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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
AN ALEXANDRIA CHARTER.
The Times, An Evening Newspaper,
Changes Ownership.

ALEXANDRIA, VA. Jan. 4.-Special.-
A charter was granted in the Corporation
Court to-day to the Landmore Apartment
House Company, the object of which is to
erect houses, manage hotels, and similar
business. The capital stock is to be. be-
tween S2o,C@o ana S5O06l- Gardner l..
Boothe is named as local agent.
The following are named as officers:
Willis l.. Moore president; Frederick Y.
Covilie rice-president; Henry +. VIII
liams. treasurer; Edgar 3. Calvert, secre-
tary.
Herbert a Davis. Of Metz Postofiice,
Fauquier county. Va. was acquitted in
the United States Court to-day of the
charge of violating the postal laws.
The Alexandria Times. an afternoon
daily paper, which has been published
in this city for the past eight years by
the Alexandria Times Publishing Com
pany. was to-day purchased by Mr.. j.
Stanley Neale. who has been the business
manager for that pcocr-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
NEW YEAR ENTERTAINMENT.
Delightful Evening Spent by Pine
Street Suuday-School.

The New Year entertainment of the
Pire-street Baptist Sunday school was
held last evening in the auditorium of
that church and most delightful pro-
erUnric was rendered. One of the fea-
lures was the distribution of the presents
TO the eight hundred and fifty members
OF the school. who We're present. The ex-
ercises We're conducted under the super
vision Of Mr. John s. Bethel.
Twelve chorus boys under the direction
Of Mrs. gin. from the Male Orphan -Asy-
lum. contributed largely to the excellence
OF the programme by their songs and reci-
tations, and the monograph SECTIONS by
Mr.. Pinchney We're much enjoyed Mr.
John Ryal recifed How Boys Make q
Speech and also participated In the
musica, part Of the programme.
After n season of congratulation on the
success of the school, q chorus was sung
by the scholars, led by Mr.. Lncian Minor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
rabbi damaged

second floor was considerably damaged
also. and the adjustment OF w. i.
Srnoot &: CO.. grCcers. M the ground floor,
suffered considerably from water.
The alarm was earned in from The Sec
ond Police Station. Engines > and re-
spending II took them fully an hour
10 extin-,1ish the fire. the damage of
which could not be estimated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
To Winston for SAT-. Keeping.

WINSTON, y. c., Jan. Especial
Estell Bievins was brought here last
night from Ashc county for safe keeping.
On Christmas day he killed Jackson Tuck
or. a good citizen of Ashe, and there was
talk Of lynching. The men were attend
ing a big reception when the shooting
occurred.
Blevins claims that he was drunk, and
does not remember anything about the
trouble between him and Tucker.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
INCREASED THEIR SALARIES.
The Park Keepers Of the City TO Re
ccivc More Pay.

The Park Keepers Of the City TO Re
ceivc More Pay.
The Committee on Grounds and Build
ings held a meeting last night and dis
cussed some very important matters. The
report of the City Engineer was received
and fled.
A petition asking for an increase in the
salaries Of certain park keepers OF the
city was adopted, and referred to the
Common Council for further action
Mr.. King thought that the increase OF
salaries should be made.
The motion of Mr. Gunst to increase
the salaries Of an engineer and an assiS-
tant engineer for the City Hall TO SIS
was adopted.
a resolution in regard TO improvements
of the roadway to Fulton was adopted.
The letter o Mr.. Z. c. Hammers was
acted upon.
City Engineer Cutshaw made an expla-
nation of an Investigation with Mr.. a. c.
Calder and others upon the boilers OF the
City Hall.
The bill OF Mr.. A. J. Roper was read and
adopted.
The ordinance granting the increase Of
salaries of park keepers is as follows:
Ee it ordained by the Council! of the
City of Richmond that the park keepers
tillu III Iti7 S!!i PtOy tl4Sl-s ~
the city shall receive the following sa!a-
res: The keeper OF Cilimborazo Park $50
per month; the keeper OF Jefferson PARK
S65 per month; the keeper of Marshall
Square, S65 per month; the keeper OF
Candles Hill Park, 500 per month: the
keeper of Monroe Square, sG5 per month:
the keeper of New Reservoir Park. SO
per month; tho city nu-seryman. $50 per
month.
The park lceners are: John Breeder.
b. F. Perkins. c. 5. Hundley. Sylvester
Willis. and a. Z. Priddy.
AS meeting of the Common Council
was going on. the meeting adjourned on
the motion OF Mr.. Lawder.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
4 Good Roads Meeting.

