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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12
TELEGRApHIC BREVITIES.

The yellow fever record at Oxford
Miss, yesterday was ten new cases and
no deaths.
The tenth quadrennial session of the
General Conference of the Free Meth.
odist Church opened at Chicago this
afternoon.
Mayor Penwell, has discharged the
entire Pana Ill.,, police force charging
them, it is said, with sympathy with
the strikers.
The battleships Oregon and Iowa
sailed from their anchorage off Temp
kinsville, S. l., this afternoon with the
supply ships that are to accompany
them to Manila.
In New York last night James ].
Corbett and Tom Sharkey were match
ed to fight before the Lenox Athletic
Club for purse of $4,000. The contest
will take place November %.
Patrick Cunning, city marshal of
Kirkwood, suburb of st. Louis, was
shot and killed last night by one of a
crowd OF negroes whom he had or
dered to move on.
Burt Spriggs, a celebrated crook, was
arrested at Huntington, w. Va, yes
terday with Ennie Kane, Washington
young man, charged with $4,000
burglary at Ashland KY.
The tourist hotel under construction
at Tacoma Washn was burned last
night. There had been expended on
the structure up to date 100000. upon
which there is no insurance. The
structure was to have cost over 81 ,000,-
900.
The dead body of man was found
in skiff which was captured floating
down the river two miles below st. Jo-
seph, Mo-, yesterday. A bullet wound
in the head indicated that murder had
been done, but there was nothing to
give clue to the mans identity.
Garfield Smith was instantly killed
yesterday while hunting near La
grange, Ind. He had shot duck and
stopped to pick it up when compan-
ion behind him, not knowing he was
there, fired. Young Smith raised just
of the neck. His head was almost
severed from the body.
Fred. NJ, searles, alias Edgar Shaw, has
been arrested in New York charged with
swindIing DR. Y. c. Clark, Of Baltimore, out
of $1,7o0 by raising check. searles re-
Gently married Miss Sadie New bow, 2 promi-
rent cbu Oh W r er, and t is alleged spent
the summer with married woman at Asbury
Park.
Eugene Powell, coo:e1. who was Srrested
in Washington yesterday for killing colored
man named Lee, made his escape to-day, and
Msi. sylvester has tele.Taphod to Capt. Web
er asking that lookout be kept for Powell |
in this city.
A color man nsmei Henry Smith was
arrested in this yesterday c ening on suspi-
cion of being the man wanted in Washington
for murder, bat he was subsequently released.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12
NEWS OF TIE DAY.

The tonnage tax on vessels entering
Cuban ports in possession OF the United
States has been modified.
Judge Roger a. Pryor and Mrs.
Pryor will celebrate their golden we'd
ding in New York November 6.
The peace commission held a joint
session in Paris yesterday, but agreed
upon no point as to tie proposed treaty.
Residents of Manila say the poor OF
that city are compelled to suffer many
hardships under the American admins
tration.
1t is suggested in Paris that Great
Britain is taking advantage of Frances
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12
Quick Divorce and Re-marriagc.

KoKoMo, Ind, Oct. 12.-Within o
period of three minutes yesterday Al
len Hukings was married man, was
single and was again married. At II
o'clock he was the husband of Mrs.
Ida HukiDgs, from whom q moment
later he was granted q divorce. Wait
ing in the clerks office below was Mrs.
Mary Croussore, and before the ink had
dried on the divorce decree, Huking=
and Mrs. Croussore were married.
Hukings was the sixth husband of the
first woman, and is number three for
his present spouse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12
The Dineley Tariff Law

Boston, Oct. 12.-According 10 de-
cision handed down by Judge Colt, Of
the United States Circuit Court, the
Dingley lar # law went into effect at
4:OS pm. on July 24:h, 1897, the
moment the act was signed by the
President, and it is not retroactive in
its operation. This is against the con-
tention of the government that the act
covered the whole of the day of July
24th. The matter on trial was the
United States vs.. Hazerch, Richards
and COMPANY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

PARIS, Oct. 12.-.Maitre Moruard
who will represent Dreyfus in the re-
vision proceedings, has applied for au.
thorization to examine the documents
in the Dreyfus case. The council OF
the legion of honor, acting at the insti.
CATION of the Minister of War, will
shortly deliberate upon the case OF
Major Count Esterhazy with ~ view oil
his dismissal from the army.
LONDON, Oct. ia dispatch from
Paris says that although the strike is
evidently wavering, thirty more bri-
gades of gendarmerie have been order
ed to Paris. The carpenters have de-
cided not to join the strike.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12
Fight with Miners.

