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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Asserting Our Troubles.

II we would only take the burden
appointed for each day we might
easily manage it; but we choose to
increase our trouble by carrying yes
terday's over till to-day, and adding
to our morrow's burden before we are
required to bear it.-John Newton.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
TRAINING Of Naval Cadets.

Naval cadets for the construction
corps were, until it was closed to them
recently. trained in the school at
Greenwich, England. They are now,
on graduating from Annapolis, sent
to the Boston Institute of Technology
for three years.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Time Saver,

Farmer Hayditch (to his neighbor,
Farmer Halo! Going
in for barbed wire fencing, eh? Isn't
it rather dear?" Turniptop-"Yes
but then, you see. my men don't waste
time sitting on t."-Pick-Me-Up.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Fast Bicycle Riding.

The fastest Bicycle record is that of
an American, who made mile in a
minute in the suction of a railway
train, planks having been laid between
the ties to furnish track. Now a
Frenchman has made fifty miles in an
hours riding behind a motor pacing
machine having wind shield.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Want the Marconi System.

The companies having steamers in
the Alaskan trade offer to subscribe
for stock enough in the Marconi com
pany to furnish money for the imme-
diate establishment of wireless tele-
graph plants along the dangerous coast
of British Columbia.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
The Desert of Cobb.

The great desert of Cobb would fill
the entire Mississippi valley from the
Alleghenies to the Rockies. Upward
of SOC, 900 square miles or Arabia are
an uninhabited waste, while the ter
rible Saraha is vast enough to cover
the whole United States.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Germanv's Enterprisino Spirit.

Germany has built the finest, fastest
vessels afloat. although she is not geo
graphically a maritime country, and
no other country is so largely depend
ent on others for the raw materials
which enter into the making Of a ship.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Gar Shows Friendship,

To help the starving fisherfoll1 of
Brittany the Czar has spent $4,000 "as
a testimony of my sentiments of live
ly and unchanging sympathy for
France, my friend and ally"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
The Worlds Death Rate.

The death rate of the globe is esti-
mated at 63 per minute, 97,920 per day,
or 35,74O,S00 per year. The birth rate
is 10 per minute, 100,S00 per day, or
sc. 10000 per year. reckoning the
year to be 365 days in length.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
canada's Timber Belt.

The impression that British North
America is covered with valuable tim
ber is fallacious. Black walnut, red
cedar and white oak are not found
north of Toronto. A line drawn from
the city of Quebec to Sault Ste. Marie
will designate the northern limit OF
beech, elm and birch. The north shore
of Lake Superior will mark the north
ern boundary of sugar hard maple.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
In Too Much Of a Hurry.

A New York man committed suicide
because he was afraid he had Bright's
disease, but it was found when the
doctors examined him that he didn't
have it and probably never would
have been afflicted with any such NAL
ady. This shows how unwise it is to
be hasty regarding these matters.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
The Cars Favorite Dog.

Lotki is the name of large grey
hound belonging to the Gar. This
dog accompanied his master on his
visit to Paris, three years ago, and
shared with him in many of the hon
ors of that visit.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Erinht Causes Death.

Houdeng, dreamed the other night
that she was being murdered. She
awoke in so great fright that she
only survived the effect two days.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Dancer in Sweeping.

Tests in tenement houses show that
In five minutes after sweeping $500
germs settled on a saucer three inches
across. In the same length of time
before sweeping seventy-dve germs
settled on the saucer.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24

An Episcopal clergyman of Cincinnati
addicted to occasional sprees The razor
manipulator cut the parsons face quite
considerably. You see. Jackson. that
comes from takno too much drink. said
the man of God. "Yes. sab" replied
jackson. "it makes de skin very tendah.
sab IL do for n fack'
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
President Loubet a Musician.

President Loubet of the French re-
public has been a keen musician all
his life When he was a boy he was
a member of the village band.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
IN. Latest chemical Wonder.

An American chemist has invented
a tube for truth You speak into it;
the chemical solution changes color
according to the tensity of your emo
ton, fud truth and mendacity are
described as being quite distinct and
vivid colors.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Women in New Orleans.