TIE Good Roads Committee OF Counties,
Cit,as and Towns will meet on Saturday,
the 9th instant, at 10 a. NJ. AL interested
in having better roads should co:.,mu1,!-
cate at once with the committee or appear
IN person before It. Now Is the important
time for The lovers and advocates OF good
roads. Address Chairman Jordan. Com
mittee on Counties. Cities and Towns.
Postal With name, and Fog Good Roads"
will answer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
ROANOKE COLLEGE OPENS. 5

The Ponds Covered With Ten Inches
of lcc-a Fine Harvest.
SALEM, VA, Jan. 4.-Special.-Roan-
oke College opened this morning. Among
the new students is Mr.. Y. NJ. Ishiulmsh.
OF Japan.
Ice is from eight to ten inches thick.
The harvest is one of the largest known
here for many a day. Skating has been
excellent and the river and ponds may
be seen gay with many skaters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
The N'o7z- ri tizag s
Cat l { tic
Easy .otakc. easy to operate
Hoods Pills

capital stock, making taxes amounting to
something like $1,000.
The Executive Committee of the State
Bar Association met here to-day to trans
act some business.
Tie negro postmaster Of Rocky Mount.
whose shortage was Ss2S, was convicted
before tho United States Court here, and
then turned loose on a $1,000 bond.
There has been an unusually large at
tendance at the public schools hero since
the Christmas holidays.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
FIRE ON MARSHALL STREET.

4 kerosene lamp Fsptoiesand Causes
Much Dan,a:r.
s y kerosene lamp exploded q tas rest
dence OF Mr., .abra1a SchwartznIan. on the
third floor OF No. SO east Marshall street.
at $50 O'clock last night. By the e1pio-
sion the curtains We're isnites, and netole
the flre was extinsuished the whole hoof.
with Its contents, were destra1ed- SAs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
lI.cctric Railway Deal.

NORFOLK. VA, Jan. 4.-The Stock
holders of the Norfolk, Virginia Beach
and Southern, and the Norfolk and the
Southern Railways. met in this city to-
day, but adjourned to meet here on the
end instant. The meetings were held to
consider whether the latter should pur-
chase the former.
1t is thought the deal will be consum-
mated at the adjourned meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
OBITUARY..
MIS-. Eannie RuGu.

N1rs. Fannie E. Budd, widow of the late
Judge Joseph Budd. OF Petersburg. died
at her residence "Wednesday afternoon at
O'CLOCK
Mrs. Budd was stricken with paralysis
some time ago while walking down Frank
lin street She was carried at once into
the residence of Dr.. Jacob Alichaux. where
she remained very Ill for about four
weeks. She was removed to her home
about three weeks ago, and had never re-
gained entire consciousness since the
stroke.
She was a nuch-beloved woman. and
leaves many friends in both Petersburg
and Richmond.
Mrs. Mary j. Walker.
The death Of Mrs. Mary ]. Walker,
occurred yesterday morning at $50 oclotll
at her home, No. 202 west Clay street.
after an illness of q. few days. She
was in her G9th year. She leaves
only one sister, Mrs. J. T. Briggs.
and SIX children-Mesrs. Fl. T., n. S..
and w. A. Walker; Misses F,lossie A.,
Sallie +. Walker, of Richmond, and Mrs.
NJ. r. Primer. of Suffolk. and many rela-
tives and friends.
Her funeral will take place from Park
Place NJ. E. church Saturday evening.
January 9th. at 2:3O o'clock. The inter-
ment Will be at Oakwood cemetery.
Clarence French.
ALEXANDRIA. VA, Jan. Especial
Mr.. Clarence French. "a well-known citt-5
zentl died this morning. He was 3 son
of the late George e. French, and vas
about forty-fiye years Of age He was at
one time cashier of the German Bank, OF.
this city. Later he became engaged IN
the book and stationery business with his
father, but a2faw years ago retired to
private life. He leaves widow.
Married III Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
WILL INSTALL OFFICERS.
Union Lodge Odd Fellows Will Hold

UniO:l lodge ODD FELLOWS VIII HOiti
Meeting Tonight.
The newly-eiected officers of Unian
Lodge No. :. Independent Order OF Odd
Fellows. will be installed at the meeting
this evening
The COMMITTEES having in charge sha
arrangements 70. the entertainment OF
the Grand Sovereign Lodge, which con-
venes In this city next September. y.
also be in attendance at the sessions this
evening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
SEEMED AGITATED.


