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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-25

moved down by hundreds but the gaps
in their ranks are being filled up by
fresh men. The Filipinos are
fighting In sheer desperation, their
courage in face of their severe losses is
magnificent. The reports from the
front say that hundreds OF them have
fallen. The battle of Polo SO far as
fought is the fiercest of the war.
MANILA, March 25.-General Near
thurs troops have rested for the night
without taking Polo. Macarthur ex-
pressed entire satisfaction with the
progress made today. The country
over which the fighting occurred is un-
expectedly rough. This added to diff
culties encountered by the Americans.
The fighting during the after
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-25

noon was terrific. The insurgents raj
lied on our right and strongly
opposed Generals Otis and Hale's pas
sage of the Tuliahan river. This was
accomplished finally but not without
serious losses to our troops. The des-
perate fighting is instanced by the fact
b at one man was killed and six wound
ed in a squad of eight Montana volun-
teers alone. One hundred and fifty
seven dead Filipinos have been found
on the grouud covered by our right
wing.
{. The American wounded are display
ing great fortitude. One group brought
into the hospital were singing "a Hot
Time in the Old Town" and "Com-
rades." The Pennsylvanians took
number of prisoners. The captlves
believed that they would be put to
death Immediately.
Everything had cen made readA
yesterday to strike the Filipinos q
crushing blow. The fresh troops just
landed from the transport Sherman
ioined General Macarthur then, so did
wheaton's flying brigade which had
rendered such good service at Pass1g
and La Tausig. The advance on the
rebels was made with Gen. 81. G. Otis.
brigade in the center. General Wheat
on on the left and General Hale on the
right.
The Americans charged the enemy's
trenches in their usual fearless style.
Several lines of them were captured
after fierce fighting. The Filipiuos
were driven back but rallied and at
tackled the left wing (Wheaton's) with
great fury. At noon the battle was
raging fiercely with the insurgents be-
ing slowly but surely driven back. The
Filipinos are fighting desperately IS
they apparently realize that another
sweeping victory for the Americans
will probably drive them from their
last ditch and crush the sevOlt.
The troops engaged are: Third Ar
tillery; Montana, Kansas, Pennsylva-
mia. Wyoming, Colorado, South Oa-
kota, Minnesota and Oregon volun-
teers, third, fourth, seventeenth and
twenty-second regulars: Utah artillery
and battalion of the twenty-third re-
gulars. The behaviour of the Amerl-
can soldiers is spendid. The strong
rebel trenches in the cane brake were
charged with dash and fury that was
sublime, the enemy keeping up ter
rife fire. The Americans were as
sisted in the assault by thagun boat La
guna.
The American losses as reported up
to two O'Clock p. m. were twenty one
killed. 125 wounded men were
brought 10 the hosp tai and many more
are enroute. The battle was plainly
seen from the city and nearly every
body here was watching the magnif-
cent but terrible spectacle.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-25
OFFICIAL REPORT
General Otis Wires the Adjutant
General of the battle.


WASHINGTON, March 25.-The first
N essage from the scene of trouble
near Manila received at the war de-
partment follows:
s'MANILA, March 25.-Adjutant
General, Washington. General Nc
Arthur with two brigades commenced
an advance on Novaliches north
east of Caloocan on the center of the
insurgents line at daybreak this
morning advancing rapidly and success
fully, and suffering but little. From
Novalicbes General Macarthur will
swingsto the left and strike north of
Polo. General Wheaton's brigade
fronting Caloocan will press forward
at the proper time. General Hale's
brigade of the old line lies north of
Passig and is making demonstration
west of the pumping station. The
enemy are II 900 strong on the lines.
am endeavoring to keep large frac-
tiOn in reserve.
Otisn
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-25
POLICE COURT.
One Man Violates The Quarantine
LAVA Warm Reception For
TWO Burglars.

