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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
THE SACRED WINDING SHEET.

Much interest has lately been excite d
by the permission given a photograph.
or to reproduce for the first time the
sacred winding sheet, in which the
body OF Christ was wrapped when
taken down from the cross, and pre-.
pared for burial in the Holy Sepulchre.
This precious relic has for many years
been preserved in the Cathedral Of
Turin, and at intervals exposed to gene
raj venerstion. The last occasion of its
exhibition to the general public was at
the great exposition held in Tunis from
May % to June 2, and it was then the
ecclesiastical authorities were prevail
ed on TO allow photographs to
be taken OF the sacred sheet.
The first copy, printed on fine linen,
brought 10 this country, is to be pre-
sented 10 Cardinal Gibbons by Mr.. Gil
ovanni Schiaffino, of Baltimore, brother
Of the Italian consul, lately knighted by
the King of Italy. Mr.. Schiaffino has
lately returned from Italy, where he
personally inspected the original. The
winding cloths kept in the cathedrals Of
Compiegne and Bezancon, in France,
do not impair the genuineness of this,
as the Gospel itself is authority for the
statement that when the Apostles en-
tered the sepulchre they found Linen
cloths lying on the floor The sacred
shte. was brought from the east by God
fey of Bouillon, the famous leader of
the Crusaders, who found it in Jerusa
lem and caused it to be carried to
Chambery, the capital OF Savoy. His
daughter, the Countess Marguerite De
Charney, fell heir TO it, and by her it
was given 10 the royal house of Savoy,
holding court at Turin. It's transla-
ton from Cham berry to Turin took place
March %, 1853. By the hands of pious
women of rank in those ages of faith.
the sacred relic has been surrounded by
rich silken embroidery. representing
scenes in the passion and death of
Christ. At the foot of the embroidery
is the coat.of-arms of the city of Turin.
1t is kept with the utmost care in an
urn, or case of black marble, inlaid
with gold, and is secured by two keys,
one OF them in the possession of the
archbishop of Turin, the other kept by
the King of Ialy, and both are present when
the ease is opened to expose the sheet to the
public gaze. 1t is estimated at the Turin Ex.
position that over a million people from vsri.
Gus quarters of the world saw and venerated
the holy relic The original sheet is nine
feet long and three feet wide, of fine linen,
and bears representation in bloody marks
of the body of Christ, outlined on its surface.
A close investigation shows faint tracings of
the features. The picture was taken in the
cathedral by means Of electricity, and its sue
ce'siu reproduction has aroused general
interest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
A DUEL IN THE STREET.

The news of tragedy, which is re-
ported to have occurred at Stringtown,
near Sstersville. in Tyler county, W..
Va, was received at Charleston, on
Monday. A woman claiming to be the
wife of Willis Hanson, noted gambler
of Stringtown, had been receiving at
tentions from George GROCER. another
gambler. Hanson became suspicious
and watched his wife. On Saturday,
after telling her that he would he out
some time, he watched the premises,
and In few moments GROCER was seen
to Ego to Hsnsom's house, Hanson
borrowed 9 revolver and went to the
house. GROCER went out and started up
the street, followed by Hanson, who
opened fire upon him, striking GROCER
ION the leg, bringing him down. GROCER
then drew pistol and began blazing
away at Hanson, hitting him twice,
once in the arm, the other penetrating
his breast, which will probably prove
fatal. Oroger's injuries are fully as
serious as Hansom's, and he is not ex-
pected to live. During the Melee the
streets were crowded, and five per-
sons we're wounded by stray
balls. Mrs. Frank Jacobs receiv-
ed bullet in the thigh. James
Crandall, q merchant, got one of
the bullets in his knee, and John Corn
ish was shot in the breast. A little girl
crossing the street was shot in the side,
and she, as we'll as Cornish cannot live.
The woman who was the cause of the
trouble has fed, and cannot be found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
sn.in.s RenIv 20 Peace Terms.

