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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

CHAIN GANG EXPENSES AND FINES
Mayor Simpson furnishes the following
as showing the good effects of not im-
posing costs in addition TO fiues upon
such persons as were brought before
him during the past two years. 1t will
be rendered that in his address before
the City Council on July l, 1897, the
lnavor stated his intention To abolish q
custom carried on as if it were law. A
comparison of his two years work
furnishes an object lesson of his good
Judgment. The clerk of the corpora
zion court gives the allowances for re-
ceiving and boarding prisoners charge
able TO the State from June /, 1895 to
June /, 1896 Mt 1925 %; Jane l, 1896,
to June /, 1897, 81 .l5S Chargeable TO
the city during same Rod, first year
81 49, 10, second year 81 ,704, making a
,otal OF s., 220. During the years 1897
80. covering same months paid by
State in 1897 '9S, 1878 IS; 1898 '9S,
$2S1.7O; paid by city lS97-'9S 1889 %;
lS9S-'99, 1922 40; total 81, l67. ia saw
I'M of 81 ,427 so % the State aid 81 ,625 Oh
10 the city, and TO this last named sum
should be added such amoun's rs were
or should have been saved in purchase
of clothing owing to the large decrease
10 number of prisoners. Fines collected
for the year July /, 1896 by May or
Bec6ham, Mayor Thompson and he
sctiug mayor amounted to - S27 a.;
wears July l, 1896 81 by Mayor I ON :
sou 81 SOL, wears July l, 1897. '9S, MAY r
Simpson, 81 1!6 80, yea = July /, 1885,
lA9: MAYOr Simpson 3 800 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

marx OF ApPRECIATIoN.-.A COM
mittee representing the employ of
the Washington navy yard, conss ing
of Messre. w. H. Hunter, assis ant
foreman of the foundry; Edwin NJ. Biz
rel, president of the Pattern Makers
Association of Washington and vicin
i.y; John Reed, of Columbia Associa'
tion OF Maerioisis, and John Mulley,
called upon Mr. Leonard Marbury, of
rhis city, last night and presented him
Ritn a solid reprousee pitcher as
mark OF appreciation for services rem
dered the employees of the navy yard in
securing the back pay due them for ex-
IRA work during the Spanish-American
war. The presentation speech was
ms lie by ar. E. NJ. Birrell in 8 neat
style and Mr.. Marbury appropriately
responded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

PERSONAL Il :, -uad Us edition
of me New y T-i-gr IN Z ntains
a beautiful p.c,u,e aud the following
notice of welI-known and talented
Young lady of this city, Miss Myra Lee
Cavalier: This you * Virginia belle
has achieved considerable success as an
ineenue, and after four years experience
ON the road will have her first metropoli,
tan hearing next season. Miss Lee is q
descendant of Light Horse Harry
Lee. OF Revolutionary fame, and is q
cousin of Fi'zhugh Lse. She, however,
places her claim to recognition on her
talents rs an actress rather than her
claims of long des cent.
Mr.. James 0. Bruin. is the guest OF
Mr.. Clinton Foley in Berryvile.
M. Z. B. Pat has returned from a
trip to Boston and through the North.
Mr. H. H. Pearson, private secretary
of W. G. Whitney, ex Secretary of the
Navy, stopped OF here today on his
way to Mt. Vernon. Mr.. Pearson ex-
pre sed his intention Of visiting Alex.
sndria again in the near future.
Mrs Charles Elliott has gone to New
York to spend the remainder of the
summer.
Mrs. c. Horst, who has been guest
Mt the Concordia, has returned to her
home in Baltimore.
Miss Mae A. Norris is visiting rela
lives in Baltimore.
MIR. Jno. T. Scharfl, now of Washing
TON WAS in the CITY today.
Misses Rens and Alice TIGER have gone TO
Philadelphia and Atlantic City whore they
will remain few weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

EXCURSION The excursion TO be given to
Riverside Park tomorrow by the Y. NJ. S. L.,
promises to be most delightful occasion, as
all the excursions given by the Lyceum have
heretofore proven to DO Nothing will be
LETT undone by the committee of arrange
ments to make the affair success, and all
who attend are promised q pleasant day or
evening The park has been improved with
many special attractions Meals will be
served on the grounds at city prices, and Mr..
Edw. Rsmme will have charge of The re-
freshments For schedule of trains see the
advertisement Passengers can take trains at
Pay no. Washington or Royal streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident of which Mr..
John Oliver. of Philadelphia, was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows
Il was in most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunk
en-, tongue coated, pain continually in
back and sides, no appetite-gradually
growing weaker day by day. Three ply
sicians had given me up. Fortunately,
3 friend advised trying Electric Bitters;
and to my great JOY and surprise, the
first bottle made decided improve
ment. l continued their use for three
weeks, aud am now a well man. l
know they saved my life, and robbed
the grave of another victim" No one
should fail to try them. Only so Cts,
guaranteed at E. S Lendbeater & Sons
Drug ctCre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
He Fooled the Surgeons.

