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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1882-04-06
4 SOUVENIR or. 4 FRIEND.

In the pocket-book of the late
Joseph Rose, so well known and so
highly esteemed in this community,
was found after his decease the follow
ing on slip of paper that he had
been known to have carried there sew
eral years. Mrs. Rose kindly loaned
1t to lis to reprint for the benefit Of
our readers:
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1882-04-06

Bituminous and black coal is found
in IS States, and is produced in 2,714
mines. and 5000 diggings operated
by farmers. The total amount Of
capital ir-ersed is $4,000, 100 wages
paid; $5o,7o7,o59 to GOATS miners; !;
value OF coal mined, t4o,733,6o7.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1882-04-06

Profound thought by middle-aged
man: In the life OF man there are
two critical periods. TIE first is to-
wards his twentieth year, when he
snxIously inspects his upper lip to see
if the hair is coming otr. And the
second Is toward his fortieth, when
he as anxiously inspects the top Of
his head to see is his hair is coming
out.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1882-04-06

Tot,. s77,Go9g9O
1t will thus be seen that Colorado
not only leads the list, but that her
product is more, by nearly three mil
lions of dollars, than the combined
product Of Utah, Arizona, Dakota,
Montana, Idaho, Oregon and New
Mexico. California product is most
ly gold,. Colorado's mostly silver.
Those who are familiar with mining
know that silver veins are, in general,
for more regular and constant than
those of gold.
The mineral belt of Colorado runs
about twenty degrees east of north
across the State. Coming in from
New Mexico, it is frs, prominent in
the San Juan region; thence it passes
through the great Gunnison country
to Leadville, Georgetown, and be-
yond. 1t is about fifty miles IN
width, and its richest outcrop has been
found in the high and lofty ranges of
the Elk mountains, and the Cont
mental divide. 1t is fact that the
famous mines of Peru are found at an
elevation Of from 10000 TO 14.ooo
1eet above tue 5c.i, li!u 81 in Colorado
her richest mines are found at the
same elevation. The silver veins of
Colorado, with the exception Of Lead
vile. are what are known as i" fssure
veins" that is veins having well-de-
fined walls, and extending to unknown
depths. They range from three to
fifty feet in width. Large numbers Of
them out-crop, but more of them are
hidden, or what are known as "blind
lodes." These are usually exceeding
ly rich, and are beginning to be dis
covered and worked by tunnels driven
into the sides of the mountains. To
get these treasures from their hiding
places requires intelligence, patience,
perseverance and money. Mining
the precious metals will forever be the
great industry of Colorado.-Ex.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1882-04-06

Here are thir.y-three mines, pro-
ducing on an average at the rate of
$4,000 per month each. Or al the rate
OF 5000, 900 for each mine Der annum.
But to show what lneager list this is.
II will be noted that none Of the great
mines of Colorado, tie richest of them
all, are here mentioned.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1882-04-06
.SXTER MINING.

The following figures taken from
the Engineering anu mining Journal
show the immense profits to be made.
in silver mining. These mines are
scattered all through the Rocky noun
talns, and represent but sfifsll por-
ton of those tina. are indeed bonanzas:
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1882-04-06

Three and a halt million dollars IS
what We paid for our buttons last year
aud were frequently much distressed
fog ths vant oe ooe II fhae
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

Public building schemes in Congress have been
fruitful OF abuses, but II any case OF this sort Is
entitled to favorable consideration II is that of
Brooklyn. Our neighbor city has been trying for
many years to get suitable place for transacting
her business with the Federal Government; but
while comparatively small towns have secured
liberal appropriations for such purposes the rea.
sonable demands Of city which is third in the
Union in respect to population have been refused.
Brooklyns post.ofiice accommodations are in
adequate for the more than half million of
people who depend upon them, while the courts
and other offices of the United States are scattered
i'll various places. The favorable report yesterday
of hill approprinting $4,000 to purchase q site
and to begin the building is tardy act of Justice
Whatever question there may have been as to the
probable legislative usefulness of the Rev. j. Hyatt
Smith, who has passed from Baptist pulpit to
the House of Representatives IL must be admitted
that he has well served his constituents in ad-
vancing this bill--NelU Fork EUenin0 Post
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18
THE DISTRICT in CONGRESS-.
Measures Proposed which AGec, Our
Local Interests.

