Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-31
News of the DHyo

The Richmond State says: Just alter the
arrival of the excursion train from Washington
two parties (females) made a rush for hack,
both reaching the vehicle about the same time.
A dispute arose as to which party had spoken
for it first The dispute waxed warm. Finally
one Of the ladies losing all couirol OF her tenn
ner threatcnel 10 box the cars Ct lady VINO
had taken scat 10 the hack if she cid not get
ont. As soon as this was said regular hight
eusued, the four females making things lively
for a few minutes. But for friends OF both
parties coming up and stopping the iracas tic
uuartette would have undoubtedly been arrest
ed. Fortunately for them it was ail done so
quick it escaped the notice Of the police.
At the Amber Park (Pbi!adcIphia) trottiOg
races yesterday Sadie Bell was dstauccd in
the race for the $3.50 purse, Black Frank
being winner in three straight heats, Nellie
second. Time 239i, 2963, 2333 The bali
mile running race for ponies was won by Cor
wine in three straight heats over five others,
best time one minute. At Fleetwood Park
trottipp races the winners were Steve Maxwell,
best time 2273; and Young Sentinel best
time 2274
The 1O4 years old mother Of Judge Mouton,
of Kittanpiug, Pa, is the subject OF asremalk-
able reiuveDation as If she had dipped in the
fabu,ous fountain of youth. Within the past
few wears her hair, which for a long time had
been pure white, has gradually darkcncd unit
it has nearly recovered its original color, While
her mental faculties have appeared to receive a
new impulse, and she eau read without Tic
aid Of glasses.
AT the meeting of the republican city c)n
ycntiou Of Philadcl phia, on Tuesday evening
resolutions endorsing the aciiou and policy Of
President Hayes were laid upon the table. The
PHILADELPHIA Inquirer thinks the President Cal
stand this action if the republican leaders II
| that city can.
The Baptist General Association OF Eirgini:
met at Danvillc yesterday. Judge Jones Wa
re elected president; Rev. Ruben Jones, Gan
L. i. II. Beale Gen. Jss. e. Field and Or. Il
| r. Chcs vice presidents; Rev. l.. >. Haley
| and H. Theodore Ellyson secretaries Dr.: Geo
| +. Steel, treasurer; James Is. Winston, audi
| tor, and Rev. George j. Hobday, statistical see
| rotary.
Tho libel bills sought on complaint Of Soma
tor Sargent sgainst the propretors Of tho stock
| tom CAL, Chronicle have boon ignored Ivy tht
grand jury Of that county.
Gen. Butler denies that he OWES land in Colo
rSQO, pQI Inc lSuu poohs VI btiat hl:.CC ""' .''
he does own Il 600 acres, &nd that tho c"nSide
ation was $4,000.
A fro broke out this morning in tho wholesale
! drug store of VIM. j. Brown & Bro. - souti
Sharp street, Baltimore. Tho loss will bo lot.
on building and stock.
Horace +. Smith. General Freight Agc't 0
| the Memphis division Of tho Louisville. Nash
villo and Great Southern K. Il. was accidentally
drowned st Memphis last night,
Mr.. Meyers, United States Consul General 81
| Shanghai, has been suspended for circulating
| false reports about his superior, MIR. Seward
Jamos f. Anderson has been appointed Con.
sui to Funchsl, vice Jasper Smith, removed.