Our baby has been continually troub-
led with collie and cholera intsnlpp
since his birth, and all that We could
do for him did not seem to give more
than temporary relief, until we tried
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. Since giving that re-
medv he has not been troubled. We
want to give you this testimonial as an
evidence OF our gratitude, not that you
need it to advertise your meritorious
remedy.-G. NJ. LAW, keoknk, Iowa.
For sale by ali druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

THE STRIKE IN WAsHINGToN.-The
strike of the electrical workers which
has been in progress in Washington for
the past few days is likely to be more
important than at first supposed. A
meeting OF the Building Trades Council
was neiG asst night and it was decided
tina in the event the differences be.
wron The members of the electrical
Workers Uuion and their employees was
not settled by tomorrow night a gener-
al strike by the building trades of the
civ will be ordered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

COMMITTEE MEETINGs.-The COM
mittee Oh light of the City Council,
Aldermen J. 7. Sweeney and Clark
aud Councilmeu Latham, Moore aud
Kelly met last night and organized by
the election OF Mr.. Latham as chair
,nan. The committee will visit and in
spect the gas aud electric light works
this evening.
The committee on public property,
Aldermen Balienger and Dobie and
Councilmen Desmond and Snowden,
organized last night by elscting Mr.
Snowden chairman.
The committee on claims will meet
and organize tomorrow night.
Most oil of the regular Council com
mittees have now organized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

U. S. PRISONERS. u. S. Marshal
Treat arrived in Washington today
having in charge three prisoners re-
Gently convicted in the U. S. courts in
Norfolk. He came here and took charge
of three prisoners convicted at The last
term of the U. S. court in this city and
accompanied by his son and Mr.. Frank
Evans, as guards, will leave this even.
ing for Columbus, Oaio, in the peniteu.
tiary at which city the prisoners will
be confined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

DIG. GAYS CoNDrTIoN.-The condi-
ton Of Mr.. D. G. Gay, who was so bad
" injured n the yard of the Southern
Railway 10 this city, on Sunday and sub
sequenty taken to his home in Char
lottesville, still remains critical. He Is
very seriously hurt and has been IN
conscious every since the accident. IN
TACT, in delrous condition. Mr. Gay,
who is mere youth, 10 son OF Con-
ductor Dock Gay, who was killed on
the railroad. and brother OF Herbert
Gay, who lost leg and baud in the
same manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

LAWN PARTY. The citizens of Alex
andria in general and subscribers to the
Alexandria Library in particular are
invited to attend a Lawn Party to be
given in this city July 20. from to 10 p.
IN, at the residence of Mrs 4. D.,
Brockett, southwest corner Princess
aud Washington streets, A most
agreeable evening is promised. Dan
cling and q grapt ophone are among the
many attractions, admission five cents.
Master Harry Helwig will tonight
sing at The lawn party, accompanied, by
his sister and Mr.. Sherman Fowler.
Mr.. Charles Roberts, who has been
heard at St. Paul's'g Church on several
occasions, will also sing tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
lUFhAN - Sr.JHf.-.
k a uf mann S
-:O:-

Argue a'l you like with some people and
you make no impression on them whatever.
man convinced against his will is of the
same opinion still. We hate to argue tn
customer whose mind has been poisoned by
the competition against US. In such case
We respectfully refer the customer to our
prices and qualities and we are spared q
whole lot OF fuss and bother. 1t has proved
for us the best argument in the world, for it
not only convinces the customer that he has
lie n imposed upon by his friend. but it
brings us life long customer in the bargain.
Have you been with us late y? You should
be with us early this week. Always some
thing special.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

PoLrox IaURT.-Mayor g. L. Simp'
son presiding. following olsss
were disposed OF this morning:
Frank Carter, colored, charged with
gambling, was dismissed.
Richard White, colored, charged witt
gambling, was dismissed.
Ellis West, colored. charged with
trespsSsing OF the cars Of the Washing.
ton. Alexandria & Mt. Vernon Railroad
Company, was fned 81 80.
Samuel Page, colored, charged with
gambling, was dismissed,
Night Report.-Last night YES clear
and mild with three prisoners and one
ledger st the station bouse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