When seen at the police station last
night, Wolff seemed agitated and I'M
easy about his arrest, and was not in
clred TO talk, he said that if he was
allowed to send a telegram he thought
he could settle the matter He would
not give the name of the firm for which
he travelled, although he said that he
was drummer and travelled for a
whiskey house.
He said that as the charge was for get
ting money under false pretenses, it re-
lated to a transaction Of his in Hunting
ton, W. Va, as at that point he had got
ten a customer of his TO endorse q draft
on his house for one hundred dollars, and
that he had learned that the draft had
not been honored by the house.
He said that business had been very
slow during the year. and as he was
working on commissions. he haG been
rather hard pressed, but that he had
stood we'll with his house, and did not
wish this to get to them
When asked about being wanted in the
places, he SAID that he didn't know any
thing about them other than that several
OF his drafts. had been turned down.
Il don't mind staying here if | can be
allowed to clear myself, but | have q
family and can't afford to spend much
time here said he II would like very
much TO see Judge"
WANTED ELSEWHERE.
The circular which was sent out by Mr..
Pope, of New York, stated that Wolff is
wanted by the Chief of Police of Pater-
son, n. j., and District Attorney Iau-
renee Atkinson, OF Honesdal, Penn
The circular from Huntington, ". Va.
said besides describing the man. that he
claims to be Il Mason and from New York
city.
In every particular Wolff agrees with
the description Of the man in the c!rcu-
lar even to the manner of showing his
teeth.
As soon as Wolff was arrested the diff
ferent places where he is wanted were
notified and an answer was received at
once from the Chief Of Police of Paterson.
n. j., saying: Hold V. S. Wolff, charged
with obtaining money under false pre-
lenses Will send for him as soon as /
car get redustion.''
Wolff says that he does not re-nemhe"
the name of the man who endorsed the
draft for him in Huntington. he VIII be
taken before Justice Crutcht!eid THIS
morning,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
FUGITIVE FROM
MANY PLACES
A Man Calling Himself V. S, Wolff
Under Arrest.
A SERIOUS CHARGE BROUGHT.
lie Appeared to BE "A sitatcd, But.said
He Could Settle the Matter if
He Was Allowed to Use
the Telegraph.
A SERIOUS CHARGE BROUGHT.

Y. s. Wolff was arrested at the Lex
inStcn Hotel yesterday about O'Clock
by Detective Alex. Tomlinson as fugi-
tive from justice He is said to be want
ed in four different parts Of the United
States. The charge that is made against
him is the same in all the different
places-that of obtaining money under
false pretenses.
Circulars had been received from the
chef-of- police of Huntington. ". Va,
and John r. Pope. secretary of the Ma
sonic Relief Association. Of New York
city, giving a most minute description OF
the man, and requesting his arrest on
sight.
The circular from Mr.. Pope. OF New
York, gave photograph OF Wolff, which
is taken in his every day clothes with
a cap on his head. The circulars further
describe him as being short. heavy
built man, very fat ana weighing from
80 to 225 pounds, about feet 8 Inches
tall. and about fifty years of age. Wolff
is also described as being bald and hay
ing a sandy mustachc. and having 4
peculiar way OF talking and moving his
lower lip, showing his teeth.
: The paper said that lie claimed to be
q drummer and was a most accomplished
tallker, and could converse well On any
subject
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05

Married III Washington.
Miss Carrie r. Pearson and Mi
Will Mitchell, both Of Mid Id ehurg, Va.,s
were married in Washington yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05

Mr.. Aliens resolution calling for cor
respondence between the Treasury De-
partment and the National City Rank
and the Hanover National Bank OF New
York. was agreed to with notifications.
The consideration Of Mr.. Pettigrew's
resolution concerning the advance re-
ported to have been made by ASuinaldo
through General Torres to General Otis
after the beginning of hostiiities in the
Philippines. was postponed until Mon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05

80 w Nv nv p - 49, ~
sell all our goods at all times below
cost; because we have special bargains
in one line or another most all the
time, don't think we are selling every
thing below cost.
But the moment any goods drag it's
our policy to cut the price and push
them out. By this method we pre-
vent having an old stock and we give
the Watchful man constant opporlu-
mites at bargains.
Mems S $50 Winter Suits at. $ 4.75
MEMS 5 zoe Winter Salts at. S IT'S
MEMS S 800 W;Htcr Suits at. S s.75
Mems S 1900 Winter Suits at. .Si2.75
Mems $1,000 Winter. Suits at. Si3.75
Mems $500 Winter Sits at. si7.75
Fall Oyercoats same way.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
AMOUNT OF DEPOSITS


