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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-09

the mines over the stat. and more
especially 80 in those Of our neigh
boring, city. Aspen. The Smugt.ler
and Durant properties put on full
force of miners this month where
by about five hundred men found
employment. This looks good for
the summer operations at Aspen ns
there are to be employed, by the
Chicago Tunnel people, some 800
men in opening and developing the
Richmond hill properties. in follow
ing the mineral contact toward Ash
croft which has been sufficiently
developed to warrant ths expendi-
ture of large amount of money to
put the mines into large produc-
ton. 1t is said that work on big
scale is to be started up by, or be-
fore, the first Of June.
Another evidence Of returning
prosperity to the mines lies in the
fact that many idle smelling plants
in the country are resuming opern-
tions and among these is that OF
the zinc plant ut Couon City, be-
longing u the American Smelling
ana refining company. These works
have been among the most success
full IN operating Of any in the state
nnd have not been out Of comuiiss-
ion for many years,
The works have handled hund-
reds Of thousands Of tons OF low
grade zine. lead, gold and silver
ores which could not bo treated
otherwise q. a profit. Tho zinc
and lead are frs: vo!itiliz-d and
the fumes participated into an OK.
ide. from which paint is made and
the residue containing gold silver
or copper is then placed in q su,el.-I
ing furnace whereby these metals
are extracted. The plant is being
started up this week with . larger.
force than ever before. This means
that the mines have renewed their
product and the period of idlsness
is passed. among the properties
which heretofor, have been furnish
ing these works with ore.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-09
UNDEVELOpED MINERAL
WEALTH
Government Should AID
The Prospector.

In his pIen oeIore tpc uouse
committee on mines and t1ining.
Mr.. Thomas i. Walsh oil Colorado
made the startling statement that
rndium worth billions OF dollars
would ultimately be discovered in
the United States. That such q
statement is not outside the bounds
probability is well known to every
person familiar with mineraiogy,
metallurgy and mining, although
no well informed person would
Imagine that there are unopened
mines from which radium can he
dug out with pick and shovel in
Jumps.
But the primary value OF Mr.
Slsh's impressive statement lies
in the fact that what is true OF the
rare and very valuable element
radium, is also true Of a great
many other substances OF more IRE
ouent occurrence aud mu iii more
common use. No one that has q
fair knowledge of local conditions
believes that with proper investiga-
ton and encouragement the indus
try might be extended enormously.
The mining industry is one that
especially needs government aid
and supervision because it is one
in which vasts amount of money
may be thrown away without the
scientific knowledge that can only
be gained by Improbable .investi.
yrtion. 1t is sometimes said that
for every dollar taken out OF the
mines, another has been wasted
by Improbable prospecting or de
velopmeut work. Whether that is
SO or not. it is true that large
part of the money spent in mining
for which no return is had, might
have been saved il the scientific
facts in connection with that par
to,lar district or mine or kind OF
o1Awere known.
fhe small amount that has been
done by the geological survey and
by the state school OF mines have
been abundautly profitable to the
public Interests, and there is no
doubt that an enlargement OF this
work would bring rich returns.
1t is not goli, silver and other
common metals that are concerned
in this matter. Colorado and her
sister states of the west have vast
variety of the rarer metals and
of minerals Of various kinds, which
could be made profitable il the
facts concerning their occurrence,
prepartion and uses were generally
known. When Colorado's mineral
resources are developed and utaliz-
ed as those of Germany now are,
most astonishing results will be
accomplished.
By all means the bureau of min
es should be established. and if the
work is conducted along the right
lines it's success will inevitably lead
to the creation Of department OF
mines under the direction of sep
arate cabinet officer, under whom
problems of this great industry
minht be satisfactorily studied and
so I'D.
M;v,3nr Notec
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-09

After % years of continuous
production the Leadville district is
still in the lead Of any other camp
in the state, so far as silver, lead
and zinc are concerned. Although
the two closing months showed r
small falling off in tonnage produc
ed, this month will see it up to
normal capacity with tho prospe It
of large increase during the sea-
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-09

Six room cottage and three lots
OH the corner of main street III the
school house block. Best location
in the city can be bought very
cheap for cash.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-09

For sale Two sixty horse boil
ore in good condition. One new
forty horse power engine, and one
twenty horse power upright. Also
one eighty horse power corIiss en-
gine. All nearly new and in excel
lent condition.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-09

