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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
THE TWO OUTSIDE

Two little darkies went walnuttine
and after filling their pockets and
everything else, they started foi
home. Passing a cemetery, one sug-
gested that they go inside and divide
the walnuts equally. In this the 9th
er agreed, and thereupon the two lads
climbed the fence dropping two wal
nuts outside as they were doing so
Piling the walnuts in heap, they
proceeded to make a division. While
they were thus engaged a negro
came along the road, and hearing
voices in the cemetery, stopped to lis
ten, and this is what he heard: "Ah'll
TAX this one" Ah'll talk that one''
"Ah'll talk this one" "Ah'll TAX that
one" The darkey's eyes began to
bulge. "Foh de Lowd's sake" he sud-
denly exclaimed, "de debbil and de
Lawd's dividin' up de folks and
taking to his heels he fed down the
road. About a mile and half away
a white man rushed out. and checked
him as he sped Hold on there!" he
shouted. whats the matter? What
are you running like that for?" ooh
don't stop me, boss! Don't stop me
I mus get away from hyahi" walled
the frightened negro. "But what's
the matter?" pursued the white man
"Oh, de debbil and de Lawd's back in
de cemeter' up dar dividin' up de
folks. Lem'me go! Lem'me gol'
here, that won't do; you will have
to come with me and see what's go
ing on" said the white man, and TAX
ing him by the collar he forced the
darkey to retrace his steps When
the two reached the cemetery, the
voices We're still going on: "Ah'll
TAX this one" "Ah'll TAX that one"
Then suddenly one said, ''Now, we'll
get the two outside, and we'll be
done" "And they do say" said the
story teller, ''that the white man
beat the negro running."-Oxford
Journal
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
FOOD FOR THOUGHT IN THIS

Editor Gunn,son Empire:-My at
tention has been called to the action
of the Gunnison County Board IN re-
fusing to pay the hotel bill and mile
age of the Assistant District Attorney
who rides about in his own car, ana
the matter brings to the front con-
ditions in this Judicial District that
should command public notice ana
action.
At the present time the taxpaying
element of this District is supporting
in official positions twenty-four law
vers-think of it! Nine judges, seven
district attorneys as deputies, one in
each county, two district attorneys
that is a district attorney and MS
vice as assistant, besides seven coun-
ty attorneys, one in each county, and
who are most, if not all, as able as
the deputy district attorney, ana
amply qualified to discharge the
same duties as deputies.
Thirty years ago the population OF
the Seventh Judicial District was
double what it is today, the district
contained even Creede with its out
law population of gamblers thugs
and thieves, of more than $1,000, and
with Telluride, Ouray, Gunnison, Lake
CITY and Montrose all open towns.
Yet the Judge in handling the large
amount of business as compared with
the present time, with the aid OF
such district attorneys as Hogg, Gray,
Henry and Selig, managed to clear
the dockets with efficiency and dis
patch, and without the assistance of
Judges from the outside, or assistant
district attorneys. There has been no
such volume of business in any of the
courts of the district as in those for
mer years, and yet judges like Bell,
Gabbert and Stevens managed to dis
pose of it without suffering or ia
tigue.
Nevertheless: In the dilator of
politics we have an additional judge
and district attorney so that in every
criminal case the defendant is con-
fronted with three lawyers, and some
times a special One of the foremost
lawyers of the state, Judge Shackle-
ford, is the deputy for Gunnison
county. Did Burgess demand the
further assistance of his Vice as in
dispensable? That seems to me is
the main point in the case. Is the
Vice supposed to act except when the
principal is unable, for proper cause.
to act?
The judges are in no hurry, lots of
! time, two of us to do it. 1t took four
days at the last term of Montrose
court to try little SIS appeal from
the city court, where the defendant
made no denial of the facts; but why
not let the lawyers air themselves
Under former Judge Bell, who had a
habit of drawing his index finger
over his ear. and saying to the lawyer
addressing him, Get to the point"
that case would have been disposed of
in an hour.
A great deal might, and, by others,
should be said to awaken a public
sentiment toward remedying this ri
| diculous accumulation of sinecures
and unnecessary burden of taxation.
OBSERVER.
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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
OIL NEWS
Gunnison Empire.

