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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-07-01
THE TRUTH At LAST

The candor of Chairman Bedford of Standard Oil
the Mexican question is pleasant deviation from the
usual We accustomed to being told that America
take charge Of Mexico project American
lives there. We must Mexicos good.
Mr. Bedford tells that have policy with
Mexico in order to get Mexican oil for ourselves.
This desire and need for Mexican oil the
for much Of the American feeling about Mexico is
real reason We do need Mexican oil. America
has developed machinery depending oil for fuel
Mexico has great Oil deposits We would like have
share As matter of fact oil interests have claims
to large share of the Mexican oil lands The Carranza
government obstructed the profitable Of these oil
properties. That is of the for the steady op
position to the Carranza government in the U. S.
1t has been defect of American foreign policy that
it has not been openly enough realistic. We
our economic aims with fine phrases Instead of admit
ting ourselves that headed for Mexican owe
talked of Mexican order and American lives We shall get
along much better with Mexico If we follow Chairman
Bedfords example and call spade spade oil well
oil WELL That will make relations with Mexico plain
BUSINESS proposition. We want MEXICAN oil On what
terms get it? Such negotiation in the is
likely get satisfactory than if
let ourselves be led Mexico take in the of
high and holy principle, oil by military force
Ne eoi ska State Journal
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-07-01
T. w. GRAY, President.
VERNA WATERMAN. Secretary.
SPECIAL woHD 70 VOTERS

The school bond election is to be
held again in Gunnison County July
9Th, because of the fact that the vote
was not taken at Marble in April
when the rest of the County voted on
he bond issue. Because of excessive
storms in April it was impossible for
Marble, Colo, to get mail and conse-
quently the rotices of the election
were not posted there, and the cleo
tion was not held.
1t is true that in May the majority
for the bond issue was about seven to
one But when it was learned that
the people Of Marble had not voted.
because of conditions menttoned
above. the Attornev General was con-
suited relative to the legality of SELL,
ing the bonds when there was one
place in the County where the vote
had not been taken. He said that he
would not recommend the sale of the
bonds to the State Land Commission
who, had agreed to lake theEG since
there, was left a possibility of law
suit on account of Marbel's not hav-
'np voted
Then tho question arose. would
the State Land Commission take the
bonds at later date when enough
time had passed to allow the bond
issue to be placed before the County
again, and after prices and conditions
generally had changed?" The Land
Commission agreed to do this. The
high school committee holds legally
written contract for the sale of the
bonds on same basis as before-that
is. So bonds on ten or twenty year
basis, and the accrued interest to be
retu. ned to the high school commit
tee. The accrued interest on the
bonds from the time they are voted
u-til the expenditure on the building
lwill be several hundred dollars.
II is very necessary that the ponds
b, vfted again on July 9Th. The
needs Of the High School ere far
more apparent than in May even. The
voters Of the County supported the
issue in Nav. not just simply enough
to carry 1t but to carry 1t by a ma
icritv large enorgh that when any
mart of the Country wants to know
where 1Gunnison County stands as to
Education cne has oniv to show the
results Of the school bond election.
Rut since the election is tn be held
again, it is the patriotic duty Of
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-07-01
SUNDAY NIassr nusIMes
Bv q n. Ravnlt.

Our eyes resting on the picture of rather pre-
tentious four story building said to be Nos 13 and II
Princes Gate London. under which appears the line
Wilson has asked congress- authority accept
gift the United States the home OF Perpont Morgan
to be used permanent American Embassy" We have
been musing how appropriate it is that Mr.. Nor
should desire to give Uncle Sam little souvenir
like this for his aid in making the Anglo French loan
gotiaed by Mr. Morgan worth something than the
paper 1t recorded The tender may also be flaw
ored somewhat with the idea that well keep
before the British people the fact that Mr. Morgan
to be considered 1t will remind them that
in their hour of need Mr. Morgan able bring this
country their aid with about thirty billions of money
ting that the offer of Mr. Morgan should be made
strictly appropriate that it should be accepted and
hope Congress will delay accepting the Presidents
suggestion. We certainly need permanent embassy
London to look after Mr. Morgan's interests,
Its very noticeable how just Supreme Court d.
cision the cost ttutionaltv of the North Dakota
Nonpartisan legislation through the eyes ti
Gunnison Empire but the decision the same court on
the Efghteenth Amendment does cause the Empire
quite much Satisfaction. We doubt If the Empire be-
lieves the Court in its propsr fArne of mind when
are right in one The Empire dGS5S ssssrs fs other snd
say he likes it-North Fork TimsA -
We will paw you reward Tom II you will ,how one
line of printing in which sprpphssied or
pressed wish for different decision the 18th ansnd-
ment from that which got We expected the Supreme
court uphold the VolstsAd hM because It MAS clearly
their duty do There never in our opinion,
reason for contesting it except to delay action little
and that imagine the reason suit brought.
The courts decision gives grief whatever but
does not make favor prohibition. Can you say as
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-07-01
HOW VACANCIES
Are to Be Filled - Elsstien geards
At Special Rosd Elsetisr,
July, 6. 1929.

