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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. CORTLAND II. Smith
have gone to Boston to attend the horse
show. Mr.. Smith sent string OF nj
teen horses to the show from his stock
farm, champion" near this city.
Mr.. Geo. r. Hill is at Atlantic CITY.
Conductor Robert F. Pitzer, who was
shot near Manassas By negro early in
February, is now able to be out and will
resume his position on the Southern
Railway next week.
Rev. DR.. G. L. Hunt, formerly pas
tor of the Baptist Church in this city,
assisted Rev. Mr.. Clary in conducting
the services at Riverton yesterday week.
DR.. Hunt preached morning and night;
Col. ]. A. de Lagnel has recovered
from his recent illness and is able to be
out again.
Rev. Bergman Green, of the Theo-
logical Seminary, will spend his vaca =
ton in Europe this summer.
Mrs. II. NJ. Pickin has removed to
No. 102 north Pitt street.
The ladies of the Maccabees will give
social to their friends tonight at 1880
o'clock, in Pythian Hall, 1l2 south
Fairfax street. The State commander
will be present and will give a talk on
the Maccabees' work.
The Governor has appointed MIR. Car
roll Pierce a notary public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Yesterday.

The weather was bright with a cool
temperature. Meteorologically 1t was
the most pleasant Sunday we have had
in this locality during the present year.
MANY people were On the streets and
numbers from Washington were here.
The churches bad slight increase in
attendants.
Bishop r. A. Gibson of the Episcopal
Diocese of Virginia paid an official visit
to this city yesterday and preached and
performed the rites of confirmation at
Christ Church in the morning and at
Grace Church at night. At Christ
Church a class OF eleven was confirmed
and at Grace Church sixteen. On both
occasions the bishop delivered interest
ing and instructive addresses.
Osceola Tribe of Red Men attended
the Methodist Protestant Church at night
where Rev. Mr.. Ewell delivered sermon
to the order.
The mems meeting in the Second
PRESBYTERIAN Church in the afternoon
was, well attended. Mr.. E. S. Foster,
of Washington, addressed the meeting.
The meeting will be held next Sunday
in Trinity NJ. E. Church. 1t will be
addressed by Mr. Charles F. Nesbitt, OF
Washington. An invitation has been
extended Rev. J. f. Thacker, formerly
pastor of the Second Presbyterian
Church. but now stationed in Norfolk
to address the meeting on May LIST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
LOCAL BREVITIES.
IL dined today on ox.tail.soup,

He dined today on ox-tall-soup,
And calves brain, nice and sweet
NO difficulty thus had he
In making both ends meet.
A bicycle was found on the street last
night and taken to the station house.
Officer Gill found a store key on King
street a day or two ago which the owner
can recover by applying at the station
house.
The Presbytery of the Chesapeake will
meet in the Second Presbyterian Church
tomorrow night. About 80 ministers
will be in attendance.
The game of base ball on Saturday be-
tween the High school and Johns Hop,
kins University at the High School
grounds was won by the visitors
The Italian barkentine Antonio d AL
left W. A. Smoot & Co.'S wharf early
yesterday morning in tow of tug. inc
vessel will proceed to Portland, Me-
where she will load lumber for SCUM
America.
The body of Vance Robinson, coloreo
who there is reason to believe was muir
dered about two months ago near Busf
Hill, Fairfax county, will be exhume'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Police Court.

Justice III. b. Cation presiding
The following cases were disposed OF
this morning: on
G. G. Heldricb, arrested by Officer
Gill charged with escaping from the ot'
Elizabeth Insane Asylum, had his case
continued. :,
Jeanic Gordon and Mamie Morris,
both colored, arrested by officers Beach,
Belts. Roberts and Young, charged
with disorderly conduct, were fined 80
each. Charles Jones and Henry DAVIS,
arrested by the same officers on similar
charge were dismissed.
Annie Pearce, colOred, arrested by
Officers Allen and Lyles charged with
abusive language toward VIM. Jackson,
forfeited her collateral by failing tt
appear. ono.,
A white man, arrested by Officer
Young for being drunk on the street.
was sent to the work house for 20 days
Two young men, arrested by Officers
Lyles and Arlington charged with as
saultine an acquaintance, were dismissed
the charge having been withdrawn.
\ young man, charged with disturb
ing religious meeting, was fined so.
Fannie Mason, colored, arrested b!
Officers Allen and Nicholson charges
with abusive language, was fined 50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
War on Gamblers.