Gunnison Empire.
New equipment for the Gunnison
Oil company arrived the latter part
of last week and work has been re-
sumed on the we'll.
John Reagen, of California, Prof
Getty of Denver. geologist. and Mrs
Hale of Casper Wyoming, have been
sizing up the oil prospects along Ohio
creek and they report it very favor
able Another geologist who has been
looking over Ohio creek for oil, is
Prof. Arnold of Pueblo.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
EXAMPLE OF COOPERATION

Final drive for the sigr-up of $4,000
acres of sugar beets in the 1923 pool
of the Mountain States Beet Growers
association was begun this week at a
meeting in Brush Wednesday night.
addressed by Gov. w. E. Sweet and
Joseph Passonneau, state director of
markets. ~.
Gov. Sweet commented on the
growing public sentiment in favor of
the proposed 50-50 contract between
the beet-grawers and the Great West
ern Sugar Co. at is only fair that
the farmer should get half the
amount that the sugar from his beets
realizes" he said. ''To prove the so
oo contract unfair, it would be neces-
sary for the sugar company to prove
either that they cannot afford to
manufacture sugar on this basis. or
that the farmer is making a fair
nrofit under the old system"
Figures from the books of the sugar
company show that the company has
made more than $4,000, 900 net profit
during its existence. according to Mr.
Passonneau. "It is the fault of the
farmer that he has not realized a
better profit on his commodity. he.
cause he has been willing to sign in.
dividual contracts with the comma.
n.y." he said.
While the company does not need
any individual contract it does need
oeets. and the Colorado beet-grower
has monopoly as far as beets are
beets." s'o"
Less than 10000 acres of beets re
man TO be signed up in Morgan. Lo,
gan and Sedgwick counties before the
pooi becomes operative, according to
the figures read at the meeting
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
r A T. S N A P
KILLS RATS

Also mice. Absolutely prevents
odors from carcass. One package
proves this. RAT-SNAP comes In
cakes-nO mixing with other food.
Guaranteed.
3Sc size I cake enough for
Pantry, Kitchen or Cellar.
Doc size cakes for Chicken
House. cO0Ds, or small buildings.
S1.25 size cakes enough for
all farm and out buildings. storage
buildings, or factOry buildings.
Sold and guaranteed by DIR. A. Taylor,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
NO MORE RATS

or mice, after you use RAT-SNaf'
It's n sure rodent killer. Try fkS'
and prove 1t. Rats killed with hAI,
SNAP leave no smell. Cats or dogs
won't touch. 1t. Guaranteed.
35c size 1 cake enough ior
Pantry, Kitchen or Cellar.
Csc size cakes for Chicke"
House, cOOps, or small buildings.
S1.25 size 5 cakes enough lol
all fnrm and out buildings, storase
buildings, or factory buildings.
Sold and guaranteed by DR.. A. TayIor.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27

A fourteen story hotel for Negroes
will be built this autumn at Atlantic
City. The building is to be owned,
operated and patronized exclusively
by Negroes. 1t will be of steel and
reinforced concrete, and will require
an estimated expenditure of S75O,OOO.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27

On farm in South Georgia is post
ed this sign: 'Trespasers will be
persekuted to the, full extent of 2
mean mongral dorgs which amt never
been ovarly soshibil with strangers
and l dubbel barelt shotgun which
amt loaded with no sofy pillers
Dam, if amt tired of this hel rasin
on my proputy"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
"The Farmers Worst Enemy-Rats
The Farmers Best Friend
Rat.Snan.

