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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04
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COR. KING AND ROYAL SITS.
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The WiIde-Qucensbery Trial.

lIC W
LONDON, Apr. 1.-The trial of the
action of Oscar Wilde against the Mar
quis of Queensberry for libel was re-
sumed to-day. Mr.. Wilde, in answer
to question, said he had been intro
duced to the man Wood by man nam.
ed Taylor. He had frequently visited
Taylor's house to attend afternoon tea
parties. Taylor, he admitted, had in.
troduced him to FIVE young men and
he had made them presents of money.
In regard to his acquaintanceship with
two brothers named Parker, he replied
that he had given one of them money
on the occasion of his taking tea with
with him (Wilde) in the latter's private
rooms. His behavior was in no way
improper. When Taylor and one OF
the Parkers were arrested they were in
women's clothes. They were charged
with felonous practices. MIR. Wilde
admitted his acquaintanceship with a
man named Atkins, who was employ
ed by book-maker. Wilde said At
kins went to Paris with him and they
stopped together there. Wilde paid
the fare and had given Atkins money,
but he declared that it would be an in
famous lie to say that they had been
guilty of any misconduct. A youth
named Maber had stopped with him in
hotel in London and he (Wilde) had
given him cigarette case worth $50.
Sir Edward Clarke then read number
of letters written by the Marquis of
Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred
Douglass. In one of the letters the
marquis declared that Lord Alfred was
not his son. Before leaving the wit
ness stand Wilde explained his fond
ness for the society of males i'll their
youth by saying that he disliked the
old and sensible, while the COM
pany of the young, happy, care.
less and original had a wonderful
charm. The mere fact of their youth
was amazing.
AT the close of Mr.. Wilde's redirect
examination the case for the prosecu-
ton was closed.
Mr.. Carson, in opening the case for
the defense, declared that all that the
Marquis of Queensberry had done and
said he stood by. His sole object was
to save bis son from the influence OF
Wilde, who was q friend of person
who was known to be a procurer OF
boys for vicious purposes. Proof
would be alduced that Wilde had
carried on criminal intercourse with
the man Woods, who had now re.
| turned to ENGLAND Mr. Carson refer
red to the letter from Wilde to Lord
Alfred Douglass as showing that Wilde
had conceived for him an abominable
passion.
The st. James Gazette makes the an
nouncement that owing to the nature
of the testimony being taken in the
Wilde Queensbery libel suit the man
agement have decided not to report the
proceedings of the case any further.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Jas. L. Luckett is
critically ill at his residence on Patrick
street.
Mr.. Lee Howdershell and Miss Nora
Butler, of Haymarket, were married in
Washington Wednesday by Rev. F. P.
Berkeley.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Heineken, after
an absence of several years, are now
on the ocean on their return to Hay
market. A handsome residence has
recently been built on their Mill Park
farm, where they will reside.
Rev. J. Thompson Cole, assistant
rector of the Church of the Epiphany,
Washington, has been selected as gen
eral secretary of the American Mission
airy Society.
Cards are out for the marriage of Mr..
Henry B. Turner, jr., of New York, and
Miss Lucy A. Hester, formerly of this
city, but now of Washington, which is
to take place in Washington on the 18th
instant.
Mrs. Henry Wildt and her two
daughters left last night for visit to
Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The City School Board meets tonight.
There were no dodgers at the station
house last night.
The grass is getting green and some
of the early spring flowers are in bloom.
Mr.. Frank Philips is making the
awnings for the steamer Howard Cas-
sard.
Alexandria Council, National Union,
will hold their regular monthly meeting
tonight.
Rathbone Division, Q. R. K. of P,
will to night visit the Pythian fair in
Washington.
At the regular meeting of the knights
of the Golden Eagle last night several
visitors from Washington were enter
tanned.
The Southern Railway Company will
arrange for four trains daily over the
w. and o. division during the summer,
commencing about the 18th of April.
In cleaning up the yard at the jail
Yesterday the floor of the chicken house
was taken up and ninety rats which
had made their nests there were killed.
There was but one case for trial in
the Police Court this morning, that ola
young white man charged with slap
ping small colored girl. He was
fined SIS.
Notwithstanding the fact that there
are hundreds of idle negro men and
women in the city, it is said to be Diff
cult to get them TO cut fish at 80 cents
per thousand.
The Alexandria custom house off,
GERS have made arrangements that will
allow imports consigned to this city to
come here in bond, to be released on
the payment of the duties.
AT the annual meeting held in this
city on Tuesday Of the stockholders OF
the Washington Southern Railway
Company the old board of directors
and officers were reelected.
Two small colored boys named named
BRYAN, brothers, got into a quarrel
at the corner of King and Lee streets
this morning, when one struck the
other with stone, badly cutting his
head.
Mr.. Thos. Leadbeater, of the Alex.
andria Water Company, has prepared
and presented to Engineer Wood, OF
the Columbia fire company, map
showing the location of the city fire
plugs and water mains as we'll as the
dimensions of the latter.
A well attended meeting of the old
Friendship Fire Company was held last
night at which routine business was
transacted. An Invitation from the
Friendship Drum Corps to attend their
fair was received and accepted, though
(! the members will not attend in body.
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w GOODS DELIVERED IN ALEX.
ANDRIA.
Woodward & Lothrop.
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON. D. G.

