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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-18
JAPAN'S STRIDES IN COMMERCE.
Interesting Report of Consul Connolly t
= 74 the State Department..

Interesting Report of Consul Connolly t.
7 the State Department..
Washington, March 17..-Japan's recent
great strides in trade and commerce are
the subject of a long report to the Stat,
Department from james T. Connolly
United States consul at Hiogo. Mr.Con
molly tellst of the wonderful progress il
manufactures arts, etc. The opening
up Of China to the investment of capita
and trade operations, accomplished b,
the Japanese themselves will eventua
ly, according to Mr.. Connolly, prove per
haps the most serious drawback to the
future of Japan. He thinks that unit
the operation of the revised treaties witt
Japan are tested and presidents estab
lished as to the rights of individuals and
of property, the preference in all matters
connected with investments OF capita
and trade pursuits will be in favor o.
China.
Figures given in the report show thai
the United States purchased about A
per cent of all Japan's merchandise solo
for export last year. American merohan
disc sold for import shows decrease fol
1895. as compared with the previous
year.
In making inquiries on the subject O.
American trade, Mr.. Connolly was tolG
generally that the quality of American
products was excellent, but the produc
ers did not seem to consider the trade
OF Japan sufficiently important to re
model their prices and freight rates tt
the extent necessary to meet the compe
tition OF the producers OF other nations.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-18
More Blue Books Arrive In Washington.

hAoio AA"o Doohs arrive IN washington.
Washington, March 17.-Sir Julian
Pauncefote received today several copies
Of the parliamentary blue book on the
Venezuelan boundary dispute in the
mail. One of his first acts was to prompt
ly send the message with a copy and his
compliments to Senior Andrade, the Ven
ezuelan minister, who had already ex-
tended similar courtesy when the Ven
ezuelan correspondence was issued in
book form week ago today.
None OF the copies of the British blue
book received by the British am bassa-
dor today. Will be presented to the Vene-
zuelan pou ndary commission, which
has not yet been recognized in ANY man
ner by Lord Saljsbury's government
The commission yesterday was supplied
with number of copies which reached
the state Department. from Ambassador
Bayard, and the members of the COM
mission are now engaged in studying the
arguments In support of the British con-
tention.
Says Mckinley Will Not Be Nominated.
Washington, March 17.-Joseph II.
Manley returned this morning from New
York where he has been for several days,
looking over the political field. He is
not at all alarmed by rumors He said
this mornings mckinley will not be
nominated on the first ballot, on the SEC
ond, or any ballot. We are not making
any extravaeant claims for Reed, but we
know where his strength is The ST
Louis convent; on will not be stampeded
for anybody.
The Olympia Is Fast.
Washington, March ia recent
speed run OF the cruiser Olympia be-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-18
IMMIGRATION BILLS REPORTED
Severe, Restrictions Against Admission of

Severe RESTRICTIONS Against Admission of
Sc ellliterates Proposed. W
), Washington, March 1.-THE House
committee on immigration and naturali-
cation today ordered favorably reported
two important immigration bills. The
first provides an educational test for i'm
migrants by adding to the classes of
aliens excluded from the United States
call male persons between Is and go who
cannot read and write English or some
other language"
The second bill provides for the con-
sular inspection of immigra nts 1t stipu-
lates that no alien Immigrant shall be
admitted within the United States I'M
less he or she shall exhibit to the United
States on arriving at the place of ad-
mission certificate, signed by United
States consul or other authorized repre-
sentatives OF the United States at the
place nearest to which the immigrant
last resided, setting forth that the con-
sui or other United States representative
had made an investigation concerning
the immigrant and that the Immigrant
does not belong to the class or classes of
alien immigrants excluded from admis-
sion into the United States by contract
labor and other laws. 1t is made the duty
of consular officers to inspect all immi-
grants.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-18

The Olympia Is Fast.
Washington, March ia recent
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-18
ORIGINAL.
ELEPHANTS IN TERROR.

