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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-07
Underground Workings Of Senator
Millard's Kearsarge Mine mt vir-
ginia City on Fire.
FOUR BODIES TAKEN OUT
SUPERINTENDENT TURNER AND
FOUR OTHERS PROBABLY DEAD.
Between Fifty and Seventy Men Still
EntOmbed-Their Fate VIII BE I'm.
known Until Fire Is Out.

VIRGINIA CITY, Mont, Nov. 6.-Fire In
the Kearsarge mine to-day killed nine men,
so far as is known tonight. The damage to
surface buildings is slight. Four bodies have
been recovered. The others. numbering from
fifty to seventy. nave have escaped in
some nook which is free of gas. The known
dead are:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
DISTRICT MORTALITY
STEADILY DECLINES
Remarkable Proportion of Deaths by
Violence.

The decline In the mortality Of the
District OF over 20 per cent during the
week before last was followed by FUR
Their decline OF over IS per cent last
week. The deaths numbered 1O2-white.
81. and colored. 51-as compared with
125 in the preceding week. and 157 In
that ended on the 18th instant. The
death rates correspondent were 2S-S'
falling TO 22.9. and then to 1871. Diar-
rheal diseases caused q deaths; whoop-
ing cough, 3, and typhoid fever. 2.
Deaths from consumption fell from IL
TO g. The unusual frequency Of deaths
by violence as reported in the last two
weeks still continues There were IL
such deaths during the past week. OF
which were by suicide. homicide. and
accidental. OF the suicides 1 was by
hanging, 1 opium poisoning, and 1 gun
shot. The homicide was by fracture OF
the skull, resulting from an assault. vi
the accidental deaths were from faIls'
| lightning stroke. ! drowning. ] gun
shot. / burns. and 1 opium poisoning
Thirty three of the decedents, almost
one-third OF the total number. were
/ less IMAM one year VI no.
OF deaths in this class during the pre-
ceding week was 80.
The births reported numbered IL, OF
which 4S were white, and Is colored; the
males numbering 30. and females 81.
The number OF cases OF typhoid fever
reported was "a as against Al in the week
before. At the beginning of the week
there were 100 cases under treatment,
and at it's close there were 1S1.
The 4 cases OF diphtheria in quarantine
at the last report were reduced by dis
charge. leaving cases under treatment
and the cases of scarlet fever having
been reduced by discharges, :eft
cases thereof remaining also in isola-
tion.
At the close of Saturday last. there
remained 5 cases of smallpox, previous
" reported, under medical supervision
an tho hospital. No new cases were re-
ported and no discharges occurred dur
ing the week.
The mean weather conditions preya
lent during the week. as reported by tho
United States Weather Bureau. wer'
temperature OF the atmosphere, Il de
grees. relative humidity 70. and barome
ter. 1913. The rainfall amounted u
s.72 inches with winds northwest. aver
aging five miles per hour. The maximum
temperature was SO degrees on the 12tl
and minimum 56 degrees on the nth
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
MAYORS COURT CASES.

ALEX ANDRIA. July 23.-In the may
or's court this morning. the Hon. George
l. Simpson. presiding. the tolio"lns
cases were, disposed OF:
Peter Simms. a negro. arrested Oy
Policeman Gill. charged with assuming
and beating Cora Pollard, also negro
1t seemed from the evidence that simIAs
had. what he termed. ''playfully' struck
Cora upon the back. she resented the
"playfulness" upon his part, and threw
a brick at him. Simms then beat and
kicked the Pollard woman. The mayor
fined him $40.
Edward Burke, Timothy Madden,
James Magraw. and William Gordon, ar
rested for vagrancy, were put upon
bread ana water for Ave days.
James Smith. arrested for vagrancy
was dismissed upon his promise to take
the electric train for Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

John W Carter. Is. and Julia Epps. 20.
Haywood Spotwood. 81. and Matte
Jackson. %.
Luther F. Mifleton. 90. and Lille S.
Henderson. "a.
Joseph W. Kelly. %. and LAvinia R.
Reese. %.
Charles Montague Richardson. 30. and
Edra Bowen, q2.
Leonard Rupert. %, and Mamie Me-
roney. q.
John +. Tyne, 81. Chicago, Ill, and
Florence French. rs. District Of Colum-
.bia.
Elwood 3. Hammersley. %, and Mamie
Hall. 20. both OF Alexandria. Va.
Ecgar Church, 30. and Jeanette E. S
Hoag, 30. both OF College Park. Nd.
Jesse J. Marvel, 81. and Alice c. Bur
CESS AZ.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
MEMORIALS ORGANIZE TO
PLAY INDEPENDENT BALL

