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The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
His Lavish Iinauipotence.

Those sonorous sentences that the
Hon. Bray Lowder rolls forth with
such an impressive wealth of masto-
dontic pomposity and overpowering
orotundity-"
Yeah. Sounds like the water COM
ing down at Lodore in McGuffey's old
Third Reader. doesn't it? The hon
orable keeps large collection of port
ly platitudes preserved in glass jars
for the obfuscation of the unthinking."
Kansas City Star.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
Two Dying, Three Hurt, In Crash.

Florence.-Edward John. a garage
man, and Miss Florence Mckenzie, a
school teacher at Rockvale, are dying
and Mrs. Philip Cutting, Miss Elsie
Fern Pierce and Thomas Pierce OF
Colorado Springs are seriously hurt as
the result of an auto crash here The
five were on the way. in a high-power
car to the football game here between
Colorado Springs and Florence Satur.
day. Nearing Florence the machine
was struck by Denver & Rio Grande
train running at high speed.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
State May Sue for Bio Rebate.

An attempt to recover thousands of
dollars said to have been unlawfully
paid out for state printing will be
made by Governor Carlson, according
to r. w. Bradford, successor to Harry
w. Risley as state printing commits
sioner. Claims will be made that for
a succession of years printing firms
were allowed to charge more than the
maximum fixed rate by statute. The
amount sought for the alleged over
charges is fixed as high as 100000.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
Mine Stakeholder. &c. Large Sum

Breckenridge, Coio.-The yelling
ton Mines Company paid to its stock
holders a special dividend of 2 per
cent, or 100000. The property Is
stocked at s10,o00,o0O and go far has
paid sG5O.0o0 to its stockholders. The
dividends paid go far this year amount
to 100000. Both reduction mills on
the property are kept running full time
with three shifts OF mill 'employes.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
GERMANS enter
C0NSTANTIN0PLE
ALLIES TELL GREECE she MUST
FIGHT FOR them, OR DE-
MOBILIZE.
BLOCKADE GREEK PORTS
FRENCH TROOP SHIP csvAL-
oES SUNK BY 4 SUBMARINE
AND 500 SOLDIERS KILLED.

He.1s-1 .:sHsTE1rsz- Jrigz S.us Service
London, Nov "a telegram from
Constantinople, by way OF Bucharest.
says the first contingent OF German
troops has reached that city and that
Field Marshal yoa Nackeasea IS e1-
pectsd there this week
The entente allies have demanded
that Greece either join with them and
fulfill her treaty obligations 10 Serbia
OF demobilize. and. TO impress King
Constantine that they mean what
they say. the allies have declared q
commercial blockade OF the Hellenic
Empire, according 10 dispatches from
Athens
There is no confirmation OF these
statements available here but it is
certain that Earl Kitchener, the
British war secretary, who had an
hours audience with the King of
Greece Saturday, and afterward saw
Premier SkouIordis. took a firm stand
and told them what the allies could
and would do unless the demands
were conceded.
An Athens dispatch 10 the Times
says it is confirmed that the entente
powers have imposed restrictions on
Greek trade. The allied fleets, it is
added, have already begun searching
all steamers flying the Greek flag in
the lEgesn and the Mediterranean.
An Athens dispatch to the Havas
agency says: After Premier Skoulou-
dis called on Earl Kitchener, the
British secretary of war, at the Brit
ish legation. the field marshal had a
two hours conference with Gen.
Dousmanis, chief of the Greek gen.
eral staff. and Col. Metaxas. chief as
sistant of the general staff. at which
the officers accompanying Earl
Kitchener were present"
The French troop ship "Calvades"
cording 10 dispatches from Athens.
1t is estimated that 500 soldiers have
been killed.
1t is stated in German newspapers
that Albanian troops are trying to bar
the roads of retreat by concentrating
on the Serbian border.
The Bulgarian successes at katchi-
max pass, Totovo and Babuna pass,
have now been confirmed, and the
Cussoyo plateau, where the Serbians
expected to make a last desperate re-
sis.ance, is now apparently open to
the invaders.
The fall OF Monastir has not been
confirmed, and. according to latest
information, the Serbian army is ad-
vancing thence to meet the Bulgari-
ans, but, endangered as it is from
three different Guarters-Babuna
pass. Brod and Kruzyo-there is
slight possibility Of its holding out in
case the Bulgarians make a real at
tempt to take it.
The Austro-German armies are now
on the borders of Novipazar. and are
approaching Pristina. Thus, Old Ser
bia, as it existed before the last two
Balkan wars, is completely overrun
by hostile forces.
The correspondent at Berne, Switz-
erland, OF the Central News, tele-
graphs:
Diplomats understand that an Ital-
ian declaration of war on Germany is
only matter of hours"
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
Governor Open. Prosperity Exposition

Denyer-In the presence Of city and
state officials and other prominent
persons, Governor Carlson opened the
Prosperity exposition of the Colorado
Federation of Women's Clubs at the
auditorium-the first exposition Of
magnitude ever held in the country or
ganized and managed by women.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
Woman Ends Life in Depot.

