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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
PAN AMERICAN EXPOSITION

Nothing since the Worlds Fair,
at Chicago, in 1893, has elected
the widespread interest that iS
manifest, all over the world, in the
Pan American Exposition, which
is to be held in Buffalo from May
l to November l, 1901.
The purpose of the Exposition
is to illustrate the progress of the
countries OF the Western Hemi-
sphere during a century of wonder
full achievements, and to bring to-
gether into closer relationship the
people composing the many states,
territories and countries of the
three Americas. Acting under
proper authority, the President of
the United States has invited all
the republics and colonies of the
American Hemisphere to join in
eommemorating the close of the
nineteenth and beginning of the
twentieth century, by holding this
International Exposition, on the
Niagara frontier.
OF lllS LII pol tuht cNNibs 'hS
Nickel Plate Road has issued an
attractive, descriptive folder pam
phlet, elaborately illustrating the
Pan American Exposition, the
buildings and grounds.
The Nickel Plate Road is the
short line between Chicago and
Buffalo, and affords competent
train service from Chicago to Bal
falo, New York City, Boston and
all points east, with trains of mod
ern equipment, ON which no extra
fares are charged; also dining ear
service of the highest order. 1t
affords meals in its dining-cars on
the individual club plan, ranging
in price fsom 35c. to S1.oo.
Call on any ticket agent for Pan
American folder of the Nickel
Plate road, or address John Y.
Callahan General Agent, Ill
Adams ST., Chicago.
Parties desiring hotel or room
ing Accommodations at Buffalo or
Niagara Falls, during any period
of the Pan-American Exposition,
are invited to apply by letter or
otherwise to T. J. Moore, General
Agent, 291 Main St, Buffalo, NY.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To Conrad Miller, and whom it may con-
ceru:-
You arc hereby notified that have expended
one hundrcu dollars in labor and improvements
oaeach OF the following named lode mining
claims; The Alaska. the Colorado. the Little
Belle, the Cave. the Montana the Buckeye
Chief, the Notorious, the Wyoming the Ohio,
che Illinois, tile Nevada, and the Arizona lode
mining claims. situate in the Tin Cup Mining
District, County of Gnunson, State of Colorado,
in order to hold said claims under the pro-
visions of thelaw FOR the year ending Decem-
her 3Ist, 1900, and. that unless within ninety
days after the service of this notice YOU by
publication. you fail, or refuse to pay your pro-
portion of said expenditure as co-owners, your
interest in said mining claims will become the
property OF the undersigned, as in such case
provided by law.
ALFRED NELSON.
tkirst pub. Feb. ., 1901 Last pub. May !, 19O1.)
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Call Chappcn. deceased.
The undersigned, hnyinG-been appointed adj
ynnistratrix of the Estate of Call Chappcll.
late of the County Of Guunison, and state OF
Colorado, deceased, hereby gives notice that
..ho will appear before the County Court of
Gunnison county, at the Court House in Gun
nison, at the March Torn, on the last Mon
day in March next. Mt which time all por-
4ous having claims against said Estate arenoti-
fed and requested to attend for the purpose Of
having the same adjusted. All persons in
dchtcd to said Estate requested to make
immediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated this 18th dhy of February A. d. 1901.
NARY \. LAWRENCE. Administrators.
tFrst pub. Feb. II, 1901. Last pub Mar. 10, ECl }
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
Mining Application No. o5o; him
eraI Survey No. i4,5l0.
UNITED STATES LASp OFFIcT. }
Gunnison, Colorado

