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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
GREAT SCENE OF TUMULT.
Ugly English Electioneering Ways
Fighting and Bloodshed.


Mr.. Bouverie, who sat for the Kill
marnock burghs, and was well
known figure in the house of commons.
referring in later years to such occa-
sions. said that he remembered many
exciting hustings scenes but he
thought that the Ayrshire nomination
of 1852 was the greatest scene off tu-
multi that he had ever witnessed. At
Kidderminster, in 1857, such was the
violence of the crowd at the declara-
tion of the poll that Mr. Lowe mar
rowly escaped death from stoning, and
only found safety by the circumstance
that the master of the grammar school,
whose house was close by, unlocked a
garden door, which the newly elected
member hastily entered his head
streaming with blood. There will be
those who recall the alteration time
after time between Lord Palmerston
and butcher, on the hustings at Tiv-
erton, when the aged statesman, ever
ready with a reply, effectually discom-
flied his opponent, says Good Words.
At the nomination of Rothesay, in
1868 the mill girls were, according to
tuSlOlls set Tree lTOlH WOTh,allU main
tanned continuous uproar, which pre-
vented speakers from being heard. A
piece of iron was flung at the hustings.
and must have killed any one whom
it had Glanced to strike. At the dec
laration of the poll on later day. a
well known inhabitant jerked the arm
of reporter all the time that the
newly elected member was speaking so
that not a word could be taken down.
and at the close of the ceremony the
member and the reporter retired to a
hotel, where the speech was delivered
in peace. At nomination at Had
dington, when Lord Elcho (now Lord
Wemyss), and Mr.. George Hope of
Fenton Barns contested the county, a
great disturbance prevented Lord Ell
cho from being heard on the hustings
He jocularly declared that he was in
no hurry, as he was not going to Lon
don till night, and that he would
meanwhile smoke a cigar Having lit
up he threw the contents of his cigar
case among the crowd, and a shower
of stones was the response to his i'll
timed generosity.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
His Awful Blunder.

A Chicago clergyman says that while
travelling in Europe last summer he
visited Venice, and among the institu-
tions of that city which particularly
Interested him was public bathing re-
sort. A few days later. while in Pisa,
and wandering about it's famous lean
ing tower, he encountered two young
ladies, whose conversation, a few
words of which he overhead satisfied
him they were Americans. He intro
duced himself, and they were delighted
to meet him. They had just arrived
in Pisa, and were very dusty and
travel-stained. On learning that he
had come from Venice they questioned
him eagerly concerning the attractions
of the place, as that was next on their
itinerary. Well" he began, you will
want to go to the Malamocco and take
bath Sir" they exclaimed.
turning away instantly and leaving
him to the realization of the fact that.
in all innocence, he had made one of
the great mistakes of his life.-Youths'
Companion.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

stone could be tossed into the town
site, within the inclosure, which would
seem to be good reason why this
inclosure which has been called Tort,
could not have been intended for de-
fense against any human enemy. Along
the brow of this higher land is row
OF more than thirteen round pyramidal
mounds ranging from three to twelve
feet in height. From the top of these
mounds, or standing on the table
land above, an enemy could command
the whole townsite. 1t has always
been conceded that Aztalan was not
inclosed for purposes of defense. 1t
has been supposed that it was walled
for protection from wild animals,
though the inclosure has never been
high or abrupt enough since its dis
covery to keep out the panther, Wild
cat. wolf, bear. moose, or buffalo.
which We're the only dangerous ami
mails of our woods known to us. The
purpose of its inhabitants in indus
triously constructing this great in
closure over a half mile long must still
remain a mystery. The most remark
able art of Aztalan is its brick walls
and walks. In this it is singular and
alone, the only example of bricklay-
ing among all the monuments of the
mound builders. These bricks or brick
cts are not rectangular and regular in
form and size. as are the modern
brick. They are simply balls of plas-
tic clay wadded by the hand into small
brickets of irregular form, about the
average size of SNOWFALL. The ma
terial used was the glacial yellowish
red clay of the vicinity, and the color
of the brickets is red or light yellow
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
Giant Demijohns.

