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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-05-22
WHAT'S THE MATTER
WITH THE FARMER.
Ex-senator Hitchcock Explains West
cIn Bankruptcy

Increases in the value of various
crops recently announced by Secre-
tary Of Agriculture Wallace and
quoted by Republican propagandists
as evidence of "a return of prosperi-
ty to the farm" are not, when sub
iected to analysis, so optimistic as
they appear on their fact Former
Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock of Ne
braska, one of the most notable econ
omists in Congress, during his eigh-
teen years of service in the House
and the Senate, demonstrates with
official figures that the farmers of
the country are in worse case than
they were in 1918.
According to Secretary Wallace the
value of the principal crops in 1913
was S9,953,0o0,O 1000, or approximately
81, 200, 100000 more than in 1922. In
the four years of the second Wilson
administration these crops had an av-
erage value of 100000. Sena-
tor Capper (Rep. Kans) has declared
that the cost of living was S3,333, $780,
900 higher in 1928 than in the pre-
vious year. As farmers consume
about 80 per cent of all commodities,
it is calculated that they paid nearly
S1,OO0,000,000 of the increase in the
cost of living cited by Senatir Cap
per.
While the farmer was meeting this
larger cost of things which he bought
from others, the prices of the pro-
ducts he sold were lower than in 1922,
the year the Fordney-McCumber tar
iff was enacted and became operative
Mr.. Hitchcock makes plain the effect
of this synchronous rise in the cost
of living and the decline in the
prices of agricultural products.
''In the main our agricultural prod
ucts in the West are the ones which
are about the same as before the
war;" Mr. Hitchcock pointed out. ''In
the main also the products which
have been greatly advanced in price
are manufactu goods which are
tariff-taxed.
''In other words, what we in Ne
braska must buy has greatly ad-
vanced in price, while the products
which we sell have fallen to near the
old level before the war Our hun
dreds of millions of bushels of wheat,
corn, rye, and oats sold, as the index
figures for 1923 show, but little above
the price level of the year before the
war The same is true of potatoes
and poultry, while some of the prod
ucts like hogs and hides sold even be-
low the price level of 1913, Even
cattle, which have improved some
what and make the best showing,
have an index number only slightly
above the level of 1913.
Those are the products we in the
West raise and sell. How is it with
those we must buy? The index num-
bers of prices prove that house fur
nishings have advanced SO per cent,
fuel So percent, clithing 100 per
cent. Steel and lumber and cement
rose in proportion. Agriculture in
the West is receiving on an average
about Is per cent more for its prod
ucts than ten years ago and is paying
for what it buys S5 per cent more.
THAT is what is the matter not
only with the farmer but with the
small towns and the larger cities
that do business with the farmer.
This accounts for the bankruptcy
which has swept through the West.
1t accounts for the closing of 1928
western banks within the last four
months and the foreclosing of thou
sands of farm mortgages"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-05-22

| t'-N i"os .llulsuay at GunniSOn Two
OF Crested Butte's popular ycung
people slipped away from cur sight
and when they returned announced
themselves to be Mr.. and Mrs. Miss
Euphamia Arnott, next to the young
est daughter of Mrs. John Arnott
and Mr.. VIM. Bailey, only son Of Mrs
Mary Bailey, were married by Rev
Jones of Gunnison. Only a few mem
bers of the family were with the
couple at the ceremony. The Pilot
extends hearty congratulations to the
newly married pair
Crested Butte seemed quite desert
ed Saturday evening. But one look
at Almont and everything was ex-
planned. The dancing season opened
Saturday evening at Almont and a
very large crowd attended. The Gun
nison Might Owls played for the
opening dance. Bill Bailey's orches-
tra will play Saturday, May oath.
The Senior dance Friday evening
was spoiled because of too many
dances during the evening. Even the
faculty seemed to desert them, only
five out of the twelve members being
present. However, the few dancers
present enjoyed the evening and es-
pecially the delicious luncheon served
at the close.
The Health Conference proved
quite a success last Friday. DIR. Or
am was the local physician acting as
examiner and Dr. Forbes of Boulder,
Mss Notion and Dr. Taylor deserve
credit for the excellent management
of the affair The evening session
held at the Theatre was well attend
ed
Word has been received that the
Hawes orchestra will play in Almont
the Fourth of July. 1t is composed
of entirely new members except the
piano player, and promises to be bet
ter than last years organization.
]
station W. H. Whalen has placed out
side his Hardware store? We are be-
ginning to look more modern every
day in every way even to bobbed
hair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Ross and Mrs.
VIM McShane motored to Gunnison
Wednesday. Mrs Ross expects to
meet her sister who will visit with
her short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fleming left
for Denver Friday in their new Chew
rolet They expect to be gone a
couple of weeks.
/ Louis Byouk returned to Colorado
Springs Monday. We are all sorry he
had to be called from school on such
sad mission.
Richard Gardiner has been a Wis
itor in town for some time. 1t seems
like old times to see him on the
street
The small Davitt boy was badly
cut on his forehead last Friday eve
ming, hut is getting along nicely.
Nick Perko bought a new Buick
four last week, much to the delight
of his many children.
M Herman Hutterman came
rome from her visit to Aguilar
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs A. j, johnson mo-
tored to Gunnison Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Verzuh were
Messengers to Denver last Monday.
Miss Edna Anderson is paying
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Morrow
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Carsten ane
spending a few days in Montrose
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-05-22
PROPOSAL FOR BIDS

