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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-15
Confederate Reunion.

Under every condition tending TO a
successful reunion Nashville yesterday
officially welcomed the United Confed-
crate Veterans and their friends, consti-
tuting host cOnservatively estimated
at 80, 600. The exercises of the day took
place in the tabernacle, and every bit OF
space was taken long before the veterans
we're called to order by Gen. George W.
Gordon, of Memphis, commander of the
Tennessee Division. 1t was the first
convention in the history of the organi-
cation that the sons of veteran5 sat with
their fathers.
After the veterans had been called to
order Chaplain Jones delivered the invo-
cation. Gov. J. b. Frazier welcomed
the degelates to Tennessee in splendid
address.
Gen. Stephen d. Lee and Rev. DR..
Randolph II. McKim, of Washington,
were the principal speakers.
The United Sons of Veterans met in
Watkins Hall in the evening.
The Jefferson Davis Memorial services
under the auspices of the Southern Con-
federate Memorial Association held at
Christ's Church Cathedral was one oil
the notable meetings of the day. The
officers elected were: Gen. Clement A.
Evans, of Atlanta, president; Hon. J.
Taylor Ellison, of Richmond, second
e-president Rev. DR.. J. William
Jones, of Richmond, secretary.
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TEGLERAPHIC BREyITIEs

The New York stock market showed
a decided increase in activity today, ac-
companied by a tone almost buOyant.
There was no new developments in line
of news.
The Mississippi Democratic COnven-
ton met at Jackson today. The COM
mittee on resolution named John Sharp
Williams as Chairman. Mr.. Williams
will write the platform.
The commission of United States AT
torney General Knox to be United States
Senator from Pennsylvania was prepared
today and will be signed by the governor
this afternoon and sent to Mr.. Knox at
once.
The republican national commitie,
met at p. m. today in Chicago, with
Henry G. Payne, Vice Chairman, in the
chair. The first contest will be heard
tomorrow. Fifty-two seats in the nation
al convention are involved in the con-
tests.
George Ordener, aged SIS. took As
grains of cyanide sublimate ani dropped
dead in drug store in Cumberland,
Nd, this morning. Ordener was clerk
in the b. & o. Railway Office and had
Just been discharged.
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Naval Battle Reported.

London, June l5.-The Toxic CORES.
pondent of the Central News wires that
a naval battle is proceeding off the Island
of Tsu-Shima, between Japan and
Korea, between three cruisers of the
Russian Vladivostok squadron and some
japanese vessels. No details are at
hand. An earlier dispatch from the
correspondent stated that the Russian
fleet was first reported yesterday at
Okino.S hima, east of Tsu-Shima, where
three warships were seen. They were
undoubtedly part of the Vladivostok
squadron. Later in the day cannonadirg
was heard northwest Of Nagato. Furth,r
confirmation, the correspondent says, of
the movements of the Russian squadron
is given this morning by the captain of
japanese steamer which was fired on
by the fleet. Heavy cannonading was
also heard this morning in the neighbor-
hood of Iki-Shima island, not far from
Tsu-Shima.
Toxic, June ia dispatch received
today states that the entrance to Port
Arthur harbor is again open. The Rus
sian cruiser Novik, the dispatch adds,
yesterday emerged and engaged the Jap
anese fleet.
Chefoo, June ia report from Rus
sian sources states that the japanese
suffered severe reverse north of Kin
Chow. There is no confirmation of the
report.
Rome, June ia message from
Chefoo says the japanese have succeeded
in placing fifty two large siege guns on
the heights north of Port Arthur
People who have escaped from the Port,
says the message, state that only COM
batants remain there, and that there are
merely sufficient provisions to last for
six week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-15
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Fine roe shad have reappeared IN
market. They are bringing 90 cents a
piece.
The Daughters of Rebecca will meet
tonight at their ball on north Columbus
street.
An upper King street boarding house
conducted by colored man, Is accom-
modating 35 Italians.
The Alexandria Golf Club tea will be
given on Friday evening between the
hours of 6 and o'clock.
A young man who had fallen on the
street and cut his face this afternoon
was taken to the Alexandria Hospital.
He was not much hurt however.
The funeral of the late Charles NJ.
Lovelace took place this evening fro n
the residence on south Patrick street
The services were conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Wray.
The schooner Ruth and Ella, loaded
with lumber by II. X. Field & Co., sail
ed today for Blackisione's Island. A barge
loaded with lumber by The same firm,
left today for Riverside Park.
1t was stated during the meeting of
the Common Council last night that the
last examination of applicants for the
position of Superintendent OF Gas cost
the city $500. The cost was but 500.
Some of the cigar dealers threaten to
stop the sale of milk, ice, newspapers,
&c, on Sunday if the efforts of the Re-
tail Merchants Association 10 close other
store, in the city on Sunday are success
fulr
At the meeting last night of Alexan-
dria Council, Royal Arcanum, two MEM
bers were initiated. Several addresses
were delivered and appropriate remarks
were made concerning the death of Mr.
f. II. GrillbOrtzer.
The Rouss Hook and Ladder Company
of Washington met Monday night and
accepted the invitation to attend the an
nual convention of the Virginia State
Firemen's Association, which will meet
in August in this city.
Rev. Jno. A. Wray will conduct his
prayer service tonight in the main audi
forum of the Baptist church. AT the
close Of the service Rev. Mr.. Bradford
will baptize candidate who has recent
Iy been received in the Del Ray Baptist
Church.
The annual excursion Of the Carroll Insti-
tute of Washington will be given to RiyerView
on Thursday, June 16, 1904. This popular
organization has many friends in Alexandria,
and it is expected that large crowd will 60
down from this city. The evening boat will
stop here and tickets can be obtained at c. NJ.
Lemons drug store.
Fried clans, SOC Dozen clam soup, l0c;
soft shell and deyiled crabs, 10c each, every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at c. ii
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Changed with Embezzlement.

