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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Drowning of an Engineer

The finding Of the body of Thomas T.
Hall. engineer Of the steamer I. V. Ar
rowsmith, in dock at Washington yes
terday morning, was stated in the Ga
zette. 1t was discovered by Chief Engi-
neer William S. Moore, of the steamer
Samuel J. Pentz. The deceased was
formerly ofBaltimore. He went to Wash
ington about three years ago TO accept a
position on the Arrowsmith. He was
about forty-fve years old. Hall had not
been seen since one week ago Saturday.
At that time it is said he was drinking.
When he disappeared without explana-
ton. il was assumed that he had re-
turned home, and so no report was made
of his disappearance. There was moth
ing about the appearance Of the dead
man to indicate foul play, and so Coro-
ner hewitt gave certificate of accidental
drowning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Shot in the Arm.

During a row with a man whose
name is not known to the police, james
Eutzey, a machinist's helper in the
Southern Railway shops, in this city,
whose home is at 1903 Duke street, was
shot through the left forearm early last
night near the paint shop at the depot.
The matter was reported to Officer
Young, who started an investigation.
He ascertained that the trouble arose
abouta woman. Eutzey positively stated
that he did not know his assailant but
said that he was about thirty-five years
old, weighed about $50 pounds, was
about five feet five inches in height, had
smooth face, wore dark clothes, a
black derby hat, and white shirt with
out collar. The police are searching
for a man answering that description.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Movement for a New Ferry.

The committee of business men APP
pointed to have consultation with Mr..
John Callahan, general manager OF the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Com
many. in reference to the establishment OF
another ferry line between this city and
Washington. will leave here this after
noon for the latter city, where Mr.. Cal
laban will meet them in accordance wi b
his appointment. The committeeis con =
nosed of Messrs. William b. Smoo',
William A. Smoot, jr., George d. Hol-
kins. f. j. Paf, A. ID. Brockett, j. X.
N. Curtin, J. 7. Sweeney, W. Z.
Graves. w. P Woolls, james Patterson,
Henry F. Robertson, G. G. Leadbeater,
Walter Roberts, T. V. Risheill, Harry
Aitcheson, and John r. Zimmerman ;also
representatives of the houses of Garrett
& Monroe. J. II. Crilly, Fisher Brothers,
F. S. Harper, Charles King q Son, ii.
Kirk. IT,, n. Lindsey & Co., and E. E.
Lawler & Co. 1t is expected that num-
bers of Washingtonians interested in the
establishment of the ferry will also be
present at the interview. Besides the
business men of the two cities, many
workingmen and mechanics are virtually
interested in the movement. As is well
known a large number of Alexandra
mechanics work in Washington, and
most of them travel by the boat AT
present about one hundred who are en-
ployed in the Washington navy yard
live here, where they spend all their
wages, amounting to between 81, 600 and
SIS. 900 month. They are especially
anxious for permanent ferry to be es'
tablished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Personal.

Mr.. Robert Barrett, who has been on
a visit to his mother, Mrs. Kate Waller
Barrett, has returned to his home in
Mexico
Mr.. Henry Sanders, of The Plains, was in
the city today.
The Leesburg Washingtonian-MirrOr says:
The engagement of Mr.. Walter ii. Taylor, IT,,
of Norfolk, and Miss Bena Fauntleroy liar
rison, of this tewn, has been announced. The
wedding will take place at the residence OF
the brides mother, Mrs. Powell Harrison, on
June oath.
1t was S. Robert Shinn and not Mr.. John
Shinn, as previously stated, who was recently,
presented with Past Exalted Rulers jewel
by the Baltimore lodge Of Elks. The jewel is
one of the finest ever given lodge ruler
having cost 5000 Mr.. Shinn, who is train dis
patcher of the Nd and Pa. r. R., at Balti-
more, was formerly Of this city.
Mr.. Amos T. Fisher, Of this city, has been
granted an increase of pension to $l2 per
month for services during the Mexican war.
Mr.. Fisher was member Of Capt. NJ. ID.
Corse's company which left this city in 1916,
and he and Lieutenant James s. Douglas are
the only survivors Of that command.
Mr.. John ID. NormOyle is at Atlantic CITY,
Mr.. w. A. Robertson has resigned his posi-
ton as baggage master on the Southern Rail
way and accepted a place with the Plant
Manufacturing Company, Of Raleigh, N T.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
LOCAL BREVITIES.

