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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-05-14
BIG coal BILLS.
The Do IAN Flyers bur- Asout Two Thou.
sand Tens Every Trip.

sand Tens Every IT'D.
Iron tie Marine Journal
Aparagraph has been going tho rounds OF our
exchanges 10 tho effect that an = OCEAN racet'
burns about .3l.i,UOD wor,h OF coal every trip.
very little calculation Will show how extthya-
CANT this statement Is Tho American liner
New York consumes about 32s tons per day.
and the Cunsrder Etruria $40 tons per day at
luil sIeed. IT has been stated that the Etruria
q n sgeed OF IL knots burns only 20 tons Der
day. ,T1is consun ption would send the grey
hounds across with y total use 0f atout 1000
tons ip round figures. The price Of coal In
and In Liverpool 1t Is cheaper than hero, but
even Ct outside figures the coat Of iuel per trip.
II VIII he seen. does not exceed SS.oOO. ana We
agS. price paid to no less than $1,000.
Tho iuel bills oil, such ships are OF course.
far In excess OF those OF tho average ocean
steamer. REPRESENTATION engines and i'm
made 1t possible to SO economics coal that tho
consumption per indicated horse power per
hour has been reduced In. ratio to much less
than Two pounds, as against nine, pounds 10
1886 and hys and one half pounds In 1910.
The Te utonic's average 10 quoted at 10 pounds
ordinary size travelling ut an easy xait think
enough for their propulsion. Our big new war
shin Iowa Will have Y bunker capacity for only
.!OOO tons Of coal to speed her " 10 knots. tho
lndiana,s bunker. capacity will be 1000 tons.
the 3.OOQ.ton crutser C!ncihnstfs bunker ca
p.city VII b only 6e5 tons. and the er.ck Jap
has bnnEsrs to hold only 1000 tons. II 10
doubtful u the bpnkers Of any steamer adost
gould held $4,000 worth Of soaiif bought In
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-05-14
4 BEHzINE CAN.
Ono Solution OF tho Problem or Rapid Tpau.
sit ON Country Roads.

Ono solution OF tho frob'em NJ 1Sopto Vpau.
rit ON Country Roads.
The benzine cab is the most novel means of
transportation In Germany. 1t Is u four
wheeler. guided by u touch Of the finger on a
lever. and provided with motive power By q
hsnzine engine which neither heats nor smokes
the occupants.
The nrst Of this style Of cab was com plotted
q month ago In a Mannheim factory. and was
started on an exhibition trip to Berlin. 1t
rolled over tn. country ronls at tho rate
OF fifteen or sixteen miles an hour.
and at an, expense OF half "a cents
worth OF benZlne per mile, In evenry
same time engineer. has run his cab through
the streets. taken on and let off curious pas.
engers and made his way across crowded
market places 70 show the case and safety with
which the. machinery can be managed.
ThN cost NJ the rab is but 81 900. and this
can be- reduce In the process ot wholesale
manufacturer $3.50 or $500, The inventor
expects that 1t will revolntionizr the present
towns and between cities and their suburbs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-05-14
VI.

30 much for the insect-feeding plants. A
score OF other curioslties wore found before
the scorching sun and the red-Dugs drove US
back to the launch. The search was continued
until May 4. when We returned to Washing
ton. instructed and delighted.
AMOS J. CUMMINGS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-05-14
Matter Eaourh.

why. whats the matter with the boy7"
"IwuE o seoin' how many animals from
my Noah's ark ! could hold In my. mout'. and
I've bosn an swklleysd o giraffe an Q kebraV'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28

A CURIOUS SPECIMEN OF CREATION
Mr.. Joseph Lash says he had an ex-
perieuce yesterday which is regarded as
extremely curious. Mr.. Lash has been
in ill-health for some time, and so weak
had his stomach become that it was i'm
possible to retain anything in it. He
has lost about sixty pounds of FLESH, and
his condition has caused his friends
some anxiety. Yesterday after vio-
lent spell of retching he found upon the
floor of an clubhouse in which he had
repaired curious specimen of creation
"a cross between reptile and a snail
in the shape of living creature about
two inches long and twice as thick as
lead pencil. He had evidently dis
gorged it from his stomach. He took
the strange thing to Mr.. w. F. Creigh-
tons drug store, where several physi-
clans and others examined it, but no.
body so far has been able to identify it
as a specimen of anything else in the
way of living creatures they ever saw.
The head is not ualike that of a bull
pup. 1t was placed in alcohol and will
be kept on exhibition. Mr.. Lash says,
he feels better than he has for years
since he has gotten rid of the strange
companion. He has for some time
been visiting in Fairfax county, and
the theory is that he swallowed the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28
nondescript while drinking spring wa,
PAwSEE BILLS WILD WEsr.-Thi.

