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MILITARY LAW IN MANILA.
Gen. Merritt and Admiral Dewey Instructed
10 Enforce It ImpartialIY.

Gen. Merritt and Admiral Dewey Instructed
10 Enforce it ImpartialIy.
Washington, Au5. 17.-Information was
received by the Ad ninislration to-day which
had been eagerly awaited since the despatch
from United States Consul WiIdman at
Hong Kong on Monday evening announced
the capitulation OF Manila. The officials
Of the Wan and Navy departments were
beginning to feel some surprise at the want
Of official information when IL despatch was
received this morning from Admiral Dewey
announcing the fall of tie capital Of tho
Philippines under IL combined attack of the
American land and naval forces, the capture
of 1000 prisoners, and the escape OF the
American feet without the loss of a single
man and without damage TO his ships.
1t WAS II 1t until late in the Afternoon that
the War Department received aglvice> fir IN
Gen. Merritt. Thea a telegram wA4 re.
csived from him clothed in such language
az to lead the officials to believe that another
despatch preceded it which has not yet
been received BY The department. Gen.
Merritt's message gave no information in
regard to the capture of the city. and the
fact that Manila had been captured was not
suggested, except by his request for in
structioils in regard to tue administration of
the military government ia the surrendered
city. The despatch contained nothing but.
this request, and it was promptly answered
after u conference be- ween the President.
Secretary Alger. aud Acting Secretary Allen,
The reply was a joint message of the War
and Navy departments to Gen. Merritt and
Admiral Dewey, instruct ing them to enforce
military law strictly md to treut all persons
and all classes of persons who are not
Offenders of the law ON nn equality. This
means that the natives, the Spanish and the
foreign residents who do not transgress the
civil aud military laws will be treated with
out determination
The Administration is not satisfied with
tile official information which it has received
, 1898-09-21
ADMIRAL DEWEY'S REPORT.
From tho San.

His Flag Lieutenant Hoisted the Stars and
Stripes in Mnniln-7.O0O Prisoners.
Washington, Aug. l7.-Th. Navy Depart
ment at 1890 received the following despatch
from Admiral Dewey:
"ManiIn. Aug. l3, 1898.
"Sscretayy of the Navy, Washington:
"Manila surrendered to day to our land
and naval forces, after a combined attack.
A division of The squadron sllelled the forts
and intrenchments at Malnte. on the south
side Of the city, driving ba k the enemy, our
army advancing on thu side at the same
time. City surren Iored about . Psi the
American flag being hoisted hy Lieut..
Brumby. About 1000 prisoners Of war We're
taken. The squadron has no casualties; no
vessels injured. On Aug. Z Cen. Merritt
and ! form lily demanded the surrender of
the city, which the Spanish Governor Gene
raj refused. Dewey"
Lieut.. Brumhy is AlmiraI Dowey's Flag
Lieutenant.
, 1898-09-21
A d YOUNG MAN,
From the ArgOsy.)

r Fussy Old Gentleman 20 chance travelling
lady compauion)-'Uave you any children"
Yes, Sit; a son"
An, indeed. Does he smoke ?"
mo, SIR. He has never 80 much as
touched Il cigarette"
" so much the better, madam; the use Of
tobacco is a poisonous habit. Does he fire.
qnent the clubs p
" He has never put his foot in one."
Allow mt to congratulate you. Does he
never come home late 2"
" Never; he goes to bed directly after
dinner"
"Amodel young man, modom-a model
young man, How old is lie 2
" Just two months"
, 1898-09-21

formed both for strength aud activity, and
while young they have happy round faces,
with "a charming expression of cOnfding
good nature, magnificent teeth, and a large
smile which goes all round, as they say in
America, and ties in a bow at the back.
The men. who carry nothing. and, as a rule
do as little as they can. SLOUGH along; but
every one alike tries to catch your eye as
You pass, and having succeeded, says
Good forenoon God bl IS yon. mis>is
God bless you"' This is. certainly more
agreeable 10 the cyclists feelings. partiru.
lnrly if a lady and alone, than the insulting
gnfaw of the English y"krl, coupled with
the jeering advice to go home AMI mild
the babby -
Al the same time, she admits having been
told that other ladies have another story to
tell, and have warned her not to go out
after dusk, except when escorted by u
gentleman.
, 1898-09-21
A LADY BICYCLlsT IN Barbados.
Reception Ly The Natives.

