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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The revolt in Uruguay is said to
have been suppressed and the leaders
surrendered.
Fire at an early hour yesterday
morning destroyed the Gait Company's
shirt factory and Cowan & Ramssy's
tea warehouse, at Toronto. The loss is
estimated to be 100000.
A dispatch from Kingston, Jamaica,
states that Haytieus have seized Ma
| vasss Island, from which laborers were
withdrawn by the company owning the
phosphate deposits, as merchant yes
sells going to their aid feared capture by
! Spain.
For the first time since last Friday
morning the Tribune, Record, Chroni-
Gle, Times Herald and Iuter-Ocean, Of
| Chicago, were issued this morning.
A sufficient number of non-union ste
reotypers have been imported into the
city to make this possible.
The bishops of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church South have acted upon the
matter of the collection of the church's
claim against the government and de-
clare their intention of returning the
! money if the Senate by affirmative ac-
ton declares that the passage OF the
bill was due to misleading statements.
( Jacob Hall, aged twenty years, shot
himself through the heart on Monday
in the road near James Gartens's home.
He had been engaged to Gartens's
daughter, but their marriage was OPP
posed by relatives. Hall killed him
self in fit of insanity. The tragedy
occurred near the Red Sulphur Springs
l w. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06
enau,sh Ships utterly Destroyed

4 Ioiht-p 'hiI7 CAttiig DtSilOJ cue
I KINGSTON, Jamaica, July 5.-NcHe
of the Spanish ships can be saved. As
they were beached by tLeir crews the
valves were opened, the windows
smashed. .ud every effort made to sink
and destroy them Not a single one
{ went down with flags flying. but each
in turn struck her colors and surren-
dered The Cris.o6al Colon got well
away and Locked to be escaping. The
chase by the Brooklyn and Oregon
will ever live in warfare. For thirty
miles the Oregon made 16 knots and
kept up running fire all the time. The
Texas. doing her hest, followed, and
was in at the close, after helping to fin
ish the Yizcaya, the Oquendo, and the
Maria Theresa. The Brooklyn hooked
up five OF her engines, and yet the Ore
gon kept pace with her. the men in the
engine room worked like Trojsns.
When the Colon was beached the Ore
gon reached her first, and put prize
crew on board. They found nearly all
the sailors on the captive ship drunk.
When it was plain that ahe was going
to be caught tie vine stores, it is said,
were thrown open to the men. The
ship was splendidly appointed. She
had 800 tons of -four, chickens, pigs and
five mich COWS on board. The pistol
and clothing of Commander Linares
were also found there, showing that ne
had intended to escape on the Colon.
At II o'clock on Sunday night, after
the prize crew had left her, the cruiser
caresned. She is now on her beam
ends, her guns pointing perpendicu-
larry to her b,aakened and SCARED hull.
All the me plate and elegant appoint
ments are lost.
Admiral Sampson said "Of course
the victory is very gratifying. The
1900 prisoners will be sont TO New York.
All the ships in tho engagement fought
splendidly."
WAsHINGToN, July 6.-Naval officers
think the Spauiard's failed to learn any
thing from the Chinese Japan war as
shown by the confagrations which
made Cervera's fine ships aninhabitable
to their crews in 9ctiop, and compelled
their running ashore before the fight
vac half fought. On the Other band
every splinter of wood was taken out of
the entire American fleet when the war
began, and two years ago the Navy De-
partment adopted the precaution of
fire; roofing every stick of timber in
all new ships under construction,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06
WAR NOTES.

