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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
Sudden Death.

The many friends and acquaintance
of Mrs. Halle Creighton, wife of Mr..
Frank c. Creighton, were shocked to
hear of her sudden death shortly after
noon today. The deceased was at the
residence of Mrs. Wellington Dunn on
Cameron street when death overlook
her. She was being measured for a
dress when she suddenly became sick,
and called to Mrs. Dunn to catch her,
as she supposed she was about to faint.
She was placed upon bed and Dr. Nc
CURE summoned, but her condition be-
came more critical every minute and
she expired before the physician could
reach her. Her death was due to heart
disease. The deceased leaves one child,
a girl, of about two years Of age. Mrs.
Creighton was Miss Halle Brent Rob
bins. She was a native of Pittsburg, Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
The Decimal Point.

In both France and Germany one
fourth 90 reduced to decimal is writ
ten as %; in England it is written
% always with the period at the top
of the line) and in the United States IN
this way, %. France and Germany
always use the comma, England ana
the United States the period, the only
difference being the manner in which 1t
is placed upon the line. Sir Isaac New
ton is given the credit OF originating
the present English method of using
the decimal point. his reasons being
that by placing 1t at the top of the line
it could be distinguished at a glance
from the "full stop" punctuation mark
All English mathematician use the
mark in the way proposed by Newton
and the period as a sign of multplica-
tiOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
Alexandria Gas Works.

The rebuilding of the city gas works
for which $50, 600 was supposed to be
sufficient but for which an additional
arr priat;.n Of $4,000 was made, is
about finished, so far as the most i'm
portant portions are considered, although
coal shed is yet to be erected. Messrs.
Baxter & Young, contractors, of Pitts
burg, Pa, we're today paid 81. $50, that
being the sum reserved and the balance
due them. Mr.. J. l.. McIlheney, SUI
perintendent of the Washington city gas
works and VINO was in charge Of the
works here, says in a report to the COM
mittee on light II wish to add that
your works are now in excellent cOndi-
ton, ample in size, compact and should
yield YOU handsome profit upon your
expenditure" 1t is hoped that all this
may be realized That portion of the re-
port of the committee on light made to
The City Council in March 1902 says !;
"By the introduction of modern half
depth regenerative benches, the yield of
gas per pound of coal carbonized would
be greater end our consulting gas engi-
neer assures US that we can safely calcu-
late on an increase of at least 10 per
cent additional yield by carbonization,
based on last years yield of gas, four
and one-quarter feet per pound OF coal
This will naturally decrease the cost OF
putting gas in holders over the present
'lvstem and plays an important part in
the reyeDue-p producing power of the
plant. Under the present old-style
system Of manufacturing gas at our
works it has required Us to run during
the winter five benches offive retorts each
TWENTY-FIVE retorts) toenable us to make
sufficient gas to meet the greatest demand.
By the installing of modern coal gas
plant with half-depth regenerative
benches our greatest winter output will
only require three benches of six retorts
each eighteen retorts) based on past and
.,resent winter demands. The results to
be obtained from three (9) modern half
depth benches capable of producing
greater yield per pound of coal than the
results now obtained from five (5) of our
Old De0cneS. Ultdilc diop ANNNi 'NeO' ~
care for. which naturally calls for re-
duction in labor at the works, and a
corresponding reduction in the paw roll.
BY better and more thorough Purlhca-
lion of the gas the impurities are re-
moved, and the damage to the dia-
phragm aud brass works of meters less
ened, thereby enabling us to get longer
service out of our meters which naturally
means asaving in our meter account.
Proper washing, scrubbing, condenslng
and purifying of gas also causes less
complaint from consumers on account OF
the gas pipes filling up with naptha-
line"
The works are now new; said to be as
good as the best, and better than ma
iority in other towns or cities. Managed
bv superintendent who has been in Its
service since his youth and appointed
after an examination, the city has
right to expect what Mr.. Mcllhenney
saws. the works should do-''yield
handsome profit"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
The hos on the Niger.

