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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-31

THAT THE good old rule of Rob Roy
and Robin Hood, as expressed by
Wordsworth, that might makes right,
hold 10 this country as well as it ever
did anywhere elSs on the face of the
earth, is proved by the Cuban case.
England's rule in Ireland is as objeo-
tionable to the people of that country
as is that of SPANS in Cuba to some Of
the people of that island. but though
there are millions of Irishmen here who
would fight for the liberation of their
native land and though they have the
sympathy of large number of Ameri-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-31

ONE OF the national banks in New
York is being highly complimented by
the lingo newspapers of that city be-
cause it has informed those of it's en-
ployees who belong to the volunteer
military companies, that if called into
service it will continue to pay them
their salaries. But the patriotism of
the bank referred to is not made con-
soicuous by this, as the services of the
militia are not required in naval war
fare, the only sort probably that would
be prosecuted between this country
and Stain; but even were Cuba to he
invaded, it is already announced that
the force for such purpose would be
c imposed of negroes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-31
Death or a WelI.Known Minister.

SANTA Rosa, CAL, March 3l-Rey.
J. Avery Sheppard, one Of the best
known Episcopal ministers in northern
California, is dead, aged 50 years. He
was in Montgomery, Ala, when tie
Confederate Congress held its first scs-
sion and delivered the opening prayer.
he was q prominent Mason.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-31

II sa great leap from the old fashioned
doses of blue-msss and nauseous physics TO
the pleas Mt little pills known as DeWitl'o
Little Early Risers. They cure constipation,
sick headache and billiousness. Charles
q, Lennon,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-31

caus. as England is frst-class power,
the United States make no effort to ir-
terfere in their behalf. But with
Spain, however, poor and weak coun-
try, to whose Cuban subjects Ameri'
cans are bound by no ties of kith and
kin. it is entirely different.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-31

Thousands OF sufferers from grippe have
been restored TO health by One Nj, ute Cough
Cure. 1t quickly cures coughs, colds, bron.
chitis, pneumonia, grippe. asthma ana
throat and lung diseases. Charles q. Lengea,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-31

Thirty. five years make generation, mat
ia how long Adolph Fisher, of ZanesVllie, ~,
suffered from piles. He WAS curea ~ uIin
three boxes of DeWitts Witch Hazel saiYe'
Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-31
HOUSE.

Crowded galleries again circled the
Walls of the hall of the House of Repre-.
sentaIives. The belief that there would
be more stirring speeches attracted
thousands to the Capitol. Immediate
ly after the reading of the journal the
House went into committee AMI pre-
eeeded with the consideration of the
naval appropriation bill.
An exciting incident was caused by
Mr.. Lewis, of Washington. 10 unmeas-
ured terms be denounced the admins
tration, which, rumor said. was consid-
ering a money naturalization for the
murder of the Names sailors.
Mr.. Johnson, of Indiana, replied in
heated speech. With whitening sar-
casm bio declared that the true solution
OF the problem of wiping the Spanish
nation of the map would be to harness
up the gentleman from Washington and
turn him loose. But seriously he de
clared that be despises this cry OF war.
l. storm of Kisses from the galleries
greeted this statement: Proceeding he
'---d that if Congress you'd restrain
its zeal and keep IN 'sHu' =" p'A''
could be preserved.
The House agreed to an amendment appro-
priating 100000 for new buildings at the
Naval Academy, Annapolis, Nd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-31

uuCu tuoicOI do unT NO HcESSSni " 10
appropriated for the purchase.
Among those who called upon the
President to-day were several who
Warted to congratulate him on his at.
tituGe and assure him that they ap.
proved the course taken thus far.
Many applications are being received
at the War Department from small
towns along the coast for the erection
of some means of defense to withstand
the assaults of foreign ships in the event
OF wsr, but there are no funds available
for such a purpose.
The Senate committee on military affairs
to-day authorized a favorable report on Gen ..
stor Hswley's bill for the reorganization of
the militia force of the United States It pro.
vides for an organized and reserved militia,
the latter to consist of all male citizens DO.
tween 1s and IS years Of age who are not in
Guided in the organized corps or engaged in
or o, --sed In certain exempted clllings.
The Hors.. committee on foreign affairs
mat to.dav hrt o6;or I'D at noon without
action. There was general nhe ~
views and 1t was decided that it was only la.
to the administration to give it the few DAYS
asked to see if the demands the President
has made will be agreed to by spaia before
taking aggressive action The democrats of
the committee attempted to force immediate
action, but the republicans standing by their
agreement Of yesterday to wait until Monday,
steadily set their faces against having their
hands forced until Monday. They stated that
if the present negotiations failed they would
be willing to act on Monday Mr.. Clark
moved that the subcommittee on the Cuban
question be discharged from the further con-
sideratiou of his resolution recognizing the
independence of Cubs and all kindred reso
lutions. No vote was taken on this PROPOSE.
ton, the republicans occupyi ing the time until
the hour of adjournment in discussing the
situation and arguing that the President, in
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-28
KITCHENER IN LONDON.
Received at the Metropolis With the
Widest Demonstration of En-
thuSinsul.