Cafion City.-Disappointed because
she had missed her train to Pueblo.
Mrs. Alva II. Ireland, so, took seat
next to a little girl in the crowded
Santa Fe waiting room here, drew a
.3S-caliber revolver and shot herself
through the head. She died In a few
minutes.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
Declare Denver Can't Go Dry.

That the constitutional amendment
for the recall Of judicial decisions rem
ders it legally impossible for Denver to
go dry" on Jan. l next-the date the
prohibition amendment becomes effec.
tive-is the claim being made by those
who also contend that, by virtue of
its charter, Denver is excluded from
operation of the prohibition amend.
ment.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
Fire Destroys Canon city Mills.

Canon City.-The Peerless flour
mills here were totally destroyed by
fire. The loss is estimated at 10000,
with insurance OF $4,000, about half
on the buildings and the rest on the
contents.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
Lindsey Denied New Trial.

Dsnver-Judge Perry in the Dis
trict Court overruled a motion by
Judge Ben Lindsey for retrial in the
contempt case in which he was fined
$500 and costs.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
Srnportane 10 Mothe,
Scheme Didn't Work,

81 tipped every waiter in the dining
room." said the man at the summer
hotel.
And thereby secured the best Of
attention.
No. The head waiter asserted his
authority and called a boycott. He
was indignant because l didn't hold
out on the other boys and give all
the money to him."
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
Villa Defeated; Thousand Men Fall.

Douglas, Ariz.-Official Carranza re,
ports are that Gen. Miguel Dieguez is
driving Generals Villa and Urbalejo
from the Hermosillo district with
losses of 1000 dead, wounded and cap
tured and a quantity of munitions, and
that Gen Jose Rodriguez Saturday
broke through the Carranza Gordon
about Cananea and is rushing to re-
inforce Villa at Imuris Gen. Dieguez
is pressing hotly after Villa and Gen.
Obregon is rushing to Nogales to head
the retreating Villa forces off.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
Pueblo Frui. Conditions Declared Ideal

Pueblo.-The rainless weather, cou-
pied with the almost unprecedented
warmth OF the daily temperatures, has
resulted in ideal horticultural condi-
tions in this part of Colorado, accord
ing to a statement made by J. N. Salt
er, county horticulturist.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
Invest Funds in Colorado Securities.

The right of the State Agricultural
Board to invest s1Ss.0O0 of the Colo
rado Agricultural College funds in for
eign securities was questioned by
State Treasurer Stocker, when he re-
fused to honor contract between the
board and a trust company. The board
agreed to purchase Arizona. Montana.
Kansas and Texas bonds. Mr. Stocker
says that, according to his interpreta-
tion of the law. the college funds must
be invested in Colorado securities.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
lnsulted the "copper""

Through the busy streets a stall
wart policeman led a little child by
the hand.
motherly looking woman paused
before them for moment Then. in
a sudden burst of sympathy. she bent
over the child and kissed her.
Poor lamb!' she breathed sadly
"She looks so cold and starvedlike.
and she hasn't been washed for a
week. Some folks cannot be trusted
with children, wicked, cruel things
they are. Where did you find the child.
policeman"
Find the child, woman?" snarled
the policeman angrily. 81 didn't find
her at all. She's my own kid"
Gladness of heart adds length of
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
The Exception.

"All the world loves 4 lover
Except the boss who is expected
to raise his salary on the wedding
day."
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet tor
. IsxatiJe-three for q cathartic.-Ady.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
Thomas Takes Oath.

C. E. Thomas Of Colorado Springs,
who was appointed by Governor Carl.
son a member of the state board of
examiners of architects, took his oath
Of office
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26

There is no more fallacious theorl
than the one to the effect that ont
man is as good as another.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
Not Gray Hairs hut Tired Eyes

make US look older than we are. Keep your
Eyes young and you will look young. After
the Movies always Murine Your Eyes
Don't tell your age.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26

A mans idea of a phenomenon is
another man who never loses a collar
button.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
Sulphur Company.