The regular stockholders meeting of
the National Cooperative Company
was held in this city on Tuesday. The
following officers were unanimously re-
elected: Abner T. Longley, president;
Smith Thompson, vice president; l.. F.
Hunt, secretary. Burton Macafee, treas
urer; John Morrison, James A. Randall,
l.. c. Stockton, S. e. Cough, John Finn,
w. F. Gahen and Laurence Stabler
trustees.
A young man named Moncure Rob
inson, Of Baltimore, accompanied a
lady from that city TO Washington yes
terday, and after seeing her safely to
her home started out for good time.
He went to Kernan's Theatre where
he entered box in which were two
young women. The women, some of
their friends (among them Billy McMil.
Ian, the prizefghter) and Robinson
subsequently went to restaurant and
later Robinson declared that he had
been robbed. He had the party arrest
ed, but could prove nothing.
Private Nelson High, of the sixth cavalry,
stationed at Fort Myer, had spirited bread
sword contest last night with Duncan c. Ross
at Kernans Theatre, Washington, fighting on
horse and foot In the foot contest Ross got
the decision after what came near being Il
fight in earnest. High won the mounted con-
test. He displayed much skill in handling
his horse, which was very FESTIVE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04
REMNANTS

Tomorrow in every ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
OH every floor These remnant accummula-
tions growing as our BUSINESS grows have
now assumed such proportions that to dispose
of them in one day-a weeks gathering-re-
quires our best thought and energy and ac-
ton But we are learning better every week
how to accomplish this.
The reduced price is the all-potent factor in
remnant selling. "Odds and ends" short
lengths" broken lines of sizes, small lots"
soiled, mussed and imperfect goods-in fact
the "left-overs" of everything-are designated
remnants here, and all are marked at greatly
reduced prices, many at half and even quar-
ter the original. Special attention is called to
Dress Goods Many odd pieces-in some only
dress pattern in some skirt length, a saw
ing will be we'll worth considering. All over
the house you'll find extraordinary reductions
ON remnants
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04

ALMOST FINIsHED.-The bulkhead
built at the foot of Queen street under
the supervision of the committee on
streets and Superintendent of Police
Dobie will be finished this evening.
The work has been well done and the
cost will not exceed $3.50, which includes
the cost of a derrick, which was built
at the canal locks to raise the stones
therefrom and which will be of much
service to the city hereafter. The
street along the bulkhead is being
graded and the Southern Railway Com
pany will soon pave the roadway with
belgian blocks.
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Foreign News.

LONDON, April 4.-.The petition of
the Countess Russell against her hus-
band, Earl Russell, for a restitution of
her copjugal rights, was opened in the
divorce court this morning. The
ground of the earps refusal to grant
her the restoration she seeks is that she
accused him of a disgusting oAense,
during the progress Of her Unsuccessful
action for divorce in 1891. Counsel for
Countess Russell said that his client
withdrew the imputations of bestial
practices which she had made against
her husband, but still held that there
was foundation for such belief. She,
however, maintained che truth OF the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04

MISUNDERSTANDING has been
shaken by earthquakes several times
this week. at Tredizio a dozen houses
collapsed. Seven dead bodies have
been removed from the ruins, and eight
persons are missing. At Montepulcia-
no, in central Italy, roofs were skaken
down and three buildings were wreck
ed. Two persons were killed and ten
or twelve were injured. The earth
quakes have been accompanied by
heavy rains. The government haa
sent a geologist to visit the places
where the shocks were most violent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04

