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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

CHURCH SERVICES, &c, SUNDAY
Christ Church.-Services at II a. m.
and 6:45 p. N. by Rev. Bergman Green.
81. Paul'8 Church.-Services at II o.
m. and 45 p. m. by Rev. P. P. Phillips.
Grace Church.-Holy communion at
7:3O a. m. Morning service at II q. m.
Evening service at S p. m. by Rev. Z.
f. Ball.
81. llary's Church.-Mass at and
lOa. m. ouly. Sermon by Rev. Father
]. H. Cutler. Vespers at $50 pm.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church.-Corner
Cameron and Alfred streets.-Sunday
school at a. m. No services.
Second Presbyterian Church.-Sunday
school at $3.50 a. N. Preaching at / q.
IN. and at p m. by Rev. J. E. Thacker.
Baptist Church.-Preaching at II a.
m. and S y. NJ by Rev. J. II. Butler.
Primitive Baptist Oiurch.-SOuth
Fairfax street near King.-Preaching
at II m. by Elder a. B. Francis.
Trinity Meth EpiS. Church.-Sunday
school at $3.50 a. IN. Preaching at II s..
In. and at p. m. by Rev. Mr.. Masters.
Epworth League at p. IN.
Meth. EDiS. Church SOuth.-9:l5 a. m.
Sunday school. Preaching at Il a. NJ.
and at S p. m. by Rev. J. t. Williams.
Village Chapel, M Z. Church South
Gibbon street near Altred.-Class
meeting at 8 y. m. No service
Del Ran Chapel, IL Il. Ctu'ch South.-
Sunday school at 2:30. Epwor|h League
" 5leth. Prot Murch-9:l5 a. m. Sun
day school. Preaching at II a. m.
aud at p. m. by Roy. T. P. Revelle.
Topic service at 7:l5 p. m.
free Methodist Cturch-Lee street,
near Understanding at II a. m.
and at 7:45 p. m. by Rev. 0. D: Seward.
Meeting at Midland Railroad reading
rooms at p. IN. Service of prayer and
rraise with short address.
Aims House service at 3 p. m.
Meade Chapel (colored).-Sermon at
Roberts Chapel, NJ. f. Church (colored)
Preaching at II a. m. and at $50 p. M
by Rev. William Gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

DEATH OF Mr.. II. F. HENRY.-Prc-
fes5ur H F. Henry, owner OF the his
toric Henry House, on the battlefield
of Bull Run, died at that place on
Thursday last. The deceased for many
wears was a familiar figure in Alexan-
drja where he for long time conduct.
g / school for boys. He was engaged
in this occupation when the war broke
out, aud when the Confederate troops
left here in 1861 he went to his country
home where he remained until the
close of hostilities. he returned to
Alexandria in 1868 and resumed his
former occupation, which he continued
until about twenty years ago, when he
relinquished school teaching and retir-
ed to his old home. Prof. Henry was
quiet gentleman and a ripe scholar.
He was an eye witness of the battle Of
Bull Run, and his "reminiscences Of that
famous clash Of arms, as well as his
vast store of general information made
him an interesting companion. His old
friends and associa es in this city will
regret to learn of his decease. Mr..
Henry was born in Fauquier county
December 81, 1911, He was buried
yesterday evening alongside of his
mother, who was killed during the first
Bull Run battle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

THREATENED Observation-Disclosures
able excitement was caused in West
Eud last night By an assault and threat
ened lynching which followed. IL
seems that Albert and Charles Motley
1T first engaged in d disturbance ana
later made an assault on George West
and his daughter. Charles jones, of this
CITY, ana q number OF others who were
with him subsequently went to tho
Motleys' house aud threatened to lynch
them, out the objects of their search e. :
capped and this morning they swore out
warrant for Joneg's arrest. Sheriff
Gordon came here today ior tie pnl-
pose OF executing the warrant and a..
certained that Jones was at the s.
Asaph track.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