Ivory anklets, often very heavy, are
only worn by the Ibo women of wealth
and importance. but the metal anklets
worn by others may be many pounds
I'm weight, and some of them wear huge
brass plates, perhaps foot in diam
eter which, once fixed to the ankles,
are never removed. The men wear a
single strip of cotton cloth, but those
who come much in contact with the
Europeans are now learning to wear
trousers. Their weapons are flint
locks, bows and spears. the latter both
for hurting and thrustlng.
The huts are built Of mud and mat
ting and are quadrangular in shape.
The center Is an open courtyard, at
one end Of which is the apartment OF
the head of the house, while the wives
and family are accommodated in other
rooms OH the right and left of the
COURTYARD. There is no furniture or
imminent aid but n fey household
utensils and weapons.-All the Year
Round.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
Fort Hunt Soldiers Not Involved

Officers in command at Fort Hunt
deny any participation by soldiers under
their command in the row which oc-
Cured at Riverside Park, day or two
ago, between JEFF Grimsley, farmer, and
Albert Smithson, son of a man in charge
of the naphtha launch with the Langley
flying machine party. Officers of the
fort who were in attendance upon the
tournament state that no enlisted man
took part in the disturbance and that,
on the contrary, they stood aside and al
lowed the Virginians to settle the affair
among themselves 1t appears that
Grimsley and his antagonist, whose name
is Al. Smithson, have for some time been
on bad terms. On Thursday evening
they met at tournment at the park and
exchanged blows. 1t was stated that
they had decided to settle their differences
i'm duel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
Anniversary Meeting.

The thirteenth anniversary Of Alex
andria Council, Junior Order of Me-
chanics, was celebrated last night.
The occasion was interesting throughout
During the evening speeches were made
and at the close of the meeting refresh
ments we're served. The work of the
order was exemplifed in the introduction
of one candidate. A number of mem
bers of Belle Haven Council attended
the meeting, as well as members of the
order from Washington and Pennsyl-
vania Alexandria Council has BIG
members. 1t pays 81 per week sick
benefits, slOOon the death of members
wife and $3.50 on the death of a men,
Der. The annual dues are 81. The
Council has accumulated. considerable
property and is in prosperous con-
dition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
The Hvdraulion Company

About thirty-fve members Of the
Nvdraulion Fire Company assembled
last night at the Office Of NJ. B. Harlow
& Co.. on south Fairfax street, for the
purpose Of taking steps toward the per
petaation of their organization. Mr.. NJ.
b. Harlow presided. The committee
appointed to remove furniture from the
Hydraulion engine house made their
report which was accepted, and another
committee was appointed to secure quar-
ters for future meetings. 1t was an
nounced as the intention OF those pres
ept to form an organization to be know II
IS the "Hydraulion Veteran Steam Fire
Engine Association of Alexandria. "
A room in the old City Hotel building
is to be secured for the use ofthe assocla-
ton. Those present announced theii
purpose to use every means to keep VI
their organization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
prenar ring for the Season.

The opening of the oyster season will
be naugurated at the new Hotel Ram
mel tomorrow, when delicious biyalves
will ne prepared in any style at short no.
ticc. The serving of oysters as well as
anything else in their line is now con-
Quoted in the most expeditions and sat
islactory manner by the Messrs. Ram
mel and arrangements have been per-
fected by which customers can have their
orders filled promptly. The Rammel
Hotel has long been an Alexandria in
stitution, and with their present facilities
the proprietors will render it one Of the
most attractive hostelries in Virginia.
Especial attention will be given parties
from this and other cities who wish to
enjoy an Alexandria oyster supper as
well as individuals desiring a private,
well-seryed and sumptuous repast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
Wedding.

Miss Haruette D. Wooden, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Enos F. Wooden, of Balti-
more, was secretly married in this city
last Monday to Mr.. Albert J. Fox, a
prominent young railroad man of Balti-
more. The young couple left Baltimore
last Saturday and intended to take a
trip down the Bay. However, they
proceeded to Washington and endeayor-
ed to secure a marriage license. The
courts we're closed for the day and the
coupe proceeded to Alexandria, where
a license was secured and the ceremony
performed by Rev Mr. Ewell, of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. They re-
,urned to the home of MIR. Wooden the
same evening and the marriage was KEEP
a secret until the next day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
Struck by Lightning.

