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longer-but engagements must be KEPT
II will go with you Jewett SID; then
as they stepped outside: Mai. Eyre,
cannot pretend to>zaisun5sfstand you.nu.
please give me in exact words your reason
for this dismissal
Il hardly think that is needed" the ma
jor said stiffly. Certainly 1 do not wish
to say to any man in my own house-espe-
cialIy not to one who is the heir of my
dearest friend-that-that a racing man
who gives such orders as you have done
must be either an unheard-of idiot-which
you are motor a Thoroughbred scoun-
dre!''
SO! 1t is scoundrelism to try to give
yourself an honest chance at the gold cup!
Jewett said through set teeth.
Sir. l had rather lose on horse prop
erly trained than win over one running for
apples-even if such thing were possible"
the major snorted. But it is impossible.
The best wish 1 can make you Is that that
old brute may die before this thing gets
wind and ruins the fair name Of the Wynn
yard stable"
THANK YOU major. will at least keep
that. whatever else I may lose" Jewett
said bowling very low. He flung himself
into saddle and sent the horse of at full
run. checking only to open the lawn gate
There he looked back. and saw in an upper
window. faint and uncertain. Constance
waving him a last goodbye.
When at last the cup race was called all
West Side Park was one big guffaw. Not
withstanding, everybody felt that the COM
edy of Sarsaparilla and the apples had an
under-elenlent of tragedy. Jewett had
backed the mare so heavily to cripple
himself sadly If she lost-and 1t was certain
as anything in racing could be she had not
the ghost of a chance to win. Heaton said
SO openly. He did not deny, though. that
she had thriven the apples, nor that
sometimes she had run for them as few
mares could run. But she had never held
her speed for the whole distance. and soft
as she must be through such unheard-of
pamperng, she could not go the route and
live the pace
1t was sure to be killing pace. Himself
had paid forfeit but Tenderfoot was, in
Heaton's judgment, fit enough and fast
enough to win the Derby-if only he could
be miraculously set down in his present fet-
tie upon EPSON Downs. And only to
think! Not a dollar of stable money on
him. exceptin' my little nab" Heaton COM
muned with himself. "Jewett must be
plumb crazy-declarin' ter win with boss
and mare, and then putin his whole pile
on the ongodliest critter that ever trod a
plate.
Tenderfoot was one of the two even
money favorites. Her owners steadfast
support alone kept Sassy as good as 10 to
l. She had got in very well indeed Extry
weighed a hundred and ten pounds even,
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Couldn't stand 1t.

From the New York Weekly.
Favored waiter-"rm soin' to leave here
wen my week Ia up
Regular Guest-"Ehl You get good pay.
don't your d.
Yes; bout the same as everywhere"
'And tips besides?'
"a good many
''Then what Is the matter7''
''They don't allow no time fer goin' out
to meals. I have to eat here
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Occasion Produced.

From the Chicago News.
IT never could understand why so many
of the coloners visitors are always SICK
ut is all because he keeps such good
liquor in the house labeled For sickness
only"
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As Big as Massachusetts.

I am surprised at the extent of this Is
land of Mindanao. The province of Davao
is larger than the state Of Massachusetts,
but I doubt whether its cultivated portion
is greater than the District of Columbia
The country is almost all wild. The noun
famous portion is covered with forests, in
terspersed here and there with strips of
natural pasture. The grass is rich and it
forms excellent grazing. There are many
herds of from fifty to one hundred cattle.
and near Matt, town about twenty or
thirty miles east of here, there Is one man
who has about 1900 head of stock.
The cattle of this region are like those
saw about Zamboanga. q cross between
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
Wreck Marshall Pass

A freight train in charge of Con
ductor Perkins was wrecked one
mile below Gray's Siding on
the eastern slope of Mar
shal Pas1 at one a. N. today. Par
ticulars are meagre. The train
was descending and got beyond
control and piled up on one of the
sharp curves ia that locality. Fire
man Braswell and Brakeman Chas.
Shaw, a brother of VIM. Shaw, who
was on the Ruby run, were killed,
and every other member of the
crew more or less injured. En-
gineer Ryan sustained severe. in
juries. The track was torn up for
a considerable distance and traffic
delayed eleven hours.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

