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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

DEMOCRATIC CAUCUs.-At the eau
Gus of democratic members of the
House last night sixly-two members
responded to the roll-cal.
Mr.. Bailey took the lead, with a reso.
luton declaring that all democrats vino
participated in any caucus should be
bound unless the proceedings proposed
to bind them to some unconstitulioEa.
proposition, or matters connected with
nominations for Office or to some mat
ter in violation of pledges 10 their con
stitueDts.
Mr.. McRae, of Arkansas, offered
substitute which proposed to bind the
caucus to national, State and muaici.
pal democratic platforms.
Mr.. Bailey was willing to accept this
Mr.. Lewis, of Washington, offered
substitute proposing to bind demo.
Gratis only to propositions contained in
the Chicago platform.
This caused debate. 1t arrayed
the democrats in two opposing factions.
Mary extreme speeches were made.
Alter more than three hours debate.
10 the course of which the leaders OF
the party were severely denounced, the
McRae substitute was carried only by
vote of 80 to 80. Mr.. Suzer, OF New
York, took the lead in opposing Mr..
Bailey.
The caucus then adjourned until
next Monday evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
ATTEMPT TO KILL BLANCO.

News has been received of the at
tempted assassination in Havana OF
Capt. Gen. Blanco by Mariana Saliva,
and of conGition of affairs in the Gu
ban capital almost bordering on revo
luton. Saliva is q member of the Ha
vana volunteers.
The volunteers parade the streets,
unofficered, crying, viva Weyler,
Down with Blanco" The people,
especially the autonom;sts, are leaving
the city as rapidly as possible. Gen.
Blanco, wounded as he is, holds daily
conferences with the commanders OF
the volunteers, who are apparently
powerless to bring about more peace
full state OF affairs.
The attempted killing of the Spanish
general took place as he was leaving
the palace to accompany some OF the
officers OF his staff to inspect the earth
works Oh the outskirts of the city.
Saliva sent a rifle bullet into Genera!
Blanco's left hip. Saliva was quickly
disarmed and placed in Moro Castle
prison.
The would-be assassin is member
of the volunteer guard on duty around
the palace. His young brother was
also volunteer, and was recently ar
rested on charge of conspiring with
the enemies of Spain against the estab-
lished government. This brother was
thrown into prison, and recently was
tried before court martial and con-
demned to death. Mariana made every
effort to save him, and number OF ap'
peals were made to Gen. Blanco for
clemency, but without avail. When
the findings of the Spanish court mar
tial were laid before the captain general
he unhesiiatingly approved them, and
the young volunteer was executed. II
is supposed that this led to the attempt
ed assassination.
Gen. Blanco was carried back into the
palace. The news of the attempted as
sassination spread rapidly over the city,
and its inhabitants were soon in state
of uprosr. The volunteers, sympathiz.
ing with their dead comrade and his
imprisoned brother, fomented the con-
fusion, parading the streets, shouting
Down with Blanco; Long Live Wey-
lerl" and calling loudly for the recall OF
Weyler to Havana. Places of business
were closed, and the peaceful residents
vacated them and their houses, taking
refuge in the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Arrival of the Troops.

MOLE ST. NICHOLAS, Haiti, June 81.
The United States army for the inva-
sion of Cuba, commanded by General
Shafter, arrived off Santiago de Cuba
yesterday at noon. The troops, Dun-
bering about sixteen thousand men,
were on board thirty seven transports
aud were conveyed by fourteen war
ships. There were fourteen mild cases
of typhoid fever and some cases of
measles on board the transports, but
the troops, generally speaking, were in
good condition and in excellent spirits.
The voyage was without incident. This
army is estimated to be the largest iD-
vading force that any single country
mas ever sent such distance, and it is
also said to be the largest expedition
organized by any nation since the
Crimean war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

In RESPECT of the late disturbance at
Jacksonville, the Metropolis of that
city says "a mob OF negro soldiers went
on raid and broke and smashed half d
dozen bar rooms and disreputable
houses, from which they had been ex-
cluded, beating the men and outraging
the women found in them" And yet
Governor Tyler has turned over two
battalions of such soldiers, with officer
oftheir own race, to the government, as
part of Virginia's quota of troops for
the Spanish war. Virginia's present
Governor and his predecessor are evil
IDENTIFY off on the negro question, as the
former has approved the appointment
of negro army officers and the latter
entertained negroes al the executive
mansion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
Foreign News.

