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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
Grand "Barbecue"

The Crested Butte Fire Depart
ment VIII give a grand Barbecue"
Social at the City Hall on Friday
evening, Nov. %, 1900, and a cor
dial invitation is given to all to at
tend. A committee of fourteen
lively young men has been APP
pointed to take charge of the affair
and its personnel guarantees sue
cess. The nature of the event is
as follows, No charge will be
made at the door, but every gen
tleinan, to be admitted, must bring
a lunch prepared by himself, the
same to be securely wrapped and
the box to contain his card. These
lunches will be sold at auction to
the ladies, the purchaser to eat
supper with the owner of the box.
Any gentleman found guilty of ac-
cepting assistance in the prepara-
ton of his lunch will be fined 81.
The band will be in attendance
and divers other amusements pro-
vided. The entire proceeds viii
be given to some deserving charity.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
A WEEK IN SOCIETY.

1t is difficult natter to upset
George Thompsop's dignity, but
feat was accomplished last Wednes-
day evening, when he was hastily
summoned home from his duty at
the power house, having been in
formed that troublesome water
pipe in the house had suddenly
bursted and flooded the house. He
brooked no delay in getting home,
and found to his surprise that the
house was not filed with water,
but with happy party of young
people, who sought to call una
wares to him. After few mom-
ents of delay to permit George to
regain his composure, the crowd
repaired to the City Hall and spent
the evening in dancing. Messrs.
Miner, Songer, Mcclure and Reed
furnished delightful music. A de-
licious luncheon was served by the
ladies. 1t is such events as these
that Tighten care and drive away
the "blues."
The Alexander home on the
mesa was the scene on last Wednes-
day evening of grand reception
given in honor of the newly re-
turned bridal couple, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Fitzpatrick. A large num-
Der of invited guests were present
and, after the customary congratu-
lations were extended, followed by
the serving of bountiful supper,
the gay party made merry until
early morn by indulgence in vari-
Gus diversions, chief among which
were dancing and music. Mr. and
Mrs. Fitzpatrick received num-
ber of fine presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. Martin were
pleasantly surprised at their ranch
home Friday evening by a large
party of friends calling unan-
nounced The home of Jos. Run
noe was the place of congregation,
The hours seemingly passed hur-
riedly as the assembly participated
heartily in the different pastimes
of the evening. A delectable lunch
was served at late hour
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
Dental Notice.

Drs. Young & Shrock, of Pu-
eblo, will be in Crested Butte Nov.
26th and will remain one week at
the Elk Mountain Hotel. They
Will be prepared to do all kinds OF
dental work at reasonable prices
Teeth extracted absolutely without
pain. Call and have your teeth
examined free of charge.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1878.
Notice For Publication.
ted States Land Office,

Guuuiscn Colorado.
September II, 1900. =.
Notice is hnrehy given that in rpmpliane5
with the provisions oi the act OF Congress o.
June b 1873, entitled AN oct for the sale Of
timber lands in the States bf California. Orc
gon, Nevada, and Washington TeYiiory' - ".
A. Nclch, Of Irwin, county of Gunuls son. j.
state Of Colorado, has this day d!ed in this
office his sworn statement No. 10, lhr tho rur<
chase OF the N.ls $ E.i4 and NJ S. W see. II J,
7. No. II S. range No, 81 W. 9th r. M., and
will offer proof To chow that the land sought j.
more valuable for L. timber stone than Tor
agricultural purpbsess and to establish hi1
claim to said land before tho Register and Re
ceiver of this office at aunnison, Colorado, ON
Wednesday, the 21st. day of November, 1900,
He names as Witnesses:
i. J. Rockefeller, of Guunison, Colorado.
Jos. i. Hcner. of Gunnison, Colorado.
j. 4. Dofilomyre, of Gunnison, Colorado. &,
G. JHcklin. of Gunnison. Colorado.
Any and all persons claiming adversely tho
above-described lands are requested to flo their
claims in this office on or before said 2ist. day
of November, 1900. -
c. F. HAMLTN. Register.
First pub, Sept. Is, 1900 Last pub. Nov. 20 1900.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
A Bona Fide saIary-sIe Weekly.