An abstract of the recent New Or.
leans census develops the fact that
there are 5000 more women in the
city than men.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
DAINTY and Comfort.

Senator Joe" Blackburn of Ken
lucky was caught smoking a big
black briar pipe in the senate lobby.
rs this senatorial dignity?" asked a
friend mo, senatorial comfort" was
the reply.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
The Conquest Of Arid America.

is the title of one of the most fascin-
ating books ever written about the
wonderful development and boundless
resources of the West. 1t is just such
a book as every western man ought to
read himself and then send to his
friends in the East. Recognizing Its
value, permission was obtained from
the author and his publishers to re-
print several of its most striking chap
ters, such as THE Blessing of Aridi-
ty," ''The New Colorado" etc. This
fifty-page pamphlet. with other liter
ature about the Sunny San Luis Val
ley. will be sent free to any address
upon receipt of four cents in stamps to
cover postage. ZEPH. CHAS. FELT.
616 Majestic Building. Denver, Colo.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Self-sacrificino Father.

The father of young Pittsburg
man has married the fancee of his
son. Few parents are so thoughtful
for their childrens happiness as to
make sacrifices of that kind
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
To Show ItaIy,s Gratitude.

The Italian parliament is consider
ing a proposal to grant a pension of
$500 a year to the four granddaugh-
ters of Gen. Garibaldi.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Throwing Out the Lifeline.

An Atchison woman says her hus-
band is misery Did she ever try
deep breathing for it? 1t will cure
verything.-Atchison Globe.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Slaunhter of the Birds

Forty thousand birds. mostly sand
pipers, are reported to have been
killed recently on the North Carolina
coast for millinery purposes.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Child Labor in New York.

From facts gathered in the last six
months the remarkable condition is
revealed of the existence of more
child labor in New York city than in
all the states of the south combined.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
INsIsr ON GETTING 1T.

Some grocers say they don't keep De
hance Starch because they have stock
In hand Of IL OF. brands. which they know
cannot be sold to customer who has
once used the Is OF. pkg. Defiance starch
for aame money
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
London Birthplace of Y. M. c. A.

London is the birthplace of tt
Young Mems Christian association,
and although it celebrated some eight
years ago it's semi-centennial, it has
not become languid.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
VIII ren Of Boundary Lines.

o. p. Austin, chief of the bureau of
statistics, is writing a book on the
development of the boundary lines of
the states and territories. noting the
changes since colonial days.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Medal for Mathematicians.

King Oscar of Sweden has presented
gold medal for award every fifth
year to the worlds most prominent
mathematician.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Would Bar Divorce Reports.

Lady Jeune advocates the suppress
sion CT newspaper reports of divorce
cases. on the ground of public policy
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
ELK MOUNTAIN PILOT

S. C. ROBINSON. E. Editor and Prop.
WILL DECKER, Asso. Ed. & Bus. Mgr.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Can Support Many People.


If the Mississippi valley were as
densely populated as Massachusetts il
would have 5O,000,O00 inhabitants.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
propounded to the sinoIe.

Do you try to keep a flatiron warm
with your feet all night, or DO you
make the effort in the interest of
water jug?-Atchison Globe.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
WritIno Book on Tuberculosis

Alfred Hitler, well-known author
ity on consumption. is writing a book
on the prevention of tuberculosis,
which will be revised by Prof Koch.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
What is Your opinion7

1t is our opinion that woman looks
ridiculous at all times when she is
hurrying. except when she is hurrying
to get dinner.-Atchison Globe.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24

When an eastern tourist stops a person
in Colorado Springs and says by Joe"
he is probably not swearing-only trying
TO ask for Bijou street.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24

Jones (at the boarding housel-Oniy
two little biscuits for breakfast Brown
Yes. but think how heavy they are.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24

"Please tell me. paw began the city
child. after soft coal had come into ex-
elusive use Tell you what?' Gueried
paw Tell me about the time when snow
used to be white
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance Starch
is taking the place of all others.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24

The secret of the popularity of Baxter's
"Bullhead' 5-cent cigar is revealed in one
word-"Quality."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24

II you have smoked Bullhead scent
cigar you know how good they are: "
you have not. better try one.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24

The mildest tobacco that grows is used
in the makeup of Baxters Bullhead D.
cent cigar. Try one and see.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Valuable Public Prcpertv

The official valuation of the Phila-
delphia city hall and grounds is s13.-
100000.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24

Real Estate Dealer-You must admit
that the town is well laid out Looka-
bout-Thats all right. When n town is
dead 1t is the proper thing to lay 1t out
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Owned by New Workers.

