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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-03-26
But 1t Was a Glorious Action and Insurgents Are
Surrounded.
Twelve Thousand Men Engaged On Each Side Thrilling
Charges of Americans Insurgents Were Slaughtered.
Manila March 26.-S:t5 a. m.-Twenty six dead and
$50 wounded hospital the latest Of the Amer
lean losses in the engagement with the Flipinos
1special to The HeraId.l

(Spei to The Herald
south side of the river holding the while thanked
losses today battle are estimated at about 200 killed and
wounded The Oregon regiment lost at least forty men
nag d b sn many m nn h THE s her. was - =. along
being
encountered strong
cavalry
grand regiment and the Third artillery
an advance Bullets the like
ana our forces were lying down now firing now moving for
and dropping finally Thsp we're aerce e m p americans crossed hs
Insurgents retired in great disorder through the
woods to the second line leaving 1iied field
that bodies
Americans advanced the
CALAMITY KANSAS MEN
AS our line northwest and Taghan Wheatons b
stretched
south bank Of the river with the bridge at caOOcan DESTROYED There were
limbs the ana beat clouds
trenches
charge as the rlpn
Meantime Wheaton shed the bodies
in among them
General Macarthur with a
communication with all the brgades
of
of the
enemys strength
feetng its lines to prevent the of
and foresight General f4ale brigade was in front behind it were massed
in
strongly
INSURGENTS HEAstED N.
gent y and ts We" nete rTis b b @
accomplished
village
IN north
daylight,
the trenches and began silent advance They reached the ene first line
without detection wheatonan
~al for orr avance and afsoL rt AS rnst oman courr h
the
yelling feree
ley firing The
til gfthin LOCO
st troops
entrenclnent
of late The
driving burning
EXPLOIT.
afternoon project HANS
the Utah battery under Lieutenant Gibbs
Aaabon ana the River Tulahan forcing the
and the capturing the railroad by
the 1 foothills nils at sngalOn and also at 9lalabon ~ ~
AbeatRy artillery led his nen swimming the river
Lieutenant Engand crossed the ford
hour and half in advance
B9 9 h 5ss has @ sR hopes srgs z the
wounded to
RETREATING.
Manila 1aTG & A5 eight wing closing
now brigade en on
dung
Bs e ss z 5 st s fsR a Of the H@H
him but a 5 made A'''' iS i0
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-03-26
FIRST DAYS FIGHTING.
Utah Battery, Under Lieutenant
Gibbs. On the Left.

| Manila, March 25.-Late in the after
noon the Montana regiment and the
Third artillery had crossed the Tall
CHAN river, going in q, nortl "a asterly di-
rection towards Polo and General Nc
Arthur, with the remainder of General
Otis and General Hale's brigade, We're
moving along south of the river in a
position to attack either NoValiches or
Polo, being within two miles of Noyal-
iches and five miles from Folio.
General Halls brigade moved to
Balac, protecting General Hale's right,
meeting with strong opposition. The
Oregon regiment and part of the Utah
battery under Lieutenant Gibbs held
the extreme left.
The entertainments nearest to Mala-
bon suffered the most severe attacks,
including a cross fire from the insur-
gents masSed at Malabon. The Montana
regiment near Balintano came upon
a blockhouse disguised as a leper hos
pital, across the river, after marching
through the jungle. -Four men were
killed and seventeen wounded.
General MacArthur'S artillery was
haInpered by the thickness of the jun
gle, General MacArthur's and General
Hale's staffs were frequently under a
calling fire and upon one occasion all
of the officers excepting the generals
eismounted, being overcome by the
heat. There were many prostrations
during the day.
The American loss is now conserva-
lively estimated at is killed and $50
wounded The loss of the enemy was
heavier than during any previous en-
gagement
CAREFULLY PLANNED.
Elaborate preparations were made
for the movement General Wheaton's
brigade was placed in the rear and
General Harrison Gray Otis and Gen
eral Halls were massed behind Gen
eral Hale's. Under the cover of dark
ness, General Otis and General Hales
brigades left their trenches and ad-
vanced close upon the enemy's line
without being detected. General
Wheaton's and General Halls brigades
occupied the vacated positions. At
o'clock the American troops break
tasted and the Filipinos, noticing the
campfires, their buglers called to arms.
At daylight General Otis and Cen
eral Halls brigades advanced from La
Iona church straight through the rebel
lines, cutting the enemy's force in two.
Upon this occasion the rebels adopted
fire until the attackers We're about 1000
yards distant. The rebels also fired
longer than usual. The Americans
fired volleys with terrific effect, and
then rushed forward, cheering, and
carrying everything before them.
General MacArthur's division was
swung through the line, driving the
rebels away on all sides.
General Wheaton's brigade, in ac-
cordance with instructions, remained in
the trenches. Before joining in the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-03-26
drafted by the military information di-

