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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18

NARROW ESCAPE "A very Sc.
-..,sr.deat WAS narrowly averted on
,-- racks ufthe Pennsylvania Railroad
At .g- conner of +, urteenth anH Mary
uus, Washington, Mt $50 O'Clock
.h. wb-u engine No. 529, OF he
,maern B4lw.y, struck AN electric
tram oa ,.- Washington, Alaxaudria
lad N-. Vernon Electric Railway,
srsrnr the rear vestibule AMI
ya..g iuiuriug one passenger, VINO
NJ. ca, ABOUT the head by flying glass.
o., .siv passenger faiuted, aud quite
8 aaia .or d time prevailed. Tae
.nern Railway train, which was 90
t.: way TO Rouod Hi, on the Wash
Hs.on and Ohio division, lef; the
PENNSYLVANIA depot at 6:25 o'clock
The electric train is knowu as me
reate Express. IL leaves Alext
ir5s. 1.l5. aud is due in Washington
5. rs. The train is the fistest oper-
s,.d oy the company. When the
e-cnc rain reached Fourteenth and
Nar,3nd avenue, where it leaves the
P-rr-uv4nia tracks and continues mp
Tue irst named street, it WAS halted
8rtae purpose of taxing the uuder-
uGui current, the trolley system end
4r.a.-te bridge There is curve At
til, yoia, and the rear end of the
e-c.ri car vas on the switch which
eoer. the curve The Round Hlll
train approached along Maryland
sy-ale aad crashed into the rear
egi the electric train. The shock
el,-i ny the collision was quite St
y-re. The rear vestiOule of the cleo
rc;rsin was splintered, and the glass
s-n,iyius in the air.
The delay caused Dy the collision was
-mplT-ry and both roads were soon
70 OPERATION again. The electric train
0a.lu d to the station at Thirteen
sai-a lsIt street, and there the acci.
t-a- WIS reported to President Abbott,
By James L. Cation, the attorney OF the
\ iyad, WAC was Il passenger on the cleo
tn, rain DR.. Abbott claims that the
5-cric car was in motion when the
collision occurred. J. w. Talbot, how
Ever, 40 operator in the employ of the
Cle,s.eaEe and Potomac Telephone
Company. who was a passenger on the
electric rain, asserted that the train
Bad been brought TO a full stop and had
Oeeu Standing about four minutes when
the other train crashed into it. 1t is
also stated that a milk train on the
& electric road had blocked the track and
q caused the theatre train to stop before
y mad cleared the switch of the Penn
81 slNali4 tracks, and the operator, sup
posing Il was safely into Fourteenth
street suslei the w. 4 o. train to
proceed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18
For La Grippe.

Thomas Whitefeld q Co., 24O
Wabash avenue, corner Jackson street,
one OF Chicsgo's Oldest snd most promi-
nent druggists, recommend Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for la grippe, IS
it not only gives prompt aud complete
relief, but also counteracts any ten
dency of Ia grippe to result in pneu-
monia. For sele by ]. Il. JaDney,
Druggist. 7Ol King ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18

,....crH SERVICES, &c, SUNDAY
~, Charct.-Services at II a. IN.
$50 p. N. by Rev, Bergman
l'.17 pars C.uch.-Holy communion
-,5s m services at II a. III. aud
= .s ~ m by r V. P P. Phillips.
"2 .,,.s U rct.-No service at 7:15 a.
" [o-oi,r service II q. m. Evening
u. ..-. an 1900. III. by Rev. G. +. Ball.
SEW mrs Chwch.-Mass and ser
.s, Z aud 1920 =. IN oy Rev. H. J.
.r ye-per7 Mt y. IN.
.rasf lutheran Church.-Corner
I'm sni Alfred streets.-Sunday
'-, $50 ~. Services in Eug-
;-5' 90. by J NJ EoerIein.
- ...,5 Presbyterian Church.-Sunday
a., $50 a. IN. Preaching at Il a.
~. .n5 $50 p. m.-oy Rev. f rhacker.
1,a5.t church. at IL a.
o'f so D. IN. by Rev. ]. II. Butler.
-'' Sr. lsM. EpiS. Church.-Sunday
s,,l al $50 a. IN. Services II q. N.
,,.j-s1p III by Rev. n. B. Masters.
Ia ty.. Church Somth.-9:l5 a. m
,.aay -cnool. Preaching at II a. m.
a~ -s0p. ID. ny Rev. J T. Williams.
''l awei, ~ Il. Church South
c,,n stree, near Alfred.-Ciass
,stga. ~ Service At II a. m.
p. ~ by Rev. J. H. Wells.
p CGoel, " f.. Church South
s,-.lv -.h o. at $50. Epworih League
ma. Po. Camch.-9:l5 a. m. sun
i,, ..ro1.. Services a. II q. m. and
1,u. ng r V. T. p Revelle.
llHodist Church-Lee street,
mar services et IL .. N. ana
p 20 oy the pastor.
q...as III Midland Railroad reading
,n.a. p. m. service of prayer and
wilma short address.
Iouse.->eryice al $50 D. m.
l Cfapd (co!osed).-aermon at
s+. caqoq, N. Z. Church (colored)
p.4-au- q; Ii a. N. and at 7.30 p. N.
r. beY William Gains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18