As has been stated in the Gazette, a
,novement was started in the county on
Friday last against gambling, and six
nolicy players were arrested and taken
before Justice Hagar. They were fined
500 each and sent to Jail for one hour II
The accused we're represented by Mr.. D.
q Brent of this city. Commonwealth
Attorney Mackey, tits said, has ann ST
edhis intention Of making whoiesaie
movement on all persons in Alexandra
who are engaged in any business wnl S
NAV be constructed as gambling MI
Mackey says he will soon turn his at Tue !
ton tothe poolroom at St. AsaPh' inl'
placehe says pays 81, 200 amonth i0r 'eie'
graph service and Sl2, 900 annually III
graft to county officers. MIR. MacKey
says its profits are $3.50, 900 year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Suicide of Ticket Broker.

John T. Smith. a ticket broker, Of
Baltimore. committed suicide at his
room, in the Hotel Fleischmann, in this
CITY Yesterday morning, by drinking
c-,Jolic acid. Mr.. Smith went to the
hotel Saturday night and telegraphed to
his wife, in Baltimore, that he was sick,
and asked her to come here at once.
He went out yesterday morning about
Q o'clock and obtained the acid, return
ing to his room, where he drank It,
About ] | o'clock the maid Knocked at
his door, and, receiving no answer, the
door was forced open and Smith found
on the bed in a critical condition. Dr.
T.. A. German was summoned, but
failed to bring him back to conscious
ness. His wife reached here just as he
expired, about noon. The deceased had
recently had severe attack OF grip,
and il is believed he was suffering from
temporary alteration of mind. As soon
as the authorities were notified they
called up Baltimore by telephone to have
the mans wife located, but in the mean
time she arrived at the hotel, having re-
ceived a telegram from her husband
Saturday night stating that he was in
Alexandria and was i'll. On the table
in Smiths room was a letter, which had
not been enclosed and which, it was evil
dent. was to his wife. In it he com
planned of his physical sufferings, and
said that he was about to go to a barber
shop to seek relief from the pain in his
head. The body was removed to the
undertaking rooms of W. Domaine q
Son. and Mrs. Smith remained at the
hotel yesterday in state OF nervous
COLLAPSE. Mr.. Smith was a member OF
the ROYAL Arcanum and had recently
had his membership in Washington
lodge Of that order transferred to lodge
in Baltimore. Members of the Royal
Arcanum in this city have rendered their
services to the widow 1t is understood
that Mr.. Smith was on his way to At
Ianta. Ga, to meet his only brother,
whose home is in Tennessee, and had
stopped off here to see a business ac-
abundance. Mr.. Smith was about fifty
years of age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Excitement On Washington
Street.

Some excitement was caused on south
Washington street last night by diff
Guilty which occurred between three young
men, during which one of the belligerents
received serious cut on the head. The
Young man who had come out second
best in the fight was taken to nearby
physician, and while waiting to be ad-
mitted be left considerable blood on the
doorstep. Blood was also in evidence at
the place where the trouble occurred.
Two of the young men were arrested this
morning and when the case was called
in the Police Court it appeared that two
brothers had assaulted youth. The
latter withdrew the charge against his
assailants, and they were dismissed, but
one of them was tined So for disorderly
conduct. The trouble was the outcome OF
a difficulty which occurred at a fair one
night last week and which was aired in
the Police Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
East Running.

People residingon Henry and Fayette
streets are loud in their complaints OF the
rapid speed at which trains pass down
nose thorOughfares. The fast running
il generally done by south bound pas
senger trains Of the Southern and Wash
inoton-S Southern Railways. Years ago a
law was enforced which provided that
flagmen must precede trains. Then the
soTtb bound trains stopped near Colross
and 2 flagman ran ahead of the cars
Now trains often pass down Henry street
totbe Duke street depot at a high rate o
speed 1t is no uncommon thing to se'
them strike Cameron street at speed,
is said. twenty miles an hour
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Deaths.

