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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22

BY 0'Neal & Lunt, Auctioneers.
pY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE
I'D Corporation Court of the city of Alexan-
dria, Va, rendered On the 18th day of July
1894, in the chancery cause of IN. p ONeal
VS.. Lawrence Downey, ct ais" pending in
said court the subscribers, as commissioners
of sale under said decree, wrll expose for sale
at public auction ON
SATURDAY,
the Oath day of August, 1895.
at ID m, in front of the Market Building, OH
Royal street, in the city of Alexandria, vir-
giDia, the property mentioned in said decree
to witt
A LOT OF GRoUND5WITH A BRICK
DWELLING thereon in the said city of Alex
andria, on the north side of Duke street, be-
tween Patrick and Henry streets, in front on
Duke street Al feet 111h inches, moro or less,
and extending north same width as in front
SO feet to an alley 16 feet wide, with the use
of the alley, and being the premises now oc-
cupied by Lawrence Downey
Terms Of sale: One-third of the purchase
money in cash, and the residue in two equal
instalments from the day of sale at six and
twelve months. The deferred payments to
bear interest from the day of sale and to be
secured by the notes of the purchaser with
approved security, and the retention of the
title to the property until the notes arc paid.
Conveyancing at the expense of the pur-
nhaeer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22
By O'Neal & Lunt, Auctiopeers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

By virtue of a decree pronounced by the
Corporation Court of tho city of Alexandra
in the cbancery cause of Diana S. Harper
against VIM. b. Smith, Sergeant, admins.
traitor of Matilda Keynes, deceased, aud
others, the undersigned will offer for sale at
public auction On
SATURDAY, AUGUST "a, 1895,
at about noon, in front of the Market Build
ing, Royal street, Alexandria, Va, the follow
ing real estate:
HOUSE and LOT on south Lee street, be-
ginning on the west side of Lee street about
162 feet inches south of Wilkes street /;
thence westerly 123 feet 5 inches; thence
southerly "a feet, more or less; thence east
erly to Lee street, and thence north on Leo
street to the point of beginning, being the
same lot of ground described in deed recorded
in liber P, No, 3, page 375.
Terms One-third cash and the residue in
two equal payments at twelve and eighteen
months, to bear interest, and to be evidenced
by the notes of the purchaser, and title to be
retained until they are paid. Conveyancing
at the cost of purchaser
ALBERT STUART, Commrs.
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON Of Sale.
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JOHN M. JOHNSON, | Commrs.
ALBERT STUART, Of Sale.

1, John S. Beach, Clerk of the Corporation
Court of the city of Alexandria, Va, certify
that the bond required in the above case has
been duly executed
iva cots JOHN s. BEACH, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22
FoR SALE.

FoR SALE.
Duke street, between Royal and Pitt streets
"a bargain-13-ROOM BRICK HOUSE;
lot 551hx110 feet; side alley; lovely side
yard price for few days $500; easy
terms.
Fine corner residence-17-ROOM BRICK
HOUSE lot SO 1hx120 feet; lovely side.yard /;
beautiful shade trees choice location; price
$500; terms easy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22

hereby certify that John N. Johnson, one
of the commissioners Of sale in the case of
Diana s. Harper VS.. VIM. 81. Smith, Sergeant
administrator, has given bond as required by
the decree of sale. Teste:
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
ByJ.T. CALLAHAN, D. G. jy24 cots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22
REAL ESTATE. &c.
fLEAL ESIhTEs &C.
M. B. HARLOW & CO.,
Real Estate Loan G Insurance Brokers
NO. 1O7 S. ROYAL STREET.

