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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-09

Children and adults tortured by burns.
scalds injuries, eczema or skin diseases may
secure instant relief by using DeWitts Witch
Hazel salve. It is the great Pile remedy.
Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-09

After ears of untold suffering from piles,
p. w. Pursell of Knitnersv lie, Pa, wss cured
by ueing single box OF DeWitts Wltch
Hazel salve Skin diseases such as eczema,
lash, pimples and obstinate sores are readily
cured By this famous remedy. Charles u
Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-03-09

exandria. The specific remedy for the
glaringly apparent evil is available at
ouce-the arrest and punishment of a
single offender. Will it be applied?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-25
ERWIN IN THE SIXTH.
Touched or Another Bunch of His
OratOricRI Fireworks.


Another assortment of political fireworks
was set off at the meeting of the Sixth Ward
Democratic club In lighthouse hall, on South
Wahasha street. last night.
w. w. Erwin was the center OF attrac-
tion and he dished out a very liberal por
ton of his former speeches his position
In the municipal campaign. His ringing
tones and drastic arraignment Of those whom
he opposes could be heard way over the cliff
overhanging the old brewery.
About 800 citizens were present from all
parts of the city. Judge b. II. Woods pre-
sided
Mr.. Erwin, after delving into the archives
of Biblical history and paradng several de-
cidedly historical Biblical characters, said
/ have been called upon by the people of
st. Paul to institute battle for good gov
eminent To make a fight against the ring
for fifteen years. | have been named by
petition bearing G3S names, but not to force
myself on the Democratic party, l did It
before the primaries, SO they could not
steal the sacred name Of Democrat. 1 viii
follow the convention, and assist to elect
any man they may choose.
Speeches were also made by w. H. Nc
Donald, Duncan Connell Jerry O'Brien, p
r. Scannel, Judge Wood and Leo Cornick
j. NJ Hawthorne who was in the rear of
the room, responded to frequent calls, and
urged the necessity for harmony and unity Of
action. Mr.. Hawthorne noticed Editor Schur-
man. OF the West st. Paul Times in the
room. and remarked that he ought to have
been appointed by Mayor Dorian to the board
of public works. This the audience roundly
applauded, and some fellow dropped the cruel
remark:
"Schurman, that is the only Endorsement
you have had during Mayor Doran's admin
istration."
The meeting passed resolutions repudiating
the citizens committee and indorsing the
Democratic committee, of which Richard w
Bell is chairman.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-25

WASHINGTON, March 24.-Capt. W.
P. Duvall, the military aide to Secre-
tary Alger, left the city tonight for
the South on a tour Of inspection.
The detail IS regarded as an impor-
tant one as Capt. Duvall has been di-
rector Of artillery practice at the Fort
ress Monroe school, and was very
recently ordered to Washington for
special duty in the Secretary'S office.
His thorough acquaintance with all
branches of the artillery service makes
him especially competent to determine
the needs Of the service and the i'm
provements necessary to Notifications.
The officials decline to make public
the itinerary of Capt. Duvall's trip, but
1t is assumed that it will include many
OF the cities and forts on the coast to
which it might be necessary to send
additional troops in case of war.
The officials of the ordnance bureau
Of the war department already have
determined on the manner in which the
additional 1000, 900 which has Just been
allotted to that branch of the service
out of the $50,000,000 emergency fund
shall be expended. Aside from a few
unimportant items all the money will
be used in the purchase of rapid fire
guns and ammunition carriages for the
same.
The department is making an extra
ordinary effort to secure all the rapid
fire guns it possibly can for the forti-
flcations on the coast. and the addition
al allotment made available will assist
materially In that direction.
The Maxim rapid fire guns, about
twenty or more in number which have
been purchased abroad, will be shipped
to the United States at the earliest
practicable moment and will be dis
tributed to the points where the great
L..
An incident OF the general plan Of
preparing for any emergency that may
arise Is found in an order issued today
by Adjt. Gen. Corbin with the
approval Of the commanding general
Of the army. This order contemplates
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-25
ONE OF THE RESULTS.
Bank of Merriam Park Closes BE.
cause of SCuthaI Paper.

