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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
STEEL NO GOOD.
SAYS A FOREMAN
TOO Weak to Hold Own
Weight" Declares Boss
on NJ Street Job.

ITO tell you the truth and be frank
about il. that materiai was not capable
% carrying it's own strength on the
building Don't blame it on the guys
or anything else. When ! took the
work down, ] congratulated myself on
getting It down. and when 1 was put
ting IL up, L congratulated myself on
getting IL there. / am speaking from
my experience Of fifteen years as fore
man of such work. and / was careful
and used every precautlOn- ] did not
think it would fail, or ! would have
walked out OF the building and wouidn I
have hired man 10 work on It.
This startling statement was made 10
Coroner hewitt and the COrOner's jury
today. investigating the cause OF the
building collapse at North Capitol ana
N streets, and the responsibility Tor
the death of Raymond Hibbs, one Of
The iron workers employed on the build
ing.
II is TIC custom OF the Distict police
10 permit building operations 10 go for
ward upon the verbal orders OF the
Building Inspectors Department &C
COrding 70 the testimony this morning
OF Police Sergt Charles Lord, of the
Second precinct, at the Coroners In
quest to determine the cause OF the COL
lapse of the building in course of cree
ton at North Capitol and NJ streets,
and the responsibility for the death OF
Raymond dibbs, who was killed IN the
crash
men shall see that no construction or
repair work shall be done without
permit
II developed in the inquest this morn
ing that the iron work OF the structure
had been iusDected three or more times
by officers OF the Building Inspector
Department before II was put into The
rev house
r.. Golden Donaldson, attorney for
himself aud other builders the first wit
ness called TODAY stated that he had
been informed that the material had
been inspected twice before IL had been
removed from the site Of the Penn
sylyania station, and once OF. possibly
twice. while it was on the grounds at
North Capitol and NJ streets.
Testimony relative 10 the granting
OF the permits for the work, given by
Malcolm W. Hin, who held the principal
interest in the building was re-
thTeshed. and Mr. Donaldson went
along the same line Mr. Donaldson
SAID Mr.. somerville, of the building
inspectors office, had told him per-
sonally that it was all right TO go
ahead
II turned and asked Mr.. Ashford if
II was all right said Mr.. Donaldson.
and he, too, said it was. / understood
this permission 10 be for the steel work.
and never asked what IL was for Mr.
Ashford said that he would see thar
Mr. Isham was notified.
Mr. Isnam is the building Inspector
IN the field who was to look after ths
progress of this building, and who WAS
dismissed for his alleged neglect to no.
tity his office of the failure to secure
a permit
According 10 the testimony today. Mr.
lsham advised the builder soon after
the work was started that a visit TO the
building Inspector was necessary before
going any further.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
III Old Man Cries for Wife,
UnknoqUing She's Gone Forever
Inmate of Washington Asylum Wonders That Faithful
Life Partner Does Not Visit Him and Declares
She Has Been Poisoned.

While neighbors and friends gathered
in the little home at 1899 Tenth street
northwest, for the last rites over the
body of Mrs. Leah Hatfield, who died on
Wednesday, Alfred II. Hatfield, the
dead womans husband, sat in q room
in the Washington Asylum. not knowing
that his wife had gone forever
Everybody passes my door but my
wife, said the feeble old man this
morning. his hands almost helpless from
a paralytic stroke suffered months ago,
his mind lettering and his instinct seek
ing only for the woman who in the last
few years has been the only thing left
in the world which he seemed to rec
ognize.
IN the strange unbelief which made
Hatfield once prominent druggist,
disoredit the repeated efforts Of neigh
bors 30 make him understand that death
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
TDP0JR.G1ABEI
CPaClolpI
| INAP9TD~J
The Color Tells
The Story.
P. s. 6. Naphtha Soap is
white. That proves
its superiority.

P. & G. Naphth4 Soap is
Ehite-there is no rosin in it.
Ordinary naPhtha soaps are
gellow-they contain rosin.
The yellower they are, the
more rosin there is in them.
Rosin is not especially
harmful; nor, on the other
hand, is it of any particular
value. But it is cheap, and
that is why most manufao-
turers of naphtha soaps use it.
The way to be sure to get
full value for your money,
when you buy naphtha soap,
is to ask for P. & @. Naph-
tina Soap-thereis no rosin in
it.
5 cents a cake; q
all grocers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
POINTS OUT NEED
OF NAVY ENGINEERS
Admiral Barton in Report Urges
That Some Permanent Policy
Be Arranged.

