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The daily sentinel., 1898-12-27
offthe lights should occur, the city
should be made to pay dearly for
all damages,
The News reports Of army mis-

The News reports of army mis-
management appearing in the
daily papers are untrue. Probably
the wise gentleman, who is blind
to everything except Mckinley
republicanism, will assure the pub
lie that General Miles is liar A
between Alger and Miles, history
shows that the latter's word has
never been questioned, while pub
lie records show that Miles stands
not only proven liar, but a COW
ard. Such an attempt as that pap
er has all along made to blind its
readers falls flat, as reputable jour
nails, good republican journals all
over the country sustain Miles in
his accusations against Alger and
not only print the charges of gross
incompetency and mismanagement
in the late var, but believe what
they print. 1t is not only silly
but false journalism to attempt to
distort truth which every one
knows. The reflection is not on
the president, but on Alger, par
row minded cowardly incompetent
who has used the army in crlti-
cal period, a time of war, to for
ward his selfish political ends.
The daily sentinel., 1898-12-27
A French journalist, an author

A French journalist, an author
ity on patents Of nobility says
Count" Castellaine, Anna Goulds
husband is no count Devilish
hard on the slobbering untitled
American aristocracy. to know that
Anna has married and paid fifteen
millions for contretemp roue. He
names a halt dozen other titles as
being false. merely assumed, to
which American heiress have hung
their millions.
The daily sentinel., 1898-12-27

The amount of difference in the
prices which the coun Gil has set
for payment for lights and what is
asked by the Electric light com
pany, is 5000 on incandes cents
and SO 90 on arcs. And for this
lump sum of SIS 90 the city is to
be thrown into darkness. If any
accident Of consequence, which
is caused by the order to turn
The daily sentinel., 1898-12-27

here is to be shaving down Of
expenses by the council they want
to commence right at home. The
chief of the fire department if he is
worth anything, is worth double
what he gets and if he is working
under the old schedule, the coun-
Gil should do the same.
The daily sentinel., 1898-12-27

Ex- Mayor Allison, who now
kicks on taxes and eNpenes, al
though his kick now is very harm
less and will become less and less
so, engineered the little scheme, or
at least it was during his admins
tration, to double the salary OF
mayor and alderman and also OF
the chief of the fire department.
One of Mr.. Allison's. coteries, Geo.
r. Barton drew his salary as alder>
man and chief Of fire department
at the same time. Since then the
salary of the chief of fire depart
ment has been cut in half, but the
councilmen and the mayor still
draw the double salary. Now il
The daily sentinel., 1898-12-27
A Monotonou. Climate.

1t is said that the sameness of eli
mate IN the Sandwich islands makes
northerner almost hope for an earth
quake to smash up the monotony.
Makes x Rays Harmless.
In letter received by St. Louis
physician from George Apostoli, the
noted French physician and surgeon,
Apostoli says he has discovered the sc-
cret of preventing the evil effects which
usually follow the application of the
X ray. He says that he simply connects
the machine with the ground by me-
tallic circuit. Under that system he
has turned the \ ray upon hundreds of
patients, and not once has there been
any deleterious effects from the rays
One Man Works Eight Weeks Over the
Difficult Pass and In Compelled
to Give 1t Up and
Turn Back.
The daily sentinel., 1898-12-27

A cordial invitation will be ex-
tended Mr.. Currie to accept an al
dermanic nomination, and the
people won't do thing to him.
The times., 1898-05-17
THE STOCK MARKET DULL
Sharp Declines in London Prices
for American Stocks.
Few Stocks Showed Conspicuous
Strcngth-Eisev Declines
Were the General Rule.