Mr.. John T. Stone, a well-known
resident, died at his home on Wolfe
street, between Fairfax and Lee, ycster-
day morning, He leaves widow and
one son. The deceased for many years
was engaged in the oyster business on
the river front. He resided in Alexan-
dria since childhood and had an extensive
acquaintance throughout the city and on
the lower river.
Mr.. Thomas Hagan died at his home,
231 north West street, yesterday. The
deceased was native of Ireland. lie
was 78 wears old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
FOREIGN NEWS.

1t is learned in Madrid that the Span
ish railroad men, whose organization
numbers 80, 900, have decided to join
forces with the republican party.
1t is reported in Constantinople that
496 Armenians, mostly women and
children, have been massacred in the
neighborhood of Sassoum since FED
ruary.
In the British House of Commons to-
day Secretary for War Arbeld Forster
announced that the Mad Mullah had
been routed and that military operations
in SomaliIand would accordingly be dis
continued.
A dispatch from San Reno, an ltal-
ian watering place, on the Mediterranean,
states that during a regatta there today
the American yacht Scat was caught in
gale and blown against the warship
Lepanto. Torpedo boats rescued The
Seats crew.
AS the Royal train conveying King
Edward and Queen Alexandra from
Copenhagen for London, was leaving the
drawbridge at Zealand Island, Denmark,
today, the carriage in front of the one
occupied by their majesties, left the rails
No one was injured.
Yokio Tani, the expert japanese
Jiu Jitsu wrestler, today, in London,
defeated Jack Mellor, the English light
weight wrestler for the light weight
wrestling championship of the world.
Mellor gained the first fall, but TAM
secured the second and third, winning
the match.
The Paris Patrie prints dispatch from
Madrid reporting a serious affray al
Eonta, Rabia, Spain, between the crew
of the French gunboat and Spanish fish
ermen. Three of the Spaniards were
wounded. The others who were concern
ed in the fight, were taken into custody
and conveyed to st. Jean de Luz.
The British submarine boat Al, which was
run down and sunk off Nab Lightship by the
steamer Berwick Castle, was raised and ttowed
into the harbor at Portsmouth, Eng, today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Nothing Like Experience.

cone truth learned by actual expert
ence does more good than ten experiences
enc hears about" Tell a man that
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy will cure cholera morbus,
and he will most likely forget 1t before
the end of the day. LIE. him have a
severe attack of that disease, feel that
he is about to die, use this remedy, and
learn from his own experience how
quickly it gives relief, and he will re-
member it all his life. For sale by
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
The Bazaar.

The bazaar which has been in progress
in the Young Mems Sodality Hall for
the past two weeks will close tonight.
A euchre party will be given tomorrow
night. The bazaar has been successful
in every particular, and those who have
conducted it have worked assiduously
toward making it satisfactory and to in
sure all attendant pleasant surroundings
and enjoyable evenings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Cars Derailed.

There were three accid ents to ma
terial trains on the Southern Railway
four miles west of this city within about
twenty-four hours. At noon Friday
several cars were derailed and more or
less injured; others were derailed several
hours later and nine suffered a similar
fate Saturday night. The accidents oc-
Cured where the double-tracking is now
being done by Lane Brothers and the
cars were employed in that work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18

tomorrow in order that coroner's IN
quest can be held. Three negroes are
now in Jail at Fairfax who are suspected
of the murder.
Mrs. George Sherwood, who resides at
1OS south Lee street, while attempting 70
board street car at 2st and q streets,
" Washington, on Saturday, was thrown
heavily to the street. When picked az
she was in an unconscious condition. She
was taken into drug store, and after re-
gaining consciousness was sent TO tne
Casualty Hospital. Later in the evening
she was able to return to her home.
Fried clans. SOC dozen; clam soup, lOc,
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday al
C. II. Zimmermans. Gu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Fire.

Late Saturday evening while some
trash was being burned in the yard OF
Mrs. G. B. Cochran, on Alfred street,
between King and Cameron, shed be-
came ignited and the fire spread to an
clubhouse. An alarm was turned i'll and
the hose wagon of the Reliance Company
responded. A plug stream soon extin-
puisbed the flames.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Accident to a Brakeman,

J. w. Strom, a brakeman on the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railway, fell from car in the Wash
ipgton-Southern Railway yard in this
city Saturday evening and badly frac-
tured one of his legs. He was taken to
his home, 1907 Duke street, where he
was attended by DR.. Smith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
The Fishery.