drafted by the military information d.
vision were consulted. 1t was then per-
ceived that the American general was
endeavoring to drive g. wedge straight
to the center of the insurgent army and
then, by. a rapid wheel, crush out one
Of the. divided wings against another
section of the American column. GUS
statement that 81 am endeavoring to
take fraction (of the enemy in reverse"
was taken to make this plain. As near
ly as could be calculated, Macarthur
held the middle of the American line.
He was driving straight northward and
was to proceed in that direction until
he had fanked the inSurgent center.
The statement that he had arrived at
Noyaliches shows that he was then
about eight miles northeast of Manila.
When he swings to the left north of
Polo he will have between himself and
the bay of Manila about a third OF the
insurgent army. If he manages to get
in the rear Of this body the insurgents
will be fairly eornered in a triangle
formed by the bay on the one side,
MacArthurs force on the northeast and
WheatonS brigade on the south. 1t IS
assumed that this is what Otis means
when he talks of taking the enemy in
reverse, for the statement that Wheaton
will press forward at the proper time
is regarded as an indication that it will
be,his duty to close up the triangle and
prevent the escape of the insurgents.
The only hope of the latter would ap-
pear to be in retreating before Mac
Arthur's advance SO rapidly as to pre-
vent being cornered and driven back
on Wheaton, but even in this case their
force would be split in two and their
position would be untenable for any
length of time
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-03-26
SILVER AND LEAD

800
Bar Silver, 1925 cents.
Lead, brokers'. $4.20.
Copper, casting, 1919 cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
COZ. AND SEE.

Words cannot fully describe any
country He who wants Il home should
not only compare the inducements offer
ed, before making up his mind, but he
should finany determine his choice by
personal inspection, before Il dollar is
paid. He should know that the title IS
good. Some one mas the title to each
tract an. in most cases it can easily be
learned by investigation. Spectators
can afford to bny doubtful titles, some
times, but that is not the true policy.
1nere is plenty Of land to be had around
Washington at low prices with unques-
tionabe title. The man who will not
produce clear abstract is generally un-
safe to deal with To every one who has
read these lines on Washington, we give
the same advice: Come and See!.
Reading is sometimes believing, but see
ing is knowing. The visitor will find
that the statements above are not over
drawn or misleading. There Isl no need
for misleading amy one. These lines We're
written. not to sell lands, but to induce
people to cast their lot in or around
Washington. 1t is not mere numbers
that are desired, but good neighbors. in
dustrious men. 1nere are many holders
of large tracts Of lands who will sell at
reasonable prices and on fair terms. the
Grimes Real Estate Company being one
OF the largest of the section.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
He is Easy of Approach to One and All.

Few men have gone to the United
States Senate at as early a period in life
as Hon. Marion Butler, member of the
upper National House, from North Car
DINA. 1t must ut once be presumed
that here is merit of the highest type,
coupled with energy and determination
to succeed and the Senator has succeed
ed beyond expectation.
He is a North Carolnian by birth and
first saw the light of day in Sampson
county May 2Sth, 1868. He is the son
Of Hon. Wiley Butler, a well known
planter of that section, who during his
life was prominent in politics. Early in
life our subject resolved to climb the
ladder of fame and take his place among
the leaders of the country In order
to accomplish this purpose an education
was necessary. He was prepared for
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
ALPHABETICAL REASONS WHY
YOU SHOULD SETTLE IN
WASHINGTON.