NO. 107 s. ROYAL STREET.
FOR SALE.
A decided bargain. Good location. Eight
, rooms and bath. New Frame House. Large
lot. Good dry cellar. Furnace. Gas, Water
and closets throughout If sold this week
can be bought for So, 100.
$1O0 cash if sold this week. $3.50 in easy
payments will buy four-room Frame House.
Lot 19x113' 5" to 20-feet alley.
A very desirable Brick House on Royal
street. between Prince and Duke; rooms
modern improvements. Price $4,000.
A Fine Three-story Brick, business prop
erty on King street, near Royal, occupied by
Mrs. Wenzell, Milliner. Price $3, 900.
Duke street, 15.room Brick House; a. m.
l.; location unsurpassed. Price $5, 300;
81 5000 cash /; balance to suit purchaser.
Prince street, near Alfred, 12-room Brick
House; large lot; choice locality. Price
$500. Easy terms.
Pitt street, Beautiful Home; 10 rooms
a. nj. j.; lot 92x120 side alley; fruit, flowers,
dho piOhby VI ohdoOs 1iSo YOtOON'
We have for sale 8 very fine Business Prop
erty on north side of King, between Royal
and Pitt streets. Price $4,000.
Store and Dwelling southwest corner Queen
and Pitt streets. Price $1,000.
Large Three-story Brick, Fairfax street,
between Cameron and Queen, rooms and
bath, metal roof, good cellar with vault terms
easy Price So, 500.
A Beautiful Home, ia south Patrick
street. Three-story Brick House; q. m. j. /;
lot 63x144 to paved court and alley stable
and carriage house; fruit trees and shade
Price 1000 on easy terms.
House and Lot, Cameron and Patrick
streets, southwest corner. Price So, 900
Easy payments.
nice Frame House. SIT Queen street; lot
13x1O0 TO 1O-foot alley. Price very low.
Terms easy.
House and Lot, south side of Prince street,
between Pitt and Royal; 2ox90; Frame
House. Price 1,200,
LOTS.
Prince street, near Alfred, Lot 25x10O
eet to an alley. Improved by two small
Brick Houses, 81, 400.
Five splendid Building Lots; 2O174; st.
Asaph street between Queen and Princess,
$500 each. Very easy terms.
Eight Desirable Building Lots on Lee
street, east side, between Wilkes and Gibbon.
Price 1925 per lot, easy terms.
A very fine Lot on Washington street, be-
tween Wythe and Madison streets Price
$500.
Thirteen Lots on south side of Gibbon
street, between Royal and Pitt 20x1OO
Brick House. Price for the whole, So, 200
Very easy terms.
One of the most desirable Lots in the city
Cameron street, near Christ Church, 45x90
Price So, 900.
Four nicely situated Lots on Payne street
between Pendleton and Wythe streets Price
$50. Cash $25, Is per week. Size 1890
feet.
Patrick street. near King, Two Lots
171bx1O7 feet. each $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22
FOR SALE OR RENT.

The WHARF PROPERTY at the foot of
King street, known as Twins wharf. The
wharf will be put in thorough repair if q re-
sponsible tenant can be secured. Apply to
M B. HARLOW & CO.,
No. 1O7 south Royal street,
aup19 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22
By O'Neal & Lunt, Auctioneers.
GALE OF REAL ESTATE.

By o'Neal & Lunt, Auctioneers.
GALE OF REAL ESTATE.
By virtue of a decree of the Corporation
Court of the city of Alexandris. pronounced
in the chancery suit of the Citizens National
Bank OF Alexandra, Va, VS.. Joseph Cawood
ct ais, the undersigned will offer for sale at
public auction on
SATURDAY, THE 24th DAY OF AUGUST,
1895, at about 10 o'clock,
on Royal street, in front of the Market House,
the following real estate:
1. A LOT OF GROUND in the city of
Alexandria, Va, situate on the northeast cor
ner of Lee and Princess streets, fronting on
Lee street 88 feet, more or less, and 95 feet
on Princess street, more or less.
2. A TRACT OF LAND in King George
County, Virginia, known as .Fowke's Fish
ing Shore" and containing Is acres more or
less.
Terms of Sale: One-fourth cash and the
residue in three equal payments, at six,
twelve and eighteen months to bear interest
and be evidenced by the notes of purchasers.
and title to be retained till whole purchase
money is paid.
JOHN N. JOHNSON, Commrs.
FRANCIS l.. SMITH, of Sale.
hereby certify that John NJ. Johnson, one
of the commissioners in the suit of the Citi.
zens' National Bank against Joseph Cawood
and ais, has given the boad required by the
decree Of sale. Teste:
JOHN S. BEACH, Clerk.
By J. T. CALLAHAN, D, G. jy24 cots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22
aug19