That some permanent policy be ar
ranged for assigning naval officers 10
shore duty In connection with the Engi-
neering Bureau, and that twenty or
more lieutenants be ordered to report
at once to meet the pressing need for
navy engineers. is the recommendation
OF Admiral John X Barton. engineer
in-chief of the United States Navy, in
his annual report 20 the Secretary Of
the Navy.
The report deploTes the closing OF the
naval school for instruction Of engi-
neers. owing to the fact that no officers
had been ordered 20 receive instruction
ina this branch, and declares that the
If this oversight is continued, Il viii
mark a decided backward step in the
work OF the navy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
MUSIC INSTITUTE
READY FOR SEASON
Second Year Marked by Valuable
Additions to Faculty of
School.

The opening Of the second session OF
the Washington Institute of Music, &C
c0rding to President Walter c. Holt,
will be marked by valuable additions 10
last years faculty.
In charge OF the vocal department will
be Mrs w. II. Shir-Clih, who has
achieved marked success in church. con-
cert and oratoTiO singing. Kari Holer,
as pianist and teacher, has also won a
high place in the roll of Washington
musicians. l.. +. Mandy Miss Maud
Belle Rice. and H Ernest Galleher. who
complete the roster of the faculty, are
equally we'll known in Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
MEET
TO PLAN FOR 1912

That the Democratic party intends 20
let no grass grow under its feet in the
matter Of getting an early start for
the campaign OF 1912 is shown by the
call sounded by William c. Liller, chair
man Of the National Democratic League.
Tor meeting OF representatives of Dem
ocratic clubs to be held in Washington
on December 9 and 10.
Plans for the party candidate and plat
form for 1912 Will be discussed, hut
Mr. Lilier denies that the meeting is
called In the interests OF William Jen-
nings B-yan or any other one man.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27

had come 10 his lifelong companion, ne
cried: They poisoned her, ] know they
did. They poisoned me tool got over
il and she is still sick"
Mrs. Hatfield, say her friends, died
of a broken heart
When the doctors came recently and
found the old man becoming more and
more violent losing more and more OF
the qualities OF mind that once made
him prominent figure in business. they
decided that he must go 10 the asylum.
Monday they gave the order. Wednes-
day his wife died-as she was ironing
her husbands clothes.
The old man tottered down the stairs
this afternoon, gave one look toward the
room where his wife lay still sick and
went out bound for the asylum
The Rev. +. Slater Dunlap, OF St.
John Episcopal Church, conducted the
funeral services for Mrs. Hatfield this
afternoon and the remains were then
shipped 20 Harrisburg, Pa. where 1t
Will be buried.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
COLORED BOY HELD
ON A $40 FINE

When James Cater, a colored High
Sc-ool boy, was accused yesterday of
'swiping" some work done by some
friends, he sailed into his accusers and
proceeded to punch their heads. The
fight occurred on H street in the north
east section, and, as * seemed out OF
place on Thanksgiving Day, Cater was
locked up by the police,
He was fined SO or thirty days n de-
fault.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
70 Clean the Sink.

Every sink should be provided with
a three-cornered sieve made BY cover
ing metal frame with very fine wire
netting. When water is thrown into
the sink It should be turned into this
sieve, which retains every particle Of
solid matter, preventing its getting
into the pipes and causing trouble. It
is also much neater. Each morning
the sink should be thoroughly cleaned.
Dissolve a teaspoonful Of Gold Dust
washing powder IN hot water and with
q whisk broom wash the basket thor
oughiy; then carefully scrub every portion
Of the sink, pouring some Of the hot suds
down thepipe 20 loosen grease that nay have
gathered in the trap.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
FOUND OVERCOME IN
GAS-FILLED ROOM

Accidentally overcome by inhaling IL
Eliminating gas, Otis Harpine, twenty
one years old, was found this morning
in room on the third floor OF the lodg-
ing house. at . c street. northwest
Harpine came 70 Washington from Mt
Jackson, Va, yesterday, and, not being
familiar with gas fixtures. turned the
thumb screw too far after putting out
the light last night. Doctors at the
Emergency Hospital said this afternoon
that he would recover.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
PLAN TO COMBINE
CHICAGO RAILWAYS