COLUMBIA FIRE COMPANY. MEETING.
The April meeting of the Columbia
Fire Company was held at their hall
last night, President VIM. A. Smoot IN
the chair and Horace Swain secretary
pro TEN. One application for mem
bership was received and REFER
ed to the proper committee. The
president reported progress in the
work of the committee having
charge of the matter of repairs to the
engine house. Invitations to attend
the fairs of the Friendship Fife and
Drum Corps and Rathbone Division U.
L. X. of P. were received with the
thanks of the company, but it was
deemed inadvisable to attend these en-
tertainments in body. Dir. F. u.
3 Entwisle presented the company with
an interesting volume entitled Tine
History of the New York Fire Depart
Sment, Volunteer aud Paid, " and a vote
Sof thanks was rendered the gentleman
therefor. An invitation to attend the
Maryland State firemen's convention,
at Frostburg, in June, was accepted
and committee appointed to make
the necessary arrangements. A SINH
lar invitation to attend the Virginia
State Firemen's Association conven-
ton, at Harrisonburg, in the same
month, was declined with thanks. A
vote of thanks was rendered Mr.. Thos.
Leadbeater, of the Alexandria Water
Co.. for map OF the location of fire
plugs and water mains in the city.
Mr.. Horace Swain was elected secre-
tarv vice Mr.. William Grillbortzer, re-
signed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04

REVIVAL SERvIcEs.-There was an
other large congregation in the Baptist
Church last night, and the services
were fraught with interest. Rev. Mr..
Butler took for his text part of the 18th
verse Of the 18th chapter of Acts
"And the disciples were called Christ
ians first at Antioch" He was listened
to attentively, and at the close of his
sermon three persons made application
for church membership and five were
baptised. A number of others asked
the prayers of the congregation. Ser
vices will be held again tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04

OPERA HoUsE.-A complete freight
train of fourteen cars, illuminated ca
boose and practical working engine, a
magnificent scene of Niagara Falls by
moonlight, with real mist, as seen from
suspension bridge, the flight of tie
Fast Mail, which crosses the stage, and
realistic steamboat race and explosit n
on the Mississippi, are among the most
novel scenes and mechanical effects
shown in Lincoln ]. Carter's scenic pro-
duction, 1.-THE Fast Mall" which APP
pears at the Opera House tomorrow
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04

FIsH.-The cool weather keeps down
the odor peculiar to Fishtown, but
otherwise the town is now in full blast.
Since Yesterday about $4,000 herring
and 1000 shad have arrived. Herring
sold to-day at from $3.50 to $3.50 per
thousand aud shad at $l3 to SIG per
hundred. This morning eleven vessels
loaded with fish were at the wharf at
one time, giving the place very ami
mated appearance. The first vessel to
arrive from Whitewater shore, fshed
by Capt. Waller, reacte1 the wharf to-
day. Some difficulty is experienced in
getting "cutters.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04
Marvellous Results.

From a letter written By Rev. J. Gunder-
man, of Diamondale, Mich, we are permitted
to make this extract: II have no hesitation in
recommending Dr. Kings New Discovery, as
the results were almost marvellous in the case
of my wife. While was pastor of the Bap-
fist Church at Rives Junction she was brought
down with Pneumonia succeeding La Grippe
Terrible paroxysms of coughing would last
hours with little interruption and it seemed
as if she could not survive them. A friend
recommended DR.. Kings New Discovery; it
was quick in its work and highly satisfactory
in its results" Trial bottles free at E. S.
Leadbeater & Sons Drug Store. Regular size
Soc and $1.0O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04

THE JANE MosELEY.-The steamer
Jane Mosely, now tied up in Baltimore,
will be transferred to service on the
Potomac, and will run this season be-
tween Washington, Clifton Beach and
Lower Cedar Point. She will be con-
nected with the Peoples Transporta-
ton Company, and Engineer George R.
Lawrence will leave Washington for
Baltimore next Monday to bring her to
that port.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04