EoR PENTHOUSE No. 112 south
u Henry street, between King and Prince
streets, 100 yards from electric road and con-
venient to either Local or 3. & D. depot.
Eight rooms with latrobe and in thorough re-
pair. Apply at 116 south Henry street,
alexandria, Va. aug19 1w*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22

EOR RENT.-1OO yards from Electric
II Road and convenient 70 local depot.
TWO TWO STORY PRESS BRICK
HOUSES, with stone trimmings. All modern
Improvements. Six rooms, besides large
pantry and bath Large dry cellars, bay
windows, side gardens and parking in 'front.'
S1666 per month. Also houses for sale.
WHEAT & SUTER,
1905 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W., Wash
ington, D. c., or Alt S. Fairfax Street,
Alexandria, Va. feb14
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PROPOSALS.

GRADING.-BIDs are Invited for grading
VI Dyes Hill, on Georgetown and Falls
Church road in Alexandria county, Va. Pro-
files showing the grading and specifications of
same may be seen at the Office of the County
Clerk in Alexandria, Va, on and after AU-
GUST 14TE inst. BIDS will be received
until noon, AUGUST 25TH inst. which
must be enclosed in sealed envelopes address,
ed to the Chairman of the Board of Super
visors of said county, whose P. o. address is
now at 1916 Thirtieth street, n. W., Wash
ington, D. c., and who is authorized to make
a contract or reject any or all bids.
A. B. GRUNWELL,. Chairman.
August 13, 1895.
A copy-Teste: h b. YOUNG,
aug14 DIV Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22
EDUCATIONAL,
EDUCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL.
SelectSchoolfor Young Ladies and LittleGirls

917 PRINCE STREET ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA
The
n
For catalogue apply leading Pincal
augl tsep16 MrsF B EWING
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EDUCATIONAL.
ST. JoHN's ACADEMY

The undersigned, by authority of the
Board Of Trustees, will reopen ST. JOHNS
ACADEMY on MONDAY, September 9th.
1895, and respectfully solicits public pa.
tronage. For the present day scholars only
will be received.
JIM. yIANNEY FICKLIN.
apo1O1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, August 18th, 1895.
T1HE UNDERSIGNED, holding together
i more than one-tenth of the capital stock
of the SPRING LAKE PARK COMPANY,
hereby call general meeting Of the stock
holders of said company to be held at the of
fee of Francis L. Smith, No. 123 south Royal
street, in the city of Alexandria, Virginia, at
DAY OF SEPTEMBER, a. D. 1895.
WASHINGTON DANENHOWER,
j DECKER.
aug12 30t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22

Prince street, near Alfred, 12-room Brick
House; large lot; choice locality. Price
$500. Easy terms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22

Duke street, 15.room Brick House; a. m.
l.; location unsurpassed Price $500; J;
81, 5000 cash balance to suit purchaser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22
DIRECTIONS
FOB USING
CREAM BALM.