LONDON, Oct. 27.-General Kitchener ar
rived here this afternoon and was greeted
by the commander-in-chief of the British
forces. General Lord WolseIey and other
high military officials. The grenadiers form
ed a guard of honor at the railroad station
and General Kitchener received an ovation
from the enormous throngs of people as
sembled to welcome him back from Egypt
The scene of enthusiasm was almost un-
precedented
The crowds at the Victoria station of the
London. Chatham & Dover railroad were
so dense that the police were unable to
cope with them. The barriers and the po-
lice Gordon were carried away together and
the multitude surSed into the reserved por-
ton of the station.
AS the sirdar issued from the royal wait
ingroom. expecting to step into his car
riage. he found himself confronted with an
impenetrable mass. cheering. gesticulating
and shouting bravo. Herbert: God bless
you. my boy" Cheers for the avenger of
Gordon" and bir drCd cries. His face beam
ed with pleasure at the popular greeting
When he attempted to make his way
through the crowd his hat was dashed
in and the police had 20 save him for,ibly
from the attentions of the enthusiast &c
guards who endeavored to carry him on
their shoulders through the throng
All attempts to clear n passage was ft1-
tile. The strdar was forced TO retire and
was finally smugEled out of the station
through distant corner OF the building
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-28
FIFTEEN PROBABLY LOST.
steamer l.. r.. Dofy Thought to Have
Gone Down In Lake Michigan
With All on Board.

CHICAGO, Oct. 27.-The steamer l. r.
Doiy, with her crew Of fifteen men, is be-
Iieved by marine men to have been lost
in the great storm in midlaks OF kenosha-
The names of the crew. 50 far as known.
are:
Captain Christopher Smith. Port Huron:
Chief Engineer Thomas Abernethis. Port
Huron; First Mate Harry Thorpe, Detroit:
Steward Boss, West Bay City.
The remainder of the crew are not known
to the owners In Cleveland.
The probable fate OF the Doty was
learned by the tug Prodigy, which was
sent out by the Independent tug line to-
day TO search for the Doty and the schoon-
er Olive Jeanette, which the steamer had
in tow When about twenty-five miles or
Kenosha the Prodigy came on large
amount of wreckage, consisting of pieces
of a deck pole mast painted brown. cab
in DOORS stanchiors from the afterpart OF
the steamer, and much lighter woodwork
piece of the steering pole which projects
from the bow was also brought in
The Doty left South Chicago Monday
afternoon with cargo of corn. for Mid
land Her consort, the schooner Olive
jeanette. was sighted to-day in the lake
of Crosse Point, but the steamer has not
been heard from since the gale broke A
description of the wreckage was tele-
graphed to Cleveland tonight and an own
er in the Doty said it corresponded with
the DOty.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-28
NEW CANAL COMPANY.
President Ze1aya, of Nicaragua, Prom.
ises n Concession to American
CuDitnlists.

