Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-03-28


shad and herring in the said Potomac
river" is the title Of bill Introduced in
the House OF Representatives Yesterday by
Mr.. Townshend The bill provides that for
five years after its passage it shall not be
lawful to fish with fyke net, pound-net
stake-net weir, noat-net, gill-net, haul
seine, or any other contrivance, stationary
or floating, in the waters of the Potomac.
The penalty provided for violation of the
law is fine OF not less than $40 nor more
than 500. and the forfeiture of all nets,
boats and appliances. 1t also provides that
the inormer snail be paid SO, and does not
prevent the United States Fish Commission
from taking fish from the Potomac. 1t is
thought that the bill will pass.
| WHiRLED TO DEATH.-A terrible accident
occurred at Herndon on "Wednesday, by
which Washington boy named John Will
sou will probably lose his life The boy,
who is IL years Of age, was in the barn OF
! MIR. VIM. Urich, where steam threshlng
machine was in operation. He imprudent-
" yentured too near the machine and his
clothing was caught by all iron shaft i'll
manner that rendered him powerless TO ex-
tricate himself. The shaft was revolving
very rapidly, its motion being estimated at
| 10 revolutions per minute, and the boy was
caught UP and whirled around with this
terrible velocity The machinery was stop
ped almost immediately, but not until VIII
| son had received internal injuries OF ma
| ture that will make his recovery almost i'm
| possible.
| SAREpTA HALL-For tue first time i'll
the history Of shows 10 this city q pacard
announcing Standing room only was put
up before eight o'clock last night at this
popular place of amusement, q large num-
her OF ladies being present. The perform
ance as all that could be desired, and ev-
| cry act as advertised performed, even to
The lifting of the 42-gallon cask filed with
water by the teeth of John D'Alma. The
Paynes r. j. Hefron, Eugene Mas, Billy
could be expected. Three more perform
auces will be given by this company-to
night and Saturday afternoon and night.
At the matinee all ladies and children are
admitted TO the lower floor for ten cents.
COUNTY BoARDs.--The Electoral Board
OF Alexandria county met at the clerks o.
fee of the county court to-day, and organ
lied by the election of Robert Walker chair
man. and DR.. d. n. Rust secretary, after
which the following named persons were
appointed registrars Geo. w. Salisbury, OF
Jefferson district Edwin Ball, of Airing
ton district, aud Robert Walker, of Wash
ington district Judges: Arlington, A. P.
Douglass, #. J. Adams and VIM. A. Rowe.
Jefferson. w. II. Hatch, S. w. Hagenbauck
and j. w. Wormley; Washington, +. X. ).
Decide, Fairfax &. Minor and Walter Will
son Messrs. F. G.. Minor A. P. Douglass,
w. A. Rowe, w. H. Hatch and J. w.
Worlnley were designated as Commissioners
of Election.
POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was clear
and cool, with one prisoner and six lodgers
at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases:
A young man, arrested by officer Hayes,
for being helplessly drunk on the street,
was discharged on his promise to reform.
A young man was examined as to his
knowledge of gambling which he claimed
was going on in this city, but was unable TO
state anything definite or that the police
could take cognizance of.
1t was Pat Foley and not Mr. Jerry Foley,
as published yesterday, who was fined fGr
disorderly conduct.
ORDER UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS
At the regular meeting of Virginia Council
No. ,. O. y. A. NJ, held at their ball last
night, the following officers were elected to
serve during the ensuing quarter: Coun-
cilor, f. r. Boyer; Vice Councillor i. u.
Brent Recording Secretary, E. l.. Germond;
Assistant Recording Secretary, John L.
Roberts; Financial Secretary, J. c. Kelley:
lnductor, M. h. Norriss Examiner, John
l.. Kelley: Inside Protector, VIM. II. Scott
Outside Protector, T. B. Cliff; Janitor, E. R.
Boyer.
MASS MEETING TONIGHT The mass
meeting in the interest Of the Young Mems
Christian Association tonight promises 10
he n very interesting affair. The meeting
will be held in Trinity church, and Rev.
John Edwards, the pastor, will preside Adj
dresses will be made by prominent Asso-
citation workers from Richmond and Wash
ington, and by citizens of Alexandria. The
Association is thinking Of taking steps to-
ward the purchase of a buildise, and it is
expected that there will be full attend
anCe.
LUMBER INSPECTOR Mr.. George barley,
who for long time has been connected
with Messrs. Perry, Smoot q Co., lumber
dealers of this city, has been appointed by
the Lumbermens Association of Campbell
county and Lynchburg Inspector of Lum-
Der for that city. The position is said to be
a good one and Mr. ID. will leave here on
Monday next to enter upon the discharge
of his duties The position was offered to
Mr. j. l.. Adams of this city, but declined.
DIvIDEND.-It will be seen by reference to
an advertisement elsewhere that Mr.. j. h.
Reid, receiver, has determined to pay div
dend of 20 per cent. to the depositors OF the
late Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank.
Depositors are requested to leave their
books at his residence, Oh Prince street, and
the dividend will be paid at the First Nat
ional Bank on April lsL.
IMPRovING.-It is thought by the friends
of Mr.. ]. B. Sneed, whose attempted suicide
at the Braddock House was mentioned in