UNITED STATES L.,Sp OFFICE
Gunnison, Colorado
Feb. p, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that Chas. L. Hyde by
Henry Nandervcldc. his attorney in fact whose
postoiIice is Tin Cup. Colorado has made appli-
saton stS for hId ratens for 100 linen feet on
> Lodes and 1855 feet on the Forest
Hin Lode, bearing gold, tho same being
Il W - s. So il "a aud NJ r.! ~ 80 sS II ii 7 " "
aud les #. n s6o 2i E and 1881 It. S So ~ W
f,om the paints OF discovery shercon with sur
face ground 300 feet in width. situate in Tin
Cup Mining District, Gunnison County, state OF
Colorado. and described in tho plat aud field
notes on file in this Office, follows, to-git:
HYDE No. LODE.
Beginning nt Cor No l. whence she S :, Cor
Cor No 3; thence y o. 49, L. SOl II TO Cor No 3;
thence y SO II W 1900 # to Cor No & thence S
o. 10 w 800 # to the place OF beginning.
HYDE No. LopE.
=, Beginning at Cor mol whence the. S 4 Cor
Soc 10 7 - S. r ssi w of the 9Th p NJ, bears : 80
. w .dT..8 It; thence s9o II Z 1900 It to
Cor No p; thence o. is' f 500 It to Cor No 3;
o. ~ w 900 fl to the place of beginning
FOREST HILL LODE.
Beginning AZ Cor No l, whence the S 4 Cor
Sec 10 7 i3 5 r - w OF the 9Th p M. bears : 23e
p w tSn.3i #; thence $50 ~ I3j Il TO Cor
No ,; thence y O' % Z :D1.s9 IL to Cor No 3;
ehence Sc - W1i35 # to Cor No !; thence S
o. 80 W ;np-o9 II to slc place OF beginning
Containing -. .Jl5 acres and forming portion
u 5, Rnngr ~ " OF the 9th principal meridian.
said loca hons being recorded in Book ~, peGe
2i3, Book Ia, page PIP and Book i2i. page 1852,
respectively. OF the Records OF Gunuison Coun-
N. Colorado.
Adjoining claims: Tho Dewey No 3, Hyde
No, and Contact No. Lcies. Others, II any,
unknown.
c. F. HAMLIN, Register
First pub. Feb. 26, 1901. Last pub. Apr 30, 1901.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

The ninth grade has dropped re-
views aud is taking up botany.
Our school room looks much
much brighter since recent reno
vations.
Mr.. Strickler is testing the orig
inality of his drawing class by Civ
ing them original borders to draw
1t is reported that ONE of our
pupils has been caught out late at
night. BY the Marshal ? No; by
a dog.
Hoe roculo ! I haven't my Lat
in lesson. Hoe scuto F! You had
better get it or else there will be 8
csusa belli.
Boys who play marbles are i'm.
patiently awaiting, the clearance OF
the snow in order that they may
apain enjoy the game in the open
=: - u
Next Friday is again election
day. AT this time new editors OF
this column will be elected, and the
present editors relieved of further
duty.
- u ):
Nellie Mclaughlin won the prize
given at the spelling contest. For
this-a second victory-she was
promoted to the higher spelling
class.
~ y ;:
Quite an excitement was created
one day last week by two mice
seampering about the room. Peter
Sparks played the hero and cap
tured the intruders.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

A Citizens ticket has been filed
with the town clerk. Those who
have filed acceptances of the nomi-
nations rendered are: For trustees
Tim Dowling, Morris Click and G.
J, Diel; for clerk, Marie l.. Block
for marshal, John j, Doyle, for
police magistrate, James McGraw
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land oaico at Gnnni,on; Colo.

Land Oaicc at Gunnison. Colo.
March 16. 1901. I
Notice ia hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
TO commute to cash entry and make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said proof will
he made bef,To tho Register and Receiver at
Gunnison. Colorado. on April 24 1901. viz: Ed
ward r. Narrer. claimant by II. 4. No. 265 for
the Lots Nrs. and and So Of n. E.i4 SEQ. 1,
7 II S. r. S6 W. 9th. p. NJ.
He names tho-fullowing witnesses to prove his
ntinu residence upon and cultivation Of
said land. viz
Saith L. Whip, Of Gunnison Colo.
john T. Whip, Of Gunnison, Colo,
V. F. Axtell If Crested Bu,te, Colo.
joseph II. Block, If Crested Butte, Colo.
G. r. HAMLIN, Register.
First pub Mar 10. 1901. Last pub. Apr. %, 1901.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
a WORD TO
THE PUBLIC
eams-Oe@sss9

