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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
CANADIAN WoRKMEN IN DETROIT.
ROTATIONS OF THE CONTRACT LABOR LAW


ALLEGED BEFORE THE FORD COMMITTEE.
Detroit, Mich. Dec. a4.-M. II. Ford. chairman Of
the special Congressional Committee lmmigra-
ton and Labor, arrived in Detroit yesterday morning.
He began his investigation in the Russell House
parlor this morning and continued II until noon,
when be left for Grand Rapids TO stay over Christmas
at home. Mr. Ford will return Wednesday. and VIII
then resume the taking Of testimony.
Lyman A. Brant, Deputy Collector of Customs
testified that his duties are exclusively In the In
forest OF the customs and that he pays no attention
TO the enforcement Of the pauper law OF les2 ana
makes no examinations relative TO the Contract Labor
Law From his connection with labor organizations
he knew that large percentage a. least 40 per
cent, of foreign people from Europe and Canada
work in our printing Offices as compositors Many
OF these printers live in Canada In other trades
the sarAe practice prevails, but he did not know that
Inducements were held out to bring such work
men here He knew OF numbers OF lumbermen
coming into Michigan from Canada 70 work in the
pine woods, who, he presumed. went back to Canada
in the spring.
Henry A. Robinson. Justice OF the Peace and a
prominent member Of labor organizations, testified
that he had personal knowledge OF Canadians coming
into the city for employment. working there daily, and
returning to Canada a night, Witness had seen adj
yctiscments in Canadian papers for employees in De
troit, but no names were signed to them There
vrere plenty of American laborors for the various
trades a the time and object OF securing Canadian
craftsmen was to break down the unions ana 70
cheaper wages. The witness stated that IL was
difficult TO convict employers of the offence OF I'M
porting labor In the Detroit street-car service there
are about 700 persons employed who are aliens. A
martial canvass Of the labor organization developed
The fact that aliens formed % per cent OF their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
Am AND PRODUCE MAKhEiS.
.rArunrs OLE NEw.YoRK DEALINGS.


With the Western boards ot trade closed ycStero"S
tho NewYorx market WAS left to stand its pins
and az the day Just preceded Christmas the amount Vi
legitimate business was confined TO minimum In spot
wheat prices were lowered IL cent but $4,000 buShes
reported for export 10 Lisbon record VI o.
loads was made I'm the options but ~ due 10 IN,
evening up scalpcrs for cighths The gram men ~
home az noon official quotations were lett csou VI
-gniucsnce az losses IL January at 81 or 81
MAY ut Al OS IL and June 81 0S. spot corn easeu
l2 cent and shippers took $4,000 bushels at thc
ccsson The speculation practically siaghsht VIII
barely steady closing, unchanged for January al 40 anu m
February the price and up l-o cen. lo
May 45 Oats were lfecss ana inc opons
were quoted of is cent at January y for February
and 80 IL cents for May. Lard presented i ~
closed fOlOws'
IS 81: Febvary 10 Nav inclusive IS % and June ss -
The receipts Of grain and -four reported yestcruS ~
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore ana B0stln NrIc a.
follows: Wheat 33 1913 bushels corn. 10000 Duso,n
81, 700 bushels; total grain, 4ol.1o4 bu,hes u
there was "A holiday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25

