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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
EXCITEMENT IN THE COUNTY.

Some excitement was caused IN the
neighborhood of the Alexandra county
Jail at an early hour yesterday morning
bv number of soldiers stationed at
Fort Niger appearing at the door OF the
iail and asking that Robert Jackson, a
negro, suspected of cutting Private
Scott, of Battery D, Third Field Artli-
lery. during an alteration on July 4th
be delivered to them.
The jailer had been previously inform
ed of the intention OF the soldiers and
had quietly removed Jackson to body
of woods some distance off where he
was kept under guard. When the
soldiers appeared at the jail the jailer
informed them that Jackson was not
there and implored them to make no at
tack on the Jail, saying that his wife
and children were there and that they
would be greatly frightened if an at
tack was made on the building. The
soldiers then withdrew and later jack
son was taken back to Jail where he
collapsed owing to fright. The officers
at Fort Myer were informed OF the
affair and two men were detailed to
guard the Jail in case OF trouble. The
men will remain on guard there for the
present.
People living near the Alexandria
court house say the reports tile affair
as published in the Washington papers
were most exaggerated. But this
usually is the case with the Washing
ington papers concerning matters IN
this vicinity.
1t was an alteration over the JEFF
fries-Johnson fight that caused,Private
Scott to be injured on the night OF July
4. SCOTS abdomen was slashed with a
razor said to have been welded by
Robert Jackson. Jackson and six other
negroes were afterward arrested and
lodged in the county Jail to await trial
Private Scott is in such critical con,
dition that little hope for his recovery
is entertained, though he, himself,
says he will get well. At noon today
Scott was said to be better.
Judge Thornton upon being inform.
ed of the matter this morning decided
not to adjourn the Circuit Court today,
but to wait for few days in order to
ascertain the result OF SCOTS wounds.
Should he die a grand jury will be sum-
moned and the matter investigated. In
the meantime the hearing OF the case,
which is now before Justice Dalbert,
has been continued awaiting the result
OF SCOTS wounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
LITTLE SUSPECTED JOHNSON.

That George Little did not make
nroposition to Jack Johnson to thro"
the fight, but that the split between the
Chicago manager and the champion
was directly due to Titles fears tha'
Johnson would lie down, was the state
ment made in San Francisco yesterday
by Frank McEvoy. McEvoy acted as
attorney for Little during the prellmIn,'
ary details of the fight, and in the alb
sence of Little, who left for Chicago
Thursday morning, his announcement
carries weight. 80, ),
1t is huge joke to accuse Little,
says McEvoy, and no one understands
thatIbetter than johnson. johnson wants
to show up Little in the worst possible
light. Everybody knows Little had
thousands bet on Johnson, some OF II
at even money, and there would be
no reason for him to enter into such a
deal
Little was suspicious OF Johnson
long before the fight took place. There
| were mysterious conference in the park
back of the Cliff House and there were
other times that Johnson would go IN
to private rooms late at night to meet
people. Little told me all this and he
knew what he was talking about, be-
cause he had Johnson followed. am
not going to name the people
who were at the conferences,
but I know who they were.
Finally, Little insisted on show
down. He told Johnson his money was
concerned and he had right TO know.
Johnson merely smiled and then
came the break. Little went to Reno TO
look over the situation still fearful
lest Johnson might have arranged a
deal with the Jeffrics crowd whereby
Jcffries would win. Little commenced
to lay off as much of his money as
possible and even bet something like
81, 700 on Jcffries at the ringsidc. >
The only way can figure it out, "
said one OF the sports, is that the
money was not passed over TO Johnson,
and then he decided to 60 in and win
on his merits. think that is why he
insisted at the last moment upon an
even division OF the purse and finally
accepted 60 and 40 per cent. cut.
Il don't believe Jcffrics knew any
thing about it. think his friends did,
however, and they buoyed him up to
the very last moment. Then when they
found the deal was not going through,
they broke the news to him, and their
lack OF confidence unnerved him. !
do know that men who had never bet
cent before in their lives were placing
their money on Jeffries. One fellow in
particular wanted to bet all kinds of
money that the fight would go over
eight rounds, and | followed him
around enough to know he placed
some big wagers. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
IR. O. U. A. NJ.

