Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-12-11
LOCAL BREv1T1Es.
The maid is beaming on her beau,
The small boy acts quite pious.
IN isn't hard for us 10 know

The small boy acts quite pious.
1t isn't hard for us to know,
That Christmastide is nigh us.
The weather grew mild last night ant
today the temperature has been pleasant
and the skies threatening.
A partition in the store on the south
west corner of King and Alfred streets
fell early last night and caused those
employed therein to make rapid retreat
to the open street.
A u. S. mail inspector was found 10y
the porter in an unconscious coDditioh
ON Pullman car of train 40 OF the
Southern Railway at an early hour this
morning shortly before the train reached
this city. The officials here notlhed a
physician in Washington to meet he
train in that city. Nothing further has
been heard of the man.
The following books have been added 10
the Alexandria Library: The River, Eden
Phillpotts; The Intrusion of Peggy, anthony
Hope: Fuel of Fire, Ellen Thornycraft Fowl
err; Cecilia, Marion Crawford; Moth and Rust
Mary Cholmondley; The True George wash
ineton, Paul J.. Ford; The Maid at Arms, X.
w. Chambers: Emmy-Lou, Gee. VI. Martin;
Winslow Plain, Sarah p. Mel. Green
The police on duty on King street last night
lad reason 10 believe somebody had entered
the cellar of Fairfax & Co.'S liquor store, on
King street. between Royal and Pitt. Inc
officers procured the keys from the proprletors
and made a thorough search of the premises,
but found no one in the building. so TAR as
as can be ascertained no goods are missing
Mr.. b. b. Smith has made arrangements
with Santa Claus 10 appear on the streets
again i'm about a weeks time for the benefit OF
tie little children who failed to see him yes
terday and he will give the route of the streets
on which he will appear All the children
will be afforded an opportunity to see HIM.
A number of nachinists employed by the
Southern Railway Company at their shops
in this city have resigned their positions dur.
ing the past few days. Some have entered
the employ Of the Baltimore and Ohio Com
pany and others have gone south.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Seventeenth Virginia Regiment Chapter, T..
d. C., Was held yesterday evening at Lee
Camp Hall which was followed by tea last
ing from to o'clock. All present spent
delightful evening.
The steamer Harry Randall is still aground
near Colton's wharf. The Wakefield pulled
and tugged at her for about two hours yes
terday. but failed TO move the stranded steam
err from the bar upon which she ran.
A dog on the premises of Mr. William.
Hardbower, across Hunting creek, bit one OF
that gentleman's children few days ago.
The canine also BIT dog before it was dis
patched.
Joseph Timbers, colored was before the
Mayor this morning charged with assaulting
Rodier Newman, also colored. The accused
was dismissed for want Of evidence.
Attention is directed to the advertisement,
in another column, of the J. Fred Birrell
Baking Company who are now making fine
line of cakes pies and bread.
A Matchbox has been erected by the South
ern and Washington-Southern Railways for
the benefit of the fagman at the Telegraph
road crossing.
John T. Monroe, colored, former resident
of this city, died in Philadelphia yesterday.
His remains will be brought here for inter-
ment.
An electric car got Off the track on King
street. near Washington this morning, which
caused a suspension of traffic for sometime
The police of this city have been notified to
look out for fifteen pairs of pants stolen from
Washington recently.
Esfrs. Barrett, assisted by her daughters,
will serve tea at the Golf Club tomorrow
afternoon.
The conductors of the Southern Railway
system have requested an increase in their
wages.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal will be
closed next week for the winter.
Four dodgers were at the station house last
night.
Bass, roundheads and trout will be for, for sale