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The Parker post., 1911-11-25
PLANET COMPANY
PATENTING CLAIMS
Application Perfected in Phoenix Land
Office Last Saturday-Cost of Pat
ent Aggregates $1,000 Property
REGARDED as a Valuable One.

The New Planet Copper Mining
company, whose property is located
about 20 miles east of Parker, per-
fected it's ppalication for patent Sat
urday by the proper filings in the
Phoenix land office. The transaction
was one Of the largest of it's sort
known to the alnd office, and involves
thirty-nine mineral claims.
The New Planet company is fully
convinced of the value of it's property,
which by the way is an historic one,
or it would not advance the fees nee
essary for securing patent. 1t costs
five dollars per acre as a fee when
the filings are made, or approximate
ly $4,000 that was paid over to the
receiver of the land office Saturday
by Allen B. Jones, attorney for thu
company and large StOckholder In
it, Previous to that the fees of the
surveyor generals office in conncc-
ton with the survey, amounted to
$1,170, the surveying itself cost $1,7O0
and the advertising of the application
for patent cost $3.50. That approx
mates $500 the company is paying
out on the project.
This move on the part of the New
Palnet Copper company signifies
nothing in particular for the immedi-
ate future, but it Is the best proof in
the world that the owners regard the
property as a valuable one, and one
they want to keep In good shape tic
handle when the time comes. The
plans are merely to patent the ground.
then wait for a little better price on
copper and the conditions suitabl
for railroad building. When that TIM
arrives the property, which included
the old Planet mine will be operated
most likely on a large scale.
The Lewissohns of New York, own
ers of the Miami mine, own largc
though not a controlling interest in
the Planet. Mr., Jones and others O.
the old Planet company owning the
rest Of it, AS indicated in the begin.
ming, the Planet Is one of the Oldest
mines in Arizona. 1t was located in
1865 and in the two years succeeding
a million dollars worth of copper ore
was shipped down the Colorado river
to San Francisco and to Swansea,
Wales, for reduction. Copper was sc
cents a pound in those days which
made such long transportation posci
BILE.
The prperty was then bought By
J. Stanley Jones of Colorado, who
operated extensively in mines Of that
and other states. Mr.. Jones, now
dead, was a brother of A. B. Jones.
]. S. Jones organized the Planet Cop
per company in which a number of
his associates became interested. The
Lewissohns then bought a part of the
outstanding stock and took an option
on the controlling interest in the
treasury stock but did not exercise it
for more than about one-eighth of
what remained in the treasury, which
leaves them now owners of about one
third of the outstanding stock, the
members Of the old company own
ing the rest.
The present program Is a harmoni-
Gus one in which all interests are
cooperating. A couple of years ago
the Santa Fe made two surveys for
"ailroad The matter is not now being
urged but some day there will be a
railroad built, either a new branch
from the A. & C. or an extension Of
the one to Swansea.
The Parker post., 1911-11-25
YOUR WATCH Is A COMPASS.

Every watch is a compass. If you
point the hour hand to the sun the
south is exactly half way between the
hour and the figures XII on the dial.
Point the hand indicating the 4 to
the sun and the Ii on the watch is
exactly south. If it is o'clock point
the hand indicating to the sun and
the figureX on the dial is due south.
The Parker post., 1911-11-25
TO CONTROL COLORADO.

The Santa Fe has again started the
hydraulicing of the river bank at
Needles, preparatory to the placing
of the cement rip rap which is to pre-
vent the further encroachment of the
flood waters of the Colorado river on
the company's property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
Election OF FIRE CHIEF.

One of the most important matters
to come before City Council tomorrow
night at its regular meeting is the cleo
tion OF chief OF the fire department to
succeed the late George w. Pettey,
There are two candidates for the posi-
ton. Robert Gronau and John Lead
beaten and their friends are actively
canvassing the members of the Council
in their behalf Gronau has not been
actively connected with the fire depart
ment for some time bit was president
OF the Board Of Fire Wardens some
years ago and was also an active mem
Der of the Hydraulian Company before
it was disbanded. John Leadbeater IS
vice president OF the Columbia Com
pany and has. been an active member
of that organization for number OF
years.
1t is understood that at tomorrow
nights meeting an effort will be made
to raise the salary of the chief. At the
present time the office pays salary OF
S75 with an allowance Of 1929 per an
mum for the keep Of a horse. The
chief is also required to furnish his own
buggy and harness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
LEFT FOR LYNCHBURG.

