Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-10-03

attendance Was good and every one enjoyed
The dance, which was kept up till late
hour. To-day the visitors were taken to
Monot Vernon in vehicles and tomorrow
the; will be- escorted to Washington to see
the places of interest there. On Friday
they will leave for home.
ACQUITTED -In the County Court of
Spolsylvauia on Monday the case of the
Commonwealth against George Allan and
Fanny Powell charged with larceny, came
up fJr trial This was the case in which the
pstties we're accused of stealing money from
toe sltchel of young lady friend. Much
Interest was manifested in these cases, and
the court room was crowded during the en-
tire day The grand jury refused 10 indict
Miss Powell, hut found a true bill against
Alan A venege was empanelled that
tired the case. number Of witnesses were
examined on both sides, and the case given
To toe Jury about night. After short re-
tirement, they returned with a verdict OF
10, guilty.
The HYDRAULIoN FIRE Coat the regu-
lsrmeetng of the Hydraulion S. +. Il. co.
last night the invitation of Potomac Lodge,
80. IS. |. 0. .. F., to attend its fair was &C.
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the night.
President Carue offered the following
resolution. which was unanimously adopted,
viz
Resolved, That The thanks of this compa-
ny sre due, and are hereby rendered to the
President Of the Board Of Fire WerdeDs for
the great interest he has taken In having the
engine aud hose carriage placed in cur
charge By the city, put 10 complete repair.
Police REPoRT.-Last night was cool
aud ear with one prisone. at the station
house
TIE Mayor this morning disposed OF tho
following cases:
Frank Tfavers, arrested by Officer Me-
Caen ou suspicion of having robbed the
schooner Jennie a. Cheney and stolen
watch and coat, was dismissed for waot of
evidence.
Cbas Jackson, colored tramp, who had
Oeen held on the charge Of stealing clothing,
WIS dismissed.
JANAuscHEK appeared 10 this city last
night Tor the first liue, and an appreclative
allenCe greeted her at the Opera House,
but IN siz' the crowd was not what was ex-
pecied. She appeared in her great role OF
Meg Merriliesn and her impersonation OF
Ilal character WAS truly fine. She was we'll
supported, and rarely has batter entertain.
nen' been given in this city. Those pres
chi enjoyed u real treat.
POLITICAL MEETING As will be seen by
anolco published elsewhere, the dem crat-
Noissaizaton of the city will have mass
a's,Ing at the Opsrs House on Friday
olSot ueXt, when Senators Vance and
ueofge and other distinguished speakers
VIII address the citizens of Alexandria.
4aeie speeches will be worth hearing.
Mr. BARBOUR REGIsTERs.-At about III
Oe'ocS this morning Hon. John S. Barbour
seatto theplace registration 10 thetourtn
Na'o, like any other citizen, and registered
y Voter without challenge or protest.
tae charge made in Washington paper
1at he was disqualified and that his right to
,s',stef would he contested was simply
V'l'eh, as all right.minded people knew.
REGISTRATION The registration books
su close tomorrow evening, and every
usN'c7at in the city should zee that bis
lame Is properly registered tomorrow.
Tue republicans have made an active can
= tsass OF the city and as all of their voters
3 awe been registered, the democrats should
81 " 'He same thing.
~ u +. FAIR The fair for the benefit
" Potomac Lodge, No. IS, I. o. o. F., opens
= aAimory Hall tonight. All the arrange
1 ,i have been perfected and all who at.
''uu are assured good time.
LIE ST. CLAIRE HOTEL at Richmond,
snve'ns upon Capitol Square-the most ele-
q , 'asu, central and desirable portion of the
any! unexceled in its appointments by
establishment of the kind in Richmond.
o ~ an advertisement 10 another column the
tis,Opf'etor of this favorite hotel announces
s ,oa, rates will not be advanced during the
d ,sSS H., OF the Exposition to be held in
T., The Only Perfect Remedy
sias. .ao! .,t constipation. dyspepsia, and
"a i,n Se'eo iila is the famous Calf ru;a liquid