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The Washington times., 1907-12-11
KILLS SELF BY POISON;
OIL TRUST BROKE HIM
(Continued from - PaEe.)

position I have taken my own life by
committing suicide. After I am through
with this act 1 will be indebted to you
for nearly one months board, and I
truly trust that you will rece.-e your
money at the hands Of my relatives"
Another letter. which was also ad-
dressed to Miss Hayes, and which was
dated August /. 1907, was as follows:
4 desire to extend to you my thanks
and appreciation for your recent kind
treatment and accommodation. I viii
respectfully refer you TO my once law
ful wife, who is now living with her
parents, at 1241 Kenyon street north
west, this city, for the settlement Of
your account against me amounting 20
1861 90 August /. 1907, and truly trust
she VIII settle same out OF the so, 0o0
insurance.
Il have written both my mother and
my brother at Baltimore. Nd, Of my
action. but you viii kindly notify the
AUTHORITIES, and do as you think best
for the disposition OF my body after
ceath. My lawyers are Leckie. Fulton
& Cox. These gentlemen know all about
my recent and past troubles. both in
business and with Mrs. L. S. Nicolai.
should any OF my relatives from
Baltimore visit you regarding me please
extend them any and all due considera-
ton"
Mr.. Nicolai was nearly fifty years Of
age. During recent years he had been
a sufferer from epilepsy.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
PLAN CHRISTMAS
FOR FLEETS MEN
Admiral Evans Assures
Sailors They Will Spend
Day Ashore.

Thanks to Fighting Bob" Evans, ev-
cry one Of the 1900 and more officers
and men Of the Atlantic feet viii have
opportunity TO spend Christmas ashore
as usual: and thanks 10 both Admirals
Evans and Brownson, each of them will
have opportunity to receive Christmas
mas eve, as usual
Admiral Evans has announced to the
Navy Department that not only will he
see that every ship Of the fleet sails
from Hampton Roads on schedule time
the morning Of December 16. but he will
have all before the harbor OF Port of
Spain, Trinidad, on schedule time De-
cember "a. Efforts will be made to reach
the first stop on the morning OF De
cember q, in order that the shore leave
of the men may be divided, those who
desire to spend Christmas eve ashore
and the remainder Christmas day, 1t
being against custom TO allow all men
to leave the ships at one time.
Instructions have been cabled to the
American officials at the Port Of Spain
TO arrange with the authorities for the
prompt landing Of the men. TO ascertain
how many the authorities feel like
other preparations they can looking TO
a merry Christmas for the American
jack-tars on the first rest of their 1900
mile voyage Through the determined
efforts OF Admiral Evans. the 10000
pounds of Christmas turkey. which went
by default on the part of the original
contractor, all has been put aboard
and an unusually elaborate menu is be-
ing prepared for the feast of the sailors
that day. Baseball and other sports
Will be INDUCED in on shore.
In the meantime, orders are being
prepared by Admiral BrOwnsOn for the
prompt handling OF all Christmas pres
ents for the officers and men. Efforts
are being made to take advantage OF
some vessel that might leave New York
or Norfolk later than December 16 and
yet be sure Of reaching Trinidad by
December "A. If this cannot be ar
ranged. instructions viii be issued to
the public for consigning presents.
Space will be allotted on the colliers
for all packages, not TO be delivered TO
the persons addressed till Christmas
eve If for any reason the feet should
not reach Trinidad on time the presents
will be distributed to the different ships
and then to the persons addressed while
at sea.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
COURT MAY STOP
GAS COMPANY PLEA

A writ OF prohibition. restricting the
Washington Gas Light Company from
further prosecuting It's petition 10 in
crease its capitalization, may be Issued
by the Court OF Appeals OF the Dis
trict
Overruled by the Supreme Court Of the
District, I'm their fight against the poor
light, high charge" combine. the Dis
trict Commissioners, through Corpora
ton Counsel Thomas, took the case TO
the highest tribunal In the District
The court allowed the filing OF his
petition and the gas monopoly was or
dered by the Court Of Appeals TO show
cause why the writ of prohibition should
not be issued. Chief Justice Shepard
ordered a rule to issue upon the Wash
ington Gas Light Company and Jus
tice Ashley NJ Gould 70 show cause
on or before January ?. 1905
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
Appendicitis
How To Avoid 1t and Escape a Sur
gical Operation, Told By One
Who Knows,
a Staple Method That il Always
EmcaciOua


