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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

THE Commissioner OF Internal Revc-
nus has removed the last obstacle to
the discharge of any or all of the suit
ordinates of internal revenue collec'
tors, by an official opinion to the effect
that such collectors have the power to
select, appoint and dismiss their depu-
ties, and that such authority is confer
red upon them by the revised statutes
which are superior to the civil service
rules. When the people shall elect to
Congress men independent enough to
vote in accordance with the dictates OF
their common sense, the civil service,
along with many other absurd laws,
will be abolished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

THE PRESIDENT OF the republic OF
Liberia, at the head of an army, has
marched into the savage regions OF that
republic to enforce the payment Of the
hut tax, which is collected from the ne
aroes who have been sent there by the
American colonization society. As the
payment OF taxes is Objectionable even
to highly civilized people, that barbar:-
ans should object to paying them is not
all surprising, and hardly any body
but hslf savage would attempt o
make them do so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19
FRIDAY EVENING. AUG. 10. 1898.

THE DEFENDERS of Major General
Miles point to log of wood at the
Army Museum in Washington taken
from a tree which they say was cut
down by Confederate bullets in the
Wilderness fight at q spot defended ny
the General. But intelligent and re-
liable Confederate survivors OF that bat
tie. who saw the tree referred to, say
it was cut down by the bullets OF the
federal army, and therefore could moi
have been defended by Northern
general. There is no doubt OF the lac
that most, if not all, of General Miles's
military fame was achieved by MS
claiming President Davis to the floor OF
q casemate in Fortress Monroe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

A NAUsEATING ScENE.-Ge0. "o'.
issued an order at Santiago yesie''''
that the burning OF dead SpanIsD r5 ,O
diers and pauper Cubans shall 10 ' mi.
or be conducted publicly. d.,.
order is the result of the horrible V ~,
tacle witnessed at the cemetery W." var.
nesday, when seventy bodies ,. %
placed in the kiln for cFeu@ a's ID
The ire was started, but 8 rainstoFl o,i-, -,
suddenly aud put it out before thJ ".ga,..,.y
half done. and the fostering snl ~ o,s
cooIed mass of human he.h WIS g. ,o-.
might because no oil could be procure. .f,:si.
kiniIe the IRE after the storm i. .a, li.r.
TIE job was completed next InoIu'I meier
eral Wood dismissed all Of the ,'-' er.
employees Y erdsy mornluE' '-1 of re
ployed new ones increasing tue PH Tie
men in o-dec 10 ensure efficient 'e-'''t i. :lt
burning of bodies will continue IS " r5..,
best and safest means, from SOL -. ~. =
of view, of disposing OF the bodies o. .to ,.a.-
sldie.s, who are dying faster 'A'N ''
terry workmcn could bury them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

Ex-CoNGREssMAN TUCKER, of Viz
ginia, says he thinks free silver twill
again be q question before the people "
Why, of course it will, and will con-
tinue to be until test shall be made OF
its effect upon the condition of the
country. Six and half million of the
men of the country, Notwithstanding
the efforts that were made to deter
them, voted, two years ago, in favor OF
making that test, and certainly the
condition of affairs since then has
not tended to reduce that number.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19
Reception ofthe Fleet.

NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-Simplicity
will mark the ceremonies attending the
reception ofAdmiral Simpsons fleet to-
morrow. 1t is proposed to leave to the
million or more patriotic citizens WI o
W. line the New York and jersey shores
ana who will crowd scores OF steam
boats, the main portion OF welcoming.
The committee having charge of ar
raugements met in the City Hall to day.
Their plans were soon complete. 1t
was deci led to make the ceremonies as
few and simple as possible. The mayor
and the committee will meet
the feet at Tompkinsville at ten
o'clock tomorrow. The mayor will
board the flagship and present
to Admiral Sampson an adore s Of
welcome. On the trip up the river the
fleet will be escorted by the boat con-
voy. Guns from the local bat.
teri will be stationed along the river
front and will fire sa!utes as the ships
pass up the river. Every inch of River
side Park will be thrown open to the
public to witness the parade and it is
estimated that at 100000 persons
can find sitting or standing room in
the park and roadWays.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