AcKYoWLEDGMENTs.-The following
IA n letter from the chaplain of the 3rd
Regiment, Virginia Volunteers
June, %, 1898.
The Ladies of the Relief ASSOCIATION
l owe YOU many apologies for my
somewhat lardy expressions of sppre-
citation of the many kindnesses OF the
Relief Association. Nevertheless 1t is
NOT lack to want of appreciation OF
tine gifts nor of the generous spirit OF
Che donors, but it is owing to the want
of facilities for writing and the great
pressure of work,
Let me say that the cots are OF ines
Unable benefit, since we are not allow
ed by the government to haVe out one
cot in our hospital, and consequently II
il against their rules 10 furnish lis with
any. so your gift the most seasonaole.
Onite often we have those who are not
SICK enough to be moved to the divi:-
ion hospital and yet il is dangerous to
sleep on the ground. In such cases
the cots are OF the greatest aid IN main
taininc the good health Of the regl-
ment. l am glad to say the health
of the camp, that is, of our regiment Is
improving. Yet, we have two very i'll
at Fort Myer and one died there last
sunday. l suppose DR.. Smith has ex'
pressed his thanks for the lemons, NC,
sent to his care. These lG&uries are
highly appreciated by the sick. wish
YOU could see the boys enjoying the
magazines and papers. They stay all
day at the Arbor reading the magazines.
/ have lust received Y. NJ. G. 4, tent
from Richmond and in few days Will
have this additional aid. The writing
material was in great deman d and was OF
great service to the men. Iu fact, moth
ing YOU have sent has been uDappreclat,
ed. The IFS hymn books have aided
the singing to a great extent. l wish you
ladies would come up and seen the
good YOU have done. We have service
every night and ! am sure you
would enjoy hearing the men sing.
| feel sure that the hymn books
will prove of inestimable value.
At every meeting there is manifest
interest among the soldiers and quite q
number have professed faith. May
God richly bless you ladies for your
ministrations. Yours to command,
II. S. FERGUSON, Chaplain.
Camp Alser, Va, 3rd Regiment Vir-
GINA Volunteers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02
HOW TO Look Good.

Good looks are really more than SIX in
deep, depending entirely on a healthy
condition of all the vital organs. If the
liver is inactive, you have bilious
lock, if your stomach is disordered,
you have dyspeptic look, if your kid
neys are affected, you have a pinched
look. Secure good health, and you will
surely have coca looks. Electric Bit
tiers" is good Alternative and Tonic.
Acts directly on the stomach, liver and
kidneys, puriiies the blood, cures
pimples, blotches and boils, and gives
a good complexion. Every bottle guar
anteed. Sold at E. l.. Aliens Drug
Store. 30 cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

CLOSING ExERctsEs.-The closing
exercises of Miss May Marye's musi"
class took place Thursday at h r
residence on Prince street and wa
largely attended by the elite of the
city. The ability shown by the scholars
show how Miss Marye knows her
business as q teacher perfectly. Req
ditions were from operas most noted
and required knowledge beyond the
ordinary. To the writer's mind all de-
served medals, but their teacher, with
accurate ear and justice, decided to
give two medals, which were awarded
to Mr.. Henry Steiner and Miss Bessie
Green. Mr.. Henry Steiner received
his for his exceedingly fine execution,
for which he has been applauded on
many public occasions; Miss Bessie
Green for Improvement and fine touch
The many friends of Miss Marye visa
her all success in future, which she 50
rightly deserves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

FOUND AT CAMP ALGER.-Sheriff
Gordon, of Fairfax, received atelegram
on Thursday fron Sheriff Orndort, Of
Vincennes, Ind, asking him to arrest
William Yocum, wanted there for
breaking Jail. Deputy. Sheriff Jacobs
found Yocum at Camp Alger, he hay
ing enlisted in the Twenty-second Kan
sas Regiment. Through the courtesy
of General Graham the prisoner was
delivered up yesterday and has been
lodged in iail at Fairfax,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

FOURTH OF JULY.-Monday next,
July /, which is both a national and
State holiday, will be generally OBJ
served he.eabouts Apart from the
public excursion DCGt9 end trains, mum
bers of select and family parties will
leave for secluded river and rural re-
treats, where the day will be spent
mid natnre's scenery nicnicking. Com
mercialy the Gag will be sort Of dies
nor, some Of the stores being open an
hour or two in the morning only. al
local freight work of the railroads will
be suspended, and any perishable ship
meuts; less than carloads, offered may
meet delay, 1ho postollice, telephone
aud telegraph Office Will observe SUE
day hours, aud the banks and public
offices will be closed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

4 ToRRID WAVE The heat OF yes.
terday, which was the most Intense OF
the season up to Chat time, the mer-
curry registering 81, was exceeded to-
day when the 100 mark was reached,
and the temperature became almost
unbearable. Last night, too, was q
swelterer and sleep was driven from
the eyes of many. WHAT ) worse is
that there are no immediate prospects
for cooler weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

EpwoRTH LEAGUE.-The Southern
Methodist Epworth Leaguers met last
night at their church and elected the
following officers: President, Lucien c.
Smith; vice presidents, Robert w.
Whsley, Miss jamie Peske and Miss
Ella Fisher; secretary, Julian y. Will
liams; treasurer, Miss Margaret Young;
librarian, Miss Anna Summers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