EmcaciOuE.
Il has only been a few years since it
was discoyered that surgical opera
ton would cure appendicitis In fact,
II mas been cut short Tune since the
disease vas discovered and named.
Whenever there Is an inllamed cOudl-
ti0n Of the appendix. caused by impact
ed faeces IN the small cavity opening
INTO the intestine you then have ap-
pendicltls.
The older doctors used to call this In
1ammauon Of the bowels, AID were
puzzled 10 know the cause.
Even now, with al the knowledge Wa
nave " the disease. no medical man
n tell you why we should have an
appendix, why We And IL, where II Is
OF what are It's functions II il has any.
The disease for which the operation
Is cure - usually caused By indiges-
ton, and in many cases follows a large
anC Indlgestlblc meal
Physicians have until recently recon-
mended an operation, out now, as IL -
known that It Is caused by indlsestt on
or dyspepsia a cure without an opera
ton is assured.
Where the patient is treated with
StuarLs Dyspepsia Tablets, the uu-
healthy conditions prevailing rapidly
disappear, the stomach and intesunes
are placed back IN their normal -cndt-
tion. every organ OF the body operates
as - should, and the Inflammation IS
reduced and the operation is avoided.
Conscientious physicians, who ara
looking after the best interests OF their
patients, viii always keep q supply OF
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets handy IN
their office, where in cases Of sudden
attacks OF indigestion they can relieve
the pauent at once.
There Is no record Of a case Of ap-
pendicitis where the stomach and bowels
were IN a healthy condition and proper
~ digested the food from meal 10 meal
No better advice caa be gwen 10 any
one who has attacks Of Indigestion, or
who mas been threatened with appen-
dicltis, than 70 tell him 70 80 10 the
drug store pay 90 cents, and take nome
a package OF StIIar1's Dyspepsia Tab
lets
Whenever heartburn. gas in stomach
or bowels hear disease. or stomach
troubles, sour erucuons. acidlty OF
fermentation are present, act at once.
Take a dose OF the Tablets and get re-
lief as soon as possible.
At all druggists-J0 cents
Send US your name and address today
and VIC viii at once send YOU by mail
q sample package free Address F. A.
Stuart Co, 150 Stuart Bldg, Marshall,
Mich.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11

Edward browns was this morning
fined 80 by Justice Cation, IN the police
court for shooting a pistol IN the street
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
1A[EXANDRTAI
GAS WORKS SOLD
$I5,7OO PRODUCT
City Council MeetS-Will
Refund Outstanding
Bonds.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,

ALEXANDRIA. VA. DEC II.
The seni-monthly meeting Of the city
council was held In the office Of the
city auditor last evening the improve
ments OF the common council chamber
not being completed. President Snow
den. Cf the common council, Introduced
a resolution authorizing The finance
committee 20 consider the best method
70 refund the bonds Of 1879, amounting
10 S4s. 900. The committee is to make a
report 20 the city council In January.
The clerk OF the gas committee sub
mitted his semi-annuaI report Of the
finances OF the city gas works. The re-
port showed that during the last six
months, l5,Z1s.s9 worth Of gas has been
consumed in Alexandra. OF this amount
fl6.0oS5l has been paid for, leaving still
due TO the city by gas consumers Ss60.5s.
The sale OF certain strip OF land
near the old canal 70 the ID Dominion
Glass Company for $500 was authorized.
Tne BOARD OF fire wardeus sent a com
municatlon 10 council asking for the
appropriation Of $500 TO purchase a
hre-alarm system. The communication
was referred 10 the finance committee.
Mr.. Williams introduced a resolution
that one member from each branch Of
the city council be appointed TO Co
operate with the cnamber OF commerce
In securing the passage OF the Cation
rolling stock bill. Mr. Williams was
named from the common council.
The funeral Of Mrs Lizzie Fahrney
Wlll be held from her home, 20 South
Alfred street. this afternoon The bur
lal viii be made In Bethel Cemetery.
The Old Dairy Homestead was pre-
sented ht a very creditable rcanncr at
the Lyceum Hall, IN Duke STREET last
evening BY the Lyceum Dramatic Club
The play wes under the management
OF NJ. 2 Green William Thornton and
Harry Maxwell rendered solos during
the evening
The annual meeting Of the wills Noun
tam SanatOrum Company was held at
the office OF O. l. EOOthe last evening
and the following officers were elected:
Harry d. Fly, president. W O. Nor
gan. vice president: George Worthing-
ton secretary and treasurer. The Off
GERS with the following compose the
board OF directors: W. Sincley. Of
Bowen; George NJ Sternberg. Of Wash
ingtOn. James T. Johnson. OF Cumber-
land, and Henry J. Click, Of Cumber-
land
Edward browns was this morning
nDed &yo by Justice Cation, IN the police
court for shooting a pistol in the street.
A meeting OF Fitzgerald Council
Knights OF Columbus viii be held this
evening at ST MaTys Hall in South
Royal street. when the annual election
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
AMERICAN ADVISER
TO Mr.. TAEAHIRA I?