During Che storm yesterday afternoon
lightning struck the smokestaek at the ne
electric 81 light plant and knocked one-half
Of il down on a shed. The stack was
sixtv feet high. The electric fluid ran
on telegraph wire at the southwest
corner of King and Commerce streets ana
was carried into the ground by guy
wire The latter remained charged Tor
some time, and after the storm had
blown over two men who inadvertently
leaned against the post were severely
shocked. During the display Ofligbtnir 6
she fluid leranged the running gear of an
electric car on King street and brought
it toa sudden standstill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
The Murder Mystery.

As has been stated in the Gazette, the
coroner's jury investigating the mystery
in connection with the death of Frederic
Dahl, the Norwegian sailor, met again
at Domaine Il Sons undertaking es-
adjustment at o'clock yesterday after
noon and all of the witnesses including tue
suspect, were carefully examined. Moth
ing new was ELECTED, and later the jury
retired and brought in verdict to the
effect that DahPs death was due to a
stab wound in the left eye, penetrating
to the brain, and fracture of the skull,
inflicted by party or parties unknown.
After the adjournment of the coroners
Jury Yesterday and while Will Sims, alias
Edgar Simmons, was being conducted
back to the station house by officers
Gill and Garvey the prisoner gave vent
to his ire against Engineer Bell, who
had testified to meeting Sims in the
neighborhood where the body was found
shortly after cries of murder and police
had been heard on the night of the
mysterious disappearance Of Dahl. lie
applied some vile epithets to the witness,
said he had sworn to lies and he would
"serve time" for him when be should
have regained his liberty. Upon being
replaced in his cell Sims prayed for
vengeance upon Bell, and finally said
he would fix him himself at the first
opportunity. He was brought before the
Mayor this morning and formally dis
missed on the charge of murder, but ar
rested on the complaint of the officers
for threatening language toward witness
Bell. He was fined ten dollars, and in
default of payment sent to the chain
gang. The murder of Dahl adds another
to the list of mysterious crimes COM
mitted in Alexandria at different times.
the blood of the victims having long
cried for vengence. The stranger, it
appears, was stabbed in the eye, his
skull was fractured and he was thrown
overheard. 1t is said that
MURDER though it hath no tongue, will speak
With most miraculous organs.
1t remains to be seen whether this
will be fulfilled in the case of the I'M
fortunate Norwegian sailor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
Injured by Blast.

Two men were seriously, perhaps ia
tally, burned in an explosion at Manas-
sas yesterday. They we're James Bry-
ant. colofed, whose home is in Summer
vile, Ga, and Floyd James, also col
ored, of Richmond Both were taken
to the Emergency Hospital in Washing
ton. late last night. They were en-
ployed on the Southern Railway and
we're blasting at Manassas. One Of the
blasts, placed few days ago, had failed
to explode and they were ordered to
drill a hole for another fuse. The en-
tire charge exploded, hurting both
men many feet in the air. Bryant wa
burned from head to foot and James wal
scorched on head and body. The doc
tors regard both cases as extremely
| serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
Personal.

Major Robt. W. Hunter, who spent
the latter part of the summer in Win
chester, has returned To his home IN
this city.
Rev. Geo. A. Grillbortzer, formerly Of
this city, who has been a missionary IN
Brazil, will preach in the Presbyterian
Church in Warrenton next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. Swan, of Wash
ington city, are visiting the family Of the
editor of the Spirit OF Jefferson. Just
forty-one years ago today Mr.. Swan, then
a Confederate soldier of Early's brigade,
participated in the charge up Bolivar
Heights against the forces of the federal
General Miles, who was killed and whose
army surrendered to Stonewall Jackson.
G-Charestown Spirit Of Jefferson. Mr..
Swan is the father of Messrs. w. d.
and G. 3. Swan. of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
Gone to Alexandria.

Mr.. 2. II. Desmond, who for the past
fifteen years has been day operator for
the Southern Railway here, left last
night for Alexandria, where he has act
cepted a position in the Dispatcher Of
flee of the road. His family will follow
him. Mr.. Desmond is a native of
Lynchburg, and has a large circle OF
friends who, while regretting his depart
ure, will be gratifed to learn of his pro
motion. Mr.. Desmond will be succeeded
here by Mr.. w. S. Hallford, ofTimmons-
vile, n. c., who for the past two years has
been night operator here.-[Lynchburg
Advance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
Police Court.
Mayor Simpson presiding.]

