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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

~ , NEW RoLE.-On Saturday last
,ro individuals calling themselves {.
+ Langford aud Charles Adams respec-
lively came to this city. The former
said he was resident OF Prince Will
liam and the latter Of St. Mary's coun-
tv Nd. Langford claimed to be
Adams uncle, and that night they re-
tired together. During the night
Adams arose, dressed, and proceeded
to the street, took one OF two drinks OF
liquor and walking up and down the
streets peered into store doors and
windows in a suspicious manner. OF
fcers Jones and TIGER saw Adams and
took him in custody Upon being
searched a pistol, razor and steel
knuckels were found on him. The
next morning LangfOrd was in great
distress over the fate of his nephew ana
proceeded to the station house whc. e
he claimed the whole trouble was acci-
dental and wept and appeared frantic:
He was told that the prisoner could
not be released until $50 was torthcom-
inc. that being the smallest fine that
can be imposed for carrying conceaied
weapons. The uncle said he could
raise but so, but finding that Adams
was likely to land in Jail, subject TO the
chain gang, he produced q $50 bill, and
both parties promised to leave town.
Last uight between II and y o'clock
Young lady ofthe Third ward was stand
ing in her doorway in company with
one or two of her female acquaintance
when man approached, took hold Of
her abruptly and made an insulting re-
mark, which soterrified the lady that
she made an alarm. Her father be-
lug in the house at the time, started
down stairs when the man ran. The
incenscd parent started in pursuit and.
having been Joined by some friends he
met in the street, soon caught the as
sailant. Upon being arrested he turn
ed out TO be Adams, the walking ar
senal who was arrested Saturday night,
although he had nothing al this time,
but pocket knife on his person. He
wore "crccp-easy' shoes and could give
no satisfactory account OF himself.
This morning Justice Thompson, be-
fore whom he was brought, fined him
SD aud ordered him out Of the city.
I.angford. the tender hearted uncle,
who had been found later drunk i'll the
street, was fined and ordered TO leave
town also.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19
PERsoNAL.-Miss Hattie Beatty is
,.;s;t;ucy friends in baltimore and West.

PERsoNAL.-NIiss Hattie Beatty is
visiting friends in Baltimore and West
minister, Md.
Mrs. Mamie J. Terry, of Baltimore,
accompanied by her brother, Mr.. Irving
c. Page, and niece, Miss Edna J. Figart,
has returned home after short visit TO
relatives in this city.
Mr.. NJ. 3. Harlow has been appoint
ed by those in Washington managing
the affair chairman Of the Alexandria
committee TO make arrangements for
celebrating the centennial of the laying
of the corner stone of the Capitol build
ing.
Col. a. S. Buford, of Richmond, one
of the leading candidates for guberna-
torial honors, was in the city to-day on
short visit aud met many of his
friends who would like to see Alexan-
dria send Buford delegation to the
Richmond convention.
Mr.. w. C. Rogers has gone to Basic
City on visit.
Mr.. Robert ]. Thomas and son, Cor
don. left for Chicago to-day and later
will 90 to the Old Sweet Springs, in
Virginia. for the summer.
Mrs. John A. Dixon and Miss Fannie
Dixon left to-day for the Old Sweet
Springs, Va.
Misses Lucy and Jennie Minnigerode
have gone to Fairfax c. II.
Mrs. Martha J. Carlin is quite sick at
her summer residence in Fairfax.
Mr.. J. G.. Phillips is lying at the
point of death at his home on Lee
street
Misses Hannah Weinberg and Doras
Dettlebach, who have been visiting
Miss Kaufman, have returned to their
homes in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

