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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
Troops Moving.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May G.-The
18th regiment. infantry, colored, Col.
Burt, left for Tampa, Fla, at 3 o'clock
this afternoon. Every regiment en-
csmped at Chickamauga has received
orders to ship all surplus baggage to
home posts at once. The army may
now be said to be ready with simple
field equipments to move at a mo-
ment's notice.
TAMPA, Fla, May 6.-seven vessels
are now at Port Tampa and soon will
be in readiness for the loading of the
troops. As to the time OF sailing there
is still great uncertainty. 1t is not prob
able that the long looked for orders to
break camp will be given before de-
cisive action between the Spanish and
American fleets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
SPANS FLEET AT CADIZ.

A dispatch from London says the
Chronicles special from Cadiz says
TRADE here has ceased. Hardly q
ship comes in. The best trade was
with America. Now the roads are
empty. Great ships OF the transatlau-
tic line are being converted into cruis-
ers-proftable to no human soul but
the gun maker and contractor. There
are three of them getting ready here.
The Buenos Ayres is equipped and
ready to start. She has four guns Of
sixteen centimetres, four of twelve,
and two of nine. She was expected to
start yesterday with 1900 men for
Cuba, but telegram did not come
from Madrid. am told that she will
not start till full reconnaissance has
been made, and it seems probable that
she will wait to be escorted by a part
of the fleet. Yet her orders are hourly
expected. Yesterday afternoon smoke
came from her tunnels.
The battleship Pelayo, which ar
rived here from Carthagena Thurs
day, is now anchored inside the
bay. She is a ship of 10000 tons,
the largest in the Spanish navy. She
has four very heavy guns, besides
quick-iring guns, and crew close up
on six hundred men. Her orders are
unknown. Some conjecture that she
will be of in three or TOUR days, others
say she is to wait till the fleet of FIVE,
including the great ship Carlos v, is
ready, aud that they will then sail to-
gether about May 10. 1t seems likely
that she will act as a convoy to rein.
forcements to be sent OF the Buenos
Ayres.
On land almost the only signs of life
are the continued efforts of gangs Of
men to construct or patch up the fort
near the end of the peninsula. l can
see one large new gun and think there
is another. Those are the only two
guns of Importance in Cadiz. The
whole town, it is true, is surrounded
with forts, and there must be two hun.
dred guns in position, but they are
small and old.fashioned for the most
part, and the Notifications, though i'm
posing, are almost obsolete.
The Chranicle's cable from Kingston,
Jamaica, says that in anticipation OF
invasion, the Spanish troops in Cuba
are concentrating in the chief seaports.
The interior has been abandoned to tie
Insurgents. Panao's eastern army goes
to Havana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
Biz Fire.

CLEVELAND, May Ga big six.story
brick block was Quilted by fire early to-
day. The northern half Of the build
ing was owned by the Bradley estate
aud the southern portion by the Root
& Mcbride Company, wholesale dry
goods. The fire was confined to the
former, but the stock of the Root &
Mcbride Company was damaged by
water and smoke. The total loss will
be about $l25, 900. The fire resulted
from an explosion of chemicals in Bee
mans chewing gum factory, on the
fifth floor of the Bradley end OF the
building. Nearly dozen mauufac-
turing concerns occupying the several
floors suffered losses ranging from So
900 to $25 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
Dewey Unframed.

LONDON, May The Spanish Gu.
thoriies are trying to make as much as
possible out of the absence of news
from Commodore Dewey. They are
supplying matter 10 the London news
papers to the effect that the American
commander has been eptrapped by
Admiral Montejo, who, they add, is
known TO have lett outside Manila bay
a dozen concealed gunboats which now
prevent any exit. Therefore, the
Spapiards claim, it is impossible for
Commodore Dewey to send dispatch
boat to Hong Kong.
HONG KONG, May 6.-Inquiries made
at the offices of the Eastern Telegraph
Company show that cable communica.
ton between Hong Kong and Manila
has not yet been restored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES

The FIRE on the American ship Nav
Flint at Hiogo, japan, from Philadei-
phia, was extinguished after she had
been scuttled in twenty. eight feet OF
water.
The U. S. Government has bought
one and q half million pounds OF short
clear sides of pork. The sellers are the
International Packing Company and
Swift & Company.
Frank v. Salazar, bootolack, of Oakland
CAL, is claimant of 100000 acres Of land
in the State of Sonora, Mexico His title. he
asserts, is based upon government patent.
which were issued TO his paternal grandfathcr
many years ago.
A dispatch from Van Buren,, Ark, ssy
water spouts and tornsdoes have played hgy6r
throughout that section and have done hun.
dreds of thousands OF dollars damage.
Governor Budd. of CalifoInia, has b.en
warned of what is alleged 10 b. plot against
his life by spaniards, but he mskes light Of
the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
Missionaries Murdered.