Madrid yesterday heard all about the
Spanish defeat. Senior Sagasta an
nounced that Cervera was defeated and
is d prisoner. The city is said to be
calm. People blame the government
but are for war. Before the news was
officially told it had been stated that
Cervera had escaped and there was
great rejoicing. Campos is coming tc
the front.
The Spanish Consul at Singapore ca
bles to Madrid the following message
from General August, captain-general
Of the Philippines: "The situation is
unchanged. My family has succeeded
in miraculously escaping from Maca.
bora in a boat and, having passed
through the American vessels, they ar.
rived safely at Manila, General Mo.
nets column is besieged and attacked
at Macabora. "
The number of killed and wounded
in General Skaters army up TO Sunday
night is reported to have been !, 800.
Fighting was resumed between the out
posts Sunday, but there was no general
engagement.
The foreign consuls at Manila are
said to have suggested to Captain.Gen-
eral August and Admiral Dewey that
there should be neutral zone around
The city where fighting should not be
uudertsken. 1t is not believed that
Admiral Dewey will agree to this.
1t il said that during the naval fight
at Santiago on Sunday one shell! killed
one hundred men on the Viscaya, rak-
ing the vessel tore and aft.
Secretary OF the Navy Long hopes
that Commodore Watson will be able
to start for the Spanish coast with his
squadron by the latter part of this or
the first of next week. The admins
tration is determined to follow up the
victory at Santiago with most aggres-
sive policy. This contemplates the de-
struclion of Admiral Camara's fact, an
attack upon Porto Rico and Havana,
and the bombardment of several of
SPANS principal seaports.
The Spanish Cabinet council last
night, after short session, decided not
to open negotiations for peace, but to
continue the war, with all risks, while
single soldier remains in Cuba.
The London Daily Chronicle this
morning says: "We learn from a sure
source that the Spanish government
thinks it impossible to make peace
now, because to make peace at present
would throw the balance of power in
Spain into the hands of the Carlists.'
A dispatch from Madrid says: There
is much comment here over the news
of the departure of the foreign war
ships from Manila at the moment of the
arrival there of the American re-en-
forcements. Only two German, two
French and four British werships now
remain at Manils, and people are ask
ing if international politics have under
zone Il change, and If the Americans
are to be given free hand in the Phil
innine Islands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06
MEDICINAL.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06

Now that Spain, even if ever so dis
posed, has no navy with which to harry
and ravage the coast OF this country in
retaliation for the proposed lombard
ment and destruction of the cities OF
her seacoast by the Q. s. fleet, there
is certainly no good reason why the
rivers and harbors of this country
should be INSTRUCTED and rendered
dangerous any longer. by the mines and
torpedoes that have been planted in
them as a defense nstimprObable, if
not impossible attacks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06

a REMARKABLE EscApE-Mrs. William
NJ. DurIett, aliss Fay Clifton, Is years old,
an inmate of house No. 1906 D street, Wash
ington, fell or jumped from window in the
fifth story on the Thirteenth street side of
the house last night, but, strange to say. there
was not bone in her body broken. nor was
there the slightest abrasion of her skin. lis
believed by the inmates of the house in which
she lived that IT was al attempt st suicide.
The woman had been drinking. She was
married last Friday to young man of some
means who is the son of an ex-member of
Congress from Virginia and she wrote letter
yesterday complaining of her husbands allu.
sions to her past life and of his condescensiop
IN marrying her. She is said to be pretty
and by no means devoid of good heart apd
sensitlYeness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06
Not For Pence.

MADRID, July 6.--Tne cabinet at its
meeting last evening after a long dis
cusslon OF the situation and especially
of the news from Santiago, determined
not to negotiate for peace. On the
other hand the decision was firm anG
unanimous to carry on the war rs long
as soldier remained in Cuba.
No news of General Skaters threat
ened bombardment of Santiago has
been received. General Blanco has
been ordered to send details.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06

Much OF the money that will be col
lected under the new war revenue bill
will be raised by direct tax, such Is
will be felt by every man who has 10
put stamp on anything he may have
use. Under that bill almost every
thing poor people have TO buy is taxed;
but the surplus incomes of the million
aires, still remain exempt from taxa
zion, though the security of those in
comes depends upon the government,
the expense of which is borne by the
nOor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06
An Exchange for Hobson.


WASHINGTON, July 6.-The followinl
dispatch was received at the War De
partment this morning from General
Shafter
PLAYA DEL ESTE, July 6.
Adjutant General, Washington.
Camp near Santiago, July 5. / am
in receipt of letter from General Soul
agreeing to exchange Hobson and men
captured with him the exchange to
be made in the morning. Yesterday he
refused my proposal of exchange.
SKATER, Major General.
Adjutant General Corbin in speaking
about the exchange of Hobson and
other prisoners, expressed the opinion
that General Shafter would provide for
their exchange withou. further DELAY.
The General, he said, has full authority
in the matter and General Souls letter
is IN reply 10 suggestion from Shafter
looking to an exchange. One Of the
officers of Admiral Cervera's ships will
probably be exchanged for Hobson..
The suggestion that General Soul woulG
ask Admiral Cervera in exchange ie
regarded as ridiculous here. What Of.
6cer will bO exchanged for Hcbson is
not known, but will probably be one OF
the same grade as Hobson.
General Shafter adds that he is feel
ing better. He had hoped to be up this
morning, but as everything is quiet he
will remain still. General Wheeler is
feeble but remains with his command
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06

