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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

H. A. Decker came in from the
lake last evening and gave the
members of Mrs. V. E. Metzler's
music class straw ride out to the
Decker residence. An entertain
ing musical program was rendered
by the class and very pleasant
evening passed.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04
TOWN BOARD.
Crested Butte, Dec. 3, 1900.

Crested Butte, Dec. 3, 1900.
AT a regular meeting of the
Board of Trustees of the town OF
Crested Butte held on the above
named date there were present,
Mayor Pro Tenn Alexander, and
Trustees Dowling, Lacy, Williams
and Jameson. Absent, Mayor
Shaw and Trustee Click.
The minutes of the last regular
meeting were read and on motion
of Dowling, seconded byJamieson,
were adopted as read.
The following bills were read:
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

Colorado roads cannot be said to
compare with those of the densely
settled portions of the east. Peo-
pie from that part of the country
would look at our mountain roads
with despair and refuse to be COM
forted. They would not venture
on such thoroughfares alone for all
the world. One reason why our
roads are no better than they
should be is because of the natural
obstacles in the way. There are
iron-hard boulders of huge dimen-
sions which must be removed, and
when one has broken off a boulder
close down to the roots he does not
feel inclined to smooth the splin-
tiers down carefully. Another rea-
son is that there is natural fear
lessness and disregard for minor
dangers which is breathed with the
air and bred of the hills. How
ever, we need better roads and
should have them. They are not
only safer, but they are cheaper
when one comes to figure up the
breakdowns, the delays and the
extra effort required to pull load
to market.-Aspen Tribune.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

The eleventh annual ball under
the auspices of Snowy Range
Lodge No. 43, K. of p, was given
at the City Hall Thanksgiving
evening. A large crowd attended
and all had a pleasant time. Mid
dleton's restaurant served its usual
excellent supper.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04
The following bills were read:

On motion OF Williams, seconded
by Jameson, the bills were allowed
as read and warrants ordered drawn
on the Treasurer in payment of
the same.
motion of Williams, seconded
by Dowling, the contract to keep
the road to Fairview cemetery
open during the winter of 1900-01
was awarded to Chas. Julian for
$50, he being the only bidder.
On motion of Dowling, seconded
by Jameson, adjournment was
taken.
G. l.. Ross, Clerk.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

Sherman Dodge departed Fri
day for Denver, at which place he
will be married this week to Miss
May Brown. They will reside in
Crested Butte.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

N/ANTED-SEvERAL PERSONS FOR DIS
w trct Office Managers in this state to rep
resent me in their own and surrounding coun-
ties. Willing to pay yearly $500 payab BILE weekly.
Desirable employment with unusual opportun-
tiles. References exchanged. Enclose self
dressed stamped envelope. S. A. PARK, 80 Cax-
ton Bldg, Chicago.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

1t is impossible at the present
time to secure vacant residence
in Crested Butte. Capital would
be well invested in the erection of
a number of good residences in
this city.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

A man has no right to occupy
such high moral grounds that he
is constantly SO far above his tel-
lows that he can be of no earthly
assistance to them.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04
A Bona Eide saIary-sI7 Weekly.

Men and women to appoint agents and repre-
sent us, some to travel, others for local work
sl2 weekly salary and expenses. Old establish
cd house, pleasant permanent positions, rapid
advancement and increase of wages. Write at
once Address
BUTLER & ALGER,
Dept. E, New Haven, Conn.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

XJANTED-ACTIvE MAN OF GOOD
w CHARACTER to deliver and collect in
Colorado for old established manufacturing
Wholesale house. $500 year, sure pay. Hon
esty more than experience required. Our ref
erence. any bank in any city. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope. Manufacturers,
Third Floor, 334 Dearborn street. Chicago
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

John Ross has purchased from
Jos. Ball the two lots on Main
street east of the ellison property
and in the spring will erect fine
residence thereon.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

Thos. Little came in today from
Como to spend ten days visiting
with his family. Mr.. Little is en-
ployed by the Colo. G. Southern
railway company in the shops at
Como.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

Did you ever notice how exactly
a man will draw the line between
his sidewalk and that of his neigh
Dor when he is shoveling snow?
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

The finest line of medallions
ever shown in Crested Butte can
be seen at Ross & Sons. Prices
range from 40 cents to $S each.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04
n. e. Church.

