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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
CONDENSED RECORD OF TIL E
PROGRESS OF EVENTS AT
HOME AND ABROAD.
FROM ALL SOURCES
SAYINGS, D. N G s, ACHIEVE,
MENTS, SUFFERiNGS, HOPES
AND FEARS OF MANKIND.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
WESTERN.

Avery Dalton, who is believed to be
the only survivor OF the Black Hawk
war, died at Elmwood, Ill, aged 1Oo
years.
Senator Shafroth invited Secretary
Lane to visit Denver during his ex-
pected trip TO the western states in
August.
The five men who were entombed
at the Spruce mine No. at Evelath,
Mimi, as a result of a cloudburst and
flood, We're rescued.
After three years of prohibition,
Roswell. n. NJ. when the local option
question was voted on, cast 1,142
votes. the town going wet by ma
jority of 256.
The estate of John r. Walsh, OF
Chicago, whose fortune was estimated
at more than s15,OO0,00O before the
failure of his banks in 1905, has
shrunk to $4,000.
Ten of the fifteen miners impri-
soned in Spruce mine No. l at
Eveleth, MINI, when torrential rains
caused a rush of water from the sur
face of the workings of the mine,
were rescued.
The shakeup in the police depart
ment cost Kansas City the service of
the police officer who arrested Leon
Czolgosz, the slayer of President Nc
Kinley. At the time of the assasina-
ton of Mckinley, John P. McCauley
was n police sergeant in Buffalo.
A speck of enamel Clipped from a
patients tooth by dentists drill
flew into the eye of DR.. Leroy Kerr
of Chicago a few days ago and he
was advised to have the optic removed
to save his life. Diphtheria germs
were carried on the speck into the
eye.
The Steamer Senator arrived from
Nome, Alaska, at Seattle with $780,
900 in gold bullion. also with 100000
in gold dust, an appropriate incident
in the golden potlatch. which is held
here every year to commemorate the
arrival of the first Klondike gold ship
in 1897.
After feeding Mrs. Olive ]. Smith,
eighty-six, morphine seventy-two hours
and writing down the story of her lin
gering death. Stephen Mas.ick, twen-
ty-nine, a tuberculosis invalid, threw
himself into shallow lake at Mon
terey near San Jose, Cal. The body
of the woman was found and searchers
later discovered Mastick's corpse in
the lake.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
CLOUDED BRAIN
Clears Up on Change to Proper Food

The brain cannot work with clear
ness and accuracy. IL the food taken is
not fully digested. but is retained in
poisonous gases, etc. A dull, clouded
brain is likely to be the result.
A Mich. lady relates her experience
In changing her food habits. and re-
suits are very interesting:
"A steady diet Of rich, greasy foods
such as sausage, buckwheat cakes and
so on, finally broke down a stomach
and nerves that. by Inheritance, were
sound and strong, and medicine did
NO apparent good in the way of relief.
MY brain was clouded and dull and
l was suffering from case Of consti-
patton that defied all remedies used.
THE Road to Wellville,' in some
providential way. fell into my hands.
and may Heavens richest blessings
fall on the man who was inspired to
write it.
''I followed directions carefully, the
physical culture and all, using Grape
Nuts with sugar and cream, leaving
meat, pastry and hot biscuit entirely
ont of my bill OF fare. The result
am in perfect health once more.
Il never realize l have nerves. and
my stomach and bowels are in fine
condition. My brain is perfectly clear
and am enjoying that state of health
which God intended his creatures
should enjoy and which all might
have. by giving proper attention to
their food" Name given by Postum
Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read THE
Road to Wellville." in pkgs. There's
q reason"
Ever read the above 1etferf new
one appear. from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF human
Interest.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
FOREIGN.