cause of SCluthalI Paper.
AS direct result Of the extensive Southall
swindles, the Bank of Merriam Park yes
terday morning failed to open its doors, and
Bank Examiner Kenyon took charge Of the
institution.
At meeting Of the directors Of the bank,
held Wednesday evening, it was decided to
ask Bank Examiner Kenyon to take charge
of the affairs of the bank. II. Nj. Crosby
cashier, and his brother are among those
who were in possession of large amount Of
the Southall paper, and, as this fact had
become generally known, the directors be-
lieved 1t policy to suspend business, rather
than submit to a run the bank which
would probably follow.
provision i'll the law provides that such
an institution may be placed In the hands
Of the state bank department, without neces-
CARLY declaring the bank insolvent and Of
this provision the directors took advantage.
The bank has on hand a cash reserve Of
SIC, 500 or 90 per cent of its liabilities that
is, per cent more than the legal reserve
The total amount Of Southall certificates en-
hand, including a number held as securities
notes, upon which other security has
also been deposited, Is $1,000.
1t is stated that there had not, up to
Wednesday evening. been any nervousness
displayed by the depositors of the bank-in
fact, many deposits were made "Wednesday
Withdrawal of funds, however was to be
made by the banks to which the Merriam
Park bank was indebted. and, in the interests
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-25
WORK OF THEIR MISSIONS.
Presbyterian Women Devote Two
Days to IL Review OF the Work of
the Near

Mrs c. p. Moves, president of the
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
Presbytery OF St Paul, made the annual ad-
dress before that society at the opening of
its twenty second annual meeting held YES
terday in the Merriam Park Presbyterian
church.
Mrs. Moves gave a review of the years
work and of the hopes and aims of the So
ciety this year. The minutes of the last an
nual meeting were read by Mrs. O. Rey-
nolds and the report of the corresponding sec
rotary was given by Mrs. NJ L. p. Hill. Mrs
HIS report showed increase in the work
and in the number of societies.
The next report was that of the treasurer
Mrs d. X. Noyes, which gave encourag
Ing aspect to the finances of the society At
noon luncheon was served and informal
social session had.
In the afternoon Mrs. Mary C. Jackson
the colored principal of the Haines school,
Augusta, Ga, made an address on the work
among the coored people and in her own
school The roll call of the bands of c. E.
societies and S. $. followed and report from
different committees. Rev. w. V. Covert
closed the session with prayer
The attendance all day was large from both
cities, and there were many delegates pres
ent from all over the district The years work
has been very encouraging.
Today will be held the annual meeting of
the foreign society in the same church. The
progI anime follows:
10 A. M
Devotional Hour ....... Mrs. c. P. Noyes
Singing.
Scripture Reading
Prayer ............. Mrs. c. o. Van Cleve
Greetings ........... Merriam Park Society
Response ............ .Presbyterial Society
Minutes Of Last Meeting Mrs T. H. Dickson
Our Years Work Mrs: E. G. stringer
Our Years Gifts" Mrs. e. r. Sanford
"Our Christian Endeavor Work.
Mrs. II. F. Ware
Singing.
Our Coming Guests. Mrs. f. s. Williams
Appointment Of Committees.
Roll Call Of Societies.
Singing.
Prayer.
Scripture Recitation. Mrs. ]. P. Adamson
Greetings From Sister Societies
Methodist Mrs. Jacobs
CUngregationaISt ....-........ Mrs. Riser
Episcopal Observation-Disclosures Mrs. Searles
Report From the Cleveland Conven-
ton Miss Anna M. Dickson
Address ............... Rev. A. B. Medium
Reports Of Committees.
Parting Words. Collection. Benediction.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-25
NOW THE CRISIS
Confined from First Page.
he had concluded at last to make ar
effort in that direction.
Resort to Intervention.