LONDON, May S.-The Colonial Of
ice to day received the names of the
American missionaries who were MUIR
dered during the rebellion at Shain-
gay, in the Sherboro district of Sierra
Leone, west coast of Africa, as an
nounced on Wednesday last. They are
Mr.. and Mrs. Cain and the Misses
Archer, Hatfield and Schenck. 1t is
not known whether the foregoing in
clude those reported to have been muir
dered during the rebellion at Rotifunk,
as cabled from Freetown yesterday.
The other missionaries, Mr.. and Mrs.
BURNER, Mr.. and Mrs. Minshall, and
the Misses Mullen and Ward, are safe
at Freetown. Later advices received
by the Colonial office show that the
names received were those of the mis-
sionaries murdered at Ratifunk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
The NIethodistS.

BALTIMORE, May 6-The conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, at its session to-day, unanimous
ly adopted resolutions commencing the
course OF President Mckinley in having
earnestly endeayored to prevent the
present war with Spain; assur-
ing him and his advisers OF
the sympathy and moral support
OF the members of the confer
ence and expressing the hope that the
war will end speedily and that its re-
suits will be such as will promote the
future peace and welfare of both na-
tons and of the world at large. The
remainder CT the session was devoted
to the presentation Of memorials and
petitions and their reference to ap.
propriate committees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
War Bulletins.

NEW YORK, May Ga special from
Kingston, Jamaica, says that four U. 5.
warships have been sighted OH Porto
de Banes, Cuba. They are supposed to
be part of Rear Admiral SIMPSONS
feet.
KEY WEST, Fla, May Go a. m.-TwO
more prizes Spanish fishing schooners, were
brought in here to-day.
LONDON, May 6.-The officials of the
Spanish embassy here issued categorical de,
NAL of the reports in circulation here and
elsewhere to the effect that the Queen Regent
il tends to sbdicate the throne of Spain.
CHARLESTON. 8. c., May 6.-Firing at sea
was heard off Charleston this morning but no
vessels have been sighted.
Vailed, Cal, May 6.-The q. s. cruiser
Charleston has been formally placed in COM
mission and her crew of 2CO men with 30
marines are now on board
CLEVELAND. o.. May 6.-The splendid
steel steam chit Comanche which was built
for q. NJ. Hanna in 1892 has been bought by
the government.
LONDON. May Cit is Off tally denied
that the Manila cable is working.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
Millions Given Away,

1t is certainly gratifying to the pub
lie to know of one concern in the Land
who is not afraid to be generous to the
needy and suffering. The proprietor-
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs, and Colds, have
given away over ten million trial bot
ties OF this great medicine aud have
the satisfaction Of knowing it has absc-
lutely cured thousands of hopeless
cases. Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarsenes7
and all diseases of the Throat, Chest
and Lungs are surely cured by it, Ga
on f. l.. Allen, Druggist, ana get trial
bottle free. Regular size soc. and &.
Every bottle guaranteed, or price re-
funded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
s SAD DEATH.
orresnondence Alexandria Gazette.

Correspondence Alexandra GaZette.l
ORLEAN, May 5.-On May 3, about
I o'clock p. M, Mrs. Jane Russell
left her dining room in charge of Der
two boys, Charlie and Joe. She had
scarcely gotten out of the house when
she heard the sharp report of a rife.
Rushing back into the house she found
that Joe had shot himself, the ball en-
tering the left side of the windpipe,
passing directly through him and lodg-
ing under the right shoulder blade.
The rifle was standing behind the safe,
where Joe found it, and, setting the
butt end down on the floor, be placed his
toe on the hammer and discharged the
piece with the above sad result. Dra.
Buck and Rudasill were sent for and
did all they could to relieve the little
sufferer, but he fingered until l p. m.
on the 18th and then passed away. Jo-
seph Eggleston Russell was aged 5
years and II months, and he was the
Youngest child of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Russell, the latter q native of Balai-
more, who served CALAMITY under Cole.
mel Mosby. This sad blow falls heav-
ily on fond and affectionate parents,
brothers, sisters and other relatives.
Joe was one of the brightest Of boys
and everybody loved him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
ONLY ONE PRIVATE.