SUICIDE OF \ FORMER ALEXANDRIAN
Mr. +. X. Plain, native Of this city,
but for several years 4 resident OF
Washington, committed suicide in that
city early this morning by jumping from
an upper window of his residence. Mr..
Plain had been in bad health for some
time and it is supposed that while suf:
fering from melancholy he committc d
the rash act. The deceased was sen
of the late George Plain, who was one
of the seven Alexandria firemen killed
in November, 1856 by q falling wall at
the fire in McDowell's crockery ware
store. Mr. Plain during the war was
a member of the Old Dominion Rifles,
which formed part of the Seventeenth
Virginia regiment. AT the close of hos
tilities he returned to Alexandria, but
in 1866 went to Memphis during the in
fluX into that city, and engaged in the
lumber trade. He amassed a fortune
aud some years ago moved to Washing
ton where he became grain specula-
tor. He opened an Office on F street,
and is said to have prosecuted lucra-
tive business. He was about fifty years
old. He married daughter Of the late
John Ballenger. His widow and sew
eral children survive him. A coroner's
inquest will be held this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. K.
NJ Norton presiding.-Com. VS.. G.. H..
Davis, indicted for malicious assault
on w. r. Newton jury and verdict of
not guilty.
Com. vs.. Simon Thomas, indicted for
petit larceny; mol pros entered.
Shoulders VS.. Lucas ct al verdict for
plaintiff for $500 and costs motion for
new trial overruIed.
D. Appleton & Co. vs.. J. f. Parker !;
verdict for defendant verdict set aside
and new trial granted.
NJ. Il. O'Sullivan VS.. ID. O'Sullivan F.:
order directing garnishee to pay to ser
geant $266.49, to be applied to payment
of judgment.
VIM. Sutton by &C., VS.. W., A. & Mt.
V. Electric Railway Co.; suit for dam
ages for injuries to his little son, who
had his foot cut oil by Il car on the elec
trio road judgment for plaintiff fol
5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was
cloudy until about y o'clock when il
became clear. There were two prison
ers at the station house.
Justice Thompson this morning dis.
posed of the following cases.
Charles Adams, for insulting and as.
saulting young lady, was fined S25.
c. f. Langford. for drunkenness on
the streets, was fined $3.50.
a saloon keeper for threatening the
lives of two men was held in the sum
of 5000 for his good behavior for twelve
months.
A colored man charged with cut
ting aud assaulting q white man was
fined SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

HEAVY RAIN.-The rain yesterday
evening, which was but a sprinkle in
most portions of the city, was very
heavy on the southeast edge of tie
town and in lower Fairfax county. In
the last named locality the storm was
furious aud the downpour of rain more
copious than usual At Riverside Park
and neighborhood the water fell in tor
rents, and being driven by heavy
wind forced everybody from the pavil-
lion. A large tree on the southern
side of Little Hunting creek was blown
down, tents were upset and other dam
age done. A heavy cloud settled over
lower Fairfax and portions of Maryland
during the early hours of last night,
and for several hours the flash of light
ming and the roll of thunder were in
cessant. There was no rain in this city,
the wind which was from the south
west forcing the cloud across the river
into Maryland. The electrical display
was one OF the most brilliant ever wit
messed hereabouts, and was in the shape
OF sheet, forked and every other de.
scriPuon OF lightning. At times the
entire southern heavens would undergo
uazznng illumination, and those who
were disappointed in being unable tc
see the comet We're more than compen.
stated by witnessing pyrotechnics from
the celestial batteries. The storm on
the lower river is said to have hoor
quite severe. The tug German bovinc
in tow the schooner A. 5. CLARK he
longing to Capt. McCracken, and tw,
sand bargeS belonging to Capt. Pete
Francis, was caught in the squall OF
Maryland Point. The barges wer
swamped and the crews were rescue
with difficulty. One of the masts Wa
blown out Of the schooner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

THE TITLE TO MOUNT NERNON.-Re-
cent publications in Washington have
suggested possible defect in the tit e
to Mount Vernon, growing out of the
non-periormanCe of the conditions OF
the devise of that estate, made in 1902,
from Lawrence Washington TO General
George Washington. The will, after
devising Mount Vernon to my loving
brother George Washington and his
heirs forever gives other estates 10
other brothers, and adds: "My will
also is that upon the death OF any or
all of my said brothers, George. Samuel
and Charles, dying without lawful is
sue, such lands as was given them or
any of them in case of my said daugh-
ter's demise as aforesaid to become the
property and right of my brother Au-
gustine and his his heirs. "
Under this will General Washington
had only an cntailed interest in Mount
Vernon, subject to defeat if be were
childless. 1t is suggested that rs Gen
eral Washington had no children, he
had life estate onlyin Mount Vernon
and that consequently, as the title Of
John A. Washington, who sold TO The
Mount Vernon Association, came
through General Washington's will
there is some defect in the
title. If there had been defect
in 1899, when General Washington
died, the defect would have been de.
stroyed by the lapse of years, but as a
matter of fact there was no defect.
The General Assembly of Virginia,
as soon as the State became independ-
ent of Great Britain, passed a law dock
ing all entails in the Commonwealth,
and converting all entailed land into
fee simple, so that as the limitations OF
Lawrence Washington's will had be-
come contrary to public policy, they
were made null by law, and after 17S0
General Washington held Mount Yer
non in fee simple. In his will he az
portioned it among his relatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

CHARTER.-Judge Norton has grant
ed a charter to the Kesmit Telephone,
the objects of which are to manufacture
and sell telephone apparatus and sup
plies. The capital stock is TO be So, 900
divided into shares of $40 each, and the
principal office is to be in this city, with
Mr.. j. S, Beach as agent, and G. F.
Cooke, of Washington, as president.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Woodward 4 Lothrop.
10Th, llth and F StS,, N. W.
5s- Until September l ~e close at ) p. H.
Saturdays at l p. m.
Semi-Annual Clearing Sale Before
Stock Taking.

