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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
THE WAR WITH SPAIN

To the Editor Of The Alexandria Gazette:
The people are beginning TO realize
that it is time to stop this war of inva-
sion. 1t was forced on the country by
northern politicians, and the thought
full people all over the country were
opposed to it. Humanity" does not
require the sacrifice of the bast blood
Of TWO countries in order to give a
mixed and inferior race self-govern-
ment. No one doubts that Spain had
been most unfortunate in her choice of
rulers for her colonies, but as she had
made every concession asked for by the
United States, and was relieving the
sufferiDgs OF the Cubans in good faith
"a state of misery, we must remember,
brought on by the Insurgents as we'll
as Spaniards), this cry of humanity"
is mere "bind" to cover the am
bilious designs of the republican party.
While the horrors of war have been re-
lieved by some conspicuous examples
OF braVery-thst OF Dewey and Hob.
son on tho one side, and Montejo and
Cervera on the other-nothing could
be finer than Cervera standing on the
bridge of his burning ship until the
final moment OF utter defeat. We look
in vain for Cuban heroes From late
accounts they do not even obey orders,
and have failed yet to show any OF the
traits Of good soldiers. G. NJ. r.
Doughoregan, Md, July Il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Fire which commenced in dig
mantled warehouse in Cincinnati, o.,
yesterday evening spread to lumber
yards and caused loss Of $3.50, 900.
Ten men were yesterday evening
killed by an explosion of gas in the
waterworks tunnel being constructed
under Lake Erie for the city Of Cleve-
lind.
The Louisiana House hi passed a
bill to abolish the three.foul ms clause
in fire insurance policies and requiring
the companies to pay the full loss not
in excess Of the policy.
Millions of dollars are provided for
by the B. 6 o. plan of reorganization
for betterments. a low grade line
from Chicago to Baltimore is part of
the work to be done.
The American members of the Ha
waiian commission expect to sail from
San Francis( for Hol ulu about Au-
gust l.. They are all in favor OF ter
ritorial form Of government for the isl
ands, with delegate in Congress.
Several hundred wealthy and infu-
entail Nicaraguans who had been held
as political prisoners were released by
the government yesterday upon the
promise not to utter sentiments ad
verse to the present rulers.
Elk U. S. Senator Omar D. Conger,
of Michigan, who had been resident
of Washington since his retirement fro m
public life. died at Ocean City, Md.
yesterday after sn illness of two weeks.
Mr.. Conger was born at Coopeistown,
n. Y, in 1878.
Orders have been issued by the War
Department directing the Third Regi-
ment of Nebraska Volunteers to pro-
coed to Jacksonville, Fla, where it will
become part of the Seventh army
! corps, Gen. Fitzhugh Lee commanding.
This is the regiment commanded by
Col. w. J. Bryan.
The signal service of the army an
| nounced yesterday that the government
has direct cable communication with
Playa del Este and Gen. Skaters
| headquarters at Santiago. Any matter
of supreme importance which Gen.
Shafter becomes desirious of sending to
the War Department can be transmit
ted just as quickly as he dictates the
4 message and has it filed with the
} operators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
Here Goes. Girls; Good.Dy.c

New HAVEN, Conn.,, July 12.-Mabel
Van Hasen, young woman of West
vile, killed herself yesterday because
her lover had Tilted her. She bought
dose of arsenic at the village drug
store and, walking to q group of her
friends who were going home from a
prayer meeting, swallowed the poison,
saying; Here goes, girls; good-by.n
Her companions believed her joking
until she fell at their feet in agony,
They Carried her to a physician, but it
was too late to save her life. The girl
was only 10 years old. Her father is q
retired manufacturer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
BRUTALITY ASSAULTED.

