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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
SPANISH TORCH HELD OVER
AN OIL SOAKED CITY.

| Guantanamo, Saturday evening
June Is, via Kingston, Jamaica, June
| 19.-Cuban scouts report to-day that
the inhabit,nts Of Caimanera have
strewn the streets with straw and oil
with the intention of destroying the
city and fleeing to the hills. Calm
anera lies four miles up the bay from
Camp McCalla, under the guns of the
American ships, and the situation is
desperate. Starvin G and famine stricken
convinced of The ultimate triumph of
the American ANS, and without faith
in the protection Of the Spanish soldiery,
the people are believed to have deter
mined to leave their houses in ashes
behind them and seek safety in the
mountains to the north.
1t is also stated that Tie Spanish
gunboat at Caimanera has Leen loaded
with infammables, and will be burned
with the city, her commander declar- |
ing that she will never become nm
American prize.
PEOPLE EATING HORSES AND MULES.
The situation of the besiesed is
fearful one. The people are eating
horses and mules and are securing the
ills for fruits and herbs. Occasionally
'rief bombardments by the American
leet leaves the helpless citizens terror
tricken, no preparations for defense
eng made.
The scouts say that the Spanish SOL
iers are in almost as complete a state
I panic as are tie civ lians, and that 1
ley could easily lie induced to surren-
er. Some Of the prisoners taken by ?
le marines also say they believe the u
parish troops are on the verge of Sur u
nder, owing to the lack of food. Gen
al Perrejo, who is in command of the
Danish forces here, is undoubtedly in d
bad way ID regard to obtaining tn
cd for his men. The prisoner, who al
We been captured appear to have
en- ill-fed and are apparently indif-
rent to their fate.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
DEER PARK HOTEL,
DEER PARE, nd,

Most re,ightful Summer Resort OF
The Alleghanies.
Swept by mountain bre yes, $500
feet above SEA level, and removed from
all tnnoyances. Absolutely free from
malaria, hay fever and mosquitoes. On
Main Line of Baltimore & Ohio Rail.
road. Hotel and Cottages. Every
modern convenience. Electric Lights,
Elevator, Turkish Baths, two large
Swimming Pools, Golf Links, Tennis
Courts, Bowling Alleys, Magnificent
Drives, Complete Livery Service, An
napolis Naval Academy Band. Delight
full cottages, furnished for housekecp-
ing II desired, ready for occupancy
June 1st Hotel opered from June
25th to September 3O;h.
For rates and information address
d. G. Jones, Manager, b. & o. Build
ing Baltimore, Md, until June 10Th.
After that time, Deer Park, Garrett
County, Md.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
FROM MANILA.
Admiral Dewey Reports on the Situa-
ton There.

Admiral Dewey Reports Oh the Situa-
ton There.
The Navy Department has received
the f9lloarng from Admiral Dewey:
Cayite, June II, via Hong Kong,
June l7.-Thero is little change in the
situation since my telegram OF June B.
Insurgents continue hostilities and have
practically surrounded Manila. They
have taken $500 Spanish prisoners,
whom they treat most hunaneIy. They
do not intend to take the city at the
present time.
Twelve merchant vessels are anchor
ed in the bay with refugees on board
under guard Of neutral men-of-war;
this with my permission.
The health of the squadron continues
excellent. The German commander
m-chief arrived to-day. Three German,
two British, one French and one Japan
csc men-of-war now in port. Another
German man-of-war is expected.
The following is a correct list of the
Spanish vessels destroyed and captured;
Destroyed-Two protected cruisers
five unprotected cruisers, one transport
one serving vessel, both armed.
Captured-Ihe transport Manila
and the grlnboat Callao
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
Sale of Realty
ABOVE
Collierstown, Va.

