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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02
Net to Brsak Waves.

series of experiments is about to
begin at Havre with Baron d'Alessan-
dro's invention of floating nets for use
in storms for moderating the force OF
the waves. The Invention is said to be
superior in effects to oil. Trials were
made at Cherbourg. which proved that
floating nets would be of enormous
value TO vessels ut sea in a storm, as
well rs for the defense of exposed
coasts and fishing stations against
heavy seas.
Baron d'Alessandro has improved his
invention and Is now convinced that
well buoyed and ballasted nets will
withstand the most powerful currents
and violent tempests.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02
A Queer Decision.

A New Jersey court has recently de-
cided that parent whose child had
been killed by the negligence of a
street car company could not recover
damages from the company because
the child was not able to render any
pecuniary assistance and in fact was
an expense to the parents.
The Age of Steel suggests that the
logic of the situation should have in
duced the court to return a verdict in
favor of the street car company for
relieving the parent of further expense.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02
La Porte, Texas.

The progress of the construction
work at La Porte, Texas, the future
great deep-water shipping point at the
head OF navigation on Galveston Bay
on the Gulf of Mexico, is progressing
favorably. The wharves and switch
ing tracks are nearing completion and
the work on the streets and on the
sewerage and water systems Is now
under way. Mr.. l. r. Holmes, the gen.
eral manager of the La Porte Improve
ment Company and the La Porte
Wharf and Channel Company, is per-
sonally experimenting the improve
ments. Mr.. Holmes makes his head
quarters at the Sylvan Hotel and Wis
itors to La Porte during the next six
weeks and before the time OF the first
general La Porte sale, which will be
held in February, 1900, should intro
duce themselves to Mr.. Holmes and al
low him to extend to them facilities
for getting a thorough understanding
OF the conditions surrounding the La
Porte enterprises.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02
Foreigners Favor Diaz.

1t is calculated that about $3.50, ,OOO,-
900 in American capital is invested in
the republic of Mexico. This fact adds
Interest to the quiet agitation that is
going on, among MeXicans and Ameri-
cans regarding the manifestation made
recently by the American and other
foreign colonies in honor of General
DiaZ, urging him to stand for re-elec-
tiOn next June. Many MeXicans Of
note think that the public demonstra-
tion by the foreign colonies may have
the effect of embarrassing the admins
tration.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02
peafne,. Cannot ne Cured

by local applications. rs they cannot reach the
diseas cd portion OF the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that Is by consti-
tutionRl remedies Deafness caused by an
lniiamed condition of the mucus lining OF the
Eustachinn Tube. When this tube is intamed
you have n rumbling sound or imperfect hear
Ing. md when II is entirely closed deafness Is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
ron iition. hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh
which Is nothing but an infiamed condition OF
the Eucus surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case
OF Deafness (caused by catnrrh) that cannot
10 cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
circulars free.
Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02
Prosperity for 1000.

Indications point to great prosperity
for the coming year. This is sign Of
n healthy nature. The success of n
country, as well as of an individual,
depends upon health. If you have any
stomach trouble try Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, which cures dyspepsia,
Indigestion and biliousness.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02
Every Known Manner of Test

VIII convince you that Union Pacific
trains are the quickest and best equipped
trains for points east and west from Den
yer. Three through trains daily for Chi
cago. Choice of routes. via Omaha or
via Kansas City. Two through trains
daily for San Francisco or Pacific North
west Ticket Office, 941 18th street.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02
In Winter Us. Allen. Foot Ease.

A powder. Your feet feel uncom-
Portable. nervous, and often cold and
damp. II you have sweating. sore feet
or tight shoes. try Aliens Foot-Ease.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
25 cents. Sample sent free. Address
Allen S. Olmsted. lie Roy. N. Y.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

DEwEY's OLYMPIA-CAPTAIN GRIDLEY COMMANDER
Griey ohO in command of
at Manila
remedy, Perund:
of friend and tratYtly
should be
household after using for short period feel Ike e'o
Il.
head of
located Address Dr.
Hartma UNI
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

The Chicago Special via Union Paci-
fic. which leaves Denver. at 800 p. m. and
arrives Chicago at S:l5 the following even
ing. The quickest and best equipped
trains out of Denver. Ticket Office 81
17th street
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