Fairfax has experienced the wave Of
patriotism that is sW eepiDg over tue
country. and a number of her valiant
sons have volunteered their services to
go to the front.
Joseph E. Willard, now considered
the wealthiest man in Virginia, aud
who owns handsome summer home
Cd the outskirts OF Fairfax Courthouse
has organized company, and the GID
ed youth Of the county have become
members. Drills are held regularly.
and everything is lovely with one e3-
ception, 80 of the 40 members want to
be officers and only one man has ex.
pressed q willingness to serve bis coun-
try as high private in the rear rank
Mr.. Willard is son OF the lac Ma
jor Willard, of Washington, and ) heir
to large estate left by his father. com
prising Wizards Hotel and other
valuable property at the Nationel
Capital. He is member of the Vii
GINA Legislature, and is spoken of as a
possible representative in Congress
next fall from the Eighth district.
Ex-State Senator r. Walton Moore
is also an enthusiastic member of the
company, and, it is understood, is slated
for first lieutenant. Mr.. Moore il a
lawyer of ability and is one of the most
prominent men in the State in demo
cratic politics.
Robt. E. Lee, jr., son of Gen. ".
81. F. Lee, better known as Rooney
Lee, and grandson OF Gen. Robert E.
Lee, lives at his ancestral home, Ra-
vensworth, five miles from the Court
house. MIR. Lee tips the scales at some
thing like 270 pounds and would make
good officer, but so far he has not Ell
tered the company Fredericksburg
Star,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06

IT Is announced in the newspapers
that the republican congressional COM
mittee has reopened headquarters 10
Washington for the next campaign. As
few things, save wasteful appropria-
sions, seem to give Congress more
pleasure than investigations, it is sug-
gested that it order an investigation OF
the fact, developed by recent trial in
the criminal court of Washington, that
millions of envelopes are printed by
the committee referred to at the cost OF
she government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
The Kaiser,s sneech.

BERLIN, May 6.-The Emperor, il
the speech at the closing of the Reich
stag to-day, referring to the war be.
tween Spain and the United States
said: The government will fully fulfill
the duties involved by its neutral posi-
ton, but on the other hand will pro.
tect so far as possible German nayigs
ton and commerce from molestation OF
injury
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06

GEN. LEE.-Gen. Fitz Lee left Rich
mond last evening at Z o'clock for
Washington, whittier he went to re-
ceiye his commission as ma or.genersl
III the United States army. The gen
eral had intended stopping of at Fred.
ericksburg to visit his mother, but he
felt that it was better for him to 90
straight to Washington, and he viii
probably stop at Fredericksburg on his
return. General Lee is winding up his
affairs to assume his new duties aud
will then be ready to go wherever he
is ordered. General Lees pay as Con
sui General to Cuba continued until
Wednesday. He is now on the govern
ment payroll for msjor-geDeral's sal
AIRY at the rate of 800 per annum.
The general had not received his com.
mission yesterday, but he expects ii
daily. He does not know what com
mand he will be given nor when he
will have to put on his uniform.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
VIRGINIA NEWS.

