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Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01
MOTOR REVENUE
PAYS FOR ROADS
In 1915 Gross Revenues from
Automobiles Was Over Eigh-
teen Million Dollars. "
SPENT MOSTLY FOR ROADS

An interesting circular has been is
sued by the Departmental Agricul-
ture, giving statistics on motor-driv-
en- vehicles and the revenue from
them for road building.
In 1915 the total registration in the
United States of automobiles, motor
cycles and motor trucks was 1884,
993, with gross revenue from lie
enses Of such vehicles and their driv-
ers of $lS,245,7l3.O9.
OF this amount $ll,5S5,45926 was
available for road work under the di-
rect supervision of state highway de-
partments, and $4,657 ,92939 under the
direction of local authorities.
The average gross return per motor
car was highest in Vermont $3.50,
and lowest in Minnesota, $l72; in
Illinois the average return per car
was SSH, and the total in Illinois,
1924 ,90574. In forty-two states of
the union all, or the major part, of
such revenues must be used for the
construction, improvement or main
tenance of public roads. Registra-
tions in 1916 will, of course, far ex-
ceed those of 1915, and revenues for
road work will be correspondingly in
creased.
Motor traffic is hard on roads, and
it is entirely proper that motor-driv-
en- vehicles should bear a substantial
and direct tax for road improvement.
II is only just thatythose who use pub
lie property most should contribute
most toward its upkeep.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01

and immaculate evening attire did not
altogether disguise him, and there
fore an astonished friend--a news
paper man--was asking him ques-
tions. The encounter occurred in a
very refined and high priced dan
cling resort at Brighton Beach, on
the border of Coney Island.
"Dey had couple O. fuses down
here early in de season." continued
the East Slider, IAN den dey hired
me, see. gotto wear dis makeup
SOS to look right. It's all right when
y git used to tn. Y. Mail.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01

model bears all the earmarks of Glide
quality and the general opinion at the
Nebraska Glide office is that their
touring car with the sedan top will
enter this section in good quantities.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01

inner one extending around the I'm
perial city of Picking, and is higher
and much more difficult to climb than
the outer wall. 1t is fifty feet high
and forty feet wide at the top.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-01
BoUNcER HAD AN EASY JOB

Boss Of Brighton Beach P-sort Just
Put Out Everyone He
Knew.
"Yes. dis is sure an easy job. Big
gest cinch | ever had"
The speaker was character of the
East Side. His well barbered aspect
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13
HORSES ARE RECOVERED BUT
FuvvER IS STILL MISSING

On the night Of August 3rd, Ford
touring car belonging to VIM. Ruck Of
this city. was stolen by two men. one
IN ex-convict by the name Of Bill Luck
snbill. When these worthless, hed they
left in the livery stable belonging 70
Frank Marshall, two horses and colts, .
wagon. harness, and camping outft Il
seems The ANIMALS and outfit were
Stolen property, and Sheriff Hanlon and
Albert Hfldebfand. state stock IN
spsetor. took charge Of the animals.
No ovnsfs came aloog. % recently they
wers advertised in ths Denver papers.
Monday. : reprsssntative Of webb 4
Martin, nvsry stabIs at # Morgan.
Icnlis over n rsspopss to tie adv. and
proved ouneEship Of ths hoessa Thsy
had been. stplen ftsn thses last April.
E II = 70 - heped that ~ Rack ante
skews y dc q 49, days.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13
COLORADO COPPER CO.
TAKES AAGOhDl
Spencer Mines to Be Opesa-
ted Under Bond and Lease
by Cripple Creek Men.

