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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
Foreign News.

Madrid, July 2l.-This is the Queen
Regents birthday and the city is suit
ably decorated. The Stars and Stripes
were displayed at the American lega-
lion for the first time since the war.
Wei. Hai-Wei, China, July 2l.-The
British cruiser Bonaventure il ashore
near here. Her position is dangerous
and the chances of rehoating the vessel
are believed to be slight.
Berlin, July 2i.--It is announced that
Emperor William and Gar Nicholas
will meet at Wiesbaden on August 6.
Bombay, July 21.-There has been
an alarming increase in the plague at
Poona. Almost 100 new cases are re-
ported daily.
Paris, July 2l.-The Petite Repubh'
que relates how Captain Dreyius, while
in prison on DEVILS Island, was purpose
ly allowed to overhear conversation
in which it was stated his wife had
been unfaithful to him and was treat
ing his children cruelty. This accounts
for Dreyfus's GOODNESS toward his wife
upon the occasion of their first meeting
at Rennes.
Liverpool, July 81 The race for The
Liverpool Cup OF 1900 sovereign, to-
day, was won by Easthrope. Lord
Beresford's Goodno ran second and
sta was third. Goodno was to have
been Sloan's mount if he had not been
suspended.
Rome, July 81 The Crown Prince
Victor Emanuel is about to transfer bis
residence from Naples to Rome. The
Crown Prince, who married the Princess
Helen, of Montenegro, is expecting the
birth OF IN heir in December.
Rome, July 2l.-The Pope has direct
ed that substantial aid be given the
earthquake sufferers in and about the
city.
Portsmouth, July 2l.-Seven men
were killed outright and eleven danger
ously wounded by an explosion this
afternoon in the engine room of the
British torpedo boat destroyer Bull
finch while the vessel was making trials
in the harbor here.
Capetown July 21.-In speech at ban
here last night Cecil Rhodes said there was
net the slightest chance of war between
England and the Transvsal.
Belfast. July 2l.-It is reported that the
Muckros' estate, including the Lakes of Kill
iarney, has been purchased by Thomas Gala
CHER, local tobacco manufacturer, for the
sum of Si25 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
Tho Strike at Cleveland.

Cleveland, o., July 21.-Tho street
car strike which had been comparative.
ly peaceful this second time, broke into
one big universal riot last night.
Scarcely any section of the city was
free from the scenes of violence. The
trouble arose from attempts to run
cars after dark. On Prospect street an
explosive was placed on the track. A
car was partially wrecked though no
one was badly injured. A mob attack
ed number of cars during the evening
and at o'clock non-union conductor
fired at the crowd. On Broadway the
crowds creased the track, piled OBJ
structions on it and tried to pull down
the wire. A number of heads were
broken by the police and arrests were
made. A stick of dynamite was thrown
on the roof of the Lakevlew barns early
this morning the intention being to
reach the sleeping employees below.
The bomb was thrown too far back
and though considerable property
damage was done, no lives were lost.
a riot occurred this morning at Wilson
avenue. A car passing beneath the
Lake Shore Railway bridge was stoned
and the trolley wires were torn down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
Terrible Explosion.

Xenia, O., July 2l.-A terrific eI.
plosion occurred this morning n tie
plant OF the Xenis Fuse Manufacturing
Company in which three persons w-re
injured, ore of whom will die. TIE
plant employs large number Of g.r,
who are engaged 10 the manufacture Of
cartri iQes. A one story brick structure
is a total wreck. Miss Rose O'DouneI.
% years old, the worst injured, was
Carried out with her clothing burning
off and her body terribly mutilaied.
Both eyes are gone; her HANDS were
blown OF and holes torn in her body Size
remained conscious long enough to say ina.
she caused the xplosion but did not SAY aow.
Mrs Otte Davis, widow, was frghtm y
burned about the face and body but may re-
cover. Ennis Wyckoa had one eye blown
out and WAS otherwise burned. II. displayed
the greatest heroism. aiding in rescuing the
girls from the building despite his own suffer-
ings He will recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