These are the words of James Bax-
ter, N. j.: "Ever since l tried RAT
SNAP have always kept it in the
house. Never fails, Used about s3.O
worth of RAT-SNAP a year. and figure
it saves me $500 in chicks, eggs, and
feed. RAT-SNAP is convenient, lust
break up cake, no mixing with other
food" Three sizes, 35c, Csc, SLIPS.
Sold and guaranteed by DIR. A. Taylor.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
What Mrs. Brenninger Of New York,
Says About Rat Poison

Tried preparations that kill rats,
but RAT-SNAP is the only one that
prevents diagreeable odors after kill
ing. Also like RAT-SNAP because it
comes in handy cakes, no mixing with
other food. You don't have to dirty
your hands, it's the best for house
use" Try RAT-SNAP. Three sizes
35c. 65c, s1,25. Sold and guaranteed
by DR.. A. Taylor.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27

She (the teacher) knows what sort
Of manners you have, although she
may never have seen you. She knows
your moral code better than you 90.
She knows you through the best OF
all mediums, your youngster.-Ange-
10 Patri.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27

Ranchmen-You need one Of our
books Of blank bills Of sale. Very
handy. just like check book. En-
ables you to take bill Of sale Of any
animal right where you buy It. For
sale at either of our offices or any
bank in the county.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
Rains Have Scattered Live Stock

The recent rains and SHOWS in the
hills have played havoc with live
stock, especially sheep.
The various bands have been badly
scattered and the herders have ex-
perienced much difficulty in rounding
up the frightened woolies.
Reports place the loss all the way
from 100 to 500 and 600 by those hav-
ing sheep in the hills
A number of cattle are reported
dead on the divide from cold and be-
ing caught in deep snow drifts.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
LARD
Soap

Crystal White, per box ------s55o
Crystal White, 1s bars -------- LOO
Petrolene Soap, per box 6.45
Denver Best, box 120 bars $780, 45o
Denver Best, bars ------- Ok
Fels Naptha, bars --- AZ
Palm Olive, bars - AZ
IRENE oll' D pars -------------- As
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
Grocery Specials
Sugar
Teas & Coffee

Schillings' Teas, per lb or
Solitaire Teas, per lb. or
Schillings' Coffee, per lb. AK
White House Coffee, per lb. Az
J. S. B. Brand Coffee, per lb. AK
Hills Bros. Coffee, per lb. Al
Breakfast Call, per lb. An
Wedding Breakfast, per lb An
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
Gunnison and Pitkin
Items Culled From Gunnison Empire and Pitlin Miner
PITKIN ITEMS

Mrs. Herman Cyr and VIM. Turner
were noted in town Wednesday from
Quartz.
Mrs. C. A. Whitehorn and children
, returned Friday last from months
visit with her parents at Grand juno
tion.
DIR. C C. Loffier and wife departed
Monday for their home in Chicago,
after number of weeks here looking
after mining interests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Higgins re-
turned Thursday of last week from
their visit to Grand Junction. They
report a very pleasant time.
Riley BonDurant returned the lat
ter part of last week from Delta,
where he left Mrs. B, and Alice. They
will remain for time at least.
Mrs. VIM Murdie and mother, Mrs.
Dora Sellard, will leave Sunday for
Salida, where Mrs. Sellard will enter
the Red Cross hospital for treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Conklin arrived
this week from Nebraska, where they
have spent the summer months. They
have accepted positions at the Carter
mine.
Mrs. Geo. Brooks left first of the
week for Delta to reside. Mr.. Brooks
is assisting H. f. Perkins move his
sheep from Pitkin and will follow his
wife later.
Mrs. ]. G. Scott came in Wednesday
from Salida Mr.. and Mrs. Scott will
occupy the Sellard house on Arm
strong. We welcome these estimable
folks to our midst.
Misses Mildred Pearson and Olive
Trickle and Bud, Pearson came up
Friday evening from Gunnison to
spend the weekend at home They
returned Sunday to their high school
work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wheeler left
Wednesday for Nevada, after spend
ing a pleasant ten days here with Mrs.
Wheeler's sister, Mrs C. F. Sellard,
at the Carter mine Mrs. Wheeler
met many of her old time pitkin
friends while here who enjoyed ner
visit 1t is needless to say that her
visit with Mrs. Sellard was greatly
enjoyed.
F. A. Nance left Wednesday for
Miami, Arizona, where he will spend
the winter with his mother and Sis
ter Francis ordered the Miner sent
to his address while in the warm
cline of Arizona He says it is fine
in the winter, but Pitkin for him in
the summer time. Francis many Pit
kin friends will be glad to see him
return next spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ Carter are
spending this week in Colorado
Springs with Mr. Carters parents,
Mr.. and Mrs o. M. Carter of Houston,
Texas The latter came to Colorado
last week and spent day at the Car
ter mine, but owing to Mr.. Carter not
being accustomed to the high alti-
tude, they returned to Colorado
Springs where they are spending some
time visiting.
Shipment of fish from the Pitkin
hatchery has begun. Hugh Smith took
out the first load which were planted
by him in Halls gulch, several miles
above town. Mrs. M. B. McLain and
Mrs. Mary Morris of Ohio City, and
M. A. Deering of Parlin, received
shipments Monday which were plant
ed in Gold creek and Tomichi.
Wednesday $4,000 were taken to Gun
nison and placed in the nursery ponds
at that place. These will be held till
probably spring when they will be
good fingerlings and will be released
into the Gunnison river.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
The New Clerk,