The COLORADO Copper Co., 10 the new
y organized mining company which haa
taken bold Of the Anaconda mine nsal
Spencer. These are Cripple Greek.
Victor and Denver mining men wh<
have secured bond and lease from s.
N. Zeigler. and Joe Reiss. J. G. Stein
or Of Cripple Creek 10 general manager
Henry Pomel, mine superintendent; C.
F. Consigny Of Denver. secretary; and
E. w. Keith. one of the engineers fol
the Empire Zinc Co., will handle, the
engineering work of this company.
A hosting and compressor plant is to
be installed 1t once, and the mine
equipped for 500 feet Of development,
work. The new owners believe the An
aconda 10 about the best looking eighty
foot hole they ever saw. From the
shaft and shorts levels, fifteen carloads
of high grade copper ore have already
been shipped. and the ore shoot is now
exposed for l20 feet along the vein.
The advent of experienced mining
men from other camps who thus show
their faith in the copper belt, il en-
couragement to local miners who ara
steadily developing the prospects around
Vulcan and Spencer.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13
DARING EXPLORER RIDES
ThRDUGA GUMh|s0I TUNNEL

The Gunnison is conquered. Ellsworth
L. Kolb, who came here from his
home in Grand Canyon. Arizona last
July. and valiantly undertook to con-
quer the mad waters Of the Gunnison,
at last succeeded. In company With
Bert Loper, Of Lorrey. Utah, Kolb rode
the rapids In the Black Canon last SAT-
urday In an especially constructed wvod.
en- canoe. After going nix miles
down tie river. they came to the east
portal Of the Gunnison tunnel. At that
point. ". 8. Tuppsr got n H. cancs
with thsn. directing thsm through ths
tunnel. A lsrgs number of Montrose
people wsEo On hand 70 witnoa H. closs
Of H. deagotuoe enterprise end ehesF-
- mishttly when tha explecsss cams.
through - psrlaI q Lejuas.
Mr. K1lb win Rstnsn - - hone
uhass - IN dsvslep ~ - tsk6a
= - ~ - pss9ils lsel - -
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13
For County Assessor
A. II. Thsnas

A. n. Thomas, the Democratic candi.
date for Assessor. needs no introduc.
tion 70 this county. He was chosen tn
represent his party after . careful can
vass Of the entire county, and after
numerous consultations with both Dem.
ocrats and Republicans.
Mr.. Thomas il, perhaps, one of the
Oldest residents Of Gunnison County,
having come here in 1876, and since
that time has always maintained resi-
dence In this county.
Mr.. Thomas hes no promises to make,
except that il elected, he will conduct
the Affairs Of that Office along the same
lines - be did during ths time when be
held It before. He must necessarily
stand upon his past record. and never
has thsre bsen . time when the people
70 keenly appreciate his ability and
qualifications q they do now. He has
NO axss % grind. no bones to pick. and
will make svsry taxpayer, whistler .
corpusuttpn q N individual, In % far
- i u ~ power. pay their proper and
just peopsetim Of taxes, and will grant
no fusls - privileges 70 eny particu-
lar epuap & psopie o. eorpoeation. but
VII tsoae - ~ justly and fairly.
We eE1l5 belfsss tbat 4 ssybody =
quAli1e1 = hnadls ~ dutio II County
Ansse1oe. tAat ~ = A. ~ Thomas.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13
For County Judge
Clafsel n. Stsoe

Four years ago, when the name ef
Clifford h. Stone was presented 70 the
voters ~ Democratic candidate for
County Judge, be was just from the
Colombo university q. young Law
student, and there were some who
thought be might lack the Judgment
and experience for that Office. Yet be
was elected by . large majority. These
four years have justified the belief Of
his friends in Mr.. Stones adequate
Qualification. His record has been 20
suecessful, bis application TO buainess
and his study Of Law cases 70 wellmark-
Cd, that it b the unanimous beIiof that
these qualifications are now widened
and mstured by experiences.
In considering the record Of Judge
Stone, . conspicuous fact outsjde Of his
successful conduct Of offcial duties h
the nature and amount Of the public
service be has rendered to tho commu.
nifty and The county. In eny 0rgnnixa-
tion for the boosting Of our secfioO. be
has boen IN tho fore front Rfving
III dine and talent without expecfaticn
" return. We So him servinR = soe-
retary Of the Metal Mining Assoeiation.
managing tie Community WeIfard Con-
fefoneo, writing articIos for Tie Rail-
rood Book, ths Autcmobile Blue Book.
etc., serving - director of ~ Chaln-
boe q Commoree, and II nlony oelnor
eapeeitjes Whenever aahod - I'D :
h1nd f9 IT, p9h1ie GOOD. Ju1Go 0eone
= suse c& re-eSeetion - ~ te1peGnfboe
6Glea.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13
For County Treasurer
E G. Palnsr