Deputy State Councillor J. F. Pettey
has installed the following officers OF
James W. Jackson Council, No. so,
Jr. O. u. A. NJ. j. S. Miller, junior
past councillor; r. F. Dawson, coun'
cilor: Earl Wells, vice councillor; S. A.
Forrest, recording secretary; W. \.
Griffith. assistant recording secretary
c. K. Herbert, financial secretary; K.
L. Merchant, treasurer; y. }. May
conductor: II. King, warden; William
Dawson. inside sentinel: Edward Kidd
outside sentinel; 7. F. Dawson, trustee
F. S. Travrrs, representative to the
state council. ]. +. Pettey, alternate
AT the conclusion OF the installation,
degrees OF the order were conferred
upon q class Of candidates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
cH1rRcH SERVICES SUNDAY.

f,,tr,sr cu,-EcH-Rev. VIM. j. Morton
rector. Sunday school ut go 4. III. ser
vices ut II L. III. and Sp. nj. by the rectoI
SIR, PAri's CHrRcH-ltev. Z. +. PM
lins rector. Services ut IL 4. m. anu
y. IN. by the rector.
GRACE CHUEcH--Rev. Edgar larpen
ter. rector Holy communion AT 10y
m. Sunday school NJ $50 a. III. service
mt III n. III. and : p. IN. by the rector.
IMMANt,EI. LUTHERAN CHURCH Ser
vices ut \ y. III. Rev.J. j. Wcnchel.
SUNDAY school 1T go 4. m.
Sr NJ >HY'S CHuRCH-FirSt mass at q
IN. Mass and sermon 1T lO.O j. IN. ser
vices 1T y. IN.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH-ReV
j. X. Sewer. Sunday School $50 L. III
Services at III Il. IN. ana y. III. ~ =
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-Rev. w. Z
Watson. Sunday School 1T $50. Preach
ing mt ii Il. IN. and S. y. H. - :,
SECOND BAPTIST CHuRCH-Rev. w. r.
Landlord. Sunday School at $50 a. IN
and preaching ut S p. III.
Trinity MErH. ErIS. CHURCH-ReV
A. W. RudisiIl. Sabbath school At 93Oa
IN. preaching ut IL u. IN. ana p. III
Epworth League I:l5 p. M.
BETHANY lSDErENDEST NJ. L. CHURct
south Fairfax Strect-Rev. w M. poIsal
Sunday school ut go 4. III. Services q
la IN and ; p. III. ;,
METH. ErIs. CHURCH SouTH-keV. RI
NJ Cantcr go Il. III. Sunday school
Services ut Il a. III. and p. m Dy TIT
pastor. \,
METH. Prof. CHURcH-Rev j. NJ
Holmes. u. u. Sunday school Mt 80 Il
m. Services ut II =. III. and 5 p. Ill.
FREE METHODIST CHuECH-Lee street
near Wilkes John Cavanaugh. Ser
vices at II Il, m. 80 and I.3O p. IN.
VILLAGE CHAPEL NJ. Il. CHURCH SouTl
-Gibbon street. near Alfrcd-Sllnda!
school ut >. ID =. m.
BRADDuCK ilEiGHrS MISSION Sthuas
school at3p IN. Preaching 1t p IN. by
Rev. w. j. Morton.
DEL RAY CHAPEL NJ. l.. Church Sour
Sunday school att. Preaching ~ IL
IN. Epworlh League at H. m.
DEL RAY BAPTIST CHuRcH-PreachihE
ut T.D p. m
Aims Inu~E-Scrvices ut 3 p. m.
MIsS,oS-Corner Fairfax and FRANKLIN
streets. Services at s y. m.
ROBERTS CHAPEL. Nj. +. CHURCH (col
rcd)-Surday schools NJ 9.30a. m. Preach
ngatll IL ni~and 1907 III. Epwortf
League 1T l.3O p. m.
MEADE CuApEI.-Sunday school ut 3.3
u. m. Evening services at 5p. IN.
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH tcolored)-
north \ fired s,rcct-Rev. w. III. John
son. pastor. sabbath school $50 a. IN
Services at II Il. IN. and p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
Court adjourned for the term.
CARDINALS SMOTHER Jr. O. U. A. M.

