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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30

PERsoNAL.-Col. F. L. Smith and
Mr. J. NJ. Johnson will go to Rich
mond tomorrow to appear as counsel
before the Court Of Appeals in the case
of Domaine vs. the Washington South
ern Railway Company, q suit for dam.
ages resulting from the killing of pair
of horses and the demolition of q
hearse by being struck by train near
West End some time since.
Mr.. j. S. Beach, who has been con-
fined to his home by sickness for some
time, is able TO be out again.
Mr.. Henry Green continues very i'll
at his home on Washington street.
A dispatch from Havana says the
wife and daughter of Consul General
Fitzbugh Lee will leave for their Vir-
ginia home on Thursday next. Gen.
Lee himself will await his successors
appointment, and it will, therefore, be
some time before he takes his depart
tIrp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30

RECEPrIoN.-The Office of the South
ern Bell Telephone Company having
recently been very handsomely fitted
up, under the direction of Mr.. J. F.
Rodgers, contractor, the lady en-
ployees gave an informal reception last
night to 81 few of their friends, who, af-
ter partaking of refreshments, were en-
tertained by music on the ''echophone"
under the direction Of Mr. Graham
Hill. The guests dispersed about eleven
o'clock, all carrying with them the
thoughts of a pleasant evening.
The ladies were assisted in dispensing
coffee, Sc, by Lucy Webster, the jani-
tress of the office. Among the guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Rodgers, Mrs.
Douglas Stanton, Mrs. r. n. Crook,
Mrs. Ada B. Hailes, Mrs. Olive Mason,
Misses Lottie Lucas, Annie NJ. Lucas,
Gussie Donelson, of Indiana, and Bette
f. Keys, and Messrs. James Peverill,
Frank Steiner, Raymond Rodgers,
Forrest Crook, E. H. Bell, Wythe
White, Will Tabert and Graham Hill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of this morning:
John Bryan, colored, arrested by OH
Ger Roberts for assault on Theodore
Bartlett, was dismissed.
VIM. Burke, colored, arrested by Oil
Ger Goods charged with assaulting Ruth
Jones, colored, was fined 50, or given
20 days in jail
Augustus Ward and Charles Kane, ar
rested by Special Officer Baker charged
with trespsss upon the property of the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Railway, were
dismissed.
Thomas Arlington, colored, arrested
by Officer Young charged with cruelty
toward his wife, was dismissed upon a
guaranty of his good behavior.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and cool until about 3 o'clock when il
became cloudy. Four prisoners and
seven dodgers were at the station house,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30

THE CRETAN TRoUBLEs.-A long of
fetal dispatch from the British admiral
in Cretan waters to the government of
Great Britain concludes with saying
"Colonel Vassos (he commander of the
Greek army of occupation in Crete has
declared open war against the powers"
Several British and Russian officers,
with strong detachment of marines,
went to Retimo, Crete, yesterday I'M
der flag of truce to notify the insur-
gents of the decision of the powers to
grant autonomy to the island. Hostili
ties between the,,Turks and Christians
were reopened and the detachment re-
tired. The Turkish commander at
Tokat, where the massacre of Ar.
menians recently occurred, has been
dismissed and arrested on demand of
the powers.
Grown Prince Constantin, command.
erin-chief of the Greek army in Thes.
sally, arrived at Larissa yesterday and
was enthusiastically received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30
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 a wonderful direct influence
in giving strength and tone to the
organs. you have Loss of Appetite,
Constipation, Headache, Fainting
Spells, or are Nervous. Sleepless, Elk,
ctable, Melancholy or troubled with
Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the
medicine you need. Health and
Strength are guaranteed by its use.
Fifty cents and Sl00 at e. L. Aliens
Drug Store,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30