I E. @ Palmsr. our present county
treasurer. - eandidats to succeed him
self. = strong factor in the present
.ampaign. In these days We hear much
Of the word sfIiciency. It IL coming to b
universally demanded in private posi-.
tions and By private concerns. There
is no valid reason why efficiency should
not also b demanded in public posi-
tons.
Mr. Palmer is IN exponent Of effi.
cheney. For the last two years his ofiice
has bssa conducted 70 - to give the
most satisfaction to the people Of this
county. Courteous. capable, industri.
Gus and accurate. he has rendered the
taxpayers The greatest service ct the
least expsnss. We are confident thai
he win Be- retained by the people Of
this county.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13
For County Commissioner
2nd District
c. 1. 1geDsaaA

Clarence l.. Mcdonald, the Democrn-
tic candidate for County Commissioner
from the second commissioners district,
hes been resident Of Gunnison County
practically oil his life. While this is his
first venture in politics, be has . real
mission to perform. He thoroughly and
honestly believes that the affairs Of .
county should be conducted in m econo-
mical and business-like fashion, but ct
the same time he believes in promoting
the welfare Of the county.
Mr.. Mcdonald lives at Doyleville.
where he is engaged in the ranch and
cattle business. and has made signal
success Of that business. This is the
first time in recent history Of Gunnison
County that that section Of the comfy
has had . candidate for the Office Of
commissioner, and It can consider itself
fortunate In being represented BY .
man Of Mr. McDonald's ability and In
telligence.
The estesm In which Mr.. Mcdonald i
bed in tie community in which be lives
i 70 high, 20 We are informed. that he
will carry his own precinct solid, re-
gardlsss Of politics. And don't you
think. Mr.. Taxpayer and votsr. that
when one has the entire community. ir-
respective Of politics, solid behind him,
that that man b pretty apt to b -
sirabis mani That's ths Ny - fieur-
ID Il end that va tie eanss Of Ne nom
inaticu; and - ws Armly belisvs that
evesy psrsoa, rsgardlsss II theif po2-
ties. shssh stsnd b . ~ q ~ esll-
bsf.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13
GOLDEN RULE" IS Store
OPENED N SCOTT BLOCK

E. C. Middlebrook. former manager
Of the Golden Rule store in Salida, has
large advertisement announcing the
opening for Gunnison Of q Golden Rule
store. Monday. Oct. l6, in the store
room ON Tomichi Avenue. until recently
occupied by Jos. Blackstock.
This store makes speciality Of
promising its patrons mail-order house
prices 1t home, with the slogan. I'VE
sell for Iess because We sell for cash" :"
His stock il. in the main part. dry goods
and notions. which he advertises at
special values.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13
ONO CITY
Move -chanp.oo correepoadeses:

Nsws-Chanpson Correspondsaes:
Tuesday, Oct 10
Miss Luella johnson was . weekend
visitor at home.
Ada Hudnutt of Pitkin was . guest Of
the Mckinney girls this week.
Dr.. Newton. . Salida dentist, l. hare
this week and very busy.
Don't forget ''Mrs. Briggs Of the
Poultry Yard" given By home talent,
Nov. lth.
C!eb MeCraeken has gone mp abovs
Pitkin to help B. Woodruff build cabins
and prspare for winter.
II is rumorsd that b. n. Hndlef and
C.M. Lader have sold thsaf molybdeuum
eIsims ut Lamphier lake 70 a eastssn
man who viii begin development
n. T. Swanson called nesting of
de- yoang psopIs hsse Saturday night
With ths hops of organising Christiap
Endsavoc. All sssmsd n1eh intersstsd
md hops to organise. 8
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13
lest NE FORe[T'
THE COUNTY assessor
Ak Every Republican Can
ddate Why c. F. & |. |
Taxes Cut IN Two.

