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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27
WAR NOTES.

The army OF Porto Rcan invasion is
rapidly landing at Guanics, fifteen
miles west of Ponce, on the southern
coast of the island. The Spaniards
made but slight resistance and retired
after losing four men killed. None Of
the Americans were hurt. General
Miles was not expected by Washington
officials to land at Guanica, but at Q
place remote from that locality. News
of his landing came as surprise to the
War Department, and Encouragement
of plans will be necessary. The cruiser
Dixie has been sent to Cape San Juan to
notify General Brooke of the change.
The War Department last night
made public the following cablegram
from Gen. Miles:
"sT. THOMAS, July &c. 9:35 p. M.
Secretary of War, Washington, ID. c.:
circumstances were such that deemed il
advisable to take the harbor of Guanics, fif-
teen miles west of Ponce, which was success
fully accomplished between daylight and II
o'clock. Spanisrds surprised.
The Gloucester, Commander Wainwright
first entered the hRrbor; met with slight re.
sstance; fired q few shots. All the trans
ports are now in tho harbor, and infantry and
artillery rapidly going ashore This is well
protected harbor. Water sufficiently deep for
all transports and heavy vessels to anchor
within ,wo hundreds yards of shore. The
Spanish flag was lowered and the American
flag raised Captain Higginson, with his
fleet, has rendered able and earnest assist.
ance. Troops in good health and best OF
spirits no caGnalties."
President Mckinley may direct that an
early attack be made on Cienfuegos, Cuba, in
answer to the appeal of starving Cubans in
that city.
Twenty thousand of the Spanish troops in
cluded in General Toral's capitulation have
so far surrendered.
Four hundred and ninety-fve new cases OF
fever among the American troops at Santiago
and one death are reported by General Shat
ter. The total number Of cases of fever is
2.13S. DR.. Dabney, of New Orleans, an e1.
pert in the treatment of yellow fever, urges
Secretary Alger to secure the services of a
number of physicians experienced in the
treatment of fever and send them to Santiago
to take charge of tho hospitals there in place
OF army surgeons.
General Shafter became very angry on be-
ing told that Senior Ros, Spanish civil govern
or in Santiago, had been discharging Spanish
officials and replacing them with Cubans.
When the Governor admitted the charge the
General called him an ''impudent rascal "
Senior Ros says he will resign. Cubans in
Santiago are much stirred up. In an inter
view at Santiago General Skater is quoted as
saving: mo matter how warmly one may
svmpathize with the Cubans, the proposition
to install them in power Immediately after
the surrender OF the Spanish is untenable,
and lacks support among the Cubans them
selves"
The War Department last night posted the
following from Santiago: The following il
the sanitary condition for July 20: Total
sick lother than feyer), 2Sl total fever,
Obs new cases of fever, 49o cases OF fever
returned to duty, ALI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27
Proposed Terms for Peace,

WASHINGTON, July 27.-It is said
that these, briefly, are, according to
the members of the Cabinet, the mini
mum terms for peace that will be &C.
ceptable to the administration: "Com-
plete independence of Cuba under the
protection of the United States. The
absolute cession TO the United States
OF Porto Rico and the Ladrones and a
coaling station in the Philippines"
The extreme concessions that Spain is
supposed to be willing to make are /:
"The cession to the United States of
Porto Rico and the cession to the
United States of Cuba rather than the
recognition of the independence of the
island"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27

TITS SAID at the Treasury Depart
ment that all the new gold bond issue
was taken by poor subscribers and, of
course, in small amounts. But less in
terested people say the large city banks
and trust companies got nearly the
whole of it, by subscribing for it in the
names of their clerks, messengers and
other employees. Comparatively few
people in this country have any money
10 be invested in bonds nowadays; they
have more use for it in the purcnaae OF
the necessaries of life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27

SILVER dollars are included among
the other legal currency of the United
States, but in their newly acquired Gu
ban city of Santiago, which they seized
in behalf of the 'poor oppressed" Gu
bans, the latter will not accept such
dollars in payment of what they have
to sall, except at half their face value.
As the country expands, its currency,
though stable at home, will vary in its
value according to the whims and ca
prices of the people it has conquered
and annexed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27

WHY Commodore Schley should
have told Commodore Sampson that
there was enough glory for both oil
them in the naval affair at Santiago, he
does not explain, as the Spanish fleet
made little or no resistance and de-
voted the whole of its futile efforts to
a vain attempt to escape from its more
powerful enemy. But no matter how
much glory there was, or was not, IN
it, there was good deal OF prize
money in it, to the man who got the
credit of the victory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27
Spain Will Protest.