continued from FIRST rage.
he had concluded at last to make an
effort in that direction.
Resort to Intervention.
They are of opinion that if this ne
gotiation should fail, the president
would resort to Intervention rather than
to recognition of either belligerent
rights or the independence Of the ISL
and. They do not consider that the
president would hesitate at recognize
ing either belligerency or independence,
except for the reason that he believes
neither would accomplish the result of
relieving the suffering, which is the
first end he has in view
The Democratic senators talked
frankly with the president in regard to
the political aspect of the situation.
They told him of the report current
about congress to the effect that the
Cuban situation was being manipulate
ed with the view Of improving the for
tunes of the Republican party, saying
to him that If such was the case, and
if war was provoked for this reason,
the reaction would be against the
party. To this the president replied
that he fully realized this fact, and
that he did not intend to be swerved
one hairs breadth in his purpose by
political consideration.
The conservative senators say that
the president is to be given an oppor-
tUnity to carry out his plans, and that
it Is now certain that no hasty action
without the wish Of the president will
be taken by the senate.
There has been considerable work
done among the senators, and the re-
suit of canvass leads the conserva-
tives to believe that the sentiment in
favor Of moving with care and refrain
ing from forcing the president to act
in advance of his own judgment is
growing. Any attempt to bring about
congressional action contrary to the
wishes Of the president, they say, will
be most thoroughly debated.
Said one of the conservative SEN
ators: while the president will be
supported when he makes a request
any attempt to force anything through
the senate will be resisted. The SEN
ate will not be swept off it's feet, but
is ready to act In any emergency"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-25
RIOT AT HAVANA FEARED
POSSIBLE WHEN THE MAINE RE.
PORT Is PUBLISHED
order Retiring Admiral Sicard n
Surprise to All the Naval Officers
-SUSpense at Key West Grow
ing Intense Under the Strain of
Long DeIay-The Appointment of
Capt. Evans Is Very Popular.

KEY WEST March 24-The news that
capt. William Sampson, of the Iowa had
succeeded Rear Admiral Sicard In command
OF the heet, caused no end of excitement
among the naval officers here. The admiral
himsef knew nothing Of the change until
shown the news dispatch Capt. Sampson
remained on the Iowa throughout the day
and was notified of his promotion at a late
hour through the same source
AS already stated, it was known by the
best Informed that Admiral Sicard was to be
renewed. put no one thought the change
would come so quickly. The selection of
Capt. Sampson was also somewhat OF a sur
prise. That officer, although of great ex-
perlence. was hardly considered a fayorite
for the command of what many think Will
be lighting squadron. His health of late
has not been of the best. A high naval officer
said:
capt SIMPSONS appointment may not be
particularly popular but 1t is one of the
best things ever done by the department
Under his reserve there exists a spirit OF
ihoonltaele energy and determination If
selection tenfold.'
The appointment of Capt. Robley Evans
F1gnting Bob, TO the command of the Iowa
mas created intense enthusiasm among the
younger naval element, and caused great
satisfaction all around.
Rear Admiral Sicard will return home on
"dllihS oruefS ana the Iowa probably will re-
main the flagship.
The pathos of Rear Admiral Sicard's retire
ment at this critical stage appeals to all who
have known or served under him.
One naval officer said this evening: at
was evident that the admiral's failing health
made 1t impossible for him to retain command
at this trying juncture. But the way in which
he has struggled against bodily ailments in
the endeavor to devote the closing months of
splendid forty years service to active duty,
Is silent chapter of heroism as gallant as
and victory in naval history"
Many consider these changes made lust
previous to an announcement of the court of
inquiry's report, as extremely significant and
tending to prove that the court has found the
Maine was blown up externally. Others
equally well informed, maintain that the
court has rendered no decisive verdict and
was unable to solve the cause of the explo-
sion.
AS the long days of waiting for the report
dwindle into hours, the suspense at this naval
rendezvous grows intense. Passengers from
Havana report the same condition there. Some
fear that if the court finds that the Maine
was blown up Intentionally riot will follow
the announcement at Havana. This forebod-
ing, however, is merely in line with pess-
mistic rumors which have had more credence
here than in the Cuban capital.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-25

the supply to artillery posts, not al
ready having them, of various military
adJuncts necessary for a proper dis
charge of the duties that may arise.
Where eight-inch converted rifles and
ten and f1fteen-inch smooth bore guns
are already mounted and bearing upon
channels, and especially upon the pro-
posed location of mine fields, post
commanders are to place them in as
perfect condition as possible, and where
suitable ammunition is not on hand
acquisitions are to be made at once
upon the ordnance department..
Senator Hansbrough, of North Da-
kota' at the war department, intro iuced
TO the officials State Senator Little and
Capt l. p. Baker, of Bismarck
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-25
REMAINS IN JAIL
Continued from Second Page.