The blessed rain was a long time
coming, but its delay made its arrival
the mere welcome. The ground was
parched and the grass, corn, vegetables
and fruit dried up and almost dead but
the reviving effect Of the recent
showers is already apparent, and the
farmers are gladdened by the hope OF
good crops yet to be gathered. 1t in
dustries were restored and labor could
find employment, even the increased
taxes required for the war could be
borne without murmuring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06
Foreign Ships at Santiago

KINGSTON, JAM, July 5.-Tne Brit
ish warship Alert and the Austrian Ma
ria Theresa were permitted to enter the
harbor mouth this afternoon. They
removed British Consul RamsdeD and
some British and German inhabitants
of Santiago. The crew of the Cristobal
Colon had been manning guns of the
western battery, which did the best
work of all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06

IT Is now said that the fall of San
liago depends upon the ability of Ad-
miral Sampson to enter the harbor OF
that port and assist General Shafter in
his attack upon it from the land side.
But why Admiral SIMPSONS fleet
should have any difficulty in entering
that harbor, when that of Admiral Ger
vera sailed out of it without the slight
est obstruction, is what landsmen, at
least, cannot tell, as the latter's drsught
was no more than the formers is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06

Though Naval Constructor RobsoD
has been promoted and thanked by
Congress for blocking up the harbor OF
Santiago by sinking a valuable ship
loaded with coal at the entrance there.
of, the .. S. ship Vesuvius sailed
all around that wreck, aud the entire
Spanish fleet passed over it the other
day without scratching a keel. But
strange tales always have come from
the seas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06
LETTER FROM AN ALEXANDRIA
GIRL,

The following letter was written by
Miss Lucy Graves, of this city, now with
the Red Cross Society in Cuban waters:
GUANTANAMO, Cuba, June 20 am
dreadfully tired, having written steadi-
~ on the typewriter since quite early
this morning, so can only SEED you
line to go oil on 8 dispatch boat to-
morrow morning, and will tell you of
our trip down later. | have waited
till this morning to write, as | was too
tired last night. We are lying in Guam
tanamo Bay, about forty miles east OF
Santiago, but vii probably return to
Santiago within few hours. In this
harbor are the Oregon and five or six
gunboats. Our troops are encamp.
ed on little hill about 6 quarter
OF Il mile from us, sDi near their camp
is Canah camp, floating the flag OF
Cuba Libre. There has been a good
deal of skirmishing here within week,
as you probably have heard from the
papers as well as We could know it.
We arc all sorIv TO hear of the loss OF
twenty or more of our men at Santiago
in fight two days ago. The weather
is lovely, not very hot, and The
party are all well. 1t is Sunday
morning, but it doesn't seem bit like
it; it never does here, as we do not
have religious services of any kind. |
suppose it will be some little time be-
fore We get any mail, owing to our IN
certain movements. This southern
coast of Cuba is healthfui, aud the
weather delightful. The worst that can
happen to me is to get little home
sick sometimes. wish I could be with
you to-day; l know how restiul and
sweet it will 10 at home, and how
should enjoy going to Sunday school
and church. / believe I should even
manage to get there on time. 1t seems
good to see the flag of free Cuba and
Old Glory flying side by side on the
Cuban hills, but | fear there will be
hard fighting and sad loss OF lie before
we take the country, which is very
beautiful, and full OF mountain fast
nesses. As we steamed down the coast
we caught sight of many of the little
Spanish forts which abound in Cuba,
built of wood, but strengthened by lay.
ers OF railroad iron part Of tbs way up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06
Foreign News,

LONDON, July Cdr. Cornelius Herr, VINO
was conspicuously implicated in the Pansma
canal scandals, died here to-day.
LONDON, July 6.-The steam yacht Nlsr-
paret, belonging to the Drexels, Of PhiladeI'
phia. which has been laid up for some time
because of fear that she might be captured by
the spanisrds, mas been sold to the King Of
the Belgians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06
Calls Sagasta a. Fool.

