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PIANOS AND OW RAILROADS 2 EPECIAL NOTICES. STORAGE 5 SUBURBAN PROPERT BUMMER RESORTS. WANTED (kooms).. WANTED Situations) ANSON'S PLANS. It is Stated That He Will Take a Western League Club. MILWAUKEE, Wis., July 12—It is stated here on good authority that Adrian C. An- son, ex-manager of the New York team, will have a controlling interest in one of the _ Western League clubs next season and alzo manage the team himself. An effort was made to have him take the Omaha club, but he dé&lined. However, he bas been ap- proached for next season and will have a club, probably Minneapolis or St. Joe. Man- agers Comiskey and Mack say they know nothing of the deal. —_—>—_—_ Kasayi Of on Her Trial Trip. PORTSMOUTH, N. H., July 12.—The Jap- anese cruiser Kasagi left the harbor at 8:30 this morning for her speed trial over a forty-mile course from Boone Island to Cape Porpois and return. She is required to make 2% knots under a forced draught and 20% knots under natural draught. The trial is under the supervision of a large board of Japanese naval officials. ——_—_ New York War Appropriation. ALBANY, N. ¥., July 12—In the senate today a bill was introduced making a war @ppropriation of $500,000. THE CABINET FALLS Sagasta Tenders His Resignation to the Queen Regent. PARTING ADVICE OF THE PREMIER Advised a New One Formed Largely of the Military Element. THE PEACE PROPOSALS eS LONDON, July 12—The Madrid corre- spondent of the Times, telegraphing Mon- day, says: “Senor fagasta went to the palace today and tendered his resignation and that of the cabinet. It is said that he advised the Queen Regent to appoint a new cabinet, largely consisting of the military element, which would not necessarily mean the a option of a warlike policy, but probably ths reverse. “It is generally expected that the resig- nation will be accepted, but the result may possibly be merely a partial reconstruction of the cabinet. The ministers are now in council, and Senor Sagasta has doubtless communicated to them an account of his audience with the Queen Regent.” The same correspondent, telegraphing ‘Tuesday morning, says: “The cabinet re- Premier Sagasta. signed in consequence of irreconciliable differences of opinion on the question of initiating peace negotiations.” Conditions of Peace. It is asserted that the United States makes the following demands as conditions First. The possession of Cuba and Porto Rico, with a port in the Canaries. Second. An indemnity of £48,000,000 (about 2 000). Third. The retention of the Philippines as a guarantee of the payment of the indemni- ty. These terms are regarded as impossible. Duke Almodovar de Rio, minister of for- eign affairs, had an audience with the Queen Regent today, and subsequently an important conference with the French am- It is said that Captain General Blanco has cabled to Madrid declaring that the volunteer army in Cuba wishes the war to continue, as the troops hope to secure vic- tories. The Highest Proposals. MADRID, July 12, 9 a.m.—The possibility of peace with the United States 1s being widely discussed in the newspapers and by the public. The conservative papers de- clare Spain is prepared to accept peace pro- vided it implies only the loss of Cuba. But, they assert, Spain would prefer war a Youtrance if the United States should claim Porto Rico, the Philippine Islands, or an immense indemnity which would be {m- possible for Spain to pay. The Correspondencia asserts that Gen. Correa, the mintster of war, does not dis- agree with the other cabinet ministers so seriously as is generally supposed, and in view of the gravity of the Cuban situation, it is possible he will no -onger oppose peace, provided the conditions are not toc onorous. ‘fhe public connects the recent conference between Duke Almodovar de Rio, the Span- ish minister for foreign affairs, and the French ambassador here, M. Patcnotre, with the report that the French ambassa- do: at Washington, M. Cambon, has been irstructed to ascertain the lightest condi- ticns upon which peace is obtainatle. Spain's Gloomy Outlook. LONDON, July 12.