THE New STEAMER just built at Pc.
comoke City, Md for Capt. Selecman,
of Occoquan, to take the place of the
steamer Alton, recently sold, was towed
to Washington this morning where she
will be fitted with her boiler. The
steamer will then be brought here and
fitted with her machinery by w. 5.
Moore & Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
That ThrobbinS Headache

Would quickly leave you, If you used
DR.. Kings New life Pills. Thousands
OF sufferers have proved their matchless
merit far Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and strong
nerves aud build up your health. + 'sy
to take. Try them. Only % cents.
Money back if not cured. Sold by +. 5.
Leadbeater & Sons, Druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
NO CURE---NO PAY.

That is the way all druggists sell GROVES
TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for Chills and
Malaria II is simply Iron and Quinine in 6
tasteless form. Children love it. Adults
prefer it to bitter nauseating TONES. Price
soc. Sold by Richard Gibson, corner Alfred
and King streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

DIRECTORS ELECrEp-The annual meet
ing of the stock holders of the International
Building and Loan Association was held in
this city today when the following directors
were elected Chss. Lyman, F. H. smith, f.
O. Smith, j. q. Rslston, J. P. Miller, J. Il.
Gibson and 4. f. Holden
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

Thomas Rhoads, Cento, field, o., writes: 4
suffered from piles seven or eight years No
remedy gave me relief until DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, less than box of which perma.
Dently cured me-" Soothing, healing, per-
fectly harmless Beware of counterfeits.
Edgar Wsr6old. ir- corner King and Pitt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
Glorious News

DeWitts Little Early Risers benefit perma
nently. They lend gentle assistance to ma
ture, causing no pains or weakness, perms
nently curing constipation and liver ailments.
Edgar Warfeld, ir., corner King and Pitt
streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
Tai Shoes.

Tai Shoes.
So Ladies' Tan Shoes 50 SO
81 90 Ladies' Tan shoes $l.79.
So Ladies' Tan Shoes 81 80.
81 80 Ladies' Tan Shoes CSC
Clothing.
ST Mems White Duck Trousers 69c.
So Mems Crash Suits 81 16
So Mems Black Cord suits So 40.
81 % Boys Knee Pants 59c.
25c Knee Pants lie
SOC Wool Kree Pants 3Sc.
Mons Or sh Trousers 39c.
Mems Crash Goats &c.
Ladies Garments.
75c Ladies' Navy Figured Wrappers 49c.
69c Ladies' Light Figured Wreppers 49c.
69c Black Lawn Shirt Waists 39c.
soc Fancy Shirt Waists 39c.
soc Corsets Soc.
25c UDlaundered Shirt Waists 19c.
25c Fancy Hosiery 1870.
15c Fancy Trimmed Vests, sample lots, &c.
1Oc Fancy Trimmed Vests sc.
Gents Furnishings.
15c Suspenders Sc.
SOC Suspenders 25c.
so and Toe Silk Shirts 800.
75c Night Shirts Soc
25c Polka Dot Socks 12ic
SOC Link Buttons a5c.
soc Shirt Studs 25c.
39c Balbriggan Underwear 25c.
75c Fancy Trimmed Underwear SOC.
Toe Fancy White Silk Hsnkerchefs &c.
12ic Fancy Bows &c.
Trunks and Satchels.
Second Floor
Canvas covered with steel locks from 50 up.
Zinc covered from CSC up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New York. July 19.-The stock market
at the oIening this morning was quiet Tho
III uket remains quiet at fractional advances
from the opening prices. Government bonds
unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
NV GOODS
nNy GOTy1,
IS / NJ NJ E R " ANTS

NJ " UA OA III IL w Ia IN 4 NJ
Can be supplied at our establishment in a
large variety of thin fabrics suitable for hot
weather wear
Lawns SC, Sc, l23c and l5c.
We make a window display of the balance
of our Koechlin's French organizes at l5c.
They make very dainty dress and are a
great bargain.
ALI kinds of white goods are very much
used. Our lines are complete on them. In
dia linen for lining SC; for dresses loo, l21c,
l5c and 25c Persian lawns Zoe, 25c and
81. Batiste from l5c to 373c.
Wash chifons and white organdies A
large line of piques for skirts. Ginghams
for dresses and waists at sc and lOc
Percales and madras for waists.
For the housekeeper ready made sheets
and pillow cases at very low prices.
Our bargain-9Sc for white spreads ready
hemmed, extra size.
For the traveler-trunks, telescopes, bags
and dress suit cases.
Merchant Tailoring Department Well sup
piled with serges and fancies. Suits prompt
ly delivered. Prices very low.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
LOST.

