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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10
Was A Season OF Tourists

There has never been a greater
number of outing people in this
section than the present season
has witnessed and, ac ;ording to re-
ports, She fishing in the various
streams tributary to the Gunnison
river has been better than ever be-
fore known. Summer travel has
brought people here from nearly
every state in the union, to this,
the preferred spot for recreation
and rest and with real sport abov e
all others within Uncle Sans Droad
domain. 1t is matter of pride and
satisfaction to know this as also to
feel that our visitors have come
AMI gone feeling well paid for the
trip. On returning to their homes
they will speak nothing but praise
of the country wherein they found
SO much pleasure and solid enjoy
ment and will rot only return them
selves but viii bring friends, In a
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10
Interstate Fair

One harness and five running
races Will be seen at the Overland
track during the first annual Colo.
rado Interstate Fair and Exposi-
ti1u to be held in Denver Seplem.
Der 7-l2.
The hnruess races will be both
trot and pace and in miles OF three
heats in five, under the auspices OF
tie American Tro,tiug Association
for purses Of 500 each The run
ming races will wary in distnnc,n NM
will be fur purses %! $500 taeh,.ex
,cpt il the case of tive handieaps
where they Will be FOR $3.50 each
These races will he Of exception.
al interest, aud, furthermore, 5 seet
Marie. the worlds champion trni-
ting mate. may be pFesnt The
management is now in correspon
derce with WIN. Brady of New
Ycrk, her owuer. to give exhibition
truts during the races In addition
to the races there will be special
exhibitions on the track each after
noon, ms well rs band concerts in
the grands,aud.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10
Mining Men VIII Meet.

The Pilot is in receipt Of com
municaiion announcing meeting
OF mining men to be held in Den
yer on next Thursday and Friday,
September 10 anl IL. The meeting
is called by Governor Harper at
the request Of the following gentle
men, well know to the mining men
of Colorado: E. \. Colburn, A. G..
Brownee, w. u. Kinney IL /.
Seeman, L. NJ. De La Vergne, X.
Martin, Frank j. Campbell and
ID. w. Brunton.
As an especial appeal is being
mnde to those interested in mining
in all parts Of this state to attend
this meeting and nssist in lis de
liberations. we wish to impress on
the mining men OF this section the
smportance of attending these ses-
sions. Mining is the backbone of
Colorado's industrial and commerc
ial enterprises, and any movement
looking to bettered conditions in
mining, should be actively support
ed by all. AS this is the sole pur-
pose of this movement, we are con-
iident that its ends can be effective
ly attained, if proper support is
given it.
We note addresses will be mad ;
by Charles j. Hughes, Jr. of Dem
yer, State Geologist r. d. George,
of Boulder, Edward G. Barnard of
the U. S. Geological Survey and
many others.
Every district in the state will
be heard from on the subject Of,
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10
Democratic County Ticket

The Democratic county conven-
vention met Saturday in Gunnison
and the following were elected t.
the county ticket p } Hurley,
Clerk; Annie Downey, Treasurer;
\. NJ. Thomas, Assessor, Miss
Easterly, Supt. of Schools; Pat
Hanlon, Sheriff; John Lehritter,
Representative; Tim O'Leary Cor
onor; W. S. Smith, Surveyor; Jos,
Collins, Commissioner Ist. Dist.
f. Wiley, Commissioner 2nd Dist,
George Hetherington, Judge.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10
Work progressing Rnnidry

The contractors on the Aspen
phone line report the holes dug for
tive miles this side of the divide.
and on the other side, down into
Ashcroft or within six miles Of the
point where the campnny's line is
to connect with the Col Jrado Tele-
phone system, place known rs
Highland.
Fred Wolf who has had charge
of the construction. came from the
line Mondpy aud Mr. Grogan, who
first viewed the route, took his
place. Everything is now on the
ground and the poles will be set
and euyed ready for wire stringing
next week from the Aspen conuec-
tion. 1t is thought thai the middle
of next mouth the through line
connection with Dsrv-r may br
expected.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10

A sundred ncres Of patented
mines including millsitr. Plenty
# water on the ground for milling
purpoess. Also fine mining plant
consisting Of two boilers. compress
nr, hoasi, mine pumps, etc.
y epod inilliugproposilion where
thers5s hundred thousand tons
If coy-rutrating ore ON the dumps
aud ih sight in the mines Only a
uhll is necessary to render the
property profitable TO operate.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10

