The Evening critic., 1882-05-15
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

This morning Mr. william Javins, fish
dealer, was arrested by Onicer Brcnnor tho
Fishtown special police, for cutting a sturgeon
in a packing house adjoining tho Fishtown
wharves. Mr.. Javins has been arrested a
number OF times this spring for tho same
onense. The question OF cutting FISH at Fish
town, outside OF the regular wharf, has already
created much difficulty. The matter was
brought before the Mayor and then before tho
City Council, but the latter body referred tho
case TO the Corporation Court, which is OK.
pected to make permanent decision at
ine s next sitting ., pno In the me9nmo
direct the affairs Of the wharves, and Il Is
against his orders for any ono 20 cut ish on
any of the adjoining property. Mr.. Jaylns was
taken to the station, but was released on his
agreeing to appear before the Mayor at IL
O'Clock. 1t is the opinion Of many fishermen
that the arrest was rather arbitrary, for the
Corporation Court will soon meet and make a
decision. and In the meantime n little laxity
should be allowed.
1t is reported that the finance committee OF
the City Council will resign II the School Board
insist upon having 5000 added to the appro.
priation Of last year. The Council has already
made heavy appropriations for other pur.
poses, and an almost unbearable Increase in
the taxes viii have to be made II the demand
is insisted upon.
The members OF the Hydraulion and Column
bia Steam Fire Engine Companies will attend
the Hook. k.and Ladder fair at Armory Hall to-
night In full uniform.
Tomorrow, at 10 a. M, Temperance Con-
vention will meet at Odd-Fellows' Hall, on Co.
iumbus street. Two delegates from the Alex
andria Reform Club, two from the Rechabites
and two from the Good Templars of this city
and delegates from all the Temperance Lodges
OF the State of Virginia will attend and discuss
the cause Of temperance in all its branches.
Mr.. John l.. Smith, father Of Oflcer Smith,
OF the Alexandria police, is seriously Ill at his
residence on North Fairfax street. Ho has
been in bad health for q good while.
There was estimated to be $4,000 herring
and 1000 shad at Fishtown this morning. The
price of herring has risen to 81 and $3.50 per
n md
great rise over last weeks prices 1t is thought
by some fishermen that the strong currents
prevailing In the Potomac VIII soon cause the
hshfng season TO close.
The steamer Mary Washington, now under
going repairs at the Prince.street dock, Will
soon be finished. The steamer will be used as
an excursion boat.
William Wilson, q savage and exceedingly
filthy looking tramp, stopped over Sunday in
Alexandria and passed the day, going from
house to house begging lunches from tho good
ladies OF the city. The man claims to hail
from Richmond, and says sewing machine
operating is his profession. If he fingers long
about the city he will doubtless be allowed to
display his operative skill on the chain gang
Another lusty-looking hummer brought up at
the statfon-house Sunday evening, and desired
lodgings in spite Of the nearness OF summer.
About 10 O'Clock on Saturday Mrs. BERTHE
Mccoy died atthe residence Of her father, Mr..
y. s. Fleming, on Cameron street, between
Fairfax and Lee. Mrs. Mccoy was yet very
young and had not been many years married.
Her numerous acquaintances In Alexandria
VIII deeply regret to hearof her untlmely
death. She died after a short illness of pneu-
monia. The funeral takes place tomorrow.
The Reform Club meeting yesterday after
noon was well attended, in spite of the bad
weather. The Rev. DR.. Flippo conducted the
services.
The funeral Of Mrs. Captain Graham took
place yesterday afternoon, and was well at
tended by the acquaintances OF the deceased.
Sunday afternoon at o'clock another child
of Mr.. q. Cruinp was buried. The little ono
died at the homo of its parents, on Queen
street, early Saturday morning, of scarlet
fever. This is the third child that the AFFLICTED
parents have lost with the same dreadful
disease this spring.