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the road directly toward the strongest posi-

the road directly toward the strongest posi-
ton occupied by the rebels.
Colonel Hernandes took q position on
the left Of the road and report asserts
that the insurgents ''straightway fled In
disorder before shot was fired
But the report also declares that tho
colonel thereupon ordered the cavalry TO
charge and that the troops gave dash
ing exhibition OF courage under terrific
firo near the almost imprcgnabic stand
of the insurgents"
The cavalry disinotintcd. Il is stated,
and opened heavy fire. They were soon
assisted by infantry and battery of ar
ttllcry with four guns. Two battalions OF
infantry advanced. "still under heavy
fire" The rebels could not stand the on
slaught." the report alleges. ana again
retired, this time keeping up a running
fire.
As tho insurgents were all mounted II
was impossible to make bayonet charge
and they We're favored by undcrbrush and
the broken country; the rebels ''succeeded
In gaining shelter
The official report tells OF the splendid
advance OF tho Spanish troops. "who pre-
served their ranks as II they were march
ing along guard mount" General Luquc
was equally successful IN dislodging the
rebels ION tho right of the road" tho
report says. He directed hts fires against
the "strong rebel position on neighboring
hill"
The rebels retrcatcd. taking up q posi-
ton on stu higher ground.
'The main body Of the insurgcnt forces
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HEAVY FIGHTING.
Insurgents Suffered Severe Losses" Con-
sisting OF Four Killed.

Insurgents Suffered Severe Losses" Con.
sisting Of Four Killed.
New York. January fla special TO the
World from Havana. Cuba. says; Numer-
Gus reports have been received Of skirm'sh-
es indicating unusual msneuvering on Doth
sides in Havana province.
Detailed reports are also coming In or
General I.uque's operations In Pinas del
Rio province against Maceo. Almost con-
tinuous fighting for three days Ii said 10
have resulted In "the rear OF Maceo's
fprces'-yo0 strong. The everest engage
nlent In that province so far was at Talr-
onas. between Pinas del Rio city ana Sol
omh. on the south coast.
General Luque learning January y that
some rebels were three miles south OF the
city waiting to attack a wagon train con-
veying 100.0c rations for the Spanisb
troops. marched against them with 700
troops. INCLUDING field artillery and IA
squadron Of cavalry. He found the insur-
gents In strong positions on the hills on
beth sides OF the road. lie deployed his
vanguard and led his main force along
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Cienfuegos. tho property OF the Atkins
company OF Boston, Mass, has been totally
destroyed. The special agent sent out by
tho Atkins company to investigate the
affair MIR. j. w. Beal. had to lily for his
life, and arrived In Cienfuegos on Tuesday,
majority OF tho laborers on the plania-
lions Joined tho rebels. Several who re-
fused to do so wers killed and left upon
the Grad unburicd.
BY request OF the Atkins company the
Spanish minister ut Washington Dupuy
de LONE, cabled Governor General Marin
that II was important for Spain that troops
lie sent to guard other American property
in the section In order that the United
S,5tes might not have an excuse TO come
To its protection. General Marin has as
sured Minister do Lone that he Will at
once take steps TO protect this class OF
property.
Guiana Bacoa, across the bay from Ha-
vana, has been entered half a dozen 4mes
during the past few weeks by armed
bodies OF mounted rebels They enter
the place Mt night, gallop around the
streets and frighten the people. Thcy
have been fired Mt by the civic guard. when
they reiterated to the surrounding forests.
SO far no particular harm has been done
only In showing the boldness OF the rebels
right up to Havana. Another instance Is
the hoid-up Thursday OF stage coach
from ffAVHN0 10 ttiIO, n SuDnfD IL was
held up by twenty armed men who rifled
the passengers of their money ana valii-
ables. took tho horses from the stage
coach and left their victims TO walk back
into the city
MORE SPANISH TROOPS.
Havana, January 2s.-The coasting
steamer Julia. from Santiago de Cuba.
which had on board the battalion OF Sim
mancos, commanded by General Canella.
went ashore near I3atabano and was 80
far injured as to be made useless. The
Spanish troops are being brought into
Havana province TO reinforce tho7e onerat-
ing there against Gomez and Maceo.
They VIII be transferred from the steam
er Julia TO the steamer 10 Sundi.
a column Of troops IN 'fo district OF
Sancti Espirltu. province Of Santa Clara,
has killed four insurgents and wounded
seven Ia skirmish. In another SKIM
ish on the plantation Of the Celeste Palos.
six Insurgents were killed The damage
wrought by the insurgents on the water
works Of the city OF Mantanzas VIII re-
quire $4,000 TO repair.
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WILL uNsEAT DEMOCRATS.

