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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

Recurring to the dates given above. II may
be said that the nineteenth century, in
most respects the brightest and best of all
IN history, was ushered in by the light Of
coal gas.
Gas is obtained from petroleum, from OIL
from coal. from resin. from wood and from
peat and may be obtained from almost
tany old thing" OH gas was manufactured
In New York from 1924 to 1923. and sold
at $40 per 1000 cubic feet. Resin gas was
supplied IN New York from 1928 to 1913 at
81 per thousand cubic feet. OIL gas. under
the name OF solar gas" was introduced
into Washington in the latter part of 1915
and In January. Is47 Mr.. Crutchett the in
ventor OF what was called here and In
Dayton. Ohio. little later. ''crutchett' 9
solar gas" lighted with this Capitol Hill
and North Capitol avenue. having nine
solar gas lamps. burning hata.ar ne
Capitol gate and his residence -s
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rnunerative and has surplus fund of 81
600. This Is the only house of the kind in
Washington, all other efforts along similar
lines having proved to be failures. The
original place. of business was at 1905 B
street but increasing affairs of the COM
pany made 1t necessary to occupy a larger
storehouse and, premises 1909 B street were
taken.
William Fl. Fl. Griffith, president of the
Washington Wholesale Grocery Company,
was it's organizer In its inception he got
eight businessmen together, explained the
project to them and the corporation was
formed. From that nucleus has grown
the present prosperous commercial COM
pany. It's prosperity and growth is con-
ceded to be largely due to the interchangeable
efforts Of it's president from the very hour
Mr. Griffith is descendant of a rare
old line of American colonists. William
Griffith, the originaE came to this country
from England In 1872 landing at Annapo-
that ancient city, and married Miss Sarah
McCubbin. Mr.. w. H. H. Griffith, the
subject of this sketch. was born in Howard
County, Nd, in 1910. He finished his edu-
cation at old ST. Johns College. Annapolis
In his early manhood he engaged in the
business Of contractor, farming and mer-
chandising. but was never in the wholesale
trade until he organized the Washington
Wholesale Grocery Company Mr. Griffith
came to Washington In 1873, and entered
the commission and dairy business. He also
did some farming. and then followed the
organization OF the corporation of which
he is the head. He is a member of Ana
costa Lodge, No. 81. F. A. A. M, and a
business man Of probity and industry, and
gives his personal attention to every detail
of his present business, to which It's success
is In a great measure due.
Fred. W. Kahlert, who Is treasurer of the
Washington Wholesale Grocery Company,
Is of German descent. He Is affabIe in
manner. prominent in the order of Masonry
and has given the corporation OF which he
is an officer unbounded assistance. He is q
man of integrity, and his services in ac-
complaining the organization OF the COM
pany have been indispensable.
Nr. R I Garber. secretary Of the COM
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1t now makes that amount every hour Of
the day. It's list of 1000 consumers has
grown to over 10000, and its taxes have
increased from $1,000 a year to largely
over ST. 900 a week. 1t has not only kept
pace with the growth of population, but
has outrun it by an enormous per cent, the
price of gas declining and the quality of
1t improving all the while.
The officers of the company have been as
follows: Presidents. John II. Callan. July
IA, 1S4S, to April IA, 1919; Ulysses Ward,
April IA. 1S49 and January 2, 1851 Silas H.
Hill, January 2. 1851. to June /, 1856; George
W Riggs, June l, 1856, to November IL,
1884, Barnabas H. Bartol, November II.
1864, to November Is, 1888; George A. Nc
kilkenny, November 10, 1888, to October,
1892; John R. Mclean, October %, 1892,
to the present time. Secretaries, Jacob
Bigelow, E. Lindsay, Joseph F. Brown,
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toward the Capitol and the Presidents