Horace Miller OF the Hard Cash
company is diving the main tun-
mel for the new company and only
taking cut such ere as is found in
the drift.
Manager Goodwin Of the Usona
Tunnel was in town the first OF
the week after supplies. Machinery
will be installed which will enable
the company to utilize the water
power.
The Monmouth Leasing Comp
any have their new compressor and
drill on the ground aud are putting
the same in place with the purpose
of being rendy to drill the first of
next month.
The crrsher, stamps and tables
OF the Bluiue mill were started on
Monday Of this week and work to
perfection. Several Thousand tons
OF ore ore now at the mill and
MANI. more IN the mllle orc -Aaslae-
Work is progressing favornbly
on the Dupont Tunnel aud the
company are now beginning the
construction Of winter quarters
which will be the erection of n sub
stanlial boarding aud lodging house
at the tunnel portal. Snpt. Runnoe
war over after men and teams the
first Of t.le week.
The state geoloyisi, Prof. Il. d.
George, last week investigated the
Aberdeen granite quarry on South
Beaver creek few miles from
Gunuison. 1t vas this quarry that
furnished the famous granite OF
which our state capital is built, and
in casting about for suitable ma.
terial for the three million dollar
Denver postotlice it has again come
into consideration. Prof. George
Ind of course observed the mater
ial as used in the capital building,
but wanted 10 see the original
quarry. He was much pleased and
states for quality and quantity it
cannot be surpassed. Chips of the
granite that have lain exposed to
the weather for seventeen years
show no trace ii stain except to
grow more beautiful in color. The
oil railroad grade can be repaired
at slight expense and there is a
mountain of granite. -Gunnison
News-Champion.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10

One of the best ranches in the
Jnx Cabin neighborhood. 100 acres
all under culture, cuts from $50 to
200 tons of timothy per season
100 head OF stock, full equipment
of farming utensils, including rak-
es. mowers. wagons, etc. Gail at
Pilot Office for particulars.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10

Six room cottage and three lots
on the corner of main street in the
school house block. Best location
in the city can be bought very
cheap for cash
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10

For sale rwo sixty horse boil
pre IN good condition. One new
forty ho-se power engine, und one
twenty horse power upright. Also
one eighty horse power coriisa en-
gite All nenrly new and in excel
lent -undi.iou.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10

Fine zinc lend mine within lalf
mile Hf d. u K q railway. and
from &a.ch a thonsnnd tons OF ore
have lsrsu mined for the lead alone
CONTACTED IN the ore.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10

Six hundred ucrr ranch prauer.5
cut,ing txo hundred uus 10 .a}
yearly Within two ui.,s af tltu
aud for sale with 80 head oi stock
and complete farming equipment
\ bargain to the party who wants to
locate permanently
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10

Several exccll,nt prospects. all
4 which lnyc quite mo am'uit oi
work done ON them tnr -1lc chrap
1r q, Interest 'Il. utaiT.u 'u 'l
,arl T.. mooney $3.50 Hra 3D. re
velepe.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10
TIMING, REAL ESTATE AND
BUSINESS oPPoRl UNITiES
fines and Equipment

Six Frue Vnnners fcl sale. Com.
plete vith pullcys aud shafiings.
boxed ready for 1rshipment.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10

An improved ranch neHr the
mouth of Cement creek, will be
sold for part cash and balance ON
time.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10

\ grbip of eight pnteuted min.
ing clalius, al of which have ore
in sisl,. \ fine proposition for
tunneling. VIII sell or lcase.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10

For sale new first class sewing
machine. Call and examine the
same at the Puor office.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10

An elegant four room cottage
almost new, with two lots, can be
purchased for one half the original
cost.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10
ReaI-Estate

List Your property with the
PilOT is it is for sale or trade.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10

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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10
MINING NEWS OF
GUNNISON COUNTY

Horace Miller OF the Hard Cash
company is diving the main tun-
mel for the new company and only
taking cut such ere as is found in
the drift.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10

Manager Goodwin OF the Usona
Tunne! was in town the first OF
the week after supplies. Machinery
will be installed which will enable
the company to utilize the water
power.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1908-09-10

The Monmouth Leasing Comp
any have their new compressor and
drill on the ground aud are putting
the same in place with the purpose
of being rendy to drill the first of
next month.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-20
Col. Letcher and Miss Taylor
Married in Norfolk

