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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31
in Washington tonight, where there
are 10 be grand doings.n

in Washington tonight, where Their
are 10 be grand doings."
During the month the Clerk of tn,
Corporation Court recorded 6S deed
and issued "a marriage licenses-15 t,
white and 9 to colored people.
The Old Dominion baseball team ha
!; been reorganized and will in the futur,
he known as the Independents. Mr.
Stephen Woolls will manage the club
1t is said that John Nelson, who
some time since forfeited his bail bono
in the County Court and left for the
West, has returned to his haunts in the
county.
In the Corporation Court to-day in
the case of James Groome VS.. Nelson
Groome, Douglas Stuart was appointed
guardian ad Item, and was given
leave to file his answer.
Rev. Angus Crawford, of the The
illogical Seminary, delivered Leuten
lecture last night at St. Andrews Epis-
copal Church, Washington, on 1.-The
Bible and Archaeology"
There was bountiful catch by the
OILERS OF fine shad 10 the river Just be-
low this city last night and this morn.
ing, and all day these fish have been
sold by boys on the street.
A mare with o wall developed NOUS
tache attracted much attention on the
streets to-day. The animal belonged
to Fairfax county farmer. The NOUS
tache is pure white, while the mare is
iron gray.
Mr.. r. F. Knox, auctioneer, to-day
sold for Judge j. K. M. Norton, trus.
tee, the warehouse on the south side of
the extreme eastern end of ice
street, to the Baltimore Building and
Loan Association for 81 600.
A concert was given last night at the
Sunday school room of the Baptist
Church by the Willing Workers Band
of that church. The programme was
we'll rendered and quite a snug little
sum was realized for the Orphanage at
Salem.
A two-horse team belonging to Major
E. H. Janney while standing at the
corner of King and Washington streets
this morning took fright and ran off at
rapid gait up King street, causing
some excitement. Before it was stopped
it collided with Mr.. Harry Simpsons
bread wagon.
The yard of the residence of Mr..
Frank Phillips, on Prince street, be-
tween Lee and Union, was entered last
night and the clothes line robbed of its
contents. Housekeepers should be on
the lookout for such thieves, as they
have been committing number of such
depredations recently.
The Young Mems Assembly will give ball
at the Braddock House on Easter Monday
night, and the committee, Messrs. Schwartz
man, Rsmme and Knight have perfected the
necessary arrangements.
Mr.. Sefer Blouse was before .. s. Commits
sioner Fowler this evening charged with vic.
lating the internal revenue laws, and was re-
leased on bail for his appearance before the
next o. s. grand jury.
Washington paper says &c. FL. Lee, one
of the few members of the Lee family to leave
the democratic party, is an applicant for tie
consulshipa at Costa Rico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

Lloyd's agents at San Francisco have Ie-
ceived word that the fine four.masted British
ship Lord Dufferin and British bark Bank
holme are missing. All hope for the Lord
Datferin is abandoned. There is still some
hope for the Bankholme, but very little. The
combined crews of the ships numbered sixty
seven men, all of whom are supposed 10 have
persisted.
The New York Sugar Refining Company of
Long Island City, N. Y, was incorporated to-
day. The company will begin business with
100000, and will operate in opposition to
the sugar trust.
Miss Fannie Pryor, daughter of Judge Rog
er Pryor, and Mr.. VIM. Del. Dodge, a n, "
York artist, were married ut tho home of the
brides parents in New York to-day.
VIM Dawson, ir, cashier of the failed bank
of Minnesota at ST. Paul, has been indicted on
the charge of filing false reports with the
bank examiner.
Rollo Simpson, confidential agent of J. A.
Cantlic e. Co wooden mills owners of MOI
treal, is dcfaulter to the amont Of so, 900
The Oxford and Cambridge Fights will take
part in tho annual university boat race ON
tho Thames, at London on Saturday next.
little daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Andrew Carnegie at their home in New York
yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31
FOREIGN NEWS.