About 100000 herring have arrived
at Fishtown since Saturday. Prices re-
main firm with an advancing tendency.
They brought from $500 to 81 per
thousand, most of the receipts bringing
the latter figure. Shad are still scarce
and high. They sold at S25a5O pei
hundred-an advance over last week.
nnntatinns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Now Rank Building

The Virginia Deposit and Trust
Corporation has purchased from Mr..
Ashby Miller the handsome store
house on the north side of King
i -eet between Fairfax and Royal.
The consideration is said to be $40, 900.
The Virginia Corporation will hand
somely fit up the building as a banking
house, and at an early date will remove
from their present quarters on Fairfax
street into the building they have ac-
ouired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Ale1andria. Va, April u, l9O4.

Alexandria, Va, April u, 1904.
City of Alexandria, to-wit:
On the 18th day Of April, 1904, before me,
a notary public for the city Of Alexandria, in
the state of Virginia, personally appeared
Justus Schneider. the secretary Of the Alex
.ndria Perpetual Building Fund Association,
and made oath that the annual statement "a
which his name is signed, is true to the best
of his knowledge and belief.
Given under my hand the day and year hrsi
aforesaid. oo ,oo-
Nv commission expires October s, 1906:
JOHN d. NORMOILE, Notary Pablo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Makes a Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing thing thorough
" fall the Salves you ever heard oil,
Bucklen's Arnica Salye is the best. itsweeps
away and cures Burns, sores, bruIsrs, |I w;
nnIv 25c and guaranteed to give satisfaction
nv f. s. Leadbeater & Sons, druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18

The Deviled Crabs prepared by us from our
crab meat of our own picking are made fresh
twice daily at FIVE O'Clock in the afternoon
and eight o'clock in the evening. Steamed
Hard Shell Crabs. RammePs Restaurant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
N~Nr~~-----~-~-0~-~~--~~
Bros,
SIX DAYS Sale.

Beginning Monday, April is, and ending
Saturday, April %, we will sell at greatly re-
duced prices the following desirable spring
merchandise This is chance to save money
on regular staple goods. These prices are
good for six days only.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For thls sec
ton fair and warmer tonight. Iuesu"y i"ii
light sOutherly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Local Matters.

sun rises tomorrow at 5:25 a. m. and sets
647 p. m. High water at 9'4o a. m' aii'
1913 d. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
DRY GOODS.
Woodward ( LOtlPOl
10th. I til, + 4 G SITS N. w.
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
Wedding Gifts.

Very rich things, expensive or inexpensive,
out duplicates Bric-a-B rac, Marble Pedes-
tails, Marble Busts and Figures, Bronze Busts
and Figures Luneville, Teplitz, Cloisonne,
Royal Moriage, Cobalt, Royal Bonn, Sevres
and Salvini Vases: Austrian Glass Vases,
Gale Glass Vases, Electroliers, Hand painted
Miniatures, Cabinet Ornaments. Clocks i'll
French Gilt, Marble, Onyx, Porcelain, Vienna
Bronze; Sumptuous Leather Goods; Silver
ware for the table, and toilet use, in sterling
and quadruple plate; Rich Cut Glass, Dainty
Chinaware, Artistic Lamps and scores OF
other beautiful things, practical and orna.
possibilities for the establishment of the new
home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18

Alexandria, Va, April IL, 1904.
We, the undersigned examining committee
of the Ale1andris Perpetual Building Fund
Association. do hereby certify that we have
examined the accounts Of the several series
of the aboye-named association and found
B. B. SMITH,
JNO. d. NORM0YLE,
JAS. r. CATION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Good for Children

The pleasant to take and harmless one ne
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate relief in
ali eases of Cough, Group and LaGrippe be-
cause cal s il does not pass Immediately into the
s stomach Tut takes effect right at the seat OF
the trouble. 1t draws out the Inflammation,
heals and soothes and cures permanently, ey
enabling the lungs to contribute pure me,
giving and DEMONSTRATING oxygen to the blood
and tissues. One minute Cough Cure Is pleas
ant to fake and it is good alike for young
and old Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
A CONCERT

VIII be given at'Groyeton School House on
Wednesday, April 20. at s p. m, by the
students Of the Seminary for the beneft OF
the new church. Admission 25c' including
efreshments. aPrio V
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
LaCeS.