The Norfolk Landmark of Fri
day, May 10. 1908 contained the
following report of the Letcher-
Taylor nuptials in that city:
SIN the spacious parlor of her
home Oh Pembroke avenue, sur
rounded by fragrant peosies ano
smilac blossoms, Miss Louisa
Leonard Taylor became the bride
of Col. John d. Letcher of Lexing-
ton, yesterday afternoon at l
O'Clock.
The bride was attended by her
nieces, aud Judge Letcher of Lex
lngton, was best man, Miss lay
lor wore beautiful creation of
white chiffon cloth over silk, and
carried lilies-of- valley. The cere-
mony was performed by Bishop A.
NJ. Randolph, assisted by Arch
Deacon John Lloyd of Southwest
Virginia.
The bride is the daughter of the
late Judge Tazwell Taylor, who
was one of Virginia's most dis
tinguished lawyers. Colonel
Letcher is the son of former Gov
ernor John Letcher, who was chief
executive of the State during the
Civil War.
Immediately after the ceremony,
the newly welded couple left for a
bridal tour, and will sail for Eu'
rope from New York on May 3Oth,
returning to Norfolk in the Fall.
At the ante-nuptial reception
Wednesday night, Miss Taylor
and Colonel Letcher received their
guests, with Mrs. Stevens of Lex.
ington; Mr.. and Mis-. Castle and
Miss Shovel of Baltimore, assist
ing.
Among those present were
Judge Letcher, Greenlee Letchei
of Lexington, Va; Letcher Harri'
son of University of Virginia; DR..
and Mrs. Stephens of Lexington
Mrs. Shovel of Baltimore.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-20
Mr.. Thomas p. Smith Dead

Mr.. Thomas 2. Smith died at
his home on Main street shortly
before ii O'Clock last Saturday
night. He had been i'll for two
months from the effects of parsly-
sis. The funeral took place from
the Presbyterian church Sunday
afternoon at . O'clock, conducted
by his pastor, Rev. Dr. Alfred I.
Graham. The interment was made
in the Lexington cemetery.
Mr.. Smith was aged 90 years.
He was born an Walkers Greek,
and was son of Mr.. Abram
Smith. His mother-was Miss
Buchanan. He is survived by his
wife, who was Miss Jennie For
syth, daughter of the late Mr..
Thomas Forsyth of Lexington, and
one son, Frank Smith of Washing
ton, d. C. One sister, Mrs. j, ".
Matchett of Roch bridge, and one
brother, Mr.. John Smith of Iowa,
and two alf-brothers and two
half sisters of West Virginia, also
survive.
Mr.. Smith was Il Confederate
soldier, OF the Cavalry branch.
He was a member of Lee Jackson
Camp of Confederate Veterans. he
was an industrious man, and we'll
liked by everybody.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-20
MIR Orrie Weeks Dead

Mr.. Orrie Weeks died at his
home in Fairfield last Thursday,
May 14th, of pneumonia, The
funeral service was conducted by
Rev. j. l.. Henderson, pastor of
the Fairfield Methodist church,
and the remains were buried at
Fairfield.
Mr.. Weeks was twice married.
His first wife was a Miss Sheltman
and his second wife, who survives
him, was Miss Chittum. He
leaves three children by the first
marriage: Miss Sadie Weeks who
lived with her father, Misc Eftie
Weeks of Lexington and Mr.. Bud
Weeks of Timber Ridge. Six
children of the last marriage sur
vive,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-20
Hon. III. st. G. Tucker Decorated
by King of Italy