ISAAC E1cHBERG & SONS bargains shine
for all bigger and lighter than ever before
Prices 10 draw out thrifty bu ers. Big gold
en- opportunities. Just glance over their
stock and sec il you cannot save your money
on every item. Cheat reduction N every dc
psrtment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

Persons leaving the city for the sum-
,ner can have the Gazette mailed to
them to any address for 10 cents a week,
the same price at which the paper is
delivered in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

COMPETITIVE EXAAuNATIoN.-Hon.
J. F. RlXey, who was in the city to-
day, stated that the competitive exam,
ination for the position Of naval cadet
at Annapolis will be beld in this city
on July 9th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

ELFciRIc FANs.-Aliparties desiring
to have electric fans or electricity for
motive power will apply to Graham
Hill. 220 King street. st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

Thousands of persons have been cured of
piles By using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sslve
1t heals promptly aud cures eczema aud sil
skin diseases 1t gives immediate relief.
Charles o. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

WEATHER. fROBABILITIEs.-For this
section fair weather tonight and Sunday ;
high temperature; variable or southerly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02
DRY GOODS.
4TH JULY
T I X I n GS

This is unquestionably The great outing
day of the year. The young, middle and old
age mingle together in all outdoor sports.
Some little thing is needed TO rcplensh the
makeup of the happy one contemplating tho
grand 18th of July jollifcstion. Below we
mention few of many appropriate articles
essential on such occasions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sun rises tomorrow at 4:45 and sets at
T:29 High water at Cog q. m ana
us p. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

AN INSANE WoMAN's ACT.-Two
lives were lost and one person is lying
at the point OF death as result of fire
yesterday morning in the dwelling
house OF Patrick II. Flannery, West
Philadelphia.
The fire was started by the igniting
OF coal oil with which Mrs. Flannery,
it was at first said, was bathing her
arm to relieve rheumatic pain. The
flames spread rapidly, and child was
burned to death before it could be req
scued. Flannery was so badly burned
in attempting to rescue other members
of the family that he died in few hours.
During the progress of the fire Mrs.
Flannery disappeared. 1t was thought
she, too, had been burned to death.
Later however, she was found lying in
the street nesr the house. The woman
bad become crazed by the loss Of her
child and while wandering through the
streets was struck by trolley car, and is
thought to be fatally injured. 1t is be-
lieved by the police that Mrs. Flannery
scattered Kerosene in al the rooms and
then set fire to the house. 1t is said
that the woman'5 mind is affected, and
that she fred the house while insane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

Bob Moore, of La Fayctte Ind, says that
for constipation he has found DeWltts Little
Elrly Riscrs to bo perfect They never grippe.
Tiy then for stomach and liver troubles.
Charles q. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

The following additional! donations
were received to-day
Six lamps, from E. J. Miller 4 Co;
"a dozen candles, from F. 5. Harpe (;
u dozen shoestrings, from Marshall n
Bro; literature, from Mrs. Sullivan,
Mrs. Padgett and Miss Mary Taylor; l
dozen pillowcases, from Mrs. Winfield
Watkins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

The North American Review for July
has been received from lis publishers in
New York. lis contents are: An o.
ject Lesson in Anglc-Saxon Rule, by
Ralph Richardson, Honorary Secretary
If the Royal Scottish Geographical Sc
ciety The Regulars in the Civil War,
by Rufus F. Zogbsum; Australian Fed
Grafton, by John W. Russell; Resources
and Industries of Spain, by L. d. Jones;
The United States Senate, by ex Sen
ator PETER; The English Prison System
By Her Mai@sty's Inspector of Prisons;
Stewards Ideas of Territorial Expan-
sior, by F. Bancroft; Greater New
York's Water Supply, by F. B. Thur
Der; International Piracy in Time Of
War, by w. l. Penfield; Prince Won
Bismarck, by I-milio CASTELAR, The Cult
OF the Dog, by George E. Walsh A
Stride in Irish Civilization, by G. II.
Bassett, and Hunger and Poverty in
Italy, by Mrs. Dario PAPA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02
Hammocks,
Toys, Sporting Goods.

AlllIlliONNOJ
Toys, Sporting Goods.
And other helps and requirements for July
Outing
Imperial Baby Hammocks, 95c.
Mexican Grass Hammocks 80 and G9e.
Excelsior Woven Hammocks G9c, 81 %,
and $50
Shall croquet SEES, S1.00.
Bamboo Fishing Rods, TO- % and 65c.
Lancewood Fishing Rods, were $1.95, now
S125.
Reels, 8, 10 and 4Oc.
Lines, ., 5 and 1oc.
Boys CstcheIs Mitis sc.
japanese Lanterns, % in set, pr set $3.50.
Heavy Canvas Telescope Cases, leather
hand and strap, leather tips on corners, csc
to 81, 80.
Fourth floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02
4for$1.00.