VIRDEN, H., Oct 12.-The imported
negro miners from Ala bama arrived TO.
day. Fully 1900 miners were lined up
on each side of the track, and iripg
began Immediately. Fully FIVE hun
dred or more shots we're exchanged.
The railroad polire and Sheriff Davenport
and his deputies attempted to protect the ne.
groes landing and it is hard to tell now the
number OF killed or wounded. 1t is estimat-
ed at 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12

THE HOUSE OF Bishops of the Gener-
al Council of the Episcopal Church has
vetoed the action of the House of
Deputies giving the standing commit
tees, composed OF lay as well as clerical
delegates. voice in the confirmation OF
bishops. That is just what it should
have done. The history of the world
proves that all sorts of government,
national, political, church or love, to be
successful, zone must rule, and one
alone.n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12
American Mechanics.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, Oct. 12-More
than 800 delegates, representing 115
lodges, are here in attendance upon the
Grand Lodge OF American Mechanics.
The following officers were elected yes
terday for one year: Councillor, E. B.
Henson, Buffalo; Secretary, W. T. Nit
chell, Wheeling; Treasurer, Alexander
Beebout, Wheeling. There are over
1000 uniformed men in town to take
part in the parade to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12
terested purposes.

THERE Is a great demand all along
the lines, republican as well as demo
critic, for Colonel RoOsevel's report OF
the condition of his command in Cuba.
AS that report is already in the War
Department, and as the Colonel, before
he was nominated for Governor OF New
York, was by no means mealy mouth
ed in his expressions upon that condi-
ton, and are well remembered by many
people, the refusal to grant this referred
to demand is naturally suggestive OF an
attempt to conceal something, the ex
posure of which would be injurious to
somebody.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12
A Domestic Tragedy.

MIDDLEBURG. o. Oct. 12-James
Pratt, farmer, last night shot and
killed his wife and then escaped. Blood
hounds and posse of deputy sherffs
have gone to the scene of the tragedy.
A few weeks ago Mrs. Pratt filed a
suit for divorce, alleging gross neglect
and failure to provide. Pratt has
always borne good reputation. His
wife was reputed to be one OF The most
beautiful women in Logan county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 12.-Flour dull aud un-
changed. Wheat strong; spot and month
~ bid. Corn strong; spot, month and Nov
35a354i.
CHICAGO Oct 12.-The market closed as
follows: Wheat-Oct 64a. Dec 644a643s
Nav 65as. Corn-Oct 30l1s: Dec 30la May
32a4. Gats-Oct 221s Dec 22a1ls May %
New YORK. Oct 12.-Wheat Dec opened
65ls, closed CAS- May opened 66ls. closed
Gj7s CoIn-Dec opened 303s closed 303.
GEORGETOMN. Oct. 12.-Wheat 60aTl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12
Corean Justice.

YOKOHAMA, Oct. PA dispatch
from Seoul says that Kim Pong Nuik
and two other men alleged to have
been the leaders of conspiracy to
poison the Emperor of Corea were
hanged on October 10th. The popu-
lace secured the bodies Of the conspira-
tors. dragged them about the streets
and mutilated them. Kim'5 wife was
found guilty of connection with the
conspiracy. She was sentenced to three
years Imprisonment and to receive 100
la shes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12