DoG LOST.-Thursday evening at Spring
~ field Station, a light tan GREYHOUND;
scar on each hip slightly lame in reht hind
leg answers t. the name Of Victor" A lib
eral reward wi be paid for his return. Ad.
dress w. a. SELDEN, Hay Va, or
Metropolitan Hotel, Washington.
jy15 1w#
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
LOCAL MATTERS.

Sc Suu rises tomorrow at 4:54 8. m. and
cts st 100 High water at SIP g. N.
and $40 p. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

Chicago Cattle Market. July 49, Cattle
Receipts of cattle were small and prices ruled
about unchanged good to fancy steers sold
at So 25a5. S5, common lots bringing S4. 90
a5.2O, stockers and feeders $3.50a4.SO,
bulls, cows and heifers $2.20a5. IL, Texas
s.cers S3.5Q45 %, and calves Si.50a6 20.
Iors.-Ihe supply OF hogs was not equal to
the demand and prices advanced 1Oa16c ;
heavy brought $425a45O, mixed 81 25a
4.52h, light $4.3 0a4 52lh, pigs $3.8oa
"A As ;culls and rough lots $2ai %. Sheep
Lambs sold 25a35c higher western range
sheep 10c lower and native wethers IN.
changed sheep were saleable at So 25a3. 35
for culls up to S5a5 pa for prime wethors /;
Texas sheep brought $3a4 25 and Western
range sheep $4.4Os4 60; yearlings 81 60a
$50, aud the better class of lambs at $6.75a
:. with Gull lambs at S3.25a4 so; ordinary
ilocks brought S4.7 5a6.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

Acting Mayor Marbury will hold his comt
ut 6:30 clock every evening. and when nee
sssary, will be assisted by Mag istrate Beach.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

~ EATHRR FRoBABMTTIEs.-Fo this
ssctjon fair tonight and Thurs day continued
moderate temperature: light to fresh west TO
,.,rfhwe.t winds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

New York Cattle Market. July 49,
Beeves-no trading; feeling steady. Calves
market steady but slow; veals $4a6 so;
common buttermilks So 90 per 100 lbs
Sheep and Lambs market slow sheep 15a
25c lower; lambs 25a35c lower; common to
good sheep $3a4.5O per 100 lbs common
t, choice lambs 81 50a6.7o; one car at
$3.50 per 100 lbs Hogs-ma'ket nomi'
nally steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
Alexandria Market. July 10.

The grain market continues q1iet and We
make no change in quotations. The offerings
o. Wheat are only fair. Country Produce is
quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
PROPOSALS..
PROPOSALS FOB SINKING ARTEsIAN

PROPOSALS FOB SINKING ARTEsIAN
i WELL.-Fort Hunt, Riverside Park,
Va, July 7, 1899. Sealed proposals, in trip
licste, for sinking hero one srtesian well Of
guaranteed capacity of 5000 gallons per
hour, will he received here until ID M, Au-
gust 7, 1899.-Informstio furnished upon
application. Envelopes containing proposals
should be marked Proposals for Arte:ian
Well" and addressed Lieut.. WILLIAM F.
HASE, Fourth Artillery.
jyi5, 7,19, l9&aug4,5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19