Ldw.-A Warm ReCeptiOn fOr
TWO Burglars.
Jack Hall, better known as Cslifor-
mia Jack, was locked up last' night
about midnight for violating the
quarantine regulations Thursday
last woman named Marge Hall, who
hangs around his saloon on Utah st.
was taken sick with what was presum-
ed to be smallpox. The city pbysi-
clan ordered the place closed. In
defiance of the orders Jack opened up
the saloon last night. He was arrest
ed and held in custody until this moro
ing when he was released. In conse-
quence of this the Jail WAS being fumi-
gated this morning and the smell OF
carbolic acid was ''over head and hands
on the" inside of the building, IL such
the place can be called.
Thieves entered the old inter patton
al hotel on the corner of Santa Fe and
Fifth street late last night and we're
extended q warm reception, The build
ing is being remOdeled and w. A. Nc
Kelvie was sleeping there for the pur-
pose of protecting the building
from midnight providers. About 10
o'clock he heard noise and going
into the ball he found two Mexicans
there. He returned to bis room and
got his shot gun and when he returned
tne MeXic6ns SIarCeo 10 escape tnrOuRn
window. AS the last one disappear
ed the road of the gun rang out in the
night air and one of the Mexicans re-
| ceived portion of the con-
| tents. The Mexican feel out
eide of the window and
got up running. AS be disappeared in
| the darkness another load Of small
shot reached him, but instead of stop
ping he increased his speed in the dir
ection of Mexico. An American who
passed him on the way asked him what
was the matter and he remarked tha.
he had been shot.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-25
DISTRICT COURT.
WIFI Try A Number of Important
Cases Next Term

The April term of the district court
begins Monday, the 3rd inst and
heavy docket awaits the attention of
the court.
Besides a heavy civil docket. COM
prising large number of damage suits
and divorce cases, five alleged
murderers are to be tried and it is con-
fidently expected that a: least one of
them will hang.
Geronimo PARA is to be tried for
the murder of Charles Fusselmsn and
four Mexicans, who slaughtered two
barkeepers at the smelter with q
sword cane will be given oppor tunity
to explain why they did it to q ju-
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-25
"TEDDY" TESTIFIES
In Regard to the Kind of Beef Fur
nlshed the Rough Riders.

NEW YORK, March. 25.-The court
of inquiry, commanded by the presi-
dent TO investigate General Miles
charges regarding the beef furnished
to the army during the war with
Spain, convened this morning in the ar
my building in this city to take the
testimony of Governor Roosevelt.
The governor related his expert
ences with the beef rations issued to
the regiment of Rough Riders that he
comm arded ie Cuba, as well as supplies
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-25

Arthur's division is swinging north
ward. General Otis is directing the
disposition and operations of troops
from the central telegraph station.
PUEBLO, Colo, March 25.-The
Manila cables says that Captain
Stewart of this city, formerly inspector
general of the Nationa guard was kill
ed in today's battle.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-25
GENERAL
E. S. OTIS
Is Directing the Movement
And Disposition Of Troops
Personally.
CAPTAIN STEWART
Of the First Colorado VOL
unteers Of Pueblo Colo,
Killed In Today's
Battle.

WASHINGTON, March 25.--The fol-
lowing cablegram from Colonel Thomp-
son, chief signal officer at Manila. was
received by General Greeley, of the
signal service:
sMANILA, March 15.-General Nc
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-25
THE CAMBRIDGE
Crew Wins the Boat Race This Af-

LONDON, March 25.-The Cambridge,
crew won the boat race on the Thames
river this afternoon, defeating the OK
ford crew by four lengths. Two of the
latters men tainted. The weather was
perfect and an immense crowd witness
ed the contest,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-25
NURSE AND SPY
During the Civil War Dying Aged 80

ALBANY, Ind. March 25.-Mrs.
Deliah Lownsberry is dying at her
home near here, aged S3. During the
civil war she was famous as union spy
and nurse.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-25
THIRD GEORGIA
Left NeuVitaS This Morning for
Home.

WASHINGTON, Mar. 25.-The third
Georgia left Neuvitas this morning on
the transport Logan for Savannah.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-25
GENERAL TORRAL
Suffering the Unjust Sentence of
His Government.

MADRID, March 25.-General Torral
who has been cast in prison because he
surrendered Santiago is seriously IL
and believed to be dying.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-25

at camp Wyckoff, L. l., where his COM
mand was stationed before being mus
tered out.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-25
THE PRESIDENT

pressed Over Our Casualties.
THOMASVILLE, Ca, March 26.-The
president is in constant communication
with the war department. He is
gratified over our victorious army in
the Philippines but depressed at our
heavy losses.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-25
The Metal Market.

NEW YORK, March 25.-Copper,
1915 bid. Silver 59t: lead, $4.2 20.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-25

WEEKLY HERALD 81 90 per year.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-03-25

CONTINUED on sixth page. |
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-23
BUILDING OPERATIONS.
A Gain Of Nine Per Cent During the
Month of October.