Men and women to appoint agents and repre-
sent us, some to travel, Others for local work.
sl2 weekly salary and expenses. Oh establish
cd house, pleasant permanent positions, rapid
Advancement and increase of wages. Write at
once. Address
BUTLER & ALGER,
Dept. 4, New Haven, Conn.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

If you are having any trouble
with a plate call and have Drs.
Young g. Shrock examine it and
explain our double suction plate to
you at the Elk Mountain Hotel,
one week, beginning Nov. Goth.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Mr. and Mrs, Herman Click de
parted Monday for Cleveland,
Ohio, where they go to enjoy the
benefits of q more congenial win
ter climate. Mrs. Click will re-
main for several months, while
Herman will return about New
Years.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

n. O. Berg resigned his position
at the Ruby Chief and on Friday
departed for Golden to spend the
winter. Mr.. Berg is interested in
mining properties in the vicinity
of Irwin and will return in the
spring to operate the same. He
paid his compliments to this Office
before leaving.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
THE ACTIVITIES OF
FALL AND WINTER

are in evidence through
out our store. 1t permeates
every branch of our great
business. 1t is the express
sion of the peoples entire
satisfaction with our thor
Gugh preparedness for the
fall and winter seasons.
Freshness, brightness, col
or and warmth greet you
on every side. The store
is filed with new goods
the result of weeks of ac-
tive research. When we
say that we have provided
for the people of Crested
Butte the worlds best at
the worlds cheapest-in the
various lines we handle
we ask you to interpret
that statement liberally-
to claim as your right what
we advertise-A S. w Z
ADVERTISE IT. 1t is
our policy to undersell 9th
ers at every .point-but
never at the expense OF
quality-we are the lowest
in price because our quail
ties are the best.
- Roth 6 Click.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

The committee requests the
PILOT to announce that meeting
to organize Dancing Club will be
held at the City Hall at 1870
o'clock Thursday evening. All
those interested are urgently re-
quested to attend.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
run

Bananas, Oranges, Lemons, Ap-
pies, Cornichon and Catawba
Grapes, Fresh Celery, Nuts, Cocoa
nuts and Confectionery at Ross &
Sons for Thanksgiving.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
FORFEITURE NOTICE.

Crested Butte, Colorado, October Q, 1900.
Yop arc hereby notified that have expended
during tho year 1893 one hundred dollars in
Labor and improvements upon the uunn,sop
the LcLoud and Ada Placers in the Elk Moun-
tain Mining District, County OF Gunhson, State
of Colorado the amended location certificate of
which is found of record in Book II, Page j03,
in the Office Of .he Recorder of said County; In
order TO hold said claim under the provisions
of Section 1924 of the Reeised Statutes of tho
United States>and the amendment thereto ap-
proved January %, 1850, concerning annual Ia Dor
upon mining claims being tho amount required
to hold said placer claim Tor tho period ending
on the 3lst. day of Decenber, A, d. 1899. And
il. within ninety days from the personal service
of this notice, or within ninety days after tho
publication thereof you fail or refuse To con
a co-owner, your interest in the claim will be-.
como the property of the subscriber, your co
owner, who has made the required expenditure
by the terms OF said section. -
First pub. Oct. 49, 1900. Last pub. jim 10, 1901.
--~-~s-~-~~--~-~o~~-oo~S S~--~o~4--
Mining Application No. 252 Ute
Series. Mineral Survey No. 14l54.
U. S. Land Office, Gunpison, Colo.
Notice is hereby, given that The East Rock
Mining and Milling Co., by, Stephen +;
Butte, Colorado, has made application for a
patent FOR 1900 linear feet on each the Hercules
and Ajax lode mining claims, bearing fold,
80 T. and 1885 1t. N. 5To so ". on the Hercules,
and 1i5 II. n. 57s 80 w. and 1885 #. s. $40 % T..
on the Ajax vein or lode from the mouth of tho
respective discovery tunnel with surface g. onnd
800 feet in width on each, situate in Rock Creek
ii iuing District, Gunnison County. and State
of Colorado, and described in the plat anfofeld
notes file in this office, as follows, to-wi 4; .
HERCULES LODE.
beginning at Cor; No /, WHENCE the \: W.
N. Az 42 W. 56ii.9 It. Thence 5. s2e 10 ". 800
IT, to Cor. No. 2. Thence \. 5Is so w. 1900 #.
to Cor. No. 3. Thence n. 3Ze 10 +. 800 IT. to
Cor No. {. Thence S. 57o 10 L. 1900 #. to Cor.
No. l, the place of beginning.
hJAX LODE.
B9Einning, at Cor; No; l, whence the y: w.
n. f5o in w. 56ii.a IT. Thence 5. 32s 10 w. 800
ft. to Cor. No. .. Thence S. BE- so E, 1900 e.
to Cor. No. 3. Thence n. 32e 10 L. 800 II. to
Cor. No. A. Thence N. $3.50 w. 1900 II. to Cor.
No. 1, the place of beginning.
Containing 2066 acres and forming a portien
of suspended 7. II s. X. SO W. 9th: P. NJ; said
locutio ions being recorded in Vol. 80, pngei.2is
and 2iq, of the Records of Gunnison County,
Colorado. Adjoining claims are Survey 80.
1863 Out West placer;
C. F. HAMLIN, Register
First pub. Oct. %, 1900. Last pub. Dec. 25 1900
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