| DY ming OF ltHiy
In the presence of many of the
former officials of the jamestown
Exposition, leading Italian resi-
dents and other invited guests,
Harry st. George Tucker, former
president of the exposition, was in
the parlors of Lorraine Hotel Nor
folk, at noon last Saturday pre-
sented with the medal and diploma
accompanying the Degree of Com
mendatore of the Crown of Italy,
recently conferred upon Mr.. Tuck
er by His Majesty, King Victor
Emmanuel III. The occasion was
quite notable one. The Italian
and American Gags hung from the
walls intertwined and there were
many exchanges of international
good feeling among the Italian re-
representatives. and other guests
present. In the absence Of Italian
Vice Consul Parati, now in New
York on Official business, DR.. R.
Ruggieri made the presentation,
following his introduction by Hon.
Barton Myers.
At the conclusion of his re-
marks, DR.. Ruggieri, amid ap-
plause, tied about the neck of Mr..
Tucker the silsen collar of red and
white pendants, from which hung
the handsome medal in the form
of maltese cross. DR.. Ruggieri
then presented the diploma and
also letter from the Italian am.
bassador at Washington.
MIR. Tucker accepted the honors
conferred in fitting terms. He
spoke with much feeling and re-
called with much pleasure an
audience granted him two years
ago by King Victor Emmanuel at
Rome. Mr.. Tucker said he re-
ceived the honors bestowed with
gratefulness. He desired not to
accept them all as personal honors,
but wished to share them with
those Assem- bled at the presenta-
ton, who had by their works made
the jamestown Exposition the sue
cess it was.
The medal of the decoration
was then removed from the box,
and DR.. Ruggieri adjusted it on
Mr.. fuckers breast. The medal
is a maltese crosse of ivory and
gold, with the design of the TIA
liam Crown in the centre.
1t suspends from the neck, pen
de Mt like, from a ribbon of red
and white, the Italian national
colOrs.
The decoration does not carry
any knighthood with it, but at
official functions in Italy it is rec
ognized and its wearer has prece-
dence over many of the lower or
ders. 1t is deemed an especial
mark of royal favor in Italy to re-
ceive the Cross. Accompanying
the medal is diploma in Italian
bearing the seal of state, but not
the signature of His Majesty.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-20
Legal Fraternity at W. L. U.

The legal fraternity of Phi
Delta Phi was established at
Washington and Lee University
last Monday, May IS. The in
stallation services were conducted
by a delegation from the Uuiyer-
sity of Virginia. These two uni
versities are the only institutions
in the State having like frnterni-
ties.
After the imitation the Tucker
Chapter of Washington and Lee
gave banquet in honor Of the
visitors, and toasts followed In
rapid succession until late hour,
A most friehdly and congenla
spirit pervaded the whole exer'
cises.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-20
Representative II. ID. Flood of
Virginia

The Washington Herald of Sun
day, in It's column Of "Capitol Goa-
sip"has the following to say of Mr..
Flood The Tenth district Of Vir-
ginia has as is Representative in
Congress one Henry Delaware
Flood, of Appomattox. Mr.. Flood
is a modest man and dosen't say
much about himself, but he is
proud of "Old Virginia. y" When
asked by stanger what State he
is from, he responds right of the
bat, "Virginia, God bless you"
He isn't old--just forty three
next September. He was educated
at Washington and Lee University
and the University of Virginia,
graduating with the degree Of LII.
B. in 1883. One year after his ad-
mission to the bar, he entered pol.
itics, being elected to the house Of
delegates for two terms, then pro-
NOTED to the State Senate, where
be served from 1891 10 1899. He
was attorney for the common
wealth for Appomattox county for
number of years and wss a men,
Der Of the Virginia constitutional
convention for two years.
Mr.. Flood was Presidential cleo
tor in 1892. His first attempt to
gain entrance to the National
House of Representatives was a
failure. After whirlwind cam
paign he was defeated as a candi.
date He wouldn't be downed, and
went after it again, with better
success. lie was elected to the Fiji
ty.seventh Congress, and has re-
peated the performance ever since.
Re is a member Of the board Of
visitors to the University of Vir.
ginia.
Representative Flood has two
committees, Expenditures in the
Department of Agriculture and
Foreign Affairs. Coming a he does
from q near by State, he is natu-
rally interested in all matters per-
tanning to the District, and he has
great many friends in the COM
munity Of nOnvoters.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-20
| Personals