Services In the NJ. E. church as follows ::
Preaching the evening of the first and third
Tuesdays of each month. Sabbath school at pm.
Epworth League meeting every Sunday at p.
m. Everybody cordially invited to attend these
services. Rev R r. Adams, pastor.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

A shooting match was held near
the mine Saturday afternoon. Jos.
Ball proved to be the best shot,
bringing down ten out of pos
sible eleven birds.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

Miss Elsie Provin, sister of Mrs.
W. D. Allen, arrived Saturday
from Osawatomie, Kansas, and
will spend the winter visiting here
with her sister. "a
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

Jacob Plumb, of Wisconsin, a
stockholder in the company oper-
ating the Ruby Chief, is visiting
at the mine with Sup't. Welch.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

County Sup't. of Schools Miss
Mary Williams came up from
Gunnison today to visit our school.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

Contrary to expectations, j, E..
Chambers left on Wednesday last
and will probably be employed at
Orient by the Colo. Supply Co.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

NJANTED-ACTIvE MAN OF GOOD
w CHARACTER to deliver and collect in
Colorado for old established manufacturing
Wholesale house, 500 year, sure pay: Hon
esty more than experience requi1ed. Our ref-
addressed stamped envelope, Manufacturers,
Third Floor, 33l Dearborn strect, Chicago.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

Rev. w. @. Veazie will continue
to conduct services at the U. @.
church during the week.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

Miss Bessie Estes came up from
Gunnison Saturday and remained
several days, the guest of Mrs. @.
l. Lawrence.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

Division Inspector Jos. Ball, of
the @. f. & l. Co., was in town the
last week on company business.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

John Nemanich and wife left
today for Leadville.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

Miss Maude Farley spent
Thanksgiving visiting friends in
Gunnison.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

James Sherrard and Peter Press
ler were over from Baldwin several
days during the week.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04
Tuesday, Dec. 4. 1000.
Local Pointers

Miss May Brown departed Sat
urday for Denver.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

Colorado Springs (Colo-) Gazette, Daily
Mining Edition. 81 a year in advance. AL
the mining news and stock quotations.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

Mrs. D. J. Applegate returned
today from an excursion to Boul-
der and Denver.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-12-04

j. W. Blakemore raffled off half
a dozen turkeys at Baxter G. Davis
Saturday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-15
THE WAR IN AFRICA.

The Beers in Natal are believed to be
fighting rear guard action to cover
their retreat.
In the Orange Free State Lord Rob-
erts is anxious to push on north Of
KrooDstsd, but is compelled to wait for
the concentration of his army. The
railroad is being repaired and other
preparations for an advance are in pro-
gress. Several hundred Free Staters 10
the neighborhood OF Kroonstad have
surrendered. The seat of the Free State
government has been established st
Helibron, 55 miles east OF Kroonstad.
A Pretoria cable gram states that the
Beers have again attacked Msfekiug.
The Kaffir quarter is said to have been
destroyed by flames. 10 London news
OF Mafeking's relief is hourly expected.
The Boer peace ENJOYS, Messrs. c. h.
Vessels, Abraham Fisher and A. ID.
w. Wolmarans, are expected to arrive
10 New York today. Their steamer
was due yesterday, and the delegations
went down New York bay to meet them,
but the vessel was delayed. A letter
from Pretoria, dated March %, says the
statement ia made on the highest au
thority that the ENJOYS are empowered
to ask the United States to assume a
protactorate over the BOer republics,
this protectorate to tend, If desired, t.
ward eventual annexation as territories
or States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-15
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Boer peace delegates are due 10
arrive in New York today.
The street railway strike 10 st. Louis
has been settled by arbitration in 80 far
as IL related to the Suburban Com
papy's lines.
Friends of Captain John s. Wise are
booming him for the republican NOM
nation for Congress in the Fourteenth
district, New York.
The American Ice Company, agairss
which a fight has been made in New
York, has yielded 10 part by making
como ssions to small consumers.
The recent speech OF Emperor Franc 8
Joseph in which he declared an entente
with Russia on the sutject of Orientt
questions necessary, is severely criti-
clsed in German political circles.
1t is stated that the North Carolina
Pine Association has secured from those
mills outside of the combination an
agreement to shut down two days In
the week in order to restrict produc'
ton.
The War Department has made pub
lie simultaneously in Washington and
In Havana the schedules of the revised
Cuban tariff, which goes into effect June
Is next. The revised tariff, it is calcu-
lated, will slightly increase the reve'
nues of the island, which were last year
approximately sl6,Ooo,O00.
To the British House OF Commons
yesterday Mr.. Chamberlain introduced
the Australian Commonwealth bill. He
said bill would also be introduced in
the House of Lords providing for ap-
pointment of representative each OF
Canada. South Africa, Australia and To-
dis, to be members of the Privy Coun-
Gil, and who would act as lords of ap-
peal. The Australian Commonwealth
bill passed it's first reading.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-15
The Situation I'm south Africa