Cincinnati. January ga CONNER
cial-Gazettc special from Frankfort. KY,
says: 1t is learned from a trustworthy
source that at least one OF the contested
election cases pending In the house
against democratic members. that of
Warner VS., Tompkins will shortly be
brought to a conclusion. the committee
having decided to seat the republican
contestant. 1t Is also stated that pro-
ceedings against Cecil Pence tdemocraD
OF Covlngton WIN not be pressed unle .
made necessary by revolutionary tactica
in the senate. In the event Of such iieces-
sity proceedings will be instituted
against several other democratic MEM
bers In the lower house. Both parties
have had men out gathering evidence
In all districts. No steps will be taken
In any Of the contests unity February Q.
when the successor OF Wilson (democrao,
deceased. shall have been elected.
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known TO be Puerto Cabeiio, Venezuela.
whittier they no to enforce German rail-
road claims II is limited that the ma
rines will land and occupy territory, Il
necessary, which Will add Germany 70
tho complications now existing bet yren
tho United States and Great B:ita'n.
The humiliation OF battalion OF 200
Spar,iards was tho work OF General Sc "a
taer Sanchez last Tuesday. The spanish
force was guarding a working train from
Espiritu Santo to Trinidad. In Santa Clara
province. under the command Of Lieuten-
ant Pencz. The fight occurred en- tho
west side OF the river Sasa, near whose
It leaves Lake MARIA.
The Spaniards had Just made prepare
lions to camp for the night, when, al
most without warning. bodies OF mounted
Insurgents swooped down upon them from
three directions. Tho river cutting on the
retreat OF the Spaniards in the rear escape
WAS impossible. and nothing was left TO
do hut to ight bravcly. On the first on
slaught there were twenty Spaniards
killed. The remainder. seeing that retreat
WIS impossible. formed themselves into a
hollow square and repealed the second
charge, with terrible loss to both Sides
Gathering the remnant of HIS men around
him, Lieutenant Penez called upon them
to die all together for Spain. by this time
tho full force OF Sanchez moved In ana
cut down every man of the battalion who
stood his ground. A number who sought
safety In flight were drowned In the river.
The destruction of plantations still con-
tinuoH. San Francisco plantation, near
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then united to resist the Spanish advances.
whereupon five companies OF artillery open
ed fire upon the compact mass OF 5000 In
surgents, spreading great havoc"
General Lugue, according to the official
narrative event to Hernandez's nssls-
lance" at the same time attacking the
insurgents left flank.
THE action was continuous from 0.15 to
IL 80 n. m."--two hours and a quarter
and -four rebels were found dead" The
Spanish also discovered several wounded
and some horses astray plainly indicat-
ing severe rebel losses"
The rebels are said TO have been COM
manded by Maceo and Bcrmudez. Tne
insurgcnt leader. Gayo Sosa, Is reported
to have been wounded.
After Luque had obtained his object
driving tho rebels from position where
they were threatening the road to Col
oma," hs retired with hll his forces to
Pinas del Rio. Hearing that the enemy
had been dcmoralized and being DESTROYS
OF again meeting Maceo. General L,que
left the city quietly ut daylight the next
morning and met the rebel skirmishers
near the same battle ground they hnd
retired from"
General Luque attacked right and left.
while third detachment executed n
movement ON the rebel rear" The Spanish
columns lines OF battle were then clear
tinuous firing" both sldes suffering.
Spanish surgeons were seen "croasing
from place Ia place under heavy fire."
General Luque succeeded IN checking
left flank movement by the cnomy
who fought desperately. Colonel Herman
dez ordered n bayonet charge. His force
was fred upon, but without answering
the enemy. hs took position In the
woods. again engaging the enemy killing
some and forcing IL retreat" Then taxi
Ing another position the well protected
enemy prepared for an encounter"
General Luquc "deployed two bat
talons, but was unable to utilize his
artillery" He charged the rebels ''in
dense underbrush' and the rebels re-
treated, crossing the river, Colonel Her
nandez following and harrasang them
with cavalry" on the other side oil the
river.
Tho Spanish now found themselves IN
possession OF the rebel camp and on fig
nring UP asceriained that "the Span'rb
loss was seventeen"
Maceo In well west in Pinar del Rio
province. but Il Is said that he IL "bcirg
closely pressed by three columns Of eLan-
ish infantry"
Gomez II reported TO he moro ri,hn anx.
ious to bring about n reunion - tho en-
tire insurgent forces In West Cuba and
II In announced that "ii he riiopld be-
come desperate" as Ii expss I'd. - great
battle may be looked for boon.
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EDITOR cARHART ARRESTED.

