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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14
Fall Millinery.

Your hat will give beauty to your face
il it is planned to the best advantage.
We watch your face and study your
style SO that you may look as we'll as you
would desire. Our line of Ladies' and
Misses Fall Hats have the fashionable
shapes, and are suitably trimmed and
exquisitely finished. AppLEGATE's'
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

The Friday Evening Musical Club
met Friday evening at the home OF Mrs.
V. E. Metzler. A short program, one
which nearly all took partin, was enjoyed
by all. This was the first OF series
OF meetings that is to be held once a
n ,nth this winter.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

A. L. Sampliner left today to spend
two weeks with his brother, ]. NJ. Samp.
liner, mayor Of Grand Junction. He
will return to Crested Butte before
leaving for his home at Cleveland.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

CIV. Thompson went to Gunnison yes
terday. From there he, accompanied by
S. B. Edwardes will make tour of the
southern part Of the county in the inter
ests of the Republican campaign.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

Mrs. c. P. Howe Of Gothic left on Mon
days train for Keene, New Hampshire,
her old home. Mrs. Howe will remain a
year, il her health permits. She will stop
at various places en- route.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

Ed. Allen and A. o. Mcdonald came
down from the Augusta yesterday even.
ing. Ed. came down to visit his wife
but A. o. didn't tell us his business al
though he called at the editors private
residence.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

Frank E. Dean, the peerless photo.
grapher and Jolly good fellow, came up
from Grand junction Saturday and re.
manned until Monday evening praticing
his art with his usual good success.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

A member Of the S. H. Supply com
pany of Denver, was here Thursday and
Friday examining the Hawkeys mill at
Pittsburg, with a view to purchasing the
same and removing the mach inery to
their depot st Dsovsr.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

Vincent Krizmanich and Martin Yer.
zuh have returned from Pittsburg Pa,
whore they went to represent the local
sub-assembly OF the Croatian society at
. national convention of the order
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

P.L. Crouch of Des Moines, Ia, is nov
filling the position OF second grocer.
clerk for the Colo. Supply Co.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

Republican candidates Thompson and
Edwardes visited the Crystal and Mar
BILE section Friday and Saturday on an
electioneering tour.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

The Elk Mountain House certainl,
presents handsome appearance since
the completion Of the big task Of re
painting it.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

Miss Stella Preston who has spent the
summer visiting her uncle, G. II. Judd,
at Gothic, returned to her home in r.
wing, Kansas, Monday. Mr.Judd accom-
panied Miss Preston as far as Guunison.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

/. N. Beverlin now occupies the posi-
tion OF operator at the depot. He and
his family will reside in Loveey residence
at the upper end Of Main street.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

L. v. Allen left Thursday for Osborn,
Ga, bis homo to spend the winter. He
will stop at several places on route.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

Agnes, aged two years and thre'
months, daughter of Tony Starika, diet
at an early hour this morning.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

Deacon Hurley, chairman Of the
Democratic Central Committee was W
from Gunnison last week attending II
campaign business.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

Mrs. M. ]. Boyle will depart on Thurs
day of this week for her old home in
Coalburg, Ohio, whore she expects to
spend the winter.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

Employment Agent Waters OF the G
F. & 1. Co., brought in party OF tel
Finlanders today to work at Ruby.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

Mrs. E, NJ. Nourse and baby came up
from Gunnison today and are the guests
OF DR.. and Mrs. j. d. Walker.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

John Roll has been appointed engine
watchman at this place to succeed hiu
brother who is now fireman.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

Mrs. Geo. Estes and grandchildren
came up from Gunnison Friday to visit
friends in this place.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14
TUESDAY, OCT. IA. 1902.
Local News

Chas. Hazelhurst has been transferred
to Cimarron.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

The infant daughter OF John Antonelli
died Saturday from cholera infantum.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

BY the removing otA. Bray and fam
lily to Gunnisoo. sus town loses some Of
her oldest and most valued citizens.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

W. A. Welch and wife left Friday fol
Paonia, to be absent for several days.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