Miss Julia Hotopp, daughter of the
late William Hotopp, proprietor of the
celebrated Pen Park vineyards, was
brutality assaulted near her home, two
miles south of Charlottesville yesterday
morning by negro. The deed was
the result of we'll planned scheme
The young lady had been to Charlottes-
vile on business, and was on ner re-
turn home, when she found the gate
leading through clump OF woods to
her home securely bound with wire. As
she dismounted to unloosen the gate
the negro came from his hiding place,
approached from behind and struck
her. He theu grasped her by the neck,
forcing her to the ground. The young
lady resisted her assailant to the extent
of scratching his neck so violently as to
leave particles of flesh under her finger
nails. She then became unconscious.
Upon recovering she started for home,
wh.re she was found on the roadside
by her brother. After arriving home
she told what had happened to her and
described her asssilant. Active search
for the villain was begun, and at 2
o'clock negro answering the descriE-
ton was arrested in Charlottesville.
He was taken before Miss Hotopp for
Identification and she at once said he
was the man. The prisoner was re-
turned to iail, and later taken on o
night train to Stanton for safe-keep-
ing. Threats oflynching are expressed
freely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
TUESDAY EVENING, JULY - 1855
RELIABLE accounts from Santiag

RELIABLE accounts from Santiago
state that along ell the roads leading
from that town thousands of families
are squatted, entirely without food or
shelter, and that starvation and dis
ease are playing havoc among Them
that In the towns delicate white WON
en- are forced by their own and their
children's hunger to scramble with the
negro rabble for the food given out at
the church doors, and that the buz
yards are still feastipg on the unburied
corpses of the thousands of Spaniards
shot or drowned in or near Santiago
harbor. But it need not, and never
will, be forgotten that ali this misery
and horror, end worse that has not yet
been heard of, are the legitimate aud
necessary consequences of war for
humanity"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12

IF THE report that General Shafter
advised the acceptance ofthe SpaDiards'
offer to evacuate Santiago, carrying
with them only their side arms, be true,
he is wise man, as the adoption ofthst
advice would have secured the peace.
full surrender of the town and hsrbor
and all their valuable contents, and as
a few thousand unarmed and half
starved Spaniards struggling through
the country would certainly have done
the cause of Spain more harm than
good, and its rejection by the authori-
ties at Washington inclines wise people
to the belief that wisdom is not pre-
dominant at the federal capital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
Decapitated by Il Shark.

LONG BRANCH, N. j., July 12-Yes.
terday two fishermen discovered the
corpse OF man floating oil Gaililee.
They were towing the body ashore
when 20 foot man-eating shark APP
peared aud bit off the head of the
corpse. The tow line was severed ana
the body sank. Early this morning ;he
headless body OF man was washed
ashore here. The arms were also gons
aud the bones of his legs were bare OF
flesh. The body found to day is SUI.
posed to be the same one seen yester-
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12

The President, it is understood, de-
mands of Spain the cession of Cuba
Porto Rico aud port in the Canaries
to the United States, an indemnity OF
$3.50, 900, 900, and the possession of the
Philippine Islands until that indemnity
be paid. These are uuquestionbly very
hard terms, but it is always woe to the
conquered, and as it seems that no for
eign nation is bold enough to interfere
in behalf of Spain, and as prolonga-
sion OF her struggle with her power
full foe can be but waste Of strength,
for her own sake and that of her PEG
pie, she had better surrender and cease
her vain attempt to prevent the inevi-
table.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
ICOMMUNICATED,

CHURCH PRAYERS ABOUT VAR
There have been several letters from
different correspondents of late in the
Southern Churchman, pro and con, as
to the advisability of sermons and pray
ers in church ha7ing for their subject the
Spanish war. L. NJ. B. in his letter
published in the issue OF June Is h
says: Should they not indeed exclude
ali references to this subject if in treat
ing of it, however judiciously, they
must autagonize some of their hearers,
perhaps seriously. F. P, writ
ing from Waco, Texas, takes
the opposite view, claiming that
sin the heart OF the country,
away from Washington, we believe the
people are united as TO the justice Of
this war" etc. Carlyle, in his history
of frederick the Great" mentions
that during the seven years. war a
pious old Prussian general, about to
engage in battle, took of his hat and
raising his hands to heaven prayed in
this fashion. 80, Lord help US this
day that we may beat our enemy in the
coming battle, but, 0, Lord, if thou
wilt not help US, then do not help those
people over on yonder hill either, but
lust let US fight it cut our own way.n
Might We not modestly suggest this
confession 20 these opposing gentle.
men as to the matter in controversy
between them? j. L. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12