PAwNEE BILLS WILD WEsT.-This
historic combination which is now APP
preaching on is own train of magniti-
cent cars, and will reach here on No
vember 4th, has wonderful outfit of
splendid features and comprises indi-
viduals and heroes, whose fame is
world wide. The exhibitions have at
tracted universal attentson, where
ever they have been given. The Pawnee
Bill Wild West is made UP of
skillful neutrality-suspicious. whose per-
sonal achievements in their own tribes,
sections and communities have marked
them for history. Its Indians are &C.
letr.ties among the red men Of theWest;
its MeXicans are prominent in the land
ofthe Montezumas, and its cowboys are
famous among the cattle kings and rid
ers of the plains Its bevy of wild west
ern beauties are young ladies of good
standing, near the rocky mountains.
Maj. Gordon w. Lille, better known as
Pawnee Bill, is the man who opened
the Territory of Oklahoma, which will
soon be State. He has been mainly
instrumental in obtaining the opening
of "The Cherokee Strip and in the In
dian Territory his name is talisman,
and his word ''a golden bond"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28

PERsoNAL-The home of Mrs. Thos.
S. Coffin, on upper King street, was the
scene Of a most enjoyable time last
evening, the occasion being an ami
versary reception given to her brother,
Mr.. James r. Mansfield, in honor of his
Dist birthday. Mr.. NJ. was the recipi-
ent of numerous congratulations from a
large concourse of friends who had as
sembled to commemorate the event.
After a number of games had been
played, and with sweet music, both
vocal and instrumental, from local as
well as Washington talent, the guests
were invited to an adjoining room.
which was embellished with palms and
other floral adornments, and where
was deliberately and tastefully spread a
collation. of many palatable delicacies
which were very much enjoyed by the
participants. The company, alter ex-
pressing their gratitude and apprs cia-
zion for having enjoyed them selves in
the greatest degree, left for their re-
speciive homes.
DR.. w. Bedford Brown, formerly of
this city, has, after four years course
in the hospitals of Paris and Vienna,
opened an office on Broadway, New
York, and has been appointed elm.
zeal assistant in the post gradua e and
polytechnic medical colleges OF New
York city.
Mrs. Mamie Javins, who for the past
eight years has been living near Fan
coma, in Fairfax county, has resumed
her residence on Cameron street in this
city.
Mr.. R. c. Kent, democratic noni-
nee for Lieut.. Governor, arrived hire
to-day and was taken over the electric
railway to Mount Vernon. He will
speak at the Opera House tonight.
Rev. Father F. T. Lucke, Of Rich
mond, stopped yesterday at st. Mary's
parsonage, in this city, on his way home
from Chicago.
Rev. Father Kenefic has returned
from Mount Holly, Westmoreland
county.
DR.. Frank Hall, formerly the princi
pal of Mt Welcome school, near
Mitchelrs, is now professor at the Epis-
copal High School near this city.
The report that Mr.. S. l.. Monroe
has been appointed City Treasury ISM
correct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor Strauss pre-.
siding.-The following cases were dis
posed of this morning:
Ed. Scott, Morgan Milburn and John
English, three boys, arrested for throw
ing missiles at the laundry Of All Moy,
Chinaman, at the southeast corner OF
King and Washington streets, were dis
missed with reprimand.
Louisa Hughes, colored, arrested at
the instance of Hannah Brookes, also
colored, charged with disorderly con-
duct, was dismissed, the charge not hav-
ing been sustained.
Ernest Grady, colored, charged by
JOS. Mitchell, also colored, with casting
filth on his premises, was fined 81:
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
and rainy until about 5 o'clock this
morning. Several dodgers were at the
station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28
LOCAL RREVITIES.

