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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-10-05
IRWIN MINES,

Not for years past has there
been more activity manifested in
the metal mines of this section
now wittessed. The old Irwin
camp is again coming to the front
as some of the o d mines are being
resurrected and others are being
developed with encouraging re-
suits but some of the best prop
critics in that camp are not operat-
for want of practical mining men
at the head of them or in the fact
that present owners are not dis
posed to work their properties
nor will they lease or bond them
to those who would go to work
upon them under reasonable terms
There has never a mine in that
camp yet been sunk to a greater
depth than three hundred feet
although several have produced
well on to million dollars worth
of ore each and still have just as
good if not better ore in the
bottom levels as was ever mined
in the surface workings.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-10-05
LOW COLONIST RATES
Denver g. Rio Grande
Railroad
"-Ihe Scenic Lne of the World
Railroad
"The Scenic Ln.e of the World

SEPTEMBER 18th o OCTOBER II 1911 inclusive
Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Canon City, LeadviHe
Glnwooi Springs MontrOse. Gunnson
and all intermediate points
Reduced rates authorized from other points Colorado
and New Mexic,.
SanF Faucis:o Los Angeles, Sacremento. San Deago
Barbara Reiding Marys
VILE and all ,nts Western Pacific, uhern
Pedr, Ry and to Portland Orbgon Incoma
Nctorio B. c. and other poufS
n territory.
Stopovers of will he allowed the n Il X G XIX
and of Conon City aud E, Reno Las Vegas v-k
Shafer and California at all p's
on the great Southern Pacific and west OF Billings
at all points on the o S and w Pocat lo and west
and on all points on Pacific Portland Oregon
Weed California.
DAILY LINES OF PULLMAN TOURIST SLEEPING CARS
,II leave Denver via and Rio Crande Running
through San Francisco and l's Al els wih' ttl5ii
Coach Pullman and Tourist Sleeping Cars is operated
daily Denver % Sanancisco via Salt Lake City
For full particulars as to rates, train service etc.,
Call on your nearest Rio Grande agent; or
Address Frank A, Wadeiph, G. F. A.
Denver, Colo.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-10-05

Supt Larson of the Star mines
was here Tuesday and reports
he wagon road completed W
Cement creek to the mine
Mr. Larson Grove o er and says
that ore hauling will commence
in a few days TO The railroad.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-10-05

The Washington mine which
has a shaft down less than one
hundred feet was unwatered by
manager Wilson and some fine
ore was exposed in the shaft but
the property will have to be equip
ed with larger plant for hoist
ing and a bigger pump installed
before extensive development
can be accomplished.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-10-05

Chas. Shaw has opened rich
streak of high grade ruby and
brittle silver in the old Durango
property and is taking a car load
out for shipment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14
FINED FOR GAMBLING.
Sequel Of Sunday Raid...One Man
Fined $40; Another S.. Proprie-
tor of Store Dismissed.

The men, charged with gambling,
and the proprietor of the store on
north Royal street, where, it was alleg-
ed, game OF poker vas in progress
when the officers entered suddenly at
five o'clock last Sunday morning. were
in the Police Court this morning to
answer the charges which mas been
alleged against them. Six others, who
had been caught ia the drag net, for
feited their collateral yesterday morn
ing by failing to appear.
The proprietor OF the store over
which the games we're said to have
been conducted, was dismissed, but 3
man who been operating the game
was fned $50. Another man who had
been participating in the game OF poke'
was fined So.
The arrest was made upon the com.
plant OF man who alleged be had
lost between seven and el-ht dollar:
last Saturday night. He failed to ap'
pear at when the case was called yes
terday morning. and it was continued
A warrant was subsequently issued ioI
bis arrest on the charge OF contemp
and the officers caused him to appear
this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14
"TUST PLAIN G0LKS.
To steal awhile away

It's nice to steal awhile away
From every cum bering care
And spend the hours Of departing day
With Just Plain FolkS"-when they
are.
In the trials and troubles Of a busy
life il there was not time when ex.
hausted nature could get rest and
something different from the daily
routine, life would not be worth the
living. One of those opportunities will
be the privilege OF the citizens tonight
when this splendid comedy, Just
Plain Folks, will be put on for the
benefit OF the Alexandria Free Kinder
garteu. 1t will be good time to for
get your books and remember only the
children for whom this play is given.
Those in charge have seen to it that all
who come will be seated and general
good time is expected. Visit the Elks
Home tonight anil encourage the play
ers who have enlisted their services for
the benefit Of the little folks 10 their
efforts to raise fund so much needed,
and at the same time, remember, you
have helped good cause. For 1t is
written, "Inasmuch as you did 1t to
the least of these, my children, you
have done it unto Me-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14
WILL SERVE Z YEARS.
Louis D. Won Der Miller Sentenced
to the Penitentiary by Judge
Thornton Yesterday.

