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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16
STEEL TRUST TO BUILD
LARGE GUN PLANT

Washington. May l4.-Neville Is
land, in the Ohio river, near pitts
burg, was selected today by the war
department as the site for the great
government ordinance plant to be
built and operated in the interior.
Work will be pushed as rapidly as
possible.
A committee of ten experts Of tho
steel corporation will have immediate
charge of the work. The cost of
building the plant will be in the
neighborhood of s5O,OOO,OOO, possibly
more. Officers of the steel corpor-
alton will work in conjunction with
the war department and will receive
no compensation for their service.
Construction is expected to begin
almost Immediately. The steel cor
poration will be given free hand
in the construction and operation of
the plant.
The Neville island plant will be
the largest in the world, surprising
even that of the Krupps in Germany.
1t will be built and operated by the
United States Steel corporation at
the solicitation of the government.
Heavy artillery and projectiles in
great quantities will be made under
the supervision of the steel corpora
tion which will detail experts from
its organization to build the plant.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16
"What Happened to Jones"

To be given by the High School and
eighth grade pupils Wednesday, May
%, at the City Hall for the benefit of
the school. Admission 25 cents.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Jones, who travels for Hymn
book House ........ Anton DAMN
Ebenezer Goodly, Professor of
Anatomy .......... Albert Manley
Anthony Goodly, d. D., Bishop
of Ballarat ............ Jack Ball
Richard Heatherly, engaged to
Marjorie ............ Mike Verzuh
Thomas Holder, policeman
............... Carmon Mcdonald
William Bigbee, an inmate of
sanatorium ........ Gilbert Welch
Henry Fuller, superintendent of
sanatorium ....... Anton Mihelich
Mrs. Goodiy, Ebenezer's wife
Kezia Jenkins
Cissy, Ebenezer's ward Irene Kerr
Marjorie and Minerva, Ebenezer's
daughters ........ Ethel johnson
.................. Mildred Miller
Helma, servant girl. Elizabeth Choide
Alvira Starlight, Mr.. Goodly's
sister ............... Mary Tezat
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16
Town Frien d.hip Established

With the unifying of the people
of Gunnison and Crested Butte,
which is resultant of the mutual in
terest in the war work and co-ordi-
nation displayed in carrying through
the bonds so long needed and desired
for County High School in Gunni-
son, a spirit long wished for by the
leading citizens of the county has
been accomplished.
In appreciation of this, as well as
to show the splendid work already
done, the High School, heretofore
conducted in connection with the
Normal, a splendid entertainment was
arranged for Crested Butte by the
Gunnison Chamber of Commerce last
Thursday night. Some ten cars of
Gunnison folks were present with
the young folks who gave the en-
tertainment,
E. G. Palmer, President of the
Chamber of Commerce, was chairman
and opened the program with short
address bearing on the subject of the
unity and cooperation between ths
two largest towns of the county
Judge Niourse was then introduced
and enlarged on the same topic, as
suring the town people that 1t Is ,
spirit very much needed for the com
mon good.
The following musical number
were given with reading by Mis-
Elizabeth Nourse and an original ora
tion by Fred Dickerson that were tn
prize winners in the recent Delft
contest:
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16
Short Synopsis
ACT I

Mr.. Goodly and family are prepar-
ing for the expected visit of Rev, An
thony Goodly, d. D., brother to Mr..
Goodly. Richard, after being caught
at his little game, persuades Mr..
Goodly to attend prize fight. While
at the fight, Mr.. Goodly gets into
trouble. Jones, travelling man fol-
lows them home, after getting in a
mixup with the police. He disguises
as Rev. Anthony Goodly, D. D., and
continues to play the part of the
same throughout the following acts
The actions of several characters are
so arranged in the play as to make
Jones' situation become more com
plex.
Come and see how Jones handles
the situation.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

The population of Colorado per
square mile of area at present is 9s6,
as compared with TO for 1910, ac-
cording to estimates just completed.
The total population at present is
1,022,639, as compared with -799, ,O24
for 1910. In 1910 the lowest popula-
tion per square mile, according to
the census calculation was in Jackson
and Dolores counties, being 0.6. The
lowest at present is O.72, for Hins-
dale county.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