David +. Smith, Rockland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28

PALM SUNDAY. morrow will be
Palm Sunday, so called from the GUS
tom of blessing branches of the palm
tree, or of other trees substituted in
those countries in which palm cannot
procured, and of carrying the blessed
branches in procession, in commemo-
ration of the triumphal entry of our
Lord into Jerusalem. In the Catholic
Church the celcbrant blesses the
branches before the mass, and they are
then distributed to the people. Where
the ritual is completely observed, the
clergy, in procession. pass out of the
church, the doors are closed, and the
ancient hymn known in English as "All
Glory, Laud and Honor" is sung by the
choir within and those without, until,
onthe subdeacon knocking at the door, 1T
is again thrown open and the process
sion in the solemn mass which ensues
the congregation hold the palm
branches in their hands, and at the con.
clusion of the service they are carried
home to their respective houses, where
they are preserved during the year. AT
forwards they are burned and the ashes
employed, as rule, for Ash Wednes-
day. At Rome the Pope himself dis
tributes these palm branches to all the
churches of the city. In Moscow, until
100, and in parts of Germany, until
the beginning of the present century, o
wooden image of an ass was led about
the streets, followed by the people bear
ing the consecrated palms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28

THE REPUBLICAN SITUATIoN.-Jos-
eph II. Manley, of the republication
national committee, and MIR. Reeds
close friend, last night sent out this dis
patch: CAT the close of the Massachu-
sets convention there will have been 39S
delegates elected. Gov. Mckinley will
have 1852 delegates, providing you assign
to him the entire delegations from Wis
cousin, Indiana and Minnesota. But there
should be taken from this number - dele.
gates from these States who have declared
since thcir election in favor of MIR. Reed, and,
as they were not instructed, they should be
taken from the Mckinley column and placed
in Mr.. Reeds. This gives Governor McKin-
ley, $50 delegates MT. Reed, 70: Governor
Morton, Ga; Senator Allison, 80; Senator
Quay, &c; Senator Cullom, 10; contested, 80.
You will see that this gives Mr.. Mckinley
100 delegates, against 210 anti-McKinley
delegates
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28
OFFICIAL.

AN ORDINANCE to reordsir and amend an
ordinance approved December 18th, 1886,
cntirled"An ordinance to authorize the Vir.
ginia Midland Railway Company to lay
turnouts on Union street, in the city Of
Alexandria, Va, "Iand an ordinance approx
ed March 18th, 1887, entitled "An ordi-
nance to amend an ordinance to authorize
the Virginia Midland Railway Company to
lay turnouts ON Union street."
Section 1. Be it ordained by the City Coun.
Gil that an ordinance approved December
18th, 1856, entitled "An ordinance to au-
thorize the Virginia Midland Railway Com.
pany to lay turnouts on Union street, in the
city of Alexandria, Va" aud an ordinance
approved March 18th, 1887. entitled AN
ordinance to amend an ordinance to authorize
the Virginia Midland Railway Company to
lay turnouts on Union street." be Teordained
and amended to read as follows: That the
Southern Railway Company be, and they are
hereby, authorized to lay turnouts on Union
street in connection with the track now there,
as follows: Extending on the east side Of the
preseut track. south from King street to Wolfe
Street. and on the east side of said track, from
Favette alley to Queen street, and to connect
lis turnouts on the east side of Union street,
south of King street, with its turnouts On the
east side of Union street. north OF King street,
with single railway track.
Section g. The said Southern Railway
COMPANY shall not make any charge
for streetage in bringing cars of freight
from the depot of the Washington,
Ohio ard Western Railroad Company (now
now the Southern Railway Company's freight
dsro,) to any part Of Union or Wilkes streets,
nor for hauling or carrying cars Of freight
from any portion of Union or Wilkes streets
to said depot.
Section 5. As condition Of the grant of
the said streets as above, the said railway
company shsll keep the space between all its
tracks on said street planked over, aid shall
also have, and keep paved in good order, said
street between its tracks and the curb, and
shall use block stone and heavy oak plsnking
between the said tracks, at It's expense, and
without any charge whatever to the City
Council, and shall not permit cars to remain
standing on the said turnouts.
Section d. For any violation OF this crdi.
nance there shall be imposed line OF moi
more than twenty dollars for each offense, to
be recovered before the Mayor OF the city OF
Alexandra.
Section 5. The right to alter, amend or re-
peal this ordirsnce at the pleasure of the City
Council of Alexandra, is hereby expressly re-
tanned and reserved.
Section 6. This ordinance shall be in force
FROM its passage,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs-Alexandria
Lodge No. 73 was visited last evening
officially by Capt. w. E. Garrett. OF
Leesburg, who, as Grand Chancellor of
the order, is on lecturing tour to va
rious lodges in the State. In graceful
language he exemplifed the secret
work and gave special emphasis to the
great precepts of the order. Loyalty to
constituted authority under which you
enjoy citizenship" was the leading
thought, and from it as base, he made
a most patriotic exhortation to combine
all the forces of the good to resist the
insinuating influences of evil before
evil is again enthroned in absolute and
arbitrary power. Mr.. F. Schwab, as a
Pythian, entertained Capt. Garrett,
who left on the MONDAY train for Rich
mond to visit the lodges there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28

