Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-16

A political meeting was held at the
old Carne school house in the coun-
ty last night at which several of the
candidates for county Offices made ad-
dresses.
The fifteen feet long boat Sapolio in
which Capt. Andrews crossed the ocean
was on exhibition in this city to-day
and was carried through the streets on
wagon as an advertisement.
The fire wardens are negotiating
with Mr.. w. E. Clark, of Hayfeld,
Fairfax county, for the purchase of a
fine pair of horses for the Columbia en-
CINE. The horses are now on trial.
A delightful dance was given last
night at Burgundy" in Fairfax coun-
ty, the home of the Misses Walsh. A
number of young people from this city
were in attendance and all enjoyed the
evening.
There was o noticeable falling off to-
day in the number of colored people
who frequent Fishtown during fishing
season. This was Emancipation Day,
and there was music and parade in
Washington.
A large magnolia tree in full bloom
in the grounds of Mr.. w. B. Danger
field, on Cameron street, near Wash
ingtoD, is one of the most beautiful
harbingers of spring that has been OBJ
served in the city. The blossoms are
very lovely and fragrant.
The report that Jos. Field had been
knocked from his horse and beaten in
the county last week is denied. 1t is
now said that Field was thrown from
his horse and that he was so badly hurt
that he has not yet been able to give an
ineligible account of the accident.
Mr.. Morris Desmond has been asked
by the B. & 0. R. R. Co. to make an
estimate for putting down several
pieces of vitrified brick pavement en-
their premises on Union street, between
Duke and Wolfe, on which that COM
pany will erect depot and freight
sheds.
Mr.. Jas. E. Thrift, who has filled the
position of day-operator at Barbours-
vile for nearly four years, has been
appointed as relief agent and operator
on the Southern Railway, with head
quarters in Charlottesville. His ter
ritory extends from Alexandria to Dan
vile.
Mr.. Armbrecht, the contractor fer
paving Union street for the Southern
Railway Company, has returned from
Richmond and expects to begin on
Thursday the paving of that street
from Queen to Princess. 1t is under
stood that the committee on streets
will get Mr.. Armbrecht to pave the
street along the Queen street bulkhead.
A letter from Reedville to the North
ern Neck News says: 'Mr. R. Hulfsh,
representing Chas. King & Son, whole
sale grocers, Alexandria. was in the
village last week. Most of our mer-
chants have purchased goods of this
firm. They deliver them here free of
freight, which act is worth considering.
They have also begun operations at
their packing house here, and are pre-
pared to handle a larger quantity of
fish than ever before"
Sarah Levi, colored, who was arrested
three times within twenty four hours for dis
orderly conduct, forfeited So collateral in the
Police Court this morning by failing to ap-
pear.
Gen. Schofeld, his son, COL schoield, and
the rest Of his staff, rode over from Washing
ton to Fort Myer yesterday morning and re-
viewed the troops there.
"A marriage license was issued in Washing
ton yesterday to Edward L Tippett and Ada
Lee Owens, of King George county.
Mr.. William Domaine has purchased from