The theft of pearl necklace val-
ued at $625,00O was reported to the
Scotland Yard authorities in London.
The Queen Mother Alexandra re-.
ceived Walter H. Page, the American
ambassador, at Marlborough house in
London.
General Felix Diaz was appointed
Japan for participation in the centen.
nial of 1910.
Earth shocks of more or less vic
lence continue in Nicaragua, particu
larly in the cities Of Managua and Ma
saya. In Masaya several houses have
active.
United States Consul Edwards at
Juarez reports that John Griffin. an
American mechanic was shot to death
by Mexican rebels near Chiuchupa.
state of Chihuahua, when he refused
to pay ransom after being taken pris.
oner.
An explosion, attributed by the po-
lice to militant suffragettes, occurred
at the postoffice at Dublin. A sorter
was stamping letter addressed TO
John Dillon, Irish Nationalist mem
ber of parliament, when the missive
blew up and badly injured the en-
ploye's hand.
King Constantine of Greece from
his headquarters at Hadij Beilik, near
Seres, Macedonia, sends to the Asso'
ciated Press a detailed account of the
atrocities of the Bulgarians in Mace.
donia. He declares that only the pre-.
cipitate flight of the inhabitants of the
villages and towns prevented still
greater slaughter.
A bill providing for an interesting
project of social reform, which was
amended in the French Senate, passed
the chamber of deputies. Its purpose is
to endow large families in France
with a view to checking the decline
in the birth rate. The law will en-
tail an expenditure of s10,000,00O a
year, to be shared by the state, the
departments and the municipalities.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
SPORT.

Governor McGovern signed the He'd
ding boxing bill. making ten-round no.
decision contests legal in Wisconsin.
A check for s13.500, in addition to
Outfielder Beall and a catcher. cover
the terms of transfer of Outfielder
Chappelle of Milwaukee to the Chi.
cago American league team.
The charred wreckage of an aero
plane with the .incinerated bodies OF
two ayiators lying in the ashes was
found near Neenacourt, France, on the
railroad from Paris to Granville.
Indiana militia probably will be sens
to the Mineral Springs race track to
prevent the running of the second
meeting, scheduled for August 81, ac'
cording to an announcement made by
Governor Ralston.
Frank DuCray of Grand Junction
successfully defended his title Of
heavyweight champion wrestler OF
Colorado at Monte Vista against Ell
mer Lindstrom, "the Terrible Swede."
of Center. DuCray had little difficul
ty in winning from the challenger
taking two straight falls, the first in
one hour and four minutes, the second
in nine minutes and twenty seconds.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
What Made Him Sick.

Certainly public employees who have
to submit daily to a rapid fire of well
meant but needless questions may be
excused If they occasionally, turn upon
their prosecutors. An elevator boy, in
the New York Tribune, was one of the
victims.
Don't you ever feel sick going up
and down in this elevator all day?" a
fussy lady asked him.
"Yes, ma'am." courteously replied
the elevator boy.
"Is it the motion going DOWN." pur-
sued the lady.
No ma am"
THE going up?"
mo ma am"
"Is it the stopping that does it?"
mo ma a'am."
"Then what is it,"
Answering questions, ma'am."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
Local Opinion.

"a cat sits on my back fence every
night, and he yowls and yowls and
yowls. Now, I don't want to have
any trouble with Neighbor Jones, but
this thing has gone far enough, and
l want you to tell me what to do"
The young lawyer looked as solemn
as an old. sick owl. and said not a
word.
81 have a right to shoot the cat,
haven't II"
4 would hardly say that" replied
young Coke Blackstone. THE cat
does not belong to you, as l under
stand it"
mo, but the fence does"
Then" concluded the light of law,
II think it safe to say you have a
perfect right to tear down the fence.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
Malone, N. y,
hams Vegetable

clothes. One day my husband got inc
neighbors in to see what the matter was
but they could not help me. My first
thought was for Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and 1 sent my hus-
band out for it and took it until ! was en-
tirely cured. am woman OF perfect
health and my health and happiness
came from Lydia E. Pinkham,s medi-
cine. You may rest assured that do
all can to recommend your wonderful
medicine to my friends. - MRS. FRED
STONE, Route No. 3, Malone, N. Y.
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from root
and herbs, is unparalleled. It may be
used with perfect confidence by women
who suffer from displacements, infiam-
nation, liberation, ,tumors, irregularities
periodic p.ins, backache, bearing. down
feeling, fatulency, indigestion, dizziness'
or nervous prostration. Lydia f. PINK
hams Vegetable Compound Is the stan-
dard remedy for female ills.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
WASHINGTON.