Six hundred acre ranch property
cutting two hundred tons OF hay
vearly. Within two miles Of town
and for sale with so head OF stock
and complete farming equipment
A bargain to the party who wants to
locate permanently,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-09

Several excellent prospects, all
of which have quite an amount OF
work done on them. For sale cheap
or an interest will be given i'll the
same for money with which to de-
velope.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-09

Fine zinc lead mine within half
milo Of ID. a Il, tis railway and
from which n thousand tons OF ore
have been mined f., the lead alcne
contained in the ore.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-09

a ctoup of eiSh, patented min.
ing claims. al of which have ore
in sight. A iine proposition 10.
tunne.iuc. Will sell or lease.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-09

An improved ranch near the
mouth of Cement creek, will be
sold for part cash and balance on
time.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-09

An elegant four room cottage
almost new, with two lots, can be
purchased for one half the original
cost.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-09

For sale new first class sewing
machine. Call and examine the
same at the PlLor office.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-09

Six lFrue Vanners for sals. Com.
ple,- fith pulleys and shot,inss,
boxed ready for shipm.nt.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-09
ReaI-EState

List your property with the
Pilot is it is for sale or trade.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-09

The Jim Blaine people are to
start up next week and the mill is
to be finished at once.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-09
TIMING, REAL. ESTATE AND
BUS. NESS OPPORTUNITIES
Tines and Equipment

Pilo. ads bring results.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-04-09
Mining Notes.

1t is gratifying to note the fact
that work is being renewed among
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-13
Notice Of Tax Sale Of Lands
and Town Lots for Delln.
quent Taxes for 1907.

the year 1907 have not been paid on the fol.
lowing described lands and town iots In
the county of Pembina, North Dakota. and
tnat all the hereinafter real property, on
which the aforesaid taxes remain due
ana unpaid will be offered for sale to the
highest bidder. according. to the statute
Tuesday. the first day of December, A. b.
O'Clock am. of said day, and continued
from day to day until all of said lands have
Deen sold or offered for sale, at the Office of
the county Auditor, in the court house, in
tne CITY OF Pembina, county of Pembina
ana state OF North Dakota.
.c Inc amount due, including penalty and
%nde4 Is tbs head o eech de-
following authorizations are used in de.
scriptions-"n" for north; IS" for south:
e" for east; Nv" for west; me" for north.
east; NV, for northwest; "se" for south
east; sW" for southwest; ~" or "hf' for
nall; ~" or or" for quarter; "pt" for part:
sec tor section; twp" for township; "rg'
1919 range M and whenever the abbreviation
vlations or characters are used. they shall
be construed and, held az meaning and be-
ing the same name, word, initial, letter or
t teeseers. authorizations, figure or figures as
the last preceding such do" -" or similar
Characters: The number of section or lot,
township, block or range of each parcel of
real property. is placed in the respective
description.
o. Dated at Pembina. North Dakota, this
WM. W. FELSON,
County Auditor, Pembina County, North
Oakota' Cou nty Auditors Seal
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-13

IMPLANTED LANDS TO BATHGATE
VILLAGE NOW CITY,
Lot. Blk. Total.
John Proudlove, so feet
front west side Of Gar
field street and 140 front
on North side of Sixth
street ............ 1887
L. Peavy. beginning IS #.
north of the new corner
of Sixth and Arthur
streets. thence IS TT.
north. thence west 1882
it., thence Sc IS it.
thence east $50 it. to
place of beginning. 1858,
Ferdinand Perrault, COM
mencing at the sw cor
ner of Seventh and Ar
thur streets. thence
south 100 it.. thence
west 21O it.. thence NV
to the south line Of
Seventh street, thence
east $50 it. to place of
beginning " 1144
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-11-13
URDY'S ADDITION TO BOwESMONT
Lot Pix Total

LoDEMA TOWNSHIP.
Sec. Twp RING. TIT
Robt. Dunlop, swK .21 100 81 33.48
Robt. Dunlop, nwA .2S 100 81 28.42
MIDLAND TOWNSHIP.
Sec. Twp. Rng. TIL
~ neH .......:: lss 50. 1851
Thos. Colvin. on
nWx .:........... Is 80 80 31.6S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30

