Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-11-30
Woodward & LOthrOp,
10th, nth & F SITS, n. W.,
WASHINGTON. y. &.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The electric poles are being renewed
wherever necessary.
Mr.. Louis F. Brill fell down q trap
door to the cellar in bis fathers restau-
rant and injured himself considerably.
The tug Juno, which recently towed a
vessel from this city to West Point, re-
turned this morning, having in tow two
oyster boats for Washington.
Oriental Lodge No. last night paid
fraternal visit 10 Mechanics Lodge
No. 3, K. of F., and a most Ell Jog able
evening was spent By all present.
Within the past week ten big, old FASH
toned smooth bore Rodmsn cannon, which
have been lying under the walls Of Fort
Washington for two years past, have been
sent to Washington in burgess for shipment 10
Philadelphia These old guns were among
the armament of the fort during the civil
war and were regarded as fine guns in those
days. They have been displaced by the m ore
modern and efficient rifle cannon.
The tug Caroline while on her way to
Washington this morning. having in tow
three. mssted schooner bounded for that city,
broke her rudder. The schooner anchored
Of the upper part of the city ana the tug
proceeded to Washington.
The County School Board today received
the report of air. James Bayne. an expert ac-
couptsnt who examined the school accounts.
Mr.. G. G. Csrin appeared before tho board in
the interest OF the Kuhn feImaldeThide gene.
rator manufacturer.
The two-mssted schooner VIM. g. Rogeri
was caught IN blow At the mouth of the
rivsr ard hal several of her sails blown
away. She came up the river yesterday and
is now st this port having rev sails made.
The schcouer Shining Light, belonging 10
Alderman Theo. Ballenger, was caught IN q
sauaIl down tho river recently sDd pItiallv
dismsste1. She is now at Mr.. Deans shiI-
yard for repsirs
Mics Eugenis Washington, great grsnd
niece OF George Washington. and one OF the
founders of the Scc.e,y of Daughters OF the
American Revolution, died IL Was liDgton L
| day.
In ans yer to an inquiry, it is stated thst
the big barbecue held in this city to cell :
brste Ceyesnd's election, was on Wednesda! ,
| November ~, 1884.
The steamer T. V. Arrowsmith has return
oil from Baltimore. While there her boiler
was almost entirely rebuilt and other work
was done on her.
| Little Glacie, the pert dancer with Goodwin
Winter Co., will DO seen at the Opera House
for one week, beginning Monday. Dec 3.
As will be seen by the advertisement else
where, Mr.. &. f. Knight 621 King street
will have grand toy opening tomorrow.
Mr.. Louis Brill will tonight give another
oy,ter roast at the Opera House restaurant.
He has some fine oysters.
VIM. P. Wools & Con will htv, for ss'e to.
morrow q nice lot Of drawn and dressed
turkeys, chickens, &C.
| II is understood that the new order of the
Police Posid will not be read TO the police
until Monday next
The County Court adjourned today for the
tsrm. without trsrsacting any business OF ger
ersl interest.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union gave q
delightful social at the Baptist Church last
night -. 49,
station house last night.
There were no oaies for trial IN The Poi'ee
| Can't thig morning.