BY virtue OF decree Of the Circuit Court
OF Rockbridge County, Va, entered March
9th, 1893, in the chancery cause OF c. p. All.
stock VS.. VIM. \. Bradds' Com'r. ct al, the
undersigned who was by said decree appoint
ed special commissioner for the purpose,
will offer for sale TO the highest bidder at
Public auction IN front Of the court house, at
Lexington, Va, at II NJ. on
SATURDAY, JUNE 25TH. 1893.
the tract of So l04.l60 acres Of land lying in
Rockbridge County, on the headwaters Of
Golfers Creek, adjoining the lands Of James
Goodbar. 5. G. Knick, Wellington Irvine and
others, of which W. 4. Bradds Is seized and
possessed.
TERMS:-Cash in hand sufficient to pay
the costs OF suit and sale, and the balance in
one and two years; secured by the bonds Of
the purchaser, with security approved by the
commissioner, with interest from date OF Gale,
with the right to anticipate the payments
thereof at any time.
G. d. LETCHER,
may95-4t Special Commissioner.
In the Clerks Office OF the Circuit Court OF
the County of Roekbridge:
Z. p. Ailstock. Plaintiff
Against
Vim. 4. Bradds' Committee &c, Defendants)
l, Il. Il. Witt, Clerk Of the said Court, do
certify that the bond required by the decree
endered in said cause on the 9th day OF March,
S9S, has been duly given by G. d. Letcher,
pecial Commissioner.
Given under my hand as Clerk OF the said
curt, this 2lst day Of May, 1898.
r. r. WITT, Clerk.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
SALE OF DESIRABLE
REAL ESTATE

will sell privately, the following real
estate in the Town Of Lexington, Virginia,
belonging to the estate OF Mrs. Susan q.
Gold, deceased, to-wit:
l. a House and Lot fronting 70 feet on
Washington street and extending back 1865
feet to an alley, adjoining the lots Of Mrs. J.
Randolph Tucker, the Public Free School
Building and others The buildings on this
lot consist Of a well constructed frame
dwelling house, and kitchen, with rooms, a
stable, and other out buildings. all in good
condition.
?. House and Lot fronting "a feet on
jackson avenue and extending back 1879 feet
to an alley and adjoining the lots OF Mrs.
}. 1. Hill and others The buildings on this
lot consist OF a valuable frame dwelling
house end kitchen, with rooms. and other
out buildings, in good repair. Both OF these
properties are eligibly located, and would
make desirable homes.
Apply to the undersigned, at Lexington,
Va, for price and terms.
j. p. MOORE, Exo'r
OF Mrs. Susan G. Gold, deed
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
AN ENTERRPISING DRUGGIST,

There are few men more wide awake
and enterprlsing than the McCrum
Drug Co. who SIP re no pains t, secure
the best of everything in their line for
their many customers. They now have
the valuable agency for DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds. This is The wonderful
rene ly that is producing such Juror
all over the county by its many start
hing cures. 1t absolutely cures Asthma,
Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all aaec-
tons of the Throat, Chest and Lungs.
Call at above drug store and get a
trial bottlefree or regular size for
5O cents and S1.00. Guaranteed to
'ure or price refunded.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
GEN. LEES SECRETARY KtLTE D

Jack onviIle, Fla, June 2O.-James
f. Gatewood. private seer stary. to
General Lee, was struck dead by light
nlnS yesterday after DON at Pablo
Is AGA viii going in bathing. A com
panon, Chris Roberts N, of this city,
vas also struck, but recovered
Ga'ewood When picked up was dead.
His face was lit up by a smile, as he
had been jesting with his friend. On
his back was q dark blue mark 10
inches long, showing the Dghtnings
work, and both ear drums were rup-
tured.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
Official WAR Book

by Congressman James Rankin Young. All
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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
GUANTANAMO BOMBARDED.

