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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27
n WRITES ON CLOUDS.
Chicago TIA, the Biggest search Light IN
the World.


the World.
To America belongs the honor OF
constructing the largest and most
Powerful electric search in the world
now I'm Chicago. Some idea o. its
Size may be gained from the cQmparl-
made between il and the men OF
ordinary height standing by ",
shown in the illustration from pho
Z graph Ii stands about 10 feet 9
inches high TO the upper side OF the
ventilator on the top % the drum
and the total weight is about 5000
pounds, but so perfectly is II mount
ed and balanced that a child can
move it In any direction. The maxi
mum current al which this lamp OPP
crates is POO amperes, and at this
current the lamp has luminous in
tensity OF about 1000 to 100, 900
candles, the reflected beam a total
luminous intensity Of about 375, 0OO,-
600 candles an intensity which the
eye cannot appreciate. In looking at
the side OF the beam the spectator
only distinguishes a stream OF light
Of comparatively low intensity, but
in looking at the beam directly its
5rilliancy is fully seen and the effect
is absolutely binding.
Before the protector was sent To
the Worlds Fair a pIblic test was
made at Middletown, Conn. From
the roof Of the works the great white
beam OF light shot forth into the OBJ
scurity OF the night. and slowly
swept the countryside for miles
around, bringing every object upon
which it was directed into brilliant
and distinct relief 1t Illuminated
the roofs Of distant villages and
scared the inhabitants. and lighted
up the sign boards miles away, SO
that they could easily be read by
means Of glass. The protector was
turned upward toward the sky, and
the beam like a supernatural divine
finger, wrote words upon the clouds
messages Of light to the starry
populations 1t was majestic
manifestation Of mans invasion OF
the realm Of Phoebus.
How far the powerful beam OF light
of this instrument can be seen is diff
fcult to state The search light sci
up by the General Electric Company
on Mt. Washington, in the White
Mountains, has a diameter Of only
thirty inches, and reflected ligh'
| from the mirror Of about 100, OOO
candle power, yet the newspaper car
/ be read in its beam ten miles away
and the light can be seen from point
100 miles away How much farthe
then could this 37j, 600, 600 cardl'
power light be seen in a clear atmo'
phere free from moisture II tn
protector could lie mounted upon al
eminence sufficiently high to clear al
surrounding obstacles?
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

Ia the early months of summer
white flowers predominant in the
northern field and garden. In July
yellow flowers begin to prevail and
their reign seems to eliminate in
August, which is the month par ex-
cellence Of golden hues In Septem-
Der and October the asccndency
passes to blue and purple blossoms,
one cannot help noticing that this
march OF color among the flowers,
carrying them from white in the
spring to blue in the autumn, recalls
the supposed progression Of age among
the stars as indicated by their colors
1t has generally been thought, al
though the ract has not yet been
finally demonstrated that the white
stars are the Youngest, that the yell
low stars represent the mid-season OF
solar life. and that the deeply colored
stars, red, purple, and blue, are those
which are fast passing into deCadence.
If this is true, then in the heavens
also we NAV say white is the color of
springtme and purple the badge of
the season of decay.
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fantastic Ceremonies Of Some Of the Der
wishes Of the Orient

Fantastic Ceremonies of Some Of the Der
wishes OF the Orient
The deryishes in Mohlmmedan
counties are a religious class cores
pondlng in some respects to the
monks 81 chrtstendom There are
many orders, distinguished by pecu.
liarltcs Of faith. ceremony and cos
tune Some live in monasteries,
Others dwell in villages, but all pro-
feSs poverty and humility and some
chastity. Their religion prescribes
modification, but their practices are
very often Inconsistent with their
prlfe,scd standard Many Of them
lead warrant life, travelling all over
the countries Of the East and being
supported by converts Of their order.
The MeyleyIS ere tile most numerous.
They indulge n fantastic dances, in
which they whirl around with grea.
rapIdi.y To the music of a flute, gen
orally not cca,iug until they a,e over
c1mo by exhaustion and drop on the
ground This ceremony is performed
i'm honor of their founder, who is
said to- have whirled around for -four
days without any nourishment, while
his companion played a flute. often
these deryishes are found in cite,
paying the part Of jugg ers and sor
Cerers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

