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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

TIE PAssovER.-On Friday ut sun
set the Hebrew festival of the Passover
commences. 1t was instituted by
Moses, in commemoration Of the exc
dus from Egypt and the liberation of
the Israelites from bondage. This note
worthy incident followed close upon
the ten plaques. rs described in the
Scriptures, ending with the tragic Incl
dent of the Staying of the firstborn OF
all except those of the lsrael!tes. In
the Jerusalem Temple the bringing of
the pascal lamb inaugurated the festi-
val, on the eve of the l4th of the first
Hebrew spring month (Nisau), and the
eating thereof followed on the same
night, together with the specially baked
unleavened "bread of affection" ALI
leaven is excluded from the household
on that evening and the following sew
On DAYS, the first and last of which are
observed as holy. The more orthodox
observe eight days of the holiday, du-
plicating for total abstinence from bust
ness the 1st and 9TH days of the festi-
val. On the first evenings the holiday
is the occasion for certain domestic
rites, commemorative ofthe deliverance
from Egyptian bondage, including the
recital of scriptural and legendary
narrative bearing upon tho event,
chanting of psalms, sc. Special prepa,
rations have been making for the OBJ
servance of the festival, the baking OF
the mutzoth, or unleavened bread, nsed
exclusively in Jewish families, having
become quite an industry. The holiday
also has an effect on business houses,
which provide special spring costumes
for males and females needed for the oc-
casion, wares of all kinds for house
hold and food supplies ofe every descrip-
ton. The festival is also the occasion
of family reunions, and many strangers
come hither to their parents homes to
participate in the joys of the Passover.
In this city the Israelites will close their
business houses on Saturday, in COM
memoration of this festival, and will
keep it by attending the special services
in the synagogue on Friday evening
and on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30
Tomorrow, Friday, Is Our Regular
Remnant Dav.

This Remnant Day for several years has
been an established institution here, But
who would have thought that it would attain
such vast proportions and become wide and
fivorably known. To prevent accumulations
was and is its only object. Great price reduc-
tons must be made on every article to further
this object We advertise everything just as
it is-quantity, condition, original price, re-
duced price, giving detailed description as far
as possible, and this Remnant Day explains
why you are always asked to look at fresh,
scasonable, attractive merchandise at all times
here.
All goods that unavoidably get soiled,
marred, scratched, and otherwise defaced
from handling and displaying-these are all
termed remnants-and there are stacks and
piles of such things every week. Remnants
are by no means always obsolete styles or
damaged goods-they are often the ''plumcd
knights of merchandise"
Short Lengths" "Odd Sizes" Broken
Lines" Small Lots" &C., that become so
quickly, because novel, beautiful, rich, low
priced. Indeed, the best recommendation a
piece of Dress Stuff, Lace, Ribbon, Linen, of
any article can have is to become remnant
carly in life. But fragments and remaindcrs
must 20. Richness and beauty cannot save
them.
In BLACK and CoLoRED DRESS GOODS
you can find many suitable lengths Of the
very latest Spring Fabrics foran Easter Gown.
The Dress Trimming Department will furn-
ish the garnit4re, TOR the unusual demand on
its resources has left many choice bits, which
You can get at almost your own price From
the Special Display and Sale of Imported Mad
ras and Upholstery Goods there is an enor-
nous lot of short lengths of Madras" Mus
lin" "odd pairs" and single curtains" in
Irish Point Real Lace, Silk, Nottingham,
Swiss Lace &c. We've marked these at half
and less than half their yalae.
China, Glass, and HOuseiurnishng Depart
mcnts offer 4 lot of remnants that have col
lected since our last Remnant Day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

ELECTRIC RAILWAY TRAIN.-Two of
the large cars of the Mount Vernon
Electric Railway were coupled together
yesterday evening on the sos trip
down and the new device for running
the cars in trains was given full test.
But one trolley was utilized and the
services of but one motorman was
needed, though the motors of both cars
were brought into requisition. After
leaving the city's limits the proper cur
rent was given the train which at times
acquired a speed Of from So to 81 miles
per hour, though no special effort was
extended toward making extra fast
time. Everything worked satisfactorily,
plainly demonstrating the PRACTICABLE
ity of running the cars in trains when
ever needed for the accommodation Of
excursion parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