S. j. Martin has sold his dairy outfi
to Emile Strand.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

DR.. Rockefeller and wife and Frank
Buster OF Crested Butte, and Perry
Snodgrass and wife, George Adams, Mr..
Smith, Lee Clark and Bert Mckee Of
Gunnison, passed through here last
Wednesday on hunting trip to the
White river country. On the road be-
tween here and Crested Butte they saw
eight tdeer.-Carbondale Item.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

E. r. Warren returned Sunday from
Marble, where he had been on business
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14

Friday was pay day for the G. F.& l.
Co., employees.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Belgian Hares for sale $500 per pair
Apply at this Office
- - -
All the latest styles in fall and winter
millinery at Applegate's. Largest line
in town.
y y =
All kinds OF Houses in all parts of
town for sale or rent. Apply to G. W.
Thompson.
- - -
A new line OF ladies' and misses fall
and winter underwear on display at
Applegate's.
- - -
All grades and patterns OF dress trim.
mings at Applegate's. Also . fine line
Of ribbons and hosiery.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14
Culled From ExcanEcS.

The Elk Mountain Pilot did not sus.
pend publication as stated last week.
On the otherihand it came out as q full
fledged republican organ. Will and
Minnie G. Decker are editors and pro-
prietors. The REPUBLIoAN wishes them
success.-Gunnison Republican.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1902-10-14
For Salei

A good room house, with hot and
cold baths. Electric lights, good barn,
wood and coal sheds. Range included
On lower Elk Ave. Every thing in first
class condition. Price $1,000. For fur
ther information apply to Jos. H. Block
or DR.. j. d. Walker.
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REAPING BEN1FIl.
From the Experience of Prov
idence People.

We are fortunate indeed TO be able To
profit by the experiences of our neigh
bors. The public utterances OF Providence
residents on the following subject Will
interest and beneit thousands OF our
readers Read this statement. 'Tis en-
phauc and convincing. No better proof
can be had.
Mrs. A. o'Hara, of Church street says:
For long time my back and kidneys
gave me good deal Of trouble. l used
different remedies and plasters cut with
out much benefit. At times / could scarce
ly stoop or straighten without suffering
acutely and lifting anything rendered my
back lame, / was in pretty bad shape
when heard about Doan's Kidney pills
through a friend and tried them. can
without hesitation say that l never used
any remedy which equaled them for cur
ing backache and strengthening weak kid
neys"
For sale by ;n dealers. Price 80 eeo''
per box. Mailed by Foster Milburn Co,
Buffalo. n. Y. sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name Doan's and take
no substitute.
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cause IL strikes them as handsome, be-
cause IL gives them an air OF distinc-
ton and because there Is no law 10 him
der Ii was not on account OF lack of
warm clothing ne hesitated, but one
glance at his worn, old business suit
made three years before and much TOO
snug for him now, banished all thought
OF rendering his services.
81 may go in, may l not?" he said after
a moment.
"Oh, yes" was the answer as she
threw open the door TO admit him and
then as he entered stood there. think
ing. Twice her fine, thoughtful eyes fol-
lowed him into the room twice she caught
herself listening to the sound OF their
voices and trying TO catch the worus,
then. with heightened color. turned
sharply and stood within the room. A
little party OF artillery officers was as
suing from the elevator. Another moment
and they were knocking at the door.
Good evening, Captain Nathan. Good
evening gentlemen" was her placid salu-
tat.on. Yes, the major will be glad to
see you" And one after another, she
ushered the quartet into the dimly light
ed apartment where Mrs. Melville came
forward to greet them. You'll come dp
again. tomorrow, Langdon," she heard
Melville say as Santley bent over her 70
express his disappointment that she
should be going out just as they were
coming In. Couldn't she wait "A moment?
lie would so like No; evidently sne
couldn't. Moreover, she made IL impossi-
bic for Santley TO complete his sentence
by calmly saying Now. Mr.. Langlon II
you are quite ready" and tnereby giving
Santley TO understand her escort was al
ready chosen. santley glanced at Lang
don, turned red and looked as though ne
really wanted TO speak. Bangdon. passing
Nathan without a sign, looked straight
into the eyes of his adjutant and plainly
indicated that he had no desire whatever
TO converse with him. Two minutes later.
I'm the keen frosty air OF the wide western
street. he found himself swiftly pacing
the broad, wooden sidewalk, cracking
with cold uneer their light footballs.
Ethel Grahame. with her bright eyes and
flushed checks and quick. elastic steps.
springlng along by his side, her hand
within his arm. Had any one told him
the day he so sadly left Pawnee that
this would be a possibility In the near
future Eric Langdon could hardly have
believed.
The air was crisp. keen and sharply
cold. but there was wind. and ne
never seemed to feel the lack OF an
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-30