TOKYO. Dec. I'D. W, Stevens. who
came TO Japan thirty years ago as
junior attache OF the American iega-
don, entered the Mikados service. won
high honors for his diplomatic sue
cesses and acted as Prince Ito's adviser
in Korean matters, is reported IN gov
ernment circles as certain 70 50 Wash
ingtOn as adviser TO the new japanese
ambassador.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
hETCALF IS PRESIDENT
OF YALE ASSOCIATION

Victor H, Metcalf, Secretary Of the
Navy. was elected president OF the
Yale Alumni Association at a meeting
In his office yesterday afternoon. other
members of the new board are Assist
ant Secretary of State Adee, first vice
president; II. 3. Brandegee, second
vice president; George X. NIcLanahan,
secretary; W ". PARKER. treasurer,
and Richard Hooker. historian
Arrangements were discussed for the
annual banquet and reception 20 the
Yale Glee Club. which comes TO Wash
ington for a concert December 20
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SEALED BONNET CONTEST SEVERE TEST;
RUN PROVES MERITS OF. AUTOMOBILES

moonlight went into the Howard House
for sandwich, and within FIVE minutes
after starting there was a squaIl OF
snow. hail. and rain accompanied bv a
gale that threatened TO blow over the
big touring car. When we got 10
Clarksyille 1t was clear again, to remain
so to the freezing end. From stingtroka
to frOstbite is good work for the weather
man in fourteen hours.
An accurate record OF the arrival OF
each car was kept by Clerk II. G.
Hunter, who deserves high praise for
the faithfulne5s, efficiency, and smooth
ness with which he handled the vast
number OF details brought to his notice
His record chart was a model for future
clerks, but il is not likely any other man
will get such a job in Washington as
long as Mr.. Hunter can be persuaded 10
ar.
President Caverly Worked Hard.
President Robert B. Caverly, OF the
Washington Automobile Club, was on
the job from morning until midnight AS
was natural, most OF the decisions fell
to him. the majority OF the committee
being out on the run. Some of the points
were OF great nicely. but his answer in
every case was accepted without grum-
blings and with a unanimous opinion
that he had done all that any man could
do 10 make the contest what II was, the
greatest and. most successful automo-
bile enterprise in the history of Wash
ingtOn.
A G. Newmyer, assistant clerk. got
the cars out in the morning at the gar
age and was largely responsible for the
promptness with which Starter Fulton
r. Gordon was able TO get them away.
Smoker at Night.
Last night there was a smoker and
general jollihcation at the house OF the
Washington Automobile Club. President
Caverly acted as toastmaster and called
upon every man he could see who had
been in the contest All OF the speeches
were bright and apropOs, and the fes-
tivities at the clubhouse were among
the most important and attractive fea-
lures OF the run. The W. A c. took
the keenest interest in the sealed bon
net contest. from the first and individu-
ally and as an organization the members
worked INCREASINGLY for SIS success.
Howard gin. the Baltimore aUtoist.
who was entered In the contest.
was one OF the speakers. He econ
graduated Washington upon having such
a lively automobile club. said II was one
Of the best with which he had ever
come into contact and deplcred the
fact Baltimore had nothing Of the same
sort
II was a splendid exhibition OF men
and machines IN the sealed bonnet con-
test. and The Times congratulates not
ony those who finished with clean
scores but those who had the sporting
instinct 10 start on such a bruising. ven
dangerous task as was set before them
I by the weather and roads yesterday.
From this date Washington Is on the
automobile map, and The Times IS go
] ing TO see that II stays there.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11

meeting OF Fitzgerald Council
Knights OF Columbus. viii be held this
evening at St Mary's Hall in South
Royal street. when the annual election
OF officers win be held.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
DID NOT FINISH.

