Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-04-11

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DrrFG ATIoNs VISIT THE SECRETARIEs.-
~ p r Lucas and a number of his friends
,rant 10 Washington yesterday and called
" secretary Window, OF the Treasury, to
.l,or they presented the application Of Mr..
- for the position of Collector OF the
If Alexandria. Mr. Lucas said he asked
.no removal, but when vacancy in the
~ occurred ne wished his application
ts;5ered The delegation was very cor
5,siig received by Secretary Window. Mr..
T Tne5s's application was endorsed by the
ca the city republican committee and
he Cen. Malone
- f. A. Reid, E f. Downham and
-. ofthis city, went to Washington yes
..rjsy and had IN interview with Secretary
'G.s,rculture Risk in reference 10 the sor
o.no,snea. industry Of the country generally
-ai this section particularly. They met
I'm i. Dleasant reception and were led TO
r.Ii.ye that the secretary would have a few
lsnd on this side of the river planted
as,robum for chemical experiments by Dr..
Wilay tue chemist of the department.
Corporation CoURr-Judge j S. Digs
.;j;lG-Din Gir'z, coored, indicted for
5resking into the house OF Charles Pondex'
.s,,.inry and verdict of guilty and punish
o,aor i [ei At five years n tho peniteutiary.
yo.ion for new trial entered.
Emma J Bill quaiiti I'd as administrators
- P7hsrt Bel deceased, and gave bond in
The cum OF = 600, with a. i. Pardon as sur
~ Sne also quail ii q RS guardian of her
goiofanr chidren, Anna Nj. and g. W. S.
The estate Of Michael Buckley was CON-
,ilfad 10 the Sergeant for administration.
lanes Martin, native of LELAND, was
,s,nraliz ID cii.zen Of the United States.
Gam " Walter Elzey, coored indict'
osnf for breaking into the store OF ]. Drti-
f,s iory and verdict of guilty and punish
man fzel ri one year in the penitentary.
Tm Is Jtmes Clark, colored, indicted
f,---rafjac coal oil barrel from Il. W.
Aver, third offence, jury and verdict of
m,gfy md penalty Gxet at three years in
ne pealteniiary.
Court adjourned till tomorrow morning
al 10 O'clock
rbeqrain csaes were set for trial tomorrow
FrFcrRIc LlGHr5.-On Tuesday night
Lstfhe CIV Council authorized the juint
committees on Finance and Light TO enter
into : contract for an electric plant for the
Gin. on the best terms obtainabe. Those
committees at once took charge of the mat
Ter md last night held meeting to make
arrangements Tor lighting the city by cleo
nicv There were present at the meeting.
besides the members of the committees, the
Msyor. Auditor, Treasurer and the Corpora
lion Attorney. Mr. L. n. Cox, of the Schuy-
Ter system of electric light, was also present.
After 40 interchange of views it WAS de.
termined to prepare statement Of what
should constitute an electrical plant suita-
bic for he needs of the city and submit 1t to
the six leading electric light companies Of
this country for estimates, with the under
Standing hat such estimates should be turn
shed By the first of May, the committee
reserving the right to reject any or all bids
and to select such Que as they deem best for
the city's interests The statement was
Immediately prepared to be forwarded TO.
day 10 the different companies and it is
certain that within the next few months the
city will be lighted with electricity.
PERSONAL -Msior Geo. DuGey was taken
suddenly i'll 1T his home on south Fairfax
street this morning.
The many friends of Judge Charles F..
Stuart will be pleased 10 hear that his con-
Glii0n j. improving ana thaU he hopes Soon
10 be able to leave for the Rsd Sulphur
Springs.
Mr.. Francis N. Macdonongh, who has
many friends 10 this city, has for the fourth
successive time received the democratic
nomination for Recorder OF HobOkep, n. j.
his family reside in this city.
Rev. w. Il. Graham is in the city on his
return home from the NJ p. Conference.
He will preach in the Nj. p Church here on
sunday, and Rev. Mr. Dyott will exchange
pulpits with him and preach at Chester
town, Nd
FAILS CHURCH ITEMS The Good TIM
pars have completed their arrangements for
their anniversary entertainment on Tues
day MINT. April 23l. Among the musical