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'V. MimfflMMiii fiumtinnrnBra OF sms i imiiTii! tmk Eirfj i imi it i till rf 11 i isi1 NO REASON FOR MURDER. Luther McCall, ofgCharlotte, Says i He "HacK'vfto Alford Killings. i ji i DanviRe, McCall, of Charlotte, who shot and i killed Alford Billings at Schoolfield, a suburb of Danville, Saturday night has so far made no statement as to i why he committed murder. The prisoner says he is waiting funds from home to secure a lawyer before i he talks for the public.

"I had rfo do it," was the only a statement he has yet made to the police. The murder was apparently one of the most cold-blooded' in the history of the State. Billings was standing: outside a restaurant talking to several men i when McCall walked up to within close range of him and deliberately 11 began firing with a pistol, crying as he first pulled the trigger, "I) tJ you, you don't think I'll kill you. you?" i Billings was not given time to an- swer for McOall nullc-d the trigger of the revolver and a bullet from a Colt the man's. stomach above the right hip bone, traversed the intestines and could he seen on the inside of the skin on the left-hand side of the man.

Billings did uot speak a word, but turned and walked away. As he did so Me Call so say the witnesses, fired at him again, this time at twenty paces and the ball entered Billings' right elbow and shattered the bone. This time groan escaped the Lips of the wound- ed man but lie drd not fall but walk- etl fifty yards a little unsteadily then, suddenly At the first; shot the little crowd of spectators! hmt made for cover, where they i watched the subsequent incidents. Seeing Billings fall, MeOalt turned and shouted over his shoulder to tlie dying man: "Now ge your gun and your and with that he dived through the opening of the restaurant and cat of the door and loped away through the under- 1 growth towards North Carolina. In a dying statement Billings nied knowing why he had been as-, vaulted by McCaR.

The latter ran' into a swamp where lie took refuge and only surrounded when surround-i a i i ON" HONEYMOON CIU'ISE. Mr. and Mrs. Astor Visit Hampton Beads in Yacht Noma. I Norfolk, May big steam yacht Noma, belonging to Yincent Astor and with Mr.

Astor ant! his bride, formerly Miss Helen Dins more Huntington on board, which arrived in Hampton Roads Sunday night proceeded up the James river It is reported that Mr. Astor contemplates purchasing a country estate o. the James. The purser of the vucln came to Norfolk Monday morning an 'reported that everybody on the yacht was well. 'Westover," which Mr.

Astor is sa' to contemplate purchasing locate, on the James River below City Point and is owned by Mrs. Clarence Ra.n say. The estate is said to have aboi 10.000 acres, and is said to be hen' it $600,000. The report that Mr. and Mrs.

Astor were going to Westover 1 was reported' to he erroneous i Richmond, and it was said that the Astors are expectei to visit Brandon, the oid Harrison home, op- posite Westover, famed for its oUi time furniture and old paintings. Astor once visifed Westover as quests at a house party and was taken to Lower which he is said to have admired very much. Mr. Astor has made a number of visits to Norfolk in the yacht. His); father, the late John Jacob Astor.

who was lost on the Titanic, visited Nor- i. folk aboard the Norma with his wife, formerly Miss Force, on their honeymoon. Returns from the primaries in Pennsylvania show a sweeping vie-L tore for Senator Boies Penrose. Sen-1ator Penrose was opposed for the KepubLican nomination tor Suites senator by J. Benjamin Dim-j mirk, former mayor of Scranton.

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aniuiriij dihii mm i fmn urn i i nn i hi THE OLD in i HtiBMiimanD niiuuiimnTi inn iju LATE COLONEL ELLETT. Skc-lch of Career of Prominent Virginia Lawyer. Jllchmor.d, May Tazewell Ellett, for many years a prornmember of the Richmond at one time a member of Con fvcss from this district, who tilled Monday nitr'nt at the home of his tautr'nter, Mrs. Sprinkle Smith, near Charleston, S. C.

Colonel Ellett was elected to Confess 189-J, succeeding George D. rVise. He remained iri Washington one term, being succeeded by Captain John Lamb, who went in the free silver issue in 189(5. Later Colonel Ellett relinquished lis law practice and became enframed large promotion enterprises, with in Now Yofk, one of hem taking him to South America, he remained for some time, recent years his health sustained I general breakdown, and for some nonths past he had been at the lome of his daughter in South Caroir.a. His death was not unexpected, II though comparatively few of his friends here were aware of his lines s.

