Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-17


started to assail the assaulter of his father, tor
dSorderly conduct and resisting an officer, was
enrolled as mcmbcr OF the ciiaiu gang Tor 81
days, with quarters at the jail.
VIM. Robertson, colored boy, for vagrancy,
was diSch lrged upon prululse TO quit the city.
Gcorgcauna D.y for dloordcrly conduct and
for breaking Il "udrw pauc III the house OF
Kate Davis, both culorcd, was discharged upon
the payment OF damages.
Little Anule, colorcd, for dlsorderly Conduct,
was dismissed as the charge was not sustained
Moron Williams. for stealing Sl.9o from
Ann Eliza Shorts, both cUlUled, Was put on
the Chain gang for 80 days
Martha Silothrr, for threatening Martha
Dunrcl, both c1hrcd, was made - pay the
costs, aud she and complainant bound over IN
the sun Of so each to keep the peace Tor SIX
months.
James Dudley, cololed. Tor stealing a pistol
from NJ }. Rafferty, in 1871, was sentenced to
the chain gang for 80 days but appealed from
the decision aud gave security 10 the sum OF
5000 for his appearance al the April term OF
The court.
-Four dodgers we're accommodated at the sta
tou house last night.
FlREMENs Cow ENTloN The Fircmens
Convention met at The llydraulion Hall last
night but beyond the reception of several APP
p.icaiions for places in the line Of procasstoo,
aud an assessment 90 each fire company 10 pay
general expenses, dd uoi hug Ut Interest. -
Among the applications Received was oac from
the Mt Vernon Cotton Factory, which mill, it
is understood, will be ha.lsomcly represented.
The conv:utlun, after snlUe conversation
am n the members III regard to matlcrs Ot ar
raugcmcut, adjuururd uuti Friday right.
We are requested to urge upon all who wish
to join IN the procession tue necessity OF hand
ing In their names ut once either to G. H Eu
twl>lc, President, or \. T.. kel!, Chief Mar
shal. in order that they may be asslgned places
IN the iuc.
HARMONIC HALL-A surprise party was
given at Harmonic Hall last evening by the
ladies of the Harmonic Association to Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Weinberg who are about to leave
Alexandria for their future home in Baltimore.
Dalciug commenced at 9 o'clock sharp and
continued until II clock when all marched to
the dining hall where was spread pleuteouS
repast the tables fairly groanng under the
deicaces of the season. The supper was inter-
Mingled with toasts aud good cheer. Among
those who gave toasts were Mrs s. Il; Mrs
2. W.; Miss f. w; Mr.. 2. W Mr.. b.; Mr.
l.; and Mr.: e.; after which the company re,
turued to the ball room, and danced uutil
clock a. III. Altogether this was most en-
joyabie affair. The music was excellent.
New BANKING ASSOCIATION. The Direc-
tors Of the two German Cooperative Building
Associa,iors held meeting last night in the
Office OF their Attorney, Albert Stuart, Robert
Poruer in the chair, and Justus Schneider,
Secretary. After mutual interchange of views
it was determined to organize banking COM
pany with capital of 100000, to raise which
1000 shares Of stock viii be sold, payable il
mouthly iDstallments OF either fifty cents or one
dollar The meeting then resolved itself into
committee Of the whole with the intention OF
preparing a charter to be reported at u meeting
to be held at Harmonic Hall next Friday night.
SIDE WALKS TO BE PAVED. The Com nit
tee on Streets Of the City Council met this
morning in the Office Of the Corporation Attor
nry aud instructed the Superintendent OF Po
lice to notify the owDers Of all real estate with
in the lmits of the Corporation to have the
sidewalks in front of their premises paved with
in designated time, aud that if such paving
was not done by the property owners, he should
proceed forthwith to have the work performed
at their expense. Mr.. Clifford will deliver his
Instructions at once aud better foOtways may
soon be expected.
G. & O. CANAL The Washington Star
says: THE repairs to the Chesapeake 4 Ohio
Canal are nearly completed from Cumberland
to the head Of the Georgetown level, five miles
above the city, and the water will be drawn
from this level on Thursday next and remain
out for four days only, by which time it is ex.
pected the entire line will be ready for Daviga-
ton, certainly by the lst Of March.
largng the basin and cutting down the banks
of the canal at that place to accommodate the
increasing coal trade has been commenced.
LECTURE THIS EVENING Prof. Trip opens
this evening, at the Methodist Protestant
Church, his fine desert ptve series on France
and Europe siuce 1913. The lecture this even
ing will be on the subject OF Louis Napoleon
from his birth to the Imperial Throue, by
common consent, one Of the most remarkable
men of all time, preceded by brief account
of the thrilling Paris Revolution OF February
Nav and Juue, as witnessed by the lecturer. The
lecture tomorrow evening, on the Second En-
pire, will embrace sketch of the life and ca
reer Of Maximillian and Carlota, with personal
"reminiscences. The Baltimore Gazette says:
"lhc lecturer paid glowing tribute to the
beauty and mental eDdowmeDts OF Carlota, aud
told in highly romantic vein the story OF her
love, marriage and madness. He closed with
an impressive and touching narrative Of the be-
trayal of Maxiluillau, his last uight on earth,
aud his majestic and dIgnlhcd bearing at the
place of execution
GRAND OpERE1TA Tile arrangements for
the production OF this novel aud beautiful fairy
spectacle are mean y complete, and the manage.
menl are confident tina! its production 90 Thurs,
day night will be an entire success. 4 gentle
mauly corps of u>hcrS will he in attendance to
see that the holders of reserved seats are COM
furtaby provided for, as we'll as to attend TO the
general convenience of the audience. Good or
der will be positively enforced, and in view OF
she probability OF the hall being crowded, 1t Is
thou int that the doors will be closed alter the
hall is we'll and comfortably filled. In view OF
this fact, it is desirable that all purchasers OF
tickets should reserve seats, which may be done