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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03
STEVE KRIZMANICH. SIR.

After long and painful illness
Stevs krizmanich succumbed to cam
Ger of the stmach at Minnequa hos
pital, June 80, 1924. His wife was at
his side when death came to him.
The body was brought to Crested
Butte Monday and the funeral was
held Wednesday morning.
Mr.. Krizmanich was born Dec. "a,
1877, in Austria, coming to this coun-
try when young man, he married
and worked in the C. F. & l. coal
mines until his death. His wife The
rese and six children survive him.
Mr.. Krizmanich was one of the
best liked men in Crested Butte, be-
ing at the head of both Austrian so-
cieties and one of the town council
men. Crestai Butte mourns the loss
of so prominent a citizen.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03

The Democratic National Convention has been grind
ing nine days now and certainly making poor pro-
gress for q nomination
Much of the first week was taken up with a long
drawn out tight over the platform Two outstanding
sues caused the trouble The least of these was an effort
10 nafrm the old League of Nations plank. This failed
as 1t ought to and decided without raising any par
cuiar animosity But the Ku Klux Klan raised merry
helL and decided just should have BEEN by
Weakened policy of being both sides striving to
dennce in such language that it would be offensive
TO anyone and at the time would keep
the dark as to what they did That plank is
slve cowardy and foreign every principle of Democ
racy
In the Colorado Springs Democratic State Assembly
the delegates after exhaustive debate and consideration
denounced the ku Klux Kan by and passed strong
resolutions against it They also elected delegates the
National Convention and trusting their delegates did
instruct them in any particular Had they however,
deemed it possible that their plain wishes clearly
pressed this question would have been disregarded
when under the spell of the oraory of Bryan they
would have been instructed in uncertain language
We voted for each and every the delegates and
aternaes sent from this New York We person.
ally knew many of them We had no manner of doubt
that they would the best of their ability carry
the will of the Assembly which elected them. Half of
them repudated their followed the
halfhearted apolcgiss of the infamous Ku Klux. 1t
raises the question whether have actually reached
time when may longer place confidence in anyone
to faithfully out trust If that time here, then
representative has ceased function and
fundamental changes must be made. Representative
ernment is based the premise that may be Sc
lected to religously carry out the wishes of subdvi
sion of the population that selects them. If any serious
doubt exists the sincerity of representatives
in delivering the service for which they selected
then chaos reigns and government fails.
Not in the National Convention
hGd the harhood to defend the Kan Apparently then
universally recognized that the Klan indefen-
sibIe. Then why beg the question? Why refuse to do
the RIGHT thing? If the Kan is bad thing for the
nation, of breeding religious and trouble
why does great vrile party dodge and hedge like
pubcans? The issue injected by Wall Street to kill
off McAdco and Smith, neither of whom is at all salts
factory to the that prey the people Davis or
other creature of the moneyed interests de-
the religious issue sprung to raise smoke
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03

Inc members of the Ladies' Aid
society entertained their husbands at
q picnic at the ranch homa of Mr.
ana Mrs. Sam Bottenfeld, on the eve
nlng of June 25. The crowd left
town in cars about p. m. and after
arriving spread large canvas on the
lawn; three tables were set on it and
30 people gathered around them and
partook of the delicious luncheon
which had been prepared by the la
dies. After lunch was served all re-
paired to the house and were enter.
tanned with music, both vocal and in
strumental- The numbers rendered
by Mesdames Benson, Mergelman and
WISE were very much appreciated by
all. DR.. Taylor, Frank Songer. and
Geo. Gladstone also furnished their
share of amusement for the evening.
a jolly good time was enjoyed until
9:3O and all left for their homes de-
clairing they had spent most enioy-
able evening and extended their
thanks and appreciation to Mr.. and
Mrs. Bottenfield.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03

