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The herald., 1895-11-24
BENEFIT BASEBALL
The Professionals and Francis Wilson's Play
Tndav

Inc PROFESSIONALS and Francis Wilson's Play
Today
Today there will be benefit game OF
baseball to aid those players who we're in
the defunct BASEBALL league. and WHO
have suffered by the dishonesty of Man
ayers Barnes AMI Comiskey. The pro.
fessionals put up good ball while il lasted
though tine two managers referred to put
all the receipts in their own pockets. leav-
Ing the players out in the cold.
Two games will be played, the FIRST be-
tween the rrilbys and the Brunsvicks for
$25 sids. The big game will be between
the Los Angeles professionals and the
Francis WisoLs, the crack local team. The
Wilson's will be reinforce by Phil Knell,
who will play shortstop and change
pitcher. JACK Tanning will pitch for the
Los Angeles team, George Decker will
play first bass and Manager Flynn him
sell will put on . snifosm and dig 1iss
The herald., 1895-11-24
Importance Of Healthy Blood

Every drop Of blood that circulatcs through
the veins eventually becomes a solid particle
OF the body. Flesh, bone and muscle are
merely solidihed blood, and upon the quality
whole physical system. Unless tie liquid
material by which the human substance i. re-
it is impo sible hat the body can be heal thy
and strong. One OF the st important prop.
critics Of Hostetter's omsch d tiers 10 that
rrttly and pogerfully up the stomach In
VIII ca the manu- acture Of the blood 10 com.
fluid ne1t in importance to the stresm Of life
ITSELF this powerful vegetable tonic and dcpu.
rent hat an immense indirect influence upon
the circulation Hence the extraordinary
cures wrought by the Buffers in cases OF gem
eial de ility. rnalsrious fevers, rheumatism,
eilioUsRess, constipation, etc
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ing on, with Crom we'll on the outside. As
they turned INTO the stretch Cromwell
got tho pole from Yeon,sn, who swung
wide, and the twu raced down the stretch
together. Ding dong they had it, rnd
then Cromwell manase 10 lift his wheel
in first, feomsn taking second and Ben
nett coming in a good third. Whitman
beat Taylor in, his time being 12:49. The
time for the race was io:S2x.
THE THIRD RACE.
This Was the one mile for winners in
class A. There were three starters, Free
man, Mcfarland and Ysonan. The race
was paced by a tandem mounted by
Hewitt and Crom veil. At the gun Nc
Farlsnd and Freeman had a smart brush
for the taIden, Freeman finally catching
it, Mcfarland second and Yeoman going
we'll In third place. The tandem cut a
ripping pace, AMI it was soon seen that
the time would be fast. There was no
change in position, while the tandem led
the procession. freeman and McFar-
land were going we'll within themselves.
while Woman scanned plainly distressed.
first turn on the last quarter, and Free
man made q jump. Mcfarland and Yea
man both hooked on and the pace was
a hot one. On the turn McFarlind
passed Freeman, Woman pulling up even
with Freeman. They swung into the
homestrstch with Mcfarland on the
pole in the lead, Freeman a length be-
hind, and Yeoman last. Freeman made Il
magnificent dig, but Jimmy" McFar-
land was not to he denied, aud with a
fine finish landed himself a winner,
Frcem Nh half-wheel behind. and Yeo-
man coming in rather dazed a fair third.
Time, 2:I0 AS.
THE FOURTH RACE.
This race was the mile record, Class 3,
and proved a disappointment as to time
and entries, though the winning was q
popular one. The two eastern men did
not show up very we'll, though Terrill had
the support and applause of the original
Judge Kerrigan to pass him arc und
the track. Ulbricht was saluted wi h
cheers from the grand stanu whenever
be passed that spot, and Hatton and
lacy received perfect ovatIons. vi.
bricht's ride was a remarkably good per-
formance, when one takes into considera-
ton thu wind and the fact that the track
is small. Hatton secured second place,
The herald., 1895-11-24
NATIONAL clRcQlJ<RACB
meotins. summary Of the events read