In the Corporation Court today Judge
Barley approved the application Of Charles
Goebel for Confederate pension.
Mr.. c. F. Franks has been appointed SUI
perintendent of Christ Church cemetery IN
place Of Mr.. Z. w. Webb resigned.
A number of Alexandria Shriners went to
Richmond today 10 attend big meeting OF
Shriners to be held in that city tonight.
A car of train which was being placed
aboard of the b. 4 o. barge at the foot OF
Wilkes street yesterday evening jumped the
track and tore up part of the flooring OF the
slip.
The disc graphophone of the Columbia
pattern was being exhibited today by Mr.
Charles A. Cogan at his place Of business on
ncrth Royal street. Ii is one Of the most DIS
tinct instruments which has been brought q
this city, and all who heard it were greatly
interested.
John Lawrence O'Brien, who is under ar
rest in San Francisco on the charge Of embez
cling 81, 900 from Mr.. Frank Hume, whole
sale grocer in Washington, has abandoned Inc
six months contest over his extradltl0n tc
Washington. He will come there to face thu
charge without further legal struggle.
The War Department has authorized The
preparation of plans and specifications for th'
extension Of the riding hall at Fort Mye
twenty feet to the rear Of its present limits
This will provide ample space for the cree
ton of a gallery over the rear Of the hall sucl
as is now at the front, and will more thai
double the halls seating capacity.
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing
ton yesterday to William II. Hammond, o
Kalamazoo, Mich, and Ida NJ. Foley, o
Prince William county; Howard Lnth, o
LittletOn, Va, and Evelyn Sewers, OF Paxton
Robert f. Kendrick and Hattie b. Grouse, o
Herndon; Augusta Smith and Sarah Pendle
ton. both of Alexandria county, and TO Her
bert F. Grant and Matte Deneal, of Marshall
;had, roC K, perch and sturgeon will be TO
sale in Market tomorrow by Mr.. Rober
| Trayers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Conductor Fined.

Officer Allen yesterday cited Mr.
John f. Dammons, conductor OF q
passenger train of the Southern Railway
Company. to appear before the Mayor
this morning and show cause why ne
should not be fined for obstructing the
crossing yesterday at Duke and Henry
streets with his train. The warrant had
been issued at the instance OF the
driver Of a wagon who alleged that he
had been kept at the crossing twenty
hve minutes. The conductor, however,
alleged that the crossing had been
blocked but thirteen minutes, and that
the train had been delayed in order to
place some fish aboard. The conductor
was fined So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
WRECK ON SOUTHERN RAILWAY
Collision Between North bounN
senger Train 3s and a Freight
r.afu En0ineer Killed.

Collision Between North oo", -.
seno.r Train 80 and a Freight
Train-Engineer Killed.
A terrible accident occurred on cne
Con,bern Railway at Durmid, hve
m;Ies south of Lynchburg, between one
and two o'clock this morning, which is
cd 70 have resulted in the killing OF
In ,ineer Charles Kinney, and the injur-
inc of J. E. Harding, fireman. The
accident occurred on what is known as
the second division of the Southern
Railway. and the officials of the first
0znown as the Washington division)
who are located in this city could give
DO accurate account of the disaster from
the fact that they had received no de-
tails.
The accident was caused by portion
of a freight train rnnning on the main
track and being struck by the passenger
train. The impact demolished the en-
CINE, killing engineer @. r. kenney
and wrecking several OF the freight cars,
smashing the coaches near the engine
and derailing others. From what can be
learned no passengers were materially
hurt, although many were thrown from
their berths and Jared and bruised.
The Inflated train W as vestsbuled ana
one of the finest operat ed by the South
ern Railway. 1t was due here at GIL
this morning.
Later information received this even
ing announces that G. X. Kinney, engl-
neer. of Thomasville, was instantly
killed and J. E. Harding, colored, fire.
man, of Spencer, North Carolina, was
injured. No passengers were injured
A freight train had taken the siding
which was on a grade. The engineer Is
believed to have been asleep and had
failed to notice that the train had moved
sufficiently to push the rear car into the
main line. The engine was damaged
and two mail cars burned.
Postal clerk William S. Fealey. OF
Washington, was painfully bruised In
jumping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Baptist Church Centennial.