A meeting was held on Monday even
ing AT Garden Memorial Church. Anacos-
tia. for the purpose Of organizing
ball club in connection with that church.
The following players were enrolled:
Charles Sill. captain; Guy Thorne, treas
urer; George Grantham. F. Farrell, VIII
liam Robinson. waIter sill. H. Beach.
E. Howard, and Richard Bury; with 8.
sansbury. and Benton Bowie as sub
stitutes Mr.. Henning. OF Twining City,
was chosen umpire. and Milton Robin
sop as official scorer.
The club will not join the Church
League, but VIII play independently.
They will play no Sunday games. but
dates are open for other days with club,
with players averaging nineteen years.
For further information, address their
manager. c. o. Bohrer. 113 c Street
southeast
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Information for Fishermen

Several small bass were caught yester-
day afternoon in the Little River, near
the Second Causeway, by Ernest wilkins.
OF Alexandria county. Va. The Little
River is clearer and is furnishing better
sport for the fishermen this year than
the Potomac.
perature. 20; condition. 6. Dalecarlia
acknowledgements rs: condition at
north connection. 4; condition at south
connection, g. Georgetown distributing
acknowledgements &c: condition at
infuent gatehouse. S; condition OF efiu-
ent gatehouse, 6. Washington City
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS II: condition at
infiuent. 5; condition at efiuent, Z.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
DELAY IN REopENING FERRY.

There is a delay in getting the slips
IN proper shape for the new ferryboat
Washington. and In consequence of this
the opening of the ferry has been post
poned indefinitely. John B. Padgett, the
manager of the Neutrality-suspicious.
Ferry Company, said 20 The Times rep
resentative this morning that he was
unable TO say at present just when tho
ferry would be reOpened. but he hoped
to get everything in proper shape to
open 10 this week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
wEATAERsPooN- REMINGTON.

A pretty but quiet wedding was
solemnized last night at the home of
Capt Richard Remington, well-known
conductor on the Southern Railway,
whose daughter Mary, was united In
marriage to A. L. Weatherspoon. of Dur
ham, S. c. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. George l.. Hunt. d. D.. pas
tor of the First Baptist Church, of Alex
andria. IN the presence of number of
friends OF the happy couple. Immediately
after the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Wealth
erspoon took the boat for Norfolk where
they will spend their honeymoon. The
will reside In Durham, n. c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
POLICE APPOINTMENTS
AND PROMOTIONS

The Commissioners have approved the
promotion of Willis Lephfew, private IN
the Police Department from class /
to class 2. at an annual compensation
OF 5000. vice Dorset. resigned Le-
phfew's former pay was s72O per annum-
Robererw. Brrsey has been appointed
private, class 1. in the Police Depart
.ment, vice Lephfew. and Alexander X.
KIlnsberg, william H. Henderson, Guy
Ferguson. and Spencer Roberts, have
been appointed privates class L, each
at an annual salary of $40. appoint
ments to take effect today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
DEATH RECORD.

The following deaths for twenty-four
hours were reported at the Health De-
partment up to noon today:
John l. King, rs years.
James A. Clarridge, SO years.
Lewis T. Jackson. So years.
William d. Heider, IS years.
Lillian Dockendorf. 80 years.
Mary Lee. 26 years.
Elmer Brandenberg. rs years.
Isiach Bland. % years.
Marie Turner. 13 years.
william B. Muere, s months.
Francisco. Ward. 4 months.
Efie Mckenzie, days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
JAMES L. cLARR1DGE's DEATH.

James L. CIarridge, who died IN
Washington yesterday. was the son OF
the late James Clarridge, and native
OF Alexandria. His father at one time
carried on the hating business and was
one of the first newspaper agents known
in Alexandria. Mr. Clarridge left here
and began business in Washington at
Third and Indiana Avenue many years
ago. He has many friends here who
hear of his death with great regret.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
ALEXANDRIA 9(EWS NOTES
LAWN PARTY NEXT TUESDAY.

