Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-06-21
LOCAL BREyITIES.

we regret to record the deatn OF Mrs mary
R. Chichester, widow of the late Capt. Chiches-
ter, of Fairfax county, She died at her resi-
dence in Fairfax on Thursday last. Sometime
since she was injured by being run over by a
wagon in Washington, aud had been a sufferer
ever since-never entirely recovering frcm the
shock. She was most cstimabe and esteemed
lady.
Some complaint was made to the Superin
teudeut Of Police this morning of the driving Of
piles 10 King street dock for the use Of the
street Railroad but that officer declines intcrfer
ing, saying that the City Council had given the
railroad company authority to build their road
and that he could not interfere with them us
he was certain they would not go beyond their
privilege.
The GEORGETOWN Courier complains of the
detention of u party Of ladies and gentlemen
from Georgetown who lett there on Tue day
last for Carlins Springs, in consequence of no
connection being made, at the proper time be-
tween the Alexandria railroad and the ". Il
O. r r. We suppose the detention was &C
cidenal
Richard Cue, Of New Orleans, who has late
" been discharged frou prison in which he has
been confined as convicted ku-kiuy, passed
through here last hight. stopping at the City
Hotel. When arrested he was IN prosperous
circumstances, but he expended his whole for
tune in his effort to effect his release
The tin and stove store Of Mr.. Thompson on
King street, near the wharf, was found open
last uight, but when the puIicc entered wish
lights and drawn plsto's TO see what was Tie
matter, the proprietor was discovered fast
asleep 10 the second story, where he had gone
in the evening to take "A nap.
The engine driver of locomotive No. Is oithe
A. g. w. r. r., j. Y. Seaver, complained to
the Mayor to day that Richard Burke. who
keeps store near the canal basin, Was pursuing
him with loaded revolver. a warrant WAS
issued for Burke arrest aud the trial set for
next Tuesday.
The dog cart commenced its rounds to-
day. and many of the CANNES were captured,
aud sent off, 1t is ge orally admitted that the
city can well spare without Inconvenience some
five hundred or more dogs, useless to the OWN
ers and very annoying to the public.
The bowling alley, summer garden and saloon
of Mr. Dan Henry, near the Fairfax street de-
pot, are now atfording agreeable entertainment
to the many who visit those places Of recreation.
The garden is new addition, and the ice cold
drinks furnished there are said to be excellent.
A young man uamcd Henry McQuade, while
bathing at Hallowell's Pout yesterday evening,
was accidentally struck on the head with Il small
block of wood and SO stunned that he would
have drowned had he not be rescued by his
companions.
Tomorrow Sunday is the usual field day
in the Mulberry lot. As the "colectlons'
have been large every day this week it is to be
hoped that the police will be on hand to scat
ter the crowd.
MIR. Thomas Walsh who lives ut Burgundy,
ing to Washington on the cars yesterday even
ing saw her feeding with drove Of cattle on
the side of the road.
A disturbance occurred among some colored
people near the Bridge Pump last night, BUTT
was Quoted before the arrival Of the police and
before any of those engaged 10 it had been hurt.
The excursion of the Kcyport last night was
attended as usual by a select aud exceedingly
agreeable party, all of whom were delighted
with the trip
Avoid exposure to the SUI S rays as much as
possible, and do not drink very cold water when
much heated This is good advice in these hot
days.
Mai. II. G. Williams of Fairfax will accept
our thanks for crate Of Napoleon, Elton and
Knights Early Blockham cherries finest
we have seem this season.
Messrs. Fisk & Hatch, financial agents of
the G. a. .. L. h arrived here yesterday alter
noon in special car via the w. g.. Y. w. Il
e. S. r. Il. and went on through to New \ ork.
Among the strangers in the city yesterday
was Gov. N. o. Cooke, Of the District Of Co.
lumbia.
The sIoop Mary Ellen, Capt. James Windsor,
while on her way up the river yesterday had
her nIainsai carried away.
The PAYERS on the line of The street railroad
will have progressed as far as Washington
street by tonight.
The Telegraph road is now said to be 10 cx-
cclleut condition, and to afford a good drive
A petition is in circulation for changing the
name of Water street to Pleasant street.
There was quite an agreeable change in the
weather last evening.
Travel on the Orange and Alexandria L Il.
goiug west, continues to increase.
Ms~YoUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
The undersigned WAS authorized the last
meeting to address crcu lar To- the Fl iendS Of It's