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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27
CAMP NOTES.

Another death from typhoid occurred
Yesterday at Camp Alger. The victim
was Private George Purucker, of Com
pany F, Sixty-6fth New York. The
remains will be inferred at Arlington,
The First brigade, Third division,
were to have been reviewed by Gen.
Goblin at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
Nothing more has been heard as 10
the movement of troops to Mlddletown.
The boys are all anxious to go, but their
chances of moving in the near future
are very slight.
The court-martial in the case OF Pri
vate Gay, Company F, Sixty-fith New
York, charged win robbing the mails,
will return verdict on Monday.
Deaths from typhoid fever at Fort
Myer and other hospitals are on the in
crease.
". P. German, fourth sergeant of the
Fitz Lee Rifles, who was sentenced to
six months imprisonment, loss of pay,
and dishonorable discharge, and who
escaped from Camp Alger, gave him.
self up yesterday morning to Sergeant
Scruggs, of the same company, who
will take him to Camp Alger.
The First division of the Second
Army Corps will leave Dunn Loring
to-day for Camp Meade.
The Seventh Illinois regiment VIII
leave Thoroughfare to-day for camp
Meade.
Private Charles Sullivan, of Company
F, Third Virginia regiment, has secured
q discharge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27
Foreign News.

LONDON, Aug. 57.-.The s,so....
claims TO have reliable informaiior1 ' owl
NJ. Hanotaux, late French miDis,s. .l :,
foreign affairs, had designed nIs N, " !,
Intervention between spa md -, "
United States, which he in tprn ", We
posed to the continental rou FO'
The latter agreed to the pTon ~s.''
and it was prtsumad Thai c s'a
Britain would also assent ~ IT,
French government heard with I1'
most uufeigned surprise, hoTer ,.'
that the only intervention that Fna l.',;
would participate in would be tbe, ~ =
placing her feet at the dispo:a! Of H. !.
United States. NC
ROME Aug 27.-The Pope i.js.ra .-
yesterday. His feeb euess : csusr5s... ''.e
MADRID, Aug. 27.-The impo1,an. !,
cisl weekly payer, the Estafeta. sunnsr ,.1. -
party which favors the abandoamsbt ~ =. -.
Philippines 'l'
La CoRUNSA, Aug. ~ -The Spanish d.
ficers who 'eturned from Santiago de- T,,i'.
board the transport Alicante were eu.ey.,,..
at banquet last night by Madri new.n'-.-
men. The campaigns was discussed a. .erl.1
The officers said that both sides sd .e,ei y.
civilized warfare. They admitted Tie .S,.r.
GRITTY of the Americ artillery.
ROME, Aug. 81 -Eighteen oer.or. ,r...
killed ard number of oth,rs .eFiag.,r n.
jured at Fogsis, 80 miles from Nso.e. Is,
evening, By the collapse of buii.r, -
which crowd OF peasants had taken Mn.
during thunGc: storm
LONDON, Aug 27.-The banking te,s-
ment of Lows Exchange in this c!,y h.. s.
pended. Otherwise the Exchange J. o,.,,..
ing as usual! The suspension b as crested -.
sternation among many American y,o.
here. some of whom are consequently h.
without a penny. Ladies are couiinusiv
plying at the Exchange for money aud At r.
American embassy for sdyic
PARIS Aug. 27.-The admiralty h4. p.
ceived information thst the Fra. h cr..-.
Bruix, which was reported 10 hsye e. h.
in the Indian ocean, has arrived safely ats.
gon, Indo-Chins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27

