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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICES
IN WEST SHOW RECORD
BREAKING ENTRIES.
AUGUST RECORD MONTH
NEW LAW DOUBLING HOME.
sTEADs is PARTLY RE-
RESPONSIBLE.

Denver-August established a rec
ord for the United States land office
in Denver. During the month the un-
precedented total of s2.323 acres of
land were taken up and s2O.013 turned
into the treasury. August. year ago.
showed about 10000 less acres and
only STATS in receipts.
The majority Of the filings were in
Weld. Adams and Larimer county.
where the rush of homeseekers Is ex-
ceptional. There were 63.919 original
homestead acres taken up and l1.6s5
acres in desert entries. Final proof
was taken on 1900 acres.
The record-breaking business is ac-
counted for by the new laws passed
by congress creating 32O-acre home
stead entries. and additional home
stead entries for those who had al
ready filed. and the modification. or
doing away with. of certain restric-
tive laws together with the influx Of
hcmeseekers to Colorado. All over
the state. land offices smashed rec
erds during the month.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16

Two negroes charged with havins
had q part in the killing Of Police
man Walter Marshall at Clarksdals
Miss, were hanged by q mob shortly
after their capture few days ago.
Society women Of Evanston, ILL.,, ara
preparing a pageant to last three days
on the campus of Northwestern Uni.
versity, in which will be shown his
torical characters that figured In the
settlement Of the middle west. Col
onial costumes, prairie schooners,
pioneer customs. Indian villages and
other features will make the pageant
interesting.
The celebration of the birthday of
Wilhelmina, queen of the Netherlands.
was on a more extended scale this
year because of the presence In the
royal family OF the Princes Juliana.
The anniversary occurred August 31st.
and her majesty was twenty-nine
years of age. Especially the children
made a great holiday of the event. sec
cnded ably by their parents.
The American Home Economic as
sociation says that there is large
iield for dietitians in the hospitals,
colleges and domitories OF institutions.
Cooks and caterers are not equal to
the management OF the kitchens of
sanitoria and while trained nurses
and good physicians are available it
is hard to get trained dietitians. In
this country the dietary is left largely
In the hands OF cooks. but 1t is evil
dent that this should not be.
The Turkish government has issued
a circular to all the provincial author
tiles regarding the loyalty OF Armen-
ians in Turkey to the new govern
ment. This circular. it is said. seems
to point out the laudable intention of
the Turkish government to treat Mos
lem and non-Moslem alike. Further
support seems to be given this view
By the passage through parliament of
the military service bill. which was
greatly desired by the Christian pop
ulation of the empire.
Increasing Industrial. agricultural
and mining activity is indicated by
advance sheets OF the fortnishtly
ages compiled by President Hale. of
the American Railway Association at
Chicago. The statement will show
that September 1st the surplus OF cars
OF all kinds has been reduced more
than 10000. bringing the surplus
down to little more than 100000
cars OF all kinds. 1T is important to
note" said Mr.. Hale. that this sea
sons reduction Is six weeks ahead OF
last years. indicating that shortages
this year will be greater than = year
ago.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
FAINT HEART AND FAIR LADY
Chances Good That the Ancient Adase
Once More Proved Wisdom Of
Man Who Uttered II.


He was afraid to tell her right out
and out that he loved her. 80 he began
in a roundabout way, hoping she
would catch his drift, then betray. by
her confusion. her own feelings. He
didn't dream but that she loved him,
but thought that she. like himself.
was afraid to demonstrate 1t.
Heart trouble?" she repeated. Are
you sure you've heart trouble. Alfred? ?
You know indigestion is very like 1t
at times"
"Oh. l know I've got heart trouble
all right. I-can't you see 1t your
self"
why. how silly. Alfred: no one can
see heart trouble; they have to feel
it. Have you taken anything for it,"
mo. not yet, but IL want to, don't
you know"
Then why don't you?"
IL would; that is. IL could get
It,"
Cant you get 1t. Alfred?"
Il don't know"
Have you tried?"
mo. not yet
(Silence for two provoking min
utes)
Alfred" (coldly)
"Y-yes?"
Lets have game Of checkers"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
DANGER NOT CLOSE At HAND
Men VIII Run Things . Few Year,
Vet 10 the Prophecy Of the OBJ
servant Drummer.

