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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1898-08-04

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
The American Fleet.

KEY WEST, May, 26.-The move.
ments of the American war vessels uu-
der the three squadron commanders,
beyond the generally accepted fact that
Commodore Schley's squadron is now
in the vicinity of Santiago de Cuba,
while the blockading squadron under
Commodore Watson is thought to be on
duty along the western and northern
coast OF the island, are now shrouded
with only slight uncertainty. The COM
position of the three squadrons has
been somewhat changed.
Concerning the statement that Ad-
miral Cervera's ships are bottled up at
Santiago de Cuba, it has been accepted
that Commodore Schley could main
Tain the blockade of the harbor there
and annihilate the Spanish fleet if it is
found outside. The fact that Commo-
dore Schley is now thought to be out
eide of Santiago de Cuba has given free
rein to Rear Admiral Sampson, who is
known to be in the Bahama channel.
His known purpose was to intercept the
Spanish feet if it attempted move
ment along the northern coast in an at
tempt to reach Havana. With Commo-
dore Schley at Santiago de Cuba, Rear
Admiral Sampson would be in the po-
sition to proceed eastward and effect a
junction of two powerful squadrons or
return to Havana to resume operations
ia that vicinity. 1t is now accepted as
q fact that Commodore Schley is to be
permitted to work out the problem of
Santiago de Cuba.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
WAR NOTES.

1t is suspected in Washington that
the squadron under Admiral Cervera is
not in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba,
as is generally understood, but may be
at Cienfuegos. The latter port is &
much more desirable refuge for the
Spanish fleet, as it is within easy reach
of Havana, both by rail and telegraph
The Spanish admiral aided by the Mad
rid government, it is stated, may have
deliberately sought to create the i'm
preston that he is at Santiago in order
to draw large force of American war
ships there while he is maneuverng
elsewhere. From the entrance to the
harbor of Santiago it is said to be i'm
possible to see far inside the harbor.
This would render it difficult for off
GERS of American scouting vessels to
get accurate information that the Span
ish fleet is there. Commodore Schley
with squadron of war vessels is oil
Santiago de Cuba, and it is understood
to be maintaining strict blockade.
Admiral Sampson is understood to be
of Havana, which city, it is rumored,
he will soon lombard.
The Spanish torpedo.boat destroyer
Terror having taken on coal at st.
Pierre, Martinique, left that place yes
terday. 1t is reported that the Terror
will haress Commodore Schley's squad
ron from the rear.
The Philippine insurgents are report
ed to be threatening the Spanish out
posts OF Manila. General Agdinals, the
insurgent leader, has landed at Cagte.
The transports City of Sydney, City OF
Pekin and Australia, carrying $500
men for Manila, left San Francisco yes
terday.
AS stated in the Gazette of that date
the President yesterday issued procs
nation calling for $4,000 more volur-
teers, which, when mustered in, will
make the full army strength 27S,500.
OF the first army of 125, 1000 men, 49,
900 have been mustered in; $4,000 u
tHese are now in camp at Chickamauga
Park, Is, 900 will soon be collected at
Falls Church. and thsS Others around
Tampa and New Orleans. OF the new
Gill 1873 will be Virginia's quota. The
new force will require, either by new
or with officers already
three major-generals and
about twenty-four brigadier-generals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
AMaryland Lynching.