NIANAGUA. NICARAGUA, VIA GAL
WESTON, TEN, Oct. 27.-Edwin f. Cra-
gin, the Chicago engineer and contractor,
and Edward Eyre and Frank S. Wash
burn of New York city, have made an
agreement with President Zelaya to con-
struct an interoceanic canal. Under the
concession. they must deposit 100000 in
gold in the Nicaraguan treasury as a
guarantee on signing the option. and S400,-
go more within three months after. They
must organize a company within SIX
months, begin the excavation OF the ca
NIL within twenty-six months. open Up
some transit route across Nicaragua with
in three years and complete the canal
within ten years.
The option provides also that conces-
sionaircs shall give Nicaragua per cent
OF the stock and net dividends pro rata
annually for ISa years, thereafter Givid-
ing the net dividends equally with Near
aqua
Several fines of 100000 each are mem
toned in the event Of a noncompliance
with the provisions specified.
Under the terms of the concession, they
are authorized 10 negotiate with the MARI
time Canal Company. whose concession
viii lapse next October. The form of agree
ment guarantees release from the incu-
bus of the old company, while making sat
isfactory arrangements with all parties.
The conceSSionaires represent adequate
capital. which, with efficient American en-
gineers and contractors, assures a prompt
beginning and an early completion of the
canal. in contrast to the inactivity of the
Maritime company for the last ten years.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-28
EIGHT MEN PICKED UP AT SEA.
Were the Crew of n Norwegian Fruit
Steamer Which Struck n West
India Reef.

BALTIMORE. Oct. 2T.-Eight seamen,
comprising the crew of the brig Starlight.
bound from Hayti to New York with log
wood were picked up from two open boats
last Saturday morning and landed here by
the Norwe gian fruit steamer Simon Du-
mcrs. Captain Nieuwegar reports that he
sighted the two small boats at daylight
October 80. ten miles southwest of Castle
island, in the Windward passage. Both
boats were half filled with water when the
Dumors hove in sight.
Captain Rhodes, of the Starlight said
he and his crew had been afioat in the
boats for eighteen hours. The Starlight
had grounded on HoSsty reef four DAYS
previous. All had remained by the brig
Until she began TO break up. They were
compelled to forsake her. The boats were
lowered and the sailors, taking some cloth
iEg and food from the brig. had put into
the Windward passage. hoping to intercept
4 vessel. The boats were leaking at the
time they were lowered The men were
kept bailing the water out of the boats, and
1t was only by this means that they were
kept af1oat.
4 mistake had been made in the course
and the brig was carried on the reef by the
heavy swell. II was found impossible to
Get her or. and after few days she be-
gan TO break up. The names of the res
A. Peters mate; II. Bendt. second mate:
John Marley. colored cook and steward:
John Fountain. Daniel Richardson, Harry
Cap and John Driver. seamen.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-28
LAKE SCHOONER GOES DOWN.
Eight Lives Lost by the Sinking of the
ST. Peter in Lake
Ontario.

ROCHESTER, y. Y. Oct. IA special
to the Herald from Sodus, says:
The three-masted schooner ST. Peter. of
st. Vincent. sank this noon about five
miles northwest of SodUs. on Lake Ontario.
with all on board save Captain John D.
Griffin, who was rescued in a precarious
condition. The schooner showed signs of
distress early this morning. as she drifted
past Charlotte. During the forenoon the
people a. Pultneyville sighted the schooner
and Immediately tele egraphed to S0duS
Point asking that help be offered The tug
Connelia started for the rescue, but the
great sea nearly Swamped the boat and the
Cornelia was compelled to return to the
harbor. Word was sent to Charlotte that
the distressed vessel had been sighted near
Pultneyville, and the tug Proctor started
with the lifesaving srew. When within a
mile of the st. Peter, the crew on the
Proctor were horrihed TO see the distressed
ship sink. In ten minutes the tug was
cruising about the spot where she went
down. Captain Griffin was picked up in
an unconscious condition.
the other members of the Inflated crew. the
tug started for Sodus point. where medical
assistance was secured for the captain
He is still unconscious, but Will recover
The wife of the captain was lost, also Nate
NcLaren, of Kingston Eight persons at
least persisted. Olen Jolley and JACOB Ser
burg, of this town, were standing on the
declare that the boat was not more man
mile from shore. II is thought that the
St. Peter lost her rudder, and that heavy
seas caused her to spring leak The St
Peter was bound from OSwego to Toledo
with 100 tons OF coal.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-28
STABBED WITH A CASEKNIFE.
Indiana Soldier Perhaps Fatally
Wounded by n Friend With Whom
He Quarreled.