SPANS Reply 10 Peace 1erils'
WASHINGTON, Aug 3.-Until long
after midnight the secretaries OF the
French embassy were at work last night
on SPANS answer to President McKin-
ley's peace terms. The message came
in cipher. The work of the secretaries
was to translate the note from code into
Spanish and then into English. Init
mite care was necessary for the reason
that the change of single word might
wreck the negotiations. Before the
close of the day NJ. Cambon will prof.
ably place the note in the hands of the
President. Unofficial reports received
at the White House are to the effect
that Spain has accepted the terms. In
that event the war may practically be
brought to an end this week. There
will be work for the army for many
months i'll Cuba, Porto Rico and the
Philippines, but the impression Is
strong that the last great battle with
Spain has been fought. Until the
treaty has been signed, sealed and de
livered with the approval ofthe Senate,
the army and navy will be on guard,
the President having decided to keep
his forces in a position to resume the
conflict without delay, should occasion
require While Spain is declared to
have accepted the main propositions
without reserve, there are rumors that
the Madrid cabinet is manoeuvpring to
save something out of the wreckage.
Sagasta, it is said, will ask for the priv
ilege OF retaining the war material in
the islands to be evacuated and he is
likely to make an effort TO escape
part of the debts of Cuba and Porto
Rico. 1t is also stated that ne has
asked for details as to the time and
manner in which Spanish troops must
be drawn from the West Indies. So
far as has been learned, through the ad-
ministration sources Of information,
however, Spain has raised no question
that cannot be settled by peace com
mission representing the two countries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
VIRGINIA NEWS.


w A. Jones, was, for the fifth time.
nominated for Congress yesterday by
the democrats of the Northern Neck
and Eastern Shore counties, comprising
the First district
Mr.. Philip A. Bruce, who has been
Secretary of the Virginia Historical So
ciety for several years, will resign that
Office the Isl of October and will de.
vote himself to literary work.
Mrs. Selna M. Taylor, wife of Cal
tain George w. Taylor, the we'll
known railroad man, died at her home
in Richmond yesterday. Mrs. Taylor
was native of Charlottesville.
The Loudoun county supervisors
have fixed the county levy for the year
at % per cent. on the State tax
cents less than last year. District and
county school tax, 10 cents on the 500.
Headquarters of the democratic
State committee will be opened in
Richmond about the middle of Septem-
Der, with Mr.. Joseph Button, of App
mattox, secretary of the committee, in
charge.
In Warrenton yesterday Arthur Mel
son was acquitted by the county court
on the charge of obstructing trains by
riding horse on bridge on the South
ern Railway. A fight between the Nc
| Coy brothers followed, which caused q
good deal OF excitement in thu court
house, and both of the combatants were
lodged in Jail.
Mr.. John D. Richardson, who former
ly resided in Clarke county where he
owned fine estate but who had been
living in Missouri for the past ten or
thirteen years, died at his residence in
Savannah, Mo, last Thursday, aged
about 50 years. Major Richardson
served with distinction in the Confede-
rate army, being in charge of Gen.
Ashby's commissary department.
Lloyd Daubjgne, who is really named
Dabney and is a member of the well.
known Virginia family of that name, is
the latest young singer to attract the
favorable attention Of Nine Cosima
Wagner, and she has asked him to
come to Bayreuth and study in her
school there. He is going, and will
learn Lohengrin as we'll as some other
roles.
Yesterdays election in northampton
county for removal Of the courthouse
from Eastvlle to Cape Charles City, or
allow it to remain at Eastville, and ap
propriate two thousand dollars OF the
glebe fund to repair the old buildings,
passed oil very quietly, and a fairly
good vote was polled. Complete re
turns have not been received, but
enough is known to approximate the
majority at about 40 in favor of the
latter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

EXPRESS COMPANY MUsT PAY.-Tbs
patrons of the Southern Expre>. Con.
paDy in Georgia will not in the future
be required to pay for the revenue
stamps affixed to the bill OF lading l..
sued by the company.
The senders of messages over the
Western Union Telegraph COMPANY
will continue to pay the one cen. VA;
tax.
The Georgia railroad commissionde.
cided the two cases in reference to The
express and telegraph companies YES,
terday. The decision was against tie
former, but favorable to the latter.
Elaborate opinions were rendered 10
each case by Judge Spencer K. AtSil,oa
on behalf of the commission. It was bed
that the express company in issuing
bill OF leding was required to put
stamp on it in order to make it legs
and that the company had no righ, %
exact the cost of the stamp from I'd.
shipper.
The commission takes the positio-
that by requiring the one-cent ts1N
be paid by the shipper the exprea
company is in principle as much gur
of an overcharge as if it exacted $ip
in each case.
In the case of the Western Unior Il.
commission held that the comng
was not required to receive messy.
until it was stamped. 1t does no, b.
come legal message until the selis.
puts the revenue stamp on il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUG. 3, 1898

