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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
ALGER ASKS INQUIRY.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF THE
WAR DEPARTMENT DESIRED
1T WILL PROBABLY Be ORDERED
Argument In Favor OF and Auotn..
Such Action, from the stnndpoin,
OF the Administration-yo Deani,.
Charges Filed.

| WASHINGTON, September s.-Seoro,,-- -.
Aiger has requested the President 10 or.
der thorough and searching invostiea.
ton OF the War Department. In this 70.
quest the Secretary has been Joined nv
Adjutant-General Corbin.
No decision has been reached yet bv Tho
President as to what course he VIII npr-
sue. He has the request Of secrotar,
Alger under consideration, but has no,
yet determined whether he will grant Z,
or not
Secretary Alger had a long confereno.
with the President tonight before lesy.
Ing the city, and impressed upon him bis
earnest desire that an investigation such
as he had requested be ordered. Tn.
question was very thoroughly discussed
in all Of its phases. Secretary Wilson
participated I'm the conference, and Cen.
eral Corbin was present during a greater
part Of the time.
1t seems now not unlikely that the in-
vestigation will be ordered. but II is tina
wish Of the President further 20 congidsr
the matter before announcing a definite
policy.
CABINET TO CONSIDER IT.
The question will probably receive con.
sideration at the Cabinet meeting to-mor.
row.
While all OF the members OF the Cablra.
are not in the city, Secretaries Alger and
Long and Attorney General Griggs being
among those who will not be present AZ
to-morrow's meeting. It is said to be tho
wish Of the President to take up m,
whole subject with those Of his advisers
who may be there.
Should the investigation be ordered II
will include probably, all matters r..
lating to the conduct OF the war. SD fat
as they concern the War Department.
Secretary Alger expresses himself as con.
fdent that such an investigation, II con-
Quoted promptly and thoroughly. will re.
suit in much good
DIFFICULTIES ~ THE WAY.
Such an investigation as has been re-
quested is It is pointed out, beset with
some difficulties. No'charges Of a definite
character have been filed by any respon-
sible person or official Sensational stories
and rumors. for which the administration
has present knowledge that there is no
have been circulated, and OBJ
lection Is made 20 dignifyng them by the
ordering of an investigation By those
who desire and advocate the investlga-
ton. it is maintained it can do no posi-
BILE harm. and may be OF positive benefit
In clearing away manifest error from the
minds Of many people. and in placing the
blame If any is to be placed. where i.
rightfully belongs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
AUXILIARY CRUISER DIXIE
Will Visit Baltimore-COaI for the
Philippines--Norfol Notes.