The MARKET this morning, was, as
might have been expected, poorly sup
piled, about half a dozan only of
country people being in attendance.
Prices have advanced materially in
consequence of the limited saDDly of
produce. Eggs sold at 80 and 35c per
dozen and chickens at 50 and zoe each.
Meats have also advanced. As soon,
however, as the roads shall have been
opened and traffic resumed prices will
come down to the normal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18

A FREIGHT WRECK.-A freight
wrtc k occurred on tho Southern read
near Lawyers, twelve miles south of
Lypchburg, Thursday afternoon, with
the result of blocking The rack for
some hours. Ar extra freight was left
on the main track, and IFS engine
started to Lvnchhurg Tor watar, meet
ing and passing through freight No. rs.
Later the engine of No. 70 undertook
to push the ezra freight into the side
track at LNwyer's. While mis- was
berg done local freight No 81, south
bound, colided with tbs rear of 10. A
number of freight cars were wrecked
and the engine OF No. 81 was seriously
damaged. Nobody was hurt Lynch
burg Advance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18
Blizzard
" Gather.
-:G:-
-: @:

An unprecedented fall of snow backed with
cold weather OF intense severity, 50 late in
the season, makes one and AL dubious about
the talk of mild winter. King street today
presents a sight beyond the recollections of
our population advanced in the scale of old
age How much more of this record break
ing weather are we to have? Light weight,
gauzy, wal III flannels don't suit this ordeal of
testing human endurance. A light cold if
neglected and allowed to 20 unnoticed, may
result seriously. Take no risk with the an
tics of Mr.. Jack Frost, wrap the body in warm
Wooden Urdsrwear and always be prepared
for any atmospherical change that may APP
nroach uunotiied
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18

THE WEATHER today hes been
murky ana mild, tins mercury register
ing 43o. The lie and snow are grad
ualIy melting and the streets are get
ting in betting shape The streams
nearby are becoming much swollen,
but so far no damage has been re-
ported.
Today closer, ENTHUSIASTICALLY, the
worst week the oldts, inhabitants can
remember.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18
No n1rsis-.Nn PAY.

That is the way ell druggists soil GROVES
TASTELESS CHILL TONIC for Chiiis and
Malaria Ii is simply Iron and Qninine IN &
tssteless .orm. Children love it. Adult,
prefer il TO bitter nsuseating TONES. Price
soc. Sold BY Bicha5d Gibson, corner Alfred
ind King streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18

FUNERAL The funeral OF Mr. French
r. Simpson, vino died suddenly Thurs
day morning took place this afternoon
at o'clock from his late home on north
Royal street. The services were con-
duc'ed by Rev. J. r. Williams and the
pallbeare~7 were six nephews o! the de-
ceased. Owing TO tue inclemency OF
the weather the body was placed in a
vault, and later on will be inferred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18

The smallest things may exert the great
est influence. DeWitts Little Early Bisers
are unequalled for overcoming constipation
and liver troubles Small pill, best pill, safe
pill. Edgar Wsrield, ir.. corner King and
Pitt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18

EOR SALE.-The large THREE STORY
II BRICK Residence, $40 north Wash
ington street between Queen and Princess
Sao}n parlor library, dining room, pantry,
kitchen, eight bed rooms, Two baths, furnace.
hand passenger elevator and other conven-
fences. Lot S0112o Apply TO
ROBT j. THOMAS,
At residence, or 613 18th street, Wishing
ton, D. G. feb1S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18
Warm Woolens,

All last week our sales in Wcolen and Me-
rino Underwear greatly exceeded our expec-
tations.
We offer The choice of several broken lots
OF Mems Wooden Underwear, prices 81,
81. % and Sl.50. choice now Use This lot
winds up about all the bargains of the season.
One lot of small proportion Of mems higher
grade of Wooden Underwear Prices 81. so
S1.75 and So Now 81.
The old familiar number OF Mems Camels
Hair Wool Backed Undershirts and Drawers
broken aiZes Prize SOC Worth 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18