Hume Mullen. warnings All n at g 50 Mixed
Calves, s05 n st % 50 Fed DO SS9 M a - % DO is2
bs4sSi YssrpS: s55 n S.r. 81 Y "a
head2s cars at Goths and ia Jersey City Ihs
arrivals sS Say Of os sh dnS Se and
ruling hrm, and in good demand me RE- msrket Will
Ss16e the any week oEes IS as y to hold there
IS scarcity Of either Mutton or ' t. renorte3 one
Lambs were received on Saturday ana IL - ip'''0
saSs today included Common to Choice sheep a.
were az the range Of a$5 sold At sSas7 49, and
carloads q Extra Heavy at 81 9s twsen sheep III
n average az 5 per 2s9 w s gos f Nd1ts
o aa a. g Do re d a. g Sc e s $
at q 9? L. $50 do 81 IL ~ a. 'o' loo No. y -"
arr ing aS % state sScs - q DO
1Cs s. q 3 g Dc %es IS d. g.
Canada LAMBS 81 o. ys S3 sG ' sansa at sbe sS
,o7 lil'. at : 45 Penn Fcnnsy o.
m lambs 90 ao at g. = . NJ At 81 IS ~
Ohio do Il ~ ggc 9, ot ,a r. at Sheen ~ 90 NJ
At ie! qo c4 Kentucky DO io5 y AZ "a 81 i2; IS
yanIa Lambs Gs ~ 2 P at sS fS Sheep 1o5
- Wal.h % kis y pSan SS Lam6s 81 10 n 80 o.
d. Hume S ne ( Muen 800 Western Sheep mixed, Il
n, a. a. g % III ~ Michigan s DO % ~ sac
Lambs SO n e q p 100 DO !? % a. d. 50 II - t. At
So 20 4's ss aG CO. a. = sheep IL! 2 a.
8 d. ia io@ 63io s q 81 81 70 at 70 . 2S ;,
60 goo We'I Inda Sa Ia az Is 40 a, % 5
81 ~ at 80 % Ohio Lambs 80 H. at 81 %; lo' iho'
ana N eV IN s. Gilict $50 mixed Lambs from Buffalo
rs ~, at SO 81 - ,o- ,oa,.n, shssn q, - ,,
"a ' GO 100 c cSGada Ia%os IS 90 w ~
HOGs-Reccipts 03 cars OF s''i %S osSy as
quotations IS 25ds5 55 100 n for Fair to Good
at IS s. per loo n Rough do as7 n, at 81 IS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
QUOTATIONS. or BEEYEs.

steers sold year ago AT - oOu~o oo' anu
the average estimated al 81 10.
BEEVES-Reccipts Yesterday and TO-DAY 10y earIOals
NJ . G0i head-3g cars direct 10 East side butchers
rs ears at OOth-s 81 which 81 cars were for Mr. East
man 90 cars for stern and ear local stock ana ~
ears arrived Jersey city, making with the IL carloads
held over OF for sale. the moderate OIL
aincs togefhcr with the report light In Chicago
srcned prices trade slow butchers generally
lad neny Of beef hand and needed but few cattle AS
compared with Friday, however. which was the lowest
market Of the year sales today show an advance OF ~
~ 10 nor 100 H. and feeling strong at the Close
" Common 10 Primo Native Steers sold az 80 s0Gs5 ;
ear OF Colorado do SO 50 and an extremely good
bunch Of half breeds NJ ~ 10 stays ana oxen ranged
nom 90 s5 81 30 Bulls and DFy Cows from 81 80 to
Tho McMllen fat purchased and slaughtered by
pryan smith Of UObokon weighed after being
ho hooks two days and u found that he had dressed
nnar,v - m 10 the hundred The exact weight OF the
nepcass "a reported by j. n. Smith. 1.6l5 b.
Latest private cable advices report sim further de-
,n@ in refrgerated beef and Saturday the London
warkct was slow at I'D scant &c per n No ship
nnts live stock dressed beef from this port to-day
or tomorrow.
Dressed Beef and Mutton as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25

Saskatchewan & Cuvr: 3 Ohio Steers 1923 70
ave1age a, IS per leo n 10 do 1895 n, az - A0 .
Chicago do il6s H. - so 10 do 1894 ~ at - 80
10 Ohio DO 1871 n, "A 90; IL DO 1856 d. at ~ 40
20 kentucky do. 1877 ~ at "a 40 81 do, l25S ~ AZ
a 25 / do 1lsO n, at "a SO Chicago DO 1878 ID =,
do 1850 H. at ~ 30 II do. 1908 n, at "a 20 ~ 90
1856 10 az Al 20 1144 n, "a 10 Oxen 1870
NJ at "a; Dry Cow, 1910 H. AT SO so ..
J. Schambcrg: 80 Chicago Steers, l4l7 n, az 30 "a
do 14l4 10 at a so % do 1897 II, at 81 TO- 10 90
1898 ~ At a so % do 1897 n. at "a 10. ~ .
Newton & Giliett: y Kentucky Steers 1870 ~ az
81 Is do 1913 n a. - 40; - do 1850 ID az "a %
IT, 'Recenstein Is Chicago Steers. 1892 D. at So
N Goldsmith II Colorado Steers 1880 n. at 90 IS
80 do, 1915 n, at 81 IS ~ Chicago Natives. ~ NJ
az 81 o5 II do 1875 H. At ~ 50; Oxen LII 10 az
SO s.: Bulls 1887 H. at - 7jI do 1920 ID NJ " 90
VI. c. Gcc IA Western Bulls 1898 ID, at - 90 per
100 10 $50 -, 49,, .o,, ., ,ood Tho
darymen on Long Island supplied direct from the
country and the the Bureau OF Animal lniusy
10 stamp pleuro pneumonia have been more success
full In driving mmen out OF the business than IN SUP
CALiVEs-Receipts 1893 head limited business
was done today lack Of but not many cave
Will be wanted this week Prices are sustained OH all
grades. , o., -, -. .os.o n nor 1oo
n Fed Calves at 50 25ds3 80 Vcals at s6dSS 90
Saes-IIallenbeck Hollis 62 Grassers, 20 10 aLerlse
at 80 per 100 Is do 1876 D. at az % NealS l2o d.
b Harrington: IS CIasscrs. GAG H. at 81 II -; .
yeals i4S h. ~ do, 2s h. at 81 80 IL do lou d.
sS so.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25

