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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

MYSTERIOUS DROWNING.-The body
of q colored man named John Gambrick
was found in the dock of the old
American Coal Company this morning.
The head was protruding above the
surface of the water as though the body
was in standing posture. Gambrick re-
sided in this city, and had worked on
Mr.. Theophilus Ballenger's fishing
shore during the spring, also on a sand
scow belong to Mr.. Samuel English.
He had been missing for some time
past, having been seen last under the
Influence of liquor vending his way
toward the wharf. 1t is supposed he
fell into the dock while endeavoring to
get aboard the sand scow. He had q
rubber coat on when drowned and it
was apparent tho body had been in the
water week or ten days. The re-
mains were removed to Mr.. Wheatley's
undertaking establishment, where an
inquest was held by Mr.. o. G. Whittlesy,
Justice of the Peace, in the absence
from the city of the Coroner, DIR.
Purvis.
The jury, Of which Mr.. r. w. Arnold
was foreman, returned verdict that
Gambrick came to his death by drown
ing under circumstances unknown to
the iury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

Memorial Day services were held in
the National cemetery yesterday after
noon according to the published pro-
gramme. Between and Z o'clock the
Alexandria Light Infantry proceeded
to the cemetery and fred salute over
the graves.
About fifteen hundred colored people
boarded the steamer Jane Mosely in
Washington yesterday evening for q
trip to Douglass Beach. The steamer
did not leave the wharf, however, the
captain saying there was not water
enough at thu beach for the steamer to
make landing. 1t is thought though
there was some better reason for the
boat not making the trip. The people
remained on the steamer all day,
dancing. eating and drinking.
Mr.. NJ. Schiller vii have large
supply of Haymarket, Va, spring lamb
in market tomorrow, also fine beef.
veal, mutton, &C., and at his upper
King street market there will be an
abundance of home. grown early vege-
tables, fine spring chickens and delica-
cies of the season.
Mr.. Rozier Pullman will have for sale
at his stall in market tomorrow full
supply of fresh vegetables from his
ia % near this city, such as asparagus,
peas, cauliflower, beets, &c, and some
fine strawberries.
Mr.. 0. F. Baggett will have fine as
sortment of fresh meat for sale at his
stall in market tomorrow.
There was but one case for trial in the Po-
lice Court this morning-that of young man
charged with assaulting companion. he
was fined FIVE dollars.
Annie Rrantman has informed the police
that man named Boystein, who has been
staying at her house, has stolen S275 worth
of her jewelly.
One lodger was at the station house last
| night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

A FINE BUILDrNG.-Plans and spec-
ficatiops are in the hands of w. Leon
Clark, architect. for bids on the hand.
some new cracker. cake and candy fac
tory of the George R. Hill Company
These gentlemen will build on the site
of the burned factory, under one roof,
and practically three buildings, separ'
ated by solid walls, with double stand
ard fire insurance doors at all openings,
thus preventing as far as possible the
destruction of the plant at one time ~
fire, as was the case in February las
The buildings will be three stories and
loft high, 80 feet front on Lee street by
100 feet on Thompson's alley and COM
prising upwards of 30, 600 square feet of
floor surface. Every modern convent
ence for making the highest grade of
goods will be availed of in the internal
construction. This plant will be an or
nament and an advantage to the city.
and will reflect the enterprise of the
owners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