Mems Night Shirts, made of excellent mus
lin ard trimmed with white and colored
Cash" trimming; maze full and long and not
skimped in any way. Size IA to IS,
42c Each; 8 for S1.20.
First floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02
DIED.

At the residence OF her sOn.il law, Thomas
Moss, Saturday, July 2nd, Mrs P. K SMITH,
relict of joan c. Smith. Funeral seryices
at tn house tomorrow Sunday evening, at
5:l5 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02
Picnic Requisites

We carry complete line of requisites and
convenienccs for picnics and summer outings.
First flor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02
BRILLIANT
RGAIN-GITING
Summer Goods.
We have concluded
to sell, beginning with
this week, Lawns and
MuIIs, India Linen
BatlSte, bicycle OulC-
ings, PercaIs, Duck
ings and colored and
white Piques as fol-
lows:

12!c LAWNS. .............. NOW &c
12c VERONA MILLS 1900. NOW &c
Zoe INDIA LINEN NOV &c
Zoe PERCALs, SO in. de..........NOW nc
12c BICYCLE SUITING.......... NOW 10o
15c ............. NOW 12e
15c 40 in. wide BATIsT LAWN. NOW "a,
AL colors in QUE.......... NOW %
SIC Brocaded BLACK GOODs...~NOW zoe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02
Children's Hats
At Reduced Prices.

Dainty Null and Straw Hats, in beautiful
effects SOC Were 81 and 81 90.
Fancy Null Hats, trimmed with exquisite
embroidery, laces aud large ribbon bows. 50.
Were 50. 10, 1915 and $3.50.
Second floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

Sunnra Coasnrs.
LADIES R1senD Vrsrs.
Mrs.s Our1so SHrnr,.
LINEN HAsDKnncuIErs.
SILK M1rrs.
MHs's WAsH Trp-.
News SILK TIES.
Mss.s SILK Scars.
DELICATE 2 zarvngnr.
L,DIHs. Six Grow.
Cnl1Dags.s ] ] AND Z Hosr
Mrs's SILK Sulprs.
LADIES Co11Ans AND Belts
BIKE HosE.
Mas,s BGLrs.
Atwood SUsprxDzrs.
DaEss Su1nrs.
CoL1Ans AND Ours.
SILK HANDKERcrErs.
SWEATERS.
INFANTS Hos'rny-
LADIES LACE Hosiery.
Mrs's FANCY Hounpr.
&c RlBnrD Vrsrs.
-:O:-
This is the age of cheapness. We destroy
this pseudoaym by presenting tho better class
Of goods at cheap prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02
Infants Outhttings.

From choice and com ?lete stock of IN
fants' Summer Outfittings we have selected
the following practical low priced garments,
which represent very much better values
than usual for the prices
Childrens Bingham and Percale Dress s,
Hubbard style, 25c.
Children's bingham and Percalo Dresses,
SOC.
Children's Fno Percalc and Nains3ok
Dresses, Toe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02
DIR GOODS.
Woodward & LOthrOp
10th, 18th and F StS., N. ".
Unlaundered Shirts.
Night Shirts.

Mems White Unaundcred Night Shirts,
with al!.linen bosoms --bei2g the ends CT ines,
they were sold 10 US at price which IN .bles
US to sell them at an unprecedented y low
fl ,ure, SIZES Ia to 16l2.
for $1.00.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-02

Alexandria Market. July =
The market to day is firmer aud prices ae
about one half cent higher ftp whe,t 9th
grains axe unchanged. Country Produ
continues in light receipt and 10 fair demsn,
GEORGETOWN MARKET, July 2.-Whcat
80.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-09-23
MOB CHASED TORAL.
Sight Of spaiu's Returning Army In.
furiated the People OF Vigo.