This is registration day, but only Q
few names were added to the lists.
The fire wardens have purchased
another bay horse for the Hydraulion
engine.
The Assembly at McBurney's Hall
last night was well attended and all
present enjoyed the dance.
II e vote for the punch bowl at the
Catholic fair, which closed on Thursday
night, was 1871 fer Mr.. Rammel and
1888 for Mr.. Brill.
Mr.. Geo. Wise has in his possession
a one cent Corporation of Alexandria
note of 1914. 1t is made payable to T. p.
Thompson, Auditor, and signed by c.
Semmes, Mayor.
AT the meeting last night of Old Do
minion Commandery K. T. the Red
Cross degree was conferred upon four
candidates. After the meeting the
Templars partook ola handsome ban,
quet given in honor of the new mem
bers.
David Yachel White, aged years,
son of Mr.. B. Calender White, died
this morning in Washington. The lit
tie fellow had been very melancholy
since the death of his brother, which
occurred on Saturday, and often refer
red to the sad event. An attack Of
Group caused his death. His remains
will be brought to this city on Monday
and buried in st. Mary's cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28

FATAL ACCIDENT.-Mr. Joseph Rec
ton station, Fairfax county, was
run over by freight cars at Manas-
sas station Yesterday, and so badly
hurt that he died this morning. Mr..
Rector went to Manassas yesterday Il T
the purpose of procuring employmei t
on the new building in process OF cor
struction there. He failed to get work.
however, and drank to some excess, az
ter which he boarded freight train + r
his home. On the way thither the cas-
OF the train became detached while
some shifting was in progress. Mr.. Rec
tor attempei to walk across the track,
when section of the train struck and
knocked him down on the rails. Sew
eral cars passed over him before they
could be stopped. The unfortunate
man was picked up and brought to the
Infrmary in this city. DR.. Iden, Of
Manassas, accompanied him, and With
the assistance of Drs O'Brer and Gate
wood amputated his left leg (Which WAS
horribly mangled) at the hip. His
right leg was broken below the knee
and it is thought he suffered bodily in
juries. Mr.. Rector fingered until this
morning, when he died from exhaus-
ton. DR.. Purvis, the coroner, sum-
moned a jury of inquest, aid, after
viewing the body at Mr.. VIM. Demaine's
undertaking establishment, adjourn d it
until half-past nine o'clock tomorrow
morning.
The remains were shipped to Clifton
this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28
TACK BIT &M ARSHAL[
DRY GOODS.

Our ENTIRE STOCK
~ of FALL and WINTER
DRESS GOODS has arrived.
Many novelties appear in our
collection sure TO attract buy
ers. Our line of patterns is
much larger and more COM
plete than ever. We have re-
Gently devoted two weeks in
New York in buying these
goods, and have taken espe-
cial care in selecting the new
est weaves in the market. You
are invited to inspect our line
before making your purchases,
as we know for style and prices
it is unsurpassed,
In selecting our Dress Goods
stock we have not omitted APP
propriate trimmings. We have
all widths and shades of the
now very popular Braid 50 ex-
tensively used for trimming;
also a large variety Of change
able Silks, Tafates, Benga-
lines, Suralls, Velvets and Vel
veteens.
We have secured a large lot
of Chenille Portiers from a
Philadelphia manufacturer, to
be sold at less than cost Of
making-notably among them
one lot 8 yards long SO inches
wide at $40; another SIX
yards long az inches wide at
s4.15, and Others at CORE
spondingly low prices.
Our Lace Curtain stock is
unusually attractive at prices
ranging from 75c to $3.50.
One special bargain at $3.50.
We are retiring from the
merchant tailoring business,
and offer our entire stock of
cassimeres at cost.
Don't fail to call on US for
Carpets, Smyrna and Skin
Rugs, Art Squares, ETC.
The largest variety of La
dies and Misses Wraps and
Cloaks ever shown in Alexan-
dria.
ISAAC EICHBERG,
King and Royal SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28
CrFrcH SERVICES, &c, TOMORROW