We wish to thank you for the very liberal patron
age you have given us during the past Sixty Days.
and until March 27th next will give you an
opportunity to buy HATS, CAPS, SHOES, GLOVES,
FURNISHING GOODS, CLOTHING and JEWELRY at the
usual discount of IS per cent from tire regular
retail price.
Stop and think You will need something in these
lines Buy while you buy cheap-the time IS
limited
If you have ever considered what reduction of
this kind you must certainly know that we have
not realized dollar in profit the goods we have
been selling during the past Sixty Days at the above
discount
We made this reduction to sell goods that were
taking up valuable space that need for our large
stock of Spring and Summer Goods, which Mr. Pat
chen will go Monday next to buy.
The public is well aware that enjoy the reputa-
ton of carrying the Largest and Most Complete Line
of General Merchandise in the city and considering
quality the Best that the market affords.
We cannot say that will outdo the past, but
when Spring and Summer Lines in we will
have twice aye three times the stock of any store in
the city, and upto date Novelties in everything at
prices that will surprise those who have taken ad
vantage of present cut sales. Quick Sales and
Small Profits will be motto, Wait and see
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
Notice OF Registration.

Notice is hereby given that the TowH Cornell
pf the town of Crested Butte, county of Gunni-
son, state of Colorado has appointed ss judges
md registrars OF election:
Precinct No. L: 4. Bray, w. II. Kerr and Syl-
yin Smith.
Precinct No 2: f. c. James, H. r. Engle and
Jessie Gardner
The said boards of registration will meet IN
their respective places designated in the notice
Of election revise and make a list of resistra.
tion on Tuesday, March 49, Tuesday, March 2d
and Monday. April 1, next prior to said election
Witness my hand and seal of the said town o
Crested Butte this 5th day of March 1901
LSeal CHARLES l.. ROSS,
Clerk and Recorder.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

The st. Patrick's masquerade
ball given at the City Hall Mon
day night by club of our young
men was a great success, the ex-
cellent music and well regulated
details rejecting much credit upon
those who arranged the evert.
Mrs. Agnes Kerr served supper for
the occasion.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. V. +. Metzler and
little daughter departed Thursday
for trip tc Canon City, Pueblo
and Denver. Mr.. MetZlar will re-
turn this week, but Mrs. Metzler
and Alberta will remain away for a
month. T. w. Fuller has charge
of the bank during the absence of
Mr.. Metzlsr.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

A moving picture exhibition is
billed to appear at the City Hall
Wednesday evening. Animated
pictures with lire-like motion.
showing our new possessions, and
scenes and incidents of the war. is
the chief feature of the show.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

The Middleton home was the
scene of a pleasant surprise party
Saturday evening given in honor
of James Foster. A large crowd
of young people We're present and
all helped to make the occasion a
merry one. Delicious refreshments
were served.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

LJANTED-ACTIvE MAN OF GOOD
w CHARACTER TO deliver aud collect in
Colorado for old established manufacturing
Whole, ,hle house. Sln0a year. sure pay Hon
csty more than experience required Our ref
ercnco. any bank in Sny city. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope. Manufacturers,
Third Floor, s4 Dearborn street, Chicago.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

WASTED-Capable, raliablc-persou in every
county to represent large company of solid f.
cial,reputation; Sg36 salary per year, pay
able weekly; 81 por day absolutely sure and all
expenses; straight, bora-tide, definite salary,
no commission; salary paid each Saturday and
expense money advanced each weck. STAND
ARD HOUSE, ;s}4 DEARBORN r.-CHIcaGo.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Welch are
again in the city, having arrived
Friday from Salida.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

George Schaefer departed on
Wednesday last for Pueblo, where
he hopes to complete his mechani-
cal education.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
MANTEp-sEvERAL PERSONS FoR DIS

WANTEp SEVERAL PERSONS FOR DIS
w trictOiice Managers in this state to rep
resent me i'll their own and surrounding coUN-
ties. Willing to pay yearly 500 payable weekly.
Desirable employment with unusual opportun-
tiles. References exchanged. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope. 5. A. PARK, 80 Cax-
ton Bldls., Chicago.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1901.
LOCAL LORE.

Chas. Wilson and Fred Parker
came over from Crystal Sunday.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

Trainmaster NJ. j. Guerin was
over from Salida on Wednesday
last.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

Manager W. L. Patchen, OF the
Colorado Supply company, left
Monday for Chicago to purchase
new stocks of merchandise. He
will return in couple of weeks.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

Chas. McWilliams went down to
Gunnison Thursday, returning on
the following day accompanied by
his atlianced, Miss Agnes Kerr
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

Thos Hodgson returned from
Denver Thursday. He reports his
wife as somewhat improved, but
far from convalescent.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

w. Fl. Runnoe, Sol Brown and
Ira Stoll, of the Ruby King force,
came down from Irwin Sunday and
remained until today.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
Town Board.
CRESTED Bette, Colo,
March IS, 1901.