ReccptlOn ny The NatIVes.
In The June magazines Women writers are
we'll to the fore. Susan, Countess Of Malmes-
bury, has a lively and readable article in
the Badmimtom Magazine on bicycling in
Barbndoes. She contrasts the reception of the
lady bic, clist in this West Indian island
with the experiences so frequently met with
at home =
All along the road we met West Indians,
as they prefer to be called. dark of skin and
white of dress, erect, as far as the women
we're conce ned, barefoot and shortSkirted,
and with burdens on their heads, the habit
Of carrying which gives Them quite q regal
ca mage. TLeir. figures are really beautiful,
, 1898-09-21

Bri,son thereupon offered The portfolio 10
General Chamoin who accepted.
A London paper reports hat Count Ester.
hazy is living in that city wher he declares
that six hundred among the thousand Drey-
fus documents are forgeries.
A telegram from Naples states that seven
new craters have formed around the GENITAL
crater Of Vesuvius and hal large streams of
lava are flowing in many directions.
Adyiees from Brussels report that two
Frcnchmen have been arrested for posting
placards clarifying the murder Of til" En-
press Of Austria, both declared thems elves
TO be anarchists.
The death is announced OF the Earl Of
Desalt.
A Madrid despatch reports that the Com
missioneIs Of the Peace negotiations hive
been appointed. They are SeAorcs Rios,
Abuzula, NiIlaruda, Baruica, and General
CorreO. They leave for Paris on The 25th
instant.
St. Lucia, Septbr. 19th.--&30 O have been
voted by the Legislative Council for the sut'
ferers in st. Vincent.
Grenada, Septbr. 2Oth.-A public meeting
presided by the Acting Chief Justice was
held here at the Home Hotel on Friday last
TO arrange for sending assistance to the sui
felers by the late hurricane at st. Vincent
and Barbados. 1864 were subscribed at the
meeting and lists were distributed for collect
ing further subscriptions.
SPECIAL.
London, 2Otn.-Up to NJ pnday night the
Mansion House Fund for relief of distress
on account of hurricane amounted to e, 100.
New York goth September.
Flour, City Mills for the West Indies. per
barrel. S4.25 to S. 80
Meal, best kilndried, pr. barrel, sos to $40
New Sea- ons Fork, no quotation.
Heavy Mess Pork, 50 to SGT
o,a Crystals per ID. Il
0ug"t Fair to q r. Mscdo. test 3 Is lG
Molasses, Eng. IAldS. per gal. no quotation
Exchange New York & London i4.8l3 70
sassy
London, goth September
(pem. Crystal per cwt. 1876 to 1916
Sugar ! Muscovado, los. Oh. to I0s Cd.
German beet IS pr. ct. fob. IS. 81
Rum, Dem. pr. gal. III. to Is. 81.
Cocoon, trinidad, Good Niddling Red pr cwt
Consols, 10 3-l6
Bank of England rate of discount y pr. ct.
Java Sugar $500 Gibraltar or Channel for
orders, floating terms per cwt. lis. I'D
Three FER cent Rentcs in Paris. Fcs. 1920.
, 1898-09-21

Ada.-"Jack says he wouldn't marry the
incest girl living D,Ily-"Pshtw' AS if
I'll have him -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04