THE WATER SUPPLY.-The commit
tee on general laws OF the City Council
will meet on Tuesday evening next al
, O'Clock to consider the reports o.
Messrs. H. + Burke and Louis Kraft
the special committee appointed by
Council TO investigate the reports that
the city's water supply is impure. Mr.
B. Wheat, president of the Water Com
many, has been invited to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18

Oysters are not IS plentiful as they would
be i the river was open, but You can always
get them at Rammel's restaurant where they
ss1ve the finest oysters in the city All or
ders through Home Phone IS promptly at
tended 70.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP
cures coughs and colds. Don't go TO
church or public meeting and disturb
the sudiercs by incesssnt coughing, but
MS, this wonderful remedy at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18
CLOTHING. FURNISHINGS. &c.
One Dollar for 80CentS


Thai Is exsr, Nh ;. iso our GUS
toners in YOUTHS, BOYS and CHILD
REN's SUITS until March 1st
If you will but stop to consider that our
goods al regular prices are always the lowest
in price, and in many instances sold for les
than their real value, you will readily per-
ceive that this twenty cents rebate on every
dollar means much more to you til IN casual
glance would indicate.
Remember, our goods are marked in plain
figures. and we return you ono-fflh of the
marked price of any BOYS, YOUTHS
or CHILDREN's SUIT in the house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18
$3.50 Each.
Reduced from 81 80 and So
Special Clearance Sale of
GIRLS JACKETS And REFERS

Girls Very Fine Atwood Jackets. of ker.
scys, cheviots and fancy mixtures-the hand
soonest and most stylish jackets We have
shown this season. Elegant garments for girls
from , to Is years Of age, $40 each. Re-
duced from 81 and $1S
Girls All.wOol Jackets, Berseys, Cheviots,
AVID Fancy Mixtures, 81 so each. Reduced
from so and $125O
Girls Atwood Jackets, Kcrseys, Cheviots
and Fancy mixtures, satin or taileta silk lin
ngs. SO 70 each. Reduced from $3.50 and
S13 so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18
Ribbed Vests.

These Vests and Pants, known as Hum
mers" need no introduction TO the ladies Of
Alexandria. For the past two seasons these
garments have become famous for the even
ness of construction with shape Of modern
demand; for warmth and durability they
compare with others of more expensive
makes The price is always great favorite
with nvnru hnd r-0nr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18

e0tP HoUsE.-Contrihutions for the
.-ggo' OF the soup house, near the
~'oeTof Henry aud Cameron streets,
=. 10 aaie amount to SIS so. Besides,
5 -g!..e, OF groceries, &C., have been
s ''-1 ,ed by city merchants. The man
1 .. are receiving valuable assistance
Iol 'ae ". c. T. U Today Mr. G. q.
' .lan contributed So. A list OF con-
n, ,o-'oTS Is kept by Mr.. VIM. Pollard,
.,. .oaay twenty-five baskets of provi-
9s YaS valued at-Sl 80 each were sent TO
s'>'-'u'e families and $50 families have
+. ,ss supplied with soup aud bread. So
s,. 20 % OF money contributed has been
i 5.l'' Inc managers request contribu-
'-s O. money, provisions and clothing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18

"a @' : :, /. FSckler, Editor of the Micanopy
"a a. hustler, with his wife and children
ro ,C'1l terribly from La Grippe. One Min
NylSa Cure was the only remedy that
d, , o.s 'aom. Il acted quickly. Thousands
Co.,, S,-c'a use this remedy as specific for La
g, r.: aAd Us exhausting after effects. New
N, 'I nv. Edgar WarAeld, jr., corner King
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18

ALEXANDRIA. Va, Feb. s, 1898.
WTEDNESUAYn x, Februsry %. being
w General Wash!rgtons birthday. q
legal holiday, this bank will be closed.
feb1S 3t CAAS &. HOOFF, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-02-18
LOCAL MATTERS.

.rusR FRoBABLITIEs..-For this
n1oodv. with rsin tonight and prob
eety' '.,}sv ,resh east to south winds.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-05
Which Way?