'Second-The amount of public moneys.
bonds, or revenue deposited with sad
banks. or either of them. or with any
National Bank, by the government. upon
what security. for what length Of time
and the reasons therefor, and wether said
banks, or any of them, have paid the
government any interest on said deposits,
and if so, how much. and all other infor-s
nation concerning the same or IN any
way relating thereto.
."Third-And also the date Of the sale OF
the Custom House property of the United
States. in New York City, to said Nation
al City Bank. the. date Of the execution.
OF the deed thereto. the date and manner
of payment Of the purchase money there
for, the disposition OF the proceeds Of the
said sale and whether or not the govern
ment has paid an: rents for the property
or any portion thereof for any purpose
since the day OF sale, and IL SO, to whom
and all facts relating to the said, trunsac-
ton. .
q Mr.. Sulzer arose after the presentation.
Of the resolution and said he would ac-5
gcent sthe ,amendmen
Mr., Richardson the minority leader.
asked Tor five minute which he desired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
RESOLUTION.

PETTIGREWa RESOLUTION.
A resolution was presented by Mr.. Pet
tigrew calling upon the Secretary of the
Navy for the report of Admiral Dewey.
of April -, 1895, in which the Admiral
said he could take Manila al any time.
He asked immediate consideration, but
Mr.. }Spooner objected and the resolution
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05
FINANCIAL BILL.

The Senate at l:55 P. NJ. took up the
financial bill. and Mr.. -Aldrich addressed
the Senate. lie said:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-05

alton may utuIdlIu
MI. Beveridge asked that the resolu-
ton lie upon the table until next Tues
day, when he will speak upon 1t.
a message from the President was
read. transmitting the testimony taken
by the Commission appointed to invesd-
gate the conduct of the war, by the Wax
jterrlrjnlont
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-09
EN6LAkD'S PROBLEM.

Certain anti-expsps ionists are fond
Of poi o ting to England's failure to stave
off famine in India as proof Of her
Encouragement of her colonies and as
reason why we should not attempt to
administer the affairs Of the Philip
pines. 1t Is true that there is a fear
full famine in India. 1t is true that
Germany and the United States have
contributed literally to the relief fund
But it is also true that Englaud has re-
spouded nobly to the call, and If there
IL still unthinksble distress it is be-
G ,use the problem is beyond human
pc yer to grepple with it.
The famine is worse than any two
previous visitstions put together.
N early hundred million people are al
I .cted. Cholera adds terror to the
sc urge. Thousands die in their ef-
fort to move away from the stricken
districts, perishing for want of food
and water, and sinking under disease.
A correspondent writes that ten times
the total relief fund could be expended
In a single district without relieving
the distress, and yet the British gov
ernment Ia supplying regular relief to
over Fl i've millions Of people.
Think twice OF the problem that con-
fronts Great Britain, before denoun-
cling her for her ''inhumanity. Five
millions now being supported and
ninety five millions more
to be provided for-the pop
ulation of North America, including
the United States: Mexico, and the
British possessions, dying Of famine
and cholera.
These famines were as frequent be-
fore British occupation as they are now,
and more terrible. The world did not
hear of them then. The millions died,
aud other millions came to take their
D. ace, and DO telegraph or newspaper
told the world of it. The problem this
time Is almost beyond human aid, and
yet England is doing magnificent work
in relieving the distress. 1t is q case
of world need, and every nation OF
earth should uphold Eoelaud in her
struggle to relieve it, instead OF in
dulging in petty railing at her colonial
policy.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-09
Sunset Route Excursions.

Waco, Texas, State Conference
Epworth Lesgue-Tickets will be on
sale May 18th and 18th, limited for re
turn to May 18th. Rate, $23. 30.
Chattanooga a, Tenn. General A ssemb y
Cumberland Pre- -byterian Church
Dates of sale May 14th 18th and 16t~ g,
with return limit of May 9th. Rate,
S43. Is for the round trip.
Georgetown, Tex.-COmmencem
exercises, South western university
Tickets on sale May % "a, final limit
MAY 80 Rate; 1923 30.
Houston--Graud Council CONNER
travellers. Tickets on sale MAY 1917,
limited to May 81. Rate: S23 20.
New Orleans convention Travellers
Protective association. Dates of sale
May 20 2lst, limited to May 10Th.
Rate; S27 95 for the round trip.
Louisvili e. Reun ion Confederate Vete-
rams. Dates of sale May 2627th with
finsl limit for return to June 9Th.
Rate; $50. 10 for the round trip.
.Cincinnsti-Conven tion B. Y. P. U.
Date of sale July 9th, limited to July
18th, in which to leave Cincinnati.
Rate; SiS. 80 for the round trip.
For slee ping car reservations, snd
10 form alton relative to these or other
excursions, call on or address,
T E HUNT,
Commercial agent.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-09
TIME TO ACT.