behind which nfamy might marshal its forces and
assault successfully the only citadel left for the peoples
rights to be protected in.
Thomas jefferson and Andrew jackson the other
side of life have viewed with intense disgust their
the Peerless Bryan cngng before the hooded
bastard spawn of intolerance cowardice and with
quakng heart urging thousand representatives of the
"Unterrfed Democracy to go easy and not offend be-
yond recall the most American organization this coun-
try knew.
On the very first ballot McAdoo developed about 45O
and AL Smith about 300. From there the
has back and forth with changes that ndi
a coming result Mr.. McAdoo has at times reached
500 and at times Smith has gone past 300
Generally it is conceded that neither of these
be nominated Ar earnest effort is being made by
the that prostitute conventions to divert atten
tion and put Davis of Virginia Mr.. Davis is the
personal attorney of Mr. Morgan the Wall Street
nate, and is fit for President Albert FALL and no
more.
Here again Bryan ntervenes and this time for the
right.
Bryan strong enough defeat any man he opposes
pretty that he will defeat the Wall Street
money ring their effort to nominate Davis To
extent that will compensate for his delivery of the dish
water Ku Klux Kan plank in the platform
No man can suggest the probable nominee At
any the convention is liable to stampede for
some dark horse. Walsh of Montana and w. j. Bryan
himself the best prospects and chances not
extremely good for either 1t is practically that
candidate will be named before next week. probably
Monday Tuesday
The Empire will receive wire advces each morning
from till the matter is settled
When result has been attained will strive to
make it generally possible. Phone calls
will cheerfuly answered during the apparently coming
long wait and such is obtainable passed along
to many anxious friends
The following teergam received Thursday morn
ing
Madison Square Garden, New York, N. Y. July 2, 1924
Empire,
Gunnison, Colorado
"Mr Bryan has interview in New York papers
saying Sweet is Presidential timber and if elected
would make good President. The interview is supple
ment the list of men he endorsed at todays con
vention. No one knows when it will end or who it
will be- but Tom Taggart is playing a wonderfully
beautiful game" SWAIN
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03
BY JAMES PARSONS

THERE are probably seven great latent resources of
Gunnson county: TIMBER Ranching, Tourist Trade Hy
dauc Power, Mining, Pig Iron turing, and Oil
The first question that comes to the mind of one as
he mountains OF timber is Where are the
mills?" There vast forests of timber all the
county that have been touched with axe Back
Fossil Ridge is good bunch of logs as will
see any where in the u S All back of Crested Butte
Mountain up Irwin, Somerset Gothic, and all the
county Gunnson is in the heart of 1143OOO acres of
forests which lodge pole pine Douglass fir red
spruce and cedar This lumber has a wide variety of
uses ranging Douglass fir which is used for houses
both inside and out to lodge pole pine and red spruce
which used for the barns sheds and corras all over
the county, with CEDAR which is unexceed for use as
fence posts 1t is but matter of years until there will
be large mills getting this lumber ready for all parts
Of the world well large paper mills converting the
lumber waste into paper of all kinds and grades
As gaze the numerous ranches of the county
we wonder why sos. 1t is misfortune that
this county has great ceameres and cheese factories
all supported by dairie The rancher says he cam
the feeds He has never tried There no rea-
why cannot be raised and when about to ma
tre be cut stacked like the hay in this region This
cnty is unemceed for its root crops such as carrots
bees turnips mangels etc Corn can be raised plenty
high enough for good slaee as is shown by the little
matches grown around in the neghborhood and we are
known throughout the u. s. for hay and alfalfa.
What do want for the dairy business 1t is the
lack Of initiative Some day there will be of the
largest creameres in the u s. centered at Gunnson
of its unlimited supply which shall be furnished
by the local daires.
This county ready highly praised for its beef
cattle which of the finest quality that be pro
dued but this business be increased by start
ng slaughter house near Gunnison so cattle Will not
have to be shipped from here we then Will have pro
ducts fattenng CATTLE such blood meal meat mash
1t will also the ranchers to carry stock
ers and feeders
In the time to come one will not see the sage brush
covered hills around Gunnson there is already ma
chine perfected to mash the pulp Of this plant and turn
it into chemicals and paper.
There will be a ditch taken Bogans Camp on
Spring Creek which will como over the mountain at the
crossing between Taylor river and Jacks Cabin which
will cover the side of East River about 1000
In Joe Fcrher ditch will be extended to cover
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03