The great salt lake at Obdossk is
nine miles wide and seventeen mile
long, yet, except in a few p aces it is
sOlidly rooted over with deposit OF
salt which is getting thicker and
thicker cye'y year
our guide, who is an old man,
said that h. could remember when
the salt crystals first began to gather
upon the surface OF the water. Year
by year, owing to the evaporation Of
the water, the crystals became mere
numerous and then caked together
tin this great roof formed.
In 1878, the water beneath this
salt crystal roof found an under
ground outlet into the river OH.
This lowered the llke'ssurface about
three feet, leaving that distance be
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August
Flower

"Ihave been afflicted with bilious
nessand constipation for fifteen years
and first one and then another prep
aration was suggested to me and
tried, but to no purpose. A friend
recommended August Flower and
words cannot describe the admira-
ton in which hold it. Ithas given
me new lease Of life, which before
was a burden. Its good qualities
and wonderful merits should bemade
known to everyone suffering with
dyspepsia and biliousness. JESSE
BARKER, Printer, Humboldt. Kas. y
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

1.-THE use OF Castoria is so universal and
its merits so well known that IL seems "a work
of supererocatiOn to endorse it, Few aret1e
Intelligent families who do not keep Castorla
within easy reach
CARLOS MARTYR. n y
New Yori tiiv
Late Pastor Bioomingdale Reformed Church.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27
PALTmoRE6 POTOMAC RAILROAD.

After sunday, July ,. 1898, the train
on this road will run as fol ows;
NORTH. SOUTH.
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4 O.. YG 7AY0IE "
aS.lAS .I|.lI11I,I,l1,, Z
for Infants and Children.

"Castoria IS so well adapted 70 children that
recommend itas superior to any prescription
suown 70 me. H. A. ARCHER, MD,
Iii So. oxford ST., Brooklyn, n. Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

For several years / have recommended
yOur Castora and shall always continue t.
DO 50 as It has invariably produced beneficial
results
EnwiN F PARnEs NJ D.,
1.-THE winthrop i.5th Street and 7fh Ave,
New York city.
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LA PLATA.


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PREsIDENT-John II. Mitchell. Esq.
VICE PREsIDENT-EI-Judge f. Stone,
SECRETARY-Hon A. Posey.
TR AsURER-J II. r berts, Esq.
ATToRNEY-COl. L. A. Milm r.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
John H. NJ tchell, A itornsy-atL Law,
+. Stone, Ell hIef Judge.
A. rosey, Attorney-at Law.
Col. J.. A. w liner Attorney-at-Law.
J II. Roberts. Merchant.
J. : Matngly Reg ser Of Wills.
r. Z. Horney Res aurant
Gs-Te e a owe Company will receive de.
post and n axe loans TO persons of small
mans. ARR chance is offered to small
~ age-earl er, TO save their small earnings and
buy nituilis home. And as an iavestn ent
The s'ocl Of tie Company is safe and
prof a lie.
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There are in the w1rh 2Gl blind asy!ums
and training schools. with u $50 inmates.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

Browns Iron Bltters cnre7 Dyspepsia, Mala-
ria, b ousnsss and General Debility. Gives
strength, ads Digest B.. tone, the nerves
CREATES appetite The best tonic for Nursing
Mothers, weak women and children.
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No sympathy is lelt for the man who is a
fool twice
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The Colossus Rhodes was cast in over
100 pieces and at-d to ether.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1893-10-27

BE ham PILLS correct had effects OF over.
eating Bee h4u mo others, 25cents box
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NJ matter Of how long standing. Writ
for rGa IesIl glc.A 70 :. =
H5He1-w rta & 90, Owego Tioga Co., n. Y.
Irice ST. ly mail Sllj.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-03

THE OPERA HoUsE.-Dockstader $
Minstrel troupeis far superior to that OF
last season. and the programme to be
presented tonight will be brighter, fun
nier, and in every particular better,
The proof of the assertion is found III
Frank Dumont, the witticst writer and
best producer of sketches that min
strelsv has ever known;George Powers,
banjo soloist of rare accomplishments
and general comedian; Fake and Sc
mons, who present musical act which
is a novelty; Blocksom and Barns in a
new laughing act; the magnificent Co.
lumbar Quartette, and John {. Har-
rington. a taieated singing and dancing
comedian. The vocal department is
unusually strong ard contains eight
.soloists and grand chorus.
The San Francisco Bulletin says OF
Miss Ada Gray, who will be the at
traction at the Opera House Friday
night: "She is handsome of person.
agreeable iii voice, and has a splendid
presence, She displays talents of =
high order in imprisoned acting, and
the subtle, crafty power that is essen
tixl in plotting and schcming fGr re-
genge was developed with consummate
skill"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-03