THE CLERK OF GAs.-As was stated
in the Gazette of that day MIR. R. T.
Cook, ex-Clerk of the Gas of this
city, arrived here about half-past
four o'clock yesterday afternoon on
Chesapeake and Ohio train from
Cincinnati. He was met at the depot
by several of his friends and at once Gu
tered carriage aud was driven to his
home. Those who accompanied him
to his home say he has been indisposed
during his absence; and that when he
left Cincinnati he did so in opposition
to the protest of physician who had
been attending him. Mr.. Cook talked
but little concerning the affairs of his
office, but asserted that his arrearages
were not so large as had been stated
Several of his most intimate friends
called on him at night. To-day, at his
request, Auditor Price and City Treas
urer Harlow paid him visit. In his
conversation with those gentlemen be
expressed much contrition, and said it
was his firm purpose, so far as lay in
bis power to make good all arrearages
urged against him. He said his abrupt
departure from the city was the effect
ofdesperation and thoughtlessness. La
ter representative of the Gazette
called and found Mr.. Cook in gloomy
reverie sitting by a fire in his front
room. He gave every evidence that
he was suffering from influenza. His
conversation seemed forced, and it was
apparent he would be more at ease with
his own reflections. He was fully SEN
sible of the sympathy of his friends in
his day of trouble, and said it was his
purpose to publish card explanatory
of his public acts and his sudden de.
parture from Alexandria on the night
of the 18th ultimo.
Some of Mr.. Cooks friends say that
on Tuesday night he will appear before
the City Council and explain the short
age in his accounts, why ne left town,
and why he remained absent without
letting any one know of his where
abouts; also that ne will be candidate
for reelection as clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Silver knight and National
Waterman, published in this city, now
appears as sixteen-page quarto.
Heretofore it has been printed in an
eight,page form. 1t presents neat
typographical appearance.
MIR. c. w. schuermann. who for a number
of years resided near Fairfax Court House,
on tho farm now occupied by his son, MIR.
Thomas schuermann, died in Washington on
Tuesday at an advanced age. Mr.. Schuer-
mann was we'll known music teacher.
Mr.. Thomas Jefferson, of this city, but who
is now employed in Washington, was struck
by an electric car at the corner of 18th and L
streets, in that city, on Wednesday evening
and was painfully hurt. He is now under
treatment at Providence Hospi al.
The committee on poor met last night and
audited the bill for the month of January.
During the month 3S5 loads Quarter cord
eacb) of wood were delivered to the poor.
Mrs Charles Lyles, who lives on Duke
street, near Patrick. was painfully, but not
seriously, burned this morning by her cloth.
ing catching fire from gasoline stove.
John Ennis, SON of Mr.. William Ennis, who
lives on south Fairfax street, was badly hurt
on Wednesday night while coasting on a hill
in the southeastern part of the city.
A slight fire occurred to-day in the bath
room of the residence of Mr. G. J. Cox, on
Prince street, caused by an oil stove.
A marriage license was issued in Washing.
ton yesterday to Edward Foard and Sarah R.
Rowland, both of Alexandria.
Fillmore Bryant. a colored boy. was arrest
ed this evening for ssSaulting white boy
named McCuen
At the meeting last night of Alexandria
Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, three candidates
were initiated.
1t is reported that John Mullen, known as
Canal John Mullen, died recently in Cum
oerland.
Circuit Court of Fairfax. Judge Nicol pre-.
siding, will commence on Monday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04

a CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.-Ber.
tie Della, the sx-year old daughter OF
Mr.. Edward Della, formerly OF his city
hut now living upon 8 country place
owued by DR.. Clark, o short distances
from Twining City, on the Anacostis
road, near Washington, was burned to
death Yesterday afternoon. The child
had been left alone with her brother,
rot two years older than she, while the
mother went to spring some distance
from the house to procure bucket OF
water. On the way Mrs. Della met a
friend and stopped to talk for mo-
ment. The children in the meantime
took advantage of their mothers alb
Sence to play with the fire in the kitch-
en stove. With sticks and paper they
drew the burning Goals out upon the
hearth, and from these little Berries
dress took FIRE. It was of light mate
rial, and the child was almost instantly
ehwrapped in mass OF. flames and ran
screaming to the front of the house,
Were she fell to the floor and was lit
Sfaly roasted alive. The brother ran
cut OF The house shouting for his moth
sr' and attracted the attention of two
men who rushed into the house and
found the little girl dead and the int.
80. no, OF the house On fire. With little
u.lIlheGlty they managed to extinguish
.ue flames with slight loss. The
mo;ner upon her return was Frustrated
WIN grief. The father of the unfortu-
laIe child is son of Mr.. Andrew Del
ID Oh this city. A telephone message
";uuouncing the accident was received
=. - ms Office yesterday evening after
'Ne Uazette had gone to press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04