To the Voters of Gunnison County:
As some of the members of the
boards in the school districts in Gun
nison County may not be present at
the special election to be held on
Tuesday, July 6, 1920. we call your
attention to this provision of the law:
"The President, Secretary and
Treasurer of the district school
board shall act as judges of the cleo
ton AND SHOULD ANY OF THE
JUDGES BE ABSENT AT THE
OPENING OF THE POLLS THE
ELECTORS PRESENT SHALL AP-
POINT A LEGAL VOTER TO FILL
THE VACANCY"
We, therefore, urge that every one
who possibly can, be present at this
election And we especially say to
the women that if their husbands and
sens are absent from the district that
is all the more reason why they them
selves should attend the election, and
If there is any vacancy on the board
of election be sure to fill it from
among the voters present And II
there are no judges present then the
entire board must be appointed by
those present.
Don't raise any question on She
High School Bonds by falling to havs
three acting judges IN your school
district. 1rf
BE at the poll,ns place on time
and see that. this IL done.
R&sxark ft,1lU
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-07-01

every voter who is friend Of eduea-
tion to be at the polls on July eth
and cast his or her vote in favor Of
the issue, not only that the reputation
of the County may be upheld but in
order that the actual needs of the
boys and girls of the County may be
met by the high school.
T.w. CRAY. President.
High School Committee
VERNA WATERMAN, Secretary.
High School Committee.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-07-01
AN EXAMPLE TO BE EmuLArED

St, Joseph, Mo-, June 19.-Walter P. Fukerson, st
Joseph banker is building of houses for rent to
families in which there children Newly married
couples also will be allowed to occupy the houses
with the provision that IF there children in their
families the end of years residence, they will be
asked to vacate.
Whenever a child is born in of his houses. Mr..
Fulkerson announced the for that month will be
turned the tenant. IL
The houses of ST. Joseph's most desirable
resident districts
The decision to adopt this method of tenancy was
reached Mr. Fkerson said after reading the number of
advertisements in the daily papers which carried the line
mo with children need apply"
"It's all wrong" the banker said, "There should be
incentive for rearing children instead of trying to
force families race suicide"
Judging by the interest taken in the Nonpartisan
League of Northwest in everv Of the earth
where the of Adam read think. il looks II
American farmers had again, in l775. "hred shot
heard round the world"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-07-01


know that others find you in the light
That filters down through tinted window panes,
Yet seem to feel You very tonight Lord
In this dim, quiet starlight on the plains.
thank You Lord. that placed well:
That You have made my freedom complete.
That am no slave of whistle, clock or bell,
Or weak-eyed prisoner in wall or street
Just let live this life as I've begun
And give me work that's open to the sky,
Make me partner of the wind and sun,
And won't ask job that's soft and high
Make me as big and open as the plains,
y AS honest as this horse between my knees,
Clean the wind that follows up the rain,
Free as the hawk that circles down, the breeze.
Make be easy the fellow that's down,
Make square and generous with all,
I'm careless Lord sometimes when Tn in town,
But don't ever let them think I'm mean small.
Forgive me. Lord, II I sometimes forget, -o
You know the reasons that are hid;
You know the little things that galtand frat.
You know me better than my mother did
Just keep an eye on all that's said and done,
rAnd help sometimes when aside,
And guide me on that long dim trail ahead
That stretches upward to the great divide.
FIRED J. ETHLIN.
I1'
Hanks hired says "1t Amt hard the diff
ference between these here conservatives and Nonparsan
eaguers The first pay the gafters because have
to and work harder and the Lacquer Eighteen
bucks fur defense and cent fur tribute
li- -- -
Those who kicking about rising costs of gasoline
and other petroleum products with be interested in
ing that for the year ended December 81 l99 the Stand
ard Oil company of New Jersey earned" $7755 share
stock This the result according to
official statement, after paying sl4000000 in federal
taxes.
The Graphic Reporter would like every lawyer In the
San Luis Valley to and study the caption of B. No.
to tudy and
and consrue it from every possible angle and then write
for publication their opinion where anything but
the Jim Peak Tune has look that proposed $1S,
100000 bond issue which Nut Shell Bill (Evans) and his
gang of Moat road stung nanciers will put
across the people this faMorte Vista Graphc-Re
porter
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-07-01
GRAND JUNCTION. SHOULD NOT HELP PUT IT OVER

