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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27
HANDS CRACKED AND BLED

St Clair, Mo.-"My trouble began
about fifteen years ago. 1t was what
some claimed eczema. The form the
disease worked under was a breaking
out with watery blisters on my hands
which would then dry and scale, and
then would follow the trouble Of
cracking and bleeding, also itching
and hurting. My hands were disfig-
ured at the time, and sore. The trou-
BILE was very annoying. and disturbed
my sleep. This last February it was
ever SO much worse than before. l
did not do all my work on account of
the condition of my hands. l could
not put them in water without max
ing them worse. tried a lot of home
remedies, also salves and liniments
that claimed to be a cure for the
"At last saw the advertisement for
Cuticura Soap and Ointment. l sent
for a sample. l thought they would
cure. so sent for a fifty,cent box of
Cuticura Ointment and some Cuti-
cura Soap. A doctor advised me to
keep ahead with the Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and they cured me COM
pletely. No trace OF the trouble re-
mains" (SignedD Mrs. Mary Taylor
Mar. 29. 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston.
Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27
Had None to Spare.

There was miners picnic at Butte
one Sunday. One of the features was
a tug-of-war between a team of Irish
miners and a team of Slovaks.
The Slovaks were winning and the
Irishmen dropped the rope and began
to fight. 1t was good fight. One
brawny Irishman had an opponent.
down and was pounding him at his
leisure, when friend came along.
Gimme a belt at him." said the
friend.
"Gwan," replied the other; go and
get one for yourself"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27
COLORADO
LEGISLATIVE
D O I N G S
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Asylum Probe Results In Praise.
DEMONSTRATING the state remiss
in its duty. urging the appropriation
of sufficient moneys properly equip
institutions for the care of the feeble
minded and insane, and praising the
conduct of all state institutions with
such inadequate facilities" the repor.
of the joint legislative investigating
committee was filed in both
branches Of the assembly. individuals
in charge Of the institutions receive
praise in the report instead OF the ex-
pected censure. Senator Helen Ring
Robinson and Representative Frances
s. Lee, who were Instrumental in
starting the probe, being the most ard
ent supporters of the management o;
the institutions.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27
HOUSE AMENDS BANK BILL.
Would Permit State Institutions to
Pay Over 4 Per Cent on Deposits.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-With an amendment that
savings banks may, by permission OF
the state bank examiner, pay higher
rate of interest on deposits than four
per cent per annum, the Van Tilborg
banking bill passed tho House Of Rep
resentatives on second reading in the
same shape as 1t camc from the Sen
ate. This bill will now go on the third
reading calendar for final passage,
and will then be sent back to the
Senate for concurrence in the House
amendment. The general opinion
among senators and representatives is
that the banking bill, which provides
new code for the administration OF
state banks. will be placed in the gov
ernor's hands for approval soon.
The House passed on second read
ing Representative William c. Gill
bert's bill providing for the inspec-
ton of coal mines and creating a coal
mine inspection fund which will be
used to enforce the law. This meas
ure compels operators to construct ad-
ditional exits from coal mines; estab-
traversed by tram cars at least fifty
feet apart: authorizes the use Of what
Is known as permissible" powder.
which doe not emit flames. and COM
pels the operators to maintain a sys-
TEN of thorough ventilation. The in
spection fund will be raised by tax
of one-half cent per ton on all coal
mined. The state coal mine inspector
is vested with police powers to en-
force the law.
Short appropriations for the Indus
trial Workshop for the Blind. $1,000;
State Normal school, $4,000, and the
Fort Lewis school near Durango, 3d.
500, were passed by the House. Tho
Weiland public defense bill, appropri-
ating $4,000 for the defense of Colo
radios water rights. was substituted
for similar measure in the House.
This bill passed the Senate and is ex'
pected to be enacted by the House
and sent to the governor.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27
sAD-LooKINe MAN SCORED
His "6luff" Worked, and as conse-
quence the laborers Want Hun
cry Through the Afternoon.

A sad-looking man entered the
shanty where the workmen were eat
ing their lunches. He was holding a
red can.
Hey. fellers," he saluted them,
"Iook at this can O. powder l picked
up outside. I've a mind to blow me-
self up"
Jaw. cut out that stuff and beat it
out of here" ordered the foreman.
The man looked around. then
walked deliberately over to the stove.
opened the door and thrust the can
inside.
There was yell of dismay and in
a moment the shanty was empty.
Ten minutes later the runaways re-
turned. The can was lying harmlessly
on the fire and the sad-looking man
was gone. So were their lunch pals.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27
In the Day of the siIIion.ire.

