Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-01
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
SUDDEN DEATH THIS MORNING
OF HORACE J. aAMBRILL.
Former Lieutenant in United States
Navy-Fugitive Surrenders-
General Matters.
Evening Star Bureau,
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, January 1, 1903.
Mr.. Horace ]. Gambrill died suddenly this
morning at 4 o'clock at his home on Brad
dock Heights. Alexandra county. His
death was entirely unexpected, as he was
apparently in his usual health yesterday.
Returning in the afternoon from Washing
ton where he was employed as clerk in
the pension Office. Mr.. Gambrill followed
his customary evening course in his home
life, merely complaining at supper Of a
slight indisposition. In the early morning
he was found to be in dying condition,
and expired in short time. His wife sur
wives him. Mr.. Gambrill was sixty-nine
years of age. He was native of Annap-
oils, Nd, where his remains will be con-
veyed for interment. He has lived on
Braddock Heights for several years. and
was well known In this city, where he had
many friends. During the war he served In
the United States navy as lieutenant,
from which position he resigned soon after
peace was restored. His wife was Miss
Marie Ely of Ellicott City, Md. Mr.. Gam
brill was interested In the business enter
prise about ten years ago which effected the
erection Of a pretty cluster of suburban
residences on Braddock Heights.
Fugitive Surrenders to Police.
Clarence Anderson, colored, who has been
wanted by the local police for several weeks
on the charge Of murderously assaulting
Henry Stevens, also colored, with a pistol,
appeared at the station house yesterday
and surrendered himself to the officer in
charge. He was locked up at once and his
case will be Investigated by Mayor Simpson
in the police court tomorrow morning. The
trouble which made Anderson fugitive
from justice occurred about three weeks
ago In a saloon on Cameron street. 1t is
hot m
drink, which he refused, and then drew
pistol and fired, the ball striking Stevens
in the shoulder and inf1icting painful but
not serious wound When the officers went
to search for the assailant it was discov-
cred that he had left the city.
Another case which will come before May
or Simpson tomorrow morning is that OF
Arthur Mankin, charged with beating his
and Henderson and is now locked up at the
station house.
General Matters.
The marriage Of Miss Julia Calvert Hunter,
daughter of Maj. Robert w. Hunter, and
Mr.. Robert Macmillan Kennedy Of Camden,
s. c., took place yesterday afternoon be-
fore a large gathering Of friends and rela-
tives in old Christ Episcopal Church, as an
nounced in The Star. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. N. p Dame of Winches-
ter, assisted by Rev. j. w. Morton, the rec
tor of the church. After the marriage an
informal reception was held at the home of
Major Hunter, on Prince street, following
which the bride and groom left for we'd
ding tour.
The members Of the Alexandria Lodge Of
EIks and several of their friends assembled
last evening in the lodge hall at the corner
of Prince and Royal streets and watched
the old year pass away. A feature of the
early evening was a banquet, at which
Judge Louis C. Barley carved the turkey.
Later there were Rotations by several
members, Mr. c.. C. Caflin presiding as
chairman of the social committee.
A reception was given last evening by
Miss Kemper, Miss Stratton and Miss Flood
at the residence of Col. K. Kemper, on
North Washington street. Numerous guests
were present from Alexandria and Wash
ington. The parlors were handsomely deco
rated and music was rendered by an Or
chestra from Washington.
Mayor and Mrs. George L. Simpson have
gone to Annapolis Nd, to visit their son,
Mr.. Robin Simpson. who is a midshipman
in the United States Naval Academy.
Among the guests of honor who are eX-
pected to make speeches at the celebration
of the birthday anniversary of Gen. Robert
E. Lee by Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans,
of this city, February 10 next, are Senator
John w. Daniel of Virginia, Senator Berry
of Arkansas and Representative John F.
Rixey Of this district.