Are the children growing
nicelyi A little stronger
each month"; A trihe
heavier That's good.
Or isone ofthem growing
the other wayi Growing
weaker, growing thinner,
growing paleri
If so, you should try
SCOTS Emulsion at once.
IT'S both a food and a
medicine to all delicate
children. 1t makes them
grow in the right way
taller, stronger, healthier.
50. and sisa all druggists
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-05

courts OF the United states ,nrlsdlo.
ton q civil suits brought nv aliens
when the amount Involved exceeds n
cerlall sum. II just, Jealous sollcitudc
be Hh9wh Tor allen Fights in case Of
'neIeV Ayil and pecunlary inpott how
muen Greater should be tho publlc
du'y . lake cognizance of matters ef.
iectil 3 NE LIE and the rights OF aliens
under the settled principles OF inter.
national law no less than under treaty
stipulation, IN cases Of wronr.doing
such rs mob murder. especially when
eypcilence has shown that local Justice
Is too often helnles TO punish he of.
tenaeiS. After many years Of endeavor
90 ihe part OF this government 10 that
end ne Italian government has con.
seaieu TO enter into negotiations for n
natWulzation convention havinr Tor
one ol us objects the regulation of the
status of Italians texcept those OF an
age ior active military servioe1 who
having been naturalized In the United
states, may revisit Italy. II Is hoped
mat WIN the mutually oonciliatory
spirit displayed n successful conclu-
sion VIII De reached.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-05
nELATIoNs VIII iApAN.

The treaty Of commerce and nay,ra-
ten between the United States and
japan on November 29 1894 TOOL ~
tect ~ accordance with the terms OF lts
l9ih article on the 18th Of july last
simultaneously with the enforcement Of
Ike treaties with the other powers ex-
cept france, whose convention ala not
80 ihto operation until Dec. an. the
Nnuel states, however. being
granted up TO that date all the priv.
legas ihd rights accorded to French citi.
Gems Under the other French treaty. BY
this notable conventional reform Jap
ans position as a fully independent
sovereign power IS assured. control be-.
ing sdlned Of taxation, customs rev
eHuts judicial administration. cuastlng
r3fe, and all other domestic functions
Of government ana foreign extra-terri.
lon4l rights being renowned.
comprehensive codes % civil and
criminal procedure according 10 west.
ern methods, public instruction. patents
ana copyrights, municipal adfninistra-
ton including jurisdiction over the
former foreign settlements, customs
ttfins and procedure public health, ana
other administrative measures have
been proclaimed. The working OF the
new system has given rise 10 no ma
ierial complaints on the part OF Amer
ican Citizens or interests. a circum-
stanca which attests the ripe consider.
auoa WIN which the change has been
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-05
PERMANENT EXPOSITION IN RUS.
STA.

a suggestion for a permanent ex-
position Of our products and manutac-
lures IN Russia, although not yet fully
shabel mas been SO cordially welcomed
" me imperial government that II may
nov lnapty take a fitting place In what
ever legislation the congress may adopt
lVokihg TO Enlargement Of our CONNER.
cal opportunltIes abroad
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-05

In my last annual message ! referred
TO the pending neg0ugtiors with Great
Britain In respect 10 the dominion OF
canada. BY means Of an executive
agreement joint high commission had
been created for the purpose Of adjust
ING all unsettled questions between the
United states and Canada, embracing
twelve subjects among which were the
questions Of the fur seals. the fisheries
OK the coast. and contiguous inland
waters, the Alaskan boundary, the
transit Of merchandise IN bond the
allen labor laws mining rights, reclpro-
city In trade. revision % the agreement
respecting naval vessels IN the great
lakes, a more complete marking Of
parts Of the boundary. provision for the
conveyance OF criminals, and for wreck
Ing and salvage.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-05
INDEPENDENCE ron CUBA.

The pledge contained IN ihls resolu-
ton is Of the highest honorable obllga-
ion, and must Dc sacfedly Kept.
| believe that substantial progress has
bcne made In this direction a.. the
Administrative measures adopted In Gu
ba have aimed 20 nj Il for regenernted
existence by enforcing the supremacy
OF law and Justice; by placing where Il
Is practicable the machinery Of the adj
mlnlstratlens IN the hands Of the lnhab-
habltauts. by instltuiing needed sani-
tary reforms, by spreading education.
by fostering Industry aud trade, by In
culcating public morality and IN short
by taking every rational step TO aid the
Cuban people 20 attsln 20 that plane OF
self conscious respect and self reliant
unity which OTIS an enlightened commit
nifty for sflf-g0yernment within Us own
sphere. wbie enabling 1t 20 fulnll all
outward oblga tiOna.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-05

which prevailed Tor the Greater part
0f the preceding three decades, and
build up that TRANQUIL development OF
The domestic state whereby alone can
be realized the high purpose. 40 pro.
claimed In the Joint resolution adopted
by the Congress on the 18th Of April,
1928, by within the United states ais.
claimed any disposition or intention 60
exercise Sovereignty, jurisdiction or
control over cuba except for the paol-
ilcatlon thereof and asserted It's deter
mlnatlon when that was accomplished
TO leave the government anu control OF
the island to ils people
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-05
JAPANESE KINDNESS.