Real Duchesse and Point lace by the yard;
also Collars Berthas and Handkerchief
Bridal Illusion, three and four yards wide.
Valenciennes, Point de Paris, Normandie
and Torchon Laces for Lingerie.
Chihons, Mousselnes, Liberty Silks and
Mercerized Silk Mulls, in all colors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18

Little Neck CLANS and New York Rocka,
way Oysters on half shell and CLANS ana M
oysters in all styles. Dining room open on
Sunday and phone o ps, srt" P'0f
tention. Rammeps Restaurant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Stationery and
Engraving.

Orders for Wedding Invitations and An
nouncements, Reception and Visiting Cards
correctly executed. Everything in Stationery
to please the most fastidious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Silks.

Correct weaves Of Silks and Satins, in white
ivory, cream and all evening tints, suitable
for bridesmaids dresses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-04-18
Suits and Waists.

Smart Travelling Tailored Suits, handsome
Gowns, suitable for calling or street wear; in
broadcloth, wolfe and this seasons imported
fancy materials,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-21
JAPs LEAVE So DEAD.
JAPS BLOW UP
ERLUNGSHAN FORT
oYAMA'S TRAP FAILS.

TOKYO. Nov. IA report received
from omeial quarters states that in
consequence Of the blowing up OF the
Sunshushan fort at Port Arthur the
japanese occupation OF the outer en-
bankment became complete on Friday.
No definite statement has been received
regarding the reported blowing up OF
the Eriungshan fort
II is oficially reported that the IRE
from the japanese naval guns caused
the explosion of the powder magazine
yesterday near the arsenal In Port Ar
thur.
The report adds that the japanese
land batteries are attacking the forts
and are progressing as planned.
Dysentery and typhoid fever have ap-
peared IN the fortress. II is said that
the deaths from these diseases average
ten daily. II Is also stated that there is
dissatisfaction among General Stoessel's
subordinates.
1t is reported here that large part OF
the japanese army has crossed the
Shake River at an unknown point. An
oncial reports states that the Russian
artillery dispersed the Russian infantry
near Luichangtun. Otherwise everything
is quiet in Manchuria.
Field Marshal Oyama reports unifn-
portant skirmishes on the Shake River
on Friday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-21
TRIAL
OFF IN FULL SWING
Prosecution Bitterly AnaignS the Actress.
Reviews the Life of Caesar Young
as Well as Defendant.

bricks. foreman OF the jury, asked to
be excused on account of the illness of
his mother-in-law. His request was de-
MED by Justice Davis. and after Mr..
Hendricks had taken his place in the
jury box. Prosecutor Rand began his
opening address. He spoke OF the ex-
treme caution with which the Jury
should approach its work. and called
attention to the seriousness Of the
jury's function.
Duty Of the jury.
And yet your duty is simple" said
the prosecutor, 'as your duty is to
maintain truth and execute Justice"
Prosecutor Rand said that the jury
must remember that the defendant came
before IL innocent In the eyes of the
law, and until the case was proved that
presumption of innocence did not leave
her. Mr.. Rand said that an indictment
by grand jury was not to be aiken
against the defendant.
Now, gentlemen OF the jury, the
manner of living of this young woman
must not be held against her. Her
chastity and virtue are not on trial
here Unless you are satisfied that she
committed the crime charged, You must
acquit her. OF course, her dependence
on the dead man Is OF the highest i'm .
portance. and must be considered.
Prosecutor Rand took up the weight
Continued on Second Page
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-21
RUSSIANS BRUTAL
WHILE AT CRETE

LONDON. Nov. ZL-The Express"
prints a dispatch from its correspond
ent at Canea. Crete. saying there were
shocking scenes there during the stay
OF Rear Admiral VOelkersahn's division
OF the Baltic feet
Many OF the officers and men were
continually intoxicated. They roamed
the streets insulting and assaulting tho
inhabitants. According 10 the cores
pondent they murdered at least hve per
sons In drunken braWls.
Ab0It forty seamen deserted their
shirs. They openly declared they had
no confidence In their officers. Most OF
the vessels comprising the squadron are
OF an obsolete type. Some OF the work.
men who were employed on board OF
them at Canea say they are IN bad
condition.
There Is no confirmation or this story
from any other source.