Now, when famous fast race horses
are beaten by VIGOROUSLY. slow ones at
the tracks governed by the rules OF
the New York Jockey Club, and thou
sands ofunsuspecting bettors are cheated
out of their money by few on the "in-
side" those who have heretofore de-
nounced the OUTLAW" tracks, may pos
sibly have less to say in respect OF the
tricks alleged to be practiced on the
latter. Cheating is always attempted
10 every form of speculation, from stock
boards to sea foam gold factories, but the
most Infamous of all are those conduct
ed by hypocrites, who pretend to be es'
peciallv honest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

The rain flooded many business houses
along Chestnut street. The railway
traffic was considerably delayed, and
telegraph and telephone communica'
ton was interrupted to great extent.
The lightning was the most vivid ex.
perienced in this city for long time,
and flashed almost necessarily. The
City Hall cellar and basement at Broad
and Market streets was flooded to a
depth of six feet. The Philadelphia
postoffice at Ninth and Market streets
came in for good share of the deluge.
The basement was covered with water,
and the building was left in darkness
by the disabling of the electrical plant
Up to the present writing there has
been no damage by lightning reported.
The storm ragged for one hour and
half.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

SOME OF the Northern press are as
Stunning high airs and lofty pretensions
for the country, for the reason that it
has refused to attempt to collect any
money indemnity OF Spain for the ex-
penses of the war that was forced upon
her. But why should money be de-
manded OF ner, when she has been com
PEELED to surrender her two most valua
BILE possessions, Cuba and Porto Rico,
and the largest city in the Philippines?
And besides, why should money be ex-
acted of Spaniards, when any amount
that may be required can be collected
by taxes from the poor people OF this
country?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Congressman Joseph d. Sayers was
yesterday nominated for governor by
the democrats OF Texas.
General Wheeler states that the SUI
perior training of the regulars gave
them a great advantage over the volun-
teers in the battles near Santiago, es-
pecally in craftsmanship.
The Emperor and Empress of Ger
many were present at the funeral ser
vices of Prince Bismarck at Friedrichs-
ruhe yesterday evening, but, after
stay of forty-fve minutes, left for their
castle at Potsdan.
Mr.. Chamberlain stated in the House
of Commons Yesterday that it was not
likely that England would make reci-
procity between her West Indian colo
MES and the United States, because
this country was such hard bar
gamer.
Mr.. Stevenson Archer, ex-treasurer
of the State of MARYLAND, died yester-
day evening at the Baltimore city hos
pital, where he had been under treat
ment since he was pardoned from the
penitentiary by Gov. Brown four years
ago. His death had been hourly
looked for since Monday, when he was
seized with spasms caused by Bright's
disease.
The War Department has begun an
Investigation into the condition OF the
transport Concho, which brought sick
ID wounded soldiers from Santiago to
New York. DIR. Doty, health officer OF
the port of New York, said that he
found the Concho in deplorable con-
dition, and was surprised the sick men
on the ship lived to complete the voy.
age. Surgeon.General Sternberg, of
the army, denies that his department is
responsible for the condition ofthe Con-
cho.
Delayed fever reports, covering the
situation at Santiago since July -,
were received from Gen. SKATER yes
terday. The disease seems to be
spreading as rapidly as ever, and what
is vastly more significant, the death
rate is increasing. More fatalities are
reported for the four days included in
the late message from Shsfter than oc-
Cured in the two weeks preceding, and,
everything considered, the situation is
now more unsatisfactory, not to say
alarming, than at any time since the
fever made its appearance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

No ELECTION MoNEY.-A letter gCr
Richmond says: The democrats w
have precious little money to spe-!
this year. The candidates will hsye@
put up most Of tho sinews OF war lth
of course, expected that the repubisl.
will give trouble in the second, toud-.
fifth. ninth and tenth districts. ThesIt-:-
ton in the tenth is very ursalisiac'r
10 the democrats. Many of those VI"
supported Mr.. Flood for the Doniri
ton are going to be hard to whip Toto
line. They claim that he was cheated
out of the nomination. The repub.caa
expect to receive a good sized csc
paign fund from the national comm.N'r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
To Raise the Cristobal Colon.