The WEATHER AND THE RIVER
The temperature last night was as low
as that Of any night of the winter, the
mercury dropping to g.. The river was
frozen entirely across again, but the
Norfolk steamer this morning opened
the channel. The ice now extends be-
low Maryland Point and in the channel
it has attained thickness of over two
inches, while on the flats in some place 9
it is over three inches thick. The
steamers are having some difficulty in
running and this morning the Pentz, OF
the Glymont line, was withdrawn and
the tug Carter took her place and car
ried the mail on that line.
To-day the temperature has risen
considerably and in the sun some of the
snow and ice has melted. In the shade
at II o'cl ock the mercury registered 25'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04

FIRE COMPANY NoTEs.-At meet
of the Columbia Fire Engine Company
last night an invitation was received
from the Friendship Fire Company
of Winchester to attended fair and
bazaar to be held in Winchester from
the Sin to the 221 of February. Two
new members were elected. The mem
bers were entertained by MIR. F. l..
Entwise with a graphophone.
The monthly meeting of the Relief
Hook aud Ladder Company will be
held tonight.
A meeting of the Fire Wardens was
held last night, when number of bills
were audited. The salary of Mr.. john
Clapdore, driver of the hook and ladder
truck, was increased from S45 to $50 q
month, he having been made janitor Of
the building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04

1.-THE HEART OF CHICAGO" Lincoln
J. Carriers new melodrama, will be pre-
duced for the first time in this city at
the Opera House next Tuesday night.
1t is said to contain story of extraoi-
binary power, we'll told and relieved by
many bright moments Of clever COM
edy. The interpreting company in
cludes some very clever people who
ought to do full justice to the thrilling
story. All the scenes and incidents are
located in the great western metropolis
and the story runs through the space of
time between the great fire and the
Worlds Fair. We are promised an
abundance of handsome scenery, Won
derful mechanical effects and mysteri-
Gus electrical devices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04

dergarten. The matter was left to the
Judgment of the Superintendent.
The Superintendent reported that he
had visited all the schools during the
past month and that all were progress
Ing as we'll as could be expected; there
were few complaints and these had
all been adjusted without trouble. He
also reported that he had given
the schools holiday on General
Lees birthday and asked if it was the
wish of the board that holiday should
be given on the 22d of February.
The Superintendent was authorized
to give the schools holiday on all days
declared holidays by the State laws.
No important business was brought
before the board and the session lasted
but a few minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.-T
civil service commission has ordered
that an examination be held by its
local bosrd in this city between March
18th and April 25th, commencing at 8
O'Clock q. ~, for the grades of clerk
and carrier in the postal service. APP
plicants will be notified OF exact date.
The age limitations for this examiua-
ton ars as follows: Clerk, over Is
years; carrier, 81 to 40 years. The ex-
aminations are open to all reputable
citizens of the United States who may
desire to enter the service, without re-
gard to race or to their political or re-
ligious affiliations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04
Free of Charge to Sufferers.