the drivers nerves constantly on edge.
Where the mud was not enough 20
worry a man TO death the sand was
deem and heavy enough TO stall a six
mule team, despite its WettinE and
hacking. aud II half the cars had failed
10 make this twelve miles at al their
makers would have nothing to be
ashamed Of.
Day a Winter Curiosity.
Speaking OF the weather again. the
day was a winter curiosity. AS the car
I was IN neared Frederick the rain
The Washington times., 1907-12-11

ceased and there was real sunshine
We decided not to buy raincoats there
but to beat 1t through on our nerve
We had dinner at the hotel and when
we came out the rain was failing so
fast we could not see which way to go
We got the coats. Before we had gone
two miles with those rain-shedders
around our manly forms the sun come
out again and came near baking Us
alive.
We reached Ellicott city in bright
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
MAJ. GEN. HAMILTON DEAD.

TARRYTOWN, \. Y. Dec. Il.-Maj.
Gen. Alexander Hamilton. &. s. V.
eldest grandson OF Alexander Hamilton.
died yesterday OF old age at his home
here. General Hamilton vas ninety-two
years old on November I and IS believed
10 have been the oldest OF the major
generals in the United States The
funeral Will be tomorrow. from Christ
Church. Tarrytown.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
POSTAL COMMISSION
MAKES ITS REPORT

The joint postal commission. under
whose direction expert accountants have
been Investigating the business methods
OF the POstOffice Department held a
meeting IN the Office OF the chairman,
Senator Penrose. this morning The re-
port Of the accountants has been COM
pleted and was submitted.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
(Contlnued dom First PACE

Right at this point let It be said
that every official and starter In the
event deserves the heartiest cOngratu-
lations of every other man In the con-
test. The general promptness in hand
ling the many details was surprising,
there was no kicking or iockeying for
petty advantages. all took the situation
philosophically and the three cars
which did not start would not have
left had it been clear day in June
instead Of a wet Tuesday IN Decem-
ber
Trouble had been anticipated in I'M
pressing upon the observers the Import
ance Of being ready to accompany the
machines 20 which they were assigned.
Here again the committee experienced a
pleasant disappointment, for the observ-
ers, with few exceptions. were Johnny
on-the-spOt. For the few who did not
appear substitutes were easily found,
and the committee decided because Of
the miserable weather not 20 disqualify
the cars which nominated the missing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07

watched the smoke from nv cigarette
circling upward. / remembered the
letter that had been tattooed on the
arm of the man killed in suit fourteen.
So Tremaine had some cause to hate
him-he had helped him. had supplied
him with whisky. with money. through
fear and not through friendship. To
establish that was to take another step
forward
Did he have those spells often.
Cecily?" I asked at last.
"Oh. no; sometimes not for months.
Then, phut. the Zombi would charm
him."
Charm him.
+ With Il little scrap Of paper, YES
There would come Il letter: doudoux
would open it: AWAY in it there would
be little piece Of % Der. Sometimes
it had writing on il. sometimes print
ing, as though it had been cut from a
newspaper. Then, tnmbou. Goudoux :
face would grow black. he would tear
the paper into little. little bits. uttcring
curses the most terrible, and we would
all rum
Clippings from il newspaper. Here
was coincidence. But cUdgcled
my brain vainIy. could form no
theory as to why chipping should
cause those fits of rage.
The last one. though. did not give
him SPELL" she added. after Il mo
ment. we We're watching thc sunset
out across the water when Dodol
brought the letter to him. This time it
was printing and writing both. | got
up, ready to flee for l thought that
would he twice as bad. But 10. He
sat reading it. and his eyes gliStencd.
Then he sent me running for his hat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07
Neiqhbors Got Fooled.