London, May ia dispatch from
General Butler dated at p. N. today,
announces the occupation of Dundee.
He states that 2,5C0 of the enemy left
yesterday for Glencoe, where they en-.
trained for Laings Mex and that the
houses in Dundee were looted and the
machinery 10 the colieries had been
destroyed. Dundee had been in the
hands of the Beers for nearly seven
months. The evacuation OF that place
last October by General Yule was the
first OF series OF disasters to the
British arms. Some military men
think Butler is clearing his flank and
rear, preparatory to az attempt to enter
the Free State via the Drskenbergs.
Others hold that this northern move
ment is nothing but demonstration to
relieve some of the pressure against
Roberts. Although there is no further
news of the Mafeklng relief column,
which, week ago, was within lOO
miles of the place. war office Official
this morning admitted that news OF the
relief was expected hourly. Some be-
lieve that the garrison has already been
relieved and that the news is coming
lowly by the roundabout Rhodesis
route.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-15
THE RICHMOND FAIR.

Richmond's street fair and carnival
opened at noon yesterday, when lit
tie girl tripped up to a pyramid OF
flowers on the grandstand and plucked
a rose. This action closed an electric
circuit that rang every fre-alarm bell,
big or little, in the city, and by an un-
derstood arrangement all the steam
whistles , the city were turned loose.
A large crowd filled Broad street, which
was packed from curb to curb for sew
ersl blocks around the grsndstand.
Mr.. Joseph Bryan made short ad-
dress OF welcome. While Rev. DR..
Hawthorne was in a reverential atti-
tuds to commence his PRAYER, the
crowd spplauded, and baud on the
graudstand struck up. The side streets
are being used for all sorts of shows,
some free and others for pay.
A big crowd witnessed the coronation
OF the King OF the Carnival, Henry the
First. OF the House OF Valentine, at the
Auditorium last night, and his Undue
lion into office by two hundred Knights
OF the Golden Horseshoe; the surrender
OF the keys OF the city to Rex by the
Mayor, and some spectacular athletic
contests for the diversi On of the King
and his court.
Broad street at night presented a
scene of great brillisncy, and was
tbronged with thousands OF people un-
til the midnight hour. The fair is a
magnificent success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-15
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington. Nav IL

lNoffo1pouuOuCo Vi the AteXandria GaEette. |
Washington, May 10.
The House committee on the iu.
dietary had the trust bill before them.
The proposition, suggesting constiiu
tional amendment taking the reguls-
ton OF trusts out of the hands of the
States and placing 1t in the hands of
the government, was approved by a
party vote. The democrats opposed
it on the ground that it proposed to
take rights and powers from the States
which should properly be vested in
them. The amendment provides. how.
ever, that to States is reserved such
trust legislation as may not be adopted
by Congress. The republicans are jubi
liant in their belief that by their action
today they have made the democrats
subordinate trust remedial Legislation
10 the preservation OF the State rights
doctrine.
The House committee on military af-
fairs In executive session today ap-
proved bill to increase the volunteer
signal corps and at the urgent demand
of Mr.. Hay, of Virginia, decided to
summon the chiefs of the army bureaus
to express their views on the army re-
,orga nizstion bill. Chairman Hull was
authorized to appoint a subcommittee
of three to prepare report on the
Occur d'Alene investigation. Mrs. J.
Ellen Foster subsequently addressed
the committee demanding on behalf OF
American motherhood the abolition of
the army canteen.
Secretary Root continued bis srgu-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-15
FIFTY.SIXTH CONGRESS-.
Washington, May 10.
SENATE.