the east side of Red Mountain all Alkai basn Fisher
basn and the south side of Flat Top territory OF about
5000
Gunnison county is the playground for tourists Ac-
cordng the figures taken by the Chamber OF Commerce
the will be increased to three times what
it now years. This county has all the require
Its peaks of unequaled beauty the
grandeur mountains, its beautiful lakes and its
mountain streams with trout that fight like demons
when hooked by expert angler These things Will
attract pleasure seeking parties artists and moving
picture companies. There is anywhere that
will compare with that of Gunison for real ruggednes
of the rockies 1t has signs of the Cliff Dweers and
old Indian caves by far beautiful than the
noted Colorado Springs Its mountains with
lakes, waterfalls, its noted glaciers chasms and rocks
of varied colos; along with our $4,000 miles of trout
streams, with the famous Rainbow, Lochleven Eastern
and Brook trout ...4.
We are spending 100000 annually the roads of
county enable the people of the eastern states
to mountains and to teach them what real
scenery,i is. ...' ..s
Gunnison is in a position to supply the state of
Colorado with electricity which could be produced from
the hydraulic power of the waters of the Gunnison
river a plant produce this power located
where the present light plant is, we could produce
electricity for threeourths of cent kilowatt
The of Gunnison is simply robbng the people by
charging them 10 or Is per kilowatt If do
have to burn lights, why couldn't have
light plant of the coal mines in the
county and burn the slack straight from the mine
Perhaps the next thing thinks about is the
mines of the county Gunnison is probably one of the
richest counties in the u S. in mineral deposits Penn
syvania considered of the wealthiest states in
the unon and there is only thing that they have
in Pennsylvania that haven't that is salt. We have
anthracite in the vicinity of Crested Butte by
Somerset, prospect all of Anthracite Creek Coal
Creek and extends down to Smiths Fork 1t starts
within about two miles of the county line on the west
and down Smiths Fork
We have vast quantities of bitumnous coal from the
vicinity of the Palisades Gunnson the lower
part of Crested Butte some twenty-eght miles There
is large vein running from Crested Butte to Gun
There is also deposits in the north central part of
the county while in the very northwestern part there is
a strip miles wide and 10 miles long
Silver and lead ores very abundant in Gunnson
Continued second page)
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03
FARMER PUTMIAN'S PHILOSOPHY

Last winter / was to the Stock
show in Denver and had to go to four
banquets all in one week, but last
week l was in Sterling at the Farm
ers' picnick and had four banquets all
in one barbecue. In publishin' the
menus of them banquets last winter
1 figgered 'em in calories and witty
mines; the Sterling barbecue kin only
be expressed in hundredweights and
indigestions. l was one of the hun
CRY twelve thousand that made away
with the follerin digestible nutrients:
Buns, 10000; beef, 1000 lbs,
dressed weight of ten fat steers; 800
lbs. pinto beans; 10000 packages
cookies; 2 barrels pickles; 10 barrels
potato chips; coffee fur everybody,
usin' sacks of sugar to sweeten; 25
gallons of cream and four cases of
canned milk to whiten.
This was supposed to be farmers
picnick and everybody fur the time
bein' in town and county, was a dirt
farmer. l could see by the enthusi-
cultural community Everybody
helped to make it a success, either
by preparin' or partakin'. The par
takers was far in the majority. Our
County Agent, the Hon. James Early
bird Morrison, helped start the fires
at midnight that roasted the beef
and was the last man to eat, exceptin'
the Chief Cook, ]. w. Arnold, who in
every day life is. street commissioner
in Sterling. ,--.. .- -s,s.-
Every store in Sterling was closed
SOS you couldn't accuse them business
| men of maxim it a trade day. Even
the barber shops was closed bee ause
them BARRIERS either had: to help cook
the beans or play the saxaphones in
the band. Everything was free; Ster-
ling paid it all.
THOMAS JEFFERSON PUTNAM,
| Specialist in Rural Devilment.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03
DANGEROUS DRY WEATHER

The Forest Service reports that all
portions of the Gunnison Forest have
dried up to an extent which makes
all forms of open fires, cigarette
stubs, etc, exceptionally dangerous,
and forest fire will need only half
an excuse to get under way. The
outdoor public is earnestly requested
to cooperate with the Service in US
ing extra precaution with all forms
OF fire in the open until the dry spell
has passed. Cultivate the habit of
keeping an 'sye open for signs of fire
when you are on that trip in the For
est, Watch yourself and caution
your neighbor.
Very sincerely yours,
HENRY l.. SPENCER,
Forest Ranger.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03
RURAL SCHOOL FAIR