Meeting. A summary OF the events read
as follows:
SUMMARY.
One-fourth mile, open, class Be. s.
Wells, first; q. NJ. Murphy, second j..
Randall, third. Time, 0.34 SIS.
Five mile handicap, class All. B.
Cromwell, first; W. Yeoman, second; W.
B. Vaughn, third. Time, 12:3214
One mile winners, class AZ. McFar.
land, first; IL. Freeman, second; W. Yso-
man, third. Time, 2:i0 5.
One mile record, class B-Emil Ul-
brieht, first; ". Hatton, second. Best
time. 2:1S.
Time. l:l4 As. worlds record.
One mile winners. class Be. NJ. Muir
phy, first; q. S. Wells, sscono. Time.
OBS SO.
One mile exhibition. paoed-C. NJ. Muir
pay. Time, 2:01 2-5. worlds record for
quarter mile track.
Half mile exhibition. pAoed-H. e.
McCrea. Time, 0:6s, worlds record for
quarter mile track.
Tbs prizes were Distributed at the Or
pheum last night. The various ciubs
turned out in + rec, the East Side Cycling
club being represented by forty-four menu
bers. The Citrus Wheelmen occupied the
boxes, and the familiar faces of the
crackaIscks pesped out everywhere. Dr..
E. Z. Manning acted as spokesman and
presented the diamonds to the lucky win
ners. Charles Murphy received an ova-
tion every time he stepped upon the
stage to receive one of his numerous
prizes. DR.. Manning got tired OF hunt
ing names; he would call Murphy up aud
give him q diamond. Little Spot Spooner
and Little Crimson Rim Knip appeared
in nice, clean waists and freshly washed
faces to receive the medals that they won
by the sweat of their classic brows. Then
Dir. Manning announced that a special
prize of handsome 500 diamond would
be presented to mile-a-Dinute Murphy
for breaking the world's record yesterday
afternoon. This finished the prize list,
and the clubs dispersed after q final Yell :.
The herald., 1895-11-24
S.nt to the Peulteutlory

Al Cobler, the embszzling deputy
county assessor under Captain F. Edward
Gray, was sent to tho penitentiary at
San Quentin yesterday afternoon at 2
o'clock, IN charge of Deputy Sneriff Green.
Cubler has five years to ser.e, less tho
usual rebates for good behavior.
The herald., 1895-11-24
SlOOO-IN GOLD COIN $1,000.

in gold coin to any charitable institution in Los
Angeles County, that may be agreed upon by the
six Judges of the Superior Court if there is aught
in the above statement that is not the absolute
truth.
The herald., 1895-11-24

A lively snowstorm was raging In the
mountains yesterday, between l and 2
o'clock. II was plainly visible from the
north entrance OF the court honss, and
attracted much attention.
The herald., 1895-11-24

Try our port and sherry winesat IS
cents per gallon. T. Vache & Co.. Com
msrcial and Alameda streets. Telephone
400
The herald., 1895-11-24

Mr.. j. M Grayam, who is resident
O. Chicago, but who ut present ia stop
ring at No 78l Merchant street, this
city. tells very interesting story OF h,s
im prove ment under DR.. A. j. SHORES
treatment.
The writer interviewed Mr.. Grayam
We ,nesday. aud the following was OBJ
tanned:
"For years have been the victim Of
Catarrh and Lnng Trouble When
first took sick weighed 1859 pounds,
and went down to 139 pounds. Lad
q severe cough; coughed up blood. /
almost
Lost My Voice.
had night sweats that weakened me
~ was unSblo 70 do any work at all !.
The herald., 1895-11-24
Bicycle Races, Santa Ans. ~ and as