LEXINGTON. KY. Oct 27.-w s. Sny-
der. Company VI. One Hundred and SIxtieth
Indiana. is lying seriously. if not mortally
wounded as a result of stab received from
the blunt and rounded end OF government
caseknife in the hands of Louis Gates. his
tent mate.
The affair occurred yesterday. but it has
just leaked out. The two men had trouble
Tuesday night and when they got up the
quarrel was resumed At mess. the alter
cation became serious. Hot words were
followed by blows. and Gates grabbed a
government caseknife and stabbed Snyder
in the left breast The lung was perfor-
ated and it is feared the wound will prove
fatal. Snyders home is at Walton. Ind.
while Gates comes from LoganSport. The
two men had been devoted friends up to
the time of their quarrel. The surgeons
are much surprised that a blunt edged
weapon like the knife used would ipflict
so serious a wound. Gates is confined in
the guard house awaiting court-martiai.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-28
WHO WAS THE SWlNDLER?
ROumanian Count Under Arrest in
Chicago Accuses Three Men of
Attempted Fraud.

CHICAGO, Oct. g7.-Count Leopold de le
Bovitz. Of Bucharest. Roumania. was ar
rested to-day on a charge OF obtaining
$50 by false pretenses. The count claims
he is victim of q clever confidence game.
in which il was intended that he should
be swirdlsd out of S6.0r. AS a result OF
his suspicious. he caused the arrest OF
Marvin Victor HsnsHaw, teacher Of dra-
matte art, and l. r. Henshaw and II J.
HallmaG, lawyers.
The count came TO Chicago several days
ago, upon the solicitation he says. Of Ern
sst Salvador. Il playwright. The count
became interested in 4 play written 10y
Salvador. and was introduced to Marvin
Victor Hershaw. Henshaw, according to
the count. agreed to stage the play If Bo-
yitz would furnish the money The count
did not have any ready money. but VOL
untesred 10 send TO Roumania for the
necessary amount. Henshaw gave HIM
$50 with which TO pay for the cable
gram. and when the money was not forth
coming a warrant was obtained for the
nobleman $ arrest Bovitz was arraiEned
IN the criminal court to-day. but the hear
ing was continued until November |. Mr..
Henshaw and the two lawyers deny any
attempt was made to defraud the count.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-28
OFFICE HOLDERS ASSESSED.
Ex-Governor Busiel Files Complaint
Against New Hampshire Repub-
Iican Committee.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2I.--ES-Governor
Charles A Busiel. of New Hampshire. has
preferred charges with the civil service
commission against the members of the
Republican state committee of New Hamp-
shire for assessing political contributions
upon federal officeholders in that state,
and has written to the comptroller of the
currency complaining that the First Ma
tional bank, of Concord, is aiding and abet-
ting the violation of the civil service law
by acting as the agent of a United States
official in soliciting political subscriptions
from other United States officeholders.
Ex-Governor Bushels complaint to the
civil service commission was sent to Conf
missioner Proctor October II, and October
- he sent to the commissioner copy of
d circular calling for political contributions
issued by the Republican state committee
The circular was signed by William +.
Thayer treasurer. 1t stated, among other
things, that. in the pending campaign. TO
help could be expected from the national
congressional committee. We must look
to those who are honored by the party in
this state" the letter ran, TO meet the
expenses of the campaign.
knowing the interest you feel in the Re-
publican success, take the liberty of ask
ing You 10 contribute 3. which you Will
envelope, etc to the treasurer OF the
committee. The amount of the assessment
had been cut from The circular. and also
the name Of the official to whom it was aG-
dressed.
Ex-Governor Busiel. in his letter, gave
the names of several officeholderS who
could substantiate the charge that the cir
culars were issued ana sent to them.
In his letter Governor Busiel says that
he is Republican, and has no desire to
ignore his party in the state. but that
he feels compelled, from the highest mo-
tives to call attention to these violations
of the civil service !aw. Commissioner
Proctor has written to Ex-Governor Busiel,
inclosins copies OF the circulars issued by
the postoffice and treasury departments,
and asking for any additional proofs Mr.
Busiel may possess. If, upon investigation,
the charges are substantiated, legal pros
arution will follow
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-28
R0SSEVELT'S TRIUMPHAL TOUR
As Usual. the Colonel Spoke to Inn
mense Crowds at Every Stop
Yesterday.