NORFOLK, VA, September S-(Spe-
cial.)-The auxiliary cruiser Dixie is be-
ing prepared for her trip TO Baltimore.
She has borne an important part in the
war, and will be open to the inspection
OF the citizens OF Baltimore, from which
city her crew came
The tars look forward to the parade
Through their native town with great
pleasure. This morning on the spacious
deck of the cruiser they had a practice
march.
The Dixie will carry 10 Baltimore tho
large brass mortar captured by her men
from the Spanish defences of Guantana-
mo. The relic will probably be presented
10 the city. The Maryland sailors say
they want to be mustered out. now that
their work is done. They have made
splendid record for themselves and their
ship, and ii is their earnest desire TO
BEE the Dixie retained in the service Her
heavy main battery OF ten 6-inch rifles
auxiliary vessels, and she may be re-
1ained.
COAL FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
The government continues 10 make
heavy coal shipment 10 the Philippines
The four-masted sailing ship Susque-
hanna, owned by Arthur Sewell Of Bath,
Ne, arrived here this afternoon from
completing her cargo here she win sail
Tor Manila. Several other ships viii fol-
;ow her this month with coal for Manila
and Honolulu.
THE MINES REMOVED.
The Lighthouse Board has ordered the
removal OF the spar buoys which were
placed inside the Willoughby bank or the
RIP kaps 10 designate a channel for YES
seis " Eight dIaught while the main chan
mel was closed on account OF mines. These
oanyerous obstacles have been removed
and the main channel has again been
thrown open 20 navigation. The gas and
Dell bnoys which were placed In the main
channel TO designate the mine-feld have
also been removed.
naval men here are exercised over tho
report tnat the monitor Amphitrite is 6is- |
anieo- ~ rs said she started from Porto |
az sea A tug was sent 10 her assIstance |
Win orders 70 tow her TO Norfolk for |
repairs. Inc warship has not vet heen
sighted from Cape Henry. ''o"
WANT NAVAL RENDEZVOUS
Serious efforts are being made h,, ~
business Mems Association 10 secnra ~
rendezyous OF tho fighting ships OF The
NORM Atlantic and FLYING Sonearn,
early next month, when tho Stata 49,
kiuon begins here. October Is The ,.,[ar.k
Tor the regular winter rendezvous of ~
nome squadron I'm these waters bn, 'ie
especial effort will be put forth 10 secu-a
u earlier this year. sNuio
BEf4T-LINE RAILWAY.
The belt-line railway, which couo,eta,,,
3ncitcies this harbor. will be comnlete1
1n Opened 10 trafiic on the 18th. II hes
- s1estsRsaAa krinciDails By the Penn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
SCHOOL BOOKS SELECTED.
superintendent Royal Makes the
Choice for NottoWay.

CREWE, VA, September S.-(Special)-
At a recent meeting of the County School
Board. superintendent T, e. Royal was
authorized to select the books TO be used
in the county for the next four years.
Mr. Royal appointed to assist him I'm
making the selection the following
teachers: Misses Fannie A. Epes, Fannie
II. Fitzgerald, Il. Rebecca Shore, Salle
Il. Jones, Pearl Henry, and Messrs. Ben
Jrby and w. T.. Dickinson.
This committee met at Nottoway Court
house this morning at 8 O'Clock. and,
after due consideration, adopted the fol-
lowing books-viz. Johnson's Primer,
Morrills Speller, Thomas's Spelling Blank,
Stepping Stone to Literature, JOhnson's
Reader supplementary, Nenables arith-
metics. Warren Colburn's international
Arithmetic. Frye's (Geography, Maurys
in English. Hyde's Grammar, Whitney &
Lockwood's English Grammar, Magilps
Stories from Virginia Histories, Maury's
History Of Virginia, Lees History Of the
United States, Natural System Of Nerti-
cal Writing, Cutters Physiologies, Web
ster's Dictionary, Thompson's Drawing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
THE HAW ISLES.
CONGRESSIONAL ENJOYS THINK
THEY HAVE DONE SOME GOOD.
COURTESIES FROM BX-QUEEK LII.
General Merrinm's Orders Are TO
Hold EverytbinG-HonoIu Stock
Exchange Organized-Cbinese Ask
Privileges.
Privileges.