Newton, Mass, June 15.-Professor
Albert G. Robbins, an instructor in the
West Newton English and classical
school, and well known in social circles
in this city, was arrested on Monday at
his home by two policemen from Phila-
dephia, in which city he is wanted for
alleged ENLIGHTENMENT Robbins express
ed his willingness to accompany the Of
icers without requisition papers. Ac-
cording to the police, Robbins is alleged
to have represented to the officials of a
bank in Philadelphia that he owned GER
tain real estate somewhere in Maine, and
by means of such representations secured
money on notes TO the amount of $3.50.
Later, it is alleged, it was discovered
that he was not the owner of the property.
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Virginia Odd Fellows.

The grand encampment of the indie
pendent Order Of Odd Fellows Of Vir-
ginia metin Roanoke yesterday morning.
Three sessions were held. The follow
ing officers were elected: Grand patri.
arch, H. II. Harlow, Stanton grand
high priest, Charles Phoeleg, Richmond;
grand senior warden, ]. Leon Codd,
Portsmouth grand scribe, I. V. Tier
ney, Richmond grand treasurer. George
W. Hill, Norfolk /; grand junior warden,
DR.. F. A. Sproles, Big Stone Gap
grand marshal, William Wydle, New
port News grand inside guardian, G..
w. Landroff, Danville; grand outside
guardian, A. F. Woodhouse, Staunton
representative to Supreme Lodge, james
G. McCoys, Norfolk. A banquet was
given last night. The visiting delegates
began leaving town at midnight. Next
years meeting will be held at Lynch
burg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-15
ST. NTory's Parish School.

After most successful year of school
work during which $50 pupils were en-
rolled, st. Mary's Parish School closed
last Friday. Rev. Father Cutler present
ed the certificates of promotion to the
pupils to whom he addressed few
words of counsel regarding vacation
duties, exhorting them to be more faithful
if possible than they bad been during
the year. The Palmer Method of Bust
ness Writing lately adopted has given
perfect satisfaction. Certificates for pro-
fciency in rapid legible business writing
were awarded by Professor Palmer Of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Misses Margaret
Nugent, Maria Greene, Jennie Graum-
man and Mary Ewald.
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ThenloDicaI Seminary.

The closing exercises of the Episco-
pal Theological Seminary will begin this
evening and will continue ontil Friday
Tonight Bishop Johnson, Of Western
Texas. will address the Students Mis-
sionary Society, and tomorrow will be
graduation and alumni day. Friday
will be ordination day.
The annual meeting of the Board OF
Trustees of the Episcopal Theological
Seminary, near this city, was held yes
terday in the Seminary with its pres
dent, Bishop Gibson, Of the diocese OF
Virginia, in the chair. Bishops Ran
dolph, Peterkin and Gravatt were also
in attendance with number of other
members including Rev. p. p. Phillips
and Messrs. Arthur Herbert and Julian
T. Burke, Of this city.
Leave of absence was granted to Dean
Crawford for rest and travel for one year
on account ofthe condition OF his health,
aud Rev. Professor Wallis was appointed
Acting Dean for that period. Rev.
Thomas J. Packard, of Rockville, Md,
is to fill the chair of Hebrew in the alb
sence of Professor Crawford, whose
friends sincerely trust that the rest af-
iorded by this relief from the duties Of
his Office aud professorship will fully
restore him to health.
The board also passed a resolution ap'
proving of the nomination by the board
of a certain number of alumni non.resi'
dents in the diocese of Virginia from
whom two are to be elected by the
alumni as members of the board, who
are to hold office for five years from the
date of their election.
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The total vote was as follows:
Personal.