New York May l6.-The Treasury com
plete statement of the countrys foreign
trade for April and for the ten months of
the fiscal year was worthy of more at
tention than 1t received in Wall Street
today. The exports of merchandise in
creased for the month s21. N Ga and the
imports decreased $45, 39S, ,74S. The excess
of exports over imports for the month
was $40. .502, SCI. In addition to the remark
ably favorable trade balance the excess
of silver exports for the ten months ap-
pears as S36. 1855 Against this enormous
accumulation there appears as an Offset
only the excess of gold imported, which
amounted To SS4. 479. .49S.
The total of merchandise exports is by
far the largest in the history of the coun-
try while the imports are the smallest in
amount OF any OF the past eight years
The total merchandise imports are indeed
less than fifty per cent. of the exports
really remarkable disproportion.
Notwithstanding these general circum-
stances the foreign exchange market con-
tanned TO rise today. The advance in
sight rates since Wednesday amounts to
nearly two cents in the pound. and was
explained as rejecting the renewed in
vestment demand arising from interna-
tional discount conditions. recent gold
import operations ana to the continued
heavy selling of stocks for foreign ac-
count. The money market was again easy
for all terms of accommodation as was
foreshadowed in the bank statement of
Saturday. Other important circumstances
of the day were the sharp recovery in
wheat and the beginning of the debate in
the Serate on the war revenue bill.
1t was, however, TO the actual progress
OF the war that speculative attention was
directed. As the intelligence received in
this regard was vague, at the best, the
stock markets tone was irregular and in
definite throughout the day.
The market was rather unsettled in the
forenoon dealings The London prices
for American stocks showed sharp de-
clines, and foreign houses were large
sellers of stocks during the forenoon.
The weakness of the London market
was reported owing entirely 10 the recent
utterances of Englishmen on political
questions and English consols participated
appreciably in the decline there. Aside
from this selling and that for the ac-
count of a local operator of great pres
tige, the pressure upon the local market
was not severe. A few stocks showed
conspicuous stength, Rock Island and Su-
gar being examples. Elsewhere greater
or less declines were the general rule.
The whereabouts of the Spanish fleet
and the concern naturally felt as 70 the
expected clash with our vessels restricted
outside interest. and the later market was
given over to the professional boardroom
traders AS a rule the opening declines
made in response TO the London prices
were no more than fractionally extended
| on the days trading.
The market closed quiet but steady.
The times., 1898-05-17
CRISIS HOURLY EXPECTED.
The Sanitary Condition of Havana
Bc2Ears Description.

Nassau, n. P, May 16.-The British
cruiser Talbot has arrived here from Ha-
vana. One of her officers says that every
thing was quiet in that city, but the peo-
pie were momentarily expecting crisis.
Provisions were held at very high
prices. Beef was SOC. a pound potatoes
&c. a pound and bread 13c. pound. The
officer said that he and a friend had in a
common eating house salad a small
custard and two cups of tea, for which
they paid s..
The sanitary conditions of the city
were beyond description. Many of the
crew Of the Talbot We're prostrated with
illness and the ships departure was has
tened on that account
Foul odors were everywhere and ever,
reached the ship at her anchorage which
was the buoy used by the Maine before
she was moved. The wreck of the Maine
was in full view and experts on board the
Talbot say she was undoubtedly blown
up from the outside. Only the officers and
the chief petty officers of the Talbot
were allowed to go ashore. They were
treated with great respect, but were close
~ watched. The Spanish officers whom
they met insisted on paying for all re-
freshments, but in broken English told
them that the English and the Yankee
were all one.
This officer talked with Spanish wo-
man Of education and refinement who told
of her two sons being recently seized and
shot while her two daughters, aged four
teen and seventeen were assaulted and
carried Off by Spanish soldiers because
she had expressed the wish that the Yam
kee army would soon invade the island
Troops swarm the streets and every way
one turns preparations for siege are
in evidence. Cannon are stationed on
every side and in The most unexpected
places, even in the Easements of private
houses.
A veteran of the Egyptian war, who
was at the bombardment of Alexandria
and IS now one of the gunners of the Tai
bot, gives 1t as his opinion that a modern
battIeship well manned would have no
difficulty in reducing Morro Castle.
The times., 1898-05-17

