Evening star., 1895-06-08
FFAiRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Destruction Of the Gas Works by Fire Mar
rowly Averted.
A Persistent Child-Beater Fined
General and Personal Notes.

Fire was discovered in the roof Of the
new portion of the city gas works. and just
over the 'gas benches" about o'clock this
morning. An alarm was turned in, and the
department responded promptly, but the
engines did not go into service for fear that
water would crack the tanks ana a serious
conffagration be the result. The fire was
extinguished by the use of the chemical ap-
Laratus on the truck. The damage will
not amount to more than $780, though 1t
looked at one time as if the entire works
would be destroyed. The origin of the fire
is not known.
In Trouble Agnin.
Several weeks ago James Quail. young
white man. assaulted little son of Mr.
Underwood while they were at the base
ball field. and was fined by the mayor
Yesterday afternoon Quail was sitting
his doorstep with his feet stretched across
the sidewalk, when an inoffensve little
colored girl stumbled over him accidentally
and before she had time to apologize Quail,
who seems fond of smackinG children's
jaws, boxed her jaws severely. He was ar
rested and fined by the mayor.
Public Schools Closing Dates.
The dates for closing the public schools
have been fixed follows: Washington
School, Monday, June q; Lee School, Tues
day, June %; Snowden School, Wednesday,
June 26, and Halloweu School, Thursday,
June 27.
Anne Lee Monument Association.
There will be special meeting of the
Anne Lee Monument Association at the
residence of Mrs. L. w. Reid, the president,
tonight at 7:3o o'clock. when business of
Importance will be transacted. The men,
bers and those who anticipate joining the
association are requested to be present
Police Court.
In the police court this morning, Mayor
Strauss presiding, the following were
disposed of: John Jeffers charged with
saulting E. ]. Lewis, fined s.: James Quail,
charged with assaulting a little colored
girl named PoindeXter, was fined $3.50;
John Blackburn and George Kelly, charged
with cruelty TO animals, were fined 81
each.
Ran n TrestIe Bridge.
Yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock
pair of horses belonging to Mr.. Rogers ran
away on Fairfax street. Turning into Lee,
they dashed out that street at break-neck
speed. They ran as far as the old canal
railroad bridge, and before they could stop
themselves had run about twenty-five feet
on the bridge and got tangled UP in the
tries. One of the horses had to be cut out
and the other was pried out with rails.
Both horses were badly hurt.
Mayor Beckham OF for Europe.
William NJ Smith left last night for New
York, and will sail today on the steamer
UmDria of the Cunard line for a trip
abroad. They will be gone several weeks
Before going MIR. Beckham was sworn in
as mayor, and fled his official bond to
take effect on July l.
General and Personal Notes.
Miss Martha Grymes is the guest of Mrs
DR.. Snowden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Poff have gone to
PittsburS, Pa.
Scventy-five dog licenses have been is
sued since June l. There are about 1000
dogs in town. The dog catchers will start
on their rounds on the 11th instant
Capt d. n. Lee of Stafford country is in
the city for a short stay.
Dr. ana Mrs. VIM. r. Purvis have return
Ell from 4 visit to Asheviiie, n. C.
Mr.. Robert E. Knight has been appointed
Alexandria correspondent of tie Washing
ton Pest.