SANTIAGO, Aug. 27.-Ger eral Cas-
tillo, OF the Cuban army, at The invita-
ion of General Lawton, came to the
city yesterday for the purpose of hav
ug an interview with the American com
mender regarding the DISARMAMENT OF
the Cuban forces in Santiago PROVING.
Tne two officers had long talk at the
pllace, after which General Castillo re-
turned to Boniato. General Castillo
expressed the opinion that the disband-
ment Of Cubans could be effected with.
out trouble, but nothing defnite was
decided upon. He said that the hos.
tility OF the Cubaus growing out of the
refusal Of the Americans to permit
joint military occupation of the con-
quered territory with the Cuban flag
floating over the palace beside the
Stars aud stripes is disappearing and
uuder the advice OF cool heads their
scheme Cf making an armed demand
Tor their allies ed rights has been aban-
doned. The Cuban forces at Cobre,
Bonisto, Gibara and other places in the
mountains are subslsling on the coun-
" di'' nv "
Gen. Lawton for rations. Complaints
from the railroad companies and plan
tation owners of depre dations are receiv-
ell occasion ally, but as a general
thing good order prevails in the prov
ince even beyoi d the scope of the mil
itary authority OF the United States.
Gen. Lawton to-day instructed Gen.
Wood to formulate plan OF civil gov
eminent based On the old regime. but
With notifications. He thinks it ad-
vsab!e that the number of officers nec-
es3ary to the government of:the city
should be fixt d Immediately. General
Wood will fix the salaries and make
the nominations, which will be sub
mtted to Gen. Lawton for his approval.
Native officers will be appointed as far
as possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. Marcus B. Buck, of Warren
county, died on Tuesday at Bear Litbia
Springs.
The republicans of the Richmond dis
trict are in a quandary as to nominal
ing candidate for Congress.
Plans for the John Randolph Tucker
NJ moria Hail, prepared by Mr.. VIII
liam G. Mcdowell, of Lexington, have
been accepted.
Rev. DR.. Moses D. Hoge, OF Rich
mond, is at Old Point. From there be
will go to Atlantic City. His health
has recently improved.
Mrs. Mary Tyssowski, wife of An
thon Tyssowski, of the firm OF Tyssow
ski Brothers, Washington, died at Jor-
dan White Sulphur Springs yesterday
evening from drinking carbolic acid.
Dr.. George 7. Walker died yester-
day morning in Salem, after having
suffered two days from paralysis. He
was prominent Mason, and will be
buried with Masonic honors. Deceas.
ed was fifty years old.
At Norfolk yesterday United States
District Judge Waddill granted stay
OF execution until the third Friday in
October in the case OF John Anderson,
who was to have been hanged 81 Nor
folk yesterday for murder on tie high
seas.
A wonderful improvement in grass
lands in Clarke county has been ef
fected by the recent rains and contir-
ID warm weather, and tue prospect
Tor good fall pastures is unusually fine
A large yield Of cloverseed is also ex
pected.
There is 10 be O reunion OF the Con-
federate veterans OF Orange county, at
Orange, on Tuesday, October is, at
which time the cornerstone of monu
ment to be erected 10 the memory Of
the Confederate soldiers of the county
will be laid in the courthouse square.
Smallpox is said to be on the increase
around Norfolk. There are now nine
teen cases in the poorhouse, q number
of them being Sent from the suburbs Of
Berkeley. The pest is confined entirely
TO the colored people, and is said to be
Of very mild type, there being only
one death from il so far.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27
Hotel Guests Routed by Fire

AsBURY PARK, n. j., Aug. IA
ca less servant girl left candle burn
ing in the American House, on Second
avenue, when she went to bed last
night. About 10 o'clock fire burst
forth fir m the hotel kitchen and in less
than ten minutes 10000 excited specta-
tors, just returning from the Board.
walk, collected in the streets, swarmed
over the hotel piazzAs and cheered the
firemen who fought the fire from the
rear. The American was crowded with
guests and mary had retired for the
night. A scene of wild excitement en-.
SUED. Trunks were thrown from the
steps and women rushed screaming from
their rooms, loaded with finely OF every
description. Piles CT clothing Uttered
the porch and balconies. Several chill.
dren rushed out into Second avenue in
their night gowns and perfect bedlam
reigned in the htl ways. Women
held fast to their valuables with such
tenacity that sightseers formed res
cue corps ard hustled trunks, boxes
end loose garment in one general re.
ceptacle in the avenue. The scare ex-
tended to several adjoining hotels
where similar scenes of excitement
we're enacted. At one time it was fear.
ed the entire block would go and ter.
rible panic prevailed. Fortunately the
6remen were enabled to force several
Stream in the very heart of the flames.
which soon began to sub5ide, but not
before the kitchen and part of the
servants quarters of the American
House were destroyed. The loss by
Gre is unknown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27
Americ ans i'm Peril

LONDON, Aug. 27.-Disp,tcfc. fro.
Hong Koneare to the effect that the Br.
ish Consul at Kiung Chsu, Hsinan. b,
asked the American Consul q; Canc,
to urge the Viceroy to send soldier. %
Nodoa, near Hoi. How, 10 protect Il.
lives and property OF American al.
sionaries there, who have been oblIg.
to flee for their lives from Noiol ar!
seek the protection OF the British Cc:.
sul at Hoi How. The American Tor.
sui at Canton has notified the yicen,
Of the state of affairs and rfqlesteia1
to Immediately telegraph peremp.cy
orders to officials of the dlsturteli-
trict to dispense the rioters and pro.&
the lives and property ofthe Americas
Reports just received from Hainal !.
dictate renewed successes on the plad
the Triad Society, who, streupthen5ii &
q horde OF pirates, looted s0d burned,
number of villages 10 the Hoi.H5T
district On August ~. The Biz:
Consul appealed to the Taotai to Pc
tsct the threatened Americans, ani:,
diers were dispatched who suCcseia
in rescuing them and escorIins i.i-
from Nadoa to Hoi How.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27
Fell from a WindnM