CONTRARY To the representations OF
the republicans and boilers, the meeting
OF the national democratic committee
10 Chicago yesterday was love least
and resulted in thorough reconclila'
ton and reunion of the members OF
that party, and the removal OF all dill
ferences that may have heretofore ex'
listed among them, including even those
between Altgeld and Harrison, lam
many and anti-Tammany, Goebel and
anti. Goebel, and the oddities and sill
verites. and all, too, upon bold, open
and square told democratic basis, and
an expressed declaration in favor OF
Brvan and the Chicago platform. The
Injurious effects OF the Mckinley reign
have been so disastrous to the vast ma
iority of the people OF the country, that
ali patriotic democrats realize the urgent
necessity OF preventing its continuance
and to effect that object have determ'
mad to come together and agree to tol-
low Mr.. Cleveland's wise precept, but
not his example, to abide by the deci-
sion OF their national convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

REPUBLICAN newspaper, among the
other reasons it assigns for denouncing
the meeting OF the national democratic
&C mmiteee and its action, offer, as E
convincing one, the fact that it was
held in the city of Chicago, which, it
says, is "tbe stronghold of anarchy IN
this country" But after the recent
blowing up Of rsilIcad station and the
obstruction ofralroad tracks and travel,
and the shooting and stoning OF rail
road hands and OF passengers, in New
York unprejudiced people are induced
to believe that the latter, and not the
former city, the stronghold of anarchy
though Wall street is there, from which
the republicans obtain the money with
which they buy the Presidency and Con-
OraSs
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To the President.
The President replied
Executive Mansion, Was

The President replied:
Executive Mansion, Washington.
July 10, 1899.
Hon. R. A. Alger, Secretary of War:
Dear Sir-Your resignation OF the
office of Secretary of War, under date
of July IS, is accepted, to take effect
the first of August, 1895.
In thus severing the official relation
which has continued for more than two
years, desire to thank you for the
faithful service you have rendered the
country at most exacting period, and
to wish you long and happy life.
With assurances OF high regard and
esteem / am yours sincerely,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY
General Alger will leave the War
Department before August /. Until
his successor is chosen Assistant Secre-
tary Meiklejohn will act. The Presi
dent has made no decision.
A dispatch from Washington says:
Expressions of sympathy for Secretary Al
ger are heard on every side Much OF this
sympathy is due to the disgust st the methods
employed to secure mis- resignation. They
SAVIOR too much OF those used in the case Of
John Sherman. 1t is felt that Mr. Mckinley
did not determine to lid himself OF Alger be-
cause he believed him to be guilty of repre-
hensible conduct in handling TIE affairs Of
tho War Department, as the President was
too closely associated with the operations OF
the department to hold Alger responsible.
Ayers personality was too weak TO success
fully resist the pressure brought to bear on
him by the politicians operating through the
White House. but he naturally expected the
support and sympathy OF those to whose
wishes he yielded. This he received as long
as he could be of use, either as agent or
But his agency came TO an end with the re.
organization OF the army, in which he was
not permitted 10 participate, all appointments
coming from the White House, where they
were parceled out as the census appointments
are, so many to each member OF Congress
While Alger was merely accused Of sacriil;-
ing the peoples blood and treasure through
his incompetency, he was persona grata 10
the administration. but when he WAS convict
ed of the more heinous ohense of alternating
their votes, his fstc was sealed. With the
characteristic disregard of the administration
for everything o1cept political eXpedcpcy
he was dropped He was given hint after
hint that his absence wss desired from the
council table, but, relying on the friendship
of the President, he ignored them. In fact
he canvassed the situation very thorough y,
and was assured that he could exercise his
own pleasure, which, as he announced, was TO
remain in the Cabinet until the end OF the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

