Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-04-19
Alexandria Affairs.


UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION.-The University OF
Virginia examination VIII begin here next week
Every year the university sends examiners to each
principal town I'm the state to hold test examtna-
tions OF any students either OF public or private
schools who may present themselves for that pur-
pose. The examinations comprise English litera-
ture, mathematics chemistry, physics and geology
Thirteen pupils In Alexandria, all cadets of St
Johns academy, have announced themselves for
T. Wesiger, of Washington. Students passing this
examination are entitled to enter the university
without further examination.
The CANAL BONDS-Much interest is felt I'm This
city In the coming here Of Judge Hughes on the 9th
inst to open the United States court and decide the
motion now pending TO compel the city council of
Alexandria To pay money value for the Alexan-
Gra canal stock unde!iyered 10 the United States
under a former decree OF the court. The actual
value OF the stock was until lately nothing, and
even now 1t VIII be difficult to fix its value. -
FAYETTE ALLEY.-The work OF laying the new
sewer in fayette alley continues. and Will be COM
pleted next week. This thoroughrare which ey-
tends through three blocks. is as wide as some of
the streets i'll Baltimore or New York IL connects
the Maryland ferry with the market and was laid
out at the close OF the revolution by VIM. Ramsay
through whose property II passed. An alley on the
same block. further north, through the property OF
Carlisle, was never graded, and was closed UP long
ago.
NOTES.-The school board committee has been
engaged for two days In examining houses or lots
deemed suitable for the purpose OF a new school
building, which is very greatly needed.-At the
station house this morning j. c. Burkeby a deaf
mute, arrested by Officer Thomas Hayes Is held for
indecent conduct; and Samuel BenneSSCn, arrested
by Officer Nightingale, IS held to answer the charge
or disolderly c0nduCt.-Ihe fancy dress hop given
at McBufneyS nall last nght was largely attended
and proved most enjoyable affair.--In the cor
poration court, yesterday, Judge Meade sentenced
Charles Beach and Frank Olden to four months In
jail for petit larceny.
KENTUCKY INCONSISTENCIES CAPTURED.-A posse OF
deputy lnarShalS under the leadership OF Can't
Campbell returned TO Louisville. KY, yesterday
AFTER hunting m00nShlnerS, ten or whom Were cap
tuIed. The officers describe the hunt as very excit-
Ing, as the moOnShineTS hard 10 catch and re-
sisted and fired at the maTShalS. However no one
was hurt
Mr.. Gladstone has announced his positive re-
fuSal to include clause enfranchising women in
the franchise bill.
PASTRY WITHOUT BUTTER-The American lie
has been subjected to more unjust abuse from for
eign writer's than any other OF distinctive pro-
ducts II we except the recent TRADE against the
American hog. And yet We cannot say that ii has
been altogether undeServed, because of the villain
often made 10 Go duty as a crust and which by
courtesy Is called pastry Light, tender flax and
digeStibe pie-cruSt and all kinds of pastry can be
made most readily by the Use or Royal Baking
Powder without any butter, or with half the usual
portion, Ii preferred. or with a small quantity OF
lard or other shortening desired Pie-crust thus
made is much more wholesome and digeStibie
besides being more economical and easier prepared
In addition TO saving all the butter ii desired one
third the flour is also dispensed WITH as the crust
ties OF the Royal Baking Powder swelling II to the
requisite thickness Ii drippingS or lard be used
the Royal Baking Powder removes any unpleasant
taste, rendering the crust as short, sweet and
who know the appetiZng qualities OF the genuine
homemade American pie Will rejoice that by the
aid OF Royal Baking Powder In the pastry 1t can be
made quite as digestibie as ii Is delicious.