81 i6 Receipts Corn 5000 bush oas 1000 en'h "a KS
bush Rye 1850 bush
and FssR.y1saa P sspe Ts'qg ssI
g. Tsfsa 90 Family q IS
Process oSas1 90 49, 2nS ca Gear q 1855 co. do
s sss & S SssS 5 5o isi us and SSts
Clear g Ts TO 20 c SS CO. stgs g.
81 4oas5 do Straight So co. Do PATENT so W.
ssS s5 Scur IN r demand and steady At s2 500
100 lbs wnsa, quiet "na e nSa9ay oe
PennsyiysHa Red export elevator az os No Pspn,y W.
psss1s.9 ed at in sa depot 30 at g.sS
May ss S rye CORN wa; r a% u isa
No Low Mixed in grain epo, SS s. No ssc Na
%s 1afs IN ssG fS N % s
ior; no Mixed in export elevator &C scs,n nss
a sc ot do January ~ do february 43.a43c
do March 43',@44e; do Nay 1900 r,u Rsec;ei
5s WHITE So s3s no pccs %he e.
's.n'' s% Ss sna S
M Mart demand s White Early
Rose choice 1880 per ons Ea ssr. h choice a
steady BseGty Family sp Sos 20 per Gs Beef
Mess New SIS 80; do. Family $l5 DOLL 80 Ham HAM
so se in ss oG Sides clear ribbed smoked
shoulders dry salt and fully oGre Ne do 90 snSs
bellies IN Sst e'ss cc d. breakfast oal
aTS steady loose c a sHsS Butter s Ga
Creamery Extra sac; Western Creamery Extra Ic
= 5Sa Packing e sStsr af Hss weak
Frsts at 2ic Western Firsts II ly2c Opss aes ,r,
powdered IS; Granulaicd 4lec Feed arm Winter
Bran SO ton Petroleum 9o r% Sn, 20 w 4sss
$500 bush Corn $4,000 bush. oats $500 bush ship;
nents-wheat 1900 bush Corn 500 bush Oa'' i''o'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25

DECLINE IN THE PETROLEUM EXPORT TRADE
Philadelphia, Dec. "a (speciaD.-A prominent oil
merchant and shipper says The decline In the pc
troieum export trade for the year Will amount to
nearly 80 900 gallons compared with the year
1887. The serious inroads made by the Russian Oil
are mainly responsible the decline, II an easy
matter 10 sell inferior grade of oil In the far East,
owing to the high prices asked for American oil"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
Real estate.

r YONKIHS-A large number OF
n houses ana country seats " all descrip-
ions and prices. ~ 10 let: bargains
N1I,AiANS A. RICHARDSON, Agents,
Nonk,rs.
NOR SALE OR TO LET.-Elegant four
4 story AMI basement Drownstone private
dwelling As 10 81 Last 02d-st. Apply 10
owner. as East o2i.st. or a. Office. I'D East
S5l-el PHI BRAENDER
LgOls SALE OR LEASE.-Eimsmere ana
( Cucbb.s Ia'ri. property q MS. Les
i.r Mailack. situated a. Stamtoid, conn.
on sf1lc OF Long Island sound. i.s,h'V
,..r.... 49,. unout 90 acr.~ Fine residence,
Win al modern Improvements. aiiordinG, raft
view 81 the Sound; eighteen conmodlou-
looms. Grounds beautifully l1id CUT ana
: ,n.T.c down 70 thu water. stables, car
Itae-rouse. bath AMI boat-houses, dock. etc
Iuil rariiculais ana pho Ographs at NAN
NiNG'S Snore-front real Estate Agency
- BeaVer.st.. New-OrK.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25