OUR SOLE OBJECT IN HOLDING THIS
SALE is TO GET THE STOCK IN ALL
DEPARTMENTS DOWN TO A MINIMUM
By JULY 81. The time, therefore, is fav-
orable for unusual merchandise operations on
a very low price basis. Our attention is to
give the buyers an array of goods, which, for
quality and low price, will be more surprising
perhaps than any of the great offerings made
by us in the past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

TINE ExTENDED.-Deputy Sergeant
Smith returned last night from Rich
mond, where he went to take Simon
Thomas, sentenced to three years in
the penitentiary for larceny. Mr..
Smith was told that Thomas was re-
leased from that institution in 1890, and
that this being his second sentence he
would be taken before the court of
Richmond and his time extended FIVE
wears,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19
Stock Taking Reductions.
SHOE DEPARTMENT.

Previous to stock-taking we will make re-
auctions on some of the most desirable goods
in this dcpartment-liues that have been good
sellers all the season, but are now broken in
sizes. There are some complete lines, too,
that 90 into the sale for to-day
~ pairs Ladies Fine Handmade OIfords
square or pointed toes, with patent leather
tips, and square toes with patent-leather
vamps. "a" last-1-3l2. 1-5la. 1-6, 1-6l2.
sc" last-3-1, 1-2. 4-2ts, 2-3, 2-3i2. ID
last-1-1, 3D.. Made to sell for $3.50 and
$500. Reduced to So Il pair.
Second floor. LIST annex
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19
Stock Taking Reductions.
SILK DEPARTMENT

We want to sell every yard we own of the
following silks before taking inventory Of
stock To this end these unusual reductions
are made:
Plaid and Striped Japanese Wash Silks. Re-
duced from 75c to SOC yard.
1000 yards Printed Twills, CHINA and Jap
anese Reduced from 81 to S1.25 to 49c a
yard
AGO yards Printed Canton and japanese
Silks. Reduced from SOC and soc to 39c q
yard
First floor ......................under skylght.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

ESCAPED FROM THE CHAIN GANG. :
Dan Corbin, one of the two negroes ar
rested Sunday for gambling and fight
ing near the Bridge pump and SEN
fenced 10 thirty days on the chain gang
for non-payment of his fine, made his
escape yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

, BROKE his lea little bow named
Lucas, VINO got on train of the Wash.
ington Southern Railway at W.te rln
this afternoon for this city iumneJ ;t r,o ,ou
car at the intersection of Favatta - a Ul'
Queen streets and broke his leo >'e ''uu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

RECEIVER ArpoINTED.-Judge Nor
, ,Ia Today IN the case of S. J. Flagg vs.
an rotomac Novelty Company granted
t; 81 ~ JUNCTION stopping the sale adver.
.'sSu 70 lake place on the Doth and an.
pointing Mr.. X. Kemner receivsr y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19
WANTS.
EDUCATIONAL.
Va. Agricultural & Mechanical College

AT BLACKSBURG, VA.
TWENTY-FIVE INSTRUCTORS. Tho
roughly equipped Shops, Laboratories and In
Urinary Farm of 33S acres. Steam heating
aud electric lights in Dormitories. Degree
courses in Agriculture, Horticulture, Civil,
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, APP
piled Chemistry and General Science. Shorter
courses in Practical Agriculture and Practical
Mechanics.
Total cost for sessian of nine months, i'll.
Guiding tuition and other fees, clothing board,
washing, text books medical attendance, etc,
about $40 Cost to State Students S142.
Next session begins SEPTEMBER DIST,
1898. For catalogue apply to
J. NJ. MCBRYDE, Phi. D. LII. d.
iy17 President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

DEATH AT THE INFIRMARY.-Mr.
Thomas Wood, q well-kuown river
man, native of St. Alary,s county,
;;4d., died at the Infirmary at an early
hour this morning. The deceased had
been employed in and near this city for
many years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19
Gents Furnishings.