SAN FRANCISCO, September S.-Tht
steamer Glengoyle, which arrived to-day
from Hongkong and Yokohama via Hon
olulu, brought the following adylces from
Honolulu, under date of August Slst:
1.-THE congressional commission, with
the exception Of President Dole, left foI
the other islands on August POD. and re-
turned on August 18th, after visiting the
principal towns of Maui and Hawaii"
In speaking Of the trip. Senator Morgan
said:
Il think we accomplished some good
on the tour / think we've definitely dis
posed Of the prevalent idea among the
natives that annexation was only a war
measure. We are satisfied that the
Hawaiians now thoroughly understand
our position, and that when we speak
we do so by authority"
EX-QUEEN LII.
Ex-Queen Liliuokalani arrived at Hilo
at the same time the commissioners ar
rived and accompanied them in sepa-
rate conveyance to the Colcano. She was
introduced to the members of the COM
mission, but no political talk was in
dulged in. On the voyage from Lahaina,
the members of the congressional party
were presented with royal "leis" by or
der Of the ex-Queen, and Senator Cullom.
Minister Sewell, and others personally
thanked the former ruler Of the islands
for the pretty gifts.
ORDERS TO HOLD EVERYTHING.
General Merriam states that his orders
from Washington are to hold everything
at Honolulu until he hears from the gov
eminent again. These instructions apply
to the Tacoma and her live stock, as well
as TO the Arizona and her troops. The
steamship Arizona has arrived here, with
the Third Battalion, Eighteenth Infantry;
recruits for the First Colorado, the
First Nebraska, the Tenth Pennsylvania,
and the Third Artillery in all, 1905 men,
besides General Merriam and the RED
Cross corps.
The Honolulu stock Exchange has been
organized.
CHINESE MEMORIAL.
The Chinese Of the awaiian Islands
have presented a memorial to the mem
bers of the congressional commission,
asking that all the Chinese that have be-
come naturalized under the laws Of
De permitted the right Of transit to and
from all parts of the United States; that
N the laws affecting the immigration of
Chinese labor, special provision be made
Tor the Importation by the owners of rice
plantations Of a limited number OF Chi
lese laborers to work such plantations;
hat the Chinese be permitted TO bring
nto the country their children from
China, and also women Of good character;
hat Chinese merchants be permitted 70
import clerks for their business estab-
ishments; that Chinese be given the
same privileges as are given TO other resi-
Tents in the community, and that the
ystem Of penal labor contracts be abol-
shed.
BUSINESS SEEKERS IN WANT.
There is much distress here among a |
arge number of people who have rushed |
o the Hawaiian Islands, expecting to en- |
rage in business. They have come with |
,ut little money, and find that there is |
nothing for them TO do.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
Enjoyed Miss MiIIer's REGULATIONS.

One OF the Toronto papers. giving an
account Of an entertainment given In
that city says:
The recitation by Miss Daisy Miller,
OF Richmond. Va. entitled Jimmy
Browns Prompt Obedience" was dely-
cred in fine style. and showed the chain
ing little lady TO be possessed OF wonder
ful Evolutionary powers.
Tho Maniac" u recitation delivered
In costume by Miss Miller, was Wonder
fully we'll rendered and evoked much
favorable comment.
Miss Miller is the accomplished daugh-
ter OF the late Henry r. Miller. OF this
CITY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
Women Fight With bottles.

Mary Byrd and Mary Warwick. two
c0lored females OF the First Police Dis
trict. INDUCED in a fight with beer bot
ties last night. and Mary No. 1 was quite
badly cut i'm the head.
The ambulance was called and DR..
Brown treated the woman and left her
az the FIRST Police Station, where officer
Sam W. Holdcraft locked her up and
also Mary No. 2. Annie Carter wanted
to get in the performance. too, and tried
to cut Mary No. /, and was also locked
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
Murder Mystery I'm Ohio.

COLUMBUS, o., September S.-A spe-
cial TO the State Journal from Cambridge,
o., says: Squire BOYD and daughter Mrs.
j. L. Wyrick, residing three miles east
OF here. were found murdered to-day.
Grin Law, O. son-in-law of Mr.. Boyd's,
was found unconscious in another room
There were no wounds or marks on his
person. Suspicion pointed strongly against
Law. and he was arrested. Laws wife
died about three weeks ago, and it is
known that there has been trouble be-
teen him and the murdered man. Yes
terday they had quarrel. Law remained
unconscious until about 6 o'clock this
evening. lie would not talk of the affair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09

morrow at n number OF places to be an
nouhced later, from which she will de-
rive the entire proceeds. The bill for
next week will be the best given at the
ne present weeks bill. while suffer-
making hit with the audiences which
IL mas nevertheless drawn. Amy Rey-
Mods, who was unable to appear last
night on account Of slight indisposition,
VIII De IN her accustomed place tonight,
ana otnerwise the various features which
have made themselves popular will all
be given as usual. There will be two
performances tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
Promotions for Santiago Service.