Judge j. B. T. Thornton, az the
Alexandria county courthouse yester:-
day sentenced Louis D. Won Der Miller
to serve twelve years at hard labor for
killing his brother-in-iaw, John Reeves.
Throwing himself upon the iron cot
in his cell after having listened to his
sentence. Won Der Miller wept bitter
ly. A frail little woman, in black
with a child cliuging to her skirts,
CROPPED her away through the dark cor
/ ridors to see him.
Louis Ebesr up" she whispered,
peering through the bars. Your sou
wants to see you. .
A little 9-year-old boy stepped for
ward. Papa, don't cry" he SAID.
Mamma is here"
Tell the people Of Virginia. +" SAID
Won Der Miller, that / am Innocent
OF any criminal motive. l obeyed the
primitive impulse OF self.preservatlon.
That is ALL"
After court had convened and the
prisoner had been placed in tue dock
Commonwealth Attorney Crandal
Mackey laid before the court the items
OF an agreement reached with the de.
fen.e by which Won Der Miller should
receive twelve-year sentence Instead
of a longer term or death penalty
Iu explanation the prosecutor said thai
he wished to save the county any
fur Their expense of a second trial, with
the possibilities OF another disagreement
OF the jury.
julius Whiting. ir., attorney for ths
defense, acquiesced to the agreement
pointing out that another trial woul-
impose heavy financial burden upon
the wife OF the prisoner and would DC
of considerable cost to the county.
Judge Thornton concurred, and pro-
bounced sentence upon Won Der Mllle
for a twrve-year term at the Virginia
State penitentiary.
After sentence had been passed
Prosecutor Mackey said to the Judge
Il hope the court will instruct the
sheriff and the jsilor that the prisoner
be given no razor to- shave himself o.
other implement by which he nigh
kill himself.
II understand that razor has beer
found upon the prisoner and that h'
has talked OF self-destruction.
Judge Thornton then admonishet
the prisoner for such thoughts, ane
told him that as he was young mar
he had lot to live for when he gained
his freedom.
On the morning OF June last
Won Der Miller and his brother-in-laV
returned from fishing trip to tn
bone they jointly occupied at sypha!
Station, Va. A quarrel ensued, and
it is alleged, Won Der Miller notified
his sister, and then fled to Washington
Later he returned to Virginia and va
taken into custody.
When arraigned, the defense Sc
in plea OF self.defense, and late
added another of insanity. Throngl
peculiar twist OF the Virginia law
Won Der Miller will not begin his sen
tence until he reaches the penitentiar
at Richmond. Should the penitent1
aay be crowded the prisoner will b
incarcerated for some time, which c
course, will be an addition to his sen
tnnrn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14

The Epiphany Episcopal Chu CHI al
Somerset, Va, was the scene OF Il
pretty Wedding Saturday whei Miss
Mary Elizabeth Kite. daughter of John
Perry Kite, became the bride OF Mr..
James Ne Stou Wilhort. Miss Eir-
GINA Beale Kite was her sisters maid
of honor while Mr.. S. Edward Wilhort,
brother OF the groom was beat man.
Tho usbers we're Mr.. d. J. Coleman
of Culpeper; Mr.. Graves Wilhort, oil
Somerset, Mr.. Jesse Ewcll, of Rucker-
vile, and Mr.. Harry Kite, OF Somerset.
Among the out of.town guests was
Miss Marie Gist Kite, of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14
TOLICE COURT.

Justice H. B. Cation presiding.I
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning:
John Buckley, colored, charged
With assaulting Ella Beekley, was dis
missed.
A man, charged with conducting a
gambling house. was fined $50.
Another man, who was charged with
participating in game, was fined So.
Another, charged with similar OF.
fehse, vas dismissed, as was also the
proprietor OF store on north Royal
over which the gambling was said to
have been conducted.
Roy Edwards, charged with larceny,
was turned over to the authorities oil
Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14
GENUINE WATCH
BARGAINS.