MASQUERADE BALL.-One of the
most pleasant and successful masqua-
rada balls for several seasons was given
last night at the Braddock House hall
By the Independent Pleasure Club.
The rooms we're very prettily decorat.
ed with flags and the colors of the club.
Two prizes were offered for the most
original costumes, the first being
awarded to Miss Bertha Schwartzman,
as country girl, and the second to Mrs.
S. Woodbury., who appeared as a typi-
cal scissors grinder. The members of
the club were not allowed to contest.
The most noticeable costumes worn
were those OF Misses Maggie Beach, In
dian Princess; B. Driefus, Quaker; n.
Murphy, gypsy girl; M. Evans, tam
BOURNE girl: Annie Kramer, butcher;
Emma Smith, Japanese girl; Olive
Nichols, flower girl; Edna Shuman,
knight; Lou Kramer, gypsy queen, and
Messrs. H. Petit, country girl; Chas.
Adam, tramp; W. Kaletski, tramp;
Jas. Noland Bowery girl; John Lucas,
26th century girl; +. Knight. city sport;
A. Lee, coon sport; F. Smith, coon
dude; ]. G. Phillips, society belle.
Among those present were: Misses
Ellie Smith, Lille Wildt, Emma Lucas,
jamie McCracken, jamie Lyles, Effie
Matter, Jennie NJ. Burroughs, Lena
Hepburn, Mamie Schwartzmap, Cora
Eaton, Susie Rowland, Ida Evans,
Maggie Padgett, Laura Smith, Laura
Chesser, Maggie Marmaduke and Ma
ME Cooke Mrs. McLearen and Messrs.
r. Travers, A. Sehwartzman, A. Gray,
Eoos Carr, Ed. Urnback, Jas. Lyles, B.
Purcell, NJ. Cowling and Chas. Powers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28
LOCAL BREVlTIES.
The arrivals of fish are increasing.

! Inc arrivals OF fish are increasing.
W. r. Barnham is at the aims house
suffering from erysipelas
Regular stations of the cross lenten
'rvices were held in st. Mary's ChuI ch
last night.
The funeral of Miss Lizzie Roach
took place this morning from st. Mary's
Church.
Mrs. Edward Petit, a well-known
resident of Fairfax, died yesterday at
her home at Accotink.
The Board of Excise for Alexandria
county have elected George M. Van
deDberg chairman and w. 81. Olcott
secretary.
The Lenten services at st. Paul's
Church last night were we'll attended,
and an interesting sermon was preach
ed by Rev. P. ?. Phillips.
The monthly meeting of the cooper
alive charitable committee will be held
aJ the rooms of the St. Andrews Broth
hood on Monday at 4p. m.
A. L. Weaver has sold to w. P.
Graves his interest in house and lot
on the east side of Fairfax street, be-
tween Gibbon and Franklin.
A warrant was issued to-day for the
arrest of a picture agent who is charged
with insulting women. The accused
has so far kept clear of the police.
The police force is still actively en-
gagged in examining into the sanitary
condition of the city. In doing so they
are beginning to find unlicensed dogs.
All deliEquents will be made to pay 81
additional when reported.
The market to-day was considered
rather poor one and there were not
many country people present with their
produce. The butchers and hucksters,
however, had we'll stocked benches as
had also the fish dealers. Prices remain
about unchanged.
On Easter Monday a concert will
be given at the Theological Sem
mary, in Whittle Hall, for the benefit
of the church at West End. Miss
Luders, whose beautiful music delight
ed large audience last year in Liggett
Hall. will play, and Mr.. Morris, of Bal
timore, will be violinist. A great must
cal treat is anticipated.
1t is reported that the bill introduced by
request in the House on Thursday by Mr..
Meredith authorizing the HerLdon and Aldie
Railroad Company, of Virginia, to construct a
bridge across the Potomac below Great Falls, is
probably renewal of the old scheme to allow
the Norfolk and Western a right. of-way into
Washington, or, perhaps, it is the Baltimore
and Ohio, which wants better facilities in the
District than at present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28


The RACE TRAcKs.-Matters con.
corning the race tracks srs still kept
quiet, but so far no arrests have been
made for the violation of the anti
gambling laws by bet ing on foreign
races, which has now been going on at
o. Asaph for the past two weeks. 1t
Is feported, however, that the Common
wealth has prepared the necessary war
rants Tor the arrests of the persons
wanted for such violations and that ar
rests will be made by the first of April
next Wednesday. AS heretofore
stated, as soon as an arrest is made, it
Is reported that betting will be stopped
70 await the result of the legal proceed
iags which will follow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28

