Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-11-17
LOCAL, RREyETJES

Inc STATION mouse l5 nightly crowded with
iocgers, most OF whom are tramps, who
60 there to seek shelter from the frosty air
1t is understood that the Government is
satisfied with the title which the lessees and
the Alexandria Canal Company can give tc
the Aqueduct bridge.
To-day has been cloudy and gloomy, with
occasional light rains. Snow storms are re-
| ported in the northeast, and colder weather
may be expected hereabouts before long.
This is the thirty-lirst anniversary of the
big fire which occurred on King street, be-
tween Fairfax snd Lee, in this city, during
which number Of citizens lost their lives
Yesterday Southern securities were the
feature of the New York stock market
| Richmond and West Point Terminal ad.
vanced Il, and Virginia Midland declined
A. per cent.
party of fox hunters, including three
ladies, LETT here this morning for chase in
Fairfax county. They were all we'll mount
ed, had good dogs and expected to spend a
delightful day.
MIR. ". B. Brockett, OF New Orleans, has
purchased from Mr. J. Il. Hill and wife the
house and lot Of ground on the south side
OF Princess street, between Washington and
Columbus, for $500.
Messrs. B. Wheat, NJ. F. Vincent and G.
Il. Hill, q committee from the NJ. E. Church
South, accompanied by Professor Heyman,
went to Washington to day to look for a
new organ for that church.
A special train, containing Mr.. H. II. Car.
ter and number OF other Pennsylvania
railroad officials, came here from Washing
ton about noon to-day and inspected the
property of that company il this city.
Palestine Commandery, X. r., of New
York who arc On a fraternal visit to CO.
lunbia Comnandery, of Washington, went
to Mount Vernon to day. and tonight will
be given ball in Washington.
A section of an iron bridge which was
loaded on two fiat cars, dropped from the
cars TO the track, near Rapidan, Yesterday,
and delayed the passage oil trains for few
hours Oh the Virginia Midland Railroad.
Mr.. G. A. Orrison, Of this city, has bought
out Cars livery stable, in Washington, and
took possession Of his new purchase yester
day. 1t is understood that he will close his
stable on Washington street, in this city, in
n short time.
a fair was held last night at Fort Foote,
for tho benefit Of Broad Creek Episcopal
Church, which was we'll attended and
good sum realized. The evening was very
pleasant one and those from this city re-
turned at late hour.
Among the acceptances that have been
received 10 tho invitations to attend the
National Exposition Convention at Wash
lngton, is one from Gov. Lee, of Virginia,
who designates rs his representative Capt.
L. Is. Hooe, of this city.
The remains OF Mrs. w. II. Javins were
brought here to-day from Washington, for
nteiment. On their way out King street
one of the horses attached to carriage in
the funeral procession became unmanage-
able aid broke the tongue Of the vehicle,
nscessitating the occupants alighting.
The canoniZatiOn Of Peter Glover, Jesuit
missionary among the slave ships arriving
in South America during the last century,
is the occasion Of special services in the
churches Of fathers OF that society. Solemn
services took placs on this account at St.
Mary's Church, in this city, on Monday
night.