SOME people in the country look
upon the capture of the town of Guam
as a great victory for the Z. S. ship
Charleston by which that capture was
effected. But why they should do so
is not apparent, inasmuch as the Gov
error of that town did not even know
The war was in progress, and mistook the
SHELLS fred from that vessel as an hon
orary salute, and as. when he discover
ed his mistake, he had no means OF de-
tense and lay at the mercy of the ships
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

SPANISH CoMMIssIoNERs.-The Mad.
rid correspondent of the London Daily
News says that Generals Blanco, Gas
tellanos and Leon and Admiral Man.
terola have been appointed commits
.sioners for Cuba, and Generals Macias
and Ortega and Admiral Vallarina for
Porto Rico. 1t is propable, the CORE
spondent says, that Senior Leon Y Gas.
tillo, the Spanish ambassador to
France, will preside at the sessions OF
the Paris commission. Senior Moret's
candidature is made impossible by the
hostile attitude of the press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

CLAIMS FOR DAMAGEs.-Damages to
crops and property caused by the SOL
ders along the line OF march from
Camp Alger to Thoroughfare, and the
consequent claims made for reparation
has caused Gen. Davis to appoint a
board of examination. The board is to
hear all claims for damages to property
b. ,iliers and is to investigate person
Ell claims that exceed $50. Claims
10 be appraised by two disinterest-
ed larties who must make oath to their
statement of damages. The board is
to meet at Manassas at once and will
proceed to Burke's station, Yates Ford,
near Clifton, and to Bristow, complet.
ing their labor at Thoroughfare, where
they will make their report to General
Dayis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19
MEDICINAL.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

Mrs. Cecilia Martin, attempted sui
eide this morning by drowning in the
ocean, at Asbury Park, N. j. As she
was being carried out to sea W. Bowles
Reed, with his two sons, rushed out
into the ocean and with much difficulty
brought her ashore. She was dressed
in street costume. When on the beach
she became hysterical and cried out !.
LET me drown, have nothing to live
for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

ONE OF the brand new expenses
of this country consequent upon
the Spanish war is that of supplying
American troops in camp on the island
Of Cuba with cord wood, cut here and
shipped there at great cost. In the
war between the States, the federal
government never thought of paying
for the wood its armies burnt in the
Snnth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

TIE members of an Indiana regi-
ment attempted to lynch negro who
had shot one of their comrades at New
ports News last night, and in order
that the object of their vengeance
might escape. he had to be concealed
by the county officers. But, so far as
heard OF, no order has been issued
combining the members Of that regi-
ment to their quarters and asserting
that they have disgraced their State
and the army of which they form a
mart.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19
COrbett.

CHICAGO Aug. 19-"I don't care whether
my tight with McCoy takes place or not" said
James j. Corbett yesterday. Tell the pub.
lie that since the sad news l received on
Tuesday the fight subject has not entered my
mind. l have received no proposition to
postpone the contet and have made none y
Corbett declares that since Tuesday night he
has lost ten pounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

GENERAL JOSEPH WHEELER not OF ly
takes the part of the Cuban insurgents,
bltthat OF the list New York regiment.
The General is so devoid of physical
fear himself, that he not unnaturally
imagines every body is also.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19
Camp WikOR.

MoNTAUK POINT, N. Y, Aug 19.-Mtior
General Young retired from the command of
Camp Wikotf this morning to give place to
Msj n General Wheeler. General Young
takes command of the cavalry under General
Wheeler whose lease as commander Of the
camp will extend only until the arrival of
General Shafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

