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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-06
A WAR DEPARTMENT WARNING.
An Alleged Official War History Not
Authorized.

An Alleged Official War History Not
Authorized.
The War Department has issued warn
ing against the purchase Of publications
purporting to be issued by the War De-
partment. The statement is as follows:
"A short time ago young man called
at house in Augusta. Me-. and presented
card, on which was printed: Committee
on Distribution, Official Records. Washing
ton, D. C. Represented by Arthur ]. Chal
mers.'
THE young man Chalmers was dressed
in a uniform like that of officers of the
army, except that 1t lacked shoulder
straps. and had as collar and cap orna-
ments the letters w r. He informed
the gentleman Of the house, who happened
to be an officer OF the army, that he Chal-
mers, represented the War Records Office,
of which Gen. Marcus J. Wright had been
for twenty years the head, and he wished
TO sell the Records Of the Spanish War
The work proved to be a pictorial account
of the late Spanish war. published under
the misleading title OF 'Leslies Official
History of the Spanish-American War
'Of course the officer refused to sub
scribe, as he knew the canvasser was mis-
representing the facts, and he had no right
to wear such a uniform; but, fearing the
public might be deceived. he reported the
matter to the War Department. The De-
partment. however, had already acted by
bringing the subject to the attention OF the
Postmaster General, for such action as 1t
was possible to take
Enquiry at the War, Department de-
velops the fact that the Gen. Marcus ].
Wright referred to was general officer in
the Confederate service during the War
Of the Rebellion. and is now a subordinate
employe of the Department He never was
the head of the War Records ONCE. That
office ceased to exist on June 30. 1899, and
neither it nor any other Office or bureau OF
the War Department has had anything
whatever to do with the work in question
1t is purely private enterprise. and is in
no sense an official publication of the Gov
eminent. No one has had access to the
official records for the purpose OF compile
ing and writing 1t. notwithstanding the
statement on the title page OF the book
that II was compiled and written directly
from the official records at Washington
The fac-similes Of commendatory letters
which follow the introduction are evidence
that the writer's had no idea that 50 mis-
leading title page would be used. They
all speak CT a contemplated pictorial his
tory of the recent war with Spain to be
issued BY Leslie's Weekly
The public should not purchase from
canyaseers DOCKS or other publications put-
porting TO be issued by the Government,
for It should be known TO all that the Gov
eminent never sends agents about tho
country to solicit subscriptions to public
documents.
Such books. maps. and other publlca-
tinns as are for sale by the Government are
sold at cost price. They can always be OBJ
tanned from the proper ofHcials-in most
instances from the Superintendent OF Pub
lie Documents, Washington D. C. No one
need be in doubt as TO any publication pur-
porting to be official II he will write to
that officer"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-06
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-06
THE NICAKAGUAN CANAL.
Secretary Sanchez Coming to NeEo
tiate n Treaty with America.

NEW ORLEANS. Oct. Sit is under
stood here that Senior Ferdinand Sanchez,
Secretary of State OF Nicaragua, who is
here with Minister Corea, comes to the
United States to try 70 negotiate treaty
with the United States in regard to the
Nicaragua Canal.
Senior Sanchez is one OF the .wealthiest
men In Central America, an owner OF sew
eral large estates. including the largest
sugar plantation in Nicaragua. He is the
leading lawyer in the country, prominent
in politics, and an astute fnancier. and
speaks English and French. as well as
Spanish. He has full authority from Presi-
dent Zelaya to act for him in ell treaty
matters
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-06
AMBASSADOR TO ITALY.
The President VIII Appoint George
v. Meyer, of Massnchusetts.

The President has decided to appoint
George Vorseer Meyer, of Massachusetts,
to be Ambassador to Italy. and the State
Department has taken the customary steps
to ascertain whether Mr.. Meyer will be
acceptable to the Italian Government
Mr.. Meyer is a man OF wealth. graduate
OF Harvard, and lover of outdoor sports.
His legal residence is at Hamilton, near
Boston. He was speaker Of the Massachu-
sets House of Representatives. and is the
present Republican national committee
man for his State. Both Senators from
Massachusetts, endorsed him for the
Italian mission.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-06
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-06

Cards are out for the marriage of Miss
Blanche Imogene Peterson and Mr.. Frank
Gustave Radelfinger. The ceremony will
take place Wednesday. October II. at 8
o'clock at the Gunton- Temple Memorial
Church.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-06
SOCIAL, AND PERSONAL.