Form $25o,ooo Sulphur Company.
Incorporation papers for s250,oo0
sulphur company were filed with the
secretary of state. The company is
known as the Cody Sulphur Company.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26

VJDAJEv Is deceptive disease
hlD1NC thousands have IL
IT'D DNTTRI z and don't know It. II
NOODAG you want good results
you can make no mistake by using DR..
Kilrner's Egamp-Root. the great kidney
remedy. At druggists in NIFTY cent and
collar sizes. Sample size bottle by Par
eel Post, also pamphlet telling you about
it address Dr. KiIner & Co. Bingham
ton. N. Y, and enclose ten cents. also
mention this paper.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26

Gladness Of heart adds length of
life.
The Ordway new era., 1915-11-26
COLORADO
STATE NEWS
-ss--n S.n spsssr sJ0n r.ur s~-rsee.
DATES FOR COMING EVENTS.

NOS- = Dee s-ElsciriG2i Prosperity
~ssE al Dsnyer.
Sog. zs Dec f-EiectrI rIe ProsperisT
Week At Stsriins-
Dsc- t-lI-Annpsl EIhibiIlos plkes
Peak Rabbit and Pet stock Azsoc4z- :
tion Et Colorado E;rir=.-
-zu- %-Au8aAl rOnT--iaOn Colorado
FsrtneTF ConsTess at FurI Collins
Jan. S-lS-Elrt.suth annual SHOW OF
Colorado Poultry FA.cls-B AsSocia-
tIDD a. Denver.
Jan -wsEts-n Live Flock show In
Denver
Jan iE-zZ-Wst-err Live S,ock SHOW
a. Dsnger-
March -s-ApTiI &C o II ? = o Retail
HsrcEznrE AsSSclargOf's Food and
Industrial Exposition at Denver
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13
Einiug N otes S

The mining circles of Gunnison
county are seemingly recovering
from the apathy so long holding
them down. The recent sale of the
Good Hope-Nulcan properties, the
renewed activity at Pitkin, the
steady production of the Doctor, md
the re-opening of the Sheep Noun
tain tunnel and other minor activi-
ties are but straws showing the di-
rection of the mining current. We
are awaiting further data regarding
some Of these properties before ma
king further mention.
The State BOARD of Examination
for coal mine officials We're in ses-
sion at Gunnison on Thursday. The
following local mine men went down
and took the examination: j, r.
jenkins, L. Beitler, Martin Kuretic,
Jos. Hughes, O.V. Roberts, Fred
Grdlliford, o. J. Ross, Jas. Ralston
and Anton Better.
Deputy Coal Mine Inspector
A. \. Thompson, was here this
week on official work.
Preparations are under way at the
c. i. 6 |. plant to start up about
one hundred coke ovens on Decem-
Der first. This is good news.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13
Somerset Team Champions

With the ball park under several
inches Of snow it may seem rather
late in the day for base call news,
but the following from the North
Fork Times is so apt and to the
mark that we quote it. Ii the
winning OF sames count for any
thing Somerset is easily the cham
pion base ball team of the Western
Slona. They ended the season by
defeating Paonia at Hotchkiss which
made the 21th game they played
this season. By winning ~ of these
games they far exceeded that OF any
other team even though they claim
the championship hy defeating
teams that are not in the same class
with Somerset. Here's congratula
tlons to the coal diggers, who are
no, only ball players but gentlemen
too
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13
Bureau OF Mines Gives Bu!-
letin No. 8 TO Boy Scouts

The national organization of Boy
Scouts finds that miners circular
No. s, issued by the Dureau Of
Mines, which deals with first-aid,
contains Just the information it
would impart to its members.
Acting in this connection the en-
tire membership OF the scout move
ment was requested by postal card
to apply to the Bureau or Mines for
this bulletin. As a result the Bu-
1eau of Mines is receiving thousands
of requests for this publication from
all parts of the couotrv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13
Mrs. Case AT Rest.

On. Thursday, Nov. II, Mrs.
Case, beloved wife of Mr.. r. II.
Case, passed to rest. In pursuance
to her last request, Mr.. Case left
yesterday with the body to place it
beside that of their son at Lamar,
this state. The beautiful flowers
attesting to the love and esteem felt
for her by her friends here were sent
TO Lamar.
Mrs. Case had been in i'll health
for some time and her suffering
was intense. but her sweet. patient
bravery, her kind thoughtfulness fol
her husband and attendants grew
brighter as the end drew nearer.
She was almost fifty years of age,
and was married to Mr.. Case Nov.
18th, 1892. Her funeral will be
held this afternoon at Lamar, from
the Methodist church, with which
she had long been connected, Rev.
J. C. Horne, holding the service.
During her short residence here,
Mrs. Case, by her fine Christian
character gained many friends and
the heartfelt sympathy OF all is ten
dcred to Mr.. Case.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13
Confusion of Tonoues.