IT Is ONLY human nature to retaliate
in kind, and as this country imposes
high duties on fish and other products
of Canada, thereby increasing the cost
OF living here, the Canadians are op-
posed to the reduction of the high tariff
they put upon New England boots and
shoes and other American manufac-
lures, thus restricting the trade OF this
country, though necessarily prevent
ing desired reduction in the cost Of
living in Canada. Protective tariff
have no proper place in an age of cleo
Gricity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12
HAYWOOD Gave Bail.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 12.-Ex-S ate
Treasurer B. F. Haywood to-day ap-
peared at the Coutral station and
waived q hearing on the charge or con
spiracy to misuse State funds, &C.. and
then entered bail in the sum OF $1,000
to appear at the November term OF
court. There is a POSSIBILITY that Quay,
Haywood and Mckee will speak at Inc
Academy of Music Saturday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12

REV. THOMAS DIXON of New York,
who was fined year before last for vio-
lating the game laws of his State, COM
menced his sermon last Sunday night
with partisan speech, in which he
urged his congregation to vote for Mr..
Platt's republican candidate for Gov
ernor. There is no doubt of the fact
that such preachers do the cause in
which they profess to be engaged, and
by which they make their living,a great
deal more harm than good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12

Wesley Boyer, colored, was convict
ed in Baltimore yesterday of felonious-
ly assaulting Mrs. Iantha Stevenson. a
white woman, and was sentenced to be
hanged. and Daniel Rogers, colored, was
convicted of murder in the first degree
in the same city last night for killing
his brother in-lsw, Charles a. Lewis,
colored. The only penalty for the crime
is death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12

REV. DR.. DECosTA, of New York,
says fifty million of the people of this
country are either hostile or indifferent
to the teachings of the churches" That
the reverend Doctor has under, rather
than over, estimated the number, is ap-
parent to all observant men. But how
could it be otherwise when at the gen.
eral Episcopal council the doctrine of
might makes right is preached and in
New York, preachers commence their
Sunday sermons with partisan ha.
rangues?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12

Captain Barker, the commander OF
the Oregon and senior officer of the
squadron which has been ordered to
Honolulu, has been directed to stop at
Rio Janeiro, so that the squadron may
participate in the anniversary celebra-
ton OF the establishment of the Brazil
an republic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12

HENRY TURNER, the negro bishop OF
the Methodist Church of Georgia, adj
vises all the members of his race in this
country to emigrste to Africa, and
snys: africa is the neero's fatherland,
and the sooner he goes there the better
for him. Statistics show that the ne.
gro race is dying out, and it certainly
is not growing healthier, weather.,
happier, wiser, or anything else which
goes to make life worth living" This
proves that the Bishops eyes are open
and that he knows what he talks about.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12
DIED.

On Tuesday, October II, ISIS at d.
IN, ISAAC sCHWABZ Goparie-. ' l...,
after q long and painful !lir, ..,..
from his late residence No. go h...- r.,
Thursday. October 18Th, at p. ~ On
tives and friends are invited to si.e-. .....
tlower.. Baltimore and Phlsie a-''
please COPY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12

BAsEBALL.-The following is the result
of The National League games played yester-
day: Baltimore 8 New York l; New York
6. Baltimore . Boston IA Washington 8 :;
Cincinnati at Louisville 1an; Chicago st
St. ouis, rain Cleveland at Pitlsburg, rail-;
Brooklyn II, philadelphia q The following
~ tho niuhG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12

Mr.. PORTER, the high tariff expert,
whom the President sent to Cuba, to
revise the tariff laws thereof, recon-
mends, not the prohibitory duties of
the Dingley bill, but tariff for reve-
bue only, and that shall conduce to
the increase of the trade of that island.
II low tariff would increase the trade
of Cuba, as like causes produce like
effects, why wouldn't it increase the
trade of this country? But consistency
is not factor in republican reasoning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12
Mrs. George Bound Over.

CANTON, 0. Oct. 12.-Justice Reigner
today bound Mrs. Anne E. George over
for the action of the grand jury on the
charge of first degree murder for the
alleged killing of George D. Saxton.
The grand jury will meet IN January.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12

A rabbit made its appearance in the west.
ern part of the city to-day, and lively bl'
unsuccessful chase followed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12

DR.. Bulls COUGH SYRUP CURES
coughs and colds. Don't go to church
or public meeting and disturb the au.
dience by inoe>sant coughing; but use
this wonderful remedy at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12

DR.. BULLS COUGH SYRUP CURES
Group. It has saved the life OF many q
a child. Mothers, keep this medicine
always on hand; it will save you many
restless moments, Price % cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-10-12

To.day'G Schedule New York at Balti-
more Boston at Washington Philadelphia at
Brooklyn; Cleveland at Plttsburg; Cinc'n-
natl at Louisville
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-28
FRENCH SPECULATIONS
ON CERVERA'S STRATEGY.