Building operations during October In
twenty-five leading cities of the United
States show I'm the aggregate gain OF
per cent over the operations during the
corresponding period Of 1898. The publc
is getting more accustomed TO the IN
creased prices. and that factor VIII re-
tard less and less work from this time
forward. The prospect OF a slump In the
prices Of building material, predicted by
many early i'm the season. is now admitted
10 have practically vanished. and business
and residence work viii not be long de-
laved on that account Present rents
however give little encouragement 10
investment building.
Nearly an Of The eastern cities show
good gains during october. but IL Is
worthy Of note that many of the defec-
tions are the result OF a combination OF
unusual circumstances The elimination
OF the labor troubles I'm Chicago has re-
suited I'm a marked decrease IN the num-
Der of buildings started. and decrease
Of over onc-third I'm the amount OF capt.
tai invested in this field Tire starting
Of the 100000 Wayne county courthouse
during October. 1895 is the cause of the
marked difference I'm the cost Of opera
tons i'm Dertoit The losses I'm Buffalo.
Toledo. Minneapolis. Atlanta and New
Orleans are. we believe only temporary
as there has been much building activity
I'm these cities during the latter portion
of this eor-ConstructiOn News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-23
WINTER TOURIST RATES VIA
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

Commencing November lst and contlnu-
ing until April 80, 1890 the southern Rail-
way will sell excursion tickets 10 the
various winter tourists points located on
it's lines. as well as those located on lines
OF its connections. at greatly reduces
rates-Columbia, Charleston, Jackson|
vile. St. Augustine and many Florida
points, Key West Nassau. y. p, Ha-
vana. Cuba: Aiken. 5. C.: Augusta. Ga.
Ashevillo. y. Gland OF the sky. Hot
Springs. New Orleans. San Francisco,
resorts in Mexico. New Mexico, and many
other points In the South and Southwest.
are included in the list. The Southerns
facilities for handling such travel are I'M
surpassed. operating as It does the most
superb and luxurious trains, composed OF
Pullmans latest design sleeping cars and
Southern Railway dinlng-cars, with fast
and convenient schedules. Tourist sleep
or IS operated three times week between
Washington. d. g.. Danville. Va. New
Orleans, and san Francisco without
change For detail information apply TO
any agent Southern Railway.
C.. W. WESTBURY, i. p. A.,
Richmond, Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-23
GANG OF THIEVES
ARE BROKEN Up
Detectives Get Into Their Confidence
and Bag the Lot.
A WELL OPERATED PLAN.
The Seabright Lithia Springs Buy and
Remove Hotel Twelve Miles
StauntOn Board of Trade
Chartered.

sTAUNTON, VA, Nov. 22.-speclal.-
Jack. John, viii and Doc Sprouse, VIII
Jackson and Andy Doyle were to-day
placed in stanton Jail for breaking open
and entering the store OF Robert Porter
at Augusta Springs. For years people I'm
that section have been troubled with
thieves. many arrests have been made,
but all were useless.
Sheriff y. C. Watts and the Common
wcalth's Attorney were applied 10.
COT ~ WITH The GANG.
They engaged r. l.. Fits and X. J.
Early. of the Baldwin Dctectice Agency
or Roanoke. who went 90 the neishbOrhood
disguislcd as wOrllmen and soon got in
with the gang who took them into their
confidence and planned 10 rob Porter g
store the detectives agreeing TO do the
watching
The detective notified the sheriff, who
sent Deputy Sheriff T. A. Dawson and a
policeman. who made the arrests and put
the prisoners in JAIL
A HOTEL MOVED.
The Seabright Lith.a Springs Company
have bought the hotel nj Shenandoah.
which cost 5000 and will remove the
same 10 the springs about twelve miles
below stanton and rebuild az once.
The case OF Hose and Hutchinson vs..
Mrs Jennie Bowers. which has been tried
four times. was to-day decided IN iaVoI
of the defendants, Hoge and hutchinson.
A charter was granted to-day 10 the
Stanton Board of Trade with capital
Stock from $500 20 $500. }. II. Wood
ward IS president.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-23
METHODISTS OF
NORTH CAROLINA
Tenth Annual Meeting of the Western
Conference.
BISHOP KEY IN THE CHAIR.
Rcports from the Boards were all OF
an Encouraging Character-Many
New Churches Have
Been Built.
BISHOP KEY IN THE CHAIR.