i Young Squibb-I want to try on
that suit in the window.
Z Clerk-Sorry, sir, but you'll have
to use the dressing room.-Exchanpe
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27
Grain

Bran, per 100 lbs. -------S195
No. 2 Yellow Corn, 100 lbs. 80 2.75
Fine Ground Corn Chop ------- 2.s5
Cracked Corn, 100 lbs. ----- 2.s5
Choice White Feed Wheat, 100 lbs 2.s5
Heavy White Mt. Oats, 100 lbs. - 2.35
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27

A subscription 20 this paper "
worth far more than it costs. 500
for full year.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27

FOR SALE-Woodstock Typewriter
in first-class condition. Inquire at
this office.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27

"e can quote you some very attrae.
Two prices on job work now. Call or
phona. ~
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27

Mrs. Herman Cyr and VIM Turner
were noted in town Wednesday from
Quartz.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1923-09-27

Mrs. C. A. Whitehorn and childrel
returned Friday last from month
visit with her parents at Grand juno
ton.
Evening star., 1923-10-21
SUGAR MONOPOLY
forbidden BY i. s.
Trade Commission Order on
Alleged Conspiracy Is
Issued to Firms.

An order to cease and desist from
conspiring to maintain the monopoly
in the beet sugar industry enjoyed by
them" was issued yesterday by the
Federal Trade Commission against
the Utah-Idaho Sugar Company, Salt
Lake City; Amalgamated Sugar Com
pany. Ogden and E. r. Wooley and
A. 2. Cooper. Salt Lake City. The
complaint against E. F. Cullen, Rig
by, Idaho. was dismissed.
In issuing the order. the commits
sion closed a case that has been
hanging fire many months, during
which several hearings were held and
a searching inquiry conducted by its
agents into the beet sugar industry
OF the west.
Specificall, the order is directed
ag int any conspiracy among the
respondents, "U) to prevent the es-
tablishment of beet sugar enterprises
and the building of sugar factories
by persons or interests other than
said corporation respondents, and (c)
to obstruct or prevent competitors or
prospective competitors form engag-
ing in the purchase of sugar bee Is
Evening star., 1923-10-21

