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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-11
Wentz a Suicide.

An examination of the body of Ed
ward L. Wentz 10 Wise county yester-
day brought out the fact that he met
death by his own hand, the shot being
fired either accidentally or by design.
No formal verdict was returned by the
Jury. The bones and clothing, all that
remain of the once vigorous young mine.
owner, we're taken to Philadelphia in a
burial train this morning for interment.
The conclusive evidence that the dead
man was not the victim of moonshlners
or mountain bandits was the fact that
the .32 caiber bullet found within the
remains. where it had lodged after pass
ing through the heart, had come from
the victims own pistol, WHICH was
found a short distance of, and only one
chamber of which had been discharged.
Further evidence was that the fact that
the clothing where the bullet entered
was burned by the flame from the
barrel, showing that it had been placed
close to the body before being fired.
Two chambers of the weapon were
loaded, two empty and the nth had
been discharged. There was nothing in
the pockets of the dead man to throw any
light on the affair.
Knoxville, Tenn, May 11.-Silas
Ison, and Tom Wright, mountaineers,
of Wise county, Va, who are in jail
here, as fugitives from justice, the muir
der of l.. Wentz. 1t is said that they
were wearing clothing similar to that OF
the dead man and that they had in their
possession articles believed to have be-
lonped TO WentZ.
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Virginia News.

Chief Justice Fuller yesterday presid-
ed in Richmond over memorial exercise 5
to the late Judge Charles II. Simonton.
J.B. stovall, (rep.) of Danville, de-
putty internal revenue collector is e1-
ppected to oppose Congressman Swan son
for re. election this fall.
Senator William NJ. Stewart, of Nevada
has sold his large stock and dairy farm
near Ashburn, Loudoun county, and has
advertised the sale of all his registered
stock on May &c and p.
An incident which caused some ex-
element in the Stafford county court
yesterday was the appearance OF X.
Mason MounJoy, justice of the peace
in the courtroom in an alleged intoxi'
Gated state. He had to be carried Out
bodily. A summons was issued against
him for contempt of court, and to show
cause why he should not be removed
from Office.
Lieut.. Gov. Joseph E. Willard was
present in the Stafford court yesterday
10 the interest Of his candidacy for the
democratic nomination for Governor anC
made a speech. He made a fine impress
sion. Democrats of the county held
mass meeting and elected the following
delegates to the State convention Sena
tor G. NJ. Wallace, Frank Moncnre, X
G. L. Moncure, Andrew Briggs, Harry
Clark and Capt. d. NJ. Lee.
The opening of the Circuit Court il
Stafford county was lively day yester-
day. A large crowd was present. The con
tested election cases in which the sue.
ces,ful candidates at the election las
November-H. G. Chesley, for Treasur
err; Walter Wamsley, for Sheriff., ant
G. B. Wallace, for Commonwealth AT
torney-were opposed by W. B. Reamy
G. L. Kennedy and T. W. Berrey, wer'
dismissed by Judge ]. E. Mason, at thu
request OF counsel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-11
COMMON COUNCIL.

At a regular meeting Of the Common Coun-
Gil of the city of Alexandria, Va, held
May 10, 1904. there were present:
+. j. Paif, esq, President, and Messrs.
Trimyer, Burke, Snowden, Risheill, Nor
moyle, Desmond, Bladder, Brill, Bryan, John.
son, Uhler, McCuen, Leadbeater and Spinks
An ordinance for imposing and collecting
license within the city Of Alexandria for the
year commencing on the lst day Of June,
1904, and ending on the 3lst day Of May
1905, was recommended by the Committee on
Finance. Mr.. SnOwden moved TO insert 500
in place Of $3.50 in article "a, and TO strike
out 500 and insert $3.50 in article 74i, which
was adopted The ordinance as amended was
read the second and third times and passed.
ayes 10, noes 0.
An ordinance to amend and reordain sections
/, 2 and Of chapter 5 Of the code OF this eiiy
Of 1873 was recommended by the joint Com
mittee on Streets and General Laws and read
the second and third times and passed-ayes
10. noes |, (Mr. Desmond).
An ordinance 10 provide for the proper pro
lection of oil tanks within the corporate limits
of the city of Alexandria to prevent the
spread Of fire was called from the table by
Mr.. Burke and read the second and third
times and passed-ayes 10, noes 0.
An ordinance to amend and reorlain ar.
ticle 81. section 5, entitled "A ordinance Cor
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TOday's Telegraphic News
RUSSIANS DESTROYING FLEET 2

