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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
FIGHTING AT MALATE.
INSURGENTS SEEKING TO DRIVE span.
IARDS FROM A STRONGHOLD
Try TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE


cayite June 30. via San Francisco Aug. Q
Nalatc. the best Spanish stronghold south OF
Manila promises to receive a greater baptism
~ Mood than any Of .hc battlefieds where the
FiIjppnas have met their traditional enemy.
7. hos seen weeks OF almost continuous fighting.
and neither side has gained material advantage.
,rhe advantage Of position is with the Spaniards.
ard II will probably take field guns TO batter
down their stockades and make their trenches
untenable
The place contains large powder magazine.
and the eagerness of the insurgents 10 take 1t
has been met by check in the shape Of a
,rorous defence The battery is on the north
,,ae ~ a rather wide but shallow stream which
,ours its waters into Manila Bay. 1t has been
.,,oncly fortified. and TO further strengthen IT
.eres Of trenches were dug between the bat
,.rv and the river. bridge across the stream
u,.s fortified. and trenches were dug on the
.or,b side Of the river Troops were hurried
- tho srot from Manila. and 1t was occupied
~. all the men that 1t could accommodate.
Following the fall Of Old Cavlte. where the
,eet ~ the Spanish were taken in cathedral
tina, served as fortress. through the floors or
which q we'll was dug 70 secure water, the rebels
,,oved rapidlv north. and soon forced Malate.
Nv a bold dash they captured the trenches on
the south side OF the rlNer' anu tlelr occupdhts'
ava obtained possession of the south end of the
hr,dge Then a long range battle across the
stream began and it has been carried on ever
since without decisive results.
Tho snanish have sustained much the heavier
,osses for they have been forced to meet the
native in his own element. The Spaniards have
repeatedly marched their men into exposed
positions to engage the enemy, while the insur-
gents have avoided all exposure. The latter
have climbed trees. hidden behind fences. stuck
70 their trenches and sought other protection.
From their points Of vantage they have adopted
the tactics Of the sharpshooter to decimate the
enemy Both sides have resorted 10 strategy 10
gain vantage but nothing successful was ac-
complished by either.
Two nights ago the Spanish opened with all
OF their guns. both large and small. and there
was sharp retort The sombre sound of the
cannon and the rattle and catter of rifles could
be plainly heard by the American feet. while
the fash Of the discharges lit up the sky. A
visit TO the rear Of the insurgent lines the fol-
lowing morning revealed the fact that nearly
all OF the firing could be put down inferior
target practice.
be readily understood. but IT is suggested in
planation that some simple incident alarmed
the Spanish. and convinced them that they were
10 be attacked There has been blood shed
there however and more will be before the
place Is taken. Aguinaldo has not concentrated
an unusual force there. but It will get attention
later when the insurgent lines about Manila
frightened.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
PRIVATE WARD DIES ~ BELLEVCE.

Private Patrick Ward. Of Company l. Sd unled
States Cavalry who was wounded at Santiago.
died last evening in Bellevue Hospital His brother'
Richard Ward. OF No. 1.2s5 Second-ave.. called Mt
The hospital and said he had buried his wife In the
LAST month. and was without funds and couid not
uay for his brothers funeral ,..
the hospital authorities then informed hSsis'an
!, Re confidently expected that Ward will have the
regular military funeral The body was tempo
rarly placed In the MorGu&
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
WAR BONDS ADVANCING.

The new war bonds grow popular every
dav Yesterday the price reached los. the highest
point touched so far. There were 5000 sold at this
figure on tho Stock Exchange sales amounted 10
$4,000 at not advance OF u. The closing was
lOi7a bid. l05 asked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
rrPIOrGgs FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS.

woshrgton Aug Northumberland Coron'
=, the direction OF the Secretary OF war mas
issued an order granting sick ana wouhded SOL
d,ers AT hospitals when able TO travel. one month
Snrioueh and transportation to go TO their homes.
This order has been sent 10 the commanding oin-
GERS AT the general hospitals headquarters OF army
eorns and military departments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
HARROR LIGHTS ALL BURNING.