Mayor Simpson presiding
The following cases were disposed 81
this morning:
A Young man, arrested by Officer
Sherwood for disorderly conduct in a
saloon. was fined So.
Elsie Brown, arrested by Officer Beach
for abusive language toward Mamie KID,
was fined s.. The plaintiff was fined
50 also. IL. according to her own state
ment. she used language as unconyen-
rional as the other woman.
Charles Quayle, arrested by Officer
Beach for throwing stones at Elsie
Brown. was dismissed.
Will Sims, alias Edgar Simmons,
colored. charged with using threatening
language toward a witness, was fined
so and in default Of payment sent to
4he chain geng.
One lodger was at the station house
last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
Located in Liverpool.

Two boys who disappeared under mys-
terious circumstances from their homes
in Baltimore several weeks ago have
been located in Liverpool. They are
Elmer Avery, aged Is years, son OF Dr.
and Mrs. John T. Avery, and Charles
Lemkuhl, aged l6 years, son oil MI
and Mrs. Louis f. Lemkuhl. These
are believed to be the same youths who
we're found in an exhausted condition at
the Fayette street depot recently and
provided for by Mr.. w. II, Cox, who
afterwards placed them on train with
tickets for their home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
Leisure ut MeRla.

Take at least one meal day leisure
"; take all three leisurely II you can;
take one meal day lelsurely at any
cost. The other two meals eat lightly.
Let the hearty meal be the leisure
meal. The best time for this for most
men Is after the days work IS over
Do not hurry in getting to the table
Take time in getting ready for it. Hav.
ing come to the meal in an unhurried
state of mind, you will enjoy 1t better
because It will taste and digest better
Cooking Club,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
1.-TWO Old Cronies"

Allan Dale, the well known New
York critic, says: "When you see a
good show, make note of it." Mr..
Dale made a note of this show, and
wrote up one of the best and fairest
criticisms ever given to any musical
comedy company; and the result was, on
their temperance at the Star Theatre,
Ney York city, last August, 1t was im.
possible to get standing room after Z
D. m. for six consecutive weeks, They
will appear at the Opera House Mond; !
evening next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
The Pleasure of Eating.

Persons suffering from indigestion, dys.
pepsa or other stomach trouble will find that
kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat
and makes the stomach sweet. This remedy
is never failing cure for Indigestion and
Dyspepsia and all complaints affecting the
glands or membranes of the stomach or di
gestiye tract. When you take kodol Dys
pepsia Cue everything you eat tastes good
and every bit of the nutriment that your food
contains is assimilated and appropriated by
the blood and tissues. Sold by all druggists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
Stomach TronhIe.

81 have been tronbled with my
stomach for the past four years." says
D. L. Beach, of Glover Nook Farm,
Greenfield, Mass. "a few days ago |
was induced to buy box of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. have
taken part of them and feel great deal
better" If you have any trouble with
your stomach try box Of these Tablets.
You are certain to be pleased with the
result. Price rs cents. For sale by
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
Foot Mashed.

Mr.. Frederick Cornell, check clerk at
the Washington-Southern Railway depot
in this city, had his right foot pain
fully mashed this morning by an iron
casting falling upon it. He was removed
to his home where he was attended by
DIR. Smith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
Removed to His Home.

Mr.. J. II. Chilcott, jr., whose left
foot was seriously mashed in a railroad
accident at Monroe last Tuesday, was
brought to his home in this city yester-
day. when DR.. Snowden rendered him
surgical assistance. 1t was necessary Ia
amputate another Of his toes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
Reciprocity" Suits.