SALISBURY, Md, May 26.-Garfeld
King. negro, aged about IS, was taken
from the jail at this place, early this
morning, hanged TO tree and aimos;
shot to pieces. He was awaiting trial
on the charge of having deliberately
shot Herman Kenney, a white boy.
The shooting was done on Saturday
night last and Kenney died yesterday.
About 3 o'clock this morning a number
of men from the neighborhood rode in
to town and demanded the keys to the
Jail, which the sheriff refused to sur
render. The lynchers then broke the
Jail doors down, forced open the cell IN
which King was confined and dragged
him out, the negro all the while fight
ing desperately aud pleading for mercy.
A clothesine was tied about his neck,
thrown over limb and the unfortunate
boy was strung up. The rope broke
and he fell seemingly unconscious.
After lying in this condition for a few
minutes he regained his feet and made
an effort to escape. His captors shot
him through the body and beat and
kicked him without mercy, then placed
the rope around his neck and strung
him up second time. As he dangled
in the air at least fifty pistol bullets
were fired into his body, which was
left dangling in the air while the
lyncheIs dispersed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Portsmouth navy yard is to have
a new iron plating shop to cost S45, 900
Mr.. W. E. Mountjoy died few day 5
ago at Mount, his home, in Stafford
county, after g short illness of pneu-
monia, aged ga years. Eleven children
survive him.
Yesterday morning about $50 O'Clock
the residence of DR.. II. Stone, near
Garris onville, in Stafford county, to-
gether with all Of its contents except a
few private papers, was completely
destroyed by fire.
Mr.. Vincent Marshall died at his
home in Berryvilie yesterday, aged
eighty years. Mr.. Marshall was born
in Uniontown, Pa. In 1876 he moved
to Clarke county and purchased 6lS
acres CT the Daniel Morgan estate.
Gen. Wade Hampton, who arrived
in Lynchburg on Tuesday on visit to
General Munford, left yesterday for his
home in South Carolina. At the depot
some one jocularly asked the General
if he felt like putting on mis- war clothes.
"My uniform is motn eaten" he smil-
ingly replied.
Capt. Hugh Logan, aged seventy
three years, for many years resident
of Woodstock, died yesterday OF
brighL's disease. Captain Logan was q
soldier in the Mexican war and served
throughout the civil war in the Con-
federate army. He was member Of
Gen. J. E. B. Stuart's staff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
From Madrid.

MADRID, May 26.-The press to-day
is jubilant over the official good news"
received from Porto Rico and Cuba,
the result being that determination is
more fixed than ever to carry on the
war to the bitter end. Should great
Britain join the United States in an al
lance, Spain, it is said, will not long be
wanting active friends among the great
powers of Europe. Consequently, to-
day there is marked brighter appear
ance on faces in the Spanish capital.
Not only are the country folks hard
pinched for the necessities of life but
the town people are also suffering.
Restaurants Of the better class are al
most empty, gaming saloons are less
frequented and trade is almost at q
standstill.
MADRID, May 26.-The Correo sug-
gests that the visit of Mr.. Goschen, the
first lord of the British admiralty, to
Gibraltar, is connected with the object
OF strengthening Great Britain's posi-
ton in The Straits of Gibraltar.
The Minister of Marines says the
latest dispatch from Admiral Cerve.
"a on Tuesday announced that all his
vessels we're loading coal. The gen.
impression here is that Admiral Cerye.
"a has left Santiago de Cuba.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
Funeral of MIR. Gladstone.

LONDON, May 26.-Impressive scenes
have been witnessed at Westminster
Abbey since , o'clock this morning,
when the arrivals commenced of those
anxious to view the remains of Mr..
Gladstone. The line formed was con-
tinually augmented by all classes of
people, old and young, until at G
O'Clock, when the doors were opened,
The procession commenced to stream
past the catafalque. The latter had
lighted candles at each corner and a
large gilt cross at its head. By 10
o'clock it was computed that at noon
over 10000 people had taken last
glance at the remains OF the great states
man.
AS the afternoon advanced the IN
ending stream heightened. About two
thousand policemen were engaged in
guiding the people and by three o'clock
seventy five thousand persons had pass
ed the coffin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
The Rattleshin Oregon

KEY WEST, Fla, May 26.-The q. S.
battleship Oregon arrived here this
morning from Jupiter and is now at an
Choir near Sand Key light. Capt. Clark
and other officers of the ship came
ashore at 10 o'clock and reported all
we'll on board and the ship in good con-
dition. The Oregon left San Francisco
on March 10, and after stopping at sew
eral ports to coal reached Barbados on
May IS. At the latter place the war
ship was detained one day in quaran'
tine. She arrived off Jupiter light on
May 24. The Oregon picked up the
cruiser Marietta and the dynamite
cruiser Buffalo, formerly the Nlctheroy
between Rio Janeiro and Bahia, but she
parted company with them after few
hundred miles.
Capt. Clark said the crew of the Ore
gon had suffered much from the heat in
passing twice through the tropics. "All
the way along" he added, 1--WE were
wondering where the Spaniards were,
and we never ascertained that fact until
we reached here" "Do you know
now 2" Capt. Clark was asked. WELL u
he replied, 81 imagine we can make q
very accurate guess" The Oregon will
remain here for orders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
f. oman a debate nnon tine civil service