V. NJ. 1.-The committee of the
Alumni Association of the Virginia
Military Institute has decided upon
Wednesday, June %, as the alumni
day, at which time a large number of
the alumni OF the school are expected
to be present. This year the day will
be doubly attractive on account of the
dedication of the Jackson Memorial
Hall, which has recently been com
pleted.
At 10 a. m. an informal meeting of
the alumni will be held in the State Ii
brary; 1915 q. M, salute fired by the
cadet battery in honor of the alumni;
II a. m, dedication Of Stonewall jack
son Hall; 5 p. M, review of the cadet
battalion by the alumui $50 p. m,
alumni meeting; 10 p. M, reception.
The other features of this day will be
the grafton, to be delivered by Hon.
John w. Daniel; DR.. Hunter Mcclure,
of Richmond, will speak OF Stonewall
Jackson's death and tell Of his personal
relations with Jackson, as he was his
surgeon aud attended him during his
last illness, and Rev. ]. p. Smith, of
Jackson's personal staff, will speak of
his religious character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate yesterday before taking up
the arbitration treaty resolutions were agreed
to offered by Mr.. Pettigrew. of South Dakota
asking tho Secretary OF the Interior for in
formation relative to President CleYcland's
order establishing forest reserves, and by Mr..
GalliDger, of New Hampshire calling on the
civil service commission for the reason why
certain classes of workmen were subject to
competitive examination contrary to the law
oxempting laborors from the classified Sc rvice
Yesterday was the most exciting day the
House has witnessed since the tariff debate
began. Mr.. Johnson of Indiana grew so oil
streperous st one stage of the proceedings in
his efforts to check irrelevant debate that
the Speaker had to be summoned to the chair
to restore order. Mr.. Mccall and Mr.. Loy
oring, two Massachusetts, republicans. sue
cessively assaulted the bill. tho former chsrg
ing that tho duties were higher than were
necessary and the latter that the manufact-
urers wanted bill that would live. I'VE
dom; want to be stranged by free trade"
said he, neither do We want to DO smothered
by protection
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30
EGGS CHEAP IN LENT.

The general public, which is indulg
ing in eggs as an article of diet in Lent
more than at any other time in the
year, is pleased over the fact that the
price has come down within reach.
Eggs are now selling at 10 cents doz.
en- retail, and anybody can afford to
live on them in Lent when they cost
less than cent each. 1t seems little
strange that eggs should be coming
down at time when they are used so
much more than at any other time in
the year.
1t is explained that the warm wealth
er is coming on when it will be hard
TO keep eggs aud everybody is unload
ing stock at time when there is de-
mand for them. Large shipments are
coming in from the West, to say moth.
ing of the local supply. The hens of
this section have caught the active
spirit of spring, and are industriously
at work to furnish no excuse to the de-
lipquent churchman to indulge in meat
during Lent.
The boys about town are enjoying
the egg season because it brings in
the game of picking" eggs. This con
sists in knocking one egg against an
other until one cracks. The egg that
cracks goes TO the boy whose egg re-
mains sound. A hoy with an egg Of
hard limestone shell can win several
dozen softer shelled eggs in day. He
takes them home to mis- mother and
she fries them, peaches them or uses
them in omclettes or cooking. OF
course they cannot be boiled, for thsy
are cracked II is a species of gambling
aud is exceedingly attractive to the
boys. When ore boy wins, however,
another must lose, and mothers who
find their stock of eggs diminishing
from the pantry can set it down as
certain in these lenten days that their
sona have been gradually losing the
stakes at picking" eggs. Children
have already begun to hide eggs for
Easter, when there will be great
feast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, Mar. Bottle stock market
showed tendency to rally tn morning, the
result of higher cables from London and the
announcement that railway rates at tho west
will be maintained. Again there is a grow
ing feeling that Congress will do something
for the relief of the transportation interests
after all and the matter may be taken up at
Tor the tariff bill is passed. This led to COW
ering of short contracts all along the line and
prices rose Z. to Ia per cent. Later on the
market receded fractionally, but at l 1 o'clock
speculation was firm with prices Mt or near
the best of the morning
BALTIMORE. Mar. 3o.-virginia century
bonds 33sa635s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30
INsURRECrroN IN CHINA. The steam

RESURRECTION IN CHINA..=The steam
or Braemer brings near news of aD in.
surrection at Kaochou Kwang, China.
During the famine there many sufferers
were compelled to sell children in or
der to save their lives. A magistrate
who had bought two girls was arrested
for kidnapping. His captors were ban
ished but returned and after beating
the magistrate plucked out his hair and
moustache by the roots. The regiment
then went into revolt and the troops
have since been mutineere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30

DEATH OF A FORMER CrrIzEN.-Mr.
Samuel Benton died at his home in
Baltimore yesterday, aged rs years. Mr..
Benton was an uncle of Mr.. B. Wheat
ley of this city and formerly resid-
ed here, where he is we'll remembered.
He was cabinetmaker and during his
residence in this city worked in the
factory of the late Charles Rooms, which
at that time was at the northwest cor
ner of King and Columbus streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30