Most paople are So spRr.ng Of tho
use OF languages other than their
own tsat they have rt-le idea that
there are more than 1000 languages
in the world There are six languages
common in Austr!a-Hunrary, and En-
peror Franz Joseph is master OF them
all. 1t is said that there are 60 vncab-
irrics in Brazil In Mexico tue Na.lua
is spoken in 700 dialects. There ara
hundreds in Borneo. while In Australia
there is no classifying the conpiext.
ties. According TO the latest statis-
tics. English Is et present e1oken bv
10000 eco. German by 100000 900.
Russian by 70.000.010. French by 49,
100000. and Italian by 40.O00.000. and
1t is constantly on the increase owing
TO the increase IN commerce in Spain.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13
Seville Niahts.

In all the PRINCIPAL plszas and gar
dens of Seville moving E.cture screens
axe erected. enss -ssaeil- tsh;as land
chairs set out, the exhibitors either
making their profits from the drinks
sold or by rental of chairs at two
cents each. Thousands OF people go
nightly 10 the different plazss ead
gardens, and the entire life OF the city
for about four months centars around
these moving picture shows.-From
Commerce Reports.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13

US. LAND OFFICE at Mortrose. Colo rado.
October 2T, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that Fred w.
Bueten of Crested Butte, Colorado, who
on December 9th, 1868, made Desest
Land Entry, No. ol29S, for We
NEl Sec 18; SW4 SCI, Section T.,
Township IA South, Range SIS West,
n. NJ. P. Meridian, has fled notice
of intention to make Desert Land
Entry Proof, to establish claim to
the land above described, before Ernest
NJ. Nourse, U. S. Commissioner, at
Gunnison, Colorado, on the l3th day o:
December 1915. Claimant names as wit
nesses: Elmer Bottenfeld, George
Shaffer, Frank Bufano and Anna
Bueten, all of Crested Butte, Colorado.
Non Coal. Water rights secured by
appropriation Water through private
ditch.
O. C. Skinner.
Register.
First publication November, 9th, 1915.
Last publication, Dee. II, 1915.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13

Warden lyman, says News
Champion, states that he is ready
to tackle the east side OF Monarch
pass with crew Of cunvirts il ar
rungemcnts can be made with the
state and county. This is one Of
the really necessary Improvements
to he made on the Rainbow route,
and while the Gunnison side is in
fine condition it needs not only lots
of grading and widening, but con-
siderable new construction on II
better survey for the east side.
Commissioner Elmer Wiley, who is
familiar with every foot of this hill,
tells the News Champion lie is con-
.ident a four per cent grade can be
carried clear over the Continental
divide at this point. Such n survey
was once secured when the Rio
Grande contemplated this route,
and an auto can negotiate places
whore a railroad cannot make the
turn,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13
Silver, .5O4. That sounds good.

The noted educator Dir. =. Y.
Snyder, for so many years connect
cd with the State Normal School at
Greeley, died on Thursday. He was
n leader in the councils of the Ma
tional Education association and in
his death they lose a co-worker Of
great pOWcr.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13

The publishers of the Youth ;
Companion will, as always at this
season, present TO every subscri Der
whose subscription is paid to 1916
Il Calendar for the new year. 1t is
a gem Of calendar-making. The
decorative mounting is rich, bnt die
main purpose has been to produce =
calendar that is useful, and that
purpose has been achieved.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13

Laurel Spann and Anthony c ON
stock shipped cattle from this point
Sunday.
James Ogden Jr., is quite sick
with rheumatism and unable to at
tend school.
Mr.. Frank Comstock spent several
days in Denver last week.
Word has been received Of the
arrival of fine daughter Mt the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Allen,
near Gunnison.
There will he q turkey shoot next
Sunday afternoon. Wow. 1tth. AT
Almout.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13

Word comes from Grand Junction
that Mr.. and Mrs. Wm. Johnson
are nicely settled and the lower al
titude has caused Mr. johnson to
feel much better.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13

News-Champion.-M Mary
Collette of Wichita, Kansas, sister
of FIR. William Kipp, pastor OF the
st. Peters Catholic church at Gun
nison returned to her home recently
after a visit in Gunnison. She is
newly elected Mother Superior to
all the St. Joseph's nuns IN the
Wichita district.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13
Molybdcnum Bulletin

A Bureau OF Mines bulletin on
mo!ybdenum has been completed
and will soon he ready for diStrihu-
ton Us it is in the hands of The
printer.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13
For Sale

Chalmers touring car, 1912 mod
], SO H. P. New tires, . extras.
Everything in good condition. In
quirc at Pilot office or OF
TnE ROBINSON LUMBER Co.,
Crested Butte, Colo
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13
~arrners' wives.