TO open debate upon the civil aervice
Or any other hobby. If you interject
the question of civil service into this
bill and let it go to deb,te in the House
and Senate, then pensions and the war
Can both 90 to the devil SO far as some
men are concerned if they have oppor'
tunity to talk upon their hobby"
Mr.. Moody in making his point
against the Hepburn amendment, took
occasion TO add that the temporary
clerks provided for in the bill would
come in subject to the existing civil
service law Notwithstanding the contra
ry construction placed upon the provi'
sion by others.
When MIR. Cannon moved the previ
Gus question, Mr.. Grosyenor interrupt
ed to announce: mo bill embodying,
es the gentleman from Massachusetts
contends this does, an extension of the
civil service operation shall pass with
out my protest, and shall vote against
it."
well, that is the gentleman's privi-
lege," sharply retorted MIR. Cannon.
There was something in mis- retort
that nettled Mr.. Grosvenor and mo-
ment later, upon the vote to order the
previous question, he made the point OF
no quorum and call Of the House be-
came necessary. After half hours
delay, q quorum developed and the
previous question was ordered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
More Talk Of Intervention

LONDON, May 26.-The Star claims
to have information that Russia, Aus
tris and France are endeavoring to
induce Germany and Italy to join in
representation to President Mckinley.
declaring that the powers will induce
Spain to grant the independence OF
Cuba. Should America refuse inter
vention, the powers mentioned would
send fleet to put Cuba under inter.
national rule, as was done in the case
of the Island Of Crete, until the with.
drawal of the Spanish force and the
constitution of a regular local govern
ment. 1t ia further said that these
powers would justify intervention on
the ground that the war threatens the
general peace of Europe.
The Pail Mall Gazette says: "All
the talk of assistance from Europe is
moonshine. Neither France nor any
other power is likely to burn il fingers
with the Spanish chestnut"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
From Cnba and the PhiIinnires

MADRID, May ga dispatch from
Havana says Cardenas hes been strong
ly fortified. 1t adds that twelve Ame,-
imam warships made demonstration oil
Cienfuegos on Wednesday. A dispatch
received here from Manila says a hun
dred Spanish soldiers evacuated Cor
regidor Island, at the entrance of Ma
Mia bay, on May 16, because they were
without ammunition. The dispatch
adds that the insurgentsin the province
of Panagasinan are pillaging houses
and massacreing the Spanisrds. Rear
Admiral Dewey, it is announced, has
ordered that another attempt be made
to land, with the view OF furnishing
arms to the insurgents. The Spaniards
assert that the insurgent chief, Mata
balo, with his follows, has made submis.
sion to Captain General August. 1t is
stated that all the Caroline Islands
have revolted and that the natives are
engaged in all kinds of violences aud
depredations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26

A HORRIBLE MAssAcRE.-A letter
received in London from Sierra Leone,
west coast of Africa, says that Mendi
native who was with the American
missionaries at Rotufunk when they
were massacred by the insurgents, but
who made his escape by resuming his
native garb, furnishes the following &C.
count OF the tragedy; eve started to
walk to Sierra Leone, bit had only
gone half q mile when we met war.boys.
who blocked the way. The Rev. MIR.
Cain tried to frighteen them by firing
a revolver over their heads, but, seeing
their determination to do mischief, he
cast his revolver away. and said he
would not have anybody's blood on his
hands. The war-boys then seized the
party together with Misses Hatfield,
Acher aud Kent, stripped them of their
clothing, dragged them back to the
mission-house, in front Of which the
war.boys cut down the Rev. Mr.. Gaia
and hacked him to death. and
thentreated Miss Archer in the
same way. Miss Hatfield, who was
very i'll, was thrown on a barbed wire
netting, and finally her throat was cut,
Mrs. Cain escaped to the bush
with native girl, hut the war boys
went out seeking for them, and they
were afterwards killed."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
THURSDAY EVENING. MAY 26. 1888