Messrs. w. E. Latham, Jr., repre-
senting Potomac Lodge, and W. l..
Zimmerman. Sarepta Lodge, accom-
panied by past Chief Patrarchs, A. }.
Butcher and d. r. Stansbury OF
Marley Encampment and ?. NJ. Brad
shaw, trustee Of the orphans home,
with Norman Williamson, left today
for Lynchburg to be in attendance
upon the annual session OF the Grand
Lodge of the Independent Order OF
Odd Fellows Of Virginia which convcnes
in that city tomorrow.
The following named Odd Fellows
will also be in attendance, representing
their respective Lodges, E. 5. Daley,
Leesburg, No. %, of Lcesburg; }. ".
Williams, Falls Church, No. II, OF
Falls Church; W. I. Russell, K. +,
Lee Lodge, No. 22l, Of Dumfres; l..
T. Carter, Crecent Lodge No. So, OF
Lorton; n. G. Davis, Mt. Vernon
Lodge. No. 159 Of Occoquan; Stewart
Pettitt, Accotink Lodge, No. 70 OF
Accotink; Jas E. Nelson, Of Manassas
Lodge, Of Manassas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
STORIES OF OLD VIRGINIA.

Polk Miller who is to be at the Elks
Auditorium on "Wednesday night is
assisted by Col. Tom" Booker OF
Amelia county, Va.
Messrs. Miller and Booker were
raised on adjoining plantations in
Southside Virginia, and hunted pos
sums, coons and rabbits with the
little nigser>' who belonged to their
parents. Although Mr.. Booker appears
to be much the older Of the two, on
account Of his gray hair, thcy are OF
the same age. He. like Mr. Miller
was private soldier, but the younger
generation insist upon calling him
Colonel Booker" On being asked
by some one why he looked so much
older than Polk Miller. Mr.. Booker
replied: He has lived in Richmond
ever since we surrendered at Appomot-
tox, while I've been tryin to make
a Twin on farm with free niger
labor part o the time. an no niggei
at all the most Of the time, an if that
don It turn a mans head gray nothin
willr'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
ABOUT 1900 PAID TAXES.

About eighteen hundred persons
have paid their state capitation taxes,
and they only will be qualified to vote
at the coming primary election. About
one-thrd Of the male adults Of the city
who have not manifested enough in
terest in public affairs to pay their
taxes will, therefore, be deprived Of the
privilege Of participating in the selec-
ton Of senators next September. This
is to be regretted, as it vas hoped the
bulk Of suffragans would respond to
to the appeals which have from time
to time been made. There is, how
ever, always 9. certain percentage OF
people who all allow elections to 60 by
default and they are loudcst in their
complaints when public affairs are not
conducted to suit them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
CHICKEN THIEF CAPTURED.

The depredatons of chicken thieves
have for many years exasperated peo-
pie in this city, especially those living
on the outskirts, and it is gratifying
when one is caught red,handed IN the
act. On Saturday night last the noise
made by one fthese nocturnal providers
awakened Lewis Harding, living at PA
north Patrick street, and he rushed to
a widow and fired four shots at the
trespassor. Officers Bell and Sampson
heard the reports from the pistol ana
after ascertaining the cause found
negro named Elijah Taylor hiding IN
an alley with four chicken in his pos
session. The darkey vas minus his
coat which was found in Harding's
wood shed.
TAYLOR was brought before the Police
Court this morning when he denied
having stolen the chickens also that the
coat was his property. His wife, how
ever. was present and ready to testify
that it was his garment. Justice Cation
fined the accused 500 and 10 addition
sentenced him to serve six months IN
Jail. Should he fail to pay his fine his
term Of imprisonment will be nine
months which makes him eligible for
work on the roads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
NEWS OF THE DAY.