Personals
DR.. Robert Glasgow has gone to
Charlotte, N. c., to visit his son,
Mr.. Robert Glasgow.
Misses BERTHE and Carrie Steele
of Greenville are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. w. M. Steele.
Mrs. Daniel Crigler has returned
from Roanoke where she visited
her daughter, Mrs. c. P. Harri'
son.
Hon. H. 81. George Tucker and
Mrs. Tucker reached Lexington
Yesterday and are now at their
home at Col Alto.
Professor WIS. Currell occupied
the pulpit of the Baptist church
Sunday morning last. There were
no services at night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Rhodes
took steamer a few days ago at
Philadelphia for Liverpool, Eng
land. They expect to remain abroad
for several years.
Miss Rosa Quisenberry, who
for some time past has been max
ing her home at WEIGH, W. Va, lie
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward A. Quisenberry.
DR.. George H. Denny was in
Lewisburg. w. Va, this week to
deliver an address Monday night
before the faculty and students OF
Lewisburg Academy.
Rev. w. S. Hammond, pastor of
Trinity Methodist church of Lex
ington, has accepted the invitation
to deliver the alumni address June
10th, at the commencement OF
Randolph Macon College.
Five candidates are in the field
for mayor of Buena Vista at the
election June 9th. They are
Messrs. R. H. Willis, S. M. Will
tcurn, w, H. Gilkyson, G. M.
Speck and Harvey Lake.
Mr. II. Wisman, for several
years past of Palmer High School,
expects to enter Harvard College
next session to pursue course
looking to NJ. A. degree. Mr..
Wisman graduated from Wash
ington and Lee IN 1905 with the
degree of A. B.
Mr.. Samuel McPheeters Glas-
gov, who graduated last week
fl ON the Union Theological Semi
nary of Richmond, with the de-
gree of bachelor of divinity, is In
Lexington visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank T. Glasgow. Mr..
Glasgow will spend the summer at
Gassaway, W. Va, where he will
supply Presbyterian churches as
pastor.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-20
New Buildings for the V. M. I.

The Board of Visitors of the
Virginia Military Institute met
last Friday in Lexington for the
purpose of making arrangements to
erect two new buildings at the
Institute provided for by the
special appropriation of $50,
900 by the last Legislature.
The proposed buildings are the
hospital and the chemical labora-
tory.
The board was received Friday
morning by salute fired by the
cadet battery. At the initial ses-
sion Acting superintendent Mich
OILS presented his report covering
the administration of the affairs
of the school. The institution is
in a fOurishing condition, ard the
total enrolment is . 3l7
A committee was appointed to
select the site and report at the
meeting in June, on the character
of the buildings recommended
The board adjourned Saturday
after Don.
The choice of site for the hos
pital is the location of the present
hospital. and for the chemical lab
oratory just below the barracks,
where the cabins now stand.
The following members were
present: Messrs. Alexander Ham
ilton of Petersburg Chairman J,
A. F. Ravenel of Roanoke, A. A
Blow of Ware Neck, VIM. T
Shields of Lexington, Col. t. j,
N Jttingham Of Norfolk, Col. Fran
els l.. Smith of Alexandra, and
Adj Gen. Charles j. Anderson Of
Richmond.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1908-05-20
Senator Daniel Suggested as a
Delegate from Rockbridge

Lexington, Va, 16 May, 1908.
EDITOR LEXINGTON GAZETTE 1t
would seem from the Richmond
Times-Dispatch that conditions in
West Lynchburg precinct are such
that the "friends of Senator John
w. Daniel declare that be will not
allow his name to be entered in
the primary to make a fight for
membership in the approaching
convention. "
Maj. Daniel is not a citizen of
West Lynchburg precinct clone;
his citizenship is coeytensive with
the boundaries of the State which
gave him birth, which he defended
with valor in war. and has served
with honor in peace. whose people
will love and trust him living and
cherish his memory when he has
gone to his reward.
The present time is crowded with
issues The dangers which over
shadow the country are more
real than apparent, and the pro-
blems of the day call for courage,
conviction, experience, fidelity and
wisdom. Senator Daniel Is a wise
Statesman of distinguished ability
and exalted character, and if West
Eynchburg precinct does not need
his counsel in the State and Ma
tional Democratic Convention, the
people OF Virginia still rely on his
counsel for safety and mis- lofty
example for guidance.
| know of no rule of precedert
which confines the selection of del
egates to the State Convention to
those who reside in the district
making the selection; and | b.
lieve that there ls 70 county in the
State which would not feel proud
to number among her delegates to
the convention the senior Senator
from Virginia. And by what
county could such tribute more
appropriately be offered than by
Rock bridge, in whose bosom sleep
the ashes of those great soldiers
under whom he fought and whose
history is adorned by the noble
deeds of scores of illustrious sons
who were his comrades on the
battle field and his counsellors in
the forum z
hope l may be pardoned for
suggesting that the district meet
ings TO BIZ held in Rockbridge May
80, for the purpose of selecting
delegates to the State Democratic
Convention, adopt resolutions de-
claring Senator Daniel delegate
at large from the districts respect
lively and from the county of Rock
bridge at large. 1t would be a
reiteration of the prOund boast of
Virginians that the "Mother of
States and Statesman never for
gets her illustrious sons. 1t
would be luet tribute to a just
man. ARRAN P. STABLES,