There was large excursion from the
Rappahannock Valley to Fredericks'
burg yesterday.
Mr.. John W. Hawthorne, formerly 8
prominent dry goods merchant Of
Petersburg, died yesterday.
The wholesale notion firm of ]. P
Yancey & Co, of Richmond, made an
assignment yesterday. The liabilities
are estimated at $4S 900.
A severe hail, wind and rain storm
swept across the Lynchburg section
yesterday afternoon, doing consider
able damage to growing crops.
The democratic congressional con-
vention for the seventh district will be
held at Charlottesville July 6. Con.
gresham James Hay will be renomi-
mated without opposition.
Mr.. Jefferson Wallace, president q
the Powhatan Club of Richmond, viii
be candidate for the congressional
nomination in that district. Congress
man John Lamb is candidate for re
nomination.
Mr.. Carlton Walker, of King George
county, and Miss Ida J. billiard, O
Caroline, were married at Round OAK
Church, ON Wednesday at 8 p. M, be-
fore large circle of friends aud rela
tives. Miss Lucy billiard was maid o
honor and Mr.. Horace Minor best man
The Swift Creek Cotton Mills, il
Chesterfield county, two and hal
miles from Petersburg, with machinery
water rights, 125 acres OF land, fourteen
tenement dwellings and other build
ings, were offered for sale at auction
yesterday and hid in at $l1, 500. Th,
property cost $4,000.
A serious wreck occurred yesterda,
on the Norfolk and Western Railroad
about one mile west of Bedford City
One man was killed and another iDjur
ed. Two engines and number o
freight cars were piled up in cut ant
all traffic was suspended.
Mr.. Herbert Mann, q drug clerk o
Petersburg, received offers yesterda.
OF two commissions as hospital steward
One commission came from Col. Gren
Vile Gaines, of the Third Virginia Regi
ment, and the other from Col. h
Hodges, of the Fourth Virginia Regi
ment. Mr.. Mann has not yet deter
mined which of the two offers he vii
accept.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06

NOT content with the seizure Of Ha-
wall and the Philippines, and Cuba and
Porto Rico, the jingoes banker after
more foreign territory, and one of their
leaders, Mr.. Morgan, reintroduced in
the Senate yesterday the Nicaraguan
canal scheme, by which the people OF
this country are to be taxed hundreds
OF millions of dollars to build an inter-
ocean canal through Nicaragua, for.
eign country, for the benefit of small
stock company iu the United States.
But i'll fares the land in which wealth
accumulates in the hands of few. and
the many become poor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06

GENERAL LEES STAFF. - General
Fitzhugh Lee left Richmond for Wash.
ington last night, where he expects 10
remain until Sunday. General Lee is
not little worried over the fact that
he will have 20 turn down SO many
good people who desire to serve on his
staff. Six positions require men from
the regular army, and there will be but
three places for his personal friends,
these being his aides. Some very prom
inent people have begged him to ap-
point them on his staff. A well-known
author has written four letters on this
subject. More than 400 applicants will
be rejected,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MILITIA

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MILITIA.-It
was announced at the War Department
in Washington yesterday that the Dis,
trict volunteers will not emcemD at the
Soldiers Home. That they will go in
camp Monday is not denied, but just
where hiss not been decided. Several
places have been suggested, among
them being Fort Myer and Fort Wash
ington. Secretary Alger has no inten-
ton, however, of sendirg the District
boys to Fort Myer, as that place is al
ready occupied.
The District Guard, it is thought in
Washington, will form a part of one OF
the twenly.seven regiments which will
constitute one of the divisions of U. :.
troops to be concentrated in and around
Washington. 1t is believed that Fort
Myer will be the headquarters OF II e
troops concentrated there, and that the
majority Of them will be located in
Fairfax county, although there are g
number of other places around WASH
ington which offer great convenience
for accommodating troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 6. 1888.

THE RECENT burning OF some cord
wood at the government testing grounds
at Indian Head, few miles below THIS
CITY. is said by some newspapers to
have been the work of Spanish spies. "
If Spain has any spies in her employ,
she should at once relieve herself OF
the expense OF supporting them, if she
has nothing else for them to do than to
burn cord wood in the rural districts OF
this country. But, according to some
newspapers, she must have hundreds OF
them in the United States, for there is
hardly an attempt, successful or other
wise, to burn any thing, anywhere near
any government property, that is not at
once attributed to them, though how
such attempts could possibly help her
in the remotest possible degree, is not
readily comprehended
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06

THE purpose of the Spanish war, &C
cording to some of the recently con-
verted jingoes, fIi0usters and warriors
is neither to crafty the desire for re
venge for the loss of the Maine, nor to
defend the honor or the interests OF this
country, but for the higher purpose OF
benefting humanity, aud Of securing
good government for the people OF a
foreign country. and with no selfish de-
sire whatever. In other words this
country is now filling the role of the
orga nized eleemosynary institution re-
ferred to in the GAzETTE's Washington
correspondence of yesterdays date
But a war fought for such q purpose
cannot be a popular one, for the
quality of patriotism is not one OF its
apparent factors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06