Data now being compiled shows
that in 1917 the total area cultivated
in Colorado was 4,O73,25O acres, ex-
elusive of that devoted to orchards
and small fruits. This is but 6.41
per cent Of the area of the state.
Boulder county ranks first in the per
centage of land cultivated, with 25.15
per cent. The only county having
more than 20 per cent of it's acreage
in cultivation last year was Logan,
and but Is counties had more than
10 per cent nuder cultivation. In
1909 the census bureau found the
total acreage cultivated, exclusive of
that devoted to orchards and small
fruits, to be 2,614,312 acres, or 1894
per cent of the total area. The most
rapid increase in acreage cultivated
has been in the nonirrigated sections
of eastern Colorado.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16
w."sss to be Helped o.t

Mrs. Styles-Will you come over to
tea tonight?
Mrs. Myles-Surely.
"And will you bring your husband?"
"Why, yes"
"And your knitting?"
"Most assudedly."
"Oh. yes! 1 almost forgot. And
will you please bring over some sugar
and coal with you7"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16
PIANO FOR SALE

Will give some one a rare bargain
in a high grade piano which we have
located at Gunnison. Terms to re-
sponsible party. Quality guaranteed.
II interested, don't fail to write at
once for particulars to THE DEN
YER Music COMPANY, Denver, Col
orado. 3S-6t
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

Mrs. M. B. Moscon left on one of
the first trains out of Floresta this
spring for an extended trip and visit
with relatives in Plymouth, Penn.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

The closing number of the program
was an address by C. L. Ross, who so
ably handles any subject he chooses.
Mr.. Ross assured our Gunnison
friends Of the support Of Crested
Butte in every thing undertaken. In
closing an appeal was made to every
one to help in the mighty work Of
the Red Cross which is again to ask
for help in the big drive beginning
May 10th.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

Doig home in Gunnison.
A jolly big crowd plans on attend
ing the Red Cross dance at Jacks
Cabin Saturday night, May 18th.
! Mrs. J. v. McClenathan, Mrs. G. H.
Wise and Violet Wise drove in Tues
day spending the day in town shop
ping.
The good news Of John Wieland's s
received by his mother from the boy
himself.
Rev. FIR. Bertram Of Delta, is here
this week assisting Rev. VIM. Kipp
in some special services at the Cath
olic church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Lambdjn with
their little son spent Tuesday in
town having driven in from the
Ranger station at Glacier.
Arthur jenkins arrived from Wal
senburg Tuesday and after short
stay with his parents here will go to
Floresta as C. F. & I. clerk, we un-
derstand.
A Valuation committee is working
on the entire road of the D. & r. G.
appraising property to the last bolt,
and are expected in here in the very
near future.
H. A. Tanner, student from the
Golden School of Mines, came in
Tuesday to work this summer at the
Irwin camp as assistant for Mogol-
lon Mining Engineer Huntington.
H. w. Pratt came in Tuesday to
see how the country near Redwell
Basin is for sheep feeding as he con-
templates bringing in several car
loads of sheep as soon as possible for
feeding from the lower country.
Mario Mazza arrived Saturday from
Denver to visit his sister, Miss Paul
mira Mazza, for a few weeks. Miss
MaZZa expects TO accompany neT
brother back to Denver at the close
of school.
Alex Campbell and John Scoff, the
only two of Crested Buttes' boys to
register this June, contemplate leav-
ing Monday for Denver to enlist in
the Marines. Bob Gibson, one of the
drafted boys will go also if he can
get the permission of the local board.
Word was received this week by G.
L. Ross of the recent serious illness
IF Pete Knuth, we'll known mining
nan of Cripple Creek, who has spent
The summer here for years, now a
resident of Denver. Mr.. Knuth made
he trip to Rochester, Mayo Brothers
hospital, but was sent home. at once
BECAUSE an operation was Impractical
It the time. The exact cause Of the {
;rouble has not as yet been ascer- {
aimed by his friends here. D.,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

II in want Of anything try an adlet
in the Pilot. It will bring results.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