Sight OF spaiD's Returning Army In
furiated the People or vigo.
Vigo, Spain. Sept 19.-About 700
people besiged the house Of General
ToIal today, demanding that the troops
which arrived here yesterday from San
tiago de Cuba on board the Spanish
steamer Leon XII be Immediately
landed. They proceeded to the quay,
cheering the troops, and were with diff
fioulty dispersed by the soldiers of the
garrison. Afterwards crowd of about
1900 returned to the quay, and when
they saw the soldiers landing barefoot
ed and nearly naked, they became in
furiated and surrounded General Tor
ais house, Kissing and stoninR the
building. Eventually, the Spanish
general succeeded in escaping to the
Leon XIII. On learning this, the mob
gathered on the dock and stoned the
steamer for half an hour. The Leon
was obliged to leave the place where
she was anchored.
Five steamers are ready to transport
the returning Spanish soldiers and civil
officers, with the archives and NUM-
tions of war from Cuba, but it is be-
lieved it will take fou, months and
cost 100000 900 pesetas to b:ing the
troops back to Spain.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-09-23
Relief for Fire Victims.

Vancouver, B. c.. Sept. 17.-Reliei
still comes to fire-stricken New West
minister. Rossland has contribut ed
$4,000; the Northwest territories,
81, ,00Oi Nelson City, $500; Kamloops,
$500. The Vancouver board Of trade
fund is nearly $4,000. The banks in
the city are obtaining instructions
from headquarters to subscribe $500
each. The Women's Council has col
lected $44S; Nanaimo, $500. One fea-
ture of the fire has been the splendid
way in which Eastern cities, as we'll as
Seattle and the towns of British Co
lumbia have come to the rescue of the
sufferers.
The supplies already received and
still coming in from Victoria, Van
couver, Seattle and other places are
meeting the wants OF the situation in a
most satisfactory manner. 1t is hoped
that the cases OF actual suffering will
be confined within very narrow limits.
A careful estimate places the number
Of homeless people at about 2,b00, and
the number OF business houses and
homes destroyed at 800. The loss will
reach fully 81, 100000.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-09-23
WITHDREW FROM MANILA.
'"'urRents Generally Complying with
Otis Order.

'"'urRents Generally Complying with
OTIS Order.
Washington, Sept l7.-Gensral Otis
lows:
Manila, Sept. 17.-Afairs are
uocn more satisfactory. Our demands
tO' the withdrawal Of tho insurgent
f%CeS @ were complied with, and all were
"''ndraWn or are withdrawing today
tt1Vept small forces In the outlying dis
'nc'S' which are not obeying the in
iulseh' leader. Aguinaldo requests
,sw days in which to withdraw them
Y uestachments, and punish their COM
'tlanding officers. Over 1000 have
tneady withdrawn. No concessions
rave been granted the insurgents, but
h ,%'cs compliance with the demands Of
'us s oth inst has been exscted.
Manila Is quiet and business is pro-
,sITsSing favorably. No difficulty is an
',upated. We have been compelled to
Sa 'Taane Spanish prisoners temporarily
''nin the limits Of the walled city"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-09-23
Violated tho Armi.tice.

Santiago de Cuba, Sept. 17.-Gen-
eral Lawton has received information
from a Cuban courier from Manzanillo
that fonr days ago the spaniards there
violated the armistice by attempting
TO take possession Of the Cuban vessel
Fernandino, which was bringing sup
plies for the Cuban army. On board
were a guard OF l2 men. They were
fred upon by the spaniards in the foi
near the bay, one Cuban being killed.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-09-23
NO TROUBLE AT MANILA.
Admiral Dewey Has Not Asked For
Help.

Help.
New York, Sept l6.-A special from
Washington to the Times says: De-
spite the repeated denials OF both the
srmy and navy departments, many pa
pers continue publishing dispatches
from this city stating that Admiral
Dewey is asking for help, and that the
administration will send TO his assist
ance Immediately two battle-ships.
These reports are beginning to annoy
the department officials as we'll as the
president. There is no truth in them,
according to Assistant Secretaries Allen
and Meiklejohn.
Admiral Dewey has not asked for aid
at any time. He has, on the other
hand, repeatedly assured the navy de.
partment that there is no trouble to be
feared in the Philippines and that he
and his squadron are quite able to take
care of any emergency that may arise.
Assistant Secretary Allen said that
there is absolutely no truth in the re-
port that the department is contem-
plating sending battle-ships or any
ships at all to the Philippines TO aid
the admiral.
This department, he said, "has
received but one dispatch from Admiral
Dewey for several days. That dis
patch came this morning and gave US
the startling information that Dewey
had discovered that he could buy jerked
beef in Manila, and could thus save
the trouble and expnsee Of trip to
Australia for the purpose of getting
some OF this food for his men. / think
that If he was expecting trouble he
would have said so in the cablegram.
We are confident that he will commu-
nicate with his own country and with
the navy department rather than cas-
nal newspaper correspondent in Manila
whenever he gets into trouble and needs
help from this government. The en-
tire story is false"