The Cardinal Athletic Club defeated
team representing the Jr. 0. U. A. NJ.
with ease yesterday on the old fair
grounds by the score of 10 to 0.
Trenary was on the mound for the
Cardinals and held the Juniors at his
mercy during the nine innings OF play,
while Hicks, for the losers, was batted
freely. Snowden put up a good game
at short. and lead his team with the
sticks, making three hits. The score
by innings:
Cardinals ......... l 0 , 0 8 o. , x-1C
Jr. 0. L. 4. M. 0 0 0 0 0 0 . o O.
Batteries-Trenary and Hayden; NJ.
Hicks and Lyles Umpires-Nessrs.
Hall and Kuhn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY

[Judge J. B. T. Thornton, presiding.
Application for mandatory injunction
to require the school board Of Airing,
ton district to remove fence enclosing
n lot; injunction refused demurrer tc
bill sustained and case remanded to
rules with leave to file amended bill.
DEGREES were entered confirming the
sale of several lots delinquent for taxes.
Court adjourned till next week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
LOCAL I BREv1TIEs.

The July term of the Corporation
Court will open ON Monday.
The mercury at 2 O'Clock this even
ing registered SO degrees.
Four new members were elected at
the meeting of the Relief Hook and
Ladder Company last night.
One application for membership was
received at the meeting last night OF
Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows.
The Alexandria county Board OF
Supervisors was in session today, but
transacted no business of special interest.
The schooner Earl P Mason has fin
ished loading with ties at the ship yard
and will sail for New York at once.
Evelina Butler, colored, aged rs
years, died at her home, SIS north
Royal street. last night.
The excursion given by the Civic
Improvement League to Marshall Hall
last night was well attended and great,
ly enjoyed.
At the First Baptist Church tomor-
row morning Rev. Mr.. Watson will
take for his subject, The New Law OF
Life," and and at night, "A New
Creature.
A meeting of NJ. D. Corse Camp,
Sons Of Confederate Veterans, will be
held next Monday, at which time visit
to Washington during the fall will be
considered.
A horse with harness attached was
picked up near the shipyard last night.
The animal is at the station house
awaiting the appearance OF its owner.
There was but one case before the
Police Court this morning, that of a
white man who gave his name as VIM.
Clark. He had been arrested for
yagrancy. The accused was sent to jail
for twenty days.
Alexandria Council, No. 5, Order
Fraternal Americans, has paid to the
beneficiary of the late William J.
Walker, 5000, the amount of death
benefits DUE
A lawn party will be held at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. G. 3. Kennedy, corner of
Wolfe and Fairfax streets, during the
week of the Goth, for the benefit OF the
building fund OF the Second Presby-
terian Church.
Select Soft Shell Crabs on toast and
Deviled Crabs at Spinks's Cafe, Prince
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
Appalachian Exposition, Knoxville,
Tenn,. Sent. I2-Dct. IL.

Greatly reduced fares account above
occasion on sale viii Southern Railway
Sept 10 to Oct. l.. inclusive: from all
principal Virginia points. including
washington. ID. c. Final limit Oct. j.
Call on nearest agent or write l. $. Brown.
General Agent. 705 18th street northwest,
Washington. D. C., for full particulars
about fares, schedules, etc,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
BEATEN BY A NEGRO.

Alexandrians who were in the north
western Section of Washington last
flight tell of the brutal beating OF a
white man by negro. A policeman
had taken charge OF darkey who was
guilty or some offense and the white
man had aided him in securing the
prisoner. 4 friend OF the latter APP
peared on the scene and attacked the
man who had aided in making the ar
rest. 1t was suggested by the lockers.
on that the policeman should have
gone to the rescue OF the man who had
come TO his assistance and taken the
chances OF his prisoner escaping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
OUTDOOR PREACHING.

The pastors OF the Ministerial AS
sociations will hold another service
st the corner of Gibbon and Patrick
Streets this evening at s o'clock. Rev.
Mr.. Rudisill will preach at that time.
Last Saturday there was a large crowd
and much interest was manifested in
tho service. Rev. Mr., Holmes preached
m earnest gospel sermon. Tho
preachers are accompanied by num-
her Of singers and personal workers
Everybody is invited to these ser
vices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
HEAVEN, AND WHO MAY ENTER,

At the Second Presbyterian Church
on Sunday morning the pastor, Rev. J.
R. Sewer. will discuss the subject OF
Heaven, and who may enter" Al
the evening service he will preach on
Recognition in Heaven" Many PEG.
pie are interested in these coordinate
subjects. and will doubtless be glad tc
hear them expounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09

When the stomach fails to perform
its functions, the bowels become de-
ranged, the liver and the kidneys con-
gested causing numerous diseases. The
stomach and liver must be restored to
a healthy condition and Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets can be
depended upon to do it, Easy to take
and most effective. Sold by W. F.
Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
FfREMEN's CONVENTION.