Opinions Differ as to Whether His
Course i'm HOlinx Up In santiago
Was Wise or Foolish.
NEW YORK. May 27.-A dispatch to the
Herald from Paris says:
Now that the presence OF Admiral Ger
vera's squadron in the bay of Santiago is
established. naval experts are busy study
ing the problem as to what viii be the
probable result in case he Is attacked.
In general, Cervera is thought to have
scored point and to have acted both
pruden,ly and nationally in shutting him
self up In the bay.
NJ. Landrey. in the Figaro. may be taken
as expressing the opinions OF most OF the
naval officers here. He says this morning:
''Spain's only policy isato prolong the
war. without giving chance for decisive
battle until the odds for victory are all in
her favor. BY taking refuge in the bay
of Santiago. out of reach OF the enemy's
cannon. Admiral Cervera has carried out
a policy that circumstances have rendered
ii imperative for his country TO follow.
seeing that by gaining time he enables
junction to be made with him by the re-
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Spaniarfs. either IN Cienfuegos or at San
ttago, hut he took all measures TO guard
against possible evasion OF Commodore
Schley by the enemy and any attempt to
make Havana through the eastern or
westward passage. though there Is little
doubt that the commodore, had he me,
the Spanish ships. could have defeated
them. There Is good reason 10 believe
from strategic point uf view that more
can he gained by the Span.aras being
bottled np in Santiago than II an engage
men;, which. though IL weu.a result, in
victory for the Americans, might have
resulted in some damage TO our ships. IN
the harhor of Santiago the Spanish f1eer
VIII De helpless. The channel leading into
the haroor is narrow. ard the enemy can
either De kept prisoner there by sinking
Few hulks III the channel. or ne can be
destroyed by superior force
IL Commodore Schley has suecessf,,lv
accomplished his object, there now seams
nothing TO prevent active operations on
the part OF the army. That is the idea
of the best naval authorities. The climate
in Cuba Is not what II was a month ago.
but ii Is much better than il win be a
month hence, and before another Spanish
authorities hope to have troops In possess
sion of a base of operations in Cuba. The
navy would be able to cover the landing
OF the troops and enable the military forces
to get ashore without findrance.
Intense enthusiasm relgns tonight
among the officers and the men over the
news, although IL is not absolutely cer-
tain.
Since Admiral SIMPSONS squadron left
Key West an intensely close watch has
been kept for the Spanish feet, in spite of
the belief that it was at the south of Cuba.
Several false alarms have been given. the
men on the lookout in the tops being SO
anxious to catch sight OF the Spanards
that they would see five columns of smoke
where only one was really discernible. and
that the smoke of one of Rear Admiral
SIMPSONS own boats.
The fleet. as at present constituted,
without Commodore Schlev's command,
and without the ships actually engaged In
the blockade, forms the most powerful
squadron ever assembled py the United
States navy. Then. again. Commodore
Schley's ships are fully able to defeat the
Spanish force under Admiral Cervera.
even under conditions favorable to the
enemy, a state Of things which is not
thought to exist al Santiago de Cuba. 1t
would be mere pastime for the Massachus-
etts. Texas and Iowa TO sink the yizcaya,
Almirante Oquendo. Cristobal Colon and
Maria Teresa II they attempted to file out
Of the harbor.
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In the narbor. ! was therefore consider
ably in doubt whether they had reached
San Juan and again departed for some
unknown destination, or whether they had
rot arrived. As their capture vas the oh
ject of the expedition. and Il was essen
tia! that they should not pass to the west
wari. ! determined to attack the batteries
defending the port, in order TO develop
their positions and strength, and then
Without waiting 20 reAuce the city or sub
ject II 70 the regular hsmEarsmens~ which
would require due nofice-rsturu TO ths
westws r3. ] commenced the attack a9
SION "a II was good daylight. This lasted
about three hours. when the signal was
made 20 discontinue the firing and the
squadron stood 20 the northeast until out
Of s.ght az Saa San wnrn The course
was laid 10 the westward. with the view
of communicating with the department.
a, Port Plata 70 learn IL the department
bad received information as TO the move
rnsnt of the Spanish vessels. At Cape
Haytier ! rece sveA word from The DEPART
neBt that tse spanish vessels had been
Slxhset of f'aracos on the 10Th As
stated ~ my fe.cgrsrD, no serious injury
sas done 10 any Of the ships and Only
ore man was killed and seven wounded
zaGatly.T
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-28