Luling. Texas. January 26,-Dr. J. c.
Carhart. editor OF the Luling Signal. was
arrested here this evening by Deputy
United States Marshal Lancaster and
taken to San Antonio on the evening train.
The charge against him is sending indecent
matter through the mails. He Is the au-
thor OF novel. Norma Trlst." upon the
Transmission of which the charge 10 sup
posed 10 be founded.
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FOREIGN RELATIONS.
Complications Viii Be Discussed IN
the hoase.
RESOLUTIONS ON ARMENIAN AFFAIRS
And Diplomatic Appropriations Nill
Open the Talk,
RESOLUTIONS ON ARMENIAN AFFAIRS
SILVER SUBSTITUTE BOND BILL
IL Expected TO Pass tho Senate by Very
Slim Majority About
Friday.

Washington. january es--Thc week In
the house promises spirited discussion
OF our foreign relations. II viii open
tomorrow with tho presentations OF tbs
resolutions OF the foreign affairs COM
tee OH Armenia and will be continued by
tho consideration OF the diplomatic and
consular appropriation bill, which Will DO
taken up aftcrwnrd. This bill win open
tho gates 10 a general debate on foreign
affairs and complications IN all parts OF
the world. The Chinn-Jaranese war. the
depreciation OF American misklons In CHINA
the Venezuelan dispute. tho corinto IN.
cldcnt, the outrages In Armenia. with ali
their attendant European complications.
the invasion of the Transvnal ana the ar
rest of Americans at Johannesburg by tho
Boer government, the Alaskan boundary
dispute tho Cuban war, the Waller In
cident and tho Baynrd speeches, any or
all OF these may become subjects Of spirit"
cd debate The general impression is that
the whole week win be CONSUMED IN dir
posing of them, but n any time remains
il will probably be devoted TO the District
of Columbia appropriation bill. which Tho
appropriations committee expects TO navo
ready on Wednesday or Thursday.
Washington, January ?O.-Thc silver sub
stitute FOR the bond bill and tho Monroe
doctrine will continue to he tho topics
OF discussion In tho senate during tho
present week.
Senator Jones OF Arkansas. In charge or
tho silver bill. has given notice that he
viii attempt to secure n vote on tho bill
Thursday and that he will ask the senate
TO remain In session Thursday night until
this is accomplished. but II Is believed
probable by friends OF the bill that he may
not cscod ut that time In getting n
vote, and this may not come until Friday
or Saturday. The silver bill IL expected
TO pass, but even It's friends do not place
tho majority at 10 exceed five votes xhaic
others Insist that With affirmative votes
from both the new senators tho majority
will not exceed three. Tho bin is 90
radical that Missouri and Kansas silver
men will probably east their votes against
II.
Mr.. Thurston In tho only senator who han
given notice OF a speech ON the Davis Mon
roe doctrine resolution. but there ara
Others prepared TO speak when the subject
Gomez up. Senator Davis. the author or
tho resolution, will he absent from tho
city during tho week. and consequently
the resolution will not be pressed TO n
vote.
The friends Of the revenue tnrir hin
will make an effort 10 get that measure
into the senate In some shape during tho
present week. A meeting or the finance
committee VIII he held on Tuesday.
The ilrst business OF the session Monday
will be the induction into office OF tho
new senators from Utah.
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JOHN TYLER,

Washington, January G--John Tyler, tho
eldest son OF President Tyler, died today
aged 10 years. Mr.. Tyler has resided here
for the past twenty years. During tho
latter part Of this period be w-ls EN-
ploycd In tho redemption bureau of tho
treasury department, having had charge
OF the destruction OF the hank
notes sent IN for redemption. IIis tall
figure and nrlR'ocra,ic bearing were
well known In Washington. He was
man OF strong intellect and exec Lent
education. For many years he had taken
an active and vigorous interest In tent.
perance work and had been a practical
and powerful help 10 tho caugc, The re-
mains will be inferred here Wednes-
uuy.
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pnEvENTuD 4 LYNcHING.