| The sixteenth annual convention OF
! the Diocese OF Washington, Episcopal!
will assemble in Ascension Chdrch,
corner Of Twelfth street and MasSachu-
sets avenue, on Wednesday morning
next.
Rev. Francis de Sales Carroll has de-
cided to leave the ministry and go
upon the stage. He has resigned as
assistant at the Church ofthe Ascension
in Washington Rev. j. HGnning
Nelms, and has also severed his con-
nection from St. Michael and All
Angles Church in Washington.
Archbishop John J. keane, has ten
dercd to Rome his resignation Of the
anhbiShopric of Dubuque, Iowa, and
it has been accepted. The formal
document to that effect having been
sent to him through the apostolic dele
gate. Diomede Falcouio. Illness
caused his resignation.
Marshal Busby, of Patton, Iowa, and
a poStoffice robber were killed, and
a robber was seriously Injured in a
clash between a sheriff's posse and the
outlaws early yesterday at a school
house 2 miles from Patton. The yegg
men broke into the postotiice at Patton,
blowing open the safe and taking
several hundred dollars in stamps and
money.
Pourparlers between Russia and
Japan concerning the measures 10 be
taken against China in case OF con
tinuation Of actions on the part Of that
country inimical to Russo-Japanese III.
tercsts in Manchuria, have uSt reached
a successful conclusion. The st.
Petersburg newspapers report fresh
friction between China and Japan. The
Rech asserts that Japan is about to
present new demand, 10 China wlth
reference to free trade in kwangtung
province, and the transfer OF the Dalny
customs to Japan. In the event OF re-
fusal Japan will present an ultimatum.
L. +. Richardson, Of Denver, and
Horace \. Grantield,o New York,
We're killed yesterday in an automo-
bile accident twenty miles from Denver.
Both men we're attorneys. Richardson
was counsel for William D. Haywood
in his trial for the alleged killing Of
Gev. Steunenherg, in Boise, idaho.
Richardson. accompanied by bis wife.
two children, Granfeld, and two other
men, went to Louisville Junction early
in The day. On their return they met
another automobile as they rounded a
sharp turn and were compelled to
swing wide to avoid collision. The
car went over an embankment aud up
set, pinnlng the seven passengers be.
meath. Richardson and Graufield were
badly crushed and died short time
after the machine was lifted Mrs.
Richardson and her children we're
severely bruised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
COUNCIL MEETING TOMORROW
NIGHT.

The regular semi-monthly meeting
OF the City Connect will he held tomor
row night at which time the Board of
Aldermen will receive from the Com
mon Council the ordinance imposing
taxes upon persons, property, incomes,
etc, as amended bv that body last
Tuesday night. There is considerable
speculation concerning the action Of
the Aldermen in the matter, many he
licring majority Of the members will
stand pat and refuse to reccde from its
action At the last regular meeting when
they passed ordinance providing for a
tax Of 81. so on the 500 with six and
four per cent. discounts 70, prompt
payment. Others, however, are equally
as positive that q conference committee
will be appointed which will report in
favor of Hat rate OF 81. 10 on the 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
ALEXANDRIA DEFEATS TECHNICAL.

Saturdays game with Technical
High School, though won in the ninth
by the home team, WAS made to ap-
pear poor by the absurd charges in the
Alexandria line up and the witness OF
Technical S pitchers at the close. The
first trouble could have beeu avoided
by display Of the proper spirit on the
part of several Of the local players: the
second is due the belated victory.
Alexandria secured good lead in
the second ouly to lose it when Techni-
cal consistently pounded Trenary. Bur
rel tried to stop them but was sore
from the game Of Friday. Then Zach
AIRY started but appeared sorer still.
Pitts went to the box and was foolishiy
booted. He then proceeded to pitch
brilliant game, holding his opponents
safe all the way. allowing neither run
nor hit in the four innings he was on
the mound.
In the ninth witt, one run needed
TO tie and two to win, Sutherland was
passed, Pitts lined out, Lynch hit to
the fence for two bases and Burrell
came hack" and famed. Then
Scrivener, Snowden and AStryke,
batting out Of his turn unnoliced, were
passed, forcing in two runs.
Il. Lynch, Morris and Flynn, at the
bat, and Lynch aud Schweger, in the
field, starred for the losers. For the
locals the timely hitting Of Sutherland,
Lynch and Scryener was the principal
feature. The last named spoiled a
fine days work by losing his temper al
! the bat and hitting at wild pitches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
MAY PROCESSION.

A number Of Aleyandrians yesterday
journeyed to Washington to witness
the annual May procession Of Saint
Dominic's Church, which eclipsed any
former procession held in that parish.
The pageant was made up OF about one
thousand little girls and one hundred
boys all appropriately costumed to-
sether with one hundred and fifty men
OF The Holy Name Society who acted as
a guard Of honor. After the church
services the procession proceeded by a
squad OF police and the Z. 5. Soldiers
Home Band paraded the streets in the
vicinity Of the church and there to the
convent grounds where the statue OF the
Virgin Mary was crowned by little
Margaret Reardon. The pageant was
in fifteen sections each led by banner
indicating one Of the Mysteries OF the
Rosary. After several renditions OF
sacred and patriotic airs by the band
the ceremonies were brought to close
by the singing Of "America" by the
assembled gathering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
DEATH OF MR.. POSS.