EASTER CELEBRATGoNs.-TheS Sun
dav schools of the Episcopal churches
held their Easter celebrations yeStcr-
day. More than the usual interest was
manifested by all connected with these
institutions and large congregations as
sembled to witness the exercises, which
were interesting and instructive.
The celebration at Grace Church was
held at Z o'clock in the morning and
consisted of the usual morning services
of the church, singing of carols BY the
children, led by the choir and addresses
bv Rey. Mr. Sharp and Mr.. w. w. Par
ker. The floral design was a Kings
Daughters cross in white flowers with 4
base of ported plants. The reports re-
ceived showed that there were IS teach
ers in the Sunday School and 426 schol-
ars-25 of whom are in the bible class.
The collections for the year amounted
to 1916 and the Sunday School offerings
for diocesan missions amounted to
Q ier $40.
AT Christ Church the celebration was
held at o'clock and was largely at
tended. The exercises consisted OF the
singing Of Easter carols by the children,
led by the ohoir, an address by Rev,
Mr.. Suter and the presentation OF the
Easter offerings by the various classes.
Within the chancel was bank OF
potted flowers which were distributed
! to the children at the close Of the eXer-
cises. The chldren's offerings amount
ed to $l17.3S.
The children of st. raul's Church
held their celebration last night at $50
o'clock. At that hour the various
classes marched from the lecture rooms
with their banners and took their places
in the pews reserved for them. The
exercises consisted Of the singing OF
carols by the children, led by Mrs. NJ.
w. O'Brien, an address by Mir. J. j.
Plummer. of the Theological seminary.
&c The floral decorations were pretty.
In front of the chancel was large cross
covered with emblems made of flowers
and surmounted by beautiful crown
and at the base was 4 bank of fern
and potted plants. The children'S OF:
ferings amounted to Sl09.32,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-03

GOLDEN CHAIN.-The Order of the
Golden Chain was organized at odd
Fellows Hall Saturday night last with
twenty-six members. The following
officers were elected: Commander. +.
II. Kemper; Vice Commander, w. P.
Henshaw: Past Commander, J. n.
Strider: Assistant Commander, w. H.
Scott; Prelate, J. Sid. Douglas; Secre-
tary, Geo. r. kKpstein Treasurer, J,
H. Wingfeld Guide, J. N. Nightingale;
Guardian, NJ. +. Bailey: sentinel, c.
Y. Paff Medical Examiner, DR.. George
r. Kipstein; Collector, r. P. Taylor
Trustees, J. Sid. Douglas, j. NJ. White
and J. H. Strider The lodge was in,
stituted by DR.. Joseph a. Baden, SUI
preme Vice Commander. and A. Stan,
ley Wier, Supreme Secretary, Of Balti
more, Did.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-03

EXCITEMENT ON AN ELECTRIC CAR.
r,1,,raar three and four o'clock yester-
L.. ayrping considerable excitement
,gs. PRODUCED on electric car No. =
,'.bi,a near the Dyke by the burning
"nt If q controller The car was filled
wi, neople and was on its upward trip
, m;.l n strong smell resembling that
W." .Htab rmanates from burning indiarub-
I'M, ,,.crmeated the car. Almost stimuli
.D" ~, there was an explosion on
t ll, front platform and a precipitate
',ampedc Of people from the dash board
INN the car. although no one was hurt
r,, wa. there any danger. The report
from ,iy, the explosion was by no means
- D, ,,ilic and was more in the nature ola
sndden heavy puff but it had its ct,
f,ct The car came TO = stand5tiil, and
i was found that the heavy iron en-
closure around the controller had been
bIowp completely oil. Much excite
,nent followed. Some nervous passen-
GERS cot oil and said they would use
SbanEs mare for the remainder OF the
tourney. Others, however, renamed
aboard, and later train OF two cars ar
,iyed ON the scene and undertook TO
nulI the disabled car to switch.
When the current was applied dazzling
Iicht which resembled sheet lightning
shot through the car and caused more
conservation. The car, by the use OF
the rear motor, was finally brought to
q switch and another coach dispatched
"a take oil the passengers, and after
some delay all who could be induced
to board ii were safely landed in this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-03