CONSUL GENERAL HOLLOWAY al St
Petersburg, writing to friend at home
in Indiana, says: 1.-The ordinary Rus
sian is with Spain because she is the
under dog in the fight, and the common
belief is that the United States went to
war to take Cuba only because they
could do So" The feeling referred
to seems to be prevalent throughout all
Europe, aud the belief, is not only ca
tertained there, but by many in this
country also. Aggressive wars are
rarely justifable; few well-iDformed
people anywhere think the Spanish war
is an exception.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12

THE expenditure of two and a-hali
million dollars dsy-that's the latest
estimate-besides the large loss of life,
limb and health to thousands of Ameri-
can citizens, for war to confer the
'benefits of freedom" and "home rule
upon a few negro, half breeds and scala
wag insurgents in Cuba, may be, and
doubtless is, tremendous fun to the few
interested men who brought on the
war; but that it is just the reverse to
those who have TO pay the cost and
bear the suffering, will be palmer afler
awhile than it is now, goes without
saving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
Saeasta,s Resignation.

LONDON, July l2-The Times re-.
port of Sagasta's resignation has not
been denied. His object is not far to
seek. He cannot continue the war
with success nor is ne strong enough TO
secure peace as long as the miifar,
party in Spain demands the con
tinuance OF the war. So 10
places his resignation in the
hands of the Queen to be accepted
at her pleasure, suggesting that pie
call upon the army officials to form a
cabinet. Sooner or later, Sagasta resi-.
lies, the war cabinet must fail and re
tire. Then he mag return to power 10
negotiate peace without opposition
from his now powerful rivals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12

IT'S common talk that the people OF
this city, along with their other losses,
have lost that community of interest
that once characterized them and by
means of which the business OF the city
prospered, and with it their own also
Actuated by it, they spent their money
at home, and thereby kept it here, thus
increasing the amount of home circul&-
ton and stimulating home trade. But
it is just the reverse now, and it seems
as if there are many people who though
they live and sleep here, buy all they
need in Washington. II they have any
material interest in the city, they ale
not acting wisely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
HOW'S This .

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for
any case Of ca arrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrb Cure
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned have known F J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
Z rfectiy honorable in all business transac.
lions, AMI financially able to carry out any
obligation made by their firm.
WEST 8: TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To.
ledo, o.
WALDISG, K1NNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price f5c per bottle
Sold by druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12

WASHINGTON, July I'D esrite reports g
the contrary movement is said 10 be on leo.
looking for the cessation of hostilitics between
Spain and America. 1t is said that the terms
demanded by President Mckinley were
Cuban independence, free and absolute. The
permanent occupation of Porto Rico by tie
United States. The occupation by the nted
States of the Philippine and Ladrone Islands
for an indefinite period. spain to pay a war
indemnity, and the amount to be decided by
the United States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12

THOUGH Spain has no ships and 10
money to buy any, with which to enter
the rivers and harbors of the United
States, the Secretary of War le-
fuses to order the removal O.
the distractions to navigation
caused by the planting Of mint g
and torpedoes therein. The unneces-
sary expense of laying these mines and
torpedoes was great indeed, but that is
certainly no good reason why they
should be allowed to remain, to the
great annoyance, if not danger, of
American shipping, and to theiujury Of
American. foreign and domestic, CON-
merce,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
Another Account of Bombardment.

Another Account OF Bombardment.
SIBoNEY, July 12.-The investment
of Santiago is progressing and
the capture of the city in a
short lime is inevitable. The
American and Cuban lines are now
surrounding the entire city, making the
arrival Of reinforcements impossible.
The idea of carrying the city by as.
sault has been given up and the plan
aow is to harass the Spaniards with a
continual fire from the American batter
les, carefully aimed, the rifle
men at the same time shooting only at
such particular marks as may be pre-
sented by exposed Spaniards. No
general engagement is expected as an
assault upon the enemy's works would
be too costly to the lives OF our troops.
The Spaniavds show desire to remain
in their entertainments upon the de-
fensive only. Our sharp shooters
along the trail are gradually picking
of the Spanish sharp shooters hidden
in trees. The bombardment on Mon
cay began at 5 o'clock in the mornlng.
General Randolph's field artillery sta
toned on the ridges surrounding the
town 10 the east opening the
action: Commodore Schley left the
Brooklyn and went to Siboney.
From there he telephoned to
General Shafter and learned that il
was Shafter himself who had called the
truce, having sent MAJOR Noble of his
staff under nag of truce as the bearer
OF sealed note to the Spanish com.
marder No reply has yet been re-
ceiyed. AL ofthe batteries were order
cd TO suspend firing at one o'clock.
Major Noble went from Gen. Wheeler's
headquarters on the firing line, 400
yards from the Spanish war.
As aior Noble advanced toward the
Spanish line our battery CT the left,
through misunderstanding of orders,
began firing. Major Noble fastened
back and General Wheeler stopped the
firing. Noble then started forward
again, all firing having ceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12

