Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-14
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
HYDRAULION FIRE COMPANY RE-
CIPIENT OF A LOVING CUP,
The Gift of Firemen of Reading, Pa
Henry Middleton Swallows
Oyerdcse of Iaudanum.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 1u1 King St,
RaII TaIenhoue No. log

ALEXANDRIA, Va, September IA, 100
magnificent loving cup. the gilt OF
Washington Fire Company, No. 2. of Read
ing, Pa, is now valued possession OF
the Hydraulion Fire Company of this city
The present is a large silver tankard, about
twenty inches high, bearing the inscription
"Hydraulion Steam Engine Company, No
g. Alexandria, Va. May II. 1900; from
Washington Fire Company. No 2, of Read
ing Pa At a largely attended meeting
of the Hydraulion Company last nigh, the
presentation was made by President r. l..
Lawrence of the Reading company. Presi-
dent NJ b. Harlow of the local company
introduced Mr.. Lawrence. who referred 10
the kind reception extended his company
by the Hydraulion fremen while the for
mer were staying in Alexandria, May IL
last and stated that his associates and
himself desired TO present the cup as a
token of their appreciation. Mr.. Harlow
made brief speech of acceptance on be-
half of the home company. In addition 10
President Lawrence, Magnus or, John
klee, Edward Ebert and Robert Smith
composed the committee making the pre-
Sentarion. Chairman Harlow appointed Il
committee composed of Messrs. r. T.. iro-
nau. w. W. Ballenger and Harry A. Down
ham to draft suitable resolutions of thanks
for the handsome gift. After the meeting
the visiting firemen We're entertained with
refreshments on the lawn.
Death of John Craven.
John Craven died last night at his home
on South Lee street after long illness.
He was a son of the late George Craven
and for several years held the office of mes
senger of the city council. He a men,
Der of the Columbia Fire Company and of
Alexandria Council, Jr o. L. A. M. Both
of these organizations held meetings last
night and made arrangements to attend the
funeral which will take place Sunday
afternoon. Members of the Hydraulion
company will also attend. Deceased leaves
widow. but children
Almost a Fatal Dose.
An overdose of laudanum came very near
ending the life Of Henry Miffieton, paint
er, last night. Friends of Mr.. Mifieton
noticed him in dazed condition, and he
was Immediately conveyed to the Alexan-
dria Infirmary. There his condition was
found to be serious and DR.. r. M. Slaugh-
ter had to work hard to save his life. After
a few hours however, he was pronounced
out of danger. 1t is said that Mr.: Milne.
ton had been accustomed to taking doses of
the drug. and that on this occasion ne made
q mistake in the quantity.
General Matters.
In the police court this morning Bryant
Henry was given hearing on the charge
of lunacy. He was committed to Jail to
await the appointment Of a commission to
examine his mental state.
The funeral of Albert L. Starnell, whose
death occurred Wednesday, took place this
afternoon from the home of his father. Mr..
John Starnell. on South Alfred street Rev.
E V. Register conducted the services. and
the interment made in the Methodist
Protestant cemetery.
Ida Medley. a middle-aged colored woman,
was arrested last night by Detectives Peck
and Miller of Washington and Sergt. Smith
of this city. She was charged with the
theft of silk dress. The prisoner was
locked up at the station house and later
conveyed to Washington.
Rev. J. Howard Wells of Warrenton will
deliver an address at the NJ. f. Church
South this evening at 8 o'clock The occa-
sion will he the monthly literary meeting
of the Epworth League, and the exercises
will be held in the auditorium.