WHEREAS. In view of the loss
we have sustained by the decease
of our dear sister, Esther Chap
pell, who departed from this life
November 9th, 1900, and of the
still greater loss sustained by her
family and Others near and dear 70
her. Therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That it is but a just
tribute to the memory of the de-
parted that while regretting her
removal from Rachael ,Rebekah
Lodge No. A, d. R., she is now
peacefully united with the Grand
Lodge above, and we mourn for
one who is in every way worthy Of
our respects and regards.
RESOLVED, That we sincerely
condole with the family of the de
ceased on the dispensation with
which it has pleased the Divine
Providence to affiict them and
command them for consolation to
Him who orders all things for the
best and whose chastisements are
meant in mercy.
RESOLVED, That this heartfelt
testimonial OF our sympathy be
sent to the family of the deceased
and copy be spread upon the
minutes of the lodge and a copy
sent to the PILOT for publication
SISTER:
Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in thy grave so low.
Thou no more shalt join our num-
Der, :
Thou no more our song shall
know.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life hath flown,
And in Heaven we hope to greet
thee,
Where no farewell tears are
known.
A5'Gs a1ais Mrtnan MAHG: COMMITTEE.
ESTHER CLICK,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
One of the important matters t.

One of the important matters to
II, determined by Congress at the
Wing session is that of Congress
sional re-apportionment undt the
new census. From the start, when
there was one Representative to
each 10000 Inhabitants, the ratio
has been increased every ten years,
and since the census of 1890 has
been one Representative to each
173,901 persons. The present o9n-
sus shows an increase of popuia-
ton of more than 100000, and
there must, of course, be a proper
tionate increase in the ratio of
Representatives to population.
How to provide for that increase
in an equitable manner is no essy
problem. The House, with its
500 members, is already at times a
very unweildy body, and yet if the
new ratio is to reduce the represen-
tation OF no state there will have
to be a very large increase in men,
bership. The ratio that seems
most favored, except by those ftom
four states-Arkansas, Kansas,
Maine and Virginia-which would
Under it each have one less Repre-
sentative than at present, is that of
one Representative to each 100000
persons. That would add IS to
the present membership of the
Souse,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

A reorganization of the Demo-
cratic party is beyond the power of
any man or group of men. Its
chances and hopes of success lie
in reaction from the Republican
progress, in the possibility of Re
publican mistakes, and in the need
from time to time of the applica-
ton of that cleansing process, de-
feat, to the party Of advancement.
The two fundamental ideas, which,
form the basis of Democracy, are
the limitation of the power of the
national government and the oppo-
sition to national progress. If the
lines in natiopal politics continue
to be drawn as they have been in
the past century, the Democratic
party must continue to be what it
is, and must combine its elements
on the simple basis of opposition
to Republican policies and of or
ganized greed for spoils.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
G. L. Ross, CLERK

The dog poisoner is abroad in
Crested Butte again. A valuable
dog owned by John Mathieson got
dose and died Saturday. If the
miscreant WHO is doing this work
could be apprehended he would
receive only his just deserts if a
coat OF tar and feathers were ap-
piled and then be ordered to leave
town post haste.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Senator Thurston, of Nebraska,
expresses the opinion that an army
reorganization bill will be passed
at tie coming session of Congress;
also that the Nicaraguan Canal
bill will get etthrough in some shape,
probably differing considerably
frob the bill passed by the House
at tue last session, but thinks that
tie opposition to the ship subsidy
bill makes its chances doubtful.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

There is something of ancient
grandeur in the struggle of the
Bo9rs for their homes. The Eng
lish would glt lily make terms with
them, but they hate the Briton
with an unquenchable hatred and
prefer to endure all manner of
dangers and privations rather than
submit to the rule of England.
There are not many such nations
left ON earth today. There are not
many who would lay down their
lives for liberty. 1t may by folly,
according to the modern way of
thinking, but the spectacle is a
noble one, and is one of the splen-
did inspirations of the age.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

There is no use blaming or de-
nouhcirg individuals or communi-
ties for the terrible affair that
transpired at Linon. The respon-
sibility rests directly on the people
of fhe state, both for what aas
been and for what Will be in the
fh.re. The alternative to be con-
ss5lefed by Colorado Legislators is
cab' al punishment by the state or
c. apltal punishment by the mob.
s5oefar Judge Lynch in Colorado
has been able to distinguish be-
tween the innocent and the guilty,
but we have no guarantee that this
will always be the case.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Just to let the world know that
Crested Butte has picked up her
old time prosperity gait it may be
mentioned that the coal mines of
this district are shipping more coal
than ever before in their history,
and that metalliferous mining is
increasing daily in extent.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Caution end conservatism are
the most marked features of the
utterances of the Senators and
Representatives who will shape
the legislation of the coming ses-
sion of Congress. There is, of
course, some talk about extreme
political Legislation, but it doesn't
emanate from the men who have
the. necessary influence to get
ideas carried out. These men, and
it is believed they have the sympa-
thy of the President, know that
there is an enormous amount of
work that ought to be done at the
coming session that the best way
to get it done is to have as little
partisan friction as possible.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Stock in Stratton's fndepen-
dence mine has taken a big drop,
due to over-capitalization. Quite
furore has been created in Lon
don by the 6ffair, many English
investors having been swindled by
their own countrymen.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

