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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
Auutis. WISE On,r,.r,.

But speaking of people who are not
rs intelligent as the law allows. heard
an old colored woman use an exnres-
sion the other day that was new to me-
and so pat that it would be int erestinp
10 know it's origin. She had young
girl with her. and some especially stu
pid remark of the girl,s had annoved
her She looked at her in disgust.
Well" said she, you certainly
ought to be tapped for the sAmples."
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
IN Old Truth Well Put.

Naval Constructor Hobson remem-
bered Lord Wolseley's advice: "If
you want to get on In war, do your
best to get liilled.'-City Of Mexico
Herald.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22

They have Il very effective way of
putting the brakes on inebriakes, vsE. in
Manitoba" said Mr.. O. A. ;Bs4mis Of
Minnesota at the Ebbitt.
When man has been eonyfc ted
eWice or thrice for drunkYgassss, il. the
local police courts. he is sealtesnes to
wear a brass collar. wfMeh Is a. lain
tip TO saloon-keepers that lie Is Il. per
son to whom it is forbiside1a 10 sell
any Intoxicating beverages. No man
with this badge OF disgrace can get a
drink anywhere, for the laM is tstrict
~ respected. The result is ii at in
many cases an entire cure is ei fected
IN lie individual. Whenever II le au-
thorities think tlat iIe collar enalty
has been endured iong enough / he COL
lar comes off and the citizen Is at lib
erty TO get drink"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22

Dressmakers will appreciate new
sewing machine attachment, consisting
of a U-shaped frame attached to the
back of the table to support a cloth
basket, which prevents the work from
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22

A nutmeg tree OF the largest size will
produce no more than five pounds of
nutmegs.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-09-22
Ayers
PEHAG& A. A. c,:s.s:,e,;.. Sure oss.

DR.. J. c. Ayers Pills are a specific for
all diseases of the liver, stomach, and
bowels.
''I suffered from constipation which as
sumed such an obstinate form that feared
it would cause stoppage of the bowels.
After vanly trying various remedies, be-
gan to take Ayers Pills. Two boxes effected
complete cure"
D. BURKE, Saco, Me-
"For eight years | was afflicted with
constipation, which became so bad that tho
doctors could do no more for me. Then
began to take Ayers Pills, and soon the
bowels recovered their natural action"
VIM. H. DELAUCETT, Dorset, Ont
rYSE Fill 1HAy NyIE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
How to Oapture Porto Rico.

KEY WEST, June 11.-Mr. .. D.
Ajeysdo, who was for twelve years 8
resident of San Juan, Porto Rico, says
United States expedition can land
where it pleases in Porto Rico, except
in the neighborhood Of San Juan. The
roads everywhere in Porto Rico are
excellent, and troops with supplies
could be moved about the island
readily, but he would not advise ex-
posing men to the tropical sun on long
marches, in spite of the fact that Porto
Rico is one of the heslthiest countries
in the word. The rainy season does
not begin until August, and is of short
duration and yellow fever is almost I'm.
known. Our men, however, are not
used to the hot weather and would
wilt under it.
AS the inhabitants of Porto Rico are
thoroughly disafected, American troops
would not be required to subdue the
country; the people generally would
welcome our soldiers. The soldiers
could obtain good water in all parts OF
the island and there is no swamp land,
as in Cuba. The cheapest, quickest
and most humane way of conquering
Porto Rico, he says, is by the use of the
big guns of the American fleet. A
land siege of San Juan would be slow
and expensive, both in the matter of
men and money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Senate yesterday agreed TO The
conference report on the war tax bill
by vote OF 43 to % after four and one
half hours of debate and by
vote largely non-nopartisan. The
Senate diourned until Monday.
The final passage of the bill,
it is believed, makes the adjournment
Of Congress probable within the next
month. The only matter of importance
to be considered now is the Hawaiian
annexation resolution, and it is claimed
by republicans that it can be put
through both houses within the next
TWO or three weeks. The preliminary
fight made by the republican majority
in the House yesterday, which resulted
in making the annexation resolutions
the special order from now until Wei
nesday afternoon, when vote will he
taken upon its adoption, relieved
Speaker Reed of all responsibility in
the matter, and he will probably do
nothing more to thwart the wishes
OF the admins tra ion and very hr1o
majority OF the Tepu0llcanS IN both
houses resp acting the Hawaiian Islands
The House yesterday took the matter
out OF the hands OF the recognized
managers upon the republican side, and
by force, secured the agreement mans
republicans have been clamoring for
Mr.. Reed did not attempt to place any
obstacle in the way ofthe annexation
lists, and was manifestly satisfied with
the manner in which the agreement
was brought about. The votes taken
yesterday make it certain, it is thought,
the resolution will pass the House on
Wednesday. "a determined minor-
ty," Senator Daniel said yesterday, rs
more difficult to oppose than large
ma ority, and there is no longer any
question that republicans Of al shades
OF feeling regard Hawaiian annexation,
sooner or later. as inevitable, and they
can see no reason for delay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
lCONlMUNICATEl