The Jr, o. U. \. NJ. will give
their regular annual grand ball on
Christmas.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Don't fail to read the ads. of
Otto Mdtzke, John McCosker, The
Colo. Supply Co., Ross d Son,
The British American Co., and
Butler & Alger. They all have
something interesting to say to
you.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Dominick Chiedo and Miss
Mary Hennequin were married at
the Catholic church Sunday. TIE
Lake City priest performed the
ceremony.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Mrs. Middleton has moved into
the Edwards building, which is
more convenient for restaurant
purposes than the Loude build
ing.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

A considerable snow fall on Sun
day necessitated a change from
wagons to sleighs. and the merry
tinkle of sleigh bells will greet our
ears for some five months to come.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Chas. Kroll moved his family to
Gunnison Monday. He is sue
ceeded on the yard engine by Chas.
Hazelhurst, who was on the Ruby
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Mrs. Karl Schaefer returned
Monday from an extended trip to
Pueblo, the place of residence OF
her daughter.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Call at the Elk Mountain Hotel
the week beginning Nov. Goth and
have your teeth examined free of
charge by Drs. Young & Shrock.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

School was re-opened Monday
after being closed several weeks on
account of the diphtheria scare
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

f. NJ. Samsel and Archie Hale
migrated to Vulcan Saturday where
they will remain until springtime,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Ralph Neesham and James Nc
Intire departed Monday for Flor
ence, where they will probably re-
main for several months.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Mrs. j. E. Whipp. of Gunnison,
spent last week visiting here with
her parents.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
T,e.sday, Nov. 20. 1900.
Local Pointers

G. p. Wilson went over to Canon
City Saturday, returning Monday.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Mrs. D. j. Applegate went to
Denver on Wednesday last to visit
with relatives for a month.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Why suffer with toothache when
Drs. Young & Shrock can relieve
you so easily?
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Mrs. James McGraw returned
Saturday from visit in Gunnison
with the Clifford family.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
NJANTED-ACTIvE MAN OF GOOD
w CHARACsTER To doiiyor and colIoct a.
To cure A Cold In One Dav

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QuININE TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money if il fails to cure
L. W. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Subject for Prayer meeting at
the U, G. church Wednesday eve
ming: "The Things of Earth That
are Most Like Heaven" Subject
for Sunday at 1870 a. m: "Obed-
ience." Subject for 7 p. m" Phar-
aoh's Proposed Compromise with
the children of Israel" Christian
Endeavor subject. Praise the
Lord" Thanksgiving Meeting) J
Young people cordially invited.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
DR.. j. w. Rockefeller departed

DR.. j. w. Rockefeller departed
today for the home of his mother
near Philadelphia, where he was
summoned on account of the se1i-
Gus illness of the lady. She is
nearly four score years in age and
has always enjoyed fair degree of
good health until this summer,
when a fall received resulted in
rendering her almost helpless.
That she may recover early is the
earnest wish of the Doctors legion
of friends
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Crested Butte public schools for
the month of October:
GRAMMAR DEPARTMENT.
Enrolment for month, 43. Nun
Der of days taught, 90 Average
daily attendance, 33. Pupils nei-
ther tardy nor absent: Emma
Bruce, Nellie Decker, Frank Patch
en-, Anna Jameson, Bessie Miner,
Agnes Mathieson, Euphrasia Gil
icon, Wesley ellison, Victor Ben.
son, Joe Benson, John Mathieson
and Tony DAMN.
G. S. STRIoKLER, Principal.
INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT.
Number enrolled, SO. Average
daily attendance, As. Those nei-
ther tardy nor absent: Janet AL
exander, Henry Benson. Iris Ban
took, Kate DAMN, Nellie jamie
son, Sadie Julian, Frances Kro-
chevar, Oracle Mosher, Robert
Mathieson, Maud Smith, Wylie
Smith, Peter Sparks,
n
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT
GRAMMAR DEPARTMENT.

