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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-24
CAPITAL CITY TELEPHONE COM
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ALEXANDRIA, VA.

CAPITAL CITY TELEPHONE CON
~ PANY.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
EXCHANGE. 300 KING STREET.
F. F. MARBURY, Manager.
Z. P. MATTER, Electrician.
SUBSCRIBERS LIST:
Adams, F NJ
Alexandria County Courthouse
Adams Express Company
Appich, ID II
Appich, Geo A
Alexandria Infrmsry
AitchesOn, ID W
Alexandria Steam Bakery
Alexandria Gas Works
Alexandria Times
Alexandria Gazette
Armstrong & Marbury
Alexandria Water Works
Anderson, + NJ
Birrell, j Fred
Barnett, w a
Baggett, Oscar +
Blondheim, Chas
Bowie, A
Boothe, Gardner !,
Burroughs, 7 F Sons & Co
Bladder, ii
Beach, JOS $
B&ORRCo
Balm, w E
Brill, Louis
Chatham's Stable, R Myers & Co
City Treasurer
Columbia Engine House
City Gas Office
City AlmshOuse
City Engineer Office
County Jail
Central Office
Corporation Court
Crawford, A E
Cook, w A
Dreifus, J & Co
Duncan, Jas residence
DUNCAN, VIM T residence
Downham, + f residerce
Downham, E f store
Fitsgerald, B
Entwisle, + L
Episcopal High School Seminary Hill
Entwisle, w druggist
Fegan, S II West End, grocer
Fisher Bros
Fannon, TT
Fleischmann House
Fairfax Independent Mutual Fire ms Co
Francis, Peter
Globe Flour Mills
Garrett & Monroe
Graves, w z
Goods, w grocer
Goldsmith, L
Goodrich, Chas Fairfax treet residence
Harlow 4 Co
Harper, + 5
Hinken d Son
Hamilton & Co
Hydraulion Engine House
Hill, J NJ & Co
Hoy, Thos
Jail
johnson, NJ lawyer
King, Chas & Son
Kirk, II jr
Lindsey, n q Go
Leadbeater q Sons
Lindsey, n Braddock Heigh
Lannon, Thos
Matthews, } d Co
Marshall, J A & Bro
May, w II & Son
Milbum, j G
May, j w residence
Matter, + P electrician
Marbury, Lombard residence
Marbury, f f manager
Mutual Ice Co .
McKenney & Son
Mercantile Ry Bldg & Loan Assn
McKenney, w II
Meeks, A IL
McKenney, Jas L
Moss, Alfred c, S st AsaphS st
Machen & Moncure, Attorneys at Law
Norton, J X NJ
O'Sulliyan, NJ r
Ponnet, Constant King street, florist
Ponnet, Constant, West End,
Phillips, Henry Agent Corby's Bread
Pullman, p q Co, Wood d Coal Yard
Pullman, P & Co, Main Store
Portner, Robert
POstoffice
Police Headquarters
Postal Headquarters
Postal Telegraph Co
Pennsylvania Ry Co
Power 7 f, supt Water Co West End
Petit, J NJ jr fruit
Pettey, Geo w
Peck, w II
Quinn, Edward
Ramsay, G VIM
ReardOn, VIM NJ
Relief Truck House
Roberts, Walter Office
Roberts, Walter residence, West E d
Roberts, w West End
Rammel A
Ramsey, Jos ii residence
Rust, DR. ID n Office
Rust, DR. d n residence
Rogers, VIM residence
Reynolds, G NJ
Simpson Sons II L
SmoOt, & & Sons q Co Tannery
Smith, B B
smOot, W A x Co
Smith, Francis l.
Slaughter, DR. r NJ Seminary Hill)
SmOOt, J G residence
Smoot, Jas r d Co
Southern Railway Company (W&Ol
Southern Railway Company Nv NJ
Standard Oil Co
Schuler Beef Co
Simpson, Geo L residence
Smoot, J r residence
Steans, G w
Sisson Bros
Smith, w III residence
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-11-06
Mrs. Frank Kent Dead.