CONFIRMATION SERvIcEs.-Bishop F.
NJ. White, of the Episcopal diocese,
visited this city yesterday and admins
tered the right of confirmation in the
three Episcopal churches here, AT
Grace Church, in the morning, he con
fined a class of seven, five others being
unavoidably absent at St. Pauls, in
the evening, fifteen, and at Christ
Church, at night, aye, The services at
each of the churches were largely at
tended, but the Bishop did not preach
on either occasion, as he is still in feeble
health. though apparently, he has near
iy recovered from his long and serious
illness.
The Bishop visited pohick Church to-
day and to-morry will consecrate Oliyet
Church, in Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-03

PERsoNAL.-Col. S. r. Johnston is
visiting his brother Maj. Geo. Johnston,
in this city.
Letter. from Paris report the i'm
proved condition of air. Meade Mimi
serode. son of Rev. DR.. Minnigerodc, Of
this city, whose case until lately was
regarded as hopeless.
Mr.. C. c. Carlin, ofthis city, is an ap-
plicant for the position of Assistant L..
S. district Attorney for this district.
Policeman Grady is on the sicE list.
Gen. FitZhush Lee is spending the
Easter holidays at Highland Home, >
the residence of his brother, Capt. Dan
iel NJ. Lee, in Stafford county Mrs.
Lee, the mother of the General, has
been spending some time there and
Gen. Lee makes frequent visits to see
her. Mrs. Lee is 50 years old, but is
still in excellent health, and always
looks forward to the Generals visits
with the greatest interest and plea
sure
Mr.. Peter Wise continues extremely
i'll at his home on Prince street.
MI. james haipln Is extremely II!
at his home on south Columbus street.
Mrs. Gustave Bartels, of Baltimore,
is visiting her father, Mr.. ]. Schneider,
on Washington street.
Col. ]. c, Gibson, Of Cg!ppper, aud
Mr. r. Walton Moore, of Fairfax, were
in the city to-day.
Mr.. Louis Cuvillier was admitted ia
practice in the Court of Appeals at
Richmond on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-03


BEING PURIFIED BY FIRE.-The COM
bustible growth in the swamp east of
New Alexandria has been burning for
the past twenty-four hours. The fire
extends in patches from the Dyke to
Hunting creek shore on the north.
Yesterday hundreds of people visited
the locality and watched the flames,
famed by the northwest wind, lick up
the rank growth OF years. The in
Vulnerable snakes which from time i'm
memorial have inhabited this marsh
and in their inaccessible retreats lived
in defiance of the head bruisers of the
genus homo type either persisted in the
flames or were compelled 10 crawl to
places where lower temperature pre-
walls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-03

JOYOUS EAsTER-The weathe'
which was inclined to be sultry on Sat
urday, underwent a pleasant change
toward night when the wind came out
from the northwest. The air became
cooler in the meantime and yester-
day broke with clear sky and
crisp boreal zephyrs which rendered the
temperature delightful. Natures Wis
ible signs of awakening after hard
winters Information were apparent on
every side. Tiny green grass blades,
swelling buds, singing birds and every
other harbinger Of the glad awakening
were greeted with evident delight.
Spring suits, dresses and caputical
coverings were nearly as numerous as
applicants for office, while the balmy
weather rendered overcoats and wraps
superfuous. As the day advanced the
streets became thronged with people,
and the neighborhood of the churches
soon became one moving army of peo
pie vending their ways to the respec-
tive places of worship. The services in
the churches were of an interesting ma
ture and the singing was very good
The programme as published saturday
was carried out. The floral decorations
were exceptionally tasteful. III the af-
ternoon the population was increased
fifty per cent by the arrival of more
than the usual number of strangers
who come here on Sundays, and
every historical spot in the city
was visited with interest by hundreds
who were many miles from their homes.
The clerk of the weather seemed to be
especially propitiated toward mankind
hereabouts this season, as to-day EAST
er Monday the long looked for holiday
of the little ones and many large ones,
too, has been especially pleasant from
meteorological standpoint, and carous-
ais in the woods surrounded by Ma
lures scenery have been enjoyed by
thousands all the day long. The coun-
try between here and Mount Vernon
was the most literally patronized, the
electric railway having made it easy of
access. The sloping hills, pleasant
groves and enchanting river view pre-
sented many attractions, and the cars
were busily engaged in depositing here
and there punches of people bent Oh
ENJOYING the first outing Of the season.
Shutters Hill, too, and other familiar
spots on the environS were rendered
lively by the joyous prattle OF the
Younger generation, while their older
escorts manifested satisfaction in be-
holding the delight Of their charges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-03

