Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-11-09
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.,n,v EVENING, NOVEMBER o
LOCAL MATTERS

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LOCAL MATTERS
atom tbr atening weather aud ram
.r colder, fair on Saturday, souther'y
..i,ius TO westerly.
"a. rne new oil gas apparatus has
Wv .,,oletei "a the gas works and last
~a ctv Gas consumers were furnished
30 ,i,ilre of coal and oil gas. As a
fact the light was not satisfactory,
s'E ZANE wAs not clear and the pressure
bnr it will require little time to
La.r,hipg to work satisfactorily, and it
:ithat the experiment may be sue
flf1 sill he seen by notice published
'S-,s,e that the engineer 10 charge of the
rorks recommends that consumers
''.r.,s the dow of gas at the burners.
,.no, REpoRT.-Last night was cloudy
iy. .,to until about 3 o'clock. There was
'...1oer and one lodger at the station
w.. v.,qr thi- morning disposed of the
NJ whte man. arrested by officer
q ..s,sg ch4fged with stealing books. was
'. .a H,fri-, charged with larceny. was
= .ss.e.l bat on the charge OF assault was
q ~, 10 lil for 70 days
gu ". R.e.n charged with disordery con-
q 80 forfp,tei SO which he had left as col
= ,.srs for his appearance.
T.. An charged with feioniously cutting
q r'.i luwes. was admitted TO bail in the
-o. ,7l1 for his appearance before the
i gsoi infy -.---
rr,yagllsr'5 MEETING Rev. Charles
4 NJ y.imsn. the evangelist, will be in the
-, FIR three weeks commencing Nov. Ii
4 n, y.tmsn is vel! known "a she leader OF
] ,sr,.e-ings held ut Ocean Grove, n. J.,
.-.r- .uonaer. He comes here in the in
, '.,sst If all the churches. All those willing
70 s.sis in toe siogjng at the meetings to be
..1bv Mr. Natmao. are requested to meet
:, the parlars OF thu y. NJ. c. A. to night at
.Iybt O'Clock for the purpose of rehearsiDg.
.oylrrrp TO BAIL james Hill, colored.
.bo bss been held in jail for the past few
v..ss on the charge of feloniously cutting
r..i Dawes. also colored, at ball WAS this
mo,njo, taken before Mayor Downham, for
a hearing. Dawes was present, having come
from Washington to appear as a witness
HHl ga3 admitted to bail in the sum Of $500
b- his appearance before the next grand
lfy
PERSONAL Mr.. John S. Greene. who for
,5ne time past has been connected with
some oithe western railroads, has returned
iohs home 10 this city.
Nr.T. w White, teller Of the First Nation
j Bsnk, Is confined TO his home by sick
less
MIL Hunter, OF King George county,
vs. in the city Last night.
RuNoR DENIED The report that the
Richmond Terminal had concluded to buy a
ron.rolling Interest in the Baltimore and
01io road was again circulated on Wall
street New York. yesterday. Both John
4. Iomsu, president OF the Richmond Ter
nius, and f. F. LauterbAch, director OF
lhssame company, denied. however, that
here was any truth in the story.
TIE FARMERS AND MECHANICS BANK
G4ss In the Court of Appeals in Rich
n1Dd Yesterday the case OF Marshall vs.. the
farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank ~as
81. for rehearing 10 Richmond on the l9lh.
Tie case involves the responsibility OF the
directors for the losses sustained by the de-
pastors by the failure Of the bank In 1871
SUDDEN DEATH Mrs. Jane Hn9tt, wild
ov of the late Jared Hunt, aud mother OF
y..sfs. 0 w. and G.. w. Hunt, Of Fairfax
c h was found dead n bed on Wednesday
ID ~
night She was one OF the oldest persons In
iha, community, being in her eighty sixth
yesr
MAJoRIr1Es.-T official vote of Prince
William county gives Cleveland majority
ojll and Lee $50.
Eng George counly. it is reported, gives
l-g majority for Harrison.
The official vote of Stafford gives Agnew
Smsjorty OF 2S4.
Nor DECIDED The report that Mr.. Ag-
new mad stated that ne intended contestlng
Gen Lees seat in the next Congress Is d.
MED by Mr. Agnew Il says he will await
The Official returns from all the counties IN
this district to ascertain the actual result
before he lakes any steps in the matter.
MILITARY The officers of the Alexandria
Oh; Infantry and of the other companies
composing the Third Virginia Regiment
have received orders to report in Richmond
on the 18th lust to elect Colonel of that
regiment to succeed Col Wertenbaker, who
t.udered his resignation some time ago.
Corporation COURT The Circuit Court
br Fairfax and not for Alexandria will
meet on Monday next, and for chat reason
the hottng of tue November term OF the
Corporation Court will be deferred by
Jlige stuart til Wednesday next
HEADQUARTERS CLOSED. The headquar-
tsrs OF rue State democratic committee IN
this city was closed 10 day, and Messrs.
Scott, Gordon aud Moon, the secretary and
ASSISTANTS have returned to their respective
homes.
E4adies
10 delicate health, and ali who sutier from
asbIlual constipation, will find the pleasant
CaliIornis liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs,
more easily taken and more beneficial In ell
feet than any other remedy II acts prompt
IL vet gently on the Bowels. Kidneys,