WASHINGTON. May 1.-TWO more
steamships, the China and the Colon. Of
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company,
were chartered today by Assistant Secre-
tary Meike.john to carry troops to the
Philippine islands. The vessels. 1t is un-
derstood here. carry 1850 men, and II they
can be made ready in time. will form part
of the second expedition to the islands.
Mr.. Meikeliohn succeeded in communi-
eating with c. p. Huntington, the presi-
dent OF the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany, by telegraph somewhere In Iowa
last night, while the latter was on his
way east. and as a result OF the propo-
sitions. the China and Colon were secured
The latter vessel is at San Francisco.
where she is loading a commercial cargo
for the Orient, and was expected to sal,
tomorrow. The China arrived at San
Francisco today.
As soon as practical both ships VIII be
turned over 10 the agent of the quarter
masters department for such changes as
may be necessary. Five vessels are row
available for the second expedition to the
Philippines, the Centennial Zealandia.
Ohio. Colon and China. Their combined
capacity is approximately 5000 men, and
It is the opinion of the officials here that
they may be ready to sail for Manila
some time next week. The acquisition of
the China and the Colon il a source of
satisfaction 10 Mr.. Meikeljohn, who say.
that the department is now in much bet
ter shape as regards transportation. He
explains that there is no desire on the
part OF the government TO impress vessels
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into the service unless such action IS ab-
solutely essential for its purposes.
The government wants To be absolutely
fair in its terms Of charter. but at the
same time believes that Z IL paying fer
the vesse.s all that they ara worth. Il
may he interesting to vessel owners 10
know that tho decision has been reached
the future to concede them certain fea-
lures relating 20 erew and fuel. which
were embodied ia the charter of the
Peking by the navy department..
Ne further steps have been taken by
the war department to Obtain the SIX
ships OF the Northern Pacinc Company.
for whsch the agents are holding out for
a larger amount OF money tnan the gov
eminent IS disposed 10 pay. Mr.. Nickel
john declines to give any more money
than that last proposed. believing that the
benefits which would accrue 70 the ships
from American register w3ula moro than
compensate Tor the lower prices ~ when
the vesse.s are asked 10 be turned over.
Gen. sfer.stt ncettne> ~ Talk.
SAN FRANCISCO May e-.-Gen. Mer-
rltt, who VII command the American
forces in the Philippines. and who arrived
from Washington las, nigh;. has estab-
lsnea MS headquar;ers ia this city a. tire
palace hotel He he1a q long conference
with Ma Gen. otls 'his morning. but
wil set diyllse any o. a.s plans ter lie
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1t can he affirmed on the highes. author
ity that al tho close OF the day the de-
partmeut had nothing more than belief.
founded On unofficial adytces. that fhs
Spanish squadron was lying in Santiago
harbor. and no news al TO Commodore
schley's whereabouts.
However. the majority of the officials Of
the navy department entertain no DOUBT
that CeFvera Is within Santiago harbor.
and they have succeeded IN imeresslag
this belief upon she president and the
members Of the cabinet.
The reports OF newspaper tispatch boats
IA 70 the movements Of SaDpson's ard
schley's squadrons during the past week
are very mystisying even 10 the naval off,
rEais here. and one Of them called atten-
ton 70 a statement coming from the West
indies 20 The effect that twelve war yes
sells were seen for a short time of rfen-
fuegoz on "Wednesday. This. Re thought,
aas Schley's squadron. and in that case
he aau.d scarcely have covered thA d.