EUpEGH SEkN ISl-s, >St., Io-iiOishOH
Erit Chucb.-Services at II q. r..
100 p. IN. by Rev. Dr.. Suter.
81 paars ChUrch,-Services at II a.
h. Rev. Carl Grammer and 4 p. m.
I" 5;-1,. Church-Litany with interces-
nat a. m. Morning prayer and
.I- service with sermon 1T II a. m.
T,.ntg. prayer and sermon at 7:30
~, bv Rev. c. F. Bali.
}irIs Chmch.-Sermon at II a.
by Rev. Father Cutler. Vespers
- l..oad Presbyterian Church.-Preach-
;rrar a. N. anG 7:30 p. m. by Rev,
E1gia Chmcb.-Preaching at II a.
:, ,g,! 80 p. IN. by Rev. ]. II. Butler.
T,Taitg Meth. EpiS. Church.-Services
,-II, m. by Rev. Chas. Baldwin, Of
Washington. aud at 7:3O P. N. by Rev.
" n. MrAllister.
wa =. Fps. Church Soah.-services
n. in. and at 7;30 p. NJ. by Rev.
III R0a Cdrch.-ServicCs at Il
m. and 30 p. IN. by Rev. F. I. Ben
r.. Methodist Ctmch.-services an
rrpaaed elsewhere.
-as Lutheran ChHrch.-Sunday
s,l.,l alI0 a. m. Reformation Day.
Preaching in Germany at II n. m. by
R.y : CHASER. At 80 p. NJ. the pas
lorwilI lecture on the History of the
Meeting at Midland Railroad reading
rooms at I p. m. Service of prayer and
praise with short address.
Meeting at the almshouse $50 p, m.
Roberts Chapel, " /. Church (colored)
Preaching at I a. m. and S p. M. by
Rev. Vim. X. 4. Palmer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
v oOdIVard & L0throp.
10th, llth and F Sts,, N. W.
A SALE OF GIRLS JACKETS AND
REFERS,
ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE
WE'VE EVER HELD.

ONE Or L he 9lOS1 hEMahNaDLC
WE'VE EVER HELD.
Several lots of Jackets and Refers, includ-
ing few imported one of-a-kind things
just as good as when they recently sold for
twice as much,
All-wCol Medium and Heavy weight Jack
cts REFER cut, double breasted. Sizes ID, II
and 16 years, Regular price So and $50.
Now $3.50.
All wool Refers, some with large sailor
collars and full bishop sleeves, others with
ruflle cspes. Sizes 10 - years. Regular
prices S475, Sc and $3.50. Now $3.50.
Atwood Jackets, striped, diagonals chew
lots, &c, some with ruftic capcs, Others
double-breasted. Sizes IL, II and 16 years.
Regular prices $1,000 and So. Now $3.50.
Stylish Cheviot Jackets, some with plated
capes, others REFER style. Sizes 10, II and
is years. Regular price $12 Now So.
Imported Novelty Cloth Jackets lined
throughout with changeable silk. Regular
price $50. Now $50.
Third ....11th-st. building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28

TEMPORARY ABERRATIoN.-The lta :
ian fruit dealer, who gave his name in
English as John Smith, but in his YER
nacular is unpronounceable to the
Auglo-SaXon race, and VINO was az
rested Yesterday on charge of lunacy.
was soon released by the Mayor at the
instance of the brother-in-law of the
prisoner, who promised to take charge
of him until he should resume his nor
NAL condition. Ii seems that the fruit
dealer is subject to such fits, and that
whenever his Imagination is stimulat-
ed by any extraordinary pictures or
other things he becomes temporarily
crazed. Yesterday his mind had be-
come very active from the too close
perusal of prayer book he car
ries with him, and while his magma
ton was soaring beyond the realms of
mundane things his eyes became fixed
upon some flaming show bills which
had been posted by the advance agent
of Pawnce Bills Wild West exhibition
He suddenly became frantic, and while
in highly excited condition his antics
became alarming to passers-by and the
Mayor ordered his arrest. His brother
ir-law appeared and explained the Ms.
ture of the case, telling his honor tn; t
certain opiate he would give b m
would soon bring him around all rigl t.
He guaranteed he would be respons;-
BILE for the actions of the demerted
man who, after a good, sound sleep
awoke this morning refreshed by the
sedative and to all appearances in his
natural condition. The affair caused
considerable excitement on King street
at the time, the more nervous imagin-
ing the man was about to run anu K
or that he was a member of the Malta.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28

PUBLIC MEETING.-The democrats
of this city will hold mass meeting at
the Opera House to night, which will
be addressed by Mr.. re Kent, the dem
ocratic nominee for Lieutenant Gov
ernor of Virginia, and others. Among
those who have promised to be present
and make speeches are Senator Daniel
and Congressman Swanson, Anderson
and Patterson. A large audience is ex-
pected to be present, and will hear
good speeches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28