The centennial services in the Baptist
Church last night we're Of specially III
teresting nature and were greatly APP
preciated by the large congregation
present. The exercises were cemmem-
nrative of the exact date OF the one
bnndredth anniversary of the organizing
of the congregation of the church. The
programme as published in yesterday S
Gazette was carried out except in one
number. Dr. C. F. Winbigler, who was
to have delivered an address, being pre-
vented from being present
The History of the Church." care
fully prepared by Mr.. J. R. Mansfield,
was special feature of the evening,
and the interesting paper was listened
to attentively throughout. A ''Centen-
NAL Hymn" written by Mr.. I. A.
Broadus, was well rendered by choir
and congregation and Centennial
Poem" read by Mr.. Adam Martin in an
impressive manner, was another inter
esting feature of the evening.
The sermon by Rev. W. c. Biting,
d. d., was generally admitted to have
been one of the most fOrcible and
pathetic ever delivered hereabouts.
The speaker, as is generally known, is a
son of the late Rev. c. G. Biting, who
was pastor of the church during the
civil war, and he spoke in feeling
manner of his boyhood days in Alex
andria. his schOolmates and associations
generally
Short and appropriate addresses were
made by Rev. Messrs. O. F. FlpPo and
J. H. Butler, former pastors OF the
church. The former spoke in feeling
and interesting manner of the late Z. =.
Biting. among other things referring to
the fact that at his death in Philadel-
phia he participated in the Masonic
ceremonies at his funeral
At the close of the services the bene-
diction was pronounced by Rev. }. +.
Stump. Of the NJ. f. Church South.
Many who had known DIR. Biting IN
his youth went forward and renewed
their acquaintance and for time he
was given an impromptu ovation.
The exercises tonight will be under
the auspices of the Fanny Mercer Mis-
sionary Society and will be as follows
Anthem, "Softly Now the Light OF
Day." choir; invocation, Rev. G. w.
Mccullough; reading of scripture, Rev
w. T. Hundley; prayer, Rev. c. w
Trainham historical sketch, the pastor
hymn COG, congregation sermon, Rev. l
NJ. iIercer, d. D.; anthem, "Sun OF NJ.
Soul" choir; address,, Rev. G. II
Ryland, d. D.; anthem, 'Lead Kind!
Light" choir; benediction; music by the
ouartette of Christ Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Wedding.

Miss Richard Eta Myers, daughter oil
Mr.. and Mrs. Nealy Myers, of Leesburg,
and Mr.. Harvey Bartlett, Of this city,
were married last night at the rectory OF
st. Paups Church, Rev. P. P. Phillips
officiating. The best man was Mr.. Fred
Bartlett, brother Of the groom, and the
maid of honor was Miss Josephine
Jasper. The bride was given in mar
rage by her brother, Mr.. Jam Myers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bartlett left for Asheyliie'
N. c., to spend their honeymoon. They
will reside in this city upon their return.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
How to Ward or an Attack of
rheumatism

'For years when spring time came on
and | went into gardening, | was sure to
have an attack of rheumatism and every
attack was more severe than the preced-
ing one," says Josie Mcdonald, of Man,
Logan county, West Virginia. II tined
everything with no relief whatever, until
I procured bottle of Chamberlain
Pain Balm, and the first application
gave ire ease, and before the first bot
tie was used l felt like a new person.
Now | feel that / am cured, but al
WAYS keep a bottle in the house, aud
when l feel any symptoms ola return l
soon drive it away with one or two APP
plications of this liniment. For sale
by Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Violating the Sunday Law.

The Mann liquor law, which will 60
into effect on the first of May, prescribes
severe penalties for attractions OF the
Sunday law. After that time persons
who are convicted of selling liquor on
Sunday will be subject to a fine under
the city law and in addition the Corpora
ton Court is directed to indict such
offenders and find them not less than
800 nor more than $500, send them tc
jail not less than Is days nor more than
co and revoke their licenses, all of which
is mandatory and not optionable as
formerly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
To Be Excluded from the Court Room

Mayor Simpson this morning instruct
ed Lieutenant Smith that during fishing
season only those employed on the fish
wharf who are plaintiffs, defendants OF
witnesses will be allowed in the room
while the Police Court is in session.
Two purposes will be answered by this
movement-the atmosphere of the room
will be made more pleasant and cutters
and other helpers at Fishtown will be
deprived of one excuse for quitting work
every time trouble occurs between Their
acOuaintances
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Watching Wheelmen.