East and West. are found on Union Pa
cifc trains. The best line for Kansas
City, Omaha, st. Louis, Chicago, St Paul
San Francisco and the Pacific Northwest
Ticket Office, 9i1 nth street.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

Was the shopping crowd great?''
Great? 1 couldn't tell whether my pock-
ct was being picked or whether l was
picking somebody elses pocket"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

Did you have a pleasant trip to Cali
fornia Mrs Skinner" yes indeed; we
played euchre all the way out and all the
way back"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

Whats the difference between a pie
beian and a patrician?' "a plebeian has
to pay cash, but a patrician gets 1t
charged"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

Mother-"Children, shall / buy n lace
paper angel for the top of the Christmas
tree?'' Children Din loud chorus)-"No;
git a candy one!"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

rs this cracked wheat, Jane?' 81
dun know. mum; l amt looked at 1t or
teched it. an If it's cracked 1t wuz crack
ed afore l come here"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

"Horseshoes bring good luck, 1. is said"
Did you ever have your wife take n fan
cy to a gold one set with dIamonds?"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02
Cared After Repea

Cared A fter Repeated Failures With Others
| will inform addicted to Morphine, Laudanum,
Opium. Cocaine, of never-failing, harmless, home
cure. Mrs. NJ. II. baldwin. Box 1912. Chicago, Ill.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

To cure your Catarrh or Cold in Head.
use London Balm. All druggists refund
money, If 1t fails to relieve. 25c and soc.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

The foundation of the agricultural
building for the University of Illinois
is nearly completed. 1t is little over
fourth of a mile around it and it
begins to foreshadow what the build
ing will look like when finished. Even
now, however. few people realize the
fact that when this structure is COM
plete there will be total floor space
of over one and seven-eighth acres.
Over fifty new students have already
registered in the college of agriculture.
which is more than four times as many
as have ever been received before at
the beginning of the year. There are
yet twenty Scholarships not given, ana
before the end of the year a total OF
100 students is expected.
The class in stock judging numbers
more than fifty, ABOUT one-half of
whom are regular students and the
remainder special students.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

To cure your Catarrh or Cold in Head,
use London Balm. All druggists refund
money II 1t fails to relieve. 25c and soc.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

What a lot of bundles Aren't you
afraid you've lost scme2" TT doesn't
matter; / can't remember what bought
anyway"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

Notice
The time table and see how much quicker
Union Pacific trains running both east
and west from Denver are than those of
Its competitors. Inquiry will also con-
vince you of their superiority in point of
elegance of equipment and punctuality
of service Ticket Office. 94l 18th street.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II it fails to cure.
&c. E. w. Groves signature on each box.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

For Lung and chest diseases, Piso's Cure
is the best medicine we have used.-Mrs.
J. L. Northcott, Windsor, Ont, Canada.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

FITS SrernAnentlyCurcd. Hoht or nervousness after
krst days use of DR.. klne's Great Nerve Restorer.
pend for FREE S2.OO trial Dotte and treatise.
DR. r. H. KLINE. Ltd. 93l Arch ST.. Philadelphia. Pa
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

Don't you love an old-fashioned snow
storm. Pauline?" Yes, II n man who
takes me out has a new fashioned sleigh"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

Your little girl looks healthy Mrs.
Jones'" Healthy? Her doll has had
eight heads since last Christmas"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02
Notice

What Induced Nancy to go on the
stage?" "She has such little feet"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

Consomme with Rice.-Thoroughly
wash and drain a pint and a half of
rice; put it in saucepan, with quart
of beef broth, two cupfuls of tomato
sauce and little salt. Mix, boil, cover
tightly and cook for twenty minutes
add six ounces of clarified butter, boil
ing hot; stir quickly and vigorously
with a wooden spoon until thoroughly
mixed. Cover the dish tightly, putting
a cloth inside of the cover, so as to
keep in the steam. 1t will absorb the
butter, and become light and creamy
Turn the rice into round. deep dish,
and send to the table with two quarts
of beef broth in soup tureen and q
plate of grated parmesan cheese
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

To cure your Catarrh or Cold in Head,
use London Balm All druggists refund
money II it fails to relieve. 25c and 5Oc.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

The Latest Devices for Swift Luxurious
Travel
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

the talented Miss Bung?" Great Author
mo. never. The talented Miss Bung
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02

Tho Crowning Success of Modern Rail-
rnndIUp
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02
W, can Get A1,en.. root-Ea.e Free.