On. and Mrs. William Sinclair are spend
ing several days in Philadelphia before re-
turning to Washington.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-06
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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-06

A novel idea for this community will be
presented in ''rummage sale" to be held
by the Ladies' Board OF Managers of the
Homeopathic Hospital in the near future
Final arrangements will soon be completed,
when the public will be fully notified They
suggest tc those so disposed TO lay aside
for this object articles Of wearing apparel,
furniture, books, pictures, brio a brac,
kitchen utensils, and any contribution,
however small, will be thankfully received
Transportation will be furnished for all do
nations.
Miss Margaret Nelson Alvey, daughter of
Hon. Richard II. Alvey Chief Justice OF
the United States Court of Appeals,
was married at S o'clock Thursday
evening in St Johns Protestant Epis-
copal Church. at Hagerstown. Md, 10
Mr.. J. A. Graeme Allen. manager of the
Beaver Greek Lumber Company, Of Davis,
W. Va. in the presence Of large assem-
blage. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. E. W. Wroth, rector Of All Saints
Episcopal Church. Baltimore. assisted by
Rev Henry Evan Cotton, rector OF ST.
Johns Parish. Washington County. The
maid of honor was Miss Anna f. Alvey,
sister of the bride There were four brides
maids-Misses Jane Gaines. Lillian Baush,
Florence Koehler. all of Hagerstown, and
Helen Hays. of Baltimore. The best man
was Mr.. d. G. Wilson, OF Hartford Coun-
ty, Md The ushers were Messrs. Charles
Alvey and Harry Alvey. brothers of the
bride, and John f. Symington and Thomas
A. Hays. jr.. both of Baltimore The bride
was given away by her father, upon whose
arm she entered the church. She was cos
TUNED in a gown of white satin and tulle
veil. She carried bride roses. The church
was decorated with palms and plants and
cut flowers. Prof. Rowland Davies played
the wedding march. After the ceremony
a wedding supper for the bridal party was
served at the home of the bride. Mr. and
Mrs. Allen left on the night train for a
tour to the South. They will reside at
Davis, ". Va
The marriage of DR.. James Kilroy,
United States Navy. now stationed here,
occurred on Wednesday in Altoona, Pa,
to Miss Fannie L. Saupp. of that place.
Mrs George B. Cortelyou wife of the
Secretary to the President, and Rear Ad-
miral and Mrs. McNair are in New York
for stay of several days. They are
stopping at the Walton.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-06

Mrs. Walter Brodie and Mss Grace Shep-
herd. daughters of ex-Gov. Alexander R.
Shepherd. left this city last night for Mex
leo. Mrs. Brodie will go to her home in
the City of Mexico. while Miss Shepherd
will return to her home at Batopilas. Both
ladies' came East early in the season and
have been spending the summer at the sea-
side
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-06

Prof. Jose sirvent and wife have re-
turned to their Vermont Avenue home for
the winter.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-06

Mrs. Audenried has returned to Wash
ington for the winter.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-06
" YOU IA We

a tendency to weak lungs, a cold
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All Druggists; soc. and SI.oa
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-06

The marriage of DR.. James Kilroy
United States Navy, now stationed here
occurred on Wednesday in Altoona, Pa.
to Miss Fannie l.. Saupp. of that place
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-06

Mrs. George B. Cortelyou, wife of the
Secretary to the President, and Rear Ad-
miral and Mrs. McNair are in New York
for a stay of several days. They are
stopping at the Walton.
The National tribune., 1900-07-12
ATTENTION, SMOKERS
No Poison. Always Sweet No Nicotine
Health, Comfort and IInppinesS

hand i'm the Hill business. HE wants to
nominate Hill and then knife him." was
the comment which ran around the hall
and galleries. So Hill was taken ut his
word.
James Hamilton Lewis was nominated;
so We're ]. Walter Smith and some others.
A twO-thirds vote was necessary, and at
the completion of the call Stevenson was
few votes shy of enough to nominate
him. Instantly the Chairman of the Ten
ncssee delegation was on his feet, and he
changed the vote of his State from Hill to
Stevenson. That was sufficient to give
Stevenson the necessary two-thirds. Then
there was stampede to Stevenson and
the vote was made unanimous.
The convention at 3:15 adjourned.
The National tribune., 1900-07-12
THE SILVER MEN.
Wanted Towne for vice-President. But Will
Accept Stevenson.