The lawn party, which was to have
beer hciu ron the lawn of st. Mary s
Academy this week but which was post
roned on account of the death of Pope
Leo XIII, will open next Tuesday night
The proceeds from the party will go to
the improvement OF the Academy built
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
FAMILY AND POLICE
SEARCH FOR LOUIS DENT

There is still no news Of Louis Dent,
the seventeen-year-ol boy who disap-
peared from his home at 1875 Eleventh
Street. two weeks ago. The police are
assisting the family in the search for
the missing boy. who at the time OF his
disappearance wore a high school and
several athletic medals. II is feared
that he has enlisted in the army or navy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
r STREET PROPERTY
SOLD AT A GOOD PRICE

Harriet s. and Mary T. Turner haze
purchased premises 1914 F Street
northwest for So, 500. The property is
described as lot % IN square 300. The
deed was made by the trustees OF the
Tally estate.
deed was placed on file Tuesday By
J. Lawrence Poole and others, executors,
conveying 10 Alexander Mckenzie lot
Is. in block s, Kalorama Heights. for
5000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
STRUCK WITH A ROCK.

While on Duke Street near Payne
Street. day or two ago. Robert Dove,
a we'll known Alexandria huckster, was
struck by rock thrown by boy. The
missile hit Mr.. Dove on the right side OF
his head and inflicted a painful cut.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
STILL AT LIBERTY.

c. r. Morgan, whom Justice Pritch-
ard ordered to be arrested for failing 10
obey an order OF the court. has not yet
been taken into custody By the United
States marshal for the District of Column
bia Morgan IS suing HIS wife, Fannie +.
Morgan, for diForce and the court d.
rected that he should pay his wife ali
mony. He is now In arrears IN his pay
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
BASEBALL.

Ar exciting and interesting game Of
baseball was played on the old fair
grounds at the head of King Street yes
terday afternoon between the Marines
of Washington and the Alexandria Ath-
letic Association. The game resulted.
after fierce fight, in a victory for the
Marines by a score OF 10 A.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
poL1cEMENs TRIAL POSTPONED.

The trial of the four policemen. Smith.
Allen, Roberts. and Lyles. charged with
assaulting Thomas Rowan, has been
postponed from a. N. to p. m. next
Monday. in order to allow all the wit
Desses to be present
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
CORPORATION COURT.

In the corporation court, the Hon.
Louis C. Barley. Judge, presiding. the
following matter was disposed OF yester-
day:
Michael T. Dwyer was appointed
guardian of his brother. Edmund j.
Dwyer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
INSIGNIFICANT FIRE.

The Alexandria fire department was
afternoon to extinguish a slight fire IN
a house In South Henry Street, near
Prince. The flames were soon extin-
guished, and the damage was very
slight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
A NEW BRANCH OFFICE.

Advertisements for the Evening and
Sunday Times will be received at regu-
lar office rates at II. A Yates phar
macy. northeast corner Seventh aud 81
Streets northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
EXCURSIONS.

Norfolk and Washington steamer for Norfolk
md Fort Monroe, $3.50 pm.
T. V. Arrowsmith for Colonial Beach, s:45
an.
Chesapeake Beach-Trains leave District Line
station l0:45 am, 2:35. $50, and : 40 pm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
The s.. Lawrence River and Canada

Personally conducted tour of the Pennsylvania
na.lr5ad. August y 20 &c, visiting Niagara
FaUs. thousand Islands, Montreal Quebec, The
Saa1;ensy. Au Sable Chasm, Lakes Champlain
snd George. and Saratoga Round trip rate,
sl9s covering all necessary expenses. Apply
10 ticket agents, OF address Geo. W. Boyd.
Ceneral Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Pbil7delphia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Tour to Pacific Coast and Yellowstone
Park.

Under the personally conducted systen q the
Pennsylvania Railroad August % 81. Spe-
cial Pullman train from Harrisburg. whole
day AZ the Grand Canyon 81 Arizona. Round-
trip rate. s215. covering all necessary expenses
except three days IN san Francisco. Apply,to
ticket agents OF address Geo. ". Boyd, General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station, Phila-
dcpha.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
s1.as to Baltimore and Return s1.as

Via the Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets on
sale Saturday and SUNDAY, limited for return
until last train returning Sunday night; good
all trains except Congressional Limited
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
$500 Seashore Excursion Tickets. 5000
Via PenngYlvania Railroad.

Beeinning June Is. round-trip tickets be-
tween Washington. D. C., and Atlantic City,
Cape May Sea Isle City, and Ocean City, y. j.,
wiil be sold every Friday and Saturday, good to
return until the following Tuesday. al rate Of 90
fcr tho round trip. Atlantic City tickets good
via Bridge route.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Che Uilres.
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE DAY.