The Santa Fee will sell excursion tick
cts November Goth, 9th ard 18th, good
returnin. November 9th. Trains leave
at S am, Q an, 4:45 D. n., Sis pm.
Returning trains leass Santa Ana :45
am, 1905 noon, 4 pm, 5;5s Pm.
Round trip, Sl.40
The herald., 1895-11-24

Charles Frohnan has signed a contrac,
VITA Harry Powers by which he O.
Parisians 10 &, run at Hooley's tnearer.
Chicag,. from May until September.
The herald., 1895-11-24

Female and Rectal Diseases
Also rupture treated by DR.. G Edgar Smith
porthsast corner Main and Seventh streets.
The herald., 1895-11-24

Eckstrom does the wall pap,r business ofthe
city. He has large stock. good taste and CO..
rect pTisea
The herald., 1895-11-24
"YOu Have Saved NV Iife.''

God nightly Bonded hnee said Mr.: w;!s that
, realize d.sse' sou, psiat
health and for saving life
noo
The herald., 1895-11-24

relatives
Of eternity
Weeping SHORES bsneco
Dr. SHORES instantly diagnosis Of
Rdk him
The herald., 1895-11-24
Snatched from the Jaws of DEATH.


Kill 10 that Of Mrs n Waller
This
lena yscan who treating
bedside
lays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-14

GENERAL LEES BIRTHDAY.-By an
act OF the General Assembly, approved
February IS, 1890, the 10Th of January,
the birthday of General Robert E. Lee,
is legal holiday. Lee Camp has made
preparations to observe the anniversa-
ry by holding campfire and banquet
on Saturday night. Further than the
above, there will be no other demon
stration that may be called public ex-
cept the closing of the Sta and NUM-
cipal offices, the banks, and such other
business institutions as usually observe
the day. The programme for the Lee
Camp banquet is as follows The camp
will meet at their hall, the Columbia
engine house, at 7:30 o'clock and at S
will march in a body to the Flelsch-
mann Hotel, where the banquet will be
spread. Toasts will be proposed and
responded to as follows: To the memo
ry of General Robert E. Lee, by Gen.
c. Z. Hooker; The Infantry, by Colonel
Arthur Herbert; the Cavalry, by Mr..
]. NJ. Johnson; the Artillery, by Capt.
X. Kemper; the Sons of Confederate
Veterans, by Mr.. j. J. Green. Other
speech will be made during the even
ing. The committee of arrangements
consists OF Messrs. Thos. Perry, S. G.
Boush, F. ]. Davidson, 6. J. Wise and
A. C. Wyckof
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-14

DEATH OF Mrs. NoRRIs.-Mrs. An
ME Robinson Norris, wife of Mr.. James
L. Norris, died very suddenly and un-
expectedly Saturday afternoon at the
flmily residence, 331 G street, Wash
ngton. Mrs. Norris had not been ILL.,,
aud her death was sad blow to her
family and those of her friends who
have heard oft. She was the mother of
Mrs. P. P. Phillips of this city. and a
sister.in law of Mrs. Frank Hume, Of
the county, and her death is deeply
regretted by all who knew her.
Her funeral took place this evening.
Mrs. Norris was daughter of Hon. Israel
Robinson, of Berkeley county, W. Va. who
for many years was editor of the Virginia Re
publican, and was also presiding justice of the
county Judge Robinson also represented his
district in the Confederate Congress. She
wSs born in Marhnsburg in 1916 and was
married to Mr. Norris in 1857 Since that
time they have resided in Washington, where
their family of three daughters and two sons
have been reared and now survive her. She
was in the very prime of her usefulness,
moving in wide circle of society and making
the most ardent friendships wherever she was
known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-14