ST. Paul. Dec GA West Side family Of five
persons were POISONED yesterday by eating cream
puTs and three OF them are likely TO die Inc VIC
tins are Mrs. r. sorenson, her three chldreh 'oi',
Nels and Peter. age respectively sixteen, ten ana
Eve wears and her father Nels Marcussen The
nhyscans who are attending the sufferers are OF the
opinion that the poisonous pufs were cooked either
I'm new tin dish or in an old one in which the
corpcras had gathered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25

Jealousy of the tragedy. Mrs Crossicy
was fifteen and the couple had not lived happily
together. Last night they took sleigh ride and
subsequently returned a late hour TO the home OF
Mrs. CIossley's parents After some conversation Of
an excited character Crosslcy pulled pistol and
did his bloody work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
RUMoRED SALE OF A LARGE COAL PLANT.

Philadelphia, Dec. "a (SpeciaD.-There is we'll
founded rumor in coal circles here that f. C. Dr.
vinney the largest coal operator in Pittsburg Penn
has entered into negotiations with New-York and
wyoming Valley syndicate for the sale of his entire
plant. The deal affects over 1000 men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
COyrEsTING HIS UNCLE'S WILL

Troy Dec c4.-The will of Franklin W. FaInam
was offered for probate in the Suroga'eS court 10
day. Notice Of contest was given by C. f. Nernam'
rroprietor Of the Morton House New-York, nephew
Of The deceased man. and other relatives The estator
left the bulk Of his property TO son OF the Rev;
lanes Card of This city Mr.. Card IS the husband
~ ono Of Mr. EaTnam's nieces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
GR0rrKAn WILL AHOIp MILwAuKEE

Chicago, Dec 24.-Paul Grottkau, the Anarchist
in regard the decision Of the Supreme Court or
Wisconsin, remandng him TO the County jail IN Mil
waukee, to out his sentence OF eleven months
that he has not had time consult his attorney, but
that he will probably forfeit his bail, indemnify his
bonds and remain here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
prvrpa1 OF CHIEF JUSTICE BOYLE

Pittsburg, Dec. "a (speciaD-The funeral Of
Charles +. Boyle, ex-Congressman, chairman of the
Pan Electric Investigating Committee, and Chief Jus
ce of Washington Territory, took place at his home
in Uniontown Penn, to-day. Mr. Boyle started life
as printer and the coffin to-day was placed q
floral emblem in the shape OF printers stick"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
DIP CtBVER'S MARKsMANsHIP.

Minneapolis. Dec. 24.-Dr. William F. Carver this
morning began his attempt TO break his record
II, proposes 10 put bullet in G0C00 wooden balls IN
six DAYS. shooting from 10 till midnight. In the
first fifty minutes he 900 balls and missed only
rlI.N five
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
n.xsy,t, DAILY TRIBUNE, TUESDAY, DECEMBER %' 1855

CITY CouRr-TRIAL TERx-PARr fIr-AdIonrncd lot '''
=, - III AID
iOnrued for the term
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
Rooms iDan!eo.

w ANTFD. a gentleman Furnished
w single room IN "A private house, or on
Of a suite Of apartments without stahulhs
basin southern exposure; location between
Madison and 9th ayes, and pa ana gu
SIS: references given and required: "A
dress. stating terms. BOARD, IrDuhe
Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
VOTING BrsgAyD's BLOODY WORK.

