
w. Stillwell, Hattie Il. Welsh.
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LIME.-Mr. F. B. Hambry, pro-
prietor of Hambry's White Lime
Works, located near the Fair
Grounds, in this place, is now burn
ing a superior quality of white lime,
which will be furnished to those in
want of it, in any quantity. Wood
will be taken in exchange for lime.
apr. 2 At.
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GERARDsTowN, April IS, 1881.
FOR COUNTY SUPERIETEN
DENT.

At the urgent request of friends ia
many parts of the county, / have con-
sented to become ean6 idate for the
office of County Superintendent OF
Public Schools. If elected to the posi-
ton shall devote my best energies
and ability to the faithful and impair
tial discharge of all its duties.
tie. G, w. NJ. TABLER.
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Attleboro Chronicle. !
Carry the News.

Mr.. John Elzensperger. manu-.
featuring Jeweler of North Attic
boro', Mass. lately communicated
to US the following: 1 suffered so
much with pains in my arm, that
at times l was completely helpless.
| used that Incompatible remedy
st. Jacobs Oil and was completely
cured as if by magic.
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COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF
SsHooLs.-The election for County
Superintendent of Free Schools will
be held on the third Tuesday in May.
Two candidates for the position are
announced, viz: Mr.. j. Polk Stump,
the present incumbent, and Mr.. Geo.
w. M. Tabler.
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Every body says that ID. w. TIM
BERLAKE s stock Of dress good is
decidedly the largest and most attrac-
tive of any in harrisburg. 1t EN-
braces all the latest novelties.
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THE LADIES

Are invited TO examine the large and va
ried assortment OF Spring Styles in Shoes,
just being received at GETTINGrR 4 HoKE' S
and embracing everything from a house
slipper to fine Kid Button Boot. Prices
guaranteed as low as anywhere in the
land. Queen Street, Blondep Building.
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Mr.. j. +. KELLER has received an
other lot of the celebrated Elcock
Cumberland Valley Flows, manufac-
tured at Mechanicsburg, Pa. He
has sold twenty-six this season, and
the farmers are delighted with them.
They are the best plow now in the
market.
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Special Attention.

| desire the attention ofthe ladies 10
the splendid line of Goat end Kid
Boots just received. Ladies French
heeled Goat Boots for 1926. Ladies
Kid French heeled Boot for 50. 25 at
JOS III. SHAFFER'S.
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The Shaker Garden Seeds have given
more satisfaction and are more relia BILE
than any seeds sold ia this country.
They have stood the test for more than
forty years and have never failed to
please. For sale only by
mchl2tf j. l.. w. BAKER.
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Trunks, Travelling Bags &c a great
specially, at Gettinger s. Hoke's, and
cheaper than anywhere else in town
a large stock and great variety, direct
from the best manufacturers. Remem-
Der the place Que,n ST., Blondep $
building.
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Corns Cam be Cured.

Why suffer with corns ween Pels
Corn Solvent is SURE cure. Price 20
cents bottle. 1t is warranted to cure
or the money will be refunded For
sale by GETTfNGER & HoKE,
Agents for the manufacture