For a number of years Colonel Elett evinced' a deep interest military affairs and attained the rank if colonel. He possessed a powerful physique was of commanding appearance. Colonel Elite it was born in Richmond in 1S56, being the son of the ate Andrew L. Ellett, of the largo iry goods firm of Ellett, Waller, Orewiy Co. UNKNOWN MAN MURDERED.

Initials M. and Laundry Mark "Elk" Only Means of Identity. Lyuchburg, May -postmortem exa mi nation by Dr. -J. A.

weather on the body of an tljerly man found Sunday near Albert. Bedford county, has developed the fact (hat he was a victim of murder, several bullet holes in the jack of the bead and a knife wound in the body give evidence of foul play. A coroner's inquest held late MonJay went carefully into the mystery, b-'g't no light was -thrown -on the matter. The body was buried wi an unidentified grave near where it was found. Sunday school literature and religious tracts found near the scene the impression that the man was a Xo one is missing in this vicinity and the authorities have not the slightest clew to the man's identity or how he was murdered.

The corpse was first found leaning against a tree in a seciutled spot in seme woods on a bluir overlooking the river. The man had been dead so long it was impossible to identify him. A collar found with the body was size Hi. and upon were the iniatls, M. and the laundry mark Alexander Haves, f.2 venrs old.

was drowned accidentaJIy near Bektir, Md? yesterday morning. Mr. Hayes went to Watcrville yesterday While walking near Winter's run, lve suddenly slumbcld and fell face-downward into a mud hole, From which he was unable to extricate himself. He was found about in hour later by some laborers. A mixed force of marines from the international fleet was landed yesterday at Durazzo.

Albania, for the protection of Prince William of Albania. who accepted the rulei-ship ot the country on February 21. The position of the Prir.ce has been threatened by the increasing hostility between Essad Pasha, formerly Turkish commander at Scratari. and the other members of the Albanian ministry. Theodore returned to New York yesterday from his visit many montfts to south America.

Fie curtly denied having expressed iinr.se!f as to Presidential probabilities for 101b, and declared he would not run for Governor of New fork. Mrs. George McGruder, wife of a 'arroer, searching in the dark for r.f dicine for a sick child at her home Butcher Run. 2 miles from Baron, Monday morning, stumbled lown the stairway and was instantly iled. Her neck and both arms were A earthquake shocks vere d'Oleron.

'ranee, early yesterday, causing a There wei-c two sharp followed by several of lesser dree. j. ALEXANDRIA GAZETTED IMHlOTlBaSBiillHIIllBHfj )OMINION QfflifiniiffliiiiiDiiiiniioisiiiiiiiaoI! FEDERATION OK CLUBS. i ur. i iu in ports Made at Blacksburg Meeting IHacksbiirg, May seventh annual convention of the VirJ i ginia Federation of Women's Clubs began here yesterday afternoon with a large attendance.

The sessions are being held in the Virginia Polytechnic Institute auditorium. Many matters are to be considered by the federation delegates, among thj topics being rr'etliods to solve problems relating to the work of men's clubs, the establishment of a coordinate college at tlie Universit; of Virginia, and child welfare. Among the officers attending the convention is Mrs. K. W.

Howard, oJ Alexandria, first vice-president. Mrs. Leadbearer, of Alexandria, state chairman, of civics, has charge of the sessions in civics. Miss II. 'Cummings, of Alexandria, chairman of history and literature, will conduct round table discussion in those dei partments.

Following the state meeting, there will be held in Chicago, June f)-10, the bi-cnnial meeting of the General Fed ration of Women's- Clubs, to which 1 the Virginia Federation belongs. A I fuil delegation of Virginia women will attend. SOUTHERN BRINGS ON SI IT. In Order to Settle on Widow, Railroad Had Itself Sued. Charlottesville, Va.t May very amusual law suit was docketed and heard in the Corporation Court Saturday.

The action was brought through the generosity of the Railway, v.Tiieh, while no wise! held responsible for the death of the. late W. L. Bishop, of this city, de-J i sired to show its appreciation of him while 'n its employment. Bishop, who was for many years ticket jagent at Union station, was struck by a train at a crossing near the depot several months ago and sus- such severe injuries that his; death resulted.

In order settle' I the of $1,000 upon Bishop) the railway company had an indict-j nunt prepared, case was duly tried of ore a jury, the do pleading purity. LUMBER ILL DESTROY KB Planl at Waverlv, Sussex County. Burns, Entailing Loss of Petersburg, May bit lumber mill of the Cray Lumber Co. at Waverly, Sussex county, was sti eyed bv fire yesterday morniu? shortly after midnight, and a cor. siderable quantity of lumber i ami burned.