THE BOAT AND CYCLE Bs.-The
clubhouse Of the Old Dominion BoatClub
that was burned has been rebuilt and 2
number of new and comfortable boats
have been secured. The new house OF
the club is we'll fitted up and great
many go out during this pleasant
weather for boating trip on the wa
tiers of the Potomac. Later we under
stand the club will entertain its friends
by g series ofdances at their club house
The Alexandria Cycle Club, too, is an
other prosperous club, and though rid
ing on cobble stones is not much pIeas-
ure, we find q number willing to un-
dergo the little jolting for q pleasant
epin out in the surrounding country
Mt. Vernon avenue seems to be the Ia
vorite resort and the best road. Why
go named we do not know, for it runs d
en opposite direction exactly from tho
road leading to MT. Vernon. Wheta
Ia name so the road is good2 The
cycle club has endeavored to have ou1
streets paved and have conferred on
King street for beginning. We IN
derstand that the City Council intends
so start the work this summer. We
hope they may Will e the days grow
6nger. >
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
Peace PROPOSALS.

LONDON, June l1.-In regard to the
rumored peace propositions of Spain,
the Pail Mall Gazette says: "Mr. Bal
four we'll sums up the case. We should
be delighted to do anything to help,
but we could not think of it unless both
parties seemed likely 30 welcome it and
mean business, which they don't.
That's just it. America is ready for
peace but only on the terms she is en-
titled to. Spain is ready for peace but
on let US pretend that nothing has hap
pened' terms. Until Spain sees the
childishness of this, there is no hope for
peace. Ia the meanwhile, no power is
likely to INVITE we'll deserved snub
by babbling about unlimited interyen-
ton or q congress-"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11

LONDON, June IA dispatch from
I vi,SSna says the creditors of Princess
Louise of Saxe-Coburg wife Of Prince
Philip OF Saxe-Coburg. and daughter OF
King Leopold of Belgian) who is ac-
cused Of forging the signature of Crown
Princess Stephanie to the extent OF q,
600, 1000, are bringing action against her
in an attempt to recover the money.
Princess Louise was conveyed to pri'
vate asylum a month ego, after hay
ing clandestinely passed few weeks
with Lieutenant Won Mattachlch-Ke
Inch, her lover, at his castle. In the
meantime, her debts grew to millions OF
forms and bills bearing the alleged
forged signature of the Archduchess
Stephenie came into circulation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
To-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
War Bulletins.

BERLIN, June 1.-THE Kreuz Zei-
tung to-day says it can confirm the re.
ports that confidential interchange OF
opinion is taking place between several
of the powers in regard to mediation
between Spain end the United States.
MADRID, June 11.-2 p. m.-Several
Spanish generals are quoted as saying
that Spaiu can continue the war III
Cuba for two years and that it is useless
to talk of peace unless on the basis OF
status quo ante bellum.
MADRID, June 11.-Political circles
declare no suggestions for peace have
been received, that such suggestions
would be declined, and that Spain has
decided to pursue the war to the bitter
end.
CAPE HAYTIEN, June 11.-There is
40 direct news from Cuba this morning
although the rumor is again current
that Santiago de Cuba has fallen.
NEWPORT News, Va, June 1.-THE
reported presence of Spanish warships
outside of the Virginia capes is dis
credited. The cause of the scare last
night is not definitely known as yet.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va, June 1.-THE
German steamship Constantine, whose
appearance of the capes last night
caused the sensational rumors as TO
Spanish warships lurking in lhot VI
entity, arrived here to-day. The Con-
stantia is bound from New Orleans TO
Hamburg and came to this port for coal.
PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti, June lis
a. m.-There is no news OF the opposing
forces in Cuba at this hour to-day.
NEW YORK, June 11.-Capt. Fred
erick Rodgers, of the naval auxiliary
board, to-day received telegram from
the Secretary of the Navy relieving him
of the presidency of the board and ap-
pointing him to the captaincy of the
monitor Puritan, now blockading Hav-
ana. He succeeds Captain P. F. Har.
rington. Captain Rodgers left for
Washington at once to consult the
naval authorities. His successor in the
board will be Lieut.. ]. D. Kelly, now
its vice president.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, June IL News was
received here to-day to the effect that force
of American marines has landed on the
shores OF Guantanamo bay and that the stars
sud stripes are now flo ,ting from a Spanish
flagstaff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
WAR NOTES.