Mr.. Harry McCuen, private secretary
to Mr.. Thomas Nelson Page, the noted
southern author, left this morning with
that gentleman and his family for their
summer home at York Harbor, Maine,
TO remain until October.
Mr. William Underwood, living on
Oronoco street was paralyzed last night.
Mrs. Ella Brown, accompanied by her
young daughter, has returned from an
annual visit to relatives and friends in
Richmond, much improved III health.
Mr.. X. A. Ruad, Of this city, and
Miss Eva ID. Williams we're married
today in Halifax, n. G.
Miss Lydia Kelley, who has been Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. f. Morton, on
north Patrick street, has returned to
her home in Roanoke.
Mr. Julian Howdershell has returned
from California.
Mr.. d. J. NormOyle, formerly OF this
city, who has been quiteil with typhoid
fever in Philadelphia, is improving.
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Harris's Nickel Plate Show.

Mr.. J. J. McCarty, orator of Buffalo
Bills Wild West, while in the Item Of
flee Saturday evening and seeing the adj
vertisement of Harris's WOrld-FamOus
Nickel Plate Show said 'The Nickel
Plate is one of the best shows on the
road today. | don't see how they give
50 much for the money, but they do it.
You may assure your readers on my rec
ommendation that they will find this
show clean, up-tO-date, full of amuse-
ment and worth more than the money
they have to pay to see it."-lIhe
Evening Item, Richmond, Ind, May 8.
This show will be exhibited in this
city on Monday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-15
Fired at Burglar.

Three pistol shots were heard on north
Columbus street last night, and when an
investigation was made it was ascertain
ed that Mr.. Eddie Crump, son of Mr..
Carey Crump, bad shot at man he
found proving about the yard. The
noise made by the trespasser awakened
Mr.. Crump. and when he went into the
yard the stranger threw brick at him,
knocking lighted lamp from his hand.
Young Mr.. Crump then discharged his
pistol in the direction from which the
brick was hurled. The man made his
escape and, so far as is known, received
no injury from the pistol shots. Mr..
Crump can give no description of the in
truder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-15
xesterday,s Election.

The regular election held yesterday
was one Of the quietest ever held in
Alexandria. At the different voting
places there was virtually nothing 10
show that an election was in progress.
The ballots were cast quietly and no one
seemed disposed toloiter about the polls.
1t was in short an ideal election to all
who desire to see things conducted de-
ceully and in order. The vote was
light Mr.. F. j. Paf was elected Mayor
for four years, his term beginning en-
lst, aud the Aldermen and
Councilmen nominated at the recent
democratic primary election had a walk
over, here being no opposition to them.
Mr.. F. A. Coakley, independent demo
cratic, had entered the race for the
The vote stood as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-15
Eniscnnal High school.