The police are now keeping a strict
surveillance on young and old who use
bicycles on King street and are com
pelling them to observe the rules OF the
road. Searching is also quickly stopped
by the officers. Mayor Simpson this
morning instructed Lieutenant Smith to
see that the rules were strictly obeyed
and offenders will be warned at first,
and should rash persons persist in en-,
dangering themselves or Others they Will
incur the penalty prescribed in such
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Fire in West End.

About three o'clock this afternoon
two frame dwellings in West End were
destroyed by fire. They were owne by
Mr.. james f. Elliott and were occupied
BIZ Messrs. Herbert Rose and Thomas
LYNN. A third house was considerably
damaged. The Relief Hook and Ladder
truck of this city went to the scene and
materially aided the people of West End
in subduing the flames. The origin OF
tie fire is unknown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Slight Fire.

The alarm of fire about 10 O'Clock
last night was caused by a slight blaze
in an unoccupied frame house in the
alley running from Henry street to
Patrick street, short distance north oil
Duke street. The flames were extln-
guished before any material damage had
been done. The fire is believed to have
been Of incendiary origin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Grannlithic Pavement.

Mr.. N D. Rittenour is having a
granolithic pavement placed in front OF
bis residence on the north side of King
street, near Alfred. The pavement Will
cover an area of "A square yards. The
work is being done by Mr.. P. 5. Healy,
who is also laying the sidewalk in front
of Mr.. VIM. Domaine & Sons property
adjoining.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Will Probated.

The will of the late Richard F.
Tucker was admitted to probate in the
Corporation Court today and the brother
of the deceased, Mr.. J. A. 0. Tucker,
of Baltimore, qualified as administrator
c. t. a. The deceased left an estate
worth about IS, 900, which he bequeathed
to his sister, Miss Flo Tucker, of Balti-
more. The will was drawn January 4,
1889. The court appointed Messrs. J
Y. Williams, C. ]. Richards and r. 5
Jones appraisers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Whistle blowing.

The whistle of a locomotive attached
to a Southern Railway train became de-
ranged at Edsalps last night and sound
ed one steady blast from that station to
this city. The whistle of another en-
CINE raised a similar alarm early this
morning. Many people had their slum-
bers disturbed by the prolonged blasts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Anniversary.

The Methodist Protestants of this city
will celebrate on Sunday next the
seventy-fourth anniversary of their
church. Rev. G. w. Haddaway, Of
Starr Church, Baltimore, will preach at
both services. The church in this city
was organized on April "a, 1929.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Resumed Work

Most of the men who yesterday refused
to work on the sewers unless they were
given an increase in pay and a reduction
in time reconsidered the matter this
morning and returned to work. The
days suspension yesterday caused but
little inconvenience.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Entertainment Postponed.

The entertainment which was to have
been given at the Opera House on May
5. for the benefit Of the Alexandria Free
kindergarten, has been postponed until
the early autumn, i'll respect to the
memory of Mr.. r. F. Tucker, who was
an earnest friend and SUPP ter of the
kindergarten.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Affairs at PishtoWn.

There was a perceptible falling off in
the receipts of fish at Fishtown this
morning and prices were consequently
firm, although they had not materially
advanced. The gillers report fair re-
suits of their labors and shad are now
hawked about the city at reasonable
prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
No Bidders

Inc committee on streets today re-
celyed no bids Tor the construction Of
the proposed Royal street sewer from
Fleischmann's alley to Wilkes street and
the committee will possibly direct Il q
City Engineer to do the work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Travellers Protective Association

The State Convention ofthe Travellers
Protective Association will meet in
Danville tomorrow. The following dele
gates from the post in this city left this
morning for Danville: A. d. Brockett,
J. Y. Williams, A.. H. Thomson,
Raymond Hulfsh, E. P. Taylor and O.
III. Kirk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Mems Furnishings.
New Spring Styles.