CHARGED WITH HOUSEKEEPING
James Webb, coIored, who had been
employed at Mr.. Robert ". Wheats
residence, on Prince Street, to look al
ter the furnaces, and do other Work
about the premises, was arrested yes
,elday by Officer Davis charged with
breaking into the cellar and robbing
a trunk. 1t was Webb's duty to locS
the cellar door at night and deliver the
key to a young woman in the house.
Ga Saturday night he returned the key
as usual and in answer to au interroga-
ton replied that ne had locked the
door. The young woman is expected,
however, to examine the door herself
before giving the key to Mr.. Wheat,
and upon doing so found the door open.
She locked it and handed up the key,
but next morning found the lock had
been picked and the door open. The
trunk had been ransacked, but as it be-
onged to a person not living in the
house, it cannot be stated what is miss
ing. Webb had asked the young wo-
man about the trunk on Saturday, and
was anxious to know what it contained.
He was held for further hearing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-14

SUIT FOR DIvoRcE.-Mrs. Elite L.
Birdsall in Washington applied on Sat
urday for divorce from DR.. Charles
". Birdsall, of that city. She asks
This on the ground of abandonment and
non-support, and requests permission
TO resume her maiden name Of
Mansfield. They were married In
this city May 25, 1887, but
Mrs. Birdsall says that in the spring OF
1892 he urged her to so 70 Elmira, n.
Y, to visit her friends. She did 50 IN
June, and he. without any Justification,
she says, refused to give her money to
come back or to allow nor to return to
his home. Since then, she says, he has
entirely repudiated her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-14

PERSONALITIES. H. NJ. Lewis, who
has been visiting relatives in this city,
has returned to her home in Charlottes-
vile.
Mrs. Phil. Leterman, of Charlottes-
vile, is visiting her parents, Mayor
and Mrs. Strauss, in this city.
DIR. w. M. Smith and Master Court
land Fl. Smith returned to their homes
in this city Saturday night after most
delightful three months trip through
Europe. They are both looking well
and greatly enjoyed their trip.
Miss Mildred Lee, daughter of Gen.
Robert E. Lee, has taken apartments
FOR the winter at the Shoreham, in
Washington. She was one of the dis
tingpished guests at Mrs. Leigh Robin
sons and Miss Garnett's reception on
Monday afternoon. Miss Lee enjoys
society in Washington, where she is q
great iavorite and has host offriends
A Washington paper says; sit is an in,
teresting coincidence that we should
have here this winter Mrs. Nellie Grant
Sartoris, the daughter of Gen. Grant,
and Miss Mildred Lee, the daughter OF
Gen. Lee, the two men whose colossal
historical figures will be associated fol
all time in American history"
The tea given on Thursday afternoon
by, Mrs. Bradley r. Stokes for her
daughter, Miss Mary Charlton Stokes,
was attended by most of the debutantes,
several of whom received with Mis-
Stokes. After the tea supper was
given to the receiving party and about
twenty men. Miss Stokes has as her
guest, Miss Sallie V. Daingerfield Of
Alexandria.-Balt. Ners.
Mr.. aud Mrs. NJ B. Harlow are now
in St. Augustine, Fla.
Mr.. R. NJ. Fryer and DR.. Frost are in
the city looking after the repairs being
made to the steamer Cassard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-14

FALLS CHURCH INSURANCE Coat
the fifth annual meeting of the Falls
Church Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany, on Wednesday, the annual cleo
ton of directors resulted as follows: K,
w. Merchant and Tyson Janney, OF
Prince William; Peter Aitcheson and
J. w. May, of Alexandria; J. II. Jew
EFT and w. S. jenkins. of Loudoun {;
Gen. William Urich, Of Herndon; d.
0. Munson, G. w. Mankin, G. Gather,
G.. w. Hawxhurst and V. E. Kerr, OF
Falls Church; Geo. A. Gordon, Of Fair
fax Court House. A meeting of the di
rectors was held and the officers who
have served for the past FIVE years were
reelected as follows; Geo. w. HawA.
hurst, president; Jacob NJ. Thorne,
secretary. and D. o. Munson, treasurer.
Messrs. Gen. William Urich, G. W..
Mankln and G. w. Hawxhurst were
elected as members Of the executive
committee. The annual reports Of the
officers show gratifying condition of
the companies affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-14