WORKING UP EVlDENCE.-Ipspector
Hollinberger and his corps of detectives
are actively publishing their investiga-
lion of the disclosure by "Billy" Will
liams in his confession made shortly
after his arrest in connection with the
ferry wharf robbery in Washington.
Since the indictment and subsequent
arrest of Patterson and monte" Wells,
charged with being criminally con-
cerned in the burning of the steamer
LAZY of the Lake, extraordinary efforts
have been made 10 secure additional
evidence, both in that case and the
conspiracy to take the life of Police
sergeant John G. Daley. Detectives
weldon and Horne and Deputy United
states Marshal Springman took Will
liams from the Washington Jail yester-
day in q carriage, and were driven
across the bridge into Jackson City.
After pursuing some investigation there
they went on into Virginia and did not
return to the city until late in the after
noon. During tbeir stop in Jackson
CITY the detectives and their prisoner
held a long conversation with Harry
Chandler, the saloon keeper, the Wells
and Patterson case evidently being the
matter under discussion. The expo
liceman and others, who were impli
Gated by Williams in his confession as
having intended to take active part in
the conspiracy against Sergt. Daley,
are well-known to the detectives, but
Of late they have not been seen around
their accustomed haunts. They are
known to have been in the vicinity Of
Jackson City several times recently,
however, aud they will be arrested as
soon as sufficient evidence on which TO
base an Indictment is secured. The
hunt for Jack Dempsey, the only mem
Der of the four safe burglars not yet
arrested, goes on with increased vigOr.
Desmond, Williams. and Autfort, are
in jail in Washington, and the detec-
tives are of the opinion that their part
ner in crime will be soon with them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Norfolk steamer was about four
hours late in arriving here to-day.
The weather continues warm, the
thermometer registering 940 again tc.
day.
Numbers of fine shad ara still beirg
caught in the river, just below this city,
and are being sold cheap about the
streets.
Isabel Robinson has sold to iona
Bernheimer lot ON the west side of
Alfred street, between Gibbon and
Franklin, for 5000.
During the month the clerk of the
Corporation Court recorded II deeds
and issued II marriage licenses to
white and to colored persons.
The steamer George W. Seuferlc,
of Washington, twisted her shaft last
night and came to this city for repairs,
which were made by Mr.. Moore.
The lady friends Of Rathbone Divis-
ion. U. R. z. of P, will give straw
berry festival at Sarepta Hall COM
mencing on Monday night next. There
Will Do dancing every o'enius'
The demand for Tivoli Hofbrau has
grown to such proportions that the
force in the shipping department of the
Portner Brewing Company is frequent
ly kept at work until midnight filling
orders.
Three shrieks from the syphon whistle
of steamboat lying at one of the
wharyes about one o'clock this morn
ing aroused almost every sleeper in the
eastern part OF the city and, indeed,
was heard all over the city.
1t ia understood that if the NJ. E..
Church South is rebuilt the coDgreea-
ton of that church will use the Old
First Presbyterian Church building on
south Fairfax street for worship until
their new building is completed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

The AQUEDUCT BRIDGE.-The Golfer
dam around pier No. of the Aqueduct
bridge has been repaired and is now
practically water tight. The immense
jumping engines were put to work and
The water pumped out of the interior.
exposing the bottom of the river and
the base of the pier. For over six
months men have been working on the
coherdam, and for the past three
months the time has been spent in an
attempt to pump the water out. A
large we'll will be sunk in the interior
to catch the surplus water, which will
facilitate the pumping out and also the
work of repairing >the pier. Laborers
have been employed in placing bundles
of hay around the outside base OF the
dam to reduce the leakage to min-
imum
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

MEMORIAL DAY was appropriately
observed at Manassas yesterday. The
procession was a quarter of a mile in
length, and was led by the Manassas
Cornet Band. After the band came
Ewell Camp, Confederate Veterans, q
goodly array; then the scholars from
the different schools, all bearing beau
tiful flowers. Next were the members
of the Ladies' Memorial Association,
aud wives of the veterans, the usual
crowd following these. Rev. Mr..
Trainman delivered an impressive ad-
SresS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

LICENSES AND FINEs.-Mayor Strauss
to-day submitted his report to the Au.
ditor of the amount of licenses and
fines collected by him during the year
as follows: Licenses collected during
the year, $9,753.4S, an increase OF
Sl07.55 as compared with last year.
Fines 50, 1876, decrease of $3.50 20 as
compared with last year. The chain
gang during the year cost for its main
tenance 81. 446. 80, an increase of S1S6.SS,
as compared with last year. AS the
fines decrease chain gang expenses in
crease
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31
Agreeable Surprise.