All the lights In the harbor were burning las'
,,ght The light on Coney Island Point the Twin
49,, ., tho Highlands the Elm Tree range light
~. Narrows light and the channel light were a.,
hurning This Is the first time tnst an nssS os'
Sp pull; 81 once since the harbor was cioseo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
coTTOy BALE TO BE SOLD ~ CHICAGO

Boston. Aug 1.-The bale OF ne%-crop cotton
which was sold at the Boston Chamber OF Com
merce last Saturday In aid OF the United States
Hospital Service and resold in aid of the volun-
teer Aid Association was sent TO the Sncaso
Board Of Trade to-day for sale by auction there'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
NEW FOrRTH-CL4SS POSTMASTERs

Washington. Aug. 1.-The following fourth class
postmasters appointed to-day:
Connecticut-Canton Centre. Walter S Case: Big
Flats William s. CARPENTER
New-York- New Suffolk. Howard G. Tuthill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
SERVICE OF INTERCESSION.

A service OF intercess!on for the Army and Navy
will be held In St Pauls Chapel, BROADWAY ana
Vesey-st to-day at nb o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-03
A SITE IN PENNSYLVANIA CONSIDERED

SIZE IN PfNNSl Nv N.NIN '|'F'NsT T'I'TNT1'|
Harrisburg. Aug. 2-The War Department has IN
der consideration the Cumber farm east Of Steel
ton. as a site for a camp for the soldiers AZ Camp
Acer A survey Is being made Of this tract Of Land
hy Government engineers and II is thought that II
will hc selected IL Mount Grctna "a not chosen Inc
War Department has also under consideration tie
Young farm. on the outskirts % Middletown.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-04

About one month ago my child, which
is fifteen months old, had an attack of
diarrhoea accompanied by vomiting. 1
gave it such remedies as are usually
given in such cases, but as nothing gave
relief, we sent for physician and it was
under his care for week. At this time
the child had been sick for about ten
days and was having about twenty-five
operations of the bowels every twelve
hours, and we were convinced that un-
less it soon obtained relief it would not
live. Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy was recommended,
and decided to try it. soon noticed
change for the better; by its continued
use complete cure was brought about
and it is now perfectly healthy.-C. L.
Boggs, Stumptown, Gilmer Co., W. Va.
For sale by Blakeley & Houghton.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-04
INHABITANTS
ARE STARVING
Terrible Condition of Affairs Reported
in -Sufferings of the Re-
concentrates Worse Than Ever.

New YORK, Aug. "A passenger who
reached Sagua from Havana says affairs
il the capital are growing worse. He
sand
at is impossible to get beef at any
price, and horse flesh costs 81 per pound.
Beans cost % cents pound and are very
bad at that. Eggs cost So cents each.
The supply of condensed milk is prac-
tically exhausted, and the little left is
sold for 81 can, auch as you buy here
for 10 cents. On an average ten to
twelve persons are found dead of starva-
ton in the streets every day, and this
takes no account of the sc pres who daily
die of hunger in the houses.
mo words can describe the horrors of
Los Foscos, at the foot of the Prado,
where reconcentrados are herded to-
gether. 1 was told there were 1000 of
these miserable people in place when
came away, and they are dying by
hundreds, for of course nothing is being
done for their relief, as the government
has not enough food for its own soldiers.
Worse than this, officials beat and abuse
the reconcentrados shamefully."
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-04

Sight Exchange and TelegraphIC
Transfers sold on New York, Chicago,
st. Louis, San Francisco, Portland Ore
gon, Seattle Wash,, and various points
in Oregon and Washington.
Collections made at all pointe on fav-
orable terms.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-04

The Rev. w. B. Costley, of Stock
bridge, Ga, while attending to his pas
toral duties at Ellenwood, that state,
was attacked by cholera morbus. He
says: "By chance L happened to get
hold of bottle of ChambeI.a;n's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and I
think it was the means of saving nv
life. 1t relieved me at once.' For sale
by Blakeley & Houghton.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-04
CALTFORNTA sc SYRuP cd,
Personal MENTION.