ROME, July 5.-The official goven-
ment organ has published an article
against Sagasta calling him fool. 1t
says the United States is an instrument
of Providence which will not tolerate
the eternal reign of iniquity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06
pAPAL ANXIETY FOR PEACE.

The Rome correspondent or the London
Daily Chronicle says:
THE Pope, it is rumored has teegraphed
the Queen Regent begging her not to compro-
mise the future OF the monarchy by refusing
to treat for peace, which, after the herolsm
displayed By the Spanish navy, could not be
other than honorable.
AT the same time the Pope cabled Preai.
dent McKnley-so it is rumored-appealing
to the American generosity toward al an
fortunate, but chivalr1ns enemy. The Ital-
ian foreign office, however, discredils such
rumors. anG denies that the powers have tax.
en- any action.
Ro,fE. July 5.-There have been several
conferences during the last few days be-
tween Cardinal Rampolla, the Pepal Secre-
tary of State Mgr. Merry del VAL Spanish
Ambassador TO the Vatican The Italia as
sumes that Spain may again intend 10 ask
the Pope to intervene in behalf of peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06

BAsEBALL.-The following is the result
of the National League games played yester-
day Baltimore i. Philadelphia 4 Boston
), New York 2; Chicago 8, Cleyeisnd 1 ::
Pittsburs 8, St. Louis .; Washington 1.
Brooklyn ,. The following ia the standing
OF the clubs:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06

as ANTICIPATED, Mr.. Rhea has been
nominated for Congress by the demo-
craps of the 9th, the Abingdon district.
AS the democrats of that dis
Arict are united, and as some
OF the leading republicans there,
including Judge s'trother and ex-
Marshal Watts, are opposed to Con
gresham Walker, who will be the re-
publican nominee, it is highly probable
that the former may be elected, in
which case the present expectation Is
that the entire delegation from Fir-
ninia in the next Congress will again
b. democratic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 6, 199s

The Bishops of the NJ. f. Church
South have determined that if the U.
s. Senate shall endorse the assertion
made on its foor,:that the passage OF
the claim of that church was effected by
misleading statements of the agents OF
the church, they will return every cent
of it to the e. 5. treasury. Every well
informed citizen of the country knows
that the claim referred TO was Just
one. but he also knows that to such a
condition has Congress fallen, that the
expensive services of lobbyists have to
be engaged in order that any claim, 10
matter how legal and equitable it may
be, can get through that body. The
claim referred to failed for twenty-five
years without such services, and only
succeeded at last by engaging them
and agreeing that One-third of the
amount would be paid for its passage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06
.4lfonzo MI Reported Captured

AIfonzo MI Reported Captured.
tEY WEST, July Cit is reported
,srs that the Spanish warship Aifonzo
III attempted TO run the blockade out
Of Havana and was captured by an
american cruiser. Two more ships
rived to-day from Santiago with
wounded soldiers on board.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06

E. C. Blanks, of Louisville, Texas, writes
thst one box OF DeW:tt's Witch Hazel SaiVe
was worth $50 to him. It cured his piles oil
ten years standing. He advises others to ~
it. 1t also cures eczema, skin diseases anu
obstinate sores Charles 6. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06

Thousands of persons have been cured OF
piles By usirg DcWitts Witch Hazel Salve.
1t heals promptly and cures eczema and all
skin diseases. 1t gives immediate relief.
Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06
The BALTIMORE Wheat MARKET. =.

The BALTIMORE WHEAT MARKET
lhe wheat market yesterday showed d
downward tendency. The closing quota
ton was 81 cents, as against 81: on
Friday last. A small shipment of rye:
the first OF the season, was received
yesterday from Caroline county, Md.
1t sold on the Chamber Of Commerce for
forty cents per bushel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-07-06
The Markets

CHICAGO, July 6.-Whcat 70; Corr
321b.
GEoRaErowN, July 6.-Wheat S0as2
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-26
ResuIts at JENNINGS.