The second annual School Fair of
Gunnison County will be held at the
Masonic Hall in Gunnison, during
Cattlemen's Days.
Work from most of the rural
schools of the county will be shown
at this time. Some of the schools
have done especially good work this
year, and you will find ething in
the exhibit to interest you
Prizes, first, second, and third will
be awarded the schools, scoring the
required number of points. Other
prizes will be given schools that put
on an exceptionally good display in
some special branch of school work.
These prizes are very good reproduc-
tions of few of the great master
pieces, and any school may be proud
to possess one.
The School Fair is being financed
this year by the Rural Educational
Association, composed of teachers and
school boards of the county. (Only
three teachers did not become MEM
bers.) 1t is through this hearty CO.
operation of teachers and directors,
that we are developing real school
spirit in the county.
This work is not prepared just for
the exhibit, but throughout the year,
the teachers put aside any good work
the pupils may have completed in
some certain subject. You may rest
assured that the school having a good
showing in the exhibit, is school
where both teachers and pupils have
had a profitable school year. Some
of the best work at the county ex,a
hibit, we expect to enter in the State
Fair this fall.
Come and see what YOUR SCHOOL
and other schools are doing.
MARGARET M. Balm,
Co. Supt. of Schools.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03
SAYA-ROZMAN

A very pretty wedding took place
ct st. Patrick's church Sunday after
noon at 200 p. M, when Frances Roz-
man and John Saya were married by
Rev. FIR. Hilbig. The bride was very
prettily gowned in white satin with
a tulle veil; the groom wore the con-
ventional black.
Mr.. Saya is the oldest son of Mr..
and Mrs. John Saya of this city. Mrs.
Saya is the second daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Martin Roman.
The happy couple will make their
home with Mr. and Mrs. John Saya
Sr. The Pilot extends congratula-
tiOns
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03
COnklin Ranch Sold

Pitkin Miner.
A ranch deal was closed yesterday
whereby Frank Pressler became own own
err of the Conklin. ranch below OHIO
City.
The present owners, Mr.. and MIS-:
Byron Conklin have been competed
to dispose of their pretty little ranch
and go to lower altitude on account
of the health of one of their twin
daughters.
They are among the most popular
young folks in the district ana III Is
with genuine regret that we learn OF
their leaving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pressler come from
the Ohio creek district and are splen-
did young people whom we hasten to
welcome to our community
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03
ANNOUNCEMENT

An invitation is extended to all
children and parents who wish to at
tend the basket picnic to be given by
tha U. C. Sunday School, Wednesday.
All who wish to go must meet at the
church at ten o'clock in the morning,
and bring lunch Lemonade will be
served by the Sunday School at the
nicnic
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03

Little Mary was in church with hsr
mother. Suddenly, putting her hand
to her mouth, said, Mamma, I'm
getting sick"
This is no place to get sick. Mary;
hurry out to the church yard"
In few minutes. Mary returned
and said, 81 didn't have to go outside.
mamma In the back of the church
saw little box with the sign on it,
For the Sick"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03
Ho Had No Use for England

An Irishman who was conscien-
tious objector to the war was being
questioned. 81 don't believe in Eng
lard" said the Irishman.
"Why not?" asked the chairman.
Il have no use for any country"
sad the Irishman, "that can't put
commander-in-chief in the field, an
admiral at the head of it's feet, or a
prime minister in it's highest Office"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03
Halls Catarrh Medicine

Those who are in run down, condi-
ton will notice that Catarrh bothers
good health. This fact proves that while
Catarrh is a local disease. 1t is greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE con-
sists of an Ointment which Quickly
Relieves by local application, and the
Internal Medicine. Tonic. which assists
in Improving the General Health.
Sold by druggists for over 70 Years.
F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03
Card of Thanks

Appreciation and thanks are ex-
tended to all our friends who so kind
lv helped us and gave such beautiful
floral offerings in the time of the
death of our dear mother.
sa..u JOE CLARK and Family
~F.., ALEX CLARK and Family,
JIM CLARK.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03
Advertising

"Waiter," growled a customer I
should like to know the meaning Oh
tbisl Yesterday I was served with a
portion of pudding twice the size OF
this"
Tnd.ed, sirl' replied the waiter
"Where did you sit?"
"By the window" answered 'he
customer. -,
sob. that explains i'll" said the
waiter. 1--WE always give the people
at the window large helping its
r. good advertisement.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03
Local and Personal