a WAR TAX TEST CAsE.-The Geor.
gia Railroad Commission has taken the
position that the requirement by the
Western Union Telegraph and the
Southern Express Company that their
patrons pay the war tax on messages
and receipts as condition precedent
to the sending of kilograms and pack
ages amounts to an exaction of that
much in addition to their usual rates.
These companies have been cited to ap.
pear at Atlanta July 10 and show cause
why they should not be held guilty OF
violation of the commissions rules.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
The Sick and Wounded.

WASHINGTON, D. c., july 12.-The
naval ambulance ship coolace, from
Santiago, is expected 20 reach Newport
News on Thursday or Friday with all
the sick and wounded of the army and
navy and Spanish prisoners who need
To 90 brought north at present. They
VIII be landed at the Naval Hospital
at Norfolk. Among them is Spanish
Captain Concas, commander OF the
cruiser Maria Teresa, who is very seri.
ous'y wounded. Captain Concas COM
msnGed the Spanish caravels which ar
rived here in 1898 for the worlds fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
AnxiousIy Awaiting the invade

NEW YORK. July 12.-The British
steamer Il. NJ. Pollock arrived this
morning from Porto Rico. The stesm
ship loaded sugar and other cargo al
several ports on the island. The pas
sengers say that the people are await
ing anxiously for the arrival of the
American army OF invasion, and that it
Will not require much fighting to 90.
cupy She island. The Spanish forces
number about 1000 volunteers, 5000
being concentrated about san Juan.
When six miles off that port the POI,
lock was held up by the U. S. cruiser
Yosemite end an officer boarded her
and inspected her papers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
Tic Markets.

NEW YORK, July 12.-wheat-Ju'y open
cd at 6S % closed at 67as. Corn Dee open
ed at 81; closed at 317s. Osts-May open
ed at 1919; closed 1912. Pork-May open.
ed at S9 50 closed at 50 81.
BALTIMORE, July 9.-Flour dull and M
changed. Wheat easy; spot o4sSi Il! month
S!4a asked. Corn steady; spot and month
34ass35.
. CHICAGO, July 12.-Wheat 754s.; Corn
31b.
GEORGETOWN, July 12-Wheat 8Os95,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
MEDICINAL
WHILE THE WAR LASTS

All who march, walk or stand, should SHAKE
into their shoes Aliens Foot-Ease, powder.
1t cures aching, tired, core, swollen feet, ami
makes tight or new shoes easy. 1t absorb3
moisture, and prevents chafng, hot, smarting
bliste-ed, sweating feet All the regular army
troops and navy men use it. Volunteers in
hot climates can't exist in comfort without il
Aliens Foot-Ease is sold by all druggists and
shoe stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Al
dress, Allen 8. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
MORPHINE EATERS RECORD.

MORPHINE EATERS RECORD.
Druggist Clarence Bell, aged %, OF
Hicksyille, L. l., was placed in Belle
vue's alcoholic ward, in New York, on
Sunday. The quantity of morphine he
used daily gives him The record over
all patients who have ever been in that
institution. He began the habit five
years sgo, when he was drug clerk,
and in comparatively short time
reached the average fiend's dose Of 10
grains daily. At the beginning of last
year the quantity had been increased to
IS grains, and of late he has been using
60 grains of morphine, with 20 grains of
cocaine. Five hypodermic needles were
found upon him when he was admitted to the
hospital. 1t is said that he plunged the
needles through his clothing in his haste to
get the effect Of the drug BY injection in his
arm.
THE morphine habit can be cured" said
DR.. Joy. "We will troat this man by supply
ing other drugs in place of the morphine for
q time drugs, the use of which wi not in-
duco habits-and the allowance of morphine
will be reduced frou. day to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12