Cut this out and take it to your
druggist and get sample bottle free of
DR.. Kings New Discovery, for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds. They do
not ask you to buy before trying. This
will show you the great merits of this
truly wonderful remedy, and show you
what can be accomplished by the regu-
lar size bottle. This is no experiment,
and would be disastrous to the proprie-
tors, did they not know it would invari-
ably cure. Many of the best physicians
are now using it in their practice with
great results, and are relying on it in me st
severe cases. 1t is guaranteed. Trial
bottles free at E. L. Allen's Drug
Store. Regular size so cents and 81 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04
Tour to Florida.

The next Pennsylvania Railroad tour to
Jacksonville allowing two weeks in Florida,
will leave by special train of Pullman Palace
Cars Tuesday, February 8. Excursion tick
els, including Pullman acccmm dations, Zone
berth), aud meals en- route in both directions
while travelling or the special train, will be
sold at $4S from Philadelphia, and at proper.
tonate rates from other points. For full IN
formation apply 10 ticket agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04
POLICE CoURr.-Mayor @. L. Simp.

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor @. L. Simp.
son presiding.-Ths following cases
were disposed of this morning
Alice Finney, arrested by Officers
Arlington aud Davis charged with
drunk and disorderly conduct was sent
to the workhouse.
A white woman charged with assault
on q neighbor was fined $3.50.
Nion Report.--Last night WAS clear
and cold. One prisoner and seven
lodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. <.
III. Norton presidinq.-Phineas Janney
ct al. Va. Samuel M. Janney, decree
confirming commissioners report and
ordering sale of property.
William F. Lsdd vs.. W. W. Johnson,
case referred to commissioner for re-
mort
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04

PERsoNAL.-Messrs. ]. R. Cation and
a. W. Armstrong are in Richmond on
legal business.
Mrs. Julia A. Crump, who has been
quite i'll, is improving.
Miss Cora Powell. of Baltimore, is visiting
her aunt, Mrs.. William F. Brookes, in this
city.
Miss Ada Nosby. of Warrenton, a daughter
OF Col. John s. Mosby, is visiting friends in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04

SCHOOL BoARp.-At the monthly
icing OF the City School Board held
~. nisnt there were present Msssrs.
06suUAlpSon, Altcheson, Mankin, barley,
narue' harrison, Sweeney and the SD
ppssFintendeut. In the absence of the
ISS.!nan Mr.. Sweeney presided.
or5 5evesal small bills for repairs were
had Us Superintendent reported that he
! received communication from A.
F,o --'W requesting permission to use q
'''S III hallowsll building for a kin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04

DEATH OF Miss CRANFoRD.-Miss
Elizabeth T. Crawford, who had been
in IA health for long time, and our
ing the past three years an Invalid,
died early last night at the residence
OF her nephew, Mr.. John S. Beach, on
St Assph street. between Princess and
Oronoco. The deceased had been tor
vasrs a member of Mr.. Beach's family.
She was in the list year of her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04

The M. Schiller Beef Company will
have for sale tomorrow full supply of
home.smoked sausage, sausage meat
and pork buildings and home. grown
celery also large supply of trapped
rabbits, dressed and drawn tur-
keys, large number of dressed
chickens at bottom prices, and fresh
country eggs at 19c dozen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04

Don't annoy others by your coughing, and
risk your life BY neglecting cold. One
Minute Cough Cure cures coughs, colds, Group
grippe and all throat and lung troubles.
Charles G, Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK. Feb 4.-Dealings at the open.
ing of Stock Exchange were largely in the
international stocks which showed higher
prices The general market became heavy
during the FIRST hour, especially the local
traction socks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04
Day PARry.-Mount Vernon Coun'

Box PARTY.-Mount Vernon Coun.
ell Daughters of America. will meet
tonight at Z o'clock. After transact.
inc its regular business, the members
will adjourn to Odd Fellows Hell !,
where q box party will be given. An
interesting musical and literary pre-
oramme has been arranged for the oc,
eeasion. About 200 people are expected
to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-04

lprATBER tRoBABILITIEs.-FoI this
.,,.;o, fair TO night followed by increasing
nd e,s ard threatening weather Saturday;
s me southessterly to southerly winds.