You Can Get Allen's Foot-Ease Free
Write today to Allen S. Olmsted, Le
Roy, N. Y. for free sample OF Al
lens Foot-Ease, powder to shake into
your shoes. 1t cures chilblains. sweat
ing. damp, swollen, aching feet. 1t
makes new or tight shoes easy. An iE-
slant cure for Corns and Bunions. All
druggists and shoe stores sell it, 25c.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-01-02
Central Business College

SHORTHAND AND TELEGRAPHY. sos 10th St.
Cor. of Stout. Indorsed by Governor Thomas. May
or johnson md hundreds of Denver merchants who
have students in their employ. Twenty of our
students now employed In Denver Banks.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

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 Algernon, 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. z.
who, he said, WIS 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 a 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 dignitaries.
When he got out of the room, the office
keeper startled him by saying, "There
amt nobody here, sir, but was afraid
a madman had been shown in to you
by mistake, and l wanted to warn you,
sir"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

Bowser in the door and the cook look
ing over her shoulder. AS he came up
on the gallop, his ears working and his
eyes bulging, Mrs. Bowser cried out
for an explanation. He didn't pause
to give 1t, however He made half
circuit Of the house and plunged into
an acre of burdocks and thistles and
pigweeds, and there the bees left him.
He was lying on his back and painting
for breath when Mrs. Bowser appeared
and exclaimed:
For heavens sake, but what is the
matter with you? What was all this
running about?"
Then she caught sight Of Mr.. Bow
ser's face There was lump on his
chin, second under his left eye, two
on his neck and one on his forehead
and about 40 more which she couldn't
see, but which felt as big as washtubs
to him.
"Now you'll start for home, won't
youT she asked as he tried to sit up
and groaned like dying horse.
"Never, woman-never on the face
of this earthw he shouted as he fell
back among the weeds.
(To be continued)
NJ. QUAD.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
Went n Little Too Ear.

A commercial travelling man landed
at Edinburgh, Scotland, one Saturday
night, too late to get outof town for Sun
day. The next day he found that there
was actually no form of amusement in
the whole city to assist him in Willing
away the day. He went to the pro-
prietor of the hotel to see If he could
suggest way of passing the remain
der of the day.
The landlord took pity on the stran-
ger and took him to one of the rooms
In the house in which a number Of
Scotchmen were playing a game called
map" which is n sort of modification
of "seven up" They were playing for
a shilling point, so that the game was
a pretty stiff one. The stranger got in
the game and played very cautiously,
for he was quite sure that the players,
or at least some of them. were cheat
ing One solemn faced Scot, he was
especially sure, he caught cheating a
number of times. He began whisling
n part of some vagrant tune. The Scot
who had been cheating arose from the
table and threw down the cards,
'What is the matter?" the other play
ers asked.
I'm gangin awa'," the Scot answer
ed. glaring at the stranger. "I'll play
cards WI no mon that whistles on the
Sabbath" 1r 4
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