Mrs. Frank Kent, wife OF Capt.
Frank Kent, formerly of this city but
now of Mountain Iron. died In the
latter city at Sunday noon Of paraly-
sis brought on by brain troubles.
The news of the death came like a
shock to the many friends Of the
family in this city. Mrs. Kent had
only been i'll few days and every
thing that medical skill could accom-
plish was done, but without success
and death resulted.
The remains were brought to this
city for internment Wednesday and
the funeral was held from the M. E.
church at o'clock. The funeral was
largely attended, the local order Of
Odd Fellows and Tower Lodge A. F.
& A. M. OF which Mr. Kent is a mem.
Der escorting the remains to the Gem.
etery,in a body. Rev. Saunderson
conduced the services at the church
and spoke touchingly of life and
death.
The family and remains were &C.
companied to this city by Mr.. and
Mrs. Skinner of Bessemer, Mich, Mr..
and Mrs. Nick Kentof Eveleth, Mr..
and Mrs. John Warn, OF Eveleth. Mr..
Andrew Kent of Bessemer, Mrs. John
Thomas and Mr. Ed. Thomas of
Mountain Iron and III. B Sturtevant
of Hibbing.
Mrs. Kent was Al years OF age and
leaves a husband and two grown
daughters to mourn the departing Of
a loving wife and mother. The
bereaved family have the sympathy
OF hosts of friendf in their bereave-
n,pnt
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-11-06
REGULAR MEETING.

Ely, Mimi, Nov 8. 1908.
The regular meeting of the Common
Council of the City of Ety. Mimi,
was called to order at 8 o'clock D. m.
by Mayor Weinzierl
Roll Call = Present Aldermen Ell
lefsen. Grabowsky, Porthan and
Skala. Absent Aldermen, Knutson
and White.
Moved by Grabowsky, supported by
Ellefsen that the minutes of the pre-
previous meeting as published be cor
rected by changing the word 'lieu''
in the communication from E. w.
Doe. Clerk Of the Town of Morse. to
'view" making same to read, in view
of the fact, instead of in lieu of the
fact, and that with such correction
the minutes be approved as published.
Carried.
A communication from Joseph Man
tel, in which he stated that for value
received he had transferred all his
right, title and interest in and to the
license granted by the city for the sale
OF Intoxicating liquors at retail in the
lower front room of the building
situated on Lot 3, Block 9, Whiteside
addition to the plat of Ely, Mimi. the
same being in his name, to John
Cove to be used in the lower front
room of the building situated on Lot
II. Block II, of the original plat of
Ely, Mimi. and asking the Council
to sanction said transfer, was read.
Moved by Grabowsky, supported by
Skala that said transfer be approved
upon John Cove filing the required
bond. Carried.
A petition was received from Gar
rett Byrnes asking the Council to
transfer the license held by him for
the sale OF Intoxicating liquors In the
lower front room of the building
situated on Lot 8, Block IL, of the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-11-06
Suicide at Fall Lake.

Miss Mary Peil, 16 year old girl
of Fall Lake committed suicide by
drowning Sunday morning at about
10 O'Clock. The body was Immediate
ly recovered and Corner Russell noti-
fed. After hearing the stories of the
various parties lie deemed an inquest
not necessary.
1t seems the girl was sicklY and
also it is claimed her family environ
ments were not what they should be.
Considerable sympathy is expressed
over the step taken by the unfortun-
ate girl.
The funeral occurred Wednesday
from the residence at Fall Lake and
the remains were brought to the Ely
cemetery for burial The funeral
was largely attended.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-11-06
Virginia and Evefeth.