Senator Shafroth in Senate debate
upheld Bryan's right to lecture.
The itinerary of Secretary Garrison
has been changed. His visit to Den
yer will be on August "a instead of
August II.
Oscar Terry Crosby of WGrrenton,
Va, is considered the most likely
candidate for governor general of the
Philippines.
Corporations of the United States
earned $3,304 100000 above all ex-
penses during 1912, exceeding all pre-
vicus records since the enactment of
the corporation tax law by 100000
OOO
The much disputed plan for re
funding the two per cent government
bonds which form the basis of the
present currency, has been perfected
by the Democrats of the House bank
ing and currency committee.
Secretary Daniels will reach Denver
August 1, and remain until the morn
ing of the third He has accepted
the invitation of the Chamber of Com
meTCe TO ne tne guest VI lue Vi ISdlliLd-
ton during his stay in Denver.
"Banking by mail" is the latest in
rovation entered into by the govern
ment in connection with the postal
savings system. Hereafter deposits
may be made by mail, and withdraw
ais likewise effected through the same
agency.
Complete agreement was reached
between the War Department and the
executive committee of the National
Guard Association on the general out
line of bill designed to make the or
ganized militia available for immed-
ate service 'in any part of the world"
as "a part of the regular army The
measure will be introduced in Con-
gress at once with the Endorsement
of the War Department and the state
military authorities.
Senators Shafroth and Thomas have
recomn Ided the appointment OF
Frank A. Wheeler and Thomas An
near to the two most important posi-
tions in the Denver mint, leaving it to
Secretary of Treasury McAdoo to de-
eide which of the two applicants, both
of whom want to be superintendent,
shall have that place, and which shall
have the place of assayer.
Secretary of Agriculture Houston,
has created n new office Known as
law officer for forest appeals and his
appointed Thomas G. Shcarman to
the position.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
GEN ERAt.

Five deaths were ascribed to heat
at st. Louis. The government ther.
mometer read 101.
A seat on the New York exchange
sold for $4,000. $1,000 less than the
last sale made few Gays ago, which
was the lowest in recent years.
The Travellers Protective Associa-
ton has named a railroad committee
with instructions to campaign for a
uniform mileage book, good on all
railroads in the United States.
The announcement that Big Bill"
Haywood had withdrawn from active
participation in the silk mill workers
strike at Paterson, N. j., caused a
break in the strike ranks and there
was a rush of hands to the mills.
Most of the weaving mills are run
ming and manufacturers predict an
end of the strike.
Judge Caldwell, in the Common
Pleas Court, at Cincinnati, granted
the motion of the defense and dis
missed the case against George b.
Cox, the former political leader and
financier Cox was on trial on the
charge of misaDplying S115,000 of the
funds of the Cincinnati Trust Com
pany.
With slip of paper in his pocket
representing about sSS,000,0OO, Fred
erick V. S. Crosby, treasurer of the
Union Pacific Railroad Company,
walked into the office of the Central
Trust Company in New York. He
turned the paper over to the trust
company, and thereby completed the
first step in the dissolution of the
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific
roads, as decreed by the courts.
Fire originating in the basement Of
a racket store and burning several
minutes between the walls of build
ings before it was discovered, des-
troyed a solid block in the business
part of Creston, la. The loss is esti-
mated at $75,000.
The 10000 trainmen and conduc-
tors who threaten strike against the
eastern railroads will not agree under
any circumstances to have the roads
grievances arbitrated at the same
time as the mems demands for better
wages under the Newlands amend
ment to the Erdman act.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
Stunq,

"T want my money back for these
here socks" said the man as he hand
ed the clerk a package THE sign you
had up said the socks was guaranteed
fer three months"
We'll. what's the matter with the
socks?" asked the clerk.
Il only wore them three weeks, and
1 had to take them of and buy another
pair because this pair had holes in
the toes" replied the man.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
How Simple.

MY dear" said Mrs. Snaggs to her
husband, what is a canard?"
Don't you know what a canard is"
queried Snaggs, rather sneeringly.
why, the word itself conveys its own
meaning"
Does it? Well, really. 1 can't see
it. What does it mean. dear?"
why, a canard is something one
canardly believe, of course"
"Oh. to be sure! Why couldn't
think of that?"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
TELLING a Secret.

It is doubtful whether the person
who asserted that secrets were made
to tell, foresaw. even in his most cyni-
cal mood. anything like the following
conversation in Das Echo:
'Lottie tells me that you told her
the secret that l told you not to tell
anyone"
"Oh, isn't she mean! l told her not
to tell you that l told it to her
Yes, l told her that l wouldn't tell
you if she told me, SO please don't tell
her that told you!"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
Dull Boy.

Thomas, you have disobeyed yom
grandmother"
mo, didn't, mother"
Yes, you did. Have you not been
in swimming?"
Yes, mother"
Didn't hear her say to you not
to go in swimming"
ooh, she didn't tell me that. She
only came out and said: Boys,
wouldn't go in swimming and
shouldn't think she would. an old
rheumatic woman like her; but she
didn't say anything about our going
in swimming"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
Youna Grammarian.