the bad knuckle very freely About
the time he was ready to dress a
young man whose name is said to be
Leonard Carney came into the hall,
and approaching Fitzsimmons said:
81 am thinking of becoming hight
er, and wish you would try me out"
Mr.. Carney said he weighed 40
pounds. He was an inch taller than
t'tzsimmons, but was built like a
shaft.
"Go ahead and get your clothes oil,
my boy; I'll give you few wallops
to see what you are made Of" said
Fitzsimmons.
Mr.. Carney came forth clad for the
fray. "You know. Mr.. Fitzsimmons,"
said he as he stepped upon the mat,
that | want you to try me out thor
oughly and you can go as far as you
please
CARNEY WAS A FAILURE.
The first round was very tame, Fitz-
simmons evidently being afraid of
breaking his ambitious friend in two.
jeff Thorne was looking after Mr..
Carney and he whispered something
to Thorne.
"E awsks that you box little
fawster, Bob" said the English middle
weight when the second round began.
Fitzsiinmons did as requested and
landed right, not very hard, on the
stomach. Carney gasped and was
about to collapse. Dawson, who was
timekeeper, cut out lot of time to
save Mr.. Carney in this round. In the
third Carney looked very much fright
ened and when Fitz tapped him on the
jaw and followed this with light left
in the stomach, Carney turned pale
After it was all over Fitz told Mr.. Car
ney that fighting was bad for the
nose, eyes and ears, and advised the
young man to take up some Other
occupation. You can spar bit" said
Fitzsimmons, but If Walcott or some
other 40 FOUNDER ever hit you in the
Life"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
MR.. BOWSER'S FARM.
ANOTHER CHAPTER CONCERNING
HIS SAD EXPERIENCES THERE.

Hut, Tbongh the worthy GentIcmap
Is soreIy yexed In Mind and Bruis-
ed In Body, He stoutIy, Declines to
Co Home.
Copyright 1909. by c. y. Lcwis.l
When Mr.. Bowser had seen the coat
halls Of Dusty Bill disappear around q
bend in the highway and had watched
.he rising sun until assured it could
AXE care of itself. he went in to break
last He found Mrs. Bowser looking
very homesick, and the cook had her
chin in the air and frown ON her face.
".Are-nrc we going home today?'
hesitatingly queried Mrs. Dowser after
q bit.
Eyes, that's what want to know"
added the cook.
"Going homcT" repeated Mr.. Bowser
in tones OF astonishment. "Of course
we are not going home today. We
have leased q summer farm for three
months. We only arrived here yester-
day evening. You women must be los
ing your sensesW
"But this awful. awful placer pro
tested Mrs. Bowscr as the tears came
to her eyes.
There's nothing awful about it. It's
a farm. There are q few weeds and
thistles around, but every farm has
'em. We came out for the pure air.
the peace and quietness. We were
disturbed last night by tramp, dog
opd an owl hut IN WON'T hoppen apa i'm
Well have provisions here today, and
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

the ball back to the diamond Abe was
on third, and three runs were in.
Brewster then thought 1t was time
to come off the flying rings, and he got
right back to earth, with the result
that Watts, Jones and Stephens were
easy outs, and A. Grille was left at
third. Abe also started the fifth with
another three sacker. The next three
men could not bring him home. The
South Ends only other run came in the
sixth. Washer got first on Beduhrs
low throw, stole second and scored
on w. Crile's single. They worked
hard TO score in the seventh, but could
not reach, while fast double play by
Brewster, Price and Cross killed their
chances in the ninth.
The umpiring of Mr.. Hires was much
criticised by the audience. His judg-
ment of balls and strikes was poor and
he often changed his decision. He
wearied of the Office in the eighth and
McBurney officiated.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

known attorney, with a laugh. "He
came into my Office the other day on
his way home from school and laid a
nickel down on the desk before me.
"'What is this for, son?' asked.
Retainer he answered soberly
"'very well,' said l, entering into the
Joke. What have 1 been retained
uponT
"My boy ig down into his pocket
and produced note from his teacher
and placed 1t before me without COM
ment. 1t was to the effect that he had
been cutting up and advised whip
ping.
"'Now, what would you adviser
asked he in a businessllke voice after
had read the note and saw the trap
that young rascal led me into.
"T think that out first move should
be to apply for change Of venue,
said I.
every well,' be answered. You're
handling the case
""rhen we will turn the note over
to your mother said l.
81 saw the young .imp's face fall at
this, but he braced up and said:
"'See here pop. you're bound to see
me through on this, cause you've ac-
cepted my retainer, you known
"Ill argue your case before the
court l answered, but you will have
to accept the decision. l would not
dare to attempt to influence the court
"Well, pleaded the boys case,
promptly had it thrown out of court
and the boy got what he deserved-a
good whipping.
at was the first time l ever played
false to client."-Dctroit Free Press
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
when They sny "Gooahy."