overcoat His old cutaway was "A hand
some. stylish garment when nrst IL
came 10 him three years agone. but
buttons and buttonholes were staining
now as he hlled his lungs with the ozone
and oxygen OF that rare exhilarattng AT
mosphere The shops at the street cor
ners at first were brilliantly lighted. and
the bridge over the Red Water. was live
ly with sleighs, street cars and pedes-
trians hurrying homeward. IL was she
who had turned southwark as they left
the hotel at the ladies' door, and II made
no difference to him. His habitant was
the north side-the yards OF the Big Horn
but she had chosen the opposite direc-
ton, away from what might be called the
residence side of the city.
Its a fad OF mine she said. 'I like
to see as much as / can OF every place I
visit. and I've never been on the other
SIDE
Nor l." he answered. Being a Big
Horher now, my work keeps me at our
yards all day"
DO, DO you like itr she asked. after
'1t is Interesting and exacting." he re-
Piled. guiding her carefully over brok..
neglected hereabout. There was a saloon
on every corner and a knot OF loafers At
almost every saloon.
I'm almost sorry you choose this
route. Miss Grahame," he continued. not
ing the curious looks that were bent upon
him and his companion: noting. too, an
occasional elbow nudge among the lott
erers
1.-The Seattle side doesn't seem 10 be
the better side. does it?' she answered.
half laughing. But then, I've twice
been TO your station and the scene OF
your exploit l thought should like
10 see what was left OF the Seattle oh.
Mr.. Langdon. I'm afraid there's troubleP'
Not 40 feet away the double doors of
a saloon suddenly swung violently out
ward, and a little group OF men came
surging and struggling forth. One,
young soldier In artillery uniform, hamp-
cred by his heavy overcoat and bending
double and striving 20 protect his head.
was in the grasp OF two powerful toughs,
who. followed by a third. were furiously
kicking and striking at their almost help
less victim Half block farther down
the street hurrying toward the station,
all ignorant OF the plight OF their com
rade. two soldiers were striding swiftly
away In an instant Langdon's voice
rang down the wide thoroughfare In the
old time powerful, commanding tones
she had heard on the parade az Pawnee.
"This way, ID batteryl Lively! This
wayr' Then followed. stand here just
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-30
MOELLERS
POSSIBLY
MURDERED
German, Heir TO a Fortune,
Killed Under Very Suspicious
Circumstances.

Hampstead, L. l., Oct. 3o.-Sheriff
Jerome Johnson, of Nassau county. has
received word OF the death OF Adolph
Moellers. at Pawpaw. w. Va. one of the
most interesting characters ever an In
mate OF the Long Island jail.
Some months ago. Mr.. Moellers. para.
lytic, almost unable to walk and unable
TO speak. dragged himself into the office
and by signs indicated that he was hungry
and wished lodging. The address OF Mrs.
Eva Johnson OF 43 william street, New
ark, o., was found in his pocket.
The sheriff communicated with her and
learned that Moellers had strayed away
from home. penniless. How he ever man.
aged TO reach New York was a mystery.
Mrs. Johnson said he had recently come
into fortune from relatives In Ger
many.
A letter was also received from Johan-
mes Moellers, a contractor of Elmshaw.
Schleswig- -Holstein. who said he was the
paralytic's brother, and fortune was
awaiting him. When the cripple had
somewhat regained his health he was sent
TO Newark. when later came a telegram
saying that he had been reunited with
his two children and was preparing 10
go to Germany.
The night before his intended departure
Moellers went to hotel to see some
friends. While there two strangers drove
up i'm a buggy and asked TO see him. One
jumped out. lifted Moellers into the vehi-
Gle, stepped I'm after him and the three
drove rapidly away In the darkness.
All trace was lost of him until Mrs.
Johnson received a telegram from Paw
paw, saying a man supposed TO be ED" ="
Miller. with her address on his body.
had been struck by train and killed.
Mrs. Johnson wired. giving the mans cor
rect name and asking that he receive
proper burial
Whether -Aeeltrs- was abducted and
murdered TO set aside his claim TO the for
tune or was accidentally killed while
walking the track is unknown. Before
the accident which made him paralytic
Moellers was a prosperous business man
in Newark.
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and placed hand on LAngdon's should l.
TIE Story Of D Soldiers Struggle