The giant demijohns that you see
occasionally outside of liquor stores or
said the basketmaker. WHY those
are made sometimes of willow. oftener
OF rattan; sometimes over wooden hot
tie forms, in some cases not over n
form, but with the basketwork
strengthened and braced by cross
braces inside, but they are never made
over real bottles. This big demiiobn
is mounted on low pedestal. to raise
IL from the ground and so help to keen
it dry. Whether it is of willow or n,
rattan it is always finished painted
because it is sign that remains out
OF doors permanently. These demi-
johns are made in various sizes. rang
ing in height from six feet up to demi-
johns of truly gigantic proportions
measuring ten feet in height. A siv-
footer costs about s25, a ten-foot
demijohn somewhere about $50. These
great demijohns are not kept in stock
by anybody, but made only to order.
The demand for them is of course linn
tied, but, still, there is more or less
call for them in cities here and in
Europe.-New York Sun
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
HAS A THIRST FOR BLOOD.
Instances of the Ferociousness of the
Common Weasel.

Instances of the Ferociousness of the
Common Weasel.
The weasel is the boldest and most
blood-thirsty of our small mammals;
indeed, none of our larger beasts is
more SO, says John Burroughs. There
is something devilish and uncanny
about 1t. 1t persists like fate; 1t eludes,
but it cannot be eluded. The terror
1t inspires in the smaller creatures
rats, rabbits, chipmunks-is pitiful to
behold. A rat pursued by weasel has
been, known to rush into a room, utter
dismal cries and seek the protection Of
a man in bed. A woman in northern
Vermont discovered that something
was killing her hens, often on the nest.
She watched for the culprit and at last
caught a weasel in the cat 1t had
seized the hen and refused to let go
when she tried to scare it away. Then
the woman laid hold of 1t and tried
choking it, when the weasel released
Its hold upon the hen and fastened its
teeth into her hand between the thumb
and foref1nger. She could not choke it
on and ran to neighbor for help, but
no one could remove it without tearing
the flesh from the woman's hand.
linen some one suggested a pail of wa
ter. Into this the hand and weasel
were plunged, but the creature would
not let go even then. and did not until
1t was drowned. A farmer one day
heard queer growing sound on the
grass. On approaching the spot he saw
two weasels contending over a n ouse
Both weasels had the mouse, pulling
in opposite directions, and they were
SO absorbed in the struggle that the
farmer cautiously put his hands down
and grabbed them both by the backs of
their necks. He put them in cage
and offered them bread and other
food. This they refused to eat, but in
few days one of them had eaten the
other up, picking his bones clean and
leaving nothing but the skeleton. The
same farmer was one day in his cellar
when two rats came out of hole near
him in great haste and ran up the
cellar wall and along its top until they
came to a floor timber that stopped
their progress, when they turned at
bay and looked excitedly back along
the course they had come. In mo-
ment weasel. evidently in hot pur-
suit of them, came out of the hole,
but, seeing the farmer, checked his
course and darted back. The rats had
doubtless turned to give him fight and
would probably have been a match for
him.-Chicago Chronicle
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

While the United States is busy dis
2ussing and negotiating over the pro
posed Nicaragua canal the Mexican
government, aided by a rich and pro-
sressive British company, is working
steadily on a route across the isthmus
which not only promises to loom up
rs the Nicaragua canals most danger
ous rival after the canal begins busi-
ness, but which will be in active oper-
alton five or six years before the Mic
lraguan route can possibly be opened.
A Lively Scheme.
Stated briefly, the new work con-
sists in reconstructing railway.
which already crosses Mexico at its
narrowest point, to such an extent
that freight can be rushed across 1t
in shorter time and at lower rate
than would be possible by the Nicar-
aqua canal, the saving of time of YES
sells through the use of this more
northerly route being expected to even
up the disadvantage of handling a
ships cargo twice.
This railway is the Tehuantepec
/ line. built by the Mexican government
]
local traffic. but never as an inter
oceanic freight route, being entirely
without terminal facilities for its hand
ling. Now, however, harbors are being
constructed at both ends of the route
at Coatzacoalcas, on the Gulf of Mex
leo. and Salina Cruz. on the Pacific
Ocean-which will give anchorage to
the largest vessels in the merchant
service, while the quays and wharves
are to be fitted with the most modern
machinery and appliances for the
loading and discharging of vessels.
Meanwhile the road itself is being re-
built almost entirely and fitted for
heavy traffic.
Not Afraid of the Canals.
The probability of either or both
the Nicaragua and Panama canals be-
ing opened leaves the Tehuantepec peo
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
Precious Stones.