THE GRAVE DESPOILERS.-Ihe eY!-
dence for the prosecution 10 the Dur
can case was concluded at Thorough
fare Yesterday. James z. Mcguire, q
private of the 159th Indiana, recognized
the accused as one OF the men he saw
ut the grave of J. 7. Duke, near Bull
Run, August 6. He said: II was with
Corporals Coleman and Osborn looking
at the men digging in the grave, and
read the inscription, j. T. Duke, Ca
haba h ncs, Fifth Alabama, died Aug.
20, 1861 on one tombstone, and j. L
d. and sqnare and compass, with
the letter Sc" beneath it on the other
stone. Coleman, Osborn, and myself
went aside and discussed the best
means of stopping the work. DIR. Dun
can seemed to be directing the work.
He pointed 10 hole, and said, 'Dig
there" When they left ne told one
of the men to bring the spade, that it
was his. l reported the matter to
Lieut.. Col. Mccoy, who ordered me to
take a detail and arrest the men, but
the officer of the day was before us and
the men ran. saw skull on the
outside and heard one OF the men
say: The breastbone must be here IN
less the son OF gun is buried upside
down.
Corporal Turner, Company NJ, 159th
Indiana, recognized the accused as
Cant. Duncan. He, too, witnessed the
grave digging on August 6, he saw DIR.
Duncan at one of graves directing the
work. The doctor said: "Dig down
in here" and again "dig that dirt from
there" Witness saw the inscription and
heard several parties protesting against
the desecration. Corporal Turner is
one OF the guards who has guarded DR..
Duncan since his arrest.
Serg't. Sparrow, Company A., l59th
Indiana, identified the accused as the
man he saw joking with the crowd Of
grave re beers, but did not see him di-
recting the work. Witness tried to
stop the woro, but was told it was none
of his business.
Serg't. Wiltshire, Company NJ, 159.h
Indiana, identified DR.. Duncan as the
man joking with the grave-diggers on
August 6. The doctor had pole in
his hand, pointing to places, and say
ing: Dig here" He heard one of
the men in the grave cay: II wonder
if the will come up and ketch
me now; if he would ketch me by the
heels and draw me to hell where he
is?" Another one said: sit is pretty
rocky here; looks like he was put here
to stay"
a map of the vicinity and a button
were fled as exhibits. The statute Of
Virginia making the ofense o felony
was introduced in evidence.
At o'clock the Judge advocate ar
nounced that ha would rest his case.
Counsel for the accused asked until
Saturday morning to prepare his de-
tense, which request was granted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

One Minute Cough Cure surprises people
by its quick cures, and children may take it
in large quantities without the least danger.
1t has won for itself the best reputation Of
any preparation used to-day for colds, Group,
tickling in tho throat or obstinate coughs. G.
G. Lennon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

To SUCH an extent were the roo
berries committed by the troops lately
at Camp Alger carried, during their
march to Thoroughfare, that COM
mission has been created in order to
examine the numerous claims for the
losses resulting from them that have
been sent to the War Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, Aug 19-Flvur quiet ami
unchanged. Wheat dull; spot 75ha75a,
month 74laa742.. Corn steady; spot 35asis
So month 354s35lb
GEORGETOWN, Aug. 19.-Wheat 7Oa75.
CHICAGO, Aug. 19.-sept Wheat 65; Sept
Corn 81.
DULUTH, Aug. 19.-sRot Wheat Gs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

IN VIEW of ex-Secretary Sherman's
expressed opposition to the new policy
of conquest and annexation, many de-
seeming people who have the future
welfare of the country at heart, are dis
posed to regret that more of the prom
inent Americans are not afflicted with
his sort of paresis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

More than twenty million FREQ samples of
DeWitt's Witch Hazel salve have been dis
tributed by the manufacturers. Whist better
proof of their confidence in it's merits do you
want? 1t cures piles buns, scald5, sores in
the shortest space Of time, c. g. Lennon,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

BAsEBALL-The following is the result
of Tho National League games played yesteI-
day: Washington 6, st. Louis 81 Cleveland
?, Brooklyn o; New York I, Cincinnati o
Boston 10 Chicago o; Philadelphia s, Pitts.
burg 4; Baltimore g. Louisville 6. The fol-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

For broken surfaces, sores, insect bites
burns, skin diseases and especially piles there
is one reliable remedy, DeWitt's Witch Hazel
salve. When you call for DeWitt's don't &C.
cept counterfeits or frauds. Yon will not be
disappointed with DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. C, G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19
virginia NEWS.
Governor Tyler's son Hal continues