Sullivan, Ind. January @.-A mob todny
endoavorcd to lynch Grant Atterbury' VINO
is under arrest on n charge OF assaultins
his sds,er-in-iaw. but was driven OF NY
tho sheriff The door OF the jail was
broken down and an entrance formed Inc
sheriff confronted them and threatened TO
XII the hrst man nam wh The mob halted and
tinaiiy withdrew, but threatened TO return
within twenty~four hours.
Atterbury strongly asserts ms innocehce
bloodhounds followed a trail to hts house
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n1rn M VILE PULPlT.

csoldwater Mas, January S'-rheV'
-, Hargrove dropped dead here toaay !"
the midst OF his sermon. Death was nuo
"a heart failure The minister was repeat
lnx the words: "Believe In the Lorn 'ceu"
Christ and ye shall he saved" he oesu"'
"Beleve In the Lord--bclievc In the LORD
Jcsus and be saved" AZ no uttered inc
last word he exclaimed "ohl' ana turned
rarity about and fell. There were TWO
physicians IN the house. who went nj onco
TO the PROSTATE mans assistance, but hfo
was extinct.
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OFFICERS B'NAI BIRTH.

New York. January 26.-The ninth an
nual convention OF the order Bnai Birth
opened at Websters hall today with over
hundred present from large cities In
the East. The report OF President Wyman
WAS read and adopted. The committees
then elected Judas II. Wyman OF Baiu-
more supreme president. Joel NJ. Marx
of New York supreme first vice president.
Leopold Braun of Baltimore supreme sec
rotary and X. Katz of Baltimore supreme
treasurer.
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LEATHER INFORMATION.

LAST NIGHTS READINGS.
y area of high pressure overiies the
|tral Mississippi valley tonight. An
OF low pressure is moving off the
~ OF the South Atlantic States. and
ltner Is moving in over the Rocky
ne weather is generally partly cloudy
pro It Is clear.
y prec,pitation reported during the
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS
pservations taken at all stations at S
(n 10Th meridian time:
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Temp Rain.
PROBABILITIES

ash'ngton, January 2s.-Forecast for
fday:
ulslana, Eastern Texas. Oklahoma, In
ierHtory and Arkansas: Fair; warm
southerly winds.
! Nrn Texas and New Mexico: Fair;
nHesota. North and South Dakota:
klor warmer: southerly winds.
aiIa uo ana wyoming: Fair: warmer;
M WHO'S, becoming southerly.
sr,, Fair; warmer in northern and
var ppSSrIuons; southerly winds, becom-
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ro pREYENT AIDS on THE FLAG.

washington, January Ex-senator Hans
brough has decided upon MODIFICATION
OF his hill TO prevent the Dissertation OF
IN National nag which Is y change OF
phrnseology more than Of motion me
bin M changed Will make IL phihwiu,
sor nnv uorson or persons. corporation
or company TO use the National nag or
The coat-of-arms OF the United states or
my other patent imitation thereof IN
any advertisement for private gain
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NEEDS A RANK

Texas, January 25.-Timpson
III IN need OF a good bank. 1t needs
! re- III, r. 70 make 1t complete. One could
fhbor,rs pusl n ess of at least three of the
Mills towns, besides four large
is'g Sel Furniture factory is contemplate
Sbs,n IN the near future by the
~" hardwood Lumber company.
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d DEATH OF MIR. RuNYoN.
mains WIN BE Brought Home tcs

january T.--Further detais cou-
the death OF United States Am
"a Germany. MIR. Theodore Kun
20 expired al o'clock this morn
Il Unexpectedly. although 10 M
m health for some time past, snoW
was out walking yesterday. oinea
, family and retired at 1880 p. n.
.,ke al midnight. complained OF Z
the heart, us already cabled. sm1
in the arms OF his wife before SIS !,
~ Inc doctor. His death va
and resulted from heart fAaInrr:e
a family OF the ambassador wsts
nj his bedside WHEN ne pHsss9
Mr.. Runyon had two previous NY
4 heart failure. but they werc n9t
ed dangerous. Z. : = =
,mains OF the ambassador VII III
cd and will be taken to ne p8! "a
ark. N. j. IS \
70. January H.--Potter PalIne{t
Z democrat. will, i Y !
: he named by President c.eysl9 D!
successor TO Theodore Hn4yn4 ~
ador extraordinary and p'snal X
Germany. &
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ICE GORGE BROKEN. :