—The Times, comment- ing editorially this morning on the “Gloomy outlook for Spain,” says: “Unless the new cabinet is quickly form- ed the delay may easily issue in confusion or even disorder, which would indefinitely. complicate the whole problem.” The Times thinks the government at Washington unwise to insist upon the un- conditional surrender of Santiago. It says: “Besides risking an unnecessry loss of life, without appreciably furthering the conquest of Cuba, the United States may soon find themselves in a positioa cf serl- ous moral responsibility for tha starving population.” it ‘The Berlin correspondent of the Stand- ard says: “The queen regent is willing to open peace negotiations with the United States without any mediation of the powers, pro- vided the conditions are not too severe. Her maximum concession a: present is a declaration of the independence of Cuba.” The Madrid correspondent of the Daily Chronicle says: “Don Carlos, who leaves Brussels today, significantly advocates direct peace negoti- ations with the United States, without the intervention of the powers.” The Madrid correspondent of the Daily Mail says: “Cardinal Vaughn, archbishop of West- CASTORIA For Infants and Children. Bears the signature of } 9? - You Have YU Always ‘Bought CASTORIA minister, kas written brother at Valladoliz: “I have profited by my first opportunity to declare that I disapprove with all my soul the unjust conduct of the United States against Spain, the latter being the less powerful nation and trying to defend its rights.” Attitude of Russia. ST. PETERSBURG, July 12.—Discussing the events of the war between Spain and the Unitea States, which it regards as prac- tically over, the Novoe Vremya observes that the political situation largely depends upon the attitude of Russia. It adds: “With respect to the Philippine Islands, the time has arrived to clearly state Russia’s policy.” Continuing, the Noyoe Vremya remarks: “Russia has no positive interests in the Philippine islands. If they are divided, the best parts will fall to Germany, Great Brit- ain and Japan, thereby strengthening them in the Pacific. Therefore it is to Russia's advantage that the Philippine Islands re- main in the possession of a single power, whether Spain or the United States, and Russia would prefer to see the islands in the possession of Spain and under the pro- tection of the United States, who would keep out other claimants. By working in this direction Russia would not only up- bold her own interests, but would serve the cause of genera! peace.” EX-SENATOR CONGER DEAD as follows to his Prominent Citizen of Michigan--For Years a Resident of Washington. Had Served in Both Houses of Con- g@ress—Death Occurred at Ocean City Yesterday. A telegram was received yest2rday by Mr. Frank B. Conger announcing the death of his father, ex-Senator Omar D. Conger of Michigan, which occurred yesterday after- noon at Ocean City, Md. The ex-s2nator, who had lived in this city since his retire- ment from public life, was taken {ll about two weeks ago, but his symptoms were not alarming. He went to Atlantic City, and from that place to Ocean City, where th> end came yesterday afternoon. He leaves three children, Mr. Frank B. Conger and Miss Florence W. Conger of this city and Mr, Chillion P. Conger of Ogd2nsburg, N.Y. Mr. Conger was born in Cooperstown, N. ¥., in 1818. When a child his parents re- moved their home to Huron county, Ohio, He was graduated from the Western Re- serve College in 1842, He was connected with the surv2y of the Lake Superior iron and copper region, and in 1818 began the Fractice of law at Port Huron, Mich. He served as judge of the St. Clair county, Mich., court, and from 1855 to 1861 was a memter of the state senate, and served as president pro tempore of that body. He was a presidential elector on the republican ticket in 1864, a member of the constitu- tional convention of his state in 1866, and a representative in Congress from th> Port Huron district from 1869 until 1881, when he was elected to the United States Senate. He served only one term in th? upper house of Congress. He then became a resident of this city and engaged in the practice of law. His wife died about five y2ars ago, and he then retired from the active pursuit of his pro- fession. Remains to Be Brought Here. The remains, it is expected, will be brought to this city this evening, and the funeral services will be held at the late residence, 1141 New Hampshire avenue, at a time to be determined when the members of the family reach the city. —.—— PARTLY CLOUDY. Warmer Weather Tomorrow and Possibly Showers. Forecast till 8 p.m. Wednesday.