Apply a particle of the
Balm well up into the
rustr Is. After a mo-
nsnt draw a strong
breath through the
nose. Use three times
sisy, after meals pre-
ferred, and before re-
firing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22

Four nicely situated Lots on Payne street,
between Pendleton and Wythe streets Price
$3.50. Cash $25, Is per week. Size 1890
feet.
Patrick street, near King, Two Lots,
171bx1O7 feet. each 5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22

A Fine Three-Story Brick, business prop
sIiy M WeRle ne is5si Maea s RSy op Gss9p'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY ACRES
OF LAND, 21h miles from Alexandria, Va
beautiful situation. Would make nice
dairy and truck farm Small cash payment,
rest on long time payments, bearing 6 per
cent interest 3. F. KNOX,
PIG King street. Ale1andria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22

One of the most desirable Lots in the city,
Cameron street, near Christ Church, 45x90.
prioa GO O00
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22

Pitt street, Beautiful Home; 10 rooms
a. mi; lot 92x120; side alley fruit, flowers,
and plenty of shade. Price $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22
FOR SALE.

A decided bargain. Good location. Eight
!, rooms and bath. New Frame House.. Large
lot. Good dry cellar. Furnace. Gas, Water
and closets throughout. If sold this week
can be bought for So, 100.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-08-22

A very desirable Brick House on Royal
street, between Prince and Duke; rooms
modern improvements. Price $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-17

u. Hlwea. i. T. Glasgow. NJ. T. Smith.
Charles l.. Todd. G. J. Whitlock. H..
G. Cannon Writ l.. Taylor. i. IT, Mayo.
John H. west. J. Il. Pace, T. ". Penn
bertOn. Or. Hunter Mcclure. III. T..
Turnbun. G. J.. Christian. John Bowers,
George Schoen. Baily Davis. ;. ". Cul-
linCsworth. Mrs Joseph Bryan. r. T.
Stage, G. Il. Turnhun. Miss Mamie Blair,
II. II. Wallace. r. $. Boshor Marcclus
Smith. H. j. Marques, James Lyons,
". NJ Parish. y Lockwood. j. u. Pat
ton, X. 4. Lewis. r 4. Parker. !. T.
GRAY. Mrs J. A. Schultz. L. p. Ecker.
c. l.. Street. Edward RcsSieix. Professor
Iiasslctt. Judge Waddill. ". Lockwood,
8 -. Crenshaw. Thomas Atkinson. G.
u. Larrus. George W. Anderson, Jackson
Brandt, j. X. Hogen. }. :. Moore.
Charles Davenport. T. Dance William
Tailoy. A. j.. DOnnan. DR. Farrar, ID. 4.
AirsHe. W. C. Irving, Il. ~. Moon. ". II.
Talbot. ". D. Chesterman. =. y. Car
doza. 6. NJ. Branch. ~ i. Branch, J. l..
Anderson. s. NJ. COwardin. i. Il. Pr1dy,
W. T.. HlckeTson. - &. Young. Mrs. !.
". Marion. r. G. Jones. Mrs. j. y. Or. =.
II. e. Taylor, Mrs II. T. Tayior. T.. =.
Reeve f. \. Young, Lewis Payne. John
j. Williams. Miss Matte X. Johnson.
s W. CARRIER. Lee II. Page. john VI.
Taylor Bilups & Son, Charles X. VIII
lis r. J.. Richardson. Robert Locke,
John Chamberlain. @. " Parsons. Naicn-
tine Meat Juice Company, ". r Rich
ardson. sands Pollard & Sands. Thomas
Potts. Mccarthy a Iaines. Jacob Bates.
l.. D'Sulivan. \. T. Clark, Miss War
then. Miss t;yerson. and ". 5. Donnan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-17
DEATH FRoV SINGULAR CsrsE.
Was Alter RurEinra. and shot Him
self sccidrufnily.