Marcus L. Fay was elected mayor
of Virginia Tuesday defeating w. HI.
Eaton the present incumbent ON a
vote of 297 to 283. A Hawkinson was
elected treasurer over w. B. Pratt by
a majority of IL. Almost the entire
independent ticket at Virginia was
elected.
Michael Maxwell, a former resident
of Ely was elected mayor of Eveleth,
defeating three others, Chas. Jes-
more, Jas. Maria and Jas. Irvine.
Maxwell received 204 votes against
Jesmore's 157; Maria 46; Irvine I3.
Vivian Prince defeated Judge Nc
Gilvray by vote of 1853 to 140. Tim
Shea was elected treasurer.
Both towns had warm elections and
considerable rivalry existed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-11-06
Hunting "Donts."

The deer hunting season opens Nov.
10. Don't shoot the animals before
this time.
Don't go after the game until you
have secured license.
Don't leave any cartridges in your
rifle barrel or magazine when you 60
into camp. Empty your gun before
you enter. Don't reload until you are
well away from camp.
Don't point your gun at your com.
panlons while loading or unloading.
Don't go headlighting. 1t is against
the law and is dangerous.
Don't wear clothing the color of
deer.
Don't dress in deer skin.
Don't shoot at noises or shadows.
Don't fire until you are sure what
your target is composed of.
Don't get excited.
Don't take long shots at something
in the distance that looks like deer.
Don't butt in where you know some
party is hunting. There is plenty
of room in the woods.
Don'tpull your rife up after you
by the muzzle.
Don't fire before looking to see
what is in line beyond your target.
Don't stick your rifle barrel In the
snow without afterwards seeing that
the bore is well cleared.
Don't rush in to see who is firing.
You might be mistaken for a wounded
animal. II you do go, yell Justify to
announce your whereabouts, and
position.
Wear bright clothing. It is much
safer to look like fool than be shot
by one.
Don't be fool The county attor-
ney will make it a point to convict
fools who shoot their friends in the
woods for a deer, duck, partridge or
squirrel.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-11-06
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
oflhe
CITY OF ELY.
(OFFICLAL.l
Ely, Mimi, Oct. 20, /

Ely, Num-, oct. 20, 1903
A special meeting Of the City Coun
Gil was called to order at O'Clock
pm. by Mayor Weinzierl.
Roll call:-Present. Aldermen Port
han, Skala and White. Absent
Aldermen Ellefsen. Grabowsky ant
Knutson.
The call for the special meeting was
read as follows:
To A. D. Ellefsen, Olaf Knutson
Martin Skala, Jas. III. White, Cnas
Grabowsky and John Porthan. Aide r.
men of the City of Ely, Mimi.
You are hereby notified that there
will be special meeting of the Com
mon Council, of the City of Ely, MINI.
held at the Council rooms in said
city, this evening. October 20, 19o3,,
at s O'Clock pm, at which you are
required to be present., said meeting
is held for the purpose of fixing the
time of the maturitYof The bonds to
be issued by the city. for the purpose
1
of extending the water works and
electric light plant OF said city. No
other business will be transacted.
Ely, Mimi, Oct. 10Th, 1908.
NJ. WEINZIERL, Mayor.
Proof of the service of the above
notice on the parties named therein
was them made.
Alderman Porthan presented tile
following resolution and moved its
fadoption.
Resolved, that the,resolution passed
by this Council August IL, 1903, in
reference to loan to be made from the
State. be and same lsahereby amended
to read as follows:
Resolved, that the City of Ely, st.
Louis County, Mimi. hereby makes
application to the State of Minnesota
for loan of forty thousand dollars
to be used in the payment of the ex-
pense of extending the water and light
plant of said city, and building the
necessary buildings sgon the banks OF
Long Lake, and that the bonds OF
said city be issued therefor, bearing
interest at the rate of four az per
cent per annum, payable annually,
and in denominations, and payable as
follows: to-wit: $4,000. 90 on July /,
1908: 100000 July l, 1909; $4,000. 90
July 1st., 1910; 100000 July /, 1911;
1900 July l, 1912: 100000 July 1,
1913.
The motion to adopt the resolution
was supported by Alderman White
and it was declared adopted on the
following vote. Yeas, Aldermen
Porthan, Skala and White. Nays,
none.
Moved by White, supported by
Skala that the Council adjourn.
Carried.
L. j. WHITE,
City Clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-11-06