THOUGHT SHE WAS CoNJURED.-An
old colored woman named Hannah
Brookes. who walks with q stick and
who from age or custom is bent into the
shape ofthe letter l., appeared at the
station house yesterday and swore out
warrant against another colored
woman named Louisa Hughes, whom
she charged with disorderly conduct.
In stating her complaint this morning
At appeared that disorderly conduct
did not figure much in the case, and
that in reality the old woman, who is
evidently believer in voodooism. i'm
agined she had been conjured by the
Hughes woman. She said she had
come out of her house and noticed
strange marks on the premises and had
barely escaped treading in some white
and black powder which had been
sprinkled about the yard. She testified
that she was so scared that she con-
cuded to have the woman arrested
The defendant stated that the compost,
ton the old woman saw on the ground
was a harmless tooth powder, and her
statement was coroborated by neigh
bors who made an analysis of it. The
complainant, however, supposed it was
pepper and salt, a sovereign antidote
against witches, and an effectual factor
in coniuration. Mayor Strauss, not be-
Iicying in the inspiration of the Salem
witchcraft laws, and finding nothing in
the ciJy code applicable to such cases,
told the imaginary victim she had no
case and dismissed the accused.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28
Carpets, Rugs &c.

We sell Carpets from samples. We do not
accumulate any remnants or bad stock. Al
ways showing the latest and newest designs
at ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. We have now
for your inspection samples representing one
of the largest carpet stocks in New York city.
They comprise every grade from the cheap
cotton chains to the finest Brussels, AxmiEis-
tiers, Moquetts, yclvets, Sc. we make and
lay them at shortest notice. When necessary
we order by telegraph
We secured from the big Auction Sale in
New York large lot of fine French Satincs
One lot 5000 yards, Black ground with
beautiful floral design, regular 20c quality, at
Zoe per yard.
500 yards better quality and more beauti
full in design at 12lac
Another lot in Black and White, suitable
for mourning wear; these are as fine as silk
at 15c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADV ERTsER

high AID unsatisfactory walnuts &c
per quarter peck green peppers Sa1cc
per dozen. There was fine display OF
fish-pike, founders, salt water tailors,
perch, spots, cells, catfish, &c. Prices
were unchanged. There was also q
good display of butchers meats at I'M
changed prices. The cool weather has
caused the pork butchers to return, and
puddings, sausage, &c, were tempting
" exhibited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28

A "CoLD WAVE" ON THE WAY.-A
cold wave is moving from the north
west, with severe frosts in its path. The
fell last night from ten TO
twenty degrees below the freezing point
north of the Dakotas. Though the
cold wave will lose much of its sharp
ness before it can reach this section, it
is likely TO cause killing frosfs to-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28

THE MARKET this morning exhibited
the usual Saturday morning beehive
aspect, both sellers and buyers being
numerous. There was plentiful sup
ply of everything calculated to stock q
iarder, but prices remain almost i'm
movable. Butter was still Soc per ID.
and eggs 25c per dozen; chickens 20a
22c apiece lima beans 20c quart .
faGbits 20c apiece; crow ducks pc %
par; apples calico per quarter peck !;
pears at all prices, according to lus-
.Slou$ness ; citron &c each; persimmons
&c box pumpkins lie; chestnut 10c
per per box sweet potatoes case quarter
peck Irish potatoes Sa10c; turnips &c;
J E lc per bunch celery 5al0c per
,uch parsiy lc; radishes &c; egg
pants Sal0c each satisfy sc per bunch:
snap beans l5c per half peck spinach
i'c per half peck; lettuce, some small
-S''eS) DC per box; green corn scarce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28

WEATHER PRoBABLITEs.-For this
ZION fair decidedly cooler; fresh to brisk
scr,r.y winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

so, rises tomorrow at 6:46; sun sets
~ High water 1910 a. m. and
1lal> p Ia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-28

FRA CARD heartily thank my friends
and the public in general for their kindness
aud their liberal patronage in supporting
me to be the successful candidate for the
Silver Punch Bowl awarded by the St. Vim
cent De Paul Socicty's fair to the most popu-
lar restaurateur of tbis!city.
Very respectfully,
EDw,PD PIraTPr