NEW ORLEANS. la, November &C.
Robert s uoy. prominent couon
factor and ope of the hest-known and
most popular members Of the New or
leans cotton Exchange. died at $3.50
O'Clock this morning from a pistoi-s5ot
wound, accidentally self-inficted ut 1:3o
O'Clock this morning. Mr. Day was
awakened by noise made by burglars
n. graspel his rcrolvers and made for
the library from which The noisa had
proceeded. The house Vas in total dark
ness. aud I'm some manner Day
stumbled AMI fcll the pistol exploding
and the bah entering his left breast just
above tn nipple resulting in death a
few hours later
The burglars escaped through an open
window leaving no clue.
Mr.. Day was one Of the best-known
men I'm this city I'm business and social
circles. lie was born on Long Island.
and was II years Of age. lie was the
head of the cotton firm Of Robert $. Day
& co. For several years he was com
modOre Of the Southern Yacht Club.
and took a prominent part In the work
Of the Carnival societies. serving as King
Rex for one year.
lie was the son OF James T. Day. for
long time president Of the sun Mutual
Insurance Company. Of New Orleans.
and who died a few weeks ago at an
advanced age at his home in Connecti-
Cut.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-17

CWhO Founded Oli Market AIsSionD
bat IL has been felt ever since the
church was organized that 10 would
need its own bIildinc, and IN q quiet
way efforts have been made 10 raise
money enough for church building.
IL a. not intended TO abandon the work
AT Oid Market Hall. ON the contrary. il
is expected - continue the Sunday
school and the SunGay-rtSht services
there. as they are largely meetings for
rescue work ana cNargeliza tion, but "A
Church-home for IT'S members is needed
for the Sunday-mOrniuc services. and
an the other meetings. that indicate a
living active churcn-lfe. and. as one
member quantity remarked. al Old-Niar-
kot church We have no place in which 20
he married. and 10 place from which to
be buried.
TIE PROPOSED CHI RICH.
Several years ago the committee in
charge Of this work bought and paid for
.ot al The conner of Nineteenth and
Franklin streets. ana they have now de-
terminel ~ erect thereon a neat church
buiiliug for which the plans have been
drawn by Mr.. Carl Ruchrmunt. The
building Will Doe OF stock brick and stone
trimmings and VIII have seating ca
pac.ty of about So. u viii consist OF a
main auditorium clas.-r0oms. ard gal
lory. 50 arranged as 10 be thrown into
one lars, room. pastors study viii be
in the tower
The cost OF the building. not including
tie seats. VIII De 5000 and the Building
Committee. OF which Mn G. Lorraine Is
chairman, have about $500 In hand and
promised. leaving about 5000 Yet to be
raised. They are determined TO raise this
before the building is finished, and the
congregation have pledged themselves not
60 occupy the building till IL is free OF
debt.
This work appeals 10 every citizen. IT.
respective of donominauon 10 is planting
the standard Of the Cross right I'm the
encmy's camp. and the character OF the
congregation is such - to make outside
help positively necessary. To whomsoeyer
this noble work appeals they are earn
estly solicited 20 give OK their means to
carry out this cherished plan Contribu-
tions VIII be thankfully received and ac-
kuowlcdgcd n sent either TO Mr.. Charles
Lorraine. No. 0 east Grace street or 90
Rev james y. Cook. JIG north Twelfth
street.
THOSE WHO HAVE SUBSCRIBED.
The following have already subscribed
IN amounts ranging from so TO $500 Rev
Or 81. - Hopc. w j. johnson. T.. ID.
Taylor. Charles Watkins. James Pleas
ants, T.. A. Cat,in. l.. y. Turn
bull. j. $. Munce, Howard Swinelord,
Charles Lorraine. William Ryan. Mrs.
Fannie Nose. NJ NJ Gillian. w w.
Henry. joseph Bryan. Alfred Harris ).
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-17

been projected by any denomination.
The courses are three In number-"Bible-
Readers Course. Conquest Missionary
Course; Sacred Literature Course
There Is a junior and senior department.
each covering four years; examinations
are held each year. I'm the month Of
May Last year over s,oOo examination
papers were received. So great ~ the
popularity of the plans that they are
being taken up In the Baptist missions
in foreign lands.
MILWAUKEE NEXT YEAR.
The next annual convention viii be
held at Milwaukee. Wis, July IL. H.
IS and 70. 1896 IL f. expected 10 be-
the largest convention which the Inter
national union has ever held. The ses-
sions VIII be taken up with practical
discussions in which more than one
hundred and fifty prominent Baptist
speakers. representing all parts of the
country will participate. The ENposi-
ti0n building in that city has been en-
gagged. and VIII be arranged so as to
seat 120O people.
The organization in Virginia. though
only two years old, now numbers near
ly 900 members. IA about 100 unions.
In Richmond alone there are over ], ,2oO
members.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-17