Reports received from all sections
of the state indicate that the acre
age placed in cultivation this year
will be at least IL per cent greater
than that for 1917, which was the
largest in the history of the state.
The acreage of winter wheat is ap-
proximately 10 per cent greater than
that for last year and the area de-
voted to spring wheat shows some
what greater increase. There is a
strong possibility of falling off in
beet acreage, as result of the late
date at which the government was
able to announce its recommenda-
tions as to the price to be paid for
beets. Spring planting is well ed
vanced in most sections of the state
and large amount of raw land is
being broken.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

Calculations made from the reports
of the State Tax Commission show
that the pei capita assessed valua-
tion of property in Colorado is
$1,276.39. The loweste per capita val
uation is for Baca county, $513.O7,
and the highest for Gunnison,
S2,627.17. Nine counties have per
capita valuations lower than $1,000
and seven higher than $4,000. The
per capita figures are based upon es-
timated populations obtained within
the past few months.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. L. D. Gladstone and little son
are spending the week at the w. j.
Doig home in Gunnison.
A jolly big crowd plans on attend
ing the Red Cross dance at Jacks
Cabin Saturday night, May 18th.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

The Pilot gives you all the news.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

Rev. FIR. Bertram of Delta, is hert
this week assisting Rev. VIM. Kipl
in some special services at the Cath
olic church.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lambdjn with
their little son spent Tuesday in
town having driven in from the
Ranger station at Glacier.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

The good news Of John Wieland'
steady improvement at Ft. Riley. i
received by his mother from the bo,
himself.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

Harry Shumway came in from Gun
nison on Tuesday and left at once
for Smith Hill where he has been
employed all winter. Mr.. Shumway
intends moving his family to Gunni-
son at once where he will enter the
service of the d. & R. G.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

Arthur jenkins arrived from Wal
senburg Tuesday and after short
stay with his parents here will go to
Floresta as C. F. & l. clerk, we un-
derstand.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

Mrs. J. v. McClenathan, Mrs. G. H
Wise and Violet Wise drove in Tues
day spending the day in town shop
ping.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

The tiny daughter of John Tezac,
aged seven months, died Friday after
an extended illness caused by a per-
nicious anemia. The little child was
buried Saturday afternoon, the Rev.
VIM. Kipp conducting the services at
the Catholic church.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

VIM. Faberly Of Cripple Creek
came in last week and will be en-
ployed at the C. F. & I. mine. Mr.
Faberly's family will follow soon and
it is expected they will make their
home here permanently.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

A Valuation committee is workin
on the entire road of the D. & R. {
appraising property to the last boil
and are expected in here in the YER
near future.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1918-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Quinn have
moved from Ouray to Denver and
will be located there permanently.
DIR. Quinn is a well known and excep-
tionally fine dentist and we are sure
Ouray will be sorry to lose him. DIR.
Quinn now has his office on 18th ave-
nua Depver
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
CAMP FOR GIRLS
New Workers. Lease Property ON Lake
shore I'm Town OF Milton

New Workers Lease Property ON Lake
shore I'm Town OF Milton
Another camp for girls is to be located
in Vermont this season. arrangements
having been made with George l.. Morse
of Milton for the use Of the Camp Wat
son property on the shores of Lake Cham
plain, in the northwestern part Of Mil
ton. Camp Bluebird. as 1t will be
called, will open July 1. and will be
conducted by Mr.. and Mrs. Michael j..
Isaacs of New York city. Mr.. Isaacs Is
principal Of a public evening school and
has taught in New York for 20 years.
He also has been supervising director
of community centers. Experienced
councillors will be secured and instruc-
ton will be given in swimming. boating,
tennis and other sports. physical training,
handicraft. sketching. aesthetic dancing.
music. dramatics nature study and con-
versational French.
Through the State publicity department
of the secretary of states Office, Mr..
Isaacs was brought into touch with
owners Of property in various parts of
the State and after visit to Vermont
he chose Camp Watson as a suitable loca-
ton. This camp. which was used for
many years by the late Hiram Atkins
Of Montpelier as a summer resort was
not operated last year. 1t is in that
part Of Lake Champlain known as the
Great Back Bay. near the Georgia line.
a few miles south Of St. Adams.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
TEST SEED NOW
Those Who Fail to Do So are Liable to
De Sorry