It not learned how the fire oriiri i Hated The machinery was practically 1 mined and the damage is estimated a. between $20,000 and without insurance. Other big fires in the vicinity Waverly have occurre? in recent i years. The fire this morning, how- ever, was the largest in the county ii a long time. "GETS-IT" FOR CORNS ON VOI PIGGY-WIGGIES i Quit Puttering With Corns.

I'se This Sure, New-Plan Cure. A few drops of the biggest seller in the world today of any corn remedy, is enough to spell positive doom to the fiercest corn, that evvi- 1 itsc: to a toe. It'. These little toes These little toes had "GETS-IT" had nonepood-bye Johnnie. You apply in two secon fussinp with plasters thai don't stay put, with salves that make corns "pull" and make the toe beefy raw.

with knives, scissors, razors and dippers that make corns prow faster and that 1 may cause blood poison from corncuttinp and corn-blecdinp. '-GETSIT" shrivels up the corns, they come ripht off. That's the r.ew principle. It's just common X'o more com-pains. "GETS-IT" is safe, and rover hurts the flesh.

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A. SMOOT INC. Alexandria, Vi rginia. 1 4 Jg You Need the Bank A good banking connection may mean the difference between success and failure in your enter- 1 prises. 1 Establish banking relations with a strong, expe- rienced institution like this.

It will help your credit and promote your interest in a great many ways. a JCapital $100,000 I Judge C. E. Nicol, President. W.

Smoot, Vice President. i T. G. Smith, Vice-President. N- P.

Scott, Vice-President. J. L. Perry, Cashier. ALEXANDRIA, VA.

THE OLDEST NATIONAL BANK IN VIRGINIA. WE SOLICIT THE SMALL ACCOUNT AS WELL AS THE LARGE ACCOUNT. CAPITAL AND PROFITS $315,000.00 i RESOURCES $1,600,000.00 I For Sale or Rent Country Homes with Small Acreage 1, Near Theological Seminary I We have several modem country homes, with acre- I age from one to eight acres, the houses with modern plumbing, heating plants, and some with outbuild" 9 ings for horses and cars Located on fine elevations i with wonderful views. Will be glad to show these I't I properties at your convenience. SLAYMAKER -SCHNEIDER CORPORATION 612 King Street Office of the "Rosemwl Man." I Ci tl -aMi Jl'ST A TOUCH i THE BUTTON I your whole can be 'r H'O e(' electric lights f( 4 are used.

You know they jrive 1'sht. You know l'! Ijil they are safe, clean and conve- jfm may rot know that f. Caii and we yil! prove that fact I I Alex.County Lighting Co if 524 KING STREET l'e pr 1- -m. JU1 ii 11 II I mi 'P i LO Just received 800 yds. Val sertion, ail widths.

Sale pri Extra good quality ladies' Ruffling in good patterns, T- 11 Louars Crystalized Silk for Waist 15c Hickory Shirting, ya 45 Clothes Pins for Six Cakes of Fels Naptha Fresh Chocolate Candy Frank 426 King Street. FOR I As directed by the will of Bryant (Captain Herbert dence with large yard taining, fronting 156.7 on 105 feet on Queen street, For terms apply to office 117 King Street, or Banki I Herbert. i Cooling Wash; 3a a.f" in ten in 5 seconds. Just a few drops of that miiil, soudtlng, cooling: wash, the D. D.

D. Proscription, the famous cure for Eczema, and the iteh is pone. Your burning: skin is instantly relieved and you have abfcolute protection front all summer sltiit In tlie Circuit Court for the City of Alexandria, Virginia. Orren (I. Staples, who sues in his own right as a creditor, and as owner "Emerson Steam Pump ami for and on hchalf of all creditors and bond bidders of the defendant, The Ivrer.sou Steam Pump Company, who may come in and make themselves parties to this suit and contribute to the costs thereof.

The Emerson Steam rump Company, a corporation; and the United States Trust of the District of Columbia, a corporation, Trustees, Defendants. IX CHANCERY. To Orren G. Staples, The Emerson Steam Pump Company, a corporation, the United States Trust Oirpany, of the District of Columbia, a corporaLion, Trustee, and to the creditors and bondholders of the Emerson Steam Pump Company, a no itine xi'Vir, mnr UUJ1, ami an innti Iiuv i.iwj be interestc-i in this suit. Take notice that I have fixed Tueslay.

the day of June, J914 at! 10 o'clock A. at my oflice, 123 S. Royal street, in the city of Virginia, as the time and place when I will proceed to execute the decree i r.er.dered on the 21st day of April, i 1011, by the Circuit Court of the City Alexandria, Virginia. in a certain chancery cause therein depending, Orren G. Staples, who is the complainant; and the Km-! Steam Pump a corporation i ind the United States Trust Com-' )any, of the District of Columbia, a) rorporation, Trustee, are the defend-1 mts; by the terms of which Jecrce IJ tm directed to inquire, ascertain and; eport to the said court upon the mat-i ers following.

to-wit: First. All liens by dec! of nortgage. judgments, or otherwise ipon the property, real, personal and nixed, of the defendant. The Emerson ILeam Pump Company, with ve priorities. i Second.