A brilliant New York lawyer said
at a dinner at the Lotus club apropos
Of certain trust magnates:
Thanks to watered stock-and wa
tered stock is criminal abroad-these
men are indeed rich beyond the
dreams of avarice.
"If the watering Of stock is allowed
to keep on we'll hear our billionaires
talking like this some day:
"'Hullo! There goes Jones in his
800 horsepower car. Do you know
him?"
"'Do know him! Do l know
Jones'! Why, man alive, Jones and l
were struggling young millionaires to-
gether!' New York Times.
It isn't half as far from virtue to
vtce as it is from vice to virtue.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27
HUSBAND
TIRED OF SEEING
her SUFFER
Procured Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound,
which made His Wife
a Well Woman.

Middletown, Pa.-"I had headache,
backache and such awful bearing down
pains that could not be on my feet At
times and had organic inflammation 20
badly that I was not able to do my work.
could not get good meal for my hus-
band and one child. My neighbors said
they thought my suffering was terrible.
"My husband got tired of seeing me
suffer and one night went to the drug
store and got me bottle Of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
told me must take it. can't tell you
all suffered and can't tell you all that
your medicine has done for me. / was
greatly benefited from the first and it
has made me a well woman. l can do
all my housework and even helped some
Of my friends as well. think it is .
wonderful help to all suffering women.
I have got several to take it after SEQ
Ing what it has done for me. Mrs.
EMMA EsPENsHADE, 219 East Main St,
Middletown, Pa.
The Pinkham record is a proud and hon.
orable one. It Is . record of constant
victory over the obstinate ills Of woman
ills that deal out despair. It is an es-
tablished fact that Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has restored
health to thousands Of such suffering
women. Why don't you try it if you
need such q medicine7
II you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (c0nfl.
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter Will
be opened, read and answered by .
zosn an and held In africf c0nfidAnc0.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27
Growers shipping Broom Corn.

AS the price offered for Broom Corn at
shipping points is below the cost of pro-
duction many growers are refusing to
sell and instead are shipping their corn to
COYNE BROS, 160 w. SOUTH WATER
ST., CHICAGO. The financial RESPONSE
bility of this firm exceeds one hundred
thousand dollars. Growers should corre-
spond with them. Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27
Prospective Customer

Small Girl-Teacher. did you say the
Lord makes babies, too?
Sunday School Teacher-Yes, in
deed.
Small Girl-About how much does
he charge for one, cause l want a
baby brother awful bad.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27

1t is far worse for a woman to mar
ry a man she can't love than it is for
a man to love u woman he can't
marry.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27
Women Boosters for Bryan County.

Denver.-Limon women are all past
mistresses of the gentle art of boost
ing, and are ready to give instruction
in ways and means thereof. judging
from the good, live feminine wires
from Limon in Denver boosting for
the creation of Bryan county. with Ii
mon as its county seat. The bill was
favorably recommended to the House
by the House committee.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27

Mrs. wInslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhnmma
tion, ,allays pain cures wind collie 25c u bottle-AA
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27

Sometimes a young lawyer makes
good because he has a wife who lays
down the law to him.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27
IADIrs CAN WEAR SHOES

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease the Antiseptic powder to be shaken in
to the shoes 1t makes tight or new shoes
feel easy. Gives rest and comfort Refuse
substitutes. For FREE trial package. ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted. LIE Roy, n. Y. Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27

The average man has lot more TO
say about what he is going to do than
about what he has done.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27

Red Cross Bag Blue, much better. goes
farther than LIQUID blue. Get from any
good grocer. Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27

PILES CURED IN 8 TO II DAYS
Your druggist will refund money IL PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure any case of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Files In TO Il days. bOc-
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27

Some people are as unpopular as a
last years popular song.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27

If some men were compelled to pay
as they go they would never get start
ed.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27
WHY INCUBATOR CHICKS DIE
He Is Still Single.

You are the first girl l have ever
loved"
And you'd be the last man I'd
ever love-"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27

Any man who shaves himself is apt
to cut his best friend.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27
Some Measure Of Love Important.

