Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-24

any other known heating method. By this
method there is a saving Of at least 40 per
cent. over Goa, and heat under this new
process can be generated up TO 5000 de-
grees, and that in very short time from
the igniting of the gas. All the experiments
thus lar made prove the petroleum gas in
every way superior to coal, and one and all
OF the scientific men who have visited these
works in the past few weeks agree in the
opinion that the oil as used here will before
long create complete revolution through
out the world, or wherever heat and econo-
my of fuel are the objective points to be
gained Natural gas has been and is now
used in the oil region and elsewhere, but
this is the first time petroleum gas has been
practically applied, and by some, even ex-
perts, it has been considered highly explo-
sive, but Prof Fristoe's decision has, in my
opinion, disabused even these gentlemen's
minds of such theory, and so far it has
certainly proved to be the safest, purest,
and most powerful heat that can be gener-
ated, and can be used on land and sea with
as much safety as COAL Several more thor
ough and perfect tests will shortly be made
in the presence of some of the most dlstin-
guished scientific men of the north, when
| will endeavor to enlighten your readers
with a more graphic description of this re-
markable discovery, which not only inter-
ests the scientific community, but the coun-
try at large, and our Alexandria friends can
we'll feel grateful to their northern cousins
for having chosen this city for their opera
| tions"
Mt VERNON REGENTs.-The council of
Mt. Vernon Regents held its third meeting
yesterday The reports ofthe Vice Regents
were read and found in order, and the
showing from the various States represent
ed was very favorable. An important sub
ject considered was the necessary repairs
to the tomb. After close inspection of the
tomb, the council decided to accept an esti
mate made by Mr. Emmset, of Baltimore, for
its thorough restoration, and he was instruct
ed to begin the work at once. 1t was also re-
solved to macadamze the road leading from
the tomb to the wharf, and as far as possible
make the drive up the steep hill more COM
Portable. 1t was decided to change the
order Of farming at Mount Vernon and
abandon the cultivation of cereals. The
arabic land will be devoted to pasturage
for the raising of pure bred Ayrshire cattle.
BASE BALL GRoUNDs.-A number of citi-
zens, admirers of the game, it is understood,
intend enclosing the base ball grounds in
this city, and will organize n club to be
comp osed of good players. Cities of much
smaller size than this now have fine en-
closed grounds, and it is ont seen why Alex
andria should not have the same, partic-
ularly as so much interest is now taken in
the game. The cost of the enclosure would
be small, and by charging nominal fee the
money advanced for that purpose could he
soon repaid. The club, it is said, will be
fine one, and series of interesting games
will he arranged with the mines from Wash.
ington, Richmond, Norfolk and the other
Virginia cities.
For EuRopE.-Mr. Anthony Mclean,
Auditor of the Virginia Midland Railway,
will leave here tomorrow night for New
York whence, on Wednesday, he will sail
via the Cunard line for Europe. During
his trip he will visit England, Ireland,
Germany, France and Italy, but will spend
most of his time visiting the homes of his
kinsmen in Scotland. In honor of his de
parture Mr. Mclean was entertained last
night by number of his friends ut the
rontine where a handsome supper was
served and where most delightful evening
was spent That he may have safe voyage,
!. pleasant visit and speedy return are the
wishes of MIR. McLean's many friends III
this city.
THE KARCHER TRIAL.--Thc trial Of Louis
Karcher, for the killing of Grimes while the
latter was in Mrs. Karchers bedroom,
ended in Washington yesterday evening
with a verdict Of acquittal after the jury
had been out twenty-five minutes. Upon
the announcement of an acquittal, the prls-
oner, who had sat out the whole trial with
out showing any feeling whatever, seemed
startled out of his stolidity, and partly rising
out of his chair, glazed quickly about him.
No demonstration took place beyond a few
handshakes with the prisoner who was at
once discharged.
FELL FROM WINDow.-Mamie, the
little three and a half years old daughter of
Mr.. Noble Lindsey, fell from the second
story window of her fathers residence on
Fairfax street this evening, and struck on
her forehead in the cellar below. She re-
ceived some slight scratches about her face
and severe bruse or her forehead but,
strange to say sustained no serious INJURY
DR.. Powell was at once called i'll and rem
dered all necessary aid. He thinks the little
girl is but slightly hurt.
TAKEN TO THE PENITENTIA RY.-Sherlil
Sangster, of Fairfax county, yesterday took
| to Richmond and lodged in the penltentlary
the two colored convicts who Will each
serve a term Of five years for larceny and
five years for burning the Jail in which they
were confined. These men were kept in the
Jail in this city from the time of the burning
of the Fairfax county Jail till they were
tried and convicted this week in the Fairfax
court.
CouRT.-The Circuit Court for the county
and the May term of the County Court will
begin at the old Court House in this city
on Monday next. In order that the sessions
NAV not interfere one with the other, Judge
Sangster, it is understood, will adjourn the
County Court until Wednesday Immediate
ly after its opening.
POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was cloudy
and rainy till after l o'clock when 1t became
| clear There were two dodgers but no