A debutante, fresh as ILL. ingenious, eager
bright eyed with curiosity, leaned over his shoulder
holding out her hand for him to read Vaeska heard
little gushes of laughter whenever he spoke She
had never before him in such a company and
it amazed her to see how he dominated it. how his
magnetism radated and drew after another
into his circle of influence.
60 it went on for half hour. until the party
~ began gradually to leave the room, drifting
twos and threes, all more or less stimulated by the
supper and the champagne to an increasing good
fellowship. All, that is excepting poor Selwyn who
seemed to shrink smaller and smaller. He hardly
spoke to anybody, except to apologize to some
for stepping on her train, or to call waiter
to pass cigars wine. His round eyes wnked con-
tnually. and his lips moved if he talking to
himself. When Valeska looked at him with arch
smile, he beamed like child upon her for instant
and the next all the light went out of his face
She met Astro in the hall, passed him, and caught
a sign. 1t the up and down" signal this time,
denotng whom she to observe-a glance up
to the ceiling and down to his feet. His hand
touched his hair with little flourish. The with
the pompadour! She had it plain words could
tell it
She drifted away and sought the man with the
pompadour. He nowhere to be seen. The
party humming with talk and laughter
and the double salon was crowded. The orchestra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30

swept into a Hungarian rhapsody which seemed to
watt wave of abandon into the room. The men
that followed her irted persstently; it was all she
could do now to parry their jests and at the same
time keep track of what going about her.
Astro standing near the center of the room in
group of wonderfully dressed and wonderfully pretty
women, each perfect, finished poised, yet animated
and merry. Their little aigrets nodded they
talked and laughed; sewyn, his hands in his peck
ets moodily effaced himself behind the piano in the
corner. Every time he Vaeska, he beamed.
AS she stood the great hall doors, new men
continually brought up to her to be introduced
each with a new compliment or a fippant remark
or joke, each showing friendly rivalry with the
others Valeska enjoyed it all excitedy. She
could recognize the nervous pitch in her voice,
she shot her frivolous retorts but the newness OF it
all stimulated her. For the moment she lost sight
of the ponpadoured man She was gazing across
the room to where Mrs. Selwyn stood. when
SUDDENLY the lights in the two chandeliers went
~ Quit The for instant seemed as black as
night Several women cried out in fright, and then
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30
/

shippers and captured Vaeska for few hasty wo
There's something in the air. he said under
it is; but there is something sinister impend
Don't laugh This is not mere professional jars
You know I'm sensitive to this sort OF thing
never felt it more strongly.
Il have felt so too; but L thought 1t was a n
fancy"
Cultivate those fancies, my dear; they're
inchoate beginnings of intuitons. Nothing CO.
sporadcally. There's reason for every whim
have and You must learn to trace it.
Il don't like that green eyed woman. wond'
she is really Contest?
He smiled in amable derision Are YOU
Valeska's eyes dilated. Who is she?'
THAT | don't know I've tried her with all s
of traps; but she is too clever.
'Oh, she's bad, l know that; but she fascin'
me-
She came alone in a hired cab, Mrs Sci,
told me- She got ACQUAINTED through mut"a' IRE
in Florence. That's all l know except
He had lowered his voice to a whisper, and
leaning toward Valeska to continue: when
woman in question appeared at the door OF
dining room, cast sharp look up the hall,
espied them.
Aren't you coming in, monsieur? She SIN
bewitchingly.
I'm moment, Countess
Il want to know if YOU re magician enough to
me what Mrs Selwyn's punch is made
of. It's the most mysterious thing
ever saw
IF it's as mysterious as you are. my
dear countess, III nave 10 duIIllt 1 Call
fathom it.
She dropped a curtsy, tipping her head
roguishly to one side, and withdrew
Looking for some one" Valeska sug-
geSted laCOniCally.
Astro nodded. "Oh-did you see that
chap with pompadour and curled
blond muStache -!
Yes One eye was bigger than the
other,-the right one
matchmaker. Comes from screwing
I'D his right eve in his lens and using 1t
diamond cutter! Queer, isn't it,
enoueh de their post hea here They
as well received as the other guests
There's something awry. l wish
could get it It's all there in my brain;
but haven't time to think it out. now
and here Never mind Only wait, and
be ready Come, We'll 60 in I'll talk to
you later. Here's Mrs Selwyn now
THEIR hostess sailed past young
1 mans arm, and holding out a hand
carried Astro in with her to "a seat at
the end of the room; Va1eska was
promptly annexed by Se1wyn, short
puffy little man with muttOnChop whlsk-
ers and a big stomach: He had the air
of not being at all at home in his own
house Nobody could seem SO harmless
and tinid as this chubby. round faced
host He might have been awkward
servant. in his endeavors to ettace HIM
self At seeing Valeska left alone, he
offered his arm in a sudden access of
courage She was not like the others,
and apparently he not afraid of her:
Internal humbug, all this sort OF
thing!" he grumbed.
why, what do you mean" she an
swered, little surprised
Having this fool palm reader here,
and all that. Bosh!
Valeska could scarcely repress litter
But Selwyn evidently quite serious
about it. Seeing that he had no idea who
she was, she humored him.
1T is nonsense, of course" she said
gravely: but l think that Mr. Astro is q
modest about it, don't you?"
"Oh, he's all right,-he has to make livin
suppose-but the women make such fools of tn
selves about him. l might as we'll give mon
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-06-26

