Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-25

FATAL Academia colored man named
| Robert Carter. who lived at Arlington. was
run into and killed. just south Of the Long
Bridge by the local train on the Alexandria and
Washington Railroad, which arrived here at l. 81
| o'clock this evening. lie was walking along
behind the Richmond traio, bound north. and
stepped suddenly upon the other track, upon
which the local train was coming dowo. nc
whistle Was blown and every effort made to
avcii the man, but without avail. lilo was
struck by the pilot and thrown from the track;
| The train was stopped as soon as possible, and
the Injured man taken on board and brought TO
| this city. lie remained insensble, however,
| and died shortly af5er reaching the depot. Dr.
Powell, coroner, was notified of the facts.
AMUsEMENTs.-T entertainment given on
Saturday afternoon by Celeste, tho musical phc.
uomcnou, was but sparscly attended. The
performance was really excellent and deserved
| more patronage.
| The lecture of Prof Siddons on "Distinguish-
cd men whom have known takes place to
night at the Relief hall. A large number OF
| those who have been invited have slgnlhcd
| their intention of being present, and the occa'
! ton will, no doubt, be very interesting and
| pleasant.
TO morrow night tho Jubilee Singers who
sang in "Uocle Toms Cabin, y in Washington,
| few weeks since, will appear al Sarepta Hall.
The concert is under the management OF the
lessces of the ball, and they promise first GLASS
entertainment 10 every particular
Arrangements are actively IN progress ior
tho Uaion Relief concert on Friday night.
Police REPORT following cascs have
been tried siuce last report -
Louis Coleman and Anthony Colson, both
colored, for being drunk and disordcrly, were
fined and discharged.
Dave Lomax, colorcd, for being drunk 10 the
market, was sent to the chain gang Tor twenty
days.
Harry Carter AID Sandy Mason, both COL
ored, Tor steulipg meat from MIR. Schiller, were
sent to the chain gang for thirty days.
Mary uynes, coIorad for beng accessory to
the above off,nse was sent to ltli Tor twenty
days
VIM. Ii. Frazier, charged with stealing
cloak from Elizabeth Lee, both colored, was
dismissed by Justice Padgett.
YEsTERDAY.-Thc weather yesterday was
like that OF summers day. aud largo numbers
of people were 90 the streets and at the various
churches Bishop Whitte confirmed class
of thirteen persons in Christ Church at night.
Rev. DR.. Norton administered the rite OF adult
baptism TO one gentleman at St. Paul's Church
10 the afternoon. A temperance address was
delivered at the NJ. e. Church in the afternoon
By Rev. Mr.. kendrick, and /. large number OF
persons sigucd the pledge. Rev. Mr. King
preached in the Methodist Protestant Church
both morning and night; in his moralng sermon
he made most beautiful alluson to the cleo.
ton of Pope Leo KILL. and invoked the bless
ing and guidance OF God upon hiu.
COUNTY CoURr-,Juaqe james Sangster
presiding :-On motion of Courtlaud II. Smith,
Mrs. Margaret Il. Croker qualified as guar.
dian Of Ellen and Italia Crocker. infants OF
Charles w. Croker, deceased.
The report of the Commissioner Of the Rev.
euue, under the Moffett liquor law, WAS filed.
The report is for the past month, and shows
total tax Of $20.53.
40 account of Il. I. Lucas, jallOr, amount
ing to $25. 20, was certified for pawn eDt.
10 the matter Of the road crossing at Per
nel's Run; case in progress OF argument.
DETAINED. through train from Rich
m md on the Alexandria aud Fredericksburg
Railway, which should have arrived here at
1870 o'alock this morning. did not arrive until
nearly ton clock. having been detained by the
accident near Milford, reported elsewhere. The
noon train came through on time.
PERSONAL---VERY. operation was performed
Yesterday evening, by Drs. MarmIon, OF Wash
inpton, and Lewis of this city, upon the lett
eve of Mr.. j. r.. Hill, the popular and efficient
Tax Collector. The many friends OF MIR. Hill
will be pleased to learn that there IS every H.
dication of favorable result.
FIRE ALARM.-There was az alarm of fire
about halt past ono o'clock Today, which
brought out the entire Hrc department The
cause Of tho alarm is said to have bsen the
burning of some weeds and brush, near the
Midland depot
THANKS. The conference of St. Mary, OF
the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, at It's meet
ing Yesterday, passed unanimous vote of
thanks to MIR. Isaac Eohberg for tho liberal
donation mado by him, Tor the benefit or the
poor, as heretofore mentioned 10 the Gazette.
Mr., PEYroN RANDOLPH, Chief Eogineor Of
the Midland Railroad. has had tho duties OF
his position enlarged 30 as to embrace those OF
General Superintendent aiso, and Mr. Rudolph
Fink has been appointed his assistant.
FRESH FlsH.-A fresh lot of fine rock,
G. t. Price, and will be for sale at his stand,
10 the market tomorrow.
The light thing 10 the right plac, is without
doubt, DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup, the best RENE:
Nv for Babies while tecthing. Prico, only %
| cents bottle.
THE GREAT EVENT HAS TAKEN PLACE.
We have moved into our very large new store
No. I'll Market Space, two doors nearer Sth
street. We have placed large sign across inc
navcmeot in front of our new store, with name
written on it in gold letters, so that every one
will know where to find Carters, the popular
dry goods store. Beautiful dress goods part
pure silk aud part pure wool, only Is cents
worth SO. Also ono yard wide beautiful fine
quality figured cambria only cents, worth -
everywhere. 1oo 2'-"''
HONESTY VS.. FRAUD.-How many. BAKING
wonders are there in the market, which, aside