WASHINGTON, September S.-The
President has made the following pro-
motions for distinguished service at San
tiago:
To be major-generals Of volunteers
Brigadier-General Ludlow and Brigadier-
General S. s. Sumner.
To be rigadiers-Colonel Richard r.
Comba, Fifth Infantry; Lieutenant Colo
mel Joseph T. Haskell. Seventeenth In
fantrV.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
Acfives VIII Elect Officers.

The Clay Ward Actives will meet Sat
urday night to elect officers for the en-
suing year. Mr.. Evan Snead, who was
defeated for the presidency of the club
~ it's last election. is spoken Of for re-
election as president, and Mr.. G. w.
Saunders will probably be chosen secre-
tary. Only two vice-presidents are to
of Eve.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
Ii Not shorn of All Power.

LONDON. September ga private tele-
gram just received here contains the
statement made in dispatch from Pekin
yesterday that IA-Hung Chang had been
dismissed from the Chinese Foreign Office.
but the dispatch adds: 1T is pointed out
here (at Pekin) that this does not neces-
sarily mean that he has been deprived Of
all power"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
AUTUMN TURF EVENTS.
The Winning Horses at Sheepshead
Bay and Elsewhere.

NEW YORK, September S.-Results at
Sheepshead Bay:
First race-fve furlongs-Kinley Mack
a to 81 won, Manuel az to l and to y
second, Captain Sigsbee &c TO y third.
Time, 1:O2 %.
Second race-one mile and a furlong-
Ben Ronald g TO 81 won, Maxine Gomez
% to and l 10 y second, Joe Miller Is to
u third. Time 1856.
Third race-Belle Stakes, Futurity
course-Black Venus a to y won, Pres
tidigitatrice az TO l and TO u second.
Lady Lindsay go to y third. Time, 1:12.
Fourth race-one 'mile-Finetta q TO y
won, Slasher q 10 and 10 % second,
Trianon a to u third. Time, LA 4-5:
Fifth race-six furlongs-Lambent @ 10
y won, Hanlon co TO and 10 u second.
st. Callatine q to y third. Time. ! rs rs.
Sixth race-Russet Stakes, one mile and
a half-Thomas Cat q to p won, Jeffer-
son Is to 81 second. Time, 2:SSS-5.
Seventh race-one mile and one-six-
teenth of a mile-Bannock Is to s. won.
Arquebus az TO l and 4 to y second Bon
Ino Is TO u third. Time, las
QUBEN-CITY COURSE.
CINCINNATI. o., September S.-Results
at Newport:
First race-six ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS q to
10 won. Ed. Upton 6 to / and to u
second, Galatea g TO u third. Time.
l154.
Second race-one mile and one-eighth
of a mile-Don Clarencio q to u won.
Helen II. Gardner go to l and TO u
second, Prosecutor g to . third. Time,
:55al.
Third race-one mile-J. II. c. & 10 10)
won, Sir Rolla @ 10 2 and ouD second.
The Planet Q5 to y third. Time, 1:i1is.
Fourth race-fve furlongs-Crinkle az to
y won, Georgia Is to l and 10 u second,
Mayme NJ. II. @ TO p third. Time, Lex.
Fifth race-seven furiongs-Teucer Is 10
81 won, Arcturus Go TO and to p second
Ben Frost @ TO ID third. Time % IA
Sixth race-seven furlongs-Tom Kings
ley az TO u won. Dutch Comedian 6 to
5 and ouD second, Lena Myers 90 to u
third. Time, rs IA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
Investigation Behind Closed Doors.