why not send M. E. Lewis to the
state senator" asks a republican. The
News will reply by saying that the
suggestion is a most excellent one.
M: E. Lewis is the best man in Latah
county for this important position, and
the people ought to elect him. One
thing about Mr.. Lewis: if elected he
would not vote against pledges made
to the people. He would work honest
ly for all measures Of interest to TIE
people Of Latah county and the state,
and do his duty well. Why not elect
M. E. Lewis2 1t is up to the people.
If you want him (and you ought toy,
see that delegates from your precinct
TO the republican county convention
are favorable to his nomination. Mr..
Lewis isn't man who will run after an
Office, but if nominated will take off
his coat and work to get elected.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-06-26

Theodore Roosevelt, were he here IN
Idaho, would not endorse the repuoll-
can record OF reputation. President
Roosevelt would be the first to con-
denim the republican leaders for their
failure to carry out their platform
pledges, and every republican in the
nation knows that this is true. Then
why is it unrepublican for the Troy
News to condemn it, and to pursue a
course that would be approved by
Theodore Roosevelt, Senator LaFollette
and men of that class? These men
have always stood for the faithfnl per
Torrance Of public duty, and have
never failed to condemn the wrong. II
you have any doubt write to President
Roosevelt and see. Ask LaFollette il
he endorses the reputation of any
platform pledge.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-06-26

The republican ofice-seekers are
terribly worried because OF the ap-
parent indifference Of many prominent
republican workers. Men who have
heretofore taken an active part in party
affairs, getting out and working for the
success OF the party, are this year too
busy to attend primaries or go to
conventions. Many republican voters
declare they will not, this year, vote,
and many more will vote the demo
cratic state ticket. So far as Latah
county is concerned the party never
was as demoralized. Brady will be de-
leated by at least one thousand, per-
haps more.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-06-26

The Moscow Post says the Troy
News is democratic, having changed
politics for a few dollars. But we
would remind the Post that we haven't
changed politics. Two years ago
Peter LaDow Orcutt' subscribed to
the republican platform, and did all in
our power to elect republicans pledged
to enact that platform into law. We
still subscribe to that platform, and
openly denounce every republican who
betrayed the people and repudiated
those republican pledges. Does this
make Peter LaDow Orcutt'' a demo
craft. Does man cease to be a good
republican the moment he objects to
political treachery7
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-06-26

What does the republican party of
Idaho stand for7 by their works ye
shall know them" This is the test as
applied by Uncle Joe" Cannon to the
national republican party. 1t is fair.
And certainly Mr.. Cannon is a pretty
good republican. Now apply the Can
non test to the republican party in
Idaho. What becomes Of Brady and
Hart and Truitt and the rest OF the
platform repudiators7 But, then, Joe
Cannon doesn't count when it comes
to such great republicans as those ju. t
MENTIONED
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-06-26

1t is said that George Fields has
been slated by Munson and the
gang for the republican nomination OF
legislator. A political tool who en-
dcries platform reputation and party
dishonor would be fine thing to send
to the Legislature to carry out platform
pledges. Brady as governor, Bishop
Hart as leader in the senate, and
George Fields and others OF his calibre
in the house would make a fine COM
bination. Fields should certainly be
nominated. Brady needs him.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-06-26

Ex-U. S. Attorney Ruick is now
open for most any kind OF job, having
been fired by Uncle Sam. There is no
sympathy due Mr.. Ruick. He never
was fitted for the position, any more
than is another mullet head appointed
by Senator Hepburn. But had anv
citizen OF Idaho have protested Mr.
Hepburn would have told them to
mind their own business. 1t is a re-
lief to feel that some OF the swell
headed senatorial appointees are get
ting It in the neck. Let the good
work 60 on.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-06-26
JUST READ THIS AND WEEP.