Guantanamo, June IS, (via Port
Antonio, June 49, The Spaniards are
10th to learn that they must leave the
American ships in undisturbed possess
ion of this harbor, but the lesson has
been so numerically hammered into
them within the last few days that they
are beginning to comprehend.
Their fervid ambition to drive the
marines into the sea was cooled some
days ago, and shells hurled yesterday
from the Texas, Marblehead and Suwa-
nee had salutary effect. This morning
the Marblehead, st. Paul and Dolphin
went at the enemy again. The Cuban
scouts had reported a number of Span
iards collected on point of land be-
tween the fleet and town. The Mar
blehead aud Suwanee steamed in and
took position near the point. The
d. raul and Dolphin opened from
their anchorages.
The firing began at 9 o'clock, and
continued an hour, during which the
strip Of land was moved almost level
with the sea.
The Oregon came in from the block
ading feet this morning and finished
'oaling in the afternoon. Casting eff
rom the collier she steamed close in
hore, and sent four thirteen-inch and
tx eight-nch shells in quest of Span /
sh gunboat hiding up the bay. One thir. ,
een-inch shell struck building in the t
own and threw the debris in q hun =
,ed-foot cascade of stone and mortar,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
CLOSING IN UPON MANILA.

Manila, June 5, vi Hong Kong,
juno III is now officially admitted
here that the lack of food supplies has
become q serious matter. Gunboats
conveying volunteers sent into the la
goon to search for food for the city on
Friday, June 8, returned hero today,
Sunday, and reported The total failure
of their mission.
1t has been officially admitted that
the troops have been thirty-six hours
without food. The insurgents are
gaining every where and are now march
ing into Manila Itself.
In the northern sections, the inslr-
gents have united near Passie, on the
Passing river, driving the Spanish gun
boats to Doa. There we've few
casualties.
Whole companies Ct Spaniards have
had nothing to eat for two days, and
some OF them are litera /, crying. 1t
is pitiable sight. The native peas
antry charltably assist tte starving
soldiers without compulsion, and some
Englishmen yesterday gave a treat to
the soldiers guarding an outpost. They
bought a wandering hawker's stock Of
eatables for few shillings and gave
the food to the soldiers, who said Il
was the first food they had tasted for
thirly-six hours.
There is no doubt, as one person re-
marked, that somebody deserves lynch
ing for the state of affairs existing.
Scores of bloated officers of the Spanish
forces are to beseen daily loafns about
thu beer shoIs and cafes along the
boulevards reviling the English, while
the men under their charge are STAY
ing.
The insurgents yesterday rushel the
passage of the Zapota river and ais,
descended from the lagoon, took the
Spaniards in flank and captured sew
eral guns. The Spanish soldiers made
n good stand until they were ordered
to retreat. Probably THEN ammunition
was inadequate. 1t is almost impossible
to understand how such magnificent
positions can be abandoned without
struggle.
The insurgents today captured Las
Pl1as, Para9ue, Tungalo, Mali Bay |
md Pineda, all on the coast line. The |
'panlards lost ninety men killed and
Wounded, and seven thousand returned |
Iere unhurt.
The insurgents are now firing into
Nalate, the southernmost quarter of
lanila, aud mile and a-half FROM the
entire place containing the fort, maya
inc, telegraph Office and club hou c.
he horse cars are running and ladies
re visiting within rife shot OF the enc
~, apparently unconcerned.
The insurgents are also in every out
ing quarter. awaiting the signal to
1vance.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
HOW TO LOOK GOO0.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on a healthy
condition of all the vital organs. If
the liver is inactive, you have a bilious
look; if your stomach is disordered, you
have a dyspeptic look. Secure good
health, and you will surely have good
looks. electric Bitters" is good
Alternative and Tonic. Acts directly On
the stomach, liver and ki ineys, purifes
the blood, cures pimples, blotches and
bol', and gives good complexion.
Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at
Drug Co. so cents per bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22

That excellent Democratic paper, the
Times-Reeister, of S,lem, Va, has re-
Gently entered upon its thirty-third
year of usefulness, Long may 1t live
to mould the public sentiment of our
nei9hboring county, and may it recei, Q
the hearty and liberal support it 50
richly deserves, =.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
ARMY MOST FIGHT TO LAND.