In response to the request of the ad
mirals. each of the great powers will
send 600 men to Crete. The Welsh
Fusiliers have been ordered from Malts
to Crete.
1t was semi-officially announced in
London that it has not yet been decid
ed to demand the withdrawal of Greek
and Turkish forces from the frontier,
tsuch course appearing impracticable
at present.
The Peruvian government refuses to
accede to the demand of United States
Minister Mckenzie to set Ramsay,
an American sailor, Immediately at
liberty. Ramsay was a member of the
crew of the Cambrian Monarch. He
was arrested by the Peruvian authori-
ties at Callao about three months ago
for alleged disorderly conduct and was
thrown into Jail.
Dispatches from Spanish official
sources in Havana say that since the
capture OF Gen. Ruiz Rivera, the insur-
surgent leader, the number of insur-
gents in the Province of Santa Clara is
diminishing. 1t is reported in Madrid
that the Spanish government contem-
plates new taxes to provide for the Gu
ban war expenses. The merchants OF
Cienfuegos are jubilant over the cap
ture of Rivera, the successor of Antonio
Maceo, by the Spanish troops, and have
organized public demonstration in
honor of Capt. Gen. Weyler, who is
now in that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31

Mr.. c. n. CRIrTENDEN, of New
York, of the Florence Crittenden Home
for Reformed Women, will deliver an
address in Trinity NJ. E. Church at 7:30
o'clock tomorrow night. The meeting
will be in the nature of a grand rescue
of women who have gone astray. Mr..
Crittenden's special car, Good News, :"
will pass through this city tomorrow
on its way to Norfolk. Mr.. Crittenden,
who is wealthy man, was here on
Sunday and attended services in Christ
Church. He is said to be contemplate
ing the purchase of land in this vicinity
upon which he purposes erecting a
building to be used by the mission with
which he is connected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31
LOCAL MATTERS.
March retires like q lamb.

March retires like lamb.
Tomorrow. April 1st, will be the last
day for discount on gas bills.
The apricot and many of the peach
trees in the city are in full bloom.
The April meeting of the City School
Board will be held tomorrow night.
The regular weekly meeting of Jack
son Council, Jr. 0. U. a. NJ, will be-
held tonight.
The officers of the NJ. P. Church
Sunday school will hold meeting on
Friday night next.
A fine horse belonging to MIR. =.
Lawler was stricken with paralysis in
his stall this morning and had to be
killed.
The Herdic Phaeton Company OF
Washington will suspend service on al
its routes tonight after the last coach
turns il.
Most of the Alexandria Mobiles OF the
Mystic Shrine will visit Almas Temple
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31

OPERA HoUsE.-A fair-sized house
greeted the Flora Stamford Company
last night in the laughable three act
comedy drama, 1.-THE Life of an Ac.
tress.n The play was full of good
comedy, the different parts being we'll
taken. The specialties, as usual, were
very bright and catchy and out of the
ordinary run of repertoire shows.
Miss Stamford has one of the best sup
porting companies that has ever visited
Alexandria, each and every one OF the
cast being we'll up in their parts. To
night "For Congress, an exceptionally
strong play, will be the bill. On Sat
urday matinee will be given for the
benefit of the ladies and children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31

RAvENoUs TIGERS ATTACK Towns.
Chinese advices say that great alarm
prevails throughout the region of Sam
San Bay, near Foo Chow, where the
rural population is large, on account of
the ferocious tigers which the hard
winter has driven down from the
mountains. A half-dozen natives are
known to have been devoured. A
Foo Chow paper stated that two tigers
made noise about house which
sounded like knocking at the door
When the head of the family went to
the door he was seized and eaten.
When he did not return, his son went
out to look for him aud shared the
same fate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as remedy for
your troubles? If not, get bottle now
and get relief. This medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted to the
relief and cure of all Female Complaints,
exerting wonderful direct influence
in giving strength and tone to the
organs. If you have Loss of Appetite,
Constipation, Headache, Painting
Spells, or are Nervous. Sleepless, Elk
citable, Melancholy or troubled with
Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the
medicine you need. Health and
Strength are guaranteed by its use.
Fifty cents and $100 at Z. l.. Aliens
Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31