J. William Poss, whose skull was
fractured ly fall from a ladder
at Portsmouth, n. H., last week, died
in hospital at that place at $50 on
Saturday afternoon. His remains were
brought to his home in this city yester
day afternoon. The announcement OF
his death was received with sincere re-
greet by all who knew him.
The deceased was son OF Mrs.
Alice Poss and the late Henry Poss,
and was unmarried. He is survived by
five brothers; Harry, Julian, Harvey,
and Robert &. Poss, Of Alexandra, and
Burton ". Poss. Of Charlottesville,
Va. He vas member OF Alexandria
Washington Lodge of Masons.
Mr.. Poss left this city early in
March TO accept employment as a
brickaycr in Portsmouth.
His funeral will take place at 3
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon. Members
OF Alexandria Washington Lodge of
Masons will attend.
The services will be conducted by
Rev W. f. Watson, pastor Of the
First Baptist Church. and the pail
bearers will be Richard Gibson, DR.. ".
NJ. Smith, James M. Duncan, Samuel
W. Pitts and Samuel A. Haslett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
r. F. Knox, Auctione err.

DY virtue Of the power vested IN the
ID undersigned by the late wills oil a II
drew ]. Turkey and Nora l.. Iurley ,Doth
duly Of record in the Clerk : Office OF the
Circuit Court Of the AleSand rla county
Virginia. the undersigned Will olier lor
sale, At public auction, on
TUESDAY,,
the 22rd day OF May, n O'Clock .. M
in front of the premises, all lhai trlSh oi
parcel ofiand, with improvement thSIc
on, in the county of Alexandra, ~
ginia. containing eight ~ acres one -.
rood and thirty 90 poles, anu ait
tIated on the east side OF Washington
street extended northerly from u" c.tS
Of Alexandria, Virginia, ana po.huen
on the north by the property OF Aaron
Odell, on the south by the property iot
meriy belonging 70 the Beckiey estate.
and running back 10 the old canal anu
extending along the canal TO the Ioof
House lane.
Terms Of Sale-One-third 10 cash ana
the balance in one and two years, the
deferred payments TO bear six per ceht
interest. or all cash at the option Oh the
purchaser. AARON ,y'ELL,
anrlo I'd Executor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
SEARCHING FOR NEGRESS.

A posse of twenty five men, sworn III
as deputies by Sheriff William II
Palmer, Of Alexandria county, are
securing the county in search of a col
ored woman alleged to be an accom-
plice OF George Williams, colored, who
was recently arrested as suspicious
character. A gold watch. ladies size.
bearing the initials Nv. F." and iden-
tilted Ivy Mrs Wallace Pearson rs be-
longing to her, has been found Gin VIII
liam's house in Washington. Mrs.
Fearson'S house vas entered and robbed
on April IS, and the timepiece was
taken ut that time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
LOCAL BREVITIES

Mr.. j. c. BAroughs OF Baltimore,
Nd, will speak at the Second Baptist
Church, Wednesday night at O'Clock.
Subject, How TO live Christian life.
Some excitement was caused at the
intersection Of Wolfe and Royal streets
early Saturday night by fight between
two soldiers and two civilians. The
soldiers after the ARRAY boarded a
southbound electric train.
Three cars of the Southern Railway
Company, at Duke and Henry streets,
were broken into Saturday night The
thieves secured box OF drugs from one
OF the cars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
T. P A. STATE CONVENTION.

The annual State Convention OF the
Travellers Protective Association will
be held in Danrile on Friday and Sat
urday next. The following have been
elected delegates from Post +, Of this
city; D. WIN. May, W. H. I. Brooks,
NJ. L. Price, jr, Raymond Hnltish,
T. A. Summers, R. 5. Jones, J. II.
Trimyer, II. l.. Reed, H. D. KIRK. W.
l.. Lindsey, Alfred Thompson, jr..
Peter Won de Westerlaken, James +.
King, K. E. knight, Q. II. Kirk. K
NJ. Graham, A. p. Brock II and }. \.
Williams
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
FREE KINDERGARTEN MEETING.

