Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-09-18
Alexa11ria 0azette,
MONDAY EVENING, sEpT'R. Is. 1892
LOCAL MATTERS.


LOCAL MATTERS.
WEATHER PROBABILITIES, Sept IS, 1882
For the Middle Atlantic States partly cloudy
weather and local rain southcrly winds stationery
or higher barometer and temperature.
DEATHS Mr.. Charles Balinger q we'll
known member of the Woodlawn Farmers
Club. and prominent citizen of Fairfax
county. died at his residence in that county,
on the Mount Vernon road Saturday night
last. after a long illness from consumption.
The funeral Of Mr.. Ballinger, who was a
well-known and respected gentleman, will
take place tomorrow afternoon
Mr. C. Morgan Driscoll whose illness has
been mentioned in the GAZETTE. died about
II o'clock this morning, at his residence on
Prince street, between Royal and Pitt, after
several weeks illness. from typhoid fever.
Mr.. DriScoll, Vas thought by his friends to
he improving, and the news Of his death
which was great surprise 10 many, will be
received with sorrow. The deceased was
highly respected. He was member Of the
VI. F.. Church, South of Potomac Lodge Of
odd Fellows, OF Golden Light Lodge Of
Good Templars. OF the Alexandria Reform
Club, and Of the Young Men Christian AS
sociation in all of which organizations he
was valued and esteemed. His circle Of
friends was large. and he will be missed in
the community.
fni M MEMS DEMOCRATIC CIUH.-ln
response la Il call large number of young
men assembled at Armory Hall Saturday
night last for the purpose of organizing
lrmurratno campaign club. The meeting
was called to order hy James Il. Cation.
Secretary OF the Conservative Committee.
and Judge Charles f.. Stuart was elected
temporary chairman and James X. Cation,
secretary. After some enthusiastic remarks
toy Judge Stuart, committee Of two from
each ward was appointed to select perma-
nent officers for the club The committee
retired and in short while returned. and
presented the following for permanent Oil
GERS Of the dub:
President -leoryc \. Mushbach.
icc-Prcsidents- First Ward, T. II. Lam
bert Second Ward, NJ. B. Harlow Third
Ward, Taylor Arnold Fourth Ward, Frank
:. Harper
Secretary }. D. H. Luut
Corresponding Sect'y-J. :. Il. Thompson.
Treasurer X. kemper
After some remarks by Judge Stuart and
others. the meeting adjourned, subject to
the call of the President The new club
will take an active part in the present
campaign.
YESTERDAY RELIGIOUS IrEMs.-T The
weather yesterday was clear and pleasant
and the churches all had good congregations.
In the First Presbyterian church. Rev. Mr..
Whttesey. Of Washington, preached in the
morning. In Christ Church Rev. DR.. Adj
Olson preached Interesting sermons morning
and night. Rev. Mr.. Lipcott, OF Washing
ton, preached in the German Lutheran
church i'll the evening. The pulpits of the
other churches were filled Ivy the resident
clergy.
perance meeting was held in the hall of the
Reform Club. conducted by Rev. DR.. Poul-
son, Of the NJ. f. Church.
There were no out-doortemperance meet
ings during the day.
THE LATE Mr.. CARTER.--The Charles
town ". Va Free Press SAYS
Isaac y. Carter, ESD, for many years Il citizen
of this town and the proprietor of the hotel which
bears his name, died i'll Cumberland, Md. al the
home ot his daughter, Mrs. t. H. Campbell on
Sunday morning last September 10th,-stgcd Is
years. Mr.. Carter has been All invalid for several
years. and with Christian forttudc endured the
pains Of old age accompanied by a distressing
malady. For years past he has been devoted to
the service ot his Master and enjoyed the privi
leges OF the ordinances of the house of God when
accorded him and hi, last days were peaceful for
the future beyond the grave. At his request his
remains were brought 10 this place for interment -
his desire was that he should hc laid to rest among
the irrnc!s 81 his youth The funeral services
were conducted By Rev. Mr. Motiett Of Cumbcr-
iand, his PASTOR, assisted oy Rev. A. G.. Hopkins
snd his remains were inferred i'll Edge Hill
Cemetery" on Monday afternoon, the 18th.
THE CITY TRADE The river front pre-
sents busy appearance. and everybody on
the wharre, seem to be employed. The
merchants are filling orders for coal, salt,
fish. guano, groceries, bone meal agricutu-
raj implements. seeds and all kinds of mer-
rhandlse as low or lower thar the same ar
tlcleS can he purchased in any other market
The indications are for good fall trade
ms has been prosperous year for this
city, and we are glad to say that there is a
spirit OF enterprise shown in every depart
ment of trade. Our mechanics also have
had good season, as is shown by the many
new and attractive buildings being erected
Tor them in every section of the city.
CRIES uf MtRDER.-C considerable excite
lnent was created yesterday about three
clock by cries of murder from house near
the corner of King and st. Asaph streets. A
large crowd soon collected and word assent
opolce headquarters that man was muir
dering his wife Upon the arrival of officers
James Smith and Edward Goodrich on the
scene il was found that only a little family
difficulty had been in progress and that no
one had been hurt Geo. Colbert, the head
of the family. was arrested and taken 10 the
station house, but he was soon released as
no complaint had been made against him.
and no member of his family manifested any
desire 10 prosecute him.
DIrHrhERIA' AT FAIRFAX c. H.--Dph.
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