Continued on Fifth Page,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-11-06

do report that in the matter of allow
ing the Duluth and Iron Range r. r.
company to make connections with
our mains at point near the new
pumping plant, and near to their pre-
sent pumping station, beg to report
that PERMISSION has been granted to
make said connections. as per letter
from Mr.. r. Angst, dated October 10,
said railroa / company to furnish all
labor and material necessary to make
the connection.
Respectfully submitted,
Chas. Grabowsky,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-13

changes have been reported In the Of
hcers OF Texas National banks to the comp.
troller Of the currency as follows:
Citizens National Bank OF Beaumont.
J; Childress, cashier, in place of W. l..
Murphy.
The Milmo National Bank Of Laredo.-J.
". Mussett, assistant cashier. In place OF
George W. Derby.
The City National Bank of Dallas-E. o..
Tension, president, In place OF ]. c. o'Con.
nor.
The First National Bank Of Meridiau.-J.
L. Mlngus, assistant cashier.
The First National Bank of Beaumont
J.. T.. Ogden, second vice president; w. II.
Davidson and l., NJ Herbert, assistant
cashiers, In place OF ], NJ. Edwards and
Charles II. Stroeck
The Commerce National Bank Of Com.
merce.-P A, Norris, president. In place OF
J, II. Crawford; NJ. J.. Cotton, vice presi.
. dent, In place Of p. A. Norris
The City National Bank OF Bryan.-R, r.
Boyle, assistant cashier.
The comptroller has issued certificates FOR
organization as follows
The Caldwell National bank Of Caldwell
/ capital $4,000: ]. ]. Lane president T.. r.
/ St Clair, cashier.
| Tho First National bank Of Caldwell
capital $4,000; William Reeves, president,
/ Il, Studeman, cashier.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-13
CONDITIONS ARE CRITICAL
WHOLE OF CENTRAL AMERICA LIKE
LY TO BECOME INVOLVED IN WAR.
Guatemala Is Aiding BoniIa's Adherents
While Salvador and Nicaragua Are
Helping General Sierra.

Panama. February 12.-Advices from San
Jose Costa Rica, today say that diplo-
matte mission from the republic of Saliva
dor arrived at San Jose February g. bring
ing several proposals for the formation Of
triple alliance between Salvador Hon
duras and Costa Rics. against Guatemala,
and to further the proclamation for the
union of the Central American republics.
According to these advices the whole Of
Central America may be involved IN war,
rs the political conditions are most critical
The civil war in Honduras continues, and
Guatemala is aiding the sdherepts Of Bo
nila, the elected president Of Honduras
who Is unable to assume office, owing tc
the opposition of General Sierra, the presi
dent Of the republic, whose term has ex
plred. Nicaragua and Salvador are under
stood to be cooperating against Guatemala
and to be furnishing the enemies OF The
| Guatemalan government with arms and am
munition. About 1900 salvadoran troops
are reported to be near the frontier o
| Guatemala
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-13
The HuMRERT TRIAL.