In order TO reduce our large stock OF
Watches we will offer the following gen
i,inc bargains in Ladies Watches.
Isk Gold Hunting Extra Heavy fitted
yith I icwelWalthan movement
S;5OO reduced to S35 20
Tx Gold Hunting. Extra Heavy kaiseo
Gold Crnameutations. fitted WIN
Jewel Waitham, $500 reduced 10
SH.G0.
nix Gold Hunting. diamonds in back,
fitted wi : jewel Wa!thani, sio.oo re-
duced 10 $3.50.
Heavy li-l-l0 Gold Hunting, Finely IN
-rayed, fitted with jewel "altham.
Sls.CO reduced to SlS.3o.
Heavy f4-i-IO Gold Oren Face, plain or
enrravcd. lit,cd with jewel Waltham,
$1,000 reduced 10 si2'.
Gold Filled. 2Jycar guarantee Hunting
Case, fitted with seven jewel Walthani,
SLIGO reduced TO Sl2.0 90.
Gold Fillrd - year guarantee Open
Face fitted with jewel Waltlan,
Sir 10 reduced 10 500.
Solid Silver Hunting Case, fitted with
jewel Waitham, Sl2.O0 reduced to
5000.
Solid Silver Open Face. fitted with
jewel Elgin, sl2.0o reduced to So.O0.
We can also furnish ID or II jewel
at small advance in price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14
LIGHT SHIP DESTROYED.

The RESCUE No. T." the old ligit
ship purchased several years ago from
the government by ]. Dreifus & Sons
has been burned to TIE waters edge OIL
the Maryland flats opposite this city
All the copper, iron, ETC.. which couic
be utilized as junk bad been removed.
While the bulk vas at the wharf a
this oort. Rev. John Csvnaugh, former
pasto, OF the Free Methodist Church
placed many quotations from the Bible
upon the old craft.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14

Little Miss Hilda Schneider will as
sumo the leading role in the operetta
Little Red Riding Hood, /" at the Arl-
inst ton Institute, Saturday, November
18th, under the direction Of Mrs Henry
Hunt Mckee, of Washington, ID. Z.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Cameron Club for the election Of Of
iicers was held last night at the home
OF Miss Mae Green on Washingt ton
street, when the following officers we're
elected: Miss Helen \. Cummings,
preside 1T; Miss Annie Roberts, vice
president; Mrs. Eleanor Washington
Howard, secretary, and Miss Margar 1T
Ashby, treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14

The ladies OF the west are gaming
groond in the privilege OF voting, as TO
our own people, they are interested ID
better things, one of which is the Red
Gross shoe sold by Marshall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14
DEATH NOTICE.

November Is, at her home lloI Prince
street, Al ICE Z. daughter OF the late
Jacob and Elizabeth NJ. RoXbury
Notice of funeral later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14
SOCIAL AND Personal.
Interesting News Notes About Peo-
pie of Alexandria. Happenings
in Society.

Miss Alice Colquhoun will leave
Alexandria "Wednesday for Cations
vile where she will spend the winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14

Ely j. Nichols, for many years oil.
rector OF the Independent Mutual Fire
Insurance Company. died at his home
in Philomont, Loudoun county, yes
terday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14

Miss Jennie Hurkamp is the guest of
her sister Mrs. W. ]. Ford in Freder-
icksbug.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14

Mr.. William Beverley, OF Broad Run
was the guest last week of his son Mr.
Harry Beverly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14

Mra. n. C. Elsom has Just returned
from Cha rlottesviln where she was
called on account of the death of Ii er
brother-in-law, Mr.. A. M. Whitlock.
Mr.. Whitlock married Miss Mary
Charles, of this city, who survives him
wi TIL four children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14

Mr., and Mrs. Edward A. Newman
Of Washington entertained at beauti.
full reception Saturday it being the
silver anniversary Of their wedding.
They we're assisted in receiving their
guests by Mrs. Charles B. Nicol who
wore gown of white spangled in sill
yer. Among the guests were Miss
Pauline and julia Nicol.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14

Mrs. Ida f. Harris, who spent the
week end with friends in this city, re-
turned to her home in Baltimore yes
terday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-14


Pauline and julia Nicol.
A welding OF great interest al
through Virginia will be that OF Miss
Laura Hill Payne, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. j. Carroll Payne, formerly o
| Warrenton, and Mr.. Alexander Wyley
Smith which will take place in Atlanta
Nov. 18th. Miss Payne is we'll known
throughout the state. She is the neic(
of Mrs. T. Marshall Jones.
Miss Jean Mccoy who is now teach
ing at the Arlington Institute, spent
Saturday and Sunday at the home o
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Mccoy, at Strasburg.
The Progressive Five Hundred
Club" held It's first meeting at the
homo of Miss Clarence Snowden on
King street last night The prizes were
| won by Mr.. Edward S. Fawcett anc
Miss Elsie Snowdea. The club mem
hers present were Miss Harriet B
| Douglas, Miss Lisa Deane Anderson
! Miss Jean Brent, Mr.. Henry 0. B
I Cooper, Mr.. Robley D. Brumoack, Ed
| ward Fawce,t, Harmon Roberts, Gar
nett Pitts and Wallace Lindsey. Thu
guests were Miss Eliza Douglas, Mis-
Nellie Uhler, Miss Elsie Snowden ant
Mr.. Mablon Janney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04