A. Thompson, OF Pfineville, is in the
city.
Lem Burgess, of Bakeoven, is in the
city.
I Bobert Mays. Jr., is in from Antelope
visiting relatives.
J Governor Moody was passenger last
night on the Dixon.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Carter, of Cross
Keys, are in the city.
Collins Elkins, the Lyle merchant,
was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. w. Lord returned last night from
a business trip to Portland.
Andrew Newman, of Pr:neville, left
on yesterdays train for Portland.
Mr.. Malone and wife, of Prinevllle,
are guests at the Umatilla House.
Mrs. Charles Stubling returned from
portland on the 8 20 train last evening.
Hon. W. H. Fl. Dufur returned last
teyening from business trip to Salem
Rev. Boltz, of the Christian church,
left for an outing at Trout Lake yester-
day.
mir. ]. Jackson, of Sherar's Bridge,
was visitor at THE CHRONICLE office
yesterday.
Miss Eva Wentworth, of the Warm
Springs agency, is registered at the
-~Umatilla House.
miss Lena Hansen is in the city from
White Salmon, the guest of her aunt,
Mrs. H. Lauritson.
Miss Hildegard Johauneeon and Miss
Jewett returned from short visit to
Portland last night.
Misses Julia and Clara Nickelsen re-
turned last evening from a visit to rela-
tives at Hood River.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. N, Sergeant left yes
terday for Cascade Locks, where they
Will spend the summer.
Mrs, VIM. Michel and daughter, Miss
Myrtle, will leave this morning for q
llwo-weeks stay at Seaside.
Pat Pagan, the we'll known sheepman
of the Antelope country, arrived on the
Dixon from Portland yesterday.
Mrs. Chas. Hilton and daughter, Miss
Florence, left on the boat today for Sea-
side, where they will spend some time.
IL Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon Bolton came up
ifrom their camping place at Stevenson
Yesterday, and will leave today for Clat-
sop beach.
Miss Nell Michel spent yesterday in
the city, on her way to visit her sister,
Mrs. B. d. Johnson, at Astoria. She
will also visit the beach during her stay.
Mrs. T. Baldwin and family, accom-
panied by Miss Schanno, will be among
the passengers for Clatsop beach today.
They will join the campers at that beau
iaiful spot.
Mrs. Levi Clarke and Miss Eda Fisher
will leave today for Grimes Grove,
Clatsop beach, where they will pitch
their tent and enjoy the sea breezes for
a few weeks.
G. E. Dawson left for the coast THE
moining. He was provided with paint
brush and kodak, and there Is little
doubt that the well-kuown artist Will
bring back some splendid views and
sketches.
Mrs. Jas. Phelan and little son, who
have been the guests of Mrs. w. H.
Moody for the past week, will leave to-
day for Portland, where Miss Alice
Mulligan will join them on a trip to
California.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-04

Thousands OF persons lave been cured
of piles by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. 1t heals promptly and cures &c
zema and all skin diseases. 1t gives i'm
mediate relief. For sale by the Snipes-
Kinersly Drug Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-04
The EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS
OREGON

is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish to impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA FIa SYRUP Co.
only, a knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other paA
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA Fra SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company guaranty
of the excellence of it's remedy. It is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not gripe nor
nauseate. In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name OF
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN F7sANoIsCO. Cal.
LOUIsvILLE. Ky. NEW YORK, N. Y.
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The Best Remedy for FIux.

Mr.. John Matthias. we'll known stock
dealer of Pulaski, KY, says: "After
suffering for over week with fux, and
my physician having failed to relieve
me, was advised to try Cham berlain' g
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy,
and have the pleasure of stating that
the half of one bottle cured me.'' For
sale by Blakeley & Houghton.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-04
A CHANCE FOR
HAWAIIAN TROOPS
One Battalion of Infantry will be Or
ganized at Honolulu to Enter the
United States Service.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 3.-General Mer-
riam, commanding, the department of
California, has received the following
dispatch from Adjutan, General Corbin:
"The president directs that If any of
the military forces of the Hawaiian
islands desire to become a part of your
volunteer army that you organize not to
exceed one battalion of infantry. nomi-
mating the officers and causing the Off
GERS and men to be mustered into the
service and have them report to Colonel
Barber for duty"
The chamber of commerce OF this city
has received letter from Admiral
Dewey, thanking it for resolutions
adopted in his honor, and expressing
his pleasure that his work in the far
East has contributed to the material
welfare of San Francisco and the west
cost of the United States.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-04
: Just as
Good

as Scott's and we self It mtch
cheaper" Is statement sometimes
made by the druggist when Scotfs
Emulsion is called for. This shows
that the druggists themselves regard
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-04
FRENCH & CO.,
BANKERS.

