Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1899-10-19

fntrenched in face of a continuous fire from the
enemy in front and on the left, the latter from
the town OF Malabon.
March-The- command remained in the
trenches of Caloocan until evening of March
q, 1899, when it moved to La Iona church.
about one mile southeast. At 8 30 a. M March
%, 1899, the advance began. this regiment in
center OF brigade line, the entire division gra6u-
ally swinging to the left until stopped at the
Tuliahan river, where the enemy were strong
~ 1ntrenched on the north bank Cross
ing under the enemy's fire was finally ac-
complished by company E. under COM
mand OF Capt. Watson, driving the en-
envy from their position, and the entire
command passed to the opposite bank about
noon No further opposition met with and
position was taken for the night. At 700 a. m.
the following day. the advance was continued
with little resistance from the insurgents. until
the Man1la-Dagupan railway was crossed near
Polo station. Later in the day line was formed
for the night about mile north of station,
the Third battalion in rear. On the 9th the
command moved forward at ZOO a. m, passing
through the town OF Meycauayan and hating
just beyond for dinner. Shortly after noon
companies H and were called into action on the
left OF the road, engaging the enemy across the
Marilao river. 1t was found impossible to dis
lodge them, and the regimental command with
one platoon of company G crossed river on left
and attacked in rear, taking % prisoners and
| rifles, besides killed and wounded. This platoon
returned and command moved down river, and
crossed at the town OF Marilao in time to par
ticipate in engagement with the insurgents, who
attempted to advance, but were driven back
and position taken for the night, just north of
river. No move made on the 18th.
April-On the 31St of March, the regiment on
the right of the brigade line, and west of the
Manila Dagupan railway, advanced upon Ma
loloS. The regimentaI commander, with small
party from company E, moved in front of the
command and was the first to enter the public
square of the city, meeting with little resist
ance. Line was formed about mile north of
Malolos, and no further move was made until
sumed, and the command moved, in conjunction
with the First Montana, against the Filipino in
trenchmentS on the north bank of the Bagbag
river Line was halted about half a mile from
same, and after a spirited Smelling of the works
by the armoured train company K advanced to
the river and drove the enemy from their posi-
ton after few minutes fire. Position
taken for the night south bank of river. and
on the Goth the advance was resumed until OPP
poSite the town of Calumpit.
After continuous fire. maintained for the
balance of the day, portion of the 9th, it
found impossible to force the passage at the
railroad and the regimental commander, with
45 men from various companies, crossed the
river about a quarter of a mile below the bridge
and attacked the enemy in the rear, quickly
driving them from their position. Meanwhile
the balance of the regiment, together with the
Montana regiment, crossed the river the
railroad bridge and the enemy rapidly
pressed northward through the town of Apalit.
May-The regiment, in conjunction with the
First Montana left Apalit early on the morning
of May f. marching nOrthward along the Ma
nila-Dagupan railway, crossing several streams
by means of railway bridges until at about 300
a. m. the Third battalion, which was leading
the advance encountered the enemy, who were
intrenched on the north side OF the Santa Tomas
river, and engaged them. Company H deployed
the right of the railrond, and later company
Q deployed on the right of company H. After
considerable firing, company 1 was ordered to
relieve company H, whose supply of ammuni-
ton was short. Company D advanced along
the railroad, firing the enemy to the left.
After about an hours engagement the enemy
retreated to their trenches north of the Santa
Tomas railroad station, where they made a
stronger stand. companies G, D and L having
crossed the bridge, of which one span had been
cut and dropped into the river advanced. and
being reinforced by companies G and E, of the
Second battalion, charge was made, dislodg
ing the enemy and driving them from the field |
That night and the following day the regiment
rested at Santa Tomas, and May entered
San Fernando.
The regiment left quarters at 8 80 a M. May |
"a, under command of Maj. Whitman, to engage |
the enemy west of San Fernando the Third |
battalion being left in reserve. The First and |