Governor Tyler's son Hal continues
i'll.
The Washington district conference
will met at Occoquan August 80.
Mr.. Sberrard Brent, formerly OF
Frederick county, died in New York
yesterday, aged 35 years.
In Richmond last night woman,
who has three children dependent upon
her, met Gen. Lee at the depot and
implored him to have her husband DIS :
charged and returned to her. He
promised to do go promptly.
Thomas ]. Kayton, a farmer, oil
Rockbridge county, on Wednesday
made an unsuccessful attempt to com
init suicide by shooting himself. Do
nestle troubles are assigned as the
c,use.
1t is understood that Gov. Tyler will
appoint Mr. Stephen Farrar to succeed
his father, the late Judge f. R. Farrar,
as Judge of the county court of Amelia.
There are no other candidates for the
position.
Mr.. Washington Van de Vanter, one
of the Oldest and most prominent cltl-
zeas of Loudoun, died at the residence
of his son-in law, Mr.. William n. Wise,
on Wednesday night, in the S5th year
of his age.
Judge William Mclaughlin died at
his residence in Lexington yesterday,
aged 20 years. The immediate cause OF
his death was carbuncle on his left
cheek, He served in the Confederate
army, also in the Virginia legislature.
In row in Bloodfeld, suburban
negro resort near Newport News, last
night, Private Alonzo Andrews, aged
about thirty, CT Co. l, 160th Indiana
Regiment, whose home is in Elkwoodr
led was shot and killed by negro.
Lynching is threatened.
Charles Broadway Rouss, OF New
York, has sent q check for large
amount to a prominent lady in Win.
chester for monument to be erected
the 149 Confederate soldiers killed
in battle, who were buried in Stonewall
cemetery. The monument will not be
unveiled until next spring.
Mrs. Irene Aldridge, widow of the
late Andrew Aldridge, died yesterday
at her home, caledonia" three miles
west OF Charlestown, w. Va, aged
seventy six years. The deceased was
born at ''The Hermitage" Rappahan.
mock county and was the daughter OF
Capt. James and Mrs Irene Green.
It is said that Gov. Tyler will not
pardon Joseph Cannon, of Norfolk, the
young man convicted ofplotting to ruin
the character OF his wife. The petition
er is still at large, having jumped his
bail bond. Instead of Cannon being Sc;
free upon the payment of his 81 900 fine
the officers will be urged to secure his
arrest if possible.
The dslillery of G. S. Day, neal
Brownsburg, Rockbridge county, was
destroyed by fire at 2 o'clock Wednes
day morning. When discovered the
flames were too far advanced to save
anything and the building, with its ell
tire contents, was destroyed. There
was about 81 800 worth of whisky in
the warehouse. The fire is thought to
have been OF incendary origin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19

To.day's Schedule :-Pittsburg at Wash
ington; Cincinnati at Boston Louisville at
Philadelphia Chicago at Brooklyn; Cleve-
land at New York st. Louis at Baltimore
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19
DIED.

At his home in LynchtuIg, on p FIIIy,iTAg0
gust 10, at 400 a. m, EDiAh .r4 Cs','
FIELD, son of the late stepAe 20 YES; 81
srine Field, of this city, aged 0'
~ days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19
GEN RUTT.ER TAKES

GEN. BUTLER TAKES LEAVE.
Major Gen. NJ. c. Butler, command
ing the. Second Army Corps, relingaisi
ed his command Of the FRS, Division
to-day to act as one of the Military
Board for Cuba. The following oniI
was issued yesterday to the regiment;
of his division:
sin severing his connection with TIE
First Division. Second Army Corps
the General commanding wishes to ~
press to the officers and men Of TIE
division his high appreciation Of then
soldierly qualities and to thank them
for their loyal support in the enforce
ment of discipline. The exigeuces o.
the service have prevented their pr,
ticipation in active hostiities Ihsd
course, is no fault of theirs, and tat!
are none the less entitled to the graf
tude oftheir countrymen, as they nave
stood ready at all times to respond 10
any orders from superior au.hon'!
With an extensive experience VIA
volunteers, the Major General csa'
handing desires to ssy tina, the fiI'.
Division is composed OF IS fins O'dy
of volunteer soldiers as ii ha- ey'.
been his fortune to know, and from a'
knowledge of their qualities be ie'
justified in saying that if the oppon-,.
nitv had presented itself they ~ope
have reflected honor aud glory UfO-
their flag and country. The As'.
General commanding will carry wiz
him the wsrmest sentimen' OF e'IFT-
for the members of his staff ana io lux 'I'
officers and soldiers OF thc First W"
sion, and his separation from t1eD
only temporary"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-19
AFTER WAR NOTES