SPORT AT FORT MYER.-The Polo
Club, of Fort Myer, and the Chevy
Chase Hunt Club have made arrange.
ments to wind up the hunting season
with field day at Fort Myer on Mon
day, April 5, the sport to commence at
p. m. There will be pony races, mill
tary steeple chase OF one mile, a two
and a-half mile race for qualified hunt
ers, pony jump over three flights of
hurdles three feet high, hunters jump
over three flights of hurdles four and
q half feet high, and half-mile race on
flat for hunters The military band of
the post will be present to enliven the
occasion, aud many prominent person
ages from the civil. military and diplo-
matte branches of the home and for
eign governments are expected to
honor the festivities with their pres
ence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31
POLICE CoURT.-The following cases

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of this morning:
Joseph Russell, arrested by Officer
Roberts for assaulting his wife, was
fined So, or given 20 days in jail.
Samuel Madison and John Green, ar
rested by Officers Knight and Belts
charged with defacing the property Of
Joseph Williams, were dismis. e1, IL E
defendants guaranteeing they would
repair the damage.
Benjamin McCorkle, colored, charged
with the larceny of 81 was dismissed.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and cool. Three prisoners and eight
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31

MEETING. At meeting yesterday
of the Columbia Dredging and Con-
struction Company the following OIL
GERS were elected Westel Willoughby,
president; VIM. F. Willonghby, vice
president; Jno. G. Weldon, secretary;
A. NJ. Clegg, treasurer and general
manager; f. Il. Jackson, assistant
treasurer, and Westel Willouphby
Edgar r. Jackson, Perry Cleveland
VIM. F. Willoughby and A. M. Clegg,
directors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31

BAsEBALL.-The baseball season will
open at the Episcopal High School this
evening with game with the George
town Reserves. The High Schools
team is composed of the following
Randolph (captain), shortstop; Stearns,
first base; Davis, second base; Kunkel,
third base; Nelson, pitcher; McCulloch,
catcher; Bell, left field; Waters, center
field; f. B. Cooke, right field.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31
COMMUNICATED

Will the W., A, & NJ. V. R. R. 20.
please have the "hat" wheels removed
from the cars, as they are nuisance
and are injurious to property, and
oblge citizens on King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31

FIsH.-The receipts of fish from the
shores are light and prices are higher.
Shad sold to-day at $Sa$l0 per hun
bred for bucks and Sl6a SIS for roe.
Herring sold at $5a$6 per thousand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31

A DREAM.-Mr. Gilbert Simpson,
ore of the four candidates for the
Mayoralty and who has made an &C
tive canvass among the voters, says he
had dream few nights since in
which the result of the municipal cleo.
ton was plainly revealed to him. He
says the time foretold in his dream was
the night after the election, which was
most exciting one, and that when
the last returns were received the re-
suit showed his election by 26S major
ity-a most hattering vote. Mr.. Simp-
son is now even more confident than
ever of his election and does not tell his
dream for an election row tip, nor does
he give the figures to be used in the
several combinations which can be
formed OF 90 S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31

PERSONAL the first grand lodge
session of the Independent Order OF
Mechanics OF Virginia which convened
in the city of Norfolk on last Friday
Mr.. James H. Mansfield of Lafayette
Lodge, this city, was elected Vice
Grand Architect for the ensuing year.
While absent Mr. Mansfield visited his
old home, Rich Square, North Carolina.
Among those VINO attended the ban
quet given by the republicans at the
Arlington, in Washington, last night,
IN honor of Chairman Babcock, of the
congressional campaign committee, was
Mr.. Park Agnew, of this city.
Mr.. Daniel J. Normoyle, who has
been in the city for the past few days,
left to-day for his home in Hartford,
Conn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31
AIsxanaria @assttf,
WEDNESDAY EVENING. MAR. 81, 1897.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