AMERICAN LEAGUE PARK-Basaball, Wash
ington vs. Philadelphia. 4:30 pm.
THIRTEENTH STREET AND COLUMBIA ROAD
Baseball Church League, $3.50 pm.
CABIN JOHN BRIDGE aley's Band.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23
Closing Out Tents and Wagon Covers

Chicken Wire Best quality 2-ply roofing, 75c;
short sleeve navy shirts 25c; leather halters,
eOc. worth 81: McClelland saddles, $3.50; collar
pads 3Oc New on-gallon oil cans no measure,
81 90. s. Bensinger CO.. nth and B.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-07-23

Special Rate $3.50, Friday and Satur-
day during summer. good returning until Mon
asy night Norfolk a. Washington Steamboat Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08

were waiting the arrival Of Andrew D. White.
president OF the university. They were to have
dined in honor of Professor Thurstons sixtyfourth
birthday. He was a little man. his face fringed
with a bushy beard. and his body full Of nervous
activity. His most striking feature perhaps was
MS eyes which peered from under heavy brows,
and were of particular keenness.
In Sbley-Cornens college of engineerins-he has
left a never to be forgotten monument. There is
no department about the university more interest
ing, none frequently the first call Of visitors
He developed and built up the department Espe-
cially did he give attention to the shop system. No
can get a Sibley degree without having spent
the regulation time in overalls at the work bench
the forge, the 'haske." and the machine lathe
It is the kind Of work that hardens the muscles
and sends the student TO bed early. 1t is work
such as men of labor know. but it gives excel
lent foundation for the professional part. which
comes later. The working time in the shops is
nine hours week for three college years The time
spent in making efficiency tests of the various
motors. engines and machines which the Univer-
sity keeps for that purpose is not included
The Sibey is first the campus in the
morning and last to come down at night. His day
begins at O'Clock and ends at ;. One cannot dis
tingush him from the other students by the clothes
he wears. In fact he usually outdresses the most
particular student OF arts and laws He carries a
tin dinner pail. though. for there is not time TO
leave the campus for luncheon, and By that one can
tell him from the rest.
Once inside of Sibley, however. he quickly be-
comes man Of toll in appearance as well as in
fact His well fitted suit goes into locker.
along with his linen and necktie. He replaces 1t
with overalls Of denim that once blue, and
with checkered Jumper" which is always in need
of trip to the laundry after the first day. Then
he hurries of TO the timekeeper OF the shop in
which he happens to be working, and reports. just
as if he working for wages
The freshman engineer does his first work in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08

Ithaca. y. Y. Nov 7 (specIaD.-The news OF the
sudden death of Professor Robert Henry ThuIston'
director Of the sibley College Of Mechanical Ehsi-
neering OF Cornell University. few Gays aso
brought sorrow to many young engineers. 10
them be was almost n second father. and % nm
thew were my boys" He was always ready 10
help them over hard places. to straiShteh O"e ~
sonal difficulties. He saw that they were H'du7
into the best sort of engineers. and then ne Iouu
then, Jobs according to their merits. lie was eN-
tremeIy proud of their individual work ana cou'd
always be depended on to push their inVenuonS VI
end recognition for their ideas.
For more than fifteen years ne had been director
of sibIey and the graduates in that time num-
bored hundreds They are scattered all over the
earth-mining in South Africa, putting caDIeS
across the Andes. building railroads In emma
bridging streams in the Philippines. and even oulld
ing automobiles in Paris. But wherever they are
there was much genuine grief when they heard
- r,r Thurstons death. They speak Of him in
eli resnect as 'Bobbie." and each will have story
80 a personal kindness to go with his heartfelt
regret. . .. ,, -,
one IS entirely safe in saying that Cornell has
- bad director Of a department who was
nora nopular than Professor Thurston He lived
tba sirnne life OF a student, surrounded by an IN
taresting family His residence was near the en-
trance OF the campus. next to the sigma PM ira
ternitv house He was fond OF entertaining, and
his dinners were famous among the faculty m
deed. he died surrounded by dinner guests VINO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08