The Board OF Fire Commissioners met
last night to investigate charges against
Engineer n. w. Bailey. of Engine Com
pany, No. 8. who reported himself unfit
for duty on Wednesday night, being under
the influence of intoxicating liquor. The
board met In executive session and
adopted a resolution that the result Of
the investigation should not be made
public
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09

sylvanla railway. and will largely do
away with the barging OF cars about the
harbOr.
A commission Of lunacy to-day decided
that Mrs. Mary Mcguire, who created
CONSERVATION during the services at st.
Mary's Catholic church last Thursday
morning, is OF sound mind. She has been
released from custody.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09

vev private r. A. Wilson. Of Company
II Danyille). to the hospital. He Is SUI
fering with typhoid-feyer, and Is quite III.
He was taken to the Old Dominion HOS
pital
Old Dominion from the depot last night.
1t is thought that none of them are very
Ill.,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
Fell from the Car.

Mr.. Isaac Hail. a police officer or Pc
tersburg, fell from a car while coming
from Camp Lee last night, and received
several painful bruises about the head.
He was taken to the Second Police Sta
ton, where his wounds were dressed by
DR.. Gwathmey. Mr.. Hall came to Camp
Lee to see his son, who is in the Peters
burg Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
Adopted i'm Two Counties.

Colonel Johnson, the agent OF Silver,
Burdett & Co, received kilograms last
night advising him that the School Boards
Of Shenandoah and AppomattoX counties,
at meetings held yesterday, adopted the
"Stepping-StOnes to Literature" for use
In their schools
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use Syrup OF Figs.
under all conditions. makes IL their IA.
vorite remedy. To get the true and gem
uine article. look for the name OF tho
California Zig Syrup Company, printed
near the bottom OF the package. Fsr
sale hy al druggists
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
Camp AIger Mustered Ont.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., September s.
Camp Alger is practically a thing of
the past Only few details remain. as
guards for government property. To-day
the Third Virginia, the last regiment in
camp, departed for Richmond. Va, where
they Will be mustered out The wagon
train conveying the baggage and sup
plies of the Second Division started for
Mlddletown, and the officers Of the dlvi-
sion stan left last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
nir Eire I'm Memnhis.

MEMPHIS, TENN. September S-The
Memphis Grain Elevator and Manufac-
turing Company's plant and the Eagle
Mils We're totally destroyed by fire TO-
night which started in the elevator from
an unknown cause. Total loss, S2i2, 600;
insurance $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
The America CUP Race.

NEW YORK, September S.-The condi-
lions Of the yacht race for the Americas
cup have been agreed upon. The match
Is to be decided by the best three out or
five races, and Is to be sailed during Oc-
tober, 1893. The Sandy Hook course has
been selected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
HABANA NOTES OF INTEREST.
Instruction for Spanish Commits