The Silver Republicans, as they call
themselves, who were in convention at
Kansas City, after nominating w. j
Bryan for President, voted to leave the
matter of filling second place to the Ma
tional Committee of the party. with plen.
AIRY power to act in the premises. This
action was taken against the wishes of Il
majority of the delegates. who wanted tO
nominate Charles \. Towne. of Minneso.
ta, and it was only because of the siren
uous efforts of Senator Teller, Mr.. Towne
ex-senator Dubois. and other friends OF
MIR. Towne. that they We're prevented
from carrying their desires into effect.
The Silver Republicans throughout the
week had the utmost confidence in the
success of Towne's canvass for the Demo
cratic nomination. They We're bitterly
charrined when it failed. Then they
wanted to nominate him anyway, but he
urged them not to, and finally succeeded in
having the whole matter placed i'll the
hands of the National Committee.
The platform of the Silver Republicans
declares adherence TO the principles of bi-
metallism. cXplanatOrilr denounccs the
new currency law as a Reputation of bi-
metallism and asserts that it will lend its
efforts to the repeal Of this law and
shall not cease our efforts until there has
been established in its place monetary
system based upon the free and unlimited
coinage OF SUNcf ana Sold INTO money Ut
the present legal ratio of 1G to l by indie
pendent action of the United States, under
which system all paper money shall be
issued by the Government. and all such
money coined or issued shall be q full lc-
gal tender in payment of all debts, public
and private, without exception"
Other features of the platform favor an
income tax, merit system in public serv-
ice, oppose the Porto Rican tariff and IA
yor '.aDplyinp to the Philippine archipel-
ago the principle we are so solemnly
pledged to observe in the case of Cuba,
and denounce combinations, trusts and mo-
nopolics.
The National tribune., 1900-07-12

and address to DIR. L. W. Knapp 1898 Hull
Bldg, Detroit, Mich. and he win gladly send
the Tree receipt with full directions so that
any man may easily cure himself Mt home. This
Is certainly a most generous offer. and the fol-
lowing extracts taken Fl ON his daily mail show
what men think of his generosity:
Dear Sir:-Please accept my sincere thanks
Tor yours OF recent date. / have given your
treatment n thorough test, and the benefit has
been extraordinary. 1t has completely braced
me up. am just as vigorous as when a boy,
Dear Sir:-Your method worked beautifully.
Results were exactly what needed. Strength
and vigor have completely returned, and is
entirely satisfactory"
Dear Sir:-Yours was received and had no
trouble in making use of the receipt as directed
and can truthfully say it is boon to weak men
am greatly improved in strength and vgor."
All correspondence is strictly confidential,
mailed in plain sealed envelope. The receipt is
tree Tor the asking, and he wants every man to
have It.
The National tribune., 1900-07-12
REUNIONS.
ILLINOIS.