SUCH Is the need for g large army in
the Philippine Islands that some of the
troops now in Cuba are to be sent at
once to Manila. But the military Off
GERS in Cuba protest against such dim
mutton of their commands and say the
smaller their forces shall become, the
greater will be those of the bandits and
the more injurious their operations.
Already the island is rife with rumors
of conspiracies and instructions, aud
when the three million dollars MIR.
Mckinley has given the ex insurgents
shall have been expended, and the
American army there be reduced in size
and deblitated by the climate, the
news from Cuba will be exciting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

Newport, R. l., July2l.-The Coium-
bia and Defender started in their race
today at Ills a. m, with the wind
blowing Is miles an hour.
An hour after the start the Defender
was crippled in the strong wind and
Was compelled to give up the race.
Colum bis had at least three minutes
lead at the time Of the accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

JUDGING from the character ofthe tel
egrams ex-Secretsry Alger is receiving
from the prominent men of his party in
his State, it would seem that the i'll
treatment he has received from the
President is resented by the non Office
holding republicans there, as it is by
those of every other State. When not
personally interested or prejudiced,
nearly all right thinking men despise
unfsithful friends and disloyal pals.
Unless Mr.. Alger be deeper in the mire
than some people suppose he is, it
won't be long before he gives utterance
to his feelings on the subject of his
election from the White House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

AUTOMOBILES FOR POSTAL SERVICE.
Postoffice Department officials expect
to ask for an appropriation at the next
session of Congress for the use of auto
mobiles in collecting the mails at all
6rst.class postofices. They will ask
permission to use the appropriation of
$4,000 for horse hire allowance for
automobiles. The recent tests in But
falo have satisfied officials in Washing
ton that they may be used to advan.
taSe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
Fichtinr at Close Onartcrs

Manila, July 21.-General Smith re.
ports from Iloilo that on wednesday
seventy men of the Sixth infantry,
under Captain Byrne, surprised ma.
tive force of about 500, at Bobong.
Island OF Psnay. A desperate battle at
close quarters ensued. Bayonets and
dubbed guns were freely used. The
natives lost rs killed. One American
was killed and one wounded. A large
stock of supplies aud arms was Cal
tured by the Americans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
AMBASSADOR Porter.

Paris, July PIE. T. Scott, second
secretary of the American Embassy
here, says that Ambassador Porter rs
not been offered the portfolio of war in
the cabinet to succeed General Alger.
Mr.. Porter, he says, has just taken out
a long lease on his Paris residence and
refurnished it, which are pretty clear
indications that he expects to stay in
Paris
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

THIRTY EIGHT years ago today the
first battle of Manassas was fought, and
the regiment of Confederstes from this
city received its baptism of fire. A
great victory was gained by the South
ern soldiers, which, there is every rea-
son to believe, would have been de-
cisive, had the commanding general of
the Confederate forces acted upon the
wise military principle of always adj
vanoing upon retreating enemy. No
wonder old Confederates hate to think
of the war between the States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

THERE WERE no insurgents in Porto
Rico, and the people of that island did
not object TO Spanish rule, and the fact
that thousands of them are now poverty
stricken and are sick or dying OF starvS
ton and its consequences, makes them re
greet the advent of their Humanitarian"
coDquerers, previous to whose arrival
they were prosperous, happy and con-
tented. They now realize that Ameri
can liberty is a delusion and snare,
and that Spanish "tyranpy" was bless
ing, and one, too, not in disguise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
General Tie-up of Freight Trains

New York, July 21.-The longshoremen IS
strike has caused general tie.up of the
freight lines of the New York New Haven
and Hartford railroad, and the Pennsylyaus
in this city. Over nine miles of freight car..
loaded with pe'ishale fruit and vegetable
are delayed on a siding aud the stuN w. le
total loss. Commission merchants 49,
able to fill orders and the health department
has ordered that none of the decaycd fruit be
brought into the city. The railroad compsnies
continue TO fill the places OF the striker, VIII
Italians
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