rRANsAcTA ENERALBANK1NG BUSHES
Letters of Credit issued available in the
Eastern States.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-04

E. G. Blanks, of Lewisville, Texas,
writes that one box of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is worth $50 to him. It cured
his piles of ten years standing. He ad
vises others to try it. It also cures &C.
zema, skin diseases and obstinate sores.
For sale by the Snipes-Kinersly, Drug
Company.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-04

Win your battles against disease by
acting promptly. Oue Minute Cough
Cure produces immediate results. When
taken early it prevents consumption,
and IN later stages it furnishes prompt
relief. For sale by the snipes-Kinersly
Drug Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1898-08-04

Bob Moore, OF La Fayette, Ind, says
that for constipation he has found De-
Wits Little Early Risers to be perfect.
They never grippe. Try them for liver
and stomach troubles. For sale by the
Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-03
Omega.

Wednesday. June 1.-Fine growing
weather.
Another nice shower last night.
Memorial services at High Prairie
Sunday was largely attended.
Farmers are very busy blowing corn
James Alexander and his best girl
took dinner at A. M. BeatY's Sunday
Frank Denny and H. V. Wiltse
were at Altoona Monday afternoon
attending Decoration exercises.
Herman Coats and family, of Log.
ansport, Indiana, are at John Thomas
at present.
George and Charley Isenburg visited
with Jim Smith and wife Saturday
night and Sunday.
Elder NJ. II. Gregory, Of Independ
ence, preached at the Adventis
church at the Valley Sunday night.
Mrs. Sarah Chafin and father visit
ed Mrs. Mary Taylor, who has tin'
boy at her home, Sunday.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-03
Altoona.

From the Altoona Journal Maya
Mrs. T. F. G. Dodd left yesterday for a
months visit with relatives at Waterloo, Iowa
George Wiley and family visited last Sunday
at Wake Whitaker's in Newark township.
Henry Carter and sister viola,of Villas visited
with their sister, Mrs. F. P. Moore Monday
James Miller and sister Mercie, returned We'd
nesday from visit with friends at Lafontaine
Wednesday was the hottest day of the season
so far the thermometer registering S9h in the
shade.
Mrs H. A. Wiley is visiting her daughter, Mrs
Ollie Whitaker and family, of Newark town
| ship
Grandma Young returned last Saturday from
short visit with her son Vim. and family, at
| Chanute.
l.. Adams G. W. DeBolt c. E. Smith and
Thomas Daniels attended the peoples party
convention from this township last Monday.
Children's Day exercises will take place at
the M E. church one week from next Sunday,
June 5, and the first quarterly meeting will be
held on June II.
The Misses Mollie Knott and Eva Glenn took
the train last Saturday for Wayside, Montgom-
cry county, where they will spend about ten
days with the KNOTS family.
A small boy Of John Aliens, while climbing
the derrick at the Smith Day well Tuesday, fell
distance Of twenty feet, breaking his arm just
above the wrist
As a result of the republican caucus held here
last Saturday, Mort Thurman, DR., t. F. C.Dodd
R. s. Damewood, John Dunbar, s. L. Chamber
lain and Frank Cheetham we're chosen as dele
gates to the county convention which meets at
Fredonia tomorrow to elect delegates to the
state convention at Hutchinson June 5.
All those who are interested in the proposition
to establish skimming station at this place
should not fail to attend the creamery meeting
one week from tomorrow night June 4. Come
out and hear the proposition explained by rep.
resentative of the C.E Hill Creamery Supply |
Company.
Rev J. R. Blackburn went to Virgil, Kansas |
last Saturday and preached there Sunday re-
turning Monday. His son, Chester is running
restaurant at that place.
tAt the peoples party convention held in FIRE.
donia Monday the following delegates were Sc
lected to attend the state convention at Topeka
June 49, Mr. Morris A. z. Brown, Dick Roger,
NJ. A. Brooks, VIM. Steele, Steve CAVITY, T. J.
Hudson and W. G.. Fink. Those selected to at
tend the congressional convention which meets
at Cherryvale June 8, are B. s. Peavy, VIM. Rus
sell, John Myres, C. Z. Hall, L. Adams, j. H
Flemming, VIM. Tyler and c. E. Smith.
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Ward.