EXPANDING ALL NEAR Us.-The
prevailing growth and activity is not
alone confined to the city of Alexan
dria, but extends to the villages and
counties near us. Many new buildings
are now in course of construction in
'Wcst End" and in the counties OF
Fairfax and Alexandria. The farmers,
too, are improving their property by
clearing. repairing, ditching, fencing,
etc, and the country around us is
rapidly growing attractive to strangers;
in fact, they are offered greater induce
ments to settle here than in any other
section of the State. Houses, lots and
land are still very cheap, the water,
climate and soil are unsurpassed, the
schools unequaied and society unex-
celled, and, as has often been shown.
the section is contiguous to Washing
ton, Baltimore and other commercial
centres
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, MAR. 80.
The markets continue very irregular and
there has been nothing encouraging TO report
during the past few days, prices generally
have fluctuated within narrow limits show
ing little or no gain. Flour is quiet and the
receipts arc liberal. Wheat is again easy I;
sales of milling at 70 to 10, common to fair
6S to II. Corn 81 to 80 on cars, Rye sc
50. Oats 3S to 43. Dutter 16 TO %. Eggs
"a to 10 Potatoes 90 to 10. Pork I! to
81. Dressed Poultry, Dried Fruits, Apples,
Cabbage, other Vegetable Provisions and all
kinds of produce sell quickly and at full fig
ures. Hay is firm. Millfced Cotton Seed
Meal and Straw are easy,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30
LOCAL BREYITIES.
Frost and ice again last night.

Frost and ice again last night.
Father Columbia, who was to have
lectured here tonight, has again been
prevented from doing so by illness.
The public and many of the private
schools this evening closed for the East,
er holidays and will be reopened on
Tuesday next.
Theodore G.. Arnold, convicted In
Washington of manslaughter in shoot,
ing and killing John Kramer, has al
piled for new trial.
1t is said that Mr.. David B. Cook,
whose mysterious disappearance has
heretofore been mentioned, was seen
on Friday evening last after 5 o'clock
walking rapidly down Fairfax street.
Mr.. John Chauncey has finished the
repairs to the wheels Of the Columbia
fire engine and they have been fitted
on the engine. The wheels have been
handsomely painted and are now as
good as new.
The game of billiards played at the
Lyoeuln Inst evening between Messrs.
Walter Donnelly and j. l., Lash was
was won by the latter by n score of 100
to G3. Another contest will take place
tonight.
Il is reported that a syndicate has
been formed in Philadelphia for the
purpose of purchasing the franchises of
the Baltimore and Washington baseball
clubs. According to rumor the scheme
is said to be Sunday games at the Alex
andria Driving Park. The rumor Is
not believed in this city.
Marriage licenses were issued in
Washington yesterday to George H..
Rector, of Fauquier Springs, and Annie
f. Harvey: Joseph J. Smith, of Warren
county, and Sue B. Iden, Of Loudoun
county: Joshua a. Smith, of Albemarle
county, and Victoria uranni, of Nelson
county; Meyer FEEDER, OF Montgomery
county: and Matte Lowell, of Staunton;
John II. Browne, of Alexandria, and
Nettie Buchanan, of Washington and to
James w. Swan, of Culpeper, and Exile
Swan, of Gordonsville.
But one week mere. and the face of the
society girl, not to be behind the ether flow
ers OF the spring. will bloom OUT from beneath
che much talked of Easter bonne.s' Ii! =
the freshest and sweetest of blossoms its deli
cate tints restored by the Lcntcn rest aud
r.dantly surmounting n figure whose every
charm is heightened by the presence of the
Easter gown"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

PrRsoNAL.-Bishop White will visit
the churches in this city on Easter Sun
day, aud on Monday some of the
churches in the neighborhood Of Alex
andra.
Mr.. Peter Wise is quite i'll at his
home, on Prince street.
Mr.. J. p. Lash has resigned his posi-
ton as mail clerk in the city postoilice.
Mr. w. r. Whaley, appointed in his
stead, to-day entered upon the duties
of his Office.
Mr.. L. w. Spear and number OF
Boston capitalists were in the city yes
tcrday on business connected with the
lines of the electric railways which Mr..
S. proposes building In this city and
vicinity The Bostonians were much
pleased with what they saw and heard
relative to the plans and it is said that
Mr.. Spear is rapidly perfecting his
plans for an early commencement of
work on the lines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