and placed a hand on Langdon's should
er.
MY dear SIR" said he. II, mustn't be
quoted In this matter. like you, and
l want 10 SEQ you come out all right. but
don't think OF staying here, I'll say as
much TO Mr.. Claiming"
And he did But Claiming was flush
ed with victory.
Who's to harm him? And what's to
PREVENT said he. "Our men are all
with US now, and they swear by him and
will stand by him and will see 10 II that
he isn't molested." was Channing's an
swer. He's just the fearless. reliable
man we need for a certain kind Of work,
and here's the place for him"
But the landlord shook his head.
Mr.. Charming" said he earnestly, II
see and hear things you cannot see and
hear because men look and talk sweet
when you come around. It's their
bread and butter. You manage your
business In the interest OF your stock
holders. and l must do the same for
mine. l must attract custom. not an
tagonize II and lose my Job. / mustn't
offend those fellows OF the other ROAD.
for some Of them are stockholders Of
this very shop, and they are not fond
OF you, much less OF Mr. Langdon. IL
you want TO reward and help him. take
him TO Chicago. Don't attempt to set
tie him here"
But the mere idea that one OF his
chosen should be menaced by the enc
my was enough 10 set Claiming solid
ly against a change OF plan He gent
to Melville's room In the morning TO
say goodby and found that Boniface
had been there before him. for Mel
vile. too was anxious. Mrs. Melville
had gone out TO do some shopping; Miss
Grahame sat In silence, an absorbed I'st-
ener. That evening Langdon Knocked,
as usual at Melviles door TO inquire
what manner OF day his friend had had
and whether he could be OF service. Miss
Grahame was just coming forth, dressed
for the street.
"The troops go back TO Pawnee to-
night" she said. 'and some OF the Of
ficers are coming up I'm n moment to say
goodby. l thought / should like a brisk
walk"
He hesitated a moment. He we'll knew
to whom she referred by some OF the
officers" and why she referred 10 them
at all. II would be embarrassing all
around for him TO meet them there. II
was significant OF her own desire 10
avoid Nathan and his set that she should
be going out just as they were expect
ed. Langdon's first impulse was to Of
fer 10 escort her. for night was falling,
and the electric globes were already
sparkling on the snowy streets. and with
all her independence and fearlessness Miss
Grahame might be wiser not to go forth
unattended. But he faltered. The wealth
er had set in sharper, colder. and he had
no civilian overcoat and would not wear
the 'frogged' and braided garment OF
his late rank and profession now that
he no longer held the commission. He
could have spared himself any scruples
as tn that. since dozens OF civilians east
and west wear that army overcoat be-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-30

one one minute, Miss Grahame." And with
Snat ne sprang from her side. She saw
MN launch into the fray with the leap
St S a panther, 1.-THE, supple. quick as cat
she saw the lightning blows that sent
two OF the brutal assailants crashing
their fun length on the sidewalk saw
nm WHIT upon the third. who darted
BACK into the saloon. and the next in
suffering electric light-Langdon. bare
heeded. spare and athletic with clinchIng
1sts gazing down at two bewildered ruff
mans slowly struggling to their feet:
feeble. clinging to the iamppost: a bar
keeper In shirt sleeves, with two or three
satellites peering out from the doorway,
and two stalwart soldiers Just arrived
iscing thelr FORMER officer. and. with the
nStlnct OF long habit. standing at the
salute.
Five minutes later the rescued battery
man was being led away by his COM
rades, and street car was conveying
the rescuer. and his fair. pale faced, ST
lent compafiion back 10 the hotel
Keep your eye open for those fellows
after this nights work." whispered the
Policeman who had escorted them to the
crossing. but Langdon paid little heed,
for presently Ethel spoke.
you must let me mend that coat at
once. Mr.. Langdon," said she. and.
glancing down, he saw that the swelling
muscles had burst both buttonholes at the
indeed.
CTo BE Continued)
britannia rules the waves" has been
The Britons proudest cry
For centuries that's been his boast,
Where'er his colors fly,
But things, perhaps, are now reversed
Teach children this at school,;
That old Britannia rules the waive
When Morgan valves his rulel
Chicago Journal
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-03-04
HAPPY JOLT FOR WADSwORTH
An Interview With Lord Thurlow
the English Railroad Builder.