Mrs. Tominson, of Erie, is visiting in thi
vicinity this week
S. F FrieG.ine shipped cat load of fat cat
tie last week receiving $465 per hundred fo
them
Mr.. Miner has just finished putting up new
wire hog fence
Miss Ellis of Gardner, was guest of Mary
Darnell last week.
James Stone has traded with parties in &C ali
fornia, and contemplates moving away soon.
Ghas. sDitmars lost several headI of cattle
from the effect of mad dog bites
small son of Newport Wiggans was thrown
from horse the other day, bre aking his arm
just above the elbow
Preaching at the Baptist church next Sunday
morning and evening
Bridgie Owens arrived home last Tuesday and
is now sick with the measles
The cuban war book agent in the person of An.
drew Huffman was among us today. Don't be
in hurry Andrew. There will be more to put
an that book before long.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-03
Pleasant Valley.

Tuesday, May 31.-Mrs. Nora Gentry visited
her cousin, Mrs. Emily Smith Saturday'and Sun
day. Mr.. and Mrs R. N. Richardson attended
the C. P. general assembly at Marshall, Mo last
week, and visited their son, g. B., returning
home this week
Dean CASTOR is working for Sol Townsend.
Clarence Carver is cultivating for Jas. Foote
Homer Russell and Hayes Virgins attended
the Woodmen supper at Altoona Wednesday
night
Is anyone through planting corn7 If so, we
don't know who it is. Some are talking of
planting more next week.
The recent high water did not damage the
new bridge near Guy Smith s, which speaks we'll
for the work.
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Benedict.

From the Buffalo Advocate May 81
T. B. McNair is putting up a summer kitchen.
. C A Sprague got in car load of ice Saturday.
D. q. Offenbacker is building new smoke
house.
R. j. Rogers shipped car load of hogs to
Kansas City Monday
A. E. Patty sprained his ankle Saturday
while unloading ice from the car.
Mesdames Lon Prunty and F H Burnett we're
in Fredonia Monday.
Mesdames Walter Harris and Lulu Miller
drove to Fredonia Tuesday.
Wilson Thrush is building new three room
dwelling house.
Steve Singleton's children who were reported
quite sick last week, are improving.
Misses Flora and Gertrude Brinkley, of Rest,
took dinner Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs S A.
Knaus
Extra help is added to the section crews at
this place on account of the recent high water
d. c. Offenbacker and NJ P Davis went to
Fredona Monday as delegates TO the peoples
party convention.
Trustee B. G. Wilson finished assessing Gull
ford township this week. He has been hindered
by high water.
Mrs Lee Prunty and daughter, Rica were
visiting relatives in the neighborhood of their
country residence this week.
Lon Prunty lost fine fat hog Monday while
hauling hogs to Benedict to R. j. Rogers. Mr.
Kenna, of Roper, also lost one.
Fifteen car loads of Texas cattle arrived over
the Santa Fe Monday from Armarilla, Texas,
and were driven to Buffalo for pasture.
s. s. Benedict, B. F..Carter and j. V. Elsie arr
the delegates from Guilford township to the re
publican convention at Fredonia tomorrow.
W. P. Mccain, east Of town, received hand
some new bed room suite at the Santa Fe depo
Tuesday, the same having been shipped from
Chanute.
Henry Sharp who lives north Of Benedict, wa
married Tuesday at Fredonia to Miss Huldi
Burnham, of Roper. They expect to move tC
Oklahoma.
B.F Carter, Sherman Scott, Frank Harri
and DR.. Thompson drove to Buffalo last Wed
nesday night. Frank Harris is joining the X
P. Lodge.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1898-06-03
Big Creek.

Tuesday, May BE. H. Filson and wife were
visiting in this vicinity last Sunday.
c. ". Ermy is home from Lawrence.
last week
Sam Smith cams out from Chanute Saturday
and spent Sunday with friends.
Van Dennis is working for Norman Mills
The Ghildren's Day exercises at the Chapel
were well attended. The collection amounted
to S6.17
The Big Creek-twp. graduating exercises were
held at Big Creek Chapel, Saturday evening
May Is. The board and graduates certainly de-
serve much credit for the excellent progransren
dered