II had severe cold on my lungs
that caused much soreness and gave me
considerable uneasiness in regard to the
result" says Mr.. T. E. Smith, of Bill
leric, Mass. ga local druggist called
my attention to Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, and on his recommendation l
gave the remedy a careful trial. The
result surprised me; recovered entire
ly in three days" 25 and 80 cent
bottles for sale by L. Stabler & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

TELEpHoNIc.-:Messrs. Abner, Rey-
nolds and Janney of the Occoquan-
Woodbridge Telephone Company, were
in the city to-day in the interest OF
that company. The company is ready
to commence the construction OF line
in this city to connect with that now IN
operation in Prince William county
and will do so as soon as contract can
be entered into with reliable parties.
This, it is thought, will be in short
time. The company offer low rates
and good service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

A CLEVER THIEF-During the men,
orial services in the National Cemetery
Yesterday afternoon a man wearing a
G. A. r. button made himself familiar
with Capt. Davis, superintendent of the
cemetery, during which time he was
SO obligipg and thoughtful rs to brush
away "bug" of some sort which he
said was nesting in the captains neck
tie. Some time afterwards the latter
discovered that he had been victimized,
the courteous stranger having carried
away his diamond pin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31
TRUSTEES SALE OF ARLINGTON
HEIGHTS


By virtue of deed Of trust dated the 14th
day Of April 1894, and duly recorded in
deed book, liber No. 4, page 20, one of the
land records Of the county Of Alexandria,
State of Virginia, and at tho request Of the
party secured thereby the undersigned trus-
tees will sell at public auction, in front of the
premises, on
THURSDAY, JUNE 9th, 1895.
at one o'clock, ALL THAT CERTAIN PAR
Gel AND LOT OF LAND situate in the
county of Alexandria, State of Virginia, on
the Columbia turnpike road, about two and
a-half miles beyond the Long bridge and ads
joining the Arlington reservation on the
east, containing about % acres of land, more
or less, except the following numbered lots
which have been sold from The above divided
tract of land, Nos. 1, 7, 8, 8, 10, IL, u, 13,
IA, 10, 10, 90, 81, %, %, 38, 80, SO, 81,
so, 60, 81, 60, SO, Cd, 6S. 70 and 40. more
particularly described in said deed of trust to
which reference is hereby made. Said land is
now occupied by Henry w. Smith said tract
OF ground has been subdivided and Is i'm
proved by seven room frame dwelling and
barn, has an excellent we'll of water and a
commanding view of Washington and the
river.
Terms Of sale: Sold subject to a prior
deed OF trust of 81 ,OOO-$1, 900 to be paid
IN cash, balance in one and two years with
interest secured by deed of trust on the
property sold, or all cash at the option of the
purchaser a deposit of 5000 required at time
OF sale. Sale to be closed within fifteen days
from the day of sale or the trustees reserve
the right to resell at the cost and risk OF the
defaulting purchaser All conveyancing and
recording at purchasers cost.
T RTRCH
VIM. q. UTz, trustees
my15 cots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

The business of the city has been fairly
active during the week but there is nothing
of special interest to report The prices of
grain continue to advance, but the farmers
are little benefited as most of them have
sold their crops. The rates for money con-
tinue unchanged and local stocks and securi-
ties are firm with but little doing.
New YORK. May 31-More favorable
crops news and brisk demand for the spec
ialties led to firm and higher market during
the first kour Of business. At 1 o'clock the
market was slightly easier n tone.
BALTIMORE. May 31.-Virginis century
G04a60h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

COMMITTEE TO REPoRT.-There was
meeting of "the joint committee on
the state of affairs in the District OF
Columbia as affected by existing evils
in certains parts of Alexandris county,
Va.," in the rooms of the Washington
Board of Trade this evening. This
meeting was for the purpose of hearing
the report OF q sub committee which
recently held conference with Gov.
O'EArrall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

REDUCTION OF TAxEs.-It is evil
dent that the authorities in Alexandria
are managing the finances Of that city
in business like manner, as we learn
from the GAZETTE of that city that the
tax rate for the ensuing year has been
reduced from 81 to $l.90 on the hun
dred dollars.-Fredericksburg Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

There is nothing new to report from the
markets to-day. Flour is very strong, but
moves slowly at tho advance recently noted.
Wheat is active at 80 to SIS. Corn So to CO.
Rye is scarce at so to 65. Oats 35 to So
Country Produce is easy. Bacon, Sugar,
other Groceries and Provisions are in fair de.
mand.
CHICAGO. May 1.-Wheat-July 1914
10 Sept 79laa9O Corn-July SO Sept 81
s54A. Oats-June 29A; July 29ala30
Sept 3Oa291a. Pork-July Sc IS; Sept
sis 90. Lard-May $6 ST; July Sc GLE
Sept $6 711h. Ribs-July IS 35a6 371h
Sept Sc 571s. May wheat opened 70 to rs
cents under Wednesdays close. The weak.
ness came from the recent rains in Kansas,
Missouri, Nebrasks and the Dakotas. Prices
recovered full cent from the inside, within
a few moments on good buying by commits
sion houses. Prices essed offafter the buying
oe,sed. the market becoming quiet. July
wheat opened from 1919 to 70, advanced to
SO, declining to 791ts-14 cents under Wed,
nesdsy. Corn opened easier with wheat and
on large receipts, July corn opened at 53,
declined to 52as, holding at 52h-lA cants
under Wednesday,
BALrnxoRE. May 31.-Flour quiet. Wheat
TD1r QilaQ1 u lnO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

The VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC Asso-
CITATION OF WAsHINGToN-All ar
engagements for the associations excur.
sion to Marshall Hall next Tuesday are
practically completed and a grand
time is assured. An attractive pro.
gramme has been arranged, to make
the evening pleasant to all. Besides
speaking and music, dancing will be a
particular feature of the occasion. The
dancing pavilion will be in charge of
young men, who will insure select
affair in every particular. Ladies are
particularly invited and large number
have already made arrangements to be
present. The entire Virginia delegation
have been invited, and quite number
will attend. Among them will be Sena-
tor Thos. S. Martin. The main speeches
Of the evening will be delivered by
Hon. Tazewell Elicit and "Cvclone
Jim" Morshall. 1t is expected by the
association that Virginians and partic-
ularly those from Alexandria shall as
sist in making this excursion a success.
The association never fails to respond
in substantial way at election time,
and they favor reciprocity as well as
recognition of both metals for money.
Boats leave Washington at 10 a. m.
and $50 and $50 p. M, stopping at
Alexandria going and returning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31
LOCAL MATTERS.

sun rises tomorrow at 4:4O and ssts
30. High water 2:07 a. m. and
l.n - N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

PROPERTY SALE.-Messrs. M. B
Harlow 6 Co. have sold for Mr.. W. w
Childs, of Atlanta, Ga, the building al
the southeast corner of King and St
Asaph streets to Mr.. G. VIM. Ramsay
the present occupant, for $500. Mr.
Ramsay will at once improve the build
;po
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

WEATHER PROBABILITIEs.-For this
sa,,Ion t4ir. followed by increasing cloudiness
.stnrday: continued high temper ,tures !;
ro,theriy winds, becoming southerly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

KARL's CLOVER Roof will purify
your Blood, clear your Complexion,
regulate your Bowels and make your
Head clear as bell. 25c., Soc, and
s1.OO. Sold by E. S. Leadbeater q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

RICHMOND MARKET. May 81. There is
no increase in the receipts of grain, but the
market is tirmer and prices have again adj
vanced. We quote: Flour SD 25s4 70 for
fac to patent family brands; Wheat sOaS6 (;
Corn 5Sa6O Rye 60.65 Cats 34a3S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, May 81
The transactions in grain continue light, but
prices have a. ain advanced. We quote: Flour
IS 25a4 rs for fine to patent roller; Wheat
75aS3: Corn 52a55; Rye 56a5S; Cats 34a
Sc; Butter 15a1S; Eggs 1Ca11.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

THE RACES at st. Asaph were again
we'll attended to-day and resulted as
follows
First race, seven furlongs-Chief
Justice won, Quartermastar second,
Julia L., third. Time 1901.
Second race, AZ furlongs-Mural won,
Monoliths second, Leshade third. Time
500.
Third race; J mile-Jessie Taral won,
Dana second, Sevant Qmp) third. Time
so.
Fourth race, 6 furlongs--Darkness
won, Grand Prix second, Prince Kla-
math third. Time 1:171.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

pERsoNAL.-Mr. William Chauncey,
who has been quite sick, is able to be
about again.
Capt. Dan NJ. Lee has so far recover
ed from his late illness, as to be able to
superintend the work on his two farms.
He went over to his Potomac farm,
"Auchorage," Observation-Disclosures
burg Lance.
MIR. w. ]. Summers continues quite
sick ut his home on Pitt street.
Mrs. ]. A. Hoyt, who has been visit
ing Mrs. Edgar Warfeld, left to-day for
Charlottesville on her way to her home
in Greenville, S. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