sOoO1ANo D6oTEOYlHG fG6bl
London, May 1.-THE Chefoo cores
pendent of the Reuter- Telegram Co.
sends an unofficial report that the Rus
SLAMS have destroyed their feet at Port
Arthur. II is emphatically declared in
the Russian capital, that in no case
will the Russian ships at Port Arthur be
allowed to fall into the hands of the
enemy. This last statement tends to
give color to the reports from Chefoo and
the report Of Admiral Togo that it is
believed the Russians are destroying
their Port Arthur feet.
Toxic, May 11-Admiral Togo reports
that since May 9th many explosions
have been heard in the vicinity of Port
Arthur. The causes we're not learned,
but the impression is that the Russians,
despairing of defending the fortress, are
destroying their ships, previous to an
evacuation of the port.
st. Petersburg, May 11.-It is be-
lieved here that the unopposed reopen
ing of the Port Arthur railway is due to
the fact that the japanese are con-
centrating somewhere on the Lao Tung
peninsula preparatory to march in force
either on Port Arthur or northward to
support General Kuroki.
London, May 1.-THE Central News
has a dispatch from Lao Yang stating
that the first train from Lao Yang
reached Port Arthur yesterday. The
railway officials saw no japanese troops
near the railway. japanese horsemen,
the correspondent adds, have been OBJ
served behind Feng-W Wang Cheng.
London, May 1.-THE Central News
has dispatch from its Paris correspon-
dent, who quotes kilograms from st.
Petersburg reporting japanese repulse
twenty kilometers east of Port Adams,
Lao Tung peninsula. The japanese
were attempting to cut the railway when
they we're attacked by 5000 Russians
under General Seykoff, who was assisted
by troops under General Stoessel. a
further attack according to the kilograms
is expected as soon as the japanese are
reinforced.
The st. Petersburg kilograms also re-
port great battle near Motien-Ling Pass,
east of Lao Yang which resulted in a
great Russian disaster. The losses are
reported to have been heavy, General
Seassalitch, the Russian commander, be-
ing among the dead.
The sensational reports of a juncture
between Russian Vladivostok and Port
Arthur squadrons are discredited in the
Russian capital.
London, May 1.-THE Rome cores
pondent of the Exchange Telegraph
Company says an official dispatch has
been received there from Chefoo stating
that owing to the simultaneous advance
of the japanese from Feng-Wang-C heng
and Niuchwang, the Russians consider
their position at Lao Yang untenable,
and are already preparingto fall back on
Mukden, where the first serious attempt
to resist the japanese advance will be
made.
Seoul, Korea, May 1.-Two hun
bred Russians, presumably portion OF
the force which crossed the Yalu last
Sunday, have attacked Anju, one hun
dred miles south of Win. A small
japanese garrison, which is in the place,
is stubbornly defending the town. The
fight is still in progress.
London, May ia report reached
London this evening that three Japa'
nese transports had been sunk. Nc
particulars accompanied the report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-11