PARIS, June Blowing to the refusal oil
former Premier Dupuy to accept the foreign
office portfolio and of NJ. Delamore 10 become
minister OF finance, NJ. Sarrien has decided to
relinquish the task of attempting to form a
cabinet ard so informed President Faure
this afternoon.
Spanish fours weaker ed to-day on the ru.
mors of the intention of the Queen Regent to
abdicate.
MANAUGUA, Nicaragua, June 21.-The
delegates from Salvador, Honduras and Mica.
rsgua who have assembled here to formulate
ih' constitution OF the federal union, have
e ected Senior Angelo Uriarte president.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

A JINGo newspaper OF Washington
says the refusal of Spain to exchange
Lieut.. Hobson sis contrary to the
recognized custom in time of war;"
Why, during the war between the
States, though federal soldiers were dy-
ing by the score in Southern prisons,
Cor the want of proper food and medi-
cine, which could not be obtained in the
South, the Washington government
persistently refused to exchange them,
lest those for whom they were ez-
changed should return to the Confed-
crate army. But jingoes, as general
rule, acquire little knowledge, either
from history or experience.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
DON CARLOS AND HIS SCHEMES


The Madrid Impartial publishes an
interview with Don Carlos, the pre-
tender to the Spanish throne, who is
now in Brussels. He says: When L
left Venice, in April, l had resolved to
order my partisans to rise in arms
against the people who are prostituting
Spain by series Of unimsginable hu-
Mutations, but learning that war with
the United States was imminent l
changed a,y resolution and decided to
remain absolutely ;ppassive, lest l
should create difficulty for the country.
I shsll maintain this attitude so long as
the present condition of affairs endures,
but when the settlement arrives l will
make up for my present silence and
will then take my revenge, not In
words alone, but in acts, and this as
soon IS nv conscious permits. 1 am
firmly resolved to frlfll my duty to the
end, emitting no sacrifice Id order to
redeem and avenge Spain."
Answering questions regarding his
programme in the event of his mount
ing the throne, Don Carlos briefly de-
tailed the schemes which he has COM
pleted, including a plan for large ex-
penditure for the navy.
Continuing, Don Carlos declared that
he had even prepared preliminsries re.
specling alliances which he hoped would
some day yield excellent fruit. He
u. maintained the necessity of Spain pro-
scouting tae vas t2 the utmost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

SENATOR MORRILL,, one of the oldest
members of the republican party,
agrees with Mr., VIM. ]. Bryan, that
governments derive just powers from
the consent of the governed" and that
in the case of the proposed annexation
OF the Sandwich Islands, which he ap-
propriately designates q "scheme,' the
consent Of the people of those islands
has not been given to it. But the Dec
laration of Independence and the Fare
well Address of Washington are mat
ters of little or no consideration to jin'
goes and annexationists. With them
might makes right, and such right
should be exercised, irrespective OF al
laws, human and divine, and prece-
dents, if they imagine it will rebound
to their own individual and selfish
interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
From the Blockading Fleet.

KEY WEST, Fla, June 2l.-A vessel
which arrived here this morning from
the blockadiug fleet off Havana reports
that there have been no incidents worth
noting excepting occasional firing from
Moro Castle and the land batteries.
On Friday last three Spanish gunboats
and some larger vessels, apparently
merchantmen, left Havana harbor and
proceeded eastward, close in shore.
The auxiliary gunboat Maple fired up.
on the Spanish ships and they returned
to port and have not since ate mpted a
sortie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

A DISPATCH from Caimanera describ-
ing the bombardment of that town by
the American ship Oregon, says "the
FIRST shell was aimed at the railroad de.
pot, and that few minutes after it
landed, train started out in a great
hurry" Bombarding the thickly set
tied part of town, filed with women
and children, may comport with
ideas respecting war for humanity's
sake, but it is almost needless to say
that many people don't think it is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
The Spanish Cabinet.