A meeting of the general committee
of the Firemen's Convention will be
held on Wednesday evening at s O'Clock
at the rooms OF the Chamber OF Com.
merce. The secretary has received a
reply from the Luray Fire Department
which states that they will bring &C
firemen and several ladies TO the con.
vention in August.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE CITY.

Judge J. B. T. Thornton, presiding.
Eff1e Virginia Sonheimer VS.. Samuel
Sonheimer; final decree Of divorce upon
cause Of desertion.
Lucilla R. Peiton vs.. Clifton G. Pei
ton; final decree OF divorce upon statu-
tory grounds.
Nellie Fl. Swayze VS.. Elmer G.
Swayze; final decree OF divorce upon
the ground of desertion.
Luther Carter VS.. Lucinda Jackson;
death of defendant suggested and cause
revived in name Of defendants heirs.
Lewis VS.. Coward; continued till next
term.
Court adjourned for the term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
TWO LICENSES,

Commissioner of Revenue Callahan
has received notice from the State
Auditors office in Richmond stating
that where liquor dealers sell cigars,
tobacco, &c, at retail, they must also
take out a merchants license.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
THE GAZETTE FOR THE SUMMER.

Subscribers who leave the city tenn
porarily should not fail to have tn Int,
Gazette follow them. Addresses VIII
be changed us often as requested with
out extra charge. Those who are noI
regular subscribers can have the va "a
zette mailed to them at the rate OF ~
cents per week. Before leaving eau or
,olonhonc your address to this office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
PERSONAL.

The Gazette will be pleased to receive
items. such as weddings, parties, teas.
arrivals or departures from the city. and
other news of personal interest, for the
"Pcrsonal" column. The items should
be Endorsed with the name and address
of the sender-not for publication. but as
a matter Of good faith
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09

Glance over the list of High Grade
Shoes sold exclusively by US: J. d I.
Cousins. Queen Quality, Red Cross,
Under Shoe Co., n. Hess 4 Bro. (The
Hess, Taylor & Co. (Tailor Made
Brocton Cooperative Co., Walk Over,
Regal, Excelsior Shoe Co., and many
others. ]. A. Marnhsll d Bro, 422
Kipg street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09

The Chambers Fire Company OF
Norfolk has decided not to attend
the State Firemeu's convention in
Alexandria on August 18th. Goth and
9th, but the company will be repre-
sented by delegation Of its members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09

J, and T. Cousins Fine Lustral Colt
and Black Russian Lusitania Pumps
and Oxfords, Weldt and Turns price
$500; our price $500. J. A, Mar
shall & Bro, 422 Kinstreet,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
F furnishings for Boys.

SWEATERS-A new line OF all-wool
ones has just arrived. Plain colors and
neat combinations in Ne-ncck styles:
sizes 3 to ID.
S2.25 and $500
Third tioor-l0th st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
DIED.

At her residence. S02 north Washing
ton street. at go Friday morning: Miss
St. Mary's Church. Monday morning at
$50. Friends of the family are invited
to attepd,-[New York papers please
copy,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09

For this section generally tair and con
tinued warm tonight and Sunday; hsh
southwest and west winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09

Sample Shoes, worth $500, $500
and 500; your choice, 1921. See
our windows. ]. A. Marshall & Bro,
422 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
LOCAL MATTERS.
Sun and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:42 and sets III.
High water at 1892 a. m. and l1f p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09

OuSE.S-httllctivc plain colorS and
striped and figured effects in abundance:
plain and plated bosom styles; sizeSG
TO IL.
soc and Sl.00.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09

from n to 20 years
w ofage TO work in Grinding Room.
Hydraulic Press Brick Co. Apply at
yard. JEs 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

The following is a list of the letters re-
naming in the Alexandria, Va, post
office up to JULY, 1910:
Ccascr, Alexander llulZ. Bertha
Chauncey. LIP Jackson. John
Clark, Mrs Rachel Johnson. Constance
Curtis. William Louisa
Garden. Alex Il Martin.
G randivetti ,SigPiet Mason Catharine
Hamme. John Phillips. Robert !
HAYDEN. Stephen Poole, VIM
Henderson, Mrs b Sattcrwhitc. w d
Hoellmann, Jos B Sigourney, Mrs
Smirb I.ouln
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-07-09

Select Soft Shell Crabs on toast and
Deviled Crabs at Spinks's Cafe, Prince
and ROYAL streets
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Smith. Logan
UNCLAIMED LIST, July .. 1910.
FOR SALE

J. A. EGGBORN, Postmaster.
New-York tribune., 1910-06-24
CHARGE "COP" WITH GRAFT
Arrested in Front of Station for
Alleged Extortion.