Nineteenth and Franklin Streets)
Mr.. Turnbun was beloved by the peo-
pie Of the neiehborhood, and by all in
the city who met him IN his labors, and
IL was with deep sorrow that the peo-
pie. among whom he had served 50 faith
fully. ana SO many of whom he had
helped to raise from lives Of pauperism
and degrcgdation 20 be self-respectng
and solf-supporting Christians learned
that his health would no longer allow
him 10 continue IN the work here, and
he resigned his charge
MR.. COOKS PASTORATE.
For eighteen months the church had
no pastor OF its own. though its SER
vices were regularly conducted through
the kindness Of the ministers Of the citN
In May OF this year the Rev James
r. Cook. who had preached most ac-
ccptabiy 10 the people through the
summers. was called 10 the charge OF
the church and congregation, ana or
dained 10 The work May ., 1895 Mr..
Cook IS a young man of vigorous and
consecrated intellect and has thrown
himself into the work with much de-
votion and zeal and he has already
made for himself warm place in the
hearts Of the people. and his ministry
augurs most hopefully.
CHURCH BUILDING NEEDED.
During all these years the work has
been carried on in the old Market Han,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-17
THE YOUNG BAPTISTS.
Their Third Annual Convention 10 Be
Held Here This Week.
SEVERAL HUNDRED EXPECTED.
An Attractive Programme Arranged.
To Welcome the Nisitors-Those
wbo VII, FERN the Chnir-start-
ing and Growth of the Union.

on wednesday morning next tho young
Bapusts from all over the State viii
begin TO pour into this city. They
viii come to attend the third annual con-
vontion OF the Baptist Young Peoples
Union OF virginia. 20 b. held az Grace
street church on Wcinesiay and Thurs
day. Unless indic9uons fail. IL viii be
th. largest convention of young Bap-
lists ever held in this city. The repre-
sentauon viii bc on tire basis Of two
Tor every twenty members or fraction
thereof and even churches having no
young peoples societies VIII Doe entitled
to representation. on the basis of one
Tor every nf,y members Besides, the
large numb sf young people Who
WIFI be here au unusually. good attend
ance Of the ministers Of the STATE is
expected. owing TO lhe la,t that the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-17
FATAL FIRE ~ DETROIT.
Natcb-Factory Destroyed Three
Live. Lost,

DETROIT. MICH, November 1.-THE
factory OF the Improved Match Company,
a branch Of tine Match Trust, was de-
stroved by fire this morning. Three per-
sons were burned 10 death-Reuben
Davis. fireman: Thomas wagner. watch
man: Agnes Gctke, employee. About
twenty-five persons, mostly girls, were
M work when the fire started. Miss
Getl,e. after getting out, went back Tor
her clothing. and was not seen again.
Davis and Wagner We're unable 10 get
out ina time and were burned 10 death.
The monetary loss Is $500. The fire
started from one of the employees step
ping on a match.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-17

The steamship William Crane. Of the
Merchants and Miners Line arrived
here late last night. after a temlestu-
oas voyage from Savannah. The trip
is usually made in sixty hours. The Crane
was sevcnty-seyen hours overdue when
she reached her dock. She left Savannah
Saturday. 4 hurricane was encountered
sunday. which continued until Wedues-
dag. AT one time Tuesday the Crane was
forced 10 back into the Gulf stream
Wednesday heavy seas stove in the
steamers forward salOon-cabin, wrenchcd
the furniture from It's fastCnings. and
partly flooded the vessel The Crane
rassed considerable wreckage. but did
not sight any vessels in distress.