—For the District of Columbia, partly cloudy weather tonight, possibly showers Wednesday; warmer Wednesday; brisk northeast to east winds. For Virginia 2nd North Carolina, cloudy weather, with showers in eastern portions tonight; Wednesday showers; slowly rising temperature Wednesday; northeasterly winds, brisk to high on the coast. Weather conditions and general forecast— The area of high pressure has moved east- ward, increasing in strength, is central over the Gulf of St. Lawre and covers the Atlantic and gulf states and central val- leys. The pressure is generally low in the Rocky mountain districts. ‘The barometer has risen from the Gulf of St. Lawrence southwestward to the east gulf states. The storm center, which is threatening in eastern Florida, remains stationary and without development. The temperature is lower in the east gulf states and higher in the lake regions. This morning unusually low minimum temperatures for the season occurred over New York and the interior of New Eng- land, over the lower Ohio valley, western Tennessee, Arkansas and northeastern Texas, also over South Carolina and cast- ern Georgia. In some places the records of previous years for the second ten days in July have been equaled or broxen. Light frost 1s reported from Northfield, with a minimum temperature of 84 degrees. Showers have occurred near the middle and south Atlantic coast and occasionally in the Rocky mountain districts. Cloudy weather, with rain and brisk to high norcheasterly winds, will prevail on the Atlantic coast from Maire to Florida. The weather will be generally fair in the lower lake region, the Okio valley and the west gulf states The temperature will continue low in the Atlantic and gulf states tonight, and rise slowly in these districts and the Ohio val- ley Wednesday and Thursday. The following heavy precipitation (in inches) was reported during the past twenty-four hours: Tampa, 2.68; Savaunaa, 1.10; Jacicsonville, Gainesville, Fla., 2. 1:58; Waycross, Ga., 3.50. Havana Weather. HAVANA, July 12—Barometer, 29.90; temperature, 82; winds southeast; 8 miles; weather cloudy. Tide Table. ~ Today—Low tide, 9:10 a.m. and 9:16 p.m.; high tide, 2:26 a.m. and 2:59 p.m.* Tomorrow—Low tide, 10:03 a.m. and 10:06 pm.; high tide, 3:15 a.m. and 3:51 p.m. The Sun and Moon. Today—Sun rises, 4:45 a.m.; sun sets, 7:26 D. 44; Allapaha, Ga., 1.58; Thomasville, Ga., -m. Moon rises, 12:18 a.m. tomorrow. Tomorrow—Sun rises, 4:45 a.m. The City Lights. Gas lamps all lighted by 8:34 p.m.: extin- guishing begun at 3:54 a.m. The lighting is begun one hour before the time named. Are lamps iighted at 58:19 p.m.; extin- guished at 4:09 a.m, Records for Twenty-Four Hours. The following were the readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning at 4 p.m. yes- terday: July 11-4 p.m., 74; 8 p.m., 68; 12 mid- night, 58.” July 12-4 a.m., 57; 8 a.m., 68; 12 noon, 72; 2 p.m., Tl. Maximum, 74, at 4 p.m., July 11; mini- mum, 57, at 4a.m., July 12. The following were the readings of the barometer at the weather bureau for the past twenty-four hours, beginning at 4 p.m. yesterda; =, 30.17; 8 p.m., 80.28; 12 July 11-4 ese uly a.m., 80.27; 8 a.m., 30.31; noon, 30.29; 2 p.m., 30.29. oe Lieut. Bernadou’s Advancement. Lieutenant J. B. Bernadou, who was in command of the torpedo boat Winslow in the action at Cardenas, in which Ensign Bagley was killed, has been advanced ten numbers in his grade in recognition of his meritorious services on that occasii + o+______ Assigned to Camp Alger. CAMPING IN: CUBA First Experience of American Troops on Spanish Soil. THE LANDING AT DAIQUIRI ——— ee A Rugged Country and the March Into the Interior. THE PART OF THE OCUBANS —-___ (Copyright, 1898, by Chas. M, Pepper.) Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. R1O GUANIO OUTPOST, June 27, 1893. American troops are having their first experience camping in Cuba. The camping 1s pleasant enough. From the tops of these hills and the slopes of the mountains it is a pleasant sight to look down on Santiago. People who have been there say the town itself seen from within is dirty and unat- tractive. That may be. From the place where I am writing, which is only five miles from the outskirts of Santiago, the view is an alluring one. General Joe Wheeler after riding up to the top of the hill last evening just at sunset to make a military reconnaissance came back 10 camp filled with admiration. He seemed to think this a land and Santiago a city worth fight- ing for and taking. If the talk of the common soldiers can be trusted to reflect their feelings it is worth fighting for, but not to give up to the Cubans. However, this kind of grumbling {s the soldier’s privi- lege. He indulges in it for a while, but doesn't mean it to be interpreted too seri- ously. Whether viewed from the military stand- point or from that of the traveler who does not concern himself with -siege and de- fense the natural strength of the city im- presses itself on one. If it comes about that the Snaniards make their first and last stand against the American invasion here they have every natural advantage with them. From the deck of one of Ad- miral Sampson’s skips, where only Morro Castle and the heights and headlands are ible, it appears impregnable. Coming