A group Of men were discussing the
possibilities and dangers OF woman
suffrage. All but one expressed the
fear that the movement was gaining
such momentum that in compare.
lively short time this fair land would
bs transformed and man no longer
would be master. The exception. .
commercial traveller. with years OF
experience In studying human nature.
scoffed at their alarm.
Don't worry" he said. "We1l be
safe for a good many years yet In all
my trips about the country find that
two-thirds Of the women travellers.
even those who are self-reliant enough
to gallivant about alone. can't 90 to
bed even in . sleeping car without
first looking under the berth to see
II there is q man there. So long A.
that primitive feminine instinct sur
wives our institutions are safe"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
WESTERN NEWS.

William H. Wood. postmaster al
Stanley. KY. was arrested. He is said
to be short several thousand dollars
i'll his accounts with the government
The retail milliers are having con-
veEtion at Chicago and 1t seems to be
the opinion that the tricorne or three
cornered hat. 80 popular few years
ago. will be most in favor this fall. 1t
Is becoming to nose faces. and the
beauty OF 1t is the bending may be so
arranged as to suit the face.
Alice Webb Duke. divorced wife Of
Biodie l.. Duke. the tobacco magnate.
was committed to the asylum for the
insane at Kankakee. Ill. The once
brilliant and wealthy bride Of Mr..
Duke appeared a complete mental
ami physical wreck and but ten min
u;es were required to impress the jury
with the need OF restraint OF, and
treatment for her.
The w. c. T. u. has penetrated the
inside pass in Alaska. and has planted
its flag in many OF the mining camps.
as well As all OF the cities. In one
town 1t has reduced the number OF
licenses. In others 1t Is working in
cooperation with the churches to es-
tablish reading and amusement rooms,
where men may gather for entertain
ment previously only supplied by the
saloons.
Because his dog was painted red.
white and green. J. NJ. Eaton. assayer
in the office OF American Consul Law
ton at Osaka, Mexico. was arrested In
Ell Paso. Texas. and jailed. according
to \ dispatch. charged with disrespect
to the Mexican flag. On San Ramon's
day II is the custom to paint animals
In varied colors. 1t is denied that the
arrest was due to an anti-American
feeling.
Three Rio Grande passenger trains
which have been delayed by wasnouts
in eastern Utah arrived at Salt Lake.
There were about 1000 passengers on
board and many stories OF privation
are heard. One traveller declares that
he subsisted for fifty hours on pea
nuts and popcorn. Collections were
taken up to feed the women and chill
dren who were without means, in the
diner. Eight trains have been tied up
At Green River station and the ma
rines en- route to the Pacific coast
have been passing the time by play
ing 4 series OF ball games.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
state Fair. Sept. ~.

Overland park. Denver. the home Of
the annual Interstate fair snd exposi-
tion 10 the scene Of great activity.
Carpenters. plumbers and painters.
decorators. ETC.. are getting the park
in readiness for the exposition that
opens Sept. 18th. The rains Of the
past few days have been very bene-
ficial to the lawn and trees.
Exhibits by the trainloads are ar
irving daily in q steady stream from
all over the state and are being
placed in the position allotted to
them by competent and experienced
men. The machinery exhibits near
the Rio Grande gate will be larger
this year than ever before. a mass of
windmills. gasoline engines and mod
ern agricultural machinery will greet
the visitor as he steps through the
western gate Of the park.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
GENERAL NEWS.

Mrs. r. H. Tucker Of Spokane.
Wash. is said to be the first woman
wireless operator in the world.
Every governor In the United States
and Mexico will be invited to be the
guests Of El Paso at the meeting of
the Presidents, October 16th.
w. F. Carter. general agent OF the
passenger department of the New
York Central lines at Toledo. Ohio.
with headquarters here. died from per
itonitis.
Thirty-eight- children mourn the
death Of their father. John w. Miller.
diana, Pa. Mr.. Miller was married
four times.
Count Zeppelin took up the king Of
Saxony for an hours run in his air
ship at Friedrichshafen. The trip was
an uneventful one and the king ex-
pressed himself as delighted.
British suffrasettes will give three
receptions As send-offs to Mrs. Pank-
hurst before she sails for the United
States on October 18th. The immigra-
ton officers will probably not prevent
her landing. although she has been
under arrest in England for melting
to riot
peror Of Japan. accompanied by Prin-
cess Kuni. will be present at the Hud-
son-Fulton celebration next month in
New York As the representative of
Japan. The Princess Kuni Is great
beauty and a great social favorite in
the Japanese capital. She dresses in
the European style.
The prince and princess Of Belgium
are among the most versatile Of royal
ties. The princess. who was the
duchess Elizabeth Of Bavaria. is a
fully qualified doctor of medicine and
a playwriter. The prince Is also OF
a literary bent. and has written more
than one clever book. He Is said to
have a democratic outlook on life, and
studies earnestly politics and the
government OF nations.
Oscar Dykeman OF Adelaide Road
st. John. New Brunswick. is the vic
tim of a malady with which physi
clans have been unable to cope. To
be brief, he is an old man at 18, grow
ing feebler every day,-as he has fol-
some years past.
Isaac Brock. who claimed to have
seen twenty-six presidents elected. ii
dead at Waco. Texas. at an age said
to be 121 years. According to Brooks
family Bible and other documents, he
was born in Bucombe county, Eerth
Carolina, March 1,'1788.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
ineom. Tax to stat. Bio.