Patroirnan John G. Davis, attached to
the West 125th street station. was ar
rested In front of his station house last
night by Lieutenant Kane, of the Cen
traI Office, and taken to Police Head
quarters. where he was locked up,
charged with extortion.@
According to the police LAWS made
an arrangement with one Dorninick
Cipolloni by which he was TO receive
money for suppressing evidence when
Cipclloni was tried for assaulting an
other italian The police heard of the
arrangement from Cipolloni, and Kane
was ready when the policeman and the
Italian met in front Of the station house
last night
The Italian gave Davis SO, the police
said. and then Kane arrested Davis, who
denied all knowledge Of any graft ar
rangement- No money was found on
him when he was searched In the West
125th street station house, before the
trip to Headquarters.
Davis lives with his family at No 1919
Trafalgar avenue, The Bronx So far
as is known. he has a good record.
New-York tribune., 1910-06-24
kOHLER REIMSTATED
Cleveland S Best Chief Acqu1t'
ted Unreservedly.

Cleveland. June 23-Chief of Police
Frederick KohIer. known throughout the
country as the golden rule" chief ana
lauded by ex-President Roosevelt as the
nations best police executive, was &C
quilted unreservedly to-day of charges
of gross immortality and habitual drum
kenness by the Civil Service commission
before whom he has been on trial
An hour after his acquittal he was
reinstated as Chief by Mayor -Baehr, who
had suspended him when the charges
were fled
It was charged on the one hand that
Chief Kohler as a firm ally of eX-
Mayor Tom Johnson, who built up the
Police Department into a formidable
machine, and on the other hand, that
the charges were the outcome of secret
political cabal which had for its aim the
ousting from public life of all Of John
sons supporters.
The trial lasted nearly two weeks and
about two hundred witnesses were ex-
amined. Early in the proceedings the
prosecution was compelled to drop thir-
teen of the original twenty-three
charges on account Of lack of evidence
New-York tribune., 1910-06-24
DROWNED I'M HELL GATE
Man and Launch Disappear
When Help Is Near.

He'll Gate claimed its toll again yes
terday. While Captain Charles H
Rogers, of No. 3s4 Hopkins avenue, AS
toria, and Otto Maths, of No. 333 East
92d street, Manhattan, were standing on
the Broadway dock in Astoria at noon,
they saw a small white launch come
down the East River on the swirling
dory pattern, was not under control, for
its stern was half submerged and across
its bows lay a man, apparently helpless
He could do nothing more than wave
his hands
The two men, who own the launch
Edith, jumped into their boat to go TO
his rescue. Passengers on ferryboats
from 92d street, and on the Astoria
shore saw the launch going swiftly down
the river and saw the Edith put out.
Just as Captain Rogers was about 100
feet from the helpless boat a transport
came up the river and the Edith had
to turn aside. When she passed Captain
Rogers put on full power, but the launch
sank off BIackwelfs Island. carrying the
man with II. No trace OF either was
seen again
It is thought the man was injured by
an explosion or had succumbed to the
heat An attempt was made to grapple
for the body, but With poor success, as
the water is some ten fathoras deep at
that point.
New-York tribune., 1910-06-24
FIockins Outdoors TO Sleep.

Many persons whose small and dlngy
rooms in the poorer districts rendered
the heat unbearable iocked to the parks
+o sIeea last night. The roofs of some
If the crowded fiathouSes on the East
Side afforded an alluring and more COM
for+a bIe place for many to spend the
night
reouest which came from the De-
nartuent of Water Supply to Park Com
missioner Slower yesterday afternoon to
sbu, off all the fountains and hydrants
in the parks at midnight added to the
discomfort Of those seeking a cool place
out of doors.
In letter from Deputy Commissioner
pen,ts Commissioner Slower was asked
II If would not be possible TO turn off all
the fountains, both ornamental and
ar,nt.inr after midnight The request
was made on the ground that there was
a needless waste of water during the
night.
A. FRS. Commissioner Slower thought
:, uot,ld be possible without causing
suffering, but later said in regard to the
matter:
only the ornamental fountains Will
,a turned off II would be cruel 10 turn
xe the drinking water during such
weather as We are having. What the
park Department must do is to get
.ancets or have appliances attached TO
che drinking fountains which will shut
~ the water after each cup has been
drawn"
Fire Commissioner Waldo yesterday