WEATHER FRoBABLTTrEs.-F this
section generally cloudy weather; possibly
light showers northeasterly winds; station
airy temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31

BALTIMORE, Mar. 31.-Flour dull ard un
changed. Wheat dull and weak spot S1lb
bid May 77a77A; Southern wheat by sam
plo S3aS4. Com firm; spot 2Sasa2Slb
month and April 2SAa29lb; May 2S3sa
2Sa4 July 297sa301s; steamer mixed % laa
243s southern white corn 29l2 do yellow
30 Oats slow; No white 25a20 No
mixed do 23a23i2 Rye weak; No 2 nearby
3Si6a3Sa!; No Western 39a39A. Hay
quiet and steady; choice timothy $13 so bid.
Other articles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31

NEW YoRK, Mar l.-Flour--State and
Western dull, steady and unchanged. Wheat
No red declined 3sa7sc on lower cables,
foreign selling, and free receipts west rallied
4a'ssc on covering; fell 9saasc OIL liquida-
ton unsettled, weak and more active; Mar
80. Corn-No 2 dull and steady; No 301s
a3f1a. Oats-No , dull and steady; Western
21a30; May 21s4 asked. Pork steady and
unchanged. Lard quiet; steam rendered
sd 40
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YORK, Mar. 31.-Firmness charac-
terizod the trading at the Stock Exchange
during the early session. The advance i'll
prices ranged from y TO 2 per cent. specu-
lation at o'clock was irregular and some
what feverish.
BALTIMORE. Mar. 31.-Virginis century
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE Bromo Quinine Tables. All
Druggists refund the money if it fails TO
cure. % cents. Sold By CHARLES G. LENNON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31

ARNoLD's BRoMo-CELERY. Try this
unrivaled remedy for Headaches Neuralgia,
Sleeplessness. 10 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31

The market to-day was quiet with little
doing Wheat is frmcr and good samples
would bring higher prices than quotations.
Butter is higher and Spring Chickens bring
fancy prices but other Country Produce is
dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31

CHICAGO, Mar. 31.-Whsst-May 711sa
II; July 7oa701s Sept 6Sa6S1s. Corn
May 24a4 July 257s; Sept 2711s. Oats
May 17lsa17A; July 1875 bid Sept 1Sas.,
Pork.Msy SIS AZ y; July SIS TO Lard
81 60; July 81 67la Wheat opened wesk
on lower Liverpool cables Corn opened easy
with Wheat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31

Black and Changcabo Tatfeta Silk Petit
coats, umbrella shape; deep founce put on
with puff and heading; corded founces,
protected by dust founce; stit'oned with
featherbone; French back.
$1,000. USUALLY $15.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31
Cyclers and Golfers

Cyclers and Golfers
Will be interested in our showing of new
spring Cycling Suits Especial care has been
given to cutting and shaping of the garments
which are tailored in way that suggests
custom work. Checks, plaids, and neat dc.
signs are in evidence.
Specially Good Atwood Suits, So each.
Novel style Wool Crash Suits, $3.50 each.
Fourth floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31

Change BILE Tafleta Silk Petticoats. in
choicest color effects; deep hounco faced with
percaline and bound with velvet; made with
darts to fit close over hips.
$3.50. USUALLY $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31
MERCHANT TAILORING DEPARTMENT,
TaCkett and Marshall.