New YORK, Aug. 27.-Georse Nj
gan, while sitting in the window oil.
fat on the fourth story OF ieneu.
at 500 west 40ih street at M esrIgle
this morning. was suddenly taken s.-
an epileptic hit, lost his balance saite
pied out the window. y be t,.a
regained consciousness aud s-l
clothes line. His wife aud bro'.f
heard his cries and went to bis a:;s.
ance. The thin rope was fast ey3
away, but they pulled hard aii' ia''
ing tie dangling man nearer the T''
dow. Just as Morgan's brOihtF W
about to grasp his hand the rope .ih
away and he went down SKY e,
striking on q cement psylr- IL
chances for recovery are slight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27
ENGLAND AND CHINA.

The Pekin correspondent OF the Lon
don Daily Mail says: The situation has
suddenly became acute, The rela ions
between the Chinese foreign Office and
Sir Claude Mcdonald, the British min
ls,er, are STAINED to the point of rup-
lure. Sir Claude has intimated that
any failure by China to oh erve Great
Britain's wishes will be accepted rs D
!, cause of war.
In support of the British minister,
the fleet has been concentrated at Wei.
Hal Wei and Hankow, end all thu
warships under 5000 tons have beer
modified in the Yang Use river This
naval demonstration is solely directed
against China, as it is semi-officiallS
stated that the existing relations witt
Russia are cordial. Lord Salisbury ha-
abandoned the policy of the open door,
substituting for it policy Of spheres Of
IL fuence.
Diplomatic conferences have been OF
constant occurrence in the last few
days. Lord Salisbury insists upon the
recognition, by line other powers inter
ested in China, OF the boundaries Of Great
Bri,ain'5 sphere of Influence. In the
same instrument by which Great Brit
ain recognizes Russia's position il
Hanchurla, Russia is required to &C.
knowledge the supremacy OF England
in the Yaug Tse valley and guarantee
that T. ,glish territorial requirements
shall be permanently respected.
Great Britain is willing to drop her
protest in respect to tie Men Chwang
Railway, but Russia is required to can
Gel her agreement with China that the
country having the largest financial
interest shall arbitrate in disputes con
nec.ed with the Pekin-Hankow Rail
way.
The negotiations are confined to P,
kin, bat the British ambas sldors at ST.
Petersburg and Pekin are in close CON-
muuication.
a special dispatch from Shanghai
says: violent scenes are reported to
have occurred between Sir Claude Mac
Donald, the British minister, and NJ
Pavlof, the Russian charge d'atfaires.
owing to the latter commanding the
Chinese foreign Office to break It's
agreement with the Hong Kong Bank
under pain OF the Cars stroug dis
pleasure. The Chinese are inclined to
obey NJ. Pavlofi, seeing that the Brit
ish confne themselves to verbal pro-
tests. The position is now worse
than ever. All the Russian ships nave
returned to Port Arthur, while the Brit
ish vessels are Assem- 6lipg at Wei-Hai-
Wei and Chefoo. Extreme activity pre-
walls ashore at Port Arthur. The &C.
ton of the Russians at Neu Chwane
indicates an intention on their part to
remain there in strong force whether
they build the Tiensin railway or
not;
The Copenhagen correspondent OF
the London Daily Mail states that he is
in position 10 confirm the statement re-
ceutly made that a compromise has been
arrived at between England and Ru;-
sia, in accordance with which Russia
gets her way On the railway questions
and England gets concessions in other
directions. 1.-The relations between
England and Russia" the correspon
dent says, ARE satisfactory, the Russian
concessions fully meeting English
wishes"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27
Biz Flood in porto Rico