House
A few extracts from a circular published
by the company March IA. 1856. over the
signature of Mr.. Silas II. Hill, then presi-
dent. may prove interesting to some OF our
readers.
ION account of the widely scattered pop
ulation In Washington, and the imprac-
ticability of uniting governmental and .ndi-
vidual effort in the establishment and MAIN
tenance of a company for the supply OF
gas light, even In the more important parts
of the city, several years passed away be-
fore any organized effort was made to ac-
complish this desirable object. 1t was not
regarded by our citizens as business
promising a fair remuneration, and conse-
quently this city, with all its apparent adj
vaatages and with q dxed population Of
so.uo0 inhabitants. was among the last In
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merit Of the discovery and application OF
artificial gas for lighting purposes belongs
to Great Britain Sir James Lowther and
Dr. James Clayton are believed to have
been the first persons to collect and harm
coal gas. the experiments Of the latter
being made IN 1889 In 1867 the subject was
pursued by DR.. Richard Watson, afterward
bishop Of Landau; by Robert Murdoch Of
Scotland in 1892. at Birmingham and Man
chester, England and by Mr.. Winsor in
London in 1903 and 1904 Mr.. Murdoch did
not succeed. however. In lighting up the
workshop of Boulton & Watt. at Birming
ham, until 179S. DIR. Henry of Manchester
also assisted in the development of the in
FAINT art of gas lighting. as did also Mr..
Clegg. who succeeded Mr.. Murdoch at the
works Of Boulton & Watt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

It IS a remarkable fact In the history Of
civilization that up to about the beginning
of the present century there was good
artificial ught-none better than candle
light. Artificial light is obtained either as
result Of combustion or as the effect
of chemical action, or of heat without chem
Zeal action. Those substances which give
out fame are rich either in carbon or hydro
gen. as wax, gas and oils, which are con-
sumed either in the burning either of can
dies or lamps
The phenomenon OF the burning Of natural
gas is familiar to the citizens of most parts
OF this country. but it is altogether proba-
bic that few are familiar with the history
OF the origin Of the use of artificial gas for
lighting purposes By common consent the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
Saw Three Centuries.

From the New York Commercial Advertiser.
Sonora Catalina Flores, who died recently
in Pasadena was the oldest woman in Cali
fornia- At the time of her death she had
just completed her one hundred and six
teenth year, and for over ninety years she
had lived under the shadow of the San Ga
briel Mission. Her husband had been dead
for more than fifty years, and none Of her
children or grandchildren was living The
relatives who attended her funeral were de-
scendants of the fourth and fifth genera
lions. She came to California with her
husband in 1872. Up to the last few days
of her life she was able to care for herself.
as she was neither lame, blind nor deaf.
She had won great fame as needlewoman,
and many Of the most beautiful altar cloths
In the San Gabriel Church wars OF her
haudtWork,
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pany. has during his short connection with
the corporation proved himself to be worthy
OF the confidence OF Its directors and
patrons.
Last, but not least, Is John W. Jewell Of
old Scottish stock. a capable and gener-
Gus employe Of the company, who was for
seventeen years In the service OF Barbour
& Hamilton, and afterward with James L.
Barbour. He has always been worthy Of
the confidence Of his employers and Is
thorough. capable merchant.
Among the stockholders who are entitled
to special mention are August Schmidt.
Frederick Kraus. r. E. Smith, o. 8.
Humphrey and George w. Talbert.
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ample of Canaletto, The Doge's Palace"
Venice, is especially fine. There are also
examples by Roy Get Gerome Ziem, Dow,
Verbroeckhoven, Israels, Artz Gainsbor-
ough, Turner Van Sluys, Fries. an inn
lists of note. There are also examples by
the American artists, which include Inness
Hart, Bolton-Jones, Hilliard, Johnston.
Moran and Field. A well-selected number
of water colors are also exhibited, and
these are appreciated for gifts at this sea-
son.
The collection will well repay a visit to
the Waring Galleries to all who are in
tereSted In high-class art
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16

Few artists have obtained tho position In
their profession which has been awarded
to Mr.. S. Domingo Bolivar. the distin-
guished portrait painter. who has recently
arrived in this country to execute a number
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
Over-Fed Convicts.

From the Gentleman's Magazine.
I went over Dartmoor prison few weeks
ago, and I quite envied the convict his
happy, peaceful home there. So much food
do they get (of the wrong kind for strength
and energy that they do not walk. they
waddle: and this is not to be wondered at
s. they get thirty-two ounces OF farina-
esslts food day-six times more than real.
ersssary Then the nice cello. good bed
Magazines and books. oDAp. yeA
sthbrusheoi
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FORMED ] BY !! EIGHT men
Growth Of the Washington
Grocery Company.
A SOLID CORPORATION
SKETCH OF IT'S HUsTLINa PREsI-
DENT, W. 81. n. GRIFFITH.
Success Has Been Won by the Business
Methods and Honorable Deal
ing Of its Managers.
A SOLID CORPORATION

One of the most substantial business con-
Germs OF this city Is the Washington
Wholesale Grocery Company, which is in
corporated under the laws Of the District
of Columbia. This corporation is the iogi-
cal successor of the Washington Retail
Grocers Association
The present company was incorporated
June II, 1899, the term of existence to be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
HIS WORK EXCELLENT.
B. Stanley Simmons, the Architect,
Has Designed Fine Structures.