MADRID, July 27.-The cabinet YES.
terday evening considered the conse.
quences which are likely to ensue from
the landing OF the Americans in Porto
Rico, and it is reported that the GOV.
eminent will protest to the Power.
against the continuance of the Amer
can campaign by landing troops in the
island after Spain has sued for peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27

IT is said in some of the war news
papers that this country will agree to no
terms Of peace except such as maintain
the shouor and dignity" of the country.
As neither has been threatened by Spain,
or is endangered by the terms of peace
she has proposed, Ghy any special ref
ence should have been made to them
by the papers referred to, is not as
plain as might be desired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27
The Snanish Prisoners.

MADRID, July 27,-Senor Aunon,
Minister of Marine, says that Admiral
Cervera and his officers will not return
to Spain with the officers and men from
Santiago, but will be brought home
after peace negotiations are opened
with the United States. The Spanish
transatlantic line steamers which are
to bring the Santiago troops back to
Spain start for Cuba to-day. The gov
eminent denies that it has asked the
King of the Belgians to expel Don
Carlos from Belgium.
King Alfonso XIII, it is reported, is
i'll with measles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27
Sisters Commit Suicide.

WHITEHALL, N. Y, July 27.-Mrs.
| Fannie Methenry committed suicide
Monday night at Lake St. Catherine,
near Poultney, Vt, and yesterday
morning her sister, Mrs. Beverly Rob
inson, alao took her own life at Fair
Haven, w., after first killing her baby.
Mrs. Metbenry poisoned hereelf with
paris green about o'clock, and died
three hours later. She was at the lake
with Mr.. Beverly Robinson, her sisters
husband. Mr.. Robinson telephoned
the news to his wife at Fair Haven and
then left for mis- home. Yesterday morn
ing at o'clock, while he was out OF the
house for few minutes, his wife shot
her 1S-mo0ths-old child through the
heart and then killed herself in the
same manner. When her husband
saw what his wife had done he
rushed into the street and cried :
Great God, my wife and child are
dead !" The bed on which the mother
and child were lying was on fire, the
powder having ignited the bed cloth
ing, but the flames bad not gained
Roadway and were easily extinguished.
The suicides were the daughters of
Mrs. Caroline Robinson. who formerly
lived in Philadelphia. Probably the
death of Mrs Methenry unbalanced
her sisters mind and caused her to
take her life. Mrs. Robinson made
will shortly before her suicide, and
gave everything to her husband. The
jury at the inquest over the body of
Mrs. Robinson brought in verdict OF
death resulting from self.iphicted
wounds. Her husband declined to
make any statement at the inquest.
Mrs. Robinson was rs years old. Mr..
Robinson has summer home on Lake
George.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27
Foreign News.

PARIS, July I'm. Delcasse, minis
ter of foreign affairs, has officially cor.
firmed the report that NJ. Cambou
French ambassador at Washington, ye.
terday presented to President Ne.
Kinley a note On behalf of the Spanish
government looking to settlement Of
peace. NJ. Delcasse reports that The
President gave NJ. Cambon an excel.
lent reception.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CUEED