THE QUEEN To VISIT Mrs AsToR.-Frolh
London comes tho following: 1T is reported
N court circles and in clubdom that Queen
Victoria will, on her return from the south of
France, confer upon William Waldorf Astor
distinction that has never been accorded to
any Of his countrymen. She will honor him
with visit at C;ivcden. his magnificent coun.
try seat on the banks of the Thames OF
course. the Queen will not dine nor sleep at
Cliveden, as the Prince OF Wales, his brother,
the reignlng Duke of Ssxe-Coburg, as we'll as
his sister. Princess Louise, have done. But it
is probable that sitter having inspected the
roses and the orchids the Queen will partako
OF some sli hit refreshments in the shape of
afternoon tea before returning to Windsor.
Young Miss Pauline Astor, whose presents-
ton at court does not take place till next
year, will. therefore, enjoy the somewhat un.
usual sdvsutsge of q pirate introduction to
her M,lesty almost full yesr before her
regular debut. For of course it is she who
will replace her mother in doing the honori
rs hostess to the Queen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30


GEN. PEYToN WIsE-Gen. Peyton
Wise, one of the best-known citizens in
Richmond, died at his late home there
yesterday as stated in the Gazette of
that date. Deceased had been in very
bad health for the past four months
and his death had been expected for
the past week.
During Sunday night General Wise's
mind wandered little. He talked of
the late war, the Confederate reunion
and old comrades of the camp. The
dying man thought he was wearing the
badge given him ofthe reunion commit
te,. Seeming to take it of, he said 81
want my wife to have this badge.
Give it to her," Once, after long in
tervel, his voice rang out loudly with
81 want you to know that / am a
democrat from the bottom of my heart
with every drop of my blood, now and
always" General Wise was con-
spicious Palmer advocate last year.
Gen. Peyton Wise was the son of
Tally R. Wise, well-to.do planter at
Deep Creek, and his mother, Margaret
Douglas Wise, was sister of Henry
A. Wise, Governor of Virginia when
John Brown was hanged at Charles
town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30

DEATH OF AN OLD CrrIzEN.-Alfred
Jacobs, we'll known old Alexandrian,
died last night at his home in the fourth
ward. He formerly carried on q con-
fectionery store on south Alfred street.
The deceased, who was II years old,
was brother of the late Harrison
Jacobs. He was a quiet, unostenta-
tious, good citizen, and was popular
with all who knew him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30
DRY GOODS.
Isaac Biicbberg &Son.
49,

Our great stocks of DRY GOODS we're
mover in better ahape than at present. Our
skilled and careful buyer has thoroughly
searched the best markets. and the result of
his efforts is now displayed in almost endless
variety on our counters. The styles and
colors are exquisite and the prices are always
right. Our display of SPRING AND SUM
MER GARMENTS has never been surpass-
ed. We have below list Of names of the
newest materials out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Grand Spring Opening
BENDHEI.M'S.