The number and amount I the bonds issued by the defendant, i 'he Emerson Steam Puh.p ecured by the deed of trust of mort-j age dated July 1st, 1907, exhibited i the bill of complaint in this, ause. and the number and said bonds negotiated or sold by ie said defendant and by whom imc are now owned and held respect-! and the amount of the laturcd and past due upon the said I 1 ends respectively, and the present wncrs and holders of the coupons; the accrued and past due iter est upm said bonds respectively, Thir l. All creditors of the said de-j i mdant, The Emerson Steam Pump' ompany. and the amount of their i aims respectively, whether secured I 1 unsecured, and the order of their -iority. rFourth.

All the estate.real, person- and mixed of the said defendant, r.e Emerson Stearr. Pump Company, description thereof, its location. 1" hether in the State of Virginia orj se where; and all bills, icos, hoses in action arc? account- of the said defendant, and; rwhose possession the same are i Id. and by whom the same is owincr. the said 'defendant, including all operty, real, personal or mixed, aclired the -aid defendant to the OK! "1 Lace in edges and inice yard 2 l-2e Vests 5c yard 10c 25c I or Skirts, yard rd 10c I 5c i or Octagon Soap for 25c jr pound 20c 3iildman Alexandria, Va.

I SALE the late J. C. Herbert 1 Bryant), his former resi- ncl all buildings 5 Washington street and nore or less. i of Arthur H. P' ng House of b.u' 1 yj Slops Thai Keh troubles.

TTo can plve a pood nlzo trial bottle of the penning D. D. Prescription for only 23 cents. Don't fail to try this famous remedy; for kind of summer 3kln ivo knotv JLK vjm i ellef, execution and recordation of the 'eed of trust or mortcajre, and Fifth. Any other matter or ti i which the said special i may deem pertinent, or which part to this cause may require I said Special Commissioner to I Sixth.

The sari1 Special Commisj sioner before proceeding to execute this decree -hall (rive thirty days Lice of the time and place of the exej cation thereof hy publication in the Alexandria Gazette, And at the time and place named nid at such adjournments as may be then or thereafter haiiy the -parties 1 to this cause and all others interest! ed therein are directed to appear an submit testimony relative to such I claims, or to such other matters or things as may be desired to have pre1 seated to the court in this cause. II. NOEL GARNER, 25 30(1. Special Commissioner. I Classified ads make the servants' quest as easy for you.

as it can be maoe. 0 I At a Corporation Court of the Cky of Alexandria, continued arid held at the Courthouse of said city on Monday, April 27, 1014. Present, Hon. Louis C. Barley, Jud-'e.

Loretta A. Parker, Complainant, Vs. Edward Z. Parker, Defendant. IN CHANCERY.

An affidavit having: been duly made as required by law, that the defendant is a non-resir'ent of the state of Virginia, and that he cannot he found within the jurisdiction of this State, and the sergeant having made a return upon the original process or issued herein that the defendant is a non-resident of his bailiwick, and application having been duly made in open court for an order of publication against said defen'ant, to appear ar.d answer a bill in chancery filed by the complainant against the defendant for an absolute divorce on the grounds of wilful desertion and abandonment for more than three years prior to the institution of this suit, and an order of publication having been duly granted in open court, it is therefore or'ered that said defendant do appear here within 15 days after iue publication hereof to answer the suit of complainant against the defendant for an absolute divorce on the grounds of wilful desertion ami ibardonment for more than three cears prior to the institution of this suit, and do what may be necessary protect his Interest in this suit. And is further ordered that a copy of order be published once a week 'or four successive weeks in the AJexmdria Gazette, a newspaper publishrd in Alexandria City, Virginia, and hat copy be sent by registered ma'l t'nr. U. vuv rw mo piace and address, residence nd abode of defendant, to-wit: 90.j street N. W.

Washington, D. as tated in the application for this order publication which shall ho certified the clerk to this court, and that a opy he posted zt the front door of he Courthouse of this Court on or the r.ext rule day of this A NEVELL S. CIREENAWAY, iliirtson p. q. CUrk.

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