The navy has made thirty miles of
shore in the vicinity of Santiago de
Cuba available for landing troops. War
ships patrol this coast daily and nightly.
American warships fired a number Of
shots yesterday at Daiquiri, near Santi
ago de Cuba. 1t is supposed that this
was done in order to provide an add.
tional landing place for troops. 1t is
believed that the navy will follow the
landing OF troops by forcing the narrow
channel leading to the harbor of Santi-
ago de Cuba, blowing up the wreck OF
the Merrimac, fishing up the sunkep
mines and compelling Admiral Ceryera
to make a stand.
Washington officials say that by this
time the cruiser Charleston and LOGO
troops who left San Francisco on the
steamer City OF Pekin have seized the
Ladrone Islands from Spain.
General Merritt, in an address at
banquet in San Francisco, last night
said that in his opinion the territory
acquired by the United States by nght
of conquest should not be relinquished.
A dispatch from Havana says. o.
fetal advices from Santiago say thai
the bombardment 'caused no damage
Baiquiri is mining locality, and some
of the mines are under American con
troll. At the palace it is denied that
there was any bombardment of the
Santiago Notifications yesterday.
1t is said at Washington that The
transports loaded with troops, which
are now anchored in the Cult, oil Port
Tampa, will move next Monday. The
halt which was called after they were
under way, is not the fault of the War
Department. The army is ready.
Twenty-Five thousand men are equipped
and in splendid condition. The delay
is to be charged TO the Navy Depart
ment, which has visions OF spectral
Spanish warships, and has declined to
attempt the convoy of the troops over
the Cuban waters until q strong fleet
has been collected for this purpose.
A dispatch from Madrid says Il is
reported that Germany will propose
meeting of the European conference to
discuss the question of the Philippines.
An Interview which the German Am.
ba5sador, Count de Radowtz, has had
with Duke Almodover de Rio, Minister
of Foreign Affairs, has provoked gener.
al comment. An official dispatch from
Gen. Blanco at Havana says the Spanish
torpedo-boat destroyer Terror is IN
Porto Rican waters.
Exports from Madrid, that Spain. Though
the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Court Alma
dovar de Rio, had taken formal steps toward
securing peace. have not been made apparent
by any action in Washington up to this line
There has been no proposition for peace OF
for ell armistice, nor has there even been an
entering wedge of inquiry as to how such
proposition would be accepted.
Secretary Alger, in an interview, defend.
the management of the army and says Won
derful results have been accomplished in
short time. He says that in two weeks the
army will be fully equipped for war. No ma
ton, he states, has accomplished as much IS
the United States in preparing for war in
shor. time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
-,c6. - TROOPS,