The trend of the times is such
that it would occasion no great
surprise that the antitrust move
meet had resolved itself into a
truSt.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

The election of a United States
Senator in tlis state at the ensu-
ing legislative session will doubt
less serve. to convince the people
more than anything else that sen
ators should be elected by popu-
lar vote.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

The price of silver, after,a brief
reaction, has again risen and con-
tinues at higher point than for
five years past, sales having been
made this week at 64l cents an
ounce in Ne'7 York. Some of the
causes Of the new rise are explained
by the movement of the metal this
year. A further reason is the gen
eral conviction that the Indian
Government must be a large pur-
chaser for some time to come. The
efforts to limit the circulation of
silver rupees have have proved alb
solutely futile, and the India
Council has been forced to order
the new coinage to. prevent general
distress for currency.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

The laborer is worthy of his
hire-in which. respect. he differs
greatly from many labor leaders.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

The Bryan presidential bee was
nodrone, but it did not gather much
honey
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

When man plunges into the
mire of<politics, he should always
bear in mind that to keep his
mouth shut is wise plan.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
rowfI BOARD.

Crested Butte, Nov. 10, 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 by yJamieson,
were adopted as read.
The following bills were read:
Baxter & Davis, days work on street
with team ............,.. ............S25 on
Dominick Matevi, 1913 days wc1k........- 26 %
b. i. Bennett 9is days work .............. % 70
F. j. Kerr, 9ls days work. % 10
Mrs. Geo. Middleton, 3 meals for prisoner. 1 o.
On motion of Williams, seconded
by Lacy, the bills Were allowed
as read and warrants ordered drawn
on the Treasurer in payment of
the same.
On motion of Dowling, seconded
by Williams, adjournment was
taken.
@ T., Ross CLERK
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

Even the silver tongue shoul(
know when it would be good pol
icy to stop wagging
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20

The season of delayed trains and
mails approaches,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-11-20
State Ore SaInping c.

Denver, Colo.
We buy Gold, Silver, Lead, Cop
per, Bsmuth, Uranium, Wolfram-
ite, Cobalt, Molybdenite, and Anti
mony ores.
We have modern mills for samp-
ling ore. We also test ores for the
new processes of reduction.
Our long experience in the mar
ket enables us to pay the highest
cash prices for all marketable ores.
Write for our reference Book. "
Send analysis of your ore for prices
and information.
BAILY s. JTONNIG, Managers.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-24
Do You Eat Out or In,

The number and variety of knives
and forks that now grace well equip
ped and formal dinner table may well
dismay one unused to such variegat-
ed display of cutlery and silver. There
are forks for the oysters, for the fish
and for the roast and forks as well for
anything else that may be served.
There are also knives to correspond to
the forks that may be needed. These
implements rhat social convention de-
crees to be necessary to convey food to
the mouth are usually laid out in for
midable rows on either side OF the
plate.
The other evening a simple western
maiden at her first eastern dinner sur
veyed her supply Of knives and forks
with growing trepidation. Her COM
mon sense told her that they were laid
out in the regular order in which it
was intended that they should be used,
but nothing In her experience had
taught her which was the right end of
the row to start In with. Finally, in
despair, she sought help from her next
door neighbor, n prominent physician.
Say, doc" she questioned anxiously
as she pointed at the offending objects,
do you eat out or in?"-New York
Tribune
Amador ledger., 1900-08-24
Wanted to Warn Him.

Sir Algernon West tells this story in
his "Recollections:" One day the late
Sir George Campbell, who had a very
strident. loud, rasping voice, called on
Sir Algernoa, who was then secretary
to Mr.. Gladstone, to talk over the land
question.
After he had been in conversation
about three minutes the Office keeper
appeared, bearing the card of an NJ. P.
who, he said, was very anxious to see
Sir Algernon. The latter said he was
sorry to be engaged. In another min
ute he appeared with the card of well
known peer who was most desirous to
have word with him. Again the lat
ter said he was too busy to see him
just then. In another minute the man
again came in with huge card saying
the lord mayor and sheriffs of London
wanted to speak to Sir Algernon West
very urgently in the next room.
Sir Algernon apologized to Sir George
and went out to such great digDitaries.
When he got out of the room, the office
keeper startled him by saying, "There
amt nobody here, sir, but 1 was afraid
q madman had been shown in to you
by mistake, and I wanted to warn you,
SIR"
Amador ledger., 1900-08-24
vampires Not B1oodsucker,.