Because she is
Advancing in every respect.
Rlest in health and climate.
Convenient to all points, North, East.
South and West.
Doubling its trade and population
very rapidly.
Economical rs place of residence. bust
ness or mannfactory.
Free from epidenics and sickness from
local causes.
Growing. gaining ground but without
glish or giddness.
Hospitable. harmonious and happy in its
social life
Inviting investigation of its claims ami
invoking inspection.
Just the place for manufactures, raw
material Of every kind being in
abundance in the vicinity.
Keeps mp with the times in internal inn
proyements and knows a good
thing when She sees it.
Loaded down with opportunities OF pro-
fitable investment In real estate
and personality.
Matchess for its able bar, eminent ply
sicians and enteIprising business
men.
Noted for its unsurpassed shipping IA
cilities. it's excellent telegraphic
and express accommodations.
Open to one of the finest agricultural
sections of the South.
Prompt and efficient in fighting the fire
fiend from whom it enjoys Won
derful immunity.
Quivering with new life in every fibre,
and quick with energy and enter
prise.
Ready without rashness, resolute
without rudeness, and rural with
out rusticity.
Situated centrally. easily accessible to
Raleigh, Atlanta, Washington.
Norfolk. the seaboard and the
mountains.
Taxed as lightly as any city in the
country and is without any debt
to speak Of.
Usually well supplied with wafer. wood
shade trees, stores. shops and sup
plies Of every kind.
Valuable as A place Of investment. has
no vacant business houses and re
sidences are so scarce as TO be
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

college at the Salem High School Of
Sampson county. Subsequently in 1881
he matriculated at the University of
North Carolina and was graduated from
there in 1885 with the degree of A. b.
Young Butler had prepared to take the
law course, but owing to the death Of
his father one month before graduation,
he was compelled TO return home to
take charge Of his fathers plantation
and business affairs.
For a period of three or four years
he was ngaged as superinten-
dent of the Salem Academy, one Of the
oldest academies in this section. In
the meantime he purchased the Clinton
Caucasian and has since been its owner
and was for a time its managing and
acting editor. One of his brothers is
now taking his place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

In 1890 our subject was elected to
the State Senate and made an excellent
record in that body. This was his initial
move in politics. He made the race
for the nomination and subsequent elec-
.tion upon the grounds that he was in
favor Of the Railroad Commission bill.
During 1892 he was elected VicePresi-
dent of the National Farmers
Alliance and the following year Presi-
dent of that organization, having previ-
ousy he'd similar positions in the State
Farmers Alliance organization.
1t was in 1895 that Mr. Butler was
chosen by the Legislature to represent
North Carolina in the United States
Senate An account of his record in
that body has been given by the secular
press of the country and needs no com
mendation from the writer's hands, suf-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
WASHINGTON CHURCHES.
Continued from Page 141.)

have long since crossed the last river of
life to the great unknown beyond, and
whose names are held in hallowed mem
DRY by the good people of the beautiful
homes of Beaufort county to-day.
The present handsome church edifce
has but recently been completed and is
the architectural work of Washington $
famous designer.
1t is 70x90 feet in dimensions, con-
structed of brick, has a seating capacity
of 800 and is the next meeting place
of the Annual Conference which
meets in November of the pres
ent year, and which will be
the first one held in Washington,
North Carolina, since 1910. The interior
is finished in native pine, lighted by gas,
and the gradually slanting floor is beau
tifully carpefed. Just above and in the
rear of the pulpit is the handsome organ
and the place for the choir, which, las
a side remarkl, is a fine one, and when
joined by the congregation IN those good
old hymns of Zion it makes the religious
light of ones heart and soul burn with
joy and gladness. 1t might be Well to
mention the magnificent colored glass
windows of the church, the most of
which We're placed In by different parties
in memory of some of their loved ones
who were members of the church dur
ing their life. Over the door of the
Sunday school annex is one four by
twelve feet in dimensions representing
the Lords Supper and is in memory
OF y. s. Fulford On each side of this
door is a window, one being to the
memory of John A. Arthur by his child
rem, and the other to Warren ). Mayo,
by his children To the right of the pull
pit is the one given by the children of the
Rosebud Society of the Epworth Lea
que, and representing the scene or
Christ Blessing the Little Children.
To the left of the pulpit is one in memory
of Josephus Daniels by his three sons.
On the north side is a very large one by
Trinity College. and representing the
scene of the Good Shepherd and on
each side of which are two smaller ones,
one being in memory of Annie Jacquline
Adams; the other by James I'll. Harris to
Mother
On the south side and facing the street
are two beautiful windows, one to the
memory of Mrs. Jennie b. Ayers, and
the other to Fannie Long Dixon.
The Methodist Episcopal Church.
South. of Washington, under the pastor
ate of Rev. l.. L. Nash, ID. D., is indeed
strong and faithful religious body,
not any more devoted to the cause of
Christianity than the others who differ
with them in belief. for the majority of
the people of Washington are a God
fearing people, and no mater what belief
they represent they all join hands and
hearts to that one great end of bringing
souls to Christ.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
ATE MONUMENT AND
CEMETERY