FIRE THIS MoRNING.-An alarm Of
fire was sounded at lis this morning
The fremen were unable to locate it
and returned to their respective houses.
AT LAO second alarm was turned in
and investigation proved the fire to be
in Browns eating house, opposite the
Fayette street depot. The flames
were extinguished by Officers Sher-
wood and TIGER, some men employed
at the depot and several neighbors
Coal hods and every available vessel
that would hold water were used in
subduing the ERE. During its progress
gasoline can exploded. The loss is
not known, though it is not supposed
to be large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-14


The Cold WAvE.-The looked-for
cold wave reached this vicinity shortly
after midnight Saturday night it being
ushered by IEolus, who blew great
guns. The rain which had been fall
ing at intervals since early in the even
ing ceased, and the temperature took a
sudden drop. BY daylight yesterday
the mercury in the thermometer was
down TO 60, the lowest point reached
this winter. 1t was biting cold, win
dows being incased in ice, hydrants
frozen and in numerous cases fires had
burned out during the night. BY the
time people began to move about the
wind was as cutting as that waited
from field of icebergs, and childen
trudged to Sunday Schools with their
noses and ears the color of strawber-
ries. The temperature remained at a
low stage all day, while the bleak vines
plaved their mournful dirges, ana
caused nearly all who could to keep
close company with bot stoves
Throug the day there were snow
squalls, but in the evening the weather
cleared and the early part of the mig t
was bright. Ats o'clock this morning
there was another snow squall. Ine
churches were Shiny attended at night.
Between eleven and twelve O'Clock
last night it was seen that the wind,
which had been blowing from the
southwest, had changed toward the
snortheast and then the back bone Of
sfhe blizzard was broken. The piercing
BLASTS had ceased, and it was generally
sconceded milder weather would set
Ia this morning. and so it happened,
the wind having changed to the south,
and much more endurable weather
Fprevailiug. AS may be expected, con
Siderable ice formed in the river from
saturday night until this morning, by
which time a sheet had formed from
shore to shore. Though propelleis
have no great trouble in forcing their
wav through sidewheei steamers make
slow progress, while sailing vessels ais
compelled play up. Excellent skati' E
is found on the creek, fats and cove 5
In consequence of the ice the Moqn b,
Vernon steamer failed to make lei
trip to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-14

POLICE CouRT.-Mayor Strauss pre-
siding.-The following cases were dis
posed of this morning.
John Taylor, colored, charged with
stealing coat, was dismissed, the
charge not having been sustained.
David Thompson, James Coleman
and Joe Jones, all colored, charged with
robbing Mrs. Hannah Blouse, were
sent on to the grand jury.
James Webb, colored, charged with
entering a cellar and breaking open a
trunk, had his case continued.
A man, charged with habitual drunk
enness, was sent to Jail for ten days.
Two colored men charged with dis
orderly conduct were dismissed Satur-
day night for want of evidence.
Night Report. Last night was clear
and cool, with snow about s o'clock.
Two prisoners and ten dodgers were at
the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-14

SENT oN.-The three Bright boys aca
James Clarke, arrested last week Tor
attempting to enter the house of the
eiisses Bauer, on the corner of Arg
8, ID Payne streets on Thursday night
=, were before the Mayor again this mort
inc 81, d after the evidence had been
heard they were sent on to ths grand
jury. Mr.. 1Prawner, who lived opposite
the house til sy end ga tbs 10 gHtg
testified that one OF the Wouiu-oe
burglars bore a striking resemo:a1cs
in dress to the youngster who points
aln;stol at him and told him to take
his head in the window. Larry Bright,
the the Younger brother, also told Officer
sherwood that the parties arrested
We're The guilty ones, and this morning
testified that he heard his two brothers
and Clarke talking of the intended rob-
berry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-14