Il was literally coughing myself to
death. and had become too weak TO
leave my bed: and neishbors predicted
that | would never leave it alive; bur
they got fooled. for thanks be to God. !
was induced to try DR. Kings New Dis
covery 1t took Just four one dollar
bottles 10 completely cure the cough
and restore me to good sound health"
writes. Mrs. Eva Uncapher. of Grover
town. Stark county. Ind. This king of
cough and cold cures, and healer of
throat and lungs. is guaranteed by w.
T. Hartz, druggist, 30l Twentieth
street. soc and 81. Trial bottle free.
DeWitts Little Early Risers. safe,
sure pills. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07
(To BE ContinuCdD
Common Colds Are the Cause of Many
Serious Diseases.

Physicians who have gained ma
tional reputation as analysts of the
cause of various diseases. claim that if
catching cold could be avoided a long
list of dangerous ailments would never
be heard of. Every one knows that
pneumonia and consumption originate
from a cold. and chronic catarrh, brOn-
chitis, and all throat and lung trouble
are aggravated and rendered more
serious by each fresh attack. Do not
risk your life or take chances when
you have a cold Chamberlain Cough
Remedy will cure it before these dis
eases develop. This remedy contains
no opium, morphine or other harmful
drug and has so years of reputation
back of it. gained by its cures under
every condition. For sale by all lead
ing druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07

TunTrdppcd the little brilliant and dp-
piled it to the break IN the circle.
scarf. Tambou. l was angry when l
found it gone. You should have heard
me-
Il have IL diamond" | said, getting
out my pockethook. that might do TO
replace it. Let us see if it will tit.
l unwrapped the little brilliant and
applied it to the break in the circle.
Then my heart fell. Ii was evident in
an instant that it had not come from
there 1t was much smaller than the
other stOnes-differently cut.
NO. it will not do | stammered al
last 1T is too small" and | returned
it to my pocket Il shall have to get
you another trinkct, Cecily. Good
niTht "
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-02-07

yrysryNTEH pistol Ill HIS lduu NliuOuJ
sSs4sy speaking. but his face hard
ened and grew stern, so far as lay in
the power of a countenance so rubi-
cund
II t'ink shall have 10 see Mr.. Drys-
dale before l go back TO Babylon" he
said. But first let us try TO account
for tie presence of It's pistol in tat
boat"
How can il be accounted for:" de-
mandcd Dclroy impatently. Good
heavens. l tell you Jack Drysdale
never killed that man. Perhaps he was
boating yesterday. No: he was in New
York yesterday Sunday. then
and had the pistol with him and left
it in the boat by mistake. How else
could it have got there: The murderer
wouldn't have put it there"
"Nobody's used III boat, sir" said
william
How do you know t'at:" asked the
coroner sharply.
Because. sir. l tied it / the buoy
an l know my knot. Its tn same
one jest unfasteued."
Nobody went out except Mr.. Drys
dale" spoke mp Thomas. 4 was III
tn yestibuie till nearly midnight. when
Mr.. Deiroy told lie t go 10 bed"
You saw Mr.. DrysdaIe come in?"
Yes. sir. an | never saw anybody
so worked I'M ;'n' nervous like"
do You remember what outer gar
meut liz wore"
"Hc wore his raincoat. sir. l helped
him on an off with it"
''Where are t'e raincOats kept?'
"They usually hang on tho rack IN
tn vesti0ule, sir. That's Mr. DryS
dales coat that Mr.. DcIroy has OF
now"
Yes" said Dclroy. looking down al
it; Il didn't notice. snatched it down
In such 4 hurry
He stopped. staring down at the
coat. his face suddenly livid.
The others followed his glance.
The top button Of the coat was miss
ing. 1t had evidently been wrenchct
away with violence, for the cloth wa.
badly torn.
Amid silence strained. absolute
the coroner took from his pocketbool
the button he had found in GNlham'
hand.
Il believe Mr.. Drysdale will find
difficult to explain It's, gentlemen" h
said. his face glowing more and more
and he held against the place the but
ton he had found.
1t fitted exactly; the button matched
the others on the coat; the shred O
cloth was of the same color and ma
terial as the remainder of the garment
1t was proof there could be no dis
putting
let us go up to tie house and hav
a talk with Mr.. Drysdale.' said tn
coroner.
They followed him in silence fror