The mayor and the council have al
ready gone q little too far in baking
the popular will, and the citizens are
expressing their views is no uncerta1u
tones. Nearly every tax payer in Ell
Psso believes that the citizens who
asked for an electric railway franchise
few weeks ago should get what they
want. II the city administration has
any reason for withholding 1t, no res-
con has been given to the people. This
Cryptic righteousness not only leads
people to false conjectures sometimes,
but it is dangerous.
Ell Paso wants electric cars. The
men who are concerned In the old COM
panies, now consolidated under the
name of the Ell Paso and Juarez Trac-
ton company, have again and again
given the people to understand that
they do not intend to build an electric
line at once, If at all. The most that
has been definitely promised
IL that the old lines will be put in con-
dition to carry electric cars if desir-
able, or to sell if desirable. They say
they want to do ell that is possible. Ell
Paso ia entirely friendly to them, AND
has no desire to interfere with their
affairs. But their franchises are not
exclusive ones. They do not even cor
troll the streets over which they run,
much less the rest of the city. Why,
then. should franchise be refused to
any other company that may wish to
Invest money here?
These citizens who are seeking
franchise do not want an exclusive
right to any thing. They simply want
something tangible TO show TO In nd
lag investors. They ay that there are
men behind them ready and willing to
put up,the money necessary to build
moiern street railway system. Some
OF the councilmep have said that there
fs no reason why this trust franchise
should be granted-that if the men
with money come direct to the council
with proposition they will have 10
trouble in getting what they want
This is specious reason for delay.
The citizens com mittee Is trustworthy,
and doubtless has reason for what IL
has done. The council seemingly has
none for it's delay. II the coancil
and the mayor would take popular
vote they would find very quickly that
they had been gonizing the ma
jority of citizens.
Without pre- judice to any existing
rights or franchises, the request of the
ci.izens' committee should be granted
at once.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-09

ing the sale of the plumage OF certain
wild birds for use in millinery has
been signed by Governor Roosevelt
and the law Is said to be 80 Intricate
that the services of an ornithologist
will be required to determine, by an
examination of the feathers, whether
the law Is being violated in each par
ticulsr case that may come up. The
wearing of the plumage of sparrows,
crows, hawks, gulls, black birds, cranes,
ravens and kingfishers is not prohibit
ed. But woman would just as soon
wear frogs wing on her hat as q
crows feather. Go to, o legislators!
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-09

THE democrats are coming around to
the repu blican way Of thinking on at
lie asst two important messures-the
Nicaragua canal and the election of
senators by direct vote o. the people.
The only difference on the trust ques-
ton IL that the democrats refuse to
ses good in any com bina'ions of CAPT.
tai, while the republicans believe that
there are vicious trusts and beneficial
com bi q atoms, and discriminate some
what In their denunciation. So far as
the protect We tariff and expansion go,
the democrats of the south are all
ready to take up the republican doc
trine.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-09

The fact II at the decllae OF Ad-
miral Dewey's popularity, 30 far as the
matter can be determ ned from con-
trioutious to the arch fund, dates fro m
his % srriaee will discourage heroes Of
war from marrying. The cortribu-
tions for the month OF November last
footed up $50, 900. For Dece 10 Der
when the admirals engagement to
marry was announced, the amount wac
$40 900. For January, when the d wey
house was decided to Mrs Dewey, it
was 900. For February It was
s2O, 900: for March it was S24 300, and
for April, when the admiral's candi-
dacy for a presidential nomi alton was
announced, the sum Wa 81 $50.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-05-09
Texas & Pacific Excursions.

No. 8-Southern Baptist and Auxil
lisry conventions. Hot Springs, Ark
May 10 to May II. Rate $50. 95, on SAL
May and s.
Account Annual Session Imperia
Council Order of the NJ, site Shrine t
Washington, D. c.. May 22d to oath
S57. 66 round trip. Tickets will be o
sale May 18th and 10th.
Account general assembly of the
Presbyterian church to be held at At
lants, Ga May 17th to26. Rate $44. SO
round trip On sale May IA and 18th,
good until May 81.
Account general assembly of Cum
berl.nd Presby terisn church May l7th
to May oath. S43.15 round trip. On
sale Nav 20.h and May 2lst. Good
until May 10Th.
For further fnfor NATION apply to
B. F. DARBvSHIRE,
S. w. p. A,
lit E. Paso ST.,
E. Paso, Texas
Or A w MONTAGUE,
Depot Agent