overland the approaches are found to be such as some nations would make impreg- nable. The Spaniards have not that gift, yet they have made the taking of Santiago ® feat that when it is accomplished will be a creditable military achievement. Landing at Daiquiri. The Engineer Corps, and for that mat- ter the whole army from commanding offi- cers down to the privates, have learned that campaigns planned for invading for- eign territory may have to be revised when foot is set on the enemy’s soil. From the hour of landing the first troops at Daiquiri there has been a daily experience. These towns all have Spanish names, Cuban names and generally compromise names, so that confusion is inevitable. Daiquiri was the main landing place. It was said to be nine miles in direct line across country to Santiago. Actually it;is double that dis- tance. Siboney, the secondary landing place, is, according to Spanish reckoning, seven, eight or ten miles from Daiquiri, so that its distance from Santiago ts an easy calculation. Siboney is now the base of operations. When the troops which were going into camp at Daiquiri struck their tents Thurs- day afternoon, the 234 instant, on unlooked for orders, they did not know exactly what was before them. Most of the 5th Army Corps was by that time on Cuban soil. Part of General Lawton’s division, which landed the previous afternoon, was already under way, having advanced four or five miles. Major General Wheeler's cavalry division was getting along as fast as cavalry usual- ly advances when it travels as infantry. Part of General Kent's divison was on board the transports which were lying close to Santiago making a feint to draw out the enemy, but General Hawkins’ bri- gade was marching. The Start Into the Interior. The road out of Daiquiri is a good one at the beginning. In that respect it is like other Cuban roads. But it narrows and going through the woods for most of the way is little more than a trail. The tramp of the troops broadened it except in the ra- vines and passes, where broadening was impossible, except by a process of regular road making. Orders had been issued to take three days’ rations. Supplies had not been unloaded in quantities sufficient to supply three days’ rations, so the troops took what they cculd get and started. Bag- gage wagons would necessarily be a mat- ter of delay and there were few pack ani- mals available. So everybody was his own pack animal. The officers with rare ex- ceptions had not had time to secure their horses, and they trudged along with their men. For a movement partaking so large- ly of a forced march the spirit of the marchers was animated. They were fresh and could stand fatigue. Camps were pitched for four or five miles along. Dur- ing the night a taste of the Cuban rainy season was had. The heavens simply cpened and it raired. Some of the troops claimed to have kept partly dry in the shelter tents. Those who did not have shelter tents got wet, yet their draggled appearance did not distinguish them from their comrades. Personally I found that an open hammock bath in the depth of the woods caused little discomfort and en- tailed no serious consequences. This was the common experience. At this time of the year no chill follows the rains. They have not yet been heavy enough to inter- fere with military operations. Probably a short campaign can be conducted without regard to the wet season. Beyond the in- convenience caused if ordinary care is ex- ercised the troops will not be in danger for their health. The same is true of the heavy dews, which come on every morning before daybreak. A little precaution wards off any bad effects, The First Engagement. Friday morning the advance guard skirt- ing Siboney was far enough ahead to be engaged with the retreating Spaniards. The details of that engagement, the part taken by Colonel Wood and Roosevelt's vnmounted riflemen and by the dismounted cavalry under General Young have already been given. It was creditable to the American forces, but it was not a victory. Three miles away the volley firing sounded like artillery. If Ameriean troops had held the position occupied by the Spaniards they would have annihilated the forces that were advancing. The early stages of the march had given an idea of the advantage for guerrilla warfare which the country of- fers. Veterans of campaigns in the west and on the plains compared the “‘manigua,”” as the Cubans call the bush, to chapparal, “only more so.” They understand the na- ture ¢f the war which the insurgents car- ried on as well as the difficulty the Spanish troops had in fighting them. An army of twenty thousand men might blaze a path from one end of