The House District Committee Thursday re-
ferred bills TO subcommittee rs follows: To
amend the Incorporation laws of the District re-
speeding land title insurance companies, TO judi.
dietary Mr.. Urner, chairman; for the relief Of ex
members OF the Metropolitan police force, 10
claims, Mr.. Garrison. chairman; to revise the law
respecting triangular and corner lots, and to an
null assessments OIL unfinished street and alley
work. to street Improvements. Nj Garrison,
chairman
The House District Committee has decided To do
nothing with the water.supply bill until thcy
have the assurance that Congress will encourage
their efforts in properly lcgislating on the subject.
Chairman Neal says that there is no Use for the
committee to prepare District business when they
do not know when Congress will consider such
matters. lie thinks that the Committee on Rules
WIZ designate some certain time for the consider.
alton Of District affairs
The judiciary Committee will report adversely
ON the Senate bill to incorporate the National Safe
Deposit Company OF Washington.
Senator Butler, Of the District Committee
has reported udvcrselyiho bill Tor the relief OF
&C itain members and cN. members of the police
force This bill authorized the claim Of certain
members Of the force to an Increased cOmpen.
Sation OF $40 per month, voted by the District local
government In 1871 to he carried to the Court Of
Claims.
Senator McDili, from the same committee, re.
ported adversely on the bill for the relief Of Alfred
Richards.
The Senate District Committee Thursday re.
ierrcd bills MS follows: The bill introduced by Mr..
sherman, requiring the removal the tracks Ofthe
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad TO the subCommit-
tee on steam railroads. The bill to incorporate The
Potomac Wnter.powcr Manufacturing Company
was referred to Mr. Mcmillan, and that for the re.
ief Of Providence Hospital TO exempt IL from tax
atom, TO the subcommittee OH taxes aud dam.
ages. The bills introduced by Mr.. McDill TO de.
lihc the rate OF interest 10 be charged arrear.
ages ofgeneral and special taxes; to redeem tax.
certificates aud TO provide for greater economy
in the use of gas in public buildings to appropri-
ate subconmittees
Senator butler presented petition from certain
citizens OF the District for their relief
Tue House passed n resolution authorizing the
printing Ol 1910 additional copies of the report OF
the District Health Officer.
Mr.. Neal, the chairman of the House District
Committee, says that he will introduce in the
House the bill offered by Mr.. Sherman in the Sen
ute for the removal Of the Baltimore and Potomac
depot from the Mall He says: 81 think Il is a
Disgrace to have the national park blocked up
with This depot. IT, however, II Is to remain
where II Is, am In favor of making IL II union
depot and allowing the Baltimore and Ohio Rail.
road to have its use"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

II any one has looked with wonder and even a
certain terror on the yearly increasing list OF
graduates from our medical colleges. let them find
comfort in the fact that diseases are increasing in
an equal ratio, and will demand all the cunning
OF all the schools TO lessen altogether do away
with their possibilities Barbarism meant tho
black death and many another equally hideous
means OF parting soul and body Civilization
means more insidious but equally effcacious
IN ethods and the very latest is known and chroni-
cled in the London Globe as drawing room
malaria" One would fancy that in this apart
ment, free rom the traps ofstatlonary washstands
and other civilized ports of entrance for diphtheria
and its tribe, immunity might be had;
but q form Of low fever has developed. ac-
counted for by Professors Klebs Crudeli, and
others as far back 1879. on certain theory DEM
onstrated now by positive experience n be a fact
Plants have become more and more an essential
portion of the furnishing Of such rooms. and the
heat customarily maintained in them has filled
the air with moist vapor arising from the earth in
which the are planted. This earth, rich in organic
matter, parts with II when acted upon by heat in
inilnitesimal portions inhaled with every breath.
and in time poisoning and deteriorating the blood
The symptoms speedily take ON the forms notice
able in those who inhabit mnrshy places, ana only
the removal OF the ferns and plants has secured
permanent relief High temperature and no ven
tlAtion will bring about much the same result,
and the whole seems ~ sum up aS an argument Tor
more air and less heat.--Our Continent
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