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 TEN Alexander, and
Trustees Dowling, Click, Lacy
and Jameson. Absent, Mayor
Shaw and Trustee Williams.
The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and on motion.
of Bowling, seconded by Jameson,
were adopted as read
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

Joseph Cookie died at Gunnison
Saturday. He was member of
the local X. of P. lodge, and two
members of that organization, Geo,
Middleton and Jas. Jameson, were
accordingly sent down today to
look after the funeral.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

The Ladies Missionary Society
will hold it's thank Offering service
at the u. c. church next Sunday
evening in place of the regular
preaching service. All are invited.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

On motion of Dowling, seconded
by Jameson, the bills were allowed
as read and warrants ordered drawn
on the Treasurer in payment of
the same.
An application for a retail liquor
license by Saverio Vecchio as prin-
cipal, with Lucas Oreschnick and
Markus Soda as sureties, and by
Martin Verzuh as principal, with
Markus Soda and John Lacy as
sureties, were read and on motion
of Click, seconded by Lacy, were
approFed and licenses ordered
granted upon payment of the usual
fee.
On Motion of Bowling, seconded
by Jameson, adjournment was
taken.
G.. L. Boss. Clerk.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

WANTED.-Capablc,.r reliable person in every
county to represent large company of solid fl
uancih reputation; S53b salary scr year, pay
Expenses; straight, bona-Gde, definite salary,
commission; salary paid each Saturday and
expense money advanced each week. STAND
AED HOUSE. 5N DEARBORN 81. CHICAGo.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

WANTED ACTIVE MAN OF Coon
w CHARACTER to deliver and collect in
Colorado for ola established manufacturing
wholesale house 500 a year, sure pay. Hon
esty more than experience required. Our ref.
,,rence, any bank in any city. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope, Manufacturers,
third Floor, 35i Dearborn street, Chicago-
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

a Bona Eide Sa!ary-SI2 Weekly.
Men and women to appoint agents and repre-
sent US. some to travel, others for local work;
sl2 weekly salary ana expenses. Old establish
cd house, pleasant permanent positions. rapid
advancement and increase of wages. Write at
once. Address
BUTLER & ALGER,
Dept. E, New Haven, Conn.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

Brewers of Lager Beer Postofice Box 2o4oi Denver
Colorado Capacity $4,000 barrels per Awardcd
First Premiums at the Pueblo State Fair Lucas
Oreschnick, Wholesale Agent Crested Butte, Colo
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19
400 40 %
SCHOOL COLUMN.

EMMA BRUCE AND HATTY DECKER
EDITORS.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1901-03-19

C. L. Boss, Clerk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-31
STATE HOSPITALS
Reports on Condition Of ThoSs
In Maine Presented.

Augusta, Me, Dec. 3l-The annual re-
port OF the trustees OF state hospitals.
Frank Robie. OF Gorham: Mrs. Jennie r.
Smith, of Litohield; Charles S. Pearl. and
Thomas White. OF Bangor: Herbert r.
Powers, OF Fort Fairfield; r. o. Nickery.
of Augusta. and Sidney NJ. Bird. OF Rock
land were filed with the governor and
council today.
The trustees say. The affairs OF the
the one at Bangor. which was occupied
July /, has been conducted In a most sat
isfactory manner" According 20 the re-
port. number of improvements have
been made during the year, and the in
stitutions are in a fairly good financial
condition.
DR. Bigeow T. Sanborn. superintendent
OF the Augusta asylum, In his annual re-
port states that during the year. 91I
received treatment of which number $50
were males and AZ females. one hum
dred and two died and these were dis
charged for the following reasons, Re-
covered. 66: much improved, 81; improv-
ed. 57 unimproved. III. DIR. George w.
Foster. the superintendent OF the Ban
gor asylum. I'm his report. states that
since the opening OF the hospital. six
months ago 2i4 patients had been treat
ed. of which number. l4o came from the
Augusta asylum. Fourteen OF the pa
tients have been improved, cured and
discharged, and FIVE deaths have oc-
Cured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-31