no case was anyone to come any nearer
to him than the point OF his bayonet.
Then the parry moved on 10 another
sentinel and ne too acted very much like
the first one. instruction was given TO all,
however, and then without warning an
other round was made This time il was
decided to separate and Iisus Harrison
took one direction while Capt. Hodgson
and the reporter made q different detour.
Ali three came upon the first guard from
different directions. He was again con-
fused and halted only one while the
others came close. This time Capt Hodg-
son answered in reply TO the demand TO
halt, 1.-The officer of the day., and then
stepped forward to be recognized. Mean
while he asked what was to be done with
the other members of the party who APP
parently were wi .hout countersigns.
The sentry was undecided for a moment
but finally said Il guess ! had better
call the corporal of the guard. THIS
was done and the visitors escorted to the
guard tent where, being placed without
guards and left alone, they promptly
broke and ran but were recaptured.
The sergeant of the guard appeared,
but also failed to make prompt reply for
the prisoners. He was asked by Capt.
Hcdgson if he had no report 10 make and
then answered in the affirmative. Then
the explanations were given and the yisii-
ors were released for further testing or
the sentries.
This time the men were well prepared
and performed their duty with greater
vigilance and much Improvement. Ihe
purnose is TO have different men on guard
each night and at intervals during the
night come upon them Unexpectedly ana
fber, correct their mistakes thus giving
practical illustrations and instruction.
The District of Columbia volunteers
were increased by three more companies
which we're mustered into the regular
service esterday-Company Is, Capt,
King; Company II, Capt. LOCKER ana
Company Nj, Capt. Jacobs
Company K is. il Is claimed. the best
looking company in the regiment, ana
the boys will undoubtedly give good ac-
count of themselves when they set IN the
field II will be remembered that Capt.
Young recruited this company in three
DAYS at the beginning of the reerganlza-
ton OF the National Guard. Since then
he has carefully weeded out the dead
wood and enlisted large men, all OF one
height, and their appearance at driil wlll
undoubtedly bring forth applause for their
soldierly bearing.
All the companies mustered in today
! and those that will have been mustered III
I by oclOck tomorrow afternoon VIII take
! the train at Ninth and Maryland Avenue
! at that hour and proceed TO the camp at
I Falls Church. The regiment Is nearly
! full now, and as soon as the last compa-
4 ny passes the mastering officer Col. liar
ries will take his command to Chickamau-
ga and 20 into camp there with the rest
! of the volunteers.
The times., 1898-05-17
ONE OF THE cARDENAs HEROES.
Lieut.. Sewcomb. Who Rescued the
WinsIoy From Destruction.

NinSIoYy From Destruction
Frank H. Newcomb, first lieutenant in
the United States revenue cutter service,
and who. commanding the Hudson, did
such gallant work during the battle off
Cardenas in towing the Winslow out OF
range of the deadly Spanish fusillade,
was born in Boston November TO- 1916,
and received his education in the public
schools of that city.
Early in life he Travelled around the
world with his father, who commanded
a clipper ship. During his trip he kept a
log, which proved so valuable TO the Gov
ernment al that time that young New
comb was given a vote OF thanks for its
use.
At seventeen years of age he enlisted in
the United States Navy as acting ensign.
He was in the navy from 1853 to 1865
and saw some service during the war of
the rebellion, and was appointed lieu
tenant in the revenue cutter service in
1873. A short time after the war he en-
gagged in railroading with the Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe.
Lieut.. Newcomb has been at many diff
ferent stations in the South and in Alas
ka At the latter station he spent three
seasons, patroling the Pacific coast and
Behring Sea. Seven years ago he was on
board the ill-fated Gailatln. After that
he was promoted To first lieutenant and
went TO the Pacific station. During the
past three years he has been assistant
inspector of the frat and second life-sav-
inG districts. Last October he was placed
in command of the revenue cutter Hud-
son in New York harbor
When the war broke out he was the first
officer TO be taken from the revenue cut
ter service for active naval duty He
was sent 10 Norfolk, and was given an
extra crew, two IEeGtenants and two ex-
ira engineers. His vessel, the Hudson,
was armorel with one-half inch steel.
There were two two-pounder guns fore
and aft, and on top of the pilot house,
which was also steel armored, were two
rapid-fire Colt guns.
Lieut.. Newcomb- comes of fighting stock
His great grandfather was sergeant at
the battle of Lexington.
The times., 1898-05-17
oUTBURsT OF PATRIOTISM.
President Mckinley Overwhelmed
With Offers to Accept Commissions.