Ths Pueblo Chisftain Of yesterday
details In double column arst paes ar
tiele ths unbounded prosperity Of IL C.
F. L I. company. Ths Chisftain ssys:
''Ths annual report of the C. F. IL.
company for The year ending June 50,
1916, shown that the net earnings OF
the company have increased over 100
per cent during the year and that sur
plus Of over two million dollars remain
ed after all expenses were paid -
against . deficit for the preceding year
Of 1854, ,66l. -. A dividend Of 50 per
cent has been declared on the preferred
stock and 81, 60l. .170.89 have been car
ried 70 the credit Of profit and loss.
The report also shows that %, 800, :
the steel works this year. including the
erection Of 20 ovens ct the bj.product
coke plant, and at other plants In the
field operated by the company in Colo
rado. These conditions are attributed
to the improvement in business during
the past year..
The report quoted shows gross earn
ings Of 81. .626. .605.54, an increase Of
-. 0ls, ,565. 70 over 1885.
The report also shown . significant
item Of IN increase In tons Of coal mined
Of sl2. l2e. or approximately forty yer
cent.
Now We rejoice in the prosperity Of
the C. F. 4 ]. No one win do more
than the News-C Champion to further the
prosperity Of this company, which has
large holdings in our county. but what
We want to know, 10. why, at this time
Of unboundsd prosperity. the republican
county assessor found it necessary TO
reduce the valuation Of its coal land
hodings at Crested Butte from eel1, ,O66
to else, 106. . reduction Of $472. $50 or
|osae half. 3,
& a - - eeees.eef q NJ: nd
~ - y I ~ ~ ~ Gerss
Of eoal Land, which hs valued q - 3ss,- :
$50, or au average Of tl6l an acre.
Last year, Nj. Hartman found 81, 1888
acres. which be valued at e. OF. .s76 or
Al sverage Of $l44 an acre. . decrease
Of 10 an acre which amounted to near
" $500. 600 and was later tackled onto
the ranch property Of the county. This
year he was again slashing it. not If
teen. but about ffty per cent. when the
democratic commissioners checked him
up on the deal.
Not only the democrats but every tax
payer in Gannison county wants to know
about this. and that, however much ths
republican candidates. one and all,
would like to have u Forget the
Assessor.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13

In the absence Of President and Mrs.
J. H. Kelley. last Saturday night the
Misses Nevs Fox and nellie Miller gave
. dancing and slumber party at the Kel-
ley home. Eleven girls were invited "a
enjoy the night; among these. Misssa
Ruby Nutting. Laura Beckner, Msrga-
ret Sanford, Agnes Walker. Margaret
Matthews, Maude Saunders, Madeline
Matthews, Gertrude Hammcnd, Fred
Linton, and Mary Saunders.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13
DECLINES WPEl l01Tn
fork Hs GREAT fuIulE

Robe Williama, who b supsrlnten6oat
Of ths Utah Fuel Co. mines It Somef.
sst, va Ia our vicinity Monday, Iooking
up the hay question for his company.
Mr.. Williams statss that - soaa -
the contemplated rod from Sonsssst
to Crestsd Butts and up ths MUDDY h .
reality. TIE hay question for both som-
sssst end Bowie Win b solved, foe =
his opinion . hundred new ranches will
Be- taken up in Cunnisoa county. There
are about 50 homestsadsFs shove Som
erset now.
"While Delta county people ere the
main push behind The extension to Mar
BILE and Rsdstoos. and justly 90. since Il
d largely Delta county citizens who have
ranches in that section and who hope to
use the business outlet through to Car
bondale. the people Of Gunnison am
sure hardly realize the tremendous ares
of fine land which awaits settlement,
the great crops which can b. raised OF
the large amount Of taxable property
which il opening will odd to the county.
I have seen already from this section
some Of the finest grains. potatoes and
hay in the country. When the road il
completed, instead Of taking . hundred
mile oil day trip by rail TO come to the
county seat on business, an auto can
run over in four hours. and it will be
but IN hour and half run to Marble
from Somerset"
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13
For County Commissioners
1st District
CeoeRe l. nilDe9