A Washington correspondent OF tno
Richmond Dispatch says:
Governor Tyler on Thursday con-
suited the President in regard to the
negro troops in the volunteer army
from the South. He explained the
situation, so we'll known in Virginia,
and stated that it would be repugnant
to all Virginians and other southerners
to have an admixture ofnegro and white
troops.
Governor Tyler adhered to the posi-.
ton he had previously taken in regard
to the appointment OF officers for the
two negro battalions in Virginia, but
he was opposed to placing them in
commands with white troops.
The President said that Governor
TYLER had the appointment of the Of
ficers of the negro troops, and, ofcourse,
in that matter he was free to admit he
could exercise his own discretion. but
approved of the Governors intention to
allow the negro companies to retain
their own officers, as he did in the case
cf the white troops from Virginia.
The President, however, took
particular pains to impress upon
Governor Tyler the fact that ne
gro troops from the South would
not be mixed with white troops.
Arrangements would be made by
the War Department. by which the
negro companies from the South would
be organized into regiments and brig
AIDES by themselves, with probably the
regimental officers, colonies, lieutenant
colonies, and sdjutants, white officers
appointed by the President.
It is understood that probably ne.
gro division will be formed in the South
and assigned to General Fitzhugh Lees
corps.
a dispatch from Richmond says:
Governor Tyler reached here last night
from Washington, and says that he is fully
determined to turn the States two colored
battalions over to the government, with their
officers. He expects 10 telegraph the War
Department to-day that these troops are
ready for service. The two colored battal-
ions will DO sent to Camp Alger, near Wash
ipgton, and be assigned with other troops of
that race. The President assured the Gov
ernor that the colored soldiers will lie so
placed in commands as to avoid any embar-
rzssinp contact with the white troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11

JUDGED BY the vote in the .. S.
House of Representatives yesterday on
the motion to take up the resolution to
annex the Sandwich Islands to the
United States, no less than twenty
members calling themselves democrats
are ready to support that resolution.
But as every thing else in the country
has changed, it is not at all surprising
that twenty democrats should have
done likewise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
From Chickamauea Camp.

CHICKAMAUGA, Tenn, June IL
The event of to-day at Chichamauga
was the execution of General Fred
Grants battle problem. In this prob
lem were number of new and difficult
msnoeuyres and twas watched with
great interest by thousands of officers
and men. The new manoeuvres were
all carried out according to General
Grants excellently conceived plan and
the fact was demonstrated that many OF
them would be very useful in actual
conflict. The battle began at o'clock
and was concluded before noon. The
health of the camp continues to be
good and the authorities are encouraged
to believe that there will be very little
serious sickness among the men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
Foreign NeWG.

LONDON, June 11.-Last evenings
proceedings in parliament contained re-
peated illustrations of the high favor in
which America is held here just now.
Every allusion of Sir William Har-
court, Mr.. Curzon or Mr.. Chamberlain
to the suggested alliance or under,
standing was loudly cheered, the Irish
alone dissenting.
MADRID, June 11.-Dispatcbes re.
ceived here from Cuba announce that
yelloy fever is ravaging Rear Admiral
SIMPSONS feet, the province OF SaDti-
ago de Cuba being, it is claimed, the
hotbed of the disease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, June II.
SENATE.
The Senate was not in session to-day

| uC Ocuhl6 W a5 uOI III o0sSIOu LO-uHy
HOUSE.
TIE session of the House was deyot
ed to debate upon the Hawaiian reso-
lutions. Proceedings began with a mu.
tual withdrawal by Mr.. Grosvenor and
Mr.. Swanson Of uncomplimentary and
Injurious language" used by them
relative to each other in the heat OF
debate Thursday night when the reve-
uue conference report was under con.
sideration.
The Senate amendments to the bill
organizing the naval hospital corps
we're concurred in aud Mr.. Hit, chair.
man of the committee on foreign affairs,
was then recognized to begin the Has
| Walian debate, advocating annexation.
He reviewed the provisions of the New
lands resolution as being practically
identical with those of the treaty before
the Senate and with the one which was
negotiated five years since. Thus, he
said, the question was an old one; an
nexation met with the approval of the
Hawaiian republic and there was moth
Ing of constraint suggested by the reso.
lutions. The only question to be con.
sidered was whether it would be wise
for this government to take what was
offered.
He said the work of reinforcing AID.
miral Dewey could not be accomplished
without the American ships putting in
at Hawaii to recoal. Otherwise the
ships would exhaust their supplies and
be helpless. He a. so said that Spain
would have a just and enforceable
claim against the Hawaiian republic
for ali damages done to her by Ameri.
can forces aided by Hawaii in violation
of neutrality and said this country
should not hesitate to relieve Hawaii
of the prospective burden.
Mr.. Dinsmore, the ranking democrat
upon the committee on foreign affairs,
opened the debate In opposition. He
declared his belief that no cons itutional
power existed to annex by joint resolu-
ton as was proposed, and opposed an
nexation as being undesirable. 1t would
be, he insisted, the first step upon
policy of colonial aggression, in antago.
nism to the established rule OF the gov.
eminent, and sald that the reaching
out into foreign lands and the
establishment there of American in.
stitutions would necessitate the aban.
donment of the Monroe doctrine.
Replying to those who contend that
Hawaii is commercial and naval ne
cessity as mid.oeesn supply station,
he declared there was already route
to Yokohama, Hong Kong and to Ma
Mia from San Francisco by way of the
Alentian islands, American possessions,
eight hundred miles shorter than the
Hawaiian route. Speaking of the sug.
gestion that Hawaii would be essential
to the control OF the Nicaragua canal
Mr.. Dnsmore said San Francisco was
1000 miles nearer the prop sed mouth
of the canal than Hawaii.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11