Colorado Springs.-The state in
hcritance tax on the William j.
Palmer estate. amounting to $751;
410.S9. was paid today by the execu-
tors to the county treasurer. in trust
for the state. This is the second
largest Inheritance tax ever paid to
the state. the largest tax being paid
by the w. 8. Stratton estate. amount
ing to 3290.O00.
Both these inheritance taxes have
been paid by the estate Of Colorado
Springs residents. The law allows \
discount Of per cent for payment Of
Inheritance tax within six months
from the death Of the testator. Cen
erai Palmer will have been dead six
months next Monday. 30 that the exc
cutors saved this discount. amounting
to about $4,000. and also saved inter
cat At the rate Of per cent per an
mum. which Is levied on all taxes not
paid within the six months limit.
The executors Of the estate are
George Krause. George Foster. Pea
body and E. NJ. Shepard. all Of New
York.
The Palmer estate was appraised At
&3.165. .27O.67 at the time Of the gener-
ais death. Outstanding claims aggre-
gated $114.511.2s. The executors re-
ceived $15O.0O in fees and the admin
1stration expense was s3.351.s0. The
net value of the estate II 32.s07 .407.5S.
The three daughters OF General
Palmer. the Misses Marjorie and Dor
othy Palmer. and Mrs. Elsie Myers.
who received 3713.57s.13 each. paid
the lowest rate for the Inheritance
tax, per cent. Gladys Young. who
received the next largest Inheritance.
100000. was taxed 6 per cent. In
terest Is added to all the legatees.
in compliance with the will of Gen.
eral Palmer. and the tax is based on
both principal and interest.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
LOW colokIsT FARES TO THE
WEST AND NORTHWEoT.

Union Pacific Passenger Depart
ment announces that Colonist Fares
will be In effect from Sept. Is to Oct
Is. 1909. to all points In the West md
Northwest.
This year the West looks more
promising than ever. Now is the time
to secure land At low prices. and. At
the same time. to visit the many inter-
esting points in the West and North
west. at which liberal stopover ar
rangements may be made.
better estimate Of raw lands can
be made now than formerly. because
these lands are in proximity to new
farms that are producing wonderful
crops.
For descriptive literature. write
to e. L. Lomax. G. p. A.. U. P. r. R..
Omaha, Neb.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16

taking Lydia z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound to see what 1t would do,
and am restored to my natural
health. Mrs. ETA DONOVAN. Box
900. Willimantic. Conn.
The success Of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, Il unparalleled. It may be
used with perfect confidence BY women
who suffer from displacements. infam-
nation, liberation, fibroid tumors, IT,
rcgularities, periodic pains, backache.
bearing-d down feeling. flatulency, fndi-
gestion. dizziness, or nervous prostra-
don.
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham'o
Vegetable Compound has been tho
standard remedy for female ills. and
suffering women owe 1t 70 themselves
to at least give this medicine . trial
Proof is abundant that 1t has cured
thousands Of otherA and why should II
not euro youP
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
Old Nancy Mine Open.

Boulder.-The old Nancy mine at
Wall street, which has been idle for
almost a decade. has recently been
taken over by a Philadelphia COM
pany and is being cleaned out and re-
timbered preparatory to extensive
operation.
The property has produced in the
neighborhaad of a quarter Of million
dollars, and was worked from tun-
ne! which extends into the mountain
over 1,200 feet, cutting four veins
which have contributed to the pro-
duction,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.