A mining newspaper says that tur-
quoise mining in New Mexico is one
of the Oldest industries of the country.
but the output is quite limited. The
turquoise output is usually more valu-
able than that of any other precious
stone found in this country. but the
output is worth only from $40, 1000 to
$4,000 a year. Some of the stones
are used by jewellers, but most of them
find their way into mineral cabinets
and museums. The mining of precious
stones in our country has never been
a large industry and the annual prod
uct is worth only about 100000 a
year.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

the coast. The original line in some
places skirted the swampy country, and
in these places they are diverting it
the railway is only 100 miles long.
there are more than 900 openings, each
of these having formerly been spanned
with the old wooden trestle bridges,
such as still exist in some parts of the
south and west. Every one of these
bridges in being replaced with struc-
lures of iron or stone.
With only two or three exceptions
they are all American made. Likewise
away from the marshes. Although
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
TITAN IN POSITION AT END OF "BREAKwATER"

pie undismayed. They will have at
least five years start of either enter
prise, and they say they will depend
on the cheapness of their rates. their
celerity in handling cargoes and. above
all, their more northerly location, to
en able them practically to defy COM
petition. By the Tehuantepec route,
they point out. the distance between
New York and San Francisco will be
700 miles less than by the Nicaragua
canal, and ] 100 less than by the Pana-
ma route. For 10-knot steamer that
means saving of nearly three days in
the first case and of four and a half
days in the second. From New Or
leans to San Francisco they claim an
advantage of 600 miles over Pana-
ma. which accounts for nearly seven
days. From Plymouth, England, to
San Francisco there will be not only
a saving of 1000 miles over the Cape
Horn route. but of 500 miles, or three
whole days, over that of Panama
Nor will they be content to com
pete with routes on the isthmus alone,
for the distance from the Tehuante-
PEGS Mexican gulf terminus-Coatza-
eoalcas-to San Francisco is a hundred
miles less than from New Orleans by
way OF the Southern Pacific railway
Almost Five Bridges to ihe Mile.
The engineering difficulties on the
Tehuantepec railway have not been
especially great, the chief one being
that of obtaining ballast after leaving
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
A RIVAL OF NICARAGUA CANAL.

they are using American rails. Last
year America supplied them with s.
600 tons of them. One feature of the
works is a Titan machine for raising
and placing in position blocks of stone
in building the breakwaters at Coatza-
coalcas. 1t can raise masses of stone
Weighing fifty tons, and it cost $780,
0O0 1t is the biggest thing of IT'S kind
in the world and was built especially
for this undertaking. There is one
thing that the projectors have learned
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

behind the left ear. He was imme-
diately trephined and the depressed
bone removed. About 10 O'Clock at
night he began to whistle, not, how
ever, the popular songs of the day."
but the whistle calls he was accus-
toned to use in calling or driving his
f1ocks. He would continue whistling
Tor about one minute, then would
cease for five or ten minutes, and kept
this up at regular intervals until he
died, Jan. 8, 1899, at 1890 p. m. At
no time was it possible to distinguish
any melody. The sounds were of the
same pitch and intensity and of the
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
SIOO REWARD sIoO.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
iearn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity Catarrh being constitu-
tional disease, requires constitutional treat
ment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith in its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that 1t fails to cure Send for list Of
testimonials
Address f. J. CHENEY s. Co, Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

miles from Lake Mills, Wis. The in
closing wall of the townsite is about
700 feet on its fianks and 1900 feet
long. The river served to complete
the inclosure of seventeen acres of
land. Within and without the inolos-
ure, there were number Of round,
truncated and oblong mounds. Just
beyond the inclosing walls the land
rises abruptly over 20 feet to the roll
ing table lands of the surrounding
country From the bank above q
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

ers for works of
every description,
but want of capital
leaves the most of
t h e S e n a t u r a |
sources of wealth
inactive. A few
waterfalls h a v e
been taken into the
service of factories
and other works
through the appli-
cation of foreign
capital, but too
many are left un-
used. AS the water
falls belong to the
crown, a certain
reasonable rent is
paid. There is a
movement on foot
to erect q large sta
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
Eyeglas.es We're a Novelty.