At the close of routine business in
the Senate today Mr.. Clark, Of Mon.
taua, rose to question of privilege, he
said, personal TO himself. There was
1T the time a buzz of cot versation in
the chamber and Mr., Frye had to rap
loudly for order, 1t had been noticed
--'Iv after the Senate convened that
sno'c; '-"Hs WAC accompanied
Mr.. CLARK on ebs..: -'~' FaIlk-
by bis chief counsel, ex. Sens.-.
ner. They quietly sat through the
routine business and while it was
known the case would come up today
few we're aware Mr.. Clark would speak
today. When recognized he commenc-
ed to read long typewriter speech
As Mr.. Clark's voice is not strong
number OF the republican Senators
moved over to the democratic side in
order to hear what he had to say. At
the outset he complained that the
privileges and elections committee adj
mitted not only irrelevant, but unjust
testimony during the trial of the case.
He said be must defend bis own char
acter and the State which sent him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-15
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

Glasgow, MAY 15.-It is reported that
the new Duke OF Argyll, the Queens
son-in-law will be the first Governor
General OF Australia after the adoption
of the federation act
Newmarket, May Is AT the open
ing of the second spring meeting here
today, a trial plate OF 200 sovereiens
was won by Sloan, on Simonside. L.
Reiff was second. 90 Sly Fox.
Berlin, May 15.-The Kaiser has or
dsred Herr Won HollebeD, the German
Am bsssador at Washington, to report
on the auti-Germsn movement in the
United States, indicated by the recent
speeches OF Secretary Root and Senator
Lodge.
Leipsig May 15.-It has besn showing here
heavily since this morning. Tho mercury
registers $50.
Paris, May 15.-Fire broke out in the cha
teau d'Esu 10 the exposition grounds today
and destroyed the electric installation. For
time 1t was thought the IN ichinery could
not be saved but the flames were extlnguish.
ed before further damage was done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-15
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Colorado beetle has made its APP
pearsnce in the Irish potato crop In
Xiv George county.
Mrs. Mary E. Rust, widow of Samuel
II. Rust, died at her home at Marlboro.
Frederick county, Saturday, aged 78
years.
The keel for the first OF the four new
ships to be built at the Newport News
sbipyard for the Morgan Line has just
been started.
Churchill D. Webster, who claimed
to be relative of Daniel Webster, died
10 Richmond yesterday from 80 over
dose of chloral.
Mrs. Pugh, widow OF the late Capt.
David E. Pugb, died yesterday at
Hooks Mile, near Winchester, at or q
brief illness, aged 81 years.
Major Thomas z. Branch, son OF the
late Thomas Branch, OF Richmond, died
unexpectedly of heart disease at his
home, in Augusta, Ca, yesterday norn-
ing, aged sixty nine years.
Mr.. Eugene Scrivenor, eldest son OF
Mrs Mary and the late James SERVE.
nor, of King George county, died at bis
mothers residence, near Rosita, King
George county, on Thursday.
Judge Wexford, of the Richmond
Circuit Court, yesterday granted an
Injunction forbidding the electoral board
from placing on the official ballot 10
Jackson ward the 10 names Of candi-
dates alleged to be forged.
The latest rumors current Ia tobacco
| circles in Richmond are that the P. II.
| MAYO g. Brothers branch of the Cont
mental Tobacco Company, and other
properties OF the large trust In Rich
mond will close down on July l.
A New York professional" known
as Edwin Carney, has been arrested by
Pinkerton men in New York for COM
plicity in the recent Strasburg bank
robbery. He is prisoner at the Tom s
oa minor charge, awaiting the arrival
OF extradition papers. Carney was ar:
rested while disguishcd az woman,
and was known in the neighborhood as
elizabeth Whiting"
4 deOTRe 0dliD, yOuuS WuNo mau
was arrested at Newport News yester.
day on the serious charge OF attempted
criminal assault. The complainant is
Miss Msllie Ellis, who went to New
port News several months ago from
Laurel, Nd. According to Miss Ellis's
story, she and Calm went for bicycle
ride Saturday afternoon, when, between
Newport News and Hampton, on the
boulevard, the alleged attempt was
made. Her screams frightened the
man, and he left her in the country,
taking both wheels back, leaving her
to make her way home as best she
could.
Mrs. Rachel Barton, Of orlando, died
Yesterday afternoon at the home Of her
sister, Mrs. Matilda Alexander. 10 Mid
dletown, Frederick county, under uu'
usual circumstances. Mrs. Alexande,
was taken seriously i'll few days ago
Mrs. Barton, then 10 perfect health
was summoned to her bedside. After
several days. visit Mrs. Barton was
taken sick and both sisters lay dying iu
the same house. About O'Clock yes
terdsy afternoon Mrs. Barton died, and
Mrs, Alexander's death is now hourly
expected. Mrs. Barton was 76 year,
old and is survived by two sons ant
three daughters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-15
The Boer ENJOYS.