OFF Santiago de Cuba, Saturday
June Is, via Kingston, Jamoica, June
19.-Scveral attempts to find landing
places for the United States troops.
within distance Ct two miles west of
Santiago, Lave demonstrated, along
with previous inquiries to the eastward.
that the shore for fifteen miles is lined
with Spaniards. While this will not
prevent landing close to Santiago, it
may entail considerable delay, as the
surrounding country must be thor
oughly shelled and cleared before the
troops can land in safety.
TROOPS WERE EXPECTED SATURDAY.
When Rear Admiral Sampson yes
terday received advices that upward of
30 transports would be here to-day
Saturday he sent word that they |
should stand to tie south ten miles
md lie there until landing place had
,een secured.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
VIRGINIA COLLEGE FOR YOUNG La.
DIES, ROANOKE, VA.

Opens Sept. sth 1898 One OF the leading
Schools for Young Ladies in the South
Magnificent buildings, all modern improve
ments. Campus ten acres Grand mountain
scenery in Valley Of Virginia, famed for
health. European and American teachers.
Full course Superior advantages in Art
and MusiC Students from twenty-five
States. For catalogues address the President
MATTE z. HARRIS, Roanoke, Virginia.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
sATTEMPT TO KILL BLANCO.

News has been received Of the attempted
ASSASSINATION in Havana Of Capt Gen. Blanco
by mariana Saliva, and OF a condition of
affairs In the Cuban capital almost bordering
On Oh revolution. SALIVA is member of the
Havana volunteers
The attempted killing Of the Sprnlsh gen.
eral took place as he was leaving the palace
TO accompany some OF the officers Of his staff
10 inspect the earthworks on the outskirts of
the city. Saliva sent rifle bullet into Gen.
eral Blanco's left hip Saliva was quickly
disarmed and placed in Moro Castle prison.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22

1t seems just little absurd to main
tain a censorship over all war news
written by newspaper men, while a
detailed statement, prepared by Sec,e-
tary Alger, showing everything that
has been done by the War Department
since the war opened, is having the
free run of the press.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
CHAMPION SHOT OF THE
WORLD.

Miss Annie Oakley writes "Mysell
and many of the Buffalo Bill Wild
West Go. have given Aliens Foot-Ease e,
the powder to shake into The sho 8, a
most thorough trial, and it dos all if
cot more than you claim 1t instantly
takes The ting out of Corns and Bun
IONS. Aliens Foo;- Ease is ure cure
for hor, aching, nervous or sweating
feet. Sold by all Druggis and Shoe
Stores, Zoe. Sample sent FREE. AID.
dress Allen S. Oimstei, LIE Roy, y. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
y HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY

Casearets Candy Cathartic the most won.
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas.
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently and
positively on kidneys, liver and bowels
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds
azure headache, fever. habitual constipation
end biliousness. Please buy and try a box
Of G. G. G. to-day; 10, 25, so cents. Sold
and guaranteed to cure by all druggists
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22

Mr. Minor Bolts Lewis, junior edi-
tor of the Harrisonburg Spirit of the
Valley, and Miss Josephine Hancock
a.e to be married in the Episcopal
church, Kesvick, Albemarle county,
Wednesday, June 20.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22

4 GNTS WANTED to introduce the
"A great discovery Anti Kink. for staight.
ening kinky and curly hair. Big commits
sions. Send 4c. in stlmps for information.
Endorsed by the United States health reports.
Nay 49, 1at
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22

EsTRAY HORSE. A brown mare, about
II or 10 years old, weighing about 900
or 1000 pounds, with knot on top Of back.
came to my stable on Saturday, May 2sth'
Inc owner can get the mare by proving same
and paying costs Of feeding and advertising
Apply to JOHN SHERIDAN
'uneo o. Lexingt on, Va
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE,