Cuba to the other, but they would have had to clear the Island and make of it a path from coast to coast in order to destroy the insurgents, whose base of operations was the underbrush and the mountains. Teo Much Equipment. In the first engagement the Spanish forces retired before the reinforcements of the Americans came up, yet for two or tle, and the troops were hurried forward. The advance was sharp and in good order, I watched them climbing what is known as the crest road from Siboney. It is like a slanting ladder. General Hawkins, afoot, was leading part of his brigade. The mid- Gay sun was beating down. A few min- utes’ cimb showed that for one thing the American soldiers are outfitted too heavily for summer campaigning in this country. Their uniforms are too warm and there is too much equipment. The Cuban soldiers with shirt and ragged breeches and cocoa- nut gourds for canteens are better off. In making this forced march many of the men threw away everything except their canteens. The road for several miles was strewn with blue woolen blankets and other equipment. When it was found that their help was not needed and they re- turned to the base at Siboney for rations many of the men picked up portions of their packs, yet it has been the rule not only on this hurried movement, but on the entire line of march, to find the men light- ening their burdens. The wiser ones keep shelter tent and rubber blanket and throw away everything else. The heat is no worse than in the north. In the early morning and again in the evening steady advances are made. With a long rest in the midd’e of the day the troops are not greatly fatigued. However, the marching is practically over, for the bulk of the American forces are tonight encamped close to Santiago. The ground is high and in case of a prolonged siege the health of the troops would not be likely to suffer more than if they were in camp n the United States. “There is rothing for them to eat in all the country, and they are entirely dependent on the commissary department. The Cubans find some cocoanuts, but in several days I have not seen a pineapple or a banana. A few limes are gathered and a plum-like fruit called the mamalito, which quenches thirst. Mangoes are plentiful enough. The cau- tion of the doctors against eating this fruit is disregarded with the indifference that is usually shown to the warnings of the medi- cal corps. It will be a week or ten da before the result of disregarding the warn- ings is known. The water supply is plen- tiful and good. The 7th, 17th and 24th, which have been in the front, have par- taken of it abundantly in the absence of regular rations. Today the outpost is probably as far for- ward as the line will be advanced until a general assault is made on the Spanish en- trenchments, or until the Spanish troops come out ard engage the Cubans who are scouting in the vanguard, supported by General Chaffee’s brigade. The river Seco, @ creek with several other names, is be- hind the combined forces. The converging roads which lead toward Santiago are strongly guarded. This morning I heard the cry, “Axes to the front,” and saw the pioneer corps of sappers and miners mov- ing abead. The artillery is not far behind, but everything about it is still indefinite just as everything about the Spanish guns is indefinite. This is the kind of informa- tion that can only be gained by the actual test. From the high hills it 1s easy to look down on the Santiago intrenchments, even to count the barb wire fences which General Linares has stretched in front of the entrenchments, but the effectiveness of all this and the defense the Spaniards will make is yet to be determined. Per- haps it will all be settled by the time these lines are printed. The Work of the Cubans. The part the Cubans are taking in the campaign against Santiago 1s not under- stood. General Shafter could not rely too much on the effectiveness of their co-op- eration, especially in assaulting fortifica- tions, yet they are doing better than was at first thought likely. The appearance of these Cuban soldiers—they are no longer called insurgents—has been a marvelous exhibition to the American troops. The day of the landing at Daiquiri Castillo’s regiment from Bayamo was coming through. As it came down the hill the men whese endurance has destroyed Spain's power in Cuba were closely scanned. It was more than a ragged regi- ment, for the strings of cloth which an- swered for shirts and other garments could har¢ly be said to clothe the naked- ness of the men. Some were barefoot, while others had a kind of straw sandal, which protected the sole of the toot. -A few had machetes alone, but the