During the war, while the Tennessee
recruits were quartered at Nashville,
two east Tennessee volunteers were ON
the parade ground when an officer
from this city, who was near sighted
and wore glasses, passed near them.
Il hern tell, Bill" remarked the first
soldier to the second, that west Ten
nessee shorely is a windy place, but
never did think them fellows over
there had to wear shelters on their
eyes to keep the rocks OUT
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
Largest Stationary Engine.

There was recently built at the Allis
works in Milwaukee the largest sta
tionary engine in the world. 1t is the
first of eight which the company is
building for the Manhattan elevated
road Of New York. Each engine il
guaranteed to develop 12,OoO- horse
power. The eight engines when com
pleted, are to furnish the electric pow
er for the road and will replace the
225 locomotives now in use.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

from Americans-not to be afraid of
plant. An American company will es-
tablish a big and expensive plant. no
matter where their operations will be
carried on. if there is the slightest
prospect of further business.
Not the least interesting point in ths
Tehuantepec railway project is that
1t simply is following out the dream
of Charles of Spain. who directed
Cortez to make careful inquiry for
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
Died Whistiing.

Dr. William Krauss (Journal of
Nervous and Mental Diseases, Janu-
ary,) describes the case of a Polish
herdsman, 27 years of age, weighing
230 pounds who, some months previ-
Gus TO an accident, had suffered from
apoplexy resulting in left hemiplegia,
says the New York Medical Journal.
He was slowly regaining the use of his
arm and leg, when he was struck by
train, and was found unconscious on
the track with three scalp wounds.
There was depressed fracture of the
skull three inches above and one inch
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

same character. They were audible
throughout the ward and attracted the
attentlon of patients and attendants.
10 the physicians in attendance it was
a strange experience to hear these
~histle calls coming from a patient in
a state OF Inconsistencies. 1t was i'm
possible to rouse the patient at apy
Time before or after the accident. and
ne died, whistling few minutes before
death.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

Garfield Tea has long been recog-
nized as the greatest remedy for bowel
and liver troubles; it is made from
simple herbs that cure chronic consti
patton
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
JVtNf U VT VI EINNN F'N9
Halls Family Pills are the best

I'm in favor" said wilkins. as he laid
the morning paper down. "of forming a
society for the prevention of cruelty to
dumb brutes." why. dear" said Mrs.
wilkins. Il haven't said a cross word to
you in three days"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
WORK OF AN ANCIENT RACE.

Remarkable Prehistoric Monument Near
Lake Mills. Wisconsin.
In many respects Aztalan is among
the most remarkable prehistoric monu-
ments in the northwest. 1t is the only
brick-walled town-site found in this
country. 1t is located on the bottom
land of the Crayfish river, about two
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
Low Rates to Arkansas valley Points.

On Tuesday. April I'D the Santa Fe
Route will sell round-trip tickets good
for ten days at very low rates to all
points in the Arkansas Valley, Colorado
the great cantaloupe and sugar beet
section. Stop-overs granted at any point
on return trip east OF Pueblo. For fur
ther particulars address ]. p. HALL,
Gen. Agt. Santa Fe Route. Denver, Colo
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
Swedish Waterfalls to BE utilized.

Sweden is a country whose inherent
powers of nature are worth barrels of
gold, writes Copenhagen correspond
ent. There are so many waterfalls,
which might be utilized as motive pow
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
THE TINY SEMICOLON
MAY MAKE OR BREAK ANY BIG
LAW.