protection through forest growth vii
be placed within the forests.
The forest service las Also worked OFT
d new form Of permit Tor the use ~
water power sites in tho national forests
est ranges said Ia tie fair and beneficial
10 the stock industry, increased the sa'e<
If forest timber developed tho system -
fire protection. mace advances in re-
fores;silon and hcsnn the work OF look
ing To the creation OF forests in ths
southern Apra achian and White noun
tain regions.
Both President Tafi and Seeretary VIZ
arc pleased with the work %. tho
pure food establishment OF the depart;
ment This bureau Is said Ia have brought
nbaut great Improvement in the supply ot
pure food and drues
Gross adulteratiC MS In tho foods ana
medicines of the country have heen
stopped and the landing of these thin -
has been materially changed for the hene-
NJ OF the public. False labelling Of medi-
cines, foods and waters has been fol-
lowed persistentlv ami has been greatly
lessened. il is Gained
tduiterated and misbranded foods and
drugs To the value Of S2.1ye0 have been
~ zed in the last year, and Sio,'0o worth
have been destroyed. Foods and drugs
labeled to deceive the purchaser. sggre-
eating i'm value $1,000. have been seized.
Moro than 100 violations OF the statute
have been reported to the Attorney Gen
ei,al for prosecution. and convictions have
been secured In between 100 and 500
cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
SURE HE IS INSANE

Continued from First Fase)
ii having but two other witnesses to In
troduce AS soon as these have testi-
fled Commonwealth's Attorney Crandal
Mackey will begin introducing his tes-
timony in rebuttal.
The case may go to the jury late this
evening.
Tells of Seeing Slayer.
c. A. Gordon Of near syphax station.
q witness at the afternoon session Of
court yesterday. met Vondermiller with
gun In hand walking toward the station
few minutes before the tragedy which
cost Reeves his life. Vondermiller was
walking at an ordinary pace at the time.
said the witness.
Have you seen any postage stamps
flying around" Vondermiller queried,
and passed on. without waiting for an
swer. Gordon made no reply. he testi-
fed.
]. ]. Gordon of Washington testified
that on one occasion when vondermilier
announced that he was going to stop
drinking. Reeves said to him: mo. you
amt" and dragged him down to q sa-
loon. where he made his brother-in-law
change his mind.
Gordon told Of q quarrel between the
pair one night. when the three of them
had been playing pool until o'clock at
night at the Bartenders' Club.
On cross-examination the common
wealth attorney attacked the credibility
of the witness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
upon the conclusion of Justice Ander-

upon the conclusion Of Justice Ander-
sons address.
I'VE of the National Capital have
more reason to celebrate Independence
day than any other CITY," Mr.. Macfar-
land said in introducing Justice Ander-
SON. for this is the seat of the ma
tional government and the place where
the Declaration of Independence is kept.
ways been celebrated here, but proud
est of all that in 1909 We set the ex-
ample Of safe and sane celebration of
the Fourth of July, which is now being
and which will be adopted in ALL In
stead of killing and wounding our citi-
zens and destroying their property. We
now have no fatalities, no fires due to
fireworks and fewer police arrests than
on ordinary days. This is the true
civic patriotism. this is the true cele-
bration of the nations birthday and
the great deeds Of the fathers.
This meeting. arranged by the Dis
trict government and the Board of
Trade and Chamber of Commerce. ex-
presses the patriotic sentiment Of this
community. We regret that the presi-
dent Of the Board of Commissioners
has to be absent at the cemetery as
which he thus honors. that of John r.
Sleman. jr., that type of the best citi-
xenship of the capital, whose influence
blesses not only this community. but
the country and the world. true pa
triot Of the twentieth century,
Declaration Of Independence Read.
Justice Anderson was escorted to the
District building by George w. White
president of the National Metropolitan
Bank, who had charge OF raising the
safe and sane" fund.
Mr.. Gichner, who read the Declaration
Of Independence, did SO In an Impressive
style
Members of the Joint committee. sew
eral of whom occupied seats on the
platform during the exercises. included
Cuno HI. Rudolph. chairman; Thomas =
Moves. secretary: Waldo c. Hfbbs. as
sistant secretary; George W. Wmte
treasurer: George HI. Harries. J. Fred
Kelley, Julius Garfinkle, James r. oyster
Henry b. F. mcfarland. Charles J. Bell
w f. Shannon and E. c. Graham
Four numbers were rendered by the
Marine Band. under direction OF Lieut.
Santelmann. prior to Justice Anderson S
Grafton and the reading of the Declare
ton of independence. and three after
ward The musical program was as 1ol
March. THE Stars and Stripes Forever
Sousa
Overture, Jubilee. Won Weber
Patriotic fantasia. THE Voice of Our Ma.
ton" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Santel imam
March. 'sMy Own United States
Edwards
EXERCISES
March. Thomas Jefferson. .Santelma nr
THE PaSquinade". .GOttscnaif
'sGems Of Stephen Foster" .........- Moses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
MANY SOLONS TO HEAR
L0R|MER WITNESSES
Senators Not on the Commit
tee Express Desire to At
tend the Sessions.