Mr.. B. Stanley Simmons is an architect
who has added to the beauty and growth Of
this city. He has designed some Of the
largest apartment houses in the city,
Among the monuments to his skill and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
HAS BUILT UP FINE TRADE.
Charles 81. Jerman's Energy Has Made
Success Of the Home Market.

Charles H. Jerman, born near Fairfax
Court House. Va, in 1872, came to Wash
ington in 1891. After graduation from the
Business High School he went into bust
ness for himself in Center Market at the
age Of nineteen. where. after three years
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Of successful business, he and his father,
M. @. Jerman, originated the Home Market,
now located at 18th and / streets north
west, October 81, 1902, the elder Mr.. Jerman
withdrew. leaving his son sole proprietor
who has established large business, one
that Is a source Of satisfaction to his pa
irons and himself
Williams news., 1902-05-17

Base ball at Lambs park at pm. tomorrow.
 Miss Mabel Mattoon, teacher at Rhoades, is visiting Mrs. E. B. Long.
 John Leak has resigned his posi- tion at Salzman's. He will sell out and go east.
 Terry's Uncle Toms Cabin Go. gave the best presentation of Uncle Tom ever given in this city.-Har- risonville, Mo. Republican.
 Remember that after the supper at I. O. O. F. hall this evening, which is from 6 to 8, will be sung Arizona" then the raffie will be held.
 Mrs. Ergmann received a letter yesterday from her husband at Naco stating that his shop burned on the night of the Sth and he barely es- caped with his life.
 Rev. w. c. Geyer will not ex- change pulpits with Rev. Henry to- morrow. The announcement made at the church last Sunday and else where in these columns is with drawn. Rev. Geyer will occupy his own pulpit here as usual His morning subject will be "A Valua- ble Gem" Evening subject, "The Christians Armor"
Williams news., 1902-05-17
Aphold- -Overholtzer.

This afternoon, in Flagstaff, will occur the marriage of two of Will iams' popular young people, Miss Kartharine Overholtzer and MT. H. L. Aphold, Rev. J. H. Henry, of the NJ. E. church, officiating.
 MT. Aphold for the past two years has ably filled the responsible posi- tion of book-keeper for the firm of Poison Bros. general merchants of this city, and. besides enjoying the fullest confidence of his employers, has made a large number of friends has decided to take and the choice he has made.
 Miss Overholtzer, the lady of his choice, is a most charming and winsome young woman, who some time since came here from Los An geles to accept a position as nurse at pr. Melick's hospital, and who, during her residence here, has made a large number of friends.
 On Thursday evening Miss Ade- laide Mates, sister of Mir. Aphold, arrived from Los Angeles to be present at the ceremony, and to- gether with the happy couple will leave today on No. for Flagstaff, where the ceremony will be per formed. The party expect to re- turn to Williams on No. tonight, and MT. and Mrs Aphold will take up their residence in what is known as the Morrell property on South Third street, where they will be at home to their many friends, whom the NEWS joins in extending con- gratulations.
Williams news., 1902-05-17
MT. Benj. Britton and grand

