Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-11-20
LOCAL NEWS.

LOCAL N EW ,.
A1rMN1 AssoCIATIoN.-A called meeting of
The Virginia University Alumni Association, of
Alexandria, was held, pursuant to notice, at
,bo office of X. Kemper, last night, Second
Wee President, John s. Blackburn, in the
obair. aud X. Kemper secretary. After the
,ronsaction of some routine business, Capt. W.
D Stuart, in brief, but appropriate terms, an
nounced the death Of Lawrence B. Taylor late
President of this association, ard offered the
tolowiug resolutions, which were adopted:
WHEREAS it has pleased an all wise Prov-
5,nce to remove from our midst LAWRENCE B.
T.yroR the late President of this Association
an1 we, the members of the said Association de-
sire 10 offer brief tribute to the memory Of our
Iepsrted friend:
Resolved, That in the death of Lawrence B.
Tsvlor, esq the community in which he resided,
The legal profession of which he WAS a distin-
,uished member, and this Association have sus-
tsned loss greatly to be deplored.
Resolved, That his sound professional learn
ing. his literary attainments and the urbanty
and kindness which he ever exhibited in his in
tnrcourse with his fellow men, have enshrined
his memory in the hearts of all the members of
This Association. $50 'Placde quiescas, mosque,
domum tuam sb infrmo desiderio ct nuliebri
hus lsmentis ad contemplationem virtutum tua-
rum voces quas neque lugeri neque plangi fas
est: admiratione to potlus, ct immortalibus
laudlbus, ct, 81 natura suppedltet, emulatu deco
remus"
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be
entered on the records Of the Association, be fur
nshed to the newspapers Of this city, and that
the Secretary communicate copy to tn family
of the deceased.
Geo. Mason, esq.,, was nominated and elected
member of this association, and being pres
ent came forward and signed the constitution.
There being no further business, the meet
Ing then adjourned.
CASE OF MIR. E. S. HUTCHINSON. L From
the Richmond News. This morning about |
o'clock Mr.. Edgar S. Hutchinson, formerly of
the firm of Hall s. Hutchinson of this city,
Iwho formerly resided 10 Alexandria, where
he is we'll known and where he was 10 business
for several years, was found by fellow clerk
Thsx,on, No, 1913 Main street, where he was
employed, with his head resting on bale OF
goods. Seeing him lying 10 this position the
Clerk approached him and asked what was
the ma,ter?'' Receiving no reply he hasten
ed up stairs and gave the information that
Mr.. Hutchisou had apparently seriously injur-
ed himself A gentleman connected with the
establishment went down 10 the basement and
found Mr.. Hutchinson wounded near the right
temple, and in reply to question propounded
he said that he had shot HIMSELF A Der
ringer pistol was found near the wounded man.
Doctors Grattan Cabell and Fairfax were call
ed in and upon an examination of the wound,
it was ascertained that the ball had passed in
the rear of the right eye and lodged near the
outer corner Of the left eye, destroying that eye
entirely The ball was found just under the
surface of the skin and removed. Strong
hopes are entertained by his triends of his ul-
timate recovery, but with entire loss of sight.
The unfortunate gentleman was removed to the
Medical College Iuirmary for treatment. No
cause so far as We have been able to learn, has
been assigned for the rash act. MIR. Hutchl-
son is youog gentleman we'll known in bust
ness circles, has large acquaintance, and is
universally esteemed by all who know him.
GOOD TEMpLARs. The public meeting held
in the u. S. District Court room last night by
the Grand Lodge of Good Tenn ars Of the
State was decided success, and will long be
remembered by those present. Addresses by
Messrs. S. N. Miller, of Staunton, Rev. j. B.
Fitzpatrick and j. w. Workman, of Harrison
larg, and I. G. O'Neal, of this city, were de-
ivered The speeches were forcible and full
Of arguments aud facts All present expressed
themselves as greatly pleased With the proceed
iugs, and regretted very much when the hour
Of adjournment arrived.
6-day's Session of the Lodge. Grand
Lodge was called to order by q. W. g., L.
Miller.
The Committees on Constitution and By
Laws, Good of the Order, Finance and Appeals
presented their reports, which, after some de-
bate, we're adopted.
While the committees we're preparing their
reports the Lodge was entertained BY remarks
from Rev. Aaron lnpis, OF Richmond, and
Others
The Lodge then took a recess until p. m.
The election of officers will be held during
the afternoon session..
Police REPORT. -The only case reported at
police headquarters this morning was that of
three colored men arrested last night tor disor-
derby conduct at Fishtown, who we're fined aud
discharged by the Mayor.
Shad. Jackson, Della Ball, Thomas Ball and
Warner Wilkins, colored, arrested by constable
Gray for assault upon Joe Taylor also colored
near the Bridge pump, last Sunday night,
we're discharged by Justice Padgett upon the
payment of costs
\ coored boy named Harry Carter, slipped
his ball and chain this morning, while warming
himself at Della's oyster house, 90 Royal St.,
and running out OF the rear door, Jumped over
the back fence and made his escape. The rest
ofthe gang were Immediately taken back to
the Jail and the captain and policeman start
ed in pursuit of the escaped prisoner.
Four dodgers were accommodated at the sta
ton house last night.
Y. NJ. G. A. CONFERENCE The Conference
Of the Young Mems Christian Association is in
session u this city, 10 the room of the assocla-
ton 10 this place. Delegates are present from
the University of Virginia, Emory and Henry
College, Baltimore, Washington, and others
places. The morning session has been occupied
IN discussing the practical effects of the work-
ings of the association and hearing reports from
the various associations represented The even
lny Session Of the Eanfarancn will be held In the