We are showing in this department. large
range of desirable goods.
Our SIS Suit line has in it many excel
lent values and the line of goods at $40 is
equally good.
We are offering some special values in
Trousers at $500, and our fine imported
Trouserings at Sc and 81 you will find fully
equal in value to any at SO and $40.
Customers desiring suits for Easter will do
we'll to have them ordered now.
A special drive in Tafeta Ribbons. Num-
Der 40 Taffeta Ribbons worth &c. our price
Tic; number so, worth Csc, our price 100.
All colors. Excellent values in MORE An
tique Taffetas and Fancy Ribbons.
Examine our Dress display windows. Ex-
celent values at 25c, 800 and so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31
CLOTHING. FURNISHINGS. &c.
LADIES
v AN TED
CLOTHING. FURNISHINGS, &c.

To examine our Spring Stock of
Children's and Youths Suits which
we have just received. We are en-
deavoring to fill long felt-wantby
handling line of Children's Suits in
all the different styles of Sailors,
Juniors, Rccfcrs, etc, ard in such
variety and quality as to satisfy tho
tastes and pockets of all. We have
the celebrated JANE HOPKINS
make. with double scat and knees
and patent wristbands. And also the
ANTI.PLUIE Guaranteed Water
proof Suits. Prices range from Wash
Sui at Soc to the finest Cassimeres
at So. We have also received our
line of spring samples for custom
work. SUITS TO ORDER FROM
$12 UP. Call carly, and remember
We refund tho money if desired for
any purchase.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31
ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA

NOT1CE.-All the ladies who have the
~ management OF tie Grand Bazaar to be
be held the first week in May for the benefit
of the Anne Lee Memorial Association, and
all ladies who are willing to aid, are request.
ed 10 meet at 10 o'clock a. M, THURSDAY,
April lst, at o04 Duke street A full attend .
ance is urged for necessary business 10 the
completion of arrangements
MIS- [. WILDER REID. President
GWEET PEAS SWEET prI0
y Vaudeville and Kings Mammotb psot' .
ct Price &c. az
IS. LEADBEATER & SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31
New Spring Upholstery Goods

We ask attention to number of recent ar
rivals in Curainings Couch Coverings, and
various pretty styles in spring and summer
Draperies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-31
Order Work.

Best time to order Slip Covers, Sash Cur
tains, Window Shades.
lace Curtains cleansed, Toe pair.
Fourth floor.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-10-27

Mr.. and Mrs. G. p. Wilder re-
turned on the China,
The China came down in 5 days
% hours and so minutes.
s. W. Wilcox, ex-sheriff of
Kauai, was one of the China's
passengers for this port.
Hon. j. w. Ragsdale, one of
the newly appointed United States
Consuls to China, is a through
passenger on the China.
John Sylvia, the Manoa Wonder,
and George Martin are matched
to race against each other at Cy-
clomere park on November Ii.
RobertI. Lille of the hardware
department Of Theo. Ii. Davies S
Co. returned from business trip
to New York on today's steamer.
Senator Morgan went direct to
the Hotel del Monte at Monterey,
on reaching San Francisco, where
he was to rest for a couple of
days.
The steamer Homer has been
taken off the Tahiti route after
one trip, as the French Govern.
ment would not pay the subsidy
wanted.
Manager G. G. Kennedy of the
Waiakea mill is home again from
vacation of several months.
John Watt of the Honokaa Sugar
Company also returned on the
China.
W. w. Campbell, one of the
astronomers of the Lick Observa-
tory, is on board the China with
his wife. He is on his way to
make some astronomical observa-
tions in the Flowery Kingdom.
Everything L saw when in Ha-
waii convinced me more and more
that the islands must be part of
the territory of the United
States" These words begin an
interview Senator Morgan gave
the Chronicle.
DIR. Wood acted as Port Physi-
clan today in the absence Of DIR.
Day at Pearl City, where he had
been called, in consultation with
DR.. Weddick, to attend the child
| of r. W. Filler, who is fatally ill.
The Filters have lost two children
in the last few days from the same
mysterious ailment that now
threatens another. They are ct a
loss to account for the cause of
the sad visitation.