HABANA, September SIS Z. M-Ihs
Spanish mail steamer Cmdad de Cadiz.
which arrived this afternoon, brought
instructions from the Madrid government
TO the Spanish evacuation commits
sioners. dealing with the details OF the
eyacuation-the questions Of Qualifications
buildings, mortgages. and other pro
/ perties of the state 20 be renowned
| by Spain along with her sovereignty m
| the island. The joint sessions OF the COM
missioners Will be held behind closed
doors In the palace of the Colonial Gov
eminent, and IL is understood that the
utmost secrecy will be observed, all ave
nues Of information being jealousy
guarded.
The United States transport Resolute,
with the American military commission
ers is expected 10 arrive tomorrow
The American commissioners. 10 is an-
nounced here, will live on board the
transport. coming ashore each morning
and returning IN the afternoon 70 tho
vessel Special precautions Will be taken
to ensure absolute order, and 90 prevent
any hostile demonstration that might pos
sibly be made.
MUNICIPAL FINANCES.
ON IufSudy idHtt dAAlub AHpli AliN fAAfi'p
Of the Colonial Council Of Secretaries.
General Blanco issued a decree auth0riz-
ing the municipality OF Habana 20 apply
TO the payment Of certain other prefer
red obligations those sums which as pro-
yided In the municipal budget should Do
applied in payment OF interest and mort
cages overdue on loans OF 100000 and
100000 pesos, respectively, and directing
the Banco Espanol 10 turn over 90 the
municipal treasury all sums OF money
collected under these heads. suspeuiins
this quarters payment OF interest on ODE
bonds issued for these loans.
Despite the agreement Of the council
and General Blanco's approval. however,
the Banco EspanOl decided, In order %
maintain credit, 10 advance the money ~
pay the interest due the bond-holders on
the loan, protesting against the councils
agreement
The local government Is in debt % ah
its civil employees. II owes eight months
salary 20 those appointed before the csc
Enlistment OF autonomy in the island
and four months salary 10 those named
since.
INDUSTRIAL ITEMS.
The tobacco crop OF Vuelta Abajo prom
Uses 10 be the smallest on record. The
reason Is the scarcity Of oxen.
which were stolen By the insurgents OF
conhscated by the Spanish commanders
10 feed the troops
Many OF the sugar estates. however
have begun work N different parts Of the
island
Messrs. Pearson. Simpson. and Wanda
man. respectively. the administrator. cn-
gineer. and inspector or the Western rall-
road have gone 10 the province OF Pinar
del Rio TO make surveys for an extension
OF the road TO the extreme western end
Of the island. passing through san LUIS
San Juan, and Guane.
General Solano. who succeeded General
Pando as chief-of-staff 10 General Blanco.
will go on board the Resolute on her arr
-ival 10 receive and welcome the Amer.-
IAN commissioners
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
IA Dismissed Mt British Instance.

LONDON, September ga dispatch has
been received from the British Minister
at 1'ekin, Sir Claude Macdonald. confirm
ing the report that Ii Hung Chang has
been dismissed, at his request.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
Richmonders In New YORK.

NEW YORK. September s-(Special)-
II. S. Williams. Manhattan; b. Baer.
broadway Central: NJ. Lawrence. st
Denis: G.. A. Minor, Continental.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
bicycle Victory In Berlin.

BERLIN, September S.-Huret, the
Paris 'cyclist, won the twenty four-hour
cycling race which ended here this eve
ming. covering SO kilometres about SIS
miles, 203 yards).
G. w. Miller. the American 'cyclist.
aauA San tina raca after xeyaral falls.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09

The benefit which the management of
Main-street Vaudeville Park has decided
70 tender Miss Margerie Mabelle will be
given on Saturday night. SEPTEMBER Inn
AND SiakakA ;,saliu hA ssalsaAa an Aai> a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
Vance Hatcher Improving.

Mr.. Thomas Hatcher, whose son, Vance.
has been so i'll at Camp Cuba L.ibre, re-
ceved a telegram from the latter yester-
day, in which he says he is now greatly
improved and on the road TO recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
Mr.. ID. n. walker. Jr.,s Condition.

Nothing was heard yesterday from Mr..
David n. Walker, Jr.. of this city. who
is i'll at Montauk Point. Mr.. Walker is
a member of the Immune Hospital Corps,
and had been rendering valiant service
until stricken down with typhoid-tever.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09
Rev. MIR. Bane Mt the AImshOuse.

Rev. Charles L. Bane, pastor Of Union
Station church. preached at the aims
house chapel last night, and his fine dis
course was much enjoyed. The singing
was very inspiring.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-09

Secretary Alger. accompanied by Mrs.
Alger, his son. Captain Fred. Alger. Major
Hopkins, his aide. and Quartermaster-
General Luddington, left Washington last
sylvania railroad. The Secretary will
spend the forenoon to-day I'm an inspec-
ton OF the camp at Middletown and will
then proceed on his way to Detroit,
where ne VIII leave Mrs. Alger and his
son. who is still Ill from the fever fol-
lowing his service before Santiago The
secretary will then proceed TO make an
Inspection OF a number Of the army
camps. going as far South as Jacksonville,
tIa', before GVuRs back to Washing