THE people of the South now know
how it is themselves, and have real
izing sense of the difference that exist
ed between them and those OF the
North during the war between the
States. All they know about the war
now in progress is what they read in
the newspapers, and all they feel about
it is the increased price of what they
have to buy, and the sorrow for some
dead or sick soldier or sailor friend in a
foreign country. They are pursuing
their usual avocations, attending to
their daily business, and enjoying their
customary amusements, as they did in
the times OF profound peace, and that is
lust what those of the North did in the
war of thirty odd years ago. But how
different was it with them, when their
whole minds, hearts, souls and bodies
were engrossed in the war, and when
for four long weary years they suffered,
except during the temporary exhilara-
ton of victory, the misery and dire
horror and danger OF daily battles, and
skirmishes with, and raids by, an over
whelming enemy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
Impending Revolution.

LONDON, May 26.-There are renew.
ed sinister predictions OF an impending
revolution in Spain contained in spe.
cial dispatch from Madrid to-day. EN-.
peror Francis Joseph of Austria is said
to have strongly advised the Queen
Regent to prepare to fly, and her moth.
er, who is now in Madrid, is reported
to have given her the same advice; but,
it is added, the Queen Regent is deter
mined to remain. Continuing the dis
patch says: 1.-The defeat of the Span.
ish fleet, which the best informed peo-
PIE regard as only question of few
days, is bound to precipitate an out
break.u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
War Bulletins.

KEY WEST, May 26.-All is quiet
along the blockade line.
MADRID, May 26.-The newspapers
here continue TO urge the cutting OF the
American cable connections across the
Atlantic if the Cuban cables are severed.
WEXFORD, r. l., May 26.-The first
regiment, Rhode Island volunteers,
oroke camp to-day and embarked for
Providence, en- route to Fallr Church,
Va.
RALEIGH, N. c., May 26.-The 2nd
Regiment of North Carolina volunteers
has been completed. The Adjutant
General says that under the Presidents
call for more volunteers, he proposes to
have one accompany white regiment
aud one 10-company negro regiment.
FRANKFORT, KY, May 26.-Gov.
Bradley has announced that unless
otherwise instructed by the President,
the second of Kentucky's regiments on
he second call will consist of colored
troops.
New YORK, May GA Halifax special
says fleet of French and Spanish war
ships are Just reported off Halifax hsrbor.
CHICAGO, May 26.-Beports from various
north western States indicate that President
McKinle, S second call for volunteers. asking
70 rs 900 men, will meet with hearty re-.
sponse Independent companies are already
organized.
JACKSON, Miss, May 26.-The First Mis-
sissippi volunteers have been mustered into
he service of the United States.
GIBRALTAR May 26 Information obtained
here from trustworthy source says that 8
consignment of forty Krupp guns suitable for
forts and battleships, has been sent from Es-
sen, in Germany, to Cadiz snd is now on lis
way through Spain 1t is said that the guns
passed through the German, French and
Spanish custom houses as Kitchen furniture
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Sixteen thousand dozens of pineap-
Piles, from the Bahamas, arrived at Bal
timore yesterday in the Norwegian
steamer Agnes.
Dennis NJ. Howser, OF Montgomery
county, Md, charged with criminal as
sault on his thirteen year.old daughter,
was yesterday acquitted by the jury in
Hagerstown.
The remains of Dr.. Thos. W. Evans,
the wealthy Philadelphia dentist, who
died in Paris last October, were buried
in the family vault in Woodland Gene
terry, Philadelphia, yesterday.
Captain Beach has been appointed
engineer commissioner of the District
of Columbia during the absence of
Colonel Black, who will be chief of en-
gineers OF the Third army corps.
The annual convention of the Pro-
testant Episcopal Church in the Do
cese of Maryland was commenced at
Emanuel Church, Baltimore, yester-
day, with Bishop Paret presiding.
1t is reported that Col. Robert W.
Eastman, who escaped from Jail at Par.
sons, passed through Romney, W. Va,
| Monday. 1t is said that he was on his
| way to jtin Gen. Fitzhugh Lees corps,
The Presbyterian General Assembly
at New Orleans yesterday decided to
hold the next general convention at
Richmond. The executive commit
tee was authorized to raise $4,000 for
educational work during the coming
year, to be apportioned among the
presbyteries.
| Efforts are to be made at Baltimore
| to raise three companies to become part
of new infantry regiment, which will
be known as the Fourth United States
volunteers. This regiment is provided
for in the recent action taken by Con-
gress to raise ten thousand immunes.
The fourth regiment, under this bill, is
to be recruited in Maryland, Virginia,
District of Columbia and West Virginia.
The Senate yesterday passed de
icency bill appropriating SS,O7S,S
| for pensions. The democratic Senators
yesterday refused to agree to vote on
the war revenue bill this week, and
Mr.. Daniel, of Virginia, gave notice OF
amendments which will lead to further
debate. 1t is expected, however, that
the war revenue bill will be law be-
fore very long, and yesterday there was
talk of an adjournment of Congress
early next month. The active oppo-
nents of Hawaiian annexation in the
Senate, it is learned, agreed to the ar
rangement for daily sessions of the Sen
ate, beginning at II o'clock, only after
an understanding with number of re
publican Senators that the Hawaiian
question should not be earnestly pressed
10 the Senate in any form at this ses
| sion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
BEWARE OF OINTMENTs FOB CATARRH
THAT CONTAIN MERCURY,