1t is best to love wisely, no doubt
not to be able to love at all.-Thack
cray.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27

Write for book saving young chicks. Send US
names of Z friends that use incu bators and get
book free. RaisAll Remedy Co., Blackwell, Okla.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1913-02-27
lta Kind,

Its Kind.
"Is this a tentative arrangement"
"Nothin' like that. It's Jest to try
1t out for awhile"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-06-18
Mrs. D. B. futile and daughter

Mrs. d. B. futile and daughter
went to Ridgeway yesterday for
two weeks visit at the Gunderson
home.
Miss Clara Hoyt has returned
from Evanston, ILL.,, where she has
been attending Northwestern Uni
versity.
Mrs. G. Fl. kirkland and son Ell
more arrived yesterday from Syca-
more, ILL.,, to make their home in
Freeport
Miss Nettie Ringstad returned
to Emmons, Mimi. yesterday after
visit at the home of her aunt, Mrs.
S. Hamre.
Miss Lillian Furniss returned
to Superior, Wis. Thursday after
several weeks visit at the NJ. C.
Roney home, her cousin, Miss Rose
Roney accompanying her for visit
in Superior.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-06-18

-Mds. H. r. and S. W. Parsons
of Calmar were DEBORAH shoppers
yesterday.
Misses Clara and Agnes Strom.
sodt of Calmar were DEBORAH visit
ors yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Shea and
son arrived home Friday after a Wis
it in Chicago.
Miss Marjorie Schulze is home
from Minnesota university for the
summer vacation.
Miss Annie Kitchens is here
from Strawberry Point visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Jansen
Mr.. Robert ]. Holmes of Park
River, N. D. arrived Monday for a
visit with his mother and sister.
Elmer Parman went to Cedar
Falls Saturday for a few days visit
with his mother. He returns to-
night.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1913-06-18

Mrs Hans Aschem went to Re-
Wig, MINI. today for visit wit
hS aunt, Mrs. Lem.
" Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Danielson o
4 Canoe are the proud parents of a ba
by boy born June 4th.
Rev. A. F. Damerow went t,
Garner, Iowa today to attend
Methodist Camp meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Drexel de
parted today for their home at Mer
rill, Wis. after several days visi
with relatives.
| Miss Pearl Johnson arrived
last Thursday from Madison, S. d.
for visit at the home of her uncle
H. Engbretson.
Mrs. H. NJ. Cummings went t.
Eau Claire, Wis. last Thursday fol
a couple of weeks visit with rela
tives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. I. o. Kotzebue Of
Leads, S. D. arrived yesterday fol
visit with her brother, E. j. Pow.
ers and other relatives.
Misses Josephine Taylor and
Della Grazier returned to Topeka
Kansas Monday after a visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Price.
Lawrence Rye went to Har
mony this morning to pitch a game
of ball for Harmony against Lanes
boro, at the old settlers picnic.
Mrs. j. Biederman and daugh.
ter returned to Freeport, Ill. last
Thursday after few days visit
with relatives and numerous friends
MIR. and Mrs. John Harter oil
Locust departed last week on their
trip to the old country, which takes
them to Paris and their old home
in Alsace, Germany.
Rev. and Mrs. G. S. Lakeland
and Frank Pilgrim and wife attend.
ed the commencement exercises al
Upper Iowa University, Fayette, last
Thursday, making the trip by auto
Mrs. Nellie Olson of Chicago con-
|cluded her five weeks visit at the
home of her neice, Mrs. A. M. Sever.
son and went to Adams, MINI. to.
day for a further visit with rela.
tives. -~'
,1-R. F.. Gibson was accompanied
here last week by his daughter, Mrs
A., A. Kuby of st. Paul and her hus-
band, son and daughter, who are
joining him in visit among old
friends in DEBORAH.
Miss Ida Oxley accompanied her
nephew, Master Roy Randall, to
Minneapolis last Thursday and then
started him home to, n Hawarden,
Canada, after visit at the home OF
his1 grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
0xiSN 1a3sE avSN .nTS s1AsV@o
~ LIZA s. Putnam went to Cresco
Monday, to open brush store SINH
lar to the one. he conducted here for
some timer He is having splendid
success selling these excellent brush
es and we hope he will do we'll in
Cresco.
N~c ID II
p. w. Curran of Chicago went to
Prairie du Chen, Wis. yesterday to
attend graduation exercises at Sa-
cred Heart college. Mr.. Curran is
a nephew of Mrs. H. Sherry and Mr..
J. NJ. Lennon.
Mr.. c. ]. Steno of Hesper
township was in the city yesterday,
bringing down some fine Scotch
collies, show stock, which he shipp-
ed to Nj. P. Lydon, Cresco. He has
shipped collies both east and west,
long distances.
Ole Attletweed is here from
Beach, n. d. visiting home folks in
Military township. He returns home
tomorrow. Thursday, taking his
mother and sister, Mrs. c. c. Attic
tweed and Miss Alma, with him for
visit in Beach.
Mrs. X. G.. Oldre and daughter
Miss Mabel of Minneapolis conclud-
ed their weeks visit with Mrs. o. G.
Arneson and departed today for a
visit at the Ole Hokaas home at
Ridgeway. Mrs. Arneson accompan-
led them.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-03-27