The great Canadian 500 electric
power plant is owned by New York
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24

"They say that when you have to
live in a fiat marriage is failure
"Yes, q fiat failure"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Rheumatism Positively Cured.

A simple remedy which renders the dis
ease impossible. and unfailing as fate
in its cure. Send at once 25 cents for rec
ipe. Prescription Co. Box 253. Denver.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24
Old Chest Sold Cheap.

An old oak chest dated 1910 has
been sold at Bristol for 92 las.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24

set that right. The first physician
who attended him did not understand
the nature of the trouble and we
called an oculist. under whose treat
ment he now Is"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24

Small Willie had done an errand for
his uncle, who merely said: Thank
you" "Oh." reioined Willie. eff that's
all it's worth. | suppose you're well
come. But | was figuring on nickel
at least"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-03-24

To the housewife who mas not yet
become acquainted with the new things
of everyday use in the market and who
is reasonably satisfied with the old. we
would suggest that a trial of Defiance
Cold Water starch be made at once.
Not alone because it is guaranteed by
the manufacturers to be superior to
any other brand, but because each 1Oc
package contains 16 ozs., while all the
other kinds contain but ~ ozs. 1t Is
safe to say that the lady who once uses
Definace Starch will use no other.
Quality and quantity must win.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13
The Hnrr,iInsS Grass Snrke.

The poor. harmless grass snake is the
subject of stories almost as wonderful
as those related of the adder. The
superstition that, however much You
NAV hammer it, it will not die till the
setting of the sun is widely held. \
fa ble not so generally held to is that
even at shutdown it will not de if YOU
should neglect to tell some one of what
you have done. The rule on seeing one
Of these terrible creatures is to hit i
and tell'-that is. give it a good dub,
bling and run quickly and tell some on"
The best snake story is from Loigl
Sinton. near Malvern. according 20 8
London correspondent. A lahore
states that he had killed a grass SIaE.
and hung it IN "A tree. The boo,
dripDed down and Il to"d came 0nG
swallowed some. dying instantly.
The fancy that makes this species
poisonous or even harmful is q We
one. but how much more wild is Tia
which attributes violent toxic TrCpe-
ties to any chance drop of blCCG IrcG'
its body. 1t might have been though
that the other popular belief that pc
sonous things cannot be poisoned VOL.
have saved the life of the poor toad
London Express.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13
Utilizing the Cat.

Making Ter cat act as her plumber
was the ingenious feat that a woman
of Manayunk accomplished the other
day. This woman had noticed that one
of the pipes connected with the wash
stand in her bathroom leaked, and she
wished to locate the leak precisely
without tearing out any more of the
wall than was needful.
Accordingly she shut her cat up in
her parlor-the parlor is. directly below
the bathroom-and into the basin Of
the defective washstand she poured a
vial of the oil of valerian. Cats are ex-
cessively fond of the odor of valerian.
A cat would rather inhale this odOr
than eat fish. The Manayunk woman's
cat after it had been in the parlor a
few minutes began to pur. Purring, it
crossed the room. 1t settled itself on
the foor with it's face to one spot on
the wall, and here its mistress found it
when she came downstairs, its nose
glued to the spot, shifting and purring
ecstatically.
The wall was opened at this point,
and here, sure enough, the leak was
found. Here the valerian had trickled
through, imparting its intoxicating
odor to the cat.-Philadelphia Record.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13
A NOTORIOUS CORPS.
The French Foreign Legion and It's
Dangerous Characters

