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shad and herring in the said Potomac river," is the title of a bill introduced in the House of Representatives yesterday by Mr. Townshend. The bill provides that for five years after its passage it shall not be lawful to fish with fyke net, pound-net, stake-net, weir, float-net, gill-net, haul- seine, or any other contrivance, stationary or floating, in the waters of the Potomac. The penalty provided for a violation of the law is a tine of not less than $10 nor more than $100, and the forfeiture of all nets, boats and appliances. It also provides that the informer shall be paid $10, and does not prevent the United States Fish Commission from taking tish from the Potomac. It is thought that the bill will pass. # WHIRLED TO DEATH A terrible accident occurred at Herndon, on Wednesday, by which a Washington boy named John Wil- son will probably lose his life. The boy, who is 13 years of age, was in the barn of Mr. Wm. Urich, where a steam threshing machine was in operation. He imprudent- ly ventured too near the machine and his clothing was caught by an iron shaft in a manner that rendered him powerless to ex- tricate himself. The shaft was revolving very rapidly, its motion being estimated at 175 revolutions per minute, and the boy was caught up and whirled around with this terrible velocity. The machinery was stop- ped almost immediately, but not until Wil- son had received internal injuries of a na- ture that will make his recovery almost im- possible. SAREPTA HALL. For the first time in the history of shows in this city a placard announcing "standing room only" was put up before eight o'clock last night at this popular place of amusement, a large num- ber of ladies being present. The perform- ance was all that could be desired, and ev- ery act as advertised performed, even to the lifting of the 42-gallon cask filled with water by the teeth of John D'Alma. The Paynes, T. J. Hefron, Eugene Maas, Billy Williams and the D'Almas were all that could be expected. Three more perform- ances will be given by this company-to- night and Saturday afternoon and night. At the matinee all ladies and children are admitted to the lower floor for ten cents. COUNTY BOARDS.-The Electoral Board of Alexandria county met at the clerk's of- fice of the county court to-day, and organ- ized by the election of Robert Walker chair man, and Dr. D. N. Rust secretary, after which the following named persons were appointed registrars: Geo. W. Salisbury, of Jefferson district: Edwin Ball, of Arling- ton district, and Robert Walker, of Wash- ington district. Judges: Arlington, A. P. Douglass, T. J. Adams and Wm. A. Rowe. Jefferson, W. H. Hatch, S. W. Hagenbauck and J. W. Wormley; Washington, E. K. S. Deeble, Fairfax C. Minor and Walter Wil- son Messrs. F. C. Minor, A. P. Douglass, W. A. Rowe, W. H. Hatch and J. W. Wornley were designated as Commissioners of Election. POLICE REPORT.--Last night was clear and cool, with one prisoner and six lodgers at the station house. The Mayor this morning disposed of the following cases: A young man, arrested by officer Hayes, for being helplessly drunk on the street, was discharged on his promise to reform. A young man was examined as to his knowledge of gambling which he claimed was going on in this city, but was unable to state anything definite or that the police could take cognizance of. It was Pat Foley and not Mr. Jerry Foley, as published yesterday, who was fined for disorderly conduct. ORDER UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS.- At the regular meeting of Virginia Council No. 2, O. U. A. M., held at their ball last night, the following officers were elected to serve during the ensuing quarter: Coun- cilor, E. R. Boyer; Vice Councilor, T. G. Brent; Recording Secretary, E. L. Germond; Assistant Recording Secretary, John T. Roberts; Financial Secretary, J. C. Kelley; Inductor, M. R. Norriss; Examiner, John L. Kelley; Inside Protector, Wm. H. Scott; Outside Protector, E. B. Cliff; Janitor, E. R. Boyer. # MASS MEETING TO-NIGHT The mass meeting in the interest of the Young Men's Christian Association to-night promises to be a very interesting affair. The meeting will be held in Trinity church, and Rev. John Edwards, the pastor, will preside. Ad- dresses will be made by prominent Asso- ciation workers from Richmond and Wash- ington, and by citizens of Alexandria. The Association is thinking of taking steps to- ward the purchase of a building, and it is expected that there will be a full attend- ance. LUMBER INSPECTOR. Mr. George Darley, who for a long time has been connected with Messrs. Perry, Smoot & Co., lumber dealers of this city, has been appointed by the Lumbermen's Association of Campbell county and Lynchburg, Inspector of Lum- ber for that city. The position is said to be a good one and Mr. D. will leave here on Monday next to enter upon the discharge of his duties. The position was offered to Mr. J. L. Adams of this city, but declined. DIVIDEND. It will be seen by reference to an advertisement elsewhere that Mr. J. H. Reid, receiver, has determined to pay a div- idend of 20 per cent, to the depositors of the late Farmers and Mechanics' Savings Bank. Depositors are requested to leave their books at his residence, on Prince street, and the dividend will be paid at the First Nat- ional Bank on April 1st. IMPROVING. It is thought by the friends of Mr. J. B. Sneed, whose attempted suicide at the Braddock House was mentioned in yesterday's GAZETTE that his condition to-