advanced on the cheeks and several
of them will have to dispose of real
estate to do 1t. 1t was said that at
least one prominent operator would be
obliged to part with all his possessions
to satisfy the creditors who hold the
checks for him. Actual financial ruin
Is staring more than one man in The
face, because of their confidence III
Southall's integrity.
BLOW to St. PauI.
This is the most severe blow that
has ever been struck at ST Paurs bust
ness life, said a merchant Yesterday
1T is terrible. If the city stands up
under the strain it will do well 1t is
to be feared that the bank depositors
may become timid and start a run on
them. hope that will not happen"
Called to Washington.
United States District Attorney
Stringer received a message from
Washington yesterday calling hirn to
the capital to consult with the officers
of the law and war departm ants about
Southall and his checks. i is thought
that II an Inquiry is made i'll Washine-
ton some of the officers of the engin-
GERS department may be asked to ex-
plain why no notice was given of
SouthalIs retirement from the Depart
ment and its cause, and why after he
left the service he was allowed to re-
tain his office in the Army building and
to keep a telephone there. 1t was as
serted yesterday that he could not have
committed all his frauds without the
cogniZance of persons in the govern
ment employ.
John Gibbons, of Gibbons & Co.. says
the impression abroad that j. H.
Southall was a member of the firm is
erroneous. Southall he says, never at
any time had a dollars interest in the
company.
One Wisconsin Victim.
dispatch from Chippewa Falls, Wis, says
that s. c. F. Cobban, of that place, is among
the victims caught on fraudulent time
checks alleged to have been issued by South
all How Southall managed to work off any
or the worthless checks on such shrewd
man as Cobhan. the dispatch says, is a
mystery but it is certain that he has been
caught for something over $50 COO
dispatch claiming that Mr.. Cobban has
$4,000 worth OF the paper in his safe on
which ne cannot recover cent, and that
gresham Jenkins for information in regard
to the time checks, was shown to Mr.. Cob
ban.
You can say" said he, that I have not
anything like $4,000 worth of this paper. /
have considerable, of course but only few
know how much. 1t must seem peculiar to
business men that Southall could unload such
an enormous amount of worthless paper with
out detection, but everything seemed to work
favorably for him until the last two months
when the holders began to get alarmed The
statement in that dispatch In regard to the
information l got from Washington is not
absolutely correct. 1t is true that l did
write Congressman Jenkins about It, and he
wrote to Maj. Mckenzie for the information
l wanted which led me to investigate
believes that his chances of being re!m-
bursed for the money very slim.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-25
Lydia E.
Pinkhaf17

found, in treating the
ills of woman, that
regularity of bowels
was important, and a
laxative which would
act in harmony with
the vegetable Com
pound" necessary.
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Liver Pills are the
result of her study
and experience. For
sale everywhere. IS
cents a box.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-25

HAVANA. March 24-Permission TO
use dynamite on the wreck of the
Maine has been refused by the Spanish
authorities.
Regarding the matter, Capt Sigsbee
said today:
More has been made out of the mat
ter than was warranted by the facts,
which are simply these: The contract
ors asked my permission to use dyna-
mite in small quantities. and also asked
leave to use dynamite tape to blow off
protuberauces and angles, where the
the wreckage is SO entangled that it is
very difficult to hoist. There never
was any intention to use the explosive
in large quantities to destroy the
wreck
Il submitted the request of the con-
tractors to Consul General Lee, for him
to ask permission from the Spanish au-
thOrities. and l also asked for orders
from the United States navy depart
ment. Both our own and also the
Spanish authorities refused the neces-
sary permission. That is all there was
to the matter"
In regard to going away, Capt. Sigs-
bee said Il have never expressed a
desire about the matter until recently
While the court was in session our
business was to be here. 1t seems
now as if wainwright would be enough
to take charge of the wreck, especially
since all the work now IS mere routine
work of salvage, while the chaplain
might remain to identify the bodies
when recovered, if possible. Besides.
after April l, We would all be subject
To the rigid quarantine laws.
For myself I would like to get to
Key West and write up my report of
the disaster AS yet I have not writ
ten line. While the court was in
session I did not want in any way TO
anticipate its report. I have no Idea
what that report Is. or whether 1 am
found guilty or not"
WASHINGTON. March 24.-Orders
were issued today detaching Capt. Sigs-
bee and other officers from the battle
ship Maine at Havana, and ordering
them to proceed home and await or
ders
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-25
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-25
OHIO FLOODS FATAL.
Loss of Life Is Reported Fram
Various Points.


