Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-07
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
SUDDEN DEATH OF A GAS WORKS
EMPLOYE.
Suggestion Of Suicide, but Coroner
Found No Evidence of Poison
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, March Z, 1902
Samuel Zones, an employe Of the city gas
works. died this morning about o'clock
at his home on Queen street between FAR
fax and Lee streets under peculiar circum-
stances. 1t was reported to the police that
he had committed suicide, but when the
city coroner, DR.. William r. Purv;s, eX-
amined the remains a few hours later no
evidences of poisoning were discovered.
Dr. Purvis decided that an inquest was
unnecessary. Among the neighbOrs Of the
dead man it was stated that he had taken
a large dose Of morphine early last even
ing, and it was also said that he had been
heard to remark before that he contem-
plated suicide. The examination Of the
remains, however, failed to reveal evil
dences Of the effects of that drug.
About 8 clock this morning Mr.. Zones
wife heard a noise down stairs and going
to the room discovered her husband In
state bordering on commissions. which soon
developed. The neighbors were aroused
and an effort was made to secure medical
attention for the unfortunate man. but it
was unsuccessful. Mr. Zones was about
thirty-five years Of age. He Is survived
by widow and four small children. He
had been employed for some time at the
city gas works. Arrangements for the
funeral have not yet been made.
Plan to Issue Bonds.
At the next meeting Of the city council
the finance committee will make report
recommending that the state legislature be
petitioned for authority for the city or
Alexandria to issue bonds in the sum of
$4,000, at a rate of interest not to exceed
per cent, for the purpose Of meeting the
expenses Of Improvements to the city gas
plant streets and sewers. 1t Is proposed
that $50 600 of this sum shall be expended
on the gas plant and the remainder, S5OOOO,
be used for the Improvement of streets, and
sewers. At the last meeting of the finance
committee and the commissioners OF the
sinking fund plans were discussed for rails
ing funds for retiring $37, 500 Of per cent
bonds, which will fall due July 1 next. 1t
was decided to place the matter in the
hands of the commissioners of the sinking
fund.
Officers Elected.
The board Of directors Of the Citizens
National Bank met yesterday and elected
Mr.. Edward l.. Daingerfield president, to
fill the vacancy caused by the recent death
of Mr.. Benoni Wheat Mr.. w. H. Lambert
was elected vice president, and Mr.. W. F.
Lambert was chosen director to fill the
vacancy on the board, and was also elected
cashier.
Death of Mr.. Simpson.
Mr.. J. Harry Simpson, son Of the late
Henry Simpson, and nephew of Mayor Geo.
l.. Simpson, died yesterday afternoon short
ly after O clock at the Alexandria Hospi-
tai. Mr.. Simpson was about thirty-two
years of age, and was unmarried. He was
we'll known in this vicinity as hunter OF
remarkable success He had suffered from
a chronic disease, and his death was not
unexpected Arrangements for the funeral
VIII be made later.
General Matters.
Miss Belle Stonnell and Mr. John Ker-
rick were quietly married Wednesday even
ing at the parsonage of the nj. E. Church
South On King street. Rev. E. V. Regis
ter the pastor performed the ceremony in
the presence Of a few friends of the two
families. Mr.. and Mrs. Kerrick will
side in this city.
Rev. DR.. w. r. Turner Of Washington
delivered a sermon at Christ Episcopal
Church last evening. The services were
held in observance of the Lenten season.
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret D. Purcell,
who died yesterday morning, will take place
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from st.
Marys Catholic Church.
A basket ball game will be played this
evening at Armory Hail. on South Royal
street, between the teams Of the Alexan-
dria Light Infantry and the Gibraltar Ath-
letic Club of Washington.
The Columbia fire engine company has
appointed a committee to draft resolutions
of respect to the memory Of the late James
Hepburn.
The circuit court for this city, Judge Chas.
E. Nicol presiding, will convene Monday,
March II.