Reciprocity Suits are the best suits made at
the prices. We, and possibly you, have tried
others and found that they fail in one or more
particulars, Reciprocity Suits fail in moth
ing, and are absolutely as represented.
Strictly all-wool cloths; an-tailored in WELL
lighted, sanitary rooms; silk sewed through
out; unripable; doubled in seat aud knees
and strengthened in parts liable to hardest
wear; cut by men Of long experience, not by
amateurs, andsin the latest styles, and guar
anteed to tit and wear we'll. Necessary al
terations made without charge. We show a
large line ofnavy blues and blacks. in sizes s
to II years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
Boys New
School CInfhinO

-, we are showing large stock of Bows Fall
Clothing, aud are receiving new invoices
every day, and call attention to the largely
increased variety for this season. The excel
lence Of our Boys Clothing has always been
generally admitted, and our prices will be
found eorrespondingly attractive
Attention is called 10 our new line of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-FOr this sec
ton fair; continued cool tonight and Satur-
cay light 10 fresh west TO north winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
DRY GOODS.
Woodward ( LOIlPDD,
10Th, 1ith L. f StsN. w.
During the heated term the store will
close at 5 o'clock Saturday at 1.

Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Hosiery, Handkerchief.
and the other dress republics. the various
''fixings" for the desk, and everything that
the boy or girls needs during school time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
LOCAL NEWS.

sun fses tomorrow at 5:52 a. m. and sets
Sos p. m. High water at 5:21 a. m. and
5:52 T. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
HAVING SOLD TO JAS. B. STEINER

HAVING SOLD TO JAS. b. STEINER
! nv interest in the business heretofore
Conducted by him and the la,e George F..
Steiner as partners, under the style Of the
Old DOMINION CIGAR COMPANY, all
nerSons indebted TO said firm are requested,
without delay, to settle their accounts with
James b. Steiner, the surviving partner, who
is authorized to receipt in settlement. A
prompt settlement is requested to enable me
to wind up the estate Of the said decedent.
The business will be continued by James d.
Steiner under the firm name Of the Old Do
minion Cigar Company, for whom ] solicit
tbs continued patronage Of the customers OF
the old firm.
AMANDA NJ, STEINER,
Sole devsee and executrix Of Geo. +. Steiner.
seplS lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18

HAVING QUALIFIED AS EXECuTRlll1X
OF the list will Of GEORGE +. STElNEK;;
deceaqed, all pe-soas indebted TO TIE s.iid
decedeut are requested to setde he amount OF
their Indebtedness without delay, and those
having clgims against his estate will present
same July authenticated for settlement
AMANDA NJ. STEINER,
sep10 lot Execulrl4.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
SIS and Sc Each.

Boys All-woOl Suits, in navy blue and
fancy mixtures, that will wear we'll and al
ways look neat-doube- breasted and Norfolk
jacket styles: sizes to 10.
Special Value, 1915 Each,
Boys Separate Pants, in fancy mixtures:
fall weight; strongly sewed; tapped seams:
sizes to To-
soc and 75c Each.
Boys Shirt Blouses, Of madras and percale.
with attached collar or shirt band-new and
attractive patterns and good washable colors;
sizes to 10.
Special Value, soc Each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18

A watch belonging to Mr.. Charl' 5
Earle was stolen from the Southern
Railway roundhouse in this city yesler-
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-09-18
soc and 75c Each.

New Fall Hats and Gaps for boys and
girls of all ages and at all prices.
Third foor-TeAth ST.
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Rocky Ford, COL, CantaIOuDeS

have received another supply Of the above
which will be sold at ,ower prices than for
merlv. They are among the sweet st and
most delicious cantaloupes grown.
h. III. JENKINS.
Southwest corner Duke and Fairfax Streets
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Sole deyisee and executrix Of Geo. T. Steiner
sepls lot
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-27
TUG PARTY TO MIDLAND.

Captain Luke Hoagland, of the tug
George B. Rowe, took ian excursion
of the Methodist Sunday School of
South River to Midland Beach, Staten
Island, on Wednesday. They started
at s. 80 u. M. and arrived at the beach
at 11.30. They remained there five
hours and then started for home.
They were caught in the storm and
the 1awser of the boat parted five
times, delaying them for about three
hours. 1t was so rough that a great
many of them were seasick. They
reached South River about 10 O'Clock
and found almost the entire town out
on the dock to meet them, everybody
being so worried about them.
Andrew Furman's scow Annie has
been brought over from, the Perh Am
boy dry dock where she has been
undergoing repairs and is at the bor-
ough dock, where she will receive a
new dress of paint.