The annual report of Major T. B. Ferguson, the
Maryland State Commissioner Of Fisheries, for
the year 1881. comprises over one hundred and
6ty pages. and is remarkably interesting read
ing, The report is profusely illustrated with
plates OF the various food fishes Of Mary land waters
and with charts showing the annual catch for
twenty years past One Of these shows thai the
catch of shad in the Potomac reached the high
eat point in 1875, when l,l40,000 were taken, aud
the lowest in 1870, when only 100000 were re-
ported The catch In 1850 was $4,000, the rapid
increase In numbers being attributed TO beneficial
legislation. The report contains many pages of
valuable and very interesting matter concerning
oysters ana their rejection.
The Industrial RerieIS is the title OF new maya
zine published at Atlanta, Ca, the initial number
(which has been received. Il Isl y-printed
pamphlet and the illustrations are excellent spee.
mems OF artistic workmanship In this number
there Is LANCE attention paid 70 the exhibits at the
Ausuta exposition, Of the success Of which the
South may Justly he proud. The various industries
are well explained, aud the book 10 one which will
be read with great deal ofinterest.
The annual report Of Justice Arthur Macarthur,
president Of tho 8. r. T. p, O. I, A., for the year
ended December 81, 1881, has been published In
pamphlet forIa. Judge Macarthur states the
operations Of the society for the year as follows
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

Of settlement Of the debt by the late decision Of
the supreme Court What course our party will
take on that subjcct-I mean what they will do in
August next on the proposition to be then voted
on, whether constitutional convention shall be
Callcd-l cannot yet say.
I'VE viii clecta Republican Governor this fall
aud the chances are good for electing majority
Of the Legislature Republican Whether we get A
majority in the Legislature or not there will al.
most certainly he q majority of State Credit men
IN the next Legislature. There will be in the
canvass this fall as in 1880 three candidates for
Governor, and IN few years ! am firmly per.
sunded the Republicans viii control tho
slaie IN every department of the State government,
nhd Bourbon Democracy as n controlling power in
me state will cease 10 exist and become thing Of
me past, TO be remembered by n progressive and
Jree people as one remembers q nighimAre."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

PARIS, Feb. 1.-THE Journal De France says:
general skobeleli, receiving some serviGn stu
dents, said thai Russia had hitherto been held in
check by certain foreign influence namely, that
Of Germany The sword, he said. was the only
tho incubus. He declared that struggle between
the slaYs and the ToutOns was inevitable, and
mat would be long, sanguinary and terrible but
concluded az follows; III any one attempts 10
molest states recognized by treaties, thank Heaven
you VIII not be alone. II tate decides, we shall
meet again on the battlefield side by side against
the common foe."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18
A Husbands Pheasant reception.

CHICAGO, Feb. IA special to the Times from
PittsbuTg says: "A w. Campbell, editor of the
Wheeling IRteiligeRcer, who became prominent in
the Chicago Convention because he would not
vote for Mr.. Conklings resolution TO support the
proceedings at Wheeling, has begun suit for
divorce from his wife. One night last week he
had arranged to leave Wheeling but missed the
train. Returning to his house about three o'clock
In the morning he met man hastily making his
exit He pursued him and the latter took refuge
IN a livery stable. Campbell dragged him to the
light and looking INTO his face said; Oh,
its you, is iii That's all want to know and
walked away. Mr. Campbell went TO hotel aud
spent the remainder Of the night. Next day he
began suit for n divorce from his wife on tho
ground Of adultery. The man whom lie had run
down in the livery stable was George X Wheat,
leading merchant of Wheeling w, Va and one of
the wealthiest men in that city. Mrs, Campbell is
young very beautiful, and highly educated. Mr..
Campbell married her about four years ago, when
she was n teacher in the female seminary at
Wheeling, She is his second wife. Mr.. Wheat Is
married man. The event Is the talk Of Wheel
ing; but owing to the prominence Of the parties
concerned the. papers Of that city have RETAINED
from mentioning IL,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

Constable Jones held an execution against
farmer, and when he called for a settlement the
agricultural took him out into big pasture and
pointed out wild steer as the particular piece Of
property TO be levied upon. Jones chased the
ST Ger around for while and then sat down. and
tn king out his book began TO write.
"What are you doing there p asked the granger.
"Cbarging mileage" replied the constable,
without looking up,
lyon bet"
"Then take this tame heifer here. I can't stand
any such game as that"-DeirOa Pos and Tribune.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