Number enrolled, 43. Average
daily attendance, 3S. Those nei-
'ther tardy nor absent: Mary Kro-
chevar, Mat Krochevar, Geneva
Marasco, Frankie Mosher, Alfred
Smith, John Vidmore.
MINNIE CLoNCH, Teacher.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
n. E. Church.

Services IN the NJ. E. church as follows
Preaching on 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 attond these
services. Rev r. r. Adams, pastor.
WANTED PERSONS. FOR DIS
| w trict Office Manager in this state to rep
| resent me in their own and surrounding coun-
| ties. Willing to pay yearly $500, payable weekly
/ Desirable en- ployment with unusual cpportun-
| tiles. References exchanged. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. $, A. PARK, $40 Cax-
| ton Bldg, Chicago.
| V4/ANTED-ACTIvE MAN OF GOOD
| w CHARACTER to dclver and collect in
| Colorado for old established manufacturing
Wholesale house, $500 year, sure pAv. Hon
esty more than experience required. Our ref
erence, any bank in any city. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope, Manufacturers,
Third Floor, S3i Dearborn street, Chicago.
Colorado Springs (Colo.) Gazette. Daily
Mining Edition, S4 q year in advance. All
the mining news and stock quotations.
WANTED-ACTIVE MAN OF GOOD
w CHARACTER to deliver and collect in
Colorado for old established manufacturing
Wholesale house. 500 year sure pay. Hon
frence, any bank in any city. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope. Manufacturers.
Third Floor. 53i Dearborn street, Chicago.
I
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
School Report.

Following is the report of the
Crested Butte public schools for
the month of October:
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Colorado Springs (Coo) Gazette. Daily
Mining Edition, S4 a year in advance. All
the mining news and stock quotations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-02
DEVIL OF AN EDITOR WAS HE.
Indiana Newspaper Comes Out as Old
SpIitfoot MonId Rum 1t. Perhaps.

Bloomington. Ind. April 2-The is
sue of the Bloomington Star ''as the
devil would run it, made its appear
ance Saturday morning. A brief spe-
c1aI last week announced that such an
edition would be published flooded The
Star office with all kinds of letters
from every state and territory in the
United States. The number of con-
tributions submitted was large. but
nearly all of them were unfit for publ
cation.
Among the feauIres are the ''valedic-
tory of Editor Feltus. who retires in
favor of the devil,l who at once pro-
ceeds to write "salutatOry." The
new editor furnishes his readers with
a number of special articles. among
them being The Devils Question
Box" Interview with Ingersol. The
Devils Commandments" Local Items
from Hades," ''Satan's Shots" (editol-
ial contributions.
According to the Satanic editor. there
are many forms of ShamS, deceits and
hypocrisy in this sinful world. and
wherever he finds such 4 condition he
strikes it with his editorial prong.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-02

or Tne ontario SlIverware works are
on a strike because one Of their num-
Der was discharged for insubordina-
tion. Seventy-fiye men employed on the
scrap furnaces at the Indiana Iron
works are on strike. They claim
tnar I1e company was paying them
heavy scrap prices for light scrap
work. The trouble may close all of the
Republic Iron and Steel company (the
trust plants. the employees all being
union men. The two plants directly
involved employ 1000 hands.
Cleveland, April 2.-Three hundred
journeymen plum bers of this city went
on a strike today for highsr wages.
Chicago. April about half of the
$500 machinists who went on q strike
some weeks ago resumed work this
morning. The agreement entered
into recently by representatives of the
manufacturers and men was ratified
yesterday at a mass meeting.
Joliet, H., April "A general
strike of workmen in the building
trades of Joliet was declared TODAY,
about 500 men being involved. The
demand is generally for an S-hour
day and an increase in wages.
st. Louis. April 2.-Two thousand
journeymen printers and 1,500 car
penters refused to work today pending
an adjustment of the differences with
the bosses over their demands for an
increase of wages.
Pittsburg, Pa, April 2.-From
IL, 600 to $4,000 coal miners in the
Pittsburg district and 5000 in the
Iron district went on strike today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-02
ROMANCE ENDS WITH a TRAGEDY.
Young Man Killed Because He Would Go
to See His Sweetheart.