New YORK, Aug 3-Another expedition
to help raise some of the sunken Span.
ish ships at santiaIo will leave Cliff
ton, Staten Island, tonight. It con-
lists Of bsrge and four pol toms of
the Merritt-Chapman Wrecking Com.
psny. selected by Lieut. Hobson. Thirty
i've men accompany the expedition which
has a complete outfit of wrecking apparatus,
including diving appliances. The expedi-
lion will direct its chief efforts to the raising
of the Cristobal Colon. 1t is believed that
the Maria Teresa Will be hoated by the de-
tail of wreckers already on the scene before
the arrival of the expedition that sailed TO-
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
EOreion News.

COPENHAGEN, Aug 3.-The report Of
the illness of the Queen of Denmark is
denied.
VALENCIA, Spain, Aug. 3.-The vii
lage of Mediana has been wrecked by
d cyclone, which killed many persons.
Several houses at Hornillos have been
engulfed by the floods and number of
people have persisted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
sPAINAND THE UNITED STATES

Military measures with view OF pre-
venting popular outbreaks have been
taken in the Spanish provinces Of
Catalonia, Aragon and Biscay.
General Merritt mas asked to have his
army at Manila increased to $4,000
men. Southern and eastern troops who
have not yet been sent to the front may
get an opportunity there.
The officials in Washington make no
concealment of their apprehension OF
serious trouble to follow the execution OF
our programme in regard to the Philip
pines. The reports of the military and
naval commanders Of late have con-
tanned warnings of expected conflicts
with the insurgents, and no surprise
will be felt at the receipt Of news of an
outbreak at almost any moment.
A dispatch from San Juan to Madrid
states that 1000 Porto Rico volunteers
have surrendered to the American
| troops.
Secretary Long says no change has
been made in the orders for Commo
dore Watson's squadron, which is still
assigned to proceed to the coast OF
Spain.
The board of naval officers appointed
by Admiral Sampson to report upon
the condition of the Spanish ships
which were sunk in the battle of San
tiago on July found three of the ships
riddle1 by fve.inch shells. The Brook
lyn was the only American vessel in
the fight that carried hve-inch guns.
This fact shows that Commodore
Schley's flagship was in the battle in
all its stages from start to
finish. The board reports that the
Maria Teresa and Cristobal Colon can
be saved, the Vizcays and Oquendo
will be abandoned, but their batteries
and machinery may be saved.
At conference taken part in by the
President, Secretary Alger and Adju-
tant General Corbin at the executive
mansion last night final decision was
reached as to the constitution OF the
provisional corps for Porto Rico to be
commanded by General Wade. The
regiments which are to comprise the
corps will be designated in general
order to be issued probably to-day.
Secretary Alger said that the corps
might be on the way to Porto Rico
within week. Notwithstanding these
warlike preparations, the belief in Of
fetal circles amounts almost to con-
viction that active hostiities have prac-
tically been concluded.
It ia understood to be the intention
of the administration to assume liabili
ty for all the claims preferred by
American citizens against Spain on &C
count of damage done to proper y in
Cuba. Some part of this liability may
be imposed upon the government OF
Cuba later and would include such
cases as can be directly charged up
against the insurgents, where they de-
stroyed the property of American ciii-
zens. The amount of the claims against
Spain in behalf of the American cti-
zens who suffered in Cuba was $751;
100000 at the date of the destruction OF
the Maine. 1t is estimated that this
total has since been increased to $780,
000,0 900 and no doubt is entertained
that there are many other claims for
large amounts, which have not yet
been presented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
country

PROBABLY THE American, is the only
army, especially during hostilities, in
which political pulls have potential
Influence, but in it, not only tie
appointment of officers, but the compo-
sition Of brigades, and even the par
ticular duty in which respective reei
ments shall be engaged, are, that is,
if reports from the War Office at Wash
ington be reliable, subject to and direct
ed by such influence. There is one man
who though advised from headquarters
to avail himself Of that influence in
order to obtain a commission declined
to do so. and he was left.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