Mems Neckwear, all shapes, each % and SOC
Mems Wash Vests, fancy and plain white
piques................ Sl.75, 500, 1925, S2.9S
Mems Gloves (Adler's), pair, SLOO and $l.5O
Mems New Hosiery, pair. l2lc, Poe and 5Oc
Mems New Suspenders, pair....... % and 5Oc
The New Manhattan Neglige Shirts, white
and colored, Sl.5G
Good Negligee Shirts, each...... soc and Sl.0O
Mems Arrow Brand Collars, two for...... 25c
land Wilson Collars, each........~...... 25c
Mems Hankerchiefs, each
&c, Toe, l21c, Csc, 35c, soc
The newest Standard Fashions, all styles,
all sizes, always on hand.
Fashion sheets free.
The May Designer now ready. Zoe copy,
SOC year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Due Notice is Served.

Due notice is hereby served on the public
generally that DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Is
the only salve on the market that is made
from the pure, unadulterated witch, hazel.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye has cured thous-
ands Of cases Of piles that would not weld V
any other treatment. and this fact has brought
ont MANY worthless counterfeits. Those per
sons who get the genuine DeWit's Witch
Hazel Salve are never disappointed, because
II cures. E. s. Leadbeater & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, 18th and F sts., N. W.
WASHINGTON, D. C.

Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiness Of the
skin ofany sort, instantly relieved, perma-
nently cured. Doan's Ointment. AT any
drug sfora
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23

ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE-Hsving
qualified as administrator cum testamento an
nero uDon the estate Of RICHARD f.
TUCKER, deceased, all persons indebted to
said estate are requested to settle the same at
once, and all persons to whom said estate is
indebted are requested to present their ac-
counts properly certified for payment.
J. A. o. TUCKER,
Administrator c. {. a. Of Richard F. Tucker,
deceased. Box 1853, Alexandria, Va.
aurO1 I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Tomorrow, Friday,
REMNANT DAY

Tomorrow there will be splendid oppor-
tunities to supply personal needs and to
brighten and make the home more comfort
able at very little expenditure of money.
We are going to close out all the small lots,
incomplete assortments, odds and ends, short
lengths-remnants of every kind, to start the
new week with fresh, clean and unbroken
stocks. Prices are way down everywhere
that remnants exist-and there are great bar
gains IL your want happens to be represented.
All plainly marked so that the original price
and the present prices may be easily seen.
About every department in the house is rep
resented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this sec
ton fair tonight with frost. Friday falr,
warmer; light northerly winds, becoming
IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23

There were light rains late yesterday even,
ing. The weather, however, was FAIR ana
cool again today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
WANTED.

ROOMS WANTED-Two communicating
rooms. furnished or unfinished, with or
without board, for man and wife without
children. Address, with particulars, 2. U.
Box No. 7s, city. apr23 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
LOCAL NEWS.

Sun rises tomorrow at SIG a. m. and sets
6.5l p. IN High water at Al a. m. ana
3 10 d. ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
BUTTER.

The Best PURE COUNTRY BUTTER /;
the hest ELGIN CREAMERY BUTTER u
good No. quality Of SWEET BUTTER (;
also Best BUTTERfNE and an excellent End
quality Of Butterine at low prices.
ANDERSON'S,
Cor. Duke and St. Asaph Sts.
arr0q n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
Mems Railroad
Working Gloves,

We are agents for the celebrated Hansen.'s
Railroad Working Gloves, used so much in
the West by railroad men. We call special
attention to our large assortment of Mems
Working Gloves, 0yeralls, Shirts, &c, at
moderate prices,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-23
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Lansburgh&Br
Washington's Favorite Store.
Business Hours s A. NJ. to 6 P. NJ.
Open Saturdays till o'clock.
Dainty
COlOred
Wash Silks.

The designs, patterns, and colorings
are rich and beautiful beyond descrip'
ton, and these prices are remarkably
low.
Hopsacking this season newest for waist
or dress; colors are black, cream, cadet royal
reseda, light blue and white. l9c &c
value LOT
Printed Linen Lawn--We are showing our
second importation in this fabric; over 100
styles to make a selection from; just the
right thing for mountain and seashore ZSr
wear. Choice, yard .................
silk Mousseline de Sole, 81 inches wide;
colors, nile, pink, red, cerise, reseda, hello,
navy. garnet, cadet, cream, rose, light blue,
mais, lavender, tan, gray and black. This
cloth we sold for 35c. For this week DOE
only.................... ..........."....... 80.
French Organdie-We are showing large
assortment of this fabric in all the
newest designs; in floral, Dresden and lace
patterns; also black and white 2zLC
effects. Price 49,. .................". O/HN
Wash Goods Dept-Sth st. Annex.