Ponce, Porto Rico, Aug. = = u.
uge from the mountains ye.'9'.'
flooded the rivers, and the 0'ias'
tween the city and port was des.i .-s'.
This prevented Gen. Miles from '.'i.
ing reception given in DIS lono 4.
2, rto r cans at the lea ling u.
uight, aud will prota3Iy cau-t ..' w.
inconvenience in the transpoF.a'..,r 81
troops, wi Y are returning nome $50
al CAMS were washed out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
schley on the Naval Victory.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-Rear AID
miral Schley, who was so greatly im-
proved III b. alth that he conferred with
his official superiors here yesterday
concerning his duty as military com
missioner to Porto Rico, gave very
interesting description last night of the
destruction OF Admiral Cervera's feet
"a Juy 3. He said: "Forty.eight hours
previous to the morning OF the 3:d l
felt that the crisis was close at hand,
and that Admiral Cervera would be
compelled 10 make a stand. Conse-
quently, closer watch was ordered on
lne Brooklyn for night and day. So
careful was our watch kept that the
Spaniards could not put q shovelful of
coal into their furnaces without the
rings of smoke coming out of their fur.
nels being seen by our watch. The
story that Cervera took US by surprise
is al bosh. Full. y thi. ty minutes befol Q
the Admiral's flagship was seen steam
ing out of the channel great clouds OF
black smoke were seen over the hills
rising from bis feet. The deck officers
reported the fact to me, and immt-
dlateIy suspected that the Spaniards
we're going to make dash for escape.
I ordered general quarters sounded,
and when the higship poked her nose
out every man was at his post, and al
most instantly our gunners' deadly
work had commenced, l shall
never forget the sight the Spanish
Il Let presented coming out. They
were under full head Of steam. and
with the clouds OF black smoke pouring
out of the tunnels and the blrze from
the heavy guns, it reminded me of a
herd OF mad bulls making dash for a
red flag From then on till the last
ship Was beacbed the sight was one of
the most exciting | ever expect 10 wit
less. | expected that We would lose
At least enc ship, and when l learned
our casualties was amazed, for | fully
exrected that our loss would be heavy
under such a calling FIRE. The bad
craftsmanship of the Spaniards is all
that prevented it.n Admiral Scbley was
asked if Admiral Cervera made mis-.
take in bringing his fleet out in the
order be did. "a great mistake, j"
lie replied. Had he divided his
squadron, sending part east and part
west, be could have saved two of his
ships, aud perhaps won great victory"
Regarding the Cubans, the Admiral
said There were not many of them TO
see but I will tell you what Spanish
colonel said TO me at,er the surrender
OF Santiago, 4 hope he said, that
you will not have the experience with
your allies chat We have had with them.
We found that they made good ad-
vance guard to retreating party, aud
good rear guard to an advancing one."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27

THERE has already been q skirmlsh
between the insurgents aud the Amer
lean army 1 ar Manila, in which some
members Of a Kansas regiment, VINO
brought it on, were killed and wound
ed. Strict discipline is necessary to the
preservation of an army, even at home,
where the soldiers are among their
own people and are liked, but is infi-
uitelv more so abroad, where they are
among foreigners and are hated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27

The republican Governor of Illinois
slys he doesn't want the volunteers
.om his State mustered out, but hopes
that enough of them may be retained
in the service to keep the striking
miners and railroad hands there in Or
der. In view of existing conditions,
Il, WIS very imprudent remark, and
the Governor will be very likely to find
it so, not only for himself, but his party
o1-O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27

Mr.. WHITELAw REID takes the place
of ex Secretary Tracy on the peace
commission, every member of which
will do exactly as the administrator
desires him to do, and every one Of
whom was appointed for that especial
purpose. Some i'll informed Virginia
newspapers have imagined that Ser
ator Daniels name name was consider
I'd in the appointment of the members
OF this commission, but nothing was
more incorrect and improbable, as his
actions are inspired by his own convic-
lions
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27

The DEMOCRATS of Ooio, following
the example of the States that usually
ave democratic majorities, have de.
clared for free silver aud the Chicago
platform until that platform shall be
changed by the next national demo-
cratic convention. There is no doubt
Of the fact that an overwhelming ma
joriy of the democratic voters of TIE
country want to try the effects OF free
silver, aud there is nothing more demo-
cratic than that political platform
should stand, until it be altered by its
preetnra
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27

JUDGING from what has so far trans.
pired of the proceedings of the Cana
dian commission, it would not be sur
prising if the insstance ofthe American
part of that commission upon the pre-
tective policy of the republican
party may render the accomplish
ment OF the obj ct of that commission
impossible, and that the questions to
settle which it was created, may re-
main open, to the great annoyance, if
nothing worse, of both this country end
Great Britain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27

DRESS GOODS made in New Eaglard
OF the value of over million dollars,
were sold by auction in New York last
Wednesday at prices ranging from
twenty to forty per cent. below the
regular market price. This may show
an improvement in business, but Ger.
tainly not in profitable business, and
most sssuredly not in the business of
the owners of the mills in which such
goods were made, or in the wages OF the
labor they employ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27
AFFAIRS IN MANILA.