Rat clubs and other societies for
systematic warfare on destructive ro-
dents may leap into popular favor
among housekeepers now that the
government has officially sanctioned
this method for determination Of the
worst mammal pest in the United
States.
President Taft completely sustains
the interior department in Its handling
Of the Cunningham coal land cases In
Alaska and exonerates Secretary Bal
linger. Land Commissioner bennett
and Chief Special Agent Schwartz OF
chrarEes brought against them by
Special Agent l.. r. CLAWS. the man
who for eighteen months has been col
lecting evidence against the Cunning
ham entrymen.
The body Of Lieut.. James T. Sutton.
Jr.. will be removed from Arlington
cemetery Sept. 13. The witnesses for
the disinterment will be Mrs. Sutton.
her attorneys. Doctor George Tully
Vaughn. who will perform an autopsy;
Raymond Spear. Of the navy, and
whatever othe officials represent
tatives of the navy department are
designated. and 4 priest who will Of
ftciate at the re-burial of Sutton's
body In consecrated grounds. H
The Turkish government has invited
bids for $3O.SOO.OOO bonds. bearing =
per cent interest with / per cent for
an amortization fund. The imperial
Ottoman embassy in Washington an
nounced officially that on the strength
Of article 36 OF the financial law for
the current fiscal year. the imperial
Ottoman ministry of finance has de-
cided to contract q loan Of 5.000,0Q
Turkish pounds approximately $780,
500 ,OOO): the rate of interest being 4
per cent and the rate of amortization
per cent.
1T il not fair to doubt DR.. Cooks
word In the absence Of any evidence
whatever against him." This state
ment was made by Capt. A. G. Winter
halter Of the navy. chief Of the hydro
graphic office, in Washington. In
speaking of the doubt that had been
expressed in some quarters as to
whether DR.. Cook actually had reached
the North pole. mot one time in q
hundred thousand" he said. would
DR.. Cook be able successfully to fake
astronomical observations. l have
had much experience in making oD-
servations and compilations from
them, and l speak from my own
knowledge in such matters. Fake OBJ
seryations from day to day could not
possibly be continued for any length
of time without detection, and why
not wait until access is had to DR..
Cooks records and books? These, In
my opinion, will clear up every ques-
ton as to his actually having reached
the pole. II they do not. 1t will then
be quite time enough to cast asper'
sions upon him"
A dispatch states that four consta-
bles. operating an automobile speed
trap" in Newbury, Mass. held up the
presidential automobile for alleged
speeding and detained President Taft
| for a few minutes. The President was
driving from Beverly to Haverhill to
see Associate Justice Moody. The
constables did not recognize the occu.
pants at first. President Taft ex.
pressed regret that his car had been
travelling at speed considered above
the limit and he instructed his chauf-
four to drive slower.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
Adjustable,

Aunt Anne, an old family darky.
was sitting with knees crossed in the
kitchen. when the young daughter OF
the house entered and, impressed with
the hugeness OF the old woman's feet
asked what size shoe she wore.
well, honey" replied Aunt Anne
'I kin wear eights; I ginerally wear
mines; but desc yer Use got on am
twelves. an de good Lawd knows dey
hu'ts me!"-Everybody's Magazine.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16

walk ups t irs
without stopping
on the way. /
tried three differ
ent doctors and
each told me some
thing different. I
received no benefit
from any Of them,
but seemed to suf-
fer more. The last
doctor said moth
ing would restore
mYhealth Ibe0an
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16

President John w. Springer. Of the
Colorado Interstate Fair and Expo
sition, to be held at Overland Park.
Denver, commencing September IL.
has personally invited President Taft
70 open and attend the exposition.
The president will be In tho West
about fair time
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
"chIeksns . Nuisance"

Chickens a nuisance" declares the
Charleston News and Courier. What,
fried?-Baltimore Sun.
Chickens q nuisance? Yes. when
all they leave Of your garden Is .
"reminiscences; yes, when the young
cock. full Of the Joy of life. rouses
you In the early dawn; yes. when
some low-browed. vulgar fowl whips
the very life out Of your blooded pet:
yes, when the pip or other ailment
worries the amateur breeder. But
when fried? Never!
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
A Question Of Grammar.