NEW YORK, Nov. 27.-Plans to merge
the various street railways Of Chicago
VIII be discussed in this city today a.
The hrst of series of conferences bv
capitalists, representing the various sur
lace and elevated lines i'm that city
The men who are working TO combine
the Chicago traction companies are John
a. Mitchell Henry A Blair. Walter
Hickman, Chauncey Keep, and John A.
SpOOT.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
ENGINE BLOWS UP,
KILLING FIREMEN

PARSONS. Kan, Nov. 27.-Frank Mel
Vile and f. F. WUlf. iremen. were in
stanuy killed today when the engine. Of
the Missouri. Kansas and Texas train.
blew mp six miles from here. Brake
man G. r. Roer received probable fatal
injuries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
DIVORCE SUIT FILED
BY A PATENT CLERK

Mrs. Kate E. Steele. a clerk in the
Patent Office. filed suit today for an
absolute divorce from Paul A Steele,
formerly OF this city, but now living al
Atlanta, Ca, Two correspondents are
named, The couple were married seven
teen year ago and the petition says
they separated in 1901
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
WOMAN SHOOTS SELF.

NEW YORK, Nov. Z.-AIrs. u. M.
CoWpeT, said to be a writer Of some
note. a guest at the St. Regis Z otel
shot herself in her room and wss III a
dying condition when a bell boy who
had heard the shot, broke in the door.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve il
the best thing 10 use for piles. Sold by W
f. Creighton q Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30

Two Beautiful Lots on Mt
Vernon Avenue, in Braddock
Heights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
WOMAN FATALLY SHOT.

Death in q horrible form came 10 Mrs.
Ida Simpler, the 2l-yesr-old wife Of
Henry Simpler, a farmer living in Dutch
Neck, near Leipsie, in Kent county,
DEL, at an early hour yesterday morn
ing. Mr.. Simpler, with his gun under
his srm left the house. His wife play
fully ran after him, telling him she was
going to take it away from him. As she
ran toward her husband, striking the
gun, the trigger caught In his coat
sleeve and the gun was discharged, the
contents lodging In Mrs. Simpler's knee,
shstteriDg the leg from the knee down.
The husband, frantic with grief, called
to the nelghbors, and with their assist
snce carried his wife to the house and
q physician was summoned. So serious
was her condition that che was ordered
to hospital, but died shortly after be-
ing admitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
GIRLS IN FIRE PANIC.

Seventy-fve girls and 100 men work
ing on the three upper floors of Eve
story Broadway, New York factory build
ing were thrown into patio late yes
terday, when a FIRE was discovered on
one of the lower hO)is. There were
several explosions OF be' ziue, and great
clouds Of black smoke filled the st,ir-
ways and halls.
In she attempt 10 escape from the
building the stairway became clogged
With men and girls until progress ws'
entirely shut of. Several policeman
who had rushed in from the street saw
the danger and began to drsg the mer
and women from the Im as fast as they
could.
This started the crowd moving again
and the frightened employees rushed ou
of the building pellmel. There we're I
number of marrow escapes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
BLEW THEIR PASTOR UP.

Having failed with every other mesn'
of making their pastor resign, negro
members of the Good Hope Baptist
Church at Houston, Tex, Monday nigh
tried the efficacy OF two dynamite bomb,
one placed beneath the pulpit and thu
other in the collection plate, as 1t wa
being passed around. The one beneath
the pulpit exploded and Rev. Fred Nor
gan, who sat therein, was severely Gu
about the face and head. The othel
was hurled through a window before i
exploded. A general exodus followed
In which several negro children were
lrampled upon and hurt.
More than year ago the home OF the
pastor, Rev. @. T. Sykes, was burned to
the ground, and at the same time he re-
ceived tbre ,tenipg letters. About I
month ago his buggy was saturated witt
kerosene and fired. A demand on hin
to resign was answered with sn emphatic
negative and he is said to have gon'
srmed to protect himself
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
Bell Phone. Home 'Phone
Swan Bros,
King and Pitt SITS.
FALL WEIGHT
Underwear
For Men, Women
and Children.

