Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-06-08
LOCAL BEsEGlIlES.

LOCAL BEsEVITlEs.
| A small box containing nothing but potato
bugs, that had been sent to Mr.. Lewis Steir
| as samples of those insects, Was stolen from thu
pavement in front Of that gentlcnan's store
near the market, yesterday, by colored boy
who supposed, until be found out the nature
| of the contents, that be was 10 possession O
| something valuable. The thief was arrested
| but discharged.
Many of the residents of West Eod were
aroused at late hour last night by reports Of
guns and pistols proceeding from the premises
of Mr.. Oscar Baggett, caused. it was after
wards found out, by the proprietor, who was
| shooting his own dogs upon discovering that
they were stealing his chickens.
Quite crowd was attracted to the intersec-
ton Of King and Washington streets, yester-
day evening, by rough roll and tumble fight
that occurred there between two girls about
twelve or thirteen years Of age. Neither one
of the combatants was hurt, but the way they
sashed around IN the mud was fearful.
Col. VIM. Kilgour, President of the State
Catholic Union, will leave here, this evening,
for Martinsburg, where the annual meeting of
that Uuion will assemble tomorrow. Messrs.
r. NJ. Latham and Michael Smith, delegates
from the Beneficial Union of this city, will leave
Tomorrow morning.
Mr.. John Collard, formerly of Washington
but for the last two years resident Of Prince
Georges county, Md, died at the residence of
Mr.. Bernard kerby, in that county. last week.
in the 18th year of his age. He was we'll
known in this city.
A new canal boat the Nj. Ruben, Arrived
here this morning from Cumberland, and was
lowed iuto the Baltimore and Hampshire Coal
Company docks, where our townsman, after
whom she is named entertained her captain,
crew and some of his city friends.
The excursion of the "Lone Star 1'wilights, !"
colored, to Carln's Springs, yesterday, was at
tended with much disorder and fighting. Ben
Blaudheim, one of the excursionists, was badly
beaten on the train while coming back to the
city.
The spring fisheries having closed, prepare
Capt. Jerry Robb started down the river this
morning with his outfit, and salt water fish
may soon be expected here in numbers.
+ The proprietors of Cameron Mills, haying or
late wears been hindered 10 their operations by
drouphts during the summer, are having those
mills furnished with steam machinery, so that
they will not be lncommoded in the future.
A few small iags Of shad, caught by the gill
Iers, continue to arrive. They sold at FishtoWn
this morning at SIG per hundred. Sturgeon
are so plentiful that they sold this morning at
374 ceuts apiece.
The late delay in the opening of the morn
ing mail. and in the departure of the morning
Midland train, has been caused by the late ar
rival of the through train from the North.
The legal notice of Mr.. Campbes intention
L. l. oil For SnrppaOt
| was served this morning upon Mr.. Lucas, who
has employed MIR. G. K. Stuart as his counsel
The s,ern-whecl steamer Arlington, Captain
Grimes is advertised to carry an excursion
nartv from West Point, Va, to Norfolk, and
will probably 10 future run on the York river
I II is expected that grand celebration will
be held at Falls Church, July 4, at which Sec
rotary D4laoo and Commissioner OF Education
Eaton will deliver addresses.
In the Probate Court of Washington, yester-
dav. 10 re estate of John Y. Underwood, de'
ceased, final notice was issued to administrator
to settle the estate.
Mr. Samuel Pulman has completed his con
tract for repairing the bridge across Hohlck
creek.
Some of the merchants Oh King and Roya
streets arc contemplating the Feasibility OF car
rying out plan for purchasing water sprlnk
ling cart to lay the dust on those streets
Alta meeting Of the Hydraulion Fire Com
nanv held last night, it was determined mad
visable to make an excursion on the 4'h
July.
Mr.. Robert Porncr, proprietor OF the OK
tensiye brewery in this city, was delegate t
the late National Brewers Convention.
The festival for the benefit of Sharon Churcl
will commence at ST. Johns Chapel, Yves
End, tomorrow, aud continue two days
The Suoday-school of the N. Il. Churcl
Cou,h will make an excursion to Carlln
Springs on the 29ih instant.
The steamer Mary Washington LETT here tnl
morning with large excursion aud basket PIC
mic party on board.
A SPLENDID new ten wheel freight locomotive
has lust been turned out OF the shop Vi III
Midland railroad in this CITY,
A regular meeting of the City CounclI WI
be held to. night.
Prisons Of seaentary habits and ovcrworked
6,t IN DR.. Bulls Vegetable Pills SPECIFIC TO
w,n, If Appetite, Palpitatlon, DEPUTY, Cons!
VIZ w. ona many other uameIcss ailments. a
the drug stores.
Six PER Cent paid 90 deposits, payable o o
demand Specia rates on time deposits. y. II
SouIERs & Co., Washington, D. u,
my 27-2w.
ns- Nor1cE "A regular meeting OF to Dt, :, o
lumbs Steam Fire Engine Go. will be nelo 70
morrow Wednesday, evening, AZ : o cl'r "a i'm
full attendance is req tested, rs business Oh ini
por1ance will be transacted.
jest H. w. HEAL o0ot
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