The Sentinel is not going to lend any assistance
whatever the movement to get people
the Denver tunnel scheme
We honestly believe that this tunnel proposition is
something that Grand Junction her people should
severely alone. far giving any support
agement is concerned
1t is a Denver proposition, and Denver proposition
is ALWAYS selfish proposition.
The scheme is being made as alluring possible to
section of the state in order to gain votes
The whole thing contains pronounced element of
danger to the future the development the
growth of Grand Junction.
We advise any local citizen. who is urged sign
petition endorsement of this scheme
fuse to do
Grand junction has nothing to gain from this Denver
movement, and believe the community would stand to
lose deal If the Denver crowd trying put
the scheme wins
Withhold your approval endorsement from this
tunnel scheme If YOU resident of western Colorado
big sum is being spent for propaganda in support
ofte scheme. Fine being employed and
all sorts Of wires being pulled up sections
of the state in support of the plan sf,..
Do not go sleep and let section be worked
doing sopetbng which when it is late will
lsstingH r.Syet-Grand Junction Sentinel
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-07-01

New York City-In his current market letter to his
clients, Roger W. Babson, known expert ON market
conditions makes astounding confessions as what large
business has been doing and learning since 1914.
Writing to wealthy bankers, steel magnates, cotton
brokers, stock spectators and others of type
pay him for his Statistical service and advice Mr. Bah
airms what has hitherto be only the rawlings
of wicked agtators, namely:
1. That the special interests used the war to
strengthen themselves against the people
2. That the gave us $4,000 millionaires.
3. That the federal reserve bank has made the
money trust a 100 per cent trust fl
4. That the only added vastly to the posses
perfect union of greed 1&
That the great trusts do control (ir Babson says
own) the press.
g. That they use the schools and the pupits against
the common people
ytrsasths~eS BY Wsr
Mr. Babsons statement, issued to encourage his prof
teering clients setting forth the above points reads
follows:
There is no doubt about it-abor is beaten Mr.
Gompers was Al his zenith 1918. Since then he has
STEADILY lost power He has lost with his peo
Pile because he longer able to deliver the goods He
can longer deliver the goods for two For
thing peace urgency has replaced urgency
not willing to bid for labor have had to bid
labor For another thing the employing class is
immensely more powerful than it was in 1914. I'll Ll
III HE has then organized labor force numerous
than before Relatively twice many workers
organized 1916 But this labor force has lost
hold the public Furthermore it is divided in its
1t fears capital. 1t also fears its func
tions. 1t threatens but it does not dare. ..i, d
1--WE said that the employing class immensely
powerful than in 1914 There is money at its
command Eighteen thousand new mionires the
wars legacy. This money capacity Is more thoroughly
unified than In 1914 had $4,000 banks, function
ing great degree in independence of each other Then
the federal act and gave the machinery
for consolidation and the emergency of five years
furnished the hammer blows weld the structure
Owns All Papers
"The taught the employing class the secret and
the power Of widespread propaganda Imperial Europe
had been of this power 1t to the United
States. Now. when have anything to sell to the
American people, know how to sell it. We have
learned. WE HAVE THE SCHOOLS. WE HAVE THE
PULPIT THE EMPLOYING CLASS OWNS THE PRESS.
THERE is PRACTICALLY NO IMPORTANT PAPER IN
THE UNITED STATES BUT is THEIRS
English labor has come out of the with great
gains During the the United States workers fooled
themselves fooled of into thinking that labor
here and in England stood neck and neck. We forgot
Englands long generatons of There is such
wiring advantage of United States labor wanted
but 1t had lived the life needful that end
"What, then, going to do to opponents?
When 1915 gritted teeth said that
going to show them where they got off, had very
definite aim in view beyond just words Now that we
have indicated successfully the point Of Decentralization.
the question arises: What going to do about i
a - .
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much for their righteous construction the North Da
kota laws?
Missourian who hasn't visited a barber shop since
Bryan ran now says hen have his hair when Palm
reduces the cost q living That fellow certainly
joys indulging vain hopes
WOul D HAVE BEEN SEDlTlOM TWO YEARS AoO
II hope shall take warning from the example of
England crush in its birth the aristocracy of
moneyed corporations which dare already challenge
government trial. and bid defiance the laws of
country. Thomas jefferson.
Big newspapers much. concerned about the pub
lie" when wage strike to the necessities of
life but silent while the proteers plunder everybody
The State Chairman has called the Democratic State
Assembly for July 2sth at Pueblo 1t is likely that call
for county primaries will be printed in this
week.
Public ownership is the stone which the politicians
have rejected building marketing system will
hASe become the head and before anything a-
rfdachdng decency is erected
Il uncle Sam can feed his men in the regular army at
cost q g per day. ought to be able to enforce
AIsN reduction OF food his great army of
wage eArnihk mon and who are fighting the en-
trenehed prohteers =, 777 7-r
AS We go to press the latest from the San Fran
cisco gathering is to the effect that the administration
dorseent Of the League of Nations appears as if Mr.
Bryan had partial victory on that question but it
also that he is be badly beaten in his ry
fight Our guess is that mention Of prohibition VIII
be made in the platform McAoo stock continues to rise
and we believe he will be nominated.
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PLEASE ExousEaiE roa LIVING