AhteEAFy NOtth.
The woll-known historical writer, John Richard
Green, N. A., LII D., says in his preface to his
work. entitled "The Making Of England" Just
from tho press of Harper Brothers, that the
years prior 10 the union Of England nnder EGG
berht formed period in the history Of the Eng
fish nation whose interest and importance are
not yet fully recognized. III cannot" he adds.
but feel that IL is no slight misfortune thnt such
period should remain Comparatively unknown,
and that Its struggles, which were in reality the
birth throes Of our national life, should be STILL 10
most Engllshmen, as they were TO Milton mere
battles OF kites ard of crows. Whether | have
succeeded III setting these struggles in truer and
eide"
The interesting domestic event which occurred
recently in bridgeport, Conn, and whereby Mr., P.
t. Barnum became the owner Of one more elc-
plant. II a very small one, than he possessed be.
fore, is commemorated in HGrper's Weekly for Feb
ruary Is by q series Of spirited and entertaining
sketches OF the great menagerie In Its winter quar-
tiers in Connecticut. IL conveys good idea OF the
almost incredible and preposterous proportions
which the show and circus business has attained
In tbs country.
Mr.. Howells' new story, "A Modern Instance
In the Celi,ry will contain In its March INSTALL
ment an admirable comedy scene aud surprise
In the form of an impromptu wedding. Tho
frontspiece OF the same number will be portrait
oil the novelist, engraved by Cosson, her the oil
portrait by Frederick p Vinton, and Mr.. 7. s.
Perry contributes n biographical sketch of Mr..
Howells, which is devoted mainly to study Of
the latter's novels.
Messrs. Charles scribners Sons announce that
Mr.. Froude's long-expected biography of Thomas
Carlyle-the materials for which were placed IN
the authors hands by Carlyle himself in accord
ance with his appointment Of Mr.. Froude as his
literary executor-is completed. and that Mr..
Froude has placed IL in tn cir hands for early pub.
lication. II will appear simultaneously with Its
issue in London.
The Garfield Calendar, which has been received,
with the compliments of John Endres Il Co.. 81
Louis is really work OF art Tho design shows q
full sized cabinet portrait Of President Garfield,
displayed In circle surrounded by an elegant
pdsse pdrt0ba and rich ebony frame. which is sus
pended from agold-h headed nail upon rich back
ground Of figured gold.
Captain James b. Eads has published, in pam.
phlet form, number of letters from we'll known
civil engineers and European contracting firms in
advocacy Of his scheme foEa transisthmian ship
railway.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

INDIANA, Pa, Feb. 1T.--James Allison was
hanged in the Jail yard here to-day. He refused
the services OF all the ministers. and on the gal
lows avowed himself innocent Of the crime for
which he was about TO be hanged. The drop fell
at l1:02 and at lll9 he was pronounced dead His
meek was broken and he died wishout struggle
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. N.--Msrtin Pluaquette who
WAS to have been hanged at New Madrid, Mo-, to-
day, for the murder of u member of the Legisla-
ture named Barnes, over year ago, has been
granted stay OF execution by the Supreme Court
until that tribunal can hear the case
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

LONDON, Feb, l7-Advices from st. Petersburg
confirm the statement OF outrages by peasants upon
the Jews on the 9th instant, in village near XII.
chenef, when ten men were nearly beaten to death.
II appears that Jewish maiden ran away with a
Christian lover to get married and be baptized in
the orthodox faith. The Jews Of her village being
angered Mt this accused the maiden before the
authorities Of robbery, charge that was not sub.
stantiated, They atterward attempted 10 forcibly
capture her, hut the peasants drove them OFF The
Jewess was subsequently baptized and married.
fire breaking out In the village during the cere-
mony was attributed to Jewish revenge, and hence
the attack upon those Of that faith y
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

few evenings ago little boy was busiy en-
gagged at his lessons His father, one Of the ledd-
ing citizens Of Austin, had gone to the lodge, and
his mother was busy sewing The little boy
looked up and asked Mamma, what does the
he has To go 10 the lodge two or three times a
week, that Is u pretext to get away from his
family" The boy didu't say anything, but u ext
d ay when he read out TO the whole school his
etnitlon Of pretext he created sensation.- 1erds
SJttn0s.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18
NEW PUBLICATIONS