A SERIOUS CHARGE.-Ale letter receiv.
ed at this Office this morning from
Franconia says merchant of that vicin-
ity was arrested yesterday for attempt,
ing to assault twelve-year-old girl
who had entered his store. The girl
alleges that he at first offered her a
ring and dollar and subsequently at
tempted to assault her. The trial of
the case has been postponed until next
Wednesday. The accused, who is
about sixty years of age, emphatically
denies having attempted anything
wrong, and says he was merely acting
in friendly manner with the girl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28

PERsoNAL.-Mr. w. w. Adam has
(, ceived his permit to enter the Cor
tolerate Soldiers Home, at Richmond,
I r which place he will leave in few
d y.
O..e of the officers Of the Church of
the Covenant is in receipt of letter
I f Gun Rev ]. Calvin Stewart, who has
e n at Clifton Springs for nearly two
months, in which the popular pastor
writes that he is improving steadily,
and hopes soon to be entirely restored
to health Richmond Dispatch.
Judge Norton and Mr.. A. w. Arm
strong left mere to-day for a visit OF a
few DAYS to Judge Norton's farm in
lower Fairfax.
Rev. W. II. McAllister, formerly of
this city, will begin a series of readings
il B.antly Church, Baltimore, next
Tuesday evening. No admission will
be charged, but silver offering will be
taken for the church.
Mr.. j. NJ Leicht has returned from
visit to Cleveland, O. Mr.. Chas. A.
Strangmann, who went to that city
some time ago is still in Cleveland.
Capt. G. A. Dempsey, U. 5. A, who
has been in the city for the past two
weeks on a visit to his mother, who
has been seriously ill, left this evening
for his post at Omaha.
General VIM. n. Payne is going to
Europe in May.
Sheriff Gordon, of Fairfax, was in the
city to-day.
aNIr. w. 81. Lambert has returned
from a visit of several weeks to friends
in Savannah and the South.
Mrs. Shinn, an old resident of the
city, is seriously i'll at the residence of
her daughter, Mrs. J. P. Clark, on
Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of by Mayor Thompson
this morning
Arthur Brent, colored, arrested by
Officer Roberts charged with fighting,
was dismissed, and Thomas Johnson,
also colOred, arrested by the same Of
h,cer, and who was proven to have been
the aggressor, forfeited s. collateral by
falling to appear.
Max Bergman, arrested by Officer
ferguson for being drunk at the sta
ton house, was fued $3.50.
Peter Sims, colored, arrested by Off.
Ger Proctor for disorderly conduct and
LOT threatening to cat colored woman,
was fined S..
a colored woman, charged with
Keeping an unlicensed dog, was fned
one dollar.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
ana cool. Six prisoners and eighteen
rodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28
o,rReu SERVICES, Ssc., Tomorrow

oara,u SERVICES, &c., TOMORROW
e. e. Chreh.-Serviees at L n. m.
- II -. 3. p. m. by Rev. Bergman Green.
sDS p,als CHurch.-Communion 7:30
~ services at II a. M. and 7:30 p.
.. u he y, Rev. P. P Phillips.
N, s ~ Ciprch.-7 a. N. communion:
oe,s m sunday school; II a. m. morn
S ~ service and sermon; p. m. Mis-
!1s school; 7:30 p: M. evening ser
, ,iss by Rev C. E. Ball.
'lss iarp's Church.-First MACS at Z
y Mass at $50 and II q. m. by Faith
a. .. Mccarthy. Vespers at 4 p. m.
FL c :. Lutheran Church.-Sunday
40, n l0a. IN. Service at II a. NJ.
s 81 German by Rev. c. ]. w. LeibSert.
W Second Presbyterian Chnroh.-Sunday
.sooI at gl5 d. m. Preaching at II a.
scum $. and $50 ,. m. by Rev. T. H. Rice, jr.
H. Rroiist Church.-Preaching at II a.
- AZ and 1:3O p. M. by Rev. j. II. Butler.
IL Irjpitv Meth. Epis. ChuSch.-Preach-
..r al II a. m. by Mrs. Amy Weech,
MI M 20 .. m. by Mr.. S. Stokeley.
On Et6 E,ois. Church South.-9:15 q. m.
snnday school; preaching at IL a. m.
and $50 p. IN. by Mr.. r. Z Redding.
Village Ctapel.-9 a. m. class meet
ing preaching at Ia. m. and 7:S0 p.
M 2.So p. m. sunday school. Preach
inc at Del Ray at 4 p. m.
- V@th Prot Chmch.-9:15 a. m. Sun.
asy school; preaching at II a. M; and
$50 p. m. by Rev. F. T. Benson: Flow
Or Garden 3 p. m. Christian Endeav-
mrs topic service I p. m.
FREE Methodist Chmch-Lee street,
near Wilkes,-Prcaching at II a. IN.
and at :. IS D. m. by Rev. Mr.. Henry.
Meeting at Midland Railroad reading
r.oms at 4 p. m. Service of prayer and
,rsiso with short address.
Aims House service at 3 p. m.
Roberts Chapel, M E. Church (colored)
Preaching at II a. IN. and at 7.30 p. m.
br Rev. William Gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28