MADRID, June 11.-There are rumors
current here to-day that the Cortes
may suspend its sessions during the
coming week, when Senior Puigcerver,
the minister of finance. will resign, in
which event it is thought the premier,
Senior Sagasta, will be compelled to sub.
nit to the Queen Regent question OF
confidence in the ministry. 1t is posi-
BILE, therefore, that Senior Sagasta will
resign, in which case, it is said, a ma
tional government, pledged to the most
energetic course, will succeed his minis
try.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
EXCITEMENT AT HAMPTON

Joe Cunningham, constable of Eli-lbeil-
City county, was shot in Hampton yesterday
morning by B. V. Richardson, a promincn;
young man Of that place. Cunningham has s
frightful wound near the left temple Il is
stated thai the tragedy was rrecipiare4 ~
Cunningham's interference with Richardson :
domestic relations. 1t is said that Cunning
ham had been in the habit of calling at Rlch.
ardson's home, and that he had been warned
TO discontinue his visits, but disregarded III"
sdmonition. YESTERDAY morning he we.t L,
che house and upon seeing MIN Richardson
seized shotgun and ordered him away The
two men fred at each oher Richardson
using doube.barreled shotgun and Cunning
han revolver. The first discharge from
the gun did not take effect, but the second
struck Cunningham in the eye, making
horrible wound. Richardson was not hurt.
After the shooting he drove to the court
house and surrendered himself to an officer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

IF AMERICAN soldiers, within three
miles of the capital of the country, are
capable of doing what they did at
Cabin John Bridge last night, there is
no telling what outrages they may not
be capable of in Cuba, Porto Rico and
the Philippine Islands. But nobody is
aware of the extent to which war NAV
go when once commenced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

AND NOW, after all the "bottling up
of the Spanish feet at Santiago, and the
~'blockading" of the harbor there by the
sinking Of the Merrimac, that cost 1915,
600, and that was loaded with coal,
Admiral Sampson, himself, telegraphs
that the fleet referred to is not bottled
up, end that the harbor has not been
blocked up by the Merrimac, as vessels
can easily pass on each side of her. The
gullbility of the majority of the people
of this country, in view OF their sell
asserted intelligence, makes them the
Laughing stock of the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

THE PEOPLE of Virgins last year
were taxed nearly million dollars for
the support of free schools, black and
white. What advantages they have re,
ceived therefrom, they, at least, cannot
tell; but some of the better informed
ones among them do say that they OBJ
serve an increase in the number of
young criminals in the States's work
houses and jsils, and in her peniten-
tiarV.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
RUCKLIN's ARNICA sALVE.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and o. Skin Erup-
ions, and positively cures Piles, OF ~
,ov required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price Is cents per box. For sale by
Ernest /, Allen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
HOUSE.

The House to-day concu-red in the
Senate amendment TO the bill amend
atory of the establishing a court OF
private land claims and to provide for
the settlement of private land claims in
certain States and Territories; also bill
granting 10 the Cripple Creek Railway
Company right of way through the
Pixies Peak timber reservation.
The House passed measure amend
ing the existing laws so as to make con-
suls and vice consuls smenable to Grim
inal prosecution and requiring the
bondsmen of such officials to be Ameri-
can citizens.
This legislation was suggested, it was
stated by Mr.. Ojen, by the death of
Francis Hinton, in Paris, and the al
legged embezllement by Vice Consul
Shropshire, of Paris, of money and valu-
ables left by Hinton. The case is we'll
known and when prosecution of Shrop.
shire was contemplated it developed
that existing law failed to provide for it
and his securities being aliens no recov-
cry from them could be made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
War Bulletins.