COLU MBUS, O., March A.-Tonight the
water in the Scioto river has receded to such
an extent that all danger is past, although
some water Is still flowing through the breaks
In the levees over sections of West Column
bus.
GAINESVILLE, O., March 24-Flfteen hundred
families are homeless five lives have been
lost and nearly million dollars worth of
property has been destroyed by the floods.
New Hagerstown, O., March 24.-Whle re-
turning home from market today, Samuel
Hagey and wife, north of this place, were
drowned
Chillcothe, O.. March 24-Never In the
history of the city has Chillicothe suffered so
much from high water than in the past 81
hours. The eastern part of the city is now
a veritable sea, and fully 600 houses sub
merged
East Liverpool, O., March A.-The water
In the Ohio river here is subsiding at the
rate of six inches an hour, after having
reached within one foot of the stage Of 1891.
The destruction to property will be enormous.
Tonight terrible suffering is being expert
enced by people living north and south Of
here. Over $50 houses In this city are
flooded.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-25
+ the depositors. the directors determined

OF the depositors, the directors determined
on the action announced.
The last official report of the bank to the
superintendent shows the deposits to have
been $70,2l01. The cash reserve was $40 600
the capital stock $50, 600, undivided profits on
hand, $4,000, loans $102, 600 This was made
at the close Of business Feb. is. Howard
Marston of Boston, is president of the bank
and number of Eastern capitalists are in
terested in the concern. H. NJ Crosby is
the cashier and manager
Assistant Bank Examiner Lonegren is in
charge of the institution.
The city had on deposit in the bank $40 $685.
secured by $4,000 bond, with the following
sureties
William c. Edwards, SIS, 900; William Cum
bingham, $4,000 Alanson c. Woodruff 10,-
GOO; Charles A. Magnuson $1,000; Willis B.
Hawley, $1,000; Herbert NJ. Crosby, S., OGO
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-25
OHIO FLOOD FATALITIES
LOSS OF LIFE IS REPORTED
FROM VARIOUS LOCALITIES
Lower River Rising, and There Is
Possibility of a stupendo"s In
undatfon I'm the Event of Addi-
i"""i Raj" mt He".dYs"ters--L"ss
t" the Railroads in Indiana Not
Fnr From a Million Dollars.

CINCINNATI O.s March 24-At 10
o'clock tonight the Ohio river at Gin
cinnati registered 51sfeet 21a inches, ris-
ing an inch an hour. This is a rise
of six inches in four. hours. The sky
is overcast but not threatening, the
mercury registers "A degrees, with a
tendency to rise.
Reports from Northern West Virgin
Ia, at the source of the Monongehela,
bring news of heavy rains last night
and of q rapidly rising river tonight.
This is an assurance that the Ohio will
have protracted high stage of water
even If no rain should set in soon. 1t
is also an admorition that a prodigious
flood may be expected, should the trib-
utaries receive an accession of rain
within two or three days.
Reports from all quarters of the Ohio
valley are of driZZling rain or cloudy
skies. No clear weather is reported.
Ali up-river towns report the Ohio ris-
ing rapidly, except Wheeling, where it
is stationary.
Interior towns in Ohio that have suf-
fered inundation and damage are find
ing relief by the recession of the wat
ers.
Loss of life is reported at Hamilton,
o., where the Great Miami swept away
two cottages and drowned six inmates
namely: Mrs. Charles Whitman and
her three small children, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Springman.
GAINESVILLE reports the drowning Of
the infant son of Mrs. Charles Wuest
and of man known as Deacon Jones,
also of the drowning by the upsetting
Of skiff of Mrs James Brennan and
child and John Leach and the drown g
Of Mrs. Mary Church and Timothy
Jones. The story of loss of life by the
railroad wreck near Columbus, Ind
not only lacks confirmation, but is Of
ficially denied.
The railroad situation in the interior
of Ohio is improving. Cities cut off
from the world yesterday are getting
trains out tonight by repaired tracks
or by detours over other roads.