PROPERTY SALE.-As heretofore
stated in the GAZETTE, Messrs. Wheat
& Suter have purchased from Messrs.
Helmuth Bros. four acres of land on
West street, between Princess and Oro-
noco. The deeds were signed on Sat
urday and the price paid was $1,000. 1t
is the intention of the purchasers to
open the streets through their property
and to divide it into building lots. The
city is rapidly extending in that diree=
ton and building lots in that desirable
locality will doubtless soon be in active
demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-03
Good Roads.

The object of this communication is to call
the attention of those of our citizens who use
the Shutters Hill road as a pleasure drive, to
its present condition. 1t has in some places,
been almost impossible. and to be 4 good road
for the simmer, it should now be put in order.
If those interested in the matter would leave
a contribution for repairs at the Alexandria
Gazette office, it will I've paid over TO response
bic partno inr tho purpose. Direct to
mh2S st GOOD ROADS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-03
DRY GOODS.
4 Good Week for Dress Goods.

The past week with has marked of the best dress
goods sales for early the for many years. and the
large sales this department show clearly that have
ected popular fabrics Early purchasers the choicest
shades and styles in selecting while the lines are still full
In plain goods Bengane and Whip Cords have proven the
best sellers the Tans Gys Resedas and lighter Greens be
ing the popular shades Most of these light wool fabrics COM
bne effectively with either satin silk and the variety of the
combination gives large choice The popular being the
changeabe silk in Surahs Benganes and Crystals
Satns also selling well, and make pretty combna-
tons with light wool materials
We have left few very desirable Dress Patterns in JAG
guard effects Illuminated Diagonas and other fancy designs
Our sales lower grade dress goods have kept pace with
the better goods and the popular bargain size and the
range of desirable soc goods have been well cut into
We endeavor to keep with the demand of the changing
styles in Dress Innings &c. and have stock plain and
barred Crinoines, Canvas, Hair Cloth &c.
We have few samples of the popular lightweight Spring
Capes and also gtcolored and Black Cloths suitable for
making spring wraps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-03

THE R. & D. R. R. OFFICE.-The
Richmond and Danville Railroad Com
pany contemplates making extensive
improvements to its already handsome
office building on the southwest corner
of PENNSYLVANIA avenue and Thirteenth
street, Washington. The plans for this
improvement show an addition of two
stories to the main building and four
stories to the annex on the west side,
making six-story tire-proof Office
hnillinn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-03

VESTRYMEN.-.fhe following gentle
men were to-day elected vestrymen of
the Episcopal churches: st. Paul's-
John w. Green, John A. Dixon, 4. Nc
Lean, w. H. Marbury, Geo. Johnston,
P. B. Hooe, NJ. D. CorSe, ]. w. Hoof,
f. L. Daingerfeld. Herbert Bryant,
John r. Zimmerman and L. w. Reid.
Christ Church-Peter Wise, VIM.
Gibson, L. NJ. Blackboard, G. VIM. Ram
say, z. S. Leadbeater, Ashbv Miller,
Vim. A. Smoot, D. \. Rust, q. Snow
den and L. Washington,
Grace Church will choose vestrymen
tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-03
Great Triumph.

Instant relief experienced and a perma-
ncnt cure by the most speedy and greatest
remedy in the world-Otto's Cure for Threat
and Lung diseases. Why will you continue
10 irrltate youf throat and lungs with that
terrible hacking cough when L. S. Lcadbeater
& Sons, sole agent. will furnish you a free
sample of this great guaranteed remedy? Its
success is simply wonderful, as your druggist
will tell you. Oto's Cure is now sold in
every town and village ON this continent.
Samples free Lrrgc bpttle1 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-03

Two HUNDRED DOLLARS STOLEN
An iron safe in Mr.. Stephen Nightin-
gilFs house, il the southwestern por-
ton OF the city, was robbed one day
last week of 5000. The key of the safe
had been hidden between two mat
tresses in the house, and ii was sup
posed its whereabouts were known only
to Mr.. and Mrs. Nightingale, but it
seems third party found the place of
its deposit and by its means opened
the safe and extracted the money. The
police have the matter in hand.