Washington, Nov 25.-Klnnikinnc, with
-Ia.er up, was the only successful ia
lg'Ne al Benniugs to-day. Two of the
o'1er races went to long shots and two
~ second choices. In The first and third
race The mounts We're by jockeys who
nave not ridden a winner.
FHst Race-Six furlongs. Tinker TO
= won. with Fetiche, 10 to / and to
u. second, and Saratoga, to 2. third.
Tine 16 As.
second Race-Five furlongss Miss Or
.r to 1, won, with Sir Christopher, 100
" and 30 to !, second, and Lady Exile,
10 2 third. Time 1903 3-5.
nrd Race-Six furlongs. Judge War
'.I, to j. won, with Triilo, II to 20. sec
la7
Fourth Race-Six and a half furlongs.
s'.>s .erer, Il 10 5. won, with Fast Black,
No ] and 10 !. second and Strangest,
10 l. third. Time 1:24
NJ Hlh Race-One mile and a sixteenth.
55>anikinnic. 8 TO 10, won with Charentus.
20 j and ] to ?, second, and Marsian, u
10 J. third. Time 1851.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-26

81 don't think that Mr. Eatington ever
declines an invitation to dinner"
"Oh no; he's a sort Of social lion, seek
ing what he may devour. Puck.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-26
EVENTS ON THE TRACK.
-Four FavOrites Beaten Mt New Or
Ieans--R esuIts at Bennings.


leans-.R esuIts at Bennings.
New Orleans, Nov. 25.-Races of the sec
ond day of the Crescent City Jockey
Clubs winter meeting were run in driz-
zng rain. The track was good. Four
i2yorites were beaten summary fol-
lows:
First Race-Seven furlongs Aunt Mag
gle to 5, won, with True Light, to l
ana . to l, second, and Applejack, IS to 1,
lhird Time So
second Race-Five furlongs. Georgia, )
TO . won, with Rosalia, to and to >,
eond, and Pel Nell IL, to l. third.
Time 1:03la.
Third Race-six and half furlongs.
A.Ss Lizzie, 10 10 /, won with Water
''est 10 TO l and to /. second, and Lo-
'uSi Blossom, to 5, third. Time 1:23.
FOURTH Race-One mile. Bishop Reed,
10 :, Won with Eval.ne, to 2 and to
o. second, and Tranby, even, third. Time
lHl.
Hth Race-One mile and twenty yards.
eS Parks, 80 to 1, won, with Muscadine.
, 10 and to l. second, and Libation, 10 10
j. third. Time 1:46Ia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-26
A DISPUTED KISS.
The Widow and the Widower Tell
About in Court.
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald.
Roslyn. L. l., Nov 25.-John Watt who
is well known in this village, was in Jus
tice sobey's court last evening on COM
plant of Mrs Augusta Shurer, pretty
widow, who accused him of assault.
Mrs Shurer informed the justice that on
Saturday morning Of last week she was
seated in rocking chair N the dining
room of a neighbor when Watt entered.
Watt, she said, after attempting 10 squeeze
her hand. blurted out
well, I'm going 10 kiss you, anyhow
Mrs. Shurer says she protested against
such a thing, and finally jumped from The
chair. Nothing daunted, Watt persisted
in his determination, and the widow says,
she gave him a resoundiug slap in the
face. 1t must have smarted. for the
widow asserts that Watt lost his good
nature for the instant and struck back.
Looking sheepish Watt told his side Of
The story. lie didn't deny there was a
little love-ma king between himself and the
comely widow, and, fer from resenting
his endearments, it was his opinion that
Mrs Shurer was highly gratihed by his
attentions; in fact, so much so that when
he sought TO take his leave she caught
hold OF his coat tails and tried 10 hold
him back.
'TShe didn't want me to leave her. judge .
said Watt, .r a burst of confidence "Why
she caught hold Of my coat tails and hung
on and she begged me to stay l didn't
strike her and I didn't Try 10 kiss her"
The widows eyes snapped fire and she
shifted her feet uneas.iy. Other persons
who witnessed the scene reluctantly testi-
fed to the same effect as had Watt
Justice sobey looked from the bright
eyed widow TO Watt. and the spectators
4 ~. .tst-
tice said, with great reluctance:
Cease against John Watt dismissed"
Watt left he cour1 room feeling as If
after all, he had not Won the case.