Prisoners Continued Defiant Attitude and
Frequently Interrupted Witnesses.
Paris, February 12.--Thc trial of the libel
suit brought by NJ. Cattaui, a banker,
against the Humbcrt family, which began
yesterday, was resumed today There were
large crowds inside and outside the court
room. NJ Ludovlc Hulevy, "GypH Countess
De MarteN and other prominent literary fig
urcs We're among the spectators. The pris-
oncrs maintained the same defiant attitude.
Nine. Hunbert and her husband, Frederic,
frequently interrupted the witnesses with
angry contradictions Most of the session
was devoted to Senator Cremeiux's explana-
ton Of the prisoners legal connection with
NJ. Cattaui.
testimony the taking Of evidence closed
and the counsel for both sides addressed
the court. NJ Rodolphe Rosseau spoke on
Henri Roberts defended Nine. Therese
Humbert and Frederic lHumbert in a brief
and witty speech Maitre Chenu said a
| few words on behalf OF Marie D'Aurignac.
and the case was then postponed until next
week for judgment
! II Is a noteworthy fact that sympathy on
the part of the general public, which was
already manifested yesterday IN favor OF
! the Humherts, was more marked today
Several times during the hearing OF test
| mony in favor Of NJ. Cnttaui the audience
| ter. Nj. Rosseau's argument on behalf of
the plaintiff today was also interrupted IN
the same way. while the close of Maitre
Roberts pleading was greeted with tive
outbursts of applause which the nudge did
not attempt to check.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-13
pcnslnns GRANTED rexnns-.-n rlrlnnls. Gn

Pensions Granted Texans Originals; Ga
ner p. Morphew, Buchanan, IS; James Rey-
ner, sherman, So; James Wlglnton, Seaton,
ST, Increase; Michael D. Harmon, Round
Rock SO; Peter Musscr Bells. $40; Thorn
as y. Bradley Nocona, SO Mexlcon war;
Henry d, Bonnet, Del Rio Sl2; James I.
stewart, dead, Ennis, $40 Mcxlcan war;.
Widows, minors and dependent relatives:
Elizabeth VI. stewart, Ennis, tMexIcan
war;; Mary G. oliver ptlla. IS: pornory
Crawford, Alvord IS; Ollie Davis, Dallas,
IS; minors n Joseph Brown, SD
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-13
CONGRESS.

The senate spent the greater portion OF
the DAY in executive session.
Senator Quay gave notice that he would
oppose any action on the cight-hour bill
until obstructionists consent to the fixing
OF n day for vote on the Statehood bill.
Senator Morgan vigorously opposed the
Panama canal treaty In Its present shape
in executive session, He coDtcnded that the
price paid was eKorbltant, and that the TX.
istlur government OF Colombia had no
power to enter into treaties. He g0.J no
tlce Of thirty proposed amendments.
Senator cullom made speech explaining
some OF the terms Of the treaty and in
advocacy OF II as Il stands.
The house resumed consideration OF the
sundry civil bill, Mr.. Gnines criticised tho
Item for the greatly Increased cost OF main
tanning the Waite House. Private pen
sions day was changed 70 Saturday In order
70 continue consideration OF the sunar,
civil bill.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-13
SUMMARY OF THE NEWS
7odau,s Weather.

washington, February 12.-East Texas
Rain or snow In northwest; rain In east and
south PORTIONS Friday; colder in the inte'
flor With cold wave In east and south
bortions: brisk south winds IN the coast
Shifting to north py Saturday.
West Texas--SEow in north, rain auu
colder In south portion Friday. Saturday
fair. ~
New NJ tco and Arizona-snow In nortn'
rain on how In south portions FRIDAY :
much Aier; cold wave in north portion
saturday fair.
okirNoma and Indian Territory--snow
and 'colcr Friday. Saturday fair, contin'
we'd cold.
Arkansas Rain or snow and decidedly
colder Friday; cold wave ut night Satur'
day fair. continued cold.
Alabama-Falr Friday; rain at night OF
Saturday: colder Saturday; fresh to brisS
south winds shifting TO north saturday
Mississippi Increasing cloudlncss Friday
colder IN north and west portions, rnia by
night and Saturday: much colder, with rain
In south and rain or snow In north portion
saturday variable winds.
Iouisinna-Fa in east; rniu in west por
zion Friday; colder In west and north por
ton. saturday fair; much colder fresi
south winds, becoming north and brisk
Observations taken hy the United state
weather bureau at p. m, 10Th moridiai
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-13
IMPRISONED FISHERMEN
REVENUE CUTTER SEMINOLE WITH
IN 100 MILES OF THEM.
The Men on the Inflated Ships In Dan
ger Of Stav alton Unless Relief
Reaches Them.