THE national democratic committee
was especially wise when it declared
Yesterday against imperialism and the
further prosecution OF the unjust war
against the Filipinos, who are only hgoi-
inc for freedom from foreign rule, as the
people of this country did in the Revo-
lutionary War. There is nothing more
unpopular than cruel and unjust war,
even if successful, and when it is un-
necessarily prolonged for political effect,
and besides, in criminally expensive, lis
appropriately is trsbled, and the ma
tional democratic committee had CON-
common sense enough to interpret
correctly that sober sided feeling
of the country on the subject. Inc
limoges and expaDsionists and other
foolish people may not agree with TINS
but nobody expects any good IRON
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
The Markers.

Chicago, July 21.-The market closed 50
follows: Wheat-July 7O7ss71; May
Corn-July 32s323s May -. Oat--JuIy
20a19i2; May -. Pork-Afay 50 20 Lsr
May So $3.50 60
Georgetown. July 21.-Wheat G5a70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
DeWitt's Little Early Risers eypel from

DeWitt's Little Early Risers expel from the
system all poisonous aceumulations, regulate
the stomach, bowels and liver, and purify the
blood. They drive away disease, dissipate
melancholy. and give health and vjgor for
the daily routine. Do not grippe or sicken.
Edgar Wardeld, jr, corner King and Pit.
streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
GOV. TYLER AT MANASSAS.

Governor Tyler, who was guest at
the horse show at Manassas, talk
ed confidently last night in regard
to his candidacy for United States Sena-
tor. He said he had reasons to believe
he would win; declared that an 'otiice
trust" which he described as ian or
ganzation which attempts TO secretly
control the elections to all offices L the
gift of Virginia." existed in the State;
attacked that alleged org aniZation de-
family; .criticised severely the methods
by which FltZhugh Lee was defeated
for the Senate, and repeated with en-
phsss that the question was simply.
shall the people OF the State be ruled
by few shrewd members OF clique,
or by the plain people Of the State?
Governor Tyler made no speech at
the horse show. When it was ended he
was driven back to Mr. Thompson's
house, there he was the guest, and
where he was afterward seen by re.
porter.
To the reporters question as to what
were his plans for the canvas, he
candidly admitted that he was hardly
prepared to state definitely or elabor-
ately how he intended to conduct the
campaign He said 81 shall avoid
all personalities. I shall no speak i'll
of anyone, because, rs individuals,
have nothing against the men who op.
poses my views. repeat that do not
wish to criticise any man harshly on
personal grounds. | attack only prin-
ciples and methods. If certain men be.
hind those methods and supporting
those principles happen to get in the
way that is their fault, not mine.
Governor Tyler also said that he
might make speeches throughout the
campaign if it should seem advisable,
but tha; at present be is not inclined to
take the stump.
The Governor remained at Manas-
sas until today when be returned to
Richmond.
At the noon intermissior OF the
Horse Show Governor Tyler and many
friends partook OF basket lunch with
Mr.. Thornton and family in the shade
at the rear of the grandstand. A num-
Der of friends joined them later, and
the Governor discussed political condi
tons with them. Captain j. E. Willard
and Commonwealth Attorney Ford,
also Mr.. Robert E. Lee, jr., of Fairfax,
brought in reports from Fairfax. The
sentiment of the voters was stated to
be overwhelmingly for Governor Tyler.
Mr.. Willard will be reelected to the
legislature. 1t is said he will vote for
Governor Tyler without instructions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

Aguinaldo has concentrated 1000
troops at APART and fortified the town
and coast approaches, expecting visit
from Americans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