Hoboken. n. J.. May 15.-The Boer
ENJOYS, Messrs. Vessels, Womarans
and Fischer reached here today and re-
ceived warm welcome. Later the Beers
and the committees acting as escort
we're driven to the New York side
The ENJOYS will make their headqusr-
ters at the Manhattan Hotel where q
reception will be rendered late this
afternoon, The ENJOYS were delighted
with their reception. "We felt sure
the people If America were with US in
sympathy in our struggle for liberty"
said Herr Vessels, sand this greeting
proves we were not mistaken"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-15
THE METHODISTS.

Al the Metho list Conference, in SEES
sion at Chicago, yesterday, DR. A. r.
Rich, of Erie, Pa, charged that profits
OF the Book Concern were being missp
piled and a resolution forbiddiDg the
use OF Book Concern profit; for any
other purpose than the support OF GU
perannuated ministers YVES tabled.
A motion made by Bist op Hurs., that
commission be created by the Gen
eral Conference consisting Of one mem
Der from each General Conference dis
trict, to select the 129 delegates to the
Ecumenical Methodist Conference in
London, was ad opted.
The conference adopted the report OF
the committee on Episcopacy, which
recommended that the whole list Of
present active bishops be declared effsc-
tive. Some of the subsidized publics-
lions are to be discontinued.
The committee on temperance of the
Methodist Episcopal General Confer
ence adopted resolutions severely ar
raigning Attorney General Griggs for
bis decision on the anti-canteen law,
and holding President Mckinley di
rectly responsible for the army canteeD
saloon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-15

AS THE tariff on the trade between
this country and Cuba did not produce
the required amount Of revenue, Presi-
dent Mckinley has altered 1t. The
Constitution provides that Congress
shall fix tariff rates; but what is the
Conetitution between Mr.. Mckinley
and the Northern republican syndicate
10 Cuba who will be profted by the
changes referred to- One OF the latter
has recently become possessed oil
large railroad property In Cuba, which
requires refurnishing and repairing, aDo
q large reduction in the tariff tax on
the necessary material will greatly en-
nance the value of that property. But
the interests OF the syndicates must be
protected, as they are expected to sup
ply the funds with which Mr.. Hanna
hopes to buy Mr.. McKinley's re ele' :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-15
Starving Islanders.

San Francisco, May 15.-Le'ters re-
ceived here from the Bark Empire,
which sailed for Adelaide, south Aus
tralia, say that the vessel called at Pal
merston leland, midway between Ia
bili and Samoa, and found the people
starving. The island is seldom visited
except by traders. When the Empire
approached PalmerstoL boat put out 10
which was ragged half famished man,
who reported that for nine months the
trading vessel that usually called with
provisions and took away copra had
not been heard from. There had been
an excessively dry season and many OF
the oocoanuts had died. The Empire
left a limited amount OF food.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-05-15

A NEGRO tough was lynched near
Augusta, Ga. yesterday for shooting
and killing a popular, reputable ana
well-bebaved young white man OF that
city, who had pushed him out OF bis
lap. in which he had impudently taken
his seat in q crowded street Car. Inc
white man is of course blamed by some
OF the Northern republican newspapers
who say be shouldn't have knocked the
negro off his lap. But the same papers
also say negro brutes should not be
lvnched for outraeing young white
girls. No white man would attempt to
sit in a strangers lap In street car,
nor would any negro born before the
war do 80, but many Of those born
sipce then, seem never to have had any
manners. or to have lost both them, rs
we'll as their good sense.