CONCORD. y. c., Nov. 22-special-
The tenth annual session of the Western
North Carolina Conference convened here
this morning in Central church, Bishop
Joseph $ Key presiding. Rev. w. l..
Sheriff. was reelected secretary. The
opening devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by Bishop Key. Rev. Drs. Ham
mond. Tlecrt. Pri,chett and other conuec-
tioual officers were introduced and several
made brief addresses.
REPORT or BOARDS.
Reports from the Book Agents, Mis-
sions and Educational boards were read
and referred Rev. y. NJ. Jurney, of the
North Carolina Conference, was introduc-
ed and smoke i'm behalf of Craven Memo
Iial Hal iun.
The usual committees were appointed
and the Bishop called question twenty
The twelve presiding elders passed the
usual examination of character and SUD
mittcd reports. which were lt q most
cncouraClng character. many ne"
churches having been built and a large
number of acccssious 20 church member
ship. .-....,, man
THE OLDEST PREACHER DEAD.
Revs. W. s. Greasy and a. IL. Ions
have died during the year, also alneI
rarncs Nccdham. the oldest Mcthodisl
,.roscher I'm the country I'm the local
ranks The best report was. perhaps
from the Salisbury district with Green's
boro "a close second. The attendance D.
Israer than usual and good progress was
made to-day. $50 the conference VIII prop
ablv adjourn Monday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-23

Etruria next Saturday with her friends.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. $ Rawilns0n, OF Staun-
ton. The party will remain abroad all
winter and will be the guests of Mr..
Rawilnson's father. who Is professor OK
ancient history at oxford.
The interior OF old Masons' Hall. on
Franklin. near Nineteenth street, has been
thoroughly renovated. The old arm
chair that has been in use for over 100
years, has been vanished and uphol-
stored and now looks like new one. Tho
chair is hand carved, and was brought
from England at the cost OF ESQ
Virglnians In New York.
NEW YORK. Nov. 22.-SDeclal.-Virr
einia arrivals Norfolk-Alrs. r. 5. Cohen,
Miss Cohn, Bartholdi, +. Richardson.
Continental: II. V. Keeling, Cosmopolitan;
II. Chistler. r. A. Griffin, Imperal l.. T..
Blondeu. Marlborough. Petersburg-S.
Maosha. Broadway Central Virginia
III. Il. Storrs. Aston; G.. r. Easton. Hon.
man. +. w Grigg". Imperial Mrs J. NJ.
Lasen, Miss Lasell. Manhattan; q. Il.
King. Marlborough; II. +. Remington.
Park Avenue: r. S. Bailey. Rivers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-23
LUMBER HANDS STRIKE.
Hampton Roads Development Com
many Chartered.

NORFOLK. VA, Nov. Special
The employees OF the Greenieai-Johnson
Lumber Company who walked out on
saturday were joined to-day by the Cum
mer Company's force Both of the great
lumber cutting plants were then tied up
and as this is the busiest season for years
with the trade. heavy loss appears inepl-
table The men who have been working
eleven hours struck for ten-hour day.
The GUNNER people shortly patched zap
some agreement with their men and these
returned 10 work
The terms made are not divulged, but
that the men s. demands were acceded lo
is denied by the managers.
The Hampton Roads Development Com
pany was chartered to-day at Portsmouth,
maximum capital $4,000. The Incoriora-
tors are Henry kim, Thomas w. shell
ton j. W. Perry, A. IT, Martin and a..
NJ. Randolph. The company proposes 10
build am electric railroad from Ports
month To- Pig Point ON Nansomoud river
opposite Newport News. TO develop the
kim and other farms there recently
bought by them and operate ferry 90
Newport News across the james Their
land is in extent $50 acres. All concerned
are financially strong. Mr.. X. Lancaster
Williams is believed to De behind The enc
terprise which 80 appears certain VIII Doe
promptly put through.
Bids for electrically lighting Norfolk
were onenod to-day There was compe-
ution. three syndicatcs bidding against
the presently established company the
Norfolk Railway and L.sht Company. IL
Lancaster Williams president. The late
ter's bid for open arc lamps. fs; enclos-
cd arc lamps, $50. inandescent lamps,
So annually. appears the lowest. TIE
Norfolk Heat. Light and Power Com
pany. w l.. Fender president. however
while their bid was somewhat higher. Of
fered 20 also give the city 2 per cent. Of
IT'S receipts from AN sources. The matter
is yet undecided. The fight is between
powerful corporations, two of which are
OF Philadelphia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-23
COURT VERSUS LEGISLATURE.
The Work of One Largely undone by
decisions of the Other.

