The Evening critic., 1882-05-05
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Amory Hall was crowded to the utmost last
night to witness the exercises of Mrs. Ltttle's
themselves with much credit and fully sus-
tanned the reputation Of Mrs. Little as an in
structor in calisthenics. The performers were
frequently applauded and forced to a repeti-
lion of their acts. After being up until late
hour the class was taken to Bohrau's restau-
rant, on the corner of Prince and Royal streets,
and treated TO delicious ice cream and cake
repast, after which they returned home.
Messrs. II. II. Rudd & Bro. have received the
contract to paint four new frame buildings to
be erected on Columbus street. Mr.. s. b. Stout
enburg has the contract for their erection.
Two OF the buildings Will belong to Pagan, the
grocer, and two to Mr. S. B. stoutenburg.
James coyle, an exceedingly filthy and
vicious-looking tramp, was moving about
Alexandria this morning, begging from the
hospitable ladies' Of the city. The man claims
TO hall from Cincinnati, but if he does not
skip from Alexandria in the next twenty-four
hours he might spend good while with us.
Tonight the grand entertainment previ-
ously announced will take place at Armory
Hall, under the auspices of the Old Dominion
Boat Club. Active preparations have been
made, and doubtless the entertainment Will
be one Of the most enjoyable events of the
season.
Yesterday, in Justice Motter's office, Ed
ward Carter, colored, was up, charged with
being turbulent and drunk. The prisoner
was fined $3.50, reprimanded and allowed TO
skip.
Voting at the primary elections yesterday
passed off very quietly, there being contest
ants for the nomination to only one Office,
that of Commemorative Attorney. At an
carly hour the polls were opened, and good
Democrats on their way TO work would drop
in their ballots and continue their journey.
AT not single poll could crowd greater
than twenty-five be found hanging on to
watch the progress. The question "Are you a
Democrat being asked as a preliminary to
voting caused slight ripple of discomfort.
The following gentlemen were renominated
TO the offices they heretofore nlled; Mr.. Mar
tin Marye, clerk OF Corporation Court; Mr.. W.
...Nsl Go. AT. II Lon
City Treasurer. For the First Ward, j. IL.
Thomson was nominated for Magistrate
and u. Dobey for Constaple Second Ward,
Charles Goodrich, MAGISTRATE, and James En-
mis-, Constable Third Ward, U. l.. Arnell, Mag
istrate, and j. It. Burnett, Constable; Fourth
Ward, James Males, Magistrate, and c.
| c. Slpple, Constable. There were no con.
| teslants to the above names. Mr.. Leonard
| Morberry was nominated for Prosecuting At
| torney in opposition to Mr.. Samuel G.. Brent
| The present incumbent, and was elected by q
| good majority. The Readiusters and Repub
| llcans have not as yet placed any ticket IN
| tho field, and the indications are that they
| Will not. The general election takes place on
| May 20.
| This morning and the two previous morn
| ings the stati0n-house has been empty. Eyor
the festive tramp Is becoming scarce article
| at the hosiery.
Tho Corporation Court has adjourned until
| the June term.
The arrivals at Fishtown were exceedingly
limited this morning. There was estimated
| 10 DC Only lz,OOo uuu apo olius IN
| price Of herring has risen 70 So and $3.50 pei
| 1000, and shad 10 between Sl3 and Sl6 PEE
| 100. A considerable number Of surgeons ar'
being daily caught although II Is very earl!
In the season for them 10 be seen on the Pc
tomac.
Yesterday a special train on the MIDLAND
Railway passed through Alexandria on whicl
were number Of railroad men from tn
North, including Mr.. Clyde, of New York city
The wharf being constructed at the Potoma
Iron Works Is in an advanced stage of com
| nd kVh nniGhAH
most substantial wharYes on the Potomac, a
Well as great improvement TO this section q
| Alexandria,
| MAIllNING nnnla hnsi snh nllna last Ell I'll