A dispatch to the London Times
rom Manila says that there is practical
unanimity among the merchants, ire
spective of nationality, in favor of the
permanent occupation Of the archipela-
20 by the Americans. Nobody con-
c9ives that the re-establishment OF
Spanish sovereignty is possible. The
dispatch further says the military gov
.rnment under Gen. Merritt is work
il g efficiently in all its departments.
rne citadel, which is crowded with
prisoners, is filthy, and the condition OF
the Spanish barracks menaces the gen.
eral health, which at present is excel
lent. There have been only seventeen
deaths among the American troops
since they landed. The insurgents re-
Gently sent an armed steamer with 500
men to an unknown destination. Con-
Sc quently, coastwise steamers manned
by Spaniards are afraid to venture out
until they are assured of the protection
OF the American feet. 1t is impossible
to learn the situation in The interior,
except along the railway, where every
hing is quiet. The rumors of insurgent
activity 10 the southern part of the ISL
and are credited in Manila. Six hun
dred priests, including 10 who are
prisoners among the insurgents, will
start for Hong Kong, in charge Of the
Belgian consul, as soon as transport Is
available
1t is said that the Spanish govern
ment may resume hostilities in the
Philippines j case OF continued oppo
sition on the part of the natives. II
he United States should send further
reinforcements to the Philippines, the
protocol having been signed, Spain may
90 the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27

portland, Me-, Aug. 2l-A.'i
chel Rosenfeldt, OF New l0' ~.
Thursday. With her mother = -. ~,
visiting friends here and 1'q 5. .5'I
bright and well. She bad 60 O''1 :.
walking with an Acquaintance. h. +.
after returning to her no's' . ~
seized with a fit OF violent l.. 5-'i (,
and ruptured an artery.
several hours in great Sgouy'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27

RAp1D GROWTH OF SALMON. The Port
land Oregonian says "Thc number Unmarked
salmon captured this sealon is much larger
than is generally known. They were hatch
ed in the fall of 1895, and after being mark.
ed by cutting off their sdipose fin, we're turn-
cd in to the rivers in the spri0g of 1896. The
fact of their capture proves that some Of the
salmon at least return to the river where they
were Matched in less than four years, the
time in which scientific men who have made
a study of this matter say that it takes the
salmon to mature. AS the marked fish were
turled out in the spriag of 1896, those
caught this season have been at large only q
littIo over two years The first one caught
weighed only tan pounds, but the most of
them caught since weighed over twenty
pounds, and one weighed fitty-seven pounds.
Il seems almost incredible that salmon
should,grow to this size in less than two years
and half. but there can be no doubt that
the marked f:h caught a!e some OF those
which were turned out in the spring Of
SQkr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27
Atfacked a Gang Of WorHII,.

vALpARAIso, lad, Aag. - ~
day Henry Chester, a farmer ,o ~,
at Ainsworth, objected to the ,o ,Os.
Trustee building q dlIch tuiV .,'..s
farm. He and his son Chs'ls so ~. d.
gang a, Of worEmen; a. CLUB T laI +
were freely used. Charles m..' o.
OF the di ch diggers, was S siiugs ..
head and will die. Inc OI'
arrasted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27
RUCELrN's ARNICA sALvE.

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Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Erup-
ions, and positively cures Piles, or no
,av required. 1t is guaranteed to give
nerfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Err est L. Allen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27
Fire on a Battlesh'I

New YORK sss Aug, 27-Ea' y III u.
morning dense smoke 3es,J coI .,
pour out Of the msin siaFGo, .,ie.big %,
near the forecastle or the he. 0s ,.yr F.t
crew responded at once sna anu, vs.: i.''s,
lid along the deck snd w SSt.irei VII :
the flames which were sa S,ose %:
difficulty, A similar IRE '' .ss .,
her iun down The Psc'nc ."' n hslo'~
rible ordeal. aud seveFal se' ,b ~ aarss
disp,ayed in the tight WIFE -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-08-27
Havana Rejects Aid

HAVANA, Aug. 27.-oa Tn1f;i
Miss Clara Barton otierei to .fs d
Governor of Havana to ,uprif n.iy 2.
rels of soup to the free kiichess.
Governor replied that Havana a.!'
need help to take care oils P0''
the colonial government and TIE p'..
themselves supplied al. that WIS l''
sary. He added that in the lo'e''''
OF the island the Americans c3u'i =
ply the needs of those VINO N''
want. Miss Barton started ye'''.~
for MalarZas.