Crested Butte, Colo, May l2, 1924.
Bids are now open for the painting
Of the Town Hall of Crested Butte,
which must include two coats of
raint on both the roof and building,
TIE one bidding to furnish all mater
ials, 21-5t
FRED GULLIFORD, Mayor.
Attest:
JOHN BYOUK, Clerk.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-05-22

Dr. j. S. Afford is still on the sick
! ist and unable to attend to his prac-
ice.
Louis Byouk came in Thursday from
Colorado Springs to attend his moth
ers funeral
W. H. Whalen, Mike WeIlch and
Fred Gulliford were visitors in Gun
bison Monday.
| Mrs. Jameson returned home last
week from her visit in the southern
BART of the state.
The local firemen held a meeting
Monday evening for the purpose of
better organization.
Mrs Mary Funaro is substituting
this week at the postoffice in the alb
5ence of the postmaster.
| The Best Florman Paints, $3.50 per
GALLON. Roofing Graphite, S225 per
GALLON. FRANK CHADEZ.
Annie Arnott, Mrs. Fred Gulliford,
md Mrs. Mary Bailey went to Gunni-
pn Thursday to witness the wedding.
VIM. Reynolds of Kansas, arrived
b town last week and went imme-
lately to Smith Hill to begin work.
Joe Paste, Fred Gulliford and Joe
Anott, who were released from the
bry Thursday returned home the
lme day.
The last week of school! No won
FER smile plays constantly on every
ddie's face. And fishing season
ext Sunday,
Mrs. Geo. Shaeffer returned home
rom Milford, Utah, Sunday. She
fports her daughter to be very
buch improved.
Hardly a day passes without few
peal showers. However, these are
adly welcomed for they at least
ttle the dust.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Griffiths took
Zip up Taylor river to the Griffiths
bins Sunday, getting them ready
r fishing season.
Herman Hutterman was in Gunni-
n Thursday and bought the Paige
II Charles Fleming recently traded
new Chevrolet.
VIM Appel had his foot slightly
pushed at the Horace mine last
eek. But at present is able to hob
e around on crutches.
The twins born to Mr.. and Mrs.
tncan Kerr Monday, died a few
Purs after birth. Sympathy is ex-
nded to the bereavcd ones.
A son arrived at the home of Mr.
Id Mrs. Benjamin Snyder Saturday
ternoon, May 18th. Mother and
p are getting along nicely.
Rudolph Snellar purchased VIM.
anley's piano. Mr.. Manley has
ipped the remainder of his furni-
re to Canon City this week.
Mrs Steve Krizmanich started for
feblo Sunday, Her husband will be
Grated upon Monday for tubercular
lection, at Minnequa hospital.
Local showers was the proper
Father forecast for Crested Butte
nday. However, the rain was glad
welcomed to settle the dust.
ulian Dyer was passenger on
days train. He expects to go to
Fnver and purchase his new Buick
mr. and then spend few days with
folks at Golden.
lrs. Lawrence Snyder returned
me Sunday. She had been spend
few weeks with her folks in the
ithern fields. Her sister Jane ac-
npanied her home.
rom appearances Saturday, Crest
Butte was honored by visit from
entire Smith Hill community.
least the majority of the ladies
in town shopping.
lr, and Mrs. l.. G. Gladstone spent
nuay in Crested Butte, returning
uunnison that evening with their
all son, who had spent the week
with his grandparents here.
orlng Cain made trip to Gunni-
Friday evening and then paid a
uhd visit to Gunnison Saturday
hlng. But of course we realize
attraction for Loring there.
NJ l. 4.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-05-22