By local applications, as they . Gsnno. ' se'
the diseased portion of the ear. There . ~ -,
one way to cure deafness, and thai : , -! !
stitutionsl remedies. Deafness Is cAu1 hi,
an infamed condition OF tho mueo !,h .. -.
of the eustschian tube. When TINS ''y ", 10
inflamed you have a rumbling solnl 1,. u u =
perfect hearing. and when it IS enuI I +, i,-
deafness is the result, and unless III. .nfo ii.
nation can BIO taken out and thi' ~. ~ VII
stored to its normal condition ne" a, n ns
be destroyed forever; nine cS'e5 hin UJ tri
are caused by catarrh, which IS ho ".rris.s.
an inhsmed condition Of the mucous ,IE, ' M ST.
We will give one hundred dolla[' .b ~ s.:
case of deafness caused by catSfI C,,re scs
not be cured by Halls Catsrrh 'u'''
for circulars, free. roraio o
Sold by druggists, 75c. -.
HALLS Family Pills are the best
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27
Nj EDICINALl
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the g..
1t cures painful, swollen, smaIting ne.
feet and instantly takes the sting OUT Of co ~;
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort I a.
covery OF the age. Aliens Foot-Ease mste.
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certs,r
cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired scb -
ing feet. Try it to-day. Sold by al! dr,a
gists and shoe stores. BY mail for 25 rar,.
in stamps. Trial package FREE Addre.s
Allen s. Olmsted. lie Boy, NY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27
THE POWERS AND THE PHILIP
PINES

The Madrid correspondent of the
London Daily Mail confirms the state
ment of Friday last to the effect that
the powers with the exception of Great
Britain, had arrived at an agreement
on the question of the Philippines. He
says: "There are excellent reasons for
believing that, after protrscted negotia-
tons, chiefly through Madrid and Ber-
lin, the powers have come to formal
agreement on the future of the Philip
pines. They will oppose their reten-
ton by the United States should that
be the intention of the American gov
eminent. They will also oppose the
cessation of the whole or part of the
archipelago to any other nation.
"The Philippines will remain in the
possession of Spain, though it is not yet
known under what conditions. If any,
they will be chiefly commercial. No
part of the group will be alienated from
Spain. The negotiations which led to
the agreement originated and were car
ried through by Germany"
The Berlin correspondent of the Lon
don Times says; 'The Cologne Ga.
zstte, ia an article evidently inspired,
says it would be difficult to claim COM
pensation for the losses of German
firms at Manila, because though Spain
is officially mistress of the Philippines
she has no voice there; but when a set
tied government has been provided for
the islands, then Germany will raise q
claim. The Gazette says also that Ger
many has feet at Manila for no other
purpose than to protect German inter-
ests while anarchy reigns."
A dispatch from Nagasaki, Japan,
says that the German third-class cruiser
Arcona, with supplies for three months,
has sailed for the Caroline Islands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27

1t is currently reported here that the inten-
tou of Spain to propose terms OF peace mas
been known to the administration for week
past. and therefore occasioned no surprise
when formally carried into effect yesterday
evening. 1t is also said that negotiations are
in progress for efiecting peace. though that
object is opposed by all the power the Jlngoes
can bring TO bear upon Mr.. Mckinley.
Another fatal case of remittent fever Is re-
nnrtad here to-day at Camp Alger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27

JUDGING BY the outgivings OF the
recognized leaders of the republican
party. that party will fight its next
falps congressional campaign, solely
and entirely upon the war platform
and the assertion that the war ana all
its results, from its inception to its close
are due to the republican party. How
this could be is not plain to be seen, as
the democrats Wed with the republicans
in their efforts to bring on the war ana
voted all the men and meaus required
for warlike purposes. However, if the
republicans desire to make the hight on
the war basis, with its necessary Incl
dents. the increased tariff, the additional
gold bond issue and the prolonged busi-
ness depression, the democrats should
not object, as none Of thase measures
can hardly be especially agreeable to
majority of the people OF the county
that is, of course, if they be Intelligent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27
Spanish Bonds

New YORK July 27.-On the oflicial 81.
nouncement from Washington that sn..
had at last opened negotiations for peso
Spanish fours in the London market ts.
morning sold at the highest price since the
big slump which occurred after the bo@ri
up of the Maine in Havana harbor Tie
initial transactions in the bonds were at 30.
as against 3S1a, yesterdays close
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27
For Porto Rico.