MRS. PERoT INDICTED. Mrs. Lettie
A. R. Perot, divorced wife of William
Yates Perot, whose name is now
known throughout the country as the
principal OF one OF the most remarkable
cases of its kind recorded, was yesler.
day presented and indicted by the
grand jury for Baltimore city for kid
mapping and abducting her Ilyear-old
daughter, Gladys Perot, who by decree
OF Judge Burke, of the Circuit Court, in
annulling the marriage, was placed in
the custody of Mr.. VIM. H. Perot. This
action is preliminary to determined
effort on the part of the grandfather to
regain possession of the child, and will
be followed Immediately by process
in extraditiou, necessitated by the safe
departure of the mother and child for
Liverpool, England, as stated yester-
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

five thousand dollars prize money, for
the destruction of the Spanish fleet at
Manila, though he did not lose sin
gle man there. The attempt to
raise money wl;n which to buy him
house has practically failed. but as he
is the captain OF the Kings navee, the
Kings courts will probably decide the
suit in his favor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
ALGER'S LETTER AND THE AN
SWER.

The following is Secretary Ayers
letter of resignation and the Presi-
dents reply to it:
July 10. 1899.
Sir--.I beg to tender to you my res
ignation of the office of Secretary OF
War, to take effect at such time in the
near future as you may decide the al
fairs of this department will permit.
In terminating my official connection
with your administration | wish for
YOU continuous health and the highest
measure of success in carrying out the
great work entrusted to you.
have the honor to be very respect
fully, your obedient servant,
L. A. ALGER.
To no DraciAanf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
DIED.

At her residence, 1916 Duke street, on the
night of Thursday, July 20, 1899, Mrs.
REBECCA SIMMERMAN. Funeral tomor.
row Saturday. afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

BAsEBALL-The following is the result o..
the National League games played YESTERDAY
Cincinnati 5, Baltimore 4 Brooklyn 9
Pittsburg 2; Louisville 6, Philadelphia ;
St. Louis 3, Boston 2 New York (, Chicago
Washington 4, Cleveland O.. The follow
ing is the standing of the clubs:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21
TELEGRApHIC BREVrTIE>

The New Jersey training school for
feeble minded children, at VineIaod
has fallen heir to legacy OF 100000
David MaXhorn's estate upon his death,
has been found worth $780, 900, ard BIZ
his will one fourth Of this sum goes to
this worthy charity.
A dispatch from Trieste says Admiral DIV
ey intend. visiting Venice and Naples whcre
he will stay for some time, proceeding thence
to Marseilles. He will probably reach New
York or October LIST.
Smallpox continues to rage in Altoona, Pa
despite the health boards efforts to check 70
The disease has also broken out at Loret;o.
Cambria county.
United States deputy msrshsls last uirn:
arrested three men in Kenovs, W. Va, chafs
ed with counterfeiting dollars and nickels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

Joseph Chamberlain, in the House of
Commons, said he apprehended no seri-
Gus troubles with Kruger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

The DRUGGISTS The third and last
days session OF the Virginia druggist7
was held at Natural Bridge yesterday.
The final business session yesterday
morning resulted in the election of the
following officers for the ensuing year
President, DR.. a. w. Ely, of Suffolk
Vice Presidents, Gilbert Wilson, o.
Stanton, and c. H. Goldsboro, O.
Dauville; Secretary G. B. Fleet, o.
Lynchburg; Treasurer, C. h. Lumsden
of Lynchbure; local Secretary, 7. H
Ingram. of No. folk; executive commit
tee, NJ. E. Church, of Falls Church {
R. Robsy, of Herndon, and G. p. Man
kin, Of Falls Church. The next session
will be held at Ocean View, beeinninG
the third Tuesday in July 1909. The
fioal banquet was held last night, a
which were present the entire delega-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

ADMIRAL DEWEY has sued his gov
eminent for three hundred and twenty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-07-21

Mr.. and Mrs. 3. Lackamp, Elston, Mo,
writes: "One Minute Cough Cure saved the
life of our little boy when nearly dead with
group. Edgar Wsrfeld, jr, corner King and
Pitt streets