Our Stock is now COM
plete with new fall-weight
Underwear for Men, WOm-
en- and Children-just the
right weight for early fall
wear.
Ladies' fall-weight Un-
derwear, vests and pants,
each 25c and soc.
Children's fall weight
Underwear, vests and
pants, each 15c, Zoe, 25c.
Mems FaII.Weight Underwear
Mems grey fall-weight
I'm d erwea ar, all cotton
shirts and drawers, each
SOC.
Mems white ribbed fall
weight Underwear, all
cotton, eech SOC
Mems fine grey fall
weight Underwear, part
wool, each S1.O0.
Mems fine white ribbed
Fall weight Underwear, all
cotton, per garment, Sl,OO.
Mems thin gauge all
wool Underwear for fall
wear, per garment, S1.25
New Coat Sweaters for Men,
Women and Children.
Just the proper thing for
fall and winter wear.
Ladies' New Coat Sweat
ers, in white, red and grey,
at $1.98, $3.50, $3.25 and
$500.
Ladies' new wool Golf
Vests, in grey, red and
white; each ST. and $1.5O.
Mems new wool Coat
Sweaters. in red, grey,
blue and white, each $l.98,
$3.50, 81 SO, SO so and SIS.
Boys new wool Coat
Sweaters, in red, white,
blue and grey. each $1.39,
$50 and $1.9S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
Rest Treatment for q Burn.

II for no other reason, Chamberlain
Sslve should be kept in every household
on account OF its great value in the
treatment of burns. II allsys the pain
almost instantly, and unless the injury
is a severe one, heals the parts without
leaving scar. This sslve is also un-
eqaaled for chspped hands, sore nipples
aud diseases OF the skin. Price, 20 cents.
For sale by W. F. Creighton q Go. and
Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
REMoRsE CAUSES DEATH.


Not since the raid against a number
OF speakessies at Milford DEL, some
three weeks ago, has that town been
thrown into such state of excitement
as It was at an early hour yesterday
morning, when it was sscertained that
Mrs. Della Oirwithian, the wife Of VIII
liam Cirwithian, 8 prominent lime and
coal dealer of that town, had committed
suicide on the front porch of her hus-
bands home shortly after 8 O'Clock that
morning. That the act was due to re-
morse and disgrace is evidenced from the
fact that at late hour Monday night
her husband, returning TO his home,
found a Young man of the town, Fred
erick Windsor, in the house with his
wife. Cirwithisn at once gave chase to
Windsor, shooting at him with revol-
yer several times apparently without
effect. Returning to the house ne re-
monstrated with bis wife as to her con-
duct, and advised her to the home OF her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas McMich-
sel, OF the same town. He accompan-
led her to the home of her parents and
returned to his own home. Shortly
after 8 o'clock yesterday morning he
was awakened by the report from a re-
volver and upon going down stairs saw
the lifeless body of his wife PROSTATE on
the floor of the porch. He carried her
into the hsuse and summoned physi-
clan, but life wss extinct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
DEMENT'S
1NEW LIFE.

A safe and valuable medicine for
Catarrh, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Ner-
yousness and all 80 called Blood Diseases
The curative properties of this great
medicine are taken from the vegetable
Kingdom and is safe to use for the
youngest child or the Oldest person.
1t Works with nature to help you.
Try it and be convinced.
The best druggist in town sell it.
Price S1.OO per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
alexandria Gazette.
puR1IsHRp DAILY AND TRI-wKKKLY AT
GAZETTE BUILDING. $40 q Slz fhlNO1

PUBLISHED DAILY AND mi -~-x.
GAZETTE BUILDING, $40 d Sl2 fhlNOH
STREET.
Entered at ths Postofbce o. Als1andris' VIZ
oiois ss second class matter.l
fgR1Ss OAily--I year, 1000 8 months
s2:b0: 8 months. S1:25; l month, 4S cents
week, 10 cents.
Tn-Eeekly-1 year, $500; s months. s1.6O
& months. 70 cents: l month. 25 cents.
Contract advertisers win not be allowed TO en-
cesd their space unless the excess is paid foi
at transient rates, and under 40 circum.
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business In the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
In advance.
Resolutions in memoriam, Of thanks, tributes
Of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless Of public concern, viii
ply be printed in the paper as advertise
ments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30

Several good Building Lots on
east side of south Alfred street,
between Wolfe and Wilkes s
streets These lots are Offered at
reasonable payments and on easy
terms
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30

Desirable wostory Brick
Dwelling northeast corner ST.
Asaph and Queen streets, with
small two-story brick dwelling
in rear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
EDUCATIONAL.
Arlington Institute,
A SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.