Depot OF THE CONDITION OF THE
10 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AID
LOAN ASSOCIATION, OF WASHINGTON,
D. c., located at No. 1920 street. n. W, in
the District of Columbia, at the close of bust
ness, June 30, 1899.
RESOURCES:
Real estate loans $240 875 90
Stock loans 5.S45 80
Cash on hand AID in bank, 2251 02
Real estate. II JOB 81
Ii terest, fines, premiums, de-
ling. and in process OF COL
lection, 1893 AZ
Insurance and taxes advanced 2GS O6
Due from agents and collec
tors, installment stock, 1920 90
Bills receivable, 9,SI5,S9
Furniture and fixtures, 1875 81
stock, 25.727 81
Bent dug, 200 90
1899 1896 As
LIABILITIES:
Installment stock, $113,164 30
Prepaid stock 12O,551 10
Full paid stock, 1865 90
Bills payable. 22S so
Undivided profits or balance, 57,602 20
Dividends credited prepaid
stock, 1881 90
sa39.396 10
District of Columbia, So:
J. E. Quincy Smith. Secretary OF the above
named association, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief
F. QUINCY SMITH. Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me thi,
18th day of July, 1899.
PAUL E. sLEMAN, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
PAUL E. SLEMAN.
IT, !. # f; s + MILLER Directors
iy17 81
By s. II Lunt Auctioneer.
A SSIGNEE'S SALE OF GROCERIES,
"A LIQUORS, &C.
The undersigned, as assignee Of the firm Of
D. A. Makely, will offer for sale at public
auction THURSDAY, July 20, commencing
at 10 o'clock a. h., at 605 King street, ia
this city. all OF the stock Of said firm, coue
sisting of groceries, liquors, etc.
Terms Of Sale; Cash,
LEONARD MARBURY, Assignee.
jy17 I'd
STAMPED BREAD:
Hereafter all bread made st my bakery
will be stamped MOTHERS Bread" or
MODEL BREAA"
jy14 1w 8. MILLS, JR-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
Mems Suspenders.

Recently opened new number in the
suspender lire. The building of this sus-
ponder is planned on scientific theories of
DR.. Ogsts, and varies materially from our
regular stock supply. Being pew we cannot
add praise to an article without some ress
foundation. Price Zoe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
Ladies' Ribbed Vests.

Ladies' White Jersey Ribbed Vests, sizes a,
. and 8. Price 1Oc, 3 for 25c. SO few
ccheaply made vests have any shape and
length. This particular lot is one of s. moro
expensive number. The quality is superb
with general appearance. Acceptable to all
vest buyers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
Hat Hose

Mems Fancy Half Hose in sizes 91a to II.
frice Zoe Body of bcso black with stripes
OF bright and dull shades blending in look
OF sublime richness
Mems Fancy Lisle Thread Half Hose,
strictly modern dressing for those of refined
and ootentatious taste The word beautiful
lacks It's essential meaning when used in con-
necton with this line of late dress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
Summer Corsets.

8 cool net Corset or closely woven Corset
In i've hooks, worn during the summer heat
90 term ia an Improvement over the heavier
soc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-19
9asettq.

WEDNESDAY EVENING. JULY 10. 1899
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-28
PRESIDENT AomlREs COGRLAN.
His Grand Work at Manila 0vcrshadows Any
Slip Of the Tongue.

Philadelphia. April 2I-An authentic
statement was made. this afternoon,
after his arrival in the city, that Presl-
dent Mckinley had no intention OF re-
moving Capt. CoEhlan from the com
mand of the United States cruiser RAJ
cigh. The President, 1t was stated,
had not even considered such action.
1t was also learned from the same
authentic source that the admiration
held by the President for Capt. CoSh-
lans participation with Admiral Dewey
in the destruction Of the Spanish fleet
at Manila. completely overshadows any
desire on his part to administer rebuke
to the Raleigh's commander Shout i
Capt. Coughlan retire, as now seems
unlikely. it Will not be because Of The
German incident. but in keeping with
ueages " the navy department. or I'm
the event of the captain himself desir-
ing shore leave.
The President viii visit the captain
IN board the Raleigh. tomorrow. and
convey To- him the gratitude Of the ma
ton for his brilliant work in the IA
nous naval engagement Of May !, lS9S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-04-28

doubt | voice the sentiments Oh every
one when express the hope tiia' pa
and happiness may abide always WIN
our blessed country.
The other speakers were 20, AieA
*. Mcclure on Patriotism anu zen
Willis J. Hulings on "Our ARMY
Admiral Schley and Gen. Wheeier
arrived from Washington tiis no -
ing. and the day was spent III Nisi'inS
the armor plate works of the ,arheS ~
Co. at Homestead and the Flrth o'ir-
ling projectile plant at Demilier'
a public reception was latcr heiu a.
the Americas club house ana seNerai
thousand Pittsburgers SHOOK hahuS
with the two heroes.
This afternoon, Gen. Wheeier was
asked if the report was true lhat ne
had been assigned to the department.
of Texas.
II hope not he replied. II want to
go to the Philippines. There are sew
eral good fights left in me yet ana
think | could serve my country 70 the
best advantage in active service III lhe
field | have not given up me nope OF
being sent to Manila.
The general was shown the headlines
in a newspaper and chuckled When ne
read that the Americans had Just
gained 4 signal victory over the RIM
pinos. Gen. Wheeler said that ne mad
great faith in the volunteers IN service
in the East.