Every farmer In Chittenden county.
young or old, whether on a small farm
or a large farm, should see to 1t that
the seeds which he intends to plant this
season are good. and the only way to find
that out is to have them tested for
termination.
This is seed testing week in Chitten-
den county and the testing Is done
mainly through the public schools. The
teachers in the schools were instructed
In the method Of. testing which is called
the rag doll system. last week by ex-
perts from the extension service of the
University of Vermont Now they are
to conduct the tests.
Every child Of a farmer. whether his
own or hired chore boy. should bring
to the schools some Of the seed. espe-
cially corn. that. the farmer Is to plant
Some Of the seed which has been tested
In the county for termination has not
tested out at all and others have ranged
from zero to SO per cent.
1t Is up to the farmers to stand the
loss II they do not have their seed tested,
for when they find out that the seed is
bad It will be too late to plant anew
and there's where the losses come in. A
postal. telephone or personal call to the
ONCE Of the Chittenden County Farm
Bureau Office will bring to any farmer the
details OF how to do the testing at home.
1t Is very simple matter and a child
could do It..
Do not delay In having your seeds
tested, for 1t may mean money to you
later on. DO It now In seed testing week.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
% FROM THE U. V. M.
Institutions Quota for Next Training
Camp Chosen from Young Graduates

Institutions Quota for Next Training
Camp Chosen from Young Graduates
Major H. A. Leonhaeuser, commandant
at the university. has been notified that
in designating men to attend a fourth
officers training camp to open May Is the
University Of Vermont will be allowed
quota Of % men. The place where
the camp will be held is to be decided
later. These men will be chosen from
graduates who have had at least one year
or military instruction at an educational
institution under the supervision Of an
on1cer OF the army. They must not be
less than 20 years and nine months and
not over 30 years of age must be citizens
OF the United States and must have tho
physical qualifications prescribed by regu-
lations for an officer Of the officers re-
serve. The men selected will be required
to enlist for the duration Of the war
before they are admitted to the training
school, and after completing the pre-
scribed course, IL they are not RECON-
mended for commission, will be sent
to appropriate organizations for duty az
enlisted men. II they complete the course
successfully, and are found qualified.
they will be listed as eligible for appoint
ment as second lieutenants and will be
commissioned as vacancies may occur.
The selection of all the men will be
left entirely in the hands Of the college
authorities and no appeal from their
final decision will be entertained by tho
war department.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
POLICEMAN FIRED
Frank G. Colt Discharged from the
Force for Absence without Leave

Frank G. Colt Discharged from the
Force for Absence without Leave
Oflcer Frank q. Colt was discharged
from the local police force Tuesday by
Mayor J. H. jackson, because he re-
manned away from duty without either
notifying or obtaining permission from
his superior officers.
Mr.. Colt, who has been on the police
force for several years. having been
appointed during one OF the administra-
tions of Postmaster James E. Burke. took
French leave" last week and went to
Massena, n. y. He was absent two
days.
When the mayor got wind Of the mat
ter he preferred his charges to the board
of police commissioners for their ap-
prevail At the meeting Of the commits
sioners, the first of this week, the mayor s
charges were upheld and he was SO noti-
fed Tuesday. Mr.. Colts dismissal from
the force followed.
Colts dismissal from the police force is
the second in short time. the other
| officer discharged being James w. Cor
man.
Colt is the man from whom Peter Cor
don escaped one day last week while
Gordon was being taken to the house of
correction to serve five years sentence
for assaulting Martin Belaski, a night
| Waterman. Gordon has not yet been
caught, but Colts dismissal from the
force had nothing to do with Gordon's
| escape
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
DIR. HAMILTON RETURNS
DR.. G. X. statham Superintendent Of
Burlington District OF Troy Conference