9l5INOBTH WASHINGTON STREET,
Alexandria, Vs.
The 42nd year will begin on Thursday
September "a, 1908. A very limited number
of boarding pupils received. Catalogues
now at Leadbeater's and Aliens drug stores
and after September list at residence also.
Miss A. NJ. CHANDLER, Principal.
aufQtoci
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
REAL Estate.
Sale.

Good Two-story Frame Dwell
ing No. 5l6 Queen street, con
tanning six rooms; always rented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30

Just little Cascasweet is all that is nee.
essary to give your baby when it is cross and
peevish. Cascasweet contains no Opiates
nor harmful drugs and is highly recommend
ed by mothers everywhere. Sold by W. F..
CREIGHTON Il Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30

Nearly New Two-story Frame
Dwelling on south Washington
street, between Wolfe and Wilkes
streets, containing 6 rooms and
bath. Splendid condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30
ALEXANDRIA ACADEMY,

2O7 north Alfred street. Conducted by Rev,
]. ]. May and MD1e. E. Black. Complete
and thorough courses in German, French
English, attn, G.eek and Hebrew. Moder.
ate charges. Apply at fo7 north Alfred
street. sep23t Oc3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-09-30

Choice Corner Lot southwest
corner St Assph and Princess
streets, improved by seven room
brick dwelling. Very reasonable
terms.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-10-26

Morris ~ PeufHsular Hydraulic
Company NJ Nomc. Counsel stiputat-
II that tn. demurrer To complaint
may h, olerrulcd. 4yHcr"upan TN, eaust
aterrulrd tae demurrer and defendant
granted hftecn days To- answer
EIach - Soderberg ct n. con- mo-
lion uf T ~ Cloves his uamc Va
ordered entered a. counsel for plain
ad.
EaNue IS. Whistler Demurrer IL
answer and motion to strike answer
vvcre argued by l. coke lin for and
by John Rustgard contra. and submit
It'd I" tine court.
Watson II al -. Arctic Placer "
x N -. II al Ky stipulation OF
counsel tin demurrer was ovcrralea
by The court defendant heng given
fifteen DAYS to ANSWER
Lang -. Rrown Demurrer to ueV
matter in answer vas submitted 10y -.
u. Cochran without argument. ana the
trial continued until July /. 1909.
Cochran -. Northwestern Steam
ship Company. Demurrer To com
plaiut was submitted without aIgu-
meut ana oyerruled by the court. ff-
teen days being given To answer
Qigl"y IS. Flambeau-H Hastings Ditch
x Mining Company ct al. Demurrer
of e. l. Norris to complaint ON re-
quest Of counsel was ordered off fhs
calendar. subject to he called NJ upon
notice.
Eawdcn ct al " Murtav-e ct al on
motion. .. u. Cochran was allowed -
Withdraw demurrer to complaint and
was granted five days to further move
against The pleading
Mclean rs. Frobese This ease
came on for trial before the court. =
y. Schofield appearing for tn plain
tiff. no appearance being made for the
deendant. Counsel presented to the
court the default of defendant Coun-
SCI also presented mote and mortgage.
which were admitted in evidence and
marked respectively PLAINTIFFS Ex-
hibits a" and "R." no other testi-
mony being offered. Findings Of fact
ami conclusions of law and decree in
favor Of plaintiff were signed by thu
court and papers filed
At - o'clock noon court adjourned
until Monday oct. &c. at 10 A. m.
The Nome daily nugget., 1908-10-26
THE DEVIL" IN NEW YORK.

New York. always theater mad. is
just now enjoying new thrill.-nev
play new author. new plot. new name.
The Devil" and new sensation of the
same piece at two theaters. each YER
sion differing widely from the other.
and the men playing the name part rs
far apart in their conception as the
poles. The Devil' was imported from
Hungary; one translation was made
for Henry ". Savage. the other for
David Belasco. Frank Mulnar. n
young newspaper man Of budapest.
created THE Devil" who in this dis
Iuted play is a polished. well -educat-
81. witty villain, whose mission is Ia
20 about among happy people SOW
the seeds Of jealousy and cultivate
them until they bear the fruit Of mis-
cry and separation. Iago is the veri-
est tyro compared with Mr.. Molnar's
satanic majesty. who is a universal
corruptionist. All things warp at his
touch. At last he smiles victorious
amid the havoc ne has wrought. and
then fades away into the nothingness
whence he came. Simultaneous pro-