Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-20
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VLRGINLA ADVERTIsER.

REPUBLICAN City CoNvEN11oN.-Af,er the
close CT yesterdays report of the republican,
city convention. the resolution excluding 81!
delegates who vote 10 the Conservative primary
election, was adopted, but DO one Withdrew.
Charles Scales thea proposed the endorse
meut of DR.. j. B. johnson for Mayor.
One Of the delegates being called out. at this
point, the others became suspicious. and there
we're cries of something rotten 10 Denmark.
II smell it, 80.
Alter some opposition from Thomas TaDcll,
The proposition to endorse d.. johnson was
carried by a vote Of s. to l.
Wesley MakeeY for Superlnte ndent Of pooo.
F. l.. Bfockett for Auditor, and NJ. Is. Harlow
for Treasurer, were unanimously endorsed.
1t vas resolved to ba ine2pedieot to endorse
any other candidates.
The following were elected members of the
city Il culivs committee: A. w. Harris: chsll
mai; tisst ward, Augustus Ramey and +: Fry;
second ward, Gaorgs h. Holiday aud II. John.
SOL; third ward, J. Nick. Ware and Hannibal
S. King; fourth ward, Geo. Il. Thompson and
Charles Scales.
After a resolution Of thanks 10 Ofioer Wal
ker. for his efficiency in preserving order, the
meeting adjourned.
AN EsTIMABLE LADY MARRIED.-Mrs.
Mary G. 4. Bsssford long q resident OF this
city, and, az the vice principal of the Went,
worth seminary, the instructor OF Euodreds OIL
blooming 1iIls, COW sedate matrons, Was well
koown 10 this c2mnutiy. was married 10 Bal
ti1ncre last week to Mr. John f. Motfctt, Of
keot county, Maryland Mrs B.ssford after
the death Of Albert f Bassford, who had been
fret her school teacher ard then husband, Left
her pleasant lchocl and mauy friends here and
removed 10 Kent county. Md, where she made
her home 10 tho hcus, Of Mr.. Moffs.t, who had
married tho sister OF Mrs. Blssford. She has
resided ibero since, charmiog aud gesl3 cs
ever. About Two years ago Mr.. MoHat loss
lis sife, aud BY her marriage 10 MIR. Mottsit
Mrs. Bassf0rd beoomas The mltress OF the hone
that has sheltered Der for many years. She has
troops OF friends hero who wish btr abundant
happiness.
Property SALEs.-G.ceu & WISE, auction
etrs, sold to day for Messra. Beach, Stusr; aud
johnson. commissioners of sale 10 the case OF
Cls0in Il c.. V. j. NJ. Stswart a1a
"thtr,. tho f,Ilowing resl estate: Large
bi;ek dwelling GU WASHINGTON street.
between Cameron aai Queen, now
occupied by JAMES NJ. Stewart, to Henry q.
Hallowcll, Tor 81, 500; rrJperiy sutj:c! to aD
aaoual ground rent OF S4l.66G. Also the two
frame houses on tho west slide OF 81 Asapn
street. between Cameron and Queen, sub cot
20 ground rent of $23 SO annually, to Samuel
II. Jsnney, fjr 5000.
No GAME.-O1 Saturday evening the Doaf
aud Dumb Base Ball Club of Washington
came 10 this city acoordiog to appointment, to
pIsy game With the Wbi;estone club Of this
city. Tho Washington men however had the
bad taste to tli0g nrgro as III embsr OF their
ni6e, wtereupen tho Whitestones very proper
Iy refused to pay with them. The Washing
ton party We're very indignant, but DOT more
50 than the Whitestopes, who regard the ali
fair as 40 iusult TO them.
PERSONAL Hop. James Y. Broke, Of
Warrcnton. was 10 the city to day.
Mr.. Robert Portuer is confued t. bis house
FROM q severe attack Of rheumatism.
Judge loves condition is somewhat improv.
ed today, though he yet lies in very critic, Al
condition. He is the recipient OF marked atten.
ton, and 81 that can be done for his comfort is
being done by kind friends
RUNAWAY.-Two horses attached to a wagon
hc!oupipg to Mr.. Frark j. Pollard ran away
irom 10 trout cf that geutemans feed store,
evening, ard we're Lot stopped until they
reactcn Shutters Hill. 10 their iapid flight
they ttftcualIy eleured that end Of kiog street
of vehicles ard pedestrians. but fortunately
DID 90 damage.
CIRCUIT Court FOR THE COUNTY, Judge
James Keith presiding -Whee!au Vs. Saeg-
muller; jury disagreed, ADD were discharged;
cause continued.
Il. S. Potter rs. +. NJ. Mill. covrnaut; do.
murrer argued and submitted to the Judge.
Court ati ourned at II o.. to meet at 10 q. ID.
IL morrow mGrniog.
DANGEROUS. -Comp laiot is made ii tho un'
saio condition Of many OF the coal holes 10 the
p1vemcuts on King street. |. il said that
lnapy OF them are regular man traps. A gsn
tlemau, 90 his way home. Oh Sunday Dlght,
fell through oho OF these holes and bruised Que
IT his legs very severely. lie had to be assist
ed from hi, ptedicsment BY the bystsoders.
SKATING RINK,-The skating rick at Sa
ropta Hsil CONTINUES in il'l operation, end Is
we'll palrop;Z,d both day and night. Tho pas
sion for roller skating seems 10 have taken
firm hold Gu Tie younger portion OF the com
munity, AID somo OF them arc becoming quite
proficient 10 tho art.
HEAVY RAIN FALL-The rain near West
Ed yesterday evening was 80 violent aid the
onouot Of water which came down The valley
from The Seminary SO great Ss TO lead some
p;rsous 10 believe that q water spout he'd
bnrttgd near by. Tho meadows were covered
with water TO considerable depth
THE CASAL.--Is WIS reported hire tGiE
afte.ooru shat there was break in The csra
bear Gectgetowo. [; is "ot kroSn whetGrI
there il any ioucda.i0S for tAe rrp:r:, IS toal'
came down this morning.
DR.. J. Is. JOHNSON will address his fellow
c;i!z DDS of Ale1andris on !hs corner of Aing
ard Co!unbus streets on Wednesday evening
next, at O'Clock, on the sui ject of the poitics
economy Of municipal govatumebt. roy 1870
7 QST, on tho street. a gentlemsn's Old fash
L. Toned SCARF PIN. with emerald setting.
j. sait.blc reward will be paid II left al tina n
W. corner OF Duke Hrd ST Assnh sta. IL
DRERJGERaTE AND