DR.. G. X. Statham Superintendent Of
Burlington District of Troy Conference
The Rev. DR.. George K. Statham was
appointed superintendent of the Burling-
ton district at the closing session Of the
Troy Conference, held in Gloversville,
n. Y, Monday. He takes the place Of
the Rev. B. NJ. Kent. who died recently.
DR.. Stratham has been pastor for three
years of the Plattsburgh Methodist
Church. He began his ministry in
Genesee Conference. New York. in 1891
and was transferred to Troy Confer
ence in 1897. He has held important
pastorates at Albany, Schenectady, Gran
Vile, Troy and Plattsburgh.
The changes in pastors in the Burling-
ton district do not affect Burlington.
DIR. John A. Hamilton will be welcomed
back for another year. the Rev. A. ].
Hutchinson of Shelburne will return and
at Winooski the Rev. Robert H. Wash
burne will be sent back at the request Of
his parishioners
Bishop w. P. Thirkield announced the
following changes in the Burlington dis
trct
George K. Statham. from Plattsburgh,
district superintendent: Brandon. w. c.
Carroll; Bristol, Emmett w. Could Cam
bridge, William w. Foster. Jr.: Castleton.
to be supplied; Granville, John Clark
Simmons; Monkton. NJ Will Russell;
Panton ana West Addison, E. A. Austin
Rutland, g. z. Price; Salisbury and West
Salisbury. to be supplied; South Shafts
bury and SALISBURY, Gilbert e. Cady;
West Hebron and Belcher. c. c. Bishop;
Weybridge. to be supplied; White Creek
and North Bennington John G. Robinson.
G. A. Kerr from Brandon to North
Chatham; G. A. Parker from Bristol to
Troy; ]. L. Cole from Cambridge to
Plattsburgh; W. ]. c. Wilson from Gran
Vile to Dalton. Mass; Peter Heller from
South SALISBURY to Middlebury; e. D.
Farr, chaplain, Rutland house Of correc-
ton.
C. e. Robbins. G. c. Cornell and D. w.
Reed are engaged in work under war
council.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-04-25
UNIDENTIFIED MAN
FOUND IN THE LAKE
Body, Thinly Clad, with No Dis.
tinguishing Marks About the
Clothing or in the Pockets,
Had Evidently Been in the
Water Many Weeks

Hands that the rod of empire might
have swayed," lay limp and lifeless. when
the body Of an unidentified man was taken
from the water at the south side Of the
drawbridge shortly after seven o'clock
Monday morning.
The body, which to all appearances had
been In the water many weeks, was float
ing when discovered by workmen in the
vicinity. The man was about five feet
nine inches in height. He was apparently
in the vicinity Of As years of age, but be-
cause of badly decomposed features his
span Of life could not be strictly stated.
His hair was dark.
With the exception Of chased gold
ring and an imitation gold pin, enamelled
In pea green, on which were the words
Lake Champlain," there seem to be no
other means Of Identification. outside
apparel on the body at first inclined one
to the belief that the man was dressed
warmly, but upon further investigation it
was found that the body was without UNI
derclothing.
The man wore a heavy mackinaw of
dark goods. A light-colored pair of trous-
ers, extremely thin, covered the lower
part of his body. He wore a heavy cap,
and also had on four-buckle overshoes.
The drowned mans collar was of cellu-
loid. and his necktie was of the cheapest
material. A queer feature Of the case was
that the man still clasped as in life his
gloves in his hands.
With the discovery Of the body, Eugene
Wright of 151 South Champlain street,
foreman Of the gang of men who found 1t,
FASTENED to the coal office Of Lawrence
BARLEY on Pine street and notified by
telephone Chief of Police p. ]. Russell
and Health Officer F. j. Ennis.
After these officials had viewed the
body. 1t was ordered TO the funeral par
lors of F. J. Dwyer on North Champlain
street, where 1t was prepared for burial.
and from which place the body was taken
Tuesday to Lake View cemetery for
interment.
Chief Of Police Russell was kept busy
during the day following up possible clues
as to the identity Of the mn. but up tc
last evening nothing tangible could be
ascertained. One rumor that gained cur
rency during the day was to the effect
that the body was that Of an ice-packeI
who had been employed locally during
the ice-harvesting season.
To substantiate this theory, one citizen
told the chief Of police that one of the
team Of II ice-packers that had come to
this city from small town in New York
State had not returned with the band.
Later information was to the effect that
this New York State man was seer
around town several days after the de-
parture Of his friends, dressed in LONG
overcoat and wearing stiff hat.