On tomorrow at s o'clock, in The
Young Peoples Building, will be held
the annual meeting OF the Alexandria
Free kindergarten Association 10
which the public are cordially invited.
There will be singing of kindergarten
songs by chorus OF fifteen, story tell
ing by one who is versed 10 the art OF
winning and holding the attention OF
children, and a reproduction OF the
stories in drawing, cutting and mount
ing. All who wish to know Of the
charms OF the kindergarten, should be
present. There is no admission fee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
THE CHURCHES YESTERDAY.

Rev. Hugh H. Hudson, Of Gordons-
vile, occupied the pulpit OF the Second
Presbyterian Church yesterday. He
preached in the morning from Isaiah
IN., 6-'And his name shall be called
Wonderful. At night he took Mark
Nil, 80 for his text. The pulpits Of
the other churches were filled by the
resident clergy. There was about an
average attendance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
SCARCITY OF SHAD AND HERRING

There has been a heavy fal-off in
the catch of shad and herring in the
Potomac in the past day or two, caused,
it is said, BY the cool weather and north
west winds. The season is rapidly
drawing to a close. Herring are sell
ing at about 81 per thousand, and roe
shai at AZ to so cents each and bucks
at 20 to % cents each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08

|, Nevelle 5. Greenaway, Clerk OF the
Circuit Court Of the city OF Alexandra,
Virginia do certify that Gardner J..
Ronthe aud Judge J. Is. VI. Norton, the
above commissioners Of sale, have given
the bond as required in the decree oil the
sale.
NEWELL S. GREENAWAT,C Clerk
bv Louis \. Dutfey. D. {.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
INDIVIDUAL COMMUNION SERVICE

AT the morning service yesterday at
the Methodist Episcopal Church the
individual communion service was used
for the first time 1t is the latest and
most sanitary method OF administering
the Holy sacrament. The service has
not yet been officially adopted and yes
terday was in the nature of trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
KIDNEY PILLS

Have you overworked your nervous
system and caused trouble with your
Kidneys and bladder? Have you pains
in loins. side, back and bladder? Have
you flabby appearance OF the face ana
under the eyes? A frequent desire 10
pass urine? If so, Williams Kidney
Pills will cure you Druggists, price ooc
Williams Mfg Co.. Props. Clevelana,
0. For sale. wholesale and retail, by +.
S. 1eaubeater & Sons,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08

Sick headache results from a dlsor-
dered condition OF the stomach, and
can be cured by the use OF Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Try
t. For sale by ". F. Creighton and
Richard Gibson,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08

CIR KNIGHTS ATTENTION. = The
y regular monthly drill Of OLD DO
AINIUS COMMANDERS No. II,
KNIGHTS rEMPLAR, will be held in
the Masonic Temple on Monday even
ing, May Sth. AT $50 O'Clock, p. NJ. All
Sir Knights are urged 10 attend as pre-
parations are now being made for our
annual church service this month. Re-
freshments.
MI. DINWIDDIE, E. c.
move Or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08

Ladies see The most complete line OF
Pumps in the city, satin, suede, velvet
tan, gun metal, and patent leather
shoes at j. A. Marshall & Bros, 422
King St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
To SUBSCRIBERS

Subscribers to the Gazette who do
not receive their papers regularly will
please report promptly to this Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
" AN 7 ED
FOUND.
The Diamond

The mere mention oil the
word Diamond brings to mind
ideas Of something that has
ever been most valuable.
It possesses in an unusual
degree the power 10 reflect
and diSpcrsc rays OF light
which is the cause of its beau
t;iul brilliancy and allurlng
play of colors.
The case which We use i'll
selecting diamonds makes it
impossible for you To pur-
chase stone which will not
be financially advantageousto
YOU.
r. c. Acton & Sons
jewelers. aud Silrcrsmiths.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08

For this section, showers TINS AFTER
noon. cloudy and cooler tonight tues
ijay nrobabiy fair; moderate northeast
eriy. shifting to westerly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08

NOTICE is hereby given that the IN
IN nual meeting Of the SEMINOLE
LAND AND INV ESTMENT COM
PANY will be held 1T the office Of the
company, Ill south Fairfax street, Alex
andria, Virginia, on MONDAY. the stll
day OF May, 1911, between the hours of
10 and Il clock. ante-meridian. Tor the
purposes Of electing board OF directors
for the ensuing year and for the trans
action of all business which may come
before the meeting. BY order Of the
board of.directors.
EDWARD II. THOMAS,
APRIL Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-05-08
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table,
Weather Probabilities.

Sun rises tomorrow 500 and sets a. 2.4'
Hipb tide at 81 a. IN. and 6 3s p m.