T5c Neglige Shirts made of fine cheviot in
neat pin stripes and checks, also solid pinks
and blues, ut 39c.
300 Gents fine Satin and Silk Scarfs, Four
in-hand, Tecks and Putfs (25c to 75c value)
12lc.
soc Gents Balbriggan and Natural Under
Shirts 25c.
T5c Gents fine colored and Balbriggan
Under Shirts and Drawers, finished with Satin,
soc each or S0ca suit.
62ic Gents Bleachet Drill Drawers 42c.
The Famous Pear Shirt 79c.
Gents Numbered and unlaundercd White
Shirts, 3 ply linen bosoms, patented gussct
seams, 39c.
10 doz. Gents Suspcndcrs patented clasps,
embroidered webbing Csc value) f5c.
Toe Gents bordcred Handkerchiefs DC.
so doz. Gents Balbriggan half. hose Zoe.
Fancy Goods. Fancy Goods.
Toe Ladies White India Lnon Shirts
waists. rutiled fronts balloon sleeves 49c.
69c Pcrcal Waists in light colors, also black
39c.
12Ic Swiss Ribbed Vests &C.
1Sc Swiss Ribbed Vests full bleached) DC
% doZ. Ladies assorted Hose BE-
% doz Children's fast black Rib Hose Sc
300 pair Misses Hose, broken lines, GO to
soc valuc) Sc.
5Oc pure Silk Mits 22c.
Many other specalties space will not per-
NIT of enumeration.
D. BENDHEINt
BIG King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19
DRY GOODS.
IN SEASONABLE GOODS.

=
10 close our summer stock we make some
special prices that must be attractive, and
in addition call special attention to new sta
pie goods, scarce and desirable at very low
figures.
A special value in Bleached Muslins One
of the most popular brands Of cotton for la
dies wear is the Androscoggn L Bleached
A case of full pieces (not remnants) at the
low price of 7c per yard.
A bargain-Reduction in Ladies' Waists.
All our Sl.75 waists now Sl25 Sl.5O and
Sl.25 waists 81. A line of 81 waists 75c.
75c waists in the soc line
Closing Sale on Mattings-Some very de-
sirable goods left in Straw Mattings. Our
81 &c mattings, including some choice cotton
warp mattings at sll piece. All our SOC
heavy jointless mattings at $50 piece. Our
line Of zoe jointed mattings at TIC per yard,
or S. piece.
Some new and choice Percale Lawns and
thin fabrics just received
Fine lines Of Dotted Swiss, Swiss En-
broideries, Plain India Linens, &c.
Merchant Tailoring speciality. Fine work,
stylish cutting and prompt attention. One
price.
H@e On and after July 3 our store will
close at p, M, Saturdays excepted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19
Stock Taking Reductions.

WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT..
Fast Black Plaid Organdies. 374 yards. Re-
duced from 1Sc to 12lsc.
pieces Fancy Linen Duck, suitable for
Eton suits soiled Reduced from 75c TO 25c.
pieces India Null 33-inch. Reduced
from 371s, ~, and SOC to 25c.
Second iloor ................1 1th-st. building0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19
The Trouble Over.

A prominent man in town exclaimed the
other day MY wife has been wearing out
her life from the effects of Dyspepsia, Liver
Complaint and Indigestion. Her case batllcd
the skill of our best physicians. After using
three packages of Bacon's Celery Cure she is
almost entirely we'll" Keep your blood in a
healthy condition by the use of this great
vegetable compound. Call on E. S. Lead,
beater & Sons, sole agents and get trial
package free. Large size soc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Gu, rises tomorrow at IL sun se'5 =
IA High water i2;f' u " w
los y. IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

WEATHER PROBABILITIES For TINS
.oc,;on fai-; slightly cooler thursday morn
ing northeastcr!y winds not SO warm
Thursday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19
Stock Taking Reductions.

DOMESTIC DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT.
Beige Suitings, half wool, gray and buff,
600 yards, 81 inches wide. Reduced from
25c to 121ec.
Half.woo Challies, balance of stock. Re-
duced to 1Oc.
Second floor. 1th-st buildingO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

LHINE HUCK and DAMAsK TOWELS,
u pure linen, 12lac to 25c and 3Oc. at
AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19
DRY GOGpS.
DRY GOOnS.
VoUR FIRST THOUGHT-MoNDAY-
BENDUEIM'S.


