Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-06
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On the 10Th of April the government
printing Office force will be reduced.
Virginia has in this department quite
number of people more than her quota,
and it is thought that the axe will fall
on several who are now employed there.
A colored woman called hurriedly at
DR.. Jones's Office last night and in an
excited manner stated that woman
was very sick with house full OF
children and that the doctor must come
at once and bring his epidemic with
him.
Miss Ada Thomas, who had been
visiting the Misses Lunt on Cameron
street, when about to return home last
night fell from the doorway and sus-
tanned a compound fracture of one
of her wrists. She was attended by
Doctor Jones.
Henderson & Co. have been given the
contract to tear down the walls, clean
and pile the bricks and remove the de-
bris in preparation for rebuilding the
George r. Hill Company's cake, crack
er and candy works, destroyed by fire
on the 9th of February last.
In the City School Board proceedings
published yesterday it was stated that
the resolution preventing the employ
ment of non resident teachers had been
rescinded by unanimous vote. This
was a mistake, Mr.. Vincent having
voted against resembling.
The market to-day presented real
spring-like appearance. There was an
abundance of greens and quite a pretty
display of flowers. Prices for edibles
were about the same as those of last
week, except for butter, which was
scarce and sold at from 25a30ca pound.
Elsewhere will be found the adver-
tisement of the spring opening of mil
linery at Purcell's. This is an event to
which much attention is given by the
ladies, and this year it promises to ex-
coed all previous ones in the new, BEAU
tiful and stylish novelties which this
firm is noted for producing.
Conforming to recent act of Con-
gress, the District of Columbia commits
sioners have appointed Mrs. Louise R.
Stowell, white, and Mary c. Terrell,
colored, members of the board ofschool
trustees. This Is the first time in the
history of the District government that
women will have voice in the man.
agement of the schools.
The Baptist church was flied to
| OyerflOwing last night by an interest
ing congregation. After Mr.. Butler
had delivered his sermon four persons
came forward and united themselves
with the church. Ten converts were
baptized and a number asked for the
prayers of the congregation. The SER
vices will be continued tonight.
At the meeting last night Of the Re-
lief Hook and Ladder Company little
other than routine business was trans
acted. An invitation from the Virginia
State Firemen's Association to attend
their meeting next June in Harrison
burg was received with thanks, but de-
clined. Invitations were also received
to attend the Friendship Drum Corps
and the Rythiau fairs.
D. Bendheim & Sons have made
great Easter preparations. For next
week they are offering tempting bar
gains in silks, dress goods, Innings, in
fact, every department is represented
in the rage. Silks are in the lead, with
dress goods very close second, finish
Ing with dress Innings a good third.
Scattering in the race will be ladies'
and gents furnishings, domestics
white goods, laces and embroideries.
Don't fail to get a programme, there
will be extras out for Monday.