George L. Miller, the Democratic can.
didste for county commissioners from
the second district, was chosen to ron.
resent the Democrats ct the ensuing
election, because they firmly believe
him TO be the best available man for
that position.
Mr.. Miller came to Cunnison county
n 1879. end has resided IN this county
almost coutinuously ever since. He e
. man Of considerable business oxpoti-
ence, having been In business for fWoa-
ty-tWe yeaxA - With the exeepefoa q
Is 49, "a D s:.; =
has bsena bosiness man Of Guuniso1
county. During HE entire mercantill
career be has been successful, and d
now engaged In the furniture business
In Gunnison. and has one Of the most
p-to-date furniture stores on the west
ern slope.
Mr.. Miller 10 not unknown to the vot-
ers Of Gunnison county, he having been
elected to the Office Of county commits.
sioner from the third commissioner I
district In 1906, but served only two
Year, and half of his term, and VA
compelled to resign and 20 to Denver,
because of the fact that the condition oi
his fathers health was such that he
thought it was his duty to be with him.
At the present time. he 10 Coroner oi
Gunnison county. having been elected
to that Office at the last general election
During the two years and half thai
Mr.. Miller served - county commission
OF, be performed bis duties to the en-
tire sstisfaction Of the taxpayers and
voters Of Gunnison county; and II elect
ed ct the ensuing election, he will con
duct the Affairs Of the county in tn
same able and efficient manner a. b,
did during that time.
Furthermore, being . successful bust
ness man and knowing business meth
DDS, he will give Gunnison county tn
benefit Of his successful experience, an
will handle the finances Of the count,
economically, and In keeping with goo
| business methods.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13
For County Clerk and Recorder
Rsbest O. DaErssf

Robert o. Barrett. the Democratic
candidate for the ONCE Of County Clerk
and Recorder, seems TO be . sure win
ner. He 10 very popular in Gunniscn,
whsrs b has spent nearly I'll Of III
life and wherever be goss b. makes
friends without half trying. We havs
always liked Robert; We could not help
liking him, and when we come to think
Of il, We are convinced that be will
make . courteous, efficient, capable
officer. And by the welcome with
which he Is received over the county Il
appsars that . large majority Of ths
votsrs ere Of the same opinion.
His experience In clerical positions
and his reputation for integrity ere
such - to cause no manner Of doubt
about his filing this responsible pooi-
ton with credit to himself and to the
Democratic party.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13
For County Sheriff
Pa nao)sa

We have one candidate who hes 8
state wide reputation. That u Pat
Hanlon, our capable sheriff. Az ons
travels over the state evssywhsrs hs
hears inquiries II Pat u running again.
And universally II 10 the wish that h.
Be reelected. And there's reasoa.
NJ. Hanlon is naturally sdaptsd 10 -
. police ofsiesr. His service 10 Con
nison County is known the stats ovsg
In the enforcement Of ths law ~ b
shrsvd, snsrgsdc and fearless. h
majority Of Tie people Of our essnty d
MT rsaiiss vhat - hes dpae. Thoso
Who have bssp isttuaasly assneio&p1
ieithtdlh ~ en6aeue - ~ -
'vics. We ars conAdsnt howsvsf. thaa
. large majority Of The votsss Of this
county will decide that be is too vsls-
able an officer to be retired.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13
FIRST FOOT NLI cane here
OCT. Il, uI1l llln0A \. S.