attendance. declared that this large
response. to his mind, conveyed as
SUI ance of success greater than q
million-dollar gift. for such a gift
would be from one man, he said, but
the number attending the breakfast
proved that the movement appeals
to many persons.
Others who spoke briefly included
Mrs. William Hitz. a director of the
Art Center: Lieut.. Commander Lewis
Painter Clephane, treasurer; Gen
John A. Johnston, Mrs. Zolnay. DR.
Mitchell Carroll. president of the Arts
and Archaeology League; A. III. o.
fRoliei vice president, National Art
Center; Mrs. Francois Berger Moran
Mrs. Louise N. Geldert. president OF
the American League of Pen Women;
DR.. William II. Holmes, director OF
the National Gallery of Art; Arthur
Franklin Musgrave. president of the
Arts Club; DR.. Gertrude Brigham
Burtis Baker, Eben Cummins and
Miss Leila Mechlin, secretary of the
Washington Society of Fine Arts.
Evening star., 1923-10-21
Capital as World Art Center
Nearing, Zolnay Tells Artis.s
One Hundred and Thirty Painters,
ScuIptors and Others attend First
Artists Breakfast Held Here.

Washington as the art center OF
the United States and the world was
predicted by George Julian Zolnay,
president of the National Art Center.
at the artists breakfast held yester-
day afternoon at Rauschnr's. when
more than 100 painters, sculptors and
other artists sat down to the table.
ItNwas a notable gathering. COM
posed MOSTLY of local artists. who
heard MF.~Zolnay, speak at the break
fast, which preceded the opening of
the exhibit at the Art Center, 1106
Connecticut avenue.
More than 800 paintings and other
produets of about 12O art 'sts are in
stalled in three galleries. the exhibit
opening to the public at o'clock
today. when tea will be served at
the center. The exhibit will continue
through October 81. being open daily
from 10 am. to 4:30 pm.
Mr. Zo!nay, who presided, declared
since Washington is mo 'onger the
sleepy city of the past" but is in a
senss the capital of the world, it can
not fail now to foster what is the
best in. human endeavor, the arts.
There is nothing between us and
success in making Washington the
Evening star., 1923-10-21
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported TO
the health department within the last twenty
four hours:
George I. Yates. 20. Sib.ey Hospital.
I.emuei SpillmaE II, 12l7 y St Sc
robert Norris. 66 Sd and II SIS ne
. william W. Chamberlain, 81. 1916 Wyoming
Leila L. schuler. So. 1l19 X st.
Edw +. Evans 81. S!bry Hospital
Elizabeth NJ. Hassan, ~. 3J2S Quebec St
George Z. Ga ther. 81, Episcopal Eye Ear
and Threat HcsnitaI.
Sophia O. Weaver, IA. 13Gs ST. .e
Catherine McGOwne, ~. - Quincy ri
Annie Fowler. S5. 1907 Columbia I'd
=, Jane Trammell AZ, Georgetown University
Hospital
Leon Brrley. I. 222O F. ST.
Ethel Stroman. %. 57th ST. near CLAY ne
Celia ]. Williamson, "a, Freedmen's Hos
p'tal
Ella Robinson. So. Garfield Heights, Sc.
Catherine Savoy. lG, 756 rald st.
ka;e Anderson. 60 354 D ckson ct. sw.
Mary White, Is. Il05 Sd St s.w
John W. Purcell, 45. Emergency Hospital
Reese Williams. "a. ST EI.zabeth's Hospital
Aine'a A. Robinson. y months l2I3 Deia.
ware ave. W.
Evening star., 1923-10-21

I focal noint of the worlds artistic and
intellectual endeavor." Mr.. ZoInay
said. This will come about as soon
as we free ourselves from the fallaci-
Gus notion that whatever is to be will
he. because we and our city will never
he excent what We make It,"
Mr.. zolnay Suggested that the
NJ tion"l Capitol be made a sort of
neutral ground for all art interests,
d cfaring that II any One has anything
worth while to show, sing or say, he
can do it best here.
we are not going to preach art"
he continued, because here art will
do its own pre- ching. But we will
de elop the peoples appreciation,
which is acquired only by looking at
art. not because it is the proDer
thing, but looking at art to enjoy It,"
Breakfast Annual Feature.
Mr.. Zolnay announced that the ar
fists breakfast, said to be the first
one OF its kind held in the United
ST tes. would be an annual feature
of the National Art Center program
Plans were announced for an artists
ball to be held here in February.
Resolutions We're adopted thanking
the local newspapers for aid given in
the new movement to make Wash
ington a national art center.
Mr.. Zolnay, speaking of the large
Evening star., 1923-10-21
Carhs of Thanks