Scratch pads suitable for any pur-
pose at this office.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-05-22
"COLD IN THE HEAD"

Is an acute attack Of Nasal Catarrh.
Those subject to frequent "colds" are
generally in a run down condition.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is
Treatment consisting of an Ointment, to
be used locally and Tonic. which acts
Quickly through the Blood on the Mu-
cous Surfaces, building up the system,
and making you less liable to colds"
Sold by druggists for over 40 Years.
f. ]. Chenev e. Co. Toledo. o.
Fe-Whv do l struggle with this
p'f'ing job?
Fair Typist-Don't be discouraged;
hink of the mighty oak-it was
once nut like you.-Boston Tran
script.
If in want of anything, try an adlet
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-05-22

Louis Byouk came in Thursday from
Colorado Springs to attend his moth
ers funeral.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-05-22
Local and Personal

Dr. ]. S. Afford is again able to
continue his practice.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-05-22

DR.. j. S. Afford is still on the sick
list and unable to attend to his prac-
.;ce
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-05-22

W. H. Whalen, Mike Welch and
Fred Gulliford were visitors in Gun
bison Monday.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1924-05-22

JOHN BYOUK. Clerk.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
Sing and Pray
And Flood Stops
At Edge of Home

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BAKERTON, w. Va, May IL
Twas on the Potomac's. not the
Jordan's, banks they stood, and
although the torrent leaped to
within two feet Of their door the
Bond family, living along the Po-
tomac here, refused to desert
their home during the recent flood
waters. All other families forsook
their homes in fear and the Bond
family, living in a humble cot
tage close to the river, found
themselves eventually marooned
from land and friends.
AS the water continued to rise
they sat on the front porch and
sang and played gospel hymns.
The accompaniment was supplied
by an accordion. When urged to
move they consistently refused.
declaring they would trust in the
Lord" Neighbors who had fed
stood close enough to see the out
come and Were somewhat cha
grined two hours later to see the
water begin to recede without
getting to the first floor of the
Bond home.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
WILL GIVE COOLIDGE
FACTS ON INDIANA
Walb and Enison, State G. o. P.
Heads, Will Discuss Situation
With President Tomorrow.
WATSON BOOM INDICATED
Party Leaders Consider Senator fol
Vice Presidency Nomination.

The many-sided Republican situation
in Indiana. particularly with refer
ence to the makeup of the party's
taken ~ with President Coolidge by
Republican State Chairman Clyde A.
Walb and Ewing Emison, the Coolidge
campaign manager in the state.
The Indiana Republican convention
meets next Wednesday, and some of
the friends of Senator James +. Wat
son want 1t to go on record for a
Coolidge and Watson national ticket.
There are indications that such a
move has been discussed recently
among party leaders here, although
Senator Watson himself has not indi-
Gated that he will take any hand in
an effort to secure the nomination for
the vice presidency.
Talk OF Beveridge Boom.
Recently there has been talk of a
vice presidential boom for former
Senator Albert J. BeveridGe, who last
week was a house guest of President
Coolidge for several days IF conSid-
Grafton were given to his nomination.
however. it is taken for granted that
steps first would have to be taken to
sound ont not only the Watson sup
Dut tne 1OllOWeTS fOSt-
master General Harry S. New, who
was defeated in 1922 by MIR. Beveridge
for the senatorial nomination after
a bitter fight. and of former National
Chairman Will II. Hays and others
In view of the many elements in
volved in this situation. and the de-
monstrated power of the Ku Klux Klan
in Indiana. as shown in the recent
primary. Chairman Walb and Mr. Emf
son took to the White House a COM
plete report of sentiment throughout
the state 1t was indicated that no
decisions were reached.
Will Deliver keynote Speech.
Senator Watson is to deliver the key
note address at the convention next
week. and state and national leaders of
his party expect ii to be an important
pronouncement of Republican policies.
He has been in conference with Mr..
Walb and Mr.. Emison during their
visit to Washington, and recently has
conferred with number of other
Indiana leaders over the outcome of the
state primary.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
HISS MOTHER OF eleven
AT BIRTH CONTROL MEET
Women in English Conference
Adopt Plan to Limit Fam
lilies Size.
BY Radio to The Star and the Philadelphia
Public Ledger. Copyright. 1924