Ths Gunnisoa High school foot ball
team opens the season % the home grid
iron here week from next Saturday.
vhsn thsy do battle with The strong
squad from AlamnsA- Ths schedule
this year includes some Of the best
teams east and south - well - the
stronger tsams On the western slope.
Although several new names will appear
In the initial lineup such old standbys
- Captain ''Kites," Wright. Freed,
Steele. Hasslhurst and Gil MilIss. are
in prime condition to battle the noleskin
warriors from over the divide. Coach
Dillon announces the following schedule:
Oct. q, Alamosa ct Gunnison.
Oct q, Salida ct Cunnison-
Nov. Z. Alamosa ct Alamosa.
Nov. 6. Monte Vista at Monte Vista.
Nov. IL, Grand Junction at Gunnison.
Nov. 16, Olathe at Olathe.
Nov. 30. Aontrose ct Aontrose.
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13
PASSED IWlY IT RIPE
ICE Of EIGHTY -lIIE

On October 9Th, 1916. at the homo Of
her daughter. Mrs. A. Hartman. in
Gunnlson. At the age Of SO ysars. IL
months. Mrs. Mary Haigler passed to
her heavenly homs.
Her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Williams
and husband, Of Grand Junction; A.
Hartman and Mrs. Bruce Hartman ar
rived In Gunnison few hours aftsr her
death. The other members Of her i'm
mediate family. son living in Alaska,
daughter in Idaho. granddaughter
In Wyoming. and grandson in Para
dox, Colo, were unable to be here for
tie funeral. The funeral services were
held 10 the Methodist church Tuesday
afternoon. Oct 10. and were largely at-
tended By the friends who 20 dearly
loved her.
Mary Hinkle wss born in Virginia In
1897. She was reared. married and
hysd many haDpy ysars IN hee natise
staEa hsfsee. .eomlng West 70 C0losudo
10 lsad ths ptoossr NE and hslp hlaas
Tie way for IL husnss Of tie prsssnt
gsnsrstion. Her iifs's history l. rich
and rare book, replete with experiences
and adventures which rarely befall the
average person.
After fifty years Of trudging life's
road together. her husband passed to
bis reward while on . visit in Colorado
and was laid to rest in Gunnison. She
has been widow for many years. max
ing her home in Colo. with her children.
Mrs.. HAigler raised to maturity eight
children Of her own, and had in her home
and mothered for years. five others.
Four Of her own are with her husband.
ready to greet her On the other side. A
part Of her time was spent in Grand
Junction where she was revered and
loved q in Cunnison.
1t can indeed be said: ITO know her
was to love her; to name her was to
praise, and that her beautiful life was
an inspiration and benediction was
truly sttested by the way her friends
WED in putting her away in the same
beautiful way that she has lived. The
harmony Of the services, flowers and
music were all 90 much . part Of her
every day life. that It was indeed hard
to realize that ths mute lips could not
thank them. Living . quiet, retired
life, yet her influence over her family
and friends was . wonderful tribute to
the soul that has gone home. And. when
the last good by had been said. we all
felt in our hearts;
'sThereis nodeath! The leaves may fall
The flowers may fade and pass away,
They only wait through wintry hours
The coming Of the Nay"
"And ever near u. though unseen,
The dear, immortal spirits tread:
For ell the boundless universe
II life-There IL no dead"
Gunnison news-champion., 1916-10-13
For County Supt. Of Schools
Vssna Waterman


A Gunnison County girl. born and
raised in the county, educated In our
public schools,~ and through her own
pluck and energy. given the advantage
Of college. Such 10 . brief record Of
Miss verna Waterman, who asks your
votes for the position Of county super
intendent Of schools.
Miss Vsrns IL the daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. n. o. Waterman Of Ohio
City. county pionsers. During her
school days she attended one year Ia
the county high school in Gunnison and
three in Delta. Then she borrowed the
money to 60 through the State Teach
srs' college at Greeley, Colo. where
she finished in 1910. later taking post
graduate work at the State Normal,
which was afterwsrd established here.
Since that time she has taught at her
home town Of Ohio City. . year In Ar
kansas. one near Boulder and year ct
Crested Butte; paying back her In
debtedness and acquiring the expsrisnce
and success in her profession which
justifies her in becoming . candidate
for this Office. Miss Waterman's edu-
cational and professional qualifications
are unquestioned and she 10 Wfnnfna
notes everywhere in her canvass Of
precincts where before abe had not
known the citizens.