Jack walked into the house rubbing
his nose, and trying hard to keep BACK
his tears. After he had gained control
of his feelings, he turned to his mo-
ther and said:
Mother, Bobby Brown is the worst
est boy that ever lived
There is no such word as 'worstest,
nv dear. You mean that he is the
worst boy that ever lived"
Worst, mum. Well, he's lots bladder
than that"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
Overdid II.

Whats the matter?" asked the law
yer's friend. Been in a railroad ac-
cident?"
mo. Il had jury case the other
day and | argued SO elaborately for
the purpose of making it appear that
my client was a fool instead of a
knave that got him acquitted on that
plea"
What has that to do with your ap-
pearance?"
He met me outside, after court had
adjourned. Judge.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
IN SUCH PAIN
WOMAN TORE
Her CLOTHES
Testifies She Was Restored
to Health by Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

talnly done me q loI
of good. first heard
of It when l was q
girl and 1 always said
that if I ever had fe-
male trouble I would
take it
81 suffered from
organic inhamma-
ton and would have
spells when I would
be in such pain that
II would tear my
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
Game He Likes,

What are you doing in that cup
board. Bertie?"
'Hush." said BERTHE, digging
spoon into jam-pot, I'm pretending
to be q thief."-Pearson's Weekly.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
French Wow of Women.

The life of a woman can be divided
into three epochs; in the first she
dreams of love. in the second she ex-
periences 1t, in the third she regrets
it.-Antoine Jean Case de Saint Pros
per.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24

For Aching, Perspirins Feet
use Tyree's Antiseptic Powder either
sprinkled into the shoes or used in
solution. Never fails to relieve. 25c.
at all druggists or sample sent free by
J. 8. Tyree, Washington. d. C.-Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
ImprovInu the SHINING Hour.

Blobbs-Why do you liken Hard
uppa to the busy bee? He's not par
ticularly Industrious, Is he?
Slobbs-Oh, no, 1t isn't that, but
nearly every one he touches gets
stung.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24

Don't be misled. Ask for Red Cross
Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
Easjcet Way,

Where did you get all that hard
cash?"
From a soft thing"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
Made q Difference.

Darn those cats!" Don't shoot,
Abner | think the one with the con-
tralto voice is our Tabby. Washing
ton Herald.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24
How He Grew.

Then you weren't always a black
Sheep"
NO. mum; started my career as
Wall street lamb. kansas City Jour-
nal.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24

speech, that you never have to take it
back.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24

Occasionally the sense of humor can
be exchanged for dollars.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24

Nrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces innanma
tiou allays pain cures wind cole 10 botue-AA
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24

Makes the lsundress happy-that's Red
Cross Bag Blue; Makes beautiful. clear
white clothes. All good grocers. Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24

Occasionally widower's heart ii
warmed over by an old flame.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-07-24

Many man has been sold who
didn't get his price.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-12-27
BEFRENpED pRoSPEcTOR
FINDS GOLD LEDGE

Mrs. No4nile, of tho Fiocae Cafe,
stands coed sh.w Of becoming a
millionairess. Nee long ago Mrs.
Normiie beiIiendel an old prospector,
who afterwards struck out for the
hills and located a group OF mining
claims upon which he found some
gold lodges
The prospecter sent in some ore
to have. it assayed and the rock dis
closed values rangfng from ss2.So t.
$66555 to the ten.
The prospector has located Mrs
Normile in the claims to the extent
OF one half interest The property
In located about 25 miles from Phoebe
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-12-27
Hcboes Rounded Up

The officers of of Elko recently
rounded up small army of hoboes
that have been hanging around the
town and each was given 50 days in
the county Jail. AS means OF dis
couraging the hobo element from
making Elko a haven OF lest, the
citizens are urging the county com
missioners to re-establsh chair
gang.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-12-27
3 uys Placer Ground

The Tonopah Mining company,
through it's offices in the SILVER camp
has ISSUED statement confirming,
the purchase by 1t OF 5000 acres OF
placer mining ground at Brecken,
ridge, Summit county Colorado,
which is equipped with three dtedges
and all other machinery and build
ings ready for the Inauguration OF
operations early next sp- ing. The
newly acquired property will as
taken over by the TonoEah Placer.
company, which has already been OF
haniZed
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-12-27
Enisccnal Services Sunday