Springfield, Ills. April >. Elmer
Clark. an aged farmer, residing near
Petersburg, murdered Harry Ball, mis-
daughters suitor. The deed was com
mitted in the road in front of Clark :
farm house. Ball was shot through
the heart with n rife. dying instantly.
The body remained in the road eN-
posed to view for three hours before
the arrival of the coroner TO take
charge of it. In the meantime Clark
drove to Petersburg and gave himself
up. For some time Ball had been
employed at the livery stable in Peters
burg. Friday morning he left early to
90 to the country for Il load of straw.
He had TO pass the Clark homestead,
and. despite many warnings from the
father of the girl not to enter the place
again. could not resist the temDta-
tiOn to go in. Ball formerly worked
at the Clark farpL but when the rcla-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-02
EX-SENATOR SAWYER BURIED
Longest Fune raj Procession Ever Seen in
OshkOsh-State Ofcers Present

Oshkosh. Wis. April 2.-EX-Senator
Sawyer was buried yesterday after
noon. and the funeral was the most
imposing and impressive ever held in
this city. Special trains on the North
western and on the st. Paul road
brought 400 people to the city. The
services were marked by the greatest
simplicity. as was the wish of the de-
ceased. Rev. Edward II. Smith, of
the First Congregational church, con-
Quoted them. and he made no address
whatever. The funeral procession was
the longest ever seen here, the various
civic societies and the militia turn
ing out. The pall-bearers were all rela-
tiveS of the deceased. The funeral was
attended by the state officers and by
most of the prominent men of the
n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-02
NEWS OF OTHER LABOR UNIONS.
Strikes Looked for at New York and in
Progress Elsewhere.

New York. April MANY strikes
i'll the building trades will begin to-
day. but the situation is not yet re
Garded as serious, in view of the fact
that a number of the bosses are yield
ing. In Brooklyn 1,J00 carpenters will
demand II cents per hour. but it is
doubtful il Il strike will immediat tely
follow the refusal of the terms by the
bosses. The movement is largely
among the carpenters. painters. decOra-
tors, etc. Though there is trouble also
among the engineers and rock drillers,
and the electrical workers will de-
mand on May ! 81 per day instead OF
s.. 30.
Indianapolis. April 2-This morn
ing the contractors of this city We're
formally notified by the TWO carpenters
unions that the minimum scale of 81
cents an hour is in force for one year.
which means that no member of the
union will be permitted to work for
less money.
indianapolis. April >. - y general
strike of union printers employed by
members of the National Typothetae
may be ordered as a result of a meet
ing of the executive board of this or
der in Chicago Tuesday. when seven of
the nine board members voted 10 levy
an assessment of $4,000 for the pur-
pose of carrying on the fight against
the union printers in Kansas City. Mo.
Buffalo. y. Y. April lit was de
cided at meeting yesterday of local
Freight Handlers union. No. 10. which
has a membership Of 200. that no more
work will be done under the contract
system.
ST. Louis. April !. - \ strike of
painters is probable if the demands of
the journeymen for an advance in
wages from $50 to $3 a day is not ac-
ceded to by the Master Builders asso-
ciatiOD-
Muncie. Ind. April Fifty men
employed in the grinding department
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-04-02
THE PORTO RIcAN DEBATE,
Closing Arguments Heard In the Sem
ate.


Washington, April 2.-The senate
convened today at / l in order that the
debate on the Porto Rican bill might
be extended The public galleries
were crowded. Vest, of Missouri,
rising to question of privilege. said
that upon return to the city after an
absence on account of illness, he found
on the vote to strike out the provision
in the Porto Rican bill for a duty of / )
per cent'of the Dingley duties that he
was noted as absent and not paired.
He said had he been present he would
have voted to strike out the duty on
Porto Rican products.
BaUes, of Tennessee, after the Porto
Rico bill had been laid formally be-
fore the senate, delivered his an
nounced speech in opposition to
the pending measure. Cullom, of
Illinois, followed with an argument in
favor of the bill. Depew, of New
York, then spoke.