the inspection Of buildings and regulating the
construction and repairing within the city
limits approved May Ii, 1896, was recon-
mended by the joint Committee on Streets
and General Laws and upon motion Of Mr.
Trimyer was laid on the table.
The Joint Committee on Finance and Schools
recommended an appropriation OF Sl,SO0 for
the use of the trustees of the public schools
and the report was adopted-ayes 10, noes D.
A report of the Committee ON Streets was
received. submitting cost of crawling and
cutting Washington street, from Queen To
Wythe street, to be from $1,000 to s4,SOO, ac-
cording to price of gravel. 80
An act to appropriate part OF the city
revenue for the fiscal year ending May d.
1905, was referred to the Committee ON FL
nance.
A petition from t. II. Netherland request
ing Council 10 have certain work dcne on
water pipes leading 10 house at 2ll north Al
fred street was referred to the Committee ON
Claims.
A petition from st. Marys Academy TO al
low so for sewer construction on Prince
street was returned by the Committee on
Streets without recommendation and upon
motion the matter was laid on the table,
A resolution to allow fence 10 be put
around the Confederate monument to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer was recon-
mended by the Committee on Streets and
passed-ayes Is. noes 0.
A petition from Mrs. laura Pullin to erect
two-story brick addition in the rear Of No.
124 north Royal street was recommended by
the Committee on Streets aud passed.
petition from George w. Pettey for per-
mission to retain signals for fire engine
houses" at the corner Of Prince and Royal
streets for period Of thirty days or longer to
prove the efficiency of the device was received
and permission granted
Permission was granted J. NJ. Petit, jr., TO
erect two-story frame additions at 1913 and
1926 Duke street.
Also to Joseph F. Rodgers to reshingle roofs
on four houses on Pitt street, between Came
ron and Queen.
Also TO Joseph +. Rodgers to build frame
addition to the Office of the Alexandria Ferti-
Iizer 4 Chemical Company, providing the
adjoining property owners do not object.
In accordance with an ordinance passed by
the City Council April u, 1904, bids were re-
ceiyed from the following persons, for the
purpose of furnishing light and power in the
city by electricity: Messrs. c. 5. Richards,
u. s. Hanks, George B. Kennedy, ID. }.
Howell, Charles +. Thompson, Frederick p.
Russell and l.. E. Sinclair.
All Of which was referred to the joint Com
mittee on Finance and Light.
n resolution by Mr.. Spinks that all action
concerning sale Of electric light be deferred
until the wishes of the property owners can
be obtained, was upon motion of Mr.. Bryan
laid on the table, ayes 10, noes i.
The following were received from the Board
J Of Aldermen and their action concurred in:
A resolution appropriatng 1925 for cross
| ings at Prince and Patrick and Prince and
Columbus streets.
Also a petition from Thomas Elliot to erect
frame dwelling on north Washington
street.
The board then adjourned.
FRED. j. PAFF, President.
Teste: DANIEL X. STANSBURY, Clerk.
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Official.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

Alta regular meeting of the Board of Al.
dermen of the city of Alexandria, Va, held
May 10, 1904, there were present:
John T. Sweeney, esq, President, and
MessrS. Hill, Burke Marbury, Clark, Cur
tin and W. III. Sweeney.
Mr. Marbury presented petition of Thomas
Elliott for permission to erect frame dwell
ing on Washington street. between OronocC
and PendletOn, which was referred 10 the Com.
mittee on General Laws and Streets.
Mr.. Clark introduced a resolution appro-
priating S125 for crossings at Prince and Pat.
rick and Prince and Columbus streets, which
was referred to the Committee on Streets.
The report of the Finance Committee rec;
ommending an appropriation of 81 300 for
the use of the trustees of the public schools
was received from the Common Council and
laid over.
The following were received from the Com
mon Council and their action cOncurred in by
unanimous votes:
An ordinance to amend and re0rdain sections
1, and Of chapter ofthe cole Of this city
of 1873.
Report of the Committee on Streets on q
resolution looking to grading and grayeling
Washington street, between Queen and
Wythe.
Report of the same committee on a petition
of Laura NJ. Pullin for permission 10 erect a
brick addition to her house i24 north Royal
street.
Report of the same committee on a resolu-
ton for placing a fence around the Confederate
Monument at the intersection Of Prince and
Washington streets.
Petition Of JOS NJ. Petit for permission TO
erect twO-story frame addition to his prem
Uses, 1898 and 325 Duke street.
Petition of Joseph f. Rodgers for permits
sion to renew roofs of four frame houses on
Pitt street. between Cameron and Queen.
An act to appropriate part Of the city rev.
enue for the fiscal year ending May 81, 1905.
Communication from George w. Pettey for
permission to retain signal for fire engine
houses at its present location.
Communication of T. III. Eetherland in
reference TO water pipe lea1ing TO bis resi-
dence, Oil north Alfred street, which became
frozen during the winter.
Proposals of Chas T. Thompson, Fred. p
Russell, ID. ]. Howell, L. E. Sinclair, G. s
Richards, u. s. Hanks and Geo. B. Kennedy,
for franchise for furnishing electric light and
power in the city of Alexandria, were receiy-
ed from the Common Council and their action
cOncurred in.
The board then adjourned to meet on Fri
day, May Is, 1904, at o'clock.
J. r. SWEENEY. President.
Teste: LUTHER II. THOMPSON. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-11
WEDNESDAY EVENING. MAY Ii, 1904.