THE PosToFFIcE BILL.-During al
most the entire session yesterday, the
Senate had under consideration the
postoftice appropriation bill. The
measure carried 500 224, 800, being
very much the heaviest of all the ap.
preparation bills. The most important
action takep upon the measure was the
adoption of an amendment offered by
Senator Tillman, of South Carolina, re-
ducing the number of deliveries of mail
in all cities of the country to q number
not exceeding four each day. A lively
debate was precipitated by an amend
mend Of the committee, striking out
the appropriation of 100000 for rural
free delivery. By the close vote of %
to %. however, the committee was sus-
tanned, and the bill now carries no ap-
preparation for such delivery. An i'm
portant amendment to the bill was one
which will prevent star route contrac-
tors from sub.letting their contracts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
A Rumor from London.

LONDON, May Ga story is pub
lished here to the effect that the Brit
ish admiralty has been notified by the
Washington naval strategy board to
remove the British subjects from the
Canary Islands. and it is said this ac-
counts for the British cruiser Charybdis
being ordered to Las Palmas, and leads
to the conclusion that Rear Admiral
Sampson may attack the Canary Isl.
ands, which would either draw the
Spanish fleet out of Cadiz or give the
United States naval base from which
to attack Spain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
a Warning to Trespassers.

New YORK, May 6.-One of these
captains who have been disregarding
the new hsrbor regulations for vessels
to avoid the minefelds, received rude
shock to his nerves during the night,
when a blank shot was fired at his
schooner from the battery at Sandy
Hook as the vessel was passing over
the minefeld in that neighborhood.
The shot was a warning that the au-
thorities intend 10 compel obedience to
the regulations hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06

A PATENT example of the emotional
generosity of Congress with other
peoples property is afforded by the re-
cent appropriation by that body of 8
large sum of money with which to buy
food for the alleged starving gold hun
ters in the Rlondike region, and an
other large sum with which to buy
reindeer to transport that food. The
alleged danger of starvation has proved
to be veritable myth, and the rein
deer have died for lack OF the sort of
food to which they were accustomed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
Overturcs for intervention.

LONDON, May 6.-Certain powers, it
has been learned, have again made
overtures to Great Britain looking to
intervention in the war between Spain
and the United States, but Great Britain
persisted 10 her refusal to take part in
any such movement. 1t is significant
fact that the British naval authorities
decided to Immediately commission two
new battleships, lust completed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
MARRIED FOR THE FOURTH TINE.

MARRIED FOR THE FOURTH TINE
A quiet home wedding was celebrated
in Charlottesville yesterday morning
when Rev. Alpheus Edwards led to the
altar Mrs. Mary Clarke Walker Blakey.
The ceremony took place at the resi-
dence of the bride, GIG Locust Grove
avenue. DR.. W. E. Edwards, pastor Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, officiating. The bride has
been three times married and
the groom to-day is enjoying his
fourth wedding tour. His first wife
was Miss Mary Washington, daughter
of Col. John A. Washington, OF Lou
doun county, Va; his second, Miss Ma.
tilda G. Smiley, we'll known poetess,
of Nelson county, Va: and his third,
Miss Auna Lloyd, of Amelia county:
Bey. Mr.. Edwards has been licensed
Methodist preacher since 1866, and is
we'll known in Virginia. He has re-
sided in Charlottesville since 1858.
Fredericksburg Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
A Struggle for Sutro,

SAN FRANCISCO, May Ga struggle
for the custody of the person of Adolpn
Sutro, millionaire and ex.mayor Of San
Francisco, has taken place at Sutro
Heights. DR.. Emma Merritt, the legal
guardian of the personal estate of her
father, removed him from the family
homestead to her new home in this city. She
WAS ficrcely resisted by Miss Clara Sutro, her
sister, who created wild scene at his ONE
Miss Sutro asserts tbat DR.. Merritt kidnapped
her father who, in his present feeble state, is
unable to make any resistance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-06
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Troops For Richmond.

RICHMOND, Va, May Ex-Governor
Tyler today received telegram from
the War Department saying that in &C.
cordance with the request tents, blank
cts and other camp equipments had
been placed on fast train and would
arrive here to-day. An order will be
issued tonight ordering battalion in
to camp here tomorrow. Other troops
will come Monday.