Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14
A Mystery.

A mystery.
Some time in November last stranger, Civ
ing his name as Dr. Baker, called on G. II Nal
lory 4 20. shipping agents, and purchased two
passage tickets to Port Royal, s. Z. One was
made out 10 his name and the other left blank,
the name to be supplied later, the stranger
merely stating lady would probably accompany
him. He took passage on the vessel, as did
also the lady for whom the ticket was purchas
ed, but no one on board was aware OF their ac-
uuaiutance. When the vessel was less than a
day ut sea the lady took suddenly i'll and died.
During her sickness DR.. Bsker rendered bis
services, but made no mention OF being her
friend or acquaintance. On account of the
suddeuness of her death the captain OF the yes
sci was auxious to keep the body until they ar
rived at Port Royal, s. g., that au examination
might be made, but decomposition set IN and
burial at sea Was necessary.
On his return to New York the captain made
report of the occurrence and nothing more
was thought Of it, as 40 suspicion of foul play
ip the matter was entertained. The dead wo.
mans luggage was sent back to New Yo,k also
and remained unclaimed. This circumstance
created some surprise and search was accordingly y
made among her effects to ascertain her identity,
so as to forward the things to her friends. FROM
papers in her trunks it was learned that she
had resided in Rocklaud, n Y, and that her
name Was Jersey or one like that. Letters
we're sent to daughter of the deceased, relat
ing the story Of her death and requesting her
TO send for the trunks She responded 10 per
SOD, accompanied by her husband, and told the
following story OF her mothers absence =
In November last, she said, her mother came
to New York in company with DR.. Hammond,
her tather-in- law who came to see her Oft to
Europe for her health She was wealthy, aud
drew from bank 10 this city $1,000 with
which to travel abroad. Since then ,hoy had
;eard nothi0g from her and were uuder the
suppression she had sailed as she Intended untl!
the receipt OF the letter from Mallory & Go.
announcing her death and asking them to call
for her effects.
Mallory & Go. would not deliver over the
luggage to the caimants.without positive proof
OF their right to receive it. For the purpose OF
obtaining what proof was necessary they re.
turned to Rocklaud aud procured proper pa
pers. Yesterday was set for their return to
New York with the proofs. They had no
sooner reached here than telegram from
Rockand was received announcing the suicide
of DR.. Hammond. This event shed new
light on the mysterious actions and sudden
death Of the lady, and detectives have the mat
ter 10 hand for thorough investigation. The
deceased leaves large estate, OF which her
laug hter is dministratriX.-N. I. HeratG.
PREMATURE LAST WORDs.-A writer to the
Louisville Courier j Journal tells the following
amusing story Of the late war: single shot,
followed by a loud shriek, told us that one OF
my best men, Bradley, was hurt. He pro-
claimed bis agony with loud voice, turoed
over on his back and commenced kicking 80
vigorously that the surgeon had difficulty in
getting near hun.
Poor fellow !" said the doctor, as be saw a
whltish liquid oozog out, shot 10 the bladder.
| am afraid it is fatal. )"
oh, my God |" said Bradley, IAN l dead
mau ?'
Keep up your spirits, my boy. Never say
die. said Captain Johnson, kneellng kindly
over him
Doctor" asked the wounded soldier, feeb
ly, will you write to my mother that l died
braveiy. dong my duty, with my face TO the
TO-" and that thought OF her when was dy-
'Og?" -
husky voice, II will write to her and tell her,
too
But suddenly springing to his feet, with au
Indignant voice he said why, contound II,
man, you are DOT hurt a bit. IL Is only your
eau.eeu that is shot, and that is the water from
It.. Get up, will you?
Bradley raised up slowly, felt himself all over,
aud with an exceedingly foolish countenance
crawled back to his position, amid the uproarl
plls lana yhtnr of = ha unnla mani
For months after that, on the march, 10 the
camp, and sometimes 10 the night you might
hear y voice in one direction demanding:
What shall tell your nother?' and perhaps
halt dozen responses would be heard, "Fell
her died with my face to tho Toe; aud then
bradley would come out and huut for the man
who said 1t. He seldom iouDi him, but when
he did there was certain to be fight.
New CURE FOR DUELLGNG Some of the
cauIlncnta nations are still trouble with ths
fashionable pest, and still engaged In devising
cxpedients to eradicate it from their terrific
rIcs. Hitherto all such attempts have been
a'mcl at that one Of the dueliss who had the
best OF the field. The loser was possibly sup
posed to have paid sufi cent penalty in the
suferugs entalled upon him by his Wounds,
or, If actually killed, escaped. as matter Of
course, the vengeance Of the law. But gov
crnment has at last hit upon the original and
novel plan OF lnA,c,iug vlndictve punishment
upon the body OF the slain. This is the Bava-
r'an government, which has carried out sig
nally severe sentence upon certain count
Killed 10 duel, close to Munich, by an officer
OF the royal army.
The old laws Of the country recognize iu
duels only sort of suicide, and condemn the
persons killed iu them to all the penalties at
'ashlng t. suicidal acts. One of these consists
10 the denial to the defunct of the rights of
burial. Accordingly, the body of the deceased
count Was carried off from the hands of those
relations and friends who we're about to per.
iorm the funeral rites and handed over to the
uiSSsectlog room of the Munich hospital. Great
Efforts are, it seems, being made to secure the
asua'ns from this igoominious fate. and from
an 'uglorIous interment 10 the Common burial
sound. But if these attempts fail, it is ex-
pec'ed that death blow will be given to duel