= Case In Which Comma Enables a
Thirsty One to Get Drink in a
Hotel on sunday-A semicoion Keeps
Him Dry.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

Tesla has not proceeded far enough
with his work of communicating with
Mars to enable Pierpont Morgan to sound
the people of that planet on a PROPOSE
ton for canal trust.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not
stain the hands or spot the kettle.

Some scientists think alcohol possesses
a food value, while others scout the idea
The genuine topper considers 1t meat.
drink and lodging"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

The barbarous nations might be less
suspicious If the civilized powers which
come to lead them to better things did
not always bring along a surveying par
ty.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

A Missouri paper says: John Riggar
fell from barn and was badly injured
is on the end alluded to 1t is to be hoped
that amputation will not be necessary
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

What is 1t that will go down a stove
pipe down, and up stovepipe down, but
won't go up a stovepipe up down a
stovepipe up?' GIVE it up. What is
it?" AN umbrella"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
One More Excursion to New Mexico and
Arizona.

Via the Santa Fe Route April 3Oth, at
rate of ] cent a mile in each direction
rare opportunity for the miner. pros
pector. tourist and health seeker. Tick
cts good for thirty days permitting stop
overs on return trip. Fun particulars
upon application to j. p. HALL, Gen
Agt. Santa Fe Route. Denver. Colo
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections of the throat and lungs.-wM-
o. ENDsLEY, Vanhuren, Ind. Feb. TO- 1900
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
SWEET CIDER

At any time by the glass or barrel Ci-
der receipt free Send your address and
this advertisement to Cleveland Cider
C0mpany. Madison. Lake COUNTY,. Ohio.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

4, Emma Bradley, 100, No. 3Os West
Nlnety-third street, New York; college
champion in throwing base ball.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

one way the servant-gir question
might be solved would be by raising her
pay dollar or two week, but that
would be more expensive than by the
talk method.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

Johnny. here are your new school
books, and l don't want to find the blank
leaves all torn out" We'll pa, where
am l going to get paper wads?"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
PAYS FIVE TIMES As. MICH As CORN.

Buy Rice lands In $. Z, Texas and s. W. La. at $40
ti5 per acre Nets so per acre. Write n L. Mills,
Houston, Text Cameron q Moore, Liberty, Tex;
SEQ. j. McManus, Beaumont, TeN.i +. F. Rowson,
Jennings, La; Hiram c. Wheeler, Galveston, Tex
Go south via Santa Fe, Ill. Cen. SO. Pac. y rate.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

With rural free delivery the man who
wants some bug juice can't persuade his
wife that II is absolutely necessary for
him to go to the postofice.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

Millions OF sufferers use Wizard OH
Tor pain every year and call 1t blessed
Ask the druggist. he knows.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

a Missouri paper says that men Will
begin to have some confidence in wo-
mems clubs when one is organized for
the Introduction of pockets in women's
dresses.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23
II You Have Rhaumati.m

Send money, but write DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis,
box 14s, for SIX bottles of Dr. Shoop's Rheumatic
Cure, express paid II cured pay $50; not it is free
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

A wicked Chicago paper says: THE
Massachusetts statesman who was re-
moved from Congress to an insane asy-
lum has not. so far. noted the Change."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

Try Russ Bleaching Blue the modern
bag blue, makes clothes whittier than snow.
Sold by grocers everywhere.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

The man who whistles is all right;
His presence is a boon; .H
But he should give for true delight
Variety of tune.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

tion for the production of electricity st
the waterfalls of Saarikoski and Sauo~
koski. in Norrbotten. The government
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

each effective horsepower produced by
the falls
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrur-
For children teething softens the gums reduces i'm
nammaton, allays pain, wind collie 25c bottle
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

StranGer-Could you direct me to the
Carnegie Library. Citizen-Caregie LII
brary? There is none in this town
Stranger-Whati
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS All
druggists refund the money if ii fails to cure
h. W. Groves signature is on the box 25c-
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

Some have no respect for truth,
And frequently abuse it;
While others have all due respect
But. very seldom use it. 49,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

Primley's California Fruit Gum contains
the most delicious qualities of western
Fruits
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-04-23

What's the difference between a spy
glass and telescope? 81 merely know
that unless you have an expert to help
you handle it you can't see anything
with either of them.