D1GGES. I wish to extend my sincere thanks
and appreciation to my friends and relatives
for their beautiful floral offerings at the
death of my dear sister. BETTY NJ
DIGGES. /. NJ. MCKINNEY. .
DORSEY. We wish to acknowledge with
grateful appreciation, the loving kindness
and sympathy expressed by cur many
friends through the beautiful flowers sent
our beloved brother during his illness and at
his dea h.
WILLIAM F. DORSEY AND FAMILY. .
GRAUX. We wish to express our sincere ap-
preciation to our relatives and many friends
for their kindness anu many floral tributes
in our late bereavement.
HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER. .
HUTCHINSON. We wish TO express sincere
thanks TO our relatives and friends for their
kind sympathy and beautiful floral tributes
at the death Of our cousin. JOHN HUTCH
lNSON. FAMILY.
TUCKER. We wish TO express our sincere
thanks to our relatives and friends for their
KINDNESS and floral tribu es during the ILL
ness and death of our dear mother. FANNY
TUCKER. THE CHILDREN. .
Evening star., 1923-10-21

and in the manufacture and sale of
refined beet sugar"
Commissioners Gaskill and Van
Eject filed a dissenting view to the
findings. Mr.. Gaskill contended, in
substance, that the findings showed
at most, a prevention of competi-
tion In the purchase of the raw ma
terial for manufacture within the
state, and in no case does the proof
snow an interference with the trans
portation of beets from one state to
another, or interference with the
purchase thereof"
Mr.. Van Fleet argued that the
sugar produced had no bearing on
the case, inasmuch as the proof did
not show any unfair competition in
disposing of the sugar.
Evening star., 1923-10-21
OVERDUE BOAT AND d
IN CREW MAKE PORT
Food Gone Three Days, Men Were
Half Starved-Tea Leaves
Used as Tobacco.
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
TAMPA, Florida, October 90
Twenty days out of Tampa, and eight
days overdue, after having been
driven by storms nearly to the mouth
OF the Mississippi, the nine-ton fish
ing smack, w. ID. Cash, and a crew OF
four half-starved negroes made port
at Clearwater early yesterday.
JiD and mainsail, anchor and cable
were lost, main boom broken and food
gone for three days. Tobacco was
gone and the men smoked tea leaves.
The Ice melted and they threw over
board the fish in the hold last Mon
day. They got a supply of fresh
water from steamship at sea and a
few days later got some hard bread
from Greek sponge fish boat They
expect to sail the Cash back to
Tampa Sunday.
Evening star., 1923-10-21
5n Memoriailr.

BUTLER. tribute of love and devotion to
the memory of our dear mother and grand
mother, RACHEL BUTLER, who fell asleep
in Jesus nine years ago today, October 21s
1914.
only ask to live each day
So when life's course Is run
may greet my darling mother
In the land beyond the sun.
HER LOVING DAUGHTER FRANCES.
Grandma, we know you are happy
In the mansions of the blessed
Where there Is no pain or sorrow.
In your sweet. eternal rest.
HER DEVOTED GRANDDAUGHTER,
MARGUERITE AND MAUDE.
CUsTARD. In sad and loving remembrance of
our dear husband and father. JACOB'FRAN-
CHS CUSTARD, who departed this life two
years ago today. October q. 1921.
We did not know the pain you bore.
We did not see you die:
We only know you went away
And did not say goodbye.
HIS WIFE AND SON. VIM. 81. CUSTARD.
Jr.
HARRIS. In loving remembrance OF our dear
parents. father. DANIEL HARRIS. who left
us eigh cen years ago, May 30. 1905. and
mother, MARTHA HARRIS. who left US FIVE
years ago today. October q. 1918.
THE gA4ILX.