NEW YORK, May 31.-F1our-state and
western quiet and firm Wheat-No 2 red
declined 11sa1 Ac steady July S1$4aS21s.
Corn-No dull and weak 1Ec lower; July
57asa577s oats-No 2 dull and esSier
July 33asa33 y ; Sept 33H.a34 Western 50
Az. Pork quiet and steady; mess sl3 40
to S14 so. Lard quiet and steady; steam
rendered Sc SO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31
Real Oriental RUGS.

few very choice Oriental Rugs s15 greatly
sThe Hodges Brothers, Baltimore the largest HOSIERY
in the South New May % % and
We bouob dozen Ladies'
which will be offered days. Watch for particulars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

BALrnHoRE May 31.-Flour quiet. Wheat
weak; June 70 asked July SOzslA aug
9OAaS01h; Sept 9Ga4aS1; steamer No RED
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

76s76A southern wheat by sample scas2;
do on glade 79aS1. Corn weak; mixed spo.
57a5744 May 57A asked; June 81 asked;
July 56;as57; southern white corn So; do
yellow 57aa. Oats steady; No = white West
ern 371ba3S: No 2 IN xed do 34a341h.
Rye slow No 70a12. Hay steady good 10
choice timothy $13 SO. Provisions steady
aud unchanged. Coffee dull at 16a16A
Sugar quiet granulated Sd 70.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-31

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, May 80
Beef Cattle.-The market this week was
hardly as active as last week and closed ex-
tremely dull. The cattle did not average
quite up to last weeks receipts. For though
the tops were quite as good there were not as
many of them as there were then, and prices
for them held we'll up to last weeks figures
for tops. Prices Of beef cattle this week rang
ed as follows:
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-31
ATLANTIC CITY.

Preparations are being made for tho
union picnic to jamestown Island in the
near future by the three Sunday schools
of this ward
a lawn party for benefit of the
Christian Endeavor Society will be
given next Monday night on the lawn
OF the Presby tsriau Alause.
A game OF ball was played Wednes.
day between the Atlantic City Juniors
and the Clients, i'll favor OF the lattor
by score OF 16 to 4. Batteries
White, Montague, and z. Edwards, for
former; +. Edwards and Hansford, for
latter.
Nlr. and Mrs. Walter Williams. OF
Colley avenue, lost by death yesterday
morning their infant child, Mary
Earle, aged 5 mouths and 10 days. The
remains will be taken to Matthews
county for interment sn the family
burial ground to-day.
An entertainment was given at Lo-
hies Memorial Chureh last night
which was much enjoyed. The follow
lug 10 the interesting programme:
Opening Chorus, go God my Heart is
Fixed" A. Briefly; Pinno Solo, Sc.
lected, Miss Edwina Ferguson; Read.
ing, "Lasoa." Miss Lambert; Chorus,
Praise Waiteth for Thee" Z. O.
Excel; Piano Solo, Selected, Miss
White; Reading, Deacon Browns
Courtship," Miss Lambert; Piano
Dnett, LA Chase au Lion" Q. H.
Rolling. Misses White aud Lambert;
Chorus, Sing Jehovah's Praises" H..
a. Lewis; Piano Solo, "Remember
me-, NJ. Brinkman, Miss Stewart;
Duet. '1'll Pray for Thee" From
Lucia Di Lammermoo7. Mrs. Hank
and Miss Lambert: Selections from
'Mrs. Caudle's Curtain Lectures, "
MIR. and Mrs. Griffin.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-31
BRAN BlETON.

Great interest was manifested last
night by the church people aud their
friends at Park Avenue Baptist aud
Trinity Methodist in strawberry fes.
rivals, and ut Christian Memorial Tenn.
Pic the occasion being the phonograph
concert by Prof. Hermance.
Now, since all distractions have been
removed, Highland avenue should he
extended across the Norfolk, Albemarle
and Atlantic railroad ut Ohio creek.
Mr.. Carroll White is now telegraph
operator in the office at Brambleton
station, Virginia Beach road.
MIR. j. w. Temple and family re-
turned to their home, No. 127 Mozart
avenue, having spent week at Dlspu-
tanta, Va, visiting relatives.
Tuesday, 18th day of June, is the
time appointed for the Sunday sch ool of
Park Avenue Baptist Church to visit
jamestown oh their annual picuic.
There is needy family in the ward
that would be very thankful for any
help from kind people.