Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-03
AL EXANDRIA AT FAIRS
Death of n. B.. Hay, Who Recently Shot
Himself
The New Extension of the Electric
Railway Tracks-SOme Notes About
Persons and Things.

Nat. B. Hay, who took morphine with
suicidal intent on Wednesday last, died at
the Exchange Hotel at $40 o'clock yester-
day morning. after lying in an unconscious
condition for more than ninety-three hours
From the time that Mr.. Hay was first found
In his room by the clerk until he died he
received the best possible medical attention
and nursing. but at no time did he show any
signs Of regaining Consciousness. The ply
scians say that 1t was the most remarkable
case they ever saw or heard of, and assign
the cause to Mr.. Hays remarkable consti-
tuition. The remains were taken to Madison
Court House, where they will be inferred this
afternoon. Mr.. Hay was thirty-one years
old in May, and was much beloved by all
who knew him, and the sympathy Of the
entire community is with his mother and
family. Had he lived he would have been
married in November to Miss Annie Ayers
Of Danville, to whom he was engaged. Miss
Ayers, from all that can be learned
was perfectly devoted to him. and several
letters have been received from her during
his illness. Each day three reports to his
condition were sent by wire. There is as
yet no cause assigned for his rash act.
The churches yesterday were fairly well
attended. and in all the resident pastors
officiated.
The Electric Railway Company today be-
gan running the cars over the new extern
sion around Payne and up King street. One
can now board a car at the wharf. pass the
depot and go to the corporation line at the
old Virginia House.
Mrs. Robert Gentry and her two children
are staying with her brother-in-law, John e.
Gentry.
Misses May Jordan and Susie Faber Of
on Payne street
1t will be remembered that several weeks
ago George Beach was quite badly hurt by
falling into an ash box while attempting to
oAf kAl
which were running away, while returning
from fire. Mr.. Beach so far recovered as
70 De able to be out again, but on Friday
ne was seized with congestion Of the brain
as a result OF his injuries, and died on Sat-
urday morning. A widow and three chill
dren survive him.
The remains Of J. A. Har3mersley, who
committed suicide on Thursday night la ST
an account of which appeared in The Star,
afternoon.
The banks and public offices were closed
To-Day on account of Labor day, though II
Is not being observed in any other way. A
good many people went to Washington to
witness the parade.
The chain gang will in a few days be pro-
vided with new uniforms. They will be Of
wnite canvas and made in sailor fashion
with large collars
Some one. unknown. broke into the store
OF Mrs Rice on North Fairfax street yes
terday morning and robbed a "penny ma
chine" of its contents. Nothing else was
disturbed, so far as known. There is no
clue to the thief
John Sutton Is still on the search for his
daughter Ida, who left home on the 10th of
August Va
Z. Z. Carlin and family have returned
from the F'auquier White Sulphur Springs,
where Mrs. Cariin, with her little son Keith.
has beeu spending the summer and Mr.
Cariin has been spending the past two
weeks
X. S. Douglas. an old Alexandrian died
at his boarding house in Culpeper on FRI
day night last. His remains were brought
to this city and buried from the residence
OF his brother at 10 o'clock this morning
Messrs. j. Frank Carlin and Daingerfield
have returned from Atlantic City, where
they have been for two or three weeks
Mort Lewis Of Clarksburg. w. Va, who
has been in the city for several days. left
for his home this morning.
Thomas Moss has resumed his position as
ticket agent at the Richmond and Danville
depot. he having recovered from his recent
sickness.
A great many reed birds are being killed
In the marshes near this city.
A dog fight in the city market on Satur-
day afternoon came near ending in a fight
between the owners.
Mrs. Ann Padgett was quite badly bruised
yesterday evening by the turning Of the
door step on which she was standing.