Eighth Annual Reunion of the Fayctte
County Soldiers and Sailors Association.
| at Vandalia. ILL.,, Aug. s. 9, and 10. L. c..
Mills, AdJutant. Nandalia, Ill.
The 65th Ill. will hold Reunion in
Chicago during the National Encampment
The meeting will be held "Wednesday. Aug
%. at 10 O'Clock. in the hall of the County
Democracy, I'D La Sale Street. ALI
members of the regiment are earnestly re
write the Secretary. {. Il. Bristol, 315
North Third St. Monmouth, III.
MAINE.
1-10-29th Me-, ut Reunion Hall, Long
Island. Portland. Me-, Aug. o Mai.
John NJ. Gould. of Portland, is Secretary
MISSOURI
The Third District Reunion Association
of Missouri will hold meeting at La
throp, Mo-. Aug. IA, IL, 16. and II.
NEW YORK.
The anniversary Of the battle of Black
burn Ford. Va. will be celebrated by the
survivors of the 10Th y. Y. mt Long
Branch. Onondaga Lake. July Is. Jerome
;. Moseley. Secretary, 10i Emma Street,
Syracuse. y. Y.
The annual Reunion of 1SJth " Y. took
place June 70 The following deaths were
reported: John Kostler. Capt, Co. f.;
Sherman Whitnall. Co. C: William Whit.
more, Co. II; Thomas McMannus. Co. G.:
Wiilet Connel. Co. \: Jacob Coffin, Co.
\: Orange Kasson. Co. A: George A.
Works, John Brannon, Co |: Col. Edwin
>. Jenney, died June 30. 1900.
OHIO.
The 9th Annual Reunion of the 18th
Ohio will he held at Grove City, seven
miles west of Columbus, Sent. 4 Write
John W. lngrim, Secretary. Mt. Sterling
Ohio.
PENNSYLVANIA.
Col. J. ii. McMillen. Monroeton, Pa.
announces Reunion of the Bradford
County Union of Veterans and Sons at
Tiosa Point Driving Park, Athens, Pa,
Aug. u to %. Extensive preparations are
being made tents have been secured, and
large attendance is assured. feature
Of the Reunion will be the display of fire
works.
The Secretary of the 11th Pa. Cav.
wants the address of every living member.
that roster may be forwarded to each
as soon as published. Send name, address
and company or rank of yourself and
any other to G. w. Oates. Secretary, 18th
Pa. Cav, Ia Market St, PHILADELPHIA.
Pa.
The National tribune., 1900-07-12
WASHINGTON c., THURSDAY

reduction and speedy repeal of the war
taxes, and a return to the timc-honored
Democratic policy of strict economy in
Governmental expediturcs.
Believing that our most cherished insti-
tutions are in great peril. that the very e1-
istence of our constitutional republic is ar
stake, and that the decision now to be rem
dered will determine whether or not our
ileges of free Government. which have
made the United States great. prosperous.
and honored, we earnestly ask for the
foregoing declaration of principles the
hearty support of the liberty-loving Amer
lean people, regardless of previous party
affiliations.
The National tribune., 1900-07-12
SECOND DAY.

The second days sessions were two con-
tinuous cheering performances. There was
applause for the platform. with a long
demonstration at the dcnunciation of i'm
perialism. There was another demon
stration at the conclusion of the speech
nominating Bryan. There was an out
burst over the reference to the silver ques-
tion. and Hill got another ovation The
Committee on Resolutions had fought II
ouf-26 to 24. The silver plank was
changed but little from the text sent from
Lincoln by MIR. Bryan, who proved him
self the master of the situation. Dele
gates elected to the convention under ex-
picit instructions to demand only Il simple
reahrmaflOn Of the Chicago platform
bowed their heads to his will States like
New York. Indiana, Ohio. Illinois. Michi-
gan, West Virginia and Maryland. where
Bryan must look for the votes to elect
him TO the Presidency, protested in vain
against the silver declaration. and assert
ed that its incorporation in the platform
meant certain defeat. Their protests were
IN VAN, their predictions were disregardcd.
ana Bryans will was executed so far az
the platform was concerned Rut tho
wCrk Of those who fought against a radi-
cal silver declaration was shown in plan
nlhg an anti-"imperialistic' demonStra-
non. Iillman read the platform. and at
the proper moment. as he uttered the
words. we hereby declare imperialism TO
~ INV p'i aihohlt issue OF TINS campaign
IN Il shrleky. penetrating voice. he got an
immediate response from those who weI..
Whiting Tor the cue, and il was easy then
IN the volatile temper of the convention.
10 get a hysterical scene something like
that which followed Bryans speech i'm
1886. 80
When Senator Tillman read the silver
clause there was some cheering by Ne.
braska. Colorado and Missouri, but n larp,
majority of the members of the deieg;l.
tions remained quietly in their seats.
The plank in the platform denouncf,l.
England's policy toward the Beers had
called out immense applause. When il
was announced by Chairman Richardson
that the convention would be addressed bl
Hon. Webster Davis, former Assistan,
Secretary of the Interior. the crowd fur
, ther manifested its enthusiasm. The
speech of Mr.. Davis was arranged in or
der TO enable him to announce his ale
glance TO the Democratic party and tn,
platform, and to the ticket of the conyen
tion. He talked about England and th,
Beers. and expressed his intense satisfac
tion that the Democratic party had incor
porated IN the platform n plank so cordial
ly and enthusiastically indorsing the caus,
of the Beers.
The speech nominating Bryan. delivered
by Delegate Oldham, smooth faced law
yer of Lincoln, Neb.. was very common
place, and aroused no enthusiasm, excep
at the close, when there was the wildcs-
kind of a time, with trooping of stand
ards and furious cheering and waving O,
handkerchiefs, etc.
The seconding speeches were numerous
Hin was given an ovation as he seconded
the nomination. Senator Daniel. of Vir
gina, spoke briefly aud eloqueptly, ant
was given much applause, but when tht
The National tribune., 1900-07-12
The Commander of the Marines in pekin