JACKSONVILLE, July 27.-The Nor.
wegian tramp ship Uto loaded with
laborers for General Miles came into
harbor at eleven o'clock to-day. She
will load here with lumber, pontoons
etc., and sail as soon as possible for
Porto Rico. She was delayed en- route
from Charleston by heavy weather
There are 675 colored laborers on board
with so foreman and IS soldiers Is
guards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27

SPAIN HAVING done the best and
wisast thing she could have done, in
her present condition, proposed terms
of peace to this country and the i'm
mediate close of bloody and expen-
eive war, humanity" in whose behalf
chat war has been prosecuted, should
have induced the. Washington admins
grafton to consider that proposition a;
once, and not postpone it, as it is said to
have done, until next Fridays Cab
met meeting. As every day of war
saved is conducive to humanity"
WHY it should not stop at once, espe cially
as its object has been gained and as
Spain expresses willingness to make
no further resistance, is only what q
humanitarian" can tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27
Reception to Lieut.. Hobson.

MoRRIsToWN, n. j., July 27.-The
people of Morristown gave Lieut.. HoI :.
son great reception on the occasion OF
his visit here last night. When he ar.
rived fully two thousand people were
at the depot. Every whistle in town
was blown, fireworks set oil, salute
fired in the park and two bands PLAYED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27
Explosion and Loss of Life

SAN Francisco, July 27.-An cxplosca
occurred in the powder works at PinoIc. lsf
here, at lao o'clock this morning Tile
damage was small, few of the surrouIirg
buildings being slightly shattered. At LIS
a. m. while a number of men were clearl.
away the debris, second explosion occurred
completely wrecking the building and KILN.
five and woundiDg eleven workmen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27
Desperate Fight at a Camp Meeting.

BRIDGEvILLE, Del, July 27.-At the
camp meeting grounds at Oak Grove,
Md, there was fierce fight last Sum-
day, in which about twenty negroes
were either shot or cut. The fight
commenced as the preacher was an
nouncng his text, and from a quarrel
between two men it grew until one
hundred negroes were involved, the
Delawareans arraying themselves
against the Marylanders. Revolvers
and knives were used promiscuously,
and benches were thrown about among
the combatants. Gaines Richards and
West Green were shot and may die;
Howard Townsend was perhaps fatally
stabbed. The fight lasted more than
ona hour
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27

August to Follow Toral's Example.
WASHINGTON, d. c., July 27.-News
OF the surrender of Manila is momen-
tarily expected by the authorities here
who make no secret of the fact that an
understanding has for some time exist
ed between Admiral Dewey and Gen.
August that the Spanish forces will
initiate the example Of those of General
Toral ct Santiago the instant the Ameri-
cans express readiness to assume re.
sponsibility for the government of the
city and are prepared to furnish ample
protection to all its property. This
time has now arrived, according 10 the
understanding of officials here, and the
Spaniards will gladly welcome relief
from the critical condition from which
they now suffer. General Merritt has
arrived by this time, according to the
most conservative estimate of the War
Department, and is now in control. He
left on the fast steamship Newport June
90 and as he was not hampered by the
necessity Of keeping company with slow
transports, no doubt is felt that he has
finished the voyage and has assumed
command.
1t is officially intimated that the die
tatorship proclaimed by Aguinaldo has
not been recognized, but on the con-
trary General Anderson will treat the
insurgent forces at Manila just as Gen
eral Shafter did those of Garcia at San
tiago. They will not be permitted to
enter the city under any circumstances.
The United States does not propose to
return the Spanish soldiers now in the
Philippines. General August and his
officers will he deported and paroled,
the arms of all his men will be taken
from them and the local government Of
Manila will be temporarily continued
as was done at Santiago under military
slueryision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27

If ANY thing could revive the bust.
ness interests of this country now, it
would be the immediate close of the
Spanish wa, so that its people
could revert to the paths of peace and
set their wits to work devising ways
and means By which their industries
could be revived, and employment be
oiven to their low idle laborers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27
The Markets.

GEORGETOWN, July 27.-Whcat 73a-5.
CHICAGO, July 27.-Wheat 704 Con
BAL.
New YORK, July 27.-Wheat II; Con-
34as.
BALTIMORE. July 27.-Whest ~, Con-
3S1ss3S5s Oats 32a33
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27
Defaulting Banker.