@-STORE OPEN EVENINGS UN.
TIL 8 O'CL0CK. -@N
Our spring opening sale will fash bargain
news and money saving tidings throughout
tho city. Our buyer made some tremendous
purchases from prominent New York mer
chants. The goods were bought enormously
under actual valu', and in placing them be-
fore you and the public, we propose to make
| this an event long to be remembered by hun.
dreds of.buyers who will grasp the stupendous
savings that each item and eyery price
reveals.
$4,000 WORTH OF NEW SPRING
GOODS,
Such as Dress Goods, Black Goods. Silks
Wash Goods, Embroideries, etc., in this sale.
&as-sHARP AT 8 O'CLOCK MONDAY
MORNING-eN
the sale begins. Everywhere you turn
monster value getting vista will greet the
eyes,
Every price true to the penny,
Every offering honestly represented.
Ladies' Laundered Shirt Waists, slightly
soiled, detachable collars and cuffs, worth SOC
at 29c.
Ladies' Satin Shirt Waists, in black and
white Shepherd check, worth 75c at 33c.
Ladies' Laundered Percal Waists, worth
75c at SOC.
One lot Ladies' Waists, made of fine organ
dies, dimities, lawns and percals, detachable
collars and cuffs, worth from 81 to 81 % at
59c.
10 dozen new Spring Wrappers, full skirts,
new sleeves, worth Csc at 59c
Ladies' Fine Skirts of Black Figured Bril-
liantine, worth So at $19S.
% dozen Ladies' Corset Covers, worth 19c
at 1915.
Ladies' Muslin Drawers, finished with
cluster tucks at 23c.
Ladies' Muslin Gowns with rutfles and
tucks, at 49c
BIG EMBROIDERY SALE.
500 pieces of Cambria, Swiss and Nainsook
Embroderics closed out from large import
or They are not the common wide snowy
kid, but made of the finest materials wide
margins and finest work. They are in one
continuous length and ready trimmed for use
We have divided them into lots prices &c,
SC. 10c, 121bc and 25c. Each lot il almost
worth double.
Valencinnes Laces 15c per dozen yards.
Lace Beadings 23c per dozen yards
IMMENSE SALE OF DOMESTICS.
Androscoggin A Bleached Cotton Sac, in
full pieces.
Fruit of the Loom A Bleached Cotton
67sc in full pieces
Dwight Anchor Al Bleached Cotton 7Ihc
in full pieces.
Lonsdalc A Bleached Cotton 7lac, in full
pieces.
Blcached Pillow Caseing Sc.
1O.4 Beached Shooting 15c.
Fine Unbleached Sheeting 121ac.
White Cambria yard vice. 7a;c.
A good Unbleachcd Cotton S7sc.
Curtain Scrims $3.50.
Indigo and Mourning Prints 4Ac.
One case good quality Apron Ginghams
87sc.
Fast Black Saline, worth 1Oc at sc.
Figured Denims for Furniture Covering /
19c.
Gents Laundercd Percal Shirt for 23c.
Sea Island Percals in short lengths at 6aAc. |
One case new Shifting Prints at 37sc.
A fine Black Saline, worth 15c at Sc
Ready made Aprons 9c
One case Zephyr Dress Ginghams Sc.
SILKS, DRESS GOODS & WASH GOODS !
Changeabie Tatieta Lining Silks, worth 39c |
1t 25c.
Shepherd Check Wash Silks, all colors,
worth SOC at 33c.
D. Bendheim & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30

OPERA HoUsE.-A large and en-
thusiastic audience greeted the Flora
Stamford Company at the Opera House
last night in the four-act comedy drama
ga Soldiers Sweetheart play bub-
bling over with comedy. The men,
bers composing the company are well
up in their several parts and the play
last night was pronounced one of the
best ever produced here by roper
toire company. The specialties intro
duced are new and novel and will
be changed during each performance.
Tonight the comedy drama "The Life
of an Actress will be produced On
Saturday afternoon the usual dime
matinee will be given for the ladies and
children. Judging from the manner in
which the performance was received
last night the prospects for a good at
tendance each night are encouraging.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER FRoBABILITIK.-For this
SECTION increasing cloudiness and probably
light showers tonight and Wednesday south
easterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30

RUNAwAy.-An exciting runaway
occurred on upper King street yester-
pay afternoon. The horse belonged to
Mr. William Harnady, of Georgetown,
and had been left standing, attached to
buggy, at the corner of Alfred and
King streets. The animal took fright
at passing electric train, and dashed
up King street. At King and Patrick
streets the team collided with and bad
ly damaged the carriage of Major E.
II. Janney, and, some distance farther,
dashed into the double team of Geo. +.
Hill 4 Co., badly damaging the car
riage. The horse then dashed up King
street aud into the lowered gates at the
Fsyette street crossing, and on! to
Shutters Hill, where it was stopped.
The horse was quite badly injured and
several pedestrians had narrowi es
capeS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30
SPE CIAL E X HIBIT
Easter Dress Stuffffs
CONTINUED
TO DAY AND WEDNESDAY.
Fabrics for Tailor made Gowns.

Our assortment OF materials designed for
this purpose is large and varied, having been
carefully selected from the best European
and American manufacturers. Among the
most attractive weaves are:
Covert Suitings, 45 inches wide, 75c the
yard.
Moltonettc 90 inches wide, 75c the yard.
Cheviot Sorgcs, do inches wide . tone
effects, Toe the yard.
Meltonette Twlls rough surface medium
weight. SO inches wide, 81. 90 the yard.
German Tweeds, fine twill and canvas
weaves, Al inches wide, $1.25 to $500 the
yard,
Scotch Checks, three novel weaves, As ms.
wide, $125 the yard
Scotch Mixtures, rough surface, light
weight az ms wide, 81 so the yard.
Scotch Mixtures, with sprinklng of silk,
rough surface, 3.toned colorings, A. ms. wide
81. rs the yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30

The martins have come-a sure har-
pinger OF spring
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30
NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.