1t is now known that Captain Gsos,
al August was dismissed from hi, com.
mand at Manila The reason. +, is ssi5
was that he believed fighting The Amer
cans was useless without further ,fi
from Spain.
Havana officials refuse to adm;
Americans to that city, saying that The
war is not over until the terms Of peare
are known and accepted.
General Wood, Military Governor of
Santiago, has increased the loca. po.,c
force, on account of lawlessness by sol.
diers and civilians there. There has
been some trouble from soldier, wbo
have disobeyed orders, and there have
been some thefts, several street tights
at least one murder, and q good dea! Of
drunkenness, so that an exceptionally
large force is needed to preserve order.
The conditions at Santiago are csu.ilg
great dear OF uneasiness, aud more
, troops have been ordered there.
Full particulars of the peace agreement
were received by Captain General Va.
cias at San Juan, Porto Rico. YESTERDAY.
Business men there are anxious to have
the situation settled as quickly as posi-
BILE in order to get to work again. Tie
best order continues in the city. IN.
the country towns are not 20 quiet
Riots on the part OF the country people
are becoming so frequent and So serious
that the Captain General mas tt leemph.
ed to Gen. Miles or the subject stating
that many natives call Themselves
auxiliaries of the Americans and com.
NIT depredations.
President Mckinley is Represented
by United States Senator who recent.
ly talked with him as strongly opposed
to the retention of the Philippine
Islands by the United States.
There has been much discussion. e.
pecially among members of the cabinet
recently, regarding the proprieiy OF
forcing Cuba to assume a portion oil The
Cuban debt. 1t is understood that the
Catholic Church is large holder OF the
Spsnish-Cuban bonds and that Arch.
bishop Ireland is representing the inan.
cial Interests of the church 10 Cuba ;:
well as the Landed interes. s in the Phi.
ippines. There has yet been no Del.
mite proposition to assume either ic'
this country or Cuba any pant OF tie
debt, but what is best to be done in tie
matter is said to be causing the Pres.
dent much perplexity.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-02-01

Miss Clara Braalz returned from a
very pleasant visit to San Antonio yes
terday afternoon.
Mrs Q. T.. Hull returned 10 Nayasota
yesterday after a visit 10 her mother
and other relatives here.
W. A. Galloway, an agent for the
Mutual Life Of New York, spent several
days the past week in the city.
Thos. L. Corley of Terrell, was here
Sunday visiting friends. Mr.. COrley 4
secretary and treasurer for the Texas
Midland railroad.
For Rent.-After Feb. /, my four
room house with fine we'll Of water and
oulhouses, situated next 10 my resi-.
dence. Apply TO Lem d. Hall 81
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Levy and Miss
Fink went 10 Nayasoia yesterday 10 At.
tend the funeral Of Mr.. NJ. Levy who
died In that city yesterday morning.
wANTED-A few more bOarders
Apply at Mr.. Louis Bates residence
opposite Masonic Hall.
55 Mrs. NJ. Lindsey.
The general merchandise house Of
4. @. Conn & Son was burned a. Mad.
isonyille a. Rn early hour Sunday morn
Ing Loss not known; insurance $500.
The daughters Of the Confederacy are
urgently requested to meet at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. ]. =. Parks on this
afternoon at 4 o'clock. 50
Mittroi Bros special sale Yesterday
was 20 successful that Il will he con-
lInued today In order 10 give others an
opportunity 20 take advantage Of the
rare bargains offered.
John Nayartil has moved his tailor
shop up stairs over the post Office
where he will be pleased 10 have his
patrons and the public call and get the
best work at the lowest prices. Gl