Channel, n. f., February 12,-The rev
cnue cutter Seminole from Boston has ar
rived safely at Port Basque, after a terrific
battle lasting eighteen hours with heavy
Arctic ice, The Seminole is now 100 miles
from the Imprisoned fishermen In the bay
OF Islands Between this point and where
dozen or more schooners, some American,
are held fast in the frozen sea still heavier
ice must be encountered before the semi
mole can succeed In reaching her destina-
ton
The Canadians, who for more than u
monua have endeayored In vain to pcne.
trute the lee field, have given up hope of
reaching their countrymcn In the bay of
Islands They think II impossible for the
Seminole to force her way through the
pack ice, but the Americans will make the
EFFORT after coal mud more provisions are
added 60 the revenue cutters stores
80 word has been had from the fisher
! men Since one OF tue fleet whl,n escaped
/ the Ice stopped at this port and reported
/ the plight OF the others Ii is believed the
| men on the IN fated shirs are IN danger Of
! starvation and grave fears are entertaiuea
/ that many have sucCumbcd to the cold
/ The Seminole carries an extra supply ol
{ clothing, blankets aud medicines. She vii
| attempt 10 break up the ice about the dcct
| hut II unable TO do this. will try to ge
near enough to the vessels TO remove ia,
! crews.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-13
MOVEMENT OF OCEAN VESSELS.
Especial to The Post,

Newport News, va.--Arrived; Monte
negro Br), from Galveston. und sailed for
HRvre,
Brow Head Passed: Asunoiou dc Lar.
rinagu, for Galveston.
Lizard. - PASSED: Thurlnnd Castle OBJ,
from Galveston for Antwerp.
London, Arrived: Cayo Romano BrO,
from Galveston.
Delaware Breakwater. Passed out :
Mexican (Br), from Marcus Hook for Gal
weston; Onrick, for Port Arthur.
New York.-Arrived: Wlnlfred, from
Port Arthur Sailed: Denver, for Calves
ton; I'll Din, for Galveston.
Port Ends,Arrived: Tolosa (Br), from
Baltimore: Caldy tBrl, from Norfolk, Va;
Rcdyers Hocken (Br), from Tampa; Pop
lar Branch (Br) from Naples; Paraguay
AM, from Pensacola korana (Br), from
Port Tampa; Florida (Aust), from Balti-
more; Comus tAml, from New York; Steam
Yacht Columbia (Am,), from New York
Cita III Messina QtnlO from Messlna and
Palermo via New York, Sailed; Nincenso
Bonano utall, for Leghorn and Genoa
Proteus (Am). for New York; Condor
tNor1, for Livingston and Belize; Mica
ragua tNor.), for Bluehelds; Angola tBr)
for Glasgow; Amboto (Span), for iotter
dam; Yestor (Br,), for Swansea via Bremen
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1903-02-13
DOMESTIC.

Negroes held conference in New YORK
clty and planned series Of mass meetings
20 agi,atc thc public mind against the nj
legged disfranchiscmc~t of their race I'm the
South
Tho burlington express was h',d up mar
Butte. Mont, by two robbers vh' un-
coupled the engine mail and express. cars
and blew the safe open with dynamite.
Tho revenue cutter Seminole hIs arrived
At Fort Basque 100 mics FROM the i'm
prisoncd fishermen. after a terrible battle
with Arctic ice.
The suspension ~ payments hy Z. j.
Arnold & Co. continues the exciting event
in turf circles
George + Baer closed the argument for
the operators before the cosl strike com
mission and counsel for the miners entered
upon the closing argument for the latter
DR. J. l. NJ Curry died At AshcyuT
y. c., of Brights disease.
Tho hearing OF cx Lieutenant Governor
Tnlman for bail was postponed until Feb
ruary 10.
The CHICAGO society Of New York met 4
Dcimcnico's and culosircd Lincoln.