The farmer buys flivver
And tbs pr0fitsers all yell.
just see the defn fool farmer;
He's trying to look swell
He doesn't seem to realize
That he's getting out of place
When he buys car and tries to hit
A worthy rich mans pace.
/ know that our kept papers
Will all come out and say
That these here derned old farmers
Are getting rather gay.
For this idea Of farmers
A-driving cars to town
Is simply out of reason
And ought to be put down.
You see, we decent citizens
Have never raised hand
Against the farmer, stickin' to
And woridn' on the land
But when it comes to buying things
He really doesn't need,
We think it time to raise our voice
Against this graft and greed
For these here doggone farmers,
And those of lowly birth,
Are surely not entitled to
The better things of earth.
For have they any right al all
To have sufficient wealth;
To own an automobile
And to ride in It theirself
Now. as to us real humans
And patriotic scholars,
We own our stately autos
Costing many thousand dollars,
But this. of course, is different,
For we of roval birth
Are entitled to all luxuries;
For, in fact, we own the earth.
Now, let the people settle down
To common sense and talk
That when the farmer comes to town
He should ride mule or walk.
And this will put a damper
On his useless graft and greed
And from spending any money
For the things he doesn't need.
r. c. BORUM.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-07-01
COWBOYS PRAYER

Oh Lord, never lived where Churches grow,
1 loved creation better as it stood
That day you finished it SO long ago,
And looked upon Your Work and called it good.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-07-01
A PATRIOTIC FsA,sE UP

Efforts by the Merchants Manufacturers associa-
lion Of Los Angeles to railroad Sidney Flowers.
turned soldier, to prison for uphong union labor have
failed for the second time. Mr. Flowers who had been
OF the seriously wounded Of soldiers to
cover, started a magazine called the "Dugout for
turned soldiers his return to this country II
capably edited magazine in all respects but the editor
had the fighting courage attack the proteers and to
uphold union workers who trying to better their
conditions.
At first he treated merely petty persecution
and to warnings drop his attacks the proteers and
his defense of union labor suspend the magazine
The editor who had fought srenuousy for democracy
abroad, refused surrender his principles Then
Of those frameups for which California becoming
infamous throughout the world pretended friend of
the Dugout sent him through the mail list of papers in
Important European countries and suggested exchanging
with them of developing good will among
tions. Mr. Flowers copies of the Dugout these
papers abroad and Immediately arrested for 'avng
with the enemy countries" and for criminal
syndicalism under the laws of California.
Two juries have failed convict him in spite of
the tremendous brought to bear by the ept
OF Los Angeles the expenditure Of than $5
0o0 by the Merchants and Manufacturers association and
the work of three prosecuting attorneys supported by
small of spies and stool pigeons and professional
testihers
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-07-01