AS EXPECTED from the first the City
Council last night made provision for
continuing the public schools OF the
citv for full ten months-the term they
have been taught during the past third
of century-so those out-of town news
papers which have had so much to say
abont "short session" for the Alexan-
dria schools will have to find another
subject in their efforts to belittle this
city. The habit of saying depreciatory
things about Alexandria has grown stale
and the newspapers referred to make
themselves absurd 10 continuing 1t.
WHY a suggested school term OF less
than ten months in Alexandra should
have caused so much concern among
these papers is more than passing
strange. Certainly in the cities IN when
they are published the schools are taught
Int nine months, and this term or
shorter one is almost the universal Gus
tom throughout this entire section OF the
country. Alexandria is all right; this
CITY has done as much for the schools as
any city of its size in the State and WI
continue to do so, and if few misguided
people within her lnis would have
more to say of what Alexandria has anC
less about what Alexandria has not
the city's interests would be better pro
NOTED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-11

THERE IS a possibility that Frederick
|. Allen, Commissioner of Patents, may
retire because of interference with his
official duties by President Roosevelt.
An investigation of the Office is likely
to be the outcome of a scandal in that
branch of the public service which has
been brought to the attention of the
President by Thomas A. Edison, the
inventor, who claims to be the victim O
gross Irregularities of procedure on the
part of a patent examiner. 1t seems
that none of the departments in Wash
ingtOn is free from scandal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-11

ACCORDING to the views of many
members Of the Philadelphia Board Of
Education, every girl who desires to
enter the normal school or become a
school teacher must be q full-fedged
athlete and pass a physical examination
in reference to herself and ancestry as
searching as if she were an applicant fol-
life insurance. These are the sad days
when physical is put in advance of men,
tal cnltnre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-11

In THE Council chamber last night
under the general State and a special
city law governing such matters, bids
were opened for the disposal of the cleo
trio franchise of Alexandria which
would carry with it a contract for light
ing the streets of this city. The bids
were all referred to the joint committees
on light and finance who will carefully
consider them all before making a re.
port and whatever is done in the matter
the people may rest assured that the
city's interests will be properly safe
guarded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-11
Now Work stock Market.

New York, May 1.-THE stock market
continued dull today, but the early ten
dency was downward. The only new
influence was the government crop re-
port showing an extremely poor start
for winter wheat. Declines, as a rule,
were confined to small fractions and later
a slightly harder tone was developed.
The market is extremely quiet, with
operators still showing waiting dis
position. Governments unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-11
FKED. J. PAfF, Ffesluent.
Teste: DANIEL X. STANSBURY, Clerk

A dispatch from Berlin says that Ger
man secret service agents in America
bo"e confirmed the statement made by
minister of the Interior, in the Prus-
sian Diet, yesterday, to the effect that
the Polish nationalists are thoroughly
organized in Chicago, and other cities in
the United States.
In the Italian Chamber this afternoon
the Speaker announced that Queen
Helena expected to be confined in Sep
TENDER.
King Peter of Serva says he has no
intention of abdicatng the throne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-11
A Cure for Pile.

IL had bad case of piles, says G.. F. Car
ter, of Atlanta, Ca. ''and consulted physi'
clan who advised me to try box Of Dewitt:
Which Hazel Salye. l purchased box and
was entirely cured. 1t is splendid for piles,
giving relief instantly, and heartily rec.
ommend it TO all sufferers" DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is unequalled for its healing quail
tiles. Eczema and other skin diseases, also
sores, cuts, burns and wounds Of every kind
are quickly cured by it. Sold by all drug
gists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-11
APerGect MILE Food

is Borden's Peerless Brand Evaporated Cream.
II has a delightful, natural flavor and IS SUI
perior to the richest raw cream, with the
added insurance Of being sterile. Always
carried by soldiers, sailors, hunters, campers
and explorers. 1t has become a household
necessity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-11
Quick Arrest.

J. A. Gulledge, of Verbena, Ala, was twice
in the hospital from severe case of piles
causing "a tumors After doctors and all
remedies failed, Bucklen's krnica Salve
quickly arrested further inflammation and
cured him. II conquers aches and kills pain.
25c at L. S. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-11

New York Rockaways and Little Neck
CLANS on half shell. Rammel's Restaurant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-11

BY Samuel III. Lunt, Auctioneer. -
GALE OF DESIRABLE RESIDENT AND
- BUSINESS PROPERTIES FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SETTLING THE ES-
LATE OF THE LATE FREDERICK
DAEE
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-29
"HAS SAVANNAH
REJECTED CHRISTI"