GooD FRIpAY.-To-morrow will be
Good Friday, the most solemn day in
the church calendar, concentrating
the crucifxion of the Saviour. In the
Catholic Church the services will be of
a particularly impressive nature, while
in the Episcopal and Lutheran churches
the services, though not so elaborate,
will be of equal solemnity.
Services will be held in the various
churches tomorrow as follows:
Christ Church, and II a. M.
st. Paul's, 5 p. m.
Grace, a. m. and $50 p. N.
St. Mary's, s q. m. and 8 and $50
p. m.
German Lutheran, II a. m.
To-day being Holy Thursday, appro-
pirate services were this morning held
at st. Mary's Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30
i Sensational Stony

has attracted attention lately but as
matter of fact the public has also de-
voted time to things substantial, judg-
ing by the unprecedented sHle of the
Gail Borden Eagle Brand Condensed
Milk. Uncqualled as food for infants.
Sold by Grocers and Druggists,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30
From Sire toSon.

Asa family medicine Bacon's Celery Cure
passes from sire To son Is u legacy. II you
have Kidney, Liver or Blood disorder DO not
delay. but get a free sample package of this
remedy at once. If you have indigestion,
Constipation, Headache, rheumatism, etc.
this grand ,pccifc will cure You. L. S. Lead
bcatcr and Sons, the leading druggists, are
sole agents and are distributing samples free
to the afflicted. Large packages SOC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

BALTIMORE. Mar. 30.-Flour steady and
unchanged Wheat easy No red spot and
Mar 734aT3l April 734 bid; May 74a74s;
June TAI asked; July 74!a141 steamer No
red 6Sla69 bid; milling wheat by sample 70
ais Corn steady; mixed spot, Mar April
and May 4Sa4S4; July 4sla4Ss; steamer
mixed 45l hid white corn by sample Asa
No white Western 41a42; No 9 mixed do
37!a3S. Rye quiet and steady No 2 62l.
Hay steady good to choice timothy SIG 90
to SIG so. Provisions fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

The best he has ever tried. e. G.
Bowling. Esq, Aquasco, P: O., Md.
one the largest planters in that section
of the State writes: ~ take pleasure
in recommending DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup as the best remedy for coughs
and colds | have ever tried. Both my
self and family have used it with most
satisfactory results"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. March 30-The market show
ed an improving tendency this morning and
prices rose all along the line. The rise was
equal to 4a2 per cent. At II o'clock the mar
ket was strong in tone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

Last night Henry Staunton, colored,
brought to the station house a little
white boy who had strayed from his
home and gotten lost in the lower part
of the city. Some time afterwards Mr..
w. J. Carter, who lives on upper Prince
street, appeared at the station house to
report the loss of his child and it was
there he found the missing boy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

DocKsTADER's MINsTRELs.-This IA
nous organization will he at the Opera
House next Monday night. The come,
dams and entertainers are Dockstader,
Powers, Dumont, Fake and Semons,
the Columbian Quartette, Harrington,
Blocksom and Burns. There are also
eight cultivated vocal soloists, a large
well trained chorus and superb band
and orchestra. Dockstader,s imper-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

FooLHARDY BoYs.-This morning a
small boy named Earl Croson. son OF
Mrs. John Croscu, of West End, under
took to jump on a moving passenger
train of the Richmond and Danville
road on Henry street, between King
and Prince. lie missed his footing,
waa thrown violently to the ground
and stunned. He was picked up and
carried into tie house of Mr.. David
Sacres, nearby, and upon the proper
restoratives being applied soon regained
consciousness. Apart from some
bruises and severe shock to his sys-
TEN, he escaped serious injury. Hardly
before the excitement occasioned by
this narrow escape had subsidized,
another youth, in no wise impressed by
the lesson he should have learned, ran
ahead Of moving team and placed
himself astride of the tongue. He was
made to dismount before he was thrown
from his perch and hurt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30
Wraps, ParasOls, Millinery, G
Things for Easter