Many senators not engaged in the in
quiry have expressed a desire to observe
the demeanor Of witnesses before the SEN
ate committee charged with the investiga-
ton of the election OF William Lorimer
to the United States Senate. Their de-
sire to watch the witnesses. particularly
the confessed bride takers. who are ex-
pected to be examined after the commit
tee reconvenes. nine days from now. Is
with view to informing themselves in
connection with the case when 1t comes
TO vote in the Senate.
So great promises to be the attendance
of these outside senators that large
hearing room will be procured. II possible.
for the committees sessions. to replace
the present cramped quarters.
Go to Chicago In August
1t was largely to afford these senators
an opportunity to attend the hearings and
because of the committee members want
ing 10 remain here in connection with
other legislative matters while Congress
is In session that the committee decided
TO continue it's hearing in Washington
instead of resuming them in Chicago,
deferring that trip until probably in Au-
gust. During the recent sessions the
daily attendance has been so great that
senator's who came to the hearing room
late had difficulty in getting good seats.
John III. Marble and j. j. Healy. at
torneys for the committee. taking adj
vantage of the recess. are searching for
new evidence. Hundreds of letters have
been receivd by the committee suggesting
new lines of evidence, commenting on
the character of witnesses already heard
by the committee, and giving advice
generally. All these commute lions have
been turned over to the attorneys and
anything that promises to be of value
Is being investigated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
TAFT At INDIANAPOLIS
HAS A STRENUOUS DAY
Reviews Parade, Guest at Re-
ception and Lunch, and
Will Attend Banquet.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, July 4.-After a
few hours rest at the home of former
Vice President Charles w. Fairbanks.
1922 North Meridian street. President
Taft arose this morning with the most
strenuous day of his western trip before
him.
The residents OF the city were bestir
and began gathering early along the line
Of march of the big sane Fourth pa
rade.' President Taft reviewed the pa
rade in Monument place. Following the
parade the presidential party went to
the Marion Club for an informal re-
ception to the members, and at noon the
President was the guest of the Columbia
Club at luncheon.
Presents Prizes.
At 80 he was escorted to the Ameri-
can Association ball park for the ath-
letic contests, and awarded the prises to
the winners in the morning parade. The
railway trainmen will become the hosts
of the President after the ball park ex-
ercises, and will escort him to the state
fair grounds.
The President at O'Clock will attend
principal speech of the trip. President
Taft has chosen reciprocity as the sub
ject of his banquet address.
Going direct from the banquet. for
which 900 plates will be placed, the
President and his party will board q
Pennsylvania train for Washington at
10:4J O'Clock tonight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-04
SPEAKER CLARK ON JOB.
Spends Day at Capitol, Though
Congress Is Not in Session.

Speaker Champ Clark sat on the
legislation lid at the Capitol. despite
the holiday, the scorching weather and
the fact that Congress was not in
session. Vice President Sherman spent
the day at his home in Utica. Demo
cratic Leader Underwood was speech
making In New York. and most OF the
members of both Senate and House
were either at home or making ad-
dresses at patriotic gatherings
throughout the country. In the Sc
clusion OF his private office Speaker
Clark alternately mopped his brow.
dictated correspondence and wondered
when the Senate would act on the
measures which. the House has sent
over to 1t.
Speaker Clark is anxious to go to
Atlantic City to address the national
convention Of the Society Of the Chris
tian Endeavor on July 10. but will not
leave Washington IL the House is in
session.