majority had guns as well. These were old style Reming- tons or discarded Springfields. The regiments of Gen. Calixto Garcia's command, which were subsequently landed at Siboney, were no better clad, though I think there might have been a larger area of ragged shirting, a greater show of bare shanks to a given number of men. They waded through the surf clutching their guns as a possession infinitely more valu- able than clothes. Nearly all of these Cuban soldiers are black, for it is the San- tiago blacks who have been in continuous rebellion against Spain. During the last two or three days the supplies issued by the quartermaster’s and commissary de- partments to them have improved the sol- diers in this Cuban army. They are prodi- gal of ammunition, for to have enough cartridges is a luxury they have not here- tofore known. But their commanders have asked the privilege of being in the front ranks, and it has been accorded them. The Cuban soldiers have the opportunity of inscribing a chapter of their own in the history yet to be written of how Santiago was taken. z ant alee aes CHARLES M. PEPPER. —_—_~- LION’S SHARE FOR SAMPSON. Thousands to Be Paid for the De- struction of Cervera’s Fleet. Regardless of whether Acting Admiral Sampson or Commodore Schley receives the credit for the engagement which re- sulted in the destruction of Cervera’s fleet in the matter of promotion, it is settled that Sampson, by virtue of his being in command on that occasion, will receive the lion’s share of the bounty. The law on the subject is contained in the following provision of the Revised Statutes: “A bounty shall be paid by the United States for each person on board any ship or vessel of war belonging to an enemy at the commencement of an engagement which is sunk or otherwise destroyed in such engagement by any ship or vessel be- longing to the United States, or which it may be necessary to destroy in consequence of injuries sustained in action, of $100 if the enemy’s vessel was of inferior force, and of $200 if of equal or superior force; to be divided among the officers and crew in the same manner as prize money.” Sstimating that there were 1,700 men on the Spanish ships, the total bounty will be something like $170,000, which will be di- vided an the same’ manner as prize money, to wit, one-twentieth to the officer in com- mand of the fleet, one-fiftieth to the officer in command of the active division, one .one-hundredth to the fleet captain and one one-thousandth of each vessel's share to the captain of that vessel, the remainder being apportioned to all the other officers and men in proportion to their pay. Inas- much as the law provides that all vessels within signaling distance of the action and in condition to render aid shall share in the prize money, it is likely that most of sn fleet will profit by the Spanish dis- aster. —_———-o-—____. Examination of Col. Benham. Colonel D. W. Benham of the 7th Infan- try, who was taken ill while in command of his regiment in the preliminary opera- tions around Santiago, was under exami- TWO COURTS MARTIAL General and Division Tribunals Es- tablished at Camp Alger. NAMES OF THOSE COMPOSING EACH Cupid Wins a Victory Over Brave Lieutenant Cook. GENERAL NEWS OF CAMP Ses Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. CAMP ALGER, Va., July 12, 1898. Two courts-martial have been organized in the corps since yesterday. One is a gen- eral court intended to have cognizance of cases not covered by the division court, and consists of the following officers: Maj. Thomas H. Flavens, 3d Missouri; Maj. Wilson S. Hendrick, 4th Missouri; Capt. Patrick O'Connor, 7th Illinois; Capt. W. E. Schuyler, 6th Pennsylvania; Capt. J. A. Black, 4th Missouri; Capt. W. H. Der- rick, 2d Tennessee; Capt. Paul Shepherd, 3d Missouri; Capt. J. W. Biegler, 159th Indi- ana; First Lieut. D. L. Birsel and First Lieut. W. W. Moff of the 6th Pennsylvania; First Lieut. F. G. Glick, 4th Missouri; First Lieut. W. W. Harless, 7th Illinois; First Lieut. S. R. Farrow, 159th Indiana, and First Lieut. G. L. Rollins, 4th Missouri. Private Gilpin of the signal corps, who 1s charged with having been drunk on duty, is to be brought before this court. The other court estab is a general court-martial of the Ist Division, sists of Col. Samuel M. Welch, j York; Lieut. Col. Edw: 3. Pennsylvania; Lieut. Charles’ M. Clement, ; Maj. Frank C. Scruggs, 3d Virginia; . George T. Bow- man, 6th New York; Capt. Elmer Blizzerd, 7th Ohio, George H. Norton, 65th New Yor Lieut. Elmer E. Berry, 13th Pennsylvania. Clarke, $d Virgin Berry, ist New Jersey uel O. Bowers, 6th P Lieut. Frank M. Harrington, h Pennsyl- vania; Second Lieut. John