WASHINGTON, June 21.-Advices received
here by way OF Marseilles, France, confirm
the first reports that the Spanish fleet has re-
turned to Cadiz The dispatches state that
the Vittoria was injured and was towed into
port.
WASHINGTON. June 21.-The news of
Skaters arrival did not come from Sampson
as supposed but from Lieut. Col. Allen of the
Signal Corps to General Greedy. 1t is also
stated that direct cable com munication has
been established to Guantsnsmo via the
French cable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
HOW'S This -

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward foI
any case OF Ca arrh that cannot be cured By
balls Catarrh Cure
81. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, 0.
We the undersigned, have known F. ].
Cheney for the last l 5 yesrs, and believe him
u rfectly honorable in all business transac-
lions, AMI financially a6lc to carry out any
obligation made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN. Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bottle
Sold by druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

July Is, and that the commission be in
creased from one to three per cent. in order
to increase popular interest in the distribu-
ton of the stamps.
To-day's official dispatches showed M rew
developments in the yellow fever situation in
the South,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

Sick headache, biliousness, constipation
and al li7er aud stomach troubles can. bs
quickly cured by Using thoee femoas littlo
pills known IS DeWitt's Little Early Rissrs.
They are pleasant to take and never grippe.
Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES

The Spanish prize steamship Pana.
ma, which was captured by the light
house tender Mangrove off Havana on
April 25, was sold at auction this after.
noon in New York and was purchased
by the government for S41 900.
A trunk containing the dismember.
ed body OF man was found floating in
the Blackwell canal, near Buffalo \
Y, to-day. There is no clue whatever
to the murder or to the identity of the
victim.
The development of diphtheria end cere.
bro-spinal meningitis at Camp Merritt res-
San Francisco, is causing considerable sls,r-
There are slso number Of cases Of pneur.'o'
MIA in the hospital. Arrangements are bei,.,
made TO send 600 bed field hospta! 10 tbo
Philippines.
Congressman Grosvenor will BE- both ,em.
porary and permenent chairman Of the Ono
republican convention at Columbus to-ds~
The delegates are almost unanimously iayo-
able to Senator Hanna and the administr..
ton.
Information from skaguay states that 70.
pots that over 300 boats have been wreck
in White Horse Rapids, Alaska, are Wild er.
aggerations.
Luther Benson, the noted Temperance lee.
turer. died at Nashville, Ind, early tbs
morning.
The Blo1gett Flour Mill, one OF the lsr,e.,
in southern Wisconsin, burned to-day a, Be.
lott.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

Win your battles against disease by acting
promptly. One Minute Cough Cure produces
immediate results. When taken early it pre-
vents consumption. And in later stsge4
furnishes prompt relief Charles u. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

Thousands of persons have been cured Of
piles BY using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve
IL heals promptly aud cures eczema aud all
skin diseases. 1t gives Immediate relief,
Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
IMPORTANT REVENUE MATTERS

lOlL
IMPORTANT REVENUE MATTERS
The revenue act of June i. ISIS.
providing stamp taxes on the docu-
ments, articles and things enumerated
in schedules a and B of said act. be-
comes operative as to such taxes an
and after July l, 1898. Ia view Of the
public demand for Information relative
to the method OF procuring, afIixiug ami
cancellirg said stamps, the following
instructions are furnished
Adhesive stamps of the following de-
nominations will he supplied collectors
bt fore July l, 1898, for sale
Documentary stamps under schedule
Al, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, % and 50cen.s; /, 3.
5, 10 and 80 dollars.
Proprietary stamps-schedule b,
/, &, OF cent, and l, II, ,, p, AID
cents.
These stamps may be sold by the
collector to any person, whether Tor
use or resale, and when purchased in
quantities OF one hundred dollars or
more in value at one time, 8 discount
Of one per cent. is allowed. Whenever
practicable but one stamp SHOULD be
placed upon an instrument or article
where any one stamp will not denote
the tax as few stamps as possible should
be affixed.
Proprietary stamps must be affixed
conspicuously on the outside Of
the article or package, and, when
practicable, in position SO that
the opening of the article or
package will destroy it. All sucn
stamps must be plainly cancelled when
affixed by writing, or imprinting with q
hand stamp, the initials of the party or
firm who paid the tax and the year
when affixed.
Stamps for checks and drafts will be
imprinted upon the paper or instru.
ments in the cities of New York. CHI
cago, st. Louis, Atlanta and San Fran
cisco, and it is expected that such i'm
printed stamps will be ready for de
livery before July LIST. All orders for
such stamps will be made through Col
lector Agnew, Alexandria, Va, and for.
wsrded to the stamp agent at the place
where such stamps are imprinted II
necessary the two cent documentary
stamp may be used on bank checks,
drafts, etc.
Private dies for proprietary stamps
will be prepared and furnished such
proprietors as desire them and comply
with the provisions of section 9 OF the
act of June IS, 1898 All designs for
dies aud applications for stamps must
be submitted to the commissioner OF in
ternal revenue through this office All
engraving will be done by the govern
ment, at the expense of proprietors,
aid deposits to cover cost of dies and
the price of stamps (not less than s., 0oo
at one time) must be made before the
stamps will be printed. Manufacturer
of proprietary articles will be required
to use the general proprietary stamps
until stamps can be furnished from their
designs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

CMALL WINTER CURED HAMS fos
~ summer use, very fine for sale at l2c ~
J. c. MILRURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. JUNE Fl, 1898.

MEMORANDA
schr John W Linnell, for Washingtoni
sailed from Bath Goth inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

D EMNANTS-A lot OF remnants of CAN.
IL TON FLANNELs and UNBLEACHED
COTTONS On Ynien specially los prices will
male. at q SLAYMAKER,S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

A NEW THISG-.No rUsT-Will polish
II your aocr and prevent any dust from
rising. For sale by
F. IEADREATER g SONG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-06-21

Il LII WOOL UNDERWEAR, over SOC
IA quality, at great reduction to close out
winter stock.
n or IulrtDCD
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
POSSIBLE RESULT SUGGESTED
r,oIand's Attitude May Force
aFranco-Cerman Colonial
Agreement.
cuch an Understanding, 1t Is
Said. Would Be Approved
by Russia.

prs Nov. 17.-The speech o. Joseph
chamberlain, British secretary OF state
for the colonies, at Manchester, has had
disturbing effect upon French COM
mercial circles, where it had been ex-
npcted that the evacuation of Fashoda
would satisfy Great Britain. Mr..
|Cbamberlains statements are under
stood here as indicating Great Britain's
|desire 10 discuss and settle all questions
|pending. while in the meanwhile she is
| in a state of preparedness to exert pres
sure in support of her vies.
High officials suggest that the result
|of the British attitude may be close
understanding between France and Ger
|many on colonial matters.
High officials suggest that the result
|of the British attitude may be close un.
between France and Ger.
many on colonial matters. They say
that such an understanding would meet
with the support of Russia, would find
ardent adherents among French officials
and would be welcomed by the French
nation at large.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
MADRID DISAPPOINTED,
Expected Their Commissioners Would OBJ
tain Important Concessions.

Expected Their Commissioners Would OBJ
tain Important Concessions.
LONDON, Nov. 17.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of The Standard says:
There is considerable disappointment
in high quarters at the failure of the
Spanish commissioners to obtain an i'm
portant concession, at least financial
one, from the United States. Seniors
Montero Rios, Garanca and Abrazzruiz
are reproached with conducting the ne.
gotiations too much like lawyers and
without sufficiently attending to the
more conciliatory suggestions of their
colleagues on the commission.
There is a widespread feeling in Spain
that it would be better to get rid of the
ungrateful colonies and of everything
calculated to fresh American aggression.
The bitterness of feeling against the
United States is greater than ever
among all classes.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-11-18
BUY ONE OF.THE CAROLlNES
Spain Will BE Offered a Reasonable sum
for REIMBURSEMENT.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-THE acquisi-
ton of an island in the Caroline group,
owned by Spain, will be part of the
work of the Paris peace commission
Cable communication between the
United States and Manila, via Honolulu,
is regarded as desirable should we oc-
cupy the islands and the distance be-
tween Honolulu and Guam island, in
the Ladrone group, is so great as to
make an intermediary station necessary.
The acquisition of either of the two Car
oline islands which are considered suit
able for the cable station would involve
a money consideration and the United
States will pay Spain reasonable price
for its relinquishment,