As mercury will surely destroy tho aense Of
smell and completely derange the whole sys.
tenn when entering it through tie mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable physi.
clans, as the damage they will do is tenfold
to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. Cheney & Co., Toledo O., contains
no mercury, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. In buying Halls CatarTh Cure
be su,e you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally, and made in Toledo Chic, by F. ].
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists. Price 75c per bottle
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
FAUOUIER NOTES.

Saturday next has been fixed upon
as Memorial Day in Warrenton. The
services will take place from the clerk >
Office yard at the usual hour. Mr.. f
S. Turner will deliver the address.
Capt. Alfred Maddux died few days
since at his home in Marshall. He had
been an i'll man for some time and his
death was not unexpected. He was for
years successful business man in Bal
timore and enjoyed the high esteem of
wide circle Of friends.
r. h. Rush, auctioneer, sold on Mon
day last for commissioners Eppa Hun
ton, jr., G. M. White and ]. A. G. Keith,
the Boiling Brooke estate near Upper
vile containing 147Sa acres to Joshua
Fletcher at 500 per acre. For commits
sioners Eppa Hunton, jr., and j. P.
Jeffries $50 acres near Halfway in suit
of Smith VIZ. Downs to W. S. Hit at
$S.55 per acre.-Warrenton Virginian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
For Spanish encouragement.

MADRID, May ga dispatch from
Manila just received here says: THE
United States cruiser Baltimore
is disabled by an explosion which
occurred on board of her. The
Americans attempted to land arms
and ammunition at Binacayap, and the
Spanish troops, who occupied a good
position, permitted the Americans to
land, when they fell upon them and
captured the arms and ammunition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
The Second Column for Manila

SAN FRANCISCO, May 26.-The total
strength OF the force now at Camp
Richmond, including commissioned
officers and enlisted men, is 7,010. In
week this force will probably be aug
mented by $500 additional troops.
This will be the nucleus of the 10000
troops to be modified here and from
this will be taken the expeditionary
forces that will form the second column
for Manila.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-26
Emperor William.

BERLIN, May 26.-Emperor William
at the annual spriog parade OF the
guards to-day rode in front of tie
troops, accompanied by Prince Constsn.
tine, the Crown Prince of Greece. The
Empress of Germany and the Crown
Princess of Greece aud Princess Soplia
of Prussia, sister of Emperor William,
followed in carriage. Emperor Viii
liam has appointed the Grown Princess
of Greece to be honorary colonel of the
Queen Elizabeth Guards.