The joint final celebration Oh tne
Fairfax and BIackford Literary societies
of the Episcopal High School, near this
eitv. took place in Liggett Hall, on the
school grounds, last night. The hall
was nrettily decorated and was crowded
with friends and relatives Of the pupils
from Seminary Hill and this city, and
many from distance. The programme,
after the opening prayer, was as follows ::
Address of welcome by Mr.. Churchill
J. Gibson, of Richmond, president of
the Fairfax Society presentation of the
Blacktord Literary Society declaimer's
medal to Mr. Z. Henry Powell, of Yer
mont; defamation "Hofer's Defense :"
presentation Of the Fairfax Literary So
ciety debater's medal to Mr.. Richard P.
Williams, ir., of Washington, d. O..
presentation Of the Blackford Literary
Society readers medal TO Mr. William
Stuart Barrett, of Tennessee presenta-
ton of the Fairfax Literary Society de-
Chalmers medal to John NJ. Blackford,
of Fairfax county, defamation Henry
w. Grady :" presentation of the Black
ford Literary Society debatey's medal to
Albert 5. j. Tucker, of Virginia; pre-
sentation of the Fairfax Literary Society
readers medal to William II. Trigg, of
Richmond; joint valedictOry address by
William Stuart Barrett, of Tennessee;
final dismissal of the audience by Mr..
Governor w. Merchant, of Charlottes-
vile, president of the Blackford Society.
The commencement exercises of the
High School took place this evening in
Liggett Hall and were largely attended,
many from this city and tie surround
ing country being present. The follow
ing received prizes:
For reading at sight-Second prize,
c. J. Gibson, of Richmond; first prize,
T.. H. Powell, of Vermont.
For reading-Second prize, c. J. Glib
son, of Richmond; first prize, E. IL.
Powell, of Vermont.
For declamation-Second prize, w.
L. Marbury, of Maryland; first prize, Z.
l.. Girardeau, of Georgia.
For scholarship-Whittle prize, S. NJ.
Gallaher, of West Virginia; r. N. Rust,
of Alexandria county; G. G. Smoot, OF
Fairfax county; r. L. White, Of
Petersburg Johns prize, J. G. Cough
of Maryland; II. NJ. Hicks, of Texas;
j. S. Rust, of Alexandria county; w.
II. Seomon, it,, of Texas Meade
prize, L. H. w. Harlan, of Maryland;
w. J. Mann, jr., Of Fauquier county;
r. P. Williams, jr., of Washington.
Randolph Fairfax memorial prize
medal, f. II. w. Harlan, Of Maryland.
Pembroke Lea Thorn memorial prize
medal w. J. Mann, jr., Of Fauquier
county.
Robert Taylor Wilson prize medal, K.
P. Williams, jr., of Washington.
Llewelyn Hoxton memorial prize
medal II. M. Hicks, of Texas.
William Garrett Bib prize medal,
Z. H. w. Harlan, Of Maryland.
II. S. Liggett memorial junior prize
medal, II. NJ. Hicks, of Texas.
Certificates of graduation j. NJ.
Blackford, of Fairfax county; f. H.
W. Harlan, of Maryland; J. S. Rust, Of
Alexandria county; G. G. SmoOt, of
Fairfax county; l.. w. Whittle, of
Staunton; r. P. Williams, jr., of Wash
ington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-15
DisOrderly Darkcys.

Jesse Holmes and Dennis Harris, both
colored, became involved in row about
O clock last night at the intersection of
Wolfe and Royal streets and kept it up
down the latter thoroughfare and some
distance west on Wilkes street. The
trouble originated over woman. Off
Ger Roberts this morning arrested the
darkeys and the case will be examined
in the Police Court tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-15
Conditions at Cripple Creek.

A bearing is to be given to G. G. Ken
nisou, president of the Cripple Creek
COL, Miners Union, to test the legality
of his arrest. The prisoner, who was ar
rested Monday, will be taken back to
Cripple Creek for trial, if the court finds
that he was legally arrested.
Eighty-seven warrants are out lot
miners who are accused of completely in
the explosion at the Independence station
and the rioting at Victor. These war
rants have been placed in the hands Of
Uuder Sheriff Felix 0Neil at Denver,
and will be given to his deputies toserve-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-15
The Porte Suspicious.

Constantinople, June l5.-Scores oil
Armenians have been arrested and de-
ported from Constantinople on the pre-
text that there are signs OF approaching
trouble. 1t is asserted today that an
Abyssinian mission has got itself into
hot water because the members exchang-
ed visits with the Armenian patriarch.
The Porte fears union Of the Ethiopian
and Armenian churches, and asserts
that such interviews should be mention
ed to the government before they are
held
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-15
As semblIne for the Contest.

Hamburg, Germany, June l5.-The
city is full of automobile enthusiasts,
who have come to attend or participate
in the race for the James Gordon Ben
net cup which will be run on Friday.
The emperor aud empress and their suite
will arrive tomorrow, twenty-five auto
mobiles being used fol their conveyance.
Hundreds of autos from all parts OF
Europe are on hand and fill the air for
miles around with pestilential stencil
of gasoline, making habiiation in the
town most uncomfortable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-15
Police Court.