Hetty's uncle. who was a school
teacher. met her on the street one
beautiful May day and asked her II
she was going out with the Maying
party.
mo. I amt going"
"Oh. my little dear" said her uncle.
you must not say I amt going" and
he proceeded to give her little lesson
in grammar. you are not going. He
10 not going. We are not going. You
are not going. They are not going.
Now. can you say all that, Hetty?"
"Sure l can." she replied. making .
courtesy. There amt nobody going. "
Lutheran.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
Used cssIeura: No Scar Lsft.

my baby was sitting beside the
fender and we were preparing tho
breakfast when tho frying-pan full OF
boiling grease was upset and It went all
over one side Of her face and head.
Some one wiped the scald with .
towel. pulling the entire skin on. We
took her to . doctor. He tended her
. week and gave me some stun to put
On. But It all festered and thought
the baby was disfigured for life. !
used about three boxes OF Cuticura
Ointment and It was wonderful how
It healed. In about dve weeks It was
better and there wasn't = mark to tell
where the scald had been. Her skin
IL just like velvet. Mrs. Hare. 1.
Henry st.. South Shields. Durham.
England. March %, 1905"
Rusass Dvug CAsa- Corp, Sole Fsops, 1es1sn.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
The Reason Why,

The Reason Why.
Il wonder why men don't take more
interest In the primary"
Possibly, because 1t is secondary
consideration"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
AFTER
DOCTORS
FAILED
LydiaE. Pinkham's Vegeta.
bic COMPOUND Cured Her.

Willimantic, Conn.-"For five years
I suffered untold agony from female
troubles, causing backache. irregulari-
hon. It was impossible for me TO-
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
BABY HORRIBLY BURNED.

Oy Boiling orsass-Skin Al Came on
One Side Of Face and Hsao-
Thought Her Dishsursd for LIE.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1909-09-16
lmpoftant to laothere,
strictly BusInessIiks.

He-American girls who marry for
eign titles don't deserve any credit
she-Thsy don't ask aAy; tAsg pay
cash.
New-York tribune., 1909-08-29
MISS M'KEE FACES NEW CHARGES.
Visits Collector Loebs Office to Explain Pres
ence of Gown, Chain and Fur Coat.

Miss Catherine Mckee. OF Harrisburg. Penn.
now under 81 500 bail charge OF smuggling
left the place where she is staying, No. 81 South
Elliott Place Brooklyn yesterday with her lawyer
for a hearing at Collector Loebs office on addi-
ional charges The Collector sent three inspectors
one man and two women. TO the place in Brook
lyn on Friday TO get a gown. chain and fur coat
which, lie said. he had been Informed had been
brought in without having been declared. Miss
Mckee was wearing the alleged smuggled gown
at the time OF the inspectors visit She took IL off
and gave IL 20 them; also a chain attached to her
watch and a fur coat. She then gave up the keys
TO her trunks OF her own volition., She denied
that she had consciously attempted TO defraud the
government.
It was said yesterday that additional charges
would be made against Miss Mckee At her tenn
porary home II said that she had bought the
gown on her arrival abroad. and the coat soon
afterward. Each was much worn. IL said. In
declaring 500 worth OF dutiabe goods. she had. it
was said followed old practice of travellers.
who would buy things for their personal with
out any idea of smuggling.
II was said by a friend of Miss Mckee yesterday
that she had in her confusion been unable to ex-
plaIn about the jewelry found in small pocket In
her underskirt. She always used similar pocket
when at homo for the same purpose a matter
Of security, il said.
New-York tribune., 1909-08-29
PISTOL VICTIMS TO BE MARRIED.
Young Couple Who Wanted to Die Together
Receive Consent of Parents.

owing 10 developments which have come 10 Hght
since Frank y Williamson. OF No. Sl5 Marion
street Brooklyn. who during an alleged suicide
compact between himself and his sweetheart Flor
euco Lillian Wood. OF No. 6T Decatur street. that
borough is charged with having put two bullets
into. her head and into his Own. the couple
viii be married at the Busnwick Hospital, where
both are confined. during the coming week After
the shooting the young woman confided her trou-
bles 20 her mother. and II was decided that II
would be best TO have the young couple married
tust as soon as both were in condition TO stand
the strain.
when told OF the parental consent, both the boy
and girl began To exhibit more Interest and thelr
progress toward recovery took marked turn FOR
the better. There may be some difficulty In OBJ
tanning the necessary license but the girls fatheF
who Is prominently known in Republican circles
I'm that district. hopes 10 be able 10 overcome ulH-
cultles which may arise In this respect.
The young man IS under arrest. charged with
felonious assault. but when the case IS presented
In the Gates avenue court and the young woman
is his wife II will be impossible to make her testify
against him. and the charge Will necessarily be
dropped.
owing to the location OF the bullets in the heads
OF both young people, the hospital surgeons are
stil OF the opinion that the sight Of the right eye
Of each may be destroyed.