The writer had the pleasure of ac-
cepting the hospitality of Mr.. e. B.
Moore to a ride out to that lovely spot.
accompanied by Mr.. John Arthur. The
trip was a delightful one and after pass
ing along the new graded and beautiful
street which had recently been COM
pleted, we arrived at the sacred place
where sleep the last sleep of Washing
tons gone. but not forgotten citizens.
lit was inded magnificent place, with
handsome stones and monuments to
mark the graves and on the highest
point Of the large plot of ground stands
the tall Confederate monument, which
is indeed thing Of beauty and on the
top Of which is the granite life size statue
of d Confederate soldier in infantry uni
form, standing at parade rest, the
sight of which thrills the heart to its
very depths of every true Southern son.
This monument was erected at a cost
of several thousand dollars by the La
dies Memorial Society and stands there
today as an honor to the Confederate
dead i'm whose memory it was erected,
those that fought so nobly on many
bloody battlefield for the principles and
honor of the Sunny Southland. Beneath
the grass which sparkles with the morn
ing dew. sleep the heroes of the South,
men that have persisted for their belief,
but their memory is still dear, their no.
BILE deeds and achievements will be re-
membcred forever; nor can their de-
scendants fail to award due honor to
the noble sons of the South, and to-
day in that beautiful spot stands this
monument guarding the memory and
name Of the Confederate dead.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

flee it to say that he has been faithful
to the trust reposed in him and has done
all in his power for the people and the
State.
Senator Butler is now completing the
law course at the law department Of
the University of North Carolina, an
object which he had hoped to accom-
plish just fourteen years ago.
As a speaker the Senator is clear and
concise and at times yielding to the in
fiuence of the theme in question, his
whole soul is thrown into words and the
beautiful bursts Of oratory enchant and
hold spell-hound the audience.
Plain and unassuming, he is totally
devoid Of all inclination to place him
self above the people whose aims, as.
piratinns and sentiments he shares and
enjoys.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
secured only with difficulty.

secured only with difficulty. We
vouch for this.
Winning in its attractiyeness, wonder
Gus in its growth, its people work
and do not loaf, they live well,
save money and die happy.
ycellent as a place in which to estab-
lish a door, sash and blind factory,
a tan yard, broom factory, a
bucket and barrel factory, bent
wood factory, a cannin factory,
and almost every other sort of
factory.
Yearly increasing its business, and its
facilities for doing business and
yields to none as a place of resi-
dence or trade.
Jealous to attain its zenith, though it
is satisfied that the labor of years
will only add zest to that praise
worthy desire
& so onward she marches to the tune
of progression with her good peo-
pie overlooking with hospitality I'M
surpassed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A Member of the United States Senate From
the Old North State. A Man of
and From the Peop'e.

Whose Aims, Aspirations and Sentiments He Shares.
North Caronlan by Birth. Plain and Unassuming
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Clothing. Dry Goods. Et.