IN Fe-n and iireside appears III
tie article entitled. The Greatest
Partnership in the World" in he
course OF which the author comments
as follows on farmers wives:
THE farmers wife knows rnors
about her husbaltd's business than
any other mans wife knows about his.
She has a fairor. clearer and more
hel1sul understanding OF It than the
average lawyers, dcctor's, CT me--
chants wife can possibly Rave about
ner husbands business. for she lives
and We KS with her husband On t!iei-
plant The farmers wife IS tho
farmers PARTNER in more senses fhan
one In me majority OF cases she AZ
tually operates certain departments O.
the business.
Most wives have genuine iuterc-t
and some information about Their hug-
bands business, but the farmers wifc.
living with her partner on their plant.
occupies = unique position amcng all
wives. With their greater oppo7trui-
~ flr helpfulness than her city SIS
ters, her responsibilities have In
creased prorortionatoly. All honor ard
respect to her who carries this heav-
Ter burden"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13

4. T. kellogg. General Manager
of the Colo. Supply Co. came in
Wednesday and has been viewing
the Improvements ut the local store
and at Florcsta. I
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13
Scout Notes.
Edited b. a Scout.

Edited b. a Scout
asst week we published the re-
uuiremeuts for Tenclerfoot Scouts
and this week we are publishing
the answers to some OF them.
The scout law is:
A Scout is Helpful.
\ Scout is Friendly.
A Scout is Courteous.
A Scout is Kind.
\ Scout is Obedient.
4 Scout is Cheerful.
\ Scout is Thrifty.
y Scout is Loyal.
a Scout is Brave.
A Scout is Clean.
A Scout is Trustworthy.
A Scout is Reverent.
The Scout Oath.is
On my honor l will do my best---
/. To do my duty TO God and
my country, and 10 obey the scout
law;
,. To help other people at all
times;
3. To keep myself physically
strong, mentally awake, and NOR
ally straight.
The significance of the badge is:
This trefoil badge of the scouts is
now used, with slight local varia-
tions, in almost every civilized
country as the mark of brotherhood
for good citizenship and friendli-
ness.
lis scroll is turned up at the ends
like n scouts mouth, because ne
does his duty with Il smile and will
ingly.
The knot is to remind the scout
to do good turn to some one
daily.
The customary forms due to re-
spect the flag are:
(1) The flag should rot be hoisted
before sunrise nor allowed to re-
main up after sunset. CD At re
treat sunset, civilian spectators
should salute. (3) When the nation
al colors are passing on parade or
review the spectators should if walk
ing, halt, and if sitting, rise and
stand at attention and uncover. (4)
When the flag is flown at halfstaff
az a sign OF mourning it should be
hoisted to full staff at the conclusion
Of the funeral. In placing the flag
at halfmast it should first be hoist
ed to the top of the staff and then
lowered to position. Preliminary to
lowering from halimast it should
first be raised to the top. (5) On
Memorial day, May so, the flag
should fly at halfmast from sunrise
until noon, and full staff from noon
to sunset.
The Scout badge does not resem-
bic the fleur-de-lis.
John O'Niell is a new member of
the troop.
4 Scout is prepared to meet an
emergency at any time.
Join the Boy Scoutsl Only %
cents for registration. Each registra-
tiou lasts one year.
The next meeting of the Scouts
will be held in the Pilot Office on
Monday, Nov. 10Th, at 7:30 p. NJ,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13

James Gardiner, " no bad his.feot
so badly bruised Il. the Puei'Io some
days ago, Is able to he around again.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13

Plan to attend the Thanks .;iving
Ball, to be given by the Crested
Butte Fire Department.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13

At the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
P. c. Campbell last Saturday there
appeared young gentleman who
applied for board and lodging. lie
was ioyfully welcomed by the proud
parents, while Grandpa Campbell
says, hes honny laddie", and
Grandpa Frank Kerr, well, we
had TO go down to the livery stable
that evening and hearing strange
sounds we listened and heard Max
Bazz saying Grandpa" over and
over and pecring in we saw Frank
sitting and listening with look
of perfect eestacy on his face. The
mother and babe are doing nicely
and the Pilot joins i'll Hearty con-
gratnlatons.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13

Not n healthier town of its size in
the state than Crested Butte.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13
Jacks Cab n Notes

Regular Correspondence.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13
Notice Cor Publication

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
October 2r, 1915.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1915-11-13

Patronize your home town.