Mr.. James Rhen, who is engaged in a
special study of bats, says that it is a
fallacy that the vampire is a blood
sucker. Travellers and story writers
are responsible for the story of the ter
rible bloodsucking vampire bats of
South America. Nearly all general
writer's on this subject agree with
them as to its criminal record, and they
all concur in laying the blame on a
large grotesque looking bat with an
enormous leaf nose, the Vampyrus
spectrum. This bat is common in
South and Central America and, from
his great size, being about two feet
across the outspread wings, is a sug-
gestive and repulsive enough object to
impute the blood loving habit to.
AS a matter of fact, this is a some
what useful animal and is totally inno-
cent Of these charge, the bloodsuck-
ers being two much smaller and rarer
bats. The front teeth of these two lat
ter are enormous lancets occupying
over half the tooth row of the animals
and possessing very sharp edges, which
can easily penetrate the human skin.
The teeth of the big vampire, on the
other hand, are simply adapted for
diet of insects and fruit. The true
bloodsucking bats are much rarer than
the vampire.-Philadelp Record.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-24
Mr.. A1inferro rnIiaferro.

81 suppose" said a government clerk
to the man across the table, that you
have heard of the Virginia family of
Derby which spells its name En-
r-o-u-g- -h-t-y, as well as the Chumleys
of England, but l came across one the
other day that I'll bet hat you never
heard Of. The subject of the sketch
was Virginian or claimed that he
was, and he was so youthful and un-
sophisticated that I guess he was tell
ing the truth. Children and fools, you
know, have weakness in that regard.
81 met the young fellow on a train
between Richmond and Petersburg,
and we struck up quite an acquaint-
ance. He told me his name was Tolli-
ver-Oliver Tolliver-and 1 very natu-
rally asked him if he spelled his name
as did the famous F. F. V. Taliaferros,
and he said he did and seemed to be
proud of it. 1 was rather proud to be
friendly with one of the name myself
and made myself extra agreeable.
when he left me at way station
and bade me goodby, he rendered me
his card and told me he hoped l would
not forget him. l didn't look at the
card till he had gone. and, would you
believe it, the young fellow had his
name spelled to match, as it were, and
1t appeared thus, Mr.. Aliaferro Talia-
ferro,' which, in my humble opinion,
was getting Oliver Tolliver down pret-
ty fine. Don't you think so too?''-
Washington Star.
Amador ledger., 1900-08-24
sawdust Graduates.

Most of the circus acrobats and not a
few of the rough and tumble come
dians of the stage who have graduated
from the ring were reared and learned
the rudiments of their business in the
lumber towns Of the northwest. In the
business" these are known as saw
dust towns" on account of the saw
mills. which are their chief industry.
There are many of these in Wisconsin
and Michigan and several in Iowa that
have turned out the bulk of the aero
bats and tumblers in the business.
In the "sawdust towns" the small
boys have exceptional facilities for
learning to turn somersaults and hand
springs IN the great beds of sawdust
that surround the mills. Soon they be-
gin to try the more difficult feats they
see done in the shows that visit the
towns. After school hours they tum-
BILE until it is time to go home and do
the chores" From out of them all
there generally rise two or three boys
who get the knack of the acrobatic
feats, and these work in constant ri
valry, each trying to excel the other.
One day along comes a circus, and
the best boy tumbler applies for a job
and shows what he can do Perhaps
he Is given a chance as "top mount
err" or the top man in a pyramid act,
because he is light and active. When
he gets older, heavier and stronger,
he may become an 'dnderstander" or
the man who holds a mountain of men
on his shoulders. And thus he gets
to the show business.-Exchange
Amador ledger., 1900-08-24
A Lake That Eat. Roat..


A strange lake exists in the center Of
Sulphur island off New Zealand. 1t is
90 acres in extent. about IL feet in
depth and Is feet above the level of the
sea.
The most remarkable characteristic
Of this lake is that the water contains
vast quantities of hydrochloric and sui
phuric acids kissing and bubbling at n
temperature of 10 degrees F.
The dark green colored water looks
particularly uninviting. Dense clouds
of sulphuric fumes constantly roll off
this boiling caldron, and care has to be
exercised in approaching this lake to
avoid the risk of suffocation. On the
opposite side of the lake may be seen
the tremendous blowholes, which,
when in full blast, present an awe in
spring sight.
The roar of the steam as it rushes
forth into the air is deafening, and
often huge powders and stones are
hurled out to a height of several hun
dred feet by the various internal forces
of nature
- oodI cdH pe lduncHeu on tne ldhe,
and if proper care be observed the very
edges of the blowholes may be safely
explored.
Some idea Of the strength of the acid
saturated water of this lake may be
gathered from the fact that boat al
most dropped to pieces after all the
passengers had been landed, as the
rivets had corroded under the influence
of tho onidc