A. Rerton, 7th Ohio; First Lieut. and Adjt. Louis T. Mat- tes, 13th Pennsylvania, judge advocate. Lieut. Becomes a Be A wedding ocevrred this m little Catholic church half Gen. Graham's quarters Church. Tse groom was Schn R. Cock, jr., Company F, end the bride was s Eveline Fuller of Baltimore. Father Kelly, the chaplain of the 7th Illinois, performed the c>remony, and Lieut. Cook’s brother officers acted as ushers. Among the presents received was a very handsome Joving cup that came from Lieut. Cook's associates in th service. Miss Fuller's father is one of the most success- ful hardware merchants in Baltimore, and his daughter is one of the most gracious and beautifal young ladies that has yet visited the camp. In consequ> of many escapes from con- finement In th h New York guard house Col. Welch has directed that a stockade be built about the guard tent. Return in High Spirits. Three of the Pennsylvania regiments and the 3d Virginia, und:r command of Gen. Gobin, returned to camp this morning from Brookmount, on the Potomac. The men were in high spirits, and came into camp with colors flying and the bands playing se- lections from the vaudeville program at Glen Echo. The secret of all this is that, re- alizing the dearth of such amusement in camp, the brigade commander had permit- ted about every one who went on the march to hear the performance at Glen E rs Private F. R. Hulburt, Company E of the 2d Tenness2e, has been given his discharge to accept a con.mission as an engineer in the navy. Probable Change of Camp. The 8th, 12th and 13th Regiments, Penn- sylvania Volunteer Infantry, and the 34 Virginia, comprising the 3d Brigade of the 1st Division, are to be moved tomorrow to Chittenden farm, about a half mile from Dunn Loring. It is possible that the rest of Gen. Butler’s command will be given new quarters near by. This general movement in the Ist Di sicn is the outcome of the investigetion of the sanitary condition prevailing in the cemp ordered by the War Department lust week. At that time there were many cases of typhoid fever in the various hospitals, and suspect=d cases were being reported in such numbers that a gereral epidemic of typhoid was regardea as imminent. Thor- ovgh examination had been made ef the water and -inks several times previously, and the inviriable rcport was that Camp Alger was comfortably and wisely located. As the investigation conducted under the direction of Gen. Sternberg progressed, however, it became evident that the quar- ters assigned to some of the troops, at least, were unhealthy and undesirable. The %d Brigade of the Ist Division, made up of the regiments indicated, was in a particu- larly unhealthful situation. Preventatives: Used. In order to prevent further spread of the dangerous element in the sanitary condi- tion of the camp Chief Surgeon Girard has ordered the distribution of great quanti- ties of chloride of lime, which, it is hoped, may serve as an effectual disinfectant. Meanwhile the 3d Brigade will have chang- ed its quarters, and Maj. Smart, the in- specting officer from the department, will have had time to consult with the regt- mental surgeon as to the advisability of moving the whole division to Dunn Loring. Most of the medical officers on duty here are inclined to think this latter course de- sirable, because ail the water consumed by the Ist Division is now drawn from one watershed, and so when one well is con- taminated the water supply of the whole of Gen. Butler’s command will be affected. So far Gen. Butler has not prepared the order Girecting the 3d Brigade to move, but have hotified Gen. Corbin that such an order has been prepared. —_—__. EARNED WARM PRAISE. Secretary Alger’s Son Has Distin- guished Himself at the Front. Fred Alger, son of the Secretary of War, and a captain in the adjutant general's de- partment, has been distinguishing himself before Santiago and has earned the warm commendation of his superior officers, couched in such terms as to make it ap- Parent that it was not called for by any consideration of his relationship to Secre- tary Alger. The official reports show that young Alger in his zeal to get to the front seized a rifle and joined the first infantry in the ranks in order to get ashore with the very first body of troops. ince that time, attached to General Di a's bri- gade, he has rendered important service. Presidential Appointments. The President made the following ap- pointments today: Postmasters—James G. Elwood, Joliet, Ii.; Mary L. Herrick, Wellington, Ohio. ‘Treasury—Champion S. Chase of Ne- braska, to be surveyor of customs for the Port of Omaha, Neb.; Edmund H. 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