RALEIGH y. c., Nov. 22.-Special.-Ihe
oninions as rendered by the Supreme
Co,rt Yesterday. has caused quite stir
hero for by those decisions mucn of the
work of the legislature is undone. Inc
decisions, as already stated. all went re
nubllcan. Judge Clark wrote dissenting
opinion I'm an the political cases
The Holt damage suit against the
Southern railroad, which was 10 come up
next week in Johnson county mas peeh
compromised. Holt was a brakeman
and climbed up "a rotten ladder ana zen
under the car. having his leg cut on. lie
sued for $4,000 damages. bat compromises
by the railroad paying cash $1,000
Acknowledgement Walser upholds state
Treasurer Worth in his refusal 10 pay
the 81 500 voucher presented by superAr
tendont Day. of the penitentiary' Tor at
torneys' fees for examining the accounts.
etc. of the penitenuary lie says il
Treasurer Worth pays 30 it Will be al MS
own risk. and renders a legal opinion on
the subject.
IL is said that it, Is Judge Simonions IN
tention % SIT with United States Judge 4.
R. Purnou at the next term Of the United
states District Court that meets here
early In December
T. C. Harris the attorney for Dr. Abbott
i'm the suit against p. Il. Beddingield, for
"A seat in the Corporation Commission
which is just decided i'm favor of Abbott
Republican,. applies to the Supreme Court
for a writ giving DR.. Abbott possession
To-day of the office records. etc. lie draws
hack salary from April list
Now S Ohio Wilson contests the seat
Of : l., Rogers on the Corporation Com
mission. but that will have 20 go be-
fore the court separately. as he resigned
hut now saws he did not mean IT,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-23
PETERSBURG CHAPTER'sTHANKs

The following was intended for puoiica-
ton in last Sundays Times, put was
omitted by reason Of delay:
Resolution of thanks from the fe'ers-
burg Chapter.
Al a called meeting OF the Daughters
OF the Contederacy in THIS city, y was
unanimously resolved by rs members Una.
ia thanks be conveyed for kindness
sbo,vn thom while guests in your capital
ana especiallv ehumera,e the following:
Richmond Chapter T.. %. c., Confederate
Nomorial Literary society, Lee camp
Conrederato Veterans. Westmoreland
Club Daughters OF American Revolution.
NJ RoRERT 4. MEADE, President.
Miss MAY -. CLAIBORNE, Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-23
SUIT TRANSFERRED.
Bridge Builders and not Railroad
Company Responsible.

Bridge Builders and not Railroad
Company Responsible.
ROANOKE. VA Nov. 22-special-
Several months ago Engineer S. l.. Mayo
was baiy injured. and Fireman Stevens
was killed by q train falling through a
trestle at Riverton. va. Stevens admin
Istrator Instituted o. damage suit against
ihe Norfolk and Western railroad. which
resulted in the Hastings Court awarding
"a verdict Of 5000 .n favor OF the plain
tin. This verdict was recently set aside
by the Supreme Court on the ground that
The accident was the result of negligence
ON the part of the Phoenix Bridge Conn
many of Phoenixvile Pa. who were re-
building the bridge at the time OF the
accident. and that ,he railway company
was not responsible.
To-day G.. b. Mo0m1w and TT. r. IIaf,
Roanoke attorneys itft for Pho. niXviile
TO institute damage suits against the
Bridge Company
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-23

awful anxiety was felt for the widow
of the brave General Durham, % Ma
ohias No. when the doctors said she
could not live TN morning writes Mrs.
$ IL Lincoln. who attended her that fear
ful night. "An thought she must soon
die from Pneumonia, but she begged for
DIR. Kings New Discovery, SAYING y
had more than once saved her life. ana
had cured her Of Consumption. After
three small doses she slept easily all night,
and It's further use completely cured her.
This marvellous medicine is guaranteed 70
cure an Throat. Chest and Lung Diseases.
only zoe. and 500. Trial bottles free at
Owens a. Minor Drug Company
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-23
BRYAN ON THE RESULT,
Says the Recent Elections Were Re =
buke To the Administration.

Colonel c.. W. Kenney. editor Of a free
silver paper in Delaware, has received the
following letter which explains itself:
Lincoln, Neb. Nov. 10, 1899.
Mr.. c.. W. Kenney, Laurel Del;
Dear Sr:-I am i'm receipt of your tele-
gram asking me to telegraph you what
effect yesterdays vote Will have on next
years results. ! do not care to discuss
the subject from that standpoint, Or TO
make prophecies.
1.-THE fight i'm Nebraska was made on
national issues. and the result must be con-
sidcred a protest against the policy of
the Administrations Tt seems TO me that
the Republicans can gain no consolation
from the returns. The majority has fal-
len off I'm Massachusetts and Pcnnsyl-
vania. Maryland ana Kentucky have
gone Democratic. and hut for the bolt
i'm Kentucky We would have had large
majority there While We are disappointed
AT the defeat of Mclean. we can find some
consolation i'm the fact that the Jones
votes was also a protest against the Adj
ministration. and that Jones and Mclean
together had a large majority over Nash.
"Yours very truly
"W. J. BRYAN"