Crest slsslth uuiass Bsuss usss 0.s-Prsss Ow.sd
8ays Bsbsea
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-07-01

When you make a big catch Of fish
and want to send some to friends re-
member The Pilot has shipping tags.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-07-01

Bill heads, letter heads.l envelopes
cards. ,etc- printed at the Pi,cs sodzea.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-07-01

GUN'0IsQN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
COMMITTEE.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
RELIEF BILL SUPPORTED
BY HOUSE REPUBLICANS
Party Caucus Backs American
Lcgion's Proposed Program for
Compensation.
DEFEAT RECLAMATION PLAN
Letter From Houston Asks Serious
Consideration OF Financial Prob
lens Confronting Treasury Be-
fore Definite Action Is Taken.
DEFEAT RECLAMATION PLAN
IBy Associated PRESS. ]

=
WASHINGTON, May 19.-II u s e
Republicans. in party caucus tonight.
came out squarely for enactment OF
soldier relief Legislation as advocated
by the American Legion.
The only record vote of the caucus
was the defeat. 95 to as. of a motion
by Representative Wood, of Indiana.
to strike out the provision to carry
out the Lane Mondell plan for settle
ment and reclamation OF Western
lands.
The vote on the motion presented
by Mr.. Fordney for approval of the
bill was 1l6 to 30. the supporters of
tho measure comprising less than
onc-half OF the total Republican
membership of the House leaders
explained that the vote did not bind
Republicans individually to vote for
the bonus.
1t Is expected to get the bill be-
fore the House this week.
The action OF the Republicans was
taken after a four-hour fight In
which opponentsfof reliof Legislation
declared the country could not stand
added taxes. as made necessary by
the bill. Secretary Houston's letter,
opposing any bonus. sent today to
Chairman Fordney of the Ways and
Means Committee. was not presented
to the meeting. although copies were
circulated among members.
The relief plan OF the American
Legion contemplates four provisions:
i cash bonus, home and farm aid,
paid-up Insurance and vocational
education. Each veteran would be
given the choice of any one OF these.
Refuse Postponcmcnt.
Before deciding in favor OF the
legislation. the Republicans refused.
III TO 40. to POSTPONE Indefinitely all
action on relief legislation. Several
Republican leaders. including Il ma
jority OF members of the steering
committee, were said to have sup
ported the motion. but there was no
record vote.
When Republican members OF the
House went into caucus. Chairman
Fordney. OF tho Ways and Means
Committee. laid before them a letter
from Secretary Houston fatty op-
posing any bonus proposal in what
ever manner financed.
Secretary Houston's letter, which re-
suited from an inquiry by Chairman
Fordney as to the treasury's views
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-20
BOLSREKSTS LAUNCH
STRONG DRIVE AGAINST
POLES ON NORTH LINE
WarsaD Admits It's Troops Are
Compelled to Yield
Ground.

LONDON. May ia Warsaw dis
patch says the Bolshevists have
launched an attack on the northern
front, between the River Dvina and
Borisof. and the Poles have been
compelled to surrender ground in the
face OF superior forces. says an Of
hcial communication issued today.
The Bolshevists won important
successes over the Poles on passing
the Dvina River at Polotsk. in the
government at Eitebsk, according to
an official statement sent out by the
Soviet government at Moscow today.
The Poles were forced to withdraw.
the statement adds. and the popula-
ton received the Bolshevist troops
with enthusiasm.
Bolshevist forces landed from
thirteen ships near Enzeli. in Persia.
on the Caspian Sea. yesterday. it
was learned today. The officer in
charge of Enzeli was compelled to
accept the Bolshevist terms. owing
to the superiority of the Bolshevists,
and the same night the British evac-
uatcd Enzeli./