Too MANY LOVE AFFAIRs.-ksv. 6.
7. Atwood, pastor of the Christian
Church, at Whiting, Iowa, has lost
his place because he promised to marry
twenty seven different women there
and couldn't fulfill all his contracts:
The multiplicity of his love affairs leak
ed out when his prospective marriage
with one of his fancees was announced.
Then sil the others filed their claims
and wanted the pastor "churched" for
his duplicity. While the church trns-
tees were considering the matter Mr..
Atwood resigned to forestall any unfa-
vorsble action. He says he loved all
the dansSe!s because they are children
of Christ, but that in promising to mar
~ them he simply meant he would per-
form the ceremony when called on to
do so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
COURT OF APPEALS.

The following cases were heard before the
Court of Appeals at Wytheville yesterday:
Fishburne vs.. Esgledore. Dismissed.
Mead vs.. Campbell, trustee; Wharton vs.
Campbell, trustee, and Home Building and
Construction Company VS.. London. Con-
tinued.
Liberty Savings Bank VS.. Otter View Land
Company. Part ally argued.
The court adjourned to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Santiago Invested.

PLAYA DEL ESTE, July 11.-Santiago
is now completely surrounded by the
American and Cuban forces. The last
gap was filled to-day. There is not
over 800 yards distance between the
rife pits of our men and the enemy.
The Spaniards now have no avenue OF
escape left and must surrender. The
bonn bardment of Santiago was resumed
by the land batteries and by the fleet
this morning, and continued until one
O'Clock this afternoon, when General
Shafter sent message to the Spanish
commander, under flag of truce. 1t
is believed that he again asked them to
surrender. No reply has yet been re-
ceiyed. General Shafter has decided
not to attempt to take the city by as
sault as it wonld cost too many lives.
He will force the Spaniards to surrender
by bombardment and by starving them
out. Just as the ships ceased action
the Yale arrived with General Miles on
board. The general landed at Siboney
and made an inspection and will go to
the front tomorrow. Gen. Mario with
5000 Spauiards is Fastening to Santiago
from Holpuin. General Shaf,er is pre-
pared to intercept him. The First Dis
trict OF Columbia regiment occupied a
position west of the city yesterday after.
forced march. To-day SIboney was
burned for sanitary reasons. There are
many Spanish spies among the refu-
gees. Five left Caney for Holguin yes.
terday. A terrible thunder and rain
storm has made the mud in the trail
four feet deep in places.
WASHINGTON, D. c., July 12.-The
following was received 8. the War De-
partment this morning from General
ShafteI:
"PLAYA DEL ESTE, via Hayti, July u.
L. has been very quiet; but little
fighting. a flag of truce has been up
since O'Clock consid eriDg q PROPOSE
ton for surrendering, now that l have
town surrounded on the north line.
Lines were completed at five p. m. by
Gerera Ludlow right down to the bay.
The line is rather thin, but it will be
strengthened in the morning by Gen
eral Henry. There were only three or
four casualties; no one killed as far es |
can learn. Expect to have two OF
tie new batteries in position to.mor-
row. There is great deal of suffer-
ing among the people who have gone
out of Santiago. Am doing my best 10
relieve it, but not entirely successful" "
Army officers commenting upon Gen.
eral Skaters dispatch which states
that he has Santiago surrounded and
that flag of truce has been up since ,
o'clock yesterday while the Spaniards
are considering propositions for sur.
render say that the dispatch evidently
fJreshadows the end which will be the
unconditional surrender OF the town.
As the dispatch was undoubtedly sent.
yesterday some officers believe that the
city has already surrendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
DIED.

In this city. at an ea,ly hour this tues
day morning. WILLIAM DUNCAn. sr.
Funeral from his late residence, No. S17 N.
Washington street, Thursday. July 14th, at
M. Friends and acqu iatSnces of tie
family are invited 10 attend. Washington
and Baltimore papers please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-12
Oakland. Md , in Flames

OAKLAND, Md, July PA fierce
lire covering half the town is raging
here. Railroad traffic is blocked by
the flames. Assistance mas been asked
from Cumberland and Piedmont.