individual farm may have a peculiar
problem that will have to be worked
out on that farm. The experiment sta
ton workers could help the owner on
ly in general way. 1t would be neces-
sary to tell him to take the informa-
ton that the experiment station could
furnish him as a guide aud work out
his own problem as best he could, as
he alone is familiar with the special
condition of his farm.
In order to help the farmer with
his local problems to the best advan-
tage, it is necessary for the agricul-
tural college to work in closer rela-
ton with him. 1t was for this pur-
pose that the work of farm demonstra-
ton and cooperative experiments was
undertaken. The following lines of
work have been in progress for two
years, 1911 and 1912:
1. Testing out varieties Of. wheat,
corn, forage and grain sorghums, and
other crops in all of the various sec
tons of the state to determine the
varieties best adaped for growing in
the respective sections.
2. Selection and breeding OF high
yielding varieties and strains of corn,
kafir, Milo, forage sorghums, and
other crops.
3. Production and dissemination of
pure bred seed grains.
4. Preparation of the seed bed for
all kinds of crops of the different soil
types of the state.
5. Methods of planting the various
crops, and the cultivation of the same.
6. Crop rotations.
7. Fertilizer tests and the use of
barn-yard and green manure.
8. Lining of soils to correct acidity
(sweeten the soil.)
9. Growing of alfalfa, especially in
sections of the state not naturally
adapted to the growing of this crop.
During the last two years, 1911 and
1912, one hundred and twenty variety
tests of corn, ninety-five variety tests
Of grain sorghums, thirty variety tests
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-03-27

All he really knew was that those dew
lis were coming, leaping. crowding
through the smoke wreathes; he saw
them stumble, and rise again; he saw
one leap into the air, and then crash
face down; he saw them break, cir
cling to right and left, crouching as
they ran. Two reached the stage
only one! One pitched forward, re-
volver bullet between his eyes, his
head wedged in the spokes Of the
wheel; the other Hamlin struck with
emptied rifie-barrel as his red hand
gripped the door, sending him sprawl
ing back into the dirt. 1t was all the
work of minute, an awful minute. in
tense, breathless-then silence, the
smoke drifting away, the dark night
hiding the skulking runners.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-03-27

periments comparing different meth
DDS of preparing the seed bed for
wheat corn, and kafir are being con.
Quoted
In connection with the experimental
work the growing and the distributing
of improved varieties of corn were en-.
couraged. Forty-seven farmers were
supplied with improved seed of kafir
and milo for the purpose of growing
seed for distribution. In 1911 one
hundred and fifty wheat fields were
personally inspected by representa-
tives of the college. Three hundred
copies of a list containing one hun
dred and ninety-six names of farmers
offering seed wheat for sale were dis
tributed. Nearly all of this was grown
from seed coming originally from the
Kansas Experiment Station, and by
far the larger per cent Of the wheat
advertised was sold for seeding pur-
poses. About one third of the CO.
operators reported sales amounting to
a total of $4,000 bushels
During 1912, one hundred and sixty
five fields were inspected and list of
two hundred names was issued.
Earlier in the year list giving the
names of two hundred and fifty-four
farmers and seed growers who had
good seed of various kinds was pre-
pared, copies of which were furnished
upon request.
The cooperative experimentation
and the seed distribution work have
been of great help to the farmers and
they have also been the means where
by information of great value to the
experimentation workers has been OBJ.
tanned. In conducting this work the
experiments are all outlined by the
men in charge. In planning the ex-
periments. the interest of the co-opera-
tor is given the most consideration,
and work that will prove of immediate
value to him and his neighbors is
recommended. AS far as possible, they
are so outlined that they will fit into
the regular farm operations
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-03-27

