Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-11-16


log the Gorcoran Art Gallery, started for tho
Louise Home, where they had some friends
living. Being uuacquaintcd with the proper
| way to reach the Home, they got aco!orcd boy,
apparently about fourteen years OF age, TO show
them After they Lad proceeded some dis
lance, the boy stopped, aud said that he did not
have time to 20 any further, but that those
boys over there would show the ladies the rest
Of the way. rhc ladies looked 10 vain for the
"boys over there" and, while they were Strain
ing Their eyes 10 the direction indicated, the
young rascal snatched pocket book, contain.
ing small amouot Of money, from one oil
them and ran off. The ladies followed him for
two squares, calling for tho police, but none ap.
pcarcd, and as that portion of the city is but
thinly settled, tile tn ief made his escape.
Police ITENS.-The following were the Gu
tries at Police Headquarters to-day.
Andrew Miller, drunk on the street; being a
cripple and from Washington he was ordered
back with an adnoniton to stay on that side OF
the river.
Andrew StolIars, for abusing Nimrod Mol
lery. both coorcd, was discharged, the COM
plaot being withdrawn.
Weston Green and Samuel Stewart, colorod,
fer uDlawlu!ly arreslng - Brown, also COL
ored, were before Justice l'adgett, and decision
reserved.
from the person of James Duncan, q stranger,
was bailcd fer his appearance to morrow, by
the same justice
Walter Rodman, colorcd, was sent to Jail
this evening for 81 days by Justice Padgett on
the charge Of abusing and heating his wife.
GRAIN BURNEn.-A fire occurred on the
iarm Of Mr.. Geo \. Worthlngton, formerly OF
this city, ncar Catctt'S Station, in Eauquer
counGy, On Wednesday, which destroyed his
;hreshing machiuc and two stacks containing
about one hundrei and fifty bushels Of wheat.
Several other stacks, containing in the aggrc'
gate about sixteen huudrcd bushels, were in
great danger, but were saved by The eXcrtlons
nt Mr.. WoNhingtnn's son aud the farm labor
crs. The graiu which was destroyed was fully
Insured in he Virginia Home Insurance Com
pary, ot which $. Ii. Jsnney Il Son arc the
Alexandria aGcE:s. The thresher, valued at
800 Was Tot Insured. The fire was caused by
tue friction OF two parts Of the machine.
GREAT FALLS MANUFACTURING Co.-A
,nce,iog Of tie Great Falls Manufacturing Com
pany Of Virginia and Maryland vas held to-day
1T The Mausioo House, to take toto coDs!dera.
ton propositions looking to the Improvement OF
the property aud the concentration OF marutac-
tuglUg Interests a. the Great Falls Of the Poto-
mac Two communications upon the Uiatter
we're laid before the Conlnspy, one from az
American and one from 60 EngSh source. No
dcciSloa, however, vas made, thoug b Il Is hoped
by the c3mpaoy lhGt deGote arrangements
iluking 20 The establishment G! manufacturing
interests at the Great Fails vii! shortly be con-
summatcd.
THE CANAL-The Cumberland News of
Yesterday says:-"relcgrams received 10 this
city yesterday announced that the water had
been let i1to the tuonc level Of the caaal, and
it would BE- ready for the passage Ut all boats
today. This is gratifying Intelligence, as it
was feared by many that the navigation was
virtually suspended for the season. Thirteen
boats, carrying l,436 tens OF coal, cleared
from this port yesterday
i dispatch received here says that loaded
boats have passed the place where the land
slide occurred, bound for this port, and that
boats have arrived at Cumberland.
II II. CHURCH.-Thc service on "Wednesday
night was conducted by the Rev. W. q. Webb
who preached an caracst sermon from Haggal
IL This people say, the time is not como,
the time when tsc Lords house should DC
built." Last night n2v. w. r. Graham OF the
MelLodist Protestant Church preached lrom
John xii. 50, And l. if be lifted up, will draw
all men INTO nc" These services will be con.
,inncd to. night when the sermon will be preach
Cd hv Rev, Dr. Amcs, of Washington. DR..
Ames occupies foremost position among the
ministers of Washington. and is pastor OF Nc
kcndree Church.
DANGEROUS NUIsANCEs.-lhc numerous
niles of dirt, refuse, &c. which arc allowed 10
remain 70. long time in front oil new or reno
waited houses. in various parts OF tho CITY are
becoming subjects Of considerable complaint.
They are not only an cycsorc, but positively
dangerous to persons who have horses to drive
after uightiall. The accident TO MIR. a. w.
Harrison and two ladies', mentioned IN Mou-
DAVIS Gazette, was caused by ono OF these piles,
and unless something is done TO abate the
puisanccs, other end more serious accidents may
result |
CoNCERT.-A concert was given, last night,
at Piscataway, for the benefit Of the Episcopal
Church at Accokcek, Nd. Among the siaGers
| were Messrs. Ice, Simpson, Swarm and Grimes
! of this city. The concert was perfect success,
| both in a musical and financial point OF view,
The Alcxandrians were taken 10 charge by
| Capt. James Quinton, Of the steamer Harry
I.odor, and his accomplished sister, and most
Hospitality entertained.
| LARGE FUNERAL. The funeral Of the late
John j. Walsh took place from st. Mary
Church. this morning, and was attended by the
! Alexandria Catholic Beneficial Society, and
large number OF friends, Including nearly all q
the municipal officials. Requiem Mass wa
said by Rev. A. p. Heating, and the rcmalo
Ipnrc inferred in St. Mary's Cemetery
PERSONAL Rev. Mr. Raiostord. the evan
ceIist whose sermons here, wee k or two since
created such favorable impression, is 10 tow
on a short visit. Yesterday, he took a huntlD!
trim to the surrounding country, in eompan;
| with Messrs. g. II. Smith and James H. held
| A colored man name Thomas CraWley' . isi
overheard. at the American eas Nv wssf, o oni
morning but was APaaaarso Gesi Jones