The commander of the detachment of
marines sent into Pekin to guard the
American Legation is Capt. William
Twiggs Myers.
Capt Myers was born at Wiesbaden,
Germany, Jan. -, 1871, and was grad
uated at Annapolis in the class of 1891.
He served as Il cadet on the Boston dur
ing the revolution in Hawaii. and on the
Mohican in the Behring Sea patrol. He
was Oh the trial trip of the Maine as an
Assistant Engineer and later exchanged
into the Marine Corps. He was Il Second
Lieutenant stationed 1t Mare Island Navy
Yard when the Spanish war broke out,
and went to the Philippines on the
Charleston. lie served with various land
ing parties and with his men captured a
gun from the enemy. BY the increase in
the Marine Corps he became successfully
First Lieutenant aud Captain, and was
transferred to the Baltimore, with which
vessel he remained in command of the
marine guard until she returned home
with Admiral Watson, when he was
transferred to the Oregon. He was trans
ferrcd to the Newark about the time he
was sent to Pekin.
He is son of Capt. A. G. Myers, of
South Carolina. who was graduated at
West Point in the class OF 1889. and was
assigned to the Fourth Infantry and
served in the Seminole and Mexican wars.
Gen. Myers was brevetted twice in Mex
leo for gallant and meritoriOus conduct.
He resigned from the United States Army
rs Captain and Brevet Lieutcnant-Co Colonel
in the Quartcrmastcr's Department in
1861 to enter the Confederate service as
Quartermaster-Gener which Office he
held until near the end of the war.
On the maternal side Capt. John
Twiggs Myers is a great-grandson of
Gen. John Twiggs. who commanded mill
tia in Georgia during the Revolution. and
is frequently mentioned as patriot in the
histories of Georgia. He is also Il grand
son of Gen. David +. Twiggs. who was
Il Captain at the battle of New Orleans in
1915. and served in the Seminole and
Mexican wars.
The National tribune., 1900-07-12
ONLY FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER.

suffered many years from the consequences Of
violations of the laws of During trip TO the
old country, consulted weltknown physician In
London, and he gave me a medicine which cured me
entirely. let my friends learn of my good luck and
such of them who suffered tried these medicines and
became cured The old doctor gave me the prescrip-
ton, and, well knowing that many people would be
benefited by Its use, have concluded TO offer the
same to any of my countrymeu who is in need OF
treatment have nothing TO sell and do not want
any money. NO T. q. ID. or deceptive scheme.
publish this notice only because believe this in
formation is valuable sufferers. If in need of this
write today and Will send this prescription in plain
envelope CHARLES JOHNSON,5 Holman street,
Hammond, Ind.
The National tribune., 1900-07-12
An Equivalent.
Philadelphia Press.

.'He who borrows money, borrows trou-
ble," said the philosopher.
You are probably right" replied the
easy mark.
AT any rate most people who borrow
money from you seem to think the
trouble you have in trying to get it back
is sufficient repayment"