FEAST OF THE PAssovER.-The jew
ish Feast of Passover begins this even.
ing at sunset. This feast. which com.
memorates the deliverance of the child
rem of Israel from Egyptian bondage,
is observed by Jews all over the world
by religious services in their houses OF
worship aud on the first night of the
festival in their homes, also by re-
ligious service around festive board
upon which is place unleavened bread.
according to Biblical commandment
(Ex. -, 1920 and other other symbols
commemorative of that glorious event.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28

AN ORDINANCE to repeal part of Section 3,
Chapter 10, of the Corporation Code of
1874.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the City Coun.
Gil, That so much of Section 3, Chapter u,
of the Corporation Code of 1874, as reads as
follows, be, and the same is hereby, repealed
to wit: THE City Council shall elect eight
readymen, or as many as may be necessary,
who shall receive the same wages as the persons
for whom they serve, and when permanent
vacancies occur tho Mayor shall report the
same to the City Council at their next meet
ing thereafter that their places may be filled
by election"
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in force
from and after March 1, 1896.
Passed Common Council, Feb IL, 1896.
HUBERT SNOWDEN, President.
Passed Board of Aldermen March "a, 1896.
w. 81. MARBURY, President.
Approved March 81, 1896.
L. II. THOMPSON, Mayor,
Teste: JNo. T. JOHNSON, Clerk c. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28
Cries CLOTHING FOR EASTER.

Ready to wear, and with all the little de-
tails looked after as carefully as if the gar
ments were made at home. Nothing to worry
over, and the cost lessoned, too.
Girls Navy Blue Atwood Reefers, broad
sailor collar back and front, collar and cuffs
edged with whito and gold braid. Extremely
stylish Sizes to - years. Special Price,
So 25 for all sizes.
Girls All-wool Refers, So rs.
Girls Navy Blue Atwood Flannel Suits,
$4.75 to 1852.
Girls Scotch Plaid Ginpham Dresses, S1.25.
Girls Laundered Shirt Waists, SOC to 81. so
Third foor...... ...........11th st. building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28
BOYS CLOTHING FOR EASTER.

THE RECIPROCITY" SUIT FOB BOYS
always fits Strengthened, stayed, and
doubled in parts exposed to hardest wear.
$50 to 81 so the Suit.
A New Suit for Boys to 8 years old is the
Brownie Suit at SIS 90.
A New Coat for the same aged boys is the
Brownie" Top Coat at $5 90.
Sailor Suits in innumerable styles. They re
suitable for little fellows So are the Juniors,
the Norfolks. and the washable Galateas
from England.
Five dollars gives you about the pick of the
stock There arc cheaper grades ranging
from 81 90 to 1915.
Third floor. .1Oth-st. buildlng.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28
Admission
OFFICIAL.
NyoTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.

Gas consumers will please take notice that
WEDNESDAY. the 1st day of april. is the
last day for discount on gas bills from Deem.
Der Is, 1895. to March ist' 1890, and no
discount will be allowed after tnat aaIe: Inc
ot,; q will be open on Tuesday and Wednes
an Snr rort from a. m. to p M, dinner hour
included. L. C1a,1-
mar27 At
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28

AN UNFoUNDED RUMoR.-A rumor
was circulated last night to the effect
that Richard Murphy had shot him
self through the heart at his home in
the Third ward. The report had its
origin in a jocular remark made by
one of Murphy's acquaintance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28

= I horse belonging to Mr.. W. z.
uraVes ran off this morning near the
Soiumbia engine house and damaged
1ne wagon to which it was attached.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-03-28

GAVE Up His PERMIT.-Admissicn
to Sarepta Hall, where the white re-
publicans held their convention last
night, was by tickets. This morning
the ticket-taker, in looking over the
pasteboards, found the following: