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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07
Filihustar Stores Released.

NEW YORK, May THE steamer
Bermuda, carrying large flibuster
expedition and a cargo of stores and
ammunition, for Cubans, under COM
mand OF General Calixto Garcia, was
seized in this harbor in January, 1886.
The store and ammunition were
held by the government of the
United States have since been in
charge of the quartermsster at Govern
or's Islrnd and the department of COM
bustibles in this city. These have now
been ordered released by U. S. At.
tornev General Griggs and will be sent
at once to lamp, Fla, whence toey will
be forwarded to Cuba The seized lar.
ticles consist of 100000 rounds of rifle
c,rtidges, 800 pound of dynamite, sew
Cas- OF revoiIe: cartridges and a
quantity Of small arms.
The suit which has been pending in the
United States District Court here against the
Cuban JuEts and L. ]. c. Espin, for whom
the stores were purchased, has been discon-
timed by order of the Attorney General at
the request OF Secretary Alger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07
The NiethOGists.


BALTIMORE, May 7.-To-day's ses
sion of the quadrennial conference q
the N. E. Church South was devoted
almost entirely to the presentation and
reference to appropriate committees Of
petitions and memorials of a routine
nature. The resolutions adopted yes
terday, in which President McKinty
was commended for his course in re-
lation to the Cuban question and TIE
moral support OF the church pledged to
him and mis- advisers, were engrossed
and forwarded to the President.
Members of the conference will fill all
the pulpits in this city and several Il
Washington, Laurel, and Annapolis to-
morrOW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07
THE VICTORY COMPLETE.

The Entire Spanish Fleet at Manila
Destroyed---The American Ships
Uninjured and None Of Their Men
Killed.
WASHINGTON, May T. Secretary
Long called on the President at II
o'clock to-day and announced officially
the victory at Manila. The following
is Commodore Dewey's dispatch:
MANILA, May 1.-The squadron ar
rived at Manila at daybreak this morn
ing. Immediately engaged the enemy
and destroyed the following Spanish
vessels: Rena Christina, Castillo, Don
Antonio lie Uloa, Isla de Cuba, General
Lezo, Marquis del Duero, Ell Cano,
Velasco, Mindanao, one transport
and the water battery at Cavite.
The squadron is uniniured and only a
few men are slightly wounded. The
only means of telegraphing is to the
American Consul at Hong Kong. l
shall communicate with him.
DEWEY.
Commodore Dewey states that he has
slenced the batteries completely, that
he cut the cable himself and that he has
everything completely at his mercy.
He has, however, been unable to take
the town of Manila for lack of men.
The following dispatch was received
at the War Department this afternoon
CAvITE, May Al have possession OF
naval station at Cavite in Philippine
Islands. Have destroyed the fortiica-
tons at bay entrance pstrolling garri-
son. l control the bay completely and
can take the city at any time. The
squadron is in excellent health and
spirits. Spanish loss not fully known,
but very heavy, including captain of
Reina Christina. | am assisting in pro.
tecting Spanish sick and wounded.
Two hundred and fifty sick and wound
ed in hospital within our lines. Much
excitement at Manila. Will protect
foreign residents. DEWEY.
Another dispatch from Commodore
Dewey announces that be had taken
the Notifications and effected landing
at Cavite. He had 256 wounded Span
isrds as his prisoners and the town Of
Manila was at his mercy and could be
taken at any time. He said he was not
in serious need of anything at present.
By direction OF the President Score.
tary Long sent the following cable dis
patch to Commodore Dewey:
"WAsHINGToN, May 7, 1898.
"DEwEY, Manila-The President, in
the name of the American people,
thanks you and your officers and men
for your splendid achievement and
overwhelming victory. In recognition
he has appointed you acting admiral
and will recommend vote of thanks
to you By Congress.
II has been decided to send trans
port with troops and supplies to Com
modore D5wey at Manila. The City
of Pekin will be used for this purpose
and will be escorted by the cruiser
Charleston.
WASHINGTON, May THE State
Department to-day received the fol
lowing dispatch dated New York, noon,
May 7: "Se cretary of State, Wash
ingtoD, D. C-Have cabled from Hong
Kong saying Spanish fleet entirely
destroyed, Manila in hands of the
Americans. The latest news is all
quiet. AS we have line of steamers
running between Manila and Hong
Kong it is possible that this news may
be of interest to you. We believe it
| thoroughly reliable.
"JARDINE MATHRsoN & co.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07
War Bulletins.

LONDON, May IA dispatch from
Fort de France, Island Of Martinique
French West India Islands, says i've
warships, supposed to be Spanish YES.
sells, were sighted off there this morn.
ing, bound 10 northerly direction.
The news from Manila caused umD
upward of American securities on the
stock exchange.
CADIz. May IA man named Boyer
has been arrested and imprisoned here
for attempting to telegraph details Of
the movements of the Spanish warships
ROCHESTER, n. Y, May Mrs. o.
F. Williams, of this city, wife OF United
States Consul to Manila, received The
following cable message at $50 O'Clock
this morning from her husband at Houg
Kong "Spaniards surrendered. Am
WELL"
OLD POINT COMFORT, Va, May -
The arrival of the Minneapolis and the
expec' alton that the ST. Paul and the
New Orleans would be here during the
day made things rather more I've Y To-
day with the flying squadron than they
have been for some few days.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May "a
large number of recruits from the north
and east to be used in filling up the reg
iments now stationed in the park, az
rived this morning. A number Of new
recruiting Offices have been opened al
various large cities and all the men Ell
listed are sent at once to Chickamauga.
Boston, May THE cruiser Colum-
bia arrived in the upper harbor at
noon end was greeted with q salute
by the navy yard. She will be recoai
ed and then resume her patrol oil the
New England coast.
NEWPORT, R L, May The cruis-
err New Orleans left here at O'CLOCK
to day for Hampton Roads
new YORK, May THE Commercial O..
BILE Company sent out the following not t.
this morning: The Italian adminlstra'iou
announces that private messages in cipher
and code language are prohibited.
CAPE MAY, N. j.. May The auxiliary
cruiser St Paul anchored of this place q,
1870 this morning
PHILADELPHIA May THE old American
| line steamship Hi ois, which has been Sc
cured By the government and rechrisL ned
the supply left here at 2 O'Clock this after
noon w;:h about $500 tons Of fresh meas
| provisions, fruit and her supplies for AZ
miral SIMPSONS squadron.
JEFFERSON City Mo-, May THE desi
| and dumb cadets at the State school at Fu.t ln.
tee only company Of its kind in the WORD.
| have offered their services to fight the Spa
isr's. This company is fully equipped and
well drilled
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07
Bread Riots in italy.

ROME, May THE general situation
here is regarded as being distinctly
grave. 1t now seems to be clearly
demonstrated that politics ia mixed
up in the disturbances which have &C.
Cured in various parts of the kingdom
owing to the high price of bread, and
the, clerical party is believed to be 10
menIing the disorder. A royal decree,
issued to-day, proclaimed martial law
throughout Tuscany. There was re.
naval of serious rioting at Florence
last night, and there were further dis
turbances at Leghorn. AT both places
O number of rioters were killed OF
wounded by the troops detailed to
maintain order.
ROME. May There were serious
bread riots at Milan to-day resulting in
the proclamation of martial law. Thou
lands of workmen barricaded the
streets with overturned horse cars and
furniture from pillsged houses, endeav-
oring TO prevent the departure of the
reserves who have been called out for
active duty owing to the many recent
disturbances. There were several en-
counters between the military and the
rioters, three citizens were killed and
several were wounded. AS this dis
patch was sent from Milan the troops
we're in possession of the main streets
of that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07
An English View of the Outcome.

LONDON, May The Spectator in
IN article to-day urges America TO
keep the Philippine Islands, to raise a
colored army of 20, 900 men, "and with
his effective sepoy army hold the Phil.
ippines, Hawaii, and Porto Rico"
Continuing, the Spectator says: with
such a garrison, these islands would be
as safe as drawing room and as full
If business as Broadway or the Strand"
R, ferring to the outcome of the war,
the Spectator remarks THE Amerl-
cans will emerge from the war with
new ideas and larger ambitions. They
will have defeated second class Euro
pean State, but could not have fought
France, to Say nothing of Great Britain
Without suffering grave defeats. That
is not the position which suits Ameri.
can temper, and Washington will SET
itself to construed first class iron
feet. That once built they will aban-
don the idea of non.interveution and
change the Monroe doctrine into q d.
rect and effective protectorate of the
TWO Americas. We hope the Ameri-
cans will keep the Philippine Islands
and that they can keep them there i;
40 doubt whatever"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07

He SERVED WITH MosBY.-Lieut
Gen. Won MassoW has succeeded Count
Won Waldersee as commanding general
OF the Ninth German army corps, one
of the highest positions in the German
army. Baron Won Massow came to
America during the late war and served
with Mosby. He was badly wounded
February %, 1864, in the fight about
two miles below Dranesville, in this
county. He was shot by Capt. Read,
OF the federal army, and Captain Chap
man, seeing the Baron fall, fred and
killed Capt. Read. The Baron after
wards won distinction in the Franco
German war, and his old comrades will
be glad to hear of his promotion in the
Germany army Fairfax Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07
NEWS OF THE DAY.
1t is again rumored that Secretar.
Alger will leave the Cabinet.

1t is again rumored that Secretary
Alger will leave the Cabinet.
Gen. w ]. Sewell, of New Jersey,
will not accept commission as major
general if he has to resign his seat in
the U. s. Senate.
Ex.President Cleveland arrived in
Washington yesterday evening on his
way to Sandusky, Ohio, OF a fishing
trip.
DIR. James F. McShane, former
health commissioner of Baltimore, was
indicted by the grand jury yesterday
on the charge OF embezzling $1,000.
DR.. McShane is out on $1,000 bail, fur
! nished by eX Sheriff John Quinn.
Thomas J. Sharkey, the sailor pu.
gilist, and James j. Jeffties, a leadip g
heavy weight pu gilist, met before the
National Athletic Club in San Francis
co last night to settle the question Of
supremacy. After hard 6ght Jeffries
was the victor, the sailor going down
under his terrific blows. The fight was
given to Jeffries at the end Of the
| twentieth round.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07
The Kniehts Templar ;Conclave

PITrsBURG, Pa, May THE pub.
lisbed statement that owing to the war
all social features connected with the
twenty. seventh triennisl conclave oil
Knights Templar to be held in this city
October 10 to IA would be abandoned
and nothing but an executive session
would be held, is denied by the e1ecu-
tive committee. All features, execu-
tive, parade, drills, illuminations and
social entertainments will be carried
out as previously arranged. The com
mittee also announces that the hotel &C.
commodations are ample for all who
may attend the encompment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07

ONE OF the newspapers of Richmond
says President Mckinley has honored
the South by nominating Generals Lee
and Wheeler for major generals in tne
U. S. volunteer army" On the contrary
old time Southern people think the
whole country has been honored by
the appointment of two Confederate
major generals to commands in the u
S. army. Aud then, too, the fact need
not be forgotten that the law prohibit
ing ex-Confederates from holding com
missions in the U. S. army was repealed
only year oE two ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07
Foreign News.

LONDON, May THE representa-
tives of China paid the representatives
of Japan over $50 100000 at the Bank
of England at noon to-day, this being
the balance of the China. Japan war in
dennity. The Japanese troops will
forthwith commence evacuation o.
Wei.Hai.Wei. The dste-of the British
occupation of Wei-Hai-Wei is not yet
settled.
SYDNEY, N. S. W., May The
British steamer Maitland, from Sydney
for Newcastle, is believed to be ashore
at Broken hay. Her crew and passen'
gers, numbering sixty-eight souls, are
believed to have been lost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07

THE LAFAYETTE RELEAsED.-The
capture OF the French Transatlantic
steamer Lafayette by the gunboat An
napois while the former was trying t.
enter Havana has intensified the bitter
feeling against the United States which
now prevails in France. Angry com
ments are heard ir Paris. The Ameri
can embassy there has been put under
Especial guard to prevent a possible
hostile demonstration Yesterday after
noon Commodore Watson received
orders from Washington to release the
Lafayette instantly and to send her to
Havana under escort. She had been
brought to Key Yves. by the Annapolis
The order was complied with. The
capture OF the vessel turns out to have
been an unfortunate incident, resulting
from mistakes. Officials here sey her
release will close the affair. 1t appears
that before the Lafayette sailed for Ha-
vana the French legation in Washing
ton was instructed to communicate
with the State Department as to her
movements. This was done and per-
mission was granted to the steamer to
enter and discharge her passengers and
cargo, with the understanding that she
would take on nothing at Havana. In.
structions for the ful6llment of this
agreement were sent from Washington
to Admiral SIMPSONS squadron and it
was only learned, after the cap
ture was made, that they were rever
delivered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07

MORE RIOTS IN SPAIN-A dispatch
from Madrid says: The mob spirit con-
tinues TO spread in the provinces. Re-
ports of disturbances in different sec
tons we're received yesterday at Muir
cha, capital of the province Of that
name, thirty miles from Cartagena,
where q mob, composed mainly of
striking miners, has cut the telegraph
line, set fire to the town hall and the
law courts, burning the archives. The
rioters also made gu attack upon the
local Jail, beat 10 the doors and released
the prisoners. Finally, the rioting
strikers have interrupted communics-
ton withs Murcia, and have destroyed
store by the use OF dynamite, distrib-
uting the provisions which it contained.
The situation is regarded as being very
serious. Quite recently 5000 striking
miners of Murcia attempted to march
upon Cartagena, and were only pre-
vented from doing so by strong force
of troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07
Picture OF GEN. LEE INJURED.

PICTURE OF GEN. LEE INJURED
The beautiful picture of General Lee
after his surrender at Appamattox,
which was painted by Gerhardaz, the
artist, who is now engaged on the iu-
terror decorations of the National Ii
brary Building at Washington, and
which was placed in Lee Camp Hall,
in Richmond. some months ago by a
brother of Col. Morton Marye, fell
some time during Thursday night and
bad puncture was made in the can
vas. 1t is a beautiful piece of work
and is valued at $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07

TIE war being on, the most import
ant interests of the country, and GER
tainly those of humanity" demand
that it should be prosecuted vigorously,
50 that it may be brought to speedy
conclusion. The nominal object of it
the expulsion of Spain from Cuba
should have been accomplished long
ago, with the ships, men, and money al
the disposal of this government
and then the war would have been
over. But though hundreds OF million
have been expended, not a Spaniard
has yet been driven out of Cuba, anc
Spanish authority is as supreme there
as ever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07
From Porto Rico.

NRw YORK, May Capt. Holm, Of
the Norwegian steamer Bratton, which
arrived from Porto Rican ports to-day,
said that when he left San Juan April
% he saw in the harbor three Span
ish gunboats and one Spanish cruiser.
On board these vessels the greatest &C.
tivity prevailed. The harbor of San
Juan was being mined and at night no
lights were shown from ships or shore.
On land volunteers were being recruit
ed and drilled,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07
BEWARE OF oINTMENTs FOB CATABRl
THAT CONTAIN MERCURY,

AS mercury will surely destroy the sense O..
smell and completely derange the whole vs.
tenn when entering it through tie NITROUS
surfaces Such articles should never bs i'ta
except on prescriptions from reputable pnys.'ii
clans, as the damage. they will do Is ieni0 d
to the good You can possibly derive nom
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, mauuisci l.'"
by F. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o contains
no mercury, and is taken internally ae'''-
directly upon the blood and mucous surface I.9
of the system. In buying Halls Cataf,h 0t.0
be sure you get the genuine. It Is taken W.
ternally, and made in Toledo. Ohio, BY r %
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists. Price Toe per bottle
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07
THE V. NJ. First Captain G.

The '. NJ. I.-Flrst captain O. ItT
cy Halves, of the corps of cadets Of the
Virginia Military Institute, has resisr-
ed, and First Lieutenant E. H. Mar
steller has been appointed first captain.
Captain Msrsteller is q son OF Surgeon
Marsteller, who is on board the Ra'
leigh of Admiral Dewey's fleet
Capt B. B. Morgan has been appoint.
ed temporary commandant of the corps
of cadets of the Virginia Military lnsii'
tute in the absence of Lieutenant Price
of the United States army, First ariil'
lery, recently assigned to duty at R.ch'
mond at Camp Lee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07

NOBODY denies that Capt. Hart, now
IN jail on the charge of filibustering,
violated the neutrality, laws Of this
country and was legally and rightfully
convicted. Why then, the announced
Intention of the President to pardon
him, should be commended by law
abiding people is only another one Of
the many things that many people,
NOWADAYS, cannot fnd out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07

FRANCE having a powerful navy to
enforce her demands, the French yes
sci captured while running the block.
ade at Havana and carried to Key
West, has been released with apollo
gies. Nations as we'll as men know
whom to kick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07

IT IS ''unpatriotic" not to wave flags
and hurrah foe war, but conclusive
evidence of patriotism" to tax the
necessaries of life to pay the expense of
war, and exempt from taxation the
surplus incomes the rich derive from
their untaxed bonds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07

THERE is no conceivable reason why
every able-bodied American, who feels
that the country is engaged in JUST
fable war and whose family can do
without his support during its coutin'
uance, shouldn't enlist immediate
ly in the army, and go either to Cuba or
the Philippines, but every reason why
he should.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07

THE Spanish war was entered upon,
as expressly stated by the warriors,
for humanitarian purposes; to prevent
the starvation of the poor reconcentra-
does in Cuba. But since it commenced
not q sandwich or a cracker has been
sent to them. But words and deeds
are very different things.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Troops ~ Camp.

RICHMOND. May Company A,
Fourth Regiment, of Norfolk, wei t
into camp to-day. The list of compa-
MES to report Monday will be made up
to night. ALI companies are to be here
by Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07

Two MILLION rations, weighing near
ly that many pounds, have been pur'
chased in Chicago for transportation to
Key West, though they could have
been purchased at the same price much
nearer their destination, and therefore
at great freight reduction. But ali
the profits of the war now in progress
will 90 to the North.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07

SPRING CHICKENS are selling at three
dollars and half q dozen, lambs at six
dollars piece, and wheat at nearly
dollar and half bushel. But there
are few people so lucky as to have such
articles To sall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07

TIE PRESENT war is the most re-
markable one on record. The assigned
ground for waging it was to help the
people of Cuba, but their condition has
been made worse than it was before,
and how the bombardment and des-
truction of Manila, on the opposite side
OF the world, can benefit them, few can
fall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07
The Pope Denies the Renort

ROME. May THE Vatican has is
sued an official statement absolutely
denying the report that the Pope ha:
sent an earnest message to the Queer
Regent of Spain advising her to imme.
diately ask for the mediation of the
European powers and promising bis
support and that of the powers to OBJ
ia an honorable solution of the diff
Guilty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07

H. M...Martin and his wife were kill
ed in their home at Watertown, y. y
last night by breathing escaping coal
gss. Five other people narrowly ea'
capped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-07
WAR NOTES.

a Vienna dispatch says the Spanish
Queen Regent has again appealed to
Emperor Francis Joseph in favor Of
European intervention to end the war
There is general desire in Europe for
short war. The Pope is said to be
working in that direction.
Major General Shsfter, who, it is ex-
pected, will command the first army to
invade Cuba. went forward from Tam
pa to Key West yesterday, and with his
staff spent the day in examining fortiti,
cations. Captain Dorst, of General
Miles's staff, is unders God to be on his
way back to Washington with inpor'
tant communications from the insuG-
gents, arranging plan of action. Ad'
ditional transports reached Tampa yes
terday.
In the Cortes at Madrid yesterday
after brilliant speech, Senior MoreI
minister oil the colonies, challenged q
direct vote of confidence in the caoiner
saying the cabinet would resign if ii
went against them.
A general order has been issued by
direction of the President providing foi
the division of the regular and volun-
teer armies into seven army corps. The
assignments OF the major generals who
will command the several corps will be
announced at an eerly day. 1t is prob
able the troops of the regular arm!
will be assimilated with the volunteers
to give the latter the benefit Of the ex
perieDce of the regulars.
A dispatch from New York says A
Rome special asserts that the Pope ha'
sent telegram to the Queen Regent o
Spain earnestly advising an immediate
appeal to the European powers fo
mediation in the war with America
The Pope is said to have promised BIZ
support and that of the powers to OBJ
tain an honorable solution of the diff
Guilty.
Commodore Watson has taken com
mand of the Key West division of Ad
miral SIMPSONS first. He arrived there
on the OIivette yesterday and imme
diately went on board the cruiser Gin
cinnati, where he hoised his flag.