Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-12
LOCAL BREVITIES.

1t is rumored that the charge against
a saloon keeper for keeping his place
open on Sunday and to which it is al
legged a police commissioner directed
some friends on Sunday, will be inves-
tigated.
The meeting of Belle Haven Council,
Junior Order of Mechanics, last night,
was largely attended. Three candi-
dates were initiated. The bazaar COM
mittee made a report, stating that
everything would be readiness next
Monday night.
James, alias "Pat,n Carr was on trial
in Washington yesterday before Chief
Justice Bingham for alleged criminal
assault on Rosa Robinson on July &c.
Rosa Robinson was the principal wit.
ness, and gave damaging testimony
against the defendant.
Mr.. Robert Baker White, chief clerk
of the treasury department of the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company,
died at his residence in Baltimore yes
terday. Mr.. White was born in Shep-
herdstown, W. Va, December 6, 1864,
and went to Baltimore with his father,
the late John M. White, at the close OF
the late war. He had q number OF
friends in this city.
The Postofice Department has re.
ceiyed the papers in the case of John
Wedderburn & Co., of Washington,
and the assistant attorney general for
that department is considering them in
relation to the application pending for
fraud order preventing the attorneys
using the mails to be issued against
them. The decision, it is expected
will be announced during the present
week.
1t is rumored that new registration
for Jefferson district, in the county,
will soon be ordered. The last regis
tration made was years ago, and con-
tains the names of many who have
moved away aDd some VINO are dead.
1t is also alleged that many of the VIC
ious class of Jackson City, which plays
such an important part in elections,
have succeeded in registering through
misrepresentation, and their names are
carried over from year to year when
they are not, in fact, lawful voters.
The steamer Sue took to Baltimore yester.
day the steering wheel ordered from j. E.
Corsa, of this city, for the 6eep water tug re.
c,ntly built for the Taylor Brothers Towing
Company, of Washington. The wheel is five
feet in diameter and is trimmed with walnut
and cherry, and will be placed on the tug by
Z. NJ. Spedder, of Baltimore who is putting
in the new boats machinery.
Mr.. Claud Pickin last night at the corner
of King and Royal streets made successful
test of fire extinguisher before large
crowd.
Messrs. G. E. Price & c.. will have for sale
in market tomorrow fine supply of salt
water talors, trout, founders and winter
shad.
Rathbone Division, U. B. E. of P, will
meet to night to make arrangements to pay a
fraterral visit to Washington on Friday Eight.
A Give" wire fell at the corner of King and
Washington streets this morning, which after
som, time was removed by police officers
The Alexandria delegates to the W. c. t.
o., which met in D. nville last week, have re-
turned, much pleased with their trip.
Robert Elliott has sold for Mrs "A. B. Stout.
| enburg the dwelling 800 south Washington
street 10 Mr.. Don Hurley.
The Alexandria Cycle Club will hold q
meeting a. tho Business Mems League FOODS
tonight at o'clock.
The City Council meets tonight.