MT. Benj. Britton and grand daughter, Mary, of Winslow, are visiting in the city with Ranney & Harrell.
 Harry Schlee, one of the old-time engineers on the main line, but who, for the past year, has been handling the ribbons on the Can yon run, resigned his position Tues day evening. much to the regret of his many friends in Williams.
 w. G. Dickey, general agent for Terry's Uncle Toms Cabin Co.,, which plays here on June ?, arrived in the city on Thursday. In the person of F. R. Nellis he discovered a relative whom he had never seen. It is needless to say Ferd did the right thing.
 George A. Dorsey, curator of the Field Columbian Museum at Chi cago, accompanied by his wife and daughter, visited at the Grand Can yon this week Dr. Dorsey is one of the best informed men in the country regarding Indians and their customs.
 Mrs. Robert Postle, who has been in very poor health of late, left Thursday for Point Richmond, Cal, where she will visit for some months with Mrs. Belle Clark. Mrs. Postle was accompanied as far as Ash Fork by Mrs. Holloway and Mrs. NJ. A. Friend.
 Thursday evening we received a letter from G. V. Hoopengarner, who, with his family, left here last week for Los Angeles The NEWS regrets to state, Guy informs us, that, owing to his f1attering pros poets, he has forwarded his resigna- ton to Forest Supervisor Breen, of Flagstaff, and will make Los An geles his future residence. How ever, we wish him every success and doubt not that he will achieve many
Williams news., 1902-05-17
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Education of the North ern Arizona Normal School at their office in the Normal building, June 2, 1902, for the completion of part of the basement of said building. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Arizona Central Bank. The Board reserves the privilege of rejecting any and all bids.
 A. A. DUTToN, Secretary.
 Flagstaff, A. T., May Is, 1902.
Williams news., 1902-05-17
Notice.

To Whom It May Concern: l have this day sold to A. l.. Bray my interest in the M. & B. saloon, he to assume all debts connected with said saloon.
 JOHN M'WILLIAMs.
Williams news., 1902-05-17
ITEMS or GENERAL
 INTEREST
For Sale, Rent, Etc.

House for rent. See F. R. Nellis. Three good business lots for sale cheap. Inquire of Joe Johnston. FOR SALE-Three lots on Bill Williams avenue, opposite Ranney & Harrell's. Inquire of E. G. Dubois. FOR SALE-Household furniture, COW and calf, rabbits, etc.
 J. w. LEAK,
 East end of Grant Street. Tents furnished to parties in tending to camp out in the noun tains- Fine camping ground, plenty of shade and good water Inquire of E. Lamb
 For Rent-Two 4-room houses; two Broom houses.
 For Sale at a Bargain-A Broom dwelling house, big chicken house, wood and coal shed, rabbitry, barn, big dam, all situated on ten lots fenced for chickens. Only $325. For Sale-Two lots in Saginaw :; two lots north of railroad; eight lots east of town; five lots on side hill overlooking Grand Canyon.
 C. P. SILvERNAIL-
Williams news., 1902-05-17
We are Not Satisfied

Merely to preach the doctrine of careful buying to quantity and quality, but try to practice it we'll We undertake to employ all the powers of buying faculties in placing good goods in house for your disposal, and endeavoring by attaching such prices to these goods that you will be glad you have "darkened doors." All ask is, for you to try if we finch
 As a matter of fact, suppose all our competitors do the thing, but plan, ideas, goods, might suit a little better; anyhow, it will cost you nothing to investigate Whether you buy not will be glad to have you call.
 TWITTY G. PARKER
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scratch on the body, but under
proper antiHeptic conditions the dan
ser 10 not regarded as more than a
remote possibility.
J. In a very large percentage ~
cases " lh an absolute preventive,
and IN the remaining aud smaller
percentage 4, decidedly lessons the
severity Of tile disease.
DR.. FINER X. Neg
I. All competent physicians be-
lieva In vaccination.
3 never heard OF It's being in
furious when properly done. on the
contrary, | think n IL always bene-
ncial and almost certain pre-
yentive.
,. IL n usually an effective pre-
ventiys. and when n does no 10 act.
u certainly greatly mitigAtsa the Sc
verify OF an attack.
DR.. feE added. II think there 10
scarcely any dissent among rep
ntable Physicians upon the subject.
The belief In the virtue % vaecina-
lion IL almost universal"
speaks Generally
Or. =. Weldon Young said: There
" no doubt that vaccination 90 pre-
vsntivs % smallpox. The duration
Of tiH preventive power ~ n quea-
tion. have yaccinated myself fire.
qusntiy, In canen where vaccination
does not take the subjects are con.
sidersd immune
csrsasr c. Y. Hsys
I. Practically all Of them,
No. Unless patient should have
some conflicting disease.
4 a preventive except In very
rare cases.
pr. Will A. sAAnnea
!. All. as far as l know. believe
In II.
= II has been proven by the
thousands ~ cases that with pure
vaccine and ordinAry care on the
part on the patient that the treat.
nnnt does no Injury 20 the patient.
~ course. there have been caBtm
where the vaccine Is not pure or the
person Ia cnpeiesM. Then some n
Jury may result
2. 10th. Within from three 20
i've years after being vAclnated a
person can stand exposure 20 small.
rox with impunity. after that period
and up TO nine years. II person
should catch the disease n will be In
a very mid form. The efficacy OF
~ easily seen from the
remarkable decrease Of deaths from
smallpox.
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WILL TALK
ON TARIFF
Philippine Question Be-
fore the Senate

