The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-04
IN TWIN BRIDGES.
A Vivid Description of the Charge at
CaloOcRu.

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Special Correspondence of the Standard.
Twin Bridges May Judge P. P Gould
is in receipt of another Manila letter from
his son Burr. The letter Travelled extra
ordinarily fast as ii was scarcely month
on the way Burr says that the insurgents
.are being paid in lead and steel, which
I they are forced to accept. He speaks
about the situation since Feb. 4. and says
There was a small detachment Of Amc"i-
clan citizens vested with military author
ity to maintain the dignity of Old Cody
and protect the interests of the United
States in the curious old city of Manila,
which was surrounded by some 4o,Ooo
armed Savages. who for several months
continued their abode just outside the
city limits and getting considerable mon
ey in various ways from the American
soldiers. But. alas, they could not en-
dure prosperity and having full confidence
in their strength and ability, concluded
1t an easy snap TO enter and plumber the
city, of which we had legal possession
and were in duty bound to protect all
foreign interests as well as our own. Con-
sequently we were victims of circum-
stances and fulfilling our duty. after be-
ing attacked by forcing the SaVageS back
until We have established our lines from
five to fifteen miles from the city.
'One of the hardest leg exercises 1 have
experienced began at $3.50 p. m. March 10.
at which time the charge of Caloocan was
made. The sun was beating down as it
only can do in tropical chimes: we were
loaded with 200 rounds of cartridges can
teen. belt and fowling piece, which made
quite a load considering the speed at
which we were advancing. When. two
hours later the bugle sounded recall, we
had driven the enemy far beyond Calico
can, the sweat could be seen dripping
from all portions of our clothing. After y
few minutes of much-needed rest we fell
back in front of Caloocan to take supper,
which consisted of canned beef, hard tack
and water while the enemy We're busy
hitting the high lonesome. We laid down
upon the ground. which was already wet
with dew. without a sign of bedding or a
hint of shelter. We camped. unmolested,
until daylight, when We established our
lines where we are al present.
up to the time of writing no firing has
been done from our new trenches, but
considerable shooting has been done at
our outpoSts. Company ID has been very
fortunate, however. other companies suf-
fering greater loss. all of which casual
ties YOU must ere this have learned by
wre.'
George e. Scales. who has been a resi-
dent of this place for the past seven
years. died last Thursday morning at his
from diabetes, which was the cause of
DEATH At times he would be apparently
| well and would follow his trade, that of
| blacksmith. A few days before he pass
| ed away he told his friends that his health
was exceptionally good and that he was
arranging for a trip to the Seven Devils
country to work on the new railroad, but
| the next day he was taken sick and med
| zeal skill was of no avail. He leaves a
| wifi oh; n
death. He was about 80 years of age. The
| funeral services were held Friday and
| conducted by the Rev. Reed.
The Madison county Odd Fellows cele-
| brated their S0th anniversary by a grand
| celebration at Virginia City last Wednes-
day Large delegations from here and
Sheridan attended and report a most glo-
| rious time. Superintendent Wiley Mount
| JOY of the orphans home was the orator
Of the day and acted in the capacity OF
| POSTMASTER at the banquet in the even
ing. The days events were followed by 3
grand ball in the evening.
THE .'VagabondS," which was pro
duced in Twin Bridges Saturday by Nir'
| ginia City talent, was well received b!
one of the largest houses ever accorded
| an outside troupe. From the curtains
rise until its fall the emotions of the an
dience were carried first to uproariou:
laughter. then almost to tears, so true
| to life was each feature of the play pre-
| scented by the actors. The monotony o
| the lull between acts was relieved ny
some excellent singing. the equal of which
is seldom heard on Madison county
stages. and Virginia City may well b.
proud of such talent. When the curtain
fell for the last time and the applaudins
had ceased an informal dance was an
nounced. which was participated in unit
midnight
The Pioneer club gave their first quar-
terly dance last Friday evening. which
was quite well attended by the surround
ing country.
The funeral services of Owen Newkrk
who died a Fish creek last week of spi
| nal meningitis. were held at the Els
| creek schoolhouse Saturday afternoon an
interment took place in the Fish cree
| cemetery.
| The local tent of Maccabees to the mum
Der of 40 enjoyed IA banquet at the Tw
| Bridge hotel after the comforting of tn
degrees on three 'victms'' at their las
meeting Madison Tent, No. Il, is walkin