Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-01
LOCAL NEWS.

For Friday fair weather is indicated for this
section.
DEATH OF ABEL D. WAKEFIELD, ESQ
Though sudden deaths in this city have OF
late been no novelty, the community was
somewhat startled early this morning to
hear of the death of Mr.. Abel D. Warneld,
an old and well-known citizen, who yester-
day was bustling around among US appar-
emily as full of physical vigor as ever. MT;
WarGeld, from what can be learned, retlrea
to his bed last mig bit at about his usual hour
and so far as could be Judged in his normal
health. About three o'clock this morning
he arose and proceeded down stairs, return
ing in few moments, and, it was supposed
by the members Of his family. fell asleep
again. Failing to appear down stairs this
morning ut his usually early hour, his
daughter repaired to his room for the pur-
nose of awakening him, and receiving no
response to her calls, drew near the bed
side of her father, whore she made
the startling discovery that he was a
corpse. The news of the sudden death
was soon noised in the neighborhood,
and in less than an hour had spread through
out the city. The deceased was one OF our
best known citizens. He was born in Ma
ryland nearly GS years ago, and came TO
this place when young man, where he has
ever since resided, rea,ing 2 large family OF
children all Of whom are now grown. For
nearly half century he conducted the
diving business in the immediate Deighhor
hood Of his las: place Of business. Mr.. War
field was y member a. The old Alexandria
RIemeu from he time OF the organization
of that company, went 10 Charrstown with
it in October, 1859, during the John Brown
excitement, and followed it South in May,
1861. Mr.. Warfed followed the fortunes
of his company during the early part OF the
war, participating in several engagements
He was subsequently transferred to General
Richard Taylor's Louisiana brigade, in
which command he acted a forage master,
until the collapse of the Southern Conteder-
acy, in April, 1865, when he returned TO TINS
city and resumed his old occupation at his
former stand. During the Seminole war the
deceased was Il member of a military com.
pany which went from Washington to Flori-
da to fight the Indians. He represented
the Second ward in the City Council in 1867,
and from the days of his majority was a
prominent member Of Potomac Lodge, |. 0.
o. +. The exact cause of Mr. War6eld's
death is unknown, though it is more than
probable it was due to congestion of the
lungs, he having had severe conflict with
that dangerous malady some few years ago.
The deceased was of jovial nature, and
had a host of friends and acquaintance. 1t
is noteworthy fact that the death of Mr..
Wartield makea the third sudden bereave.
ment which has occurred in his family dur.
ing the past few years-his son-in-law, Mr..
J. V. Daniel, and his son, Mr.. Harry l..
Warlield, having both been stricken down
suddenly. Mr.. WarGeld, had he lived, was
to have been one of the pall-bearers at the
r,rarol Of bo Lotto Mr. Thomas Smith
which took place to day.
Fox HUNT-By invitation Of Mr.. Hal.
Dulany and the Prince Georges County
Hunt, the Elkridgers joined in days sport
yesterday at Bowie. There were eighteen
men in the field, members of both hunts,
several gentlemen from this city, and Prince
Georges county farmers. After riding over
large expanse Of country the hunters were
about to abandon the field, owing to the
heavy rain, when a red fox was started in
one of Governor Bowie's farms. The ground
was heavy, but after run of eleven miles
in u drenching rain the fox was killed. The
heavy ground caused all to withdraw but
three so that the trophies were divided be.
tween MeSsrs. Hal. Dulany, Sydney Cary
and Alex Brown, they being the only men
in at the death Mr.. Dulany, on his famous
Drown Tom" was the first man in. After
the distribution Of the trophies of tho hunt
the party returned to Baltimore and were
entertained at the Maryland Club. A
clothing store at Bowie Station supplied
the wet riders with complete outfit, their
hunting paraphernalia being forwarded to
Baltimore by express. The gentlemen from
this city who took part in the hunt returned
home last night without going to Baltimore.
THERAINs.-Ther recent rains have caused
rapid current in the river, and this morn
ing the "sea" made by it, the flood tide and
the wind, was as heavy as has been seen at
this city for long time. The tide this
morning "a above the causeway at Hunt
ing creek bridge, but did not reach the tops
of the city wharves. All of the runs cross
Ing tho roads leading to this city were much
SWOLLEN, and in many places could not be
forded. In some instances the streams over
flowed their banks, but very little damage
was done The rain fall of yesterday was
very heavy.
The C.. & o. CANAL BILL.-The G.. 0.
canal bill, in its amended form, was not re-
ported to the Maryland Senate yesterday,
and it remains in the special committee.
a move was made last night TO reconvene
the committee this morning and get an un
favorable report on the amended bill.
1t is said majority of the committee OF
nine will now vote that way. 1t is thought
in any event the bill will again come before
the Senate to get a record vote upon it, but
at this late day Of the session its friends
cannot expect that it will pass in any
shape.
LANNON'S OPERA HOUSE.-This evening
the beautiful play of burr Oaks" will be
presented at the Opera House by an excel
lent company. The piece is highly spoken
Of and has attracted large audiences where.
ever it has been produced. The play is full
Of dramatic incidents, telling situations, and
is said to we'll merit the ecomiums showered
on it by the press of other cities. The COM
pany includes the eminent young actor,
Mr.. Percy Melton, and the brilliant young