WASHINGTON. u. C.. Jan. TO-
senator Allison Of Iowa made his
ufst appearance on the floor OF the
senate this morning since the holt
day adjournment. He was warmly
CONGRATULATED upon his reelection.
Senator Lodge reported the Philip.
pine tariff bill and gave notice that
he would call UP the bin Tuesday ar
ternoon and urge It's passage from
day 60 day. He said that he would
give the proper opportunity for a
thorough debate. Rawiina, repre-
scnting the minority committee, pre-
sentcd minority report on the form
OF n eub-hill.
The majority report provides that
imports from the Philippines into the
Omitted States shall be taxed only rs
per cent. OF the Dinglcy rates. and a
further reduction on those articles
upon which there are tax lcvles, 20
the amount Of such export tax.
The house bill. granting franking
privileges 20 Mrs Mckinley, was
passed by the senate today.
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LIQUOR WAR
is IN SIGHT
Retailers and Wholesalers TO Bring
Action Against Each Other

There IL trouble in store, and lots
Of Il, for the wholesale liquor dealers
who are selling to the retail trade.
As told on Saturday. the Seattle Re
tail Liquor Dealers association
caused warrants to be Issued for the
arreat Of seven proprietors Of groc-
erles and delicatessen In Seattle who
are accused Of selling liquor In
smaller quantities than a gallon,
which Is a violation OF the city ord
nance.
"The next move of the association
Will be against the druggists, who
the saloon men say are nearly run
ming them out Of business" said Jas.
Morrison, prominent member Of
the association, today. We are go
ing 10 prosecute every liquor dealer
in the city who does not live up to
the same laws that we do. Is II fair
that we should pay 5000 to sell liquor
when some one else has the privilege
e. sell n for 43002
I'VE hire expensive help, pay big
rents and other large bills, while
the go-callcd deiicatessen hires
small bog, q cheap store, and deals
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IN the same goods as we do for
Just half the license.
Drug stores in II
THE drug stores viii be looked
after also. We have evidence coli
iected against q large number Of
them, and we VIII prove that whis-
key can be obtained In all but a few
Of the stores, by the drink.
we are bound 70 be put on an
equal footing with these people an
far NJ license Ia concerned, and the
law la on our side"
Detective Charlie Phillips this
morning served the seven warrants
on the men charged In the COM
plants filed Saturday. II IL rum
ored that n counter action Will soon
be commenced by the wholesalers
aRalst the retail men In regard 20
the Sunday and early morning clos
ing ordinances. II IN now almost
certain that before many days are
past n liquor war viii be raging.
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s-ssss s-aes
COMMANDS

WASHINGTON, u. c., Jan. 20
A copy Of the rcconccntrado order is
sued by Gen. Bell, commanding the
department Of Southern Luzon, was
received here today. The order in
forms the natives that they must
come with oil their movable food
supplies within certain described
limits by "A certain date or suffer
total conflacation or destruction OF
their property.
The order compares favorably with
the reconcentrado orders Issued by
Generals Weyler and Kitchener.
Bell says privately that the order
was made necessary by the insur-
gents. who win fight indefinitely II
their countrymen continue 90 sup
ply them with food. which cannot be
done under this order.
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WASHINGTON. -. C.. Jan. 10
The navy department at s.to o'ciuck
this afternoon received long cable
from captain Mead Of the cruiser
philadelphia. on Panama, giving thu
details % the naval battle between
the rebel and government vessels In
the bay.
Iead's dispatch says. The In
suFgsnt steamer Tadiila attacked the
tssuTata at close quarters. The lat
tsr'H crew deserted her and abe Ia on
Are and sinking"
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OVERDUE

CINCINNATI, o., Jan. 20.-Mueh
anxiety is felt here for the safety OF
the United states transport Grant.
which should have arrived In San
Francisco with Judge Taft on board,
three days ago.
SAN FRANCfSCO. Jan, 20.--Up 10
noon nothing had been heard ~ the
transport Grant. The delay Is sup
posedly due TO foul bottom.