President Mckinley Overwhelmed
With Offers to Accept Commissions.
President Mckinley received a number
of visitors yesterday at the White House.
but there was but little significance in the
calls made 1t is estimated that yester-
day alone enough would-be officers laid
their services, together with the ancient
prestige of their ancestral fame and the
swing of their maiden swords. at the seet
of the President and at the altar OF ma
tional honor TO fit out an army of some
thing in the neighborhood of So00o0 men
with leaders. In nearly every instance
those who offered themselves were told
that their cases would receive attention
as soon as reached.
Senator Hawley of Connecticut called
to insist that the President use the full
names of persons when sending nomina-
tions TO the Senate.
IF a mans name is William B. Brown
we don't want ii 10 be sent in as w. b.
Brown" said the senator, emphatically,
and Mr.. Mckinley promised TO do as he
suggested.
Senator Hawley also urged that Mr..
Mckinley appoint Daniel j. Carr, of New
Haven, Conn, TO be a captain in the
Signal Service, under Gen. Greely. He
pressed the claims Of Mr.. Carr, who, he
said. had been in the service for over
seven years and was thoroughly expe-
rienced and altogether a reliable man.
The President promised to look into the
matter.
Senator SpoOner of Wisconsin saw Mr..
Mckinley for the purpose of pressing the
nomination of two personal friends for
commissions in the volunteer army.
Senator Money of Mississippi called to
ascertain what progress had been made
in the matter of organizing the corps of
yellow fever 4inmunes' for the invasion
of Cuba. The President told him that the
work of organization was in competent
| hands, and that its result would be made
public in a day or so.
Senator Berry Of Arkansas called up
on the same errand, and he received the
| same answer
Col. Burpee of Connecticut has of
fered to the President the services of his
! regiment of the National Guard, and
which consists of 1,006 men. The Presi-
dent referred the colonel to Secretary
| Alger
Senator Tillman of South Carolina saw
Mr.. Mckinley on private business.
The times., 1898-05-17

What is Scott's Emul-
sion 9
It's the best cod-liver oil,
partly digested, and COM
bined with the hypophos-
phites and glycerine. What
will it dof 1t will make
the poor blood of the an@mic
rich and red.
twill give nervous energy
to the overworked brain and
nerves. It will add flesh to
the thin form of a child,
wasted from fat-starvation.
1t is everywhere acknowl-
edged as The Standard Of
the World.
5oc and sr.oo, sll druggists.
scorT & BOVINE, Chemists. New York
The times., 1898-05-17

Among the many thousands Of treat
ments and remedies introduced to the
public during the past ten years, the
new method of curing diseases OF the air
passages stands rs the FIRST and
ONLY one ever indorsed by the regular
medical profession This alone should
DC conclusive evidence Of its value to
educated and scientific men: but when
you add TO this the startling fact that
hundreds OF the most prominent men
and women in religious. literary and So
ciai circles throughout the country have
banded themselves together solely for
tne purpose of encouraging the use OF
this new remedy and treatment and that
TINS society now numbers over p. goo
persons, then the general public should
begin TO understand the vast impOr-
tance OF this new discovery which cures
Catarrh. Bronchitis. Asthma. Coughs.
CoidS and Consumption without the aid
or stomach medicines or the use OF
sprays. douches and atomiZers, curing
them by natures own remedy. given
IN the only vehicle (the air) which nature
permits 70 enter the bronchial tubes and
lungs.
The times., 1898-05-17

The immediate course of the stock mar
ket rests entirely on the news of the
Spanish and American fleets. This news
is unquestionabIy the most important of
any nature that possibly can come. The
bigness of its Importance. perhaps, is not
fully enough realized. The careful STRAIT
egists, naval and political. are more and
more convinced that If the. victory of
America is sweeping the end of the war
will be at hand. The subjugation of
Cuba then would be only matter of
few days. There would be no more help
from the outside for the island. and the
The times., 1898-05-17

people would starve in short order even
il they were not overcome by an Ameri-
can army. There is also, however, a dis
position in well-informed circles to see
a possibility that Spain may be Temporal
rily victorious. The Spanish fleet is so
much faster than any part of the Ameri-
can fleet that it con strike and run away
possibly for several days, and very prob
ably succeed in striking some good blow
at the weaker parts of the American
forces. For these reasons the heavier
spectators are not disposed to buy the
market at the moment, although they are
very well aware that the final defeat Of
Spain can only be a matter of a few
weeks at most. Slumps may come on
temporary reverses.
The times., 1898-05-17
Mhooping Cough.

/ had little boy who was nearly dead
from an attack of whooping cough. NV
neighbors recommended Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. l did not think that any
medicine would help him, but after Civ
ing him a few doses of that remedy /
noticed an improvement. and one bottle
cured him entirely. 1t is the best cough
medicine / ever had IN the house,. l..
Moore. South Burgettstown, Pa. For
sale by Henry Evans, wholesale and re-
tail druggist 93S T Street northwest, and
Connecticut Avenue and S Street north
west. and 142S Maryland Avenue north
east.
The times., 1898-05-17
Summer Treatment.