oscar Ross and family ane camping
on Taylor river.
TONY Danni was seen in town from
his ranch last week.
new building is being started
,.rt to the Bazz Pool hall.
Fave Roberts and family spent
Sunday fishing on Taylor river.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Morrow are enter
t,ining friends from Gunnison.
Mrs Mike Niccoh is recovering
nicely from her prolonged illness.
Miss Eva Mcintyre has resigned her
rosition as clerk in the drug store.
Mrs. Fred Gulliford and Mrs. Mary
Bailey motored to Gunnison Tuesday.
Many are planning on the 4th of
July in Montrose at the big celebra-
ton.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hawsts are
visiting the Joe Arnott family this
week.
The grader seems to be making
some improvement on the road to
Smith Hill
Word has been received from Mr..
and Mrs, Harry Mccormick, who are
still in Rife.
Word has been received from Mrs.
Dave Watkins stating she arrived in
California o. X.
Mrs. L. G. Gladstone with Mrs. P.
J. Hurley, paid visit to Mrs. E. G.
Gladstone, Monday,
Mrs. Steve Krizmanich returned
from Pueblo Monday with the body
| Of Mr.. Krizmanich.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Snyder and Mr..
and Mrs. Ira Morrow and party, mo-
tored to Gothic Sunday
Gus Vettrie returned from Salida
asst week with an Oldsmobile which
Pc purchased in that city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Yoklich start
ed Wednesday on their trip through
Wyoming, Utah and Colorado.
The post Office will soon be moved
from its present position to the old
Fkating rink, owned by C. ]. Diel.
The mines are working very slack
Et present. Something very unusual
for c. B. mines at this time of year.
Mr.. and Mrs Hardey of Hawes or
fhastra have made their camp and
are enjoying the mountain scenery.
The fire department can be seen
F'bout every day with the hose set
ling the dust and cooling the streets
with water.
Mr., and Mrs. Charles Wilson of
Pueblo, and Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Will
fon will spend the 4th of July in
Crested Butte.
AIR, and Carmen Bruno and family
Left Friday for Denver, where Mrs.
forano expects to undergo an opera
ION for goitre.1 -ei t's
Geno Mccormick returned from
Calif9rnia, recently and is trying to
fell his ranch before taking his fam
" back with him = -
A j. Johnson and family with Mr..
md Mrs. VIM Griffiths motored to
''Kln Sunday, returning to Gunni-
f'n IN time tot view the airplane.
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Many went fishing Sunday, but the
majority motored to Gunnison to see
ne aIrplane visiting that city, and
nc 'dentally to take one of the five
p'nutd trips through the air.
CHERRIES Black Sweet Cher
es IN 20 lb. boxes, 2Oc lb. Pie Cher
,es' lOc, plus 24c postage. Personal
'ecKs accepted z. F. AUSMAN,
Box 6S7, Paonia, Colo.
mr. and Mrs. VIM. Bailey and Mr..
"o Mrs. Eugene Rosetta motored
"er TO the Muddy Sunday, failing to
s'urn IN time for the show, conse-
uehlly two pieces furnished the mu-
~ a. Stout, Mr. Parker, and John
ipoS are visiting the C. F. & 1.
'.es IN this city. d. A. Stout is the
'Stant manager, Parker is First
u Helmet Man and Cribbs is the
NNVale superintendent.
M'S' Z, G. Bergman, late of Crested
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03

"But, my good man." asked the
chairman, "where are there better
men than Sir Douglas Haig, Admiral
Beatty and Lloyd George?"
"Well," said the Irishman, ''Sir
Douglas Haig is a Scotchman, AID
miral Beatty is an Irishman, and
Lloyd George is Welchman."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03

Be sure to see the School Fair held
at the Masonic Hall, during Cattle
mems Days.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03

Masonic Hall, Cattlemen's Days.
See if your school is alive.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03

Mrs Mike Niccoli is recovering
nicely from her prolonged illness.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Morrow are enter
+oining friends from Gunnison.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03

new building is being started
,vt IN the Bazz Pool hall.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03

Fave Roberts and family spent
Sunday fishing on Taylor river.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03

Miss Eva Mcintyre has resigned her
rosition as clerk in the drug store.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03

Mrs. Fred Gulliford and Mrs. Mary
3ailey motored to Gunnison Tuesday.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-07-03

D. A. Stout, Mr.. Parker, and John
'poS are visiting the C. F. & 1.
,i'es .. IN this city. d. A. Stout is the
'Staht manager, Parker is First
bU helmet Man and Cribbs is the
eNVale superintendent.
d.. 'S' u u. Bergman, late of Crested
now of Chicago, writes that
H. and the children are spending
,,;s summer in Missoula, Montana,
h. " her mother, Mrs. Decker, and
\ =, SISTER, Mrs. Mace. Carl remains