Nothing could convey more definite idea
of he appreciation of confiding public than
visit to our store Monday. Be there-it's
gratifying, and its your duty.
DOMESTICS, WASH GOODS, WHITE
GOODS, DRESS MAKERS FINDINGS,
LINENS, EMBR0IDERIES, LADIES ETON
SUITS and SUMNER WRAPS.
LADIES and GENTS FURNISHINGS
HOSIERY, GLOVES, MITTS, UNDER
WEAR, PAROSOLS and UMBRELLAS.
China Mattilgs and Oil Cloths.
Will hold High Court Delegates from each
department will eloquently and appealingly
present their respective claims for supremacy.
Twill be 4 gay medley of argument Will be
ready for you at $50 a. IN. MONDAY.
D. BENDHEIA, Sig KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

MELROSE RYE WHISKY in quart bot
WI ties "a and 6 years old for sale by
H C. WALLACE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

A Won ALE, Porter and Brown Stout in
N bottles, superior quality, for sale by
H. c. WALLACE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

UNCANVASSED HAMS and BREAK
" FAST BACON, fresh for sale BY
J. c. MILRTTRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

Y MEADE and Lemonade from fresh fruit
II Ice cold Soda of all kinds for sale by
J. A. DIENELT & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

VOU can buy SEAMLESS HEEL half
4 hose for &c pair usua! price 1Oc. ct
AMOS b. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

EINE ROE HERRING and MACKEREL
~ for sale by
! C. MILRITRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

VERY FINE MARACAIBO AND LA
' GUAYRA COFFEE just received by
J. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

ENRESH BUTTER and EGGS, constantly
~ received and for sale by
i c. MILBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

Elgin's Best is the best Butter made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

MEMS NECKWEAR, latest styles, at
Is1 great reduction at
AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19
jc2 Cor. Duke and Fairfax streets,
GALLON FOR SALE.

> '''0,' '0'' '1''.1
The STOCK. GOOD WILL. LICENSE,
ETC. of the saloon No. 507 King street is
offered for sale as the proprietor intends re-
moving to Washington. Good business. APP
ply on the premises.
iy19 st FRANK FORSTER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-19

DERSIAN NULL, few pieces, usual price
J. 12lsc, will sell at 61,c per yard
AMOS. Z. SLAYMAkER
The record-union., 1893-10-26
SURROUNDED BY MYSTERY.
Disappearance OF a WelI-Known Lady
Turf Writer

Disappearance OF a WelI-Known Lady
Turf Writer.
CHICAGO, Oct. 25.-Gwynne r. Tomp-
kins, owner of the Cloverdale Stable of
race-horses, and his wife, Elizabeth, of
Washington City, are both well-known
turf writers; in fact, Mrs. Tompkins is
known on two continents as one of the
most effective writers on turf events
Three weeks ago she left Washington
with her little son to visit her parents in
st. Louis. On the 18th inst. she left there
for Chicago to see the fair. Then she
dropped out of sight.
The utmost affection existed between
the couple, and as the days passed with
out the customary letters from her.
Tompkins became alarmed and hastened
here TO hunt for her, but his search was
unavailing.
Meantime, from the tone of the letters
and kilograms from his mother in Wash
ington. he became convinced that she had
heard from the missing woman and that
something was wrong.
Sleeplessness and anxiety so preyed on
his mind that yesterday, in the Press
Clubs rooms, he suffered a paralytic
stroke, rendering him speechless. He is
now lying, mute and at DEATHS door, in
the hospital.
The correspondent of a local paper in
Washington found Tompkins' mother.
She admitted having received a letter
from her sons wife, dated at Baltimore,
but declined to reveal its contents, saying
only that Mrs. Tompkins and her child
were in Baltimore, and that she intends
TO keep her address secret, intimating
that she could not be found. So the mys-
terry is as deep as ever.
The record-union., 1893-10-26
ENDED HIS LIFE.
Nathan Strauss Commits Suicide at
His Office In the New York

Nathan Strauss Commits Suicide at
His Office In the New York.
NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-Nathan Strauss.
a nephew of Levi Strauss of San Fran
cisco, committed suicide this morning by
shooting. He was the local manager for
the house of Levi Strauss d5 Co. of San
Francisco. No cause is known for his
act.
When Strauss reached his Office at the
usual hour this morning he greeted the
clerks as pleasantly as usual. After
gIaucing at the mail he walked back to a
room in the rear. Several porters vino
were working near the room found
Strauss in an unconscious condition.
There was a terrible wound in his tenn
pie In his right hand he firmly grasped
a pistol.
Strauss was OF an extremely nervous
permanent. 1t is said he had no busi-
ness trouble, but had been more than
usually busy during the last five months.
The only reason friends assign is that his
mind became unbalanced from overwork.
He was prominent in the drygoods dis
trict, and soon after the shooting the off,
ceS of the firm were crowded with in
quiring merchants. The domestic life of
Strauss is said to be happy. He leaves
tH children. Strauss body was removed
from his office 10 the hospital, where he
died shortly after noon.