On arriving I'm this city, Mr.. Thompson.
continuing his statement. said Ursillo
and the Spencer girl went 10 the home OF
the formers brother. The latter ad-
vised the Spencer girl 20 go home. even
Offering TO pay her fare. as he said
Adolphe could not support himself. let
alone wife. They next went 20 his
mothers home. where they said they were
married
In a few days the girl went 10 work and
then she wrote 10 her parents asking their
consent TO her marriage with Ursillo.
This hetter discovered her whereabouts,
and her relatives came here and had Cr-
sillo arrested. When he got ball he went
to Bellingham TO see the girls mother
but, according 10 his counsel was told he
could not marry Ida, as her father had
a husband picked out for her. Ursillo
was unable 10 induce the father To con-
sent TO the marriage.
Miss Denehy. the probation officer said
ursilio could not speak English. and
therefore the conversation did not take
place. as claimed. before the girl came
here.
Judge Wilbur asked Ursillo IL he had
anything TO say personally and the reply
was a negative one
His honor said that Ursillo knew what
he was about and knew no matter what
kind OF a person the girl was he had no
right to do as he did. He added that
had Ursillo insisted on a trial he would
have received a sentence of 10 years at
least.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-31

When arraigned today Ursillo retraoted
his former plea OF not guilty and by adj
vice OF his counsel. Henry II. Thompson,
pleaded nolo contendere. Capt Horton
who had charge OF the case. made a
brief statement in regard TO the arrest
OF the prisoner.
Mr.. Spencer. father of the girl. said he
worked on the New York, New Haven g.
Hartford railroad. that his family re-
sided at Bellingham. but he himself was
obliged 20 board most Of the time at
Hartford, as his run was between Spring.
field and New Haven. lie said that his
daughter before rnnning away always be-
haved. and that she went To school, Her
age, he stated was Is years.
Judge Wilbur asked the Spencer girl II
she was ever intimate with any one be-
fore the prisoner. Her reply was only
one other.
Mr.. Thompson. counsel for the prisoner.
gave his clients version OF the affair
rrsillo went to Bellingham on business
and there met the Spencer girl. She
told him after they had talked while of
her condition. and he offered TO marry
her II she came 10 this city. She said
her father had a husband picked out for
her whom She did not want 10 marry.
The two agreed then. according to Mr
Thompson. TO get married when they
reached here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-31
CASTRO
SENDS OUT
CIRCULAR
In II He Defends the General
Policy Ha Has
Pursued.

Washington. Dec. 3i.-President Castro
OF Venezuela has written an oben letter,
copies OF which have been received by
officials here. i'm which he defends the
general policy he has pursued and throws
considerable light on his aspirations.
An indirect allusion is made to the Ger
man affair i'm the presidents appeal for
united support I'm defense of the country.
The letter was in response to an sppIi-
cation. which was granted, for the re-
lease of several journalists imprisoned at
Caracas I'm the course of the letter
President Castro SAYS
1T is painful TO observe that the rash
ness OF some. the impatient ambition OF
others. the mistaken criticism of the lead
ing classes and the obstinacy of the rev
olutionary spirit have sorely tried the
virtues OF my liberal policy. At a time
when 1 have desired 10 see the country
happy and its citizens enjoying every
comfort. ! have had the painful duty of
adopting repressive measures contrary tO
my character my education and all my
sentiments.
IF the offenders I'm this case have not
succeeded I'm oVerthrowing the govern
nent, they have nevertheless contributed
Ia the propaganda which delays the fruit
OF peace and makes our progress and our
prosperity captive In the clutches of the
monster of civil war. our prosperity has
been withheld through errors and en-
tanglemcntS FOR which my government iS
not responsible but which claim "A prompt
and quick solution. In carrying out this
policy | should have the support OF all
the citizens OF Venezuela, because therein
rests the sovereignty OF the fatherland.
1T Is my wish that YOU convey to these
journalists my wish 90 see them again
fulfilling their duties Of party opposition.
] desire that the press hall bring all the
charges IL may have against me (beng
confident that its judgment will not affect
meD ! do this IN order 10 establish un-
der our republican system the absolute
Justification OF my political purposes.
do "a also because | have no fear OF an
adverse public Judgment upon my acts