Capcs First and Foremost, chief among
which is our Imported Broadcoth Cape.
Triple Cloth Capes made of finest imported
broadcloth, $50.
Jackets, all the best kinds made, with or
without capcs, $500 to $1,000.
Third building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

REsIGNA1IoNs.-Mr. w. H. Treakle
has resigned the p, S ton Of janitor of
Washington School building.
DR. VIM. Kell has become dissatisfied
with the position of driver of the hose
wagon of the Hydraulion fire company,
to which he was recently selected, and
has rendered his resignation. The com
pany will meet to light to recommend
suitable person to fill the vacancy.
The Fire Wardens elect
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
80 tbe indications are that Friday will be
'.r,,liy fair although the weather Will be-
80 me cloudy with possibly light local showers
nj ,,fqbr warmer Friday morning increasing
westerly winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

POLICE REpoRT.-Last night was
clear and cool with one prisoner and
three dodgers at the station house. The
Mayor this morning disposed of the fol-
lowing cases:
A white man charged with being
drunk and disorderly was dismissed
with reprimand.
Tecumseh Wilkerson, colored boy
for an assault on John Coleman anoth-
er colored boy, was fined 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

NEW YORK, Mar. 30.-Flour moderately
active and easy. Wheat fairly active and
steady. Corn dull and frmer Pork quiet
and easy mess SIS 80 to $40 90. Lard dull
and nominal steam $11 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

When Baby sick. wo Gnvc her castorin.
When she was Child, she cried for Castora.
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them CastoFia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

sonations include Harrison. Blaine,
Hill, Cleveland: Depew, Reid and
others, with original songs and
speeches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

.,, rises to-Morrow at $40 sun sets
GI5 High water 1:l6 a. IN. ana
= n d. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30
ALEXANDRIA MARKET, MAR. 80

BALTIMORE. Mar 3O.-virginia consols :
d. 1O-40s :; do 3s 70a71.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30
WANTS.

WANTED-Five or sir gen.
lO tlemen can have board with home COM
forts. Address BOARD AZ Gazette Office.
mh3O1W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

HELP WANTED.-WANTED A YOUNG
H LADY who understands typowritins
and stenography.
POTOMAC NOVELTY CO.,
mh2S st Cor. King and Lee streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30
DRY GOODS.
PORTRAIT DEPARTMENT.

We have opened complete Portrait De-
partmcnt, where we will execute not onlyCras-
on Portraits. but SEPIAS, WATER COLORS,
PASTELS, AND PASTEL CRAYONS. We
have employed the best artists and guarantee
all work TO be entirely satisfactory in every
detail.
Fourth 1oth-st. building.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

A NEW LOT of CHOICE sUNDRIED Alp
N PIES for sale by
@ MII RIIRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30
F0R SALE OR EXCHANGE.

have in Washington some unimproved
property and equity in THREE BRICK
HOUSES which l will exchange for Aiexan-
dria property. G. A. FOWLE.
mh29 ST 106 N Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

A INVOICE of superior Coo G P. TEA
~ just received By
n lTJT pJrpN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

WE ARE selling good CELLULoID
w COLLAR at 15c at
AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

TXTRA QUALITY GREEN and BLACK
u TEAS for sale by
&c MTT pTTPN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

A FULL line of MONARCH SHIRTS Al.
II ways on hand at
AMOS B. SLAYMAKFRA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-03-30

GooD OoL0NG TEA, new crop 45c, at
~ ]. C. MILBURN'S.
D Ass ALE, Dog Head Brand at 20 cents
D per bottle for sale by
n. c. WALLACE.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-05-08
STATE PRESS