1Justice II. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed of
this morning
Mary Tins, colored, arrested by Of
ficer Lyles, charged with being drunk in
the street, was fined So.
Grace Beal and Noah Green, both
colored, arrested by Officers Beach and
Belts for disorderly conduct, was fined
IS each.
Two men, arrested by Officer Knight
for disorderly conduct and defacing
property, were fined $40 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-15
Thrown From a Wagon.

Mr.. George X. Babcock was thrown
from his wagon and severely bruised.
He applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm
freely and says it is the best liniment
he ever used. Mr. Babcock is we'll
known citizen of North Plain, Conn.
There is nothing equal to Pain Balm for
sprains and bruises. 1t will effect a
cure in one-third the time required by
any other treatment. For sale by
Richard Gibson and w. F. Creighton
e. Co.
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We are authorized to offer for few

We are authorized to offer for a few
days that OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
BRICK DWELLING, containing IS
rooms, located on the east side Of Alfred
street, between King and Cameron
streets, belonging to the estate of the
late Judge Critcher, fronting on Alfred
street "a feet At inches, with a depth of
l64 feet 81 inches, containing about
$500 square feet of ground, with the
right of enclosing the parking in front
10 feet, with entire frontage of lot, max
ing front yard of $50 feet of ground.
This property is located in one Of the
finest residential sections Of Alexandra,
street in front being paved with vitri-
fed brick.
This is rare opportunity to secure
a choice home, possessing all the advan-
tages that anyone could desire.
For price, terms and permit to inspect
apply to
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st. Mary's Academy.

The thirty-sixth annual commence
ment of St. Mary's Academy took place
this evening at $3.50 o clock, at Lannon'S
Opera House, and was largely attended.
An interesting programme was rendered
and prizes were awarded according to
the announcement made in yesterdays
Gazette
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Lansburgh s. Bro,
42O to Ago sbventh Street,
WASHINGTON, D. C.
TOday's Telegraphic News
General Payne's Collapse.

Chicago, June Is. Postmaster Gen.
eral Payne, acting chairman of the ie-
publican national convention, collapsed
today at the committee meeting, the
cause, it is said, being an attack OF
epilepsy.
1t is believed that he will not be able
to take an active part in the coming
campaign. Senator Scott will preside
at the committee meetings. The Presi-
dent was informed Of Gen. Payne's con-
dition and sent a message of sympathy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-15
Baseball.

The game of baseball yesterday even
ing between the teams of the Episcopal
and Baptist Sunday schools resulted in
victory for the former by score of Is
to 5.
The Shamrocks, OF Washington, who
were to play the Alexandria Club yes
terday evening, failed to appear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-15

FIJI. Finley & Son, of Washington, have
closed a contract with l. Shuman d Son for
30 gallons daily of their diamond +"
distilled water for table use and all other pur-
noses, Messrs. Shuman & Son will take or
ders for the water and viii furnish samples
upon request.
;a1a2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-06-15

Orders for F. II. Finley & Sons '.Dia-
mond +" distilled water can be left with j..
Shuman K Son, Claude NJ. Lennon or at any
hotel or restaurant in Alexandria, or by
postal card to F. III. Finley & Son, Washing
ton, ID. c.
iafA
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Train to Be Replaced.

Passenger train No. 30 ofthe Southern
Railway. which was recently discon-
tinued, will be replaced on Sunday next
This train formerly left here at Halo a.
m. II runs through to Florida.
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DIED.

At Asheville, N. c., on June II, FRED,
ERICK II. GRILLBORTZER. The funeral
will take place tomorrow Thursday even
ing at O'Clock from his late residence, Nc.
zig south Patrick street Friends and ac-
quaintances are invited to attend.
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IN MEMORJAN

Sacred in our sad and loving hearts. widow
and a children, lives the memory OF MICHAEL
LA SrhEiMEk, devoted husband and low
II, 1913. june
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Woodward & LOtf1rOp,
10th, llth. F and g Sts., N. W.
WASHINGTON. D. C.
orst ofaII Experiences.

Can anything be worse than to feel that
every minute will be your last Such was the
experience Of Mrs. S. II. Newson. Decatur,
Ala. "For three years" she writes, 81 en-
dured insufferable pain from indigestion,
stomach and bowel trouble. Death seemed
inevitable when doctors and all remedies
failed. At length l was induced to try Elec.
trio Bitters and the result was miraculous.
improved at once and now Pm completely
recovered" For Liver, Kidney, Stomach
and Bowel troubles Electric Bitters is the
only medicine Only Soc. It's guaranteed
BYE. s. Leadbeater x Sons, druggists.