APPoINTMENTs.-The President sent
these nominations with others to the
Senate yesterday.
To be BrigadierGeneral, Thomas l..
Rosser, of Virginia.
Third Regiment, United States Vol
unteer Englneers-To be second lieu
tenant, Hilary A. Herbert, jr., of the
District Of Columbia.
Fourth Regiment, United States Vol
unseer Infantry. To be be Captains, John
D. Treadwell, of Virginia George G.
Broome, of the District of Columbia to
be first lieutenant, George D. Barbour,
of the District of Columbia.
Fifth Regiment, United States Vol
unteer Infantry, To be second lieuten-
ants, Rudolph Bumgardner, of Virginia;
Lsnghorne D. Lewis, of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
CORPSE GREETED UNpERTAKER.-

CORPSE GREETED UNDERTAKER.-
Joseph Wolf, of Allegheny, was found
on his bed yesterday morning apparent
ly dead. A physician examined him
and pronounced life extinct and an IN.
taker was summoned to prepare for the
funeral. When the undertaken arrived
Wolfe arose from the bed, looked
around and said: Hello, boys; what's
all the fuss about?"
The relatives of the live-dead man
were glad to see the resurrection and
sent him to the Allegheny General Hos
pital, believing he would ultimately re.
cover. He died, however, from weak.
ness, and the physicians have made
sure of it this time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
sATpRDAY EVENING. JUNE IL, 1883

IT well known that the Virginia
pilots. under the present State pilot law,
collect constructive jpilotage on coast
wise vessels, that is, vessels going to
Richmond ,Newport's News sndNorfolk
and which do not. take pilots have TO
paw regular pilotage, or in lieu thereon
get out a license of ten cents per regis
tered ton for year. In Maryland
there is an exemption from pilotage on
coast-wise vessels carrying coal, the
legislature recognizing coal mining as
an important industry in the State.
There was the same exemption on coal
vessels in the State of Virginia up to
1882. but it was waived at that time 10
consideration OF the pilots charging
only half pilotage on steamers calling
st Viewpoints News for bunker Goals. Re-
Gently the Navy Department tried to
charter some vessels in which to ship
coal from the Virginia coaling stations
to Key West, but found that while they
could get plenty of vessels at reason
able rates in Baltimore, vessels charged
more to 90 to Virginia, because they
had to pay for this constructive pilot
age. Upon the attention Of the pilots
bsipe called to this question the Vir'
ainia Pilot Association waived the re-
ouirenent of license to vessels char
tered by the Navy Department to load
coal upon condition that they do not
require pilots. The War Department
ia now DESTROYS of chartering vessels tol
Fernan6ina, and knowing OF this ex-
emption to the Navy Department, asked
chat the army might have the same
privilege OF shipping coal from Virginia
and not paying pilots for work that
thew do not perform. But to the sur
prise of the authorities the Virginia
Pilot Association has drawn line on
the War Department. 1t is said the
president OF the association desired to
grant the exemption. In these wei
fimes it is hard enough on the taxpay
ers to nav for services rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-11
Rumored Repulse at Santiago.

MADRID, June 11.-An official des-
patch received here from Havana, dat
ed yesterday says: "This morning eight
of Admiral SIMPSONS ships recon.
menced the bombardment of Santiago
de Cuba. At the same time number
of boats, towed by steamer, approach
ed and attempted to make a landing.
The cannonade lasted three hours. The
Spaniards repulsed the attempted land
ing and the Americans drew off. No
damage was cause by the shells from
the ships which kept distant, evidently
afraid to venture within range of the
guns of the forts"