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. KIM.
Norton presiding.-The January term
of the Corporation Court began to-day;
This heing the first day of the second
term for which Judge Norton has been
elected as Corporation Judge for the
C ty of Alexandria, and having quail
flied as such before Judge j. z. Lamb;
oil Richmond, he filed his qualification
| papers in this court.
There was a large attendance OF
spectators at the opening OF court, as
this is grand jury term and it having
been noised about that investigation
as 10 the moral condition OF the city
would be made. There was rather a
larger number OF witnesses than usual
sent before the grand jury, but SO fsr
| 1901 niuc startling has been developed.
Several witnesses who. it was said In
tne court room, would testify concern
iug gambling were recognized for their
app arance tomorrow.
Judge Norton in making his charge
to the grand jury said that in a recent
issue of Washington paper there ap-
peared letter from this city in which
It was stated that policy playing was
openly carried on here and that the
police and other officers had failed to
do their duty III the premises. he
said the jury must investigate the mat
ter and must secure as witness the
writer of the article if it took them
month to do so.
The grand jury, with Mr.. G. L. Simpson as
foreman. returned true bills against
the following persons: Vim. Toliyer, house
breaking; hos William, grand larceny; An
ME Atwell, petit larceny; Frank Edwards
and John Martin, attempt to commit bur-
g airy: Geo. Boston. forgery; Andrew Grooth.
petit larceny; George Johnson, grand larceny;
Malachi Ballard, breaking and entering dwell
ing house with intent to commit larceny;
VIM F. Lucas, breaking and entering shop
with intent to commit larceny; VIM Lucas
and SEQ Walker breaking and entering
shop with intent 10 commit larceny. In the
cases of the Commonwealth vs.. Jeremiah
Spear. for burglary ard Commonwealth vs.
Lee Level, for burglary, not true bills was the
verdict of the grand jury. The grand jury
adjourned until Wednesday.
While the grand jury was out the
following business was transacted
Jackson Beach VS.. Francis Beach ct
al; Douglass Stuart appointed guardian
ad Item.
Annie S. Henderson VS.. Virginia
Henderson; A. w. Armstrong appoint
ed guardian ad Item.
The will of the late Rev. Charles
Minpigelode was admitted to probate.
The widow renowned the administra-
ton of the estate and Miss Isobel S.
Minnigerode qualified as administra-
trix, giving bond in the sum of 1000.
The deceased left his estate to his wife.
George Thornton, colored, was re-
lieved by reason of old age, he being (92
years DID, from the payment OF capita
ton tax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-14

of this city, but who for sone time pas
had lived in Washington, died of con.
sumption on Saturday evening at the
Iufrmary to which institution he was
brought some months since. Years
ago he was employed as timer with
Mr.. Benedum, at that lime we'll
known timer of this city.
Mrs Hearst, of California, has inst present.
cd magpi ficent upright piano to Hearst Hall,
the new ps.i~h hail at Pohick, that has re-
Gently been completed.
One new case of smallpox was discovered
in Washington on Saturday. The patient is
Patrick Sullivan. bartender.
The Fairfax Mutual ire Insurance C, m
pany met to-day and re. elected all its old offi-
GERS
A new city directory is being gotten up by
Richmond & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-01-14
FUNERALs.-rhe funeral of the late

FUNERALs.-'rhe funeral of the late
Mrs. Herbert Mills took place yesterday
evening from her late residence on
north Patrick street. The services
were conducted by Rev. 81. Suter.
The funeral of the late Miss Sarah j.
Scott, daughter of Mr.. Thomas N. Scott.
took place this morning from St.
Mary's Church and was largely attend
ed. The services were conducted by
Rev. Father Keneick.
The funeral of Mrs. George E. Price
took place at 8 o'clock this evening
from her late residence on north Fair
fax street. Rev. T. E. Carson officiated.
The pall-bearers were Messrs. Andrew
Sullivan, Theophilus Ballenger, ]. F.
Cook, Isaac NJ. Kell, Louis Shuman,
George w. Petty, William II. Smith
and Thomas Berry.