SYRACUSE, y. Y. oct. 2..-The storm
had blown over and the weather was beau
tiful when Colonel Roosevelt and party left
Rochester this morning. The first stop Of
the day was at Canandiague, where 800
persons had gathered. As the train pulled
in the fire bells rang and the children from
the schools Were dismissed 50 that they
could see the candidate. Cannon We're hred
and brass band played. while the people
cheered and the committee escorted the
candidate To the platform erected near the
track. II was saily trimmed with palms
and t.agS.
At ShOrtsville and AT Clifton Springs
there Were large audiences.
At Geneva, there was an immense crowd.
The reception at Auburn was equal to
those ar Buffalo and at Rochester. Busi-
ness was almost generally suspended and
the streets were thrOnged with people Spe-
Cial trains had come in from Ithaca CnIon
Springs, CayuEa, Aurora and MoraVia. and
long before the train arrived the three
meeting places Music hall, the court house
and Burtis' opera house. were jammed TO
the doors, and hundreds of people who
could not obtain admission crowded the rail-
road station. where they gratified them
selves 10y cheering for the candidates.
Colonel Roosevelt and DR.. Depew spoke
at every meeting. Colonel Roosevelts re-
ception at all three meetings. was most en-
the party stopped for two hours at Au-
burn. all the time being occupied by
speechmaking. When the train left at least
2.O01 people were at the station cheering:
Syracuse WED with Buffalo tonight in its
reception of Colonel Roosevelt.
In the course of his speech Colonel Roose-
welt said:
My distinguished opponent last night re-
iterated the assertion that he was only
running on state issues. and that vote for
him would have no Significance except as
to state issues Now. l am inclined to
think that the chief significance of such
a vote would be that it would be 4 vote
for Mr.. Croker. but it would have other
slgnificances also. Mr.. Van Wyck himself
is as careful to keep the name of Mr..
Bryan and the silver question out of his
speeches as his party was to keep it out
of their platform. but the presiding officer
of the meeting was careful to bring that
name in. and the enthusiasm OF the meet
ing seems to have been mainly for Mr..
Bryan and for free silver
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-28
GOVERNMENT BY SYNDICATE,
cured Control of Santo Do
mingO Revenues.

WASHINGTON, Oct. c.-Careful inquiry
at the navy department demonstrates the
absolutely unofficial character of any such
commission that is said to be headed py
Smith NJ. Weed, which was recently at
Nassau, B. ". I. in conference with Pres
i6ent Heureaux of San Domingo 1t is sail
that Captain Converse. of the Montgorl-
cry may have taken Mr.. Weed on his
ship as guest. but however that may be
the commission has re official standing
so far as can he learned here. The Mont
gonery has been orderd from Newport
to Charleston 10 participate in the peace
Jubilee in the latter city. and Captain Con
verse secured permission to touch at Mas
sau en- route.
1t Is believed here thai Mr. Weed is the
representative Of an American syndicate
which has agreed TO administer most of
the affairs of the Dominican government.
collecting the customs receipts in return
and paying large sum yearly to the OFF,
cFaIs of the island Some such scheme as
this mas been operated by an American syn
cate in Honduras for several years with
marked success. it is asserted and this
may have attracted the attention of spec
uIators to the possibilities of other Central
and West Indian countries as Offering
handsome rewards.
So far as any proposition TO buy or ac-
uuire Samana bay as the United States
cCaIfng station is concerned. naval author
tiles declare there is no truth in the story
The Samana bay project was q favorite
of President Grant. but has not taken seri-
Gus shape since. and is lass possible of con-
summation now that the United States has
splendid facilities of its own in the matter
Of coaling stations on tie island of Porto
Rico
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-10-28
BECAUSE HIS PLAY FAILED.
Nathaniel ChiIds. a Well known The
atricaI Man. Kills Him.


PHILADELPHIA, Oct 27-Nathaniel
Childs. press agent Of the Way Down
last company, which is playing at q To-
cal theater. died 4 suicide to-day at the
Jefferson hospital. He had swallowed forty
five grain of morphine. after which he snot
himself in the head. The act was COM
mitted on Tuesday last. but, through the
efforts OF friends. the affair was kept Sc
cret and Childs was taken TO the hospital.
where he fingered until to-day. DespOu-
dency is given as the reason for the act.
Childs was one of the best known men in
the theatrical world. His home was in
ECSton. He graduated from Harvard in
1863 and the following year he entered the
newspaper business. For several years he
was editor of the Boston Traveller. He
entered the theatrical profession in 1876
and wrote 4 number OF plays. At one time
he was advance agent for Henry irving.
and for ten years acted in the same caplc-
ity for Abbey, Schoeffel * Grau.
The failure of the play, Little Miss NJ
body, in December last, in which he was
interested. made him very despondent and
he began to drink He was about - years
of age and leaves Il widow.