Services of the Episcopal church
will be held in. the district court
room Sunday morning and evening,
December 2S, at IL and 1880, Rev.
p. B James officiating. While par.
taking CT the festal character of the
Christmas season, these services vii
also be In the nature CT memorial
to the late Rt. Rev. Henry d. Robin
sen bishop Of Nevada, who died
,,Yyst week. The public is cordially
invited to attend.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-12-27
Cattle Rustler Caught

Accused Of cattle rustling," VII
liam Price, a prospector, was arrest
ed on Big Creek in Quinn river val
lev Humboldt coenty, several days
ago by Sheriff Lamb. He is accused
of stealing cattle from the Miller 4
Lux Quinn river ranch. Price wa
held to the district court on bonds
OF 81 900.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-12-27
Cars Jump Track

Three cars of a Virginia and
Truckee railroad freight train jump
ed the track just as it was entering
the Homestead tunnel between Gold
Hill and Virginia City Tuesday eve.
mig. Fortunately none Of the mem
bers of the crew were injured. The
track and tunnel, however, were con
siderably damaged.
Bones Of Prehistoric Bird
The bones OF prehistoric birc
were recently found in cave in IL
sandstone quarry OF the Nevads
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-12-27
Masonic Installation

The newly elected officers of st.
John Lorge, H. a. & M. will be IN.
stalled this evening at the Masonic
temple with appropriate ceremonies,
Following the induction of the new
officers into Their respective places
banquet will be held in the hall to
which all Masons in the district and
their ladies are invited to attend.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-12-27
Pioneer Dies

Jack Dowd, 81 years old and fof
81 years resident Of Nevada. dice
recently in Yerington after an illness
Of six months from cirfhosis of the
liver. He was a native Of Vermont
and was well known9 throughout this
state
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-12-27

Carl Schuman viii give a moving
picture exhibition at Thompson OPP
era house next ~, day evening, Dec
ember Both, showing the latest feat
ures. Among them, the great war
drama, Grenadier Roland, or the
Siege of Moscow Also, the Girl from
Montana and other subjects. Mr. Schu
man Is putting out a show that is
guaranteed to be one of the best pie
ture exhibitions ever presented before
Phoebe audience. The fact that he
has been in the show busins SIS for
the past Is years is evidence that
he knows how to please the pubic.
Mr. Schuman was resident OF II
oche. years ago, when he was engas
ed ii the photograph business. adVt
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-12-27
Auto Breaks Down

p. V. Perkins, general manager OF
the American Carrara Marble com
pany, wife and daughter; \. p, Per
kins. editor of the Car ara Obelisk
! and Mrs. NJ. J. Moore, Of Rhyoiitei
while enroute recently 10 Los An
/ geles from Rhyolite by way of Deatl
/ Valley. had an unpleasant experience
/ through mishap to their automo
bile. The members OF me party
were compelled TO walk three mile
through heavy snow and the womel
had to pass one night in sheep
herder's tent.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-12-27
A typical Christmas

The snow storm on christmas day
has covered the country with man
of white. The snow fall in the noun
tains insures a bounteous supply Of
water for the coming year.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-12-27

Advertisement.
STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP
Management, etc, OF the Phoebe
Record, published weekly at Phoebe,
Nevada, required by the Act OF
August "A, 1912.
Editor. Lewis H Beason, Phoebe,
Nevada.
Manager, Lewis H. Beason, Phoebe,
Nevada,
Publisher, ioche Record Pub. Co,
Phoebe, Nevada.
Owners of mere than 1 per cent OF
capital stock: Lewis Fl. Beason, Pi
ache, Nevada II. c. Parker, t.us
tee, Phoebe, Nevada.
Known bondholders, mortgages.
and other security holders, holding /
10 r cent or more OF the total amuUni
OF bonds, mortgages, or other secul-
lilies. None.
LEWIS H. BEASON,
Manager.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this Is day of December, 1913.
JENNIE w. WILCOX,
Notary Public.
My commission expires March "A
.9i7
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-12-27
Woman Dies Suddenly

Mrs Grace l.. Croney, wife of Ear
Creney, said to be a sergeant major
in the regular army with station az
Fort Stevens, Oregon, died sudden
ly early Wednesday morning in To-
nopah. A coroner's juy returned a
verdict attributing her death TO ex-
cessive use of liquor. Mrs. Cfoney
accompanied by Miss Nora Kelley,
arrived in Tonopah from Reno only
last Monday. The remains were
shipped to Portland, 09e.. lor inter
mput
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1913-12-27
M arked.

Mother-"Don't cry. dear. Which
one OF the twins hit your Dear
1.-THE one with the black eye. WIS
consin Sphinx.