Toledo. Ohio. January 2s.-The Ne gorge
In the Maumee river, about eight miles
above the city, broke about $50 tonight
and in running out carried away two
spans OF the new bridge In course OF con-
The bridge was supported by trestic
uork and the loss Is estimated at 10000
-The ice IN the tributary river js running
to the lake, but no serious damage is ex-
pected.
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CHICAGO.--F. ]. Berry & Co.'S horse
sale today promises to DO a big event A
large number of extreme speed trotLers
and PAGERS have been listed
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LONDON.--Jem Smith and Dan Creedon
have been matched at catchweights for a
5000 purse. The fight Will come off to-
day before the National Sporting club.
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BERLIN. - The emperor's birthday.
which occurs today, will be duly ceic-.
brated by special fetes. The emperor will
be present and make an address TO the
people on the occasion.
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oodon January ia dispatch from
, Ill, 10 the Daily News says; At the
, nsI, hospital AT Mons today Sunday.
u ',nsd soldier, armed with a knife. sud
acniy killed Two patients and rnortsly
Snunded three otherA
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TO-DAYS FEATURES.
weather Fair, warmer;
southerly winds.

fORElGN,
Theodore Runyon. United States ambas.
sador TO Germany. died suddenly OF heart
failure.
Americans IN the Transvaai will reques.
diplomatic agent and also complain their
rights have been infringed.
London Chronicle says OF Chamberlain
speech that II seems to render arbitra ton
absolutely unavo liable.
German minister at Caracas has been
ordered TO press payment OF claim
against Venezuela for si,ooc.ooo.
DOMESTIC.
The house will discuss the many com
piicat!ons of our foreign relations during
the coming week.
The silver substitute bond bill will prob
ably pass the senate about Friday; the
majority is expected to be very slim.
cool Indiana sheriff prevented a
lynching.
John Tyler, eldest son Of President Ty-
Ter, died at Washington.
Kentucky legislature will unseat one
democrat and perhaps others.
A member Of parliament says the flying
squadron was fitted out simply as a tip
to all that England was ready and was
NV ihetidSb tsRStAdiiy loI inc
States.
CUBAN.
Frecbooters attacked and looted a Gu
ban town and Rabi pursued them and
captured and shot twenty-five OF them.
Insurgents are doing all In their power
to gain every advantage before Wcylcr's
arrival.
An American had a very exciting expert.
ence.
Pando, having gotten rid of Campos has
set to work against Weyler.
Chinese regiment has been organized
by the insurgents.
SPORT.
Dan Stuart would like one referee each
from St. Louis. New Orleans. New York,
Cincinnati and Dallas.
Son Of the Marquis OF Queensbury will
be at the fights.
Southern base ball league elected Of
flcers, fixed limits and predictions are
made for a good year.
Jim Corbett was hit In the mouth and
pulled down a pair OF stairs by theater
fireman at Philadelphia.
STATE.
Review Of the political situation In
North Texas.
Social and personal news from many
points.
Arrest OF two negroes at Hallettsville.
one of whom Is supposed to be the MUIR
derer Of Marshal York of Weimar.
Austin republicans believe that Quincy
and Clark have made a combine.
Gold standard men In North Texas Or
gambling.
Marion Martin says free silver and pop
ulism is the country's only salvation.
Editor Carhart OF Luling arrested for
sending obscene literature through the
malls.
RAILROAD.
Full proceedings of the Joint Car as
ISOLATION meeting held in Houston last
week.
Commission investigation in the Calves
ton rate case to he resumed today.
Commission rate rulings.
Lively bidding for the Omaha and St.
Louis is expected.
Another ar line from Kansas City to
the gulf has been projected on paper,
backed by large capital.
LOCAL.
Chief Mcdonald of Birmingham returns
from Austin.
Rev. Rankin's sermon on some of the
evils Of municipal politics
Revivalist Northcutt's meetings
Colonel John n. Simpson OF Dallas
speaks In opposition to one convention
MARRIAGES..
Ray-Hamilton at Corsicana.
Bateman-Steele at Georgetown.
Marr-Lewis at Rayner.
Peterson Iornung at Lexington
DEATHS.
Mrs. Daisy Fuqua ut Luling.
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New York. January 26.-1he Ship Foyie
struck eff Shrewsbury rocks. but hoated
again and was brought in with about seven
feet of water In the hull.
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NEW YORK.-Arrangement have been
completed for the charity ball, which is
to take place tomorrow night at the Met
ropolitan opera house.
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INDIANAPOLIS Ind.-Poltician are
eagerly looking forward to the meeting OF
the republican State committee tomorrow,
when the reorganization of the committee
will take place.
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Long Branch. N. j.. January 26-Borden
A. Jeffrey. who lives at Elberon asserts
that the Cunarder Campania was aground
yesterday at 2'SO o'clock for fully falf
an hour.
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TO-DAYS FORECAST.

QUEBEC, Canada---The annual ice car
nivai Will be held here this week. ~.