Valuable assistance was rem.
dered by the japanese au-
thoriiles 10 the United States
transport ship, Morgan city.
while stranded at Kobe. Permission
has been granted TO land and pasture
army horses at japanese ports OF call.
On The way to the Philippine Islands.
These Kindly evidences Of good will are
hIghly appreciated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-05
BEHRING SEA CHAINS.

chims growing out Of the seizure Of
American sealing vessels IN Bering Sea
have been under discussion with the
covernfneni Of Russia, Tor several years
with the recent happy result u an
sfreament 10 submit them to the decls.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-05
OPERATIONS OF THE ARMY.

The operations Of the army are fully
presented In the report Of the secretary
OF war. can not withhold from Off
GERS and men the highest commenda-
ton for their soldierly conduct In try.
Ing situations, their willing sacrifices
FOR their country, and the interest and
ability with which they have performed.
unusual and difficult duties In our ISL
and possessions.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-05
MESSAGE SENT BY
PRIEST. M'KINLEY.
(cOntInued from page onel
CANADIAN JOINT COMMISSION.

missionaries and traders there Will be
considerably observed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-05
TROOPS IN CUBA AND PORTO
moo

During the year We have reduced our
force In Cuba and Porto Rico. In Cuba
we now have S34 officers and 1926 en-.
listed men. in Porto Rico 81 officers
and 1856 enlisted men, and a battalion
OF 800 men composed OF native Porto
Rlcans; while stationed throughout the
United states are 40 officers and H.
Sl7 men, and IN Hawaii. II officers and
i53 enlisted men.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-05
CHAPLAINS WANTED

In the organization OF the volunteers
authorized by oct o. March 2. 1899, II
ives found that no provision had been
made for chaplains. This omission was
doubtless from lnadyertance. recon-
mend the early authorization for the
appointment OF one chaplain for each
OF said regiments. These regiments
are now In the Philippines and Il IL
important that immediate action be
had.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-05

Ion OF single arbitrator. ny this act
isussia Affords proof Of her adherence To-
the Denehcent principle OF arbitration
which her plenip0tentiary conspicuous-
" favored at The Hague disarmament
vonIetehce, when It was advocated By
'ne representatives. Of the United States.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-05
CUBA is DISTINCT.

The appointment Of director general
OF posts OF Cuba was given 10 an ex-
pert who had been chief postofFica
inspector and assistant postmaster
general, and who united large experi-
ence with capacity. For the postmaster
ship az Havana. the range OF skilled
and available men was scanned, and
the choice fell on one who had been
twenty years in the service as denuty
postmaster, and postmaster OF q large
city.
This principle governed and deter
mined the selection OF the American
officials sent not only 10 Cuba bu, 10
Porto Rico and the Philippines. and
they were Instructed 10 apply ID so far
as practicable In the employment OF the
natives as minor postmasters and
clerks. The postal system In Cuba,
though remaining under the general
guidance Of the postmaster general was
made essentially Independent. 1t was
felt that II should not be a burden on
the postal service Of the United states.
and provision was made that any deficit
In the postal revenue should bs charge
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-05
FORCE IN PHILIPPINES.

The force now in Manila consists OF
s05 officers and S0,5OS regulars and 594
officers and l5,SSS Of the volunteers.
making an aggregate OF 1889 officers
and 1896 men. When the troops now
under orders shall reach Manila. the
force In the archipelago VIII comprise
2,05l officers and 63,iSS men,
The muster out of the great yolun-
teer army organized for the Spanish
war and the creation Of a new army,
the transportation from Manila to san
Francisco OF those entitled 10 discharge
and the transportation Of the new
troops 20 take their places have been
a work Of great magnitude well and
ably done, for which too much credit
cannot be given the war department
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-05
oFFfCIAL VIsIT IRON MEXIcn.

An Invitation extended 10 the Presl-
dent Of Mexico to visit Chicago IN Octo-
Der IN the occasion u laying the cor
ner stone OF the United States govern
men, building In that city was cordially
accU,ted by him with the necessary
consent OF the Mexican congress. but
The Illness OF member Of bis family
Prevented his attendance. The minister
Of foreign relations. however, came as
ihe personal representative OF President
Dlai. and in that high character was
duly honoTed.