4 IUTNU III oNd-'D BI1OVD1 01'1'
syracuse Dec. % (Specal-.-Jesse Crossey. age
twcnty.onc sho, and killed his wife at an early hour
this morn ng. and then shot ana Killed himself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
THE PETROLEUM MARKET.
NEWS FROM TIL

NEWS FROM TIE FIELD AND RANGE OF PRlOf'o.
The crude market yesterday was dull, Mario" anu
professional An interruption IN the middle OF the udS
by foolish performances in the way OF skyiarNhS
helped curtan business but it Is questionable II tnis
episode was not welcomed cNpana Ion OF me
tendency toward stagnaton Prices strongest IN
the opening dealings fell from 90 Is cents to 80 90
cents and ended at feeble rally, nut Dfdcti.ay un-
changed Saturdays final figures. Producers, VINO
are expecting division Of profits from the oil wlIch mas
been Of their organization say thae
there will lie no sales FOR some time, but inc
posed 10 represent Standard buying nterssss AK OF the
small amount Of the reserve oil left 10 sell tut no
oGclal statement from any Is received Under the
circumstances the accession Of outside interest - an I'M
instability and commercial conditions that Ray ue teas
inc 10 talk about necessarily be handcappc9 Dy
speculative hostility and disgust The narket r.n,cu
barely steady and without significance TO the uture
The range Of prices and the total dealings were as fol-
lows; GEL, t,xeha,co Consolidated
oo,t,o 90 IA 901.5
DIIPPchn9e 90 Ia 90 1-S
iilsno' 50 Ia 500
i,tna 50 rs 7-S
Sai"s barrels . $4,000 447, 600
Refined oil was dull and unchanged 40 cents per
gallon in this city and go cents in Philadelphia and
Baltimore.
SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE-
sAyySyAH Dec. 2f-TUrpentine firm at 43c.
CLOSING PRICES OF CALIFORNIA STOCKS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
6elp manlso.

\ W YORK TX ! Z r ri 81 WILL BIZ RE-
CIIVFD AT THE UPTOWN OFFICES.
No. /, o3S Broadway, corner Thirty hrst-st.,
until . D. M $50 Broadway, between
twenty second and Twcniy-third sts,
until & y. m. go West Twcniy-third- 81;
corner Eighth.ayc. 1j2 SiXth.ave. l35
Fourth-aVe., corner FourteentA-st 10y
Third-ayc.. corner Forty-seNenLh' i'92S
firs,.ave. lC0 West Forty seconds,
Nirtb-nNe. and SlXty-eighth-st., and % LID
cr;v.st.. and the HARLEM OFFICE. 80
Fast one hundred and.tNenty- hftlFs,., up ~
y. ~. At regular onice rates. --
nTD YOU SEE the Hancock advertise
- mcnt concerning their d'N ana Mrs
process for copying correspondence ms
I. mertoriOus. Money for I've 3gents'
cents for particulars. ilASCoCh' 2S$
Broadway.
:. UNPLOYMENT"- til" old reliaols
IL Metropolitan Agency. established 20
Procure positions for iellatl' men no mat
Ter what class OF employment you desire,
male help Of cN"ry description FREE TO
graph at our expense. ". -. TRUE,
6s5 Broadway.
IJOUSEwO Competent girl wanted;
III good plain cook. washer and ironer
good home 20 right party, with reference.
1871 West l3th-st.
nFFICE-BOY wanted tl6 10 1s) by ar
" importing hOusc must reside with his
parents and furnish the best ~ references
Apply in own handwriting, 4. A. A.,
L. o. Box l,15i, New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
for Sale.

NOR SALE.-Owing 70 the death OF owner,
i cutlery store established rs years. In
/ Oulre C. RODENBERGER. 49, Atlantic
g.. Brooklyn.
II GINE~-1O-horse power Baxter engine
IL nd boiler. cheap; nearly new can De
40 work ihis week only. Apply III
LAND. Psi West 29th-st.
MUSIC BOX Is. Antique Desks, inIoi-.
w EngravingS Buc-a-B ac Bfonfes'
Fancy Chairs and Rockers LIBRARY o, ns'
ana Tables. Folding BEDS, Paintings BOOK
cases, &c, suitable for holiday presents at
GREAT bargains. WALTERS Auction
EoDrnS $40 Broadway, corner 5ith-sL
W IOLINS.-Fine Amati. good condition,
Y $3.50; also good orchestra vteh- an
DOCTOR, l22 West 6istst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25

II RESsES and eloaSs altered, made over
~ equal TO new, either at home or by
tho day; can DO plain sewing as wall.
$40 9th ave-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25

firm. No 2 4sba4oLqc whiskey firm Wines 81 ~ spirits
81 ID Receipts-Corn 80 200 bush oats 10000 Dush re
y 200 bush. shipments 400 bush oats 3S''"
bush Rye 1850 bush.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
Stock rxehapre. Consolidated