There is no doubt in the world that
il Grover knew Bro. McEldowney, of
the Wetzel Democrat, he would at nee
give him a good office, and the better he
knew him the better the office he would
give him. 1t is now the height OF our
ambition to make these two eminent
men acquainted, but tho Gehenna OF II
is We are not acquainted with Grover
either, II larksburg NeWs (Rep,)
MacCorkle's Board it seems went be-
yond Ohio, yea, even unto the lakes, to
find q matron for the Spencer asylum,
Mrs. Hanahan, the one selected lives at
Rochester. New York. Are the women
OF West Virginia to be treated thus
Are not the women OF West Virginia
fully competent? Is it not a shame2 A
disgrace P-RoaRe Record (Dsm)
There seems to DO dissatisfaction in
some quarters because Gov. MacCorkle
is recognizing the State institutions
and putting in new men whore it is
necessary. No M ought to complain
OF that, There is no greater bore in
office or out OF it than an old fossil who
has grown to tho seat he ats on,-&
4arg's Oracle (Dem,)
How preposterous the idea that Judge
Lucas could secure u foreign appoint
ment while Camden is in tho senate,
Camden has never been accused OF being
an angel. Ii he was one, he would BIZ
strtkingly out Of piaoo in the senate Of
the United States. -Rachte Gazette (Rep.
The hder acknowledges the corn.
McEldowney is right. "The fellow who
butts his bald head against . stone wall
is q damphool,- FIirmoat hdeG (Dan.)
While tho weather may now get warm
yet there will be many a Democrat who
will complain Of being out it the cold
Star tribune (Rcp.)
10. Miller isn't kicking, but there are
whole lots OF people doing it for him.
Farmers Adpocate.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-05-08
COLUMBIAN CAUsERIE.

An ingenious and gifted statistician
has figured it out that ii by common
consent during this spring, summer and
fall when could be recognized as
meaning "Wheu are you going to the
lair% and chow" as meaning GLOW
were you pleased with the fairP' our
65,000,000 people would save enough
breath to run all tho mills OF tho CONT
nent during the next decade. Conced'
ing that the statistician has got it right,
the experiment is well worth trying
New York Tribune.
Tho report that the crack in the old
Liberty bell was extended in its trans
~portation to Chicago il disturbing Phil
adelphia people. But they should re-
member that the Chicago people like to
have everything on n large scale, and
perhaps they thought tho crack was not
big enough ior the show.-Haryord Post.
The Worlds Fair has so many side.
show attractions that visitors will have
no difficulty in getting rid OF their spare
change each day, and the Corn-cure
fakir, the snake-charlner and the sword.
swallower will not be missed - iacte-
natl Commercial Gazette.
The Chicago walters, having struck
for SIS u week and got it, are now
threatening to strike for $50 u week.
The Chicago walters evidently believe
in the philosophy that AL things come
to him who waits. "-LOuiSUM Courier
Journal
1t is said that tho Chicago church
people have chopped down all the trees
in their yards-because the thing
don't stop growing onsunday. st Pau
Globe.
There arc four big things at the OK.
position: The Krupp gun, the big
cheese, the restaurant prices and the
gate receipts. Cincinnati Tribune.
If there is any surplus harmony in the
east, it should be shipped to Chicago
for the benefit ofthe Worlds Fair ladies.
-Bahuaorc american.
Chicago is out with a search warrant
for a technical construction Of the
phrase Sunday closing Washington
Star.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-05-08
POINTS.

The late General Beale is said to have
brought the first specimens OF gold from
California to the east, In 1S4S. He
crossed through Mexico thon, disguised
as IN English lieutenant-it was u dan.
gerous place for Americans so soon after
tho war-and managed to get aboard
tho United States ship Saratoga, then
lying oil SACRIFICES in command Of Cap.
tain (aftorward Rdmiral) Farragut. II
Yves the report thus brought by General
BOalo, says u correspondent Of the Wash.
ington Posi-, that stimulated tho gold
fever all over tho country.
Pope Leo XIII. spends most OF his
mornings In tho vatican gardens catch.
Ing birds with nets, q sport which no
prRctiCci while bishop OF Porugla. Hun.
drOds OF birds arc caught every morn.
ing and distributed among tho hospitals
and the poor.
Conigsby Disraell, who has Just como
Into Ills inheritance at Hughnndon
Manor Is described rs bearing n striking
resemblance ln personal appearance to
his uncle Lord Boaconsield,
The Kaiser has conferred tho title Of
court pianist oil little Raoul Kockaishd,
tho oIrht.yoar.old boy whose perform.
aucei on tia piano are the sensation Of
Berlin just nj present
Frederick Weyorhauscr, ono Of tho
richeat Of the lumber kings Of Mime.
sofa, began work In a brewery when ho
came to this country from Germany.
Ex.PrOsident Harrison will begin his
course Of lectures on international Law
at tho Stanford University next0Ctober,
The Duke Of oOnnaught, who has just