All subjects of Catarrh and its complications
fully aware of the great relief that comes
with the soothing influences of weather.
1t is this very relief that makes them careless
of this treacherous disease which they have found
by bitter experience will return with added
force upon the approach of cold weather again.
1t is there fore surprising how few take advantage
of this more favorable condition and undergo
line of treatment at this season Of the year.
Realizing how careless Catarrhal patients
about this matter Doctor Cowden advises all
hands in the near future 10 apply as carly as
possible that no time may be lest. As much
advancement can he made in one month now as
be made in two months in Winter.
Then, again, the present fee OF s. a month for
all diseases cannot be extended beyond the warm
weather. The economical ones should take heed
of this circumstance and govern themselves ae-
cordingy,
The times., 1898-05-17

seventy-frst New York Regiment In
fantry.
To Washington.
Col. Ed Campbelrs First New Jersey
Regiment Infantry.
Sixty-fifth New York Regiment In
fantry
Sixth, Twelfth. Thirteenth and Eighth
Pennsylvania Regiments Infantry,
Sixth Massachusetts Regiment Infantry
Sixth Illinois Regiment Infantry.
To San Francisco.
First Regiment Colorado Infantry.
Second Regiment Oregon Infantry.
Idaho Infantry Battalion.
To New Orleans.
First and Second Texas Regiments In
fantry.
The times., 1898-05-17
To THE RELIEF OF DEWEY
Philippines Expedition to Sail
Not Later Than Friday.
LIST OF TROOPS TO BE SENT
Gen. Miles Denies the Statement
That $4,000 Men VIII Be Ordered
TO Join Admiral Dewey and Says
the Force VIII Not Exceed 10000
Rushing Preparations.

1.-THE Philippine Islands expedition will
leave San Francisco Friday at the very
latest.
The transports City of Pekin and City
of sydney will leave first, probably as
soon as Thursday. They will carry 5000
troops, medical stores, and machinists
and machinery to be used in raising, re-
storing, repairing and rehablitating the
Spanish vessels"
Secretary Alger made the above state
ment relative to the proposed Philippine
expedition yesterday afternoon
1t was thought Saturday night that the
City of Pekin would be ready to sail yes
terday afternoon, but this plan had to
be changed, owing to some delay at San
Francisco. Everything, it is believed, will
be ready by the time the vessels are di-
rected to sail, Thursday or Friday.
Since the receipt OF the latest dispatch
es from Admiral Dewey on Sunday, the
Administration is exceedingly anxious TO
get the expedition off at once, and rush
orders have been issued to every depart
ment on the Pacific Slope TO hurry sup
plies and troops to San Francisco.
Relative TO Admiral Dewey's dispatch
OF Sunday, the Navy Department yester-
Gay afternoon announced AHe iOiloNlIlb-
Admiral Dewey was informed that OF
ficers, men and supplies would be sent to
Manila by the City of Pekin. About
1,2C0 men will CO.
In speaking of the expedition with a
Times reporter last evening, Gen. Miles
said:
The expedition viii hardly be larger
than 5000 or $1,000 men, but II will be
made stronger in equipment than was
intended
Gen. Miles denied the published reports
TO the effect that the expedition would
consist of 10000 men.
He said that the real strength of the
forces to be sent to Manila will be as fol-
lows:
Regular Army.
Fourth Cavalry. four troops, officers,
240 men; Third Artillery. seven heavy bat
teries, Is officers, 455 men; battalion Four
teenth Infantry, officers, 2l4 men. Total.
SO officers, 339 men.
Volunteers.
California Volunteer Infantry, two regi-
ments and two battalions infantry, 1O2
| officers, 2,s12 men and four heavy bat
| teries. COO men; Kansas, one regiment, i6
officers. $50 men; Montana, one regiment,
&c officers, $50 men: Nebraska, one regi-
ment, Sc officers, $50 men; Oregon. one reg
iment. 46 officers, $50 men; Utah, two light
batteries and one troop cavalry. II Off
| GERS 324 men; Washington, one regiment,
IS officers, $50 men; South Dakota, one
regiment, 46 officers. $50 men; North Da-
! kota. two battalions infantry. 26 officers,
! G54 men; Idaho. two battalions infantry
26 officers. 65i men; Wyoming, one bat
| talon infantry, 13 officers, 326 men: Min
nesota. one regiment infantry, 46 officers,
| $50 men: Colorado. one regiment infantry,
46 officers, $50 men, Total, 567 officers,
! u. $50 men. Grand total, GOO officers, 1889
men.