Refined oil dull and unchanged at 40 cents per
Gallon in this city and 30 in Philadelphia and
Baltimore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-25
cIituations Uanieo-females

vJOTIsEREEPER.-B a Christian lady as
III working housekeeptr to widOwer WIN
children. or hotel: best reference Mrs.
II Most oOfh.Sf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-03

A DARING swINDLE.-A most daring
swlndle was perpetrated in Quebec yester-
day, the victim being Mr.-Barrow. broker,
and the swindler an unknown Individual in
the garb of q priest. and calling himself the
Redemptionist Father Hayes. from Balti.
more, who presented himself at Mr.. Bar.
rows shop and said he wished to obtain
f450 as be was to saiI for England by the
mail steamer that morning. Mr. Barrow,
never suspecting, agreed to bring him the
money at the st. Patrick's presby terry In gold
and Bank of England notes during the af.
ternoon. Il seems that the swndler ar
rived at the presbytery few minutes be-
fore Mr.. Barrow and succeeded In passing
himself on the lay brothers, in the absence
of the Father Superior, as Father Hayes, of
Baltimore. 90 being shown to his room,
Mr.. Barrow produced the money and coun.
ted it out to the pseudo priest, who put it in
his pocket, saying as he did 80, II suppose
you will be satisfied with a check of this
house on their own bank" Mr.. Barrow re.
piled in the affirmative, and the swindler
left the room, saying he would bring the
check. That was the last seen of him. It
seems, however, that be passed out of the
presbytery into st. Patrick's Church, where
he stripped himself of his disguise and van.
ished, leaving his hat and caasock behind In
one of the pews. The police were at once
put on the track, but 30 far they have failed
to trace the robber.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-03
A Sad Drowning Accident.

SALEM, N. j.. Aug. "A sad drowning
accident occurred at Pennsville, on the Del
aware river, late last night. Two brothers
named Curry were transferring their wagon
load OF vegetables to sail boat for trans.
portation across to Wilmington, DEL, when
the horse suddenly backed the wagon over
board and on top of tho two men. Before
assistance could be rendered John Curry
was drowned. His brother was rescued
with difficulty. The wagon was raised and
the body of the drowned man recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-03
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Thos A. Biedsoe, cashier of the National
Valley Bank at Staunton, died yesterday.
A german and banquet were given to Miss
Winnie Davis at the Yellow Sulphur Springs
last night.
Fourteen vessels cleared from Norfolk
during the month oil July, carrying cargoes
valued at 1887 ,243
Within few days past Virginia consols
have risen in value 3 or per cent, while
'Riddlebergers" have fallen somewhat.
The Governor has appointed Capt. David
Meade, of Clarke county. delegate to the
Interstate Farmers Association, which
meets ct Raleigh, n c.. on the 21st inst.
Mr.. J. 1. Berlin, of Clarke county, lost
about 900 bushels of wheat and his stable
last Friday mig bit by fire, entsling loss of
about 81, 000 upon VI hich there was between
800 and $500 insurance.
The democrats of Fairfax will hold mass
meeting at Fairfax c. H. on Monday, Aug
net Goth, at l o'clock, to appoint delegates
TO the Congressional convention which meets
in Alexandria on the 5.h day of September
to nominate candidate for Congress.
By the fire at Suffolk eighty-si1 business
places and dwellings were burned, besides
number of small establishments, and many
persons were left almost entirely destitute.
The loss is estimated at about 10000; in.
surance about $3.50 .O00 The ladies of the
town turned out and worked with will.
Heavy rains have fallen in Pittsylvania,
Flanklin and Halifax counties, OVERLOOKING
Staunton, Otter and Banister rivers, wash
ing away mill-dams and bridges and destroy
ing crops. Five mill-dams were washed out
on Banister river and number on Straight
stone creek. The freshet is said to be the
heaviest known on those streams since 1877.
The laying of the corner stone of the Ma.
sonic Temple at Roanoke yesterday by the
grand master and other officers of the Grand
Lodge of Virginia, in the presence OF repre-
sent atives Of the order from every part of the
State aud thousands of visitors. was one of
the most imposing affairs ever witnessed
there. Grand Master Craighil delivered an
eloquent GRAFTON. a banquet was given at
night