w AhVy Nhy
Did you ever hear two married wo-
men take leave of each ether at the
gate on mild evening? This Is how
they do It;
"Goodbyw
"Goodby! Come down and see us
soon"
II will Goodbyw
"Goedby! Don't forget to come soon"
"No, won't Don't you forget to
come up"
IT won't.
"Be sure and bring Sarah Jane with
you next time"
II will, I'd brought her up this time,
but she wasn't very well, She wanted
TO come awfully."
"Did she, now? That was too bad,
Re sure and bring her next time"
II will, and you be sure and bring
the baby"
II will. forgot to tell you that he's
cut another tooth"
you don't say sol How many has
he now?"
"Five. II makes him awfully cross"
81 dare say 1t does"
"well, goodby! Don't forget to come
down"
"No. l won't. Don't you forget to
come up. Goodbyw
And they separate
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
Got de fam,Iy out7"


Eyes"
"Well Gully. I've long wanted to
meet de biggest fool in de world, and
4 guess I'm lookin at him now. A man
who'll come out to a ranch like dis fur
a vacation has either got sawdust in
his head or is hldin from de cops. Dat
OK must hev took you fur a cabbage
head"
'"You will keep your opinions to your.
self, slrw stinly replied Mr.. Bowser,
"but here's q quarter for driving that
brute off and releasing me-"
Thanks. Gully. Don't you want to
hire hand by de month";"
"What for"
'"To help you enjoy de landscape and
keep de butterflies from stealth your
hatv'
When the tramp bad gone, Mr.. Bow
ger busted himself for half an hour
In throwing stones at the one horned
OK, which had retired to distance
and seemed to be plunged in medita-
ton. He could hit him every time. but
the stones gave forth hollow sound
and were totally disregarded, and the
sport was abandoned after time for
a closer investigation of that bumble-
bees nest. The only way to find a
nest in the grass is to look for 1t. Mr..
Bowser advanced as bold as q lion aud
began to paw at the grass. He presently
heard a sound like child's rattle box,
but gave 1t no attention until about 200
overgrown and aggressive bumblebees
suddenly flew up out Of the grass and
sailed into him. He did not believe
they were in earnest until he felt a
redhot darning needle enter the calf Of
his left leg. Before he could open his
mouth to yell, the right leg was served
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

We will pay the above reward for any case
of Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Head
ache. Indigestion, Constipation or Costive-
ness we cannot cure with Liverita, the Up
Date Little Liver PHI when the directions
Vegetable and never fail to give satisfaction.
2oc boxes contain 100 pills, lOc boxes contain
20 pills. DC boxes contain is pills. Beware OF
substitutions and mutations. Sent by mail.
stamps taken. NERVITA MEDICAL co.
Cor. Clinton and Jackson Sts., Chicago, Iii,
Sold by II. Steinbacher ~ Co., druggists
Akron, o.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
An Unreliable AdnRe.

stress on the adage Money talks" :"
said the man who gets famillarly face
tious.
NO sir" said Senator Sorghum. "If
you had observed as many investiga-
tions as have, you'd know that the
success of pecuniary enterprise fire.
quently depends on the ability to keep
perfectly still. Washington Star.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20
A Spree on sixpence.

An excellent Scotchman had for 81
years brought home his full wages
every week, says the Newcastle (Eng-
land) Chronicle. Once at the end of the
period he gave his wife sixpence less
than the full amount. This SO distress.
ed the thrifty woman that she went to
consult the meenister on the subject
He tried to comfort her by saying that
sixpence in .87 years was not large
amount.
ITS ma the money am thinking Of,
she replied, "but am fearing that Mac
has been taking to drink and betting
maybe, and other worldly pleasures"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

the same way.
Murder! Thieves! Policev shout
ed Mr.. Bowser as he danced around
and the bees continued to "lift" him,
and it was not until he got sting on
the chin that he started for the house.
The bees followed him. A humble
bee never lets go of n good thing.
They had good thing in Mr.. Bowser.
FIis yells were heard at the house, and
long before he got there he saw Mrs.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-08-20

May-The girls were all crazy to
know whether you are engaged,
Marion--But you didn't tell them, did
you?
May-Oh, no! | said that when the
time came you wanted to announce 1t
yourself.-Detroit Free Press.