By Radio to The Star and the Philadelphia
Public Ledger. Copyright. 1924.
LONDON, May 1.-THE militant
spirit which led English women to
smash windows ten years ago as a
protest against their seclusion from
the vote was manifested anew yes
terday at the closing of a conference
of women in public life when the
mother of eleven children was Kissed
for opposing birth control.
A hubbub among the Labor party
women resulted when a resolution
was offered demanding rigid birth
control for working women. Such
d resolution, in one form or another.
comes up nowadays before many
gatherings in England where social,
economic and moral questions are
under discussion.
After the mother of eleven had
been howled down. it became clear
that no other delegates desired to
express an opinion contrary to the
general feeling, which seemed strong
ly in favor of restricting the size
Of family, and the resolution which
caused the outburst passed almost
unanimously.
Birth control is the only rational
substitute for war. pestlence and
disease" said one woman, while an
other, amid renewed applause, urged
Make the church alter it's attitude
toward this question and you will
then get the medical profession to
do the same"
Evening star., 1924-05-18
SCIENCE IN CANDYMAKlNG
Chemist Sees New Outlook fol
Industry.

Manufacture of confections. an old
art which has been developed "em-
pirically and largely by rule of thumb
methods" will be placed on a sci :
entiffc basis by chemistry, DR.. H. S.
Paine of the bureau of chemistry de-
clared in a statement made public
through the American Chemical So
ciety.
Chemistry has contributed very
little in a direct manner to the de-
velopment and progress of this indus
try" DR.. Paine said. although con-
ditions during recent ysars have
changed rapidly and now forecast its
development on more scientihc
basis"
The logical basis for Improvement
in confectionery manufacture, accord
ing to DR.. Paine, is exact chemical
and physical knowledge. BY proper
consideration of basic principles. he
says. chemistry may be constructively
applied to this industry in a funda-
mental way associated with proc
esses of manufacture and resulting
character of finished goods. and it
need not be confined to analytical
control of raw materials and
products
Evening star., 1924-05-18
Accountants Plan Dinner.

purpose of getting the members of
the District Of Columbia Institute of
Accountants more thoroughly ac-
quainted with the aims and purposes
of the institute, and getting non
members who are eligible for mem
bership interested in the organiza-
tion. will be given by the institute in
the blue room of the City Club Tues
day evening. The local institute, it is
pointed out, has been organized more
than a. year, and it's membership is
said to consist of the leading acting
certified public accountants of the
District of Columbia William Cla-
baugh, recently elected president of
the Rotary Club, is president. Frank
E. Webner is vice president and ]. A.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
FINANCES BARGE LINES.
House Passes Bill for q. S. Corpora
tion on Two Rivers.

A government corporation operat-
ing barge lines on inland waterways,
particularly the Mississippi and War
the terms of a bill passed Friday
by the House and sent to the Senate.
The corporation would have a capi-
tai stock of $5,000,000 to be owned by
the government. with the manage.
ment invested in the Secretary of
War, who now has jurisdiction over
the inland coastwise water service.
An advisory board would be ap-
pointed by the Secretary of War from
individuals prominently identified
ests.
Representative Denison. Republi-
can, Illinois, who introduced the bill.
said the corporation was designed to
operate the inland waterways on a
business basis and demonstrate to
private capital that water transpor-
tation is a paying proposition.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
100000 More
Asked. to Scrap
Old u. S. Ships

An additional appropriation of
$s,Ooo,000 for scrapping naval ves-
sells In accordance with the Wash
ington arms conference agreement
was requested of Congress yester-
day by President Coolidge.
To date $17,5Oo,oo has been ap-
propriated for settlement of
claims and other expenses in con-
nection with the hulls and ma
chinery of the eleven vessels sent
to the scrap heap. The Navy De-
partment in its request for moro
funds said 1t was impossible to
determine now the total amount
which would be required for set
tlement Of all claims and expenses.
Claims already adjusted total
$9,015.000, while claims of con-
tractors on file. out not yet ad-
justed amount to $18,SS5,000.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
SHIP SALE DIRECTOR
TESTIFIES IN PROBE
Philbin Reviews Disposal of the
Martha Washington-Hughes
Activity Discussed.