The death penalty awarded a private
In the French foreign legion for throw
ing his cap in his captains face at
Oran is an illustration of the merciless
severity exercised in that famous corps.
Shooting at sight is permitted the of
fcerS, who have to deal with dangerous
characters from all quarters of Europe.
Nowhere is there such a corps. ac-
cording to the London Chronicle. Its
ranks are recruited from outcasts of
all social ranks. Dis2raced officers of
the Russian service, deserters from The
German army, broken scions of the
Austrian nobility, fraudulent debtors
from Belgium. forgers from Spain,
homicides from America, ruined gam
blers from Italy, are found in plenty
In the ranks. No eX2us is taken for a
fault. and the slightest symptom Of in
subordination carries with it a swift
passage to another world. 1t is Under
stood hat recruits are simply seeking
refuge from the arm of the civil law.
The foreign legion is the only va.UI-
tarily enlisted corps in the Frencil
army. 1t has done excellent service
against the Arabs and is always placed
in the forefront Of the fight.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13
Curiosities About Dentistry.

Those who imagine that the care OF
the teeth and the replacement of the
natural grinders with false ones is
something new under the SUM- may
be surprised to learn that artificial
teeth were made of ivory, placed on
plates of the same material and held
together and in place by gold wires and
rivets 500 to 1000 years before Christ.
HerodOtus, the father of history" tells
us that the Egyptians of the fifth dy-
nasty understood the diseases of the
teeth and their treatment. There are
several passages in history to lead one
to the belief that both Caesar and An
tony wore artificial teeth.
The date of the introduction of false
teeth into Europe is uncertain. They
were known in England as early at
least as the time Of the discovery OF
America. '"The Mathematical Jewel"
published in 1855, contains an account
of Sir John B~algrave. who caused all
of hys teethe to be drawne out and aft
err had a sett of ivory teethe in agayne.'
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13
Jeiin Aliens Wit.

While in congress Private John
Allen Of Mississippi could hardly be in
duced to give Il serious answer to a
serious question. The older members
knew this and seldom went to the
southern wit for information. but new
men often came to grief by doing so.
Shortly after Mr.. Littlefield of Maine
had taken his seat for his first term
he wanted some figures in a hurry.
Turning to Mr.. Allen, he said: Pardon
me, sir, but you were at Gettysburg.
Can you tell me how many Federal
soldiers were killed outright there - Il
am very sorry, very sorry, indeed, that
l can't accommodate YOU" replied the
private" But the fact is that | was
so busy that l clean forgot to count my
Shots
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13
RAILWAY
They Are of Use In Locating Acct
dents Along the Road.


"Will you explain just the practical
benefit of mileposts along a railroad
track p. asked an inquisitive traveller of
the superintendent as they few past
n of the white painted posts.
so far as the general public is con-
serned," replied the superintendent, Il
don't suppose that mileposts are o. any
particular benefit. The traveller can tell
by looking out Of the car window how
far he is from the terminal points, but
in that he is not greatly interested.
Some people like to figure out from
the mileposts how far they have trav-
eled or how far they have to go, and
there are not a few who like t o time
the speed of trains by the mileposts.
But hat is not what the posts are for.
In the office Of the division superin-
tendent is a profile or diagram showing
the location of every one of these posts.
IF an accident occurs, a rail breaks,
q car lets down or anything out of tie
ordinary happens between stations the
superintendent is notified of the proX-
unity of the mishap to some particular
milerost, and thus the spot can be To-
Gated, and men are sent there at once,
and they can go in a hurry, for they
know whore the place is. Otherwise
they would have to move slowly be-
tween stations until the spot was found,
and this means a loss of time much
more valuable than the price of the
mileposts, and it would be pretty had
to railroad successfully without them"
Boston Transcript.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13
Wha Columbus Might Have Da1e,

There are relatives of Columbus liz
ing in Spain at the present time. 1t Is
said that gambling debts are keeping
them poor. These persons look to TIC
United States with wiStful eyes, hoping
that some patriotic American viii con
fer on them Il few millions in rtCc2ni
ton of their distinguished ances,o1-
This fact led a statiStician to work his
brain, and he published the stat2m"i
that had Columbus placed 81 at CON
pound interest # 6 per cent Q ""
ago his descendants today would "2'
sess Il sum amounting to more tie
$4,000 OO. 600. When these figures We"
published Lyman J. Gage wa Sec.
tary of the treasury, His attention
was called to the tremendous possible
ity of a single dollar, and his comment
was either Il sincere remark 0" a wei
adapted pun. He said, Indeed. 10 ~
this is a story of great interest,"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13
Yonors Were Easy.