At Wesley Monumental Church last
night, Rev. o. B. Chester, the pastor,
preached on the. subject, HAS Savan-
nah Rejected Christi He took his
text from Luke 1874.
'If Christ were to overlook Sa-
vannah, what would He see," asked
Mr.. Chester. Would He see Himself
rejected or received in city politics {?
Could you elect Him mayor or coun-
Gilman in this city in a Christian land,
which owes all it's magnificent insti-
buttons to His coming into the world?
Would He find Himself rejected or re-
ceived in the city government? Is
he received or rejected in the. matter
of sabbath observance? Rejected or
received as to morals?
Would Christ find Himself received
or rejected in the church? The rulers
Of the church in Jerusalem rejected
Him. The church is our only hope
not only as to religion, but as to NOR
ais; and the only wise thing for us
to do is by all means to tie our chill
dren on to the church.
Wine parties, card playing, theater
going may not cause your downfall,
but they open the gateway to those
things which accomplish the downfall
of many others. Our city may not be
blasted as was Jerusalem, but our hope
of heaven may be blasted, which is
far worse. You may not be scattered
from your city as were the Jews from
Jerusalem, but your children may be
scattered from the church"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-29
southern's Palm Limited.

This famous train of the Southern
Railway has been inaugurated for the
tourist season of 1904, more modern in
equipment and more perfect I'm service
than ever before. 1t is composed of the
latest Pullman observation, compart-
ment, club-library and drawing-room
sleeping cars, and carries the newest
of Southern Railway dining cars, uni
versally recognized as the standard of
excellence. IL leaves Savannah daily
except Sunday at 4:25 y. m. railroad
time, arriving Washington 1915 a. m.
and New York Alb y. m. Two other
trains leaving Savannah daily at 1906
a. m. and 1905 p. m, railroad time.
both carrying Pullman drawing-room
sleeping cars and dining cars. Reser-
vations or information az city ticket
once. IA Bull street, y. @. Thomson.
G. p. ana 7. AID.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-29
HEBREW WOMEN
ORGANIZED SOCIETY.

The Daughters of Zion is the name
of an organization perfected last night
at a mass meeting of number of He
brew women. The following officers
were elected:
President-Miss r. Horowitz.
Vice President-Miss P. Blumberg.
Recording Secretary-Miss 1. Blue
stein.
Financial Secretary-Miss May Kat
zoff.
Treasurer-Miss Annie Marcus.
Executive Council-Mrs. A. Rauzin
chairman; Mrs. II. Raskin, Mrs. ]. N
Wolfson, Mrs. b. Courshon, Mrs. b.
Weitz, Mrs. L. Bluestein. Mrs. /. Got
leib, Mrs. George Levin, Mrs. M. Blue
stein, Mrs. ]. Stark, Mrs. L. Sutker
Miss r. Rauzin, Mrs. /. M. Fisher
Mrs. ]. Lepsitz and Mrs w. Marcus.
The officers were installed by Mr.
George Tunkel of Augusta. who also
delivered an address to the new or
ganization. Songs were sung by Mr.
Foster and Mr. Albert
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-29
SAVANNAH JAMAICA LINE
MAY BE ESTABLISHED.
Captain of The buchanan Believes
Steamers VIII BE Put ON.

VIII ne AuI OHs
According to Capt. A. Nader of the
United Fruit Company's steamer
Buchanan, which arrived in port late
Saturday afternoon with Mr.. It. Jeffer-
son Coolidge and party from Havana,
the Fruit Dispatch Line will again
he established, and Savannah is likely
to be the terminal of the line which
will run to Kingston, jamaica
Capt. Nader says the fruit crop in
Jamaica is the best the island has had
in number of years and it is even
better than before the hurricane, which
was the cause of the United Fruit
Company abandoning its line from
Charleston to Kingston. Capt. Nader
says the company's plantations are in
the best of condition and the line to
Charleston or Savannah will be. re-es-
tablished. He would not say whether
the matter had been discussed by Mr.
Coolidge or other officials of the fruit
company in his presence, but gave it
as his personal opinion that if the line
is re-established the vessels will come
TO Savannah.
The Buchanan sailed yesterday for
Brunswick and will take on a cargo
of lumber for New York. The vessel
has been on a months tour of the
West Indies, where Mr.. Coolidge was
making an inspection of the various
fruit plantations owned by the United
Company of which he is vice presi-
dent.