while Potts and Rainey had 20 each to their
credit.
Judge and Mrs. Theodore Sutro. of New-York are
still continuing their Lakewood visit. Mrs SutrO
is widely know from her connection with women's
clubs and for her charitable work She is char
ter member Of SoroSis, the first women's club in
the world, and as patron Of music was the
founder and first president OF the National Fed
Grafton OF Women's Musical Clubs
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Lloyd Herbert, OF Newly ork
are occupying their handsome house. completed
last spring and situated directly opposite the Gould
mansion.
benjamin F. Tracy. OF New-YOrk accompanied
by his daughter. Mrs. +. Wilmerding. guests
al the Laurel House.
Judge George c. Barrett. OF New York has rented
his new cottage in Seventn-st. TO John Hamilton
Gourlie. of Newly ork. Judge Barrett Is again on
the bench in active service and viii have leisure for
a short vacation only, which he Will spend In the
South.
New-Yorkers at the Laurel House: The Rev. ;.
white NJ and Mrs. Trevor. Ted Trevor. Mr.
and Mrs EIbridge Gerry Roberts. Albert r. Gala
tin Mrs Thomas Allison. Miss Allison. Edward
a Choate Mrs. T. G.. Ennever Mrs. III. u. Colt
Harris d Colt. John T. SIN. Mrs. Arthur Ryle.
Mr and Mrs. A e. Mckenzie. Mr.. and Mrs G r.
Proctor Mr. and Mrs. It. Chesley Richardson. Mrs.
General Badeau. Miss Van DOSen. Alexander W.
BIack r. A Rainey, Harry Suydam. Mrs George
Henry Warren, Mrs. Charles z. Williams. Mrs
George Fisher Mrs. r. ". Whitney, T. NJ Fall
coner II C. McVlcar. Mrs. NJ Shontal. Miss Alice
Pahcock Mr. and Mrs. A. r Clark, +. Ashton de
Peyster James ". Post, John NJ. Bowen Ed
ward q O'Reily, Mrs. Henry Shipman, Edwin
A Rollins ard 7. c. Ennever.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-08
LAKEWOOD TOPICS.
Fine Wfather Enjoyed-Interest IN
Golf Contests.

Lakewood n j. Nov Several days Of Indian
summer have mad a marked effect. and the arrivals
of the week have filed the hotels now open to the
limit of their capacity. Returning guests, for the
part. are old patrons, nature lovers who have
spent the fall and spring here for many years
and who appreciate the beauty of the country
round about. Nature has everywhere responded
to the warm almost sutry days. and those who
value their daily walk drive bring back numer-
Gus little evidences OF spring, even 10 sprays or
apple blossoms And the lake is a drawing card
for all. Not ripple its surface. with the yellow
ard bronze Of he oaks the eastern shore brought
out in all their glory by the setting sun, in sharp
contrast to the dark pine forests on the west 1t Is
the most beautiful spot in Lakewood.
Next week Saturday, November L. will bring
the opening of the Laurel-n-the-Pines and the
Lakewood hotels
= Saturday afternoon luncheon. given by Mrs
William Bateman Leeds at The Peak. developed
unexpected interest for those invited, since
it was made the occasion for the announcement OF
the marriage engagement of one OF the most popu-
lar of Lakewoods young women. 1t was made
known that Miss Anne Ridgely Dashiell was TO
marry George w. Ellis. of Chicago and the warm
est Of congratulations rendered by all pres
ent which have since been echoed by all Lakewood
society Those present at the luncheon were Miss
Anne r. Dashiell, Miss Dashlell Mrs. Leeds's
daughter, Mrs. Kmball, OF Pittsburg. Miss Sophie
Dovner Miss Eleanor Ferris Miss Eva Glover.
Miss Laura Kinball. Miss Katharine Hnsdale.
Miss Lillian Baldwin. Miss Cornelia Schwartz and
Miss Clara Marsh.
The interest which the new Country Club links
incites In the golhng world is shown by the large
number of entries in It's first open handicap OF
the season. which occurred Election Day.
Eighteen completed cards were returned. W. j..
Evans one of the low score men. who played with
the Ekwanok Club in the mountains last summer,
and Davidson Lloyd, Of Allegheny Country. were
tied for first prize. while George T, Brokaw. tho
Princeton man. took best gross, with an 81 The
course vas new TO most OF the players, and the
the best results were not obtained The club has
arranged q series of matches with the best clubs
OF the metropolitan circuit, TO occur on Saturdays.
GoInng gossip has been the rule in the exchange
Of the TaureI House this week, for that hotel has
entertained the large majority OF visiting golfers
and rUGrtSmsu many years. Harry Suydam,
Fred & Potts and Roy \. Rainey we've among those
entered for the prize cup offered by the Lakewood
Gun club this week. Ia twenty-five chance
CLAY bird shoot Suydsm made total break Of 3.