''In the church | attended - a boy
said a New York man, there were fre
quent clashes between tie Mtn.stc,
and the choir. The minister th0C%h+
the choir irravnront and ulmuS;cal
The choir thought him a back number.
Each tried to give the other a dig o,
every possible occasion.
zone Sunday. I remember, there was
q clash wherein the honors were aboE-
even The minister, after the cho!l
had sung the opening hymn. said wiz
a significant smile. that his text Woust
be from Acts Xx, And after the uD"c2)
was ceased But the choir, at tie saF
mons end. retorted neatly with Z.
anthem, 1T Is Time to Awake Lro-.
SIeep.'"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13

The longest known insect is undou5t-
edly the stick insect of BcraoO. Spscl-
mems thirteen inches in length have
been captured. 1t is II interesting *
ample of mimetic coloring. r2se-l -@
in a remarkable manner 4 plHc' G.
rough stick. On the bough Of a tr>> /.
is extremely difficult | q dEStin&"l%l be-
tween the insect and the BARK. Borne"
Is also the home of one OF the l&-Ges
species of dragon fly. \ specimen e
the subfamily nschna measures So
inches and a half from wing to WiDG
and is endowed with q corresgondin2ly
strong body.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13

Ralph Waldo Emerson once MADE q
crushing reply to Il ma who ASKED
him whether the people i'll Boston ia
not feel alarmed. Said Emerson,
rWhat about?" Said the man, Why.
the world is coming to an end next
Monday" Emerson replied: I'm glad
Of it. We can get along a great deal
better without it,"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13
, The Stereotyped Form.

McJigger-Have you heard from
Jolkley since he went to Africa?
Thingumbob-He sem me two little
lion cubs thu other day.
McJigger-The idea. Any message?
Thingumbob-A card tied to the neck
Of one of them, which read, Il hope
these few lions will find you WE'LL
Philadelphia Press.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13
One Good Reason.

"No. Jimmie. | am not going to Mag
gle Mulligan's party. The Mulligans
amt in our set. an don't like Maggi !.
an I've got ncthin' TO wear an be-
sides. I amt been invited. anyhow.
Louisville Ccurier-Journal.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13
Cont Versus Wooden Legs.

There's 2 poor man at b door, sir,
as two wooden legs, sir. and e says,
sir, would you be good enough. sir,
to-
You go back and tell the poor mar
with the two wooden legs that he's
blamed lucky. Tell him I've got the
govt in both feet.'-Boston Globe.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13

How does Mrs. Henry Peck manage
to keep that cook of hers"
..She threatened to leave, but Mrs.
Peck would not give a recommends
and she wouldn't go without one
and they are both stubborn
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13
A SliEht Fire.

81 say, Miss De Witt" remarked
young Sapleigh, 'youh wesplendent
beauty sets me bwain on fire, doncher
know"
"Never mind. Mr.. Sapleigh," replied
Miss De Witt. "the conflagration will be
too insignificant to necessitate b call
ing out of the fire brigade"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13

First Sport-Dickson is a wonderful
f%inancier.
Second Sport-How?
First SpCrt-He borrowed a nickel
from NE this morning to take hlm up
town to see Il man that he could Dor
row So from. and with that 50 he blew
off another man that he borrowed Soo
from.-EXchange.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13
Waking History.

"That historical novel of yours
doesn't read as if you had studied his
tory much" said the brutal critic.
THANK you" said the aathor whom
nothing disconcerts. This is the first
time you have given me credit for orig
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Star.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13
Plenty on Hand,

'You would get along a great deal
better if you didn't get so excited" said
the calm man to his irascible friend.
Cant you learn to keep your tempery'
Keep my temper! Well, | like that!'
retorted the other. I'D have you un-
derstand that l keep more temper in
one day than you have in your possess
sion during a whole year"
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-11-13
A shake All ROHna.

ooh. yes. | proposed. but when | got
through she shook her head!.'
But surely that didn't discourage
you
well. no. not as much as the fact
that her father came along and shook
his fst."--EXchange.