Clothing, Dry Goods, Etc.
Success is inevitable to those who put
forth energy, intelligence and integ-
rity in the business which they have
adopted. and there is no business surer
Of ultimate success when followed with
ability and fidelity to the interests and
wants of its patrons, than those thor
oughly metropolitan stores where the
customer can be supplied with the latest
styles Of all kinds of goods that are usu-
ally found in first class and up-to-date
establishment such as is conducted hy
j. X. Hoyt at his large double store
on Main street Of Washington, North
Carolina.
Mr.. Hoyt, who is truly a self-made
man. is a native of the town and is Il
son Of ]. s. Hoyt, who was one Of the
first merchants of Washington. Our
subject first began life as clerk and
by hard work, close economy and an
untiring energy he saved his money and
entered the business arena nine years
ago and five years ago established the
present business, which is indeed cred
it TO the town.
The building occupied is a double store,
each Of which are 25xS0 feet in dimen-
sions, one side being devoted to a line
Of goods second to none other in the
section, consisting of fine clothing, shoes.
hats. caps, gents furnishings etc, fine
clothing being a speciality and made to
order with a guaranteed fit. In the 9th
er store will lie found what may be term
ed the Ladies' Paradise, for it is well
stocked with fine dress goods. notions,
silks and ribbons, etc.
A very large trade has been attained
by this house and its reputation for re-
liability extends for many miles around
in the surrounding counties. and wherey-
or trade is drawn from which Is often
from distance of seventy-iive miles.
entire satisfaction has been expressed.
A large mail order business is trans
acted and also some wholesale business
is done by the house.
Mr.. Hoyt's success may be attributed
to these business maxims which are:
Quick sales and small profits; good goods
at low prices: one price and no abate-
ment; no misrepresentation to make
sales: all goods warranted rs represent
ed thrive by honesty or remain poor;
out Of debt. out Of danger; a dollor's
worth for dollar: aud punctualty be-
gets confidence.
His prosperous and fourisaing bnsi-
ness may in great measure be due
to these. coupled with the fact that he
is man of high character in every
way honorable and reliable, and fully
merits the esteem in which he is held
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
WATCH TOWER.

The Watch Tower, J. J. Coss,
editor, is one of the fixtures
Of Washington. 1t is published
every Thursday at ~ per year. This
paper cannot be called an infant, as it
il in its twenty fourth year. Its foun-
der was DR.. John T. Walsh. ]. +.
Winfield was for years its editor 1t
has been under the present management
for two and half years and during this
period the already large subscription list
has been greatly increased and its field
considerably broadened, now reaching
twenty-five different States.
1t is IN eight-page paper devoted ex-
cllsively to the restoration of primitive
Christianity and is the only paper III
the State published in the interest Of the
Disciples az Christ. The Watch Tower
owns its own equipment, which Is com
plete. job work is speciality. Any
thing from a. seyen-column sheet down.
As al advertising medium it has few
equals in this State The office is well
located at 10 Main street.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
INSTANT RELIEF
FROM
ITCHING HUM0RS

ToRruRING, DIsrIGuRrNG ECZEMA, and every
species of itching, burning bleeding, scaly,
crusted, and pimply skin and scalp humors,
with dry, thin, and falling hair are instantly
relieved and speedily cured by warm baths
with CuT1cURA SOAP, gentle anointings with
CuTIcuRA, purest of emollient skin cures,
and mild doses of CUTICURA REsoLvRNT.
greatest of humor cures, when all else fails.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-12-24
EUXDA's posi- OFFICE ROBBED.

Tho snfs Blown Open and $500 In Money
and stamps Taken-Ono Burglar Captured.
NuSpA, NY, Dec. 23.-At5 o'clock this morn
ing terrific explosion was heard by residents
living near the Post Once. and Claude Kelsey.
who was lust going to work. saw smoke COM
Ing from the open doors Of the Post ONCE.
Upon investigation he found that the safe In
side had been blown open with dynamite.
Others who heard the noise OF the explosion
were soon on the scene and Postm aster d. Z.
Jones was notified. The safe door was blown
entirely on the hinges and completely shat
tered. Flying bits Of tbs iron went In every
direction, smashing windows
Postmaster Jones said that about $500 In
stamps and money were taken. together with
the money order blanks. ranging IN num- Der
from bbD to LOCO Inclusive. the insurance
policy on the Post Office fixtures and even the
po-tm aster's lite insurance policy. The post-
master had concealed $50 back OF the cnah
drawer OF the safe. placing Il In an en- yeope.
and this was not discovered by the burglars
A stranger was arrested at SWANS, number
OF miles away. MS he entered the depot He
eald In answer to questions that he had not
been near Nunda All could fully prove his
Innocence. He finally left the depot and
started on a run. A party OF citizens joined 10
pursuit OF the fugitive. who finally turned aud
fred at hs would-be captors. He then took
refuge 10 a cellar. where he was later captured
On his person was found bag cQptaininR
money. stamps and some papers. He would
not give his name.