ing through the night. Just in front,
formless, huddled where they had
fallen, were the bodies of dead and
dying, smitten ponies and half-naked
men. He drew deep breath through
clinched teeth, endeavoring to distin.
guish his comrades.
The interior of the coach was black.
and soundless, except for some ones
swift. excited breathing AS he ex.
tended his cramped legs to the floor
he touched a motionless body Not
until then had he realized the posi-
bility of death also within. He felt
downward with one hand, his nerves
suddenly throbbing, and his finger
touched cold face-the Mexican. 1t
must have been that last volley, for
he could distinctly recall the sharp
bark of Gonzales revolver between
his own shots.
1.-THE little DEVIL" he muttered sober
ly. 1T was squarer death than he
deserved. He was game little cock"
Then he thought of Moylan, won
dering why the man did not move, or
speak. That was not like Moylan. He
bent forward. half afraid In the still.
ness, endeavoring to discover space
on the floor for both his feet He
could perceive now a distant star
showing clear through the ragged
opening jabbed in the back of the
coach, but no outline of the suffers
burly shoulders.
"Moylan!" he called, hardly above a
whisper. What is the troubleP Have
you been hit, man."
There was no answer, no responding
sound, and he stood up, reaching kind.
ly over across the seat. Then he
knew, and felt shudder run through
him from head to foot. Bent double
over the iron back of the middle seat,
with hands still gripping his hot rifle,
the man hung, limp and lifeless. AL.
most without realizing the act, Ham.
lin lifted the heavy body, laid 1t down
upon the cushion, and unclasped the
dead fingers gripping the Winchester
stock.
Every shot gone," he whispered to
himself dazedly, every shot gone!
Amt that HE'LL"
CTO BE CONTINUED.)
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1913-03-27
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rocked with the contact of a half
naked body flung forward by plung
ing horse; the Mexican swore wildly
in Spanish, and then-the smoke blew
aside and they saw the field; the deaC
and dying ponies, three motionlesE
| bodies huddled on the grass, a few
dismounted stragglers racing on foo
for the river bank, and a squad of rid
ers circling beyond the trail. Hamlir
] swept the mingled sweat and blood
out of his eyes, smiled grimly, anC
glanced back Into the coach, instinct
lively slipping fresh cartridges into his
hot rife.
That's one time those fellows ran
into hornets nest" he commented
quietly, all trace of excitement van
ished Better load up, boys, for we're
not through yet-they'll only be more
careful next time. Anybody hurt?"
"Somethin' creased my back" re-
piled Moylan, complainingly, and try
ing vainly to put hand on the spot
Felt like streak o. fire." The Ser
geant reached across, lingering the
torn shirt cautiously.
Scared the flesh, pardner, but no
blood worth mentioning. They've got
some heavy artillery out there from
the sound-old army muskets likely. It
is our repeating rifles that will win
out-those red devils don't understand
them yet"
Senior, you tink we win out DEM"
and Gonzales peered up blinking into
the others face. ""acre! dey vii fight
deterrent lie mex time. Re Ameri-
caine muskeet, eet carry so far-ess
eet not SOP"
Hamlin patted his brown barrel af-
fectionately as If it were an old
friend, and smiled across into the
questioning eyes of the girl.
I'm willing to back this weapon
against the best Of them for distance"
he replied easily, land it's accurate be-
sides. How about it, Moylan?"
I'D about as soon be in front as be-
hind one Of them cannon" answered
the sutler soberly. 81 toted one four
years. But say, pardner, what's yer
name? Yer cavalryman, amt yer"
"Sergeant-forgot l wasn't properly
introduced" and he bent his head
slightly, glancing again toward the
girl. "Hamlin is the rest of It,"
"'Brick' Hamlin?"
"Sometimes-delicate reference to
my hair, MISS" and he took of his
hat his gray eyes laughing. Born
that way, but doesn't seem to inter
fere with me inuch, since was kid.
You've heard of me then, Moylan? So
has our little friend. Gonzales, here"
The soDer-faced sutler merely nod
ded. evidently in no mood for pleas
antry.
"Oh, Se're all right" he said finally.
I've heard 'em say you was fighter
down round Santa Fe, an l know 1t
myself now. But what the hell are we
goin' to do. This yere stagecoach