Lord Thurlow passed through Wads-
worth yesterday. He said there was
no longer any need for secrecy in re-
gard to matters pertaining to the build
ing Of the new railroad from Weiser
Idaho, TO Eureka, Cal. He gave his
assurance that the branch would be
built to Wadsworth This announce
ment is with genuine authority. The
work will be commenced at once and
will prove best the authenticity Of this
report.
1t is hardly necessary TO say now
how our people will take this news and
what 1t means to Wadsworth. Some
body remarked once about the darkest
hour being before dawn.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-03-04
CHURCHILL ITEMS.

The people of Churchill are looking
forward with expectation to one of the
best literary entertainments ever held.
1t will take place at New River Hall
on the 18th Of March.
Senator Williams and daughte rs,
Abbie and Ada, have returned from a
visit to San Francisco.
Jesse Roberts made a trip to Wads-
worth this week. He is the right hand
man for Ed Hartman now.
viii Williams has bought the
Hartman ranch near Saltwater. The
consideration for the property was
$6,o00
Charley Bailey and W. L. Pritchard
are up from Sacramento after
horses.
w. H. Williams took three head Of
horses to Wadsworth where he expects
to dispose of them.
All the ranchers are now happy since
the recent storms. They now have
assurance of good crops.
w. F. lnman and Schuyler Lee ex-
pect to start blacksmith shop at
Fallon soon. Mr.. lnman has Just re-
turned from San Francisco where he
has been making some purchases.
Quite little building is expected at
Fallon this summer. 1t will soon be
good sized village. Senator Will
Jams has had the town lots nicely grad
ed and shade trees set along the
principal streets.
Frank Oar visited Wadsworth today.
M. Smitten and C. C. Stump are
opening up a ranch between Old River
and New River. 1t is very desirable
piece of property.
Re member the entertainment on
March 9TH
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-03-04
Round. Trip Homeseekers' Rates.

To accommodate those who have
never seen California, and who may
wish to look over the ground before
finally deciding to move West. the
Southern Pacific, through its Passen-
ger Traffic Manager, Mr.. E. O Nc
Cormick. has applied to the Trans
Continental Passenger Association for
permission to put in very low second
class round trip rates to California,
similar to the homeseekers rates which
were made last year and which brought
thousands OF settlers to the state.
Tickets will be on sale at the low rates
twice a month, first and third Tuesdays
during March. April and May. The
Southern Pacific is deserving Of much
credit for this action which cannot fail
to be beneficial to California and New
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-03-04
THE POLITE COMEDY.

The polite comedy Too Rich to
Marry" which will be seen at the
Wadsworth Opera House. Wednesday,
March l9, is the humorous and pa
thetic story of young lover who is in
fatuated with sweet and simple little
Dinkardess, and whose affections are
requited, but who is the heir to large
fortune, and for that reason, is not ac-
ceptable to the Dunkard parents. The
stern and simple old parents of the
charming little Dinkardess think, as IS
part of their belief, that rich-
es are a curse, and they
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-03-04

do not propose to allow their daughter,
who cloves not wisely but too we'll to
marry a man with such loadstone on
his shoulders as the inheritance OF q
fortune. On account Of the love of the
young couple and the opposition Of the
parents Of the girl, complications arise
which afford wealth of humorous sit
uatons, and gives the author chance
to show how true American can sur
mount everything, even millions, for
the girl he loves The working out oi
the difficulty is more than pleasing. and
holds the attention Of all to first a laugh
and then a bit Of pathos SO well blend
ed that the story seems to be that Of
every day life instead of stage pro-
duction. Prices 25-5O-75cents. Re
serve your seats at the postofflce.