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 27.-Louis
Warner, the defaulting banker, is
quietly awaiting the requistion papers
to arrive from Massachusetts before his
journey to Northampton, the scene of
mis- alleged defalcations of S650,000 be-
gins. The officers who came after him
fear writ of habeas corpus. The Louis
vile officers believe Warner has money
hidden away and Mr.. Sullivan says ne
has heard that woman in Philadelphia
has $4,000 given her by Warner. The
ex-banker, however, still aflirms that he
is penniless.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27

BAsEBALL.-The following is the re;a
of the National League games played ye''5,
day Baltimore 4, New York 3 Boston =
Brooklyn 1; Louisville 5, ST. Louis N 1'..
ington- Philadelphia, rain Cincinnati 3, y y
burg 3 Pittsburg 3, Cincinnati .. The u"
lowing is thu standing of the clubs:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27

Thousands of persons have been cured of
piles by using DcWtts Witch Hazel Sslve.
1t heals promptly and cures eczema aud all
akin diseases. 1t gives immediate relief
Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27

In THF army hospitals there
Is no distinction on account OF
color: the same sheets covering the
black and the white aaan, and
the same cots afording them .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27

A pitched battle took place yesterday be.
tween fifteen citizens of Checotah, I. T., and
five bandits, who had planned to rob bank.
Three of the gang were captured, TWO of
them being wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27

&c. Blanks, of louisville, Iexas, writes
that one box OF DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
wss worth $50 to him. 1t cured his piles of
ten wears standing. He advises others to Try
it 1t also cures eczema, skin diseases snd
obstinate sores. Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27

BEAUTY AND CUCUMBERs.-Herei is New
York girls method of keeping her skin in
GOOD condition. Asked her secret, she re-
nnlied: what do you think? Cucumbers. l
eat plenty OF them. and l believe they are
heaItbfui in hot weather. but, besides that, l
take the thick peelings if l am at home AID
rnb them on my face, and also on the back
of nv hands. It is the cucumber juice which
is so whitening. and which is also an astriD-
cent and keeps the pores from becoming
coarse. 1t is used in the best face creams
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27

Sick headache, billiousness con- cone 50
and all liver aud stomach tIoGD a'oo. ..t'
quickly cured by using those E-Ir BS>
pills known as DeWitt's Little Ear ,!.r .1p~
They are pleasant to take and D''
Charles g. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27

Bob Moore of La Fayette, Ind. says that
for constipation he has found DeWitt's Little
Early Risers to be perfect. They never grippe.
Try them for stomach and liver troubles.
Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-27
T0-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
War Bulletins.

KEY WEST, Fla, July 27.-The gun
boat Vicksburg arrived here this morn
ing from off the Havana blockade. She
reports all we'll among the ships there.
On July 10 the new battery on the
west of Santa Clara fired on the Vicks-
burg, sending two shells through her
rigging. No damage was done.
KEY WEST, Fla, July 27.-The new
gunboat Princeton arrived here this
morning from Newport News.
NEW YORK, July 27.-The Western
Union telegraph company's central
cable office is advised by the West In
dian and Panama telegraph company,
Owners of the cable to Porto Rico) TO
decline messages for all stations in
Porto Rico except San Juan.
MADRID, July 27.-The Spanish au-
thorities have decided to re-illuminate
the lighthouse in the Balearic Islands,
the light of which was ordered to be ex.
tinguished shortly after the outbreak of
the war.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. July 27.-The
Third Brigade, Gen. Grant, got away at
7 o'clock last night. The Third Ken
lucky and the Fifth Illinois broke camp
at o'clock this morning preparatory
to leaving for Newport News this alter
noon.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 27.-Orders to
embark on the st. Paul on Thursday
have been issued to 700 men and 81
officers now in camp here. The vessel
will sail for the Philippines Friday.
MADRID, July 27.-The pig rise in
prices on the bourse here to-day is
looked upon as devoting great conf
dence that peace between Spain and
the United States will be concluded.
NEW YORK, July 27.-The transport
Olivette sailed from Quarantine for
Santiago this morning. She carried
away in her safes $4,000 with which
to pay the soldiers and had on board a
cargo of delicacies for the sick and
wounded. She also carried corpors
OF doctors and nurses, including twenty
negro women and one negro physician.
The times., 1898-11-27

90, to s2-50 for Doll Blby Outfit
SJG well made clothes that can be
put on. taken off. and sent 10 tEe
wash. just like other clothes. Dress :,
too, with fashionable hets caps. etc