s. EATHER HROBABlLITlES.-f or ILLS
s.,u fair: wsrn er; winds shifting to south
~ AsAPH RACES.-Tne eighteen
hooks at St. Asaph track vester-
day did profitable business. The
]4rre crowd which attempted to pick
tse winners only succeeded in landing
two to their credit.
Ia the last race Ascot, the winner,
was cut down By Wheeler, just after
ua-siug under the wire. Wheeler,
WHO had finished third, ran over him,
breaking Ascot'S left hind leg just
above the hook. After the last train
had lief; the track the horse was shot
to end his suffering.
Tae last two races resulted as fol-
lows
Fifth race. 6! furlongs.-Silent
r.end won, The Scalper-second, Kan
dor third. Time 1.299.
sixth race, ) furlongs.-Ascot woD,
B -netactor second, Wheeler third.
Time 1044.
The meeting of the stewards of the
Jockey Club was held yesterday after
noon at the Cumberland Hotel in New
York. The secretary was instructed to
notify the Virginia Jockey Club that
unless the making of foreign book be
immediately discontinued their license
would be revoked. The Virginia Jock
ey Club was also ordered to be notified
That it must appoint three stewards.
The st. Asaph stakes for two-year-
olds on Monday next, as stated yester-
day. will be for 81 600 The weights
for that race are as follows: Dutch
skater, 116; Buckrene. ia; William L,
ia; Jack of Spades, 112; Ed. Kearney,
ll2: Song aud Dance, ITO: Charade,
10: Captain T, los; Equity, 107; Copy
right, l05; Lightfoot, 103; Logan, 1O4;
W4rlike.l0 Major General, 81; Little
lom, % Truepenny, 80; Jack the Jew,
-
There are thirty horses entered for
;ui7 race.
The following are the entries for TO-
morrow:
FIRST race, ] mile-Himyaro, 50; Tut
rase. %: Lady Lawrence, 80; Mildred,
~ Monoith, %; Pearl Brock, %; APP
pIrgaie, lis; Cadiz, 100.
second race, 6! furlongs-Copyright,
ll1 Emancipation, l0l; The Scalper,
lo3; Bitten, 119; Kilkenny, Ill; ST
" hazel, l16; rartulle, 81; Midstar, 109.
Third race, mile-Ed Kearney, III;
Charade. los; Peter the Great, 80; Sir
Dixon. jr., 100; Captain, los.
Fourth race, mile-Pulitzer, 100;
0rnus, III; Solitaire, 112; Tuscan, 1O5;
Chiswick, 49, Lady Adams. 100; Clar-
US 100: Jack Rose, 106; Herkimer, 90;
Mock barren, Ill.
Fifth race. mile-Vice Regal, 100;
Once Morgan, l12; Charma, 109, Ty-
yana, 109 old Age, 100; F. Train, 1l2;
Premier, ll2: Belle Air, 100.
Sixth race, ) furlongs-Sunshine,
l05; Ceremony, l05; Ruby, 105; Sweet
Kate, 105; Welcome, 105.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04

The Southern Field, issued from the
Office of the Land and immigration
Agent of the Southern Railway at
Washington, is beautifully printed
monthly. It's object is to set forth the
and attractions the country
through which the Southern Railway
runs offers to settlers and immigrants,
and that work could not be better
done
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04

The current number of The Alumni
Bulletin of the University of Virginia
has been received from its publishers
in Charlottesville. Among its contents
are articles on Professors John Patten
Emmett and John Anthony Gardner
Davis, Senator Martin and DIR. Stuart
Douglas, the latter of whom was born
in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04
IMPORTANT SALE OF Innings.

sac for 1879 Grass Linens.
63sic for 10c Plaid Lenos.
93.c for 1910 Moired Canvas.
Sac for 12lbc Haircloths.
12lbc for 1Sc All Linen Canvas.
11lbc for 15c Silk Leno stifening
19c for 25c Collar Canvas.
25c for 40c English Haircloth.
TIC for Zoe Heavy Selisias.
sac for 121bc Heavy selisias.
11lac for 15c French Percalines.
11l1c for 1 5 Black Back Fancy Seisias.
19c for 25c Silk Taffeta Moire Percalines
25c for 40c Swiss Silk Lining.
15c for 25c Quality Hairclotb.
63,c for 10c Corset Jeans.
1c for 3 Papers of Pins.
4c for 9 dozen Hump Hooks and Eyes.
6as,c for 1Oc Whalebones.
sac for 4-yard piece of Velvet Binding.
sac for f0-yard Whalebone Caseings.
lie for 15c Silk Seam Binding.
1c for Tapes, white or black.
6;,c for 10c Mohair Binding.
19c for 10 yards Of Black Velvet Ribbon.
9aic for 15c Rubber Dress Shields.
ms-10 PER CENT. DISCOUNT on Lin.
ings to all Dressmakers' Trade
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04

CURBING.-Several of the pieces OF
stone taken from the old canal locks
have been sent by Superintendent OF
Police Dobie to the soap stone factory
to see if the saws there can cut the
blocks into curbing. If this can be done
the city will have large quantity OF
the best quality of curbing which can
be used to great advantage in contem-
plated street improvements. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04