Gas consumers will please take notice that
THURSDAY, the LIST day of April. is TIE las,
day for discount o. gss bills Ror the quarter
ending March list, 1887. No discounts will
be allowed after that date. The Office will be
open on the Goth, 30th and 91st Of 1r.rcb
from 4a. IN. to p. NJ. AMI ~ 81, It, a. Of
A april !iVui . > al to 5 p. m, dinner hour in
c".."uued.
maE27 Ct R. T. COOK, cIerk.
SWEET PEAS SWEET PEAS.
- Vaudeville and Kings Mammoth Pack
ct Price &c.
E.s. LEADBEATER & SONS.
NfAcKINTosHEs and Gum Coats, at
A. C. sLAYMAKER'a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30
Black Goods.

Etamine.
Estral Cloth.
Grensdine Brocade.
Canvas Cloth.
Canvas Grenadine.
Silk Grenadine.
Silk Hernno.
Mohsir in plain and brocades.
Serges in fine and wide weaves,
Brilliantines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30
SILK UNDERWEAR FOR MEN.

Realizing the fact that ma persons would
be wearing Silk Undergarments if tho prices
were not so high, we have succeeded in pur
chasing high-grade
All-silk Underwear, in spring and summer
weights (shirts have both short and long
sleoves), which we place on lie at SIS per
suit. $3.50 per single garment
Underwear of Silk and Lisle Thread COM
bined at 81 per suit. s. per single garment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30


Canvas Cloth.
Canvas Grenadine.
Silk Grenadine.
Silk Hernno.
Mohsir in plain and brocsdes.
Serges in fine and wide weayes.
Brilliantines.
Colored Dress Goods
IN PLAIns. cHANGEABLEs, sc.
Shepards' Checks in small and large.
Mohair Changeables.
Covert Cloths.
Chameleon Mohair Brillsntine.
Worsted Suitings in all colors,
ash Goods.
Lappet Mulls.
Nacirema Ogssndtea.
Alike Orgsndies.
orsandy Rayure Saline (mado in swtzor-
land).
Imperial Organdies.
Printed OrgaHdies.
Grenadine Organizes.
Lace Striped Organizes.
Aberfoyle Tissue. silk and linen.
organdies in solid colors-red, black. light
blue Nile, lavender, cream, yellow, canary
white and pink.
Dotted Swisses in white and colorod figures.
Silk Department.
We have special in Black Rhadams at 75c.
Our line Of Colored Silks for Waists sur
passes any season yet in beauty and prices
Black Brocaded China Silk.
Black Brocaded Surrah Silk.
Satin Brocaded Silk.
Ono case of Black Ground Ghsllies. colored
figures and stripes, which we will sell at 4a,c.
Es-DoN'T MISS THIS BARGAIN. -sM
Laces Of all kinds.
Swiss Edges in endless variety.
Gs-Corie early and ask to 500 our stun
mir. goods. The prices you will find both
pleasing and surprising. 81
Isaac Eichberg & Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-03-30

But little was done in the grain market to
day, the receipts being very light. Their
are no changes to note in prices Countr.
produce continues quiet.
The record-union., 1897-05-09
JAPS AND HAWAII.
The r1ikado Government Not Agitated
Over the Situation.

WASHINGTON, May Sat the Jap
anese Legation it was stated that Mr..
Stevens, counselor of the legation, would
not make the trip to Hawaii When the
trouble seemed imminent recently the
Japanese authorities instructed Minis
ter Hoshi to have Mr.. Stevens proceed
to Hawaii. Subsequently, however, the
situation became more pacific, and 1t
was determined that Mr.. Stevens trip
would not be necessary.
Recent advices to the legation show
that the japanese Government, as well
as the public, are in no way agitated
over the Hawaiian situation. The Jap
anese Government has put a stop to all
immigration to Hawaii, thus indicating
a purpose not to press for the right to
have Japanese subjects admitted. 1t is
said also that the dispatch of Japan
ese warship to Hawaii was in no sense
a menace, but was made with view
to restraining any possible demonstra-
ton by the Japanese there in conse-
quence of the exclusion of japanese
immigrants. The authorities are desir-
Gus only OF securing indemnity fer those
Japanese who have suffered by eXclu-
SION In this connection it is said that
an offer by the United States to use its
good offices IN securing a settlement OF
the troublen doubtless would be ac-
cepted by japan