MARY A. DAVIS,
VS.:
WIN. W. DAVIS Heirs.
The above cause having been referred TO
the undersigned Commissioner in Chancery
by dec rec entered therein on the 14th day OF
March 1898, with directions; To take an
account Of the fee simple and annual value
of the land OF which VIM. w. Davis
died seized, with any liens thereon and state
them in the order of their priority and any
debts remaining unpaid, which matters he
will ascertain and report with any others
deemed pertinent by himself, or required by
any parties in interest.
All parties interested are hereby notified
that have appointed
SATURDAY, JUNE 25tb, 1898
at my office in the Town Of Lexington as the
time and place for taking said accounts.
Z. VI. PENDLETON,
ma 25 At 1925
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
BUCKLIN'S ARNICA SALVE

The Best Sllye in the worldSd p
Cuts, Bruises, Scr ts, Ulcers, for
Rheum, Fever Sore s, letter Ctaedal
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by McCrum Drug Co.
Grafton, W. Va, will celebrate the
18th of July as dewey Day" and ex-
poets to have the largest demonstration
aver held in that section of the State.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22

The future is uncertain, but if you
keep your blood pure with Hoods
Sarsaparilla you may be sure Of good
health.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22

The Salem, Va, owners of stock in
the Algonia Coal and Coke Company
at Algonia, W. Va, have sold their
holdings 10 Pennsylvania and other
capitalists for 100000.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22

Doddrdge county, W. Va, has the
distinction of being the only county in
the State that is entirely free from debt
and has bank account 10 her credit
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
THE MODERN BEAUTY

Thrives on good food and sunshine,
with plenty of exercise in the open air.
Her form glows with health and her
face blooms with its beauty. If her
system needs the cleansing action of a
laxative remedy, she uses the gentle
and pleasant Syrup Of Figs, made by
the California Fig Syrup 20. only.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
1000 SPANISH PRISONERS.

Mania, June 6, via Hong Kong, June
17.-Spanish power is crumbIing in
the Philippine Islands
General Pena and 1000 Spanish
soldiers have surrendered at Santa
Cruz, and similar surrenders have
occurred at other places.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22

1t does seem that there were other
and better ways in which to raise the
money that will be produced by the
tax of ten cents a pound on tea.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22

Sampson and Dewey have both
shown that marines are not carried on
our warships solely to be stuffed with
sea yarns by the sailors.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22

The press agents to-be of the Porto
REQ summer resorts to-be have al
ready named the island, "The Switzer-
land of America"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22

Manila, June 6, via Hong Kong,
June 1.-The insurgents propose to
form a republic under An2lo-American
tuteage.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22
Strong Champion
A Mother Whose Child Was
Saved from Suffering
Mad inflammatory Rheumatism
and Screamed with Palm.

Mad inflammatory Rheumatism
and Screamed with Palm.
Zone OF my children was helpless with
anhammatory rheumatism and rheumatic
fever. He had been in bad condition
fox hve weeks, and screamed nearly all
the time with pain. Medicine seemed to
do him no good. One evening my hus-
band suggested that a good blood purifier
was what was needed. He purchased a
bottle OF Hoods Sarsaparilla and began
giving 1t to him. From that time he i'm
proved rapidly and soon he was able to
attend school and could walk quite dis
lance. He has never since had an attack
OF this kind. Ihave given Hoods to other
members of my family, and find 1t ensures
good health. lam strong champion of
Hoods Sarsaparilla" MRS. G. g.
FLETCHER, Pxedericksburg, Virginia.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Is the best-in fact the ORE ,...:e Rood Purifier.
Hoods Pills , are pu, rely vegetable, re-
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22

Our soldiers are not to blame be-
cause the men in the navy have so lar
done all the fighting; they canuot fight
until they are put in reach of the enemy
That is now being done, and there will
be no further occasion for handful
of marines to repel night attack, as
was done at Guantanamo Bay, the other
night. The soldiers will now show
their fighting qualities.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS 81 90
inch for first insertion. and SOC. for each
continuance thereafter.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1898-06-22

1t is probably only in his mind that
John Sherman will Renter politics.