No ApPEAL.-The Fairfax County
Supervisors have decided not to take
an appeal in the case against Mr.. T. F.
Burroughs to recover the amount SUBJ
scribed by him to aid in the construc-
ton of Hunting creek bridge. Mr.. Bur-
roughs Won the case in the Fairfax
County Court. No action will now be
taken against Mr.. James McCuen to
recover his subscription to the bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04

charges of physical cruelty which she
bad originally made. The case was
adjourned for the day.
TANGIER, April 1.-The carcasses of
several bullocks have been washed
ashore here and it is ascertained that
they were among the number of cattle
shipped on board the missing warship
Reina Regente for food purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, April Speculation at the
Stock Exchange this morning while quiet
was in the main firm. There were a number
of stocks that were positively strong, The
advance in these issues was equal to aaa1 per
cent. Speculation at II o'clock was firm in
tone
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04

We beg to announce that
our stock offspring dress goods
has arrived and is now on ex-
hibition. The goods have been
selected with great care and
they are unusually attractive.
They comprise all the new
colorings and weaves and
many exclusive patterns.
Four special bargains in
silk and wool Black Creponnes
for skirts, az inches wide. One
at csc, worth SIPS; two at
s1.24, worth $I.75, and one at
$I.49, worth s2.25.
These are unusually good
values, and as they are very
scarce we advise your prompt
attention.
We invite you cordially to
examine Our stock, assuring
you we have the right goods
at right prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04
BALTIMORE. April 4.-virginia 3s, new,
72laa73A. do century bonds 594ia594.
Alexandria Market. Anril 4

But little of an encouraging nature can BIO
reported from the wholesale commercial mar
kets to-day. Millers are complaining of the
great scarcity of choice Wheat, but are still
selling Flour at current figures. No Wheat
has been offered on Change for several days !;
sweet sound lots would readily bring from So
to 65. Corn is steady at so to So. Rye 81
to 81. Oats 30 to 371a. There are no
changes to note in Country Produce, Grocer.
les or Provisions. Millfeed is very firm
Hsy is dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04

BALTIMORE, April 4-Flour firm. Wheat
easy; No 2 red spot and April 61a614,
May 60ssa601b: July 59ast asked steamer
No 2red 57s.a5S; southern wheat by SAM
pie 61a63; do on grade 5S1ha611s. Corn
steady mixed spot and April 5Oa5Oits; May
501sa50A steamer mixed 4S5sa4S% south.
ern white 50aia51. Oats firm; No 9 white
Western 371h asked; No . mixed do S4a
341s. Rye quiet; No 2 58a5a. Hay firm !;
good to choice timothy S1a 90 to S13 90.
Other articles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04
LOCAL MATTERS.

sun rises tomorrow at $50 and sets
a.. High water 1857 g. m. and
- m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04
Tomorrow and Saturday.
CHILDREN's DAYS,

And the chance is rare one to economize in
the purchase of Boys, Girls, and Infants
outfttings. Special bargain attractions are
offered which should be availed of by parents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04

NEW YORK, April 4.-Flour-state and
Western quiet and steady; Southern inactive
and steady; common to fair extra 81 goa
2 rs; good to choice do So 80a3 25. Rye
Flour quiet and firm; superfne So 00a3 IS.
Wheat-No red opened firm but lost 1sa14
steady and quiet; May So 15-16a60Aa. Rye
nominal. Corn-No dull and steady; May
511ha51ss. Oats-No 2 dull and easier !;
May 331h; State 37a401h; Western 34kaa
4O1b. Pork inactive and steady; mess S13 so
to S14 on. Lard quiet and nominal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-04-04
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
50IT 7LEyy NAT7ITGS,

Our stock Of China and Japanese Jointless
Mattings is now open for inspection and
comprises large variety of styles and most
excellent values.
We are showing five styles Of heavy joint
less mating as good as sold last season in
our bargain sale at l7c for the low price of
l21c per yard, IS by the piece. Extraordi-
nary values in choice cotton warp mattings,
fully 20 per cent lower than last season.
A large line Of bargains in fine China
jointless mattings.
On account of the low prices we are able
to make on jointless mattings we have de-
cided to give up keeping the joined goods.
We are the agents in this market for the
celebrated Butterick Patterns and keep stock
on hand Fashion Sheets free to all CUSTOM
ers.