The true history OF the last session
OF the Idaho Legislature would no
doubt present some striking examples
Of courage and devotion to principle
as well as Of treachery and dishonor."
Moscow Post, June 25, 1908.
Upon some OF the MOST IMPOR-
TANT measure introduced there was
such diversity Of opinion as to rem
der their passage impossible Post,
June 25, 1908. (And yet every one
OF the MOST IMPORTANT meas
ures" referred to were platform pledges
given to the people long before cleo
ton. Why, then, "a dive Sly of opin-
ion7" AS the Post has finally admit
ted, it was because of republican
"treachery and dishonor." And the
Post has tried to discredit the Troy
News, calling US democrat" and
other things for saying exactly what
the Post now says. Is George Fields
now democrat"
The voters Of EVERY county
should learn the attitude Of their repre-
sentatives in the last legislature to-
wards the measures which the people
HAD INDORSED IN EIR
PLATFORMS. When they (the peo-
ple) find that man has failed to vote
for such measures let him answer why
and if such an answer cannot be given
relegate him to the political scrap-heap
whence no man returneth." Again
the Post shows signs of a sudden
change of heart, declaring for the same
thing that the Troy News has demand
ed all along, and which has caused
the Post to call US democrat" and
at least once to say that we were in
consistent" and necessary evil"
Why Mr.. Fields has so suddenly
changed face is at least surprising, but
is probably due to desire to get in
harmony with an outraged public senti-
ment. But whatever the cause the
important point is that it is in harmony
with what we have been saying, and an
endorsement of the position taken by
the Troy News. We would remind
Brother Fields that he is treading on
dangerous ground. If he is really sin
cere he will help The Troy News rel
egate to the political scrap-heap'' every
republican, in and out of the last legis-
lature, directly or indirectly responsible
for what Mr.. Fields truthfully terms
treachery and dishonor."
Continuing the Post says: The
people Of Idaho want direct primary
law. They want an employers liabil-
ity law and other progressive legisla--
ton. They should demand the enact
ment Of law establishing a state rail
way commission. Well. why haven't
we direct primary aw," and an
employers liability law?'' Both
measures were pledged by the last re-
publican state platform, and the bills
were introduced. And both were de-
feated by republican "treachery and
dish.nor." Both were opposed by
the republican machine. And the
same gang of Mormon and Jack-Mor-
mon republicans that killed the pri-
mary law and the employers liability
bill also killed the roalroad commits
sion bill demanded by an honest re-
publican governor.
The News certainly agrees with the
concluding sentence of the Post edi-
torial which says: Men are RESPONSE
BILE for the enactment of the will of the
party. If they fail in this let the party
which they have DISHONORED shed
no tears if they be laid away in the
graveyard of oblivion"
Will the Post honestly stand for the
above laudable sentiments7
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-06-26

Farmers and others who travel the
public roads Of this county should count
the cost OF roads. The roads over
which even light loads cannot be hauled
without trying the strength of horses
and causing serious wear and tear to
wagons is dear at any price. The
farmer who is necessitated to use four
horses in hauling a wagon load OF pro-
duce to market where two horses ought
to be able to pull the wagon under
stands the difference between good and
bad roads. The extra cost of hauling
over bad roads would pay for improving
many miles of highway. Republic.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1908-06-26

From the way some of the Office
seeking republicans of Latah county
talk we would like to know what they
think the republican party of Idaho
stands fol-. 1t would be interesting to
have them put their ideas in print so
the public could analytic them. These
fellows are not really so much inter
ested in what the party stands for as
they are in trying to figure out some
way Of smoothing over the dirty record
Of the party, and to make it harmonic
with what they know the people will
demand.