The AUXILIARY CRUIsERs.-Initial
steps in the disintegration of the suxili.
any navy began yesterday, when the
War and Navy Departments, after q
conference with President Clement A.
Griscom, of the international Naviga-
ton Company, and Senator Sewell, of
New Jersey, another representative Of
the company, arranged for the DISPOSE
ton of the tour American liners now in
use as cruisers. Under the arrange
ment with the International Naviga-
lion Company the charters of the St.
Paul and the st. Louis will be cancelled
and the charters of the Harvard and
the Yale will be transferred to
the War Department, the ships
to be used as transports for
the Porto Rican expedition. Through
the surrender of the st. Paul Captain
Sigsbee will again be without ship.
The Navy Department will reduce the
strength of the fleets in southern
waters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

THE REPUBLICANS of several OF the
counties in this district have elected
delegates to convention to nominate
81 congressional candidate. This may
be all right for dress parade, but, as
Mr.. Lincoln once said, for an actual en-
gaeement it isn't worth cent. Until a
radical change shall take place in the
natural feelings of the people of this
district, they will continue to aend to
Congress men who, at least shall profess
TO be, States rights democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
WRONGED HUSBANDS orPsr

Robert Kirkam, head of the New q,
leans weather bureau and formerIv q,
Washington, is now in st. Louis :,
also is Capt. William Hardee. OF n.
United States engineer corps. and !.
the two meet there may be tronba
The wife of Captain Hardee is ssid ~
figure in the trouble between the two
men. The facts in the case now in M.
session of the police are that Capai,
Hsrdee, just recovering from spell ..
fever. became suspicious OF his yopns
and beautiful wife, traced her 10 thu
rooms of the weather bureau in Nsr
Orleans and found the pair enioyn,
a champagne lunch. Capt. Hardss
was unarmed, and being ex,remaic
feeble from his recent illness, Was Nm.
able to burst into the room, but Wen.
to a nearby store, aud, returning with.
friend and revolver, beat down ,rs
door. Kirkhsm escaped through
window, entered the apartment ofaIs5r
which adjoined, and, begging her no.
to tell which way he had gone. mad.
his exit and took the first train ont a,
the city. Mrs. Hardee plunged through
the first door at hand and locked il Al.
ter her just as the husband finally bur-.
into the room. She also escaped. Thu
woman in beautiful brunette, was,
Miss Douglass, of prominent iamily
of Louisiana, and leading belle before
her marriage TO Capt. Hardee. Robert
Kirkam has been prominent figure n
the city during the term OF his weallr.
bureau employment here. A year
be was shot at by car conductor H.
paying attention to the railroad man.
wife. Kirkam was a married ma.
but his wife left him. He was grea.
devotee of the wheel, and it is said Tia.
it was through cycling that his So.
quaintsnce with Mrs. Hardee arose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

CAMP ALGER, it is stated, will be re-
moved to Manassas. The Confederate
army lost great many more;men from
low fever at Manassas during the
months OF August, September and Oc-
tober, 1861, than it did in the battles
fought there. But neither moaey nor
men are matters of much consideration
to an imperialistic administration; with
it, success must be accomplished. no
matter at what cost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03
Coal for Manila.

NORFOLK, Aug. 3.-The British sail
ing ship Canara, 1,4S9 tons, Captain
Swatridge, arrived here this morning.
She is chartered by the American gov
eminent and will take on cargo Of
Pocahontas coal and sail for Manila.
She will likely take about 5000 tons.
The voyage will likely consume six
months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

a NORTHERN jingo newspaper says
Spain cannot, in justice, evade the con.
sequences OF the war she forced Oh IAN
unwilling combatant." Well, if there
ever was a more unwilling combat
ant than Spain has been in the present
war, history contains no mention of
the fact. But interested people always
look at things through spectacles col
ored by their own prejudioes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-03

CoRBETT PosTs $2,500-Jamc J.
Corbett, in New York yesterday pol
ed $1,000 at the office of morna-
paper for a match with Bob Fi1:n
mons or Jim Jeflries. In hi e''d
authorizing the deposit of the MONEY
Corbett says: "If l defeat Mccoy
Buffalo, | shall expect Firz.imroi'
to show disposition to make msa.
II he is unwilling to do so, the :"
goes for Jeffries, and if defeat Je.'('
| do not see how FitzsimmOns csa DE-
cline to meet me-"