Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-14

P0nce. lnueeu, tney seeHeu W sluui-
uusly avoid the publications referred
to. Major Seaman will be further ex-
q mined. Just before the recess state
ment was sent 10 the commission from
the War Department to the effect that
when Maj General Brooke took COM
mand in Porto Rico the sum OF $3.50
600 was placed under his control in or
der that his army should not lack for
either food or medicines. Major Sea-
man by his testimony by no means Gre
q ed a sensation. He was cautious and
remarkably conservative in his state
ments.
Mrs. John Sherman, wife the ex-Sec.
rotary OF State, who was stricken with
paralysis yesterday morning, passed
fairly comfortably night last night, and
when her physician, DR.. Johnston, call
cd upon her this morning, he found
her somewhat improved. She was
able to nod her head in response to il
quiries and had partially recovered the
use of her right hand. Still the family
are not greatly encouraged by the i'm
provement, as her advanced age lessons
very considerably the chances OF re-
covery.
An interesting tariff question arising
from the war in Cuba was decided by
the Treasury Department to-day. Gen
eral Sanchez, OF the Cuban army, cap
tured 100000 pounds of tobacco. 1t was
booty of war. General Sanchez de-
sired to sell the tobacco in Santiago and
distribute the proceeds among his sol
diers. As Santiago is now a Cuban
possession, the question was asked by
the War Department whether SANCHEZ
should be required 10 pay duty on the
tobacco. The Treasury Department
decided that as it is Cuban tobacco, to
be sold on the island of Cuba, and as
Mayari will probably soon be occupied
by the Americans, it would be proper
not to draw any fine lines Of distinc-
ton, and General Sanchez may dispose
of his booty without paying any tariff
charges.
Col. Charles H. Gibson, president Of
u Philadelphia relief society, after a
three months tour in Santiago province,
called upon Adjutant General Corbin
TO day. He is credited with saying
when he arrived at New York that his
report to the President on the treat
, ment OF the i'll in Cuba would Turn TIE
| world upside down"
Congressman Sherman of New York +,
republican, who is now here, says the
republicans may possibly lose two or
three congressman there at next falls
election, but they will carry the State
| by large majority.
It's understood that during recent
secret session OF the white washing
commission, General Dodge, president
of that commission, brought up the
matter OF his connection with the in
| famous Credit Mobilier scheme, but
that the other members OF the commits
sion treated it as a joke, and told him
not to mind it, and that suchIwas their
intention.
From people here who have just re-.
turned from Cuba, Porto Rico, Hawaii
and the Philippines it is learned that a
saturnalia has existed in all those isl
ands, among the natives as we'll as the
American troops, ever since the latter
landed on them, its horrors and ey-
cesses being inconceivable by those who
are unacquainted with war.
The Washington and Falls Church
railroad has extended its branch to the
Alexandra Theological Seminary as
far as the southwestern border OF the
Arlineton reservation.
Well informed Maryland politicians
in this city to-day say that while they
are not prophesyiDg, or even interested
in the result OF the election there, they
will not be surprised il the democrats
gain three or four, or even FIVE Con
gressmen there next month, and that
too in face of the fact that many of the
old time working democrats there have
had all the spirit taken out of them by
the success the republicans have
achieved by means of the assistance
rendered them by the deserter5 from
tle democratic party.
Congressman Jones of Virginia will
address the Virginia Democratic ASST
citation OF this city at its meeting to-
night, and Congressman Rixey and
Judge Quarles, the democratic congress
sional candidate in the Stanton dis
trict, are also expected to do so. Con-
gresham Hay of the Charlottesville
district was here last night. He says
that if Whit he hears be true, all the
Virginia congressional districts will be
represented by democrats next year.
DR.. Nathan Smith Lincoln. one of the
most noted physicians in Washington,
died at 1890 to-day, aged 10 years. DR..
Lincoln attended the late President
Garfield after he was shot by Guiteau.
The House of Deputies of the Epis-
copal convention this morning decided
to ask Congress to pass uniform d.
vorce law. If the House OF Bishops
concurs, memorial to that effect will
be sent to the nations lawmakers soon
after Congress meets. The House OF
Bishops have not yet reached a decis-
ion upon the much vexed marriage
and divorce question. St. Luke's Day,
the 18th of the present month, was or
dered generally observed by the Epis-
copal churches throughout the Union.
This is to commemorate the evacuation
of Porto Rico by the Spaniards. The
rest of the days session was largely
devoted to routine matters and discus
sion of proposed amendments to the
constitution.
The Marine Hospital Service reports the
following from the yellow fever districts
Franklin, La, 26 new cases; Jackson, Miss
IA new cases. one death; Starkeville. Mss,
! case; Madison, Miss. . cases; Oxford, Miss
/ death; Wsvelsnd, Miss. = cases, DEATH
Nstchez, Miss, 8 cases; Hsttiesburg, Miss, 6
cases sine Sunday; Harriston, 16 cases