THIRTY!THREE YEARS AMONG OUR WILD
INDIANS, ny Colonel RICHARD IRvINo
DoDoE. With an Introduction by General SiiiH-
Co
During the last thirty four years thegreaer part
OF the writer's life has been spent on the frontier,
In more or less contact with the Indians, and con
sequently he may be regarded as an authority on
all subjects connected with Indian matters. This
book is not merely dry compilation Of bare facts,
neither is It sensational account oflndian nghts
but written in elegant and vigorous English, II is
popular account Of the social life religion,
habits, traits, and customs or the North American
Indian, with many personal adventures and ex.
periences. No student or statesman who desires
TO fully understand the vexed Indian question in
all lie notifications should be without this work.
as II conveys so much that is new and reveals
phases OF Indian life, morals, and manners never
yet fully understood. The book Is 30 interesting
that II reads more like fiction than stern facts A
description of some of the social customs, the
various dances, peculiar notions Of propriety,
masquerades. medicine men, love-making and
counting. athletic sports, and many other habits
and manners are given 10 a striking and vivid
manner Not the least interesting part OF the
work are the chrome .lithograph plates magnii
Gently printed In oolors, made expressly for this
purpose. They are extremely interesting and Will
well repay attentive study Several very fine
steel and wood illustrations by the best artists ac
company the work and serve TO enhance Its value.
General Sherman has contributed an able intro
duction.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

LANCASTER, IA, Feb. lI-Elizabeth Marsh, re-
siding on East Orange street, this city Immediately
after her husband had gone TO his work this morn.
ing securely locked all the doors and fastened the
windows Of her residence, and then fatally as
saulted her aged mother-in- law, Mary Marsh,
using as weapons Ratchet aud boot Jack. As
soon as she had committed tho desperate crime
she announced the fact 10 her neighhoTs, saying
that she did Il so that some would in turn put
her out OF the way, Her two children, who were
In the house at the time, were not mOleBled. The
mufdereSs has shown symptoms Of insanity for
some time back, but has never before been violent
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18
The GENTLE. ON srormonIsm.
SALT LAKE. UTAH, Feb. 17.-At a meeting
prominent Gentiles of Utah last night, the follow


prominent Gentiles of Utah last night, the follow
ing preamble and resolutions were adopted
Whereas the Legislature of Utah, now in session In
this city, adopted concurrent resolution protesting
against the passage by Congress OF any bills dsfran
chising pOlyganists, and praying Congress TO send
Utah,
Resolved That said action is merely n polygamous
blntf-a trick to gain tme-and that II IL wins these
very men will claim IL Is divine interposition In
favor Of poygany and use to excite the masses Of
the Mormon people against the Just authority of the
National Government; that the fact that three fourths
Of the Legislature are themselves practical polygam
lists exposes the condition of things in Utah with
out the Intervention of an investigating commit
tee; that their action In this betTays the fear
that the DISTINGUISHING Of poygmalsts VIII break up
polygdmy. and therefore Indicates precisely what
Congress ought to do; that most respectfully urge
Congress not to be deferred from perfecng the good
work ON which II Is engaged by the protests of mer
who are acknowledged poIygamists themselves, and
who adopt his deTental attitude only because their
ordinary attitude of defiance will not apparently
serve them IN mortal emergency; that there need
be no fear of CONFUSION disturbance IL Congress
now adopts effective measures TO settle Utah affairs
but that II u does not the simplest duties OF states
manshp will have been disregarded they have too
long been and the chance of peacefully settling Utah
affairs will by this much have been placed in Jeopardy
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-18

ANNAPOLIS MD, Feb. 1.-THE Governor has Just
signed the bill passed u few days since providing
for n new registration of the entire State. This Is
regarded aS great reform IN the State elections
by both parties a Joint committee of the senate
and the house has been appointed to redstrct the
State as to congressional districts 1t is proposed
to ierrymander the State so 10 make the Sixth
Congressional District Democratic 1t is now the
only Republican district In the State aud is rep.
resented by Hon Milton g. UrneT