j. Harry Philbin, director of shin
sales of the Shipping Board, testified
yesterday in the House shipping in
quiry that he refused to turn over for
disposal the steamer Martha Washing
ton, later sold to an Italian concern
for $4,000, because no American bids
were considered The law stipulates
that such a step must be taken before
a ship can be sold to foreigners
The sale, furthermore. was not in
accordance with the private COM
petitive sale" provisions of the board S
advertisement, he said. which named
the Martha Washington as an EEK
enemy" vessel. He explained the
private competitive" provision was
necessary because the public is al
ways trying to buy these boats for a
song"
Hughes Stnnd Discussed.
Secretary Hughes activities in hav-
ing the Martha Washingtn, with an
back to its original Italian owners
for $4,000 after Congress had refused
to authorize such a transfer and after
Mr.. Hughes had said that Congress
alone had power to direct such a
before the committee Friday.
Failing prior to his entering the
cabinet to have Congress enact such
bill, Mr.. Hughes, while Secretary of
State, reversed himself and had the
decision that he said ought TO have
been made by Congress made by the
the men who were operating directly
under and signing for him" Repre-
sentive Lineberger, Republican. Cali
fornia, charged.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
WILL INSTALL OFFICERS.
Junior League Consumptives' Re.
lief Meets Thursday.

Officers of the Junior League. Jew
ish ConSumptiveS Relief Society, will
be installed Thursday. They are:
William RobinowitZ, president; Mrs.
Maxwell Dobbin, vice president; Miss
Evelyn Rosen, recording secretary
Miss Sarah Metro. treasurer, and Miss
Leah Levin, financial secretary. @.
Firtag, honorary president will act
as installing officer and will be the
principal speaker. Addresses also
will be made by Mr.. Robnowitz and
Miss Rosen.
the Jewish Conumptives Relief So
cfety convention here May 80 to June
will be discussed. The league IS
the Washington representa- of the
Jewish sanitarium one mile west of
Denver.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDED.
Established at Georgetown Univel
sity for District Students.

Through the generosity OF Mrs
Irene Dyer Spangler of Roanoke. Va.
a scholarship has been founded a,
Georgetown College, open to District
of Columbia students who have fin
ished the high school course.
In announcing the fact, Rev. Will
liam T. Talon, S. j., dean of George
town College, said yesterday that a
competitive examination will be held
for applicants on June IA Selection
of the successful candidate for the
scholarship will be made by Dean
Talon and the president of the uni
versity Rev. John B. Creeden, S. j
The examination will be on high
school Latin, English and mathe-
matics.
The scholarship is to be known as
the Dyer scholarship. and was estab
lished by Mrs. Spangler to perpetuate
the memory of her brother, Rev.
Marcus Dyer. Applicants who desire
further information are requested to
communicate with Dean Talon.
According to late census figures
women in Great Britain exceed men
by more than 100000.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
SWING IRRIGATION
COUNSEL IN RECESS
Author Of Bill for Dam Admit.
Receiving $25 a Day From
California District.

Representative Swing, Republican,
California. author of the Swing bill
for government construction of the
rado. testified under questioning be-
fore a House committee yesterday that
he was employed as counsel last sum-
mer at $25 day by the Imperial VAL
ley Irrigation District, which com
mittee members declared would ben
eft by the proposed construction.
II am a man who has to live on my
salary" he said, "and / was glad to
accept employment during the recess
of Congress-"
He added that his services termi-
mated with the end of the congress
sional recess.
Evening star., 1924-05-18

in New York is believed to be the first
and only club in the world for artists
models
Evening star., 1924-05-18
THE SECRET OF OWNING A PACKARD

And when the car needs mechanical attention
its owner has our insured service.
He sends his Packard to our service station for
an average of only two hours each 500 miles.
1t gets every attention Fresh crankcase oil each
time Carbon cleaned and valves ground when
needed. Electric bulbs, spark Plugs oils, grease,
all labor, etc, included at fixed moderate
charge.
He never worries about his car. BE never gets
a repair or supply bill. His Packard upkeep
cost is predetermined and guaranteed.
Money in your pocket and a better running car.
With all the foregoing true, why don't we sell
more Packards?
Because nine out Of tan men think they "can-
not afford q Packard" and never come near
US to learn differently.
Its price is much less than most men think.
It is often bought on q deferred payment plan
which adds but $1,000 to its cost.
1t actually costs less to operate and maintain
than any other sizeable car on earth far
we Knowles even than many of the smallest
cars.
For every man who has Packard Six today
figures show that thirty or more can afford one
And each aaf1 Aose ope aohen he Isasss ths
secret. :, ...
Evening star., 1924-05-18
Wren Nests in Rubber Shoe

A friendly wren, sighting a pair of
rubber shoes hanging from nail at
the rear of the Fred Thompson home
in Long Ridge near Stanford, Connec-
built a nest in which she hatched a
Young flock